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Pizza purchases at Little Caesars restaurants in Utah now can be made using American Express cards, and the two companies partnered for a direct mailer to promote the new payment service.
As part of a test to determine whether to accept the card nationwide at its 4,700 outlets, Little Caesars, Detroit, teamed with American Express, New York, to accept the card throughout its 51 company-owned stores in Utah. Some Little Caesars franchisees accept credit cards for payment, but no systemwide standard exists for pizzas and other menu items purchased using plastic. This is the first time the chain has offered American Express.
To promote acceptance of the card, the two sent a direct mailer coupon to 70,000 American Express cardholders located near Little Caesars stores in Utah. American Express developed the list from its database of cardholders residing in the targeted areas. The piece features the Little Caesars cartoon spokesman announcing that customers can now “Charge! Charge!” and offers patrons two 12-inch pizzas for $7.99.
“Because we know a lot of card members want to use charge cards at fast-food locations, we think we are going to have a great response,” said Aldina Tracy, a spokeswoman for American Express who worked on the program.
Tracy said it is too early to tell what response the piece will generate since it was dropped three weeks ago. The coupon expires June 1, and the results will be used to help determine whether to roll out the card systemwide.
“We are offering this for convenience and to drive traffic into the store, especially for impulse buying and for ease of purchase,” said Little Caesars spokeswoman Tracy Lark. “Ultimately, we hope to accept them in all of our restaurants.”
The partnership will allow Little Caesars purchases to go toward the charge-card company's loyalty and continuity program, Membership Rewards, which provides travel-related discounts for points earned on dollar purchases for 3 million members.
“The capability of the American Express database allows us to design customized programs to [entice] cardholders to come into the restaurant to help the merchant build business,” Tracy said. “Progressive merchants are recognizing customer demands and in order to provide better customer service, are looking at payment choices.”
Although the profiles of a Little Caesars and American Express customer may not seem similar, American Express said it has uncovered a number of parallel attributes among cardholders and quick-service customers. The company just released a study that cited convenience as the primary driver for using charge or credit cards at quick-service operations.
“The trend by consumers to consolidate their spending on plastic and rely less on cash is reaching the fast-food industry,” said Lloyd Wirshba, vice president and general manager of American Express' Restaurant and Entertainment Industries division. Arby's and a handful of McDonald's franchisees also accept American Express.
The study noted that 20 percent of consumers surveyed have used credit or charge cards for quick-service purchases over the past year, with 26 percent saying they would like the option of paying with plastic. Of those who have used plastic, 77 percent cited convenience as the primary reason.
American Express said the average quick-service purchase for a family of four runs between $20 and $25.
“If you think how often they eat out once a week, that is $100 a month — and that means $1,200 annually,” Tracy said. “Just think about the points you can earn toward the Membership Rewards program.”
Membership Rewards allows card members to earn a point for every dollar spent on an enrolled, eligible American Express or Optima Card. The points do not expire and can be redeemed for travel, merchandise, sports rewards and gourmet foods through 56 partners, including 33 retailers, 14 airlines and three car-rental companies.


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The All New Yaris Cross gets the hype it deserves!
After the successful launch of the All New Yaris Cross in September 2021, SLM Toyota have teamed up with Bryan Guno, Digital Creator, and Truman Terracotta, Photographer and Videographer, to help capture the vehicle's beauty.
After the vehicle's launch in September, SLM Toyota took it upon themselves to team up with a range of influencers in order to help promote the launch as well as create awareness around both the brand and the vehicle.
Bryan and his team originally reached out to SLM Toyota Hastings back in June with a keen interest in the Toyota GR Supra. SLM recognised Bryan’s interest in the brand and were really keen to work with the creator and his team!
After back and forth messaging, the time finally came for Bryan and his team to pick up the All New Yaris Cross from our SLM Toyota Hastings center. Despite the typical British weather being against us, the creator and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with and were so excited to get started.
On his return, Bryan said, “This car is full of adventure and I am a huge fan of the distinctive design, the sporty look and the self-charging hybrid this car offers. Toyota has done a great job designing this car in and out. It’s like a Go Kart meets SUV, it’s fun to drive and easy going.”
Not only did Bryan and his team enjoy driving the car but they also got some amazing pieces of content that SLM Toyota are so grateful for!
On behalf of SLM Toyota, we’d like to thank Bryan, Truman and the team for their hard work and amazing creative skills that they have truly replicated through the work that they have produced.
There is more to come from this team so keep an eye out…
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French telecoms operator Orange and Bank of Africa (BOA) Group are extending their partnership to offer new mobile financial services in Africa.
Over the coming months, customers of BOA – which operates in 17 African countries – and Orange Money will be able to transfer money directly from their Orange Money account to their BOA account and vice versa via their mobile.
Orange customers will be able to carry out safe and real-time banking operations, to transfer money, pay for goods and services and purchase airtime credit without going to the bank or to the shop. The network of licensed Orange Money distributors will supplement BOA’s network of 450 branches, offering a maximum number of cash withdrawal points to customers of both companies.
The new service, designed for both individuals and professionals, has been available in Madagascar since August and will be extended to Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, Niger and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the coming months. BOA Madagascar is the first bank in sub-Saharan Africa to launch the service with Orange.
Orange added that the service was the first step in a range of innovative financial services to be developed by the two companies.
Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence suggest that the German lender is struggling to meet capital and earnings figures.
Global digital payment volumes are set to reach 426.3bin transactions in 2015, according to the World Payments Report 2016 fromCapgemini and BNP Paribas.
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Forecasts for 2016-2020 place Africa as the second fastest growing region in the world (at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%), just below Emerging Asia.


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A Scott’s Addition-based men’s clothing retailer has lined up a fresh pile of cash.
Alton Lane, which makes custom men’s shirts, suits and accessories, last month closed on a $2.5 million capital raise, according to SEC filings.
The equity raise began April 18 and closed May 3. The filling does not say what the funds will be used for.
Founders Colin Hunter and Peyton Jenkins did not return messages seeking comment.
The UVA grads started the company in 2009 and have since grown it to 13 brick-and-mortar outposts in major cities throughout the country, as well as an online store.
Locally, Alton Lane has a store near Libbie and Grove avenues in Richmond and in Charlottesville. In 2015, it moved its headquarters from New York City to 3121 W. Leigh St. in Scott’s Addition.
Last month’s funding round is the company’s second in recent years, after raising $7.5 million in late 2015.


