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According to what Tim Cook told local Apple employees during his latest visit to Berlin, Germany, the long-anticipated Apple Watch will be water resistant. Looks like the guys from Cupertino modified the original smartwatch model. You see, back in September, it was reported that it was impossible to take shower with the device on one’s wrist without damaging it.
Apart from releasing the second beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.3, the guys from Cupertino have recently seeded the second beta of iOS 8.3 with Xcode 6.3 beta 2 to developers. The release of this version of Apple’s mobile operating system comes about two weeks after the release of the very first iOS 8.3 beta, which contained several new features, namely, a brand new emoji picker, the support of wireless CarPlay connectivity, Google’s two-step verification as well as Apple Pay support of UnionPay in China.
According to the information that was made public ahead of the White House Summit on Cybersecurity at Stanford University, the U.S. government may soon make Apple Pay available for the owners of federal-payment cards. The big event may take place in September. These cards include Social Security cards as well as those issued to veterans getting financial support from the state. The official U.S. government acknowledgement will become a massive step forward for Apple, which can help the company lure lots of new customers not only from the USA, but also from other countries. Moreover, this acknowledgement proves that the NFC-based payments system ensures a high level of security for customers, banks and other partners of the company.
According to the latest report from a reliable KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the next-generation iPhone will feature an upgraded Touch ID fingerprint sensor with eliminated reading errors. The main reason for the guys from Cupertino to improve the sensor is Apple Pay, which is expected to be launched in the U.K., Canada and probably China later this year. In order to protect users’ sensitive data and make the payments service work as efficient as possible, Touch ID should be stable and secure.
Apple on Monday seeded the first version of iOS 8.3 to registered developers for testing. The release comes just a week after the release of the fifth beta of iOS 8.2, which contained fixes for bugs affecting Facebook app and calendar syncing.
For the first time since 2012, iOS market share in the USA has beaten the market share of Google’s Android, Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reporters write. Moreover, they also claim that the share of Apple’s mobile operating system has grown in Europe and China as well. The reason for such an impressive result is the immense popularity of the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus among the users.
Tomorrow, the guys from Cupertino will open a new flagship store in China. It is located in the city of Chongqing, which is one of the largest economic and financial centres of China. Earlier today, a couple of images showing the exterior and interior design of the new location appeared on the Internet. Well, I must admit that in terms of size and beauty, the Chongqing store is very similar to the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York.
As you probably know, Apple is expected to announce its financial results in the first fiscal quarter of 2015 on Tuesday, January 27th. Today, a new report has been released by the Financial Times reporters, which suggests that the guys from Cupertino may have sold more iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units in China than in the USA in the last quarter. This happened for the first time in the history of the company. Still, it should be noted that the report is based on the analysts' estimates and rumors, that is why I suggest that you should take it with a few pinches of salt.
According to the latest report from a news agency Beijing News, Apple has agreed to allow China's government officials to perform security audits on those company's gadgets that are sold in the country. The officials have fear that the iPhones, iPads and other devices are used for surveillance by the governments of other countries and want to protect the Chinese customers.
According to the latest report published by a research firm called Counterpoint Research, Apple's iPhone market share in such countries as South Korea, China and Japan grew noticeably over the last months.
Back in December, three thieves stole 240 iPhone 6 units from a warehouse in China. I must admit, they did this in a rather unusual way. According to what Xinhua News Agency reporters write, three men dug a 20-inch hole beneath the wall of the warehouse in Beijing and took 240 iPhone 6 units with total value of about $230.000 (1.4 million yuan). Although this extraordinary event took place between December 12th ad 13th, Chinese press announced it publicly only today.
According to what Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts told Chinese reporters on Thursday, the guys from Cupertino will open five new stores in China in the next four weeks.
It is Sunday again, which means that I’m ready to tell you about the most interesting articles of the past seven days. Let’s not waste time and take a look at them right now.
According to the latest announcement made by Apple, the company will start selling LTE versions of its new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 in China later this week. Earlier, as you might have guessed, only the Wi-Fi-capable tablets were available for Asian customers.
According to the latest reports from reliable sources, Chinese low-cost smartphone vendor called Digione accused Apple of violating its patent. The Asian manufacturer claims the design of Apple’s latest iPhone 6 was copied from firm’s 5.5-inch handset with 8-core MediaTek CPU, Android OS on board and a price tag of 799 yuan. The iPhone 6, by the way, has a price tag of 5288 yuan.

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Mcor just announced a full-color desktop 3D printer at CES 2016. As it’s bigger brother Iris HD, the "Arke" uses paper, blades, a special binder and a printhead to create full-color objects.
The Internet of Things comes to your morning brew, with the award-winning Ripple Maker that creates custom, on-demand latte art within moments.
At CES 2015, 3D printing was Everybody’s Darling. CES 2016 was a bit quieter. But a lot of clever improvements were shown that make 3D printing much better.
In a collaboration between JetPack Aviation and Airwolf 3D, a lightweight jetpack with 3D parted parts makes Buzz Lightyear cosplay a distinct possibility.
The makers of the Lulzbot 3D printers go from strength to strength: Aleph Objects had tripled their revenue in 2015, with new products to come in 2016.
It's the first Polaroid moment in several years. Yes, the instant camera brand we know and love is now a Polaroid 3D printer — and they're serious.
Fans of Syfy TV shows can now download and 3D print their own exclusively licensed memorabilia from Thingiverse, courtesy of new offshoot Syfy Labs.
CES 2016 brings eight new printers from XYZprinting—including their lightweight $269 mini printer.
The new Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ series is launched at CES 2016. They offer several much-needed improvements over the older models.
MakerBot just announced the "Smart Extruder+" at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. For $199, it should make their current Replicator-series much more reliable.


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Panasonic Beauty là thương hiệu sản phẩm chăm sóc sắc đẹp cao cấp mang chất lượng Nhật Bản đến từ tập đoàn điện tử Panasonic. Với mẫu mã đẹp và nhiều dòng sản phẩm phong phú phục vụ nhiều nhu cầu đa dạng, Panasonic Beauty ngày càng chiếm được tình cảm và sự tin cậy của người tiêu dùng.
Panasonic Scholarship Award Ceremony and Career Orientation Program was organized at Hanoi University of Science and Technology with the attendance of representatives from Ministry of Education and Training, univesities and more than 250 students. Panasonic grants eight more full tuition undergraduate scholarships of 30 million VND/ school year for disadvantaged and outstanding students
Panasonic Dealer Convention opened on 15 October 2015 at the JW Marriott Hotel introduces full array of Panasonic "Made in Japan" and "Japan Quality" refrigerators, washers and other household applications along with the new display concept which offer a combination of both functional and emotional value to satisfy customer demands.
Panasonic Factory Automation Group (FAG) will showcase the new generation of SMT technology in NEPCON Vietnam exhibition held from 17 to 19 September at the Hanoi International Center for Exhibition
Commemorating the World Environmental Day 2015, Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment has organized national events at Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc province, from 3 to 5 June 2015. Actively contributed to this national program, Panasonic has participated in the exhibition of environmental achievement at Vinh Phuc grand theater to promote eco lifestyle and consume with care in society.
For the first time in Vietnam, Panasonic has demonstrated full array of innovative products and integrated solutions designed to meet the needs of Vietnamese households and businesses at GEM Exhibition Center in Ho Chi Minh City.


