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Officials who are setting up the fledgling cannabis retail sector say they're confident the province will have sufficient supply from federally-licensed producers.
Alberta could be the site of 250 cannabis stores in the first year of legalization, with retailers able to offer discount prices on bud and marijuana oil, provincial officials said Friday.
No one business or person will be able to own more than 15 per cent of the locations, or a maximum of 37 stores, the government said, and the outlets must be located no closer than 100 metres from schools and health-care facilities.
“This is a brand new market and we want to ensure everyone can participate, from the very small to the very large entities,” said Alberta Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley, adding there’s no shortage of prospective retailers.
“There has been an enormous amount of interest.”
In Oregon, which has a similar population to Alberta, there are 502 retail licences.
Last month, a city official said it alone has received interest from at least 200 potential retailers.
But regulations that include a $3,000 deposit and annual licensing and application fees totalling $1,100 “might weed out a few,” said Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission vice-president Dave Barry.
Like liquor stores, the cannabis outlets will be permitted to be open between 10 a.m. and 2 a.m.
A prospective merchants who’s been selling medicinal marijuana in B.C. for years said the province is moving cautiously and intelligently.
“I think it’s fair — they need the infrastructure to be in place, and they only have one chance to get it right,” said Fred Pels, owner of The Green Room.
“We don’t want a free-for-all … people have to be looking at the reality of the task facing the province, which is an industry coming at it like a freight train.”
Pels said his company is hoping to set up 10 to 15 stores throughout Alberta and has applications ready for when the province begins accepting them on March 6.
Officials who are setting up the fledgling cannabis retail sector say they’re confident the province will have sufficient supply from federally licensed producers.
Those with convictions for cannabis possession will be allowed to work in the sector, though people with a trafficking past and serious crimes, such as those involving violence, will not.
Those aged 18 and over will be able to purchase a maximum of 30 grams at a time.
Distribution will be handled by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, which performs that duty for liquor retailers, and it will also operate online cannabis sales.
The commission has yet to determine wholesale prices, said Barry.
“We’re cognizant of the fact we want to reduce the illicit market and price must meet that objective,” he said.
Private retailers, however, will have flexibility in setting their prices, opening the door for discounts, but the commission will ensure there’s a limit to how low prices can go.
The Green Room’s Pels said that shouldn’t be an issue in an industry that’s not in the business of losing money.
“The retail street price has been the same since the 1970s — $8 to $10 a gram — and legalization isn’t going to change that,” he said.
Pels said legalized retail cannabis should snuff out the street-level black market in pot.
“If they bring craft growers in on Day 1, there’s no need for a black market,” he said, adding the involvement of smaller producers will help ensure sufficient supply.
Ottawa has indicated it likely won’t meet its initial goal of implementing cannabis legalization on July 1. Instead, it could occur later in the summer — a timetable that doesn’t worry the province, said Ganley.
She noted edibles will remain illegal, though she expects Ottawa to change that in the coming year.
And she said the government isn’t expecting a revenue windfall from storefront and online sales.
“Our modelling suggests the cost to the province will be larger than the revenues to the province,” said Ganley.
The City of Calgary is satisfied with the province’s rules, particularly in how they give regulatory power to municipalities on issues like buffer size, said Matt Zabloski, the city official heading cannabis retail planning.
“We’re pleased with the flexibility it affords municipalities and for the fairly robust regime of background checks for store staff that are fairly stringent,” said Zabloski.
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MMO Crafting Adventure Launches on iPad, iPad Mini for Free
CHICAGO – Dec. 13, 2012 –Bytebin Studio, an independent MMO game developer, has today announced the launch of Deepworld for iPad and iPad mini. The crafting adventure game makes a seamless transition from Mac OSX, allowing players to log into their Deepworld account from either desktop or mobile devices. The iPad release provides the same complete MMO gameplay and functionality, with controls re-tooled to optimize the iPad’s multi-touch capabilities. The game is available to download for free on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deepworld/id574013495?mt=8
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Cross platform MMO experience also available in iPad beta
CHICAGO – Oct. 18, 2012 – Bytebin today announced the launch of Deepworld, a massively-multiplayer online crafting adventure game, for Mac. The game can be downloaded at deepworldgame.com for $5.00. Deepworld will also be arriving on the App Store on November 15, 2012 for a complete cross-platform MMO experience. Sign up for iPad beta access here.
Deepworld possesses treasures and lost technology hidden in the depths of a dilapidated, steampunk universe. Players find their way through hand-drawn mountains, caves, and ruins, or venture into cities built by friends. The raw environment is rich with resources and materials to be mined and then turned into hundreds of different items using the game’s easy-to-use crafting system. Players can customize their worlds by placing items anywhere, and can recover lost pieces of technology to build machines and restore the land.Throughout their journey, players may also encounter monsters of the deep and can create weapons to annihilate them.
Continue reading The Deepworld Crafting Adventure Begins Today on Mac
T3fun Reveals a Fiery Month of Events for Players of the Online Action RPG Hellgate Global
LOS ANGELES – September 7, 2012 – T3fun today announced a full lineup of events for Hellgate Global players this September that will challenge all to a heated battle against the demons of Hell. The minions of evil have mercilessly charged their way into the once-safe abode of the humans, but with more powerful equipment now available for Earth’s defenders, surviving the onslaught just got easier. Players can expect tons of rewards and deals this month, especially those who are fortunate enough to encounter the Auspicious Merchant Beelphegor! Continue reading Defend Earth from the Demonic Threat in Green Park Station in Hellgate Global
Exclusive preview event highlights “open-world” experience pooling strategic combat and teamwork
LOS ANGELES – June 7, 2012 – Gamania Digital Entertainment Co. Ltd. today unveiled new gameplay for their upcoming action MMO title Core Blaze with a video and in-game screenshots as part of a private press event taking place in downtown Los Angeles. The event, “Core Blaze: The VIP Experience,” is being held at loftSEVEN Penthouse and will showcase an exclusive build for the first hands-on opportunities with the game. Additionally, the event features cosplay models, a gallery with concept art from Core Blaze and a large-scale crossbow modeled from one of four major game weapons, which was designed by a local Los Angeles metal sculptor with works on display at the ARIA and the Hard Rock Café in Las Vegas. Continue reading Gamania Reveals New Video and Assets for Core Blaze in Conjunction with First U.S. Press Event
Asia’s most anticipated free-to-play MMOs make first appearance in North America
LOS ANGELES – May 23, 2012 – Snail Games USA, participating for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), will preview five MMOs slated for distribution in North America, an impressive entrance for the company at the show, scheduled June 5-7, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Continue reading E3 2012: Snail Games USA to Premier with Full MMO Lineup and Age of Wushu Demo
New action MMO gets first ever hands-on experience in North America at exclusive press event
TAIPEI, Taiwan – May 22, 2012 – Gamania Digital Entertainment Co. Ltd. today announced Core Blaze: The VIP Experience – a private press demo day taking place on Thursday, June 7th, to showcase their open-world, Unreal Engine 3 powered, action MMO game for the first time ever on US soil. In Core Blaze, players define their roles and skillset by equipping weapons, and interacting with and adapting to a dynamic in-game environment. This invitation-only VIP event will bring some of the greatest elements out of Core Blaze and into the real world at loftSEVEN in downtown Los Angeles. A special teaser trailer for the event was released today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnLmMvAHYWg&feature=youtu.be
Continue reading Gamania Announces Core Blaze: The VIP Experience, Thursday, June 7th
Celebrate May with a month of events sure to keep Hellgate fans’ hearts racing
LOS ANGELES – May 1, 2012 – T3fun today announced a surge of exciting events for May in Hellgate Global. Savvy hunters will find their skills invaluable in this month’s Daily Hunt. Their courageous efforts to go where no man’s gone before will not go unrewarded. Plenty of first-rate prizes are in store for those who master the Level Rush challenge and as an added bonus, premium item shoppers can also look forward to special offers throughout the month. With a varied lineup of events that are sure to please all types of players, Hellgate Global continues to up the ante this May.
Continue reading A Monstrous May Awaits Players in Hellgate Global
First expansion to the popular mobile Action MMORPG welcomes the gritty dual-wielding Pirate class
HONG KONG – April 5, 2012 – Conquer Online, one of the longest-running, free-to-play online PC games, made its formal debut as a full-featured Action MMORPG on iPad in December of 2011 to great fanfare, breaking into the Top 10 RPGs category in its first week. The game’s iPad community has already surpassed 200,000 fans and continues to grow. Today, NetDragon is introducing the first expansion, Invasion of Pirates, to the Chinese fantasy universe. In the new expansion, players will have access to explosive new skills with the newly added Pirate class. An all-new video has been released to showcase the Pirate class in action.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) – US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns welcomed news that Taiwan is lifting a ban on imports of US beef imposed to keep out mad cow disease.
“I’m extremely pleased with Taiwan’s resumption of trade in US beef,” Johanns said in a statement. “This advances our goal to resume normal beef trade throughout the world that follows science-based international guidelines in food and animal safety,” he said. Taiwan said it would allow the resumption of shipments of boneless US beef taken from cattle aged under 30 months, which are considered to be safe from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Taiwan reopened its market to US beef in April after a two-year ban but closed it again in June following the confirmation of a second case of BSE in a US cow.
In 2003, the United States exported more than 76 million dollars’ worth of beef to Taiwan.
A number of Asian countries have in recent weeks lifted bans on US beef. But Japan last week re-imposed its ban after the discovery of banned spinal material in a shipment of veal from New York..


