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Gotta love this news headline: GameStop’s stock in free fall ‘as business burns to the ground‘.
Couldn’t happen to a better company, am I right?
Still, I am a touch concerned. As the article notes, GameStop revenue is down as more and more gamers rely on digital purchases and streaming services than physical games. It’s been more than five years since I bought an actual physical game, myself. But it is vitally important to me that physical gaming continues to exist because otherwise we consumers lose the ability to resell our games.
While there have been attempts to make inroads in digital resell, the lack of recent headlines leads me to believe things have stalled. The most recent article I could find was from last year, wherein a new storefront (sigh) was going to be launched that could allow digital resell based on blockchain technology. Except, you know, the consumer’s own cut was going to be only 25%.
Which kinda makes GameStop look downright charitable in comparison, yeah?
In any case, if GameStop goes away, I am not entirely certain what fills the gap. There are a few off-market used game stores in my area, but none of them have any particular web presence or meaningful sales. Perhaps we will see more eBay storefronts open up, but where are they sourcing the games? My fear is that once GameStop goes under, there won’t be a big enough lobbying voice to dissuade game makers from pushing an all-digital future and thereby removing one of the last bastions of gaming Consumer Surplus.
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When you can buy older games on Steam at 66% off, do we really need the whole “return game for $5, add up ten games to buy one at full price” song and dance that was Gamestop? It’s dying because people don’t want it, and also because of the other customer issues that Gamestop is infamous for.


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Sophie Kim is a normal-looking, attractive 37-year-old South Korean. But she may soon be disfigured by a horn sprouting from her forehead.
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A nine-year-old consignment shop on Cahaba Valley Road is set to close, according to 280 Living.
Renaissance Consignment and Marketplace is set to close April 29. The store's lease is coming to an end and owner Kathy McMahon said she plans to focus the majority of her energy on her second business, Urban Home Market. She said employees at Renaissance will have the option to continue working at Urban Home Market.
Leading up to the April 29 closure, the store will offer discounts each day to help clear inventory.
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Sunday newspaper share tips
Here are the brokers' views on a variety of company shares, taken from today's newspapers.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Engineering business TI Group saw shares rise last week on rumours of a merger with US group Goodrich. At 357p, shares are likely to stay on the upward path and are a long-term buy.
Computer group Radstone Technology is expected to add to its already bursting order book by unveiling contracts worth more than £10m from US defence group Northrop Grumman. At 204p, shares are tipped as a 'buy'.
Power generator company Turbo Genset is poised to attract City interest after joining the FTSE techMark 100 index. At 2532p, shares are a 'buy'.
The shares of Aim-listed gold, silver aned copper prospector Brancote Holdings have had a cracking year after a major gold find in Argentina. The firm's 60%-owned joint venture, Mineral El Desquite, is conducting phase III drilling trials. It looks like it can only be a matter of time before the likes of Rio Tinto or Anglo American move in to snap up Brancote's interest.
At 260p, shares in Sheffield Insulations Group are ripe for re-rating, says Teather & Greenwood. After strong interims, T&G has lifted its pre-tax profits forecast to £50m this year, rising to £60m by 2002. Take a look at profitable building supplies merchant Travis Perkins, says broker Salomon Smith Barney. It says Perkins is well positioned to to cash-in on internet and e-commerce opportunities. SSB has raised its one-year target price to 750p against 600p now. A strong 'buy'.
FTSE-100 newcomer Spirent, the electronic components group, is riding high at 640p. In May the shares were just 350p. Investors may wish to lock in profits, but it would be a an idea to tuck away a good slice for a rainy day.
Transport group Go-Ahead, at 700p, is expected to see a long and acrimonious takeover fight with French predator C3D. Buy, hope for a battle and if C3D gives up investors will still have a stake in a strong business.
Royal Bank of Scotland, at 1321p looks cheap compared with its peers. Buy now, but be aware that risks remain.
Engineering group BBA saw its shares take a hammering last week when its chief executive resigned to join a private equity firm. His successor is not likely to change the winning strategy of the past seven years and the 13% fall in shares was misplaced. At 410p, the group is a 'buy'.
International logistics group Tibbet & Britten is this week expected to announce new contracts with Tesco and United Biscuits, thought to be worth up to £20m a year over three years. At 735p, shares are a 'buy'.
Aerospace and electronics group Meggitt, at 213p, is a 'buy'. Last week it reported interim profits ahead of expectations and analysts believe a target price of 275p is not unrealistic in the medium term.
Technology business SDL International at 385p is a 'buy'. It has a strong management and a leading position in its fast growing market of web globalisation solutions.
Keep buying RPS, Europe's largest environmental consultancy. Shares, at 986p, are performing well for good reasons.
Buy supermarket group Iceland. The retailer, at 315p, received a frosty response from the City when it announced its merger in May with cash-and-carry business Booker but the rationale for the deal is beginning to show.
Buy Great Universal Stores, the home-shopping group, at 466p. Below 500p shares are good value.
Vislink, the broadcasting and video-technology company is a 'buy'. After ditching large parts of its once diverse business, it is now focused on delivering video over the Internet. Buy at 67 1/2p.
Broker Teather & Greenwood was impressed by a strong set of debut results from Myratech.net, the Sage reseller and e-commerce solutions provider. Buy at 52p.
Transport group National Express confirmed last week the sale of its airport assets and observers reacted positively to this on top of stable interims. Buy at 792p.
Property group Frogmore Estates are worth buying at 503 1/2p and tucking away. Analysts expect another good set of figures from the group when it announces full-year results next week.
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KARACHI: Lux, the Unilever soap brand, has been voted the top brand in Pakistan by consumers, followed by Sooper, a local biscuit, and Dawlance, the household appliance marque.
The Bulls Eye DDB agency polled 15,000 people across the country, asking them to rate brands in over 60 categories, including financial, household care, personal care, transportation, communication, durables, food, drinks, household and food-impulsive. The results appeared in a report, Brand Elections 2013.
Shoaib Qureshy, chief executive of Bulls Eye DDB, said the idea of getting consumers to appraise brands had emerged from the observation that brands were better at fulfilling promises than the country's political class.
"I can do nothing about politicians," he told The News International. "We are in business to seek the needs of consumers, and brands are doing a better job in serving the people than politicians," he added.
Separately, a recent global survey by Freedom House, an independent watchdog, reported in Tribune, was critical of internet freedoms in Pakistan, putting it in the bottom ten of 60 countries surveyed.
The report put internet penetration at around 10%, with only Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar having access to better quality broadband services.
Poor copper wire infrastructure and inadequate monitoring of service quality by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority were among the practical obstacles to broadband expansion.
But with the government having drafted a policy on the auction of the 3G spectrum, consumers will, as in many other developing countries, seek to access the internet via mobile. There are already around 120m mobile devices in Pakistan.
And research from mobile advertising network BuzzCity, reported in The Drum, suggested that Pakistan, along with India and Tanzania, was a mobile hotspot which would generate rapid and exponential growth in mobile advertising in the near future.
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MSC, the second-largest container shipping line in the world, has been helping the Bahamas rebuild after Hurricane Dorian by delivering 200 containers filled with life-saving relief supplies.
Dozens were killed and thousands left homeless after Hurricane Dorian hit the islands in September 2019.
Under a joint initiative with the MSC Foundation, a non-profit organization, MSC enlisted the help of scores of customers and partners to collect donated items that matched the aid requirements outlined by the Bahamian government.
MSC was able to carry thousands of useful contributions such as building materials, generators, tarpaulins, water and food, sanitary and medical supplies to people in the country.
The carrier arranged to warehouse for goods collected in the US and started delivering as soon as Freeport Container Terminal in the Bahamas reopened after the hurricane had passed.
The aforementioned Freeport Container Terminal without Power for a number of days during the hurricane and it was temporarily unable to operate the ship-to-shore gantry cranes.
The response from the MSC Foundation was supported throughout the carrier’s network. MSC UK, for example, connected a British shipper to the relief effort in order to send a 40-foot container of helpful supplies across the Atlantic to the disaster zone.
In a statement, the carrier says it “continues to offer support for the relief and reconstruction of the Bahamas and will work hand-in-hand with the MSC Foundation, which was launched this year to implement a variety of humanitarian, charitable and conservation initiatives, as well as with the Bahamian government.”