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The unintended consequence of this week's media coverage of mephedrone, a legal drug openly sold on the internet which may be implicated in the death of Gabrielle Price, a 14-year-old girl who collapsed at a party in Brighton last month, is that lots of suppliers have sold out. Several I call don't have any in stock. "We've had loads of free publicity," says one. You must be pleased, I say. "You think I'm pleased that kids are buying a potentially dangerous drug?" he says angrily, then puts the phone down. Which is a curious response when he is the one supplying them, but then he, like many other mephedrone sellers, seem to exist in a strange world of non-truths. You can buy mephedrone over the internet with a credit card and have your little bag of white powder delivered the next day (or on the same day in some areas), although when you buy it, you do so on the understanding that it is "not for human consumption" – which every website selling it will tell you – and is instead a plant fertiliser. "I sell strictly for horticultural use," says one supplier. "A lot of orders are for just a few grams, so this is obviously intended for the customer's own garden." Right.
Even though what they are doing is not strictly against the law – under medicines legislation, it is illegal to sell mephedrone for human consumption, but not for customers' gardens – they really are a wary lot. One only agrees to speak by email and under condition of anonymity after deciding not to meet me at a service station just north of London after all. Michael is 39, runs three small "regular" businesses and used to be an IT director for a retail chain. He set up a website selling mephedrone, imported from China, three months ago.
"Someone mentioned it in passing and I was intrigued," he says. "I knew it was an opportunity and I realised on the first day it was going to be a success. Now, I'm seeing silly growth, 10 to 20% every week."
This week he put his prices up, mainly to try to stem the interest because he was receiving more orders than he could handle. He makes all his sales through his website – "I've heard of a few cases recently of robberies taking place at sales meet-ups" – so he says it is hard to know who is buying mephedrone, but he does supply bulk orders to people who clearly plan to sell it on. He says he can almost see it spreading throughout the country. "A month ago it reached London," he says. "I went from rare orders there to a lot. A week ago it reached Manchester and Birmingham. I was wondering why I never got orders from there, but now there are suddenly lots." Does he take it? "No, never have and never will."
Last month, the European Union's drug agency found the UK was the European capital for the online trade in legal highs – nearly half of the websites selling these drugs are based here. Tackling legal highs is a growing challenge for governments. Synthesised in laboratories, often based in China, to mimic the effects of illegal drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines, they fall outside most drug control laws and are openly sold online or in "headshops", those dingy stores you find in most towns that smell of incense and sell smoking paraphernalia and cannabis seeds labelled as "souvenirs".
Mephedrone, which also has street names including meow (after its shortened chemical name MM-cat), is cheap, easy to buy, and doesn't come with the risk of a criminal record. Its status as a "legal high" gives it an air of safety, though this could be misleading. One user tells me it really took off this year among regular drug users because it has become harder to find MDMA, and mephedrone, which gives similar effects such as a sense of euphoria and energy, filled that void. Maggie, a 20-year-old student from London, says, "I've done mephedrone a few times at house parties and club nights. I didn't have that much of a comedown the day after, but I felt spaced out and a bit stupid – I couldn't do any work for a few days." Another student in London says he is planning to buy mephedrone in bulk now so he can sell it on when it becomes illegal – as most predict it will – and make a profit.
Ask people – from users to medical and drugs experts – whether it is safe and they will tell you they just don't know. It is the illegal aspect of other drugs that is putting people at risk by encouraging them to seek out legal drugs instead, says Professor David Nutt, who was the chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) until he was sacked in October by the home secretary, Alan Johnson, for criticising government drugs policy. "I know it's controversial to say it, but people are better off taking ecstasy or amphetamines than those we know nothing about," he says. "Who knows what's in [mephedrone] when you buy it? We don't have a testing system. It could be very dangerous, we just don't know. These chemicals have never been put into animals, let alone humans."
Nutt first became aware of mephedrone a year ago, and he says "legal highs" are something he has been concerned about for a while. More reports, particularly from music festivals this summer, of its use and often frightening side effects started to reach the ACMD, bolstered by reports from hospitals, the police and researchers who take an interest in what gets put into amnesty bins in clubs.
On an internet drugs forum, where thousands of people from all over the world share information and experiences, mephedrone users report experiencing vomiting, nosebleeds (the drug is often snorted), chest pains and high heart rate, breathing problems and panic attacks. One user describes how it turned him blue, another describes "electric shocks in the head". One user writes about a friend going to hospital after taking it and finding the emergency doctors had never heard of mephedrone and didn't know about its effects or how to treat them. The theme throughout many of the threads is the unknown risk aspect.
Mephedrone has already been banned in Sweden (where it was linked to the death of a young woman last year), Denmark and Israel. A spokeswoman for the Home Office says "the ACMD are looking into [mephedrone] as a priority as part of their review into legal highs. They will report back next year and their advice will inform our response". This month, three "legal highs" – BZP, GBL and a cannabis substitute known as spice – will be banned after they were linked to several deaths.
But banning individual substances long after they have appeared doesn't seem like a reasonable long-term response to legal highs, which are easily and quickly manufactured and distributed on the internet. Nutt believes we should follow the model adopted in New Zealand, whereby new drugs are immediately put into a new "class D" category, where it is not illegal to sell or possess but its effects are monitored. "The manufacturers and suppliers can define the dosage, do quality control, make sure it is not contaminated. You can also monitor sales and use this data to see how much is out there – from that you can work out the use/harm ratio." Nutt proposed this to the government as a way of dealing with legal highs in the first instance. "They turned it down. They said they didn't want to take that route at the moment; they wanted to legislate for specific compounds."
Martin Barnes, chief executive of Drugscope, the national drugs information charity, says "we should avoid panicky, knee-jerk responses. To respond that the law should ban [mephedrone] is a blunt instrument. The important issue is education; people need to have access to reliable information. At the moment, it is all word-of-mouth and what people read on internet chat rooms."
As for the suppliers, the feeling appears to be that a ban is inevitable. "I think mephedrone will be made illegal within a year, but there will be other products that will replace it," says Michael. Recipes change – new drugs are made by tweaking a molecule here or there – sidestep the law. "The law will always be one product behind the market."
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After a bumpy year, Nike’s stock price has been on a roll in recent weeks as Wall Street gains confidence that the athletic apparel maker still has game. Morgan Stanley’s Jay Sole became the latest to turn positive. Late Wednesday, he upgraded Nike (NKE) from Equal Weight to Overweight, predicting that waning North American sales may finally have bottomed.
It's been an up-and-down year for the Swoosh, but for now it's ahead of the pace.
All the pieces are in place for a big Nike comeback, argues Morgan Stanley analyst Jay Sole. Under Armour is fading away, sneaker buyers are tired of the retro fad, and Nike’s back to designing innovative products. Under Armour stole Nike’s thunder after signing Stephen Curry in 2013, quickly growing its previously nonexistent sneaker market share to 10%.


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The R&D strength of Chinese game developers is increasingly gaining recognition among global industry giants. Microsoft is now trying to stockpile content from China, which could be due to the success of Sony, its major rival, in introducing miHoYo’s game “Genshin Impact” to the PlayStation platform, according to an October 25 report by Reuters.
According to 21st Century Business Herald, a senior game industry source revealed that Microsoft is currently in business contact with a leading Chinese game developer, but the precise nature of the partnership is unknown. In March of this year, Rod Chang, Senior Director of Asia Gaming at Microsoft, said that Microsoft’s Xbox is planning to set up a new team in China to help local games expand overseas.
Microsoft is increasing investment to search for more Chinese game developers. Naraka Bladepoint, an action-adventure battle royale game published by NetEase, China’s second-largest game maker, previously attracted the interest of both Microsoft and Sony, entering the former’s subscription game library in June. In October, Dyson Sphere Program, a factory simulation game developed by Chinese game company Youthcat Studio, joined Microsoft’s camp.
Genshin Impact is currently one of the most popular games in the world. According to data compiled by Sensor Tower, on October 25, the game ranked in the top 10 among paid adventure games in app stores in 10 countries including the United States, Japan, United Kingdom and Australia.
The success of the Genshin Impact is a microcosm of the increasing quality and popularity of Chinese games. Daniel Ahmad, an analyst at Niko Partners, pointed out in a tweet that Chinese games are now comparable to those developed at a high cost in the US. “Naraka Bladepoint from NetEase is a recent example, with more in the pipeline,” he wrote.
However, compared with Sony, Microsoft is still a latecomer to the Chinese game market. Sony established its China branch as early as 1996. It has cooperated with dozens of local developers such as Netease, Ourpalm, and Happy Elements Limited for PlayStation and VR businesses. In addition, classic Chinese intellectual properties such as Xuan-Yuan Sword, The Legend of Sword and Fairy, and F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch have also been released on the PlayStation console.
Sony launched its “China Hero Project” in 2017, aimed at supporting domestic developers to release games for PlayStation. So far, it has supported 17 works, of which seven have been released to digital shelves.