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China-based smartphone maker OnePlus seems to be all ready for the April Fools Day, an annual event where people play practical jokes and pranks on people around. Allegedly in the spirit of that, OnePlus just took to its official forums to tease the launch of an electric car that will be Powered by Warp Charge . The announcement was posted by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei along with a teaser image and a dedicated blog post. The amusing part about this is that the teaser is similar to what Tesla recently used to tease the launch of its now revealed Model Y. Also Read - Confirmed! OnePlus 9T series not launching, but there’s OnePlus 9 RT coming soonAlso Read - OnePlus, Oppo unified OS to launch in 2022, will debut on OnePlus 10 flagship phone
In fact, similar to the Tesla teaser, the OnePlus teaser also comes with its own hidden message stating Yes, we do cars now . In the spirit of making it sound as legit as possible, Carl goes on to talk about the electric car that the company will launch in as formal language as possible. According to the announcement, the car will mark five years of the company launching the OnePlus One in the market. OnePlus goes on to be as “punny” as it can by stating that the buttons of the company are still clicky and its commitment to Never Settle continues to drive everything that the company does. Also Read - Best 12GB RAM phones for gaming to buy in September 2021
Watch: OnePlus 6T – Warp Charge vs Dash Charge Compared
According to the announcement, the company is excited to share their entry into a new industry and take the power of Warp Charge and apply it to the road . The company goes on to add that it will share more details about the world s fastest charging electric vehicle in a few days . OnePlus added that all the functions of the car will be paired with a OnePlus 6T to ensure that the car can be controlled in a seamless manner.
The company added that the car will be crafted with the help of signature OnePlus colors and materials. It even claims that the vehicle will be beautiful to touch, see and drive . OnePlus also claims that the electric car will offer unmatched performance, design, and control . It also clarified that OnePlus will reveal more information on Monday, April the first asking users to prepare to start their engines. It is obvious that the company will not launch a car but it is also possible that it may launch a miniature or a toy car as part of a practical joke, possibly in partnership with McLaren.


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Delta is growing its Italy network from Atlanta with the start of summer seasonal service from Atlanta to both Milan and Venice. The flights, which operate daily join those from New York-JFK-Venice and Detroit-Rome, which are already in operation for the summer.
A second daily nonstop flight from Atlanta to Rome begins next week, joining the year-round nonstop service. In total, Delta will operate up to seven flights a day from the U.S. to three airports in Italy this summer.
Customers flying to Italy can enjoy a range of new services from Delta this summer, including the opportunity for Delta One passengers to choose their meal in advance. Those traveling in the Main Cabin will receive new menu cards, servicewear and enjoy a complimentary glass of Italian-produced Prosecco sparkling wine.
Following Delta's recent move from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport, customers enjoy a faster and smoother journey through our Italian hub. Terminal 3 is located closer to Delta's departures from E Gates, meaning customers now have a much shorter walk and more time to explore the terminal where they can take advantage of free Wi-Fi as well as a wide variety of retail outlets and restaurants.
Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe – and the fastest way of traveling between the two continents.
The history-making QF9, carrying more than 200 passengers and 16 crew, pushed back just before 7pm on Saturday evening and will land in London at 5am on Sunday.
Operated by a Boeing 787-9, the flight reduces total travel time by eliminating stopovers and taking advantage of the most favourable winds on any given day without having to factor in a mid-point in the Middle East or Asia when choosing a flight path.
Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, who was one of the passengers on the inaugural flight, described it as a major milestone for Australia as well as global aviation.
“This is a truly historic flight that opens up a new era of travel. For the first time, Australia and Europe have a direct air link,” said Mr Joyce.
“The original Kangaroo Route from Australia to London was named for the seven stops it made over four days back in 1947. Now we can do it in a single leap.
“The response to the flight has been amazing, both for the attention it’s received since we announced it and the bookings we’ve seen coming in. It’s great for Australian tourism, for business travellers and for people visiting friends and family on both sides of the world.”
Mr Joyce said a huge amount of work had gone into improving the experience for customers taking the 17-hour journey.
“This is hands-down the most comfortable aircraft that Qantas has ever put in the sky.
“Boeing designed the Dreamliner with features to reduce jetlag, turbulence and noise. We’ve taken that a step further with our cabin design, giving passengers more space in every class as well as bigger entertainment screens and more personal storage.
“We’ve worked with the University of Sydney and our consulting chef Neil Perry to create a menu that helps the body cope better with jetlag and adjusted the timing of when we serve food to encourage sleep.”
The daily QF9 begins in Melbourne, flying to Perth before then flying non-stop to London. Qantas has adjusted the timing of some domestic services into Perth so that passengers from Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane can join the flight to London.
Today’s first flight coincided with the opening of the airline’s new Perth International Transit Lounge featuring jetlag reducing lighting as well as pre-flight stretching classes, and relocating all of the airline’s domestic and international flights into a single terminal at Perth Airport for faster, smoother connections.
Mr Joyce added: “I’d like to specially recognise the support and cooperation of the Federal Government, the West Australian Government and Perth Airport. Without their help this flight, and all its broader benefits, wouldn’t be happening.”
Qantas chose its newest Dreamliner ‘Emily’ to operate the inaugural service, which features a striking livery by Balarinji based on the artwork Yam Dreaming by Indigenous artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye. The initiative is part of the national carrier’s commitment to promoting the best of Australia to the world.
From today, Qantas customers can choose from three routes between Australia and London – the direct Perth-London service on the Dreamliner; a reinstated Sydney-Singapore-London service on the A380; and via Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to London via Dubai with partner Emirates on mix of A380 and 777 aircraft.
Crystal Luxury Air, which is part of Genting Hong Kong’s Crystal brand, recently completed a refurbishment of its Bombardier Global Express Jet XRS that included a revamped connectivity platform as well as new entertainment options for its guests.
The jet also now boasts new carpeting, new window treatments, plush new seating and elegant wood finishes to all cabinets and doors.
The aircraft, which flies on-demand charter worldwide routes for up to 12 guests, features three spacious cabins with flexible configurations, and can comfortably accommodate business needs and leisure travel alike, with sleeping berths for up to six. "Crystal’s celebrated service and world-class cuisine with menus created according to guests’ preferences further distinguish this bespoke experience," the company said in a statement.
On the opening day of ITB Berlin, the world’s largest international travel fair, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, announced the airline’s aggressive expansion plans and 16 new destinations for 2018.
H.E. Mr. Al Baker announced a raft of forthcoming global destinations for the airline in line with its expedited expansion plans, including the announcement that Qatar Airways will be the first Gulf carrier to begin direct service to Luxembourg. Other exciting new destinations to be launched by the airline include Tallinn, Estonia; Cebu and Davao, Philippines; Langkawi, Malaysia; Da Nang, Vietnam; London Gatwick, United Kingdom; Cardiff, United Kingdom; Lisbon, Portugal; Valletta, Malta; Bodrum, Antalya and Hatay, Turkey; Mykonos and Thessaloniki, Greece; and Málaga, Spain.
In addition, services to Warsaw, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Prague and Kyiv will increase to a double daily frequency, while services to Madrid, Barcelona and the Maldives will increase to triple daily.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways is tremendously excited to announce further expansion with a significant number of new destinations to be added to our extensive global network throughout 2018 and 2019. This is a direct reflection of our commitment to connecting travellers across all corners of the world in a way that is meaningful and convenient to them. We are committed to continuing our ambitious growth strategy, in order to be able to provide our passengers with as much choice as possible and to take them anywhere in the world they wish to go.”
Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft via its hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA). Just last month, the airline welcomed the Airbus A350-1000, for which it is the global launch customer.
JetBlue today announced a new partnership with Cruising Store that deploys the power of artificial intelligence to help travelers customize their vacation experience and add flights and other offerings, all in one place.
Through JetBlue’s new cruise booking and planning platform, customers are able to bypass the often-confusing process of finding the right cruise and the traditional model of contacting a travel agent to book.
“AI is changing how we travel and our goal is to be at the front of the curve,” said Marty St George, executive vice president, commercial and planning, JetBlue. “We’ve already incorporated artificial intelligence into vacation planning and now our partnership with CruisingStore means customers will quickly be able to find the cruise that’s right for them and book their flights all in one place.”
One of the hardest parts of the traditional process is finding cruises to the destinations a traveler wants to see, on the dates they want, and for the budget they have in mind. JetBlue has joined with CruisingStore to introduce a new platform that helps travelers make informed decisions when selecting a cruise. The ‘intelligence engine’ technology takes JetBlue’s already robust cruise travel site to a new level, identifying cruise vacations that meet a customer’s budget, destination preferences, and other activities. Over time, the platform will evolve to further evaluate what matters most to travelers, providing even more customized options.
Officially launching in January 2018 in tandem with the JetBlue partnership, CruisingStore aims to innovate the cruise vertical with a more advanced, customer-focused and supplier-friendly cruise shopping experience. The results are unique cruise experiences at competitive prices.
CruisingStore is led by co-founders and cruise industry veterans whose combined leadership experience includes more than 30 years of experience at some of the world’s leading travel companies – including Dwain Wall, chief executive officer; John Henderson, chief technology officer; Tom Grasse, chief marketing officer; and Jill LaBarre, executive vice president of agency operations.
"We are incredibly excited to announce a partnership with JetBlue, who has been an innovator in the travel space for many years,” said Dwain Wall, chief executive officer of CruisingStore. “We have worked hard to create a solution to the many long-standing and intractable execution challenges facing the cruise and airline industries and with CruisingStore.com, we are pleased to have that solution now readily available.”
JetBlue provides customers booking cruise-centric vacation packages with a simplified booking experience. JetBlue’s partnership with CruisingStore is the latest in the airline’s evolution to offer more personalized trip experiences. Combining technology with JetBlue’s award-winning customer service, JetBlue seeks to create a one-stop vacation shop and seamless travel journey.


