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A bizarre story emerged from video game culture and social media in July 2019, when a widely-shared tweet claimed that dozens of people had contracted herpes from drinking bathwater they purchased from the Instagram star Belle Delphine.
The tweet was posted on July 7 by the @BakeRises account, which at that time bore the name "Daily Mail US" and the logo of the Daily Mail website as its profile picture, using the caption "Over 50 People Have Reportedly Contracted Herpes After Drinking Instagram Star, Belle Delphine's Bath Water":
Belle Delphine did appear, at least briefly, to have packaged and sold what she claimed was her own bathwater, but the "herpes" twist to the story was no more than a hoax.
On July 1, Belle Delphine posted a photograph of herself to her four million Instagram followers, writing: "I am now selling my bath water for all you thirsty gamer boys. Check out my new shop where I'm selling stuff for you!! www.belledelphinestore.com":
BelleDelphineStore.com was a functioning website, and the listing for "GamerGirl Bathwater" indicated that small containers of some form of liquid were indeed on sale for $30 each, although the item was listed as "Out of stock" as of July 9. The description of the bathwater included a remarkable disclaimer: "Bottled while I'm playing in the bath. This really is bath water. Disclaimer: This water is not for drinking and should only be used for sentimental purposes."
At least two YouTubers received delivery of the "GamerGirl Bathwater," both having posted videos about the product, although we can't confirm that the packages they received contained bathwater (as opposed to some other kind of water).
The initiative attracted the attention of social media users and garnered news articles by Newsweek and U.K. tabloid newspaper the Mirror, among others. A few days later the @BakeRises account got in on the act, tweeting out the "herpes" hoax.
@BakeRises confirmed that the herpes claim was a prank in a series of tweets that clarified the "Daily Mail US" handle was no more than impersonation, and that reveled in the prospect of forcing Belle Delphine to refute the rumor and causing unnecessary worry to someone who bought the bathwater. Between July 7 and July 9, @BakeRises intermittently tracked how their hoax tweet had caused the number of their followers to explode, while another tweet explicitly stated that "It seems the best way to grow on Twitter is to impersonate a company [the Daily Mail] and say things about a celebrity [Belle Delphine] that legally can be considered libel and I could potentially be sued for":
It seems the best way to grow on twitter is to impersonate a company and say things about a celebrity that legally can be considered libel and I could potentially be sued for.
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BlackBerry users get seven months WhatsApp lifeline
BlackBerry users in Nigeria and across the world will now not be able to use WhatsApp on their devices from June 30, 2017 instead of the earlier date of December 31, 2016.
WhatsApp stated this on Wednesday when it updated its support page, adding that it would now end its support on the BlackBerry software platform mid next year.
It stated that Blackberry users had “a bit more than seven more months to enjoy the social media app.”
“We will soon be ending support for certain devices. On June 30, 2017, we will no longer support the following platforms: BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10, Nokia S40 and Nokia Symbian S60,” the WhatsApp statement on its updated page read.
The company confirmed that the service would be halted on Android 2.1 and Android 2.2 as well as Windows Phone 7 at the beginning of 2017.
According to it, the messaging app will no longer be supported on old operating systems, including devices running iOS 6 and the iPhone 3GS phone.
The statement said, “These platforms don’t offer the kind of capabilities we need to expand our app’s features in the future.
“If you use one of these affected mobile devices, we recommend upgrading to a newer Android running OS 2.3+, a Windows Phone 8+, or an iPhone running iOS 7+ before the end of 2016 to continue using WhatsApp.”
It noted that there was currently no option to transfer chat history between platforms. Although, upon request, the company said it could provide chat history attached to an email.
Shortly after WhatsApp’s announcement in early 2016 to end support for BlackBerry, the Canadian company expressed its disappointment with the decision to abandon its platform.
It had said in a statement that, “We are working on alternative solutions, which will keep our customers glued to their BlackBerry devices. Already, we have introduced the BlackBerry PRIV, which is Android-based, and with it they can use Facebook and WhatsApp.”
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Six years after the original Resident Evil hit store shelves, Capcom released a full-fledged remake of the game for the Nintendo GameCube that stands as one of the highest-rated horror games released to date. Some may have thought Capcom would be done remaking the first Resident Evil, but according to Resident Evil 2 remake director Kazunori Kadoi, it’s possible that the publisher will remake it yet again in the future.
“Certainly enough time has passed that it wouldn’t be laughable to remake the remake. I personally think that would be an interesting thing to do,” Kadoi said in an interview with Game Informer. Kadoi stopped short of offering specifics as to what yet another remake of the original Resident Evil would look like in this day and age, but it seems as though there are two possibilities that seem the most likely.
One scenario is that the new Resident Evil remake takes after the Resident Evil 2 remake by using an over-the-shoulder view instead of fixed camera angles, and presenting a streamlined take on the story with vastly improved graphics. Capcom could also take inspiration from Resident Evil 7 instead, and release a version of the first Resident Evil that is played entirely in first-person.
Of course, this remake of the Resident Evil remake is just a hypothetical at this point. For now, Capcom is focused on finishing development of the Resident Evil 2 remake before it will move on to its next project in any serious way. It’s tough to say what exactly that project is at this point, but there have been suggestions that Capcom could remake Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, or start fully investing its efforts in Resident Evil 8.
Capcom’s willingness to keep remaking its games should come as no surprise, as the publisher announced years ago that remakes and remasters would be key to its strategy moving forward. More recently, Capcom reiterated that creating more remakes is definitely part of its future plans, so a remake of a game that has already been remade certainly isn’t out of the question.
The Resident Evil remake is out now for GameCube, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Wii.
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Preparations are currently underway for what local officials say will be one of the busiest cruise seasons, including in Norfolk.
The city’s cruise ship program returns this week as the industry as the global industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In early October, Nauticus welcomed its first foreign-flagged cruise vessel since the pandemic began. The Ocean Explorer, a 342-foot vessel can accommodate up to 177 passengers.
The new boarding system will accommodate larger, more modern cruise ships, including the Carnival Magic, scheduled to set sail from Norfolk in 2022.
The gangway was designed by Swedish company, Seawing PBB. The new boarding system will arrive disassembled aboard the vessel M/V Sluisgracht, and be re-assembled at Nauticus over the coming weeks
“Next year will be a game changer for our cruise ship program,” said Nauticus’ executive director,
Stephen E. Kirkland. “Not only will we begin our five-year partnership with Carnival, we’ll also welcome
25 ships from Norwegian Cruise Line, representing the largest port-of-call commitment ever for
Construction on Nauticus’ new passenger boarding bridge is set to be completed in mid-November.
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Pinterest’s initial public offering (IPO) set the online scrapbook firm’s valuation at $12.7 billion on Wednesday, above its expectations and a sign of strength for the tech IPO market after Lyft’s struggles.
Pinterest, where users save ideas for clothes, décor and recipes, was due to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Its performance will be a key test of the tech IPO market after the Nasdaq debut of ride-hailing firm Lyft in March-end.
Lyft raised more than it had set out to when it went public, but shares have dropped around 17 per cent from its IPO price, raising concerns about bigger rival Uber Technologies when it prices its IPO next month.
A key difference between Pinterest and Lyft, however, were their valuation expectations. Lyft, which lost $911 million last year, was seeking a valuation of up to $24.3 billion in its IPO, higher than the $15 billion valuation that it had attained in its latest private fundraising round in 2018. Pinterest lost $63 million in 2018.


