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Orange and T-Mobile Merge Soon to be approved
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This week it is expected that the merger between Orange and T-Mobile, forming the biggest mobile phone operator in the UK, will receive regulatory approval.
The European Commission has decided not to pass the enquiry back to the UK regulator, despite fears from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) that the merger will “significantly” reduce competition.
What convinced the commission to allow the merger to go ahead were assurances from Orange and T-Mobile to protect the future of 3, the UK’s smallest mobile phone network. The two companies agreed, last night, that they would extend a network-sharing deal with 3 to 16,000 mast sites across the UK.
In fact, it was concerns about the future of 3 that prompted the OFT to ask for control of the investigation earlier this month. The OFT was worried that reducing competition from five players to three in the UK mobile arena would irrevocably change the mobile landscape.
There will also be an agreement stated between Orange and T-Mobile that they will let go of 25 per cent of their combined 1800 MHz spectrum, the wavelength required for super-fast mobile broadband internet.
It is not known whether competitors Vodafone and O2 will challenge the merger, but it is understood that they have pushed for more of the valuable spectrum, granted in the 1990s, to be relinquished by the merger companies.
Amidst concerns that the merger could increase the cost of mobile phone contracts, consumer groups such as Which? had been in favour of a UK investigation.
At the same time, France Telecom, which owns Orange, and Deutsche Telecom for T-Mobile had been pushing for a Euroapean investigation rather than a UK one which they thought would be slower to reach a decision.
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The AI Media Group – organisers of Africa’s largest B2B focused AI trade show – is pleased to welcome the City of Cape Town, data science competition platform Zindi and South African startups Learning Machines and FinChatBot as the latest sponsors of AI Expo Africa 2020.
CAPE TOWN 17th March – AI Expo Africa is the continent’s largest B2B trade-focused artificial intelligence (AI) business event. The expo, which is now in its third year, will be held at Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town on 3rd and 4th September 2020.
Zindi, Learning Machines – which provides a number of services across machine learning and data science – and FinChatBot, which develops AI-powered chat bots for the financial services industry, will showcase their solutions at AI Expo Africa’s Innovation Cafe. Other companies that will exhibit at AI Expo Africa’s Innovation Cafe include data science specialists Ashanti AI and visitor management solutions provider WizzPass.
AI Expo Africa Event Co-founder Dr Nick Bradshaw stated, “It’s great to welcome back supporters like City of Cape Town, FinChatBot and Zindi, the latter launched at our 2018 event and have gone onto be a massive success. It’s also great to introduce brand new supporters and companies like Learning Machines, WizzPass and Ashanti AI. Our goal is to promote the newest and best AI, RPA and Data Science companies and startups via our various media platforms to maximise brand exposure and generate new business for the growing 4IR community of suppliers that is emerging in Africa.”
The City of Cape Town, Zindi, Learning Machines and FinChatBot join a growing list of thought leaders and companies that have previously engaged with the AI Expo Africa community. AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM, PWC, Kenyan Government, ITU, Nvidia, Intel, SA Government, Dimension Data, UiPath, Blue Prism, Vodacom, Hikvision, SAP, SAS, the French Embassy, Telkom, Deloitte, Accenture, EY, Persistent Systems, ABSA and Standard Bank have all been part of the community as the show grows into the next decade.
About AI Expo Africa 2020
Produced by the AI Media Group and with 3000+ community members, AI Expo Africa is now entering its third successful year and is the largest B2B trade focused Artificial Intelligence, RPA & Data Science business conference in Africa. Hailed a great success by Invest Cape Town, the 2020 edition of AI Expo Africa will run on 3rd and 4th September 2020 at the world-class Century City Conference Centre, and builds upon the phenomenal success of the 2018 and 2019 events that cemented it as the largest gathering of its kind, with over 1000 registered delegates, decision makers, investors, buyers, suppliers, innovators, SMBs and global brands in the region. Learn more at www.aiexpoafrica.com
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Semiconductor technology is crucial in powering the modern world, enabling essential functions such as communications, transportation, manufacturing, defense, and more. However, the United States’ share of microchip production had drastically declined from 37% to 12% in the last 30 years, highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chain disruptions from East Asia exposed significant economic and security vulnerabilities in the U.S.
To address this issue, the U.S. government introduced the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act last year to restore domestic manufacturing of advanced semiconductors. Nevertheless, Kevin McGinnis, Managing Director for Strategic Technology Initiatives at Arizona State University, recognizes that bringing every element of the semiconductor supply chain back to the U.S. would be prohibitively expensive, estimating a cost of a trillion dollars. Thus, the focus must shift towards working with regional allies to build supply chain resilience. Mexico is uniquely positioned to join a U.S.-led global supply chain reshuffle due to its strong manufacturing sector, favorable terms of trade, and geographic proximity.
Arizona State University hosted an online panel discussion called North America’s Semiconductor Moment, moderated by McGinnis and presented by Future Tense and Arizona State University’s Convergence Lab. The event aimed to foster innovative microelectronics sector initiatives with industry, government, and academic partners, including a memorandum of understanding signed by ASU President Michael Crow and Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, the Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., to create a cross-border training alliance
Expert perspectives shared during the panel discussion included Rina Pal-Goetzen, Director of Global Policy for the Semiconductor Industry Association, David Talbot, Associate Director for Global Policy for the Milken Institute, and Gerardo Lameda, Head of Cooperation and Education Affairs for the Embassy of Mexico in the United States.
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Panelists agreed that Mexico is a strong partner for the U.S. across various factors, particularly in labor-intensive aspects of semiconductor production. Talbot noted that the U.S. would need help restoring the back end of manufacturing processes due to its low capacity in assembly, testing, and packaging. Talbot emphasized that the U.S. only has 3% of ATP capacity, compared to more than 80% in Asia, underscoring the opportunity for Mexico as the U.S. seeks to shift or diversify supply chains.
Pal-Goetzen noted that the CHIPS Act includes $500 million to support international development, where complementary expertise and competitive advantage can be maximized across the nearshore supply chain. She said the industry evaluates sites for expansion based on several factors, including the trade environment, business environment, reliability of water and electricity supply, and availability of a trained workforce.
The semiconductor industry’s future depends heavily on having a stable and reliable labor force. Sadly, with a shortfall of 50,000 to 100,000 workers across many countries, it seems impossible to address this issue in one location alone. Pal-Goetzen suggests that building stronger partnerships with neighboring countries like Mexico could enhance supply chain resiliency and secure a bright future for the industry. By embracing cross-border collaboration, the semiconductor industry can overcome workforce shortages and keep up with the growing demand for innovative technologies.
Lameda agreed that Mexico’s skilled labor force is ready to support a more self-sufficient North American semiconductor ecosystem, as the country has one of the largest percentages of university graduates in engineering among OECD countries. Mexico’s strategic proximity to the main semiconductor facilities in the U.S., efficient infrastructure and connectivity, and strong bilateral relations with the U.S. also make it an ideal partner. As such, Mexican President Lopez-Obrador, U.S. President Biden, and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced the first-ever trilateral semiconductor forum during the North American Leadership Summit in January of 2023.
ASU will partner with the Semiconductor Industry Association, the Embassy of Mexico, and other key stakeholders to support this important forum and discuss the next steps in strengthening North America’s semiconductor ecosystem. With collaboration, the U.S. and Mexico can enhance supply chain resiliency and create a more self-sufficient semiconductor industry in North America.