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CHENNAI: To avoid long queues for bill payment and reduce paper usage, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) on Wednesday announced that a consumer card will not be issued from April 1, 2023, for the payment of drinking water and sewage charges. They stated that consumers are encouraged to pay bills and taxes digitally.
Chennai Metro Water Board issued consumer cards every five years. At present, all the consumers have been issued the cards for the period from 2020 – 2021 to 2024 – 2025. As the method of collecting bills and taxes has been improvised to the online system, the payment can be made through credit card, debit card, or net banking using the online payment gateway. Also, other payment methods can be used like UPI, and QR Code noted in the release.
The board informs that no registration will be done on the existing consumer card and no new consumer card will be given to the consumers from next month. Through the online payment facility, consumers can check their dues, download the payment receipt, and the computerized receipt issued at the time of payment at the collection center that will have a record of the payments made by the consumers.
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Cannabis Legislation California: Navigating the Golden State’s Green Maze
Hey there, fellow cannabis enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of California’s cannabis scene. If you’re into all things weed, this article is your golden ticket to understanding the ever-evolving Cannabis Legislation California has in store for us.
The Green Wave Hits California
California has always been a trendsetter, and when it comes to cannabis, it’s no different. With the passing of the historic Proposition 64 in 2016, the Golden State paved the way for the legalization of recreational cannabis. Fast forward to today, and California’s cannabis industry is thriving, but it’s not without its challenges.
So, what’s all the buzz about Cannabis Legislation California? Well, it’s a mixed bag of actions that have left many in the cannabis industry and marijuana reform supporters scratching their heads. Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, recently made some significant decisions on several cannabis-related bills, giving us plenty to talk about.
The Highs and Lows
Let’s start with the highs and lows of these legislative moves. On one hand, Governor Newsom vetoed a bill that would have legalized cannabis cafes. This move left many supporters disappointed because it would have provided new opportunities for socializing while enjoying cannabis.
On the other hand, he also vetoed a bill aimed at regulating marijuana packaging. The packaging legislation would have put restrictions on how cannabis products are presented to the public, a move some in the industry felt was excessive.
The Vetoed Bill: Cannabis Cafes
The bill that would have legalized cannabis cafes, known as AB 374, aimed to allow local governments to authorize lounges where people could consume cannabis and even enjoy live performances. Supporters believed this would boost the cannabis industry’s business opportunities.
Governor Newsom, however, had different concerns. In his veto message, he cited the need to protect workers from secondhand smoke, which aligns with California’s longstanding smoke-free workplace protections.
Now, let’s talk about the packaging legislation that got the veto. This bill aimed to restrict the use of packaging that might be deemed “attractive to children.” That included images like cartoons, toys, and even fruits or vegetables on cannabis packaging.
While the intent behind this legislation was commendable, Governor Newsom found the definition of “attractive to children” too broad. He believed it could affect common packaging designs and wouldn’t offer additional child protection beyond existing laws.
What’s in Store for California’s Cannabis?
Despite these vetoes, there are still plenty of changes happening in California’s cannabis landscape. Governor Newsom signed several bills into law that address various aspects of the industry. These new laws will affect equity, tracking, testing, and licensing.
The Future of Cannabis in California
So, what does the future hold for cannabis in California? Well, it’s clear that the industry is constantly evolving, and with new legislation, it’s adapting to meet the needs of consumers and businesses.
One exciting development is the move towards more sustainable practices in the industry. One new law will eliminate the use of single-use plastic tags for tracking cannabis plants. This shift towards environmental sustainability is a step in the right direction.
Wrapping It Up
In conclusion, Cannabis Legislation California is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. Governor Newsom’s recent decisions have brought both disappointment and relief to various stakeholders in the cannabis industry. As we move forward, it’s essential to strike a balance between business opportunities and the safety of workers and children.
California’s cannabis journey is far from over, and we’ll continue to see new developments, challenges, and opportunities in this green maze. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember to enjoy your cannabis responsibly.
A big thanks to Tom Angell for keeping us informed about the latest in Cannabis Legislation California!
Now, let’s delve even deeper into the world of Cannabis Legislation California and explore some of the key aspects and questions you might have:
- Q: How has the cannabis industry evolved in California?
- Q: What are the implications of Governor Newsom’s vetoes?
- Q: What’s next for the cannabis industry in California?
Over the years, California’s cannabis industry has seen significant growth. With the legalization of recreational cannabis, more businesses have entered the market, leading to increased competition and product diversity. However, it has also faced regulatory challenges, as we discussed in the main article.
The vetoes of bills related to cannabis cafes and packaging have sparked debates within the industry. Supporters of cannabis cafes are disappointed as they see missed opportunities for business growth. Meanwhile, those in favor of packaging regulations are concerned about the potential impact on child safety and branding.
Despite these setbacks, the cannabis industry in California is expected to continue expanding. New regulations may emerge to address concerns raised by Governor Newsom, creating a more balanced approach between business interests and public safety. Sustainability initiatives are also gaining traction, which could positively impact the environment.
With all these changes and discussions surrounding Cannabis Legislation California, it’s clear that the Golden State remains at the forefront of the cannabis movement. Stay informed, stay responsible, and enjoy your cannabis journey!


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Llanelli CYCA celebrate 40 years with the launch of the Wales Emotional Health & Wellbeing Centre of Excellence
On Friday 11th September 2020, CYCA launched the new Wales Emotional Health & Wellbeing Centre of Excellence as well as celebrating their 40th anniversary, a move to new premises, a new brand and a new website. It was officially opened by Police & Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn and attended by local MP Nia Griffith and important funding bodies including the National Lottery Community Fund and Lloyds Bank Foundation
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Now posting twitter updates on the blog page with a widget, I’m up to 105 followers now on Twitter and I’m wondering if some of the real time chat capabilities of twitter could eventually be of use for the blog. I have also created a “twibe.” Go here to join:
Something I learned from a Martha Stewart tweet: 14% of Americans have a Twitter account and 48% of those use it only once a month.
I’ve noted that more and more of The Packer staff has signed up for Twitter. Even though peer pressure can be a powerful thing, I’m certain there will be a few holdouts. Speaking of holdouts, Jim Prevor, a.k.a. Perishable Pundit, where is your twitter account? I have been searching for it, but to no avail so far…
Back to the Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group(s), both the LinkedIn Group and the Google group continue to grow. The Google group now tops 200 members and the LinkedIn group has been on a torrid pace and now has 179. Current discussion threads on the LinkedIn group include small growers/food safety requirements and continued talk about traceability. Meanwhile, the Google Group has had a fascinating thread from Luis about the networking of smaller farms under one banner.
Here are some recent USDA FAS reports of interest:
Argentina citrus: From the report summary:
Fresh citrus production for CY 2009 is estimated to decrease to 2.63 million metric tons (MT). Lemon production is forecast to increase primarily due to higher yields. Orange and tangerine production is expected to decrease as a result of drought and late frosts. Grapefruit production is also expected to fall as area planted is decreasing. Exports of all four types of citrus are forecast to fall mainly as a consequence of the international financial crisis and lower production (orange and tangerine). Lemon domestic consumption is expected to remain stable. Orange, tangerine, and grapefruit consumption is estimated to decrease primarily due to lower production. The Argentine Government cut in half the export tax on fresh fruits and vegetables for 2009 in an effort to encourage exports.
Post forecasts an increase in fresh lemon production for CY 2009 to a total of 1.45 million MT primarily due to higher yields. Fresh orange production is forecast to fall to 660,000 MT and fresh tangerine production to drop to 290,000 MT as a result of a severe drought and late frosts. Fresh grapefruit production is also expected to decrease to 230,000 MT as area planted to grapefruit is gradually decreasing. Domestic consumption in CY 2009 is estimated to remain stable for lemons and decrease for the other 3 types of citrus due to lower production. Exports of all four types of fruits are forecast to decrease mainly as a result of lower production (orange and tangerine) and the impact of the global economic crisis. Post is increasing its estimated production for CY 2008 lemon, orange, and tangerine production over initial estimates due to revised information from contacts in the industry. Despite the effect of frosts, followed by drought, which affected blossoms in most of the citrus production areas in 2007, production did not fall as much as initially estimated. Grapefruit production is forecast to remain stable. The GOA reduced the export tax on fresh fruits and vegetables by half on December 31, 2008. Fresh deciduous fruit and stone fruit currently pay a 5 percent export tax, while citrus fruit and vegetables pay 2.5 percent. See the Import and Export Regulations section for additional information on the change in the export tax.
TK: Another USDA FAS report: China and tomato products
On China’s fresh tomato trade:
China’s fresh tomato (H.S. code 070200) exports are expected to increase steadily, driven by demand from neighboring countries. China exported 116,675 tons of fresh tomatoes in CY 2008, of which more than 60 percent was shipped to Russia. The northern cities of Harbin and Manzhouli border Russia and also serve as the largest export ports of China’s fresh tomatoes. Considering China produced more than 38 million tons of fresh tomatoes in MY2008/09, exports are relatively small. FAS/China believes this can be attributed to two major factors: residue issues and the lack of a seamless cold chain. Many of China’s producers cannot meet importing country MRL limits for certain pesticide residues on fresh tomatoes. For those producers that can meet import standards, the lack of cold chain and adequate packaging to prevent spoilage remain a challenge. China does not currently grant market access for fresh tomato from any country.
TK: The best for last, the New Zealand Fresh Deciduous Semi-Annual
From the Executive Summary:
At 454,150 tons, New Zealand apple production in MY 2008 is up 3.2% over last year but less than originally forecast. The good quality of this year’s crop means that less fruit is destined for processing, down an estimated 16% from last year to 105,000 tons, but more is destined for export. Based on official Pipfruit New Zealand crop estimates released in February, 2009 and subsequent interviews with industry contacts, exports are forecast to reach 294,250 tons, up nearly 13% from last year.
The variety make up of New Zealand’s apple exports is changing. In CY 2000, the Braeburn variety accounted for 35% of New Zealand’s total apple exports but, by CY 2008, this variety had fallen to 27%. Royal Gala is now the most significant New Zealand export variety accounting for 38% of total exports in CY 2008. Fuji is the third most important variety, however, other varieties are becoming increasingly important including Jazz, Cripps Pink (Pink Lady), and the Pacific series of apples (eg Pacific Beauty, Pacific Queen and Pacific Rose). While there has been a consolidation in the number of growers and marketers in the New Zealand apple industry, there has been an increase in the varieties exported and marketed worldwide. The United Kingdom is still the top export market for New Zealand apples but is declining in importance and now accounts for just 17% of total exports, down from 22% in CY 2006. On the other hand, many Asian markets are growing in importance and, according to Pipfruit NZ, now account for approximately 23% of total exports. By contrast, North America accounts for 15.4%. In MY 2008, approximately 9% of New Zealand’s apple production area was certified organic with an additional 2% in the conversion process. This is up from 8% in MY 2007. An estimated 6% of the export crop is certified organic. New Zealand initiated a WTO case against Australia regarding market access for apples in 2007. The case is proceeding and oral hearings are scheduled to take place June 30–July 2, 2009. The WTO case turns on whether Australia has drawn rational conclusions in relation to the available science, and applied appropriate market access restrictions as a result. The diseases at issue are Fireblight, European Canker and Apple Leaf Curling Midge. The New Zealand submission highlights the shortcomings in what is viewed as a highly politicized process of dealing with the New Zealand application.