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San Bruno, Calif. – Walmart said it will begin its Cyber Monday sales on the preceding Saturday, and has matched Amazon.com’s free-shipping minimum of $35 for online orders effective today.
The early online sale mirrors today’s pre-Black Friday sales event, in which the discounter matched the Black Friday pricing of Best Buy, Target and Toys“R”Us on a limited selection of CE and toys.
Walmart’s Cyber Monday sales event will kick off on Saturday, Nov. 30 and run through Friday, Dec. 6 with 200 daily online specials including $150 off a 32GB iPad bundle and $50 for a Nextbook 7-inch tablet.
Walmart will also alert mobile app, Facebook and email subscribers to an early sales event on Sunday, Dec. 1, for which it has tripled the number of early access items.
But the retailer said it is saving some of its deepest discounts for Cyber Monday proper (Dec. 2), including a 55-inch LG 3D-TV and soundbar for $799, a Samsung 46-inch LED TV for $479, and a 14-inch HP Pavilion Sleekbook laptop for $295.
It described the sale as its biggest Cyber Monday event to date.
“Last year, Cyber Monday was our best sales day in Walmart.com’s history and we’ve spent all year preparing to make it even better for customers,” said Joel Anderson, president/CEO, of Walmart.com U.S. “Every year there’s a bigger appetite for Cyber Monday,” with more than two-thirds of in-store Black Friday customers planning to also shop on Cyber Monday, according to a Walmart poll.
The minimum purchase to qualify for free shipping was dropped from $50, while Amazon earlier this season raised its free-shipping minimum to $35 from $25. Walmart said that 99 percent of its online assortment is eligible for the free shipping offer.
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Since Donald Trump already bragged about the size of his penis during a nationally televised debate, you’d think there wasn’t really a lot of room for the twisted minds behind the massively popular Cards Against Humanity game to insert themselves into the 2016 election cycle. However, you would be wrong.
The game’s creators have launched a fundraiser, America Votes With Cards Against Humanity, where they’re letting their customers decide which of the two campaigns should received the donations the company collects.
“Today, we’re letting America choose between two new expansion packs about either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump,” the project’s website reads. “At the end of this promotion, Cards Against Humanity will tally up the sales of both packs, and depending on which pack gets more support, we will donate all the money in support of Hillary Clinton’s campaign.”
The effort is explained in a video that also provides a brief bio of each candidate.
All of the donations will be split between a super PAC supporting Clinton, independent groups opposing Trump, and voter registration/get out the vote initatives in swing states. Representatives from Cards Against Humanity did not immediately respond to a request for comment about precisely which organizations they are eyeing for donations.
Even though the Trump campaign has attempted to solicit campaign donations from foreign lawmakers, a practice prohibited by U.S. election law, the packs can only be purchased by people living in the United States.
“If you don’t currently live in the United States,” reads a message on the company’s website, “good.”
Trump, who is basically a walking offensive meme, is a natural fit for the Cards Against Humanity format. Earlier this year, the Canadian ad agency Sid Lee released Trump Against Humanity—an unofficial Cards Against Humanity expansion set that introduced Trumpian terms like “father-daughter incest” and “total losers.”
Cards Against Humanity also got into the act itself, releasing a limited-edition Donald Trump Bug-Out Bag, with supplies like food rations and seed packets to get people though a Trump-triggered apocalypse.
This election expansion set isn’t the first time Cards Against Humanity has donated funds for humanity. Since 2012, the company has raised over $4 million for organizations like DonorsChoose.org, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and the Sunlight Foundation.
Last year, Cards Against Humanity instigated a cheeky Black Friday promotion where the company allowed customers to purchase literally nothing for the limited-time, ultra-low price of $5. The sale netted $71,145, which was spent on a combination of stuff the staff wanted (like a Roomba and Pokemon trading cards) and charitable donations (to nonprofit groups like the American Refugee Committee and Planned Parenthood).
Anyone angry about Cards Against Humanity’s decision to support Clinton are directed to send their thoughts to [email protected]. In a note on the site, anyone interested in buying a pack in supporter of Libertarian Gary Johnson or Green party candidate Jill Stein should, “just skip the middleman and vote for Trump.”


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Take a look at the businesses making headlines in noon buying and selling.
Ford — Shares of the automaker fell 9.4% on Thursday after Ford stated it anticipated to lose half of its second-quarter manufacturing because of the international semiconductor scarcity. The corporate did beat expectations on the highest and backside traces for the primary quarter.
Fb — The social community noticed its inventory pop 7.3% in noon buying and selling after it reported first-quarter income of $26.17 billion, a 48% improve in contrast with a 12 months prior, because of pricier advertisements. Fb additionally decreased its forecast for capital expenditures for the 12 months to between $19 billion and $21 billion.
Uber, Lyft— Shares of the trip hailing firms dipped after Labor Secretary Marty Walsh stated most gig staff within the U.S. must be categorised as staff, Reuters reported. Uber dropped 6% and Lyft tumbled 9.9%.
Caterpillar — Shares of the worldwide equipment producer dropped 2.1%, even after it reported better-than-expected gross sales and earnings for the primary quarter. The inventory appeared to come back underneath stress after CEO Jim Umpleby advised that international supply-chain points, together with the semiconductor scarcity, might make it more durable for the heavy-equipment maker to satisfy recovering demand this 12 months.
Qualcomm — Qualcomm shares superior 4.5% after the chipmaker reported that income grew 52% on an annualized foundation within the three months ended March 28. The corporate reported adjusted per-share earnings of $1.90 versus the $1.67 anticipated by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv.
Cheesecake Manufacturing unit — Shares of the restaurant chain gained about 7.1% after reporting an adjusted quarterly revenue of 20 cents per share, whereas analysts anticipated a lack of 6 cents per share, in accordance with Refinitiv. Income additionally topped expectations.
Spotify — The streaming firm’s share value rose 2.1% after Pivotal upgraded it to purchase from maintain. Spotify cratered 12% on Wednesday after the first-quarter report confirmed slower-than-expected development for month-to-month energetic customers. Nonetheless, Pivotal analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak stated the corporate was nonetheless arrange for sturdy development within the years forward.
eBay — Shares of the e-commerce firm tanked 10% after giving disappointing present quarter steering. EBay beat on the highest and backside traces of its quarterly outcomes.
Merck & Co. — The pharmaceutical inventory shed 4.4% after Merck’s first-quarter outcomes got here in beneath expectations. The corporate reported $1.40 in adjusted earnings per share on $12.08 billion in income for the quarter. Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had been searching for $1.63 in earnings per share on $12.66 billion in income.
DISH Community — The tv inventory rose 8.3% after Dish trumped expectations for the primary quarter. The corporate earned 99 cents per share, which is eighteen cents larger than analysts had penciled in, in accordance with Refinitiv. Income beat expectations as nicely, because the decline in TV subscribers slowed.
Comcast — Shares of the NBCUniversal and CNBC mum or dad jumped 4.3% after beating estimates, reporting adjusted quarterly earnings of 76 cents per share, in accordance with Refinitiv. Income additionally topped expectations.
Generac — Shares of the generator maker popped 6.7% after the corporate beat on the highest and backside traces of its quarterly outcomes. Generac reported EPS of $2.38 on income of $807 million. Analysts anticipated EPS of $1.87 on income of $729 million, in accordance with Refinitiv.
Bristol-Myers Squibb — Shares of the pharmaceutical firm dropped 4.8% after lacking on the highest and backside traces of its quarterly outcomes. Bristol-Myers Squibb reported earnings of $1.74 per share, in comparison with the $1.82 per share estimate, in accordance with Refinitiv. Income got here in at $11.07 billion, decrease than the forecast $11.12 billion.
— with reporting from CNBC’s Jesse Pound and Tom Franck.
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The Monster Diamond Tears Edge On-Ear Headphones may not be a gem of a pair for the price, but for a fashion statement they actually sound good.
Google is working on a smart contact lens that could help people with diabetes monitor their blood glucose levels.
Amazon's new budget tablet gets high marks for repairability.
Following most new hardware announcements, self-repair site iFixIt quickly brings us a glimpse of what the new hardware is all about, on the inside.
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A hearing on the attempt by the U.S. to bring MegaUpload founder Kim DotCom to this country on piracy charges offers plenty of twists.
The site got an early shipment and examined the device as soon as it could. One of its initial findings is many parts in the device truly are mini -- including the battery and the screws.
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County Limerick-based food service wholesaler Sysco Foods Ireland last year sustained a €78m hit to revenues due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
That is according to new accounts for the Newcastle West-based business, Sysco Foods Ireland Unlimited, which show that the business, formerly Pallas Foods, recorded a pre-tax loss of €8.8m in the 12 months to the end of July 3 last as the business grappled with the impact of Covid-19.
The US-owned business, which changed its name to Sysco Ireland on May 10 last year, supplies food to thousands of hotels, shops, restaurants and pubs here along with healthcare and educational facilities and the figures show that revenues decreased by €78m, or 24pc, from €326.4m to €248.39m.
The directors state that in achieving the revenues, the company focused on sales with existing customers through its range of products and quality of service while operating in an industry that has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 global pandemic.
The business was led by Dubliner Peter Jackson during the period and Mr Jackson was appointed as CEO to Sysco in Britain in January of this year.
The directors state that the gross margin remained at 23pc for the period and this was achieved through a rigid cost management process, strong relationships with company suppliers and a change in the product mix.
The pre-tax loss of €8.8m followed a pre-tax loss of €24.17m in 2020 – the 2020 loss was largely attributable to a non-cash impairment charge of €15.54m.
The pre-tax loss last year also takes account of interest costs of €4.59m.
The business last year received €16.22m in Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme payments and this followed Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme payments of €3.76m.
Numbers employed reduced from 1,281 and 1,241 while staff costs reduced from €39.75m to €28.27m.
The staff costs include wages and salaries reducing from €34.1m to €21.58m while redundancy costs increased more than four fold from €1.1m to €4.6m.
The pre-tax loss last year takes account of non-cash depreciation costs of €3.67m and non-cash amortisation costs of €1.6m.
The loss also takes account of operating lease costs of €1.98m and a €563,639 loss on sale of financial assets.
At the end of June last, the company had shareholder funds of €85.9m that included accumulated profits of €41.2m.
The company’s cash funds reduced from €12.54m to €7m.