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Giorgi Kvirikashvili, the Prime Minister of Georgia attended the presentation that was held by the representatives of the company “Blauenstein Georgia”.
Georgian-Swiss company showed up its plans for near future. The representatives made a statement that 18 million worth of investent will be implemented in Racha region. Additionally, it is planned to open some enterprises and at least 60 local will be employed there.
The head of the company is located in the Racha region, north-western Georgia, in the village Shardometi.
The above mentioned company is one of the leader companies in terms of livestock farming. It produces a natural and high-quiality product that is applicable EU standards.
“I consider the model that is implemented in Georgia is the most compatible to Georgian agricultural production in general. When we first met in 2013, and you had presented this draft version, we realized that it is a model, that keeps the small enterpreneur the ambition of ownership, and herewith it gives a possibility the best european technologies to be installed in Georgia”, – the Prime Minister said.
Blauenshtain Georgia plans to launch additional 20 farms, and to open new stories in next 2-3 years.


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Bungie had been resetting players credits in Halo Reach for using an exploit/bug that give you a lot of cR quickly. Unfortunately some players have just been credit reset for not doing anything wrong. Bungie has recently reset the ranks of approximately 15,000 players. Who knows how many of those 15k players actually cheated using the exploit or not. The exploit involves being disconnected from Xbox Live so people that are disconnected for reasons they can’t help are getting credit reset.
Bungie also added a one day credit earning ban on affected players to”ensure that recipients receive an in-game notification of the action taken.” Which some people never got so that had no idea they were doing anything wrong. There was no message that said you were banned from earning credits for a day. Later this week Bungie will make a “more comprehensive pass” once they think this automated banning system is working perfectly.
We have contacted Bungie on the issue and are waiting for a reply still. We’ll keep you updated here as soon as we get some more info on the subject.


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Honda will begin selling the first gasoline-electric vehicle in the U.S. ahead of rival Toyota Motor Sales USA, which has said it will roll out its Prius hybrid next year. The Prius is currently sold in Japan.
An Insight spot from Honda shows an old van at an intersection, its rear-end filled with pro-environment stickers. As an Insight pulls up alongside, voice-over says: "You can express your opinions about the environment on your car, or you can do it in your car."
Describing the Insight as "the most fuel-efficient car in the world," the spot from agency Rubin Postaer & Associates, Santa Monica, Calif., closes with the tag, "Honda. thinking."
SALES GOAL: 4,000
Robert Bienenfeld, manager of advanced environmental vehicle marketing, said Honda wants to sell 4,000 Insights in the U.S. next year. The price will be under $20,000, he said.
"It's a low-volume vehicle, but it's very important in our big picture as a leader of new technology," Mr. Bienenfeld said.
Hybrid vehicles achieve low emissions and high fuel economy by having an electric engine kick in to relieve the load on a high-efficiency gasoline engine when it is working hardest-starting, accelerating, climbing hills.
Honda officials say the Insight will overcome concerns about limited range and recharging times in all-electric vehicles. The Insight uses brake friction to generate sufficient electricity to power its electric engine.
But, Mr. Bienenfeld said, Honda knows technology alone won't sell cars.
"The final challenge was to develop a vehicle that consumers would desire," he said.
"We committed to make the vehicle fun to drive and equip it with the features that consumers expect in today's vehicles," he added.
3 GROUPS TARGETED
The executive said three consumer groups are being targeted: Early-adopter professional males in their mid-40s likely to be attracted by the technology and styling of the Insight; families with a household income of $55,000 or more looking for a second or third vehicle; and young people attracted by the sticker price and fuel economy.
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MORE WORK AHEAD
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Apple’s tablet business isn’t doing all that well these days, but that isn’t stopping the company from bringing out new models.
Citing people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg claims that a new 9.7in iPad will be launched at “the end of this quarter or early next” and that a smaller, 7.9in version will see an end of year release.
Apple’s tablet business is not in a good way right now. Sales of the iPad, which Apple first unveiled in 2010, have plummeted over recent months.
However, this issue might not be exclusive to Apple. According to Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly, the entire tablet industry is suffering, due to a device that the tablet actually looked like it was going to replace.
“The tablets boomed and are now crashing,” he said. “I think the laptop has something of a revival because it’s more versatile.”
In a bid to tackle this dramatic decline, Apple last month announced that it has partnered with technology giant IBM.
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Gap is proudly touting its plans to start making clothes in Myanmar. One executive even called it a "historic moment" for the beleaguered Southeast Asian country. The retail giant will be the first American apparel maker to have clothes made in the country since U.S. sanctions were lifted two years ago.
But human rights advocates say, "Not so fast." Myanmar has a miserable track record when it comes to workers, who are frequently underpaid and horribly mistreated. Gap simply wants to get its clothes produced as cheaply as possible, the advocates argue, and it's dressing up the move as global philanthropy.
“The attraction for Gap is obvious: the lowest wages in the region, anemic regulation and weak labor unions," said Scott Nova, executive director of the Worker Rights Consortium, an independent labor rights monitoring organization. "This adds up to cheap garments for Gap, at the price of a lot of misery for the workers who will make those garments."
In a press release this weekend, Gap said its decision to make clothes in Myanmar was taken following a "rigorous due diligence process," which included work with U.S. government officials and non-governmental organizations.
Gap spokeswoman Laura Wilkinson told The Huffington Post on Tuesday that the company had done "a tremendous amount" of due diligence, in close consultation with nonprofit labor rights organization Verité and the U.S. Agency for International Development. She added, "As the first American retailer to begin sourcing from Myanmar, we understand the importance of playing a leadership role in creating opportunity for the women in this country and building a sustainable garment industry."
The U.S. imposed an embargo against Myanmar in 2003, severely restricting trade to undercut the country's military government. After military rule ended in 2011, a nominally civilian government was installed, and the Obama administration began lifting sanctions. Since then, a few global companies have set up shop there, including General Electric, MasterCard and Coca-Cola.
But conditions for workers in Myanmar remain dire, according to a report released in November 2013 by a trio of local labor groups. Researchers found that factory workers toiled away "in unsafe, hot, overcrowded facilities." They usually worked 11-hour shifts for six days each week. More than half of the laborers interviewed by investigators said they earned between $25 and $37 per month -- the lowest wages in the region.
The report likens worker conditions in Myanmar to "modern slavery."
"The superiors in factories are strict taskmasters who will not hesitate to abuse verbally, and sometimes physically, those whom they perceive to be doing wrong," the report states. "The conditions inside the factory are often hazardous, hot and dirty. Some interviewees could not even bear talking about their problems as there were simply too many."
According to the report, the women in these factories suffer the most. Many live in constant fear of sexual harassment at work and during their nightly commutes home.
In its press release, Gap said it's working with the U.S. Agency for International Development to help "provide growth and economic opportunities for women" in Myanmar. It's also working with Indiana University and Hewlett-Packard to expand a personal advancement training program for women in that country.
The third biggest clothing retailer on the planet, Gap will be making clothes for its Old Navy and Banana Republic brands in two South Korean-owned factories in Myanmar. Gap declined to tell HuffPost which specific factories and companies it will be working with, citing competitive reasons.
Gap has earned a mostly ethical reputation over the past decade. In 2004, the company launched an auditing system to try to weed out child labor in the facilities it does business with, though problems have still popped up from time to time, threatening Gap's image. The retailer has clothes made in about 40 countries around the world.
Still, the labor movement remains fragmented. In May, 300 workers were expelled from a garment factory in the Hlaingthayar industrial zone for demanding higher wages. Another factory in the Shwe Pyi Tha industrial zone fired workers after around 180 of them staged a weeklong protest for better treatment and pay.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Gap sent Verité to conduct a review of potential labor issues in Myanmar. Apple tapped the same group in 2006 to audit the Foxconn factories in China that make the tech giant's glitzy devices.
Following the Rana Plaza factory collapse that killed more than 1,100 people in Bangladesh in April 2013, Michael Posner, a former U.S. assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labor under President Barack Obama, told HuffPost that the world's apparel giants were "running out of road" and were likely to end up in places with dubious human rights records like Myanmar. It appears his warning was right on point.


