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“Year one we are probably not going to do more than five or six-thousand cases and will only distribute locally and throughout Massachusetts,” said Brewmaster Will Meyers.
Meyers confirmed to Brewbound that their beer would be made at a different location from their brewpub, but could not comment on which brewery they would be renting space from.
“I think people like Pretty Things, Stillwater and Mikkeler have pioneered the concept that it is okay to make beer and not own your own brewery,” he said. “Granted we do own our own brewery, but it certainly is not large enough to accommodate a bottling line and that capacity.”
Meyers said they plan on brewing a “couple times a month,” and will be looking to brew beers other than their house offerings.
“We will do a couple of year-round beers and we will definitely do the Great Pumpkin Ale throughout the autumn,” he said. “Throughout the rest of the year, rather than do the seasonal formula, everything will just tbe a one-off every month or two.”
In fact, the Great Pumpkin Ale was the catalyst for their decision to begin bottling.
“We went up to Mercury Brewing Company in Ipswich last autumn and brewed some batches of our Great Pumpkin Ale up there because the demand for our it has been outgrageous over the years,” said Meyers “It has just grown and grown and caused us not to be able to make any other beers at our brewpub.”
Last year, the team at Cambridge assembled over a dozen people to help chop 2000 pounds of locally grown, organic sugar pumpkins. They loaded them into the van and headed to Ipswich. In two days, they were able to brew about 50 percent of their total production of the pumpkin beer, which would have taken 12 days at the brewpub.
“We were very pleased with the result and I think that made us think – hey we could actually go make our beer to our specifications and completely under our own control by renting someone elses brewery,” said Meyers.
Cambridge Brewing Company is just beginning to work with a local artist on label design and hopes summertime will be the first release of the new bottle offerings.
When questioned as to whether or not this was the first step into bottling more in the future and potentially growing into a larger space, Meyers chuckled and replied “probably,” but admitted they are being cautious.
“We are trying to not look super long-term. We are just going to do this and see if its fun” he said. “The nice thing is, rather than spend a couple million dollars on a brewery and then a couple years later decide that we hate our lives, we have the opportunity to help out a local brewery that has some extra capacity, make the beer ourselves and not neccisarily take the huge financial risk to determine if this is something we want to do long-term.”


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The Chinese eRetail market is the largest in the world. Depending on where you read, 2016 Chinese eCommerce spending was anything between $710-$750 billion. This figure is just under half of all eRetail spending made worldwide and it dwarfs the American equivalent spending of $450 billion during the same period.
The scary thing is, this market is not even close to being fully developed.
The above mentioned spending of over $710 billion is estimated to have been made by around 460 million Chinese online shoppers. We know that the population of China is over 1.3 billion, so the potential for further market penetration is fantastic.
Indeed, the amount of Chinese regular online shoppers is expected to increase by a further 200 million by 2020. This will be facilitated by a further improvement in domestic infrastructure, closer international trade ties (think post Brexit UK-China trade deals and the 1 million jobs Trump expects Chinese eCommerce spending to create in the USA).
The spread of affordable and improving mobile technology will also aid the increase in Chinese online spending, as will as the rising living conditions and disposable income of residents of traditional Tier 2 cities such as Wuhan, Chengdu and Hangzhou.
So what does this mean? Well, Goldman Sachs think this means that Chinese annual eCommerce spending will reach a massive $1.7 trillion by 2020.
Kaola.com is one of the leading Chinese eCommerce giants outside of the top two (Alibaba Group and JD.com) and it has pledged to spend $3 billion on European brands in the next three years. It is the eCommerce arm of NetEase, A NASDAQ listed Chinese internet services company worth $35 billion.
Let's start by confirming: Kaola is not actually a typo, it is the Chinese (pinyin) spelling for Australia's favourite marsupial. Whilst the cuddly tree hugger is characterised by being slow and lethargic, Kaola.com most certainly are not.
NetEase's gaming and technology credentials (Blizzard fans may recognise them as previous game development partners) have allowed Kaola.com to be one of the most innovative in terms aesthetics and website functionality. In terms of strategy, Kaola.com is aggressively winning market share by being the most Western centric of Chinese eCommerce leaders.
Australian (no prizes there), Korean, Japanese and American products currently occupy the bulk of Kaola.com's store, which, like all great Chinese eRetailers, offer everything from baby food, to handbags and Fairy Liquid.
Now Kaola.com have decided to plug the gap in its offerings of European brands and will go on a $3 billion spending spree to fortify the range of UK and European products it sells.
So now the only question is, now you know that NetEase didn't make the blunder of building one of the fastest growing eRetail giants on a typo, how will you compete for attention when Kaola swing by Europe with their (huge) shopping trolley?

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Gree recalls 12 brands of dehumidifiers due to serious, Gree recalls 12 brands of dehumidifiers due to serious fire and burn hazards; more than $2 million in property damage reported. Dehumidifier recall 2013: list of affected brands and, Need info on the dehumidifier recall? want to find a replacement dehumidifier? learn everything you need to know about the dehumidifier recall here.. Kenmore dehumidifier recall notice - cpsc home | cpsc.gov, Recall details units. about 795,000 (previously recalled in august 2012) description. this recall involves kenmore brand 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers.
Dehumidifier recall: units linked to 46 fires, $2 million, Dehumidifier recall involves more than 2 million units made by gree electric appliances under the brand names frigidaire, kenmore, and others.. Humidifiers & dehumidifiers recall list by wemakeitsafer, Recall list of humidifiers & dehumidifiers recalls by cpsc. Gree dehumidifier recall from fire risk - consumer reportsnews, 2.25 million dehumidifiers are recalled for fire risk danby, frigidaire, and soleusair among brands in safety recall.
Customers in gree dehumidifier recall start receiving, Earlier this week, we shared a note from a reader who sent away for a refund when her dehumidifier was part of a massive recall because dehumidifiers aren. Over 2 million dehumidifiers recalled for fire risk, Over 2 million dehumidifiers recalled for fire risk. dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire, says the consumer product safety commission. Faqs - gree dehumidifier recall, Frequently asked questions. q. why is there a recall for the dehumidifier? a. there have been reports of a small number of dehumidifier units overheating, emitting.


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Intel has announced its new and advanced fifth-generation vPro processors that are aimed at transforming the workplace by providing a more effective and fast way to connect devices without the use of wires and cables.
vPro technology is not new to Intel as it has been in existence for about nine years now, with the chipmaker claiming that there are around 100 million units currently installed and in use in corporations around the world.
The company also says it registered significant growth in the period between 2013 and 2014, which influenced the launch of the new vPro technology processors for businesses.
New Intel vPro platform has been designed to function not just as the normal processors but also as a networking platform that aims to provide better performance, manageability in the workplace, stability as well as enhance security for the sensitive data shared across different platforms.
Speaking during the launch, Tom Garrison, the VP and General Manager for Intel Business Client Platforms said the new technology is aimed at transforming the workplaces to provide a better working environment that enables for creativity and an easier way for employees to exchange ideas.
“Through new devices based on the fifth generation Intel Core vPro chips, Intel aims to transform user experience by allowing for better computing from anywhere without the usual clutter and burden of wires,” said Garrison.
So just how does Intel’s new vPro technology plan to eliminate the use of wires in the workplace and increase mobility?
With the new 5th generation Intel Core vPro processors, Intel seeks to address three specific areas to enable a better way to work and provide improved experience for users and companies, which include PC design innovation, wireless display and wireless docking.
Under the PC design innovation, businesses can choose from a variety of the now more streamlined PC designs across 2 in 1s, Ultrabooks, ultrathin clamshells and mini PCs in order to fully take advantage of the vPro experience.
Built to provide faster speeds of up to 2.5x and increase the device’s battery life by about two-fold, the vPro platform will support Wireless Display technology through an adapter dubbed Intel Pro WiDi and Intel’s Wireless Docking that allows devices to wirelessly transmit data.
Intel Pro WiDi is a small gadget through which PCs establish a wireless connection and spots a HDMI support that connects to the screen display, thus allowing what is on the PC to manifest on the large display.
Using the WiDi adapter eliminates any need of connection cables that have been traditionally used to link PCs to displays, especially when making presentations in a conference room or even when watching a video from a PC.
Then there is the Wireless Docking offing by Intel for the workplace that will allow an employee to connect their mobile device to any workstation the moment they are in range, allowing for different OEMs to connect to the same docking system.
This translates that once a user places their mobile device on a work desk they can immediately begin using the keyboard and desktop monitor on that work station to access a project on their devices, eliminating the need for more time to connect the two using cables.
With these new technologies, Intel believes that productivity of an organisation is bound to increase as transforming the workplace by cutting cords will ensure employees are in a better position to be more creative and share ideas with co-workers.
Also, through the new vPro technology, users can be assured of not needing to carry their charging cables to meeting rooms, since the battery life of their PCs has also been improved to last for a much longer time.