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December 24, 2008
Report Warns of Unsustainable Consumption
by Robert Kropp
WBCSD report finds consumers willing to embrace sustainable lifestyle, but need access to products
and services to do so.
Asserting that "current global consumption patterns are unsustainable," and that "efficiency gains
and technological advances alone will not be sufficient to bring global consumption to a
sustainable level," a recent report issued by the Business Role Focus Area of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
(WBCSD) calls on business to work in partnership with its customers and stakeholders to define
sustainable products and sustainable lifestyles.
The report, entitled "Sus
tainable Consumption Facts and Trends: From a Business Perspective", observes that global
consumption levels are increasing due to such factors as rapid population growth, a rise in global
affluence, and a culture of consumerism among higher-income groups.
As a result of global
consumption patterns, 60% of the Earth’s ecosystem services have been degraded or used
unsustainably in the past 50 years, and consumption of natural resources has increased to 125% of
global carrying capacity and could rise to 170% by 2040. Despite such patterns, studies suggest
that human health and social systems are not dependent upon high consumption levels.
WBCSD report finds that consumers are increasingly concerned about environmental, social and
economic issues, but because of a variety of factors such concerns do not always translate into
sustainable consumer behavior.
The WBCSD calls on business to encourage sustainable
consumption by developing products and services that maximize social value and minimizing
environmental cost, by marketing campaigns that enable consumers to choose and use products more
sustainably, and by removing unsustainable products and services from the marketplace.
report concludes that consumers need the support of business and government in order to "lead
sustainable lifestyles based on informed purchasing decisions and changes in behavior." By acting
on their capacity to mainstream sustainable consumption, leading global companies can provide the
products and support that consumers need. By effective regulatory action, government can ensure
that consumers receive the most sustainable products and services available.
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On Thursday,December 20 ,Walmart Canada will match donations made by individuals to The Salvation Army Christmas kettles located within their stores across Canada up to a maximum of $100,000.
This includes the Kelowna and West Kelowna Walmart stores.
Major Ron Cartmell of The Salvation Army in Kelowna says, “We are hoping that this initiative by Walmart will be the boost we need to reach our goal this Christmas season. We encourage shoppers to visit Walmart on December 20 and make a donation. Every donation makes an impact in the life of someone in need”.
Bell Ringers will be manning the kettles from 8 a.m – 10 p.m.
This is the third year that Walmart Canada has hosted ‘Walmart Fill the Kettle Day’.
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Android Pay was first released back in September of 2015, and since its initial release, Google has been hard at work to make the mobile payment platform as expansive and feature-rich as possible. In addition to new features being continually added to it, such as the ability to have your rewards card automatically applied when making a payment, Google has also been hard at work to ensure that Android Pay is available for as many financial institutions and in as many countries as possible.
The service wasn’t launched in the United Kingdom until this year, and in keeping with the fashion of expanding the platform to even more areas, Google has officially launched Android Pay in New Zealand. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, its availability in the country is extremely limited. As it currently stands, only folks who bank at the Bank of New Zealand and use the BNZ Flexi Debit Visa card are able to take advantage of Google’s mobile payment solution.
More banks and card will likely get support for Android Pay in the near future, but there’s currently no word as to when this further expansion will take place. For the time being though, folks who meet the above qualifications can start paying for things with their Android phone and begin to live out the life of the future.


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UCBJF has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Jefferies Financial Group cut shares of UCB from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note on Monday, July 25th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of UCB from €110.00 ($112.24) to €105.00 ($107.14) in a report on Friday, July 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded UCB from an overweight rating to a neutral rating and set a $120.00 target price for the company. in a research report on Thursday, July 14th. Berenberg Bank dropped their target price on UCB from €120.00 ($122.45) to €111.00 ($113.27) and set a buy rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 15th. Finally, Citigroup downgraded UCB from a neutral rating to a sell rating in a research report on Thursday, July 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of Hold and an average target price of $105.25.
UCB Price Performance
Shares of UCB stock opened at $73.25 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $77.93 and a 200 day moving average price of $95.58. UCB has a 52 week low of $68.96 and a 52 week high of $122.90.
UCB SA, a biopharmaceutical company, develops products and solutions for people with neurology and immunology diseases. The company's primary products include Cimzia for inflammatory TNF mediated diseases, as well as ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis, Crohn's disease, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis; Vimpat, Keppra, and Briviact for epilepsy; Neupro for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome; Nayzilam, a nasal spray rescue treatment for epilepsy seizure clusters; and Zyrtec and Xyzal for allergies.
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Finding a tailored shirt that perfectly fits you can be an exercise in futility. Startup Crisp Clothing wants to make it a norm. The family-owned company guarantees it can tailor a shirt to perfectly fit you using your height and weight and recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to receive funding.
The company is founded by father-and-son duo Swapnil and Prakash Kamble. To get the perfect shirt from Crisp, you would need to submit your height and weight to the company during its Kickstarter survey after donating making your purchase before the campaign ends. This is possible because of Bodylabs, the group of engineers and scientists with a technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms that get an accurate body measurement. Another example of the future of clothing technology.
The shirts are made with 100 percent Egyptian Giza cotton and made by hand by a team of skilled tailors. The shirts currently come in white, black, blue, and pink. Getting your hands on one of them will not come cheap as the shirts will retail for $108 if the campaign reaches its goal. You may be able to get one for as low as pledging $78 toward the campaign, but there are only 12 more shirts left at that price, at the time of publication.
Crisp Clothing promises every shirt will fit perfectly, but just in case it does not, the company is offering $20 worth of alteration credit if it does not fit right. If Crisp can not get it to fit your body perfectly after trying to alter it, you can get a free remake of the shirt.
Custom clothing businesses have a track record of doing well on Kickstarter. In 2013, Threadmason’s Kickstarter campaign accumulated more than $34,000 in pledges for its custom T-shirt business in roughly five weeks. The clothing company’s approach was similar to Crisp’s as people would only need to send in their height, weight, and waist size.
Crisp’s Kickstarter campaign has amassed a little more than $2,000 of its $20,000 funding goal. The campaign ends on July 31. Shirts will ship to most backers in November but will ship in October for those who made an early-bird pledge.
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A data breach is an incident where confidential, protected, or sensitive information is accessed or disclosed without authorisation. It can expose personal data, intellectual property, or financial information, which can lead to serious consequences for both individuals and organisations. Data breaches are a growing problem, with incidents becoming larger and more frequent. In recent years, there have been a number of massive data breaches that have exposed the personal information of millions of people.
Here are some of the biggest data breaches in history:
- Yahoo (2013-2014): This breach is considered to be the biggest data breach in history, with an estimated 3 billion user accounts affected. The breach occurred over a period of several years, and the hackers were able to steal a wide range of personal information, including names, email addresses, passwords, and phone numbers. The Yahoo incident was a major wake-up call for many people. It showed how vulnerable our personal information can be, even when we think it is safe. The incident also led to a number of changes in the way that companies handle personal information.
- Equifax (2017): This breach affected 145.5 million US consumers and 400,000 UK consumers. The hackers were able to steal a wide range of personal information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and credit card numbers
- Marriott International (2018): This breach affected 500 million guests of Marriott hotels and resorts. The hackers were able to steal a wide range of personal information, including names, addresses, passport numbers, and credit card numbers.
- Ashley Madison (2015): This breach affected 37 million users of the Ashley Madison website, which is a dating website for people who are married or in relationships. The hackers were able to steal a wide range of personal information, including names, email addresses, and credit card numbers.
- Target (2013): This breach affected 40 million customers of Target stores. The hackers were able to steal a wide range of personal information, including names, addresses, credit card numbers, and email addresses.
These are just a few of the biggest data breaches in history. These breaches have had a significant impact on the individuals whose personal information was stolen. In some cases, the victims have had to deal with identity theft and fraud.
Data breaches can have a profound impact on both individuals and organisations. For individuals, the consequences can be severe, including identity theft, credit card fraud, financial loss, and emotional distress. On the other hand, organisations can suffer damage to their reputation, loss of customers, legal liabilities, and financial losses. It is crucial for both individuals and organisations to understand the potential impact of data breaches and take proactive measures to protect themselves.
How to Protect Yourself from Data Breaches
To protect yourself from data breaches, there are several important steps you can take. First, make sure to use strong passwords and change them regularly. To do this, you can use passwords managers like 1Password to allow all your employees to manage and store their passwords. Additionally, be cautious about what information you share online and be aware of phishing emails. A cloud email security solution like Cloudflare’s Email Security are the best way to protect your whole organisation against phishing and other malware campaigns. It's also crucial to regularly back up your data and use an endpoint protection solution with antivirus and anti-malware protection. Finally, stay informed about the latest security threats to stay one step ahead. By following these measures, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to a data breach.
Data breaches are a serious problem, and they are only going to become more common in the future. It is important to be aware of the risks and to take steps to protect your personal information. Our talented cybersecurity experts at Forefront are always available to help with all questions or problems your organisation is facing. Reach out to us today and one of our analysts will get back to you right away!
- The Identity Theft Resource Center: https://www.idtheftcenter.org/
- The Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology: https://csrc.nist.gov/


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Cliviger designer Jane lands top job
A Cliviger designer has landed a top job with one of the world's largest towel manufacturers in China.
Building on Burnley’s proud textile heritage, Jane Louise Taylor, an international design and colour consultant designing for British, American and Asian textile manufacturers, has secured a job at Loftex China Ltd, based near Beijing.
Her new role as European design and marketing director will see her heading up the growth of the UK and European market, creating towel designs to meet the European retailer tastes, from her UK design studio in Burnley.
Jane said: “This is an amazing new challenge for me during the year when I’m celebrating my 25th anniversary as a global designer.
“I’ve worked with many clients across the world, designing for high end brands including Chanel and Christian Dior.
“With 25 years’ experience designing ribbons and broadcloth for manufacturers for well-known brands including Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, Bloomingdales, Macys, Zara Home, Carrefour, Target and Victoria’s Secret, this is an exciting new challenge and adventure for me.
“I’ve recently returned from the towel factory in Beijing which is literally the size of a large town, where I presented to a huge floor of managers and designers. It is a totally new culture to experience and I’m looking forward to designing for their European markets.”
Sarah revealed how she recently turned down a job offer in New York because she wanted to concentrate on her new design studio in Burnley.
She said: “I am proud to host my international clients from my design studio here in Burnley, and will soon be hosting a group of esteemed guests from China who I’m sure will be pleasantly surprised at how characterful and lovely the area is.”