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FilterForGood is a program on a mission. Through the Web site http://www.FilterForGood.com, consumers can pledge to switch to a reusable water bottle filled with home-filtered water. At the same time, they can pitch in to help make safe drinking water available worldwide. For each FilterForGood refillable bottle purchased between now and the end of the year, a $4 donation, up to $25,000, will be made to the Blue Planet Run Foundation, a nonprofit organization working to provide safe drinking water to 200 million people by 2027.
On Sunday, the world’s largest solar powered footbridge was opened to the public in Brisbane’s Central Business District. About 36,500 people are expected to use the new Kurilpa Bridge each week to walk or bike across the Brisbane River between the CBD and the arts precinct at South Bank. The bridge, which has been described as looking like knitting needles, is not only one of the longest footbridges, but also features a sophisticated LED lighting scheme that is powered by the sun and can produce a number of different lighting effects.
In the 19th century, Dutch consumer electronics giant Philips (PHG) made its name as one of the first manufacturers of lightbulbs. Almost 120 years later, new lighting technologies and increased global demand for energy-efficient goods is offering a unique opportunity for growth. And Philips, the world’s biggest lighting company with $10 billion in annual sales, is at the forefront of what Philips Lighting CEO Rudy Provoost calls "the most profound change the industry has witnessed since the invention of the electric light."


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By Lori Bosworth
Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market has quickly become one of the most anticipated holiday events in Toronto. This year, the market opens on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 6 p.m. with a market lighting ceremony and special guest performance by Molly Johnson and the Regent Park School of Music Senior Choir.
The European market, which runs until December 15, 2013, features Santa’s House where children can have their photo taken with Santa, a Ferris wheel and Merry-go-Round and children’s story telling. One of the most outstanding focal points in the market is the 45-foot white spruce donated by Trees Ontario. The market is also a great place for finding handcrafted gifts at the outdoor vendor’s market. If you get cold, you can head to the beer and mulled wine gardens for a drink.
New this year at the market is a Pet Photo Booth with Santa on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you’re human, you can visit the Coca-Cola photo booth and get a strip of pics to commemorate your time at the market with a $1 donation to the Star Santa Claus Fund. Throughout the duration of the market, the Main Stage will feature children’s choirs, Bavarian brass bands and organ concerts.
Matt Dusk and Jully Black to Perform
Special guests will perform on the Main Stage on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. including Matt Dusk on Wed., Dec. 4, 2013 and Jully Black on Wed., Dec. 11, 2013.
Opening Day Schedule (Friday, November 29, 2013):
6 p.m. – Matthew Rosenblatt, Executive Producer of Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market
Alan Huggins, President of Lowe’s Canada
Robert H. Keen, CEO of Trees Ontario
Candy Cane Carollers
6:20 p.m. – Performances by Molly Johnson and the Regent Park School of Music Senior Choir
Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market takes place at the Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street from November 29, 2013 to December 15, 2013. If you’re looking for things to do in Toronto during the holidays, the market is open Monday to Friday from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.


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Residents have finally head from the grocery and it will still be closing.
Residents say Schnucks is telling them the store is losing money, and it’ll shut its doors in less than a week, on May 11.
Pizza parlors, doughnut shops and even convenience stores all could be in line for a tax break on the food that they make and sell as a result of a measure moving through the Missouri Legislature.
The Schnucks supermarket at Grand and Kossuth will shut its doors for good in a few weeks.
Schnucks Markets, Inc. has voluntarily recalled fresh ground beef sold before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 at its Des Peres, Missouri store.
Earl Pitt, 33, suspected in separate bank robbery in August.
Police say the suspect entered the U.S. Bank inside the Schnucks on East 5th Street around 4:20 p.m.
According to authorities the man in his late twenties to mid-thirties walked up to the bank teller and gave her a note.
“Well, it’s definitely unique for a grocery story to have an infusion pharmacy service,” says Dave Chism, Director of Pharmacy Services.
The Missouri Supreme Court this week is considering taxes for baking doughnuts and cookies.


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The Columbus Dispatch
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. reports second-quarter financial results.
The Federal Open Market Committee meets to discuss interest rates.
The Labor Department reports on productivity and costs, second quarter.
The Federal Reserve reports on consumer credit for June.
FirstEnergy Corp. reports second-quarter earnings.
The Labor Department reports on weekly jobless claims.
Freddie Mac reports on mortgage rates.
The nation's largest retailers announce their sales figures for July.


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The School of Communication (SOC), a constituent of Manipal University, will organise “Namma Angadi,” a three-day sale-cum-exhibition of handicraft, handloom and eco-friendly products, on its premises in Manipal from March 3.
Addressing presspersons in Manipal on Monday, Nandini Lakshmikantha, Director, SOC, said that the postgraduate students of event management and planning at SOC would be organising the event for the 14th consecutive year. It was being organised in association with The Concerned for Working Children (CWC), a not-for-profit organisation.
The products sold during Namma Angadi are produced by skilled artisans of Namma Bhoomi promoted by CWC, at Hattiangadi in Udupi district. Namma Angadi would be open from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. at SOC from March 3 to 5. All the proceeds from the sale will go directly to train children in vocational arts at Namma Bhoomi.


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A Vasai-based start-up, supported by the Indian Institutes of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) and Patna, offering a line of affordable prosthetics, is one of the 15 start-ups chosen under the StartupToScaleup scheme supported by the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), Government of India (GOI). Through the programme, young healthcare and edtech start-ups get a chance to elevate their innovation to the international markets.
Grippy—Robo Bionics’ product—is a line of inexpensive prosthetics that are easy to use and also addresses some of the difficulties that amputees face with body-powered as well as externally powered prosthetics.
Llewellyn Dsa, co-founder of Robo Bionics, started developing the technology after he completed her M Tech on a Robotic Prosthetic Hand at IIT Patna. Inspired by a batchmate, who had no hands owing to a birth defect, he started the firm in 2016.
“When my team and I started looking at the market for myoelectric (prosthetics that use electronic sensors to detect muscle and nerve activity) hands, we found that while they are available in the market, they have a lot of drawbacks. They are heavy, have a steep learning curve and function in a very robotic way. To solve this we, at Robo Bionics, researched the market, customer pain points and technology to bring out Grippy,” said Dsa.
Grippy, while being affordable, offers features such as a sense of touch, grip control and adaptive shape control which is unique for every user. While a basic prosthetic of grippy is priced at ₹60,000, an advanced one can cost up to ₹75,000. A professional approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India makes the socket that connects the part between Grippy and the user’s hand. The cost for the socket could range from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 depending on the complexity.
Incubated at IIT-Patna, the startup is supported by the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT-B, as well as the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Government of India.
“Our device is undergoing rigorous safety testing in a lab accredited to the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories in Pune. After that we will bring our Grippy, a high-quality prosthetic hand, made in India, to a limited set of users, as a pilot study under the supervision of clinicians and professionals,” said Dsa. The product, which is awaiting two patents, is expected to be launched in the market by April 2021.


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New research from Bazaarvoice’s Influenster community reveals the impact of inflation on consumer shopping habits ahead of Christmas. As purse strings tighten amid rising inflation, the research reveals that British consumers are most willing to splash the cash on quality skincare and cosmetics.
The squeeze caused by the cost-of-living crisis means that in the run-up to Christmas over two-thirds of UK consumers say their shopping habits have been affected by inflation (68%), with almost all Brits actively price-matching to get the best deals (98%). Despite many retailers celebrating their biggest Black Friday sales ever, a third of consumers felt under pressure to make the most of the sales events in order to get the best deals (34%).
Paying for quality
In a further effort to cut costs, half of Brits have also been choosing to purchase more private labelled products (48%) in recent months, with greater emphasis on the quality of a product versus the brand name.
Almost 4 in 5 consumers agree that the quality of a product is most likely to convince them to pay more for a purchase (79%), far ahead of the product’s brand name (31%) or even whether it’s cruelty-free or eco-friendly (23%). This is particularly important for the self-care categories, with skincare (77%), cosmetics (71%) and haircare (66%) the top three categories British consumers are willing to pay more for, followed by homeware (46%) and apparel (33%).
The gift of loyalty
Whilst brand name alone is not enough to convince the majority of consumers to pay more for a product, almost a third of consumers would consider themselves to be brand loyal (29%), with over half willing to pay more for a product that has become their “go-to” choice following a good previous experience (58%).
We’re in the final stretch before Christmas now and many consumers will be in panic mode. They will be comparing the quality of items and looking for easy ways to justify the amount of money being spent on gifts. Moreover, selecting an item of quality that is appreciated by the recipient has the potential to create a future loyal customer.
User-generated content is a fantastic way for consumers to validate their decisions prior to purchase; over three quarters of consumers find UGC the most influential reference point when shopping. What’s more, the availability of great first-hand reviews and previous customer photos will not only convince them to buy, but would influence almost half of consumers to pay more for that product.– Ed Hill, SVP EMEA, Bazaarvoice