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Foxconn chairman Terry Gou was tipped to host a visit from Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams in Taiwan later this week. Williams is reportedly visiting Taiwan for the 30th anniversary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), with an event taking place on October 23rd. It is likely Foxconn’s assembly of the iPhone X and potential supply constraints will be on the table during the chat between the company executives.
Earlier today an analysis of iPhone X supply lines suggested that Apple’s next big smartphone won’t be available at optimum levels at launch. The launch of iPhone X will take place on November 3rd, while pre-orders for iPhone X will take place on October 27th. In other words – there’s not a whole lot of time for supply yields to ramp up to acceptable levels.
It would appear that analyst Ming-Chi Kuo may have right about a super-cycle not starting until sometime in early 2018. Both Kuo and today’s source Nikkei have confirmed yield issues with the “Romeo” part of the frontside 3D sensor – the part that projects infrared lights out for the “Juliet” element to read and analyze.
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Another miniature bomb seems to have gone off in the stock market this afternoon after Taipei-based Yuanta Investment Consulting’s Jeff Pu released a statement. “For the first quarter of 2018, Apple will slash orders for the iPhone 8 range by 50% compared with the current quarter to only 16 million or so units,” said Pu, “while they hope to produce 39 million iPhone X handsets next quarter to address the likely strong demand.”
While it makes sense for the stock market to panic about the way this news/analysis was worded, it should not appear as a major surprise that demand for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 plus would go down in early 2018. Apple revealed their next iPhone at the same time as the iPhone 8. Regardless of if they share many hardware and software features, X (pronounced 10) is a bigger, better number than 8. That’s all that matters to millions of iPhone fans around the world.


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Lawsuits are being filed claiming that the makers of certain Similac and Enfamil infant formula products failed to warn healthcare providers and caregivers that ingesting cow’s milk-based formulas can cause premature babies to develop necrotizing enterocolitis.
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Lawsuits are now being filed on behalf of Elmiron patients who suffered permanent retinal injuries and seek to recover money for physical and mental anguish, medical expenses and more. The suits allege that the drug is defective and unreasonably dangerous and was not adequately labeled to warn both patients and doctors of its risks.
Lawsuits are being filed against companies that continue to sell and market unwashed poppy seeds, which can be steeped in water to make tea, despite being well aware that the seeds contain dangerous levels of opium and have been responsible for several deaths around the world.
Women across the country have filed lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson alleging that the company's talcum powders can cause ovarian cancer when used near the genitals.
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to hear from people with recalled Biocell breast implants or tissue expanders. They believe the recall should have covered more than just the cost of implant replacements.
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are currently speaking with patients who experienced complications following hernia mesh surgery, including severe pain, dangerous infections and other serious problems that led to second surgeries to remove or replace the mesh.
Attorneys have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Philips knew well before the recall about the risks associated with these devices and that consumers are now on the hook for the thousands of dollars needed to replace their machines.
Attorneys are investigating whether class actions can be filed to help people get back any money they overpaid for document notarizations or other notary services.
Attorneys are investigating whether consumers are being charged illegal and hidden fees on foreign payment card transactions. If so, they may be able to get a class action lawsuit started to help those affected.
Attorneys are investigating whether a leading veterinary test manufacturer illegally inflated the costs of its products, resulting in more expensive bills for pet owners. They believe a class action lawsuit could be filed.
Attorneys are investigating whether the websites of certain hospitals are illegally sharing patients’ private information with Facebook and, if so, whether class action lawsuits could be filed as a result.
It’s believed that Spotify may have violated a federal privacy law by secretly tracking which videos Facebook users have watched on its website and sharing that data with Meta.
Attorneys are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in light of allegations that Twitter said it was collecting information from users for account security purposes but secretly used the data to target them with ads.
Veterans and family members who served on active duty or resided at Camp Lejeune between Jan. 1, 1953 and Dec. 31, 1987 may be able to sue the U.S. government under a new law.
Lawsuits are being filed alleging AFFF manufacturers knowingly sold toxic firefighting foam and should be responsible for the harm firefighters suffered as a result.
Scientific studies have found that hair straighteners and relaxers have been linked to cancer and negative reproductive effects, and it’s possible that the makers of these products knew about and failed to warn consumers of the health risks. Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are now investigating whether lawsuits can be filed on behalf of users who were diagnosed with cancer or other health problems.
We offer honest answers on what’s involved in filing a lawsuit, how the trust fund process works, what money is available and how long it all takes. Learn more.
DuPont, 3M and other companies that made firefighting foams used in military base training exercises are being sued over claims that, knowing their products contained PFAS chemicals that could contaminate local groundwater and cause serious health effects, they failed to take the steps necessary to protect the public.
Lawsuits have been filed alleging that the popular herbicide Roundup can cause cancer – and that the manufacturer didn't do enough to warn people about the risk. In light of these allegations, attorneys working with ClassAction.org are speaking with farm and agricultural workers who used Roundup.
If you work in California and you're required to use your own phone or tablet for work, you may be able to participate in a class action lawsuit.
Class action lawsuits are now being filed on behalf of cable installers and cable repair workers who say they're not being paid properly. If you work or have worked as a cable installer or repair technician, read on for more information or get in touch with us to find out if you too have a case.
Attorneys are investigating whether businesses in California are properly reimbursing outside sales representatives for use of their personal vehicles. If not, they may be able to file class action lawsuits to help those affected.
A number of companies have been sued in California for failing to provide their workers with accurate wage statements. The lawsuits claim the paystubs were missing important information – such as the total number of hours worked and hourly pay rates – and that this violates state labor law.
Attorneys are investigating whether prison guards are being paid properly and whether class action lawsuits could help these employees recover any unpaid wages.
Oil and gas employees who are paid on a day rate basis and do not receive overtime pay when working more than 40 hours a week may be able to file a claim for up to three years of unpaid overtime.
If you're a home delivery or courier van driver who wasn't paid overtime, ClassAction.org wants to hear from you. There's a provision of federal labor law that basically says if you're driving a vehicle for work that's less than 10,000 pounds, you should be getting overtime.
A lawsuit has been filed alleging DHL delivery drivers haven’t been paid properly. Attorneys are investigating whether more lawsuits can be filed.
Some employers intentionally misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime. When an employee is wrongfully placed into an exempt category, they become ineligible for overtime. Intentionally misclassifying employees is illegal and unethical.
If you had to undergo a background check and didn't get the job or apartment you were looking for because of it, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the company that ran the report or the company you applied to for work.
Attorneys believe that healthcare workers who received incentive bonuses during the COVID-19 pandemic should have also, by law, seen an increase in their overtime rates.
A number of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of employees who worked off the clock – and didn't get paid for it. Generally, under wage and hour law, all time spent working must be paid, even if that work is being performed before an employee's shift starts or after it ends.
Dozens of class action lawsuits have been filed by independent contractors who say they're actually employees under the law.
Lawsuits are being filed on behalf of employees who say their overtime pay rates aren't being calculated properly and that they're missing out on wages as a result. They claim their employers are leaving out additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, when calculating their regular pay rates.
Most employees are eligible for overtime pay. If an eligible employee does not receive time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40, they may qualify for a lawsuit to recover unpaid wages.
A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging some of the largest poultry processors have engaged in a wage-fixing scheme that has suppressed the pay of plant workers for years. If you worked in a poultry plant at any time since 2009, it’s possible that you were underpaid as a result of this alleged conspiracy.
Attorneys are investigating whether companies that provide therapy services to children and teens with autism, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy, are paying their behavior technicians and assistant analysts properly.
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are interested in hearing from supermarket managers who weren't paid time-and-a-half wages when working more than 40 hours per week. They're investigating whether some popular chains are complying with federal and state labor laws when paying their managers.
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating whether lawsuits can be filed on behalf of warehouse workers who weren’t paid for time spent in security checks.
Attorneys are investigating whether the screening company Airbnb uses to run background checks is supplying inaccurate reports.
Attorneys are actively helping individuals across the country who have been incorrectly reported as dead on their credit reports.
In August 2022, reports surfaced that a coding mistake in Equifax’s system provided inaccurate credit scores on behalf of millions of Americans applying for loans and credit cards. This may have caused some consumers to receive too high of an interest rate.
If you had a problem with your credit report, attorneys working with ClassAction.org may be able to help. They're offering to review people's credit reports, free of charge, to help determine whether the company that ran or ordered the report broke the law.
Wells Fargo is being sued for allegedly discriminating against Hispanics, Latinos and other minorities in its mortgage refinance decisions.
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed over problems reported in connection with FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipes.
Attorneys are investigating whether a defect is causing Oetiker stainless steel PEX clamps to crack or fracture and, if so, whether a class action lawsuit can be filed.
A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that a defect related to the starter and heat shield is causing a host of problems. For instance, drivers have reported that the starter will “just click” or that the engine will crank, but that the car won’t start.
Attorneys are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed as problems continue to plague certain Nissan CVTs.