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The Haydon Wick branch of Toby Carvery in Swindon is set to reopen on Thursday, November 10, following a three-week makeover.
The restaurant has been closed since Monday, October 17, for renovations but will open its doors again to customers this week.
The carvery famously serves hand-carved meats including beef, turkey, pork and marmalade-glazed gammon, as well as roast potatoes, a wide range of veg, and Yorkshire puddings.
There is also a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes to ensure all customer’s dietary requirements are catered for.
It is not expected that the menu will change whatsoever following the makeover, but the interior will look different at The Friary.
A spokesperson for Toby Carvery said: “We’re excited to reopen the doors to the Home of the Roast on Thursday 12th November, and welcome back new and returning guests!”
“We’ve invested in creating a lovely warm and welcoming setting, with the cosy atmosphere we all associate with a delicious, heart-warming carvery and hope our guests love it as much as we do.”
The eatery will reopen from 11am on Thursday 12th November and opening hours thereafter return to normal from 8am-10pm.
Swindon residents have had to use the Toby Carvery Brockworth in Gloucester during the closure, as this is the nearest restaurant to the area.
The chain, owned by Mitchells & Butlers, also announced last week their Christmas Day menu as well as a separate, cheaper edition for Boxing Day.
For the sum of £57.99, customers can get themselves a three course meal on Christmas Day, featuring classic Christmas centrepieces such as roast turkey and Christmas pudding.
Alternatively, the Boxing Day menu, which is the same as the Christmas Day edition, is priced at the lesser fee of £23.99 per person.
Those wishing in Swindon wishing to dine at their local Toby Carvery at Christmas will be relieved to see The Friary reopen this week.
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Thanksgiving is this Thursday, and the CDC is stressing the importance of proper handling and cooking practices.
A nationwide outbreak of salmonella found in raw turkey has grown to 164 cases since July.
CDC officials remind you that you should always wash your hands and all surface areas where the turkey is prepared.
They also say that you should never leave the turkey to thaw on the counter.
Be sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure it has cooked thoroughly.
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Kim Kardashian Is Now Wearing Bike Shorts With Her Nips Exposed
This June, Kim Kardashian decided she was going to make wearing bike shorts with heels a thing. It was an inspired choice, and at the time we applauded her trailblazing approach to business casual attire.
Now, two months later, she’s decided to make wearing bike shorts even sexier by exposing her nips at the same time.
Again, we’re all about it.
Kim Kardashian was spotted in this truly inspired ensemble in New York City on Tuesday (click here to see), walking around Tribeca with her husband, looking like wearing bike shorts with a corset-like button up top with a sheer chest, a flowing robe and a pair of black fuzzy slippers was NBD.
Even though Kim didn’t end up winning the CFDA Fashion Icon award this year, who else do you know that can not only get away with this kind of behavior but also pull it off so well that for a second, you actually wonder whether you too could be capable of rocking an outfit like that in public.
Long live Kim Kardashian, fashion trailblazer extraordinaire.
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Office Depot (ODP) Given Daily Media Sentiment Score of 0.15
Headlines about Office Depot (NASDAQ:ODP) have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. The research group scores the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Office Depot earned a media sentiment score of 0.15 on Accern’s scale. Accern also assigned news headlines about the specialty retailer an impact score of 46.5760262383692 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock’s share price in the near future.
These are some of the news headlines that may have effected Accern’s analysis:
- Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2012-LC5 — Moody’s Affirms Eight and Downgrades Two Classes of WFCM 2012-LC5 (finance.yahoo.com)
- Some hot names on Wall Street: Office Depot, Inc. (ODP), Jaguar Health, Inc. (JAGX) – Market Movers (financialqz.com)
- Office Depot Inc (NASDAQ:ODP) Reports Engagement Of New Chief Financial Officer – USMarketsDaily (blog) (usmarketsdaily.com)
- Office Depot, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial … – Business Wire (press release) (businesswire.com)
- Office Depot appoints former B/E Aerospace executive as CFO (finance.yahoo.com)
Office Depot (NASDAQ:ODP) opened at $3.40 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $1,750.00, a P/E ratio of 7.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 2.86. Office Depot has a fifty-two week low of $2.97 and a fifty-two week high of $6.26.
Office Depot (NASDAQ:ODP) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 9th. The specialty retailer reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.14. The firm had revenue of $2.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.61 billion. Office Depot had a return on equity of 12.86% and a net margin of 3.00%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.16 earnings per share. equities analysts anticipate that Office Depot will post 0.44 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 15th. Investors of record on Friday, November 24th were issued a $0.025 dividend. This represents a $0.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.94%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, November 22nd. Office Depot’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.28%.
ODP has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Jefferies Group restated a “hold” rating and set a $4.15 target price (down from $5.00) on shares of Office Depot in a research note on Friday, October 6th. BidaskClub upgraded shares of Office Depot from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered shares of Office Depot from a “neutral” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 30th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Office Depot from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 5th. Finally, ValuEngine lowered shares of Office Depot from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company. The company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $5.08.
In related news, insider Michael R. Allison sold 360,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3.83, for a total value of $1,378,800.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.43% of the company’s stock.
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The Pentagon has ordered U.S. military bases around the world to pull all smartphones made by Chinese manufacturers Huawei and ZTE from stores, so as to avoid compromising the security of U.S. military service members.
The Pentagon has decided to ban the Department’s exchange service stores from selling them.
“Huawei and ZTE devices may pose an unacceptable risk to Department’s personnel, information and mission,” said Pentagon spokesman Major Dave Eastburn. “In light of this information, it was not prudent for the Department’s exchanges to continue selling them to DoD personnel.”
U.S. service members are still allowed to buy ZTE and Huawei phones elsewhere and carry them for personal use. However, simply by carrying these phones, soldiers, even if they only use the phones for their private communications, run the risk of falling under Chinese surveillance.
The Pentagon is currently reviewing whether to issue a wider advisory warning to U.S. service members about the risk of using phones made by these two Chinese brands, said Eastburn, although technical aspects of the potential threats were not revealed by the Pentagon.
Many U.S. intelligence officials and members of congress consider Huawei devices to pose a national security threat. In February, the heads of the CIA, FBI, National Security Agency, and others testified before a Senate hearing, and all of the witnesses at the hearing said that Americans should not use Chinese smartphones manufactured by Huawei and ZTE.
Huawei was targeted prominently by the report, which said that the company has extensive ties with the Chinese regime. Ren Zhengfei, the founder of the company, was a former officer in the People’s Liberation Army. He continues to run the company today.


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Student-run business Hooked by Helen shares handcrafted crochet creations
Helen Nguyen sits and smiles as she wears her crocheted pieces. Nguyen, a third-year biology student, said her business Hooked by Helen began as a hobby during the start of the pandemic. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)
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Helen Nguyen is putting her crochet hooks to work.
The third-year biology student said she began her business, Hooked by Helen, to sell her crochet creations at in-person markets and on social media. As a result of the time she spent indoors because of the pandemic, Nguyen said she began crocheting to curtail the ingrained habit of being on her phone during online lectures. She said she was inspired by the craftiness of other quarantine crocheters on social media to pick up her own set of crochet hooks.
“Seeing everyone be so creative – I love art and fashion, (so) I just wanted to also hop on the train,” Nguyen said. “And so I started painting, drawing and also crochet.”
After her first failed attempts at learning how to crochet a bucket hat, Nguyen said the hobby soon evolved into a passion and business to pay for school tuition. A plethora of bucket hat iterations later, she said she decided to post pictures on her secondary Instagram account to see if anyone would purchase them. She said she also attempted to sell her pieces on Depop and Etsy, but fees prevented her from making a higher profit. However, Nguyen said her end goal was always to sell in person.
This past summer, Nguyen said she was inspired to open her first market booth when a stranger complimented her bag and encouraged her to sell handmade products at local markets. At her first booth at the SoCo Market in Sonoma County, Nguyen said she showcased a hand-painted sign with her brand logo as the sole decoration. It took several market displays and marketing tactics, such as customized business cards and IKEA racks, to display her pieces and boost revenue, she said.
Having helped Nguyen set up past booths, Nguyen’s friend Noah Abrams said Nguyen was able to find her niche at markets by selling homemade versions of current knit trends. In order to discover her exact target consumers, Nguyen said she visits the market beforehand to scope out the crowd of customers and tweak her inventory accordingly – whether it be sweater vests in the winter or reusable shopping bags for suburban parents. Owen Siden, another friend of Nguyen, said the advantage of Nguyen selling at local markets is the connection she is able to foster with her customers.
“She (Nguyen) is able to show off her personality,” Siden said. “She’s so welcoming. Anytime anyone walks by she’s willing to talk to them. She’s always smiling and asking questions about people, so I think that draws them in for sure.”
When Nguyen moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA, she said she found it challenging to rebuild her following outside of her Northern California bubble. She is on hiatus from market selling until after her finals, but Nguyen said she still takes on individual commissions while in school. With each handcrafted item taking hours or days to produce depending on its size, she said she finds herself crocheting in every moment of spare time she can, including on the bus or in between classes.
In the future, Nguyen said she plans to take a gap year before medical school to grow her business, with the ultimate aspiration of getting her pieces on store shelves. Abrams said it is both her immediately recognizable patterns as well as the sheer attention to detail that goes into each crochet product that make Hooked by Helen a successful venture. Even though she has a larger vision of expanding Hooked by Helen, Nguyen said she will stay true to her pledge of not making the same piece twice, specifically by adjusting the color scheme to ensure originality.
“I think it’s really rewarding to see all my hard work pay off in (the sense that) I am going to school (with the money I make) … off my crochet business,” Nguyen said. “It was a lot of long hours and overnights. … It was really rewarding to see not only the physical finished piece in my inventory but in the end how I was able to (get) here.”


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May 21, 2014 "Audience development" and an existential question about the future of journalism.
Feb 14, 2014 You like Bob Marley, because: a) You’re a pot-smoking liberal. B) You’re a libertarian. C) You had a great time in Jamaica during college
Jul 23, 2013 Spanish-language media was rocked by news that Univision cancelled its popular radio show "El Piolin por la Manana."
Jul 15, 2013 Add Radiohead's Thom Yorke to the list of high profile musicians protesting the amount of pay artists get from Spotify.
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Jul 1, 2013 The Tribune Co. has agreed to pay $2.7 billion for 19 local TV stations.
Jun 12, 2013 The music-streaming company Pandora has bought a small radio station in South Dakota. Owning a radio station could allow Pandora to pay smaller royalties that apply to... radio stations.
Jun 3, 2013 Apple sells a lot of music through iTunes. Now it looks set to launch its own music-streaming service. Can it turn a profit where Pandora and Spotify have faltered?
Apr 30, 2013 XM/Sirius dominate the car satellite market, and car sales have bounced back right along with the rest of the economy. But will their success continue against a future of Rdio, Pandora and Spotify?
Apr 23, 2013 New data show that the Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" is now the most streamed song on Spotify. Which got us thinking, even though the way we listen to music has changed, the tune has not.
Mar 27, 2013 Music streaming hasn’t turned out to be the big money maker Spotify hoped for. So now the question for Spotify is what else it could stream. Videos are a proven way to get people paying for content.