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[이코노믹리뷰=최동훈 기자] It was found that out of 10 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles sold worldwide last year, 7 were Hyundai Motor Vehicles.
According to SNE Research, a global market research organization, Hyundai Motor’s hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sales volume of 6,500 units last year increased 35.3% from the previous year (4,800 units).
It was followed by 1,600 Toyota (-33.2%), 200 Honda (-33.8%), 200 Geography (new), and Wulong 100 (133.3%).
Hyundai Motor Company raised its market share to 69.0% thanks to the sales of 6,000 units of its flagship model, the passenger hydrogen-electric SUV Nexo, up 33.6% from the previous year. The market share increased by 23.7%p compared to the previous year (45.3%). In addition to the Nexo last year, Hyundai Motor Company made achievements by exporting commercial vehicle models such as Exient hydrogen electric trucks to Europe.
On the other hand, two rivals, such as Toyota and Honda, respectively, recorded sluggish performance due to the deterioration of passenger hydrogen electric vehicle models such as the 1st generation Mirai and Clarity, respectively.
Last year, the number of registered hydrogen fuel cell vehicles worldwide was 9,500 units, down 11.3% from the previous year (1,700 units). Hyundai Motor’s Japanese rivals were sluggish, and it was affected by the reduction of the subsidy support for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in China, a major market.
SNE Research said, “Hyundai Motor has firmly established its leadership position in the global hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market last year.” ”Analyzed.
In addition, he predicted that this year, the size of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market will rebound from the previous year, surpassing 10,000 units a year and reaching a record high.


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The VR Awards is a world renowned initiative that celebrates outstanding achievements in Virtual Reality. It is internationally acclaimed for bringing together the world’s most influential pioneers in immersive technology.
For the second year running Kagenova has been nominated at the VR Awards. In 2019 we were shortlisted as the finalist for Rising VR Company of the Year, which celebrated growing businesses that are creating innovative solutions to drive the industry forward.
This year Kagenova has been nominated as a finalist for Innovative VR Company of the Year! The award recognises companies that bring innovative new technologies to market, while placing focus on company culture, policies and sustainable practices. This year the VR Awards recognises Kagenova’s copernic worlds for providing innovative solutions to drive immersive industries forward. copernic worlds builds on top of Kagenova’s copernic360, which in turn exploits Kagenova’s bespoke artificial intelligence techniques of fourpiAI, to provide large-scale virtual worlds, purely from 360° content, that users can seamlessly explore for next-generation virtual tours, novel forms of interactive storytelling, and more.
We are very excited to have been nominated and look forward to continuing to bring our innovative technologies to market!


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On the news that Nvidia will build its own server CPU based on ARM technology, Intel stock dropped to as much as 4%. Nvidia Stock was up over 2% on Monday in the trading; Nvidia is best known for graphics processors and chips for artificial intelligence, not the CPUs that drive the heart of computers.
Its first Grace server processor is its new CPU of the Data Center, a dominating computer system in a market that Intel dominates with over 90% market share according to estimates.
In 2020, Intel reported$ 26.1 billion in revenue from its data center group, up 11% year-over-year. Nvidia said that its Grace chips would use the ARM instruction set, which differs from the x86 instructions at the core of Intel processors.
Together with the GPU and DPU, Grace gives us the third foundational technology for computing and the ability to re-architect the data center to advance AI.
Jensen Huang is now a three-chip company, said NVIDIA CEO Nvidia in a statement. Nvidia said researchers including the Los Alamos National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy plan to build supercomputers using the Grace chips.
Last year it was announced that it plans to buy ARM for$ 40 billion, and the company would continue to license its technology to chipmakers that rely on it, including Apple and Qualcomm.
ARM-based chips are widely used in smartphones, but are not dominant in data centers.


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Brunswick Corporation saw consolidated net sales of $1.36 billion in the last quarter of 2023 with the corporation closing the year with the second highest sales in company history after the record fourth quarter seen in 2022.
“Despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop leading to some consumer and channel caution, resilient demand for our products and services, especially across our premium brands, together with continued cost containment and robust capital strategy execution, allowed us to deliver strong earnings and sector-leading shareholder returns, again demonstrating the robustness of our portfolio,” said David Foulkes, Brunswick CEO.
For the fourth quarter of the year, Boat segment reported a 22% decrease in sales resulting from softer wholesale orders, as dealers continuing to manage pipeline levels, together with higher levels of selective discounting.
Propulsion segment reported a 12% decrease in sales which was partially offset by continued market share gains in outboard engines and the acquisition of Fliteboard earlier in 2023.
There was a small decrease in sales for the Engine Parts and Accessories segment of 1% but the Products business grew by 3% over 2022 and the Distribution business only slightly declined as retailer stocking continued to recover.
Navico Group was affected by market headwinds resulting in a 17% decrease in sales but saw a ‘solid’ finish to the year.
Freedom Boat Club, part of the Business Acceleration division, contributed around 8% of sales to the segment.
With OEM, dealer and retailer inventories ending the year at appropriate levels across all our product lines, the organisation expects dealers and retailers to begin 2024 with ‘cautious’ ordering.
Brunswick is now predicting US retail unit sales will be flat versus 2023 with net sales of between $6 billion and $6.2 billion with an operating margin of between 12% and 13%.
“2024 has the potential to be a year of steadily easing financial conditions and while we enter the year with a cautious outlook, particularly in the first quarter, we have already launched more than 15 new products across our businesses,” said David Foulkes.


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Jul 10, 2015 Fridays are now the day that new music becomes available in 45 countries.
Jun 30, 2015 Popcorn Time streams TV shows and films for free — and it's especially tough to shut down.
Feb 27, 2015 You may not know it, but different countries used to have different release days for new albums.
Nov 18, 2014 BitTorrent aims to give musicians the power to sell directly to fans.
Jul 17, 2013 Content providers -- like Disney or Fox -- are now asking companies delivering online ads -- the Googles of the world -- to stop working with websites that allow illegal file sharing.
Jun 21, 2013 A new report out this week shows that while pirate attacks off the Somali coast have plummeted, there's a growing threat on the other side of the continent.
Apr 19, 2013 CISPA passed in the House of Representatives. But what is the bill and what will it do for privacy and data?
Mar 1, 2013 What happens when you reach 'strike six' of the new Copyright Alert System, a program launched by several Internet service providers to curb online piracy?


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Ugandan subscribers of the Orange Uganda’s network can now access Wikipedia for free, according to the media coordinator, Patience Tindyebwa.
“Any customer with an Orange SIM and mobile internet enabled phone will be able to access Wikipedia, the largest online encyclopaedia in the world, through their mobile browser.”
Through the initiative, Orange Uganda clients can access Wikipedia encyclopaedia services for as many times as they like, at no extra charge as long as they stay within Wikipedia’s pages. With the service which will be rolled out to Orange subscribers throughout Africa, the network in Uganda now targets over 4 million internet users in Uganda.
France Telecom Group owned Orange Uganda currently has around 1 million mobile phone subscribers with most of the subscribers using mobile internet.
Commenting on this, Orange Uganda CEO, Philippe Luxcey, said
“Orange has enabled Ugandans to access affordable internet via their mobile phones and now we are proud to provide Ugandans with access to free knowledge which Wikipedia, the online encyclopaedia, offers.”
The partnership between France telecom group and Wikimedia Foundation was signed in January and it is targeted at around 70 million users in Africa. In Africa, Orange has presence in Kenya, Senegal, Tunisia, Egypt, Botswana, Central Africa Republic, Mali, Madagascar, Reunion, Ivory Cost, Niger, Mauritius and Equatorial Guinea.
Only 10 million of Orange Africa’s 70 million subscribers currently use 2G or 3G enabled handsets which can access the internet. Orange looks to have more than 50% off its subscribers in Africa access the internet on their phones by 2015.


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GDHA to manufacture Krushr recycling compactors
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances has been exclusively appointed to manufacture Krushr‘s range of recycling compactors at its Merseyside headquarters. The decision follows an increase in demand for the Krushr products in North America, and the company is said to have recognised the advantages of bringing its manufacturing operation back to the UK.
Martin Preen, CEO of Krushr, said: “The benefit of a motivated and skilled UK-based workforce, which is focused on world leading quality and reliability, increasingly outweighs the evermore elusive cost savings of Far East-based production. Having investigated a number of potential manufacturers worldwide, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances emerged as a clear leader in all areas that we consider key to our future success.
“As a UK innovation, developed with funding and experience from British entrepreneurs, it seemed natural that Krushr’s products should also be manufactured in the UK and we are proud to be able to stamp ‘Made in the UK’ on our products.”
GDHA, which launched the ‘Made in Britain’ campaign in 2010, will manufacture the full range of waste recycling products from its 26-acre site. The low-energy compactors offer a fully integrated solution to segregating and storing recyclable waste.
They are said to increase available waste storage by up to 300% and allow users to divert recyclables from landfill by separating waste, according to local refuse collection protocols.