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MapleStory is Unleashed With New Content Update
Nexon America has announced that its colorful, 2-D game, MapleStory has release its newest content update: “Unleashed.” The new update is now live and available to download and play for free at http://maplestory.nexon.net/.
To support the release, we have released a new strategy & tips video that shows players how to take advantage of some of the many new features in Unleashed. Those features include raising the level cap to 250, new new high-level areas, new theme dungeons, new party quests, an updated UI, and a host of events over the coming weeks.
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General Motors Co. is making fast wireless a standard feature on most of its 2015 line of vehicles, starting with some of Buick’s newest sedans.
That makes it the first automaker to make LTE wireless a standard feature (Audi offers it as an option for its S3) and G.M.’s connected models are hitting retailers now. G.M. is rolling out a total of 40 different vehicle models with built in 4G LTE this year, including four of the five Buick models.
I took one for a spin yesterday and tested the mobile functionality. But before I share my impressions (and before you check out the photos I took), what does it mean to Silicon Valley?
Like many other big automakers, some of the company’s research and development is done here. Don’t mistake G.M.’s connected offerings as a replacement for offerings from technology companies like Apple Inc. and Google Inc. Its in-car systems are meant to work alongside things like Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto, not against them.
“We think that they’re extraordinarily complementary,” said Phil Abram, G.M.’s Chief Infotainment Officer. The company has demoed CarPlay with Apple and was at Google I/O last month showcasing some of what it’s working on. One thing headed down the pipeline: A smartwatch app. The company already has a prototype of an app running on Samsung’s Tizen-powered Gear 2 wearable that lets users unlock their car or start the engine on a cold winter day.
Even as Google and Apple race each other to dominate the car as a technology platform, automakers are rushing to introduce technologies like G.M.’s to juice sales. 2013 was Buick’s best sales year since 2005. Currently, it’s year-to-date sales are up 13%. Connected cars might be just what the company needs to keep that growth going.
According to Buick, the average American spends roughly 450 hours in their vehicle every year. That’s almost three weeks of time you’re spending on the open road ( or stuck in traffic if you live and work in Silicon Valley) — time that the company wants to make a little more connected.
“4G LTE is not a science project. We’re not putting it in one model and sticking our toe in the water” Abram said. The service will be in everything from entry-level vehicles to high-end luxury models. It’s also available for customers who subscribe to the company’s OnStar service as well as those who don’t.
To use in-vehicle LTE, you’ll have to buy a data plan, just like you’re probably accustomed to from your mobile phone. Monthly plans start at $5 for 200MB for existing OnStar customers ($10 for others), and scale up to $50 for a 5GB plan. Vehicles connect to the Web using AT&T’s network, and you can share your connection with up to seven devices at once. If you’re an AT&T customer, you can even share data from your phone’s plan with your car for $10 a month.
I gave it a try Tuesday afternoon during a drive from GM’s Palo Alto office to Moss Beach and walked away pretty impressed with its performance. Connecting was just as easy at joining our home network, and I was able to stream movies, surf the Web and even video chat while the car was cruising through the hills.
At moments data speeds were twice as fast as our iPhone 5S, which is also running on AT&T’s LTE network. During lunch I used the LTE to stay connected while outside the vehicle. Buick estimates you’ll be able to use the connection up to 15 feet away from your car.
Along with Wi-Fi, like its competitors Buick is also putting a number of other phone-friendly features in vehicles. A “Siri Eyes Free” function allows you to interact with Apple’s digital assistant using controls on your steering wheel. You can also receive text message alerts from your iPhone or Android device while you’re on the road and send a pre-set message back to recipients to let them know you’re on the way.
Then there’s the company’s app, RemoteLink, that lets you use your phone to unlock your car, honk the horn, and even start the engine on a cold day. The app already has over 900,000 registered users and executed more than 20,000 remote starts per hour for a time in January of this year.
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One could argue that tandem bicycles are "ageist" as well as sexist ("Sexism Rides a Bicycle Built for Two," letter, Oct. 2) since children as well as women are usually assigned to the back seat, known as the "stoker's" position.
Interestingly, some of the earliest tandems positioned the shorter person in front, like the Coventry tandem, which also accommodated a woman's skirt with a chain guard. There were also tandem tricycles, known as "sociables," that allowed a man and woman to ride side by side.
Aerodynamics aside, these early machines -- produced by Rudge and other companies in the 1880's -- introduced a new element of companionship and adventure into cycling, an element that's not to be lost on today's manufacturers.
With thousands of new tandems sold each year, more and more couples are taking turns, riding front and back, and they're taking along their children as well, utilizing "kid-back" attachments to convert their tandems into triplets.
The real problem with tandems is in transporting them. Prohibited on Amtrak and awkward to box for the airlines, it's encouraging that at least one designer is at work on a folding tandem. JOHN DOWLIN Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1991 The writer is the editor of Bicycle Network News.Continue reading the main story


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Book Launch - Seventy Three Degrees
Today sees the launch of a new book featuring Mercian and other fine bicycle builders from around the world, a book written by frame builders about frame builders.
Datatag on your new frame
We have joined forces with Datatag to offer built in stealth security with all of our new frames ordered from today.
Everyone's Going Faster with a Mercian Mug
We were recently sent this photo of the lovely Victoria Pendleton, showing great taste in drinking vessels
Touch Up Paint
Apologies - due to changes in postal regulations we cannot now post our enamel touch up paints.
New Framebuilder John
We have a new framebuilder John Fletcher who joined the workshop team a couple of months ago now.
New Bone China Mugs
Well these are a bit lovely! Staffordshire ceramic designer Jade Devall has created Mercian Mugs in her own fabulous style.
Easter Opening Times
Over Easter this year the Mercian shop will be open :-
Yesterday we received a request via our website from someone asking if we could possibly loan them a mountain bike for charitable purposes. Unfortunately we don't have the resources of larger bike manufacturers to be able to help everyone who as...
Renovation Time Special!
It's that time of year when we're getting peoples frames ready for Spring; repairs, renovations and just straight forward resprays.
David Moves Oop North
In December we were joined by a new framebuilder, David, who has moved from London to Derby to work with us. The vacancy came about as our newest framebuilder, Thomas, had the opportunity of a lifetime and set off on a huge trip around the world...


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India tech giant Paytm has announced recently about Paytm Money has got the privilege to launch its stockbroking services within just a few coming weeks. It has received the approval for stockbroking from SEBI in the month of January 2020. The company is now expected to compete with the likes of Zerodha.
Digital Payment King is now in Stock Market – Paytm Money
It has gained quite a good amount of reputation in the digital payments industry, as well as, it has turned its foray in the mutual funds and insurance sector. Paytm is now expanding its services further and it is consequently looking forward to bring more options to its customers in the upcoming days.
Paytm is looking forward to share more options to its customers. It is now all set to bring more options, and the Paytm is all set to launch its stock breaking service in the next few weeks. The founder of the digital payments company, Vijay Shekhar Sharma has announced about it in the Global Fintech festival.
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Paytm has not said anything about the Brokerage plans yet but experts are assuming that they will lunch Flat Brokerage like Zerodha and Upstox. Vijay Shekhar Founder of Paytm Money has said that payments happened to be the largest source of revenue for the company.
However, that didn’t affect the growth of the company, and it started expanding itself in different commercial stacks such as ticketing and in the e-commerce business as well. The company came into the e-commerce business and then started to build its financial service stack. Sharma went on saying that the stockbroking service will come under their Paytm Wealth feature.
SEBI has approved Paytm Money for Stock Market Broking
Paytm had received the approval for stockbroking from SEBI in January 2020 and thus it will come up with new provisions for trading in equities & cash segments, derivatives, ETFs and more exchange traded products. He was extremely proud while making this announcement and he even added on saying that Paytm is gradually moving towards becoming a full-stack wealth management platform.
It is sure to have a bright future in the coming days and that’s what the company is heading towards! Furthermore, they added on saying that Paytm is doing really well and has thus, become a popular choice for everyone. This would definitely turn out to be a success for the organization.


