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Significant growth in Apple Watch and AirPods sales in recent years mean that Apple’s wearable technology market will overtake the iPad and Mac markets by the end of 2020, according to a new analysis.
Although analysts have been focused on Apple’s services division, with the company unveiling Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Card and Apple Arcade earlier this year, its wearables market has been widely overlooked.
Neil Cybart from Above Avalon has suggested that the reason for critics and investors overlooking the wearables market is because Apple no longer reveals unit sales for the range – and soon won’t release sales for its iPhone, Mac, or iPad ranges, either.
“On a revenue basis, Apple’s wearables business is now at a $16 billion annual run rate growing at 55% to 60%,” he said in his report.
“At the current pace, wearables will surpass both the iPad and Mac near the end of 2020 to become the third-largest product category behind iPhone and Services when looking at revenue.”
“Wearables nearly exceeded Services in 3Q19 as Apple’s top revenue growth generator when looking at absolute dollars. The consensus was not expecting this to occur as Services were positioned as Apple’s growth engine.
“It is clear that consensus spent too much time on the Services highway and ended up missing the exit for wearables.”
“In taking a closer look at wearables revenue growth, it becomes evident that Apple is benefiting from both higher ASPs for Apple Watch and AirPods as well as continued strong unit sales growth.
“For AirPods, unit sales growth is nothing short of spectacular at 80%.”
It’s interesting to note that Apple’s wearables category currently includes products such as HomePod and Apple accessories, but as we previously reported, HomePod has struggled to make an impact and so the vast majority of revenue in the wearables category will come from AirPods and Apple Watch.
Cybart has suggested that the two products combined account for around 60 million of the overall 70 million wearable sales, a significant percentage.
He went on to say that “Apple is leveraging its ecosystem of users and devices to give its wearables business an ideal launching pad for success. While there are a handful of companies with more than a billion users, no other company has an ecosystem of a billion users and nearly 1.5 billion devices.
“Apple is well on its way to having Apple Watch and AirPods installed bases of 100M people each.
“The company is more than halfway there with Apple Watch and is quickly approaching the same level with AirPods despite the product being sold for half the time.
Apple Watch is still in its infancy, with many requested features – such as the ability to use an Apple Watch without an iPhone – now in development, which will have a significant impact on sales and encourage non-iPhone users to make the switch to Apple Watch, too, widely considered the best smartwatch on the market.
Apple is also reportedly working on new wearable technology such as Apple Glasses, AR glasses for consumers, and a new Tile-inspired tool for tracking possessions that will integrate within the new Find My app, released with iOS 13.
Are you excited by Apple’s wearables growth? Let us know your thoughts on these developments on Twitter and check back soon for more Apple news, every week.


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"Services fell by 0.2 percent in March and was the main contributor to the month's fall in GDP, reflecting a large decrease in the wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles industry," the country's Office for National Statistics said in a statement.
LONDON, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Britain's gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.1 percent in March after registering no growth in February, the country's Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Thursday.
"Services fell by 0.2 percent in March and was the main contributor to the month's fall in GDP, reflecting a large decrease in the wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles industry," it said in a statement.
Production also fell in March by 0.2 percent, while construction grew by 1.7 percent.
Darren Morgan, the ONS's director of economic statistics, told the BBC's Today program that the monthly GDP decline showed that the cost-of-living crisis was "really beginning to bite."
"We saw retailing have a large fall and that was well below expectations. In particular, we saw far lower levels of spending on those big-ticket, non-essential items," he said. "We also saw a large fall in fuel sales, with one fact that people telling us they're beginning to cut back on essential and non-essential journeys because of the price they're paying at the pumps."
Meanwhile, the country's GDP grew by 0.8 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the previous three months, and is now 0.7 percent above its pre-pandemic (last quarter of 2019) level.
"Growing the economy is one of the best ways to help with the cost of living and that's why I'm pleased today's figures show the UK economy is continuing to grow," tweeted Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.
"The economy is now bigger than it was before COVID hit, and growing faster than the U.S., Germany, France and Italy," he wrote.
But economists remain cautious. March's GDP figures show that economic growth has slowed down and people had begun to cut spending even before the large energy cap rise in April.
"The economy barely kept its head above the water during a volatile start to the year, but times look set to get that bit tougher," commented Rain Newton-Smith, chief economist at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). "Cost pressures and rising prices have tightened their grip, with both businesses and households feeling the pinch.".
The country's 30-year-high 7 percent March inflation rate is likely to keep rising this year. The Bank of England (BoE) projected inflation to rise further to 9 percent in the second quarter due to the energy price cap rise in April, and then peak at "slightly over 10 percent" in the last quarter as the energy price cap is likely to be increased again in October.