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BLACK Friday sales are finally here, and stores like Target will be open to help meet your holiday shopping needs.
This year, Black Friday lands on November 26, and retailers like Target are starting to host early Black Friday deals.
What to know about Target retail for Black Friday?
Black Friday starts as soon as Thanksgiving ends. Target has posted a 32-page ad highlighting its weekly deals leading up to Black Friday.
There are discounts on electronics, toys and more. The major retail brand will be dropping prices all holiday season, according to CNET.
Because new deals are added every Sunday, Target will price match its own deals through December 24. They will also match select competitor pricing within 14-days of your purchase.
What are Target's opening and closing hours on Black Friday?
Target's Black Friday is always highly anticipated because it contains some of the season's best deals.
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However, keep in mind that there might be some restrictions implemented because of the on-going COVID pandemic.
Target's Black Friday event begins on November 26, and store hours vary depending on the branch.
You are advised to contact your local Target for hours of operation by using the store locator feature.
How should you prepare for Target's Black Friday deals?
Even though you have access to the retailer's weekly deals, you might be interested in joining the deal seekers in person on Black Friday. But before you go, preparation might save you some time and ease stress.
Ahead of leaving home, make a list and check it twice. Christmas will be days away so shop for everyone on your list.
You can also check Target's website to see if what's on your list is in-store. If you can order online, save yourself the hassle. Just be sure to enter your information accurately. Keep in mind that when deals become available, they could run out quickly.
Remember there is still a lingering pandemic. Check with your local Target their COVID-19 policy.
What else to know about the holiday shopping season?
The season's top deals are highly anticipated by shoppers. Cyber Monday will take place on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.
Thanksgiving is the last Thursday of November, and each year, Black Friday occurs the day following.
Black Friday often matches and exceeds retail prices offered throughout the year.
Nearly every retailer offers a promotion during Black Friday. Target will be closed on Thanksgiving.


text: Around 200 new jobs will be created when 20 to 25 new shops open at Parndorfs McArthurGlen Designer Outlet next year.Thomas Reichenauer, company manager of the international shopping centre management group, said today (Fri): “We plan to invest between 20 and 25 million Euros. Twenty to 25 new shops will open on an additional 5,300 square metres in the middle of 2011.”The shopping centre which offers cut-price designer fashions opened with 30 stores in 1998 and features 150 shops today. Around 26 million people have gone shopping at the mall located in northern Burgenland fewer than 50 kilometres from Vienna and Slovak capital Bratislava.”An additional 200 people will join the 1,150 people currently working at our centre from next year,” Reichenauer explained.McArthurGlens other shopping centre in Austria opened near Salzburg last year. City centre shop managers had expressed fears that Salzburgs bustling shopping streets would be deserted after the mall had started doing business. Studies have shown that more than a third of customers have been Salzburg residents, while 31 per cent have come from Germany.McArthurGlens 19 shopping centres across Europe have 75 million customers per year. The group had turnover of two billion Euros in its 2009/2010 business year that ended last month.Provincial political leaders will welcome news of newly created positions since Burgenland is Austrias economically weakest province.


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iPhone owners responding to a research firm's survey reported a significantly higher percentage of overall dropped calls on the AT&T network than on Verizon.
ChangeWave polled roughly 1,300 iPhone customers on each of the networks, on how frequently they experienced a dropped call in the past 90 days.
AT&T iPhone customers reported an average of 4.8 percent of calls dropped, and Verizon iPhone customers reported a 1.8 percent average dropped-call rate.
Despite the differences in dropped-call rates, iPhone customers on both networks reported nearly equal satisfaction ratings: 82 percent of Verizon iPhone customers say they're "Very satisfied," versus 80 percent of AT&T customers reporting the same.
Wired.com's tests in San Francisco also found that the iPhone experienced fewer dropped calls on the Verizon network than AT&T, but the differences were minor. Our tests also found that the iPhone on AT&T's network is significantly faster with 3G transfer rates than Verizon's.
The equal satisfaction rates are noteworthy, because they suggest that Verizon customers aren't perturbed about slower bandwidth speeds. On the other hand, it's not surprising that people would value reliability — having a connection at all — more than speed.
ChangeWave's substantially higher dropped-call rate on AT&T is questionable, however, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Asking people to recall how many of their calls dropped over the past three months isn't a very scientific method to measure a network's reliability. Also worth noting is that the iPhone hasn't even been on Verizon for 90 days; it's been on the network for less than two months.
Independent wireless firm Metrico did a more comprehensive study on network performance. The company found that the Verizon iPhone was an average performer in voice quality, whereas the AT&T iPhone ranked low in call performance. Also, the AT&T iPhone was a top performer in download rates, whereas the Verizon iPhone ranked "below average" in data downloads.
On the subject of dropped-call rates, an AT&T spokesman claimed that AT&T's dropped-call rate is about one tenth of 1 percent. A study performed by a third-party wireless firm corroborates that statistic.


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Any expat already out there knows that currency fluctuations can be a very big deal, and it can go either way. Many of us make money in our home currency (like the US for me) and we live abroad so if the dollar strengthens or weakens, our finances shift right along with it.
Of course there are also many expats who earn in local currency, and these same shifts can make things back home cheaper or more expensive. In the worst cases, someone moves to a country like Argentina making local currency, and after a few years you can’t even afford a flight home anymore, much less the ability to live there again.
Some major shifts after a long period of stability
Over the past two years or so, the major and even minor world currencies have been fairly stable. Sure, there have been some shifts where a currency rises by 10% and then falls back 5% the following year, but for the most part there hasn’t been much currency news. Now there is.
Japan has gotten most of the headlines because the shift has been major and it seems to be stabile at the new lower rate. But there are others as well, many of which will affect many expats or just travelers in general.
1 – Japan
- 52-week high: 77.1
- July 1, 2013: 100.4
One thing Japan is famous for is its closed culture, so most of the expats there seem to be English teachers and other short-termers. And most of them are also paid in Yen, so this change is most important for the holiday crowd. Now Japan is in line with European countries like Spain and Italy, rather than like Denmark and Sweden as before.
2 – South Africa
- 52-week high: 8.05
- July 1, 2013: 9.90
South Africa is obviously popular with tourists, but it’s also a popular place for retirees, especially from English-speaking countries. Suddenly the place is almost 20% cheaper for foreigners than it was a year ago.
3 – Australia
- 52-week high: 0.925
- July 1, 2013: 1.100
Australia is an interesting one because so many of its citizens have spread around the world for new adventures. And it’s also popular with retiring Brits and Canadians in search of a better climate. It had been really overpriced, but lately it’s become reasonable.
4 – India
- 52-week high: 51.4
- July 1, 2013: 59.97
India has long been a popular expat destination for those working for multi-national companies, but not so much for normal folk. The currency slide has actually been going on for over two years now, but for inbound travelers it’s not as noticable because most hotels price rooms in US dollars anyway.
5 – Brazil
- 52-week high: 1.94
- July 1, 2013: 2.27
Brazil had been in a situation like Australia where its currency had clearly become overvalued but the government was helpless to reverse it. Fortunately for Brazil and its exports, the reverse has happened. Brazil is still expensive for many things, but for food and housing, it’s now more realistic.
6 – Turkey
- 52-week high: 1.75
- July 1, 2013: 1.94
Turkey, where I’ve lived on and off lately, is not only a tourist hotspot but also a very popular retirement country for Europeans. Since the majority of that crowd earns money or gets pensions in foreign currency, this shift has made an already affordable country even more so.


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We won't beat around the bush: The all-wheel-drive Dodge Charger is not a brand new car. This generation launched in 2011, AWD models and all. But for 2013, Chrysler has added an optional sport package to the AWD model, available with both the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or the sweet, sweet 5.7-liter Hemi V8. The upgrades for this new sport pack are mainly cosmetic; a gloss black grille, new 19-inch alloy wheels and body-colored rear spoiler make up the list of exterior changes. Inside, there are new sport seats and paddle shifters, and the eight-speed automatic transmission has been reflashed for better performance.
But because vehicles like the Dodge Charger mainly stick out in our minds as being rear-drive bruisers, Chrysler wanted to give us the opportunity to test out the LX platform's foul-weather prowess. And perhaps no place more appropriate to test such a system was way up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the dead of winter.
No one wants to have their car stolen, but a new study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau has some bad news for older Honda owners and pickup drivers. Fortunately, it has better news for drivers overall. The group is reporting that according to preliminary data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, thefts were down 3.2 percent in 2013 (versus 2012) to fewer than 700,000 cars. That's the lowest figure since 1967. That's also less than half of the peak of over 1.66 million thefts in 1991. "The drop in thefts is good news for all of us," says NICB President and CEO Joe Wehrle. "But it still amounts to a vehicle being stolen every 45 seconds and losses of over $4 billion a year."
Honda drivers might not find it such good news with older Accord and Civic models topping this year's theft study. Toyota and Dodge can't really celebrate, either, with two models each on the list, as well. Overall, this year's list was split evenly between foreign and domestic models, which were mostly pickups.
The 10 most likely vehicles to be stolen in 2013 were:
The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is definitely the performance car of the moment. The fact that in the near future, people will be able to buy a 707-horsepower muscle machine straight from a major automaker for $59,995 and with a factory warranty almost seems absurd. We drove it recently and found the Hellcat to be just as much of a beast as its numbers would suggest. Now, it's a certain comedian's turn behind the wheel in the latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage.
This week's guest is Dodge President and CEO Tim Kuniskis, and he's there to drop all sorts of interesting factoids about the Hellcat. For example, its Pirelli P Zero tires retail at around $300 each, he says. That makes its smoky burnouts a rather expensive proposition. Kuniskis, who recently hinted at a mystery Woodward Dream Cruise debut, also talks about the genesis of the 2015 SRT project with a goal to get over some of the standard Challenger's weight and size disadvantages. The fix is a supercharged V8, massive brakes and other goodies to smooth over the platform's more glaring shortcomings.
Leno appears to get a big kick out of the Hellcat. However, he can't seem to stop bringing up his desire to drive one with a six-speed manual. They obviously exist, but Kuniskis has an eight-speed automatic for the retired Tonight Show host to try out. Of course, as with any Hellcat video, there has to be at least one burnout. Despite the expensive tires, it seems like enthusiast's law at this point - and dear ol' Jay wouldn't want to break any rules, would he?