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The fate of a Patisserie Valerie store in Lincoln has been decided.
The future of the High Street shop that serves coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes had been in doubt after the company entered administration.
It had looked bleak as KPMG administrators had announced that 27 Patisserie Valerie stores, 25 Patisserie Valerie concessions would close meaning hundreds of jobs were at risk.
However, Causeway Capital has struck a deal that will see it take over 96 of the fledgling company’s stores.
The company commented on Facebook: “Patisserie Valerie is a heritage brand, much loved by its loyal customers. We are delighted to partner with the team and look forward to helping the business return to growth.”
David Costley-Wood, partner at KPMG and joint administrator, commented: “To have been able to secure the future of the majority of the Patisserie Valerie and Philpotts business, along with such a significant number of jobs, all against a challenging backdrop, is really pleasing.
“It was clear from the outset of our appointment that the loyalty shown in the brands from their very many customers was a significant factor in ensuring that these businesses would remain part and parcel of our high streets.
“We are particularly grateful for the support of stakeholders, including the suppliers and employees, whose support throughout this process has been integral to securing such a positive outcome.”
Patisserie Valerie's chief executive, Steve Francis, who is leading the management team buy-out, said the move would end "a disruptive period of uncertainty for the business" and provide the foundation for "an exciting future", reports BBC.
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The New Seasons Market in east Vancouver will be open in time to shop for Thanksgiving dinner.
The grocery store that will anchor the Fisher’s Landing Marketplace, at 164th and McGillivray Blvd., is expected to open Wednesday, Nov. 9. Grand opening festivities are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
This summer, construction crews have been busy transforming the 42,000-square-foot former Albertson’s space into the first New Seasons Market in the state.
“This is a special milestone for our company,” said New Seasons president and chief executive officer Lisa Sedlar. “Washington has always been a big part of our home-grown sourcing practices, and Clark County residents have helped our company succeed since the beginning. We’re thrilled to join a community that’s so connected to who we are.”
The store’s shelves will be stocked with thousands of products from the Pacific Northwest, including items grown, handcrafted or produced in southwest Washington by 24 brand new suppliers who were discovered at a vendor fair during the summer in Vancouver.


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Wakandi Group and YellowDot Africa partnered to boost financial innovation in South Africa
Wakandi Group has joined forces with YellowDot Africa to deliver its innovative financial inclusion system for informal financial groups (IFGs), popularly known as stokvels in South Africa. In collaboration with YellowDot Africa, Wakandi aims to offer its Credit Association Management System (CAMS) that can be used by Stokvels to offer better services to their members. It can enable both companies to penetrate deeper into the vast market and reach to more potential communities with digital solutions.
Stokvels are South Africa’s version of credit associations typically made up of 5-20 people who agree to contribute a certain amount for various purposes like savings and investments. According to a report by the University of Cape Town, there are over 820,000 stokvels in the country with a combined membership of 11.4 million people. These stokvels generate around R44 billion ($2.34 billion) every year, bringing massive opportunities for the market players.
Abiding by the mission to enhance financial inclusion, Wakandi together with YellowDot conducted a feasibility study on 1097 participants in South Africa to understand the needs of the future users of the CAMS. The goal of the study was to:
- Identify how stokvels currently operate
- Get feedback from the real users
The study enabled us to find what challenges Stokvels face in day-to-day operations. It also helped us to gain feedback from real users and ensure that the CAMS product offers the right solution to those problems.
CAMS is built on Wakandi’s DLT-based financial infrastructure to provide affordable transactions with better security and transparency. It can be an effective solution for currently operating Stokvels which are dependent on cash and manual processes for everyday transactions. The system can enable secure and real-time value transfers, reducing chances of fraud and corruption. Using the infrastructure, businesses can also build innovative financial solutions for the communities they serve.
About YellowDot Africa
YellowDot Africa is a technology company established in 2013 with a mission to transform lives through unique mobile products and outstanding services across Africa. YellowDot Africa offers digital content, robust technical platforms for videos, gaming, SMS, USSD, IVR, OBD and smart messaging.
About Wakandi Group
Wakandi Group AS is a Norwegian company founded with an aim to improve how the money and money transfers are handled by African societies. Wakandi offers a DLT-based financial infrastructure to help businesses offer payment solutions with better security and more transparency. The infrastructure also enables a huge data hub that can be used to build better products and services.


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Blackstone said to have designs on VersacePUBLISHED: 27 Feb 2014 10:21:48 | UPDATED: 28 Feb 2014 04:26:34PUBLISHED: 27 Feb 2014 PRINT EDITION: 27 Feb 2014
Versace is in set to take on the Blackstone Group as a minority investor, a person briefed on the matter has said, in the latest sign that the finance industry’s interest in high fashion shows few signs of abating.
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Marathon Building Environments, a 32-year-old Columbia business based around commercial furnishings, changed ownership earlier this year when founder Greg Wolff retired.
Frank Sovich, who’s worked for the company for 15 years, bought Wolff out of his shares earlier this year. “I acquired Marathon — the building, the real estate, and the shares — from Greg in late January,” he says.
Wolff started Marathon in 1987 as a Xerox vendor. Over the years, the company morphed into a commercial interiors business that now includes office furniture, commercial flooring, and a window treatments division. They are also the Steelcase dealer for Mid-Missouri. “Steelcase is the largest manufacturer of commercial furniture in the world,” Sovich says.
Their Mid-Missouri coverage includes 40 counties reaching from the Iowa border all the way down to Rolla. With that much coverage area, it takes a village to keep the company running smoothly and efficiently. Sovich relies on his 25 employees and Patrick Marks, vice president and partner in the business, to help.
The Leadership Duo
Sovich joined Marathon as a partner in August 2004 after a chance conversation with Wolff.
Marathon had just moved into what is now their current office on Paris Road when Sovich came on board. “At that point, our furniture department was established and expanding, and the flooring division was growing at a fast pace,” he says. “Currently, the furniture division represents about 50 percent of our business and the other two divisions, commercial flooring and window treatments and awnings, are about 25 percent each.”
When asked about his day-to-day work, Sovich says it probably doesn’t look too different from any other business owner’s. “I’m just like anybody else. I have clients to take care of and I oversee the furniture and design divisions as well as managing the overall functions of the company as a whole,” he says.
Marks started with Marathon in 2015 as a consultant. “I was asked to help organize and streamline their inventory management procedures and to assist with the implementation of a new order management software system,” he says.
In November 2016, Marks was asked to join the team full-time in the interim operations manager role. Once that role was filled, he was asked to become the interim chief financial officer. “In September of 2017, I was offered ownership in Marathon and I accepted. I am currently the vice president and general manager,” he says. “I see great potential in the future of Marathon. All of our divisions have been growing and continue to grow.”
Sovich readily offers up praise of Marks and his role in the company. “I have told him numerous times, privately and publicly, that I am just glad he is a part of the team,” he says.
The Tariff Effect
Due to new tariffs, costs of certain materials have increased. Sovich has seen the effects of this from some vendors that rely on parts from China, but so far, the consequences have been minimal. The reason is twofold.
First, most of the Steelcase furnishings are manufactured in North America, so the tariffs only affect parts Steelcase orders from overseas, Sovich explains.
Second, he says that increases from their major vendors is normal. “In our industry, it’s nothing to see an annual increase. Last year, Steelcase had two because of the anticipated tariffs,” he says. “We’ve seen increases from certain vendors, but there have been some that we haven’t seen at all.”
Looking to the Future
On average, Marathon brings in $8 million to $9 million in revenue each year, but Sovich would like to see that number increase to over $10 million. He plans on doing that by keeping his clients happy.
“My goal year in and year out is simply to keep our team gainfully employed. And that’s what we do. We set out to keep our clients, internal and external, happy with our products and completely satisfied with our service,” he says.
Sovich is focused just as much on bringing in new business as they are on keeping their current clients. “We want new business just as much as the annuity business,” he says. “That’s the way you grow, by getting the new business and keeping the old.”
Sovich says that, on average, people will spend a third of their lifetime at work, so Marathon provides a work environment with a comfortable, creative space to be productive and still enjoy the workplace. Marathon works with its clients to achieve the same goal.
Marathon recently worked with a new client, American Outdoor Brands, to help furnish their new facility on the east side of town.
“We worked with the designer out of Dallas. We did all of the flooring. We did all the window treatments. We helped with the design. We did all of the furniture. We were the only vendor in that location from a commercial furnishings standpoint,” Sovich says. “It was a huge project for us.”
One of Marathon’s current projects is the new Little Dixie Construction business office, off of Stadium Boulevard, which Marathon is furnishing. Marathon has also worked with MU and Shelter Insurance over the years as well as general contractors in the area, such as Coil Construction, Professional Contractors & Engineers, Grove Construction, and Randy Adams Construction.
Sovich also points out that many of the awnings people see above downtown storefronts are the work of Marathon. Awnings are a part of the Pioneer Window Works division that they acquired about nine years ago. “Pioneer Window Works was a 60-year-old company based here in Columbia that we purchased from the owner, Larry Schuster,” says Sovich. “He’s still a valued team member.”
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Justice Rabner’s recent announcement that the Judiciary will begin accepting cases into a new Complex Business Litigation Program has renewed debate over whether such a program will actually be utilized by those it is designed to benefit.
Those who have their doubts may want to look to West Virginia, which started a similar program in 2012. A recent article in the West Virginia Record suggests that businesses are very satisfied with the system that the court system there has set up. More businesses are using the program and parties are seeing their cases resolved more quickly than cases filed in other courts.
New Jersey is the 28th state to establish some sort of specialized litigation system for business disputes.


