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UNALAKLEET — Residents zipped around the village on snowmachines and four-wheelers. They stopped in for a few items at the Alaska Commercial Co. They went fishing on the river.
For the most part, Monday afternoon was normal in Unalakleet. But in Alaska’s main population centers, the situation rapidly became less normal.
Just after 10 a.m. Monday, Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz signed an emergency declaration closing bars, breweries and restaurants for anything but to-go orders. Anchorage residents made a run on grocery stores, temporarily depleting certain items from the city’s cache of food and supplies.
That night, two new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Fairbanks. By Tuesday evening, there were another three confirmed cases in Alaska.
Two hours after Berkowitz’s declaration, Kirstian Haugen ran into Unalakleet’s AC grocery store to use the ATM. She left her Dodge pickup stopped in the street — keys in, engine running.
The village of about 700 people is that sort of place. Everyone waves as they pass on the street, at friends and strangers alike.
“I think we’re pretty well-protected out here because we are so isolated from the bigger cities,” said Haugen, 21. “I think the state is doing really good to take precaution (against) it spreading to our villages.”
Haugen said other than cleaning surfaces more often, she hasn’t changed her behavior. Because she lives in such a remote place, Haugen keeps a large supply of things like toilet paper, food and hand sanitizer, so there was no need to rush to the store and buy up supplies.
The Daily News talked with more than a dozen people in Unalakleet, and many said similar things. There is concern, people said, but the village is insulated. Plus, many people said they spend most of their free time at home anyway, so social distancing isn’t a change in behavior.
The grocery store remained stocked with most items from Friday through Monday. Most of the toilet paper was bought up, but there were a dozen or so single rolls.
On Friday afternoon, there were even seven, 2-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer in stock, selling for $3.29. A couple hours later, they were all bought up.
Sydney Sarren, cashier at the AC store, said outside of a run on toilet paper and hand sanitizer, consumer behavior hasn’t changed. He said some people have come in every few hours to check and see if those items had been restocked.
Across town, another grocery store was sold out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer, but well-stocked on other items.
Some said cities are overreacting, but none complained about the measures the Unalakleet City Council took on Thursday. In an emergency meeting at noon, the council decided to cancel all events surrounding the Iditarod, which brought mushers and volunteers from around the country and the world through town over the weekend.
“Everybody was on the same page in terms of keeping the community safe and protecting our elders,” said Councilman Chris Busk.
He said five of the six council members were there, and around six members of the community. It was an open-forum, collaborative discussion, he said.
A century ago, the 1918 Spanish Flu wreaked havoc on rural Alaska. That devastation is on the minds of some in the villages today.
Yet most around Unalakleet went about their days normally.
Emory College epidemiology professor Jodie Guest, who was in Unalakleet as an Iditarod volunteer, said villages are more protected, but only to a point.
If the virus gets in, villages don’t have hospitals to manage the infection. Anyone with a significant health problem would have to be flown out, she said.
Virginia Olanna, 44, moved with her children to Unalakleet from Golovin, a smaller village up the coast, on Sunday for work. She said there was a bigger support system in Unalakleet than in the smaller villages.
Olanna said she brought what she could from Golovin, but was heading to the grocery store to stock up.
“I’m going to buy cooking flour, disinfectant, paper towels, tissue if there’s any,” she said. “If we go into quarantine and we can’t leave, we need to be ready for that time in our house.”
Ron Pitka, who was going fishing, said the hysteria is over nothing.
“It’s out of hand,” he said, comparing COVID-19 to the flu. While such comparisons have been commonly made, the World Health Organization roughly puts the mortality rate of COVID-19 between 3% and 4%, compared to a 0.1% mortality rate for influenza.
Valerie Anagick, 36, said other than the city council shutting down events, not much has changed.
When mushers came down the river Sunday, village residents still went down to greet them, forming a crowd of about 70 people.
“I think it’s a bit maddening in the Lower 48 and bigger urban areas,” she said.
She said she felt more protected living in a remote place than she would in a city.
In Unalakleet, she said, you know who has left the village for basketball tournaments or vacation. It’s easier to protect yourself.
Anagick, like many others, said she spends most of her time at home anyway. She’s not overly concerned, she said.
Haugen, who was using the ATM, said she thinks it’s been blown out of proportion.
“It’s causing people to have anxiety," Haugen said.


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(NEXSTAR) – If you’ve never eaten a chicken “doughscuit” with buffalo-flavored icing, the Minnesota State Fair will soon give you an opportunity to correct that.
The fair, which kicks off in less than two months, has released details of its new food offerings for 2021, which not only include “doughscuits” but also cognac-infused bacon sandwiches and sweetened, deep-fried mashed potatoes, among other brand-new culinary creations.
“The Minnesota State Fair has added 26 official new foods and four new food vendors to the expansive menu already offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together,” organizers confirmed in a recent press release. “In total, nearly 500 foods will be available at 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds.”
It’s these new offerings, however, that might be some of the most intriguing. Deep-fried foods, fatty meats and cheese appear to be common themes (as always), but more than a few of the vendors seem to be combining them in unexpected ways. Highlights include:
- The Buffalo Chicken Doughscuit, described as a “biscuit-style doughnut” filled with shredded chicken and topped with buffalo icing and bacon bits
- Cracklin Prime Nachos, which consist of deep-fried pork skins topped with sliced prime rib, nacho cheese and pico de gallo
- The Chicken & Macaroni Nordic Waffle, comprised of a fried chicken drumstick and macaroni and cheese, all wrapped up in a waffle and topped with honey. There’s also a sweeter “I-Scream” version, containing kettle korn and an entire ice cream sandwich inside the waffle
- The Spufull Puff, a fried treat containing sweetened cream cheese and mashed potatoes, served with maple dipping sauce
- The Island Hopper, a hollowed-out pineapple filled with charbroiled teriyaki chicken chunks, pineapple and rice
- The Waffle Burger, essentially a cheeseburger with two “candied” waffles in place of the buns
Other new items include s’mores-flavored funnel cakes, sashimi tacos, cucumber-jalapeno limeade, caramelized banana pudding and banh mi-style sandwiches and bowls.
“The 26 new foods for this year range from deep-fried, on-a-stick, gluten-free, savory to sweet,” fair organizers said in a statement shared with Nexstar. “There will always be something for everyone to enjoy!”
It’s too early to say which of the dishes will be the biggest hit at this year’s fair, but at least one popular Minnesotan has higher hopes for the more traditional offerings. Before the new foods were announced, chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern, of “Bizarre Foods” and “Delicious Destinations,” said on Twitter that he’d “rather not eat a fruit taco deep fried inside a wild game pizza rolled in a flat bread baked in vegan cheese on a stick.” Instead, he hoped vendors would “keep it simple.”
He later noted that some of the new food “sounds very promising.”
A full list of the new foods at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair, and when or where they will be available, can be found at the fair’s official website.
This year’s festivities kick off Aug. 26 and run through Sept. 6.

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To the international entertainment company it was an obvious decision to open a freestanding five floor flagship store in the capital. The location and the growing demand by consumers will hopefully make it into a destination for London shoppers. The boutique offers a wide range of Playboy products and will complement their third-party distribution.
The London based Playboy concept store will be the eight in the world. Over the last five years, Playboy Enterprises Inc. launched stores in Tokyo, Las Vegas, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and most recently in Auckland. The Playboy iconography is used as inspiration for its designer products and the architectural elements of the shop. Playboy apparel, jewellery, accessories, footwear and swimwear will be on offer, alongside the more high-end lingerie line Playboy Intimates and Playboy Icon’s evening dresses.
With the opening of more concept stores, Playboy is looking at continuing its growth and interest after reposition the company in 1999 and offering Playboy clothing lines and lifestyle products, as well as interior design and entertainment. On a whole Playboy’s licensed business generates in excess of £350m in retail sales worldwide spread over 130 countries.
London has a special meaning for Editor-in-Chief Hugh Hefner, who celebrated his 80th birthday with an exclusive in-store event to launch Playboy men’s underwear in Harvey Nichols in 2006.
Designer Christopher Chronis will host a special launch party on September 27th.