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Similarly, official information concerning the pious Supra are few and far between; the name hasn't already even been validated yet. It could revive the Celica nameplate, as an example, or pass a totally different name. We have actually analyzed the many leakages, spy shots, and also reports to select the appropriate and legitimate information regarding the Japanese brand's hotly anticipated sports car. Here's whatever you need to know about it.
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It's clear that the sports car segment is declining all over the world, so it's significantly difficult for companies to justify investing loan on new entrants. That is why Toyota coordinated with Subaru to develop the 86. The Supra will share its platform with a BMW roadster pictured as a replacement for the Z4. We have commonly spotted prototypes checking with other BMW designs, which recommends the German brand supervises of fine-tuning the Toyota's chassis to guarantee it falls in line with its "ultimate driving maker" ethos.
The Supra as well as BMW's following drop-top will certainly use the very same fundamental style, which relies upon carbon fiber to maintain weight in check, yet they will certainly look entirely various. For starters, the Supra will only be supplied as a coupe while the roadster won't spawn a hardtop version. Brand-specific sheet metal will make certain the Supra looks like a Toyota and the Z4 like a BMW. Concern not, enthusiasts, this will not be one more instance of indolent badge-engineering.
They will not drive alike, either. "As far as the style is concerned, it will certainly be absolutely distinct. Not just in terms of design yet exactly how they drive and exactly how they handle," promised Marc Werner, the head of BMW's Australian division, in a meeting with internet site CarAdvice. To us, his comments almost validate the reports that claim the Z4 and the Supra will not use the exact same engine, but there's a fascinating twist to the plot.
Exactly what will it resemble?
The Supra nameplate made its debut in 1978, as well as it was utilized on 4 generations of sports cars till the last example was generated in 2002. Toyota can easily go retro, the heritage is certainly there to back it up, however it will not. It chooses looking toward the future.
The following Supra obtains a streamlined, contemporary look loosely inspired by the popular FT-1 idea-- pictured above-- presented at the 2014 version of the Detroit Auto Program, according to Electric motor Authority. Its front end is characterized by a lengthy hood, straight headlights, and also a bumper with big air dams, though they aren't as noticable as the principle's, which includes a Formula 1-like nose cone.
The roofline comes to a head right above the vehicle driver as well as carefully slopes down right into a ducktail looter, a styling sign that provides it a fastback-like appearance. Some prototypes have a double-bubble roof covering panel just like the concept's yet it might be the camouflage that produces that impression, not the sheet steel itself. Like the original Supra, the upcoming model showcases a hatchback that boosts functionality. It's expected to be a cars you can live with on a daily basis, not just a track toy that sits in the garage throughout the week.
Purely a two-seater, the Supra supplies a driver-oriented facility console, a completely configurable digital instrument collection, as well as a high-resolution screen in addition to the dashboard. The gear selector looks like it comes straight from the BMW components container.
Just what's under the hood?
At launch, the Supra will certainly more than likely deal a development of the new V6 engine that debuted almost a year ago in the 2018 Lexus LS. It will certainly make use of a pair of turbochargers to create 400 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque in its the majority of basic arrangement. Rear-wheel drive will come basic, though transmission choices remain unconfirmed. Some rumors assert the model will certainly be automatic-only, while others assert a manual transmission will be offered in some markets, yet not all.
Lovers who want much more power will certainly should go crossbreed. Sources knowledgeable about Toyota's strategies informed Autocar the Supra's second powertrain will be a gasoline-electric crossbreed built around a turbocharged four-cylinder engine obtained from BMW as well as effective electrical motors that attract electrical power from endurance racing-inspired supercapacitors. Once again, the crossbreed powertrain could be automatic-only. It's a bad time to be a follower of standard transmission, especially in the USA.
" If we can have a World Stamina Championship competing cars and truck with hybrid innovation, it could take place on a road car," Johan van Zyl, the head of state of Toyota's European department, informed British publication Vehicle Express.
Just what will its opponents be?
One of the Supra's main rivals will be the Nissan 370Z. It's one of the older sports cars on the marketplace, so it could be out of production by the time the Supra lands, yet Nissan has previously confirmed a follower remains in the jobs. The company instructed its designers to take their time, nevertheless. It's not a concern because, like we said, the coupe section is decreasing, as well as Nissan wants to be definitely specific it constructs a real Z car.
Beyond the Z, Toyota will place its upcoming sports car in the exact same section as the Chevrolet Camaro and also the Ford Mustang, two of the most popular sports cars on the marketplace. It will also encounter competition from the BMW 4 Series, the Cadillac ATS Coupe, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Car, and the Audi A5 Sports Car. Certainly, it's unavoidable that the Supra will encounter some competition from the Z4 it shares its DNA with. Looking additionally ahead, we hear Alfa Romeo will go into the sector sooner or later with a two-door variant of the sexy Giulia.
When will I have the ability to buy one?
Once more, nothing is uncompromising now. Toyota told Electric motor Fad the automobile isn't really prepared yet, so don't anticipate to see it break cover at the Detroit Automobile Show. An intro in Geneva, Switzerland or New york city looks significantly likely, yet Toyota can likewise prefer to unveil it at an Apple-style stand-alone occasion to earn sure its born-again coupe is the focal point that day. Regardless, we expect to see it in the very first fifty percent of following year, so the initial examples will likely arrive in time for the 2019 design year.
Austrian paper Kleine Zeitung reports that contract producer Magna Steyr will construct both the Z4 and the Supra in its Graz, Austria, center, together with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Consolidated manufacturing will certainly be restricted to around 60,000 systems every year.
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In today’s Bulldog wrapup of technology news:
- A successful SpaceX launch
- Tesla shares drop after pledge to boost production
- Space Invaders, Grand Theft Auto III make video game Hall of Fame
- The man who claimed to have invented bitcoin backtracks
- SpaceX launch success
For the second month in a row, the aerospace upstart SpaceX landed a rocket on an ocean platform early Friday, this time following the successful launch of a Japanese communications satellite.
A live web broadcast showed the first-stage booster touching down vertically in the pre-dawn darkness atop a barge in the Atlantic, just off the Florida coast. The same thing occurred April 8 during a space station supply run for NASA. That was the first successful landing at sea for SpaceX, which expects to start reusing its unmanned Falcon rockets as early as this summer to save money and lower costs.
Because of the high altitude needed for this mission, SpaceX did not expect a successful landing. But it was wrong. As the launch commentator happily declared, “The Falcon has landed.”
SpaceX founder and chief executive Elon Musk was even more exuberant. “Woohoo!!” he exclaimed in bold letters via Twitter.
“May need to increase size of rocket storage hangar,” he added in a tweet.
Musk said this was a three-engine burn for the booster’s return, “so triple deceleration from the last flight.” Before liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, he put the chances of a successful touchdown at “maybe even” because the rocket was coming in faster and hotter than last time.
- Tesla Motors is staring down the naysayers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s surprised investors Wednesday with a promise to make 500,000 cars per year by 2018, two years ahead of plan — a brash projection given that Tesla has missed smaller production targets in the past.
Auto industry analysts balked. Many doubt that Tesla has the cash, plant capacity or manufacturing expertise to pull off those numbers.
“This is beyond challenging,” said Jeff Schuster, senior vice president for forecasting at the consulting firm LMC Automotive. “There are so many things that would have to be lined up in a very short amount of time for that to happen.”
Tesla’s shares dropped 5 percent to $212.02 Thursday.
But the auto industry and some on Wall Street have been wrong before about 13-year-old Tesla. It has sold more than 110,000 vehicles worldwide even without a traditional dealer network. The company has never made a full-year profit but its market value is more than half that of General Motors Co. U.S. sales of Tesla’s Model S luxury sedan jumped 51 percent last year, even as luxury competitors from Mercedes and Audi saw big sales declines. It doesn’t advertise, but drew lines hundreds deep in March when it started taking deposits for its newest car, the lower-cost Model 3.
Tesla has plenty of believers. Among them is Andrea James, a longtime Tesla analyst with Dougherty and Co. She announced Wednesday she was resigning and said she can’t wait to buy Tesla shares.
“Does Tesla have a technology lead that is real? Can Tesla build it? Will people come? Yes, yes and yes,” James said.
- ‘Space Invaders,’ ‘Grand Theft Auto III’ hall of fame games
A video game that allowed players to zap marching aliens with dot lasers and another that gave them flamethrowers and put them in the driver’s seat in a violent 3-D world are among six games inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
“Space Invaders” and “Grand Theft Auto III,” along with “The Oregon Trail,” ”Sonic the Hedgehog,” ”The Legend of Zelda” and “The Sims,” were honored Thursday for their influence on gaming and pop culture at the hall inside The Strong museum in Rochester.
“Space Invaders” wasn’t the first shooter game when it was introduced in Japan in 1978, but it spurred many imitators and a craze for arcade games, said Jeremy Saucier, assistant director of The Strong’s International Center for the History of ElectronicGames.
A virtual universe away, “Grand Theft Auto III” armed players with flamethrowers and assault rifles.
“By providing players with a license to do virtually anything they wanted to do on foot or behind the wheel, ‘Grand Theft Auto III’ renewed debates about the role of games and violence in society while it signaled video games aren’t just for kids,” Saucier said.
The title sold 14.5 million copies by 2008.
The hall of fame inductees were chosen from among 15 finalists culled from thousands of nominations from around the world. Contenders that missed the final cut were: “John Madden Football,” ”Elite,” ”Final Fantasy,” ”Minecraft,” ”Nurburgring,” ”Pokemon Red and Green,” ”Sid Meier’s Civilization,” ”Street Fighter II” and “Tomb Raider.”
The Strong, which also houses the National Toy Hall of Fame, opened the World VideoGame Hall of Fame last year to recognize electronic games of all types — arcade, console, computer, hand-held and mobile. To get in, games must have had sustained popularity and influenced the video game industry or society.
- Bitcoin’s self-proclaimed founder backtracks
The man who claimed to be the mysterious founder of bitcoin appears to be stepping back into the shadows, leaving numerous questions in his wake.
Three days after Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright came forward as “Satoshi Nakamoto,” the unknown creator of the digital currency bitcoin, he has backtracked in a dramatic fashion. He wrote in a blog post that he does not “have the courage” to publish additional proof, as he promised Wednesday, that he is the elusive creator of the Internet currency.
Wright’s initial claims drew widespread skepticism. He said on Wednesday that he would provide verifiable documentation and take additional steps to prove his identity. Instead, he scrubbed his blog clean of past entries and posted a short statement titled “I’m Sorry.”
Wright didn’t explicitly renounce his claim to have created bitcoin. He merely wrote Thursday that he thought he could “put the years of anonymity and hiding behind me.” But as this week’s events unfolded, he wrote, “I am not strong enough for this.”
“I can only say I’m sorry,” he wrote at the end of the post. “And goodbye.”
The search for Nakamoto has been a parlor game for journalists and online sleuths since he disappeared from online forums in late 2010. Wright claimed to be Nakamoto in interviews with the Economist, BBC, GQ and a few bitcoin insiders in stories published Monday. He bolstered it with technical demonstrations that two of those insiders vouched for, but failed to repeat those proofs in ways that would allow anyone else to verify them.
Skeptics reacted harshly to the public proof Wright did offer. For instance, he purported to sign a passage from Jean-Paul Sartre with one of Nakamoto’s private encryption keys. Experts argued he hadn’t done that at all, and instead had merely republished a snippet from a historical bitcoin transaction signed by the original Nakamoto.