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On the auction block: Taylor Armstrong's $250k engagement ring from late husband for sale on eBay
Facing financial ruin, Real Housewife of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong has been forced to hand over her $250k engagement ring to settle a massive debt.
A medical company called MMRGlobal that sued her is selling the ring on eBay, after Taylor gave it up to end a lawsuit.
The company wanted $1.5million but accepted the pricey piece of jewellery to pay off part of what she owed them.
For sale: Taylor Armstrong's engagement ring hit the auction block on Saturday
The sparkler, which Taylor's deceased husband Russell Armstrong gave her, was put up for auction on Saturday morning.
When the reality TV star's massive ring first showed up on eBay, many people assumed that she put it up for sale herself to make some quick cash, especially since there have been multiple reports that should may not be on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for much longer.
Now it's been revealed, it wasn't Taylor who put the ring up for sale, but debt collectors who made the bold move.
Prized possession: Taylor was pictured wearing the ring on May 18, 2011 at an event in Los Angeles
Before Russell's death, he and Taylor were sued by a series of bill collectors.
Taylor has now had to hand over some of her personal property, including the engagement ring, to settle their old debts.
A bargain: The ring comes with free, overnight shipping
The eBay page set up for the auction describes the jewellery as a '10.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring.'
The page goes on to say the ring is 'pre-owned' and that it will be delivered via 'FREE - One-day Shipping.'
The initial offer for the ring is $150,000 but at the time of publishing had not received a single bid.
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SINGAPORE, 3 DECEMBER 2009 - Compuware's mainframe solutions customers have an opportunity to win a grand prize of US$1 million. The company has announced a unique mainframe cost savings programme that offers its customers a free cost-savings assessment, a roadmap to future mainframe operational costs savings and this prize money.
It is easy to participate if you are interested in the programme. All you have to do is to take part in a simple and free cost-savings assessment, which will allow the company to identify future savings opportunities and the operational cost savings that you currently experience by using Compuware.
Prove capabilities to customers
Compuware specialises in providing software, experts and best practices to ensure applications work well and deliver business value. The company is quite confident in their differentiated capabilities and ROI.
According to Rose Rowe, vice president, mainframe strategy, Compuware, this confidence has driven them to offer such a big amount as prize money. The company believes this amount will help them further prove its capabilities to mainframe solutions customers.
Rowe notes Gartner which said Compuware's mainframe market position is greater than all their competitors combined. He attributes this to the savings provided to the customers.
We're launching this programme to help our customers save even more money and to continue proving the unmatched value Compuware brings to this marketplace, she added.
This contest gives participants a chance to share their experience with other Compuware users. The company will allow them to access a secure Web portal and here they can write and submit brief stories describing the benefits and savings they gained from Compuware mainframe solutions.
You can win US$1 million if your submissions are judged to be most compelling by a panel of industry experts and Compuware executives. This year-long contest also offers prizes to runners up. According to company officials, nine runners up will be awarded a US$100,000 credit towards purchase of a new Compuware product software licence.
"This is an opportunity for Compuware mainframe customers to gain valuable insight into potential areas for further cost savings and efficiencies, at no cost to them, and to have a chance to win a substantial prize," said Rowe. "Every customer will benefit by simply participating in the programme."
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For Dr. Angelique Jenney, the turning point was a two-day trip to Hong Kong.
“The whole trip took four days – two on the plane and two on the ground working,” says Jenney, a University of Calgary professor who also delivers training and consulting for organizations around the world. “I woke up in the hotel room one night and didn’t know where I was or what time of day it was. It seemed like a mistake to work like that.”
Since then, Jenney tacks on vacations days onto business trips whenever possible so that she can rejuvenate and experience a destination. On a work trip to Edinburgh, Jenney and a colleague drove to the Scottish Highlands for a scotch-tasting session. Another time, she took in a performance at the Sydney Opera House after lecturing in Australia. It has been so rewarding that Jenney’s spouse has also jumped on board.
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“At a recent conference in Norway, I arranged a hiking trip for the two of us the week before,” says Jenney. “Once the holiday part was over, he worked remotely from the hotel room and joined me for dinner in the evenings.”
Jenney way of travelling is part of a growing trend that see the line between business and leisure blurred. ‘Bleisure’ travel is becoming increasingly popular. According to a 2017 study from the Global Travel Business Association, approximately 37 per cent of North American-based business travellers have extended a work trip for leisure. These numbers are expected to rise in the future with millennials leading the charge. Forty-eight per cent of those aged 22 to 35 combined business and pleasure while baby boomers were a distant second at 23 per cent.
“Many businesses understand that people love to travel, so letting employees tack on a few extra days to a business trip is not a big deal,” says Barry Choi, a Toronto-based finance expert who travels frequently for television appearances across Canada. “The increase in technology has also made bleisure that much more popular.”
Gone are the days when hotel guests fit neatly into business or leisure categories. Nowadays, the lines are six out of 10 business trips considered a bit of both which has prompted the hospitality industry to innovate to meet the unique needs of guests. This new hybrid business traveller craves indulging and immersive experiences, or as Jenney calls them, “moments [that] feel like little gifts and make you appreciate your work more.”
“It certainly helps to connect with others when you can mention visiting a meaningful location or experiencing something unique to a place,” says Jenney. “Trying local delicacies or visiting a particular monument can let people know you are serious about getting to know them [and] that will make your work together more meaningful.”
Choi says he tries to immerse himself in the local culture: “I visit museums and eat at popular restaurants, but I also hang out at cafes and grocery stores since I like to see what the locals eat. If I'm at a sunny destination, I'll sit by the pool or ocean, but I remain productive by having my laptop nearby.”
With 30 brands and over 7,000 properties across 131 countries and territories, Marriott International is at the forefront of the movement, making it their mission to accommodate their pleasure-seeking business guests. For one, that means ensuring that spaces are designed to make switching between work and leisure seamless.
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“The lounge at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver is a favourite,” says Choi. “I can work in a relaxed area that faces the water while having access to free snacks and drinks. I also love the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel – it has a nice, long workspace right in the lobby, so I can be in the middle of the action. That property also has a secret garden and a pool that's both indoor and outdoor when I need a break.”
“Bleisure essentials” are also integrated into various membership levels, such as fast and free WiFi, flexible check-out times, and access to Marriott Bonvoy Moments – one-of-a-kind culinary, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment experiences exclusively available to members of the company’s loyalty program. While they get plenty of perks, there’s something for every guest looking for a bit of downtime whether it’s booking a gastronomical getaway through the Experiences by Marriott® Travel Packages or signing up for a run concierge – a running pro who can help you get fit while giving a private tour of the city.
“During a recent stay at a Westin hotel, I was able to rent both a bike and gym clothes,” says Choi. “This was incredibly handy, as I didn't think I'd have downtime and didn't pack any workout clothes. Having a rental option made that business trip so much more fun.”
According to travellers like Choi, it’s the little luxuries coupled with stylish spaces that makes Marriott a bleisure champion. Its success has driven the company to expand in recent years, adding exciting new luxury properties to the Marriott family.
It certainly speaks to the influence of “bleisure” travel and the emerging opportunities for growth. The benefits aren’t limited to the hospitality industry either: Jenney’s initial one-off lecture in Australia has since spawned into a major research initiative that has her venturing there once a year. She partly credits bleisure time for helping to “spur more business opportunities and linkages.”
“It’s about relationship building and connections, but also getting a different perspective on life and work,” says Jenney. “Bleisure is the answer to work-life balance.”
For those blending business and travel, additions to Marriott International’s lineup of luxury properties, which includes beloved names like St. Regis and The Ritz-Carlton, offer new ways to enjoy five-star amenities and services. It’s an exciting time to check in and enjoy the best of all worlds where you can work, play, relax and explore.
“We know there is a growing consumer appetite for luxury here in Canada,” says Martin Stitt, area vice president Western Canada, Marriott International. “We recently launched the first St. Regis branded property in Toronto. We opened the JW Marriott in Edmonton this summer and we recently announced the upcoming W Toronto in 2020. We’re looking forward to announcing additional luxury properties in Canada in the coming months.”
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Huawei is trying to beat back one punitive U.S. measure in federal court. In a motion filed late Tuesday in eastern Texas, the company argued that a 2018 law that bars it from selling telecom gear.
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Huawei is stepping up its legal defense against the United States. The company filed a lawsuit against the U.S., alleging that a law that bans government agencies from buying Huawei equipment is.
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SHENZHEN, China — Fighting to maintain its access to major markets for next-generation communications, Chinese tech giant Huawei is challenging the constitutionality of a 2018 U.S. law that bars it.
SHENZHEN, China – Fighting to maintain its access to major markets for next- generation communications, Chinese tech giant Huawei is.
Chinese tech giant Huawei filed a motion in a U.S. court on Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecom equipment, the latest action in an ongoing clash. U.S. has asked the federal court to throw out Huawei lawsuit Says law limiting its American business was unconstitutional A staff member of Huawei uses her mobile phone at the Huawei Digital.
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Huawei asks court to deem U.S. security law unconstitutional "Politicians in the U.S. are using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company," its chief legal officer said.
In a motion filed late Tuesday in eastern Texas federal court, Huawei argues for summary judgment in the case in filed in March against the U.S. government. It says the law violates a.
Last week's order follows U.S. government accusations that Huawei, the biggest. Huawei asks court to deem US security law unconstitutional.
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Fifth Amendment rights, which protect citizens from incriminating themselves in court cases, may be in danger thanks to Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd’s (SSNLF) latest Galaxy Phone 8.
The phone, which was released to critical acclaim last week, can be unlocked using face recognition technology. (See also: Samsung's All-Important Galaxy 8 Garners Positive Reviews). While that feature may save time and effort for consumers, it could also be used by lawmakers to gain evidence without an express consent from suspects in a case. This is because face recognition technology is not covered as “testimonial evidence” under the Fifth Amendment. (See also: Could Facebook And Google Survive A Face Recognition Lawsuit?).
Manually-entered passwords are considered testimonial evidence because passcodes or passwords are unique and can only be obtained with a suspect's permission. Revealing pass codes or passwords can also be considered a form of self-incrimination because they provide pathways to documents or assortment forms of evidence. Biometrics, however, falls into a gray area because it does not require thought. Instead it simply requires a face scan, which can be obtained without the suspect’s permission or, even, by holding up a photograph of the said person to the smartphone.
In an interview with tech publication The Verge, Jeffrey Welty, a law professor from UNC - Chapel Hill, said that the law for biometric scanning would be the same as for Touch IDs, which require fingerprint scanning. A face scan is not a testimonial act, according to him, “because it doesn’t require the suspect to provide any information that is inside his or her mind.”
A precedent for the latter was set back in 2014, when a judge allowed police to force a suspect to unlock his smartphone using Touch ID. There is a catch to the situation, however. Lawmakers must move fast to unlock phones using fingerprint scans because there is only a 48-hour window during which Touch IDs can be used to unlock phones. Subsequently, pincodes are required to unlock smartphones and suspects can invoke the Fifth Amendment and refuse to cooperate. Lawmakers can also compel you to unlock your smartphone or any other device, if its contents are a “foregone conclusion”. In other words, the police already know about the contents of your device before they ask you to unlock it.
The Verge raises the specter of customs officials using face scans to unlock phones for prospective immigrants entering the country. Welty, the professor from Chapel Hill, recommends passwords over Touch ID. “Bottom line, if you are concerned about whether law enforcement can compel access to your device, a password or passcode is much better than Touch ID or facial recognition, but it isn’t ironclad,” he is quoted as saying in The Verge.


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Good Acquires CloudSync
Today Good Technology announced that it has acquired CloudSync for an undisclosed sum. CloudSync is a Denver-based company that provides mobile device provisioning and management tools for businesses. Good (formerly Visto) provides mobile email services to smartphones similar to Research In Motion's BlackBerry services. Good says the acquisition will help it offer a wider range of products and services to its customers.
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Google has made it easier for people to connect with businesses through Google Maps. Google has allowed Maps users in select countries to message businesses through the Google Maps app itself.
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Google today launched a major revamp of its Google Pay app with a new interface and several major new features. Instead of a stack of cards and list of transactions, the new interface centers around the people and businesses you exchange money with, with a conversation-style interface for each person, group, and business.
Aug 30, 2018
ZTE today announced the Axon 9 Pro, its first real flagship device since the 2016 Axon 7. This new phone adopts a metal-and-glass design with 2.5 curved glass on front, a metal frame, and glass on the back.
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AT&T today launched sub-6 GHz 5G in 22 new markets, bringing the company's total sub-6 5G coverage to 80 markets in the US. Sub-6 5G uses lower frequency bands than mmWave 5G, allowing sub-6 5G to offer broader coverage.


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The federal government has announced the reopening of certain state borders, including Idiroko in Ogun State, Jibiya in Katsina State, Kamba in Kenni State and Ikom in Cross River.
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The reopening of Nigeria’s land borders opens the country to international trade with fellow West African countries and other countries on the continent.
Brief background to the story
In August 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the closure of Nigeria’s land borders due to the increased rates of illegal importation of drugs, arms and agricultural produce into the country from neighboring countries.
- Barely a month after Nigeria ratified the AfCFTA agreement in November 2020, the federal government ordered the reopening of land borders at Seme in Lagos, Illela in Sokoto, Maigatari in Jigawa and Mfum in Cross River.
- Other borders were closed due to the coronavirus lockdowns.
What this means
- Reopening of Nigeria’s borders would foster the growth of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), an African project aimed at encouraging intra-African trade and boosting Africa’s 2% contribution to the world’s global trade.
- The reopening of land borders would increase the ease of SMEs conducting business in border communities as the burden and financial cost of transporting products into states without inland container depot lessens.