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Should you upgrade to the latest batch of iPhones? An LI expert discusses the features of the new releases.
Prosecutors: LI man extorted cryptocurrency
Steven Nerayoff stole millions of dollars' worth of cryptocurrency from a startup firm, prosecutors said.
Stealtho's office chair wheels glide and glow
Stealtho's high-tech elastic polyurethane wheels for office chairs won't damage floors and they also glow in the dark.
Report: LI leads state in electric vehicle use
While the number of charging stations has grown on Long Island, more are needed, the report found.
Don't be fooled by fake Microsoft support pop-ups
If you get an unfamiliar error message or a page telling you to call Microsoft, don't click on any links or call any phone numbers listed on the page.
Friends 25 app is an anniversary gift for fans
Play trivia, watch clips, enhance photos and more with the Friends 25 app.
Bionic 'dragonfly' is world's largest robotic insect
The 6-ounce BionicOpter was created by Festo AG, which has its North American headquarters on Long Island.
Apple introduces $5-a-month streaming TV service
Apple is finally taking on Netflix with its own streaming television service and, uncharacteristically for the company, offering it at a bargain price -- $5 a month beginning on Nov. 1.
Cool gadgets for your dorm room
No dorm room be complete without Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Sony's latest true wireless headphones, Lenovo Smart Clock and AmazonBasics microwave oven.
Apple unveils 3 new iPhones, other products
Apple's new iPhones will resemble recent models, but with better cameras and new colors.
Long Island schools going after hackers
A summit was organized partly in response to a district paying nearly $90,000 to hackers who encrypted files on its server.


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Lancashire County Council’s trading standards team has issued the warning following a report from a Chorley-based barber.
A man wearing a T-shirt with an NHS logo had visited the shop claiming to be from the council and said he had to carry out an inspection.
He tried to sell them boxes of face masks saying they needed to purchase them to make their premises ‘Covid-secure’, even though they already had suitable protective equipment. He went on to say he could offer a deep-clean service for a fee.
Traders across Lancashire are being warned to be vigilant against this type of scam. Genuine district and county council officers are inspecting businesses to ensure they are complying with Covid-19 measures and always carry photo ID, never claim or display any links to the NHS and will not sell protective equipment or any deep clean services.
County Coun Albert Atkinson, cabinet member for technical services, rural affairs and waste management, said: “Covid-19 related scams, such as fake emails about grants and tax rebates and requests for pre-payment for tests, have been circulating for a while.
“However, this type of very targeted scam is new to trading standards.
“If you’re in any doubt, you should check the officer’s identity by contacting the relevant council. A genuine official will always be happy to wait while a check is carried out.
“Although businesses must be vigilant against scams traders cannot refuse a genuine inspection by an authorized officer.
“These visits are necessary to ensure businesses are following the regulations to reduce the risk of coronavirus being spread in our community.”
If you have any information about this scam, think you have been visited by this individual, or have any other information on the many Covid-related scams circulating at the moment, please call trading standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133.


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5 trends shaping online casinos going into 2023
Online gambling is on the rise, and there is no indication that that growth is going to slow down any time soon. In addition to the Covid-19 pandemic, which saw more players to seeking out their casino action online, technological advancements have also contributed to more players sitting down for a game at an online casino. But there are more trends at play influencing the popularity of online casinos.
Nowadays, we do the majority of our online activities on our phones and tablets, including playing at our preferred online casinos. The growth of the online casino industry has been significantly impacted by mobile, and this trend is anticipated to only grow.
Mobile gambling is expanding and now makes up a sizable portion of all online gaming. Through gambling websites, which are expected to gain popularity, friends and family members will be able to play their preferred games remotely.
Enhanced Game Visuals
Every year, the software that powers online casinos is being improved in order to give players a better experience. Some of the most talented designers and coders in the business are working to modernize and advance online casino games and lobbies.
Users more than ever expect more up-to-date graphics and realistic experiences, and the casinos are working to make this real.
One way online casinos are doing this is by improving the experience in live dealer games, making the experience constantly more immersive.
This is a trend as old at time at online casinos, and the gaming experience has come a long way in the last ten years. And this is only going to continue in the years to come.
Offering generous bonuses and promotional offers is one way a website will draw new players because the online gambling industry is very competitive. Free spins, deposit bonuses, cashback deals, VIP offers, loyalty points, and a variety of other incentives are all tools online casinos can use to draw in new players.
A more well-liked promotion is deposit bonuses. In this case, the online casino will match your deposit up to a predetermined limit by a specific percentage.
The popularity of bonuses, a tried-and-true marketing tactic that has been around for a while but is still in use today, is unwavering.
Online casinos will continue to push the limits of big welcome bonuses to draw in new players.
New Table Games
To play correctly and increase your chances of winning, some games, like blackjack and poker, require a certain level of mastery. Unfortunately, not everyone possesses the game knowledge, so they search for games that are simpler and quicker to pick up.
As a result, online casino owners keep adding fresh table games to the inventory to see which ones catch on. Additionally, as visitors become more familiar to online and social games, they are drawn to similar games on the casino floor, which is why interactive gaming systems have become more common.
One of the many cryptocurrencies that are currently widely used in online gaming is Bitcoin, because it enables cheap transactions and private gambling. It has become wildly popular in the gambling industry.
It is expected that cryptocurrency will play a significant role in online casino trends as a way to further secure any financial data disclosed during a transaction.
Both new and experienced gamblers can benefit greatly from this year’s increased offerings. Technology is advancing so quickly that boredom is never an option. It’s fascinating to see how online casinos are expanding to offer a wider variety of games and options to clients with different skill levels.
To benefit from all the exciting new products, promotions, and games, it’s essential to keep up with industry changes. Keep up with the times while having fun playing in a safe environment.


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Black Adam, the DC superhero film starring Dwayne Johnson, held the #1 spot at the North American box office for its second weekend in cinemas. Ticket sales rose 59% from Black Adam’s $27.7 million, the studio estimated on Sunday, taking domestic sales to $111.1 million.
Johnson has spent a decade bringing the character to the big screen and has visions for a follow-up with Superman. But the future of Black Adam isn’t quite written yet. The Warner Bros. film had a whopping price tag of $200 million and a sequel was not officially approved.
But big changes are afoot at DC – the studio has just announced a new executive team of Peter Safran and James Gunn, whose penchant for supporting little-known comic book characters is well documented. And on Sunday, Johnson released a note to his 344 million Instagram followers about the end of the world press tour, thanking those who worked behind the scenes to launch “our NEW DC franchise known as BLACK ADAM.”
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The launch ended iPad 2 before the largest Apple Store in Beijing on Friday with a mass panic and several injuries. At least half a dozen people were injured in the Apple store from the shards of a glass door when it burst, told reporters. Four clients had come because of the serious injuries to hospital. The store was closed, the police investigate the operation.
According to reports the Apple Store in Beijing since the launch had been the iPad two besieged on Friday of about 1,000 customers, about 50 hired security personnel should maintain order. The glass door shattered, as the security personnel clashed with the waiting. Several customers had been pressed against the door when they broke.
In the clashes, it is the site 9to5Mac According to the white iPhone 4 to be gone too. Witnesses so remarkable is the glass door, according to retailers have been taken from the waiting, as the inlet that was denied. Then, a foreign employee of the Apple Stores with an iron bar set up and gone off to be the injured people have four. The news flow but suffer from the sometimes moderately translated reports, complains 9to5Mac.
According to Handelsblatt Store reach the Beijing Apple now closed on peak days, sales of the equivalent of 3 million U.S. dollars. He was the world's most profitable store of the company.