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Local charity Collective Calling has expressed its thanks for the support received for its fire response appeal.
Collective Calling deployed teams of volunteers to areas affected by the fires to help support the local community with food assistance. This response was coordinated with the local town halls, and the Collective Calling team was able to reach affected persons one same day they were able to return to their towns after being evacuated. To date, 350 households have been reached through their response, which is approximately 1400 people that the charity were able to help.
Paul Carr, co-founder of Collective Calling said “It was amazing to see how the local community mobilised to help meet the immediate needs of those affected, the “Malaga walking football club” organized multiple drop-off points which generated tons of donated food items to come flooding in to the Collective Calling food bank, the “English International School” also donated food items, alongside first aid essentials and “Swans School” students supported our efforts helping to sort and pack the food parcels ready for distribution”, while Masonic Lodge Gemini 51 also donated essential food supplies.
Collective Calling has also opened its first “Tienda Solidaria Collective Calling” (charity shop) which is based in San Pedro de Alcantara, on Av, Pablo Ruiz Picasso. The money generated from the shop will go towards Collective Calling’s relief efforts. The shop has many designer brands at amazing prices, and Collective Calling also welcomes clothing donations.
If you require food assistance support, then Collective Calling invite you to come to the office and register for support. “We are here for the community”.


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Bird’s observation carries into Game Growers, which Nike partnered to help launch in 2019 to give the tools to seventh and eighth grade girls who want to encourage more girls in their communities to play sport. Both WIN and Game Growers are grounded in the notion that young and experienced voices can bring valuably diverse thought to a range of culturally significant topics, be it inspiring young girls’ participation in sport or elevating women more broadly into leadership positions.
The energy from within the WNBA to move beyond the box score as the metric for the league’s progress challenges partners like Nike to transcend its relationship beyond donations or branded gear.
“Nike’s support as an inaugural WNBA Changemaker will enable us to continue transforming our league in key areas, and through our partnership, Nike continues to raise the bar in stepping up and supporting the current and next generation of elite athletes,” says WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “We’re grateful for their steadfast support of the league and the players of the WNBA, contributing to a bright future for women’s sports.”
The distinction is a gesture of trust, Henning says, setting a relational charge that will guide the league’s next 25 years: a challenge for Nike to be a better, more thoughtful, more multifaceted league partner. That goal, on the 25th season of the WNBA, pushes Henning and teams across Nike forward as they think about what’s in store for the league’s evolution.
“Twenty-five years ago, the WNBA was a league that none of us knew was possible,” Henning says. “Today, we’re in an empowering moment for women’s basketball players, but also for female and non-binary athletes across all sports. I can’t wait for what the next 25 years hold.”


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The projects were approved at the 6th Mission Steering Group (MSG) meeting of the National Technical Textiles Mission chaired by textiles minister Piyush Goyal.
Among these 20 R&D projects, three were of Geotech, six of Protech, one each of Indutech, Sportech, and Ultra High Molecular Weight Poly Ethylene. Two projects each of Sustainable Textiles, Buildtech, Carbon Fibres, and Specialty/Functional Fibre were also approved.
“While addressing the meeting, Goyal said that it is necessary to identify the areas where high strength lightweight Technical Textiles could be used as an alternative material in automobile, aviation, infrastructure and medical sectors for enhancing efficiency, advancement and sustainability,” the ministry said quoting Goyal.
Goyal emphasised on massive outreach exercise to attract more R&D proposals in the priority areas under the mission and that private engineering colleges of good repute should be encouraged to work together with Textile Research Associations or reputed government institutes to foster research and innovation.
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Sometimes the best products are the least expensive.
Cat Marnell revealed to Page Six Style on Tuesday that the one beauty product she can’t live without is Wet n Wild’s Color Icon Lipliner in Brandy Wine ($1.19).
“It’s a cliché thing. It’s always sold out. … It’s as good as people say,” Marnell, 38, told us. “I never don’t have it on.”
Marnell said the color makes getting lip filler unnecessary.
“I never would get my lips done,” she said. “It just makes you look better. I’m obsessed with it.”
The writer also praised its “old-school” style, as the liner requires a sharpener instead of using new, self-sharpening technology.
“People need to keep stop buying these gimmicky pencils,” she said. “You need an old-school thing where you have a grimy sharpener all the time. That’s the best. You have to deal with those shavings. I love that product.”
Marnell’s fans can expect even more alternative lifestyle and beauty tips on her new Patreon column, “BEAUTYSHAMBLES,” that launches this week.


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The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) released regulations for financial technology (fintech) startups engaged in P2P lending.
Unlike India, Singapore and Malaysia, Indonesia’s digital and tech scene remains underdeveloped. However, it also opens plenty of opportunities for startups to grow. The country boasts a huge young population. Meanwhile, according to We Are Social, more than 40 percent of its people own a smartphone while 88 million are active Internet users.
To support the fledgling industry, players are calling to and working closely with the government for regulations including the recently released P2P lending firm guidelines.
The regulations cover capital requirements, interest rates and roles of participants, who are lenders and borrowers. According to the rules, a minimum capital outlay for P2P lending firms is $263,000, of which $188,000 is for the business license while the rest is for business registration. These figures are significantly lower than those of the first draft, which demanded more than $500,000 total capital.
The rules are also eased with regard to interest rates as there are no limits. However, it espouses fairness. Foreigners can own up to 85 percent of the fintech firm and can act as lenders, but they are not allowed to be borrowers. If they intend to do so, they may have to partner with a local business.
Earlier, OJK has announced its sandbox initiative through Bank Indonesia, which will allow fintech companies test their products with a more relaxed oversight.
Aside from these new regulations, fintech players may benefit from a possible partnership with South Korea whose industry value is expected to grow up to $51 million by 2017.
Nevertheless, Indonesia’s fintech industry still has a long way to go including expanding its local market. Despite the huge population connected to the Internet, less than 5 percent are familiar with mobile banking as of 2015. A Bank of Indonesia study points about 10 percent that don’t see the benefits of saving.