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It's been quite a long time now since we last heard about FPS Boost. If you don't know what it is (or you want a refresher!), it's a feature which allows the Xbox team to boost framerates for older Xbox One titles on Xbox Series X and Series S without any extra work required by the developer. So far, almost 100 games have received the treatment.
Since its arrival back in February, FPS Boost has improved the performance for a wide range of titles spanning everything from Fallout 4 to Star Wars Battlefront 2, and not only have many of these games jumped from 30fps to 60fps, but some of them have even been given an upgrade to a whopping 120 frames per-second.
However, we haven't actually had any word on FPS Boost since the latest addition to the lineup back in July, which was Dark Souls 3. Before that, the Xbox team dropped 74 games on us in a single batch on May 3rd, which was a very pleasant surprise - but perhaps signals why we haven't heard anything about the FPS Boost program since.
You could look at this in a few ways. Personally, I'd take a guess that the Xbox team either dropped a huge batch on us as a way of neatly wrapping up the program for the time being, or they did it because the FPS Boosts for those games were ready and they were eager to start preparing another big batch to be released at some point in the future.
And of course, there's every chance they might be saving a new batch to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Xbox on November 15th, especially given that there's an event that day, which would be fantastic if so.
Regardless of what the plans are, I really do hope Xbox has plans to continue the feature, as there are so many games on my personal wishlist that have yet to receive the treatment. It's been well documented that FPS Boost isn't designed to work with every game, but even if we're just looking at Xbox Game Studios titles, the likes of Sunset Overdrive, Quantum Break, Ryse: Son of Rome and maybe even Forza Horizon 3 would be superb candidates for a boost.
At the end of the day, we shouldn't be expecting anything - the 100 boosts we have are already a huge bonus - but if the Xbox team can find a way to add a few more to that list, it'd be a nice way to finish off the year.
What games do you still want to see get the FPS Boost treatment? Let us know down in the comments below.


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Did Microsoft, Google push Huawei out of product launches?
There apparently has been friction between Huawei Technologies, a Chinese maker of telecom gear and wireless devices, and two dominant U.S. companies, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG).
Huawei, a telecom equipment maker whose United States operation is based in Plano, is one of four makers of handsets for the Windows Phone 8 software.
“Yet (Huawei) may not be able to attend the global (Windows Phone 8) launch to be held by Microsoft at the end of the month,” said Yu Chengdong, a Huawei executive, in an Oct. 19 web post on Weibo, which reportedly is a Chinese equivalent of Twitter.
“And Huawei may not be involved in the next generation of Google’s Nexus mobile phone and tablet to be launched at the end of the month, though it is one of the major Android device manufacturers in the world (yet Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese manufacturers will be involved.)”
Huawei had a rough October, absorbing a blow in the form of a House intelligence committee that suggested the company may have ties to the government or military of its homeland.
The House report advised U.S. companies to avoid doing business with both Huawei and its Chinese compatriot ZTE Corp., whose U.S. base is in Richardson.
A subsequent report ordered by the White House found no evidence that Huawei has engaged in spying.
“I hope you will not be surprised if such inapprehensible situations arise in the midst of political and business struggles between China and the U.S.,” Chengdong wrote in his Oct. 19 post.
Chengdong’s Weibo post has been taken down. If you can read Mandarin, check out the original post, via the CCID news web site, here.
In an email, a Huawei spokesman, Bill Plummer, said the company “looks forward to working with Microsoft” upon the Windows Phone 8’s launch.
“Microsoft is focusing on the Windows Phone 8 devices which will be available during the upcoming holiday season,” Plummer’s email said. “We will provide further information about this shortly.”
A Microsoft spokeswoman said via email that Huawei “is a Windows Phone partner, and we look forward to future announcements with them.”
Spokespeople for Google weren't immediately available for comment Friday.
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The mystery business behind a local "Secret Santa" contest will be revealed -- and a $10,000 prize package awarded to a winning contestant -- at 9 a.m. Jan. 4 at Dubois Park in Bluffton.
Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka will be there to help celebrate and accept a surprise donation from the anonymous owner to the town, according to event organizers.
The town is not contributing to the prize package, but the mayor knows the business "extremely well" and supports the campaign, said Erin Laytham Lentz of Swell New Media, a new Hilton Head Island-based marketing firm representing the mystery client. Lentz declined to comment on the size or type of the donation.
Sulka said she doesn't know any details about the prize or the donation but wanted to support local businesses.
"It's fun; every little thing like that helps Bluffton," she said. "Plus, this I'm really curious about it."
The contest began in November with a billboard advertisement at the corner of U.S. 278 and Burnt Church Road asking passersby, "What are your #NewYearsPlans?"
The sign directs those people to a website, where they can submit a response to the question, along with their name and email address, to enter the contest.
More than 500 people have answered, and the website will accept submissions through Wednesday, Lentz said.
The authors of the three most creative responses will be invited to the Jan. 4 announcement. There the local business will reveal its identity and crown a winner with Sulka, she said.
Lentz has said the business won't reveal itself before Jan. 4 "because it would ruin the contest," but she has said it is a Bluffton business "that has been around since 1986."
According to the website, contributors to the giveaway include KRA architecture; Disney Vacation Club; Sunshine Hardscape, Landscape & Nursery; Coastal States Wealth Management of Raymond James; Old Town Dispensary; Gigi's Boutique; Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studio; and Just Dress Me.
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Nippon Express out the ‘hanger’ with fashion logistics takeover
07 / 03 / 2018
Japanese forwarder Nippon Express has purchased Italian fashion logistics firm Traconf for €144.5m as it looks to expand outside of its home market and further develop its apparel services.
Nippon Express said it believed the acquisition would help it grow its fashion logistics business dramatically and would fit well with its 2013 purchase of forwarder Franco Vago, which also targets apparel logistics.
“The combination of Traconf and Franco Vago will provide us with the mutual access to the customers of both companies, and furthermore the ability of offering each customer with non-stop integrated logistics services from international transportation, product warehousing, to distribution to the markets,” Nippon Express said.
“In terms of our geographic strategies, the complementary interaction of the two companies and the local bases of our group will create a global network beyond the European market, allowing us to provide high quality services to customers worldwide as a leading distributer in the fashion logistics industry.”
Traconf is headquartered in Verona, Italy, providing the warehousing, distribution and other services for the fashion and lifestyle industries in Europe, mainly Italy, as well as the US and China.
Last year, the Italian logistics firm reported revenues of €130.2m.
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Fiat India sits at the bottom of the table, which lists car manufacturers in the country as per their sales figures. On the top is Maruti Suzuki India, which sold 17.31 lakhs, at the bottom is Fiat, with sales of 743 units, in calendar year 2018.
There are many reasons for Fiat not able to perform in the Indian auto industry. One of them, is its ageing line-up of cars, which is on offer in the form of Punto and Linea. In other markets, these two cars have been discontinued and replaced by new generation cars. But in India, these two cars are still on sale, in almost the same condition as they were years ago.
Its not that Fiat has not tried to revive the brand. But every time they have tried, it has met the same fate. They outsourced service and sales to Tata. When that did not work, they took matters in their own hand. Gave their two cars, Punto and Linea thorough updates. Even launched Abarth Punto, the most powerful hatchback in its segment. But nothing helped. For 2018, Punto + Aventura managed to register sales of 603 units, Linea managed sales of 114 units while Abarth managed sales of 26 units.
Consumers love Fiat cars, for its build quality, driving dynamics and the legacy it carries. But, when you don’t find spares, or service, it becomes difficult to continue with a car, no matter how much you like it.
In October this year, India will implement crash test safety norms. Cars which do not meet the norms, will be banned. As of today, both Linea and Punto do not meet safety norms. And the company has no plans of making them meet the upcoming safety norms. What this means? Well, it means that both Linea and Punto will be discontinued and production will be ceased.
The other product, which has kept Fiat afloat all these years, is their 1.3 liter diesel engine. This engine is the best selling diesel engine in India for many years now. It powers range of Maruti cars – Ignis, Swift, Dzire, Ciaz, Ertiga, Brezza. It also powers Tata cars – Bolt and Zest. Both Tata and Maruti, manufacture the 1.3 diesel engine, under license, and pay yearly royalty to Fiat.
But this engine is BS4 compliant. From 1st April 2020, India will implement BS6 emission norms. Fiat is not going to invest and make this engine BS6 compliant, as two of its biggest customers, Maruti and Tata have developed their own diesel engine. Tata has already powered their cars with the new diesel engine, while Maruti is expected to launch its new diesel engine later this month – on board the Ciaz.
This more or less implies that Fiat as a brand, will be gone, from India. FCA will continue to focus on Jeep, which has fared well ever since the launch of made in India Compass SUV. Jeep plans to launch two more SUVs, one smaller than Compass, and one bigger than Compass – both made in India to keep prices competitive.