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Polaris has recalled thousands more ATVs because of potential fire hazards. Two separate recalls implemented in July affect RZR and Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Consumers are encouraged to take their machines in for free repairs.
Polaris Recalls Thousands of Vehicles Due to Fire Hazards
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris recalled about 25,600 Sportsman 570 ATVs on July 19, 2017. Fuel may leak into the headlight pod, creating fuel leak and fire hazards. Polaris has received 30 reports of fuel leaks and four incidents involving a fire. So far, no injuries have been reported.
The recall affects 2014 model year 570 ATVs that were sold in several colors from April 2014 through May 2017 for between $6,500 and $7,700. The company has instructed consumers to stop using the machines and contact their local Polaris dealers to schedule free repairs.
The CPSC also reported that on July 25, 2017, Polaris recalled 16,800 RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The fuel tank neck may crack or the wiring harness overheat or short circuit, posing fuel leak and fire hazards. The company has received 102 reports of cracked fuel tank necks and 28 reports of burning, smoking, melted and/or shorted wires, and four reports of fires. So far, no injuries have been reported.
This recall affects model year 2015 through 2017 youth RZR 170 ROVs. These machines have two seats and were sold between February 2015 and July 2017 in colors red, blue, and white for between $4,600 and $4,800. Again, consumers are encouraged to stop using the machines and contact their Polaris dealers for free repairs.
Polaris Dealing with a Line of Recalls Because of Fuel Leaks
These recalls seem to be “business as usual” for the ATV company. Last year reports tied Polaris RZR vehicles to more than 160 fires, resulting in 19 injuries and the death of a 15-year-old girl in Utah, according to a report in the Star Tribune. Investigations blamed the fire hazards on the RZR’s fuel tank line, which when “pinched,” could create pressure on the tank that would result in fuel leaks.
Polaris recalled 133,000 of the vehicles linked to these types of issues and said that repairs would solve the problem, but there are now more recalls because of the fuel leaks and fire hazards. In March of this year (2017), the company again recalled 19,000 ATVs following reports of more than 45 fires.
Vehicles affected by that recall included model years 2015 and 2016 Sportsman 850 and 1000 ATVs. The problem was that the side panel heat shield could melt, posing burn and fire hazards. The company received nearly 800 reports of incidents.
“Because Polaris is having these problems over and over again,” reported Rich Duprey in The Motley Fool, “despite devoting significant resources to fixing them at a substantial cost of the business, it means the manufacturing defects are not a thing of the past, as management has suggested.”
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Todd Sheridan and Nichelle Roane founded Treehouse Juicery five years ago mainly because Sheridan needed to heal.
“In college, I was very stressed and focused on typing essays, studying, writing, and maintaining somewhat of a social life,” said Sheridan, who graduated from Goucher College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Communications. “I neglected my eating habits,”
Sheridan reminisced. “I was so tired of the gastric ulcers, hypertension, and being pre-diabetic that I went coldturkey vegan one day during the summer of 2012. That changed my life forever.”
At Treehouse Juicery, Sheridan and Roane sell pure cold-pressed juices. They offer four staple flavors of real juice with natural nutritional content packed with enzymes, minerals, micronutrients, and electrolytes.
The duo’s mission remains to nourish customers with good juices and spread a health awareness message to families. “I’ve been introduced to a plant-based journey which has been a very healing and disciplining experience for me,” Sheridan recounted. Roane said she has been a healthy consumer all of her life. She holds an associate’s degree in psychology from the Community College of Baltimore County and regularly practices yoga.
Their business journey was not without challenges, Roane stated. “One challenge we had to overcome was not having the resources and the necessary exposure available to scale the business,” she said. “Coming from corporate America, we didn’t have any extensive kitchen experience. We were completely self-taught. We didn’t have any mentors at the time who could help teach us the intricate details of starting a business, the funding involved, and the connections one would need.”
The former high school mates who are now engaged, started from the bottom, creating graphics, logos, menus, and connections. They also shelled out lots of cash to test recipes and flavors. “It’s been a long journey, but we’ve overcome the knowledge gap and financial hurdle by winning grants and gathering plenty of market research,” Roane said. “We became First Place Grant Recipients at a business plan competition facilitated by CCBC’s Center for Business Innovation.
“The seed funding allowed us to establish our foundation, create an online presence, and afford marketing to boost sales,” she further offered. Sheridan and Roane also earned acceptance into two renowned cohorts— the National Minority Small Business Council and Made in Baltimore. “We are optimistic that our affiliations have and will continue to help us succeed,” Roane said. “We also always take the opportunity to build relationships with new customers and fellow business owners in hopes to collaborate and support each other’s
Sheridan concluded that the couple wants customers to know that a big part of their giving back to the community is spreading health awareness and donating their surplus juices to families in food deserts and impoverished communities.
“We know how little to no nutritional food options are lacking in the inner cities,” Sheridan said. “Kids and families rely heavily on terrible consumables masquerading itself as food. Food is supposed to nourish your body. Unfortunately, if people in food deserts are given access to fresh and healthy options, it usually is not as affordable as the less nutritional foods are. So we at Treehouse Juicery stand by our mission to give access to nutritious and delicious cold-pressed juices the entire family can enjoy, especially those in need.” To learn more about Sheridan and Roane’s company, Treehouse Juicery, visit: www.treehousejuiceryonline.com.


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A two-kilogram gold nugget has been dug up on the outskirts of famous Central Victorian gold rush city Ballarat.
The happy prospector, a retiree who wished to remain anonymous, discovered the 63-ounce specimen using a metal detector.
Mark Day, who operates metal detector retailer Gold Ballarat, said there had already been offers of $160,000 for the nugget that the prospector has named “You Wouldn’t Believe It.”
“I’ve been in this business for 25 years and this is the biggest find we have seen by one of our customers – that they’ve told me about anyway,” he joked.
The man was using a Minelab GPX45000 detector and had recently come into Day’s store to upgrade the coil to one that was more sensitive.
A short while later, the prospector phoned Day and asked if he was interested in buying some ‘big gold.’
“I said I wasn’t a buyer and asked him what he meant by big. He said two kilos and I just said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding’,” Day said.
“When he showed me the nugget here in the store he was shaking like a leaf. He didn’t know what to do with it. He hadn’t slept in three days.”
The nugget was found about a metre down in old pasture land – below 30 centimetres of wash and about 15 centimetres of very hard clay. The location was within 150 kilometres of Ballarat, with the prospector keeping the specific site a secret for obvious reasons.
“He told me the detector made a noise and when he dug down a short way and found a .22 lead bullet and thought that was that. But the detector kept insisting there was something there, so he dug further and – bang – there it was,” Day said.
“History tells us that big finds like this have happened in this area before, and even though they’ve been digging gold in this region for 150 years, it’s still out there.”
With gold passing the $2000 per ounce mark, the nugget has a gold value of about $130,000, but collectors are offering a premium for the nugget’s rarity.
“People collect nuggets, they don’t want them melted down,” Day said. “And this one has real character to it. We were in awe when he brought it in. It really looks good.”
While the prospector might have retired from his original job, he certainly hasn’t retired from his new passion.
The prospector went back to Day’s store and purchased a top-of-the-range Minelab GPZ 7000 soon after his discovery, and is already enjoying further success.
“He certainly thinks there’s more gold out there,” Day said. “And after this, who can say he’s wrong?”


