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With the integration of bitcoin by GuestLogix, air passengers can now pay in bitcoin onboard aircraft and at other points throughout their travel journey. CoinFox reached out to GuestLogix to find out more.
Of the 21 million bitcoins that can be in circulation, 14 million have been mined by now
Invoiced, a billing system that helps freelancers and small businesses to create invoices and receive online payments from their clients, has announced it is integrating bitcoin via the Stripe payment processor.
Two former federal agents have been charged with stealing bitcoins while investigating the case of the Silk Road black market website, according to an affidavit filed to the San Francisco District Court by a special agent Tigran Gambaryan.
A joint report on digital disruption by the British Bankers’ Association (BBA) and Accenture, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, looks at the challenges and opportunities presented by digitization from the point of view of banks.
Control of the computer network that had been locked following a hacker attack has now been restored, New Jersey news agency reports. Not a bitcoin was paid to the extortionists.
The Stockholm-based BTCX exchange received a request from Skatterverket, the Swedish tax agency, to disclose information about its customers’ transaction history. The company has characterized the request as “extremely intrusive”.
The closure of the anonymous Sheep Marketplace in the dark web in December 2013 had been nicknamed “the Perfect Bitcoin Scam”. Customers had lost 40 million USD. The owner of the website, Thomas Jiřikovský, is in hiding. But a luxury house he had allegedly bought with the proceeds of his crime has been seized by the local police.
Kaspersky Lab and Interpol researcher Vitaly Kamluk has created an experimental computer virus that could enter PCs connected to the blockchain. He presented it at the Black Hat conference in Singapore.
The government of the Isle of Man has updated its list of regulated businesses subject to the Anti-money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, adding cryptocurrency businesses to it.
Bitwage has announced the launch of new payroll cards in partnership with Xapo that will allow people to receive salary in bitcoins and spend it in dollars, pounds sterling, and euro. Xapo confirmed to CoinFox that the company teamed up with Bitwage and revealed that they have been working on the deal for a few months.
Two bitcoin startups and one blockchain business have been selected to join the Techstars-affiliated Barclays Accelerator that takes place in London this spring. Greg Rogers from Techstars shared his views on the significance of both bitcoin and the blockchain for the future of the financial industry with CoinFox.
The American company BitWage and Xapo, a bitcoin company, have issued the first payroll cards that allow people to receive part of their salary in bitcoins and spend it in dollars, pounds sterling, and euro.
A Netherlands startup has introduced the concept of email postage. To be able to send an email to a customer of the startup, others have to pay a fixed fee that goes either to the recipient of the email or to a charity foundation.
Professor K. C. Chan, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, believes that bitcoin regulation is not yet necessary in Hong Kong. The same opinion seems to prevail in mainland China.
Peter D. Gray, Founder & CTO of Coinkite, talked to CoinFox about using the Tor network for cryptocurrency transactions. The bitcoin wallet and software provider has recently announced the launch of its BitKit API, available over Tor.


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As I was saying earlier, this year’s IFA is shaping up to be a heck of a show, with various goodies potentially – according to rumours – arriving from Samsung, HTC, LG and Sony.
Samsung has already confirmed that it’s working on a smartwatch (thanks, Lee Young Hee), and now we’re told it’ll definitely launch on September 4 – as rumoured a couple of weeks ago.
That’s the story according to SamMobile, which is generally pretty spot-on when it comes to Samsung-related rumour action.
The SamMobians don’t give credit to anyone in particular, simply announcing that they “can confirm” September 4 as the Samsung Galaxy Gear launch date.
That’s of course two days before IFA 2013 opens its doors officially, but it’s already confirmed as the date for Samsung’s Unpacked event, with the star of the show expected to be the much-discussed Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
As for the Samsung Galaxy Gear, there’s not a great deal to go on at this stage, though it’s proposed that it “might possibly” have a flexible display.
Not long till the world of mobile goes completely mental. Checking my calendar, I make September 4… two weeks on Wednesday.
As Martin was saying earlier, Sony has cheekily scheduled an event for earlier that same day. Brilliant.

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Life Instyle, the trade event for premium and boutique brands, has opened registration for its first event of 2013, held at Sydney’s Royal Hall of Industries & Hordern Pavilion from 21 to 24 February.
Delivering a mixture of beautiful designer brands and products across categories such as homeware, giftware, lifestyle, kids and baby, the acclaimed trade event is held over 4 days and hosts 300 carefully selected exhibitors leading the way in innovative product design, aesthetic and latest trends.
Running alongside Life Instyle is Kids Instyle; the only trade event in Australia for premium kids and babies fashion, accessories and homewares, where creativity blends with modernity. The popular First Instyle area also returns bringing emerging designers and artisans together to showcase their creations to the wholesale market for the first time.
Jen was delighted to be asked to be on the advisory board for Life Instyle earlier this year.


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Brickset Публикувано Август 4, 2020 Share Публикувано Август 4, 2020 LEGO has announced the opening of another brand retail store at Cabot Circus shopping centre in Bristol. The precise opening date has not yet been confirmed, although the store will be open before Christmas. The press release follows Ready, steady, build: The LEGO Group announce a brand new LEGO retail store, coming to Bristol in 2020 LEGO brick fans are in for a treat this autumn, as The LEGO Group is set to bring a brand-new LEGO Retail store to Cabot Circus – a state of the art shopping centre in Bristol’s city centre. This will be The LEGO Group’s seventeenth store in the UK, joining the current stores in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff and more. Continue reading » © 2020 Brickset.com. Republication prohibited without prior permission. View the full article Цитирай Адрес на коментара Сподели в други сайтове More sharing options...
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The AIPMA hosts a Series of Plastic Exhibition
Posted by Shrikant Sharma on February 22nd, 2021
Wondering what a plastic exhibition is? Well, few may relate to it as a book fair or a school exhibition where different crafts and arts are displayed. However, a plastic exhibition is much more than just a plastic show. Business visionaries from across the globe participate in this exhibition to showcase their technologically advanced commodities and goods. By putting their new-found and manufactured goods, they aim to popularize their products in the foreign market. Therefore, the plastic exhibition is a medium of setting trades overseas and the All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) is one of the exclusive bodies that organize a worldwide fare to trade its commodities.
One of the most popular and exclusive plastic exhibitions hosted by the AIPMA is Plastivision. Businessmen from across the world come to witness this venture by the AIPMA to inspire and procure the products and goods displayed here. Plastivision is held every once in four years for five days in a stretch. The last location to host Plastivision India was Mumbai. Since AIPMA is a world-renowned association, it organizes this exclusive junction on global grounds as well. Plastivision Arabia is the other worldwide popular plastic exhibition held in 2020 at the Expo Centre of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. Through such a large-scale event in the UAE, AIPMA, apart from showcasing the products, also represent Indian culture abroad. The next event of Plastivision India is to be held in 2023 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre from February 9th to 13th.
While tracing the history of Plastivision, one can acknowledge the efforts of the non-profit and apex body of the All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association. AIPMA had launched this scheme in the year 1992 to improve the quality and manufacturing of plastic goods that would in turn lead to the welfare of the nation. Thus, in its glorious history of 28 years, it has led Plastivision to be recognized as one of the top 10 plastic industry events worldwide. Moreover, the UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (based in Paris) has approved and granted complete membership to Plastivision India as "Exhibition Organizers" to trade worldwide. Since Plastivision is organized and hosted by the AIPMA, it becomes one of the world-renowned plastic manufacturers of goods and commodities. So much so, that the AIPMA has now been awarded the license to issue Certificate of Origin to other trades and commerce, that operates within the country and overseas.
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Three months earlier, Google’s YouTube was struck by a record $170 million charge and significant brand-new kids-privacy guidelines. Now YouTube desires the United States federal government to loosen up just how much its huge video service goes through that kid personal privacy law.
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, should not need YouTube to presume that everybody seeing kids-directed videos is a kid if YouTube can validate the audience is really an adult, YouTube stated late Monday in an article explaining its remark to the United States Federal Trade Commission. Currently, YouTube should have more stringent personal privacy defenses on kids-directed videos no matter whether a kid or a grownup is the audience.
Because of that guideline, YouTube needs to forbid customized marketing — its primary earnings generator — on all kids-directed videos. It was among the sweeping modifications needed by an FTC crackdown on how YouTube’s huge video website deals with the personal privacy of kids’s information.
YouTube also asked for COPPA to have clearer guidance about what defines a video as “directed to children,” as well as “balanced and clear guidelines” for uploaders who may be subject to COPPA rules without fully understanding them.
YouTube is the world’s biggest online video source, with 2 billion monthly users, and a huge number of its billions of videos viewed on the site are aimed at kids. One study suggests kids content may be the most-watched video category on YouTube overall. But YouTube has come under fire for a range of scandals involving children, including videos of child abuse and exploitation, nightmarish content in its YouTube Kids app and predatory comments that sexualized clips of young children.
In September, the FTC hit YouTube with major new privacy requirements and a record $170 million penalty to settle its probe into the data YouTube collects on its giant video site without parents’ consent. It’s the largest penalty ever levied for COPPA violations.
The settlement made YouTube limit the data it collects on kids-video viewing to the bare minimum. YouTube halted kids-oriented videos from having personalized ads, comments and notifications, and YouTube is now requiring that uploaders disclose when their videos are directed at children.
Monday, YouTube said it “strongly support[s] COPPA’s objective of offering robust defenses for kids and their personal privacy.”
“We also believe COPPA would benefit from updates and clarifications that better reflect how kids and families use technology today, while still allowing access to a wide range of content that helps them learn, grow and explore,” it stated in the post.
The FTC didn’t instantly react to a message looking for remark.
YouTube’s remark to the FTC was sent as part of a months-long public feedback duration the commission is holding for COPPA.