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Gram Scam: Fake 'Telegram ICO' Websites Just Keep Popping Up
Would-be investors in Telegram’s multibillion-dollar initial coin offering (ICO) have quickly become a favorite target for scammers.
CoinDesk has identified as many as nine more websites claiming to sell the Telegram token after previously reporting on another fake website, which claimed to be run by the “Telegram Foundation.”
Most of the sites claim that the token pre-sale will end sometime this weekend, with the price listed near $1. Notably, the first bogus website identified by CoinDesk has since been taken down.
Many of the websites found in CoinDesk’s review are similar, with several sharing common design elements, while other sites are blatant clones of each other. Additionally, several of the sites use identical language to describe their purported offering:
“We present GRAM, the representative cryptocurrency of the TON Blockchain. 200 millions of [sic] Telegram users will get a TON wallet making it the world’s most adopted cryptocurrency, it will easily accommodate millions of users and thousands of decentralized applications, to provide direct payment channels to transfer value in milliseconds.”
Domain-ownership searches of the websites yielded varying results, including some entries that attempt to provide an air of legitimacy.
For example, Telegram.tokyo was registered by someone claiming to be Telegram founder Pavel Durov, while tonico.info was attributed to another apparent Russian resident named Vladimir Timofeev.
It is unclear whether these individuals have any connection to the sites registered in their names. For most of the sites, the domain registration information was hidden.
The problem, as previously reported, is that the Telegram sale is taking place primarily out of the public eye. So far, any sales have been restricted to accredited investors, and it is unclear who exactly is buying into Telegram’s proposed platform.
Furthermore, no tokens are actually being sold right now: Telegram’s ICO is operating under a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) framework, meaning the tokens being purchased will not be distributed until several waiting periods have elapsed. The longest period will last 18 months, as previously reported.
Similarly, it is unclear whether Telegram has taken any action to tamp down on these activities. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Nike Inc. for the second straight quarter posted a decline in quarterly profits as the sporting goods giant continues to struggle with the rising cost of labor and materials.
Nike (NYSE: NKE), based in unincorporated Washington County, on Thursday said first-quarter profits fell 12 percent to $567 million, or $1.23 per share, from $645 million, or $1.39 per share, a year earlier. Gross margins fell from 44.3 percent a year ago to 43.5 percent.
Even excluding the results of Nike's Cole Haan and Umbro subsidiaries — which the company is trying to divest — profits still declined 9 percent to $1.27 per share.
In a news release, the company said increased product prices and certain cost reduction initiatives provided some buffer to margins, but not enough to offset the steadily rising costs of materials and labor associated with making its products.
Despite the profit decline, demand for its products remains strong. Sales in the quarter rose 10 percent to $6.7 billion, while orders stretching out to January are up 6 percent from a year earlier.
In another troubling sign, though, orders for new products in China — one of Nike's biggest growth markets — declined by 6 percent on a currency neutral basis, making it the only geographic territory to post a decline in orders.
The $572 million in first-quarter sales from China is just a 7 percent increase, a sharp decline from a region that was routinely producing quarter-over-quarter increases of more than 20 percent. In the third quarter last year, sales from China rose a currency neutral 21 percent.
Sales in North America, Nike's biggest geographic territory by revenue, grew 23 percent to $2.7 billion. The next-biggest growth came from Nike's emerging markets — a category that includes rising economies including Brazil and India — where sales rose 22 percent to $867 million.
Those territories were also the only areas in which the Nike Brand's earnings grew in the quarter. Earnings before interest and taxes declined in every other geographic region, led by Japan, where profits fell 29 percent.
Inventory levels also continue to rise, growing 10 percent in the quarter to $3.4 billion. Analysts often look at inventories as a bellwether for product demand — high inventories may be a sign that product isn't moving quickly enough. But Nike often views it differently, saying it needs to keep enough product on hand to fulfill its surging consumer demand.
“We had a strong first quarter and a great start to the fiscal year. Nike Inc. delivered an amazing array of innovation across some of the biggest moments in sport,” Parker said in a news release. “Innovation is how great companies sustain growth and build competitive separation. We’ll continue to make strategic investments across our portfolio of businesses to capture our full potential over the long term and drive shareholder value.”
Nike released its earnings report after the market closed Thursday.
Its shares ended the day up half-a-percent to $96 before falling 2.5 percent in after-hours trading to $93.59.


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Careem is the region’s leading ride-hailing service with a mission of providing job opportunities. And to provide a reliable and trustworthy mode of transportation to it customers. After having a huge success in providing a transportation to its customers, careem was planning to start a new service for the ease of its customers since last year. Careem decided to launch its delivery service firstly in Pakistan and then planning to move towards USA and Middle East countries. Careem planned to launch the service in 4 major cities of Pakistan i.e. Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, and Peshawar. They did all the precautionary measure to start the service.
Careem Finally to expand into technology ECOSYSTEM
And YES it is happening! Careem has now finally launched its delivery service in Pakistan. Now the customers can use this delivery service to literally track, send and receive any item. It could be food, medicine any important document or anything. Here is how careem has advertised its service.
The customers are require to enter the pickup and drop location of the item and the description of the item itself. Customers would only be required to pay for the price of the item and the fare calculated to the Career.
Initially, Careem was planning to spend $150 Million to launch its delivery service. But eventually, they decided to invest a total of $500 Million. Careem demanded its invested to raise the amount as they very optimistic about the success of this project. Careem’s investors include German carmaker Daimler, China’s largest ride-haling firm DiDi Chuxing, and Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Kingdom.
Careem acquired a Karachi-based delivery service “Delivery Chacha”. No news was found regarding at what cost the deal was settled. But Careem acquired the company. Careem also acquired a regional restaurant listing platform Round Menu (Dubai based company), to start its food delivery services.
Careem is all ready to face its competitors in the potential market. It will compete against UberRush, Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Zomato, and Tabalat. Careem has specially trained Driver for their delivery service. these drivers would be sperate from its ride-hailing fleet. They want to make sure the customers are provided with the quality service.
Careem is optimist towards the success of this project around the globe especially in the middle east countries particularly during summers where the temperature can reach up to 50-degree Celsius. Let’s hopes for the best the delivery what they said.


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Zerodium, a well-known "bug broker," on Thursday announced a new $1.5 million top end limit for zero-day exploits targeting iPhones and iPads running Apple's latest version of iOS 10.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Adding to an already successful mobile app offering, television network The CW updated both its iOS and tvOS apps on Thursday with new features like AirPlay support and the ability to stream shows without a cable login.
Two weeks after Adobe brought DNG image file format support to iOS with Lightroom for mobile, the company on Thursday updated its app to take full advantage of Apple's new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
With the release of iOS 10, Apple's Game Center service no longer has its own dedicated application. Instead, actions like adding friends or inviting them to a game are handled by individual games themselves, routed through Apple's expanded Messages app.
Some iPhone 7 owners are encountering trouble with Bluetooth connections in BMW vehicles, and/or LTE connections to Verizon, according to complaints on Apple's support forums and tips to AppleInsider.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted to make a broad swath of improvements to the Wireless Emergency Alerts system, upgrading messages with more content and detail, including some limited interactive elements.
In a survey performed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, 12 percent of consumers have intentions to purchase Apple's wireless AirPods, possibly leading to billions in sales for Apple.