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Metal Slug Tactics: Nintendo announced this Wednesday (11) that Metal Slug Tactics will arrive on Switch in 2022, yet without a specific date. The announcement was made during the Nintendo Indie World event.
The game is being developed by Leikir Studio and will be distributed by DotEmu, the same company that recently developed titles like Streets of Rage 4 and that was bought by Focus Home Interactive.
Metal Slug Tactics will be of the turn-based genre, with roguelike elements and will have a pixel-art style look. Check out, below, the trailer revealed today showing some of the gameplay.
Metal Slug Tactics will also be released for the PC, as it already has a special page on Steam.


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It seems like plastic is playing an increasingly bigger role in our lives every year. From bags to bottles and even our clothes. Last week the federal government took the first step to reverse this trend. The government announced a series of steps intended to ban plastic.
(Transcript of Lawrence Gunther’s bi-weekly 12-minute segment on Live from Studio 5 broadcast over AMI TV and Audio across Canada)
Q. Welcome back Lawrence, what does the government ban on the use of microbeads in toiletries mean and will it actually make a difference?
A. The ban comes into effect in July 2018.
A. It includes shower gels, toothpaste and facial scrubs
A. Before that there’s a ban on importing and manufacturing microbeads.
Q. Why the ban, how can such tiny bits of plastic cause a problem?
A. The beads were officially declared toxic by Environment Canada in June 2017.
A. Even though they only measure between 3 and 5 mm in size, but it’s what happens to them when they enter the environment that is the issue.
Q. Why now, surely we must have known about these issues for some time?
A. The government began studying the beads in 2015.
A. Our timing of the ban follows the United States for removing the tiny pollutant.
A. It’s going to take another year before the ban covers natural health products and non-prescription drugs.
Q. Are beads the primary source of micro plastics in our environment?
A. Beads are the low hanging fruit.
A. Micro plastics resulting from bags and bottles are just as destructive.
A. We are just learning about micro fibers as well.


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Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition was revealed at the PS5 games showcase previously and it features a number of new ways to play Devil May Cry 5 and enhancements to visuals and performance. While current systems all can get Vergil as paid DLC (including PC), the new modes and difficulty options are only included in Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition which is for next-generation consoles. Capcom previously confirmed the resolution and frame rate modes for it on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Today, the company clarified details about the Xbox Series S version and revealed the Devil May Cry 5 Vergil DLC release date for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Watch the video for Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition below detailing the ray tracing:
Capcom confirmed that while the Xbox Series X will get ray tracing in an update, Xbox Series S will not support ray tracing. So far, we’ve seen games like Yakuza: Like a Dragon target lower resolutions on Xbox Series S but this is the first case where a developer has confirmed a feature like ray tracing will not be included in the Xbox Series S.
Will Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition release in India?
As of now, it has not been announced for a physical release in India. Hopefully Capcom’s distributor e-Xpress Interactive will confirm a Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition India release date soon. The release date internationally for the physical version is December 1.
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition releases beginning November 12 on PS5 and November 10 on Xbox Series X|S. The Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition physical release is set for a December 1 release date.


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March 12, 2014 -- The Digital Fabrication Network (dFab Net) is a new community of fabricators and manufacturers; hardware and software suppliers; and academics, designers, and researchers, working together to improve design to fabrication.
Digital fabrication advancements are transforming industries at all levels. Designers have more and more sophisticated digital design tools. Yet design to digital fabrication remains slow and expensive.
“Design-to-fabrication problems are too complex to tackle alone,” said Bill Kreysler, President of dFab Net. “Finally there is an organization bringing everyone together to work on these issues.”
The organization’s diverse membership encourages innovation through cross-industry collaboration. Members can learn about processes and technology from many unrelated industries.
You are invited to join the world’s innovators who are embracing technology to change the game of design to manufacturing. Register online to become a member of dFab Net:


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Processed meat producer Eskort has warned of supply-chain challenges within the meals trade, elevating considerations over meals high quality and security, and putting new-found emphasis on traceability techniques.
Eskort CEO Arnold Prinsloo stated meals producers have struggled with the ripple results of the continued lockdown in Shanghai and commerce disruptions within the Black Sea area, amongst different points.
“Global turmoil raises the risk that food will not be distributed swiftly, which in turn risks outbreaks of contamination and food-borne illnesses,” he stated.
“It’s never been more important for manufacturers and producers to be able to track and monitor ingredients every step of the way to ensure consumer health and safety.”
Shanghai residents proceed to face meals shortages amid one other prolonged lockdown attributable to file Covid-19 instances within the metropolis. Russian troops this week bombed a grain warehouse in Ukraine and tightened a blockade on Black Sea ports, sparking fears of a brand new international meals disaster. Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky warned the blockade will deprive dozens of nations of important meals provides.
Prinsloo stated the trade should spend cash to make sure meals is secure.
“We have an onsite laboratory for day by day environmental testing and we additionally submit uncooked materials samples to an exterior laboratory for impartial verification. All proteins have to be examined earlier than use to forestall meals fraud and each our crops are beneath full digital camera surveillance.
“The costs involved are considerable, but absolute transparency and safety is make or break for food brands …. Investing in more rigid controls and systems represents a strategic opportunity to generate greater value for households and businesses.”
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Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile said on Monday that core inflation, a measure of the increase in prices of goods and services, minus food prices and utilities, is expected to rotate around 6.5 per cent to 7.5 per cent.
“On a positive note, food prices, which were one of the main drivers of inflation in August and September may have peaked, but it’s too early to be definitive,” Mutebile said.
He said there were still uncertainties that could see inflation rise again.
“..It [inflation] will fall back towards five per cent in 2015,” said Mutebile, while reading the November monetary statement. BoU says this does not warrant it to do some monetary tightening to curb inflation.
Director for Research Dr Adam Mugume says the aggregate demand has just started picking up and this does not call for any special intervention as it can still be accommodated. He said uncertainties were more on the part of global oil prices, which appear to be rising yet the central bank had no control over them.
According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, last month, price increases were recorded for petrol, diesel, paraffin, clothing, rent, and telephone tariffs, among others. With fuel prices likely to shoot up, they will influence the increase of the prices of other products as traders pass on the cost of transportation to consumers.
But in the medium term, Mutebile said, core inflation would fall further, which necessitated no change in the key monetary rate, maintained at 12 per cent for the third month running.
“… real economic growth is now close to the economy’s long term potential of 6-7 per cent growth,” Mutebile said.
Experts predicted the key rate would stay unchanged.
“As predicted the recent inflation dynamics have prompted BoU to indicate that no further tightening is required at this time,” says Stephen Kaboyo, the Manager Director at Alpha Capital.
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JEROME — Fry sauce lovers rejoice.
The newest Arctic Circle restaurant is set to open Wednesday in Jerome.
The shop, at 2816 S. Lincoln Ave., will be the chain’s 22nd location in Idaho. It will seat 60 guests and employ more than 40 people, the company said in a Thursday statement. The chain also has restaurants in Twin Falls, Buhl and Kimberly.
“We are thrilled to now be a part of the Jerome community with the opening of our new restaurant,” said Kasey Christensen, COO of Arctic Circle Restaurants. “Arctic Circle has found a home in Idaho over the years, and we hope that members of the Jerome community will enjoy our menu, as much as we enjoy serving them.”
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Arctic Circle plans to open five more stores next year in Idaho and Utah in addition to the 64 it already has in those states and Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Wyoming.
The chain’s roots go back to 1924, but the first location, in Salt Lake City, opened in 1950.
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A fortnight after GST implementation across country, sellers and online marketers continue to evaluate the impact of the new tax system. Some of them have adopted a wait-and-watch strategy and many others whose margins could be hit are holding talks with vendors.
GST in the long run
The initial plunge in numbers of sellers by 20-30% across market indicates the wait-and-watch strategy but the feedback from different marketplaces highlights GST as a beneficial tax in the in the near future. But currently there has been no revision in the margins paid by sellers to ecommerce platforms.
“On the Flipkart platform, 95% of our top-sellers are GST compliant .Very few sellers have dropped off the marketplace and it has been business as usual with the number of active sellers in a month remaining constant on the platform,” said Nishant Gupta, director of marketplace on Flipkart.
Flipkart lastly had a little over 1lakh sellers, with no report about the number of active sellers right now.
Businessmen in News
Shaival Gandhi, owner of Pace Sports said “Most of the sellers who have been selling from small setups have opted out of selling on ecommerce platforms due to lack of stocks. As we are the importers and wholesalers for most of our products on online platforms, we are able to absorb the new tax rates from our margins “.
GST Impact on sales
“We have been negotiating with the brands we procure and sell from as our margin on sale for the smartphone category has come down to 1% instead of 2% we used to make earlier. GST on tablets is also high at 18%. From a marketplace’s view, we will get the input tax credit on GST and hence they will not change the margins,” said Sumanth Lingala, owner of Green Mobiles, retailer of electronic goods.