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Sinead Boucher has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Fairfax Media's New Zealand business, which is being renamed Stuff.
Marketing, advertising & media intelligence
While publications here and abroad have canned their comments section, Stuff has decided to continue fighting the trolls. Editor Patrick Crewdson explains why.
Internet giants Google and Facebook continue to dominate online ratings for New Zealanders but increasing numbers of New Zealanders are visiting Stuff.co.nz and the NZ Herald, according to the latest Nielsen figures.


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TAMPA, Fla., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Savtira Corporation (Savtira), a new provider of B2B Cloud Commerce solutions, is proud to announce an agreement with Petra Industries (Petra), the nation's leading wholesale distributor of consumer electronics, custom installation products, mobile audio/video accessories and appliance connection supplies.
Exposure to the chemical bisphenol A during early pregnancy may be associated with wheezing in children, a new study says.
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Posted by Dale Buss on November 6, 2012 05:08 PM
For a while, the notion of regulating genetically modified organisms (better known as GMOs) included in food seemed like a good idea, and anti-Big Food advocates in California attracted a lot of support in a state where residents like to be on the cutting edge of just about everything. Calfornians have never minded serving as a bellwether on new regulatory initiatives that end up sweeping the rest of the country, such as automotive emissions.
But the closer today's vote on Proposition 37 loomed, the more that initial support of the idea waned. And this U.S. Election Day, even backers of the anti-GMO initiative seemed resigned to its defeat, although it's still being closely watched. (Update: Prop 37 was indeed defeated at the polling booth.)
What happened? Well, a combination of huge contributions by moneyed CPG brands battered Prop 37's drive to label GMOs in a massive advertising and PR blitz with a "No on 37" drive. And backers of the added regulation alleged dirty tricks by the competition as they sought to sway voters (despite scientific evidence to the contrary) that GMO-containing products are hardly the stuff of "Frankenfood" that really harms consumers.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on September 17, 2012 01:11 PM
The vast majority of American consumers don't care whether their foods contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Food executives and think tanks will tell you that and cite, for example, how Indiana local bakery Aunt Nellie's bombed when it introduced a specifically labeled "non-GMO" bread a couple of years ago.
But California isn't most of America, with a more health-conscious outlook than most states. That's why mainstream food companies are in a hot and heavy contest against GMO opponents over Proposition 37, The Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act, a piece of state legislation that, if passed in November, would require GMO-containing products to disclose that on labels, and make California the first state to mandate genetically modified food.
Similar to what happened to automakers after California took an extreme position on cutting emissions, essentially imposing that higher standard on cars sold all over the country, food and beverage companies are concerned that California will serve as a bellwether in GMO labeling regulation as well.
In a particular bind in this fight are the many mainstream food conglomerates that now own organic brands, which by definition don't include GMOs: Kellogg, owner of GMO poster brand Kashi; General Mills, owner of the Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen, Larabar and Food Should Taste Good brands; Coca-Cola, owner of Odwalla and Honest Tea; PepsiCo; and Dean Foods, owner of Horizon Organics.Continue reading...
Posted by Dale Buss on September 12, 2012 02:12 PM
Unilever is doing more and more things right and getting more and more credit for it, from constituencies ranging from investors to global consumers. Now, the task of CEO Paul Polman is to build on the many gains made by the British-Dutch company and its stable of brands.
Over the past three years, Unilever — whose competitive set includes other CPG and health-and-beauty giants including P&G and Colgate-Palmolive — has gained global market share each year, after losing it each year from 2002 to 2008, according to a new report from Sanford C. Bernstein.
While the company performed near the bottom of its global industry clusters for top-line growth from 2001 through 2005, it came in at the middle of the food category last year, ranked No. 2 in beauty and personal care behind Estee Lauder, and came in at No. 1 in the home-care arena.
Polman, a marathon runner, has waged a good race in the nearly four years since he took the helm.Continue reading...
Posted by Dale Buss on January 19, 2012 07:01 PM
Dannon USA hasn't advertised in the Super Bowl before, but executives of the American arm of France's Groupe Danone know a good Super Bowl ad when they see one.
"It has to be memorable," Michael Newirth, senior director of communications for Dannon USA, told brandchannel. "It tends to have a healthy dose of humor. And usually it's got some element of surprise. And you can expect to see some of all of those in [the ad] we share on February 5."
And actually, Dannon has given a lot away already about what its first-ever ad in the Big Game will entail.Continue reading...
Posted by Dale Buss on July 29, 2010 09:00 AM
DirecTV defends its crucial NFL Sunday Ticket business with a new $100 million marketing campaign.
Amazon unveils third-generation Kindle e-book reader.
Toyota issued its latest recall: 412,000 vehicles in the U.S., 16,000 in Japan.
Get the latest on Disney, Ford, Shell and more after the jump.Continue reading...


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Business News Archive - October 26, 2010
DEL MAR, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- iDiverse announced that it has successfully modified yeast to be highly resistant to a number of lethal stresses normally encountered in the bioproduction of fuel ethanol. In doing so, iDiverse has enabled the yeast to generate significantly more ethanol.
Black Star News, Investigative Paper, Reports on Guyanese Immigrant's Struggle for Her Business Christine Persaud built a multi-million dollar business from scratch in 1997 in Queens, New York.
Xyngular - It's Official! MLM Superhero and Xyngular Now Expanding to Over 30 Countries Xyngular's new health and nutrition products are creating quite the buzz all around the world.
Datalogic Shares the Future of â€˜Auto IDâ€™ at ID WORLD 2010 Milan Datalogic is pleased to announce its sponsorship of ID World International Congress 2010, the worldâ€™s premier event on identification technology Eugene, OR (Vocus) October 25, 2010 Datalogic is pleased to announce its sponsorship of ID World International Congress 2010, the worldâ€™s premier event on identification technology.
ElastixWorld Will Gather IP Telephony Manufacturers Along with Developers and Users of Elastix in Ecuador this November PaloSanto Solutions, the Ecuadorian software development company behind the popular Elastix project, announced today the final list of conferences to be presented at ElastixWorld 2010. Guayaquil, Ecuador (PRWEB) October 25, 2010 PaloSanto Solutions, the Ecuadorian software development company behind the popular Elastix project, announced today the final list of conferences to be presented at ElastixWorld 2010.
New iPhone App, Simply Postcards, Allows Users to Mail their Photos as Printed Postcards; Debuts in Top 15 Free Photography Apps Sending postcards just got more convenient and personal.
Arcata Associates Receives United Way Pacesetter Awards Arcata Associates, Inc. received two United Way Pacesetter Awards and raised over $25,500 by conducting five United Way campaigns across the country this year. Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) October 25, 2010 Arcata Associates, Inc.
LocumTenens.com Receives Prestigious Coles da Vinci Award Physician staffing firm recognized for excellence in innovation Alpharetta, GA (Vocus) October 25, 2010 Physician recruiting firm LocumTenens.com is the 2010 recipient of the Coles da Vinci award given by the Coles Business College and the Center for Business Innovation & Creativity at Kennesaw State University (KSU).
Ashley Ellis Appoints New VP of Administration as Company Thrives Company growth to be strengthened by exceptional addition to corporate staff Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 25, 2010 Ashley Ellis LLC, an IT staffing/recruiting firm, announced today that Mike Norman has been appointed to Vice President of Administration.
The Design People Ranked 408th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitteâ€™s 2010 Technology Fast 500â„¢ Attributes its revenue growth as a result of a dedicated approach towards branding, marketing and designing businesses websites. El Segundo, CA (PRWEB) October 25, 2010 The Design People Inc., a leading website development and online marketing provider, today announced that it ranked number 408 on Technology Fast 500â„¢, Deloitteâ€™s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America.
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During the recent Xbox Developer_Direct, Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames revealed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a new first-person game featuring the legendary archeologist.
This game has been confirmed to be in the works for some time now, though this is the first time that gameplay footage was shown, giving players a better idea of what to expect.
Check out the game’s official reveal trailer here:
Bethesda’s new Indiana Jones game is set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, meaning it’ll follow Indy during his peak (instead of his older, more grizzled appearance in The Dial of Destiny).
The game’s story is described as:
The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.”
Indiana Jones should be a great match for an action-adventure game, though it’s interesting that the developers went with a first-person perspective. It’s possible this was done to differentiate it from the likes of Uncharted and Tomb Raider — two franchises that are no doubt inspired by the classic Indy movies.
The Great Circle will be released on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass later this year. For now, there’s no word yet on a specific release date.