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Abbey National has become the first bank to offer a home-banking service on NTL’s interactive TV.
The launch sees NTL transforming its Money Channel from a shop window into a banking and finance service.
The e-banking service will be available free to NTL digital cable subscribers, who will now be able to use their remote control to transfer money, pay bills and check their bank statements via the TV. They can also find information about Abbey National mortgages and loans. All of this can be done in a corner of the TV screen while watching NTL programmes.
The service is backed by a high level of digital security, with NTL implementing industry standard 128-bit encryption technology. Transactions will also be covered by Abbey National’s “Peace of Mind” guarantee, which ensures use of a passcode and registration number, and promises to reimburse any losses through fraud.
Abbey National director of retail e-commerce and strategic development Ambrose McGinn says the bank is keen to interact with its customers “whenever and wherever they want. NTL’s digital cable interactive TV service is quick, user-friendly and easily accessible – and you don’t even have to get up from the sofa.”
NTL director of content development Bill Goodland says: “Abbey National is one of the foremost high street banking brands and has shown a significant commitment to delivering its service by multiple channels. We are very excited about the opportunities this creates.”
Abbey National e-banking customers can register for the service at any Abbey National cash machine, by calling an 0845 number or by visiting a bank branch.


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Credit-card hacking is the number one crime on Americans' worry list, far above getting mugged or murdered.
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Apparently, even the president of the United States can have trouble with his credit card.
22.01.2014 17:21 Crime
South Korean regulators Wednesday vowed harsh corporate penalties for data theft, as angry customers swamped credit card offices for a third day after 20 million people had their financial information stolen.
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A ban on "rip-off" surcharges imposed on credit card spending came into force in Britain on Saturday, meaning traders must ensure that the extra fees reflect genuine processing costs.
30.11.2012 14:55 Crime
Australian police said Thursday they had uncovered the country's biggest ever credit card data theft and smashed a Romanian syndicate allegedly behind the scam.
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Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry is checking the citizenship of the two aledgely Kazakh citizens arrested in the U.S. for credit card fraud.
16.01.2012 13:04 Crime
Two Kazakhstan citizens were arrested in the U.S. on suspicion of credit card fraud.
30.09.2011 16:36 Finance
The number of bank cards holders in Kazakhstan has reached 8.5 million people this year.


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The crowd-funded phone has dropped its price, with 14 days left to go before it becomes a reality.
Prominent venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital are expected to take part in the funding round.
The online retailer ramps up its public war with publishers and studios in the name of pricing. Will consumers care?
In a letter to readers and authors, the e-commerce giants asks people to email Hachette's CEO saying they want lower e-book prices.
The e-commerce company has made the book publisher a public offer: accept $9.99 e-book prices, and Amazon won't ask for more of each sale.
In an effort to decrease buffering and increase streaming speeds, the video service signs a deal with the Internet service provider to get a direct connection to broadband customers.
Some of the literary world's biggest names sign a letter opposing the e-commerce company's muscle-flexing with book publisher Hachette.
The US' top source of Internet traffic, Netflix beats the Net neutrality drum in a new filing to FCC, with a nod to HBO's viral comedy-show clip.
As public comment on an FCC proposal wraps up, a group of 36 Web companies, including Google, Netflix, and Amazon, reiterates opposition to paying ISPs for so-called fast lane access.
After the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against T-Mobile this week, CEO John Legere derided the agency's claims.


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Is Hyundai serious about building eVTOL taxis for Uber? The two companies have made some bold claims. [credit:
The joint announcement at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) by Uber Elevate and Hyundai Motor Company that the companies will partner to develop Uber Air air-taxis for a future aerial ride-share network is news, but just as importantly, it’s corporate messaging. At the crux of the announcement is Hyundai’s reputation as an automotive OEM with a perceived ability to leverage economies of scale. For an urban air mobility (UAM) market to emerge at any sort of scale, Uber and industry observers believe that hundreds of thousands of four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will have to be built.
Their numbers, along with theoretically cheap eVTOL operating costs, are the key to getting the cost per seat at or near the level of ground transportation. But passenger air vehicles aren’t built in taxi-cab-like numbers. So the prospect of a car maker churning out air taxis like sedans is an attractive one.
“We believe Hyundai has the potential to build Uber Air vehicles at rates unseen in the current aerospace industry, producing high quality, reliable aircraft at high volumes to drive down passenger costs per trip,” Eric Allison, head of Uber Elevate, said at CES.
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When Icons Meet! TV Guide Magazine Gets a Colorful Salute on World Play-Doh Day (VIDEO)
For the 12th year in a row, World Play-Doh Day is upon us! Finally something non-toxic in the news, right?
Annually celebrated on September 16, the commemoration of the 60-year-old brand has become a prime time for fans young and old to display their skills at manipulating the molding compound into all sorts of shapes and structures online. And this year is no different.
Starting today, Hasbro is kicking off a weekend-long campaign that invites fans to share their most colorful builds and favorite childhood memories of using Play-Doh on social media with the hashtag #WORLDPLAYDOHDAY on Twitter and Instagram, as well as Facebook.
In honor of the occasion, the good folks at Hasbro and Play-Doh have done TV Guide Magazine a major solid in the most malleable way by putting together this dazzling time-lapse video. And we have to say, it’s pretty cool to see one iconic brand play so nice with another!
If you’re planning to get crafty this weekend with some of your own Fun Factory or Kitchen Creations set, here are some fun facts to keep in mind about the #1-selling arts & crafts toy in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Mexico, Canada & Australia…
- Last year, the Play-Doh brand shipped the same weight of compound as the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower combined! They also shipped the equivalent of 16 cans per second.
- You would need more than 631 million Play-Doh cans to circle all the way around the world.
- The Play-Doh compound is made primarily with water, salt and flour.. so be careful around the kids with any wheat allergies.
- Originally, there were only four colors — red, blue, yellow, and white. Now there’s over 50 available!