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The big business news rolling into the weekend was Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods, a move that seemed to take the retail world by surprise. Industry analyst Charlie O’Shea calls the $13.4 billion deal “a transformative transaction, not just for food retail, but for retail in general.” Soon, Amazon will have 460 Whole Foods stores in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. under its control, a fact that has terrifying implications for the e-commerce titan’s competitors, chief among them Walmart. FinTech app developers who have closely observed Jeff Bezos’s big risks and unbelievable innovations can’t wait to see how this latest deal shakes up the retail industry.
While Walmart and other physical retailers struggle to cut in on Amazon’s stranglehold on e-commerce, Amazon has been trying to expand more into the brick-and-mortar world. The Whole Foods purchase is the company’s biggest step in that direction, giving the retailer a lot of established real estate — in relatively young and well-off areas to boot. Perhaps more importantly, the acquisition gives Amazon a huge boost in its goal of capturing a larger share of the groceries market. San Francisco FinTech app developers have watched the online shopping struggle to get consumers to buy fresh produce and meats off the internet. Although Amazon has experimented with its own quick-stop grocery stores, like AmazonFresh, it’s undoubtedly an advantage to have physical retail spaces that are already a hit among hip customers with deep pockets. No wonder Walmart is shaking in its boots.
Of course, industry analysts are already making predictions about how this deal will change retail, and rumors are circulating about the ways this will change the Whole Foods shopping experience. Amazon’s predilection for automation in its own physical stores has some employees worrying about their future with Whole Foods, which has been listed as one of the top 100 companies to work for by Fortune every year since 1998. A spokesman for Amazon assures the public that nobody will lose their jobs as a result of the acquisition, but FinTech app developers familiar with the startup’s reputation have reason to be skeptical about that claim. How else will the company afford the price reductions that industry experts expect? Are Prime members going to get their groceries at a discount? This big deal doesn’t just have retail wonks buzzing — consumers are excited to see how Amazon will change the grocery shopping experience. We’re all hungry for a change at the supermarket.Tags: acquisition, amazon, amazon acquisition, Amazon Prime, AmazonFresh, automation, brick-and-mortar, competition, competitive analysis, e-commerce, fintech app developers, groceries, innovation, Jeff Bezos, news, online shopping, retail, retailers, san francisco fintech app developers, startup news, tech news, walmart, walmart e-commerce, Whole Foods


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Small businesses are a large part of the American economy, which means that every transaction they make is essential. Business owners should look into protecting their own data because on average, cyber attacks cost a small organization $8,699, according to a study from the National Small Business Association (NSBA).
To make matters more alarming, about 83 percent of organizations lack a business continuity plan—making it even easier for hackers and scammers to access these files and use the information to their advantage. As each day passes by, businesses are becoming increasingly vulnerable because hacking techniques are becoming more sophisticated.
Nonetheless, a majority of respondents to the NSBA study said that cyber security is "a very important or somewhat of a concern for their business"
NSBA's study also found that many small companies are managing their own cyber security measures, which could be a large task to handle on top of other business obligations. In 2010, about 36 percent of respondents said they hired additional help, but only 24 percent did in 2013. When it is becoming more difficult to effectively protect a client's accounts, executives can truly benefit from experts.
When data breaches occur, customers lose a lot of confidence. Long-term effects include a decrease in clientele and significant revenue losses. It is important to bounce back from these incidents as soon as possible. Companies can benefit from the support of business continuity consultants because they can help establish a plan that works for any sized organization business


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MANGALURU:Team Mangalore, a group of kite-flying enthusiasts, has been invited to participate in the three-day Dubai International Kite festival starting on Thursday.
According to a press release from team leader Sarvesh Rao, they will leave for Dubai on Tuesday.
Team Mangalore is known internationally for its ethnic and handmade kite designs. “This time we will showcase our own ethnic creation Vibhishana — a character from the Ramayana. Our ethnic designs, including Garuda, Pushpaka Vimana, Yakshagana and Kathakkali, have received acclaim in countries such as France, Canada, UK, Thailand, Korea, Italy, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka,” Rao said.
The international kite festival is being held at Jumeirah Beach on the sidelines of the Dubai Shopping Festival, which draws visitors from all over the world.
Team Mangalore has four members — Sarvesh Rao B, Nitin J Shetty, Subhash Pai (MRPL) and Sathish Rao.
In addition to Vibhishana, the team is going to showcase other kite designs such as Yakshagaana, Kathakkali, which they claim is the largest kite in India, and a few designs from their delta devil, bird and bat series.


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Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci has revealed to Style.com that he has collaborated with Nike. The offerings from the collaboration are slated to hit retailers this spring and will carry the NIKE RT logo. “For me, Nike represents a lot: my childhood, America,” Tisci said. “In Europe, America is the flag, McDonald’s, Marlboro, and Nike, for a kid it’s very important.”
With the recent departure of Kanye West over to Adidas, along with Adidas’ ongoing Jeremy Scott, Rick Owens, and Raf Simmons collaborations, this is definitely a splash that Nike needed to break back into the fashion headlines for the sportswear giant.


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HSBC profits up despite $5bn writedowns
HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, today said that its profits rose in the third quarter despite it taking almost another $5bn (£3.2bn) of writedowns on its US mortgage and credit-card businesses and further credit crunch losses in investment banking.
Advantage: HSBC say they're growing as other banks weaken
But chairman Stephen Green is preparing to take advantage of his rivals' troubles.
He said: 'Although we have not been immune from the effects of the severe deleveraging of the financial system, we have been able to reinforce and grow some of our most important franchises as other banks have weakened.'
HSBC, along with Barclays, turned down the offer of a Government bailout.
Today it said that profits for the first nine months of the year were lower than in 2007 but added that the decline at this stage was less than it had been at the half-year stage when they fell by 28%.
The largest writedown today was $4.3bn in its US personal financial services division, driven by the still weakening housing market and rising unemployment.
In investment banking, HSBC followed rivals in shifting $13bn of toxic assets within its balance sheet under new accounting rules which avoid such bad losses. Instead of taking a $1.4bn hit, it took only $600m.
The bank also took a $4.8bn hit on the valuation of its asset-backed securities.
HSBC shares, up ½p to 747p by mid-morning, have fallen sharply from 938p in August. 'HSBC had the foresight to flag up subprime lending issues in February 2007 – way ahead of most,' said David Buik, a partner at broker BGC.
'The recent fall in its share price is more due to the deterioration of Asia's economy rather than to US subprime issues. Maybe China's stimulation package may help to ease HSBC's potentially substantial exposure to the region.'
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American Eagle Spring '22 ‘Members Always' campaign featuring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Michael Evans Behling, Madelyn Cline, Joshua Bassett. Credit: AEO, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is spreading its wings into Roblox and flying higher with Snapchat as part of its spring campaign.
The specialty apparel brand is launching its spring 2022 “Members Always” campaign with metaverse extensions across Roblox, Snapchat, and TikTok. In the metaverse, consumers use augmented and virtual reality technology to digitally engage with each other and their surroundings, with crossovers into the physical world.
The campaign marks American Eagle’s debut on Roblox, a popular virtual gaming platform that is gaining popularity among specialty apparel and fashion retailers. American Eagle will open a metaverse adaptation of the campaign on Livetopia, a top role-playing game on the Roblox platform. Customers will be able to virtually visit the “AE Members Always Club” section of Livetopia while collecting exclusive game items, including styles from the American Eagle spring collection, to outfit their branded avatars.
In December 2021, Forever 21 launched a similar fashion retail experience on Roblox called “Forever 21 Shop City.” December also saw Ralph Lauren run a holiday-themed digital promotion, The Ralph Lauren Winter Escape, on Roblox. A gender-neutral, digital clothing collection featuring limited-edition items was introduced within the experience.
And in June 2021, teen apparel retailer Pacsun also partnered with Roblox to make select clothing items available in the Roblox Avatar Marketplace. Roblox players can use their “Robux” online currency (purchased with regular currency) to customize their in-game avatars with Pacsun-branded clothing and fashion accessories.
In addition, American Eagle is increasing its presence on Snapchat through a new “AE Lens” to play an interactive AR tennis match where they can earn points aiming for spring collection targets, as well as shop for items from the spring assortment. Customers can also use Snapchat to scan Coco Gauff-featured store window displays and unlock an immersive AR experience in the Snapchat camera.
Headlining the campaign images and video are tennis player Coco Gauff, actor and musician Joshua Bassett, actors Madelyn Cline, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Michael Evans Behling, and multi-hyphenate mxmtoon.To launch the campaign, American Eagle will host a“Members Always” social liveseries featuring the campaign headliners on the Instagram American Eagle page on Wednesday, March 2, at 3 p.m.ET, to participate in a virtual conversation with Bassett and Gauff.
“American Eagle’s ‘Members Always’ campaign represents our belief that this generation has the power to come together and create a place where everyone belongs. Coco, Joshua, Madelyn, Maitreyi, Michael and mxmtoon share a unique point of view on today's world that empowers others to believe in the limitless possibilities of tomorrow,” said Jennifer Foyle, president – executive creative director, American Eagle & Aerie. “Our Spring collection is a fresh approach to nostalgic-inspired trends. Flares are back, so are wider and looser fits, and of course, the best of the ‘90s. The assortment inspires customers to show up to be themselves.”
American Eagle is also introducing “Future Together,” a new philanthropic brand platform. This year, the company will award $200,000 in total grants to 20 recipients working for positive change in their local communities. Customers will be invited to share their cause-driven mission for an opportunity to be selected as a grant recipient. The spring campaign cast will launch the program through social and volunteer initiatives with the causes and charity partners of their choice.