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• So far, no one has been named as the face of Fenty Beauty in Kenya
• The only Kenyan representing Fenty products is Elsa Majimbo.
The only Kenyan who is a brand ambassador for Fenty products is Social media sensation and influencer Elsa Majimbo who was selected by Rihanna's Fenty Beauty as a brand ambassador for its sunglasses in 2021.
On Tuesday, Barbadian billionaire Rihanna announced that her business will be expanding to Africa.
Kenya was named among the countries where Fenty Skin and beauty products will be sold locally.
"I’ve been waiting for this moment!! @fentybeauty & @fentyskin are finally dropping in AFRICA!!!
Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe...we comin at ya May 27th and that’s just the beginning!!! #FentyAfrica," Rihanna announced.
The excitement from the announcement generated a lot of buzz online.
The billion-dollar company also announced the news after Rihanna in a tweet
"The wait is finally ova!!!! AFRICA -we pullin up! Who ready?! We’ve been workin hard to make this happen! We'll be available in Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Botswana, Ghana, Zambia and Zimbabwe local retailers starting MAY 27!"
The products will be sold at Lintons beauty shop in Kenya.
No one has been named as the new face of Fenty Beauty for Kenya after the May 11th announcement.
In 2017, Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty as an inclusive brand for “everyone feel beautiful and recognized, no matter their race, ethnicity, culture or personal style,” and has since been praised for its diversity within the beauty space.
And since this hasn't happened yet, here is our list of Kenyan females who will make great Fenty ambassadors.
The individuals in this list can be tapped to be a brand ambassador for the multimillion-dollar beauty brand.
1. Murugi Munyi
2. Dennis Karuri
3. Miss Keysha Makeup
4. Steve Koby
5. Nzilani Kimani
6. Joy Balogun
7. Makeup by Ruthie


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NEW YORK (AP) - A worldwide gang of criminals stole a total of $45 million in a matter of hours by hacking their way into a database of prepaid debit cards and then draining cash machines around the globe, federal prosecutors said Thursday - and outmoded U.S. card technology may be partly to blame.
FREMONT (AP) - The Tesla Motors Inc. Model S electric car has tied an older Lexus for the highest score ever recorded in Consumer Reports magazine's automotive testing.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led House on Wednesday approved a measure that would give private sector workers the option of trading overtime pay for extra time off weeks or months later.
NEW YORK (AP) - The Dow Jones industrial average rose, closing above 15,000 for a second day after breaching the landmark level for the first time Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Wrigley says it is taking a new caffeinated gum off the market temporarily as the Food and Drug Administration investigates the safety of added caffeine.
NEW YORK (AP) - Coca-Cola says it will make lower-calorie options and clear calorie labeling more widely available around the world, intensifying a push against critics who say its drinks pack on the pounds.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Seventy-two airport towers and other air traffic control facilities that were slated to close at night due to budget cuts will get to stay open, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft has extended a guarantee that provides Yahoo with financial protection as part of the two companies' Internet search partnership.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal regulators on Tuesday warned several companies that the quick, easy background checks they are providing online might violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
PLANO, Texas (AP) - J.C. Penney Co. says that its first-quarter revenue will likely fall 16 percent and is pointing fingers at prior leadership for part of that shortfall.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans cut back on using their credit cards in March, suggesting many were reluctant to take on high-interest debt to make purchases.
NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. once again leads Fortune's list of the 500 biggest U.S. companies by revenue, as the world's largest retailer succeeded in posting strong growth despite a challenging economy for its shoppers.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping - for many a largely tax-free frontier - to state sales taxes.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - YouTube is set to announce within a few weeks a series of channels that will require payment, a person familiar with the matter said Monday.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Think you're in control? Think again.
DETROIT (AP) - The four-door Mini Cooper Countryman was the only one of 12 cars to earn a top rating of "good" in new frontal crash tests.
DENVER (AP) - Hundreds of people across the country lined up Tuesday to tell the Environmental Protection Agency that its new rules for power-plant pollution either go too far or not far enough.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The little blue bird is flying high. Stronger-than-expected financial results pushed Twitter's stock sharply higher on Tuesday after the short messaging service said its revenue more than doubled in the second quarter.
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (AP) - Plenty of working parents can relate to the dilemma Debra Harrell faced when her 9-year-old daughter asked to play unsupervised in a park this summer. How do you find the time and money for child care when school is out?
WASHINGTON (AP) - Medicare's financial future is looking brighter despite a growing wave of baby boomers reaching retirement.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The long parade of tourists who regularly stop by the downtown Las Vegas shop featured on the History Channel reality show "Pawn Stars" could soon have something better to do while waiting in line.
NEW YORK (AP) - Zillow and Trulia, two companies that changed the way people shop for homes, are combining.
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) - Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella painted an upbeat vision of the future Tuesday, saying that the next version of Windows will be unified across screens of all sizes and that two money-losing units - Nokia phones and Bing search - would become profitable in 2016.
CUPERTINO (AP) - Apple's growth prospects are looking brighter as anticipation builds for the upcoming release of the next iPhone, a model that is expected to cater to consumers yearning for a bigger screen.
NEW YORK (AP) - It's an almost weekly occurrence: On Tuesday, Goodwill said its computer systems may have been hacked, leading to the possible theft of customers' credit and debit card information. The nonprofit agency, which operates 2,900 stores in the U.S., said it is working with federal investigators to look into a possible breach.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - In New Orleans, discarded butts are being turned into something useful.
NEW YORK (AP) - Verizon Wireless is launching a nationwide loyalty program this week for its 100-million-plus subscribers. There's a twist, though: To earn points for every dollar spent, subscribers must consent to have their movements tracked so the company can help target ads that match their interests.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Raising beef for the American dinner table does far more damage to the environment than producing pork, poultry, eggs or dairy, a new study says.
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) - Before Ralf Groene helped devise the look and feel of Microsoft's Surface tablet, he designed food - or "food concepts," he says, for people on the go. Among them: dried noodles that come wrapped around a pair of chopsticks; a tubular meal that can be pulled with two fingers from a car cup holder base; and a fork that squeezes out sauce.


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Jamaica’s new port will increase cruise ship capacity
The opening of the historically themed cruise port at Falmouth, Jamaica, in early 2011 will provide the island with both a historic port of call and a local economic engine, according to John Tercek, vice president of commercial development at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., who recently led journalists on a tour of the site. There cruise passengers will find a convenient starting point for excursions to tourism centers in either Montego Bay or Ocho Rios.
While the three-year-old project has experienced delays, marine construction and the dredging of the port’s sea floor are nearly complete, said Tercek. “We have dredged one-and-a-half million cubic meters of material, which will be used to create an esplanade and plaza.” The building construction phase will begin shortly, he noted.
The $170 million port project will host its first ship, Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas, in January. The Falmouth project is the result of a partnership between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), and will provide the cruise line with another port capable of accommodating the 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship.
“Our new Oasis-class design requires new infrastructure in our transit ports,” said Tercek. “This is an opportunity to improve ports while expanding infrastructure. At the same time, we will enhance the guest experience and improve general portside logistics.”
The port will increase Jamaica’s cruise ship capacity from four large ships each day to six, with two in Ocho Rios, two in Montego Bay, and two in Falmouth, which is located in Jamaica’s Trelawny parish. Furthermore, the port’s strategic location allows cruise passengers to take shore excursions in either of Jamaica’s two main tourism areas, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.