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At just 17 years old, Jasmine J.’s list of accomplishments is already impressive: co-host of our Bold Futures Breakfast, Miss Cityfest 2022, and one of this year’s class of Distinguished Young Women of Shelby County.
Despite only being a senior in high school, she’s already a successful model who works with local designers and boutiques to model gorgeous gowns. Jasmine made her dazzling debut on the national level just yesterday – on the high-profile stage of New York Fashion Week!
This particular runway event was created by The Model Experience, an organization that aims to create opportunities for up-and-coming models. Their mission embraces inclusion and equality, which is reflected in their diverse talent pool.
Founder & CEO Ashley Covarrubias says, “Most of the models we work with are unsigned, so this is their big break!” Creating access to these opportunities is important work in an industry that has historically excluded anyone that doesn’t fit into narrow beauty standards.
Though the modeling industry still struggles with barriers to inclusion, groups like The Model Experience show us that fashion can be a force for good. From runways to magazines, we can choose to embrace an inclusive vision of fashion that inspires confidence for ALL girls.
Jasmine embodies this vision for an empowered future. She says, “As girls and future leaders of society, we need to be fixing each other’s crowns instead of being the reason they fall. We need more unity, empowerment, and inclusivity.”
With Jasmine as one of the next generation of leaders, the future’s looking bright. As a Girls Inc. Girl now and forever, we’re so proud to watch this up-and-coming superstar shine under the spotlight!
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Finally hitting 2020 we’re getting ready to say goodbye to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as the next-generation console platforms are inbound. With both Sony and Microsoft offering their new systems this holiday season, neither of the two has really opened up about the console at a stage event. That may change here soon for Sony as we may get something PlayStation 5 related during CES 2020. Still, even then there are new images and rumors circulating online regarding the platform or the dev kits that are already in the hands of development studios.
We’ve seen the dev kit for the PlayStation 5 before but a new image has come up giving a better look at the DualShock controller. This is purely just an image from an unnamed Facebook post so don’t expect anything in regards to specifications. Apparently, a member who works at a development studio in charge of cleaning has gotten the chance to clean his first PlayStation 5 developer kit.
Taking this opportunity, he had snapped a couple of photos of the console along with the controller that looks relatively the same as the DualShock 4. If you’re familiar with other developer kits, these platforms often change drastically compared to the final design released for the market. So while the new DualShock is likely going to retain the overall design as previous iterations, we’re uncertain just how close this developer kit controller resembles the final build design.
As mentioned, both Microsoft and Sony have plans to release their next-generation console platforms into the market this holiday season. This means that we’re likely going to see more information and details about the platform throughout the year.


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The company “goes above and beyond” when it comes to sustainability
Schneider National Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is honored to announce the company has been named a 2023 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics.
Each year, Inbound Logistics editors select 75 companies going above and beyond to prioritize green initiatives and help global supply chains become more sustainable. The companies recognized, such as Schneider, are consistently dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world. Featured green initiatives include reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, reuse/recycling programs and reduction in energy usage.
Schneider is pleased to be one of the providers named for its best-in-class sustainability initiatives, driving forward positive change across the industry.
The carrier recently unveiled its new large scale zero emission electric charging depot in Southern California, which will power nearly 100 battery electric trucks Schneider plans to add to its fleet by the end of the year. The depot features 16 dual port chargers, which can eventually charge 32 trucks at one time.
As an operator of one of the most efficient fleets in North America, Schneider continues to invest in the advancement of sustainable action, including optimizing shipping routes by leveraging its intermodal portfolio, testing other zero emission vehicles such as hydrogen fuel cell trucks, continuously making updates to its existing diesel fleet, improving its existing facilities and building a new dedicated innovation center, The Grove.
To learn more about the Schneider’s sustainability efforts, visit: https://schneider.com/company/corporate-responsibility/sustainability.
Schneider is a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services. Offering one of the broadest portfolios in the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Regional and Long-Haul Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Port Logistics and Logistics Consulting.
With over $6.6 billion in annual revenue, Schneider has been safely delivering superior customer experiences and investing in innovation for over 85 years. The company’s digital marketplace, Schneider FreightPower®, is revolutionizing the industry giving shippers access to an expanded, highly flexible capacity network and provides carriers with unmatched access to quality drop-and-hook freight – Always Delivering, Always Ahead.
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US new-home sales drop 11.4% in April, most in 2 years
WASHINGTON – U.S. sales of new homes last month registered the biggest drop in more than two years.
The Commerce Department said Tuesday that new-home sales skidded 11.4 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 569,000. It was the biggest monthly drop since March 2015. Economists had expected a more modest retreat from March sales of 642,000, which were the highest since October 2007. Sales in April were still up 0.5 percent from a year earlier.
Economists were inclined to view the April reading as a one-month blip. Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, called last month's drop "a correction from the March cycle high, not a warning sign ... We expect sales to rebound somewhat in May, and to return to the March high, at least, over the next few months."
A healthy job market is expected to give Americans confidence to buy homes. Employers added a solid 211,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate is at a decade-low 4.4 percent.
But last month new-home sales fell in every region, led by a 26.3 percent plunge in the West, the biggest drop there since October 2010.
The median sales price of a new home slid 3 percent to $309,200.
There were 268,000 new homes for sale in April, the most since July 2009.
The Commerce Department reported last week that construction of new homes fell for the second straight month in April, reducing housing construction to the lowest point since November.


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Ouya will match Kickstarter funds raised by game campaigns that give the console timed exclusivity.
Ouya was arguably a rock star as far as videogame Kickstarter's go. Hooking tens of thousands with promises of an affordable and open console experience, it would go on to earn more than $8.5 million in crowdsourced funding, nearly nine hundred percent of its initial goal. That said, the days of people oohing and aweing (Ouya-ing, if you will) over the Ouya may have come to a close. With the reviews for the Android-based console out, both critics and consumers seem markedly underwhelmed.
Chief among the many complaints now dogging the indie console is a simple lack of quality games. In an attempt to remedy this, the folks behind the Ouya have now announced that they will be establishing a new program dubbed the "Free the Games Fund". Ouya is putting up one million dollars that it will use to match the funding raised by gaming projects that give the console timed exclusivity to their games. To qualify a participant must raise at least $50,000 and, of course, have their campaign end in success. If they raise more than $250,000 however, Ouya will only match the first quarter of a million. Once the one million dollar fund runs out the program will end.
This could be an interesting way for the Ouya to land much needed exclusive content. Likewise, it could also help independent developers expand their available resources. That said, considering the Ouya's narrow audience and the fact that participating games would presumably still need to be made following their campaigns, the actual usefulness of the Free the Games Fund could be limited. Independent developers might benefit from the extra funding but then find their games languishing in obscurity while they wait for Ouya's exclusivity to run out. Likewise, seeing as the Ouya could use better games now, titles that could take months or even years to finish realistically may not help the ailing console.


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The head of the department tasked with regulating recreational-use cannabis in New Mexico said medical cannabis patients should not expect purchase limits to be expanded, despite a letter from a group of New Mexico medical cannabis producers suggesting otherwise.
Last week, during an interview for the collaborative podcast Growing Forward, New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department Superintendent Linda Trujillo said until commercial cannabis sales begin next April, medical cannabis patients will still be limited to 230 units in a rolling 90-day period. The Medical Cannabis Program, overseen by the state’s Department of Health, defines a unit as one gram of smokable cannabis, or 0.2 grams of THC in extracts, derivatives or edible cannabis products.
Representatives of both DOH and RLD confirmed that both agencies agree that medical cannabis purchase limits will continue to be determined by DOH. The Cannabis Regulation Act also seems to confirm that even after commercial cannabis sales start next year, medical cannabis purchase limits will be determined by the DOH.
Earlier this month a group of five medical cannabis producers sent a letter to RLD and DOH, essentially arguing for an increase in production limits. The Cannabis Regulation Act, which goes into effect on June 29, will limit recreational-use cannabis purchases to two ounces at a time, but will not limit the number of purchases that can be made. While the new law will limit how much cannabis a person can possess outside of their home, a person could theoretically purchase the current limit for medical cannabis patients in four trips to the same dispensary.
But Trujillo said the DOH will continue to oversee medical cannabis and that the department’s purchase limits still stand.
“Let’s be really clear on that,” Trujillo said. “Regardless of the letter and any answer that might come as a result of that, there was a real delineation between RLD responsibilities, and Department of Health responsibilities.”
Trujillo said RLD is calling any legal sales other than for medical use commercial sales and that until commercial sales begin, medical cannabis sales will be limited to what DOH implemented in rules and regulations.
“Anything beyond what the department determines, the Department of Health determines, as adequate supply would be commercial cannabis,” Trujillo said. “And that’s not going to be legal to purchase until [RLD] sets a date for it to be legal to purchase. And that is going to be no later than April 1.”
A spokesperson for DOH confirmed with NM Political Report that the department will retain oversight of medical cannabis purchase limits even after commercial cannabis sales begin and pointed to a section of the Cannabis Regulation Act that amends the current medical cannabis law and defines “adequate supply” as an amount of cannabis approved for patients, determined by “the department.” A few pages later, the section defines “department” as the Department of Health.
It’s still unclear whether DOH or RLD will officially respond to the letter from the five producers or whether DOH will increase medical cannabis patient purchase limits. But based on both departments’ stances and the wording of the Cannabis Regulation Act, medical cannabis patients will be limited to 230 units in a 90-day period.
But the debate between the group of medical cannabis producers and the state is likely far from over. One of the producers that signed on to the letter is Ultra Health, which has a history of filing legal challenges against the state. There is also currently pending litigation between DOH and Ultra Health over whether the department adequately determined production limits for medical cannabis producers. President and CEO of Ultra Health Duke Rodriguez told NM Political Report that he is still convinced that the Cannabis Regulation Act allows current medical cannabis patients to purchase up to two ounces at a time, with no limit on the number of transactions in a day.
“The key here is the importance of getting this absolutely right,” Rodriguez said in a text to NM Political Report. “We have been engaged in the drafting and redrafting of this document for over a year. We feel very certain what the plain language meaning is and when properly reconciled with the statute as a whole, it can be easily confirmed.”
Rodriguez doubled down somewhat and invoked a sentiment from the famous author Upton Sinclair.
“Sinclair said something along the line: it is difficult to get a person to understand something when his paycheck depends on him not understanding it,” Rodriguez said.


