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Nvidia has announced the Titan V, the "world's most powerful PC GPU".
It's based on Nvidia's Volta, the same architecture as the Nvidia Tesla V100 GPUs behind Amazon Web Service's recently launched top-end P3 instances, which are dedicated to artificial-intelligence applications.
The Titan V for PCs is also aimed at researchers and scientists and was unveiled at the big Neural Information Processing System (NIPS) AI conference on this week in Long Beach.
The graphics card consists of six graphic processing clusters, featuring 21.1 billion transistors, 12GB of memory, and 640 Tensor Cores, which are capable of performing 110 teraflops, or a 110 trillion floating-point operations per second.
That performance trounces one of Nvidia's best gaming GPUs, the Maxwell-based GTX 980, which is capable of 4.6 teraflops, as well as the 11 teraflops that the newer Pascal-based GTX 1080 Ti is capable of. At $2,999, it also costs about six times as much as those top-of-the-line gaming GPUs.
Nvidia says the Titan V has nine times the power of its predecessor, the $1,200 Titan Xp, and double the energy efficiency of Pascal GPUs. The gear is fabricated on TMCS's 12-nanometer FFN manufacturing process.
"Our vision for Volta was to push the outer limits of high-performance computing and AI. We broke new ground with its new processor architecture, instructions, numerical formats, memory architecture and processor links," said Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang.
"With Titan V, we are putting Volta into the hands of researchers and scientists all over the world. I can't wait to see their breakthrough discoveries."
The Titan V has a similar form factor to its gaming GPUs but comes in black and gold. As with the Titan Xp, each customer can only purchase two units.
Nvidia is also making its recently released AI software packages available via its GPU cloud.
The growth of AI and adoption of GPUs in the cloud to support AI applications have been a major win for Nvidia. Gaming is still Nvidia's biggest market by revenue but data center income from the likes of Microsoft, Baidu and AWS have seen the sector's revenue more than double over the past year to $500m.
Nvidia's video details the Titan V specification.
AWS says its new monster GPU array is 'most powerful' in the cloud
AWS has released its most powerful and expensive instance aimed at AI developers.
Nvidia expands new GPU cloud to HPC applications
With more than 500 high-performance computing applications that incorporate GPU acceleration, Nvidia is aiming to make them easier to access.
Intel turns to AMD for semi-custom GPU for next-gen mobile chips
It's been decades since AMD and Intel last collaborated, but pressure from Nvidia has the two chip giants teaming up once again.


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How Covid-19 is Revolutionizing the Real Estate Market
Covid-19's impact in the world is far from ending. This is something that in the early stages of the pandemic was highly undervalued. The common sense around March was more around the immediate impacts such as the abrupt decrease in consumption, the affected sectors such as retail and commercial and the overall change in how we live our everyday life. As of July, the panorama is quite different. Many sectors have concluded by now that the pandemic has become a “bridge” for a revolution in how communication, technology and functionality will be done production wise.
The pandemic has brought a new concept of distance and togetherness. Social distancing is a top priority as of now, since it is one of the main ways of mitigating the spread of the virus. Now, despite people having to remain away from each other, the world has seen that distance has not compromised togetherness - this is where technology comes into play. More and more we are seeing reports from workers all around the world that even though they are working from home, it feels like they are sitting right next to their team. Platforms such as Zoom and Skype have redefined how work is done, and in many cases even resulted into a more schematic, efficient and productive work style than before. It most certainly has made us conclude that the traditional workspaces are no longer as needed as before - our home comfort and highly capable computers and platforms provide us with as many tools as we need to communicate and succeed, which translate into a revolutionizing change regarding how everyday life is done.
Such a change is subject to radical new strategies of sales, human resource management, productivity, service speed and quality of life. This is why every single sector and industry will have to find how to capitalize on this opportunity. Companies such as Uber Eats and Netflix are now swimming in money pools; this is because the current conjecture has resulted into people staying much more time at home, leaving them to rely more on entertainment and also substituting the habit of eating out by asking for a meal through an app. The main thing here is that our homes have become much more than where we live and sleep. They have become our office, our main place of entertainment, our place of comfort and most of all, where we spend most of our time.
The Real Estate sector is, in this way, obligated to follow this new trend. Having spoken with many of our investors, it is clear that despite commercial and retail investment is still going strong (while hotel assets are receiving a somewhat apprehensive approach), residential and logistic assets are becoming one of the main types of assets to invest on.
According to American statistic firm OptinMonster, “Online shopping is growing so fast that the global online shopping market size is predicted to hit 4 trillion in 2020. And in the US alone, we're expecting to have 300 million online shoppers in 2023. So far, 69% of Americans have shopped online, and 25% of Americans shop online at least once per month. The majority (59%) of these shoppers bought clothing items, and 47% bought their first item on Amazon. But Americans aren't the only ones who shop online. People all over the world understand the benefits. According to Invesp, the countries with the leading average eCommerce revenue per shoppers are: USA (US$ 1,804), UK (US$ 1,629), Sweden (US$ 1,446), France (US$ 1,228), Germany (US$ 1,064), Japan (US$ 968), Spain (US$ 849), China (US$ 626), Russia (US$ 396), and Brazil (US$ 350).
Now, all of these companies need to have stock ready for shipping, which is why logistic investment is such a big trend. Location, size and accessibility are the three main priorities of these assets. This, paired with the ever- growing demand of quick delivery times and fast service, it is sure to result in the development of many more logistic parks.
What about residential assets? Being our expertise, TOTE SER is registering, through its investors, a higher interest in residential properties that are highly functional, comfortable and versatile. Over the course of the last 3 months, JLL Real Estate has stated that they've had an increase of 23% in searches for houses with rooftops/terraces. The necessity of outside spaces in our homes is more and more becoming one of the things that are sure to achieve a considerable future appreciation. On the other hand, versatility regarding space optimization is also a top priority - a simple kitchenette can be a cooking and eating place, but also function as a boardroom by day and host a client cocktail party at night. The traditional concept of space optimization, being our specialty, is now being even more valued due to the high costs of the square meter, resulting in properties being more and more versatile while counting on functionality, comfort and well-being. Home automation is also becoming a big trend in home development, solely because it brings a new sense of comfort, accessibility and control over our homes.
The necessity of spaces where we feel well in, combining aesthetics and functionality, is bigger than ever was. The question here is, our success will be dictated by how we embrace these new changes, culminating into better knowledge in creating the maximum well-being for our investors through the fast and lucrative sale of their properties.