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All have set for launch Nokia 8 Flagship smartphone and it will launch today in India. The handset introduced in last month by the company at EUR 599 (roughly Rs 45,200). Till now there is no information available about the pricing of the handset or its availability. Viewers can watch the live stream on Facebook at 12 PM.
Nokia has launched 3 handsets this year and its ‘Nokia” brand 4th smartphone this year. Recently Company launched Nokia 6.5 and 3. It’s based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Nokia 8 has a 5.3-inch QHD (2560×1440 pixels) resolution screen and has 2.5D curved display along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, which is complimented by 4GB LPDDR4X RAM.
Company launches it with dual rear camera setup and both cameras are 13MP sensors. The camera lens comes from Carl Zeiss. Both cameras work differently as the first lens shoots coloured shots with OIS, the secondary rear camera shoots in monochrome. The primary camera has an aperture of f/2.0 along with PDAF and dual-tone flash. The company is launching Nokia 8 with some new features first time, like Nokia OZO audio, which is a 360-degree audio technology for better multimedia experience; it’s called 360-degree audio technology for better multimedia experience. Company focus on cameras again and smartphone is able to capture videos in 4K resolution. The front camera is 13MP with f/2.0 aperture and display flash.
The most valuable and highlighted features of the device is ‘Bothie’ or Dual-Sight mode, which makes use of both front and rear cameras to show both angles on the screen. Users can use this feature to the live stream on youtube and Facebook live as well.
The internal storage in Nokia 8 is 64GB (UFS 2.1), users can extend the storage up to 256GB via a microSD card. The company is launching it only single variants of the based on RAM and inbuilt storage.
The battery backup of the device is 3090mAh non-removable battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 tech and it also supported Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE connectivity, NFC, GPS and dual SIM cards. It has a fingerprint sensor embedded security feature in the home button and it has on the front below of the screen. It is also IP54 certified, which makes it water resistant to a certain level.
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The Reserve Bank of India will launch a pilot retail CBDC pilot program in December
The digital rupee is not intended to replace the existing payment system. News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), having tested the wholesale use of its central bank digital currency, (CBDC), is now preparing to launch the retail pilot of the “digital Rs.” According to the Economic Times of India the RBI is currently in the final stages of preparing for the rollout of retail digital rupee pilot. The participants include the State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda as well as ICICI Bank, Union Bank of India (UBI), HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Banks, Yes Banks, and IDFC First Bank. According to reports, the pilot will eventually include all commercial banks in India. Each bank will test the CBDC with 10,000 to 50,000 users. The banks will work with PayNearby or Bankit to integrate the new payment option. The National Payments Corporation of India will hold the CBDC infrastructure. Indian journalists were told by an anonymous source that the e-rupee would be stored in a wallet and the denominations would be available at the customer’s request. This is similar to cash withdrawals from ATMs. This is being launched by banks in selected cities. According to reports, the digital rupee is meant to be an addition to the existing payment system and not replace it. On Nov. 1, the RBI launched the wholesale segment pilot for digital rupee. Its primary use was the settlement of secondary market transactions with government securities. The press has not yet received any information about the successful conclusion of the wholesale pilot.


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Walton County, Florida — (June 28, 2012) — Walton County, Florida residents now have a free and easy way to buy and sell items and services online. A new website called 30A Classifieds launched this week, and it was created by the same team behind other popular local brands such as 30A.com and SouthWalton.com.
“I’ve worked in the online classifieds business for several years now, establishing programs in numerous markets across the country,” said Aaron Bailey, Co-Founder of 30Aclassifieds.com. “There’s a huge opportunity here in Walton County for free online classifieds.”
While the 30A network’s other brands focus primarily on promoting tourism and South Walton’s laid-back local lifestyle, Bailey said that 30Aclassifieds.com was specifically designed to help connect locals, small business owners and frequent visitors to the area.
People are always looking for a good plumber or mechanic or photographer or cleaning service,” said Bailey.
“So in addition to selling things like cars and kayaks and furniture and computers, people can also promote their goods and services on the website for absolutely free, including real estate and vacation rental listings.”
Bailey said that the site is already being supported by local advertisers such as Grayton Beach Fitness, 30A Powerwash, BPbucks.com, Rivard Realty of South Walton, Ohana Institute and Coastal Concierge.
“30A Classifieds is ideal for businesses who primarily want to reach locals and second home owners in South Walton,” said Bailey, noting that 30A Classifieds will be prominently featured at the top of every page on 30A.com, SouthWalton.com and 30A Facebook, which recently passed 100,000 fans.
To promote local goods and services for free, visit 30Aclassifieds.com.
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Norwegian developer Funcom held a 25-minute Dune: Awakening Direct direct showcase to update the public on its progress on the survival title. Along with a featurette focused on adapting the game from the Dune original book, developers shared the first gameplay trailer for Dune: Awakening.
The official title for the trailer is Dune: Awakening Survive Arrakis, which is fitting given the multitidue of challenges players will encounter on the desert planet. The opening few seconds show a man succumbing to the heat and collapsing on the sand.
It also gives a look at the extreme level of detail in the world, courtesy of Unreal Engine 5. Players roam orange caves and run across the sand dunes as a massive sandworm emerges from the ground.
They’ll have to fight the sandworm – which according to Funcom, can’t actually ever be killed but can be lured to one’s enemies – and many more foes. Beyond combat, players will also be tasked with gathering supplies and resources to survive on the open world of Arrakis. Dune: Awakening is an MMO, so it’s possible players will be able to enlist the help of their friends, though the gameplay trailer didn’t focus on the multiplayer element of the title.
Dune: Awakening will be available for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. An official release date for the title hasn’t been revealed yet. In the meantime, Dune fans can head to theaters to watch Dune 2 now.


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The political fallout from the near-collapse of the deal with Sainsbury’s has seen opposition councillors express concerns over the ongoing cost of the scheme.
The news that the supermarket chain had intended to drop out of the deal, which would change the landscape of Hinckley town centre forever, was met by warnings from Conservative members of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council of potential costs to taxpayers.
However the Tory leader, Councillor Peter Batty, said they would take no joy in seeing the deal collapse and wants nothing more than to see Hinckley thrive in the coming years.
Cllr Batty said: “My position is around how badly this has been managed. Myself and former leader Paul Bessant have been challenging this since September.
“We warned the council then about Tin Hat and that this could turn in to a disaster, but we were fobbed off.
“We also want to know what potential cost there could be to taxpayers even if Sainsbury’s are kept on board. One concern is if they are trading alone on the site for an unspecified amount of time and want payment to compensate for lack of trade, where would that come from?
“We are also worried about any possibility of restricting the trade or growth of other supermarkets to make sure Sainsbury’s stay involved.
“We would not take any pleasure in Sainsbury’s withdrawing from the town. We want them on board but with a deal that links in better with the town and provides a more sustainable regeneration of the town.”
However Stuart Bray, leader of the borough council, believes the authority’s desire, mixed with that of the people of the town, will ensure that the £80 million scheme goes ahead.
He said: “The deal is not dead. We are working very hard on it and I am confident that it will start sooner rather than later.
“There are meetings this week and next between Sainsbury’s and the Tin Hat and active negotiations to make sure that the deal works.
“People are desperately keen, as are the council, to see this scheme go ahead and we will be working day and night to make sure it happens.
“If you have got people constantly trying to undermine the project, including the MP David Tredinnick, then there is no wonder that the supermarket could be having some doubt. However we are confident that people are behind us and are wanting to see it start.”


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BY OWN CORRESPONDENT THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, which is set to be held in the scenic resort city on July 3, 2022, will help drive the revival of the country’s tourism sector.
The popular marathon is coming back to Victoria Falls after a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic which had significantly impacted the industry in a negative way, with travel restrictions hitting demand for travel, and leading to a massive fall in tourist visitors to the country.
“We are quite excited with the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon coming back with more than 5 000 participants from various countries in the region and around the world expected to take part in the event.
“This is great news for tourism,” said ZTA spokesperson Godfrey Koti.
“We are pushing this event under the banner of sports tourism and we are very happy that we have started seeing a return of normalcy in a way, hosting of events and people meeting physically.”
The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon has over the years become one of the most popular events on the world’s sporting calendars, attracting both veteran and new athletes from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, among other countries.
Koti said this year’s participants will have a chance to explore other exciting activities around the resort town such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping and game drives to boost the tourism industry, which contributes 6.3% of the national gross domestic product, with a value of US$1.23 billion.
In line with the government’s thrust to revive the tourism industry and protect jobs, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has rebranded this year’s marathon to “Run the Big Three” to lure more tourists and athletes to the country.
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“This year’s Econet Victoria Falls Marathon has three routes – the Elephant Route, the Leopard Route and the Lion Route,” said Econet spokesperson Fungai Mandiveyi while announcing the return of the marathon recently.
“Seasoned athletes will battle it for the top honours along the ‘Elephant Route’, the full 42 kilometres marathon, while veteran and amateur athletes will test themselves in the ‘Leopard Route’, which is our traditional 21km half marathon
“Families, young children, along with ‘social’ and first-time runners, will take part in the popular 7.5km fun-run, that we are calling the ‘Lion Route.’”
Econet said with over US$25 000 worth of prizes to be won, runners are encouraged to register on www.vicfallsmarathon.com and pay using EcoCash, MasterCard or Visa Card.
This year’s marathon is also a qualifying race for the 2022 Comrades Marathon to be held on August 28 in South Africa.