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The handpicked, curated fashion that put Berlin-based retailer 14 oz. on the must-shop lists of sartorialists worldwide is now available online for European consumers. On Sept. 18, 14 oz. launched its first fully responsive ecommerce site with 25 key labels from the it’s unique portfolio, including Toyplane, East Harbour Surplus and Grenson Glab.
The site, designed by London-based agency Diligent, provides detailed product descriptions, as well as extensive product imagery, model shots and styled look. Products will ship from the company’s Berlin warehouse to all EU countries.
Karl-Heinz Müller, 14 oz. owner and founder of Bread & Butter, said, “Our international customer base grows steadily, which is why we had to take the next step in order to serve our customers’ needs.” Müller noted that in the past many exclusive items, like special Nigel Cabourn pieces, were in high demand from shoppers worldwide, but the ordering process required lengthy phone calls or email exchanges. “Now, our customer can easily order online in our beautifully designed online store,” he said.
Dana-Li Evers, who was assigned responsibility for the management of the 14 oz. online shop, added, “The most important part of building an online store for 14 oz. was to stay true to the stores’ identity and serve the idea of selling a unique assortment to a well-informed customer. We like see our new online store as a customer service extension to the brick and mortar stores for our customers outside of Berlin.”


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Within its keenness to provide its clients with the best deals and offers, Zayani Motors, the exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi Motors, MG and Fuso in Bahrain, has recently confirmed that it is extending its amazing Ramadan offers until May 31, 2021.
The special promotion, which is annually organised during the Holy Month of Ramadan, comes with a set of irresistible offers exclusively for Zayani Motors’ clients with every new purchase from Mitsubishi, MG, Fuso and pre-owned cars.
Zayani Motors affirmed that the extension comes to allow more people to avail the unmatched offers, which include free insurance and registration, and a chance to win many other prizes, such as free Huper Optik solar films, free service, free fuel and more.
The special Ramadan promotions reflect Zayani Motors’ constant strive to provide its customers with the most rewarding and valuable offers, placing it among the leading automotive dealers in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the GCC region.
Established in 1994, Zayani Motors has come a long successful way with its continuous progress to fulfill its goals that the management had envisioned and meticulously set 20 years ago. Zayani Motors has and will always aim at providing the best quality products and services from the automotive industry to its commercial and non-commercial clients.
For more information, call Zayani Motors showroom in Ma’ameer on 17 703703 or visit www.zmotors.com. Follow Zayani Motors pages on social media on ZMotorsbh on Facebook and zayanimotors on Instagram for the latest news and updates. Terms and conditions apply.


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Supermarket giant Aldi opens its first checkout-free store
Aldi – Britain’s fifth biggest grocery retailer by market share – opens its first checkout-free store in Greenwich, South East London.
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Aldi has opened its first checkout-free supermarket in a bid to eliminate queuing and make shopping quicker and easier. The supermarket has launched a new app – the Shop & Go app – to facilitate this in the company’s store in Greenwich, South East London.
Customers must register on the app which will process their items as they shop and bill them before they leave. Shoppers will also be able to buy alcohol using facial age estimation technology to check whether they appear to be over the age of 25. Customers must confirm their identity via the app, while those opting out will be age-verified in the store.
Aldi staff will still be in the supermarket, using high-tech cameras to track customers as they use the app to enter the store, pick up the items they need and walk out. A combination of these cameras, as well as weight sensors, establish what customers have picked up and they are then charged for products directly through the supermarket’s app when they leave.
Aldi’s aim is to eliminate long queues in its shops and follows the Co-op, Tesco and Sainsburys – which have opened checkout-free sites in England – and Amazon, who has checkout-free stores both in the UK and in many parts of the world.
The supermarket has been trialling the app in store with employees over the past few months. “Today is the culmination of months of work, not least from the team here in Greenwich, and I’m looking forward to seeing how customers react to our trial”, said Giles Hurley, the company’s UK and Ireland chief executive.
After months of testing, the concept store in Greenwich opened at 7am this morning. “We have been working towards this day for several months now so it will be great to see how our customers react to the new technology”, said Lewis Esparon, store manager of the branch.
The app is currently only available to be used in the supermarket’s Greenwich branch.


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Rodolfo Paglialunga stepped down at creative director of Jil Sander a few weeks ago after speculation had been circulating for weeks that he was to make an exit from the fashion label. Now, the replacements have been announced in the form of husband and wife duo Luke and Lucie Meier.
Luke Meier is a familiar name on the streetwear scene as the ex-head designer of Supreme; Lucy is a Swiss designer who co-lead Dior for a short time following the departure of Raf Simons in 2015. She has also racked up the years of experience with Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton and with Nicolas Ghesquière at Balenciaga.
Jil Sander has suffered in recent years with constant changes at the helm of the brand that once set the standard for minimalism in fashion. Jil Sander himself has even come and gone several times over the years. However, the fashion house is clearly hoping that bringing this new power couple on board will be a winning formula and mark the start of Jil Sander’s return to the forefront of the fashion world.
It is a bold move but one that is certainly in line with the current zeitgeist given fashions appetite for cross-branding, breaking the status quo and streetwear influence over recent years.
The Meiers debut collection for Jil Sander will take to the runways for Spring 2018 and all eyes will be on what direction the brand will be taking from here.


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Many currency watchers view Bitcoin as a bubble about to burst; they say it's way overvalued. But it's being traded on Wall Street now and like it or not, the crypto-currency is here.
Belpointe chief strategist David Nelson told Fox Business investors have to take it seriously.
"If we think back to the dot com era, a lot of those companies back then were clearly in a bubble, but some of them, like Amazon today are some of the most formidable companies in the world."
But Nelson says Wall Street expects the bubble to burst.
"Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Citigroup have all come out and said they're very concerned that this hasn't been vetted clearly, they haven't talked about margin requirements here or stress testing the security."
If you want to buy in it'll cost ya. Bitcoins have been selling for more than 15 grand.
Nelson says countries don't like the crypto currency because they can't control it.
"And they'll never be able to control it because it's decentralized; it exists on computers literally all over the planet. As long as it is that way I don't see how they can stop it; it's an entity right now and like it or not it's here."
Nelson says if you buy in at the wrong time you'll get hurt, but it's anyone's guess when will be the right or wrong time.


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The crisp is five inches long
A woman has put a five-inch Hula Hoop up for sale on eBay.
Vicky Worrall came across the oversized snack - which is around seven times longer than normal - when she opened a bag of cheese and onion-flavoured crisps and she's now put it up for auction on the popular website.
She said: "I bought the crisps from the man with the sandwich van, because I'm hopeless at dieting and fancied a treat.
"I couldn't believe it when I opened the packet and found that whopper. I kept laughing - we all did - it's just funny.
"I've put it on eBay because I've been wanting to raise some money for charity for a while but didn't know what to do."