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Porsche recently confirmed a few details for the upcoming Taycan, the production version of the Porsche Mission E. The Taycan is due to be released in 2019 and will be Porsche’s first attempt at a pure EV.
The Porsche Taycan is expected to sell around 20,000 units per year. It is expected to take from the 919 Hybrid project, using two permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM) and a permanently magnetized rotor. Together, the two motors are expected to generate over 600 hp and are fed by batteries that give 500 km of range.
Performance will be electrifying. 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds with a 200 km/h sprint in under 12 seconds. The system is 800 volts, meaning that once the range is depleted, it will take just 15 minutes to charge another 400 km.
European manufacturers have began to embrace EV as, by 2020, they have committed to bringing their new car fleet average to just ninety-five grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre. It’s not just Europe where company’s see the demand though. In China for instance, there are currently 1.2 million electric cars, 579,000 of them were purchased in 2017. If growth remains the way it is, manufacturers expect to be selling 25 million new electric vehicles by 2025.
The Taycan has already produced more than 100 prototype vehicles. 40 engineers have been working on these vehicles with 21 shipped to South Africa for development testing. So far, these cars have covered around 40,000 km.


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MULBERRY, Fla. (July 14, 2021) –W.S. Badcock Corporation announces today its newest Badcock Home Furniture &more has opened in Wesley Chapel.
SEMMES, AL (June 7, 2021) W.S. Badcock Corporation announces today a ribbon-cutting celebration of its new Badcock Home Furniture &more location in Western Mobile County on June 9.
MULBERRY, Fla. (June 4, 2021) – W.S. Badcock Corporation’s newest Badcock Home Furniture &more location has opened in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
MULBERRY, Fla. (May 26, 2021) – Badcock Home Furniture &more is continuing to expand its services to meet the everchanging needs of customers who want to do more online.
Murrells Inlet and North Myrtle Beach ribbon cutting ceremonies May 19
MULBERRY, Fla. (March 29, 2021) – Badcock Home Furniture &more is giving people a unique opportunity to win a $2,500 Badcock gift certificate and be featured in a future advertisement – just for shooting a 10-second video.
The auction raised over $25k for the Mulberry Boys and Girls Club.
The locally-owned Callaway location opens its doors nearly two years after a total loss from Hurricane Michael
The locally-headquartered retailer partners with the popular festival and furnishes select on-site locations including first-ever Mother & Baby Suite.
The sale will take place on February 8 at the Mulberry Distribution Center