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There were over 700 cryptocurrencies in existence at the end of 2016.Virtual currency is trending all over the world as the internet payments have been accepted by many companies.Here is the list of Top 10 cryptocurrency 2017.
The Bank Secrecy Act, Cryptocurrencies, and New TokensAlthough this is meaningful it happened to all top 10 cryptocurrencies as explained in this article.You should also add that cryptos can be exchanged for precious metals.Our experts have reviewed the best cryptocurrencies for 2017.Yesterday, I presented the case that you can make a fortune in cryptocurrencies. On Friday, March 17, 2017,.
The Reference Frame: Cryptocurrencies, a speculative mania
Cryptocurrencies are not issued by the government. The World Explained in Maps is an essential guide for every investor as 2017 takes shape.The other answer is that you will see a big red flag once all cryptocurrencies rise strongly, also the ones that do not add business value.If we look back to August 2016 we would see the precious metals market acting quiet different than August 2017.Initial coin offerings (ICOs) are exploding as cryptocurrencies like bitcoin gain wider public acceptance.
Cryptocurrencies Hit All-Time Highs, Gold Spikes Higher As Investors Flee The Stock Market.Bitcoin is up more than 400% for the year, and recently eclipsed the.ICONOMI Cryptocurrencies Index (ICNX) 31 January 2017 Rebalancing. 2016 was a great year for the blockchain industry and 2017 started in the same fashion.Bitcoin certainly has gone through this cycle, reaching euphoria in January of 2014.
Coinbase Will Support More Cryptocurrencies In 2017That is simply because, during a hype, users and investors do not focus sufficiently on the real added value that is created.So supply and demand data, based on usage in the real world, is what investors should be focused on.
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One asset class which can no longer be ignored are cryptocurrencies.The top Google result for Bittrex, a coin trader, was, for a while this month, a phishing site called Biltrexx.The price of Bitcoin and the price of Ethereum has exploded in 2017.
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London, United Kingdom, November 13th, 2023
With the aim to build engagement in the metaverse and streamline the digital payments process, IMVU integrates Topper by Uphold to benefit its peer-to-peer community made up of over 3 million users.
Uphold, the global web3 financial platform, announced that by the end of November, IMVU, the world’s largest web3 social metaverse, will integrate Uphold’s fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, Topper, to simplify payments and empower the largest and most active crypto economy in the metaverse. Topper brings simple transactions to the next generation of IMVU’s flourishing creator economy by bridging a simple web2 experience with the benefits of web3.
With over 700k daily active users spanning across more than 100 countries, the need for a frictionless user experience is paramount to the mainstream adoption of digital assets in virtual social worlds. The broader partnership between Uphold and IMVU includes initiatives to transition IMVU from Web2 to Web3, allowing web2 users to access VCORE and embrace the evolving web3 ecosystem.
“We believe that web3 payments will continue to be the way of the future, as it creates more value, ownership, and participation than traditional web2 payments. On IMVU alone, over 20 million virtual goods are bought and sold each month,” said Robin O’Connell, CEO of Uphold Enterprise. “We have been proud to serve the IMVU users with our digital asset platform and now with Topper – providing a user-friendly gateway for purchasing the new VCORE.”
The ability to seamlessly transact and transfer digital assets between virtual and real worlds is pivotal for unleashing the full potential of the metaverse economy. Users want to earn where they play but then take those earnings into real life to spend, save, and invest, bridging the gap between virtual experiences and real-world financial activities.
- Since the beginning of this partnership in September 2020, over 1.5 million IMVU users have created crypto wallets using the Uphold platform. With the integration of Topper, IMVU users have immediate access to utilize cryptocurrencies in the metaverse effortlessly.
- IMVU has already integrated Uphold’s API with its token, VCOIN, which is listed on the Uphold exchange. Users with Uphold accounts can easily convert their in-game VCOIN earnings to fiat currency. VCOIN is the third digital token to secure a no-action letter from the staff of the SEC, proof of how a digital asset can be properly managed in the metaverse.
- IMVU recently unveiled a new exchange-listed digital token, VCORE, integrated with Uphold’s fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, Topper. Now, IMVU users outside of US & Canada have access to VCORE. Designed for NFT and Metaverse creators and communities, VCORE emphasizes regulatory compliance and empowers the community to help shape the virtual world, fostering an environment where individuals can create, earn, own, play, and participate in its future.
“For nearly two decades, we have been building our community at IMVU. Our collaboration with Uphold was driven by their cutting-edge payment solutions, offering a seamless and globally-accessible payment mechanism to our members,” stated John Burris, Chief Strategy & Blockchain Officer of IMVU.
IMVU has a massive global community, a dynamic economy, and passionate creators/earners. Topper’s integration aims to streamline and simplify financial transactions, particularly catering to the challenges faced by users and creators within the virtual world.
To learn more, please visit topperpay.com/.
Ranked #1 in the San Francisco Business Times Fast 100 List, Uphold is committed to making web3 easy. As a Web3 financial platform, Uphold serves over 10 million customers in more than 140 countries. It provides businesses and consumers with easy access to digital assets and services. Uphold’s unique “Anything to Anything” interface gives end users seamless access to and between digital assets and national currencies and precious metals. Uniquely, Uphold smart routes orders across 30 trading venues delivering optimal execution and superior liquidity to customers. Uphold never loans out customer assets and is always 100% reserved. The company has pioneered radical transparency and uniquely publishes its assets and liabilities every 30 seconds on a public website (https://uphold.com/en-us/transparency).
Uphold is regulated in the U.S. by FinCen and State regulators; and is registered in the UK and Canada with the FCA and FINTRAC respectively and in Europe with the Financial Crime Investigation Service under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania. To learn more about Uphold’s products and services, visit uphold.com.
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Fed report shows signs US growth easing
Washington, September 9, 2010
The US economy has shown "widespread signs" of slowing over recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in a report suggesting the recovery was faltering along the East Coast and in the Midwest.
The Fed said in its Beige Book compilation of anecdotal reports that modest growth was the most common characterization of economic activity in Fed districts, primarily those in the western and middle portions of the country such as San Francisco, Dallas and Kansas City.
However, other areas, including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, reported economic growth was mixed or had slowed.
Upward price pressures remain quite limited for most categories of goods and services and wage pressures were also subdued, the Fed said.
"The reports suggested ample supply of qualified applicants for open positions," the Beige Book said.
Markets paid the report scant notice as it was seen as confirming that the recovery had flagged over the summer.
On balance, consumer spending appeared to increase although shoppers were limiting themselves to essential items, the Fed said.
The hard-hit housing sector showed further declines after an initial drop following the expiration of a popular tax credit, the Fed said. - Reuters


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Ascend Vietnam Ventures surpasses US$50M target, investing in diverse founders building global startups in VietnamNews Press Releases /29 June 2022
VIETNAM, June 28, 2022 – Ascend Vietnam Ventures announced that it has exceeded its US$50M target for its flagship early-stage venture capital fund, AVV Alpha. Led by Binh Tran and Eddie Thai, the fund is seeking the next wave of globally iconic startups emerging from Vietnam.
Tran and Thai have been investing together in Vietnam since 2015 and have backed home-grown international successes such as Axie Infinity (NFT gaming unicorn; later backed by a16z and Accel), ELSA (AI-driven edtech; later backed by Google’s AI-focused fund), and Trusting Social (financial inclusion fintech; later backed by Sequoia). With AVV Alpha, the team has increased their investments in startups in Vietnam, seeding up to $2M into 25 startups by next year and following on with checks of up to $5M.
“The likes of Axie Infinity, ELSA, and Trusting Social are by no means isolated successes,” said Binh Tran. “Vietnam’s dynamism, accessibility, low cost of living, as well as abundant quality engineering talent attract many founders. On top of that, many tech solutions built here can address similar challenges and customer behaviors in other emerging markets worldwide. Vietnam will continue to be seen as one of the best places to build global or regional market-leading companies.”
“We believe in the ability of all entrepreneurs in Vietnam to do great things, regardless of their backgrounds, and in our ability, opportunity, and obligation to help them do so,” Eddie Thai asserted. AVV’s commitment to back diverse founders led to the development of its SHINE women founder initiatives, launched in partnership with the Australian Government’s Investing in Women initiative. Since its inception in early 2021, SHINE has organized training, mentoring, and community-building programs for 60+ women entrepreneurs and executives, helping them advance their growth, people & leadership, and capital strategies as well as expand their support network. “The Australian Government prioritizes gender equality and recognises the power of investments in women-led enterprises to contribute to inclusive economic growth. We are pleased to support AVV’s work in facilitating resources and opportunities for women founders in Vietnam and we expect to see more investors adopting a gender lens in this fast-growing and dynamic country,” said Sarah Hooper, Consul-General of the Australian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.
AVV Alpha is backed by a mix of investors from Asia, Europe, and the U.S., including development finance institutions, funds of funds, corporate VCs, and high-net-worth individuals from leading local and regional companies. Dave Richards, Managing Partner at Capria Ventures, said, “Vietnam’s start-up ecosystem has demonstrated rapid growth, unique solutions, and the ability to create meaningful differences at scale. Capria has chosen to invest in AVV because of their extensive knowledge and networks in Vietnam, positive track record as entrepreneurs themselves and as investors in the next generation of top startups in the region. This is Capria’s first partnership in Vietnam and we look forward to contributing to a fast growing vibrant digital economy.”
With the new fund, AVV has been exploring a broad range of tech opportunities including those in financial inclusion, education, and future of work. AVV Alpha has picked 10 startups in the past 9 months, including
- Kilo (SaaS & wholesale marketplace for over 30,000 MSME retailers across Vietnam)
- Virtual Internships (remote internship placement & management platform for companies in over 70 countries worldwide)
- T&C Logistics (ecommerce fulfillment platform starting in Vietnam)
- Mandu (social commerce platform focused on reseller enablement)
Working with Tran and Thai at AVV is a diverse team with prior experience at companies from global tech giants like Google, Uber, and ByteDance to startups & venture builders like Misfit Wearables, Rocket Internet, and Topica. “Founders choose to partner with us not merely for the checks we write. We are eager to work with them on building their long-term advantages in an increasingly competitive world. Our team deeply understands the entrepreneurial journey and can offer deep strategic perspectives and world-class best practices to help founders go the distance,” Thai noted.
Speaking about AVV’s support, Linh Dang, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Mandu shared, “After investment, it all comes down to who can genuinely advise and support. I could not be more appreciative of the hands-on support we have received from AVV ranging from guidance on strategy and culture to timely encouragement to ensure we achieve our vision.”
“All that we have gained in the last 7 years — an amazing team, a wide range of local and global partners, extensive experience investing and supporting startups, and an active community of exceptional founders — will be carried over into Ascend Vietnam Ventures,” shared Tran.
About Ascend Vietnam Ventures
Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV) is a seed-stage venture capital firm located in Ho Chi Minh City. Our mission is to empower tech entrepreneurs in Vietnam to positively transform the lives of people everywhere.
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 Axie Infinity: They closed a $125M Series B led by Andreesen Horowitz, with participation from Accel and other investors. Forbes (2021). Vietnamese Maker Of Blockchain-Based Game Axie Infinity Raises $152 Million In Funding Led By Andreessen Horowitz. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ralphjennings/2021/10/06/vietnamese-maker-of-blockchain-based-game-axie-infinity-raises-152-million-in-funding-led-by-andreessen-horowitz/?sh=266962075b4a
 ELSA was the first investment in Asia by Google’s AI-focused fund and raised a $15 million Series B as reported by TechCrunch (2021). English learning app ELSA lands $15million Series B for international growth and its B2B platform. https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/31/english-learning-app-elsa-lands-15-million-series-b-for-international-growth-and-its-b2b-platform/
 Trusting Social was backed by Sequoia and later raised $65 million series C in April 2022. DealStreetAsia (2022). Trusting Social raises $65 million Series C from Masan. https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/trusting-social-raises-series-c-290464
 Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian Government, catalyzes inclusive economic growth through women’s economic empowerment in South East Asia. https://investinginwomen.asia/about/