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CHICAGO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Bunge Ltd said on Thursday it was selling its stake in a Moroccan fertilizer company, less than a month after finalizing the sale of its Brazilian fertilizer operations.
Bunge is selling its 50 percent stake in Bunge Maroc Phosphore S.A. to OCP Group, which already owns half the company. The joint venture was formed in 2008 to produce fertilizer in Morocco and serve as a source of nutrients for Bunge fertilizer businesses in South America.
Bunge said in a statement the deal is expected to close by the end of 2013. Company spokesman Stewart Lindsay declined to disclose the terms.
Bunge is one of the four “ABCD” companies that dominate the flow of agricultural goods around the world. The others are Archer Daniels Midland Co, Cargill Inc and Louis Dreyfus Corp.
In 2007, Bunge said it and OCP would finance the Moroccan joint venture with an estimated $350 million in debt and equity over three years. At the time, Bunge estimated its equity investment at $57 million.
Last month, Bunge said it had completed the sale of its Brazilian fertilizer operations to Yara International for $750 million. Through an agreement with Yara, Bunge continues to supply fertilizer to farmers in Brazil. Bunge also operates a fertilizer terminal in Brazil, and manufactures and sells fertilizer in Argentina.
Chief Executive Soren Schroder, who took the helm on June 1, said the Moroccan deal “makes strategic sense” following the sale of Bunge’s Brazilian business.
In July, Schroder said he was unsatisfied with the company’s financial performance and that he would reduce capital expenditures and postpone projects to boost results.


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Imagine that Apple had folded in the mid-1990s, as some predicted at the time. Perhaps music downloads would still be a hassle, smartphones a novelty and tablet computers two inches thick. But one thing would certainly be different: the information-technology industry would now lack a leading light.
Thanks to record sales of its recently upgraded iPhones, on October 20 Apple surprised analysts by revealing excellent quarterly results. It was almost alone among the big technology firms in doing so. Most others reporting in recent weeks seem to be in something of a funk: profits have fallen at Google as well as IBM, SAP and VMWare. Does this mark the start of a downturn for the tech industry?
In some cases the reasons are specific to the companies. IBM seems to have done more financial engineering than the real kind in recent years. Since 2000 it has spent over $100 billion on buying back its own shares. It has shed less-profitable assets but now lacks a big fast-growing business to drive growth (its bet on artificial intelligence, called Watson, has yet to take off, for instance). The earnings of VMWare, a company that makes corporate software, dropped because of charges related to a recent acquisition.
The gloomy economic climate is also playing a role. The strong dollar does not help: it shrinks the foreign revenues of American IT firms. Companies tend to cut spending on IT when times are tough. Ginni Rometty, IBM’s chief executive, noted there had been a “marked slowdown in September in client buying behavior.”
Some firms are having to grapple with shifts that are affecting the whole industry. One is cloud computing, geek-speak for digital services delivered over the internet. SAP, another corporate-software company, is seeing more of its business moving into the cloud, for instance. That requires big investments in data centers and yields lower margins, at least for the time being.
Another trend is that consumers are spending more time on mobile devices. This, among other things, has hit Google, which is selling more advertisements on smaller screens, where rates are lower, whereas growth in more lucrative ones on bigger devices has slowed. For other firms this shift has been good news: Yahoo, a struggling online conglomerate, joined Apple in exceeding analysts’ expectations in large part because of a notable increase in mobile-advertising sales, which accounted for 17% of its revenue of $1.1 billion in the past quarter.
More fundamentally, however, the IT industry is rapidly maturing, with overall annual revenue growth reaching only 3%, says Sebastian DiGrande of Boston Consulting Group. Although some parts, such as cloud computing and all things mobile, are expanding rapidly, the biggest sectors, including most hardware, business software and IT services, are growing slowly or even shrinking And these are dominated by big technology firms such as HP and IBM.
This “bifurcation,” in the words of DiGrande, will lead to a big restructuring of the industry. HP’s recent decision to break itself up was merely the opening shot. Like HP, some firms are trying to become more focused. Others will shed businesses that have become commoditized; along with its quarterly results, IBM announced that it will pay Globalfoundries, a contract chipmaker, to take its semiconductor business off its hands. Others will try to buy firms in fast-growing sectors; last month SAP bought Concur, which offers web-based travel and expense-management software, for $8.3 billion.
The recent disappointing results are another harbinger of an unbundling and rebuilding of the IT industry. How the sector’s new landscape will look at the end of the process is hard to tell. Who would have imagined that Apple and IBM, once bitter enemies, would one day form an alliance, as they did recently to develop mobile applications for Apple’s iPhones and iPads? If that pair can work together almost anything seems possible.
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Japan might increase the amount of agriculture trade conducted with the U.S. through potential trade deal that was announced by President Trump following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Air quality specialist Frank Mitloehner discusses why the EAT-Lancet study and Green New Deal need to be viewed as concerns for agriculture and if limiting the consumption of animal products lowers GHG emission.
All agriculture haulers could be exempted from using electronic logging devices (ELD) if the latest version of the Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2018 advances through Congress.
The House of Representatives has debuted their own Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act, which is similar to the Senate version and grants greater hours of service flexibility to livestock haulers.
A bill has recently been signed into law in Oklahoma that will prohibit deceptive or misleading labeling of meat products, and in essence prevents cell cultured or plant based products from using meat terms.


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PandaDoc, which makes document automation software with e-signature technology, has expanded its partnership with payments solution provider Stripe. Now, payments within PandaDoc will use ACH through Stripe.
PandaDoc’s software currently integrates with Xero, and the company plans to roll out integration with QuickBooks Online within the next quarter, director of channel Josh Harcus said during AICPA Engage, being held in Las Vegas from June 11-15. The software allows users to create documents such as contracts, proposals and invoices, and obtain secure electronic signatures from stakeholders.
“Stripe has been our payment platform of choice for PandaDoc Payments for over a year now, and we are excited about this expanded partnership with them,” stated PandaDoc CEO Mikita Mikado. “Adding automated clearing house payments via Stripe will give our customers a superior experience by enabling low-cost, instant payments and an error-free contract-to-payment process.”
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Ho Chi Minh City, Apr 30, 2012 (ACN Newswire via COMTEX)—MTA VIETNAM has proven to be Vietnamese manufacturers’ choice procurement ground for equipment, technology and services. Following the success of the 2011 edition, MTA VIETNAM2012, the premier international trade event for Vietnam’s manufacturing industry, will be back at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City from 3 to 6 July. The event will showcase the latest technologies, products and solutions in precision engineering, machine tools and metalworking available in the global marketplace.
Bringing the best of breed
Last held in Ho Chi Minh City in July 2011, MTA VIETNAM2011 saw more than 9,900 trade attendees attending the show to keep themselves updated on the latest machine tools from around the world. These included 70 group delegations from leading local and international enterprises as they witnessed the strong presentation from many leading international brands, such as Amada, Agie Charmilles, Bystornic, Blum, DMG Mori Seiki, Guehring, Hurco, Mitutoyo, Carl Zeiss, Mitsubishi Electric, MST, Mazak, Nikon, Renishaw, Sutton Tools, and TRUMPF in the show.
Mr. Daniel Nauer, Managing Director of Bystronic, shows his support to MTA VIETNAM at the 2011 show by stating, “We have recently set up a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnam is an important market for us. This is the third time we are exhibiting at MTA VIETNAM and we have launched a new machine at the show. This year we’ve met with quality visitors from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. We’re here to promote our brand and educate the industry on laser technology and expand our customer base, and we think that MTA VIETNAM provides us with a platform to meet these objectives.”
Aside from returning big brands showing their support to the trade show, MTA VIETNAM2012 will also see strong support from international trade bodies and government agencies in the forms of group pavilions from countries/regions such as Germany, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
Bolstering the growth of Vietnam’s manufacturing industry
MTA VIETNAM2012 will return at a timely moment as Vietnam’s economy shows signs of stability. The lowering of the inflation rate due to the implementation of the monetary policies by the Vietnam Central Bank to help stabilise the Vietnamese currency has raised the confidence of international and domestic investors. The increase in investors’ confidence, coupled with government policies to help encourage the development of the Vietnamese manufacturing industry, puts Vietnam in the ideal position for their manufacturers to seek business opportunities and explore new partnerships. With the return of international renowned brands back into the trade show, MTA VIETNAM2012 will provide the perfect platform for international and local industry professionals to network with key leaders, gather knowledge and establish new business opportunities.