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Times Internet has partnered with Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council for this initiative.
Commenting on the launch, Puneet Gupt, COO - Times Internet said, “We are excited to partner with Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council to bring the best of global fashion and jewellery content to Indian readers”. As a part of the launch, TOI Fashion team has worked with industry leaders to deliver the most premium lifestyle content in the country.”
Colin Shah, vice chairman, GJEPC, said,"GJEPC now has started a digital connect exercise with consumers in the interest of generating more business which in turn ensures more employment. As a first step, it has started campaigning through the digital platform of Times Internet. A strategic understanding has been reached and GJEPC has plans to touch upon 100 million consumers by the end of this financial year through its digital connect initiative."
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Animal lovers wanting to buy a pet in San Antonio, Texas will only be able to buy rescue cats and dogs from January 1, after the city council voted to restrict sales as a means of tackling pet overpopulation.
Katie Jarl Coyle, who is the southwest regional director for the Humane Society of the United States, said as per the San Antonio Express News, ‘This ordinance will help drive the pet market toward more humane sources and encourage pet stores to be part of the pet overpopulation solution.’
There are only three pet stores in the city limits that allow the sale of purebred dogs and cats out of a total of 51 pet-selling establishments, but there has also been a severe problem with strays.
The initial ruling was meant to come into effect as of July 2021, but Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran brought the date forward by six months after some 17,000 cat and dog carcasses were removed from the streets between October of 2019 and September of 2020.
The aim is clearly to reduce the numbers of abandonment and breeding during periods of lengthy lockdowns and economic uncertainty, as people are either unable to afford the upkeep of a pet or use them to breed and sell puppies to make a bit of extra cash.
The result is a lot more cats and dogs, with an increased chance of abandonment. Take into account Christmas, where people may give animals as presents to those who cannot afford to keep them and who may abandon them, and the decision appears a wise one.
The motion was put into action with just a few members of the council in opposition. One person who didn’t back the plan, Shirley Gonzales, said, ‘I just don’t see how the ordinance really gets to the source of the problems that we have here in San Antonio.’
‘We know we have overpopulation, there’s no doubt. We know that we have problems with loose dogs… We have a severe problem with pet ownership responsibility.’
San Antonio residents will, however, still be able to buy purebred dogs and cats from private licensed breeders.
Under the changes, which were approved Thursday, October 29, all dogs and cats sold by pet stores must be sterilised, microchipped and immunised.
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Preserve Fair Wages for Your Neighbors
PPG, the paint products giant worth billions, wants to be the Uber of the painting industry with its new PPG Services platform – which threatens to drive down wages and reduce quality, resulting in worker exploitation.
The platform is undercutting working people and their families with predatory pricing that makes it nearly impossible for workers to be paid a fair wage or be provided adequate health and retirement benefits. PPG Services refuses to require contractors to pay area standards or prevailing wages as determined by the government. The company model depends on vulnerable, low-wage painters risking their health and safety as PPG rakes in billions.
These workers are your neighbors, friends, and family. Support them by refusing to buy PPG products until they guarantee painters working for PPG Services will receive a living wage earned by IUPAT members. Until they do, buy paint products from other responsible manufacturers who aren’t undercutting working families.
As the largest professional painting organization in North America, the IUPAT is calling for a national boycott of PPG to draw attention to our serious concerns with PPG Services.
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PPG Services is a new bid from PPG to enter the labor procurement business. PPG Services acts as solely a matchmaker linking painters and businesses with paint needs. However, it sets prices at levels that make it virtually impossible for the workers doing the actual painting to earn a fair wage.
PPG Services could force painting contractors to cut corners to earn a profit on PPG Services jobs. That creates a strong incentive to lower wages, safety standards, environmental protection and quality.
In recent years, this model has posed a growing threat to fair labor standards. A Federal Reserve study found that 58% of gig workers are considered “financially fragile.” This hurts workers, but it also threatens the financial stability of our communities as a whole.
Just like Walmart undercut small businesses in communities across our country by flooding the market with underpriced merchandise, forcing family-owned companies out of business and stifling workers’ wages, PPG Services threatens to lower labor standards across the industry, communities, and workers.
When we stand together as a community, we keep PPG Services from bringing the gig economy to the painting industry. When we speak out in one unified voice, we protect painters and all workers from exploitation. Stand with us – sign up to be informed.


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As the Billionaire Amazon CEO is having his trip to space, the people on earth are signing petitions to not let him return to earth.
A petition titled "Do not allow Jeff Bezos to return to Earth" has already gotten more than 180,000 signatures and people see desperate to stop the businessman out of the earth.
PETITION LINK: http://chng.it/xfFhwkyX6v
Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, like other billionaires, is known for workers-exploitation under poor working conditions. The Amazon CEO has been lobbying to prevent the unionization of workers, which will allow workers to organize protests more easily against the poor working conditions.
The petition description on change.org says Billionaires should not exist on either earth or space but if they have to the latter is better.
Bezos is currently the richest man in the world with a net worth of almost $200 Billion.


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Posted by The Register on Sunday, November 27, 2018 10:15:01The new iPhone is the big thing of 2018, and it’s all thanks to the work of Canadian app developer Jelani Nadeau, who has created a beautiful ad campaign that is now hitting the web.
It’s a unique take on the Apple theme, in that it’s designed to showcase the company’s brand as well as its products, and Nadeaux has been working with an advertising agency called Adblock Plus to create the campaign.
The adverts, which run in a variety of media formats, have been running in Apple’s UK stores and have now hit the web for a limited time.
It appears that this ad campaign is being made possible thanks to Jelania Nadeaus work.
The adverts are running in Canada, the UK and in the US, with Apple’s US website showing the campaign on Sunday.
In addition to the ads, Jelanie Nadea also created a video that explains the adverts.
Watch it below:While it may not have been the best way to promote Apple products, Jela is a talented developer who is also a professional photographer, and he created a lovely video to accompany the ad.
Watch the video below:The ad has already garnered a fair amount of praise, with some calling it one of the most creative ad campaigns in recent memory.


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14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Sugar Association is raising serious concerns about the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposal to require an "added sugars" declaration and daily reference value (DRV) on the Nutrition Facts Label
FDA Is proposing to update the Nutrition Facts label
to improve public health and to reflect new dietary recommendations and results from national dietary surveys, for example, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its proposal for updating the Nutrition Facts label
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We find that pet food label usage has not penetrated shopping behavior to the degree that using the Nutrition Facts label
has for human food purchases.
It wasn't until 1999 that the FDA proposed adding trans fat to the Nutrition Facts label
The food items are measured by the nationally renowned Guiding StarsA nutrition guidance system, which rates the nutritional quality of food using information from the nutrition facts label
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The Nutrition Facts label
, mandated by Congress on processed food packages since 1990, was designed to help Americans consume a more nutritious diet.
The rules constitute the biggest change to the Nutrition Facts label
in over two decades.
Restaurant or restaurant-type food wouldn't include packaged food that is required to bear a nutrition facts label
, therefore exempting convenience and grocery stores, Rosado said.
Two billion dollars--that is what FDA estimates the food industry will spend to comply with proposed changes to the iconic Nutrition Facts label
Released in late February, proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts label
for packaged foods reflect the latest nutrition science, including the link between diet and chronic disease such as heart disease and obesity, according to the U.
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By Scott Etkin and Lisa Kava
Playday, an art center for kids, is opening at 469 Amsterdam between 82nd and 83rd Streets. Playday offers creative classes — including everything from sculpture and weaving to knitting and graphic design — for children in different age groups, from toddlers through high schoolers. There will be programs during the day, after school, birthday parties on weekends, and camp during the summer.
“The idea [for Playday] came from not being happy with the art my children were doing in school,” said founder and CEO Gregory Okshteyn, who went to high school nearby at the Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, and has a background in architecture. He opened the first Playday in Long Island City in 2017 — the Upper West Side will be its fifth location (he noticed families from the UWS were making the trek to LIC). Playday will host an open house on May 20th and 21st and classes are already available to book starting the following day (reservations are made online). Class sizes range from 15 to 20 students, said Gergory. “All of our instructors are highly trained, professional artists [and] very passionate about education.”
Aquarius Hardware, the longtime supply store at 601 Amsterdam (between 89th and 90th Streets), is closing this August. Aquarius has been at this location for 25 years and seven more at 86th Street, Leo, the manager, told the Rag. He said that slow business and high rent – plus the challenge of being in a space that’s large for a hardware store – are the reasons for the closing. He mentioned that the landlord might split the space into two storefronts after the closing. (Thanks to Ken for the tip.)
Ellington in the Park, the seasonal outdoor restaurant in Riverside Park, reopened on April 26th. The cafe overlooks the sand volleyball courts and monkey rings on 105th Street (the closest entrance is the stairs on 103rd Street and Riverside Drive). Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., though they may be adjusted due to weather. “We’re excited to reopen Ellington in the Park and look forward to serving-up our comfort-food-driven dishes as well as our list of refreshing cocktails, wines and spirits,” said owner Glenda Sansone, who also runs its sister restaurant, Ellington on Broadway. “We will also introduce live music for June/July/August and guests can look forward to exciting performances from up-and-coming artists.” (Thanks to Karen for the tip.)
Cologo Nail Spa at 2566 Broadway between 96th and 97th Streets has closed due to a disagreement about the lease, the manager told West Side Rag. The owner is looking for a new spot in the area and has identified a space just a few blocks away but has not yet signed a new lease, the manager said. They hope to reopen at the new space within the next few months. (Thanks to Valoree for the tip.)
Pop’s Pizza has opened at Turnstyle, the underground market in the Columbus Circle subway station. “Pop’s Pizza is bringing some of the most unique square pizza pies,” owner Nav Singh wrote in an email to West Side Rag. In addition to classic square pies, Pop’s Pizza offers specialty pizzas such as classic ravioli, fig and honey, and spicy chicken parmesan. There is also a vegan pizza. All pizza sauces – including marinara, buffalo and vodka sauces – are made from scratch, Singh told the Rag. The pizza shop’s original location at 301 West 57th Street remains open and serves only traditional thin crust pizza.
Chick’nCone, a chain that serves handheld chicken and waffles, has also opened at Turnstyle. Chick’nCone’s signature dish puts a twist on a classic by putting chicken nuggets inside of waffle cones, owner Valerissa wrote to the Rag. They also serve chick’nSandwiches on a brioche bun, Caj’nFries (shoestring French fries with Cajun seasoning), kid’s meals and a variety of side dishes, including Caj’n Corn and baked macaroni and cheese.