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A stakeholder in the tomato sector and the Chief Executive Officer of Erisco Foods, Chief Eric Umeofia, has said that with $100m annual investment in tomato processing, Nigeria will have enough for local consumption and export.
Umeofia, who spoke in an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Thursday, said contrary to the belief that government only spent $400m on importation of tomato paste, the real amount was $1bn.
He stressed that if one per cent of that amount was spent on processing, there would have been no need to import tomato paste.
According to him, although the government’s anti-corruption fight and the ban on tomato paste import have an initial impact of reducing imported tomato paste, importation has resumed fully in recent times.
He said, “The policy on the restriction of foreign exchange to importers of 41 items worked initially and helped to reduce the influx of imported and substandard tomato paste into the country, but now the practice has picked up because the government is not focusing on that area.
He accused importers of frustrating government’s efforts to encourage local production. “A few months ago, there were 300 brands of imported tomato paste in Nigerian markets, today; the number has increased to 500,” he said
Speaking on the tomato pest, Tuta absoluta, popularly known as ‘Tomato Ebola’, which caused massive destruction of tomato fruits in six states across the nation, Umeofia said the solution to the problem lay in improved seedling.
He said, “With improved seedling, the damage will not be that severe. The tomatoes we harvested from our farms were not affected by the disease because we used improved seedling. The seedling we used could achieve a yield of 70 tons per hectare whereas the current seedling only yields seven tons per hectare.”
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Buddy Valastro’s empire of cake and pastry just got a little smaller, at least in New Jersey.
When it comes to Bergen and Morris counties, the “Cake Boss” will not be in, not any more.
The Ridgewood and Morristown locations of Carlo’s Bake Shop have closed, confirms Carlo’s spokeswoman Nicole Valdes.
“The leases at the two locations ended and the company chose not to renew,” she tells NJ Advance Media.
Valastro’s fleet of “Cake Boss” bakeries has shrunk by more than just a few crumbs. In August, the bakery chain shuttered another location in Red Bank. That closure followed another in Westfield this past April. There are now three Carlo’s Bake Shops in the state.
The Ridgewood location of Carlo’s Bake Shop, which opened in 2013 in Wilsey Square, was Valastro’s first foray in New Jersey outside of Hoboken. The bakery has been in operation in the Mile Square City since 1910. Valastro’s family took over in 1964, when his father, Bartolo Valastro Sr., bought the bakery.
An expansion of the business followed Valastro’s rise to fame on the TLC reality series “Cake Boss," which premiered in 2009 and went on to run for 10 seasons. The show, which has filmed at both the original Hoboken bakery and the company’s factory at the Lackawanna Center in Jersey City, did not air in 2018. (Valdes says an 11th season is likely slated for this fall.)
Carlo’s Bake Shop quickly expanded to other states — New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Texas, Florida, Nevada, Minnesota, George, California — as well as Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Morristown location was located on Market Street. A Cake Boss Cafe, which opened in 2011 at the Discovery Times Square Exposition on 44th Street, was the first New York City location. There’s currently a permanent Midtown location at Eighth Avenue and 42nd Street (at the Port Authority Bus Terminal).
“As the brand continues to grow with locations sprinkled all over the country and with an exceptionally robust online bakery making doorstep delivery throughout the continental United States possible, Carlo’s Bakery is shifting (its) focus in 2019 toward introducing new culinary concepts and a strong e-commerce rollout,” Valdes said in a statement. “We’re truly going to miss the Ridgewood and Morristown communities but hope to see our loyal Carlo’s Bakery lovers at our Hoboken and Wayne locations!”
The company ships confections including rainbow cookies, red velvet cake and cannoli nationwide and sells bakeware on its website.
Carlo’s Bake Shops remain open in Hoboken, Wayne and Marlton. The Wayne bakery is located within the Willowbrook Mall.
Valastro, 41, who grew up in Little Ferry, was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2018. “Cake Boss” follows Valastro as he works with fondant, sheet cake and Rice Krispie treats to design and build custom themed cakes with bakery staff, which includes various members of his family. He’s been involved with two “Cake Boss” spinoff series, the reality competition show “Next Great Baker," which ran for four seasons, and “Kitchen Boss," which ran for two.
Even though he’s closed several bakeries in New Jersey, Valastro won’t be disappearing from TV anytime soon. He can also be seen on “Bake it Like Buddy,” his reality competition series on Discovery Family, which just wrapped its first season, and he has two new shows premiering in March on the Food Network.
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Chinese shoppers now have a new way to make online purchases through WeChat. As the Chinese New Year approaches, JD.com, Meili Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have teamed up to challenge Alibaba for Chinese ecommerce sales through social media. Alibaba currently controls the majority of online retail sales in China, which is the world’s biggest ecommerce market.
WeChat, China’s messaging app and social network, has one billion users and will now offer a new shopping channel called WeiXuan. WeiXuan will be live ahead of the Chinese New Year on February 16th.
Tencent owns WeChat, has a 20% stake in JD.com and is a major investor in Meili. JD.com is also 10% owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Retailers on the new channel will not be charged any commissions or listing fees. Consumers will be able to access information through the participating retailers’ WeChat accounts and stores.
JD.com is China’s second leading online retail company and is making this move to keep pace with shifting Chinese consumer buying habits.
According to China Ecommerce Research Center senior analyst Zhang Zhouping, “As Alibaba’s nearest competitor in China, JD.com can’t only rely on its direct-to-consumers business. WeiXuan can recruit more e-retailers and increases the total traffic for JD’s business.”
WeiXuan will expand the selection of products available through JD’s own WeChat store, including adding apparel, which is a category Meili excels in.
To read more, please see: Wal-Mart’s China ally adds a social sparkle for Chinese New Year.


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Surrounded by brightly colored banners and kiosks boasting traditional festival fare, young men with wild, untamed hair strummed, thumped and trumpeted a folksy tune.
Along Buffalo’s Delaware Avenue, vendors offered up moderately priced luxury items, including glass wall hangings and a bird feeder shaped like a sunflower.
Artists and craftspeople emerged from the woodwork Saturday to showcase their skills at the weekend-long Allentown Art and Allen West festivals.
Festivalgoers streamed between the two festivals, which were in proximity to each other in the Allentown neighborhood.
Light drizzle and overcast skies teased festivalgoers for much of the Saturday afternoon festivities but, to the delight of the thousands on hand, the weather gods stopped short of rain.
Though vendors pointed to lighter foot traffic than in years past, for the most part, all concerned said the festivals were an opportunity to celebrate and explore art.
“People who love art will come out through any kind of weather,” said Jacob Verghese, 25, who plays banjo for Buffalo’s Pine Fever. The street performers collected tips from passers-by, who paused to take in the five-man ensemble’s music at the Allen West festival.
Adults and young children surrounded a group of breakdancers who set up shop between vendor tents. Young children watched, wide-eyed and captivated, as the group swiped their legs, displayed complicated footwork and maneuvered their bodies to manage upside-down head poses.
One dancer, Solomon Dixon, nicknamed “Hectic,” herded a group of volunteers and directed them to huddle against a nearby wall. With a running start, he scaled the graffiti-covered brick and performed a flip over the crouched bunch. The awed collection of onlookers erupted in cheers and applause.
But the festival offers space for more than pure entertainment – it offers exposure, as well, said Stacy VanBalcrom, also a dancer.
“It lets a lot of people see breakdancing,” VanBalcrom said. “It lets people see a slice of our culture and they have a better perception of what it’s really about, not just spinning on our heads – even though that’s part of it.”
Along Delaware, the crowd on hand for the Allentown Art Festival perused a different type of art form: handcrafted goods, including a bowl shaped from contorted forks and wall hangings pieced together from shell and rock.
Vendor Howard Leviton, a co-owner of a store that sells glass art and who has made more than 30 stops at the festival, said he noticed a dip in business compared with years past.
Young buyers tend more toward high-tech purchases, such as iPhones, instead of luxury items such as the glass art wall hangings Leviton sells, he said.
Despite the disappointing sale numbers, the festival still offers space for people, especially children, to “learn and love art,” he said.
Following are the prize-winners for the 56th annual arts festival:
Louis Cherenzia Best of Show Award – Kathleen Giles.
Purchase Award – Ted Tatarzyn.
Painting (Realistic) – first place, Robert Glisson; second, Arlen Perkins Withey; third, Jeff Lindgren.
Painting (Abstract) – first, Alida Meyer; second, Doreen Cutting; third, David Majchrzak.
Watercolor – first, Kathleen Dworak; second, Peggy Martinez; third, E. Jane Stoddard.
Drawing/Graphics – first, Carol Maltby; second, Kelsey Merkle; third, Ron Haas.
Sculpture – first, J. Brian Pfeiffer; second, Don Rea; third, Alan Gibson.
Photography – first, John Deng; second Sheila Caim.
Mixed Media – first, Xiao Xia Zhang; second, Mitzi Hall.
Clay – first, Ronna Mink; second, Tim See; third, Russel Spillman.
Glass/Acrylic – first, Mary Catherman; second, Zachary Wickham; third, Mike Grau.
Jewelry – first, Chaya Caron; second, Douglas Brandow; third, Robert Nilsson.
Creative Crafts (hard) – first, Brian Newton; second, Howard Miller; third, Robert Myrvall.
Creative Crafts (soft) – first, Christopher Stangler; second, Richard Thompson; third, Janet Chico.


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A recent report from SuperScale, a mobile revenue growth engine, sheds light on the challenges and trends in the mobile gaming industry. The “Good Games Don’t Die” report, based on interviews with 500 game developers in the UK and US, reveals significant insights into the dynamics of mobile game development:
The study indicates that 83% of launched mobile games fail within three years, while 43% face cancellation during development. This highlights the competitive and challenging landscape in the mobile gaming market.
The report notes that 76% of launched games reach peak revenue within the first year. However, only 4% attained this peak in the second year, emphasizing the importance of early success for sustained profitability.
While over half of developers incorporate live ops (live operations) in their games for ongoing engagement, 38% do not release regular content or updates. Less than half of the developers provide monthly updates, resulting in only 5% of games receiving support seven years post-launch.
Despite the high failure rates, 78% of developers prefer working on new game projects. However, more than one-third of respondents feel that industry uncertainty is hindering them from developing new games, and 30% perceive the current market as too difficult to succeed in.
Two-thirds of studios have experienced layoffs, downsizing, or budget cuts. Additionally, 29% of developers have reduced their user acquisition (UA) budgets, reflecting the financial challenges faced by some game development teams.
On the other hand, a recent study delves into the prevailing challenges confronting the UK games industry in terms of its workforce. According to the study, game studios find themselves in a position where a staggering 68% of them require assistance in filling crucial vacancies within their ranks. This underscores a substantial workforce demand that extends beyond the capacity of these studios.