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New visual identity highlights the company’s growth and market leadership
As Wellbeats enters its tenth year, we’re announcing a brand refresh, which includes a new logo, colors, and font. The new look and feel will be used everywhere, including a refreshed website, app, social media pages, and content. We feel the enhanced look and feel better matches what we’ve become since 2008: a leading on-demand fitness solutions provider that develops and produces content and technology that enables individuals to take control of their health with fitness solutions that fit their lives.
We’ve only had the Wellbeats name for a few years, but in the last few years we’ve changed quite a lot: we launched a new app, added classes and content to our expanding library, introduced new, all-in-one touchscreen technology, and expanded our team of talented support and development professionals. Our brand refresh goal is to better match our values and the clients we serve.
Jason Von Bank, President and CEO of Wellbeats, said, “We are excited to refresh our brand to bring it more in line with our vision. The brand celebrates what Wellbeats stands for – high-quality, on-demand fitness solutions that enable individuals to take control of their health with fitness classes and content that break down barriers to exercise. Despite tremendous growth over the past several years, Wellbeats is primarily known only to our customers and prospects. The refreshed Wellbeats brand will give us the opportunity to re-introduce ourselves to the market as an industry leader and valuable partner.”
“We have had tremendous growth over the past several years, but our brand has not kept up to accurately reflect who we are and the value we bring to our clients,” said Jen Zygmunt, Wellbeats Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “Through our market research, we know that fitness is personal. Wellbeats exists to help people find the time, space and passion to work out and love it. We are excited to launch a reinvigorated brand that embodies this philosophy for our clients and their users.”
In addition to the changes to the Wellbeats brand, we are launching a new website and updated app. The new site and app offer a clean, user -friendly design and easy-to-navigate functionality. The Wellbeats app allows users to play classes on their mobile devices and tablets anytime and anywhere it’s convenient. We’ve updated the Wellbeats app and added a couple of new features, including:
Class ratings – Users can rate classes on a 5-point scale and leave comments.
Improved navigation – Finding and filtering classes, channels, workout plans, fit tests, recommended classes, and favorites is now more intuitive.
New channel descriptions – Descriptions more clearly describe the channel’s content.
One thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to our customers and delivering high-quality fitness content and service. Visit our website at www.wellbeats.com to see the new look and learn more about Wellbeats.


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Masters, CEO of Digital Asset Holdings, thinks US regulators
could lag behind other countries facilitating blockchain
implementation into the financial services
Blockchain is technology that underpins bitcoin, and it could have a huge impact on how Wall Street will operate in coming years.
Lately, industry cheerleaders have pointed to businesses including loan syndication, land titles and property records, and clearing trades as potential uses of the technology.
"The upside is enormous,” Nasdaq’s Peterson told event attendees during the discussion.
Even this early into blockchain’s introduction to Wall Street, budding industry experts are bullish on the technology’s potential.
Exchanges are interested too. At the Coindesk consensus conference September 10 in New York, Nasdaq chief information officer Brad Peterson told attendees he expects the exchange to start implementing technology to clear trades, among other functions.
Venture capital executives and bankers said they believe a big influx of capital is coming for blockchain, which has the potential to disrupt various elements of finance and transaction execution.
Bitcoin has gone from a hacker plaything to a mainstream financial instrument accepted in coffee shops.
Blockchain is a distributed ledger through which each transaction is tracked and recorded, eliminating ambiguity on pricing and ownership.
But Wall Street doesn't care about the cryptocurrency. It is the technology behind it - the so-called blockchain - which gets finance executives really excited.
“None of our products are dependent on bitcoin as a cryptocurrency,” Blythe Masters, CEO of Digital Asset Holdings, told Business Insider. “We build solutions on top of any distributed ledger whether it's the Bitcoin blockchain or a private network."
"Regulators don't know how to deal with it," said Erik Gordon, clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. "We've got to get regulatory consistency to get into the mainstream."
Big banks are looking to link to blockchain, and it would have major ramifications on Wall Street. REUTERS/Jim Young
Attendee lists at recent industry events serve as a testament to how seriously big banks take the technology. Executives from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Fidelity have been present.
Masters previously spent decades at JPMorgan, and her new company is one of several that is seeking to use blockchain technology to help build secure settlement systems for assets.
Speakers at the event September 10, including Masters, said they believed blockchain technology might catch on faster in other countries where regulators are quicker to adapt to new technologies.
Bitcoin is a digital currency, the value of which fluctuates wildly. It has caught the eye of regulators, with New York Department of Financial Services publishing this summer publishing a framework for regulating digital currency firms.
The company's looking to make use of blockchain technology extends from small, startups such to big banks: Masters' former employer JPMorgan for example is working internally to develop blockchain technology, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Binance Secures New Funding From Vertex Ventures
Correction: This article has been corrected to note that Temasek Holdings did not play a role in the investment, as was initially reported. Vertex Ventures is a limited partner with Temasek.
Bitfinex Is Publishing Data for a Tether Market That Doesn't Exist
Pop over to CoinMarketCap and check Bitfinex's page.
You'll see that the trading pair with the second-highest volume on the exchange over the past 24 hours – nearly $48 million at the time of writi
Coinbase Approved to Offer Crypto Custody Services in New York
Coinbase has received approval from New York regulators to form a qualified custodial firm for cryptocurrencies.
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said Tuesday that it granted C
Elon Musk Sparks Speculation With Cryptic Crypto Tweet
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, just made a mysterious tweet about bitcoin that's whipping up speculation across social media and the cryptocurrency community that it may be more than just
Coinbase Adds Its First Stablecoin Tied to the US Dollar
Crypto exchange Coinbase announced support for the Circle-issued stablecoin Tuesday.
In a blog post, the exchange said U.S. customers outside the state of New York can now buy, sell, send and recei
Australian Government Agency Says Blockchain 'Interesting' But Hyped
The Australian government agency dedicated to streamlining the country's IT operations has called blockchain "interesting," but said it is hyped by firms working with the tech.
The chief digital of
Japan's SBI Group Is Building a New Crypto Exchange Wallet
Japanese financial services giant SBI Group has partnered with a blockchain security startup to develop a digital wallet for its recently launched cryptorrency exchange.
The Denmark-based startup,
New SEC Commissioner Briefed on Bitcoin ETF in October Meeting
The newest commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission met with representatives from money manager VanEck and blockchain startup SolidX earlier this month to discuss a bitcoin-based