Though it's an ad for the newly released iPhone 7, Apple's latest TV commercial is actually pushing a feature found on all devices that can run iOS 10: expressive texts in the Messages app.
After a bruising battle with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a contentious debate over encryption in the wake of the San Bernadino terrorist shooting, Apple has doubled down on privacy protection by researching cutting-edge privacy techniques for iOS 10, allowing advanced new features while protecting user data.
Random House has debuted the first volume in a series of enhanced editions of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels, exclusively on Apple's iBooks marketplace.
Despite strong encryption — and claims that it "doesn't scan your communications" or "store data related to customers' location" — Apple is saving some metadata from iMessage and other apps and sharing it with law enforcement agencies, according to a new report.
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Apple has silently added traffic data for Maps users in four more European nations, namely the microstates of Malta, Monaco, San Marino, and Liechtenstein.
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Apple's senior VP of internet software and services, Eddy Cue, sat down for an interview with rock musician Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday night, who appeared at Apple's SoHo store in New York City to promote his new autobiography Born to Run.
Deals: $150 off 256GB 13" MacBook Pro; up to $220 off first-gen Apple Watches; 1TB storage for life now $39
Shoppers in the market for a 13" MacBook Pro can pick up the 2.7GHz model with 256GB of space for $1,349 and save $50 on AppleCare. First-gen Apple Watches are also $200-$220 off, while Zoolz Complete Cloud Storage is 98% off.
According to Chinese media, Apple is launching its first research and development center in the country, located in long-time technology incubation area Zhongguancun Science Park, Beijing.
Apple Watch invention enables True Tone display tech by measuring ambient light through a user's skin
Smartwatches perhaps more than any other portable device would benefit from power saving and color adjustable displays, but squeezing the requisite ambient light sensor that serves as the basis of such technology into an already stuffed chassis is a difficult proposition. Apple might have solved the problem, however, with a sensor capable of detecting light reflected through flesh.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is slated to sit down with U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch this Friday in a Q&A session that will cap off the senator's Utah Tech Tour, an event created to shine a light on the state's technology community.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Famed New York City restauranteur Danny Meyer is outfitting floor managers and sommeliers at upscale eatery Union Square Cafe with Apple Watch hardware, a tech-meets-hospitality integration that could shape the future of restaurant services.
Skype on Wednesday became the latest app to take advantage of Apple's new iOS 10 APIs, with the popular VoIP product now supporting both Siri commands and CallKit for a completely integrated experience.
Potentially further consolidating the streaming audio business, Spotify is said to be in discussions to purchase user-driven music and podcast hosting service SoundCloud.
As promised, Apple on Wednesday activated backend machinery for Search Ads, a new feature in iOS 10 that allows developers to purchase promotional ads which show up in iOS App Store searches.
Samsung's standing with consumers became all the more tenuous on Wednesday when the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned owners of potential "safety issues" related to the company's top-loading washing machines.
While reports have consistently suggested the new MacBook Pro with Touch ID fingerprint sensor and OLED touch bar will debut this fall, exactly when in the fall has been a lingering question. A new report Wednesday aims to clarify that rather large window, singling out a late October release for the redesigned notebook.
Apple continues to move into enterprise information technology, with a new partnership with Deloitte formed to help businesses utilize the iOS ecosystem of hardware, software and services in the workplace.
Apple's newly released iOS 10 improves multitasking on the iPad by offering a new split-screen mode in Safari, allowing users to have two tabs open side-by-side simultaneously.
In terms of customer satisfaction, at least, Apple Music is the top-rated streaming music service, J.D. Power said in its first Streaming Music Satisfaction Study, published on Wednesday.
The Beats Solo3 headphones are virtually identical in appearance to the Beats Solo2, but the W1 chip in the newer model boosts battery life and simplifies the pairing process with an iPhone 7.
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Russell Westbrook's unorthodox signature line with Jordan continues on this, the Jordan Westbrook 0.2. Like his first signature offering, the shoe is not a traditional performance silhouette, and instead is all lifestyle. Design cues include Air Force 1 tooling and a bit of Jordan 7 DNA under the lacing.
It appears that the first colorway to release will be this black/camo one. Westbrook himself has been wearing the shoes regularly and a retail arrival is currently scheduled for Oct. 8.
While Jordan Brand hasn't revealed the shoe just yet, this set of images fully spoiling it is available courtesy of Foot Locker Europe. The stateside release will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Jordan Westbrook 0.2 "Camo"
Release Date: 10/15/16
Style #: 854563-003
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A new report from analyst group Dell’Oro showed that Huawei holds 29 per cent of the Telecom equipment market which puts it in a position ahead both Nokia and Samsung. The Chinese vendor’s market share has increased by 8% since 2013.
In 2018, Huawei dominated the race, leading Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE, Samsung and Ciena as the primary equipment manufacturer. Dell’Oro found that all these companies combined possessed around 80% of the global market revenue of service provider equipment.
The market grew by a steady 1 per cent in 2018, after three years of decline. This growth is due to an increased demand in broadband access, optical transport, microwave and other mobile technologies. However, Huawei is the only vendor in the market that is experiencing consistent growth. Indeed, ZTE declined by a great deal and other primary vendors have remained in the same position.
Huawei is also at the top of the market in terms of wireless packet core (WPC).
Senior analyst at Dell’Oro Group Dave Bolan said: “The modest growth of the WPC market in 4Q 218 was due to the 4G Evolved Packet Core (EPC) technologies that service providers are using for 4G networks, but also for EPC use in upcoming 5G network deployments.” He added: “For 2018 WPC market shares, Huawei was the number one vendor based on revenues: however, Ericsson retained its first-place ranking for the EPC market that was the largest sub-segment of the wireless packet core market.”
Last week, the telecoms industry gathered in Barcelona for MWC where an abundance of discussions were around 5G. EE, Qualcomm, and OnePlus launched ‘5G Apps of Tomorrow’ and the GSMA found that by 2025, 15 per cent of all mobile connections would be powered by 5G.


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Strong Q4 with EBITDA up 89% and Turnover up 24.1% (excluding Star Wars). Admissions up 6.6% in the year at 80.7 million.
Vue International announces results for Vougeot Bidco PLC for the 52 weeks ended 26 November 2015 (Q4 and full year). All stated figures and percentages are given on a constant currency and pro-forma basis. Please note Vougeot Bidco excludes Vue Netherlands.
Vougeot Bidco PLC Highlights
- Turnover up [11.7]% to £[697.9]m
- EBITDA up [35.2]% to £[117.8]m
- Admissions up [6.6]% to [80.7]m
- Turnover up [24.1]% to £[180.6]m
- EBITDA up % to £[32.3]m
- Admissions up +[14.4]% to [20.6]m
In 2015 Vue International capitalised on a strong year for film, which included hugely popular blockbusters such asSPECTRE, Jurassic World and Minions.
The performance in the final quarter of the year, when EBITDA rose 89%, was particularly strong – given the period doesn’t account for Star Wars – which was released after the November year end. This performance was driven by growth across all key metrics and strong ticket mix.