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I have covered Atlassian several times on the AppGap blog (see for example – Atlassian Implementing OpenSocial within Enterprise Applications). Recently I spoke with Atlassian’s Matt Hodges, Confluence Product Marketing Manager, and Bill Arconati, Confluence Product Manager to catch up on their latest moves. We covered several topics, beginning with their increased support for large enterprises.
Matt said that with the release of JIRA 5.0 they have launched a multi-pronged effort to expand their support for the increasing number of enterprises that are adopting Altassian products on a larger scale. First, there is now a dedicated 24/7 telephone support team to address enterprise issues.
This is a great move that I wish more software providers offered. Also, included with your Enterprise Atlassian JIRA license, there is free administrator training that focuses on how to handle large instances. An Enterprise-customer-only online-support community is also now in place with quarterly input and support meetings. In addition, there are developers on the Atlassian product teams that focus only on ”Enterprise” issues. They are addressing issues like scalability (for both users and content), as well as performance.
While this increased enterprise effort started with JIRA, plans are in place to also address Enterprise-level issues with Confluence. One move to make Confluence more accessible for enterprise users was the rebuilding of the editor that was launched with Confluence 4.0, making it easier for the non-technical user. There continues to be focused ongoing improvements in this area. I can attest to this as I have been using Confluence a lot recently and I find it quite intuitive.
Bill pointed out that Confluence has always been aimed at the enterprise and the business user since it first started in 2004. That was one of its distinguishing features versus the open source wikis available at the time.
This focus has driven usage by an ever-increasing number of business users in large organizations. Logically, they have now added new layers of support and product development to accommodate them.
We next talked about adoption. Matt said that Atlassian focuses on tools for teams that build products. Its initial clients were in IT and product development groups. But product development goes beyond IT to such areas as marketing and support, which of course subsequently expose Confluence to larger numbers of users.
Atlassian continues to add features to increase adoption by these newer audiences. The complete rebuilding of the editor is one example. Bill added that they have continued to make the design intuitive and also provide more on-boarding support. Among much others, Atlassian are working on a new solution for providing templates out-of-the-box, including business process ones to help new users see value faster.
I asked about Atlassian’s expanding customer base, as their list is quite impressive. They said from the beginning the business model has been bottoms-up adoption. They have made the product and the price points attractive to teams so that senior executive budget approvals are not required. Then the product spreads through the organizations as people find that it is easy to use and it helps them get their jobs done better.
Atlassian has focused on what their users tell them, rather than what analysts prescribe. This has been very successful. For example, when someone moves to a new role or a new job, they take Confluence with them.
I think this bottoms-up approach to sales is even more relevant today in the world of BYOD and self-provisioning, as users no longer rely completely on IT to furnish apps – users are taking matters into their own hands.
One important move for Atlassian in this direction was the release of their software as a service (SaaS) offering – an on-demand version of Confluence. Users can more easily self-provision and you can also start with a 30-day free trial of the on-demand version.
This combination of On-Demand and instant trials has significantly increased the number of trials to more than 50 a day and has lead to many new users. It has also increased the sales of the on-premise version, or still opt that direction.
We next covered their enterprise integration strategy. I think this is key since without integration across other apps that customers use daily, more silos are created and proper workflow does not occur. Matt said that they have built a platform in all their products that accepts add-on integrations and opening the door to third-party developers, like AppFusions among others, to build integrated solutions.
The recent released of the Atlassian Marketplace at the end of May 2012 was a major move in this direction. Third-party developers can place their add-ons in the marketplace and Atlassian handles all the business issues, including payments. This is a win for all parties as customers only have to deal with one source at the procurement level: Atlassian vs. third-party developer “shops” spread across the globe. Some third-party developers report that their evaluations have more than tripled.
Bill pointed out that the integration requirements are not limited to legacy Enterprise apps. They are getting demand for integration add-ons for other cloud-based tools like Google Docs, Box and Dropbox, all of which are being met in the Marketplace.
He added that plug-ins go well-beyond simple connectivity integration issues, including also allowing for increased functionality. And these cloud-tools are not just used by consumers or SMBs these days. More and more large customers are starting to also adopt these tools, for both cost advantages and IT convenience.
I like the flexibility of their business model and the creation of the marketplace where everyone wins.
All of the moves to support the enterprise that we discussed make a lot of sense and I can see why sales have grown significantly. I look forward to seeing what happens next.
Updated 8/17/2012: Just released Open Webinar on JIRA Enterprise offering (and mentions abt upcoming Confluence Enterprise). Another valuable presentation: JIRA State of the Union, Atlassian Summit 2012


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If part of your Christmas gift stash includes a lot of cash, you might want to consider spending it on shares of Apple, Inc. Ticonderoga Securities has named the company's stock the 'top pick' for investors in 2012, mirroring the recommendation made last year by the group. Of the 20 companies...
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Apple's newest courtroom foe is a patent-savvy university
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - As a veteran of the global smart phone wars, Apple(AAPL.O: Quote) is used to courtroom battles with fierce competitors such as Samsung(005930.KS: Quote) and Nokia(NOKIA.HE: Quote).
This week, however, a federal jury returned a verdict against Apple in a lawsuit brought by a different kind of adversary: a public university.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's licensing arm, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, convinced a jury that Apple had infringed its patent for improving chip efficiency when the company incorporated the technology into some of its phones and tablets.
Research institutions and universities have not traditionally been major players in patent litigation, and even now schools still launch relatively few patent suits compared to private companies - about 40 to 50 cases per year, according to preliminary research by University of Alberta professor Tania Bubela.
But within that world, WARF has become an aggressive litigator. Since 2000, the foundation has filed 33 lawsuits against 31 different defendants, according to a Reuters analysis of federal court data maintained by RPX Corp, a patent risk management firm.
In the current case, WARF is claiming $400 million in damages from Apple. As the dispute over how much the iPhone maker owes is hashed out, critics are questioning whether schools receiving public money for research should be engaged in hostile patent litigation.
WARF, however, has argued that such lawsuits are key to monetizing inventions created at research universities, and that protecting patents encourages innovation. The Apple trial is now in the damages phase, and if WARF gets anywhere close to what it is asking, it would be one of the largest patent payouts ever to a university.
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Microsoft announced two new software service bundles at its Ignite conference in Orlando.
The first of the two is called ‘Microsoft 365 Education’ which packs Office 365 for Education, Windows 10, Enterprise Mobility +Security and Minecraft: Education edition. The company is aiming this bundle as a comprehensive package of Office, Windows and security products of teachers and students.
The company announced the second package, ‘Microsoft 365 F1’ which is aimed at the enterprise. The company is terming it as the new ‘Enterprise plan’ that is designed to target the ‘firstline worker’, also known as the management level of organisations. The plan is designed to improve the productivity of firstline workers and reducing the cost of operation.
The company has also launched a number of new Windows 10 S powered devices that will work with Microsoft 365 F1. The Windows 10 S devices include HP Stream 14 Pro, Acer Aspire 1, Acer Swift 1 and Lenovo V330. All the four devices offered are termed as ‘Ultraslim’ devices.
HP Stream 14 Pro packs a 14-inch screen and it will be available for $ 275 from October 2017. Acer Aspire 1 will also pack a 14-inch screen and will be available in Q4 2017 at $ 299. The third device, Acer Swift 1 packs a 13-inch display and will be available in Q4 2017 for $349. Last but not the least, Lenovo V330 will sport a 14-inch display at $ 349. It will be available from February 2018.
This is not the only thing that the company announced at Ignite 2017. As reported by TechCrunch, Microsoft pointed out that Microsoft Teams will eventually become “the core communications client” for customers who are running Office 365. The company added that Microsoft Teams will be the “hero and primary experience for all voice, video and meetings.” The company confirmed that Microsoft Teams will replace Skype for Business.
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SPC celebrates 100 years with new TV ad
SPC is marking 100 years in business in 2018 with a new television advertisement.
The ad, produced by creative agency Leo Burnett, depicts family and friends coming together over a BBQ filled with SPC food before panning out to show the orchids growing SPC’s fruit.
Simone Cote, General Manager Marketing and Innovation at SPC said the new ad is a chance to say thank you to the customers who have supported SPC over the years.
“Not only does our new TVC honour the momentous milestone of turning 100, it encapsulates the spirit and legacy of SPC through heroing key moments in Australian culture, brought to life through the great employees of SPC,” Cote said.
The ad stars an SPC employee, Procurement Manager Mark Jeganathan, and his family.
“It was such a fantastic opportunity to be featured in the campaign, with my family,” Jeganathan said.
“The whole cast are like one big family, passionate about what we do, which you can see in the ad. It’s a genuine reflection of the people at SPC.”
SPC is owned by Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA).
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Photo of Gov. Raimondo without a mask makes stir on social media
BLOCK ISLAND -- Another photograph of a maskless Gov. Gina Raimondo is causing a social media stir as the governor’s critics say it shows she doesn’t practice what she preaches.
The vacationing governor slipped into a Block Island store about 10 p.m. Wednesday with her son, Tommy, looking for directions to the nearest ice cream, says Sean Dugan, owner of the Blvck Market boutique.
Yes, they were wearing masks, says Dugan. “Everyone who comes into the store must wear a mask.”
Raimondo struck up a conversation with Dugan’s wife, Rebecca Zendt, who was also wearing a mask as she prepared to close the shop.
For a moment Raimondo removed her mask so the two women could pose for a photograph, Dugan says; his wife is a big fan. The store was empty. Tommy, a young teenager, took the photograph, Dugan says.
“I don’t think any other human would have done anything different,” Dugan says. “But of course, the haters are hating.”
Dugan was referring to some people on social media who saw the photo and criticized the governor for violating her own mask-wearing executive order to stem the spread of the coronavirus. One Facebook post had over 500 comments.
Raimondo apologized in June for not wearing a mask while meeting and praying with protesters on the State House steps following a demonstration by thousands of people opposed to racial discrimination. Raimondo said then she had made a mistake, caught up in the rising passion of the moment.
Her office did not immediately return phone calls and emails Friday for comment.
Dugan says he has other photographs of Raimondo vacationing on Block Island with her family “and she’s wearing a mask in all of them.”