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Harry Styles Fans: Here’s How to Buy the Limited-Edition Pleasing Beach Bag
Stylers, get ready. At 5pm on Tuesday 16 Aug., the sold-out Harry Styles Pleasing Beach Bag is back. Due to popular demand, a brand new colourway of the super roomy tote is being released following the huge success of the blue version. And Styles has already been spotted using it, so you can bet that dedicated fans will have their alarms set for the release to ensure they own this very crucial piece of Styles memorabilia. Consider this your official reminder to do the same.
The 28-year-old One Direction alum famously loves a sturdy tote bag, and was spotted back in March carrying one that caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans. Walking alongside girlfriend Olivia Wilde in London’s Soho, the “Harry’s House” singer was sporting a very stylish tote that bore the Pleasing logo in black. Yet this was four months before Styles’s lifestyle brand Pleasing, released its third collection, Hot Holiday, which included the accessory.
Image Source: Getty/Neil Mockford
The blue limited edition Pleasing Beach Bag was available on 26 July but naturally sold out soon after. Fans demanded a restock – and today is that very day. Sort of. The blue is still sold out, but the brand new black logo will be available.
Besides being worn by Styles IRL, the bag itself combines fashion and function. Made with 100 percent organic undyed cotton, it can be worn in two ways: over the shoulder using the detachable strap, or held in your hand with the smaller strap. Styles has also ensured that the bag is ethically made in India. It’s the ideal summer accessory to use from the beach to the city.
Don’t get left behind. Bag this timeless essential that is guaranteed to be your most-loved summer purchase for years to come. Although there is a limit to two per person so tell your friends about The Pleasing Beach Bag ($100) as you won’t be able to bulk buy for your crew.


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Gear Technologies Raises $12 Million in Venture Round
Gear Technologies announced today it has raised $12 million in a privateinvestment round led by Blockchange Ventures. Gear Technologies is the developer of the Gear Network, a smart contract support layer that will make accessing the Polkadot ecosystem more efficient and less expensive.
“We are incredibly excited to lead this round of funding for Gear Technologies. The Gear team has proven to be innovative, professional and best positioned to offer cutting edge, efficient, smart contract support for the Polkadot ecosystem. We are inspired by the new possibilities that Gear Technologies will bring to the blockchain industry,” said Ken Seiff, CEO of Blockchange.


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Conan Exiles gets its first free weekend
After Funcom’s announcement, Conan Exiles gets its first free weekend. Starting on March 7, the free weekend and tryout period will be available until March 10th. As a celebration to the already available free period, Funcom has released a brand new trailer for Conan Exiles.
Conan Exiles has progressed firmly throughout this period. Since launch, the game has moved to a point where a game needs to be months after release. According to recent reviews and the community, Conan Exiles is slowly but firmly moving in the right direction.
Below you can watch the official 2019 trailer.
If you’re eager to experience what Conan Exiles is hiding, make sure you jump into the free period who’s already live. Having the ability to build, scavenge and interact with gods may be your dream mechanics likely found in a video game.


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The Samsung Galaxy S7 along with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge have both been successful and they are a big improvement over the predecessor. This is thanks to the fact that some key areas were improved and patched up.
This has led to both devices enjoying great success around the world this year, something which the S6 couldn’t achieve. However, even with the handset being so popular Samsung hasn’t managed to keep hold of first position.
The Reputation Institute survey ranks companies and they do this based on how reputable the consumers think they are.
Amazon have overtaken Samsung to take the first position, which meant that Samsung have had to make do with second place. While this is still a great place to be, as after all they are in front of Apple, LG and HTC, it still isn’t top spot.
The survey takes into account how the company meets expectations of their shareholders or even succeeds those expectations. It takes into account a lot of different internal along with external criteria that all go towards affecting the reputation.
It looks as though the success of the Samsung Galaxy S7 along with the fact that they are more reliable in their software support than ever hasn’t been quite enough to stop Amazon taking the top spot.


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Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced in a tweet, through its official account on Twitter, that it will soon launch Himyan card, the first prepaid national payment card with a Qatari brand and the first of its kind in the State of Qatar.
QCB explained that the card is similar to electronic payment cards issued by global payment networks. The name Himyan comes from the bag of money used by merchants in the past.
The Bank outlined that this comes as part of the efforts to develop electronic payment services and enhance financial inclusion in the country.
QCB identified a number of card features, noting that it does not require a minimum balance, supports contactless transactions, and provides lower costs of processing payment transactions for card issuers, acquirers, and merchants.
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RIP Uber, you will be sorely missed. RydeX just launched last week, and we did a thing where we put both Grab and RydeX to the test at the same time. There’s also the Indian ride-hailing company Jugnoo, which launched on the same day as RydeX. But now, another service is set to enter our markets within the coming weeks.
Introducing Filo—no not that that pastry used for making Middle Eastern and Balkan pastries, but a new startup that was founded just last year. The tech company is currently headquartered at Jurong East’s Vision Exchange, just opposite Big Box. According to a report, they’re aiming to offer cheaper fares as compared to taxis and other competitors. Yes, just like everyone else, they’ll be imposing a surcharge when there is a high demand. On their Facebook page, they’ve promised to only take a 12 percent cut from drivers, which is capped at $400 per month. That pretty much sums it up.
We’re going to stay cautiously excited about this new entrant in our ride-hailing soap opera, especially since Filo’s competitors have more funds than them. It’s reported that they’ve raised $50,000, which puts them at a disadvantage since Jugnoo has US$16 million, Ryde US$1.5 million and Grab, US$4.1 billion. There’s also Indonesia’s Go-Jek, the upcoming Singaporean start-up Mass Vehicle Ledger and Malaysia’s Dacsee to look forward to.