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eBay Established as Thought Leader Across Europe
Challenge: eBay wanted to reinforce its positioning as a thought leader shaping the future of retail across Europe. Specifically eBay sought to educate large and SME retailers on the opportunities and growth that can be driven by best practice multi-screen, multi-platform or “omnichannel” retail in the UK, Germany, France and Italy.
Approach: eBay commissioned an industry-level study to understand the relationship between online and offline retail and the econometric impact of an omnichannel strategy. APCO spear-headed the media launch of the report to promote its findings to European retailers and influencers.
Results: The media campaign characterising the omnichannel opportunity was led by an exclusive interview in The Financial Times in the UK, resulting in national coverage in print and online media. Across Europe, Handelsblatt, Milana Finanza and Les Echos led the story in Germany, Italy and France respectively as part of a coordinated multi-market programme. The campaign generated new business conversations and key contacts in priority markets.
Results At A Glance:
APCO Worldwide has provided communication services to eBay since 2010 in multiple markets around the world.
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TAIWAN. Tasa Meng Corporation has donated TWD$3 million (US$100,000) to the Hualien earthquake disaster relief fund.
The 6.4 magnitude earthquake killed at least seven people when it ripped through the coastal tourism hotspot of Hualien on Tuesday. Around 260 people were injured and four buildings collapsed, said Reuters. Around 67 people are still missing, believed to be trapped inside/under the buildings.
The retailer has received a wave of correspondence from global supplier partners expressing concern and offering their support.
“We take this opportunity to thanks all of our partners for their kindness. We are safe” said Tasa Meng General Manager Gary Chau.
“We would like to take the lead as one of Taiwan’s three travel retail and duty free operators to help victims to rebuild their homes via this donation.”
The retailer also held a charitable dinner in support of the elderly at the Shilin Sub-district Office of Affairs in Taipei yesterday (8 February).
During the event, Chief of Sub-district Affairs Office Mr Wang delivered a welcome speech and thanked Tasa Meng for its continued support of the Shilin community.
Supervisor for the Hang On Group, which runs a home for the elderly in the district, Miss Chen, also thanked the retailer for hosting the dinner.


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Circuit City Retains Omniture
Circuit City announced Monday that it has hired Omniture, Inc. to provide use of its programs, Omniture SiteCatalyst and Omniture Test&Target, in order to test its merchandising strategies. The purpose of the deal, according to Circuit City, is to “test the performance across its marketing campaigns and Web site in real time -- to increase the relevance of content, offers and merchandise presented to customers.”
Omniture’s existing clients include Walmart, eBay, Microsoft, Sony and HP.
“We have thousands of SKUs on our site and multiple product categories,” Circuit City senior vice president Brian Bradley said as part of the announcement, “so making sure our online visitors quickly find the items they are looking for -- and that the purchasing process is clear and simple -- is crucial to our business.” He added that the deal will also help Circuit City provide a “personalized shopping experience” to customers.


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Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neuman has resigned from the Russelsheim-based car manufacturer. According to Opel, Neuman was replaced by Michael Lohscheller who has been serving as the company’s chief financial officer since 2012.
Opel said is a "seamless managerial transition" and Lohscheller will not be tasked with developing a strategic placn which will soon be owned by PSA.
“It was a difficult personal decision to not continue with the Opel/Vauxhall team when it transitions to Groupe PSA. I am proud of the team for all we have accomplished so far and have no doubt that the move to PSA will make Opel/Vauxhall an even stronger and more successful company in the future", said Neuman.
According to Opel, Neuman will remains on Opel’s Management Board until the sale to PSA closes.Source: Opel


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When did the iphone 11 come out
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|2. Evolution of iPhones|
|b. iPhone 11 Announcement|
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|4. Release Date and Availability|
|5. Reception and Sales|
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When Did the iPhone 11 Come Out?
The iPhone 11 a highly anticipated smartphone from Apple Inc. made its grand debut on September 10 2019. This device marked the successor to the iPhone XR and was unveiled alongside its more advanced siblings the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. With a multitude of new features and improvements the iPhone 11 garnered significant attention from tech enthusiasts and Apple aficionados around the world.
Evolution of iPhones
Before diving into the details of the iPhone 11 it essential to understand the evolution of iPhones as a whole. Apple iPhone line has revolutionized the smartphone industry since its initial release in 2007. Each iteration has brought remarkable advancements shaping the landscape of mobile technology.
Over the years Apple has consistently released new iPhone models introducing cuttingedge features and innovations. From the original iPhone to the latest offerings such as the iPhone 12 series each generation has captivated consumers with its sleek design powerful performance and userfriendly interface.
iPhone 11 Announcement
The announcement of the iPhone 11 took place during Apple annual special event held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino California. Tim Cook Apple CEO took the stage to unveil the latest additions to the iPhone family. The iPhone 11 touted as the successor to the iPhone XR was introduced as a more affordable option without compromising on performance and features.
Features of iPhone 11
The iPhone 11 brought several notable features and enhancements that made it a compelling choice for consumers worldwide. Let explore some of its key attributes.
The iPhone 11 retained the familiar aesthetic of its predecessor featuring a sleek and robust glass and aluminum construction. It was available in an array of stunning colors including Purple Green Yellow Black White and (PRODUCT)RED.
Equipped with a 6.1inch Liquid Retina HD display the iPhone 11 offered a vibrant and immersive viewing experience. The True Tone technology ensured accurate colors and automatic brightness adjustment optimizing the display based on ambient lighting conditions.
One of the standout features of the iPhone 11 was its advanced dualcamera system. It comprised a 12megapixel wide camera and a 12megapixel ultrawide camera allowing users to capture stunning photos and videos with a wider field of view. Night Mode enhanced lowlight photography while Portrait Mode offered professionallooking depthoffield effects.
Under the hood the iPhone 11 boasted Apple powerful A13 Bionic chip delivering exceptional performance and energy efficiency. This chip facilitated seamless multitasking smooth gameplay and faster app launches making the iPhone 11 one of the fastest smartphones available at the time.
With the iPhone 11 Apple made notable improvements to battery life ensuring users could go throughout their day without worrying about running out of power. The device offered allday battery life enabling extended usage for various tasks such as streaming media gaming and productivity.
The iPhone 11 shipped with iOS 13 Apple latest operating system at the time. iOS 13 introduced a range of new features including Dark Mode for a visually appealing interface in lowlight environments enhanced privacy and security measures and improved performance optimizations.
Release Date and Availability
Following its announcement on September 10 2019 the iPhone 11 became available for preorder on September 13 2019. The official release date was set for September 20 2019. Customers worldwide eagerly lined up outside Apple stores anticipating the opportunity to get their hands on the latest iPhone.
The device was widely available through various channels including Apple official website authorized resellers and mobile carriers. Its availability spanned across different countries making it accessible to a global audience.
Reception and Sales
Upon its release the iPhone 11 received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and consumers alike. The improved camera system powerful performance and extended battery life were praised as significant upgrades over previous models.
Sales of the soared with millions of units sold within the initial weeks of its release. The combination of advanced features competitive pricing and the strong brand loyalty associated with Apple contributed to its commercial success.
Comparison with Previous Models
When comparing the with its predecessor the iPhone XR users noticed several significant enhancements. The dualcamera system improved performance better battery life and the introduction of Night Mode were standout features that differentiated the from the XR.
In terms of design the retained a similar form factor but introduced new color options. The A13 Bionic chip touted as the fastest chip in a smartphone at the time provided a noticeable boost in speed and efficiency.
The release of the in September 2019 marked another milestone in Apple smartphone journey. With its advanced features powerful performance and attractive design the iPhone 11 quickly became a soughtafter device among consumers worldwide. The successful launch and positive reception solidified Apple position as a leading innovator in the smartphone industry.
Q: Can I still buy the iPhone 11?
A: Yes the iPhone 11 is still available for purchase through various channels including Apple official website and authorized resellers.
Q: Does the iPhone 11 support 5G connectivity?
A: No the iPhone 11 does not support 5G connectivity. It is equipped with 4G LTE technology.
Q: Is the water resistant?
A: Yes the 11 has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance allowing it to withstand immersion in up to 2 meters of water for 30 minutes.
Q: Can the run the latest iOS updates?
A: Yes the iPhone 11 is compatible with the latest iOS updates. Users can enjoy the latest features and security enhancements by keeping their device up to date.
Q: Does the have a headphone jack?
A: No the like many recent iPhone models does not have a headphone jack. It relies on Bluetooth or Lightning connector headphones for audio connectivity.