In 2015 Vue International continued to enhance its international estate opening two further sites in Poland and launching the first IMAX screen in Denmark - which proved particularly successful with the cinema enjoying a position in the top six grossing IMAX locations worldwide. Alongside this the company launched its first UK based IMAX screens (Cheshire Oaks and Leeds). A new state-of-the-art multiplex at Farnborough in the UK opened, the first ever eSports arena launched at Vue Fulham and alongside this seating at Vue Cambridge was replaced with new luxury recliner chairs.
Tim Richards, Vue International Founder and CEO commented:
“2015 was a record breaking year and we continue to make excellent progress with our strategy of delivering an industry leading experience while focussing on EBITDA. Our performance in the final quarter of the year where EBITDA was up 89% was particularly pleasing when you consider it doesn’t include Star Wars, which was released after our November year. Neither do these results include our most recent acquisition – Vue Netherlands.
“We capitalised on a strong year for film, which included popular blockbusters and strong local content and continue to offer over 80 million customers across Europe a differentiated and enhanced cinematic experience.
“We are committed to ongoing growth of the bottom line, not chasing the top-line. Outlook remains extremely positive over the coming years including the next instalments of the Star Wars and Avatar franchises where we are well placed to capitalise on a strong slate across the Group.”
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Food packaging manufacturer Landec (LNDC) announced that second quarter profit more than doubled, and restated its first quarter results to account for an undervaluation of $2.9 million for its investment in Windset Holdings. The correction adds $1.8 million, or 7 cents per share, to first quarter earnings, for a total of 17 cents per share.
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Recession is looming as household debt soars and consumers come 'under assault' from wage falls and rising prices, experts warn
- Consultancy Fathom Macro-economics says it is likely there will be a recession
- Economic growth has been weakening because of the collapse in the pound
- The brief stint of wage growth is also over and household finances are stretched
A recession is brewing with consumers under pressure from rising prices and falling wages, a leading forecaster has warned.
Respected consultancy Fathom Macro-economics said it is now more likely than not that there will be a recession - defined as a fall in economic output for two successive quarters.
Economic growth has been weakening because the collapse in the pound has been stoking inflation, which experts believe is still on an upward trend despite a slight fall last month. Real wages – earnings once inflation is taken into account – are now falling.
A recession is brewing with consumers under pressure from rising prices and falling wages, a leading forecaster has warned
Joanna Davies, an economist at Fathom, said the brief period of wage growth is over and household finances are stretched.
‘The key driver of UK GDP growth – the consumer – is under assault,’ she said. ‘We believe that there is now a greater-than-evens chance of a recession over the next year.’
The Treasury argued before last year’s Brexit referendum that a vote to leave the EU would provoke a shallow year-long recession. However, its forecast proved incorrect as consumers carried on spending.
Davies said: ‘Not only are finances stretched, meaning households have limited savings into which they can dip, but real incomes are falling. The crackdown on unsecured lending [credit cards] is likely to make the usual buffer of consumer credit both less enticing and less readily accessible.’
Official figures are likely to say this week that the economy grew by just 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of the year, following a 0.2 per cent increase in the first three months.
Howard Archer, chief economic adviser to the EY Item Club, said: ‘We have pencilled in marginally improved GDP growth of 0.3 per cent, but would not be at all surprised if it came in at 0.2 per cent again.’
Analysts expect Lloyds Banking Group to reveal sharply higher impairments – a measure of assets that the bank is having to write down because it is unable to recover them – when it announces half-year figures on Thursday
Bank results out this week will be closely scrutinised for any sign that consumers are starting to default on their debts in greater numbers.
Analysts expect Lloyds Banking Group to reveal sharply higher impairments – a measure of assets that the bank is having to write down because it is unable to recover them – when it announces half-year figures on Thursday.
The bank said earlier this year that while impairments are rising compared with last year, the figures for 2016 were flattered by write-backs, where older write-offs were recouped.
Investment bank UBS said there were signs of rising debt problems for consumers. The bank said in a note to clients: ‘Our leading indicator shows an increase in new troubled credit production. For now though the increase is modest.’
Lloyds is expected to reveal impairments of £261 million for the second quarter of the year, up from £127 million in the first three months. It will disclose half-year profits of £2.8 billion, up from £2.4 billion for the same period a year before.
On Tuesday, Virgin Money is expected to reveal rising profits, thought to be up 23 per cent to £123 million for the first half of the year.
UBS said the challenger bank will be under pressure to provide reassurance on its credit card borrowers.
Virgin Money has issued more zero rate balance transfer cards as a proportion of its total credit card lending than its rivals.
The Bank of England has said it is concerned by zero rate balance transfer cards, especially as banks book the income from the cards straight away even if the zero rate period lasts for 43 months – the longest currently available.
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ASEAN Leaders and Global Exhibitions Organisers gather in Singapore to set stage for the reopening of regional business events
The Joint Leadership Summit (JLS) of AEO / SACEOS / SISO / UFI - Singapore taking place from 5th to 7th October at the Fullerton Hotel, will see the first face-toface meeting, since the pandemic began, of ASEAN government ministers, major global organisers, trade association leaders and tourism bureau chiefs to reinvigorate the region's business events industry and reboot inter- and intra-regional business travel.
Supported by Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and co-organised by Singapore Association for Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS), Association of Event Organisers (AEO), Society for Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, the event will underscore the value of exhibitions as vital economic drivers and a sustainable way of promoting and accelerating global commerce.
As the first international business event with fully vaccinated participants to be held in Singapore, the JLS will put forward a clear action plan to restart business events in the region. During the summit, industry executives and association leaders will exchange insights and perspectives on global reopening experiences and sector developments.
To prime the industry's evolution through a new operating environment, the event will also witness the launch of the Asia CEO Summit @ Singapore, an annual dialogue for the regional exhibition industry taking place over three years from 2022 to 2024 in Singapore.
Singapore has long been renowned as a safe and trusted Global Asia hub for business events. And with the safety and wellbeing of all invited delegates the top priority at the Joint Leadership Summit of AEO / SACEOS / SISO / UFI â€“ Singapore, operators of the event are accredited with the SG SafeEvent Certification - a mark of assurance for event organisers in Singapore in upholding the highest standards of hygiene and safety management measures and best practices.