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Cambodia earned nearly $3.070 billion from agricultural exports in the first 10 months of this year, preliminary data based on exporters’ invoices released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries showed.
Future sales to the regional markets of China and South Korea are widely expected to be buoyed by duty-free access under key trade pacts that took effect this year.
In January-October, milled-rice exports were to the tune of $435.408 million, weighing in at 509,249 tonnes, marking a 10.67-per-cent or 49,080-tonne year-on-year increase. By contrast, paddy exports amounted to $492.903 million, or 2.440 million tonnes – down 8.27 per cent or 219,878 tonnes.
Non-rice items clocked in at $2.142 billion or 4.670 million tonnes, up 10.63 per cent from 4.221 million tonnes, the ministry reported, listing major items as: tapioca starch and cassava chips and pulp; raw and processed cashew nuts; corn kernels; mung beans and soybeans; fresh bananas; fresh and dried mangoes; oil palm (in fresh fruit bunches, or FFB); peppercorns; tobacco; and “assorted vegetables”.
The “assorted vegetables” category does not include a number of popular crops that may be considered vegetables in the culinary sense. Notable examples of excluded items are: legumes including mung beans and soybeans; grains such as corn and rice; spices like peppercorn and chilli peppers; and cassava.
Speaking to The Post on December 21, Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) vice-president Lim Heng suggested that overall growth cultivation has continued to grow each year, which he said has created new opportunities for export-oriented initiatives.
Such examples include free trade agreements (FTA), namely the bilateral deals with China and South Korea as well as the multilateral Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which have all improved access to international markets for Cambodian-made agricultural items, he said.
An FTA is an international treaty between two or more economies designed to reduce or eliminate certain barriers to imports and exports among them, generally while safeguarding safety, security, health and other legitimate regulatory objectives. Such a pact can also serve to facilitate and promote greater economic ties among signatories in areas such as investment and intellectual property protection.
Heng added that the preferential tariff treatment provided to Cambodian agricultural goods under the FTAs has drawn in more foreign investment and thereby boosted domestic cultivation and exports.
“I’ve also seen that our agricultural products today are being made in accordance with international destination markets, raising the quality of the items tendered for export,” he said.
Royal Academy of Cambodia economics researcher Ky Sereyvath echoed Heng’s observation of a marked step-up in the quality of agricultural products over the last few years, which he said better correspond to export market requirements.
At the same time, the manufacturing industry has witnessed remarkable development, he said, adding: “I find that our processing sector is also attracting a lot of investors who are contributing to the creation of job and income opportunities for farmers.”
The CCC’s Heng also recommended a number of avenues to maintain growth and sustainability in the local agricultural sector.
These include: promoting local products and working to improve overall market access overseas; recalibrating the underlying tax regime and associated provisions; and more clearly defining the pertinent roles and responsibilities of the institutions involved.
He also mentioned: enabling import-export procedures to be carried out at one window service offices (OWSO); and ensuring that related public services and payments thereof are dealt with in a one-stop-shop procedure at the commune level as well as via digital channels.


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Can the USA feed itself? The United States imports only 20 percent of the food consumed, so it is actually not a huge number. The reason for this is that the U.S. is capable of producing a large variety of foods. It is extremely self-sufficient when it comes to food.
Is the UK able to feed itself?
The UK is not self-sufficient in food production; it imports 48% of the total food consumed and the proportion is rising. Therefore, as a food-trading nation, the UK relies on both imports and a thriving agricultural sector to feed itself and drive economic growth.
Can China feed itself?
The simple answer is it can't. It takes about 1 acre (half a hectare) to feed the average U.S. consumer. China only has about 0.2 acres of arable land per citizen, including fields degraded by pollution. China has a goal of being self-sufficient in staple foods like rice, corn and wheat.
Can Belgium feed itself?
Wheat, without any doubt the most important foodstuff for Belgium's population, was 80 percent imported. Belgium was thus forced to self-sufficiently feed its population. Even during peacetime, autarchic food supply was impossible in Belgium.
What is the most self-sufficient country in the world?
List by Food and Agriculture Organization
Related question for Can The USA Feed Itself?
Does California produce enough food to feed itself?
Though farming in LA County has dwindled over the past 60 years, agriculture has far from languished in California. California's not just producing enough to feed the nation, it's growing enough to help feed the rest of the world, yet the state has the largest number of food insecure households in the US.
Can Europe feed itself?
New Study: Europe Can Feed Itself Without Pesticides and Fertilizers.
Is Scotland self-sufficient in food?
The food and drink manufacturing sector in Scotland employs more than 39,000 people and the sector indirectly supports over 300,000 jobs. Currently the UK is only 60 per cent self-sufficient in food, meaning that if we could only eat Scottish and British food we would run out by August each year.
When did Britain stop feeding itself?
He says the last time the UK was 100% self-sufficient was in the mid-1700s. During the 1930s, the country was at around 30%-40%.
Does India feed itself?
India is self-sufficient in a number of food crops including rice and wheat, which are among the national staples, and there is enough food to meet demand. Despite this, hundreds of millions of Indians have poor nutritional health.
Which countries Cannot feed themselves?
They include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Algeria, Somalia, Lesotho, Haiti, and much of the Middle East. Some of these countries have resources they can trade for food; others do not.
Where does most of the food in the US come from?
In 2016, 87.3 percent of food and beverage purchases by U.S. consumers, including both grocery store and eating out purchases, were from domestic production. The remaining 12.7 percent were imported food and beverages such as produce from Chile or wines from France.
Can France feed itself?
Food and Agriculture Organization, very few countries qualify. The only country in Europe that's self-sufficient is France. Other countries in the exclusive club of self sufficiency: Canada, Australia, Russia, India, Argentina, Burma, Thailand, the U.S. and a few small others.
Is Italy self-sufficient in food?
With only 5 percent of the land under cultivation, Italy is not self-sufficient in agricultural products, yet it enjoys an abundance of agricultural resources. Italy is a world leader in olive oil production and a major exporter of rice, tomatoes, and wine.
Is Israel self-sufficient in food?
Israel is not self-sufficient in agriculture and is dependent on imports. This situation will not change in the coming years due to the lack of arable land and of fresh water suitable for agriculture. The Israeli food processing industry is innovative, constantly introducing new products to the market.
Which country can sustain itself?
The only country in Europe that's self-sufficient is France. Other countries in the exclusive club of self sufficiency: Canada, Australia, Russia, India, Argentina, Burma, Thailand, the U.S. and a few small others. You can see how your country compares on this map.
Is there enough food to feed the world?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2009a, 2009b) the world produces more than 1 1/2 times enough food to feed everyone on the planet. That's already enough to feed 10 billion people, the world's 2050 projected population peak.
Is Japanese food self-sufficient?
In fiscal year 2020, the food self-sufficiency ratio of meat in Japan was estimated to reach 53 percent, implying that almost half of the meat consumed in the country was imported. The food self-sufficiency ratio indicates the share of food consumed in Japan that is covered by domestic production.
Which country produces the most food?
Which state provides the most food?
California ranks first in the United States for agricultural cash receipts followed by Iowa, Texas, Nebraska and Illinois.
Where are most vegetables grown in the US?
The main vegetable-growing states are California, Washington, Idaho, Wisconsin and Florida. Wyoming has only 952 acres in vegetable production compared to nearly 1.2 million acres in California.
Is Norway self sufficient in food?
Norway is largely self-sufficient when it comes to meat, while it is considerably - and increasingly - less so with regard to plant produce. The self-sufficiency rate for agricultural products in Norway varies from year to year, depending on the weather.
What food Cannot be grown in the UK?
Government sources sometimes quote a figure of 75% but this excludes 'non-indigenous' items such as exotic fruit – bananas and mangoes, tea, coffee and spices – foods that cannot be grown (either at all or on a meaningful scale) in the UK.
How much food does Canada produce?
Canadians represent about 0.5% of the global population, 1 produce about 1.5% of the food in the world, and consume about 0.6% of world food production.
Which European country is fairly self sufficient in terms of growing food?
Food and Agriculture Organization, very few countries qualify. The only country in Europe that's self-sufficient is France.
How does India feed its population?
In fact, we've had enough food to feed our entire population since the 1990s. India is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses and millets, and the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnuts, vegetables, fruit, and cotton.
Is South Korea self sufficient in food?
South Korea's overall food self-sufficiency, meanwhile, came to 45.8 percent in 2019. The country was able to produce 92 percent of its demand for rice locally but depended heavily on the United States, China, Australia and Brazil for the supply of other key food items.
Is the UK self-sufficient in fish?
The UK used to be self-sufficient in fish but since 1984 we have had to import more and more fish to feed ourselves. Fish stocks should be managed as a renewable resource; the failed EU system of quotas does not work, partly because of huge discards.
Is the UK self-sufficient in potatoes?
The UK is self-sufficient in pre-packed potatoes but imports processed potatoes.
How much population India can sustain?
However, it goes on to state that though India will be the world's most populous country in 2100, its population is set to decline to 1.09 billion, or 109 crore, a drop of 32 per cent from the projection for 2048.
Why is India facing food problem today how can it be solved?
The ultimate solution to India's food problem is increased production and control of population. This can be brought about by the use of better seeds, more fertilisers, more irrigation, and so on. The Government has been following these steps for many years. But nothing substantial was achieved.
Is India moving towards food insecurity?
According to the data presented in the report, the prevalence of moderate to severe food insecurity in India rose by about 6.8 percentage points in 2018-20. In absolute terms, the number of persons facing moderate to severe food insecurity has increased by about 9.7 crore since the outbreak of Covid.
Is Brazil self-sufficient in food?
Brazil has been the world's second largest exporter of agricultural goods since 1977. With the exception of imported wheat, Brazil is self-sufficient in food. The country imports rice, wheat, and barley. Livestock, dairy, and poultry production play an important role in Brazilian agriculture.
What food does China import to the US?
The top U.S. import commodities from China are fruits and vegetables (fresh/processed), snack food, spices, and tea – the combined which accounts for nearly one-half of the total U.S. agricultural imports from China.
How much of America's food is imported?
American consumers seek a safe, diverse, and abundant food supply that is simultaneously affordable and available throughout the year. To help meet these consumer demands, the United States imports about 15 percent of its overall food supply.
What is California's largest food export?
California's top valued agricultural export commodity continues to be almonds, with a value of nearly $4.5 billion in foreign sales in 2017.