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PS5 DualSense controller can recognize its players by itself. (C) Sony
PS5 and yours DualSense Controller It offers a number of new features for next-generation games that focus on immersion. This is one of the ways new controllers use advanced vibration to lure the gamer into a game.
While the DualSense controller is one of the main selling points for the PS5, the signature feature for haptic feedback, oddly enough, especially Sony advanced. What’s even more interesting is that the company behind the feature has previously developed a similar controller feature.
Like Nintendo Releasing their latest console in 2017, the Switch and Joy-Cons are marketed for both the system’s ability to seamlessly switch between home and mobile games, and the controller’s HD noise.
Some have compared Nintendo’s HD noise to Sony’s recent haptic feedback to see how they can improve immersion. Although the two functions are not exactly the same, both are made by the company. Dip The version available on Switch is probably a precursor to the recently released DualSense controllers.
Given Sony’s strategy to launch PS5 retail, immersion was probably the ideal choice for moving controllers forward. Also, Ramzi HaidamusImmersion’s CEO recently commented on DualSense’s haptic feedback system and explained what was happening. Sony It allowed you to focus a lot on the controller after reaching the measurable limits of visual performance. According to Haidamus, there was no way to improve the system’s audio or video quality, which means Immersion’s haptic technology is the logical next step to deliver an even more immersive experience.
It’s always interesting for the developers to lift the curtain this way and explain how some of the most impressive console hardware pieces were actually made by dozens of companies working for the same goal.
Most gamers assume that only the company selling the console is involved in the development process. However, this is rarely the case. Hardware manufacturing is often a joint effort. Even a giant multimedia company like Sony is still working hard to give their customers the best possible experience. They certainly did well with the PS5’s DualSense controller.
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The global market for battery energy storage systems (BESS), used for stationary applications, is set to grow by a rate of between 18 and 36 per cent per year and will be dominated by lithium-ion batteries, a recent study published by German Fraunhofer Society finds.
Decentralised systems will soon gain importance over centralised systems, like pumped storage hydro stations, the research organization emphasises in the paper, which was published alongside the Batterieforum Deutschland conference 2018 in Berlin.
Currently, the BESS market size is a “few” Gigawatt Hours (GWh), which is very small compared to the already existing market of batteries for electric driven vehicles (more than 50 GWh).
Fraunhofer Society estimates that the share of BESS applications among all battery applications will grow from around 3% to 10%.
BESS applications store electrical energy on a large scale within an electrical power grid. Electrical energy is stored during times when production exceeds consumption, and returned to the grid when production falls below consumption.
Batterieforum Deutschland, an annual event, aims to highlight all the varied activities along the value chain of batteries in Germany and to connect businesses.


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How Southport could become the Gold Coast’s multicultural dining district. How Southport businesses can build on the back of the Commonwealth Games. How important students are and will be to Southport’s economy.
These will be among the topics addressed by Griffith University’s Dr Sarah Gardiner when she addresses the Southport Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (July 1).
Dr Gardiner, a researcher at the Griffith Institute for Tourism, will explore Southport’s role in the future of Gold Coast Tourism and how local businesses can benefit during a presentation which will also examine the history of Southport and its role and influence on tourism to date.
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“The growth of Asia and Chinese tourism will have a major bearing on the future of tourism on the Gold Coast,” she said. “Eating out is a key part of the tourist experience and Southport undoubtedly has a part to play. Its diversity of Asian and international restaurants and cafes can make it a real hub of multicultural food and drink experiences.”
The importance of education tourism to the suburb, and how local business can maximise the influx of international students who live and socialise in the area will also be discussed. “Southport is very much the heartland of this market,” Dr Gardiner said.
She will consider the latest state-of-the-industry report developed by GIFT with Gold Coast Tourism and City of Gold Coast, and the potential ramifications for businesses in Southport.
Emerging trends in the domestic tourism market will also be highlighted and what the Gold Coast can do to meet the needs of Australian travellers.
Southport Chamber of Commerce President Laird Marshall believes Wednesday’s Business After Dark special event could be very useful for local businesses targeting mid to long-term economic benefits from Gold Coast tourism.
“It’s important to get a holistic and unbiased overview of what tourism opportunities are there for the Gold Coast and, particularly, for Southport,” Mr Marshall said.
“Southport is not normally considered a high tourist destination compared to other parts of the Gold Coast so it will be valuable to look at Southport as a destination for overseas tourists.
“This will be especially relevant in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games and possibly even more so in their aftermath. Without encroaching on other tourist businesses on the Coast, we will be trying to build on the Games’ legacy here in Southport. To achieve this we will probably need to do something different to other businesses and operators.”
WHAT: Southport Chamber of Commerce ‘Business After Dark’ event
WHO: Dr Sarah Gardiner, Griffith Institute for Tourism
WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, 5.45pm to 7.30pm
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On July 27, the Citizens Club of Springfield presented its most recent Public Policy Breakfast, “A Local Conversation on Tariffs” at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. The discussion featured panelists Dr. Patricia Byrnes, a professor in the economics department at the University of Illinois Springfield; Mark Gebhards, executive director of government affairs and commodities for the Illinois Farm Bureau; and Mark Selvaggio, president of Selvaggio Steel.
The discussion was moderated by Bruce Sommer of the UIS Center for Entrepreneurship. The session focused on the Trump administration’s ongoing trade war with China, along with recently imposed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Mexico, Canada and the EU. The panel also discussed the administration’s July announcement of $12 billion in subsidies intended to help farmers cope with loss of revenue due to the tariffs.
“Our current president has decided we should put tariffs on steel and aluminum, as well as other products, in order to combat what he considers unfair trade,” explained Byrnes. “But at what cost? Consumers will see higher prices on protected goods and higher prices from industries that use protected goods in production, such as automobiles and electronics.”
She went on to point out that 18 percent of aluminum is used in packaging of products such as beer, candy and pharmaceuticals, all of which are likely to see price increases. Byrnes also explained that China has placed restrictions on exports of soybeans, corn and other products, with Illinois being among the top five states to be impacted. “In 11 counties surrounding Sangamon, we can expect about 2,072 jobs to be potentially impacted by just the first and second rounds of Chinese export tariffs,” Byrnes said.
Byrnes pointed out that the U.S. imports $505 billion in Chinese goods, while China imports only $103 billion in U.S. commodities. “There’s not a lot of wiggle room for China to retaliate, so we could end up bigger winners in tit-for-tat retaliations,” she said. However, she warned that Beijing can find other ways to hurt U.S. businesses, ranging from slowing down customs on imports from the U.S. to stepping up regulatory checks on U.S. operations in China or even introducing negative campaigns to convince Chinese citizens not to buy U.S. products.
“We have taken an initial hit, because our material prices have gone up without us being able to protect ourselves or our clients in a proper way,” said Selvaggio, describing the dangers of material prices going up after having provided a quote to a client. He cited the example of a recent $46,000 job which resulted in a loss of $6,000 due to tariffs, just from material escalation. “Six thousand dollars isn’t a staggering amount of money, but you have to protect your clients, who are protecting their clients,” he said, adding that over the past few months Selvaggio Steel has made contracts with steel mills and warehouses to set aside material already on hand, agreeing ahead of time on a firm price.
Selvaggio pointed out that tariffs are far from the only factor impacting prices of raw materials, with steel already having gone up approximately 37 percent between Sept. 2017 and June 2018 – well before the tariffs – along with the dollar taking a seven to eight percent hit in the past year. Still, the current climate of trade war worries him. “If Trump is playing four-dimensional chess, I’d like to get to the point where the game is over and we see the fruition of what he’s trying to accomplish,” he said
“From an agricultural standpoint, this is one of the biggest issues we’ve dealt with in quite some time,” said Gebhards, explaining that Illinois exports about 44 percent of the grain it grows, making it the third largest exporting state in the country in terms of overall agricultural products.
“Illinois exports about 25 percent of its product to China – so one in every four rows of soybeans you see around here goes to that Chinese market. That’s a big issue.” Gebhards went on to say that the U.S.-China trade industry provides 2.6 million jobs in this country, and that job loss as a result of the trade war is a real concern, one which is only just beginning. He quoted Dr. Chris Hurt, an agricultural economist with Purdue University, estimating that agriculture in the U.S. has lost $20 billion in value since the tariffs went into effect.
Gebhard also said that the recent announcement by President Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue of $12 billion to assist American farmers raises a tremendous amount of questions. “If you subsidize one industry, how does that affect other industries?” he asked. “I’ve been on three conference calls, with Washington, the White House and the USDA, this week alone, and I can tell you there is not a clear plan as to how we’re going to disseminate this money. What is that going to be based on?”
Gebhard said that he receives calls every day from farmers asking for details, which the Farm Bureau simply doesn’t have. “We have been saying since day one that these tariffs are not a good idea, (it’s) a terrible way to do business,” he said. “We were criticized for that by some of our members who said we need to let the president address the issue. Those same members are now calling me, asking what we’re going to do about this problem.” Gebhard explained the bureau’s preferred approach would be to negotiate with China, re-negotiate NAFTA and create a bilateral agreement with Japan.
“The only certainty we have in agriculture is uncertainty,” he said.
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19 restaurants offer deals for Restaurant Week
Nineteen restaurants have come onboard for Guyana Restaurant Week 2018, which will run from November 23 to December 2.
Guyana Restaurant Week provides a unique opportunity for locals and expats to experience fine-dining at affordable prices.
The participating restaurants are Aagman Restaurant, Antonio’s Grille, Bistro Café and Bar, Cara Lodge, Café Bellvana, Grand Coastal Hotel, Pegasus Hotel, Java Coffee Bar, New Thriving Restaurant, Brasil Churrascaria, OMG! Restaurant, Petit Four, Herdmanston Lodge, Guyana Marriott Hotel, Roraima Duke Lodge, The Vintage Wine Bar, Windjammer Restaurant, and Xie Xie Restaurant.
Kevin Daby, of the Tourism and Hospital Association of Guyana (THAG), promised an exciting week and is encouraging persons to check online at guyanarestaurantweek.com for more details on participating restaurants and their menus.
During restaurant week, persons get the opportunity to indulge in the multi-course dining experience at reduced prices at $2,000 for lunch and $4000 or $5000 for dinner.
This year, at some restaurants, they will offer complimentary glasses of wine. Unlike the previous year, there will be no scavenger hunt competition but patrons are encouraged to snap and post photos of their Guyana Restaurant Week experiences.