Aloysius Arlando, President, SACEOS said: â€œAs the global exhibition industry embarks on our next phase of recovery, there is a critical need for industry players and governments in the region to work together to restart business events in an endemic COVID-19 world. With exhibitions and business events brought to a standstill the past 18 months due to the pandemic, it is now time for the region to rebuild global connectivity and reopen inter- and intra-regional business travel. On that note, Singapore is adopting a calibrated and practical reopening strategy, with the Joint Leadership Summit of AEO / SACEOS / SISO / UFI â€“ Singapore paving the way for the restart of exhibitions and business events not just locally, but regionally.â€'
Anbu Varathan, President, UFI said: "UFI's mission is to bring together the exhibition industry, those who build, maintain, and support the world's market places. For too long, we have not been able to meet face-to-face to do what we do best - bring people together. The upcoming Joint Leadership Summit in Singapore is a significant milestone on the road to pandemic recovery. It demonstrates that through cooperation, we can safely and productively restart business events.â€'
HervÃ© Sedky, SISO Chair, President & CEO of Emerald said: â€œSISO represents the leading for-profit show organising businesses around the world and as such has taken a major role in working with key partner organizations in advocating for the safe reopening of the exhibitions industry across the globe. This meeting of the leading industry associations is an important part of this ongoing advocacy mission. The SISO CEO Summit is known as an influential annual gathering in North America of the leaders of our industry. We now are planning to replicate this leading event for an Asia-Pacific region focused event. The partnership of AEO, SACEOS, SISO and UFI, together with the support of Singapore and the STB, will guarantee that the Asia CEO Summit will quickly become an important event in the region bringing the industry's leaders together.â€'
Carina Bauer, AEO Chair, and CEO of IMEX Group said: â€œThe UK is home to many of the largest independent exhibition and event organisers who operate across the world. One of our key functions is to provide these industry players with the perfect platform which brings them together to exchange ideas. For some time we have been seeking to build knowledge and develop relationships with leading exhibition and event organisers, and other stakeholders in the ASEAN region and have a unique opportunity to start this journey at the Joint Leadership Summit. It is our honour to be part of the reopening journey for the region. The event will also see the launch of the inaugural Asia CEO Summit, due to take place in October 2022.â€'
Yap Chin Siang, Deputy Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board said: â€œAs Singapore journeys towards COVID-resilience, we will continue to facilitate the safe and gradual resumption of MICE events. The Joint Leadership Summit and the launch of the Asia CEO Summit reflects Singapore's strong standing as a Global-Asia Node for MICE and business. While the pandemic has changed the way we work and travel, Singapore remains committed to strengthening existing partnerships while forging new ones.â€'
Giovanni Viterale, General Manager, The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts said: â€œWe are delighted to host the first-ever gathering of global leaders and global event organisers at the upcoming SACEOS Joint Leadership Summit 2021 at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. As a SG SafeEvent certified venue, we are committed to providing event attendees the assurance that their safety and well-being are our top priority through rigorous measures which adhere to best practices in safety and hygiene. This will be instrumental in setting the stage for the re-opening of exhibitions and business events, both locally and regionally.â€'
Janice Swee, Co-Founder and Director, TRICOM Events said: â€œTRICOM is honoured to be amongst the pioneer event agencies in Singapore to be SG SafeEvent Certified. This is an important milestone for the safe and calibrated reopening of the MICE industry, as we give clients and event participants the confidence and assurance that events are a safe controlled environment. We encourage our peers in the industry to join us in becoming SG SafeEvent certified, raising the standards industry wide as the economy reopens."


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Apple's App Store Sales Top $30 Million In First Month; Can Free Apps Make Developers Money?
Monday, August 11, 2008; 7:00 PM
Since opening its App Store for the iPhone in July, Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) has raked in an average of $1 million a day in sales, a cool $30 million for the entire month it has been open. Apple chief Steve Jobs told the WSJ in an interview he'd "never seen anything like this in my career for software," and said if sales kept up with this pace, they'd stand to earn $360 million in new revenue from the App Store's first year. Said Jobs, "This thing's going to crest a half a billion, soon. Who knows, maybe it will be a $1 billion marketplace at some point in time."
Despite these figures, there's apparently not going to be a whole lot of direct profit made off the store, Jobs said. The 30 percent cut Apple takes from developers (who keep 70 percent of an app sale) pretty much covers its expenses of maintaining and running the store, as well as credit card transaction costs. But what Jobs is banking on is that applications will help sell even more iPhones and wireless-enabled iPods. Of course, this is not a new strategy. Nokia's had this as an aim for quite a while now, while Microsoft ( NSDQ: MSFT), Google ( NSDQ: GOOG) and RIM ( NSDQ: RIMM) have all spoken of apps as the way to capture consumers.
But what's different is that the popularity of the iPhone has apparently surprised even developers, who are now concentrating their efforts on Apple's handset. Sega'sMonkeyballgame which costs $9.99 has sold more than 300,000 copies in 20 days. Sega's president of its U.S. unit said that was "substantial business," and that "it gives iPhone a justifiable claim to being a viable gaming platform."
There has also been some grousing of how some applications?so far three, have been pulled from the store with no explanation, as well as code in the iPhone that lets Apple remotely remove any undesirable software from the gadgets. Jobs confirmed to the WSJ that yes, Apple can do this, but only have the capability in case a program they okay through their store turns out to be a malicious one. Despite the cries that Apple is playing Big Brother, Jobs said it would be "irresponsible" not to be able to do this.
Interestingly, while the iPhone has some 500 applications for download, it's the top ten developers that are making nearly half of the sales. Of the $21 million that developers made in the first month of sales, $9 million went to the top ten developers. So how do you make money if you're one of the free games on the iPhone? Businessweek, in another iPhone app story, takes a look at the Swedish two-man band Illusions Labs, which makes free games. The problem, of course, is how do these tiny outfits make money?
Based on Illusion Labs' experience it looks like the route is to establish a decent audience for a free game, and later create a deluxe version that players are willing to upgrade too. The tiny company is behind the populat iPhone game Labyrinth, in which a player must guide a ball through a maze without letting it fall in one of the holes dotted throughout it. The free game, according to the company, gets 80,000 downloads a day. It recently released an upgraded version, selling for $6.99 in the App Store, though no comment on how many of these games they've sold. Illusion Labs have also, however, caught the attention of marketers, and was commissioned by Carling and its ad agency to create the iPint game for it. The game is similar to Labyrinth, but instead of a ball, you guide a pint of beer through a maze, to a waiting hand. Once it reaches the hand, the screen turns into a glass of beer with Carling's logo on it. The two expect to do more of these virtual ad-games.


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The Apple TV 4K may be one of the best streaming devices you can buy, but it’s far from the cheapest. With a starting price of $179 for the 32GB model and going up to $199 for the 64GB version, it’s prohibitively expensive for those who just want to supplement their TV’s streaming capabilities with extra channels, and it’s hard to justify when Chomecast, Fire TV and Roku do it. the same for a much smaller amount.
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo – a man with an extremely strong track record when it comes to predicting Apple’s moves – the company will fix that later this year with stripped-down hardware to better compete with more budget-friendly options.
“Apple will release a new version of Apple TV that will improve the cost structure in 2H22,” Kuo tweeted. “I think Apple’s aggressive strategy of integrating hardware, content and services in a recession will help close the gap.”
What it will actually look like is anyone’s guess, but competitors have been able to get attractive deals in the form of streaming sticks that plug straight into an HDMI port, without the need for a physical box. The Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Chromecast with Google TV are available for $50, while the Amazon TV Stick 4K Max is only $5 more. It seems unlikely that Apple will cut the price to that level, but never say never.
Apple will release a new version of Apple TV with an improved cost structure in 2H22. I think Apple’s aggressive strategy of integrating hardware, content, and services in a recession will help close the gap. May 13, 2022
Of course, Apple TV 4K is more expensive not only because it’s Apple. It not only has a smart remote control with built-in Siri, but is also equipped with an A12 Bionic chip. It’s the same processor as in the iPhone XS, making it significantly faster than just about every other streaming option except for the Nvidia Shield with its competitive Tegra X1+ processor. It’s also what makes it a viable gaming platform and a big advantage for those with an Apple Arcade subscription.
If achieving a competitive price means giving up that power and the ability to play games, then that would be a blow to Apple. But by and large, it’s probably not as big of a blow as losing the streaming war to companies like Amazon.
While you can now get Apple TV Plus on any number of other devices, an Apple-branded TV stick at a competitive price could amplify content, potentially attracting subscriptions for those firmly in the company’s ecosystem and steal much-needed market share.