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Eastman Machine Co. to expand HQ to support growth, service
Posted February 10, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Eastman Machine Company, influenced by client and product line growth, announced a building acquisition and anticipated expansion of its headquarters here.
Eastman Machine recently closed on 707 Washington Street and will now occupy the entire city block between Washington and Ellicott streets, south of Goodell Street and north of E. Tupper Street.
The neighboring building is a unique space of 12,589-square-feet and, once renovated, will serve as a robust demonstration center for Eastman’s cutting technology and solutions. Functional exhibition space is vital for daily operation at Eastman. To Robert Stevenson, fourth-generation CEO, personalized service and support are what separates Eastman from its competition.
“This acquisition is an innate step forward for Eastman,” Stevenson said. “We need the room to continue giving our customers and prospects individualized attention.”
The acquisition deal comes shortly after Eastman Machine initiated a 5,000-square-foot expansion of its headquarters with the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA). The expanded facility will provide the capacity needed for the company to accommodate the accelerated development and scope of its work. Hundreds of cutting solutions are proudly designed, manufactured, and showcased at Eastman Machine’s headquarters for a range of applications and industries. The company expects to break ground with the proposed $1.66 million project later this year.
“Expanding the Eastman headquarters is just another example of our commitment to providing well-crafted cutting solutions and to American manufacturing,” Stevenson said.
Eastman Machine Company was founded in 1888 after developing the first electric fabric cutting machine. The revolutionary machine put an end to tedious manual cutting room labor and remains a necessity among various industries on a global scale. Almost five generations later, Eastman Machine continues to lead the industry, supporting manufacturers by cultivating advanced cutting technology.
Eastman Machine Company is a cutting machine manufacturer, providing custom engineered solutions and innovative technologies for a variety of industries. Eastman offers the industry’s widest range of classic, hand-held and manually-operated fabric cutting machines; as well as a comprehensive line of fully automated, computerized cutting and plotting systems.
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Daily wage labourers, street vendors and beggars in the national capital have been facing severe hardships post the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes. However, most of them are happy with the bold and historic decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and are ready to face the inconvenience for the “larger national good”.
A cobbler-cum-shoe polisher loitering around the Connaught Place area, who on other days earned about Rs 200-250, complained that his income has come down to half post demonetisation.
Ram Singh, another small vendor from Rajasthan, appreciated the PM’s demonetisation decision as he believes this would weed out corruption and black money from the country. He told this correspondent, “My business has been affected. The sale has dropped to an all-time low and on some days, we are just sitting idle. Most of the customers who come here want to pay us old currency, but why should we accept them? Bank ke line main kaun khada hona chahata, phir bhi agar poora 500 ya 1000 ka maal lega toh hum le lete hain (Who wants to stand in bank queues and if someone makes a purchase of Rs 500 or Rs 1,000 then we accept the old notes).”
A 60-year-old woman sitting outside a Metro station in Central Delhi asking commuters for alms said that she had not eaten a two square meals since the past seven days. “Chai peene ke bhi paise nahi de rahein hain koi aaj kal (Nobody is giving money even for a cup of tea ). Earlier, people used to give us money and I could at least eat three meals properly, but now I sit here throughout the day and don’t even get Rs 30.”
At the busy market area in Karol Bagh, street vendors also complained about the lack of business since the past 15 days. Lakshman Kumar, a street vendor who sells mobile covers on a busy roadside in Karol Bagh, said, “There has been little business since the announcement of note-baandhi (demonetisation). We do not have Paytm or POS card machines; so people are not coming to us to buy goods, they have taken to online purchases.”
In spite of this, Lakshman praised the Prime Minister for cracking down on black money hoarders. “We all are going through hardships, with little money and almost no business, but we know this will bring something good. Modiji has assured us that after 50 days everything will be fine. He will not let us down.”
The daily wage labourers are among the worst hit in the demonetisation process, said a daily wage labourer near the Old Delhi railway station.
A 53-year-old Badrinath, who transports goods from the railway station to the nearby Sadar Bazaar market in his loader, almost went into tears as he said he has no work for the past few days. “I have lost almost all my money towards feeding my children. We have no work, and our maalik(employer) is paying us in old Rs 500 notes. What will we do with the redundant notes? I am too old to stand in long queues outside the banks. Hope this comes to an end soon.” He added that the decision taken by the government is in “good faith”, but the government should consider a person like him who lives hand to mouth and arrive at a solution to ensure his livelihood.
A beggar sitting outside a temple in West Delhi also said that they have been affected by demonetisation. He told this correspondent, “People have stopped giving us food and money as they used to give us earlier. Bhandaras (community lunches/dinners) have also become less.”


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Dao Duong Thanh, development director at Moca, a popular mobile payment firm in Vietnam and partner of ride-hailing firm Grab, said more than 61 million people in the country access the internet through the mobile devices and spend as much as three 3 hours and 12 minutes online daily.
Thanh said since his firm’s partnership with Grab in 2018, Moca has built a cashless regime for Grab’s ecosystem, which covers not just rides, food and package deliveries but also other services such as electronic payments for utility bills and mobile phone top-ups.
By mid-2020, 43 percent of all transactions on Grab were classless, claimed Thanh as his firm observed a steady growth of users, indicating a shift in consumers’ habit in favour of online, cashless payments .
Hoang Quoc Quyen, a PR executive from Tiki, a major e-commerce platform in Vietnam, said the development of 4G infrastructure, fibre optic internet technology and more than 100 million registered mobile phone subscriptions in the country have laid the foundation for the rapid development of e-commerce and electronic payment.
A relatively young population quick to adapt to and adopt new technologies, coupled with one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, made Vietnam a fertile ground for the digital economy, including e-commerce. Online shopping not only offers a faster and more convenient shopping experience but also reduces risks on the buyers’ side compared to traditional cash-based transactions.
Despite these numerous advantages, however, e-commerce firms, especially domestic players, have been unable to realise the full potential of the market to achieve faster growth, said Quyen.
He said the major shortcomings of Vietnam’s e-commerce included a lack of sound policies to support the development of e-commerce firms, a mismatch between e-commerce platforms and electronic payment systems and inadequate trust on the consumer’s side.
Quyen said among 4.5-5 million orders handled by Tiki on a monthly basis, online payments account for just more than 40 percent with the rest still employ cash-based transactions. This was a significant gap compared to ASEAN countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia, which average 85 percent.
Cao Xuan Quang from the competition and consumer protection department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said there is an urgent need for stronger policies to protect consumers as well as e-commerce firms.
Quang said violations in e-commerce activities are often complex and typical complaints included the sales of goods that did not match their online descriptions and the illegal collection and handling of consumer personal information.
He urged government agencies to quickly review and amend the country’s Law on Consumer Protection and to create a level playing field for e-commerce and mobile payment firms./.
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The Turquino canning factory in the province of Holguín is under a repair process of all its production and service areas, with the purpose of reinforcing the work of processing fruits and vegetables for their commercialization in the different Cuban markets.
Ramón Rodríguez, general director of the entity, with more than 70 years of operation, affirmed that the Holguín facility was in a considerable state of wear and tear due to the age of its technology; however, investments have made possible to improve the machines functioning so as the comfort in productive areas.
In addition, investments enabled a commercial unit at the entrance of the industry known as the “Canning route”, recently inaugurated, where derivatives of canned fruits and vegetables are offered in different packaging formats.
The Turquino canning factory, located in San Field district of the capital of Holguín, processes around 4,700 tons of agricultural products in the year, which are mainly aimed at social consumption and commercial entities, including Las Tunas, a province that lacks an industry of such magnitude.
More than 100 varieties of products make up the collection of this industry, among which the derivatives of tomato, guava and mango are distinguished by their high level of acceptance; besides, canned vegetables, the elaboration of derivatives of papaya, of dressings and the recently inserted nuts such as peanuts and corn.