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Let’s face it, winter in NEO is C-O-L-D! It’s prime time for home fires, between holiday cooking and trying to stay warm. And that’s why our Operation Save-A-Life program is so vitally important.
We applaud the volunteers and fire department personnel of Olmsted Twp. who braved our first real cold snap last Saturday to install smoke alarms in one Olmsted Township neighborhood. Through their work, we were able to install more than 320 smoke alarms in 130 homes!
(Click on the photo below to view our album on Flickr!)
If you or someone you know need smoke alarms installed, please visit www.redcross.org/neoosal and click on your county to learn more about this free program.
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time which means we will turn the clocks back one hour on Saturday night and receive an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning.
You can post this graphic to your Facebook page to help remind all of your friends and family to do the same.
We recommends that you also use this as an opportunity to prepare for the winter season by checking you smoke alarm batteries and emergency preparedness supplies – a step that could save you time should an unexpected crisis arise.
Other preparedness steps you can take this weekend include:
Updating the emergency contact information in your family communications plan. Choose an out-of-area emergency contact that each person in your family can call if he/she becomes separated during a disaster situation.
Making sure your emergency preparedness kit still includes at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food items and water (one gallon per person per day), a flashlight, a battery-powered or crank radio, can opener, first aid kit, copies of important documents, and special items such as medications, diapers, and infant formula.
Checking your emergency preparedness kit for expired food items; refresh staples such as water, food and batteries. If there have been changes in prescriptions or dietary needs, add new foods and medications as needed.


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German vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG is discussing China’s Geely Holding Group to start a joint venture to offer ride-hailing and car-sharing services in China, Bloomberg reported, mentioning sources.
The 50:50 venture is yet to be finalized, and Daimler has strategies to take on industry leader Didi Chuxing on its home turf, Bloomberg reported mentioning people familiar with the matter.
“We have a constructive dialogue with our Chinese counterparts. I believe there is potential for both and there are more opportunities than risks. The situation is promising,” stated Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche at the Paris Motor Show last week.
Geely controls a stake in Daimler and has sought an alliance in the sections of electric and autonomous vehicle technologies.


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PR – The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry advises farmers and the public of the resumption of the Sale of Plants at the Ashenden Propagation Station, St. David, with effect from Thursday, October 14, 2021.
While adhering to COVID-19 protocols, the following guidelines should be followed by persons to facilitate seamless transactions:
- October 14 – 21, 2021– Plants will be sold to cocoa and nutmeg farmers approved by GCA and GCNA and farmers with application, approved by Extension Division.
- October 22 – 29, 2021 – Ornamentals and spices will sold on an appointment basis. Farmers and flower enthusiasts are encouraged to call the station to arrange a date to visit.
- From the week beginning November 1, 2021 and onwards – Plants will be sold to the public only on Thursdays, by appointment only.
- Please call telephone numbers 444-7216 or 417-9359 to book appointments, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Payment for the sale of plants must be done at the District Revenue Office in St. David.


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#AutoBytes: New motorcycles launching in India in July
The COVID-19 lockdown has massively disrupted the automobile industry, with sales and new launches taking a bad hit. However, the recent ease of restrictions has allowed automakers to restart production and even introduce their new offerings. In the month of July, some of the most-anticipated motorcycles, including the all-new Enfield Meteor 350 and Xtreme 160R, will go official in India.
BS6 Honda Livo 110: Expected to cost around Rs. 70,000
The Honda Livo is set to make a comeback next month with a BS6-compliant 109cc engine that will generate 8.67hp of power and 9.30Nm of peak torque. The updated version will offer a fuel-injection system, a newly-designed fuel tank, and a neat-looking semi-digital instrument console. The feature list will also include an ACG silent-start system, an engine kill switch, and a Combi-Braking System (CBS).
Hero Xtreme 160R: Likely to launch at Rs. 1.00 lakh
The Hero Xtreme 160R will feature a hunky chiseled fuel tank, dual-tone paint scheme, split LED headlight setup, digital instrument console, and a beefy-looking black muffler. Under the hood, it will pack a BS6-compliant 163cc engine that will generate 15hp of power and 14Nm of peak torque. For safety, the streetfighter will offer disc brakes on both the wheels along with single-channel ABS.
BS6 Hero XPulse 200: Expected to cost Rs. 1.10 lakh
The Hero XPulse 200 is meant for those interested in going off the road. It will come with raised handlebars, spoked wheels, knuckle guards, and neutrally-positioned foot-pegs for easy maneuver. At the heart, the XPulse 200 will draw power from a BS6-compliant 199.6cc air-cooled engine that churns out 17.8hp of power and 16.4Nm of peak torque. For safety, it will offer single-channel ABS.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Estimated to cost Rs. 1.75 lakh
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350, coming as a replacement to the Thunderbird 350, will feature a matte-black finish with a raised handlebar, alloy wheels, low-slung saddle, and a contrast-colored teardrop-shaped fuel tank. The motorcycle will run on a new BS6-compliant 350cc single-cylinder UCE engine, tuned to produce a maximum power of 19.8bhp and 28Nm of peak torque.


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Adiant officially announced Tuesday the acquisition of Solve Media's advertising CAPTCHA business unit and its TYPE-IN ad platform. Exact terms of the all-cash deal were not disclosed.
Ari Jacoby, co-founder and CEO of data company Circulate, and former CEO of Solve Media, told Search Marketing Daily he is "excited" about the decision and that the "all-cash deal is good news for our shareholders and allows us to triple-down on serving a valuable market need."
Adiant marketing manager Sarah Meegan says Solve Media, founded in 2009, will remain a separate business unit, but will roll up under the Adiant suite of products. The deal includes patents, technology, client list, sales team, development team and design team. All parts of the company related to the Solve Media TYPE-IN CAPTCHA business, such as names and trademarks, are also included with the agreement.
Adiant, based in Somerville, New Jersey, also gains relationships with brands such as Merck, British Airways, Fedex, P&G, Unilever and New York Life also come with the deal. The company has a long list of white papers from brands willing to share their experience. Walgreens, for example, ran a type-in CAPTCHA with the goal of better understanding the brand’s positioning in the minds of consumers by asking consumers to "describe this brand with your own word(s)." Not only did Walgreens discover how consumers feel about it, but it built a list of keywords to use in future campaigns that helped it connect with potential and existing customers.
With the acquisition of Solve Media's advertising business, Adiant will expand into Philadelphia as well as add to its existing team in New York City.
Growing its business, Solve Media took $16 million in venture capital funding from companies including AOL Ventures, First Round Capital, and Bullpen Capital. It built out what it called a native advertising platform in the form of a CAPTCHA in a fight against bot traffic. To get the word out, the company created a video in 2013 called "Bot or Not?" read by Michael Winslow. It told the story of online bots in the form of a nursery rhyme for children.


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The latest buzz is all about how rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are actually adding to traffic congestion. We all thought that ridesharing, especially carpooling, would lead to lesser cars on the road and decrease personal car ownership, but according to recent study from University of California, Davis, the popular opinion was wrong.
Based on surveys conducted in seven major American cities, more than half of Uber and Lyft rides in metropolitan areas would not have been taken if the companies did not exist. In other words, 49 to 61% of rides would have been made on foot, bike, or ...read more
Step 1: The first step to becoming an Uber or Lyft driver is to make sure you meet their required driver criteria.
The criteria include:
Can Uber restore its reputation to become a company that women want to work for?
It has been 8 months since former Uber engineer Susan Fowler wrote a blog post that showed how Uber’s culture was tolerant of sexism. This blog post started a revolution with Uber, and since then the company has been in the headlines for a number of scandals.
Details about Uber’s company culture started to be released, such as how much alcohol use was encouraged during company events, sexism in multiple cases, and the type of control the former CEO Travis Kalanick held over ...read more
Uber now makes it very easy for passengers to know their rating at any time. In the past, users had to make a request to view their rating, and it would take weeks to get back.
Now, you can find your rating straight through your Uber app. Simply open the app, click on the menu, and under your name you see a number 1-5. There is a star next to the number to indicate your rating.
For advice on how to improve your passenger rating, check out these helpful tips.
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There’s a new rideshare service coming to town, and it’s no stranger to self-driving cars. Alphabet, the parent company of Google and Waymo, is rumored to be releasing their own ride-sharing service with their self-driving cars which they have been working on since 2009. And the best part, it is coming this fall, possibly by the end of this month!
Different from Uber or Lyft's self-driving car fleets, this ridesharing service would not employ drivers-- rather, it would rely solely on autonomous vehicles. That is, as long as they can work out the issues they are experiencing ...read more