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Tag Archives: McLarenImage
January 26, 2018 in Car Models, Events, Photography
Tagged Cars, Exotic, McLaren, mymotorways, Racing
McLaren “Entry level” Supercar – P13 in 2015?
Car and Driver reports that McLaren’s new entry-level supercar will be built in three body styles and launch in the second half of 2015 as a rival to the Porsche 911 and Audi R8.
Referred to internally as the “P13“, the actual name of McLaren’s has yet to be confirmed. What is known, however, is that it will share its carbon-fibre chassis with the 12C and 650S, and be powered by a detuned version of the 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8 used by those two cars.
As with other McLaren models, a twin-clutch automatic transmission is expected to be the only gearbox available.
And besides the expected coupe and convertible versions, it will be offered as a fast-backed “GT” variant, with an insulated luggage compartment above the mid-mounted engine.
According to Car and Driver’s insider, the GT variant is expected to pick up the bulk of sales and will “look more like an E-type than the Jaguar F-type does”. As for pricing, it’s expected to start from $130,000 in the USA.
We’ll have to wait until late 2015 to find out if that’s true.
Posted in Car Models, Industry
Tagged Car and Driver, McLaren, McLaren P13, mymotorways, supercar
F1 Launch Dates Set…. Here we go !
Just three teams — Lotus, Marussia and Force India — have yet to set dates for their launches. Lotus previously said that it would wait until next month’s test at Bahrain before unveiling its 2014 car. The Bahrain tests are slated for Feb. 19-22 and Feb. 27-March 2.
2014 Formula One Launch Dates
Jan. 14 – McLaren
Jan. 25 – Ferrari
Jan. 26 – Sauber
Jan. 27 – Toro Rosso
Jan. 28 – Red Bull
Jan. 28 – Williams
Jan. 28 – Caterham
TBA – Lotus
TBA – Force India
TBA – Marussia
Posted in Car Models, Events, Racing
Tagged F1, Ferrari, FIA, Formula 1, formula one, McLaren, mymotorways
Google Streetview adds McLaren Technology Centre
Posted in Car Models, Industry, Racing, Uncategorized
Tagged Google Map, McLaren, mymotorways, Racing, Technology Center, Technology Centre, Woking
McLaren P1’s Nürburgring lap time
Let the ‘Ring wars resume. McLaren has revealed to TopGear.com that its P1 has lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in ‘under seven minutes’ in the hands of chief test driver Chris Goodwin.
You can witness the 903bhp hypercar’s assault on the Green Hell in this shiny (and Very Dramatic) official video
McLaren has only revealed that the P1 ‘achieved its one remaining performance target’ – a Nürburgring lap time starting with a ‘six’ – that necessitated an average speed ‘in excess of 111mph’ around the 13-mile track.
We also know that the P1 hit its 205mph top speed on the Dottinger Hohe straight, and that the run was achieved on the P1’s standard-fit road tyres. But McLaren won’t say by how many seconds its car broke the seven-minute barrier.
Tagged McLaren, McLaren P1, mymotorways, Nurburgring
Honda back in F1 with McLaren
McLaren has officially announced they will be racing with Honda engines from 2015 onwards.
Here you have the McLaren-Honda partnership in numbers:
5 years of partnership – 1988 to ‘92
80 grands prix starts
53 pole positions – a 66 per cent strike rate
44 victories – a 55 per cent win rate
30 fastest laps – 10 in 1988 alone
8 world championships – drivers’ titles for Ayrton Senna (1988, 1990, 1991) and Alain Prost (1989), and constructors’ titles in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991
3 race-winning engine configurations – 1.5-litre turbo V6, 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V10, 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V12
Posted in Car Models, Racing
Tagged F1, Formula 1, formula one, McLaren, mymotortways, Racing
McLaren could return to orange F1 livery | News | Motorsport.com
McLaren’s cars could go orange in the near future, team boss Martin Whitmarsh has admitted.
Although the Woking based team’s cars have been silver since 1997, orange is actually McLaren’s traditional race colour, dating back to the Can-Am days of the 60s.
Asked if the change of title sponsor for next year in the wake of Vodafone’s scheduled departure might be a chance for McLaren to return to orange, Whitmarsh answered: “I really like the idea.
“Orange is a great colour, especially for McLaren,” he told the Russian website f1news.ru.
“We use it for our racing GT and it looks great, and we’ll continue to move in this direction.
“F1 is a bit different: the modern business model is one of the main tasks of the team — to promote the brands of our partners.
“But if we’re lucky enough to find a sponsor who likes orange, you could see that colour again in formula one,” added Whitmarsh.
Feels like this would be a step back in this writer’s opinion…
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The arrival of Freedom Day means revellers turning to tipple on nights out - just as a surge in the popularity of gin has created a "ginaissance" in the North.
The number of distilleries in the North has exploded over the past decade, from about 15 in March 2010 to nearly 125 in March 2020, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics.
One of those businesses fuelling the rise of gin is Huddersfield resident Tom Clark, who launched Castle Hill Gin in December last year after his escape room business was forced to close due to Covid restrictions.
“When we closed for the second lockdown I didn’t have much to do and thought now’s probably the time to try doing the distillery while I’ve got spare time on my hands," he told North in Numbers host Annie Gouk in the latest episode of the podcast.
“It’s something I wanted to do eventually and it seemed like the perfect time to start and just go for it.”
The North in Numbers podcast tells the human stories behind various statistics for the North of England.
This episode takes a look at the explosion in distilleries seen in the North, featuring industry experts as well as gin brands and craft distillers from across the region.
Most of that growth has been seen since 2015, with the number more than quadrupling in the last five years alone.
The increase has largely been driven by a revival in the popularity of gin, with the drink overtaking whisky and vodka to become the most popular spirit in the UK.
The growth has been driven by changing technology in the field, which has made it possible to have smaller stills in smaller spaces - leading to a rise in micro-distilleries.
In fact, nearly 90 per cent of the distilleries in the North are defined as micro businesses - companies with fewer than 10 employees.
But the boom in gin is also likely due to the relaxation of tight restrictions on the spirit about a decade ago.
Due to its reputation as “mother’s ruin” back in the 18th century, the Gin Act of 1751 prevented small-scale and home production of gin by limiting it to larger distilleries.
Those rules were eased thanks to lobbying by the producers of Sipsmith gin, who were granted a licence to produce gin in 2009, opening the door for other small gin distilleries.
But with so many new gin makers launching every year, brands have to work hard to stand out.
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“One of the things that’s probably rather obvious about gin is that it’s generally clear, so you’re going to have to make it interesting in slightly different ways," said Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
“It’s definitely all about the flavour, it’s about how you pair it, and it’s particularly about local inspiration.
“Gin is still doing well because these new stories and this local colour continues to add flavour beyond the palate.”
Experts are confident that the industry will continue to grow, and it’s unlikely that we’ve reached the ceiling yet when it comes to distilleries across the North.
“The number of distilleries has increased hugely and we keep thinking it might slow down, and it probably has a bit, but it is not stopping," said Mr Beale.
“We think there is still room for growth. There’s life in it yet - it’s been kicked off by gin, I think rum and other spirits will follow, and I don’t see this new thirst for gin and flavoured gin abating any time particularly soon.”
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The gaming industry is one of the most profitable entertainment sectors in the world, surpassing the music and movie industries combined. Even if you’re not a gaming fanatic, industry professionals in this arena are the creative geniuses behind many of the virtual experiences, products, and online cultures you may love engaging with.
Despite skyrocketing profitability and popularity, the gaming industry has faced several setbacks recently. Since the gaming industry is inherently tied to tech, financiers and corporate stakeholders often follow the trends of their Silicon Valley counterparts.
In the tech space, about 180,000 US workers were laid off in the past three years. This tech recession impacted gaming as well causing large studios to lay off thousands of employees despite the industry’s relatively positive outlook. Estimates report that over 10,000 gaming professionals were laid off in 2023 with an additional 8,000 already laid off in 2024. Layoffs have been fueled by a number of arising issues. Overhiring during the pandemic and investors’ hesitancy to provide funding for projects as tech began downsizing were chief among them. Since venture capitalists appeared unsure, this fear trickled down the ranks into the studio owners and even employees.
For studios still producing games, capital was mostly inaccessible, which forced them to rely on non-traditional financing. Increasing saturation in digital marketplaces was another factor that further strained investment opportunities in game development. This is mainly due to the power marketplace owners now have over game developers.
Despite what the studio closures and layoffs suggest, the gaming industry is still poised to grow. In the last decade, the American gaming industry tripled its size from $15.2 billion to $56.6 billion. This trend is unparalleled in entertainment, which is why gaming is still on track to recover from previous obstacles. The pandemic also deeply shifted how gaming is viewed socially, making it a more acceptable and popular activity for entertainment and a source of community. This increases the consumer base of gaming significantly, unlocking great profit opportunities.
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To withstand the complex gaming landscape, studios have employed several strategies to survive. Larger companies reduce their staff and downsize their office space. Independent studios that are already operating on a smaller scale may find it beneficial to adapt their offerings to the market instead. Industry insiders like Jim Welch, the Founder and Creative Director of The Devhouse Agency claim that this strategy was the main reason why the independent software development studio has been able to weather the recent market storms.
“The gaming industry is going through some difficult challenges that are putting significant pressure on studios and workers, but I believe that the best way to survive is to adapt,” says Jim Welch. “Being agile and responsive to the market is key to success. If your company can respond instead of staying stagnant, it can multiply your chances of withstanding shocks.”
The Devhouse Agency specializes in developing Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and video games. The Dallas-based studio was acquired in 2022 when the industry was booming, but the markets changed quickly. As financiers pulled their funding and the hype cycle of several technologies ended, million-dollar game projects failed and workers began to panic. The Devhouse Agency’s acquisition was promising, but the buyer’s structure made it challenging to respond to new trends. Sensing that he could turn the situation around, Jim bought the company back in 2023 with the mission to rapidly adapt.
As conditions worsened, Jim was unwavering about his promise to avoid studio closure. This was partly due to the compassion he had for his employees, but also because The Devhouse Agency needed stability to make it through these difficulties.
The Devhouse Agency stands out among other independent agencies because of its startup-like nature, strong company culture, and quick delivery processes. The company’s adaptability can be seen in its wide range of work including an Unreal Engine location-based mixed reality experience that simulates a multi-user lunar space mission. The company also recently shipped a popular first-person shooter game on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation as an external development partner for another game studio. These projects exemplify The Devhouse Agency’s unique skill set for pioneering creative solutions and ensuring their successful release.
The Devhouse Agency isn’t limited to working within the gaming industry. The company recently partnered with the Abilene Cultural Affairs in Texas to develop the Abilene Storybook Experience, an AR-driven app that lets people visit digital sculptures in a ‘treasure hunt’ format. Whether they are modeling hyper-realistic digital twins, building engaging mobile AR applications, or developing immersive VR games, Devhouse Agency delivers next-generation experiences.
As the gaming industry approaches continued challenges in 2024, professionals should stay optimistic about the sector’s future and consider new strategies for growth. By shifting with the market, studios of all sizes are more likely to overcome fluctuating market conditions.
If you’re looking to design immersive experiences that enhance brand awareness or develop stunning games, consider partnering with The Devhouse Agency to discover what kind of innovation is possible.
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Another sign of fall is the increasing number of boats being pulled from the water by owners and boatyards. The one that services and stores the Official Weekend Pundit Lake Winnipesaukee Runabout has more than two dozen in its temporary storage area awaiting winterization and shrink-wrapping. That number is increasing daily even as the storage racks and trailer yard are filling. My boat won’t be pulled out of the water until a couple of weeks after Columbus Day, giving the boatyard plenty of time to work through the backlog that will build up over the next few weeks.
As I have mentioned before, the Leaf Peepers will soon be arriving in growing numbers as the fall foliage colors emerge. One thing that is different between the Leaf Peepers and summerfolk is that Leaf Peepers are here for only a short time, they envy the people living here and admire our beautiful landscapes. They also leave behind a lot of tourist dollars, something that is always appreciated. We also only have to deal with them for a few weeks as foliage season passes pretty quickly.
The claims that the only way to stop the spread of Covid-19 is to wear masks are accepted by so many without questioning them. Yet study after study shows the efficacy of masks (except for the N-95 masks) is minimal at best. We’ve seen more than a few videos with practical demonstrations of just how poorly the masks most of us use work. There have been the studies that show the same thing, both by experimentation and statistical analysis. Yet the gullible don’t question the claims by questionable ‘authorities’ or bow to the demands of the mask “Karens”.
I know I am sick to death of people spouting the “masks will prevent the spread of Covid” line when an increasing amount of evidence says otherwise.
While not exactly fresh news, it is still disturbing that we’re seeing blatant racism in the UK, in this case in the form of 14 white musicians working for an opera company being fired solely based on the color of their skin.
Their excuse? The opera company claims they are following diversity guidance from Arts Council England. However, the Arts Council said they did not instruct the opera company do so.
‘Woke’ has claimed even more innocent victims.
To see just how crazy it’s gotten down in New Zealand, this is a perfect illustration.
Three Auckland residents attempting to cross into an Auckland Level 4 Lockdown Zone with a significant amount of food from Kentucky Fried Chicken were arrested by police. Why would these three people attempt such a thing?
Auckland New Zealand was placed in a level-4 lockdown, meaning all restaurants are shut down even for takeout, and people within the L4 zone are to remain in strict isolation bubbles and quarantine confinement.What, a food run isn’t considered part of emergency food shopping? Hmm. I guess tyrants really don’t care if their people suffer under draconian laws that reduce citizens to nothing but prison inmates.
After an extensive sting operation and police chase, law enforcement announced today they successfully arrested three men who were attempting to gain re-entry into Auckland with a significant amount of contraband Kentucky Fried Chicken, ten tubs of coleslaw, and a large amount of illegal french fries.
As a result of the ‘level-four’ restrictions, the people in New Zealand were instructed to stay at home, “Do not talk to your neighbors”, wear a mask, maintain 2 meters social distance, and stay away from others if you leave your home for the three approved reasons: Emergency food shopping, healthcare or testing.
What’s ironic is that it has been shown that lockdowns don’t work, and in fact actually make things worse, including damaging the economy.
Something that has been evident to anyone paying attention is that China isn’t the economic juggernaut everyone thinks it is. One indicator is the impending crash of Evergrande, the Chinese property giant that the government is on the verge of abandoning, leaving it billions in debt.
Evergrande is proving to be the first big victim. As the company falters, its undoing raises a fundamental question for the world’s second-largest economy: has China’s property-driven growth model – the global economy’s most powerful locomotive – run out of road?To quote Stephen Green, “Authoritarian regimes often look invincible until shortly before they unravel.”
Yes, says Leland Miller, chief executive of China Beige Book, a consultancy that analyses the economy through proprietary data. “The leadership in Beijing has been more worried about Chinese growth than anyone in the West.
Then there’s this:
Not only is Evergrande possibly facing complete liquidation, but word came down that the company might make payments on Chinese-owned debt, but stiff foreign debt holders.If the Chinese economy has become so fragile that the downfall of a single firm could take the Chinese economy with it, that is a signal of economic weakness, one the Chinese government is trying hard to hide. But it can only hide it for so long.
But the word this morning is that the Chinese government is now telling them to avoid default on dollar-denominated bonds. After all, if investors worldwide decided that all Chinese debt was potentially toxic, that would leave connected Chinese communists in a world of hurt.
Oh, yeah, this certainly has a ring of truth to it:
Professionalism and working together peacefully together is no longer the acceptable social norm.It seems no one is allowed to grow up anymore. Then again, being ‘woke’ means you never have to actually grow up. You can remain a whiny spoiled child and never become a mature adult.
Nobody is immune. It is cancel culture made into everyday office life. It is a high school behavior sanctified by corporations.
On my pre-church shopping trip to Walmart this morning I noticed a lot more empty shelves. There was plenty of toilet paper and paper towels, unlike the last time we went through this. What was missing?
- Frozen foods. There were more than a few empty frozen food shelves, something I have rarely seen at Walmart. It isn’t unusual to see one or two empty sections as they are always rotating stock and need an empty freezer section to move stock into. But over half of one side of an entire aisle was empty.There were empty shelves here and there throughout the store as well, though I didn’t spend the time to see which items were missing. (Hey, it was a pre-church shopping trip and I generally know exactly what it is I want and where it is, so I don’t spend a lot of time taking care of it. I’m usually in and out in less than 15 minutes.)
- Distilled water. They usually have a couple of hundred 1-gallon bottles on the shelves, but for the past 3 weekends, there have been none.
- Spring water. With the exception of a couple of the local suppliers, there was none to be had. Of what was available, there wasn’t much, maybe a dozen gallons of each.
- Carbonated drinks. I’ve found that a number of brands of soft drinks are only available in plastic bottles. Aluminum cans for those brands have disappeared. I haven’t seen any a couple of weeks.
- Canned cat food and dog food. The feline contingent here at The Gulch consume both wet and dry cat food, with a majority being dry food (also know as “That nasty dry crap”). The pickings were slim today, with over two-thirds of the shelves being empty. The brand didn’t seem to matter. I noticed the same thing in the adjacent dog food aisle.
- Dry cat food and dog food. While I didn’t need to buy any during this trip, I saw a lot a few empty shelves as well, but it seemed it was primarily certain brands that were in low/no supply. The IAMS and Blue Buffalo shelves in the cat food aisle were the only ones fully stocked. It was similar in the dog food aisle, but there was also plenty of Walmart’s Ol’ Roy house brand available.
I haven’t walked through any of our other local supermarkets, but it wouldn’t surprise me if I saw similar things there as well.
And that’s the news from Lake Winnipesaukee, where the weather is more fall-like, there’s still plenty of boat traffic out on the lake, and the boats of the summerfolk being removed from the water are stacking up quickly in the boatyards and marinas.