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Lidl has confirmed that its new supermarkets in Central Manchester, Bolton and Glossop will all welcome customers for the first time on Thursday 25th February.
As part of the company’s £1.3bn investment plans across Great Britain in 2021 and 2022, the new stores will create around 120 new roles for the local economy.
The Bolton store, located on Manchester road, is the fifth for the area and will have a sales area of 1,267m². Lidl has also provided an additional retail unit to Poundstretcher which is also opening on the same day.
The Glossop store marks a first for the area and will be opening on Mill street, serving the local area during this time with a sales area of 1,256m2.
While the Cheetham Hill Retail Park store in Central Manchester will have a sales area of 1,179m2, delivering Lidl’s fresh, quality and great value produce to even more of the local community.
All stores will feature facilities including an in-store bakery, customer toilets and ample parking for both cars and bicycles, including disabled spaces, parent and child spaces, and electric vehicle charging spaces.
A number of charities will benefit from surplus food and customer donations when the stores open. This includes Manchester Young Community Champions, Believe & Achieve C.I.C, Farnworth & Kearsley Events Team, and Lagan’s Foundation. All of these charities undertake vital work to support the most vulnerable people in their communities. This is delivered through Lidl’s Feed it Back scheme, which is run in partnership with Neighbourly and connects Lidl stores up and down the country with local charities, foodbanks, community cafes and kitchens, putting quality food surplus to good use every day.
Lidl GB’s Regional Head of Property, Nick Harvey, commented: “It is fantastic that at this time we are able to continue our investment in Greater Manchester and enable even more of the local community access to our high quality and affordable produce. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has played a part in delivering these stores. It is great for us to be able to create more jobs for these areas, and support so many fantastic charities at this time.”


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SuperGroup is warming up as the recent cold snap helped it to boost sales
The recent cold snap has boosted sales of hoodies, jackets and warm winter clothing at rapidly expanding fashion chain SuperGroup.
The retailer, which suffered growing pains in the wake of its 2010 float prompting three profits warnings, posted a rise in second quarter sales.
Chief executive Julian Dunkerton credited the weather and benefits of a new team, who had just ‘bedded in’, for the 3.9 per cent rise in underlying sales for the 26 weeks to October 28.
Ready for the winter: SuperGroup posted a rise in second quarter sales
SuperGroup, which owns the Superdry
brand that is popular with celebrities including David Beckham, said
half-year sales increased 26.5 per cent to £92.4million, but the firm
did benefit from this quarter’s figures being compared to a weak set for
the same period the previous year.
The entrepreneurial boss sounded a
cautious note about future trading saying: ‘Whilst mindful of a
competitive Christmas trading season ahead, the group is on track to
deliver a profit figure in-line with market expectations for the full
year. Whilst I am pleased with the progress that the new team is making
there remains much to do.’
The shares rose 32.5p to 692p.
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Amazon: The Stealth Payments Company with 100 Million Customers
Amazon’s push into P2P payments only shows that the market is wide open
The latest Amazon news to strike fear into the hearts of fintech CEOs was the whisper that the Seattle-based company was building a P2P payments platform. The thought of the network effect that could come from Amazon’s 100 million Prime customers being able to leverage a P2P platform is indeed pretty staggering. So is the value they could derive from further locking users into an ecosystem that already contains products from men’s active hoodies to smart streaming comedy.
Of course, this isn’t Amazon’s first payments play. The previous iteration, Amazon WebPay, was shut down in 2014 because nobody was using it. Why would this time be different? The obvious answer is Alexa. Amazon’s soft-spoken voice tech could be an ace card against the existing payments companies.
Unfortunately for Amazon, they’re not the only voice game in town. Google Assistant already rivals its Seattle-based cousin in its natural language recognition, and recently revamped Google Pay. Amazon’s potential network is huge with 90 million Prime subscribers, but Google’s base could be even bigger —– 85 percent of the world’s smartphones run on Android. Beyond major brands, earlier stage companies like Kasisto are already beavering away to unlock the potential of voice interfaces for financial services.
All of this is to say that Amazon or no, payments is anyone’s game – and that’s a big deal. PayPal has been around for 20 years, but it is far from dominant. And that makes payments very much the exception in tech. Instead of a single company dominating the space, there is a whole ecosystem of innovative companies. These can range from established players like Stripe and Currencycloud (both Bateman Group clients), serving merchants and banks respectively, all the way to newer faces like Feedzai who want to solve the crucial challenge of KYC-AML in payments.
The fact is money is just too widespread and complicated to be jammed into a single segment. Which means that the flywheel of innovation just keeps spinning in payments, Amazon may well be a heavyweight, but the fight for your consumer payments dollars is far from over.