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Global markets continue to reflect a broad range of responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The gradual easing of lockdown measures in many of the larger import markets is proving price-supportive to several key commodities groups tracked by Mintec. This has particularly been the case where those commodities are used extensively in out-of-home consumption; for example in restaurants, bars, hotels and other food service vendors. In the last COVID-19 report, Mintec reported how the prices of specific whitefish, meat, oilseed and dairy products were responding positively, as lockdown measures were eased in key consuming markets.
However, some countries have since re-implemented social distancing in regions where virulent cases have begun to escalate. The majority of these new cases are so far restricted to localised outbreaks in specific towns, cities, or even factories. Notwithstanding, the effects of the ‘second wave’ lockdowns are already being felt among key commodities tracked by Mintec and the threat of further price impacts among other commodities groups is pertinent.
In this report, Mintec looks at a number of products experiencing significant price movements, based on ‘second wave’ COVID-19 outbreaks. The analysts look at the key COVID-19-specific factors underpinning the price movements and speculate on short-term price potential. The report also looks at products not directly impacted at present but susceptible to ‘second-wave’ price volatility.
Global meat industry at risk due to COVID-19 outbreak in processing plants
The increasing instances of COVID-19 outbreaks in meat processing plants around the world could potentially contribute to higher prices by disrupting the global supply chain. Meat packing factories are becoming increasingly linked with new infections in the Americas and Europe. Growing consensus suggests that cold temperatures and the ventilation systems required to help preserve meat, also provide conducive conditions for the virus to multiply. As more countries relax social restrictions, leading to higher meat demand from foodservice sector, these bottlenecks at meat processing levels present higher price potential.
In the US, more than 20,000 meat-packing plant workers have fallen ill, during Q2 2020, leading to plant closures and/or low plant throughput. European slaughterhouses have faced similar issues, and cross-contamination between slaughterhouse workers is cited as being the reason behind the largest single outbreak in Germany. The UK’s largest poultry processing plant – the 2 Sisters factory in Anglesey, North Wales – was idled in mid-June, as more-than 150 staff contracted the virus. The 2 Sisters plant accounts for a third of the UK's chicken supply to retailers and foodservice players.
Mintec noted an uptick in average wholesale meat prices in several countries and meat categories, since early May 2020, as lockdown measures eased, stimulating demand from restaurants, hotels and bars. Mintec's UK chicken prices strengthened by 4% y-o-y in the first fortnight of June, and EU chicken, lamb and pork prices mirrored the UK price trend. Similar price movements have been recorded in the US and the potential for escalating COVID-19 cases at processing plants could accelerate the upward trend, should the markets tighten sufficiently.
US orange juice prices supported by higher demand
Global orange juice demand has remained firm during the global pandemic, and the orange juice futures price at the New York Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has been generally well supported through 2020. This is likely due to consumer preference for food with reported health benefits during a global pandemic. The recent uptick in COVID-19 cases across the US and the risk of localised lockdown restrictions, is expected to keep orange juice demand firm for the remainder of 2020. The possibility of a second wave of coronavirus could accelerate consumer demand and potentially lead to higher prices.
Brazilian soyabean and soyabean meal demand remains vulnerable to second wave of lockdowns
Brazilian soyabean and soyabean meal prices remain vulnerable to the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns. Recent outbreaks in meat processing plants in Germany, the US and UK have raised fears that the pandemic could re-escalate, necessitating further lockdowns. Global soyabean meal demand has remained relatively subdued in 2020, due to the adverse impacts of African Swine Fever (ASF) on pork consumption. However, a re-escalation of the pandemic may support higher prices if supply is significantly disrupted.
Reports from the Brazilian National Association of Cereals Exporters (ANEC) on 25th June suggest that Brazilian exporters to China will require guarantees for cargoes to be tested against COVID-19. China is the world’s top soybean buyer, and Rabobank estimates Chinese imports will reach 94 million tonnes in the 2019/20 crop year, representing a 10% y-o-y increase. Thus, the risk of further lockdowns would paint a bearish picture for Brazilian soyabean and soyabean meal prices, given already-low levels of demand and the possibility of extra trade guarantees.
New social-distancing measures may impact Indian chilli demand
A re-escalation of COVID-19 cases in the Assam region of north-east India has resulted in the local government re-introducing lockdowns in Kamrup Metropolitan district, with the West Bengal and Jharkhand governments extending lockdown regulations until 31st July. Lockdowns have also been implemented in other parts of the country, including several districts of India’s southernmost state, Tamil Nadu.
In the chilli market, where majority of the spice is consumed domestically, prices have fallen substantially since the beginning of the year. The price of Byadgi chilli at the Guntur market has declined by almost 30% since mid-January, to USD 1.90/kg. The lack of domestic demand has contributed to rapidly rising cold storage inventories since Q2 2020. Given that domestic demand is already subdued, the re-imposition of social-distancing measures presents strong downside price potential.
Indian prawn prices soften for the first time in 12 weeks, as Chinese demand wobbles
Global prawn prices softened in the final week of June, as Chinese import demand weakened, in light of new COVID-19 cases in Beijing. China is the world’s largest prawn import market and the recent outbreak in Beijing is being attributed to imported seafood, leading to the reimplementation of stringent import controls.
The average Indian ex-farm prawn prices of 60-piece whiteleg prawns fell by 1% week-on-week (w-o-w) on 24th June, which is the first w-o-w price drop recorded in two months. Since hitting the floor at INR 240/KG in early April, the ex-farm price increased by 30% to mid-June, as Chinese demand began to improve following the easing of lockdown measures. However, the recent dip is expected to be relatively short-lived, as overall fundamentals are strong. Most pertinently, Indian production is widely anticipated to fall by approximately 20% y-o-y in 2020 (equivalent to approximately 100,000 tonnes), due to a lack of feedstock imports in Q1 2020. At the same time prawn consumption should accelerate as more countries relax COVID-19 restrictions, particular out-of-home demand from restaurants, pubs and other foodservice vendors.
US butter prices dip amid a surge in COVID-19 cases
In the eight-week period to 10 June 2020, Mintec US butter prices increased by 63% to USD 4,219/MT. Mintec butter prices fell by 6% between 10th June and 24th June to USD 3,951/MT, following an eight-week price run-up to that point. The fall in price may be attributed to a surge in COVID-19 cases in June 2020, which has forced closures of foodservices across the US. On 25th June, 40,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the US, which is the record for a single day. The subsequent drop in butter price is probably linked to the sudden closure of foodservices, which accounted for 45% of butter consumption before the pandemic.
The United States department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced government assistance via the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in May 2020. This is a relief package, where the USDA has purchased USD 68 million worth of dairy products to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on dairy farmers. While this initiative will remain price supportive to contain excess supply, it may be short-lived if a second lockdown is enforced, as funding runs out in September 2020.
With several states across the US announcing new restrictions, in response to recent spikes COVID-19 cases, this has resulted in the closures of foodservices and hospitality sector for a second time. The possibility of future localized lockdown restrictions being imposed, could push Mintec US butter prices lower over the next few months.
The potential for ‘second wave’ outbreaks of COVID-19 to destabilise commodities prices is highlighted in this report. In particular, products with robust foodservice demand – those products eaten extensively outside of the home – appear to exhibit stronger price elasticities of supply by comparison. Seafood, meat and dairy products depend on restaurants, hotels and other public eateries for a large portion of consumption, and Mintec prices of these products would be expected to weaken, in correlation with any new restrictions placed on social movement.
On the other hand, average orange juice prices will likely strengthen as lockdown measures are re-implemented. This is mainly due to increasing levels of health consciousness during the global pandemic and consumer preference for products that are deemed to increase immunity.
Mintec will continue to monitor the impact of the pandemic on the food groups covered in this report, while also keeping an eye on developments regarding price-sensitive substitutes and/or related products.