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Rockstar Games announced that the latest release of the Grand Theft Auto series of games will be on the market early next year.
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WhatsApp apprise that it’s quite fun for the users of the Apple iPhone 5.
Mobile instant messaging has proved its existence in many [...]
Polaroid has agreed to put his name behind a Socialmatic concept, which will embody the spirit of Instagram into real form with an instant camera.
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Smartphone Sony Yuga is estimated by some analysts will be the mainstay.
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Not long after the presence of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 at Mobile World Congress, is now audible leaks on the presence of its 3G version.
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After a long time not been heard, the latest info says that LG soon release updates to Jelly Bean Optimus 4X HD.
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Supply chain uncertainty grows by the day. Ukraine lies in ruins and the destruction continues. Shanghai, a dynamic business center in China, remains under lockdown. Time Magazine reports, “As of April 19, more than half of China’s biggest cities were under some form of lock down … including vital hubs like Changchun, Jilin, Shenyang, Tianjin, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.” Thirty American states report the re-emergence of Avian flu since the beginning of the year, according to USDA reports. USDA report infection of over thirty million turkeys and chickens, driving poultry prices through the roof.
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But the brand on my back does not define my greatness.And even that year, back when the head coach picked his starters for the Pro Bowl after a week of practice, George Allen named John Unitas over Starr.Target Field is a fantastic ballpark and there is no better place for the NHL’s marquee event than right here in the State of Hockey.National, traditional powers and the teams that fight their way up.But I look to see how those programs and sponsorships shape up for the whole U.S.
A 2020 World Series 23-hour collector’s edition will be available Feb.Edison custom baseball jerseys 17.Now, a new deal to create a multi-layer platform based on his official retirement letter poem, Dear Basketball, has Kobe saying, Mamba, in.
Diego Valeri 12.Jordan Morris 5.Reebok retail store from launch day through Dec.Burnett; infielder Aramis Ramírez; outfielder Torii Hunter and infielder-outfielder Michael Cuddyer are first-time eligibles.A hundred kids from around the world will be invited to the Rio 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremonies; brand spokespersons include Olympic gymnast legends Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci.
Alejandro Bedoya 13.Josef Martinez 4.Added Wilson, Easy as 1,3 .
22 Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders ‘Thursday Nov.The broadcast team will include host Brian Anderson, analysts Trevor Immelman and Andre Iguodala and reporters Cheyenne Woods and Gary McCord.Ralph Lauren is also an officlal partnerwith the custom jerseys To join the conversation on social media about all of the Wells Fargo Center’s upgrades and enhancements, use the hashtag #Transformation2020.The collaboration, Topps x Steve Aoki, features current and all-time MLB stars, showcased on a card design themed around one of Steve’s favorite hobbies ‘throwing cake.We are 100% committed to the league, he said.Nicolas Lodeiro 16.
‘The Baseball Hall of Fame has unveiled the list of former players eligible for the Class of 2021, to be voted on by members of the Baseball Writers Assn.Cristian Roldan 25.Braceful hopes to follow them into the pros someday soon.’Ralph Lauren has been named official outfitter of the Australian Open and will outfit all on-court officials, ball kids and chair umpires, in a specially-designed custom jerseys of apparel and accessories.Before joining the Jets, he spent the previous three seasons as the vice president of player personnel with the Eagles.
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- UK Finance sets out future model for Open Banking
- Cyber crime now the biggest threat to banks-CSFI’s Banana Skins poll identifies top risks in banking world
- UK finance industry and police team up to stop over £45m of fraud in 2020
- Moneyfacts reflects one year on from the financial shock of the pandemic
- OakNorth Bank completes £10m property investment facility with global investment manager, L1 Capital
- Kalifa Review of UK FinTech published
- Santander reports Five Polish startups already selected in the fourth round of acceleration programme conducted jointly with Accelpoint expired
- Impact of APIs on digital banking discussed expired
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US challenger banks record 40% user growth to 39 million within a year
Data presented by Trading Platforms indicates seven American challenger banks cumulatively recorded a user growth of 39.28%. The growth is between 2019 and 2020.
Last year the selected banks recorded 39 million users, while in 2019, the figure stood at 28 million. Chime, with the overall highest users, recorded a growth of 25% between the period. In 2020, Chime users were at 10 million after growing from 8 million in 2019. Acorns has the second-highest user and record growth of 29.03%, where last year, the number was at 8 million, while in 2019, the facility had 6.2 million users. Dave recorded a growth of 40%.In 2020, the bank had 7 million after growing from 5 million the previous year. Money Lion registered an increase of 50% with 6 million users in 2020, while in 2019, the number was at 4 million. In 2019 Stash had 3.3 million users and grew by 51.51% to 5 million last year. Varo recorded 100% growth with 2 million users as of last year. Current with the least users registered a 100% growth. In 2019, the bank had 0.5 million, while last year, they grew to one million.
The research acknowledges that the pandemic had a role in the user growth. According to the research report.
"Undoubtedly, COVID-19 has taken a toll on the global economy, but it powered the digital transformation of Neobanks to become one of the businesses that flourished during the pandemic. Part of the containment measure for the crisis required minimal movements, which lowered in-person banking traffic. Contamination of the currency posed another threat forcing people to turn to digital platforms for transactions. The urge to embrace challenger banks was more urgent than ever as they solved the practical shortcomings of traditional banking in the wake of the health crisis.
Detail at: https://tradingplatforms.com/u-s-challenger-banks-record-40-user-growth-to-39-million-within-a-year/
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shares jumped 4% after-hours, after rising 0.4% in regular session to close at $ 133.60.
Revenue reached $ 12.34 billion, up from $ 6.31 billion in the quarter last year, when physical stores were closed due to the pandemic.
Analysts polled by FactSet had forecast a profit of 51 cents a share on revenue of $ 11.03 billion.
“As we move forward on our consumer-centric digital transformation, we are building a new financial model that will continue to fuel long-term, sustainable and profitable growth for Nike,” said Matt Friend, Chief Financial Officer of Nike, in a press release.
Nike shares have risen nearly 34% in the past 12 months, compared to a 34% increase by the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA,
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The report also shows that there is plenty of room for growth, Enoch writes. "Approximately 5,300 organic producers, almost 40 percent, say they intend to increase organic production over the next five years. An additional 688 farms with no current organic production are in the process of transitioning into organic production."
Milk was the top commodity, accounting for $1.08 billion, followed by eggs ($420 million), broiler chickens ($372 million), lettuce ($264 million) and apples ($250 million), Enoch writes. "The report also showed that the vast majority of organic agricultural products sold in 2014 were sold close to the farm," with 80 percent of sales within 500 miles of the farm and 46 percent within 100 miles of the farm. (Read more) (USDA map)


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Argility announces new technology group, company acquisition
Argility Technology Group (ATG)
According to Argility CEO, Marko Salic, reveals the acquisitions form part of the execution of a broader strategy aimed at building an innovative technology group with specialised experience and expertise across multiple industry verticals.
“These markets are comprised of the expansive retail sector which is inclusive of digital transformation; omni-channel; prescriptive analytics; customer experience, and more. They also include warehousing, supply chain and fleet management,” says Salic.
“One of the most important outcomes is the combination of expertise within these businesses and consequently the associated extended value proposition this will bring to our customers.
“Moreover, it will enable the Argility group to be recognised as a formidable player in the industry, uniquely positioned with a rich portfolio to capture a larger market share with improved investor attractiveness.”
In terms of operating structures – Salic confirms he will head up the new group in the capacity of chief executive officer whilst continuing as CEO of Argility.
“Each business in the newly formed group will retain its individual brand and identity, with the existing management structures remaining intact. Therefore, Steve Mallaby will continue as CEO of Cquential but has also been appointed COO of the group and Colin Steyn will remain CEO of Fleet Domain.”
Positioning as leader in disruptive software technologies
Salic says the vision behind the formation of the new group is to position it as a leader in disruptive software technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and blockchain.
“In line with this, we are already engaged in plans to increase our investment in the development of game-changing solutions in these areas. Embedding these new technologies into our current offerings will enable us to diversify, target new markets, and significantly enhance our existing solutions portfolio.”