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Eliminates need for set-top box to view content
Verizon and Samsung have together announced that Samsung will be the first consumer electronics manufacturer to commercially support a Verizon FiOS TV app on new TVs and Blu-ray players. With it, FiOS subscribers can watch programming and on-demand content directly without the need for a set-top box. Samsung will begin incorporating the functionality into its "Smart" devices as it adds them to its product line during 2012.
The app grants subscriber access to 26 live TV channels without additional hardware. The video-on-demand titles will be available through Flex View, Verizon's entertainment service for TVs, PCs, tablets and smartphones.
A representative for the company meanwhile says that a long-delayed iPad app will finally be released sometime this year. It was first announced roughly a year and a half ago, but Verizon explains that it wanted to ensure networks would have the same reliability as IPTV so that streams wouldn't crash.


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Construction underway for new AutoZone distribution center in New Kent
NEW KENT, Va. (WWBT) - Governor Glenn Youngkin was in New Kent County for the groundbreaking of a new AutoZone distribution center.
The $185 million project is bringing 350 plus jobs to the area.
It is expected to be about 800 thousand square feet and will operate as both a distribution center and import facility.
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Chile offers retailers another source to supply the expanding organic market and meet year-round consumer demand.
Sunrise, Fla.-based Fresh Results LLC is importing organic blueberries from Chile for the third year in a row, said Eric Crawford, president.
“We started this season with our organic program that so far has got excellent demand and acceptance,” Crawford said. “We will continue to increase volume as we near mid-November.”
Crawford said he expects Chile will have more organic volume than last year as more farms are getting their certifications approved.
Mario Flores, director of blueberry product management for Naturipe Farms LLC, Salinas, Calif., said the company will offer additional volumes of organic blueberries this season.
“We already have enjoyed increases in the early season window and there will be even more available during the peak window of arrivals in late January and through February,” he said.
Eric Coty, executive director of South American imports with The Oppenheimer Group, Vancouver, British Columbia, said the company plans to market organic apples from Chile, as demand is strong and the protocols are straightforward.
Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., plans to add organic blueberries and kiwifruit to its existing organic offerings this season.
“We expect organics to continue to be a major component of our business portfolio in the future, and the current marketplace is pushing for this development in Chile,” said Bil Goldfield, director of corporate communications.


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The normally steadfast news balance of The Washington Times, particularly when it comes to nanny activists, took a sharp left turn when The Times published a double whammy of articles denouncing popular foods (“Junk-food mania” and “Listing of 10 unhealthy selections,” Family Times, June 4).
The article quotes anti-choice food authors and activists with ease, but the reporter fails to cite a single expert from the food industry under attack. Virtually every mainstream nutrition expert, including the American Medical Association, tells us there’s no such thing as “good” food or “bad” food. There are only good and bad eating habits. The answer to almost everyone’s individual weight problems can be found in moderating what we eat and increasing our exercise.
Figuring prominently in both articles is the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), whose denunciation of popular foods always dovetails with the advancement of its own political agenda. That’s why the Tufts University Nutritional Navigator says of CSPI: “Much of their advice falls outside the realm of generally accepted nutrition guidelines and recommendations.”
Also, when nutritionist and author Carol Simontacchi claims the food industry “is destroying our brains,” there are plenty of experts available to debate that lunatic premise. Instead, The Times delivers Ms. Simontacchi’s mind-boggling ultimatum: “Stop buying cookies, ice cream, candy and snacks.”
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April 11, 2019
There is an app for just about everything, and the mental health space is no different. But industry experts warn that not all mental health apps are created equally. While there are exemplars of tools that have been clinically validated, there is also a slew of technologies that have not been tested at all.
“There are lot of opportunities for patients to receive bad care through apps right now...
June 6, 2018
It's not uncommon for doctors to tell patients that they need to relax, but now one company is aiming to develop a digital meditation product that can be prescribed by physicians. Headspace, maker of a mindfulness and meditation app, announced that it is a digital health subsidiary called Headspace Health. The goal of the subsidiary is to create a new prescription meditation app by 2020.
April 21, 2016
Humana has launched an Apple Watch-enabled version of its existing mail order pharmacy app, called the Humana Pharmacy App.
The iPhone version of the Humana Pharmacy app allows users to refill prescription by scanning a barcode, take a picture of the pill bottle to switch to Humana pharmacy or watch a video about the medication, update communication preferences, and manage prescriptions....