There’s no suggestion that a cheaper streaming platform will actively replace the Apple TV 4K, so maybe there’s room for both of them? Whether Kuo is right, we will find out in the second half of the year.
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A study conducted by Forrester Research found that only 4 percent of U.S. Adults online have ever used location-based mobile apps, such as Foursquare, Gowalla and Loopt.
Forrester claims the study calls into question, at this time, the value of these location-based social media apps to a majority of marketers. Mostly men are using these apps. Almost 80 percent of location based services are used by males,and most of them are between the ages of 19 and 35, according to the study.
Forrester recommends that gaming, consumer electronics and sportwear marketers test these apps. Male-oriented brands should test the waters first while other marketers wait to see if the these apps open up to larger audiences.
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Austin technology startup Reserve Strap Inc. is currently facing a major challenge with the redesigned Apple Watch which no longer allows third-party developers. The company had suspended shipments last month after the announcement of the watchOS 2.0.1 system upgrade which stops third-party developers from using an accessory port in the watch. Reserve Strap stressed that Apple has yet to give them the reason why they are preventing third-party developers for the Apple Watch even if they have met with Apple for their services. Apple has yet to comment in the issue but rumors stress that the company may create their own smart band for future releases.
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Continuing US tariff on Scotch whisky damaging the industry, warns distillers
America is to continue its tariff on single malt Scotch – despite distillers warning the levy was putting the whisky industry at risk.
Britain’s trade secretary Liz Truss has raised the issue with Washington.
She said: “These tariffs damage industry and livelihoods on both sides of the Atlantic and are in nobody’s interests.
“I am therefore stepping up talks with the US to remove them as soon as possible.”
The US Government has kept the tariffs on European goods as part of a long running trade dispute.
However, a threat to add extra levies did not materialise.
The Scotch Whisky Association said UK exports to the US had fallen 30% since the tariff came into force.
It said jobs and the supply chain were at risk.
Chief executive Karen Betts said.
“It has taken the UK government a full six months after the UK left the EU to start to tackle tariffs directly with the US government, which seems to us inexplicably slow.
“Scotch whisky is a crucial part of Scotland’s economy, employing over 11,000 people and many more than that through our supply chain, in some of the UK’s most productive jobs.”


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WR Grace opens construction chemical plants in Colombia, Panama
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TORONTO (ICIS)--WR Grace has opened construction chemicals plants in ?xml:namespace>Colombia and Panama, the US-based specialty chemicals producer said on Friday.
The plants in Cartagena and Panama City, which opened this week, will produce cement additives and concrete admixtures, Grace said.
The investment helps Grace to further expand its presence in Latin America, which is a key emerging market for the company’s growth strategy, it said.
Last year, Grace’s sales from emerging regions were one third of total sales, it added.
“We continue to invest in emerging economies to capitalise on double-digit industry growth rates,” CEO Fred Festa said.
“Through the opening of plants like the ones in Panama City and Cartagena, we are leveraging our deep industry knowledge and product innovation to build new long-term customer relationships,” he added.
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This Friday the 13th, various shops in the Portland area are continuing the tradition of discounting tattoos to commemorate the unofficial holiday.
The days of getting Friday the 13th ink for $13 could be over, but here is a list of local tattoo parlors that are offering their own specials.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 2448 SE 89th Ave #1, Portland, OR 97216
Several artists at Saints and Sinners studio will have discounted designs this Friday, but early arrival is still suggested to secure a spot in line. Prices range anywhere from $60 to $200.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: 2820 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Female-owned Anatomy Tattoo has plenty of designs – a few of which are Halloween inspired – to choose from. And for the more adventurous tattoo enthusiasts, the shop will offer a ‘you-get-what-you-get’ deal that allows customers to choose their design with a dice roll. Prices start at $100.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: 5823 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206 and 3827 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Portland, OR 97212
Both Birdhouse Tattoo locations are participating in the Friday the 13th flash sale with $100 tattoos. There are more than 20 artists across the two parlors, and each of them is offering their own unique set of designs.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: 2001 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR 97215
At Historic Tattoo, guests will see designs with skulls, spiders, snakes and other freaky motifs. The tattoo studio is accepting walk-ins and appointments, but customers are advised to reach out directly to their favorite tattooist to reserve a spot.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 starting at 12 p.m.
Where: 203 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Found in Downtown Hillsboro, the Samson’s Tattoo Collective is offering arm and leg tattoos with prices starting at $50. This Friday, the shop will only accept cash.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: 5501 NE 109th Ct G, Vancouver, WA 98662
This newly-opened parlor is holding its first ever Friday the 13th sale. One-inch tattoos will cost $60, while two-inch tattoos will cost $120. Early arrival is suggested for the flash event.


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— General Motors and owners who sued for defective ignition switches have been asked by a federal judge to consider settling the complaints before the lawsuits reach the trial stage.
General Motors has already paid more than $2.5 billion for selling vehicles with defective ignition switches that switched off while the vehicles were in motion. With a bump of the knees to the keys, the ignition switches moved out of the "run" positions and left drivers without power steering, power brakes and in some cases without the airbags.
While executives for Volkswagen have been indicted and some jailed for violating the federal Clean Air Act by cheating on emissions tests, no GM management personnel were charged in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of people.
Based on data from GM's compensation fund created for victims, at least 124 people were killed and 275 were injured during the 10 years the automaker denied the dangers.
Thousands of lawsuit were consolidated in New York seeking damages based on vehicle values and how the ignition switch scandal affected those values.
But U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman says a planned January 2020 trial is on hold, something that should encourage all the parties to consider settling the cases.
According to the judge, GM owners will have trouble proving damages based on repair costs because GM may cover the bills, leaving customers paying nothing.
Judge Furman says that scenerio leaves claims of economic losses an empty argument even though owners claim their resale values were harmed by the automaker's ignition switch failures.
With customers unable to show the fair market price of their vehicles, the judge ruled a jury could never agree on an amount for damages.
According to GM, the culture that caused a 10 year delay in recalling the vehicles has been erased and replaced with a culture that teaches employees to "speak up" when they see possible problems.
GM's previous office atmosphere was known for staying quiet about potential problems, even going so far as telling employees not to use certain safety-related words.
The automaker may have improved its safety culture, but a recent Camaro recall questions just how much has been improved. Just days ago GM recalled 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaros because the ignition switches may turn off due to defective keys.
According to GM, the keys had been recalled yet dealers continued selling them since 2014.


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This ban is part of similar measures taken by its allies such as the United States and the European Union and “will help alleviate the possibility of Russian oligarchs circumventing restrictions on other luxury goods markets,” the Canadian government said.
The ban covers both the export of luxury goods to Russia and the import from that country.
Includes, for export, products such as alcohol, tobacco, certain textiles and sportswear, jewelry, luxury clothing and accessories, and artwork.
“Goods that could be used in the production and manufacture of weapons by Russia” are also banned by Ottawa.
For imports, Canada is banning seafood, fish and non-industrial diamonds from Friday.
According to the government, these products accounted for a commercial value of 76 million Canadian dollars (56 million euros) in 2021.
In addition, Canada is sanctioning 14 new people, including Russian oligarchs, family members and close associates of Vladimir Putin’s regime.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 1,000 people and entities in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
On Friday, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she was concerned about the start of a new “stage of the war” that threatens food security around the world.