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Panama Table of Contents Although it is part of the same geographic region as the countries of Central America, Panama historically has lacked strong political and economic ties with the five nations immediately to its north.
Xi arrived in Costa Rica on Sunday at 7: Araya has traveled several times to China in recent years, hoping to forge closer business ties between the two countries.
President Barack Obama in California on Friday. The bilateral agreements include health protocols that will allow Costa Rica to export pork and dairy products to China. Costa Rican company Dos Pinos will send a first shipment in coming weeks to the Chinese cities of Beijing and Chongqing.
Xi also formalized the delivery of 8, computers to public school students and another for teachers, under an agreement signed during a visit Chinchilla made to Beijing last year. And Xi briefly got away from the formalities to visit a coffee plantation and taste some of the brew in Santo Domingo de Heredia, north of the capital.
Xi doffed his jacket and toured the ranch with its owners who were not identified, enjoying a coffee and light lunch. Xi and his wife, a glamorous soprano singer who has stolen the spotlight during the trip, later were to attend a gala dinner hosted by Chinchilla.
This is the second visit by a Chinese president to Costa Rica since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in June Xi previously made a three-day stop in oil-rich, English-speaking Trinidad and Tobago, where he met with Caribbean leaders for talks on trade and energy issues.
China signed seven agreements with Cuba to increase bilateral cooperation on trade, transportation, tourism and biotechnology, state media reported.In , they began the China-Costa Rica free trade negotiations during the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao Costa Rica.
The China-Costa Rica FTA features a high degree of the open market. Over 90 percent of goods trade between China and Costa Rica will enjoy zero tariff on . The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rica and China first officially established diplomatic ties in and their relationship has been developing exponentially ever since.
Costa Rica is the only Central American country with which China has official diplomatic ties. As a result, bilateral trade. Costa Rica maintained official relations with the Republic of China (commonly known as "Taiwan") instead of the People's Republic of China (commonly known as "China") until June 1, , when it opened relations with China.
Taiwan then broke relations on June 7. Costa Rica - Resources and power: Costa Rica’s agricultural land and climate are its most important natural resources. The country has few mineral resources. The most important are the yet-unexploited bauxite deposits in the General and Coto Brus valleys and copper in the Cordillera de Talamanca.
There is manganese on and near the Nicoya Peninsula, gold on the Osa Peninsula and parts of the.
Costa Rica maintained official relations with the Republic of China (commonly known as "Taiwan") instead of the People's Republic of China (commonly known as "China") until June 1, , when it opened relations with China.
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China’s Congress Passes Cryptography Law, Effective Jan. 1, 2020
While China still bans cryptocurrency trading, cryptography could be key to the country’s national push to be more competitive in the blockchain industry.
CIA Labs will give officers an outlet to patent and profit from their tech inventions.
Filecoin will be the first protocol to use this production-ready version of drand to create decentralized, verifiable randomness for “leader selection.”
How blockchain technology can thrive in an age of quantum computing.
We asked four expert cryptographers about Craig Wright’s “cryptographic evidence” that he is Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto. They aren't buying it.
Privacy holes in the Lightning Network, a bitcoin transaction settlement layer, are leaking payment information.


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Earlier today we reported that the Allo app for Android seemed to hint that Allo for web could be on its way, and it seems like users did not have to wait too long because Google’s Amit Fulay has announced via Twitter that Allo for web has been officially launched and that users who are interested can go ahead and get their hands on it.
However we should point out that Allo for web is currently only available for Android devices. While the feature is live, the Allo website is saying that this feature is only available for Android phones at the moment, with support for the iPhone coming soon. There was no mention of when exactly, but we guess iPhone owners will just have to wait.
It is unclear if this is due to technical issues or if Google simply wants to give Android users an exclusive feature at the start, but either way iPhone owners will have no choice but to remain patient. For Android users (and presumably iPhone users later), setting up Allo for the web appears to be pretty straightforward.
All you have to do is launch the Allo app on your Android device, go to the menu and select “Allo for web”, and scan the QR code displayed on the website where it will then sync your accounts. Once that’s done you should be good to go.


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CTOUCH ANNOUNCES A SERIES OF ROADSHOWS, A RE-BRAND AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS INSTEAD OF EXHIBITING AT BETT 2018.
Product developments, better pricing and nationwide roadshows in store
Eindhoven, 29 November 2018 – CTOUCH UK Ltd has announced that it will not be exhibiting at BETT 2019 and instead investing further into product improvements, a company rebrand and launching a series of events in 2019 where it can bring the technology to the customer.
“The BETT Show is still undoubtedly an important Education event for the UK market, and taking the decision to not exhibit in 2019 often felt like a risky one. However, the time we got to spend with our customers or prospective customers at the event was so brief, we often felt the investment didn’t really warrant the fleeting customer visits.” Explained Gregg Ringer, Head of UK Market Development. “We want to build better relationships with our Education resellers and customers, which means getting the time for more meaningful conversations. We feel the best way to go about this is to launch our own events both independently and in conjunction with our alliance partners. We have seen that a number of our Education customers simply cannot travel to BETT anymore due to the up-front cost, as well as the downtime. If they can’t come to us, we will go to them.” He went on to hint “Although we are not exhibiting and don’t have a physical stand space next year, don’t be surprised to see us there in some other capacity though”.
CTOUCH recently launched two brand new products to supersede the hugely successful Laser air + in the UK. The Laser Sky and Laser Nova have been designed specifically for the Education markets and are aimed at both basic users as well as Education establishments with more advanced requirements and technological ability.
The company has hinted at lots of exciting developments for 2019, including a rebrand and some impressive product advancements, most of them being revealed at ISE in the Netherlands in February.
About CTOUCH Europe
CTOUCH is an innovative and market leading interactive displays manufacturer, focusing on large format touch displays and interactive touch solutions. Thanks to its continuous innovation, CTOUCH brings the power of touch and interactivity in a working environment and enhances effective group collaboration.
Get a fresh perspective on interactivity and experience how CTOUCH smart innovations are transforming businesses – today and in the future. For more information please visit www.ctouch.eu or check out the LinkedIn and Facebook page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ctouch/ and http://www.facebook.com/CTOUCHthepowertoengage


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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that its executive team will participate in the following upcoming conferences:
A live video webcast of the Jefferies fireside chat will be available on Harmonic's website at https://investor.harmonicinc.com/. An archived webcast will remain posted on the company's investor relations website for 90 days.
About Harmonic Inc.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
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The Cambodian textile industry can grow with Brazilian cotton
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Through Cotton Brazil, the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa) took part in the first multi-sectoral Brazilian business mission to Cambodia from the 19th to the 28th of March. The main aim was to show how Brazilian cotton can contribute to the great, yet unexploited potential that the Cambodian textile industry has ahead of it. The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) conducted the mission.
Over the past 20 years, Cambodia has increased its apparel exports by 12% annually, moving from revenues worth $1 billion to $9 billion in 2022. This year, the Southeast Asian country became the seventh-largest exporter of clothing in the world, according to data from the World Trade Statistical Review 2023.
However, Cambodia imports 100% of the yarn and fabric required to supply their factories. By opening up the market to cotton imports and investing in a spinning industry, the country would be able to take a significant leap in economic development.
This vision for the future was the main message presented by Abrapa’s Director of International Relations, Marcelo Duarte, during the Brazilian mission. Being responsible for the Cotton Brazil brand, a program representing the Brazilian cotton chain on a global scale, Mr. Duarte presented to the audience of Cambodian business executives and leaders a study that maps out the country´s textile industry potential.
“The spinning industry can add more than 400% of value to the Cambodian economy, which means adding $2.4 billion in revenue per year. Not to mention social gains such as job creation and new business opportunities,” Mr. Duarte explained. Today, one of the main bottlenecks facing the industrial sector is the supply of stable and affordable energy.
Brazil is now a candidate to become a supplier of raw material
As the third-largest producer and second-largest exporter of cotton in the world, Brazil stands out for its advancement in fiber quality indices, product traceability, and responsible production. In the 2022/23 crop season, 82% of Brazilian production held socio-environmental certification through the Responsible Brazilian Cotton (ABR) program. In addition, Brazil is the largest supplier of certified Better Cotton in the world.
At least two major trends in the world market are contributing to the development of the Cambodian textile industry. The first is the search for other supplier markets, beyond China. “One of the countries that can benefit from this demand for diversification is Cambodia, which now accounts for 2% of the world’s clothing trade,” Marcelo Duarte pointed out.
The second trend is the end consumer demand for increasingly sustainable clothing and textile products. In this respect, cotton – a natural and recyclable fiber – is a more responsible option than synthetic fibers.
About the Mission
The multi-sectoral business mission was organized by Brazil´s Department of Trade Promotion, Investments and Agriculture (DPRA), a sector of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE). In addition to Cambodia, the mission included Vietnam and Thailand – two countries that are already consolidated markets for Brazilian cotton.
This was the first ever official Brazilian business mission to Cambodia. In recent years, Brazil has sought to approach the Southeast Asian country diplomatically and commercially. In 2023, Brazilian Chancellor Mauro Vieira officially visited the Cambodian capital, Phom Penh, and this year, the Brazilian Government intends to establish the Brazilian Embassy in Cambodia.