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Uğur Çakir is an e-Resident from Turkey who started an Estonian company SendGB OÜ using 1Office’s assistance and was kind enough to share his story.
New features will be added to my1Office soon to make company formation and business management even easier for remote entrepreneurs.
The interview with Ragnar Everest, the CEO of 1Office Group: the idea behind my1Office and what are the future plans of 1Office
Read the interview with Ragnar Everest, 1Office Group’s CEO, to find out where the idea for my1Office came from, what are 1Office’s plans for the future, and more.
We are happy to announce that my1Office platform has now been launched to bring company formation and all business management services under one roof. My1Office platform is a unique platform-based home for your business that combines powerful automated solutions with personal contact and a human touch. We believe that all business conquers are possible, when you lay a strong foundation for your company. Therefore, my1Office will be a new home for your business on which you can rely while focusing on your core business.
Thanks to the recent changes in the legislation, Estonia managed to remove yet another obstacle for foreign entrepreneurs which was related to the process of selling the company’s shares that involved a lot of bureaucracy, and until now could only be done at the notary’s office.
The most important questions that e-Residents have when they want to start a business in Estonia are probably about taxes. Every country has its own rules and regulations about taxes, so you have to do some research before starting a company in Estonia. If something seems unclear or raises questions, then the best advice is to order a tax consultation to avoid any later disappointments with regards to taxes.
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to the updates in the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act. The new requirement is in force from 10 March 2020.
The deadline for submitting the Estonian annual report is approaching quickly. The annual report gives information about the company’s progress in the past financial year. This information is public and can be accessed by anyone. Firstly, an Estonian annual report is mandatory and required by the law. As Estonia has a very transparent business…
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February 22, 2019 – Government campaign on the financial mistreatment of older adults
A Québec government advertising campaign on the financial mistreatment of older adults is underway and will last until March 18, 2019. The aim is to raise awareness of the multiple forms of financial mistreatment and promote the Elder Mistreatment Helpline. Click here to watch the TV commercial (French only).
November 19, 2018 – SeniorAware.ca: new website now online!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website, designed with a fresh new look and user-friendly navigation. The website has been updated with the latest information about the Senior-Aware program. It also contains tips, resources, and testimonials. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.


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University of Sheffield invites businesses and households to check solar panel performance using free MicroGen Database
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Do you ever feel a little stuck in your jean wearing ways? Maybe you’re going through a boyfriend jean phase, or maybe you haven’t been able to move past wearing your favorite pair of skinnies everyday. Nobody likes getting stuck in a fashion rut, so today we’re going to review three ways you can style your jeans to always keep your sense of style fresh and fun.
Victoria’s secret is officially out: the lineup for the lingerie brand’s annual fashion show, which will take place in Shanghai this year, has been announced! While Victoria Secret’s signature sultry designs — which include the iconic multi-million dollar ‘Fantasy Bra’ — are the star of the show, the annual announcement of the A-list model lineup is one of the most highly anticipated of any fashion show year round.
Autumn, is that you?! We’re more than half way through Summer, which means that Fall is right on our heels (pun intended). Mid-August to early-September can be a confusing time for fashionistas — while some gals go full fledge into Fall fashion, others are fighting to hold on to every bit of Summer that they can.


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In December 2020, Riot's vice president of IP and entertainment Greg Street revealed, with absolutely no pomp or circumstances whatsoever, that the studio is working on a League of Legends MMO. Riot later confirmed his just-tweeted-it-out announcement, although it appeared to suggest that the project was still in the very early stages at that point, saying that Street "will be working on a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game."
Now we can get a somewhat closer look at what Riot has in store, courtesy of worldofruneterra.com, which leads to a recruiting website for Riot's MMO. It also confirms that the wheels are just starting to turn on development.
"No, you’re not dreaming, we’re working on an MMORPG based in the League universe!" it says. "We know MMOs take a lot of people to create, and we’ll need a pretty big raid team if we want to bring Runeterra to life. That's where you come in. We’ll periodically post new roles, but right now we don’t have any specific openings on the team—we’re just gearing up for the journey (and need to replace our greens first)."
Specifically, Riot is looking for applicants with experience in gameplay engineering, game and UX design, game art, and game production, and while "direct experience" with making MMOs is obviously a big plus, it's not an across-the-board requirement. Also, for the record, there's no indication as to whether the game will actually be called World of Runeterra, or if it's just a handy, MMO-like working title.
Either way, League of Legends fans are bound to be happy. The lore-heavy MOBA is a natural fit for a more exploratory, RPG-like experience, and as we noted when Street dropped the bomb, players have been demanding a League MMO for years. Street's statement was obviously legitimate, but seeing it laid out in black and white, right there on the Riot website, somehow makes it feel more real.
The League of Legends MMO is obviously a major step for Riot, which for most of its history has been a single-game studio, but it's not the only non-MOBA undertaking it currently has in the works. It's also muscled into the competitive FPS scene with Valorant, taken a run at card games with Legends of Runeterra, released the Teamfight Tactics autobattler, and has a singleplayer RPG and a fighting game currently codenamed Project L in the works as well.


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BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. warned it would likely lose money for a second consecutive quarter, as the company tries to turn around its smartphone business.
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The company, which leases 127,976 square feet in Sunrise, is part of the wireless research cluster that formed in Broward County after Motorola downsized in 2008.
A Reuters report Saturday said that up to 6,000 positions could be eliminated as the company tries to save $1 billion.
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Valentine’s Spending on the Rise
A new survey by the National Retail Federation says that American’s Valentine’s Spending is more than $18 billion on Valentine’s Day, making it one of our “spendiest” holidays, close on the heels of Christmas and Halloween. According to the NRF, the average outlay will be around $130 a person — a $5 uptick from last year, though the “average” for men actually clocks in at around $176, while for women it hovers around $90.
American Express Study on Valentine’s Spending
American Express has its own study, however, and they’re expecting Americans to spend even more in pursuit of cupid’s bounty: They say the average will be closer to $239 per person, though interestingly, the AmEx study proclaims that only 69 percent of consumers will be spending dough on heart’s day, down from 76 percent last year.
Understanding AmEx Figures
AmEx has not disclosed how they derived these figures, nor whether they collaborated with sociologists to ascertain that approximately one-third of Americans are either single or in secure relationships that don’t necessitate additional spending.
David Rabkin’s Insights on Valentine’s Spending
According to David Rabkin, American Express’ senior VP of US consumer lending products, “Merchants should see moderate growth in Valentine’s Day spending. More couples say they plan to spend, and spend more to make the day special. Topping the list are gifts, dinners out and going to the movies.”
Be Prepared to Accept Payments
So if you’re in any of those businesses — or any business “adjacent” to those — make sure you’re ready to accept any last minute payments however customers want to give them to you: whether buying online, with e-checks, or perhaps using the gift cards someone gave them last year!
Stretching Out the Romance
Certainly, since the romance-filled day coincides closely with a three-day weekend, the love-themed expenditures might extend over several days!
A Special Wish
And of course, here’s wishing your own secret admirer got you something extra special this time ‘round!