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Cheese flavours linked to indulgence, comfort and freshness: Kerry research
Consumers across the world associate cheese flavours with indulgence, comfort and freshness with significant variation in different regions, according to new research from Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company.
Understanding these emotions, in combination with local taste preferences, presents an opportunity for snack producers to innovate and meet growing consumer demand for new flavours and formats.
Kerry surveyed 8,790 consumers across 16 countries in Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa to learn more about their snacking behaviours as they relate to cheese flavoured savoury snacks, while also studying new product launch activity.
It was found that consumers have a deeply positive perception of cheese flavours in savoury snacks, with 62% stating that cheese flavours make savoury snacks more exciting – indicating potential for brands to connect with them emotionally. Cheese-flavoured snacks also outpaced the overall savoury snack category in new product launches, demonstrating further potential for innovation.
Consumer preferences vary globally
While 77% of consumers globally said taste is the number one reason they love cheese, preferences vary across different markets and geographies.
Indulgence is a big driver in Europe, while consumers in the UK, South Africa and the US turn to cheese for comfort. In Latin American countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia and Honduras, consumers associate cheese with freshness.
Cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan are popular among respondents in North America and Europe, while dairy flavours such as milk and cream play a central role in savoury snack flavours in Asian countries – particularly in China, Indonesia and Thailand.
Kerry’s proprietary sensory research also showcased how taste perceptions vary hugely around the world, with panellists in Indonesia describing cheese-flavoured snacks as buttery and mild compared to panellists in the UK finding them strong and salty.
The research also explored top flavours based on snack type, with cheddar reigning supreme around the world and cited as the most appealing cheese profile across potato chips, popcorn and cheese puffs.
Opportunity for innovation
Commenting on the research, Soumya Nair, Global Consumer Research and Insights Director, said: “Cheese is a truly cultural experience, shaped by different geographies, generations of rich culinary history, local ingredients and traditions. Our research indicates that there is an opportunity to innovate in this space and bring new flavours to life across a variety of savoury snacks.
“But cheese flavoured snacks also bring indulgence and a sense of adventures to consumers. Snack producers can be very creative in blending the traditional with the new.
“Although many consumers love classic, single-cheese flavours in savoury snacks, there is plenty of scope for mixing things up. A significant percentage – 50% – tell us that creative additions such as herbs, spices and chilli are variants they look for.
“We are the global leader in dairy taste and bring a 50 year dairy heritage in food production and science to create global, local and regional-specific cheese taste and dairy solutions. Our marketing, consumer, sensory and regulatory teams work alongside our flavourists and application experts to deliver our portfolio of market-leading dairy and dairy-free taste solutions,” Ms Nair added.
Full details of the research findings across 16 countries are contained in a new eBook, where food producers can learn how to leverage these insights to create and market new products. The eBook can be downloaded here.