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iOS Growth Slows in China
Apple’s iOS continued to grow share in urban China, though the rate of that growth was the slowest since late 2014.
The latest smartphone sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech for the three months ending January 2016 shows that Apple’s iOS continued to grow share in urban China, though the rate of that growth was the slowest since late 2014. Apple also remained the most popular brand, capturing 25% of smartphone sales.
“Looking at the three months individually, January was the weakest month for Apple in China as more price-sensitive consumers might have been waiting to see what promotions Chinese New Year would bring in early February,” said Carolina Milanesi, chief of research at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. “In the rest of the world, smartphone platform dynamics remained pretty stable period-over-period, with no surprises.”
“In the EU5, Huawei remained the second strongest brand in the Android ecosystem, growing to 14% in the three months ending January 2016, up from 5% in the same period in 2014,” said Dominic Sunnebo, business unit director at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech Europe. “In Great Britain and France, Huawei doubled its share over the past year, and climbed to number four in the brand ranking, while remaining number two in Italy, Spain and Germany.”
Europe’s big five markets (“EU5”) include Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
“In urban China, iOS share continued to grow year-over-year, albeit at a slower pace, as iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6 were the best-selling smartphones in the region,” noted Tamsin Timpson, strategic insight director at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech Asia. “Huawei continued its momentum and is closing the gap with its nearest competitor, Apple, capturing 24.3% of sales. Xiaomi, which announced its Mi-5 at the recent Mobile World Congress, maintained a distant third, as it dropped 10.2 percentage points over the same period in 2015.”
Check out our OS Market Share interactive dataviz featuring historical data here
“In the US, the battle to persuade feature phone owners to upgrade to a smartphone was won by Android, which saw nearly a third (30.6%) of sales come from that segment, compared to 13.7% for iOS. Among first-time smartphone buyers in the Android ecosystem, Samsung was the top brand purchased, followed by LG, Motorola, and value-driven brands ZTE and Alcatel,” Milanesi explained. “Carrier choice also suggests a more value-driven consumer, with Tracfone Wireless and MetroPCS among the top five carriers chosen.”
Smartphone vendors are moving into new segments such as Virtual Reality, like HTC and Samsung, or 2-in-1s, like Huawei. Others will venture into new markets, like Xiaomi, which introduced its new flagship during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
“The pressure is certainly on,” Milanesi observed, “and, for a lot of up-and-coming brands, the US will be a strong focus in 2016, since success in the North American market opens the door to being a truly global player. While the immediate focus of consumers and industry watchers alike will remain on Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 and S7 edge performance, and on Apple’s rumoured release of another four-inch iPhone in mid-March, it certainly looks like the second half of this year will be very interesting for everyone.”


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Medicinal cannabis for relief from menstrual cramps
As per a study published in the 'British Medical Journal', menstrual pain, heavy bleeding, and low mood may be linked to nearly nine days of lost productivity per woman every year. A focus group study indicates that 84.1 per cent of women reported the occurrence of menstrual cramps or primary dysmenorrhea during their menstrual cycles.
Periods are usually associated with mild, tolerable lower abdomen or back discomfort but the pain (dysmenorrhoea) can be severe enough to interfere with day-to-day activities. The existing solutions in modern healthcare and allopathic medicine system are known to have harmful side effects in long term.
In its endeavour to offer a more sustainable, herbal, and ayurvedic solution for medical cramps, India's first research to retail venture in the Ayurvedic Cannabis (Bhang) sector, HempStreet has announced the launch of medicinal cannabis-based Trailokya Vijaya Vati.
The medicine has cannabis as one of its key ingredients and is effective in soft tissue muscle pains like menstrual cramps and spasms.
The synthetic peptides and oligonucleotides market is a rapidly growing sector within the biomolecule industry. These custom-designed molecules find applications in therapeutics, diagnostics, and research. Advancements in peptide and oligonucleotide synthesis technologies, coupled with increasing demand for personalized medicine, drive market expansion, offering promising avenues for innovation and investment.
The third edition of ETHealthworld India Diagnostics Summit, themed "In Quest of Futuristic Diagnostics," - like last year, promises to be a groundbreaking event at the forefront of innovation in the diagnostic industry. This year's summit will delve into the exploration of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies aimed at revolutionizing diagnostics in India and beyond. With a focus on embracing the future of healthcare, the summit will bring together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to exchange insights, share best practices, and collaborate on shaping the trajectory of diagnostic healthcare delivery.
The Economic Times brings the 4th edition of a flagship conclave - Healthcare Leaders Summit, themed "Building a Resilient, Diversified, Inclusive Healthcare Ecosystem," aims to convene industry pioneers, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore innovative strategies for strengthening healthcare systems in India.
The inaugural edition of Nutriwell Business Summit organised by ETHealthworld marks a pivotal moment in the nation's journey towards improved nutrition, health and wellness. As India's premier platform for the nutrition, nutraceutical products, and wellness industry, this summit aspires to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to deliberate on cutting-edge advancements and explore new horizons.
He adds: "Hempstreet is working in conjunction with top-notch scientists to conduct R&D around safe medication by leveraging the immense potential and natural power of Cannabis. Today HempStreet boasts of 15 approved products and a world-class research partnership with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). We have successfully reached out to an extensive doctor network of 43,000 doctors and 230 clinics to provide medical cannabis medicine, primarily to alleviate the huge menstrual pain relief crisis in India. The company strives to bring an effective and responsible usage of Cannabis, especially on the pain relief front, to its potential addressable patient base of over 35 million individuals."
The Cannabis Sativa plant, which encompasses hemp, cannabis, and marijuana, contains more than 100 different chemicals called cannabinoids. These are used to treat many diseases and conditions, including chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, mental health, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis, sexual disorders, and more. The legal Cannabis industry is currently one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. According to a report by Grand View Research Inc., the global legal marijuana market is predicted to reach $146.4 billion by the end of 2025.


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Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has introduced a new non-fungible token (NFT) lending feature to compete with its rivals. With this new tool, users can borrow cryptocurrency against NFTs as collateral. This move comes amid the surge in popularity of NFTs, which are unique digital assets that can represent anything from artwork to music and even tweets. Binance's new feature aims to take advantage of this trend and provide its users with more options for accessing funds.
The NFT lending feature from Binance allows users to borrow Ethereum loans against NFTs from popular collections like Bored Ape Yacht Club, Mutant Ape Yacht Club, Azuki, and Doodles. These NFTs will serve as collateral for the loans, and users can expect to receive roughly 50% of the value of their NFTs in Ethereum. This means that if a user holds an NFT worth $10,000, they can expect to receive a loan of around $5,000 in Ethereum.
This new lending feature from Binance is a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency lending and NFTs. It offers users a way to access funds quickly while also leveraging their NFT holdings. Additionally, the use of NFTs as collateral is a unique feature that sets this lending tool apart from other traditional lending platforms.
Binance's move to introduce an NFT lending feature is also an indication of the growing demand for NFTs and the potential of these assets in the market. As more people invest in NFTs, there will be a need for more tools that allow users to leverage these assets. With Binance's new tool, users can borrow funds against their NFTs, without having to sell them, and continue to hold onto their valuable digital assets.
Overall, the introduction of the NFT lending feature from Binance is a significant development in the cryptocurrency world. This new tool provides users with a unique way to access funds while also taking advantage of the growing popularity of NFTs. As more people invest in NFTs, it's likely that we will see more tools and features like this emerge from cryptocurrency exchanges.
Users will be able to borrow crypto while using their select NFTs as collateral on Binance.
As of right now, users of Binance NFT will be able to borrow cryptocurrency using their NFTs as security. Users
The tool, launching on Friday, will initially support Ethereum loans and NFTs from Bored Ape Yacht Club, Mutant Ape Yacht Club, Azuki and Doodles collections.
Binance NFT, the official NFT marketplace of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain infrastructure platform Binance, has launched a new feature that allows users to borrow cryptocurrencies against their NFTs as collateral.
Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, continues to make waves in the non-fungible token (NFT) space with its latest announcement. On Thursday, the exchange's NFT marketplace, which has experienced remarkable success since its launch in April 2021, introduced a new NFT lending feature.
Binance NFT has launched an NFT loan feature, allowing users to borrow ether against "blue-chip" NFTs, such as BAYC, MAYC and Azuki, as collateral.
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EFF supporters in the Western Cape have begun picketing outside a Clicks store at the Goodwood Mall in Cape Town.
Yesterday, Sunday 7 September, Julius Malema shared a tweet, advising his followers to ‘attack’ Clicks stores following their adverts which labeled black and ethnic hair as “dry and damaged.”
According to information shared by the party leader, the protests are set to go on throughout the week.
Despite the threats, Clicks also issued a statement on social media that trading would go ahead as usual.
A video shared on Twitter today shows a group of EFF supporters in their party colors demonstrating outside a store at the Goodwood Mall.
The group can be seen singing and dancing right at the entrance of the store:
— Chris Mabuya (@ChrisMabuya) September 7, 2020


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Currently under development at MachineGames, Wolfenstein: The New Order is an action-adventure shooter that reignites the franchise widely recognized for pioneering the genre. Wolfenstein: The New Order is scheduled for release...
Check out this sweet teaser trailer from Lego and Marvel’s upcoming new title!
This trailer needs no explanation. The awesomeness speaks for itself.
Grab your gun, grab your bro and crank up the heavy metal. Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel is being developed by Visceral Games and set to be released on March 26, 2013!
Check out this trailer for the upcoming psychological thriller video game for the PlayStation 3. Beyond Two Souls is in development by Quantic Dream and is set for release on October 8, 2013.