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Fly Now Pay Later raises $13.8m for its planned US expansion
the credit intermediary that works with travel companies to help customers spread the cost of their travel, has raised $13.8m in it’s latest funding round, and has announced plans to expand to the US.
The alternative travel payments provider currently works with more than 250 travel companies globally, including Emirates, Expedia and Booking.com, and enables customers to have flexible payment options on travel purchases. Users can spread the cost over periods of one to 12 months, and interest can be as low as 0% APR.
According to information on it’s website, Fly Now Pay Later, which currently employs around 70 staff in the UK, facilitates loans of up to $4,000. The fintech charges a one off transaction fee of 14.99%. Payments and agreements can also be monitored and arranged through the company’s direct-to-consumer Anywhere app.
Fintech US expansion
According to reports, Fly Now Pay Later has already been beta-testing its technology stateside since autumn 2020 and will use its new investment, co-led by asset management firms Revenio Capital and Taurus Wealth Advisors, to roll out its services there. Expanding its UK and German presence is also a priority.
Speaking about Fly Now Pay Later plans to expand to the US market, and how the pandemic has affected business, founder and chief executive explained. “The last 12 months have been an unprecedented period for the commercial travel sector with the worst slow down ever recorded in history. And while we’re not out of the woods, there are glimmers of hope.”
Dykes believes flexible payment options will help boost bookings as the travel industry begins to reopen, with a full launch into the US market on the horizon.
“There are tens of thousands of people who have families around the world who need a frictionless way to finance their flights,” he said.
“By removing financial boundaries, we hope to open the post-covid-19 world for travellers and reconnect people with their friends and families around the globe.”
, director at one of the company’s backers Revenio Capital, said: “We’re proud to support the company and its experienced management team as they continue to make life easier for travellers and merchants worldwide with their innovative and tech-enabled financial solutions.”
The Ultimate FinTech & InsurTech LIVE Event
From October 12th-14th, 2021, BizClik’s FinTech & InsurTech live event will bring together influential executives from around the world. Live from London, this three-day event will be an excellent way to finish the year strong, gaining the confidence your company needs to move forward into the future.
With keynote addresses from global leaders, dynamic roundtable discussions, and extensive networking opportunities, FinTech & InsurTech live will expand your network, deliver insight, and enhance your organisation’s reach. Events include a forum on financial services, discussions centred on racial equality and women in fintech, and APAC, EMEA, and US-focused sessions that capture insights from around the world.
The event will include:
- Keynote addresses from respected industry leaders
- Dynamic live roundtables (inc. Q&A)
- Fireside discussions
- Inspirational Speakers & Presentations
- Extensive networking opportunities
Scope Out the Agenda
This week, we’ll share our weekend schedule of events, filled with essential industry topics and keynotes replete with knowledge and insight. Here’s a rundown of the three-day schedule:
Kicking off at 10 AM with a welcome message from our CEO Glen White, the first day of FinTech and InsurTech Live won’t pull any punches. We discuss racial equality, inventive financial services, and cloud migration—and that’s just the morning lineup.
Later on, we’ll cover supplier diversity, AI digital transformation, and fintech sustainability, in addition to cloud and digital transformation in global insurance. Don’t worry—we have a networking lunch in-between events! Finally, we’ll close out the day with online banking, women in fintech, and a recap of Day 1.
First we’ll hear from Scott Birch, our expert BizClik Media Editorial Director and facilitator, live from the Fintech Leaders Stage. We then jump into the future of digital payments, unicorns, and digital insurance brokers. Interested in learning more about digital underwriting and digital payment solutions? You’ve come to the right place.
In the afternoon, we’ll touch on CX in insurance, host a forum on financial services, and discuss what the world might look like as a cashless society, plus the future of challenger and neo banks. Wrapping up, we’ll talk tech and AI in insurance, PayTech, and hear from a surprise inspirational speaker. But we’re not done yet.
As is only fitting, BizClik’s CEO, Glen White, will introduce our APAC sessions, highlighting the critical role that Asia will play in the future of fintech and insurance. Following his remarks, we’ll open up the floor for a chat about digital banking, discuss technology in APAC, and hear from Dipu KV in an iconic keynote address.
After a series of thought leaders and networking sessions, we’ll head into an EMEA-focused session, which includes an EMEA technology panel, a CDO keynote, and a Europe enterprise presentation. In fact, this day’s events span the globe. Next up is a USA regional keynote, followed by a US CIO presentation and talks about enterprise.
A final end-of-event farewell will close out the weekend, wrapping up a successful FinTech and InsurTech global event. Can’t miss it. We look forward to seeing you there!


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Two headlines, this week, about tech giants Facebook and Google, are raising some new privacy concerns that may be part of the price we pay to stay connected.
Facebook's new "Portal" device is a video-phone that uses 'messenger' contacts to let users chat face-to-face.
It features facial recognition that can identify various people in the room.
Facebook insists the device will not track and store any data about those users, but the Cambridge Analytica data-mining scandal is an example of why some are not convinced.
"It's like getting back together with a girlfriend who has already cheated on you," says Houston tech-expert Juan Guevara Torres, "The will promise you all the time, but we already know that Facebook already cheated on us."
Guevara Torres says what many people forget, or fail to realize, is that we are little more than a '"commodity" to social-media platforms and online commerce, involving billions of users.
Statista.com says Facebook had 2.23 billion monthly users in the second quarter of this year.
Amazon had 340 million active users in 2015.
Sixty-nine percent of Americans use a Google service each day.
Every one of those online experiences is chock-full of data about who used it, where they are, what they bought, and more.
That data is collected and sold to advertisers who want use it to sell us something else.
It's very valuable stuff.
So, when the Wall Street Journal reported Google discovered, last spring, that the personal information of hundreds of thousands of its Google+ social media users had been compromised, the online giant was forced to acknowledge the vulnerability and shut the service down.
Guevara Torres says we are actively diminishing our personal privacy. "You should understand that, now, if you are using one of those services: Your house became glass. The walls are glass. Everybody can see through," he says.
One possible protection, that may be easier said than done, is to disconnect from these services completely.
Another, is federal regulation to protect consumers.
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planning to go toe-to-toe with yet another company in the tablet business? There's nothing confirming as much just yet, but it sounds like Amazon may be next in line. The company's Kindle has done well in the e-reader market, very well, in fact. But that might not be enough. Amazon's reportedly thinking of doing yet another piece of hardware: a tablet
Based on a report from Consumer Electronics, CEO Jeff Bezos has noted that we should "stay tuned" when seeking information about a possible Amazon tablet. The line came during a lengthier interview about all manners of things, but that one nugget is obviously the most interesting to focus on.
When asked about any specific tablet plans, Bezos said: "We will always be very mindful that we will want a dedicated reading device." When probed about "other" product introductions: "In terms of any other product introductions, I shouldn’t answer."
But in way, he just answered. Companies very rarely foreshadow things that simply aren't true. If Amazon had no plans whatsoever to make a tablet, we suspect Jeff Bezos would've said as much. As it stands, you have to start wondering what the device will look like. How it'll run. What apps it'll use. What OS will it use. Amazon has shown with the Kindle
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The research, conducted by online gaming website Zylom www. These GameHers want to give their brain a workout and believe playing games and puzzles will help.
As good as sex? Not only do GameHers favour online casual gaming over shopping, they are also spending more time online. A new breed of woman.
According to the study, the majority of GameHers are aged over 25, with 21 per cent of GameHers aged between 25 and 34 and 20 per cent aged between 35 and Women feel empowered, they are able to challenge various skills including leadership, competitiveness, puzzle solving and hand-to-eye coordination in a controlled and relaxed environment. Challenging yourself and trying to achieve a personal best is a proven motivator.
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There is no doubt that casual gaming can stimulate, challenge and keep brains active and healthy whilst being fun at the same time. The study proves that more and more women are using online games as a means to de-stress and chill out. They have embraced the online entertainment age and are beating their male counterparts.
More and more women are going online and playing games and puzzles online as a means of relaxation, problem solving or mind exercise. It won't raise price plans, even as it adds the games, but we don't have a launch date yet.
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A conference about tourism stimulation in Phu Quoc under the series of domestic tourism stimulation programs with the theme “Safe and attractive Vietnam tourism” which was launched by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, was opened in Phu Quoc Island District, Kien Giang Province on 23th, November 2020.
Deputy Director General of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Mr. Ha Van Sieu spoke at the conference that domestic tourism stimulation is still identified as the top priority of the tourist industry in the current context.
From the beginning of the year up to now, many tourism stimulation programs have been launched in localities across the country, contributing to advertising tourism destinations as well as visitors attraction.
According to Director of the Kien Giang Provincial Department of Tourism Tran Chi Dung, the locality received about 2.9 million visitors in the first ten months of 2020 despite a severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is expected that Phu Quoc would welcome more than three million arrivals in 2020.
Besides that, many hotels and entertainment destinations in Phu Quoc have performed preferential and discount programs for domestic tourists.
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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note release gets closer
Samsung has been extremely busy in the last few months launching the Galaxy S3 around the world after some early delays, and now thoughts have been turning to more Galaxy products that are in the pipeline for release in the coming weeks. Meanwhile customers of T-Mobile in the US have been waiting for the availability of the original Galaxy Note, but the release seems to be getting ever closer.
There has been a lot of speculation recently that Samsung is about to release the Galaxy Note 2, which is believed to feature a larger 5.5-inch display that is powered by the same quad core processor that is found in the international version of the Galaxy S3, but clocked at 1.6GHz. While this speculation of a new Galaxy Note continues customers of T-Mobile USA look set to be able to get their hands on the original phablet anytime now.
The guys over at Phandroid are reporting that the official T-Mobile website now has the Samsung Galaxy Note listed as “Coming Soon”. This comes after last month some press images of the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy Note emerged, and then earlier this month some details of the device were revealed by the carrier itself.
Currently there is no actual date for the handset to arrive or any pricing for it, but the device will feature a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800. This is powered by a Snapdragon S3 dual core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, and camera wise the device features an eight megapixel rear shooter, with a two megapixel unit on the front.
T-Mobile’s version will also come rocking the Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system with Samsung’s Premium Suite, and the T-Mobile 4G Pro App Pack. There has been suggestions that Samsung could be about to announce the Galaxy Note 2 at an event in August, so you wonder why T-Mobile customers would want to buy the old model with a new version being released.
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German automaker Audi is known for designing and making some of the world’s most impressive and high-performing vehicles. The S4 is Audi’s performance version of its popular A4 sedan, standing in the lineup as the A4’s zippier, wilder little brother. But affordability isn’t always what Audi cars are known for; unless you’re looking for one of the best used sports cars, that is.
Audi makes one of the best used sports cars you can buy for less than $20,000
Research experts iSeeCars “analyzed over 6.1 million cars from model years 2011 and newer” to find the best used vehicles at the best bargains. Using factors like long-term reliability, safety ratings, and quality of purchase, iSeeCars narrowed down the best used vehicles by both segment and price. Each of the vehicles that made the “best used vehicle” list “can last at least 15 years if they are driven at the average annual mileage.”
The sports car segment is known for being one of the more-expensive segments, with iSeeCar experts only finding three vehicles for its “Best Used Sports Cars Under $20,000” list.
While the two American-made sports cars found on the list are unsurprisingly affordable, a surprise sports car from Audi tops the list as one of the best used sports car choices. With an average price of $17,848, the 2012 Audi S4 allows used sports car shoppers to get the superiority Audi is known for, without spending top dollar for it.
Why the 2012 Audi S4 should top your used sports car list
The same findings from iSeeCars show that the 2012 Audi S4 is a true bargain. The data shows that “the average used car price for passenger cars is $18,404.” This means that used car shoppers can potentially spend less on an Audi sports car than they would for other less-sporty, lower-performing vehicles.
In fact, CarFax can even find used 2012 Audi S4 models for under $14,000. And don’t let the age fool you, as the 2012 Audi S4 turned out to be one of the best model years in its long history.
Even CarComplaints.com can’t find too much to complain about, stating that overall the Audi S4 sedan is “either not very popular, or it’s very, very good.” And as with all Audi sports cars, popularity isn’t an issue.
While the 2012 Audi S4 proves its reliable performance over time, as well as its tremendous value, the zippy sports car has a lot more to offer to used car shoppers than just a great price tag.
What to expect from the 2012 Audi S4 sports car
According to Edmunds, the 2012 Audi S4 comes with a sportier engine than its bigger brother, the A4. The 3.0-liter supercharged, six-cylinder engine can make an impressive 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. This supercharged power is sent to all the S4’s wheels, making use of Audi’s famous Quattro system.
The S4’s engine is paired to either a standard, manual transmission or an optional, seven-speed, dual-clutch automated manual. The manual Audi S4 can get to 60 miles per hour in a speedy 4.9 seconds and earns an estimated 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
The 2012 S4 has a more aggressive styling inside and out, befitting its sporty nature. The interior comes with all the creature comforts a sports car buyer desires, but owners note that the S4 is definitely geared toward performance.