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Kylie Jenner‘s fans have discovered what appears to be a once-secret account (that is now verified on Instagram) that could be a project of hers.
The 23-year-old makeup mogul and reality star has not made a statement, yet, confirming if this is her secret account or not.
Click inside to see the secret Instagram account…
Fans realized that an account, @KylieBaby, has been verified on Instagram and you may recall, Kylie actually filed to trademark the phrase “Kylie baby” back in 2019. Of course, this account could belong to a totally different person named Kylie, but the trademark has fans claiming this is her new business venture.
According to TMZ, who looked at the trademark documents, Kylie Baby will feature “cribs, bouncers, changing tables and baby walkers,” as well as “skin moisturizers, lotions and creams.”
Stay tuned for a potential announcement!
If you missed it, Kylie Jenner was actually recently dethroned as Instagram’s highest-paid celebrity for sponsored posts.


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Ninety-Six Percent of Americans Are So Impatient They Knowingly Consume Hot Food or Beverages That Burn Their Mouths, Finds Fifth Third Bank Survey
Fifth Third Uncovers Insanely Impatient Behaviors as Part of New Mobile App Campaign
Cincinnati– Do you routinely honk at the car in front of you once the stoplight turns green? Or perhaps you are always bypassing slow walkers on the sidewalk or pressing an already illuminated elevator button in hopes of getting to your destination faster? If so, you’re not alone, according to a Fifth Third survey , which uncovered more than half of Americans admit to honking after the light turns green; a majority will wait 10 seconds or less before passing a slow walker on the sidewalk and 72 percent of Gen Yers admit to pushing an already lit elevator button. Fifth Third created the survey to underscore America’s need for speed in everyday tasks. This universal impatience is what led Fifth Third to wonder how it can help make daily banking activities even more efficient for its customers.
"Patience may be a virtue, but it’s no longer a reality," said Maria Veltre, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Fifth Third Bank. "In our increasingly fast-paced society, every second counts. This was the driving force behind our faster mobile app, which takes the wait out of banking and makes it easier for our customers to get what they need and get on with their busy day."
Known as "The Curious Bank," Fifth Third wanted to know how "insanely impatient" our world has really become after having developed new features to give the gift of time back to its mobile banking customers. It commissioned a national survey that revealed a surprising disconnect, with nearly 80 percent of respondents rating themselves as being patient, but in reality:
The new Fifth Third mobile app eliminates unnecessary steps and shaves time from frequent banking activities, allowing customers to efficiently accomplish the following, whether at home or on-the-go:
Mobile internet data and text message charges may apply. Consumers can contact their mobile service provider for details.
Fifth Third partnered with Leo Burnett, its agency of record, to develop this advertising campaign to promote the new mobile banking app. The campaign features TV, radio, out-of-home, experiential, online, social and mobile ads targeting consumers and small businesses.
"Although mobile apps aren’t deeply emotional, we can connect with people through the humor of our universal insanity when it comes to waiting. The campaign creates relatable scenarios that could easily stand in for so many aspects of our lives where our impatience gets the best of us," said Dave Loew, executive vice president and executive creative director of Leo Burnett Chicago. "Even a few seconds feel like an eternity. We wanted to show how Fifth Third’s new mobile app can give us a few of those moments back."
About Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $139 billion in assets and operated 15 affiliates with 1,302 full-service Banking Centers, including 101 Bank Mart® locations, most open seven days a week, inside select grocery stores and 2,638 ATMs in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina. Fifth Third operates four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, and Investment Advisors. Fifth Third also has a 22.8% interest in Vantiv Holding, LLC. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of December 31, 2014, had $308 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $27 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Fifth Third's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Fifth Third Bank was established in 1858. Member FDIC.
About Leo Burnett Worldwide
Leo Burnett Worldwide operates with a simple and singular approach: put a brand's purpose at the center of communications to truly connect with people. Part of the Publicis Groupe, Leo Burnett Worldwide embraces a HumanKind approach to marketing and is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and nearly 9,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world’s most valued brands including Coca-Cola, Fiat, Fifth Third, Kellogg's, Kraft, McDonald's, Nintendo, P&G, Purina, Samsung and Tata among others. For the past four years, Leo Burnett has been ranked #1 in "New World Thinking" by The Gunn Report. In 2014, Leo Burnett was named "Network of the Year" at the International ANDY Awards, ADC Awards, MENA Cristal Festival and at the inaugural Cannes Health Lions. To learn more about Leo Burnett Worldwide and its rich, 80-year history of creating iconic brands, visit our site, Facebook page and follow us via @leoburnett.
Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, Member FDIC.
1Survey was conducted online by Wakefield Research among 1,000 US adults 18+, between January 15 and January 23, 2015.


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Though it's already one of the largest players in the global semiconductor industry, shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) notched a more than respectable gain of 17% through the first half of 2021, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. After a couple of difficult years because of the U.S.-China trade war followed by the start of the pandemic, global chip sales are on the rise this year -- and filling Texas Instruments' sails along the way.
As for financial news, the company reported a 29% surge in revenue during the first quarter of 2021. Earnings per share were up 51% as the chip manufacturer got more efficient with higher utilization of its fab facilities.
A worldwide shortage of chips is helping propel TI's sales higher right now, but don't attribute too much of this tech component leader's recent results to chance. It has positioned itself as a top supplier to the auto industry and supplies parts for a wide range of industrial, communications, and consumer electronics equipment. In fact, some of the hottest tech themes out there -- like vehicle electrification, autonomous driving functions, and 5G mobile networks -- are being enabled by the know-how of the folks at TI. That makes this stock a top play for those wanting to bet on fast-growing areas of the economy without needing to pick ultimate winners in nascent sectors like electric cars or 5G network equipment.
TI is hardly the fastest-growing name in the chip industry, but what it lacks in growth it makes up for with steadily high profit margins. TI has a long-standing policy of returning all of its free cash flow to shareholders via its dividend (which currently yields 2.1% a year) and share repurchases (which boosts earnings per share over time).
Tech circuitry manufacturing can be a cyclical affair with periods of busts following on the heels of boom times. But TI is a proven long-term winner in this department and has turned a profit in good times and bad for nearly two decades. With demand for chips and other basic building blocks of technology only expected to rise in the next decade, this stock should be a top name for investors looking for a combination of stable growth and a little investment income.


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This weekend APAF will come into play with the Acreditar logo in professional competitions in a campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer.
The FPF Referee Council joined the awareness campaign for childhood cancer, this weekend in professional competitions, promoted by Acreditar and in partnership with the Portuguese Football Referees Association (APAF).
In all professional competitions this weekend, the Portuguese referees will wear shirts with the logo of the campaign and all these shirts will then be delivered to Associação Acreditar.
It was in the game between Boavista FC and Moreirense FC, which took place on Friday, with referees Artur Soares Dias, Rui Licínio and Bruno Rodrigues wearing the first shirts of the campaign.


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Instagram is expanding its hidden 'Like' test to more countries
It's rolling out the experiment to six more countries in addition to Canada.
Microsoft demos its bid at creating 'secure' voting systems
ElectionGuard could also make voting more accessible.
Google pulls stalking apps from the Play Store
They're conspicuously designed to enable abuse.
Spotify adds long-overdue iPad multitasking
Just as the iPad is becoming more of a computer substitute.
Google Arts & Culture made an AR gallery that celebrates color
Google's Arts & Culture app has debuted a new art collection.
Why are game developers so angry with G2A's marketplace?
The war over gray market key selling, explained.
EU opens Amazon probe to see if it used merchant data to gain an advantage
The European Commission wants to investigate Amazon's use of sensitive information.
Amazon will change its rules for third-party sellers following backlash
Third party sellers will now get fairer treatment.
The Morning After: Elon Musk's plan to plug a computer into your brain
And an electric hypercar from Lotus.


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Mercado Libre, Latin America’s largest e-commerce company by market value, is integrating Paxos’ blockchain infrastructure to allow users in Brazil to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies, Mercado Libre announced Thursday.
Starting later this month, users of Mercado Pago, Mercado Libre’s digital wallet, will be able to buy and sell bitcoin, ether and the stablecoin Pax dollar (USDP), Mercado Libre said. The minimum amount required for a transaction will be 1 Brazilian real, it added.
Paxos will handle crypto trading and custody for Mercado Pago users in an arrangement similar to its integration with PayPal in late 2020 – a service that was widely seen to accelerate the mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. and beyond.
Last week, Mercado Libre told CoinDesk that it was entering the cryptocurrency environment in Brazil together with “a world-class custodian,” adding that it was “analyzing all financial and regulatory aspects surrounding this technology.”
It said Thursday that the crypto service would launch in December but did not specify a date in response to a CoinDesk query.
Mercado Pago’s new initiative will provide crypto and stablecoin access to more than 200 million Brazilians, Walter Hessert, head of strategy for Paxos, said in a statement. “This will accelerate mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency and stablecoins across the continent. We are thrilled to partner with Mercado Pago to make it possible,” he added.
“The complete management of crypto can be carried out from a free account, thus facilitating access to new opportunities for financial growth, especially for those currently outside the financial system,” Tulio Oliveira, vice president of Mercado Pago in Brazil, said in a statement.
Mercado Pago’s app will provide bitcoin, ether and USDP prices, as well as educational content about the three cryptocurrencies, the company said.
“The content will address the crypto assets ecosystem, as well as the opportunities and risks associated with cryptocurrency investing,” the company added.
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The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is an award-winning media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. In November 2023, CoinDesk was acquired by Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange, which in turn is owned by Block.one, a firm with interests in a variety of blockchain and digital asset businesses and significant holdings of digital assets including bitcoin and EOS. CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary, and an editorial committee, chaired by a former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, is being formed to support journalistic integrity.