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The recently retired chairman of the company that runs Macy's, Bon-Macy's and Bloomingdale's department stores was indicted yesterday on charges that he lied to state antitrust...
NEW YORK — The recently retired chairman of the company that runs Macy’s, Bon-Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s department stores was indicted yesterday on charges that he lied to state antitrust investigators probing an alleged boycott of big-box retailer Bed, Bath & Beyond by upscale tableware manufacturers.
James Zimmerman, 61, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to felony perjury charges in Manhattan state court. He was released on a $50,000 personal-recognizance bond. Zimmerman retired last year as chairman of Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores.
The charges stem from a sworn statement Zimmerman gave to the office of New York state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, which was investigating allegations that Federated and May Department Stores had violated the state’s antitrust law by conspiring to keep Waterford, Wedgwood and other manufacturers from selling their products through rival Bed, Bath & Beyond.
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BGMI Anniversary celebrations have begun. The battle royale game is offering a new Special Login event. Under this event players will have a chance to earn a permanent reward which includes a Circus M249 Skin. Also Read - As BGMI completes one year in India, players get ready for big 2.1 update
BGMI completed one year on July 2. It has promised a host of new events and even a feature packed update 2.1. Krafton has introduced an Anniversary Special Login event offering new rewards and features.
The new event will run from July 4th to July 14th. Players will need to login over the next seven days to get their hands on the anniversary-themed backdrop on Day 1, and the Circus M249 Skin on Day 7.
How to earn the Circus M249 skin
From Day 1 onwards, users can select ‘Equip Now’ to collect the special anniversary lobby
From Day 2 to 6, users can collect Golden Share packs, which will automatically be brought onto Spawn Island in Classic Mode to give rewards to both you, and other players
On Day 7, users can login to collect a permanent Circus M249 Skin
Upcoming BGMI 2.1 Update
Battlegrounds Mobile India will be introducing the BGMI 2.1 version soon. This will be the fourth major update of the year for the game. Krafton is expected to release the update on July 15.
The new update is expected to bring Ancient Temple Mode 2.0, new Firearms, Mini Maps changes, secret Cave in Livik, remodeled Cheer Park with a new Gaming Center and Shopping Center, a new Shotgun attachment- quick loader, throwable blue zone grenade, tactical backpack, revamped control buttons and UI, new health utilities, and major bug fix. Stay tuned to BGR.in for all things BGMI and gaming.
BGMI 100 million Registrations
Krafton Inc. recently announced a new milestone for its Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) game. The Battle Royale game has surpassed 100 million registered users. The creators claim that the battle royale title is the most popular game in the country right now. BGMI will be completing its first year since launch. In the past year, BGMI has offered a lot of new updates making some big changes to the game.


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Developer Causal Bit Games has released a new video for Insanity’s Blade.
Nintendo Life reported that the game has gone into development for Wii U a few weeks ago, so we’ll bring you its progress as it occurs.
Take a look at the Insanity’s Blade official trailer below:
You can also take a look at the game’s build playthrough video that was released last month.
The game will release for PC, Mac and Linux May 20th. You can currently say YES to Insanity’s Blade on Steam Greenlight.
Are you looking forward to playing?
Source: Nintendo Life


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TJX (TJX -0.14%) is one of the nation's leaders in off-price retail, and as such the slow recovery in the U.S. economy has been a positive for the retailer. TJX was up more than 130% during the last three years, compared to the S&P 500 index's 35%. However, how will TJX perform during a rebounding economy?
TJX runs the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods brands. One of the other big benefits for TJX should be its exposure to the rebounding home market, via its HomeGoods stores. TJX offers a wide array of products ranging from family apparel to home decor.
Expansion and store growth can drive the top line
Store growth is expected to help drive top-line growth. Its total stores were up to 3,050 in fiscal 2013, with plans to get that number up to 3,200 in 2014. This includes upping its reach to include rural markets and Europe.
Specifically, in Europe, TJX plans to open 475 stores by the end of fiscal 2015. TJX is the only off-price retailer operating in Europe. The other driver of growth should be e-commerce. TJX launched an e-commerce website in the U.S. in 2004, which is its second attempt (TJX launched tjmaxx.com in late 2013).
This is only the next step in TJX's move to online sales. At year-end 2012, TJX bought off-price Internet retailer Sierra Trading Post. The move was made to help boost online sales. TJX was able to use Sierra's expertise in online retailing and employ that expertise in the launching of its own e-commerce site.
Why TJX wins out
TJX has a dominant market share, and with TJ Maxx and Marshalls owns more than 40% of the off-price retail market, which is a $40 billion-plus market. Meanwhile, its HomeGoods segment is also strong. HomeGoods saw comparable-store sales up 10% during the third quarter. This segment, HomeGoods, owns more than 7% of the nearly $40 billion home-furnishing market.
Its major competitors include Ross Stores (ROST 0.75%) and Kohl's (KSS -0.99%). Worth noting is that TJX has the lowest dividend yield of the three at 1%. Meanwhile Kohl's is 2.7% and Ross Stores at 1%.
Kohl's already has an e-commerce site, where about 7% of its sales come from online sales. The company expects that number to jump to 10% to 15% over the next few years. Third-quarter e-commerce sales were up 15% year over year.
However, Kohl's has been getting squeezed by the off-price retailers and the higher-end retailers, such as Macy's. As a result, Kohl's is turning to new stores that are smaller in addition to adding more national brands to its lineup and focusing on customers. Last year, Kohl's brought in Starbucks' executive Michelle Gass to fill its chief customer officer position.
Ross is the nation's largest off-price retailer by stores. The company is expecting to post comparable-store sales up 1% to 2% during the fourth quarter. Ross also has a strong operating margin, where from 2008 to 2012, Ross Stores saw a 750 basis point jump in its operating margin. Over the trailing-12 months, Ross Stores had an operating margin of 13.4% compared to TJX's 12.4% and Kohl's 9.4%.
Being one of the top off-price retailers, its products are low-priced and sold well during the weak economy. Yet, the company could continue to perform well in 2014 and beyond. Its focus on international growth and foray back into e-commerce are big positives for the company.


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Akçansa increased its domestic sales volume by 13 percent and its first-quarter revenues reached TRY 527 million
Akçansa increased its domestic sales tonnage by 13 percent in the first quarter of the year when the domestic market gave signs of recovery. During the relevant period, the company's total sales revenue reached TRY 527.3 million and EBITDA rose to 14.1 percent, while it was 4 percent last year.
Akçansa, Turkey's leading building materials company, announced its consolidated income statement and financial results for the period as of March 31, 2021. Accordingly, the company's sales revenue for the first quarter was TRY 527.3 million and the net profit was realized as TRY 24.8 million. EBITDA, which was 4 percent in the prior-year period, rose to 14.1 percent in 2021, and the net profit margin increased to 4.7 percent.
In the January-March period, Akçansa’s export income rose by 7 percent in Turkish lira. Domestic sales increased as the expectations of the construction industry to revive in the coming months have strengthened.
Akçansa General Manager M. Zeki Kanadıkırık pointed out that the challenges created by the pandemic continue in the first quarter of the year and said, “Despite the difficulties affecting all the world economies, Akçansa achieved a successful performance by increasing our sales revenue to TRY 527.3 million and net profit to TRY 24.8 million in the first three months. Depending on the positive developments, we will work together to achieve better performance both internally and externally in the coming days of the year.”