Ukraine is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of grain, which are currently stranded in dead ports on the Black Sea due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“Every tonne of grain we can get out of Ukraine will save a life,” the head of Canadian diplomacy told AFP, noting that Ottawa is in talks with the country and Romania to help exports come out.
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Sears Holding Corp. may be close to the end.
The bankrupt retailer will be broken up if Eddie Lampert, Sears chief executive and head of the hedge fund ESL Investments, doesn’t make his $4.6 billion takeover proposal an official bid by 4 p.m., according to CNBC.
Lampert introduced the proposal on Dec. 6. The acquisition would take place through a newly formed company, Newco, and include up to $950 million in cash and a credit bid of about $1.8 billion.
The deadline for this bid or a competing one is 4 p.m. ET Friday, however, financing for the bid is still in question, according to CNBC. Once the bid is made, Lampert would have to be deemed a “qualified bidder,” and ESL could participate in an auction versus liquidation bids, which would take place Jan. 14.
Sears Holding includes the namesake department store retailer and Kmart. Sears filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 15.
Sears announced 40 stores closures in early November, adding to previously-announced store closures. The company is planning to close 80 more locations in late March, with liquidation sales to start in two weeks. Sears Auto Center locations at these 80 stores will also close.
Through a series of complicated transactions, Eddie Lampert became more than just Sears’ CEO. He is also a key shareholder, a lender through ESL, and fills a number of other roles.
Despite the web of transactions, Sears continues to decline, with AlixPartners Managing Director Ted Stenger, in an interview with MarketWatch earlier this year, calling Sears “the longest-running corporate liquidation probably in history.”
Sears’ market value is now about $21 million, according to FactSet. Shares were trading at about 19 cents Friday afternoon.
If Sears goes under, it could prompt lawsuits, impact thousands of pensioners, and lead to tens of thousands of laid-off workers.
Sears stock has plummeted 9.3% in 2018 while the S&P 500 index


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The two-day bank strike has evoked sharp criticism from a large number of residents and business establishments in and around Bicholim taluka.
Many were seen rushing to various ATMs to withdraw cash, but were disappointed when many ATM machines had run out of money.
“Activities were badly affected due to the two-day bank strike, thereby affecting our production and other industrial activities,” remarked an industrialist, Rajanikant Lawanis from Bicholim.
A commercial shop owner, Suresh Mayekar from Vaiginium-Mayem, said he runs a computer hardware business and said that some of his clients were supposed to transfer money.
“Since banks were closed, I couldn’t get the money transferred and this severely affected my business,” said Mayekar.
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A group of Democratic senators obtained call scripts from companies collecting overdue tax debt and found what they said were a variety of abuses.
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World Of Warcraft, StarCraft II discounted on Battle.net till next year
Blizzard has decided to extend their Black Friday sale on Battle.net through to the end of December.
This means that World Of Warcraft is now just 5 USD/ 4GBP and the Mists Of Pandaria expansion costs 10 USD/7 GBP.
All in all, not a bad time to dive into the wonderful world of Blizzard games.
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The NBN should focus on reducing its wholesale pricing to stay competitive
In May 2018, the National Broadband Network (NBN) launched two new wholesale bundles. The new pricing model bundled access and capacity charges into a single product for its customers — retail service providers (RSPs) — to minimize network congestion. Previously, NBN charged separately for access and capacity.
At the same time, NBN Co., as a whole, to two speed tiers — NBN 50 and NBN 100. The NBN 50 speed tier wholesale price was slashed to $45 from $61, while the NBN 100 speed tier wholesale price was slashed from $72 to $65.
Telcos warn NBN wholesale price set too high
According to Australia’s major telcos, NBN Co. has set the wholesale cost too high. The most popular package is available at $45 per month, making it difficult for resellers. Telcos say they can’t resell NBN plans profitably — it amounts to $60-$70 a month after adding distribution costs, which leads to little or no margin.
In the future, as the market settles down and new retailers emerge, retail prices are expected to rise. In this scenario, customers are not likely to pay $80 a month for an NBN connection. Consequently, telcos will offer cheaper wireless alternatives to NBN (such as 5G), which could deteriorate NBN Co’s business model.
According to Telstra chief executive Andy Penn, as the number of NBN services reach close to 100 percent, Telstra’s profit margin comes closer to zero. This may lead to the telco increasing the prices of plans for customers.
Vodafone chief executive, Inaki Berroeta, made a similar complaint in February. Optus is already offering customers alternatives to bypass the NBN’s fixed line broadband with its wireless services, especially 5G. Meanwhile, Vocus has stopped the growth of its NBN business and is planning to follow Optus’ footsteps.
NBN Co should double CVC inclusions
Internet usage has significantly increased in Australia because of streaming and cloud gaming trends. According to Statista, the global cloud gaming industry will reach around US$450 million, a 900 percent increase between 2017 and 2023.
Global cloud gaming market growth predicted at 900% between 2017 and 2023. Source
Thus, Aussie Broadband and Optus say NBN bundles should offer doubled services to keep pace with customers’ needs and to control congestion.
Most NBN services come with a minimum amount of bandwidth; 2Mbps of connectivity virtual circuit (CVC) with a 50Mbps service, and 2.5Mbps of CVC with a 100Mbps service. Since the CVC that comes bundled with NBN services is not enough to control congestion, RSPs (Retail Service Providers) are forced to purchase more of it at a cost of $8 per Mbps per month.
However, increasing the services included in NBN bundles should not result in price increases. The price should remain the same or reduce. NBN should focus on wholesale pricing reduction to remain competitive in a 5G world.
Consequences of rising NBN retail prices
If the NBN doesn’t reduce its wholesale pricing and/or increases service inclusions in its bundles, there will be high demand for cheaper alternatives.
Currently, about 10 percent of Australians premises don’t have a broadband connection. NBN Co. loses a further 15 percent who are adopting mobile or wireless alternatives, which leaves 73-75 percent on the NBN.
NBN pricing is complicated for Australia’s biggest NBN reseller, Telstra. NBN Co pays Telstra for every customer who switches to NBN, and these payments brought Telstra $699 million in the first half of 2018-19. But if during the six months after migrating customers switch from NBN to a Telstra fixed wireless product, NBN doesn’t pay any fee to Telstra. Thus, by offering an alternative to its customers (through 5G, for example), Telstra is risking that $699 million — a move that could further upset the company as well as shareholders.
Telstra is also aiming to merge its infrastructure arm, InfraCo, with the NBN. However, if the telco undermines the NBN, the government is unlikely to pick InfraCo as the buyer. As a result, Telstra has more of an interest than other telcos in making NBN affordable, as the telco calls for lower NBN wholesale pricing.
The NBN claims that it’ll complete its network by 2020, with 11.7 million ready to connect, 8.1 million activations, and $3.9 billion revenue in the fiscal year 2020 within $51 billion peak funding.
At the same time, the NBN should certainly consider lowering the wholesale cost of access to retailers. This will enable service providers offer affordable NBN bundles to Australians while having a justified margin, and will also enable NBN stand in the midst of the coming 5G competition.


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Posted on 09-20-2012 09:22 AM
Infoworld.com posted an article this morning titled "How iOS 6 gives IT more control over iPhones and iPads." It goes over some of the new IT management capabilities now available with iOS 6.
How soon will Casper incorporate some of these?