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Citing information on Tesla’s website, the source said the automaker has raised prices for some variants of its Model Y, Model 3, and Model S electric vehicles.
More specifically, the Model Y Long Range and Model S Plaid models are $ 10,000 more expensive each.
The Model 3 Standard Range Plus price has been increased from $ 36,990 to $ 37,490, and the Model 3 Long Range AWD has been increased from $ 45,990 to $ 46,490.
The Tesla Performance Model Y price remains the same.
Recall that in February, Tesla reduced the prices of the base Model 3 and Model Y variants. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus variant then became cheaper by $ 1,000, and Tesla Model Y Standard Range – by $ 2,000.
578 hp, 680 km range, HarmonyOS, 34 sensors, 14 speakers and 3 screens. Avatr 11 electric car introduced
This week, the new smart car Avatr 11 was introduced, which is a joint effort of Changan New Energy, CATL and Huawei.
The Avatr 11 received a 578 hp powerplant, 680 km of CLTC cycle and a starting price of $51,800 in China. The first deliveries will begin in December this year.
This is an all-electric mid-size crossover coupe built on the EP1 platform. The exact dimensions are 4880 x 1970 x 1601 mm with a wheelbase of 2975 mm. It is close in size to Voyah Free and NIO EC6. Avatr 11 has a 4- and 5-seat layout.
The car received two electric motors with a capacity of 265 and 313 hp. with a total torque of 650 Nm. Acceleration Avatr 11 from zero to 100 km / h takes 3.98 seconds. As for the maximum speed, it is limited to 200 km/h.
The battery of the basic version has a capacity of 90.38 kWh and is designed for 555 km. As for the top configuration, it has a 116.79 kWh battery, which is enough for 680 km. Avatr 11 also supports 240kW charging. As a result, it can be charged for 200 km in 10 minutes.
The Avatr 11 is equipped with the AVATRANS intelligent driving system. It includes 34 different sensors, including 3 laser rangefinders. The computing power of this system reaches 400 TOPS. Avatr says the intelligent driving system supports lane change assist, pedestrian detection, traffic light recognition. Some features require a subscription.
The main display has a diameter of 15.6 inches, the multimedia system runs on Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system. As for the instrument panel and passenger screen, they have a diagonal of 10.25 inches. The central tunnel has a huge area for wireless charging of two phones and hidden cup holders. The sound system consists of 14 speakers and a 12-channel amplifier.
The older version of the car is priced at $88,865.
Jidu robots will be a generation ahead of Tesla
Baidu’s electric vehicle maker Jidu Auto said it will be one generation ahead of Tesla in terms of autonomous driving technology.
“Our understanding of smart vehicles is that being electric is the semi-final and being smart is the final,” Baidu chief executive Robin Li said yesterday.
Jidu plans to deliver 800,000 of its smart cars (called “robots”) by 2028, as well as launch its second model into mass production in 2024. In June, Jidu unveiled its first Robo-01 concept car, which has no door handles and can be fully controlled by voice control, with the model planned for mass production in 2023.
In addition to equipping the car with Baidu-based autonomous driving software technology, the Jidu “robots” will have two laser rangefinders (lidars) and 12 cameras. At the same time, Tesla does not use lidars.
Tech companies around the world are competing to develop smart cars following Tesla’s success in commercializing electric vehicles. We should see Xiaomi smart car next year.
Step aside, Geely! Electric car manufacturer Nio will also make smartphones
Nio, which is known in China for its electric vehicles, intends to develop a new market. They plan to develop and produce smartphones there.
On August 4, the manufacturer registered a division of Nio Mobile Technologies Co Ltd with a starting capital of $100 million. The division is headquartered in Shanghai and co-founders include Nio President Qin Lihong. According to media reports, the company is preparing the first smartphone in 2023, while it will be cheaper than the iPhone. Smartphones are expected to be released once a year.
In addition to smartphones, the new company will sell mobile devices, wearable electronics, hardware solutions for artificial intelligence and communication devices. There will also be software development.
By the way, earlier the Chinese car manufacturer Geely acquired Meizu to also enter the mobile electronics market.
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POKMON GO is finally letting players battle one another nearly four years after its release.
Gamers worldwide will be free to pit their virtual monsters against one another in a new mode rolling out to the mobile app this week.
Pokmon Go whipped gamers into a frenzy when it launched in 2016
San Francisco creator Niantic says player v player (PvP) battles will take place in a new mode called GO Battle League.
An early “preseason” version will roll out to players based on their trainer level in the coming days.
“Trainers will soon be able to battle other Trainers from all around the world,” Niantic wrote in a tweet.
“Were excited to announce that the #GOBattle League preseason will be starting soon!”
A small subset of players still plough hours into Pokmon Go each week
Pokmon Go shot to fame when it launched in 2016. By August the following year, it had been downloaded more than 800million times.
Players use their mobile GPS to locate, capture, battle, and train virtual creatures called Pokmon, which appear as if they’re roaming the real world via augmented reality.
Gamers then wield their Pokmon in “battles” against computer-controlled adversaries.
Ever since Pokmon Go’s release, fans have begged for a mode in which players will battle one another and it seems their wishes have finally been granted.
The preseason events, known as the Great League, the Ultra League and the Master League, will act as testing grounds for Niantic.
The games studio will observe how players get on and make adjustments before the first official league rolls out, likely later this year.
To be able to play in leagues, you’ll have to earn entry by walking three miles or more.
That’ll unblock five online matches for you to play. You can walk that distance up to three times a day if you wish to play more.
For lazier players, there is an option to use PokCoins Pokmon Go’s in-game currency to buy access to matches.
The further you are from the three-mile goal, the more you’ll have to pay.
A new Pokmon called Pikachu Libre essentially a Pikachu wearing a lucha libre costume can be unlocked through GO Battle League.
We’ll likely hear more from Niantic on how the rollout’s going later this week.
Pokmon Go successfully drew players in with its unusual approach to augmented reality.
Augmented reality is like virtual reality, but with a key difference.
Where VR replaces your entire world with computer-generated images, AR overlays those images onto the real world around you.
Common examples of AR include Snapchat lenses and Instagram effects, or games like Pokmon Go where characters appear on your camera screen.
In other news, it emerged in December that Pokmon Go’s creators are creating smart glasses that let you see virtual creatures.
Nintendo is re-releasing six classic games including the ultra-rare “cancelled” Star Fox 2.
And, find out how to tell lookalike new and old Nintendo Switch modelsapart.
Do you plan on giving the new Pokmon Go mode a try? Let us know in the comments!