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Famous Grouse maker Edrington yesterday revealed that the benefits of soaring demand for Scotch in emerging markets were nearly wiped out by falling sales in Greece, Portugal and Spain as the eurozone debt crisis squeezed consumer spending.
Group turnover for the year to 31 March edged up by just 0.5 per cent to £556.1 million, compared with an 18 per cent leap in the previous 12 months as austerity took hold in Europe.
Troubles in the eurozone also took their toll on the annual bonus for chief executive Ian Curle, which fell to £270,000 from £416,000 a year before.
But Curle’s overall pay packet rose to £1.34m from £1.23m thanks to a rise in his bonus from the firm’s long-term incentive plan, which is based on the past three-years’ performance.
Sales of the company’s Cutty Sark blend fell in southern Europe, while weakness in the Spanish economy also held back growth for Famous Grouse and the firm’s rum label, Brugal.
Yet growth in higher-margin markets such as Asia, Russia and the United States drove a 5.2 per cent rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £148.8m. Profits had risen by 24 per cent in the previous 12 months thanks to the sale of the Glenrothes single malt brand to wine importer Berry Brothers & Rudd for £14.6m.
Profits from the Macallan single malt grew by 40 per cent, outstripping the market, while special editions of Highland Park helped the Orkney-based brand to grow its profitability.
Curle said: “We have grown earnings, reduced our debt and strengthened our strategic position with brand growth in emerging markets and the addition of distribution companies in China and Hong Kong.
“In recent years Edrington has increased its international reach and this year we have taken further important steps to harmonise and develop our business interests. Following the acquisition of the distribution companies in China and Hong Kong, and the rapid expansion of our New York office, all our overseas companies are now trading under the Edrington name.”
Curle said he planned to invest in whisky production in Scotland and rum output from the Dominican Republic to keep up with demand from emerging markets, along with sales and marketing investments in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Although the company remained tight-lipped on the details of its plans, it is understood that it will make multi-million pound investments over the next five years, with the Macallan brand expected to be the main beneficiary. Larger rivals Diageo and Pernod Ricard have also unveiled investment plans in recent weeks.
The rising surplus also helped Edrington to raise its total dividend by 11.1 per cent to 30p a share, triggering pay-outs of £19.8m, primarily to the Robertson Trust, the charity that owns the distiller.
The trust – set up 50 years ago by Agnes, Babs and Elspeth, the granddaughters of group founder William Robertson – supports Scottish charities and made 746 donations worth a total of £14.7m in 2011-12, up from 559 payments worth £11.4m in the previous 12 months.


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Announced earlier this month, we now have a confirmed date for Cel Damage HD on Xbox One. Gamers can go to the Xbox Store to preorder the game at $8.99 and download it ahead of its March 11th release date.
"Take control of the world’s nuttiest cartoon drivers to demolish your friends with insane weapons and wacky arena hazards! Cel Damage HD is the definitive local multiplayer game, so just add a couch and have a blast with your friends and family. Master the single-player mode to get a leg up on the competition!"


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- Apple is making over-ear headphones, according to a new report.
- The accessory will be Apple-branded and focus on audio quality.
Apple is developing a new pair of over-ear headphones, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the KGI Securities analyst with an excellent track record of predicting future Apple products. Apple Insider first found Kuo's report.
Kuo says the headphones will have a new design, but doesn't go into specifics. It sounds like the headphones will be similar to the over-ear headphones Apple makes through its Beats subsidiary. They would also build on the success of AirPods, Apple's wireless earbuds and carry the Apple branding, not Beats branding.
Apple is also likely to focus on audio quality to set the headphones apart from Beats and other similar headphones. They could launch as soon as this year.
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Pay-per-call provider Ingenio and market research firm Harris Interactive released results of a survey today that shows interesting data around consumer preferences for mobile devices and advertising.
Like any up and coming area, knowledge or consumer preferences is important to lead product development; and nowhere is this more relevant than in mobile search, where there is a great deal of experimentation and speculation and no clear cut models for content or ad delivery.
Though mobile search and advertising are different than the PC environment, Ingenio chief marketing officer Marc Barach contends that there are similar opportunities to build ad models, although there is also a need to adapt content delivery methods and ad formats to the specific needs of mobile users.
A few data points from the survey are:
— 63 percent of respondents claim their cell phone is very personal to them while 49 percent indicate that they use their phones for more than just calls including sending and receiving text messages (36 percent), and taking, sending and receiving photos (24 percent).
— 74 percent of those 18-34 meanwhile use their cell phones for more than just making phone calls. This is compared with 20 percent of those ages 55 and up.
— Over the next three years 57 percent of respondents anticipate using their phones for more than just making and receiving phone calls. Among those 18-34 the numbers are greater (75 percent) compared with ages 55 and up (33 percent).
— 85 percent of adults own a mobile phone compared to 71 percent who have a land line. Among those aged 18-34, 89 percent own a mobile phone, while only 57 percent have a land line.
— Among mobile ad formats, 26 percent of respondents favored sponsored text links that appear as a result of searches (ads relevant to a search query). 21 percent favor audio ads that play instead of ringing while waiting for a call to answer, followed by 20 percent that find text message ads acceptable.
— In each category, younger generations found ads more acceptable than their older counterparts (i.e. 28 percent of mobile phone users ages 18-34 find text messages from companies to be at least somewhat acceptable, compared to only 14 percent of those ages 45 and up).
— Among those who have ever called 411 from their mobile phones, commercial (74 percent) and restaurant (72 percent) phone and address listings are the most frequently sought after types of information.
So what does all of this mean?
A sizable opportunity exists with mobile advertising in standard and universal formats such as voice and SMS (more robust search on smartphones and WAP browsers meanwhile have lower -adoption, although this could be accelerated by some mobile usage trends and the market penetration of the iPhone).
Users’ need to find local information and act on it is presumed to be greater with the mobile use case, than with online search, given mobility and in some cases immediacy. This also lets advertisers reach users at vital decision points when intent to buy is at more desirable levels.
Targeting advertising effectively, in a way that satisfies user preferences shown in this and in other studies, is where the strategy will lie on a tactical level. There are lots of implications in the demographic segmentation of these findings, and the stated threshold for enduring different formats of mobile advertising. Multi-modal search and ad serving technologies being developed by Tellme and others show a great deal of promise in having the user-centric qualities that these data highlight.
Push-to-talk functionality further this utility; and the pay per call ad models that can sit behind this functionality could have a great deal of appeal to advertisers that wish to get in front of mobile users at the right times. This is even more so than online pay-per-click models where, by comparison, there is physical (and, arguably mental) disconnect between the PC and phone. But when you’re dealing with mobile technologies, “It is, after all, a phone,” says Barach.
High Consideration Mobile Search
It’s also interesting to note that these findings are in line with previous Ingenio data that show impulse local searches (i.e. restaurants, entertainment, hotels, etc.) represent two-thirds of mobile pay-per-call volume. The remaining amount is comprised of more considered purchase categories such as real estate and debt management.
So what this these new data tell us, according to Barach, is that combined with the steady growth in financial and real estate categories that he is seeing, mobile users’ intent to use their phones for more than just calls will equate to an increasing portion of searches in these more considered purchase categories.
Lastly, In addition to the ad serving strategies that these data can help model, they have also been valuable, according to Barach, to step back and see the overall opportunity that exists, due simply to the lack of a clear and prevailing ad model in the local environment.
“What we didn’t realize was how open the model is from a monetization perspective,” he says. “What hit us on the side of the head here was that only 30 percent of users could recall seeing an ad on their phone. People view their cell phones as a communication device that strengthens their personal relationships that they use all the time, yet the ad model has yet to find itself in this environment if so few people can ever recall seeing an ad.”