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Switching it Up: Natalie Portman has gone blonde. She appeared at a performance for her husband's LA Dance Project at Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles with the new color. She said she had made the switch for a movie role -- though she wouldn't say which one. (THR)
Calling in The Pro: Valentino has confirmed that he will design Anne Hathaway’s wedding dress. “She’s a very good friend of mine. She’s like my daughter,” the Italian designer told E! News of their relationship. [Vogue UK]
Ungaro’s Back At It: French fashion label Ungaro is making yet another comeback, following a year-long absence from the runways and a revolving door of creative directors that’s included Esteban Cortezar, Giles Deacon, and a fated collaboration with Lindsay Lohan. The brand will return in partnership with giant fashion conglomerate Aeffe and will boast up-and-coming designer Fausto Puglisi as its creative director. [WWD]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's new costume exhibition, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, tries to pay homage to the gritty, subversive, late-1970s movement. But has punk-inspired high fashion added to its legacy-or destroyed it?
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Airbnb says hosts discriminate in opposition to Black visitors extra typically than some other race
Discrimination seems to be alive and nicely within the dwelling sharing economic system, and trade juggernaut Airbnb admitted this week its platform is affected by racial biases.
Airbnb hosts usually tend to refuse candidates with African American names and profile footage, in accordance with a report launched by Airbnb on Tuesday.
“Sadly, discrimination occurs every day in our world, which implies it could occur on Airbnb, too,” the report mentioned. “Understanding how discrimination occurs on Airbnb, making our platform extra inclusive, and strengthening our insurance policies to assist defend our Hosts and visitors are simply among the some ways we sort out bias.”
Airbnb discovered that the reserving success fee might diverge considerably relying on the consumer’s race, with the “widest disparity” discovered between Black and white visitors. Black customers’ reserving success fee in 2021 was 91.4%, in comparison with 93.4% for each Latinos and Asians, and 94.1% for white candidates. The findings had been based mostly on a random pattern of 750,000 reservation requests on the platform final yr, and candidates’ racial ethnicity was decided by the corporate based mostly on their first names and profile picture.
“It’s a significant distinction, and it’s unacceptable,”Janaye Ingram, director of group companion packages and engagement at Airbnb, mentioned of the report’s findings in an interview with CNN. “It’s one thing that we clearly will not be okay with and we’re doing lots to deal with.”
The research was performed by Undertaking Lighthouse, an in-house evaluate initiative created by Airbnb in 2020. Between 2016 and 2020, Airbnb eliminated 1.3 million folks from the service for “declining to deal with others with out judgment or bias,” earlier than launching Undertaking Lighthouse to proceed combating discrimination by amassing knowledge on racial biases on the platform. As of December 2022, the corporate has denied entry to or banned a complete of 2.5 million folks for breaking its anti-discrimination guidelines over the course of its historical past.
In its bias report this week, Airbnb introduced a number of modifications to the platform made in November 2022 to make it extra equitable, together with simplifying eligibility necessities for the service’s “immediate e book” characteristic that permits visitors to order a list with out prior approval from a bunch. Airbnb discovered that Black visitors had been much less possible to make use of the moment e book characteristic as their profiles tended to be newer, and have fewer critiques, prompting one other tweak to the service making it simpler for Black customers to obtain extra critiques quickly after becoming a member of Airbnb.
The corporate estimates that 5 million extra folks will be capable to immediate e book properties after the current coverage modifications.
Racial biases on conventional dwelling sharing platforms have led to totally different apps particularly designed for various minorities, together with Noirbnb which goals to “create a greater journey expertise for Black folks and folks of shade.”
Airbnb’s current evaluate isn’t the primary time researchers have uncovered proof of racial bias on the platform. A 2015 Harvard research despatched round 6,400 purposes from quite a few pretend accounts and located that purposes from visitors with “distinctively African American names” had been 16% much less more likely to be accepted than visitors with “distinctively white names” who had in any other case equivalent profiles.
One other Harvard research from earlier this yr discovered that Airbnb hosts with distinctively Asian names noticed bookings fall by 12% within the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic relative to hosts with distinctively white names. The authors linked the decline to the rise in anti-Asian hate within the U.S. within the early days of the pandemic.
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Aerohive Networks, which markets managed Wi-Fi service to enterprises, attracted $75 million for its initial public offering last Friday. Eight-year-old Aerohive sold 7.5 million shares for $10 apiece, which put the company's total valuation at $436 million.
Aerohive competes against the likes of Aruba Networks and Cisco Systems in the enterprise wireless LAN space. However, it does not offer a hardware Wi-Fi controller to manage network nodes and instead oversees the network from the cloud.
In a recent blog post, Abby Strong, senior product marketing manager, explained that Aerohive distributes both the control and data planes with a set of protocols called cooperative control. "When a group of Aerohive devices communicate with one another, they form what is known as a Hive, and create a shared control plane. No one device is masquerading as a controller. There is no controller hidden in the cloud," she said.
However, Aerohive also offers centralized management via its HiveManager network management system (NMS), which Strong said "is in no way a controller" because all control plane functionality resides in HiveOS devices themselves.
Aerohive counted 13,100 customers as of the end of 2013, but lost $33.2 million for the year. The company expects to grow its business by attracting a greater percentage of revenues from selling software-as-a-service applications for mobile devices and other uses, CEO David Flynn told the San Jose Mercury News.
Aerohive has raised some $100 million in venture capital since its 2006 founding. Its venture capital investors include Northern Light Venture Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates, KPCB and DAG Ventures.
The broad concept of offering Wi-Fi as a service (WaaS) is catching on. Last month, Selina Lo, CEO of Ruckus Wireless, touted the benefits of using the cloud and managed Wi-Fi service. Speaking during the Wireless Broadband Alliance's Carrier Wi-Fi Summit in Barcelona, Spain, Lo said one way mobile operators might build up an inventory of indoor locations for placement of public Wi-Fi access points and small cells would be to offer WaaS to the venue owners.
This week at the Interop Expo in Las Vegas, Ruckus is demonstrating another cloud-based offering, its SPoT smart positioning location-based service (LBS). SPoT leverages the technology of YFind Technologies, which Ruckus acquired last summer for an undisclosed price.
Ruckus CEO touts 'Wi-Fi as a service' to make headway in land grab for sites
Wi-Fi deployments drive Ruckus to 17.5% jump in revenue
Micro-location is an attractive but fast-moving target


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The outlook for the travel and tourism remains bleak as new COVID-19 strains evolve and lockdown restrictions continue.
Verdict has conducted a poll to analyse how the performance of the travel and tourism industry will change in the next one to three years.
Analysis of the poll results shows that the industry performance will improve, as opined by a majority 56% of the respondents. While 28% foresee the performance to improve significantly, 28% anticipate moderate improvement.
On the contrary, 24% of the respondents voted that the industry performance will worsen in the next one to three years, including 12% who anticipate the performance to worsen moderately and 12% who foresee a significant worsening.
Furthermore, 9% of the respondents opined that the performance of the industry will neither improve nor worsen and 12% were not sure about the performance.
The analysis is based on 708 responses received from the readers of Hotel Management Network, a Verdict network site, between 07 May 2020 and 16 April 2021.
Travel and tourism recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Travel and tourism is one of the worst-hit sectors by the ongoing pandemic and suffered $1.3tn of losses in 2020. The industry contributes to 4.4% of gross domestic product (GDP), 6.9% of employment, and 21.5% of service exports among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries on an average.
The industry is not expected to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels before 2023, according to estimates from the United Nations World Trade Organisation (UNWTO). Governments will need to continue testing, tracing, and vaccine rollout to ensure the industry rebounds from the crisis as well as sustains the recovery. Tourims companies will also need to rebuild confidence among travellers, encourage domestic tourism, and swiftly adjust themselves to the new normal.


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Banks close but Cattles trucks on
When banks close branches, no one is happier than Edward Cran, head of door-to-door credit group Cattles. His company is cashing in on traditional lenders' retreat from the High Street, by opening one new branch a week for the next four years.
That will take Cattles' chain from 260 to 800 and add up to 500 jobs annually. Cran says he does not need to do takeovers.
Typical loans range from £150 to £2,500 at interest rates as high as 40pc, usually for customers rejected by banks.
It may not sound like high finance but the formula works.
Pre-tax profits rose 20pc to £47.7m last year, excluding 1997's £15.5m gain from selling its stake in retailer Rosebys. Dividends climbed from 9.8p to 11.8p and there is a one-for-one bonus issue.
Unchanged at 760p, the shares are not cheap at 27-times likely earnings but could go higher, say analysts who forecast £55m profits this year.
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Following an investigation triggered by fraudulent activity on some customer payment cards, Dairy Queen has determined that cybercriminals managed to plant point-of-sale (PoS) malware at hundreds of stores.
According to a statement published on Thursday by International Dairy Queen President and CEO John Gainor, the data breach affects mostly DQ locations from across the United States, but one Orange Julius store was also hit. The malware, a variant of the notorious Backoff, is said to have infected systems containing customer names, credit and debit card numbers, and expiration dates.
The company says there is no evidence that Social Security numbers, PINs, email addresses or other personal information was compromised as a result of the malware infection.
A total of 395 of Dairy Queen’s 4,500 stores were affected by the incident. The malware was present at some locations since as early as August 1, the company said. While in most cases the infection was cleaned up by the end of August, there is one store in Florida where the threat was removed only on October 6. The company now says it’s confident that the malware has been contained.
Dean Peters, a spokesman for Dairy Queen, told SecurityWeek that less than 600,000 cards are affected.
The investigation, in which Dairy Queen worked with franchise owners, law enforcement and payment card companies, revealed that the cybercriminals accessed systems after obtaining account credentials from a third-party vendor.
This attack vector was also used in the recent data breach that hit the non-profit organization Goodwill Industries International.
“We are committed to working with and supporting our affected DQ and Orange Julius franchise owners to address this incident,” stated John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen. “Our customers continue to be our top priority.”
Dairy Queen is offering free identity repair services for a period of one year to customers who used their payment cards at the affected stores.
“This has a similar fingerprint to the Target breach: malware in the POS (in this case “BackOff”) across stores and third party credential breach,” Mark Bower, VP of product marketing at Voltage Security, told SecurityWeek. “No matter what a merchant does to achieve basic PCI compliance, unless the data is secured before it enter the POS itself, such as in a secure card reading terminal, it will be most likely be compromised.”
“Attackers have access to a range of custom POS malware these days designed to specifically steal card and magnetic track data from POS memory, which bypasses traditional data-at-rest encryption and perimeter controls,” Bower continued. “Malware into the POS might come from direct network intrusion, or by subverting the POS software update and patch management system with an infected update. Once in, attackers can syphon off every transaction that customers swipe until its detected and removed.”
The Backoff PoS malware is highly popular among cybercriminals. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported in August that over 1,000 businesses have been infected with the threat, with many of them not being aware that their systems have been compromised. It is believed that Backoff is the piece of malware used in the attacks against UPS and Supervalu.