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We are sad to announce that the Widmer Brothers pub will close its doors to the public today. This was a very hard decision to make, especially as we reflect on the pub’s past and plan an exciting future for the brewery, where our team will continue to brew your favorite Widmer Brothers beers.
Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to evolve the pub concept over the years, our pub has experienced profitability challenges. When the pub first opened in 1996, there were only a handful of breweries in the city. Today, there are over 115 breweries in the Portland Metro area. With that increased competition, we have struggled to make the pub financially sustainable.
The beer landscape in Oregon has changed dramatically over the past few years, but even so, this is something of a shock. The Widmer Pub—which used to be a full-service restaurant called the Widmer Gasthaus before a recent remodel—was the place to try Widmer's small-run beers. These beers, which you wouldn't ordinarily see around town too often, were by and large excellent, and more adventurous and stylistically varied than their big sellers.
The Widmer brand won't change much otherwise, according to the statement. The brewery has recently introduced a canning line, and you can currently find Trail Blazer-branded tallboys of their signature Hefeweizen on store shelves. The small-batch innovation brewery will still be in operation, and in a few comments to the Facebook post, Widmer's spokesperson expresses a desire to make their hard-to-find and one-off beers easier to locate at both draft accounts around the city and in cans at retailers.
As for the pub's employees, Widmer says, "With this closure, two of our full-time staff will be staying with us in new roles, and seven employees will be leaving the company. We are providing departing employees with comprehensive severance packages."


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Does your iPhone X freeze when you use it in the cold outside? You may have even tried restarting it every hour or so and eventually got frustrated about it.
But this problem will not be fixed this way. And here’s why…
The iPhone x literally freezes.
Apple admitted that there’s an issue with the iPhone X freezing, and iPhone X owners complained that their phones freeze and stop responding in cold weather.
A lot of people said that this would mostly occur when they use it in a different lower temperature environment.
Apple advises users to use the phones in “acceptable” temperatures; between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius is the recommended range.
That’s not all..
Also, some iPhone X users claim that a green line appears on the screen and doesn’t go away even when the phone is turned off.
Others complained about how disappointing the Face ID is and that it makes them work hard just to unlock the phone without a PIN.
And here’s Apple executive Craig Federighi attempting to unlock the phone with the Face ID feature and experiencing an embarrassing moment at the iPhone X launch.
Apple confirmed the problem on Friday, but said it’s an easy fix and will soon be solved by a software update.
Apple promised planning a solution to the software problem and making it available to users by a software update in the upcoming days.
That would be the very first time the undisputed Apple devices face such a face-palm, especially as it launches what’s expected to be another breakthrough of Apple’s.


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DEMO Africa is a flagship initiative of the LIONS@FRICA Partnership, launched by the United States Department of State in collaboration with Microsoft BizSpark, DEMO, USAID, and Startup Weekend. In recognition of the continent’s growing economic power, the event seeks to connect African startups to the global ecosystem.
The event has also attracted such prominent sponsors as Nokia, VC4Africa, CIO East Africa, Stuff Magazine, the Kenya ICT Board, the African e-Development Resource Centre, the Silicon Cape Initiative, iHub, and mLab Southern Africa among others.
Beyond being one of a dozen organizations on the Sponsors page, infoDev has made a mark on this year’s conference by spotting and supporting some of the region’s most promising startups ahead of the curve. This year, 9 startups out of the DEMO Africa Final 40 are either infoDev incubatees, Pivot 25 or Pivot East finalists, or trainees at mLab East Africa.
Some finalists from infoDev's mobile innovation network have designed marketable, inclusive solutions in the areas of mobile commerce and electronic education. They include mPrep Kenya, mPayer, CrowdPesa, eLimu, mTracker, mVerified, and Lipisha.