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If reports are to be believed, Nintendo is planning a major Donkey Kong push, including a brand-new animation, game, and a theme park expansion.
This news was first reported by Zippo, a reputed Nintendo insider, who claimed earlier claimed that one new game for Nintendo’s Donkey Kong franchise is under development.
The insider, this week claimed that the in-development game forms part of one bigger Donkey Kong push planned by the gaming giant.
According tolatest reports, Donkey and co. are not just receiving a brand-new game but are also getting animation, a huge theme park world, merchandise and much more. Universal Studios is postponing its plans to expand theme park of the Super Nintendo World with one theme based on the Donkey Kong world, and there is evidence that suggests that that’s the case.
Meanwhile, the Super Nintendo World Japan features one locked door that’s hidden to the north side of the theme park with one extremely DKesque design.
Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo recently signaled that the firm is looking at the possibility of making another animation content besides the Super Mario film, sporting its other video game series.
Notably, Super Mario film is presently in works at the Despicable Me film studio, Illumination, with one a potential release window for 2022.


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Blog: Urban Outfitters in hot water once again
Michelle Russell | 19 December 2013
Ever-sensitive Urban Outfitters has landed itself in hot water again. This time the US teen fashion retailer has managed to offend Hindus with one of its Christmas offerings.
The chain has been selling a pair of US$8 socks depicting the Hindu deity Lord Ganesh.
In Hindu culture, the feet are considered the lowest and most impure part of the body. It is seen as offensive to touch another person with your foot, and shoes are not permitted in religious spaces.
The Ganesh graphics adorning the trim of the socks failed to impress the Hindu community, with the president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, Rajan Zed, taking to his website this week to air his thoughts on the faux pas: "Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be wrapped around one's foot."
While Urban Outfitters has apologised "sincerely" for any offense it caused the Hindu community with the sale of the sock, it is not the first time the company has offended people with its products.
In April last year, the US chain began selling a T-shirt with a pocket patch resembling a symbol worn by Jews in Nazi Europe. A year earlier, the retailer was accused of exploiting the 'Navajo' term, trademarked by the Navajo Nation, through the sale of Native American-inspired wares with 'Navajo' in their titles.
Maybe the company needs to take up Zed's offer of religious and "cultural sensitivity" training for its senior executives before the proverbial hits the fan for the apparel retailer for yet another time.
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Deceptive Internet practices dominate Utahns' complaints
Deceptive practices conducted via the Internet continued to dominate the types of scams reported to the Utah Division of Consumer Protection during fiscal year 2008.
The con artists rely on the Internet to exploit the vulnerability of Utahns residing at locations throughout the state, pointed out the consumer protection division.
One factor contributing to the vulnerability of consumers focuses on the fact that the con artists make the pitches in the privacy of an individual's home, where the person feels less guarded.
People also tend to believe what they read and the method of payment for Internet transactions is simple as well as easy.
But unfortunately, consumers have little recourse in the event they fall victim to the deceptive practices, emphasized the state agency.
Common tactics frequently used by the Internet con artists include the unauthorized debiting of an individual's bank account, the automatic billing of monthly fees until cancellation notices are received and the failure to provide consumers with a three-day right of rescission.
To alleviate the risks of falling victim to E-commerce and Internet scams, the consumer protection division encourages Carbon County residents to:
â¢Check out the companies and offers prior to conducting business at the websites.
Dishonest individuals operate in the bricks and mortar world as well as on the Internet, indicated the state agency.
But online, people cannot judge an operator's trustworthiness with a gut-affirming look in the eye and it is remarkably simple for Internet scammers to impersonate a legitimate business.
â¢Never click on links or reply to an email, text or pop-up message requesting personal or financial information.
Identity thieves have obtained personal information from many victims at once by hacking into large databases managed by businesses or government agencies, explained the consumer protection agency.
While consumers cannot enjoy all benefits of the Internet without sharing limited personal information, local web visitors should exercise caution and deal only with familiar or trusted organizations.
People should never provide personal information before finding out how the data will be used and protected.
â¢Personally type bank and business web addresses into the browsers.
â¢Ignore email, text, pop-up or phone messages that asks people to call a number to update accounts or give personal information to access a refund.
Consumers should personally contact the bank numbers listed on financial statements and look up businesses in a telephone directory, noted the state agency.
â¢Complete independent research before shopping on an unfamiliar website.
Consumers should call the seller's telephone number before purchasing products or services online, advised the state agency. If people cannot find a working telephone number, they should shop at a different site.
â¢Type the web address into a search engine and avoid doing business with the seller if unfavorable reviews are posted on the website.
â¢Consider using a software toolbar that rates websites and warns consumers if the seller has received unfavorable reports from experts or Internet visitors.
Some reputable companies provide free tools that may alert Internet visitors if a web address is a known phishing site or is used to distribute spyware, noted the consumer protection agency.
â¢Never provide personal or financial information through a company's website when shopping online before checking for indicators that the site is secure.
The indicators include a lock icon on the browser's status bar or a website URL beginning with https. The S in the address stands for secure, explained the consumer protection agency.
Unfortunately, no indicator is foolproof, warned the state agency. Some scammers have forged security icons. And some hackers have managed to breach sites that took appropriate security precautions.
â¢Read website privacy policies.
The privacy policies should clearly define the range of personal information the website collects.
The policies should also explain how the site intends to use the data and whether the personal information will be provided to third parties, concluded the state consumer protection division.