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Samsung’s operating income grows by 3.43% to $5.2 billion in Q1 2020
Samsung sales have rised by 5.61% year-on-year
Delivering a solid first-quarter earnings performance on the back of its chip business despite the coronavirus pandemic, Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said its operating income increased 3.43% year-on-year to $5.2 billion in the January-March period, and sales rose 5.61% year-on-year.
However, the world's leading memory chip and smartphone manufacturer expects its bottom line to go down in the current quarter as the pandemic will significantly affect demand for some of its key products, particularly its mobile business. "Memory demand is expected to remain robust for servers and PCs as more people work from home, but it is possible the mobile market may soften," the company said in a statement.
"Sales and profits of set products business, including smartphones and TVs, are expected to decline significantly as COVID-19 affects demand and leads to store and plant closures globally," it added.
In the first quarter of 2020, Samsung's net profit, however, dipped 3.15% to 4.8 trillion won over the cited period due to decreased gains from equity ties and increased non-operating expense. The figures were in line with the earnings guidance announced earlier this month that beat the market consensus.
Samsung's solid performance in the first quarter was led by its semiconductor business, as increased demand for server chips used for data centres and the steady rise of memory chip prices helped the company stay afloat amid the coronavirus crisis.
The company said its improved product mix in the mobile business and additional diversification of the company's customer base in mobile OLED display also contributed to its estimate-beating first quarter earnings result, reports Yonhap news agency.
Samsung's mobile business also had a better-than-expected first quarter earnings result despite weakening sales affected by supply chain disruptions in China.
Samsung said it sold 64 million units of smartphones and 5 million units of tablets in the first quarter, down 11 million and 2 million units respectively from the previous quarter, with the average selling price of its mobile devices at $266.
Samsung's home appliance business division posted weak earnings. Its sales increased 2.58 percent on-year to 10.30 trillion won in the first quarter, but operating profit dropped 16.6 percent on-year to 450 billion won over the same period.
The company blamed weaker seasonality and impact from Covid-19 for its lower earnings in the sector.
Samsung said its TV sales in the first quarter declined by mid-20 per cent compared to the previous quarter. The world's leading TV vendor added that its TV sales are projected to decline by 10 per cent in the second quarter.
For its consumer electronics, Samsung said it will pursue "efficient marketing and promotions tailored to each region" and will minimize the virus impact by optimizing its logistics.


text: The growth of cloud-based services in consumer and business applications during the past five years has been spectacular. Projections are that this trajectory will continue during the next five years. By 2019 mobile network traffic is forecasted to increase tenfold. Half of this increase will be in video services, and an additional 10 percent will be in social networking applications. At the same time, business cloud computing services are expected to increase at a 40 percent average annual rate. By 2019 there will be 60 percent more data centers in the world’s metropolitan areas than there are today, and data center interconnect volumes will increase by more than 400 percent.


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Converting the local Five Seasons Sports Club into a Northbrook community center could cost between $35.7 million and $46.7 million, according to official preliminary estimates.
About half of the price or more would go toward renovating the 14-year-old,...
| Jul 3, 2014
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Diagon Alley finally had a soft opening for the general public Thursday afternoon, as Universal Orlando let visitors without hotel packages into the new Harry Potter land.
Universal did not give information about what the soft opening schedule will be...
| Jul 20, 2014
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Theme parks have heavily promoted merchandise for years, but with its new expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando has gone a step further.
It has based an entire new area on a fictional shopping district called Diagon Alley,...
| Jun 17, 2014
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I'll begin this edition of bloopers with a wildlife story.
According to a newspaper police item, authorities were looking for a man who tried to lure girls into his car.
"He is described as between the ages of 40 and 50 with a brownish-red bear...
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Anyone feel like going shopping in a really big way? Dubai, United Arab Emirates, recently announced plans to build the biggest mall in the world, one that would house 100 hotels, 8 million square feet of stores and retail outlets, a wellness center, a...
| Jun 19, 2014
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The Northbrook Park District may share space with the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association if voters approve the idea for converting a local Five Seasons Sports Club into a community recreation center, officials say.
| Jun 30, 2014
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On the Viking Freya, most of the staterooms measure 135 to 205 square feet. One night I found a towel elephant along with the daily newsletter on my bed. Those are about all she has in common with the cruise ships lined up at Port Miami and Port...
| Jul 3, 2014
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When Walt Disney chose Orlando for his entertainment mecca, he picked a place with a strong road network, lots of available land — and weather that can be brutally hot and humid.
So now each summer, throngs of tourists and die-hard residents visit...
| Jul 15, 2014
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SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with all kinds of splashy doings -- penguin, sloth and flamingo greeters and an Explorer's Reef where visitors can touch shark pups and rays.
Paradise Point Resort & Spa on Mission Bay...
| Jun 20, 2014
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More than three decades after the emergence of HIV and AIDS sparked a massive campaign to curb infection, public health officials in Chicago and across the country are worried by a recent uptick in diagnoses of HIV — the precursor to AIDS —...
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Six Flags Entertainment Corp. announced a partnership Monday to build multiple theme parks in China over the next decade.
The regional theme park company, which operates Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia and 17 other parks in the U.S., Mexico and...


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EghtesadOnline: Local vehicle manufacture SAIPA Diesel is in talks with the French Renault Trucks to introduce a new medium-duty truck in Iran.
SAIPA Diesel CEO Rasul Mohammad Sadeqi said, “Renault’s D-Wide model will be available to truckers in the coming months,” local automotive website Persian Khodro reported.
The model will be initially imported as completely built units and there are plans to later assemble the vehicle locally.
“In the next phases Renault trucks will be imported in the form of completely knocked down (CKDs) kits and assembled in the SAIPA production plants.”
According to Financial Tribune, the D-Wide comes with a capacious cabin. It incorporates automatic transmission and gives buyers the choice of two engines, the DTI5 and the DTI8 with a power output of 240 hp and 280 hp, respectively. Both engines meet Euro 6 emission standards.
The model is part of the French company’s D series, a range of medium-duty trucks designed in 2013 to replace Midlum series.
Renault Midlum trucks have a long history of presence in Iran and are popular with local trucking companies. The model used to be manufactured by SAIPA Diesel in collaboration with the French auto giant. However, the company halted production of the models six years ago after the international sanctions against Iran were tightened over the nuclear program dispute.
Sine 2016 Renault Trucks has been gradually expanding its footprint in Iran after years of dormancy. Last December an agreement was signed between Renault and an Iranian dealership for importing Renault T, C, and K series.
The T series entered the local market in July. It offers Euro 6, six-cylinder engines with 380, 430 and 460hp power output.
SAIPA Diesel also has a joint production deal with the Scandinavian company Volvo. Through the deal, SAIPA Diesel and Volvo will sell three new trucks in Iran’s market -- all three part of Volvo’s FM series. The presales of the models have been launched.
SAIPA has been producing Volvo trucks in recent years. But, production of the FM series was halted five years ago. With the international sanctions eased last year, Iranian auto companies and their affiliates are renewing ties with European firms.
Furthermore, SAIPA Diesel has joint production deals with China’s Dongfeng Motors and Foton producing several models in collaboration with the two companies.
The Chinese trucks are infamous for low quality. With SAIPA renewing ties with French and Swedish businesses, it is likely that Dongfeng and Foton trucks will lose their share in the market in the coming months.
It has been reported that over the years Chinese trucks have been offered on installment basis in Iran but had few buyers for two primary reasons: high lending rates that truckers cannot afford and the low quality of the heavy vehicles.


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They discovered something they’d never seen before in an organic—electrons were skittering unfettered through the material, even outside the power-generating area of the cell.
New Class of Light-Bending Material Spun With DNA and Gold Nanoparticles Can Achieve First Real-Life Invisibility Cloak
The technique would be used to create metamaterials, meaning materials that don’t exist in nature. But nature itself still contains all kinds of stuff made from particles that can control their optic qualities. Cloaking might be possible.
Under the laws of classical physics, there are theoretical limits to these processes. But they are unrealistically high: For instance, we know that a car can never go faster than the speed of light. And no matter how much fuel is on the planet, or how much roadway or how strong the construction methods, no car will get close to going even 10 percent of the speed of light.
Researchers Find A New Approach For Producing Hydrogen Gas Which Can Be Used To Develop Economical Green Fuel
ydrogen gas generated from various organic transformations indicated the successful performance of the new catalyst. “After completion of the reaction, the catalyst can be recovered to reuse for further reactions, simply by using a magnet,” Garima Jaiswal, a member of the research team, told India Science Wire.
Fisker has launched its Emotion electric luxury saloon at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas – and there’s a vegan option. The long-awaited Tesla rival, with eye-catching looks and dramatic ‘butterfly’ doors, has a non-animal interior available for those who don’t want the premium leather interior of the show car.
CEO Brian Krzanich calling it a major breakthrough in quantum computing and the next step to quantum supremacy (when quantum computers are faster than classical computers). Intel has a neuromorphic computing chip.


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Amazon Team Meets President, Promises Investment of 14 Trillion Rupiah
Invest in the next 10 years, starting with cloud services through AWS
Amazon is getting serious about entering the Indonesian market. Amazon CTO and VP Werner Vogels met with President Joko Widodo and promised an investment in the next 10 years with a value of $1 billion (more than 14 trillion Rupiah). Sector cloud, via Amazon Web Service (AWS), was the first target. There is no further information whether the e-commerce service will also be present.
When receiving the Amazon representative, the President was accompanied by Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani and Head of BKPM Tom Lembong. Previously, Amazon had discuss the tax side with Sri Mulyani.
Sri Mulyani, like quoted from Viva, said, "They delivered a [promise of] investing Rp14 trillion in Indonesia within the next 10 years. cloud services what they do."
Vogels came to Indonesia in order to AWS Startup Day 2018 in Jakarta. On the sidelines of the event, Vogels stated that he has no plans to build local servers in Indonesia and will increase education related to cloud technology with the AWS Academy initiative. AWS itself has set up offices and recruited local teams since last December 2017.