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This week I wrote a story about the launching of PayPal Galactic, an initiative that seeks to bring commerce into outer space.
One might be tempted to dismiss such an idea as unnecessary, or at least unnecessarily early, but I’m not so sure. During a conversation with John Spencer, of the Space Tourism Society, he mentioned that 10 billionaires are making serious investments in private spaceflight activities.
And sure enough, there are at least 10. Here’s the list of commercial space companies, and their co-founders:
- Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation
- Larry Page, co-founder and CEO Google, Inc.
- Eric E. Schmidt, executive chairman of Google Inc.
- Ram Shriram, founding board member of Google Inc.
- Charles Simony, Ph.D., chairman Intentional Software
- Ross Perot, Jr., chairman of The Perot Group
- Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com
- Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Companies
- Elon Musk, co-founder of PayPal
- Robert Bigelow, founder of the Budget Suites hotel chain
None of these men, obviously, are stupid. There’s either a legitimate business opportunity here, namely space tourism and other commercial activities in space, or these wealthy men seeking the exclusivity that space offers innovators and investors.
If it’s the former, they’re going to get richer. But if it’s the latter? They’re going to spend a lot of money on a gamble that may, or may not pay off.
Either way, I’m glad to have fresh money and fresh ideas in the space game. We will all benefit if they take us places we’ve never been before.


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IntelOPA for Debian 8 (jessie) EOL
debian.org has announced that LTS for Debian 8 (jessie) is EOL, as of 7/9/2020. As there will be no further security updates released for Debian 8, System Fabric Works will provide no further releases of IntelOPA and related software for Debian 8.
The final version of IntelOPA packaged for Debian 8 is 10.10.2.0.44-4. This version and previous releases of IntelOPA for Debian 8 will continue to be available at https://support.systemfabricworks.com/redmine/projects/intel-omni-path/news .
This announcement only affects IntelOPA releases for Debian 8.
Please address any concerns and support requests to email@example.com .


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New legislation proposes a raft of incentives and new funding to help accelerate US adoption of electric vehicles
A bi-partisan collection of Congressional leaders dubbed the " Electrification Coalition" has given the electric vehicle movement in the US new energy with the introduction of new legislation designed...
German retailer claims its more than 900 stores and 11 distribution centres in the UK and Ireland are now offsetting all of their CO2 emissions
Chief operating officer Hans Bünting believes collapse of Hitachi deal could spell good news for renewable power developers
Retailer, charity, and TV chef to help train over 1,000 community cooks on how to avoid waste when using surplus food donations
Thousands of businesses advised on steps they should take to 'minimise any disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit'


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“Swellness” is a monthlong series exploring the health and wellness stuff no one talks about.
Hyperpigmentation happens when melanocytes — the cells that give the skin its tone — increase because of numerous factors, like sun exposure, acne, trauma, or wounds to the skin, says Corey L. Hartman, M.D., founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, Alabama.
Until recently, the gold standard for treating these darker patches was a topical skin-lightening ingredient called hydroquinone, which works by reducing the melanocytes in your skin. But in the past few years, it has come under scrutiny. In 2020, the FDA pulled all over-the-counter products containing the ingredient off the shelves, and it’s now available only with a prescription. (In the EU, OTC hydroquinone in a concentration higher than 1 percent has been banned since 2001.) So the question remains: Since the OTC versions were pulled, is prescription hydroquinone actually okay to use?
The 2020 FDA move was part of a sudden, sweeping decision surprisingly tucked into the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The CARES law decreed, in part, that nonprescription drugs deemed “not generally regarded as safe” would no longer be available over the counter. But the FDA has been trying to remove hydroquinone from shelves for years thanks to a perceived concern over its dangerous ability to lighten skin and its potential for carcinogenesis, explains Dhaval Bhanusali, M.D., the founder of Hudson Dermatology & Laser Surgery in New York. “That said, he adds, “there has been no evidence that the medication is harmful in humans.” Rachel Westbay, M.D., a dermatologist at New York’s Marmur Medical, says hydroquinone’s initial link to cancer came from a study of rats and mice that had been force-fed the drug, resulting in some evidence of carcinogenic activity for male and female rats and female mice. “But it is important to note that these findings stemmed from large oral doses over extended time periods,” says Westbay. “There is no reported cancer data in humans with the use of topical hydroquinone.”
The ingredient does have potential side effects, such as redness, burning, stinging, and irritation, particularly among those who have more sensitive skin, says cosmetic chemist and founder of BeautyStat Ron Robinson. Before the FDA banned OTC hydroquinone, it received “numerous reports of users encountering adverse effects including skin rashes, swelling, and skin discoloration,” Hartman explains. “In darker skin, hydroquinone may make hyperpigmentation worse since it may trigger an inflammatory response.” The greater concern, however, came with OTC hydroquinone being overused and misused. “Some consumers on a quest for lighter complexions have sought out illegal hydroquinone products that have caused serious side effects including permanent skin discolorations,” says Robinson. The gravest (but rare) instances of this include exogenous ochronosis, an often permanent blue-black discoloration of the skin or a total depigmentation around the treated area. But, Westbay repeats, this is extremely rare: “A literature review of exogenous ochronosis and clinical studies employing hydroquinone, involving over 10,000 exposures under careful clinical supervision, revealed an incidence of exogenous ochronosis in the United States of 22 cases in more than 50 years.”
When used under close supervision with the guidance of a doctor, prescription hydroquinone remains a trusted, effective ingredient many dermatologists rely on. “It is still used as the most common prescription treatment for hyperpigmentation across the country,” says Bhanusali, adding that many dermatologists have voiced their disagreement over its being banned in OTC products. “Most derms, especially dermatologists of color, were against this ban because, though hydroquinone has its issues, it has largely been used safely for decades, and the concentrations that were available over the counter — less than 4 percent — were a great option for melanated people who didn’t have access to dermatologists or prescription products,” says Hartman, noting that inflammatory skin conditions like acne and eczema are common in these communities and if not treated can lead to hyperpigmentation that is severe, long-lasting, and emotionally devastating.
There are some rules of engagement to consider. Hydroquinone is a short-term skin-care solution usually not applied for more than two months. For certain patients, Hartman recommends it for a month or two maximum, while Bhanusali tends to use it for four to six weeks when appropriate, then reassesses. You can expect some skin peeling, “but it’s needed to get the results,” he adds.
Fastidious sunscreen application is particularly important when using hydroquinone. Westbay says that, according to a study presented at the Society for Investigative Dermatology’s annual meeting last year, hydroquinone use was found to increase the risk of both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers by more than threefold. “This is not likely to be a direct consequence of hydroquinone toxicity,” Westbay explains. Instead, it’s based on the fact that hydroquinone works by decreasing the production of melanin pigment, thus increasing the skin’s exposure to UVA and UVB rays, ergo increasing the risk of skin cancer, she says. Which is why sunscreen is critical. Steering clear of the simultaneous application of other potentially irritating actives, like benzoyl peroxide (which is found in many acne products) or AHAs (increasingly common in exfoliating skin care) is important too. And if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, hydroquinone is a no-go because it may be considered a carcinogen and is classified in category C, meaning risks can’t be ruled out in humans.
For those who would rather seek an alternative, Robinson suggests kojic acid, azelaic acid, glutathione, and vitamin C, all of which are available over the counter. “All of these help to control the overproduction of melanin,” says Robinson. Some people may find prescription retinoids helpful, but Hartman thinks they’re not up to the task of managing severe hyperpigmentation. “If the discoloration is mild, retinoids are helpful, but they take longer than other ingredients that target hyperpigmentation directly,” he says. Bhanusali highlights the lightening potential of tranexamic acid (which is available OTC), pointing to a recent study showing that its efficacy at 5 percent is comparable to 3 percent hydroquinone. And Hartman has been seeing impressive results with cysteamine, which is combined with an active version of vitamin B3 in the Cyspera Intensive System. “It’s a novel pigment corrector that has been clinically proven to help erase persistent brown patches, hyperpigmentation, and dark spots; is safe for long-term use; and is available without a prescription,” says Hartman. “It’s unique in that it’s formulated and clinically tested on darker skin tones, which have been the hardest to treat successfully until now.”
But as with a host of other skin concerns, there comes a time when topical treatments alone, even hydroquinone, may not do the job for hyperpigmentation. That’s where, says Hartman, in-office procedures like a TCA peel (a type of chemical peel using trichloroacetic acid to deeply exfoliate) or lasers (the picosecond is a short-wave laser also used for tattoo removal) come into play. And those, much like hydroquinone, need to be handled with the utmost care and in the hands of an experienced doctor.
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Adding to the growing list of products to help homeowners tap equity, new startup Figure Technologies is adding a HELOC alternative to the table.
Announced this week, Figure’s Home Equity Loan gives borrowers an alternative to a tradition Home Equity Line of Credit for borrowers looking for between $15,000 and $100,000.
The brainchild of former SoFi CEO and tech veteran Mike Cagney — who resigned last year amid workplace legal troubles — San Fransisco-based Figure takes the home equity loan experience and makes it easier and more digital, according to the company.
Earlier this year, Cagney raised $50 million in investment for Figure, which uses blockchain — a digital ledger that records transactions made in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin — to expedite the loan process.
Figure touts the speed and ease of obtaining its fixed-rate, lump sum loan, and can offer same-day approval and funding within five days, according to the company. Interested borrowers can prequalify, choose rate and loan terms, verify identity — by taking or uploading a photo of an approved ID — talk to a Figure eNotary and e-sign all within minutes online.
“At Figure, we’re transforming home equity by creating a faster, simpler and more transparent way to meet your financial goals. Learn how to use the equity in your home to consolidate debt, pay for home improvement, or fund your goals. The process is easy, secure, and faster than ever before,” according to its website.
According to their numbers, Figure’s loan has no ongoing fees after its “low” origination fee, and features fixed monthly payments and an average APR starting at 5.99%, with available loan terms of 5, 7, and 15 years.
While it is a full draw loan, possible future draws may be possible, according to the website.
The company also plans to roll out a sell and leaseback program in the future. A spokesperson for Figure told RMD that more specific details about the product will be released in the coming weeks.
Figure is the latest in a long line of equity-tapping solutions that have recently entered the market.
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Poundland rejects Steinhoff offer
Steinhoff said it’s considering its position after UK discount retailer Poundland rejected its takeover proposal, raising the possibility of another failed foray in Europe.
Steinhoff needs to consider factors including Britain’s decision to leave the EU, it said. A day after the approach was disclosed on June 15, Poundland forecast a drop in first-half same-store sales. Its shares fell 10% on Friday after the Brexit vote.
“It’s sensible for Steinhoff to reconsider their position,” said Mark Hodgson, an analyst at Avior Capital Markets.
“I wouldn’t necessarily read that they are walking away. If Poundland’s share falls further, it could work to their advantage.” -