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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is preparing to officially stamp his personal imprint on the Communist Party’s historical record, a sign of his strengthening grip on power in the face of simmering uncertainties over the country’s economy and tensions with Western powers.
At a closed-door conclave in Beijing next month, Mr. Xi and other senior officials will review a draft resolution that lays out an authoritative accounting of the party’s “major achievements and historical experiences” since its founding 100 years ago, state media said, citing a decision reached Monday by the party’s 25-member Politburo.
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(Reuters) - Dollar General Corp said on Wednesday it would recruit up to 20,000 employees this spring, the latest company to plan a hiring spree as more parts of the U.S. economy reopen and fiscal stimulus kicks in.
But the number was lower than the more than 50,000 workers the company hired around the same time last year, which was nearly double its normal hiring rate, to support a surge in sales at its stores at the height of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The discount retailer said in a statement on Wednesday that it would host hiring events from this month to fill positions in its stores, distribution centers and corporate offices.
Strengthening domestic demand, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and additional pandemic aid from the government have boosted companies' needs for workers, with McDonald's Corp and Yum Brands' Taco Bell saying recently that they were looking to hire thousands of workers.
(Reporting by Uday Sampath in Bengaluru; Editing by Aditya Soni)


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With the popularity of NFTs, the gaming industry is slowly adopting the new technology on their platforms. Based on recent updates, AAA Game Studios is most likely to introduce exclusive NFTs in the coming years. Will it be successful?
AAA Game Studios are companies that produce AAA video games that have massive development and expensive marketing in the industry. These games have the highest budget and take years to develop by professional gaming developers. Some of the video game examples include Call of Duty, GTA, God of War, Uncharted, Red Dead, Redemption, Resident Evil, and many more.
According to various gaming experts, the gaming industry has also known the concept of NFTs in the form of digital items within the games. The only difference between traditional gaming and Web3 gaming is the aspect of ownership.
During the past few years, the gaming industry has opened up a new arm called Web3 gaming where the play-to-earn reward system exists. This aspect of the gaming industry has been surging into great popularity for the past few years. Axie Infinity is a great example to quote that recorded a sales volume of $27.71 million in 2021 alone.
Seeing the popularity of gaming and crypto reward systems, many AAA Game Studios are most likely to adopt the NFT strategy to their games. Since Triple-A games have their own reward system, many experts believe NFTs can be a good addition to their systems.
How AAA Game Studios can benefit from NFT strategy
Before NFTs, the concept of digital collectibles was and still is the most popular in the gaming industry. Doing missions, collecting rewards, and rare items in games is something almost every game has. With NFTs, the concept of digital items has become more personal and interactive than ever.
Many AAA game studios are planning to try out the NFT strategy in their games. Some of the most popular companies include Sony Interactive Entertainment, Nintendo, CD Projekt, THQ, Remedy Entertainment, Avalanche Studios, Codemasters, DICE, and many more.
However, instead of introducing a play-to-earn aspect, they might give it for free for certain conditions or pre-requisites within the game.
According to @DCLBlogger, the P2E games have proven to be quite unsustainable from the recent example of Axie Infinity. Although the game spiked high when it was launched, now it seems to be struggling with bringing more users and players because of unsustainability within its tokenomics model.
In the case of Triple-A Games, the gaming studios might not adopt the paid NFT strategy at all. Instead, they will start off with free NFT claims to its players.
@DCLBlogger gives the example of Ubisoft’s new project called Ubisoft Quartz. The company launched digital NFTs on the Tezos blockchain for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint last year. Players could claim it for free on Ripple. This new feature was Ubisoft’s attempt to launch itself into the NFT space. Since this launch, there haven’t been many updates about the NFT feature.
Similarly, GTA recently announced it will launch GTA 6 in 2024. Following the announcement, a leak came out of GTA 6 having a crypto reward system. Although the company hasn’t confirmed anything about this leak, the previous version of GTA 5 was connected to the stock market, so it is highly likely for cryptocurrency to be included in the new version as well.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has partnered with Tron to improve its blockchain experience for users and is most likely to introduce the NFT strategy in its games. “…we decided to partner with the Tron Foundation to use their blockchain ecosystem for further gaming development,” said Jim Ryan CEO and President at Sony. The company plans on adding in-game purchases through crypto soon as well.
Similarly, Activision Blizzard, the developer behind the Call of Duty series, conducted a survey to see responses to NFTs and crypto in the game in April 2022. Many people claimed that the company had been considering adopting NFTs for Call of Duty. Nonetheless, no news has come out regarding digital collectibles as of now.
How will gamers react to this?
One of the biggest reasons why the gaming industry is still under consideration for the NFT strategy is due to extreme views by gamers. The gaming community has collectively criticized every gaming company that tried introducing NFTs on the platform.
Many believe that the crypto and NFT scams might break apart the whole industry and affect the gaming environment. Even with Ubisoft’s free NFT claim, the marketplace saw very less interest in gamers.
Will the Triple-A industry be able to overcome this huge challenge? After all, the gamers are their target audience.
Future of Triple-A games
Despite the severe backlash from gamers, Triple-A Game Studios are most likely to adopt the NFT strategy on their games; if not now then in the next 5 to 10 years.
Having high budgets and expensive marketing, the companies might be successful in one way or another to convince their target audience to try out the NFT features within their games. Some games might make it conditional instead of compulsory to get NFTs.
The gaming industry itself is highly competitive and every AAA Game Studio is looking for ways to stand out from the thousands of Triple-A games in the market. Blockchain might be the answer to this beating this competition, and companies will adopt it in the coming years.
The losses in crypto gaming might have made gamers hesitant with accepting this new technology. The everyday news of rugpulls, scams, and hacks have made the NFT industry infamous and disreputable.
However, since AAA Game Studios are well-known and have a reputation to keep, they will most likely adopt a safe NFT strategy that ensures none of the malicious activities happen.
Still, this is a big challenge and Ubisoft seems to have taken up with the lunch of Ubisoft Quartz. Will the company be successful in adopting the NFT strategy? That is the answer every gaming company seems to be looking at.


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UNSW microrecycling tech gets funding injection
The UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) will receive almost $1 million from the state government to help commercialise its Microfactorie technology, which can reform waste materials such as glass, single-use coffee cups, used coffee grounds and textiles into ceramic-based panel products for use as tables, countertops and tiles.
NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes announced UNSW as one of five winners to share in $5 million from the new Physical Sciences Fund of the NSW Office of Chief Scientist and Engineer to help bring industry-changing ideas to market.
“NSW is renowned for its innovative science sector, which is why we’re not only investing in developing and nurturing ideas but commercialising them too,” Stokes said.
The fund recipients included a lightweight data gathering drone, a magnetic resonance analyser, architectural surfaces manufactured from recycled materials, agricultural technologies and a device that produces drinking water from atmospheric moisture.
“Our inaugural winners are turning rubbish into luxe building products, using drones to save the environment, improving the efficiency of mines and the wine industry, and literally pulling water from thin air,” Stokes said.
NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte said bringing great ideas to market was a challenge facing universities and small companies.
“In addition to giving financial support, the Physical Sciences Fund provides advice and facilitates collaborations to ensure that each project’s scientific rigour is matched with seasoned entrepreneurial know-how,” Professor Durrant-Whyte said.
UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Professor Veena Sahajwalla said the new funding would help advance commercialisation prospects of the team’s microrecycling science.
“We’ve developed manufacturing technology and capability so waste can be reformed into value-added materials and products, and kept out of landfill. Environmental benefits aside, this scientifically developed technology will help to drive the emerging circular economy, create jobs and enhance social and economic outcomes, not just for local communities but more broadly for the nation,” she said.
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French multi-channel gambling company Groupe Partouche has launched a new UK-facing in-play sports betting website.
William Hill launching Passoker; Paddy get together with Queen; Health Lottery launching online casino
William Hill becomes the third company to offer Passoker; LVS helping Mauritian sportsbook; Microgaming readying the Batmobile
Intralot introduces its NEFOS Cloud system; JenningsBet deals with Passoker; Futurelogic announce Ticket2Go solution will premier at ICE
888casino has been revamped; OpenBet customers can now use the Passoker product; Intralot launches Click and Gana in Peru
Passoker's offering launches on Victor Chandler; Microgaming reveal new Android app; Betfred are planning a new ad campaign
Passoker has signed an agreement to incorporate a suite of casino-style mini-games from Zukido which will be launched next month.
Passoker secures six figure investment from Venatus Interactive.