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How Palm Oil Harms Health, Rainforest and Wildlife
What can you do to improve your health while helping to save the environment and wildlife? According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest you can start looking at the ingredients in your food and pass on products containing palm oil. You will be surprised how many products contain palm oil.
According to the Center, Keebler, Oreo, Mrs. Fields, Pepperidge Farm and other companies use palm oil in some of their cookies. Further, they claim it is found increasingly in crackers, pastries, cereals, and microwave popcorn and all Trader Joe’s products...
Not only does palm oil promote heart disease, but the vast plantations that grow oil palm trees contribute to the destruction of the rainforest and wildlife of Southeast Asia. Those side effects are not broadly recognized--and avoided--by governments, food manufacturers, and consumers.
Check out this website for more info: http://www.cspinet.org/palm/


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Yggdrasil Gaming Sponsoring Welcome Champagne reception at the 9th International Gaming Awards Ceremony (IGA) on 1 February2016 at the historic Savoy Hotel in the dazzling River Room with magnificent views of London. Welcome reception as always will include illustrious entertainment and remarkable networking with industry high fliers from around the globe.
Colin Thompson organizer of International Gaming Awards commented: „We are very pleased that Yggdarsil Gaming a provider of market-leading online and mobile casino games, RNG lottery content and live lotto has chosen to sponsor IGA welcome reception and showcase their latest products in front of respected industry peers. It is once again proves that IGA event not just the biggest charity Gala and global Awards ceremony, but the greatest business platform to introduce your product.“
The 9th International Gaming Awards annual chic event is taking place in London’s historic venue, the Savoy Hotel in London, on the 1 February 2016. It will unite industry professionals from across the world and allow them to network with talented insiders from across the industry. The 9th IGA, once again, promises an exquisite line up of sponsors, judges, guests and industry achievers. Following in the footsteps of its previous successful awards, it will be hosting the biggest and best charity event within the gaming industry.
The 9TH IGA as always will provide first opportunity to showcase your product to the receptive audience of industry connoisseurs.
International Gaming Awards as always welcomes the most successful operators from around the globe, outstanding leaders and philanthropists. To book tickets to the 9th IGA please follow link.


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#Staples3D Partners with 3D Systems to Test 3D Printing as a Service
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — April 11, 2014 — Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced a partnership with 3D Systems, a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions, to pilot 3D printing services in two stores in New York City and Los Angeles.
Staples' new 3D experience store in New York City features a photo booth that lets customers scan their likeness to create a personalized figurine. (Photo: Business Wire)
Each store features an immersive 3D printing experience center that lets consumers and small businesses create personalized products and use 3D printing hardware. Customers can also bring in their own 3D print-ready files to have them printed.
“3D printing offers enormous potential for small businesses, and by using Staples, they can print with the technology without having to invest in it,” said Damien Leigh, senior vice president of business services for Staples, Inc. “The test with 3D Systems will help us learn about our customers’ needs for a local 3D printing service, and how Staples can help them make more happen for their business through 3D printing.”
“Staples established reputation as a leader in home office and small business solutions makes them an ideal partner for testing out live, consumer-facing 3D print services,” said Rajeev Kulkarni, 3D Systems’ vice president and general manager, for consumer products division. “We have been thrilled with the retail experience and response from our audience, and the difference it makes being able to see, touch and experience 3D printing.”
With the new experience centers, both small businesses and consumers are able to learn more about 3D printing through demonstration areas where they can use design software and see 3D Systems printers in action. Each store will have a photo booth to capture customers’ facial images for the purpose of personalizing 3D products like figurines, and customers can also print personalized smart phone cases.
Each store has an expert from 3D Systems on-site, along with trained Copy & Print associates to help guide customers on their 3D printing journey. The items will be printed on site or through 3D Systems and shipped directly to their offices or home.
Staples previously announced in May of 2013 that it would be the first major U.S. retailer to carry 3D printers, with the launch of the Cube® from 3D Systems on Staples.com. The company has since rolled out 3D printing hardware and accessories in a limited number of stores, and expanded its overall product selection.
Staples makes it easy to make more happen with more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services. Staples also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards Members, in most cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.
Mark Cautela, 508-253-3832


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- TheStreet Ratings team has reiterated a Buy rating for Sirius XM (SIRI), citing higher than industry average revenue growth, expanding profit margins and a high gross profit margin.
Sirius has seen a positive bump in the market following an abandoned acquisition bid by Liberty Media (LMCA), which many analysts saw as undervaluing the satellite radio company. Sirius is the worlds largest pay-radio service, boasting over 26 million subscribers.
Sirius shares closed up 0.15% at $3.39 during Wednesday trading.
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TheStreet Ratings team rates SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC as a Buy with a ratings score of B. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC (SIRI) a BUY. This is driven by several positive factors, which we believe should have a greater impact than any weaknesses, and should give investors a better performance opportunity than most stocks we cover. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, good cash flow from operations, expanding profit margins and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
- SIRI's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 4.2%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 12.1%. This growth in revenue does not appear to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, displayed by a decline in earnings per share.
- Net operating cash flow has increased to $358.58 million or 22.28% when compared to the same quarter last year. The firm also exceeded the industry average cash flow growth rate of -11.41%.
- The gross profit margin for SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC is rather high; currently it is at 60.37%. Regardless of SIRI's high profit margin, it has managed to decrease from the same period last year. Despite the mixed results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 6.51% trails the industry average.
- SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC's earnings per share declined by 50.0% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has suffered a declining pattern of earnings per share over the past year. However, we anticipate this trend reversing over the coming year. During the past fiscal year, SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC reported lower earnings of $0.06 versus $0.53 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($0.09 versus $0.06).
- Compared to where it was 12 months ago, the stock is up, but it has so far lagged the appreciation in the S&P 500. The stock's price rise over the last year has driven it to a level which is somewhat expensive compared to the rest of its industry. We feel, however, that other strengths this company displays justify these higher price levels.
- You can view the full analysis from the report here: SIRI Ratings Report


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By John Miller
ZURICH (Reuters) – Novartis has won a U.S. federal court order preventing rival generic makers from selling versions of the Swiss drugmaker’s top-selling multiple sclerosis medicine Gilenya in the United States, at least until a patent dispute is resolved.
Novartis had asked for a preliminary injunction to halt generics makers including Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Torrent Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma, among others, from making or selling a Gilenya copy in the United States until a final decision on a Novartis patent for the medicine.
The judge said letting generics makers sell their versions before the patent dispute was decided would damage the Swiss drugmaker more than those wanting a piece of Gilenya’s market.
“Defendants stand to lose the opportunity to earn … $50 million collectively by not being able to compete over approximately the next year, whereas Novartis will irreparably lose a market in which they sell approximately $1.8 billion of drugs each year,” U.S. District Judge Leonard P. Stark wrote in a nine-page opinion published on Monday.
“To me, that balance clearly favors Novartis.”
Worldwide, Gilenya revenue totaled $3.3 billion in 2018, making the decade-old MS medicine Novartis’s top-selling medicine. While a patent term extension expires in 2019, Novartis is arguing a patent on how the drug is dosed that is slated to expire in 2027 should extend its exclusivity.
Judge Stark’s decision ends uncertainty over whether the generics makers would start selling their Gilenya versions in the United States before the patent case was resolved.
A trial on the patent case is still pending.
Gilenya has a list price of $95,594 annually in the United States. While consumers would benefit from lower prices likely to accompany generics, Stark said Novartis has a good chance of succeeding in its claims.
“Novartis has met its burden to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits,” Stark, based in Delaware, wrote. “The public has an interest in protecting valid patent rights and in maintaining incentives for the massive investments required for drug development.”
(Reporting by John Miller, editing by Louise Heavens)


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AMSTERDAM — The Dutch government will make billions of euros available to support businesses that have run into trouble due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Economy Minister Eric Wiebes said on Tuesday.
“Our aim is to limit the impact on our economy and to make sure people keep their jobs. For that, we have designed a package of emergency measures worth many billions of euros.”
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No specific figure was provided.
Tens of thousands of Dutch companies have applied for emergency assistance in recent days as major sectors of the economy ground to a standstill. (Reporting by Anthony Deutsch and Bart Meijer Editing by Gareth Jones)