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Photos: Spring 2006 Intel Developer Forum
Don McDonald, vice president and general manager of Digital Home, gives a keynote speech on innovations for the digital home at the spring 2006 Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.
Don McDonald and Viiv computers
Digital Home's vice president and general manager, Don McDonald, illustrates the speed of Intel Viiv computers.
The executive vice president and general manager of the mobility group, Sean Maloney, speaks about Intel's initiative for the "personal Internet."
Sean Maloney's crowd
A keynote audience at the spring 2006 Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.
BMW racing car
A BMW racing car co-sponsored by Intel makes an appearance at the Intel Developer Forum.
A WiMax scooter accompanied a keynote address at the spring 2006 Intel Developer Forum.
Intel concept notebook
This Intel concept notebook was shown during a keynote address at the spring 2006 Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.
Intel WiCam mobile scooter
An Intel WiMax scooter connected to the WiCam global mapping service.
Muffler Tunes demo
Demonstration of Muffler Tunez on the Intel WiMax scooter.
Core Microarchitecture slide
Intel highlights the advancements provided by the new Merom Intel Core Microarchitecture.
Keynote address slide
This presentation addressed the increased energy efficiency of Intel's chips, highlighting the features of the new Merom dual-core processing chip.
More on the design strategy behind Intel's new architecture.


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How to Evaluate Press Release Distribution Services (News Release China-The China Box)
Getting publicity for your brand is no simple task. It’s one of those things that you must get right the first time — more like the popular saying about not getting a second chance to make the first impression.(News Release China-The China Box)
Getting your publicity campaign wrong is costly, not to mention how bad it will reflect on your brand. Due to the delicate nature of press release distribution campaigns, entrepreneurs have to thread with caution and ensure that they are making the right decisions at all times.(News Release China-The China Box)
Hopefully, when you are done reading this article, you would understand all there is to evaluate press release distribution services and approach your next press release differently. Read on!(News Release China-The China Box)
Let’s start by understanding what press release is and then proceed to how you can evaluate press release distribution services. Shall we?(News Release China-The China Box)
What is Press Release?
You can think of press releases as a way of telling the “world” about your brand. It’s a perfect way of making important announcements like the launch of a new project or product, initiatives, news, or any other major events.
In addition to enhancing your brand’s visibility, press releases can also serve as an effective marketing tool.
Imagine your brand being announced on popular digital media platforms, including social media platforms, authority websites, and blogs in your business niche. This is how much prospects you can reach and coverage you can get — considering the millions of internet users spread all over the world.
These are just a few ways in which press releases can help propel your brand. Now, to press release distribution.
What is Press Release Distribution?
Writing your press release and polishing it up for publication is just half the job. You have to find the right medium and expertise to distribute your press release — that is, getting your message to the right audience (target audience).
There are quite a lot of companies or agencies offering these services, and they are mostly online — all thanks to the internet.
While online press release distribution services are available online for your convenience, you have to be careful about who you are handing your publicity campaign to. Been careful with who you are entrusting such an important task to calls for critical evaluation of press release distribution services.
Here is what you should look out in your evaluation:
1.The Type of press Release you want to put out
Having an idea of the different types of press releases will help make your evaluation easy and also help make an informed decision.
Almost everyone is familiar with this type of press release. This is what companies do to announce major milestones, awards, or contests. Usually, the idea behind general news is to gain publicity, either online or offline.
·Launch Press Release
The name already sells itself. Launch press releases are intended for announcing the launch of new products, services, company or a website — anything at all. This type of press release is used to create a sense of urgency in anticipation of upcoming news.
·Event Press Release
If you are looking to announce an upcoming event, this is what you need. While at it, it’s important to explain the details and specifics of the event as clearly as possible. Clarity and precision are also very important.
Also, use bullets or outline information in a list format to help your audience digest the information easily.
Other types of press releases include
·Product press release
·Executive, staff and employee press release
·Expert position Press release — this type of press release is used to establish the authority and credibility of a company or a person in the company.
Other factors to consider in your evaluation of press release distribution services are;
3. Credibility or Track record
4. The extent of coverage or publicity
5. Access to top-tier media outlets and of course
6. Affordability – are the services pocket friendly?
These are all very important factors to consider when evaluating press release distribution services.
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If you would love to learn more about evaluating press release distribution services and how it can help you make informed decisions about your publicity campaign, you can contact us, and we will be glad to give you some pointers.


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Free parking could be early Christmas gift for Cambs shoppers
CHRISTMAS shoppers could get free parking in Huntingdonshire town centres in a bid to keep them out of Cambridge, Peterborough and Bedford. Retail trade in the market towns of Huntingdon, St Ives and St Neots received a boost in the summer when high fuel
CHRISTMAS shoppers could get free parking in Huntingdonshire town centres in a bid to keep them out of Cambridge, Peterborough and Bedford.
Retail trade in the market towns of Huntingdon, St Ives and St Neots received a boost in the summer when high fuel prices persuaded local people to save fuel by shopping locally.
Traders, many of whom derive the bulk of their annual business from the Christmas people, want to keep them in the market towns even in the face of falling petrol and diesel prices.
Huntingdonshire District Council's cabinet has asked officers to look at how the council could help local traders and other businesses, including free short-term town centre parking on Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas, according to Councillor Peter Bucknell, whose portfolio includes parking. "We are also asking the traders what would be best for them," he added.
Shops in Huntingdon have reported steady sales or increases of up to three per cent on a year ago, helped by fuel price increases and bucking the national trend, town centre manager Katy Sismore told The Hunts Post.
With the Queensgate shopping centre car parks in Peterborough offering free parking between 6pm and 9pm in December, Huntingdonshire councillors wanted something to trump the offer. Parking in the market towns is free for post-6pm arrivals and all day Sunday anyway, so Saturday was the obvious target.
- 1 Police searching for missing man discover body
- 2 Jail for man who boasted he was the St Ives 'weed man'
- 3 Outdoor inflatable water park returns to Huntingdonshire
- 4 Woman has 'medical episode' during A1(M) crash
- 5 Huntingdon and Peterborough hospitals bring back masks after rise in Covid numbers
- 6 Thousands come together at RAF Wyton for Armed Forces Day
- 7 13-year-old helped to rescue distressed paddleboarders
- 8 John Major's 'bad luck' comment is 'absolutely disgraceful' says son of victim
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- 10 Car rolled in crash on A14
Changing every town centre ticket-issuing machine in the district every Friday evening to issue free tickets and changing them back every Saturday would be a logistical nightmare. But HDC is looking at extending the refund schemes operated by Sainsbury's and Waitrose to other traders in a raft of measures to try to keep shoppers local.
St Neots town centre manager Tom McCormick believes it is all still to play for.
"Early September trading was a bit low here, but it has picked up since then," he said. "I get the impression that people are biding their time before deciding where they will do their Christmas shopping."
His counterpart in St Ives, Jane Bowd agreed, but warned that, if shoppers failed to patronise local traders in the run-up to Christmas, the town could lose some smaller independent retailers in the new year. Free Saturday parking would be a real bonus to offset the hike in charges earlier this month.
Huntingdon's town centre manager Katy Sismore said she would be launching a campaign to urge Christmas shoppers into Huntingdon on Sundays, when parking is already free.
If Ian Leatherbarrow, HDC's head of policy, is right, there is good news for the market towns. "There's a better offer locally, and people have been getting used to that."
Corrine Garbett, the council's sustainable economic development manager, said the council's pre-Christmas shop-locally promotion could include roadside banners and posters to remind shoppers of what was available without the need to travel to the cities. HDC might use schools to get the message to parents, as it did during the recent food festival to encourage healthy eating of local produce.
The council was also looking at ways of measuring how successful any campaign had been, she added.
Mr Leatherbarrow said he was looking at ways of helping the wider local economy through the economic downturn. The diversity of local business - several thousand, mostly small, companies operating across virtually every sector - makes the district less likely to suffer the effects than areas that rely overwhelmingly on the prosperity of a particular market.
"We are looking at whatever we can do to help businesses that may be feeling the pinch, not just retailers," Mr Leatherbarrow said. Measures could include promoting low-cost leisure activities for families and ensuring those entitled claimed benefits, and plans for the package would emerge in the next few weeks.
"We hope we can ride it a bit, and that it will be shorter and shallower than previous recessions," he said.
John Bridge, chiefexecutive of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, backed the parking initiative and urged the town centre partnerships and HDC to join together in special events "with a real Christmas theme".
Malcolm Lyons, Huntingdonshire chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, said he would welcome an initiative that made shoppers' parking free on Saturdays. "The new car parking regime is a disincentive, a catalyst for people to go to Peterborough or Cambridge. Not charging on Saturdays would help enormously."
For the wider business community, he is looking for ways to reduce delays in settlement of small firms' bills, not just by councils, but particularly by large companies.
HDC's leader, Councillor Ian Bates, said all options were being considered and assessed. He would not be drawn further.