Posted on 09-20-2012 09:44 AM
Yeah, I had read a similar article yesterday about some of the new features.
I have to say I'm quite surprised there has been no word from JAMF yet on a dot release that would bring these features to the Casper Suite. My only guess is they had something ready but ran into a last minute snag that they have to fix. Its very unlikely they were caught unaware of these new capabilities. They're usually right on top of this stuff.
Posted on 09-20-2012 10:22 AM
I spoke to JAMF support yesterday about the HTTP global proxy and they are adding that ability to the dot release that is out "Very Soon" (what they communicated) I sure hope we get the update soon!!!
Posted on 09-20-2012 04:31 PM
It is definitely strange that it's been this long and we've yet to hear an announcement from Jamf on iOS 6.
Posted on 09-21-2012 07:20 AM
Another good article posted this morning:
iOS 6 device management: What companies should know
Apple's new OS takes evolutionary steps toward better mobile management


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Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor who took a hit on Tesco shares last year, has compared the U.K. supermarket's problems to cockroaches.
"In the world of business, bad news often surfaces serially: you see a cockroach in your kitchen; as the days go by, you meet his relatives," the legendary investor wrote in his annual letter to shareholders in Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company he runs.
The company's after-tax loss from its Tesco investment was $444 million. It has now completely sold off the stake.
Buffett also admitted to "thumb-sucking" (delaying for too long) over the sale of Berkshire's Tesco shares, which at one point amounted to around 5 percent of the company.
Tesco's share price nearly halved last year, amid an investigation into a £250 million ($400 million) over-statement of profit, the departure of both its chief executive and finance director, and ongoing problems with faltering sales.
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Daniel Pinto, co-chairman of JPMorgan Chase and Co (NYSE: JPM), was able to see how the planned Super League for European football collapsed in a few days. The investment bank financially supported the football project, and it met with great criticism from fans and customers.
Pinto said in an interview on April 20:
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“We expected it to be emotional. I don’t think there’s a reputation damage here. We arranged a loan for a client. This is not our place to determine the optimal way to work football in Europe and the UK.”
JPMorgan could have earned millions if he had been left out of the Super League
JPMorgan could have earned millions of interest payments and fees if the Super League had been realized. As the founding laws continue to be dragged out, Pinto must now develop a strategy to deal with the negative impact on the bank. The co-chairman said:
“It is clear that we have misjudged the sense of business building, and as a company we will learn from this experience. In the end, football fans were heard loud and clear, and that is the most important thing.”
Shares of JPMorgan started trading at 105.93 pounds on Friday, ending the regular session slightly higher at 108.15 pounds.
Investment Bank is currently launching a retailer (digital only) in the UK – a step towards launching their consumer business outside the US. Jim O’Neill, a former Goldman Sachs economist, also commented on the news:
How far in the world did they go with this project? It is ridiculous and refers to everything that goes wrong in modern sports and especially football. “
JPMorgan apologizes for funding the Super League
JP Morgan is bad He apologized yesterday for funding the split league. In his interview with Bloomberg, Pinto expressed confidence that the company’s financial results will be strong this year. he said:
“This year we see the best wallets for investment banks, and we will be trading normalized volumes with some growth in line with 2019. With a much better growing economy, you will have vibrant markets and good customer engagement.”
JPMorgan reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter ended April 14. At the time of writing, the bank is valued at 32 328 billion and has a price / profit ratio of 11.92.
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Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong brand had been strong for sales at athletic retailers ever since the yellow wristbands and accompanying equipment started selling several years ago. But once the disgraced Tour de France racer admitted to doping in January, the subsequent drop in sales has been abrupt.
Dick's Sporting Goods of Findlay announced fourth-quarter earnings Monday that were below analysts' expectations. The Post-Gazette's Teresa Lindeman reports that while stubborn winter weather was also to blame, executives said merchandise bearing the LiveStrong logo has been marked down or cleared out because customers stopped buying it.
For a job well done
Didn't get a pay raise this year? Don't worry, you're in good company. Warren Buffett kept a base salary of $100,000 at his Berkshire Hathaway company in Omaha, Neb., according to the company proxy statement. In fact, his salary hasn't changed in more than 25 years.
Of course, Mr. Buffett is worth billions of dollars thanks to his hugely successful company, which announced last month it was buying Pittsburgh's H.J. Heinz Co. with the private equity firm 3G Capital.
The proxy statement also revealed Berkshire Hathaway had spent about $323,000 on Mr. Buffett's security and that the so-called Oracle of Omaha reimbursed the firm for $50,000 in personal costs.
Quote of the week
"The fact that these mistakes have happened on my watch has been the most disappointing and painful part of my professional career."
-- Ina Drew, former CIO for JPMorgan Chase and Co. Ms. Drew made her first public appearance Friday since taking responsibility for the "London Whale" trading debacle that led to more than $6 billion in losses for the New York banking giant. In testimony before a Senate committee, Ms. Drew said fellow employees hadn't told her the size of the risk they were taking, while lawmakers said the mistakes signaled a need for more regulation.
Number of the week: $35.27
That's the amount of greenbacks the average person will spend this year on green clothes, green decorations and, of course, green food and spirits to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The National Retail Federation said total spending will grow to $4.7 billion, up from last year's $4.6 billion.
And who says Americans can't come together? A whopping 80 percent said they'd celebrate the Irish holiday by wearing green.businessnews
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São Paulo – The Egyptian Commercial Office in São Paulo brought 21 brands to exhibit at the Fispal Food Service trade show. “Ninety percent of them are not operating in Brazil. So, we brought their products to understand the market and see if there is demand,” consul and Office head Mohamed Elkhatib told ANBA this Tuesday (11). The Egyptian stand is supported by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. The show runs until next Friday (14).
Most of the products are foodstuffs. They include olives, dried tomatoes, herbs, spices and artichokes by the companies Wadi El Nil, El Badr, and Green Valley. Arab items such as tahini (sesame condiment) and halva (sesame-based sweet confection) by Alzahraa and Alfares are also exhibited. There are also dates by Egyptian Export Center and Linah farms, as well as herbs and spices by Egy Group, Retaj, and Herbs Egypt.
Other brands at the stand are Elbaraka, with hibiscus; SFII, with olives and dried tomatoes; Mom’s food, with products such as hummus (chickpea paste); Blendy, with juices; Wadi Food, with olives; Inagro Tiba, with herbs and spices; EG Gate, with herbal foods; Amman foods, with the Egyptian drink “sobia;” and Elkomy, with tamarind.
Besides foodstuffs, there are Eastern Company, which deals with tobacco and cigarettes, and narguile essences by Elnakhla and Taj.
While Egyptians are canvassing the Brazilian market, some Brazilian enterprises are getting ready to break into Egypt. At the trade show, coffee company Café Utam told ANBA it’s planning to export to Arab countries. No date has been set for the plans to be rolled out, but studies have been conducted and a presentation has been translated into Arabic.
Also featured in the expo is Açaí Santa Helena from Pará, which is structuring itself out to reach Middle East markets. Its flagship açaí product, for instance, is already halal certified – an attestation of fitfulness for consumption by Muslims.
Fispal Food Service
June 11 – 13, 1 pm – 9 pm
June 14, 1 pm – 8 pm
Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, SP
Translated by Guilherme Miranda & Gabriel Pomerancblum