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IPO mania: Zoom zooms, Pinterest pins down Wall Street
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There's some tech jubilance in the air on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley as a pair of newly public companies — Zoom and Pinterest — are seeing their stocks soar in their market debuts. Zoom Video Communications soared 72% while Pinterest jumped 28% when they started trading. The strong initial performances might reassure investors with jittery nerves following Lyft's disappointing start less than a month ago.
National Enquirer being sold to former newsstand mogul
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Enquirer is being sold to the former head of the airport newsstand company Hudson News. Tabloid owner American Media say it is selling the supermarket weekly to James Cohen, the former head of newsstand retailer Hudson News. The deal comes after a rocky year for the tabloid in which it was caught up in a federal probe of illegal campaign contributions to Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016.
Commission: New NAFTA would deliver modest economic gains
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's new North America trade agreement would give the U.S. economy only a modest boost, an independent federal agency reports. The International Trade Commission says that Trump's U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement would lift the U.S. economy by 0.35%, or $68.2 billion, and add 176,000 jobs six years after it takes effect.
Musk, SEC get another week to reach deal in contempt case
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Tesla CEO Elon Musk and U.S. securities regulators are getting another week to negotiate a deal to keep Musk from being found in contempt of court. Both sides say in a letter filed Thursday with a federal court in New York that they talked for over an hour this week and are continuing to discuss an agreement. District Judge Alison Nathan granted the request to talk until April 25.
US retail sales soared 1.6% in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales surged in March at the fastest pace since late 2017, as spending on autos, gasoline, furniture and clothing jumped. The Commerce Department says that sales increased a seasonally adjusted 1.6% from February, the strongest increase since September 2017. The gains mark a sharp rebound from a lackluster period of sales dating back to December. It's a sign that the healthy job market has likely made consumers more eager to spend in ways that boost overall economic growth.
Americans' energy use surges despite climate change concern
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are burning a record amount of energy, led by a boom in natural gas. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says U.S. use of fuels jumped last year by the biggest amount in eight years. That's despite increasingly urgent warnings from scientists on fossil fuel emissions and climate change.
New Mexico panel surprises Facebook with $39M utility bill
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A powerful regulatory authority in New Mexico is requiring the state's largest utility to bill Facebook $39 million for a new transmission line construction. The Albuquerque Journal reports the Public Regulation Commission's Tuesday orders Public Service Company of New Mexico to charge Facebook for nearly half the cost of the $85 million transmission project for its New Mexico data center that opened this year. Facebook says the ruling could affect its long-term operations in the state.
Dubai arena is latest project unveiled despite weaker growth
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai gave an early look this week into its latest megaproject, an arena in the heart of a super luxe shopping and dining destination. Projects like it represent Dubai's ambitions for the future, but the sheer scale of the developments are fueling concerns of an oversupply in the market amid an economic slowdown.
Rabbis: 'Not kosher' to buy at grocery store during strike
BOSTON (AP) — New England rabbis are advising their congregations not to cross picket lines to get their Passover food at Stop & Shop supermarkets, which have deep roots in the local Jewish community. One Boston rabbi said it's "not kosher" to purchase "products of oppressed labor." More than 30,000 Stop & Shop workers walked off the job over what they say is an unfair contract offer, a claim the company disputes. A grocery analyst said the chain has the highest sales of kosher products among local stores.
US stocks cap holiday shortened week with modest gains
NEW YORK (AP) — The major U.S. stock indexes capped a holiday shortened week with slight gains Thursday, reversing some of the modest losses from a day earlier. The marginal upward move was not enough to keep the benchmark S&P 500 index from snapping a string of three straight weekly gains. Industrial stocks paved the way higher as traders welcomed solid earnings, offsetting losses by financial and energy stocks. Pinterest and Zoom Video Communications soared on their first day of trading.
The S&P 500 gained 4.58 points, or 0.2%, to 2,905.03. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.4%, to 26,559.54. The Nasdaq composite inched 1.98 points higher, or less than 0.1%, to 7,998.06. The Russell 2000 index of small-cap dropped 1.85 points, or 0.1%, to 1,565.75.
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This past weekend, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy attended the WACO Theater Center’s Wearable Art Gala in shimmering, jaw-dropping gold gowns.
The event itself, which was co-founded and hosted by Bey’s mom, Tina Knowles, invited guests to dress as characters from Wakanda, the fictional world showcased in Black Panther.
Beyoncé’s custom dress, which she wore on the red carpet, was created by fashion house Falguni Shane Peacock.
The designers, Falguni and Shane Peacock, revealed that once they found out the theme for the gala was WACO to Wakanda, they knew they wanted to create a statement gown inspired by the Nubian queen Amanishakheto.
“Amanishakheto was a powerful woman who led the Nubian people as their warrior queen,” they said.
In order to translate this message into the design, they created metallic cutouts that mimicked the design of armor.
They also created an 11-foot, 3-D train, which was meant to highlight her Nubian royalty.
It took 35 workers about 10 days to complete the gown with Beyoncé and her stylist, Marni Senofonte, reviewing sketches and fabric swatches.
“We continued to work closely with them by sending over images along the way in order to achieve the vision,” said the designers.


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Apple has improved Apple Maps frequently over the years. Considering how widely criticized the app was when it first launched, Apple has been successful in rehabilitating its web mapping and direction app for iOS. It may now even be some iPhone users’ map app of choice.
However, Google Maps still reigns supreme in the category. Others prefer Waze, another navigation app from Google.
Unfortunately, for those iPhone users that never quite warmed up to Apple Maps, there hasn’t been a way to change iOS’ default Apple Maps app to an alternative — until now.
Changing the default navigation app in iOS 18?
Apple is finally going to let some iOS users change their default maps app from Apple Maps to one they might prefer such as Google Maps or Waze.
The news comes from a report that Apple released last week, which detailed how the company is preparing to comply with the EU’s new Big Tech regulations known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple makes mention of changes to the maps app default in a sentence first noticed by AndroidCentral.
“Apple also plans to introduce a new default control for users in Settings for navigation apps,” reads the document. Apple says its working towards making this available by March 2025.
It’s unclear whether Apple will roll out this feature to change the default maps app to all users. However, it’s certainly going to be made available to EU users, as new laws require it.
Mashable previously reported on Apple’s DMA compliance report, detailing some of the major upcoming changes to iOS and iPhone as a result of the DMA. However, we somehow overlooked this one-liner from Apple. And it’s a fairly significant development.
Apple’s timeframe for launching this feature appears to line up with it being released within a future update for iOS 18. The company will likely launch the beta version of the latest iOS in June for developers, followed by a public release in September.
iOS 17.4 was released earlier this month, so it seems plausible that EU users can look forward to changing their default maps app by iOS 18.4 next year.


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Apple is all set to launch a refreshed MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and probably an iMac at its ‘Hello Again’ event on October 28. Apple has not refreshed its Mac lineup for quite a long time and the 12-inch MacBook was the last major device from the Cupertino giant. Apple’s event comes at a time when the company reported another decline in iPhone and Mac sales and stares at the Microsoft Surface Studio – aimed at creative professionals, who have always had a softcorner for Macs.
Apple is widely rumoured to unveil the new MacBook Pro with a Magic Toolbar – which is seen as the replacement of existing function keys. According to several rumours, the new Magic Toolbar will integrate Touch ID for seamless access to Apple Pay. The OLED touch bar is also reported to offer dynamic functions that can be customised for every individual programme.
Apple is also reportedly ending the lifecycle of 11-inch MacBook Air and will introduce 13-inch MacBook-esque device named Retina MacBook Air. The refresh around iMac and Mac Pro is not confirmed but Apple might surprise its Mac fanbase tonight.
Follow all the latest updates from Apple’s ‘Hello Again’ event below:


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Bryan Glick reports on the behind the scenes IT efforts at Barclaycard.
Christmas is coming, and your credit cards are getting fat. The constant swiping of the plastic in your pocket brings seasonal joy for the retailers and humbug for your bank balance, but it’s also a major IT challenge for Barclaycard, the UK’s largest credit card provider. Last year, the company processed seven million transactions per day in the run-up to Christmas. The computers running the authorisation system are capable of handling more than 300 transactions per second.