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Oooooh those PPR folks are making the gossip waters churn. Today reports say NY hipster designer Alexander Wang is the top candidate for the artistic director job (artistic director, creative director, designer – does no one else wish these companies would regularise their titles?), while rumours are that Christopher Kane, the erstwhile favourite for that spot, is actually being looked at in the context of buying his eponymous brand! Good gosh and golly. Two young designers at once! Both would be surprising moves, however, seems to me.
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The global online classifieds operator Adevinta has announced that it has hired the experienced Alex Alexander as Chief Product & Technology Officer.
Alexander is described as "an international product and technology executive with a proven track record of leading transformation and innovative product development" and has worked in boutique e-commerce companies such as YOOX Net-a-Porter as well as huge companies like Walmart.
Adevinta recently unveiled its 'growing at scale' growth plan at a Capital Markets Day. The plan will see the Schibsted offshoot concentrate on the profitable verticals of cars and real estate in its core European markets and look to become fully transactional in its consumer goods category.
According to Adevinta CEO Rolv Erik Ryssdal, the appointment of Alexander fits into this plan perfectly given the product expert's experience:
"We are thrilled to have a Product & Technology leader of Alex’s calibre joining Adevinta at such a pivotal time for the company, following our acquisition of eBay Classifieds Group. His deep expertise in digital transformation, cloud-based platform expansion and building diverse global teams will be a strong asset toward achieving our strategy to grow Adevinta at scale. His e-commerce experience and track record in developing pioneering, customer-centric products across three continents and multiple industries, from general consumer goods to travel, will add valuable knowledge across Adevinta’s verticals.”
Alex Alexander, incoming Chief Product and Technology Officer at Adevinta, said: “The combination of Adevinta’s customer focus, the transformation journey and the collaborative culture really excites me. People are the most important consideration in any transformation journey, and I believe Adevinta’s culture matches my people-centric style of leadership, driving change through transparency and consensus to create organisational alignment. I am humbled and proud to become an Adevintan at this exciting period in the Company’s transformation journey.”
Alexander takes over from Renaud Bruyeron who previously held the position and will now be in charge of Cloud and Infrastructure.


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Elucent Medical, a medical device startup based in Eden Prairie, MN, but with roots and employees in Wisconsin, raised $7.2 million from investors in a Series A funding round that closed last year, says co-founder and CEO Laura King.
The investment flew under the radar, and Elucent hasn’t discussed it publicly until now. Xconomy spoke with King this week to get more details about the financing and check on the progress her company has made since it won the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest in 2014.
The funding round was led by Madison, WI-based Venture Investors and Chicago-based Baird Capital, says King. The money will go toward product development, she adds. She declined to comment on the valuation Elucent received as part of the financing round. Prior to the Series A funding round, all of the money that had come into the startup came from members of its founding team, she says.
Launched in 2014, Elucent is seeking to commercialize a biocompatible clip and detection system for breast cancer treatment. Read the full story here.


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MIRAMAR, Fla., June 16, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Airlines, Inc. (Nasdaq:SAVE) announced it was appealing certain aspects of the recent Department of Transportation (DOT) rules that promise to raise significantly the cost of travel to consumers and hamper our nation's economic recovery. As is well known, Spirit is committed to providing the lowest cost travel option to its customers. Spirit will continue to resist efforts by regulators that go beyond reasonable consumer protections to impose higher costs on airlines without corresponding benefits to the traveling public, costs which inevitably are passed along to consumers through higher prices.
Keeping air travel prices low is one of the most important catalysts for driving our economic recovery, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses that create much-needed new jobs. Conversely, raising travel costs to consumers through ill-considered regulatory initiatives will have a leveraged negative effect on economic growth.
Among other things, Spirit's challenge to the new DOT rules covers:
- the so-called "full fare rule" which overturns regulation in place for more than 25 years and hides from consumers the enormous government tax burden on air travel
- the proposal to require airlines to hold fares for 24 hours after booking without payment, an idea that will generate massive abuse and force airlines to raise ticket prices as they compensate for the "spoilage" of unpaid but blocked seats
- the proposed price freeze for non-ticket services from the time of the initial purchase of a ticket by a customer, even though the customer has not yet purchased or paid for such services, a proposal that also will force airlines to increase fees to cover their business risk
The appeal was filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines () is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. As the unbundling leader in the industry, Spirit allows consumers the option of paying only for the features they value without subsidizing the choices of others. Its all-Airbus fleet, the youngest in the Americas, flies more than 150 daily flights to over 40 destinations. The company is based in South Florida.
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Symantec research suggests wearable applications are major security risk
Security analysts at Symantec have found that they were able to track users who engaged in the ‘quantified self’, or tracked their lives using fitness or health apps, by using a $75 product dubbed the ‘Blueberry Pi’.
The security bods mashed together a Raspberry Pi (price: $35), a battery pack, a Bluetooth USB dongle and a 4GB SD card to create a device which could track these apps and can be built by “anybody with basic IT skills.”
These portable Bluetooth scanners were then taken to public locations in Ireland and Switzerland – as well as a major sporting event – with the devices scanning the airwaves for signals broadcasted.
The overall result was that one in five (20%) apps tracked gave out user credentials in clear text.
“The problem we observed is that an unacceptably large proportion of these apps and services do not handle sensitive user data, such as user names (e.g. email address) and passwords, securely,” Symantec wrote in a blog post. “This means that the data could be easily intercepted and read by an attacker.
“The lack of basic security at this level is a serious omission and raises serious questions about how these services handle information stored on their servers,” it added.
The findings put concern on the use of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) as a technology underpinning these systems. BLE is already used to power beacon technology, such as iBeacons.
And as many users will, out of sheer convenience, reuse a series of passwords, if apps spit out user credentials in clear text it’s particularly worrying.
Similarly, these apps contacted different domains – not unexpected in this instance, but the average was five and the highest number was 14. More than half (52%) of apps examined didn’t have privacy policies, yet it was the domain access that worried the researchers.
“Despite the best intentions of app developers, information about users’ activities could still be revealed in the most unlikely of ways due to the way the app uses third party services,” they wrote, adding: “When we choose not to share something, we certainly don’t want our service providers to do so directly or indirectly on our behalf.”
Symantec is also keen to point out that this data could be leaked through any number of conventional reasons, such as human error or social engineering – check out Mozilla’s boo-boo earlier this week involving 76,000 developer email addresses for proof of that.
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A former Target Corporation merchandising executive with 30 years of experience in driving growth in established retail business will speak as Colorado State University’s Department of Design and Merchandising first Executive-in-Residence March 30.
Winnie Willcox will present "From Retailing to Accelerating New Ventures: The Journey of an Executive Entrepreneur" at 7 p.m. in Ammons Hall on the Colorado State campus.
Willcox, a Colorado State alumna, brings 30 years of entrepreneurship and retail and merchandising business experience to the university. She is currently the founder, partner and board member of Liknon Inc., a unique business accelerator for emerging businesses. Prior to founding Liknon, Wilcox pioneered several innovative and successful retail marketing campaigns during her 15 years as a merchandising executive with the $33 billion Target Corporation. She globally marketed branded and private-label products in 10 merchandising categories.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome Winnie Willcox, whose career path from retailing through entrepreneurial business offers students a wealth of ideas for launching and succeeding in a career with a degree from Colorado State," said Mary Litrell, head of the Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State.
Willcox has served as the vice president of business development for U.S. operations of a successful Japanese e-commerce payment infrastructure business. She shaped the breakthrough strategy for the U.S. market, defined the target consumer, merchant and distributor markets and forged solid relationships with merchants and distributors. Willcox also co-founded an innovative U.S. based e-commerce company.
For more information about the Department of Design and Merchandising Executive-in-Residence program, contact Kendra DiMatteo at (970) 491-7890 or send e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org.