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Samsung Presents New Galaxy Note Smartphone
Samsung presents New Galaxy Note Smartphone on 9 August: Samsung would introduce its new Galaxy Note smartphone on August 9th. The focus of the new device would be on an improved camera system, writes Fortune News.
The Galaxy Note 9 will probably look almost the same as its predecessor, but according to Bloomberg’s initiates, he gets an enhanced Qualcomm processor. Also, the camera is much more developed.
Precisely what the innovations in the camera area are, is not known. The Note 9 may have three camera lenses on the back. Reportedly the same rumours are floating about iPhones that must appear in 2019.
With an extra lens, for example, it is possible to zoom in further without sacrificing quality. The Huawei P20 Pro already on the market already has three cameras on the back.
The Unpacked presentation from Samsung would be two weeks earlier this year than last year. The phone may come to the market at the end of August. The company did not want to respond to the rumours.


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Retail giant Co-Op is behind controversial plans for a new store in a residential area of Carmarthen.
A planning application was lodged by Aspect Developments Ltd last month for three units - one large unit and two of a smaller size - on Job’s Well Road in the Johnstown area of the town.
It has now been confirmed that Co-Op is behind plans for the main unit and they hope to open a store at the site as early as next year.
If the plans go ahead, the new Co-Op store and the other two units will be open seven days a week, creating 19 full time jobs and 15 part time jobs.
“We’ve put planning permission in for a convenience store in Job’s Well Road,” confirmed Chris Sonne from Co-Op.
“That’s expected in late 2018.”
The plans have proven to be very controversial within the Johnstown area, as the development is set to take place on greenery next to the site of former care home Cartref Tawelan.
More than 700 people have signed a petition against the plans, and Carmarthen Town Council unanimously objected the proposals during a vote at last month’s council meeting, with one town and county councillor labelling the idea “totally unsuitable”.
Outlining his concerns, councillor Gareth John said: “Firstly, it is a large retail development for the size of the site.
“There is current traffic congestion that this will only make worse.
"I think it’s totally unsuitable.”
Meanwhile, town councillor Phil Grice focused more on the loss of what he called "a valuable green lung from the town and that part of Johnstown".
Diana Griffiths, who lives in nearby Maple Crescent, believes the new development will affect traffic in the area, which already has two shops, a filling station and two pubs, together with a primary and secondary schools and a university.
“Children walk that way everyday,” said Mrs Griffiths.
“Having this sort of development there will only make it worse in terms of pedestrian safety.”
Town councillors said they would write to Carmarthenshire Council to make their concerns known, while the application itself is due to be discussed by the council’s planning committee.


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Apple products banned due to Samsung patent violation
A US trade agency issued a ban on imports of Apple’s iPhone 4 and a variant of the iPad 2 after finding the devices violate a patent held by South Korean competitor Samsung. According to the Associated Press, the devices are assembled in China and the import ban would end Apple’s ability to sell the products in the U.S. President Obama has the power to invalidate the ruling within 5 days. On Tuesday, the White House recommended to Congress that it limit the International Trade Commission’s ability to impose import bans in these cases. Last year, a federal court in San Francisco ruled that Samsung owed Apple $1billion in damages for infringing on non-essential Apple patents, but refused to place a ban on Samsung phones. Apple will appeal the ban issued on Tuesday.
Chrysler disputes government recall demand
CNBC is reporting that Chrysler is fighting a request from the federal government to recall 2.7 million Jeep vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked Chrysler to recall the Jeep models because of concerns that the fuel tank may leak and contribute to deadly fires if the vehicles are hit in a rear-impact crash. The request involves 1993-2004 Grand Cherokee models and 2002-2007 Liberty models. The NHTSA claims 51 deaths have been linked to rear impact crashes where those models caught on fire after being hit. It is rare when a manufacturer balks at a request for a recall but Chrysler has issued a formal statement defending the safety of the Jeep models in question. They have until June 18 to issue a formal response explaining why they will not comply.
Ohio to vote on $1.4 billion tax cut for small business owners
More than 700,000 small business owners in Ohio could benefit from a $1.4 billion tax cut. The new law would allow small business owners to deduct 50 percent of their earnings up to $750,000, according to Fox Business. The tax cut was proposed by the Governor and should be voted upon this week.
IBM and Salesforce acquire software and cloud capabilities
On Tuesday, IBM paid $2 billion for SoftLayer, a private company from Dallas, providing cloud computing services. IBM expects $7 billion in cloud revenue by the end of 2015. At the same time, Salesforce.com announced its purchase of ExactTarget for $2.5 billion. ExactTarget is an Indianapolis based provider of interactive marketing and social media services. Analysts indicate that software-as-a-service companies are trading at high multiples. The Financial Times reports that comparable companies, Workday and Splunk, two newly listed entrerprise technology companies, are trading at 16 and 24 times forecast revenues.
Home prices increase in April
The pace of home price increases stayed strong in April with prices up 12.1 percent year over year. USA Today indicates that the annual increase is the biggest in more than 7 years. Prices were up 3.2 percent in April from March. Increasing demand coupled with low inventory is causing the uptick. The states with the highest appreciation include Nevada, up almost 25 percent, California, 19 percent; Arizona and Hawaii, 17 percent; and Oregon at 16 percent.
Stamp honoring Johnny Cash goes on sale
A “forever” stamp honoring country music legend Johnny Cash will go on sale Wednesday, according to Fox News. The 46 cent stamp will feature a 1963 image of the Man in Black. The release of the stamp will be accompanied by a free concert in Nashville highlighting many of Cash’s family members as well as country music stars such as Randy Travis and the Oak Ridge Boys. The Johnny Cash museum formally opened in downtown Nashville last week.
Catherine S. McBreen is President of Millionaire Corner. McBreen plans and develops content for Millionaire Corner. Catherine balances editorial content to meet the informational needs of both new and seasoned investors. She designs special monthly surveys on topical issues affecting the economic environment.
McBreen has a B.S. in speech communications from Northwestern University and a J.D. from DePail University College of Law. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association.
Well-known for her expertise in the affluent and retirement arenas, McBreen is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. She has been quoted widely by the financial media, including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Research, Private Asset Management, On Wall Street, Reuters, Bloomberg News, The Dow Jones Newswires and Worth. Cathy has appeared as a guest on CNBC Closing Bell, First Business Morning News, Neal Cavuto at Fox Business News, ABC and CBS radio.
McBreen is co-author with Spectrem President George H. Walper, Jr. of the book "Get Rich, Stay Rich, Pass It On: The Wealth-Accumulation Secrets of America's Richest Families" (Portfolio, January 2008)
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