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As Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin sat on a Gulch patio one morning, Teplin donned a slouchy grey sweatshirt with white letters across the chest that read “not a fashion blogger.” The shirt sells for $70 on the website for their home organizing company, The Home Edit.
“Do we have more followers than Marie Kondo now?” Shearer said to Teplin. Teplin reached for her phone and took a moment to check the Instagram page of the author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.”
“She’s still 576 — we’re 50,000 behind her.”
“I mean still — who knew we could do something like that?” Shearer said.
Now with more than 537,000 followers, Instagram is a crucial part of The Home Edit’s business model. Shearer and Teplin started the company in 2015 and it has since skyrocketed. Their revenue went from $100,000 in January of 2017 to $200,000 in the summer of that year, and it continues to grow, Shearer said.
They have over 1,000 clients, including big-name celebrities like Mandy Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Thomas Rhett and canine Instagram icon Doug the Pug, who pay them to invade their closets, pantries, offices, etc., and make them organized, user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
“It’s the most personal job, aside from being a gynecologist, that you can have,” Teplin said.
Although the niche of those willing to pay $185 an hour to have their home organized is a small one, The Home Edit has found a broad appeal. Shearer and Teplin have tapped into a strategy to set their business apart: They’ve tied themselves and their personalities to the brand.
Through social media, Shearer and Teplin haven’t simply marketed their business, they’ve opened a window into their lives — their everyday challenges with motherhood, their love of champagne and traveling, their favorite foods.
As an audience of Instagram followers has become familiar with their lives, Shearer and Teplin aren’t just organizing people’s homes anymore. They’re selling $70 sweatshirts. They’re writing a book, and they are filming a TV show this year, although they won’t announce when and where you can watch until August.
Shearer and Teplin have diversified their business into two different kinds of customers: actual clients, and the people who want to be their best friend.
“I don’t think they’d care if we took out trash all day, which we sort of do,” Teplin said of their followers. “People get attached to a person, rather than an idea. I think following an account like a magazine, you’re not following someone’s journey.”
Teplin said when it comes to Instagram, The Home Edit operates on a “mullet” philosophy: business in the front (The Home Edit’s picturesque feed) and party in the back (Instagram stories that showcase Teplin and Shearer’s slightly messier lives).
The Home Edit’s Instagram feed is a left brain’s daydream: The photos show color-coded shelves and shoe closets, plastic bins with handwritten labels, salt and pepper shakers and bottles of spices and sauce all perfectly placed on rotating wooden platforms.
But what really drives their business are the stories, Shearer said — a newer Instagram feature that allows posters to share short clips or photos that go away after 24 hours.
“Some of our biggest things have happened because of our stories, that’s how we got our TV show,” Shearer said. “That’s how we get a lot of our sponsorship and business because people feel like they know us.”
The pair didn’t set out to become Instagram personalities, or to start a business together at all, Shearer and Teplin said.
They both moved to Nashville around the same time in 2015. Both came from California, both moved because of their husbands’ job offers, both had small children and both came from an organizing background.
“We just had the same story,” Teplin said.
They met through a mutual friend and their business began almost immediately.
“We like to say that we started the business the first day we met but really it was 12 hours,” Shearer said. “It was from lunch to kids having bath. We got the domain website, all the social handles, we started downloading all the LLC documents needed and partnership agreements. Everything happened that night.”
Shearer said the most surprising part of their journey has been the T-shirts.
“It’s truly been the most successful part of our business,” she said. “Organizing is a front for being T-shirt tycoons. It’s like a band: They make their money in merch, so do we.”
“And that has nothing to do with organizing!” Teplin said.
“But they’re our stories’ customers, not our feed customers,” Shearer said. “I think The Home Edit has become a lifestyle brand more than an organizing company. People, they trust our voices.”


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The information: Chinese payments giants Ant and Tencent ended up enlisted in a central financial institution electronic forex (CBDC) demo, for every The Wall Street Journal—a application that by style could threaten their corporations.
- The People’s Financial institution of China selected the two corporations, which have Alipay and WeChat Pay back, to aid it take a look at out the electronic yuan.
- But the central financial institution reportedly gave 6 condition-owned creditors a jump on Ant and Tencent, permitting them start trials earlier—Ant and Tencent nevertheless just cannot operate whole exams of the CBDC. This raises issues about Ant’s and Tencent’s long run involvement with China’s CBDC and how it may possibly have an affect on their companies.
How we got in this article: The Chinese government’s initiatives to build the 1st major CBDC and its scrutiny of leading payment companies introduce a obstacle for Ant and Tencent that they are sick-positioned to take on.
- China’s CBDC task outpaces other formulated economies. With crypto payments developing momentum, many governments are getting an fascination in CBDCs because they have parity with corresponding fiat currencies and can stay clear of the volatility of other cryptos, like Bitcoin. China has been at the forefront of this hard work: Its CBDC has been utilized for much more than 70.75 million transactions value above $5 billion. CBDCs could transform how people make mobile and digital payments—they’re meant to be system and technologies agnostic, possibly difficult the top positions Ant and Tencent have constructed by running payments ecosystems that aren’t interoperable.
- The Chinese government’s regulatory crackdown has hit Ant and Tencent really hard. Ant’s IPO was suspended by the federal government, and the business was forced to restructure in reaction. Meanwhile, Tencent was fined $1.54 billion next an antitrust probe. The government’s scrutiny and ability more than the firms most likely depart them sick-geared up to assure the country’s CBDC benefits their enterprises somewhat than hurting them.
What’s next? The CBDC trial presently reaches 10 metropolitan areas and some spots relevant to the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, and while the central financial institution has explained there is no timeline for a nationwide CBDC rollout, it may perhaps be hoping to align the launch with the Olympics. That would give Ant and Tencent minimal time to create a approach to defend their payments volume from the possibility of banking institutions and other companies facilitating CBDC payments in-keep and online.


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Treadmills for $33? Computer monitors for $9? The deals were even too good to be true — even at Wal-Mart Stores.
The megaretailer said a "technical error" caused certain products to be priced absurdly low or high on its website earlier Wednesday morning.
By Wednesday evening, the discounter had fixed the glitch and decided to cancel the orders of customers who were able to snag the items at steep discounts.
"Given the wide discrepancy in pricing, we are notifying customers who ordered these items that their orders have been canceled and that they'll be refunded in full," said Ravi Jariwala, a spokesman for Wal-Mart's online operations. "In addition, we will send these customers a $10 e-gift card that can be used towards future purchases at Walmart stores and Walmart.com. We apologize again for any inconvenience this may have caused our customers."
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"We apologize for any convenience to our customers," he added.
Earlier Wednesday, shoppers took to Twitter to cite ridiculously low prices like treadmills for $33.16 and Hewlett Packard LCD monitors for $8.85.
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Heading into the crucial holiday shopping season, Wal-Mart has doubled the number of items it has on its website from last year to 5 million.
That's expected to help fuel a 30 percent growth in online sales to $10 billion for its current fiscal year, which ends in late January. That's still just a sliver of the $486 billion in annual sales Wal-Mart did last year.
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Wal-Mart is based in Bentonville, Ark.
—AP and CNBC.com


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According to the Economic Times report, Apple is planning to relaunch its one time flagship iPhone 4 in India for just
15,000 INR(Latest report suggests the price tag of 22,900 INR for iPhone 4). Apple had discontinued iPhone 4 after the launch of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. It seems like Apple has realized that to get a good market share in India, they have to reduce the prices for their phones. And this time they have just done that. Apple was selling iPhone 4 for 26,500 INR when it was available last time. This time for the relaunch Apple is said to be introducing buyback schemes and EMI plans too for iPhone 4.
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