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Nintendo has announced a Mario Kart mobile game, called Mario Kart Tour. The franchise is one of the most long-running and successful racing series around, with generations of gamers falling in love with the kart racing mechanics of the franchise and the way it uses characters from the Mario universe. The end result is a number of entries that could be considered among the best multiplayer games to play at a party.
On top of that, the Mario Kart series as a whole has also seen some fantastic portable iterations over the years. Mario Kart: Super Circuit was potentially the best game on the Game Boy Advance, and Mario Kart DS provided thrills of its own. Meanwhile, Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS showcased the online potential of a handheld Mario Kart game, with races available over the Nintendo Network.
Now, Nintendo has announced another first for the Mario Kart series. The publisher has revealed that it is releasing a mobile game for Mario Kart, titled Mario Kart Tour. Nintendo also confirmed a rough estimate of when interested players will be able to see the game, announcing a launch date of the fiscal year ending March 2019.
The checkered flag has been raised and the finish line is near. A new mobile application is now in development: Mario Kart Tour! #MarioKartTour Releasing in the fiscal year ending in March 2019. pic.twitter.com/8GIyR7ZM4z— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 1, 2018
Exactly how the game will operate remains to be seen, but fans will be hoping that the game stays faithful to the main series of Mario Kart games, rather than straying too far into the realm of smartphone game mechanics. After all, no-one wants another Dungeon Keeper Mobile, a game so poor that it ended up ruining the franchise. That said, getting rid of some of those most hated Mario Kart items might be a good thing for the title.
Nintendo has been making strong steps into the world of mobile gaming, so it's perhaps no surprise to see Mario Kart get the mobile treatment. After all, Mario himself has already seen a mobile game released, with Super Mario Run releasing in December 2016, while Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and Fire Emblem Heroes have taken their respective franchises into the mobile circuit too.
Perhaps the most important mobile game based on a Nintendo property, of course, is Pokemon GO. The Niantic-developed title became a genuine phenomenon upon release, and its AR-based gameplay has managed to maintain a strong level of popularity, with the game even returning to the top of the App Store in December after a new update was released. If Nintendo is able to reach even close to that level of popularity with Mario Kart Tour, then the game will have been a smash hit.


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Fortnite might soon be getting a new aerial vehicle in the shape of helicopters, if a recent leak is to be believed.
Fortnite's Season 2 launched with a couple of hints that helicopters might be on their way. For starters, various locations on its map had their own helipads, otherwise known as a favored landing spot of helicopters.
Fortnite helicopters were also featured in promotional art for Season 2, which makes the leak more plausible.
As for the leak itself, Twitter user spedicey1 dug through the game's files and discovered that helicopters could have 1500 HP and be able to boost.
On top of that, colliding with players would damage them which is bound to translate to some interesting low-flying plays.
Helicopters wouldn't be the first flying vehicle to come to Fortnite. The battle royale title previously featured planes capable of transporting multiple players across the map.
Some infos about the upcoming helicopter vehicle, (might be placeholders) <@spedicey1>:— HYPEX - Fortnite Leaks & News (@HYPEX) March 3, 2020
- HP: 1500
- Can boost
- Can damage players if it hits them


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Vobizen launched nationwide; to be available only online
Tamil actress Sneha launches new mobile phone: Vobizen
This is available only online
Based on Android v6.0 Marshmallow, Vobizen has a powerful 1.3 Quad core processor.
Ubaidulla, Chairman and Managing Director of city based Unikoid Electronics Ltd, the exclusive online sellers, said the first few customers will get 85% discount on booking of phone, priced at ₹3,499.
Unikoid places orders for the phone from a company in China, he said.
He said the 3-G phones will available initially in 22 to 28 days of order on www.vobizenmobiles.com and the delivery time will be reduced in a phased manner.
A two year warranty would be offered, he said Ubaidulla said.
Vobizen was launched by Tamil actress Sneha at a function tonight.


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10 December 2019 – The world’s motor vehicle manufacturers are highly concerned by the impending blockage of the decision-making process in the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) appellate body structure.
The automotive industry accounts for nearly 10% of world trade and our industry relies on a free and fair trading system to facilitate a strong and efficient automotive manufacturing sector. Should the WTO’s appellate body lose its ability to successfully conclude trade and investment cases, it could critically undermine the entire structure of international trade.
The resulting loss of certainty and predictability for trade in goods and services will be felt acutely in the automotive sector which relies on global supply chains, highly efficient manufacturing processes and access to world markets.
While we recognize that there are substantial long-held concerns regarding the current WTO dispute settlement system, that should not be allowed to undermine the whole rules-based international trading system.
Therefore, the global automotive sector calls on all WTO member countries to swiftly resolve the current impasse and thereby boost the significant contribution that the WTO’s rules-based system makes to free and fair trade, and its contribution to global economic growth.