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- Volkswagen Inaugurates Vehicle Plant in Southern Chinese City of Changsha
- Volkswagen Announces 2015 Golf Sportwagen as The Official Vehicle of USA Cycling
- Dr. Ferdinand Piech Resigns from the Volkswagen Board
We have taken some of VW’s 2010 Touareg footage and stitched together a short video preview. Volkswagen of America says to look for the new Touareg 3rd quarter of 2010 as a 2011 model here in the U.S.
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There’s been a changing of the guard in the world of big 4x4s over the past year or so. New designs like the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 have delivered much improved fuel economy and lower emissions.
For company car drivers, these new models make a lot of sense, as their lower carbon dioxide figures make them more tax-efficient. For private buyers – and caravanners in particular – the case isn’t so clear cut.
One of the ways that Audi and Volvo have made their big SUVs more economical is by reducing weight. With kerbweights of close to two tonnes, both are comparative lightweights in the world of big 4x4s. That’s great for stretching a gallon of diesel as far as possible, but not so great for matching ratios.
Old-school 4x4s like the Land Rover Discovery and Jeep Grand Cherokee pack significantly more heft. Jeep quotes a kerbweight of 2403kg for the current Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD V6. That’s around 300kg heavier than the Audi Q7 – or to put it another way, the equivalent of four adult passengers.
The Land Rover is even heavier, but in a few months it will be replaced by a new, lighter Discovery with emissions to compete with the new generation of big 4x4s.
That leaves the big Jeep as one of the last of the old-school 4x4s. It’s not facing newer, greener SUVs unchanged, though, as Jeep has just announced some model year changes for 2016/17 and two new special editions.
The Grand Cherokee now has a start/stop function, which contributes to a 14g/km reduction in the 3.0-litre diesel’s carbon dioxide output, bringing it down to 184g/km. That’s well below the Land Rover Discovery’s 203g/km, but some way off the 149g/km of the most efficient Volvo XC90 diesel. The Jeep’s official combined economy figure has improved to 40.4mpg.
As well as the start/stop system, there’s been a shift from hydraulic power steering to electrical assistance, which will also have improved economy and emissions.
New colours are available, called Velvet Red, Redline and Ivory Tri-Coat, and the car is now fitted with acoustic glass – think of it as double-glazing for cars – which should make the cabin quieter at speed.
Inside, there’s a new gearlever and revisions to the centre stack. There are also new safety features such as a ‘Stop’ function up to 7mph on the Rear Park Assist, and full speed forward collision warning.
Prices start from £45,050 for the 3.0 CRD Limited+, climbing to £52,550 for the 3.0 CRD Summit.
As well as updating the Grand Cherokee range, Jeep is launching special edition versions of all its models to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary. The Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary will be in showrooms by the end of the month.
As well as all the model-year updates for 2016-17, the 75th Anniversary will come with a long list of standard equipment including external bronze detailing and 75th Anniversary badging, 20-inch bronze-coloured alloy wheels, a new front design, new LED fog lamps, a Safety Technology Pack (adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with crash mitigation, cross path detection and blind spot monitoring), Quadra-Lift air suspension, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, a 75th Anniversary seat design with 1941 logo, and black leather with tangerine stitching.
The car will be sold in four colours: exclusive Recon Green, Bright White, Brilliant Black and Granite. The price is £50,550.
Just 125 Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary cars will be made. Jeep is also making another, even more exclusive Grand Cherokee special edition. Just 30 of the Grand Cherokee SRT Night will be built.
Based on the fastest Grand Cherokee, the SRT, this special edition is powered by a 468hp 6.4-litre V8. Jeep says the car can go from 0-62mph in less than five seconds, so pulling a suitably matched caravan shouldn’t be a problem…
On the outside, the SRT Night features lots of black trim and black 20-inch alloy wheels. On the inside, there’s black leather trim with black stitching, along with a silver steering wheel bezel and SRT badges.
What Jeep calls ‘Performance Pages’ are standard, and are displayed on the 8.4-inch UConnect Touchscreen. These have been tweaked to show even more performance timers and gauge readouts, and there are new driving modes so owners can alter the car’s behaviour to suit the surface it is driven on and the conditions.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night costs £69,865. That’s serious money, but then the SRT delivers serious performance.
Jeep is launching special edition versions of all its models to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary


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Developer Stardock has announced that Ashes of the Singularity will be busting out of Early Access and launching proper this very month. The news comes via a swanky new cinematic launch date trailer, confirming the war begins on March 31st. The basic setup for why you’ll be doing this is huge advances in human technology. Before long we’re butting heads with each other and artificial intelligence out in the depths of space, getting stuck into planetary warfare. Ashes of the Singularity promotes massive armies then, which could prove taxing on hardware, ranging from tiny vehicles to giant kilometre-long Dreadnoughts.
The final game will have several playable factions, a single-player campaign, ranked and custom multiplayer.
Ashes of the Singularity is easily one of the most impressive strategy games we've ever seen visually. On that basis alone, it could be worth checking out, but we're hoping it's got the substance to go with the style when it launches on March 31st.


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Mercedes-Benz MLC 2015 takes aim at BMW X6
The upcoming Mercedes-Benz MC will be another way for the German carmaker to face its eternal arch-rival BMW and its X5 and X6 models.
This vehicle will be assembled alongside the Mercedes-Benz GL, ML and R in the U.S. assembly plant in 2015. The plan is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. In addition, the manufacturer will invest two billion dollars to modernize the plant so it can built the new Mercedes-Benz MLC.
Thus, the Mercedes-Benz MLC will come to add join the list of other luxury car manufacturers such as Audi, Lexus and other manufacturers who will possibly face the BMW X6.
The Mercedes-Benz MLC would normally show less angular shapes that the ML, reports GuideAutoweb. Perhaps it will opt for a coupe style and elevated five-doors, as is the case for the popular BMW X6.
While this new vehicle is expected for 2015, it would not be surprising to see new luxury car on the market sooner than expected. Perhaps it will come in 2014. It may actually depend on how fast the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International will complete the two million dollar investment in its Tuscaloosa plant.
Following 11-year reign by Toyota's Lexus Mercedes battles BMW for the title of best-selling luxury brand in the United States. Lexus' lead was hampered by latest Japanese earthquake. Through June the company sold only 88,010 cars. For the same period, BMW sold 113,705 luxury vehicles. Mercedes comes second with 110,926.


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When two tribes go to war: Apple and Samsung back in court
The South Korean firm wants the patent verdict overturned, or the sum reduced.
If Samsung does not get its way, it can still challenge the verdict in the US appellate court and the US Supreme Court, the BBC reports.
It alleges that Velvin Hogan 'deliberately concealed information' about a lawsuit he had been involved in against hard drive-maker Seagate nearly 20 years ago that resulted in him filing for bankruptcy.
According to the report, another Samsung strategy focuses on the two iPhone design patents it was found guilty of infringing.
Both describe the exterior look of the handset, and Samsung says they should have been treated as one invention, which would have meant a smaller damages award, the report said.
Meanwhile, Apple is hoping the judge will boost the size of the payment to 1.77 billion dollars, the report added. (ANI)
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Breitling opens debut store in Wales
Luxury watch brand Breitling has chosen the St David’s shopping destination in Cardiff for the opening of its first standalone boutique in Wales.
Spanning 870 square feet, the store is situated opposite L’Occitane and Kiehls on the centre’s Hayes Arcade and stocks the brand’s full range, including its Navitimer, Professional, and Superocean Heritage models. It also provides servicing facilities for new and existing Breitling owners.
Speaking on behalf of the St David’s Partnership, Russell Loveland, senior portfolio director for Landsec, said: “This new standalone Breitling store is the first of its kind in Wales, and is a fantastic addition to the growing St David’s line-up of new brands joining us this year. The strong sector performance highlights an exciting trend for increasingly premium watch brands, and we hope our guests will enjoy this new boutique store.”
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New spy photos have surfaced showing a group of sixth-generation Camaro prototypes undergoing pre-production testing in Michigan, not far from General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground. The new Camaro was spied for the first time last month and ever since, the rumor mill has been in overdrive in regards to the car’s powertrain, styling and chassis.
From the last photo set of the car and a rumor we heard in March, we were able to deduct that the sixth-generation Camaro’s styling won’t stray too far from that of the current model. These new spy shots pretty much cement that rumor in as fact, as the greenhouse of the prototypes looks very similar to that of the fifth-generation car. From what we can tell, the front end also appears to slightly resemble the current car, while the back is too covered up in camo to make any assumptions.
The poster who put the photos up on Camaro 6 says almost every one of the Camaros spied testing was some sort of performance variant. Every car let out an unmistakable V8 rumble as they drove by and no V6s were heard. Chevrolet has obviously remained tight lipped as to what will power the new Camaro, but just like the current car, a V8 and V6 seem like the most likely options. Camaro chief engineer Al Oppenhesier was quoted in saying the car won’t receive a four-cylinder engine option, but we’re taking that information with a grain of salt. If sales of the four-cylinder 2015 Ford Mustang are strong, we could see Chevrolet changing its mind on the matter.
Check out the new, up-close spy shots here and let us know what you think in the comments.