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Location-based VR allows multiple people to jump into the same virtual space. That’s not something that’s really possible at home. Everyone would need a PC and you’d probably just spent an hour bumping into each other. But, so far, we’ve usually seen groups of around four people in VR at the same time — though Zero Latency that in its systems. The Void only allows groups of four. Zurich-based TrueVR wants to bring up to 10 people into VR at once.
The company this week announced Tikal: Night of the Blood Moon, a full body VR arcade experience. The app uses motion capture, physical props and 4D effects to teleport players into an ancient temple. You play as a group of explorers looking to stop


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Travis Kalanick, the chief executive of Uber, has been a subject of fascination for the tech industry in recent years. He’s not afraid of a fight, or of local regulations that get in the way of his company.
But did you know he’s really, really good at Wii Tennis?
In a lengthy profile of the tech executive, Mike Isaac provides plenty of nuggets about Mr. Kalanick’s life, including a previously unreported scolding by Apple’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook.
In 2014, Uber tried to hide from Apple that technology connected to its app was violating Apple’s privacy guidelines.
You can offend taxi unions, reporters and local regulators, but anyone whose business depends on an app that runs on an iPhone knows you can’t upset Apple. As Mike writes, when confronted, Uber backed down.
Risk-taking and a great idea helped turn Uber into the most valuable start-up in world. But the best gamblers know when to fold a hand.


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Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind the action-adventure video game Control, has issued an apology and rolled back an update after it effectively broke the game for most players.
Update 1.04 for the game forced players to connect their game to the internet via the Epic Games Store launcher in order to play. It also dropped Steam controller support.
The devs issued an official statement and apology on Twitter, in which they explained that the reason the update made players use the Epic Games Store launcher was to “validate future paid expansions, not to force you to play online or to remove Steam controller support.”
While Remedy work on fixing the issues with the new update, which introduced an official Photo Mode to the game, Control has been reverted to its previous version.
— Remedy Entertainment (@remedygames) October 18, 2019
Remedy Entertainment also said that there was “no need to blame Epic for [Remedy’s] mistakes.”
Control launched on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on August 27th, 2019.. Taking place in the Oldest House, a skyscraper in New York City, the game follows the Federal Bureau of Control’s new Director Jesse Fadden as she seeks to defeat a reality-corrupting enemy known as the Hiss.
We have an official MSPoweruser review available for Control in which we gave it a 9 out of 10, citing that Control “is the proud return of Remedy: distanced from the cold grasp of television, this is a full, lengthy title that always entertains.This is one of Remedy’s best.”


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The Cos Cob-based Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. has fully acquired A Plus, a digital media company co-founded and chaired by actor Ashton Kutcher, for $15 million in cash and stock.
A Plus was co-founded by Kutcher in 2014 as an online video news platform specializing in positive-focused journalism. CSS Entertainment acquired a majority ownership of the company in 2016.
“As we ramp up series production, we expect to rely even more heavily on the A Plus distribution capability,” said William J. Rouhana, Jr., CSS Entertainment’s chairman and CEO. “By eliminating video view distribution costs, this acquisition is expected to result in $5 million of cost savings in 2019 and will enhance our ability to increase the commitments we make to advertisers and increase our number of original series.”
Kutcher will remain as A Plus’ chairman of the board. “The full integration of A Plus and CSS Entertainment makes perfect sense to further CSS Entertainment’s content creation and distribution strategies,” he said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the team to continue to grow CSS Entertainment with A Plus as a wholly-owned part of the company.”


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One week of Bing
At the Hitwise-blog Robin Goad has provided the first 'actual' numbers on Bing-usage in Europe. Bing as expected took second place after the almighty Google. But the market share still isn't big.
People are primarly searching for brands on Bing, as almost everywhere in Europe "Facebook" was one of the most search for terms.
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Did you know Wisconsin is one of over a dozen states that currently does not allow direct sales of electric vehicles?
This week, I had the opportunity to provide testimony – alongside Tesla, Lucid, and other industry experts – explaining RENEW Wisconsin’s support of Senate Bill 462, which would allow direct sales of electric vehicles in Wisconsin.
This is an important and much-needed step towards electric vehicle (EV) expansion in Wisconsin, as it removes market barriers and allows consumers greater access to EVs that better suit their financial and driving needs.
This legislation also ensures Wisconsin does not get left behind in the electric vehicle marketplace. It has the potential to bring jobs to Wisconsin by opening the door for companies like Fisker, Rivian, Lucid, and Tesla to both manufacture and sell EVs directly in Wisconsin. As Henrik Fisker, CEO and Co-Founder of Fisker, Inc., recently said in Forbes: “The one sticking point for me would be that I don’t want to start producing a car in a state where I can’t sell my car direct.”
And if you’re worried about direct sales putting dealerships out of business, research shows that in states that currently allow direct sales of electric vehicles, the traditional dealership model experienced 52% sales growth and 18% employment growth (higher than the national average).
However, in states that do not currently allow direct sales, the sales and employment growth of the traditional dealership model is lower than the national average and much lower than in states that do allow it.
Senate Bill 462 is about diversifying Wisconsin’s auto industry and Wisconsin’s economy. In 2020, 45% of electric vehicles purchased by Wisconsinites were purchased in-state, and 55% were purchased out-of-state. That’s 55% in lost sales revenue due to an out-of-state electric vehicle purchase!
The chart illustrates the projected growth in electric vehicle adoption in Wisconsin based on Bloomberg’s EV Outlook 2021 (analysis conducted by Robin Lisowski of Slipstream Aug 2021).
Passage of this legislation would let consumers decide for themselves, how they want to shop for and purchase an electric vehicle. As Kathy Harris from NRDC puts it “Let Drivers Buy Clean Cars.”


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Companies though are still hopeful. “We are still optimistic that the upcoming festive season will help in improving customer spirits and sentiments,” said an LG India spokesperson.
Japanese major Sony Corp’s India venture, Sony India, is experiencing pre-Onam sales in south India. “We have seen significant increase in sales, which promises that the upcoming festive season will be as euphoric as it used to be,” said Sunil Nayyar, sales head, Sony India. Haier India president Eric Braganza also said that the festivities would continue. To cash in on the festive demand, companies generally go in for freebies including aggressive promotions, new products, exchange programmes, zero per cent financing schemes.
“Expect the fanfare but not the riot of demand,” said Shantanu Dasgupta, vice-president, corporate affairs and strategy, Whirlpool. “Companies will launch new products but they will roll out volumes carefully.”
Companies are conservatively deciding target revenues, sales, prices and marketing strategies for the near future. “We are closely watching the situation as the scenario is very fluid,” said a Samsung India spokesperson.


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SMITE Introduces Nu Wa, Guardian of Heaven
SMITE’s newest patch is now live, featuring a new champion – Nu Wa, the Guardian of Heaven! The patch also introduces three new skins, overhauls the friends UI and new user tutorial, adds jumps for nine gods, and makes dozens of other tweaks and fixes. Check the official patch notes for the full details!
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Guatemala Promotes Domestic Tourism
The campaign “Go on Vacation Without Leaving Your Country” showcases 23 different destinations.
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The package offers are diverse in terms of days and they include discounts on food and lodging.
The Guatemalan Tourism Institute has launched its “Chapín, orgulloso anfitrión” ("Guatemala, proud host") campaign to promote local tourism.
The country's Tourism Institute (Inguat) has launched the program "Go on vacation without going out of your country".
The "Go on vacation without leaving your country" campaign aims to encourage local tourism for families, adventure holidays and the elderly, in 89 different destinations.
The increase was over 20%, with beaches and mountains being the most popular destinations for Nicaraguans.
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