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United Farmers Cooperative recently announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its seven United Xpress convenience stores to FillMeUp Group, which operates stores under the FillMeUp brand.
The transaction is expected to close on May 29th.
The sale includes United Xpress locations in Gaylord, Gibbon, Green Isle, Lafayette, New Auburn, New Germany and Winthrop.
The current United Xpress employees will have the opportunity to transition to the FillMeUp Group, at the time of closing.
The stores will be rebranded as FillMeUp and will continue to carry Cenex brand fuels.


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The U.S. economy showed surprising resilience at the end of 2022, weathering rampant inflation, higher interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty, even as questions persist over whether growth will turn negative… Read more
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Retail spending declined in December at the fastest pace of 2022, ending the holiday shopping season on a sour note, as higher interest rates, persistent inflation, and concerns about an… Read more
January 17, 2023
The World Bank has substantially cut its global growth forecasts for 2023, citing broadly worsening economic conditions since its previous projections made in mid-2022. The group’s latest Global Economics Prospect… Read more
January 3, 2023
The U.K. economy is expected to see a contraction in 2023 that will be nearly as deep as that of Russia, economists expect, as the nation grapples with surging inflation… Read more
July 12, 2022
For decades, the rise of China has been treated as something of a fait accompli. Economists, politicians and academics have wondered not if, but only when, China would surpass the… Read more
January 29, 2020
The recent coronavirus outbreak has already enacted a human cost. At the time of writing, there have been nearly 4,700 confirmed cases, resulting in more than 100 deaths. Both numbers… Read more
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This time last year, few would have thought that Chinese exports to the U.S. would reach new heights. The coronavirus upended expectations, however, and as the pandemic drags on, China… Read more
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Most financial planners agree that, if possible, most people should wait to start taking Social Security benefits. You are eligible to begin receiving benefits at 62, but you will receive… Read more
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Despite warnings from health officials, U.S. air travel during the Thanksgiving holiday rose to the highest level since the start of the pandemic. According to the Transportation Security Administration, 1.2… Read more
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With multiple viable vaccines on the horizon, many are hopeful that consumers will be eager to resume regular activity, especially for the hardest-hit parts of the economy like travel and… Read more
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“Modern finance is based on scientific reasoning guided by theory, not subjectivity and speculation.”
John “Mac” McQuown
Patience mitigates risk.
When it comes to investment products, complexity often fosters fraud and abuse.
Portfolio diversification enables investors to manage their fear of the unknown.
Rebalancing is like love, you never have to say you are sorry. You are always selling high and buying low.
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AHLA, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, and their member brands continue to lead efforts in the hospitality sector that benefit both people and the planet
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) have announced a new strategic partnership between the two organisations to drive advanced ESG efforts within the hotel and hospitality industry. As part of the partnership, AHLA, AHLA Foundation, and the Alliance will amplify and collaborate to support one another’s programs and solutions including the AHLA Foundation’s workforce development programs and the No Room for Trafficking campaign, and the Alliance’s social and environmental sustainability tools and resources.
“We are delighted to be partnering with AHLA to promote social and environmental sustainability across the industry. This co-operation will enable us to reach a large portion of the US industry, including small and medium-sized hotels, and give both our organisations the platform to create, test and roll out innovative solutions to enable the industry to have a regenerative impact and give back to their local communities, environments and places.”
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The announcement of the partnership follows a two-day summit hosted by the Alliance that brought together senior hospitality leaders and strategic partners to discuss current sustainability efforts and challenges, discover insights from expert speakers on collaboration and leadership and develop a long-term sustainability strategy for the future that enables every part of the industry to contribute towards achieving net positive hospitality.
“AHLA and the AHLA Foundation are proud to enter this partnership with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, as many of our member brands are already on the leading edge of ESG efforts in the hospitality sector. America’s hotels recognize the industry-transforming potential of a sustainability strategy that addresses the environmental impacts of waste, water, energy and sourcing across operations and want to ensure we are reducing our environmental footprint without compromising the needs of our guests. This partnership will also strengthen our career development and human trafficking work, further extending our impact on the communities we serve.”
Chip Rogers, President and CEO of AHLA
Alliance members make up 35 percent of the global hotel industry by rooms and include 21 world-leading hotel companies and strategic partners, many of which are also AHLA members. AHLA is the largest hotel association in the U.S., representing all segments of the industry including 30,000+ members and the 10 largest hotel companies nationwide. In addition to major reductions in water usage and energy across the sector, America’s hotels have made significant commitments to reduce waste and source responsibly through innovative programs and partnerships with organisations like the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.


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The Policy Press (TPP) has revealed plans to increase its digital focus as the popularity of e-textbooks grows among students.
The social science publisher, a department of the University of Bristol, intends to look into digital-first texts and investigate opportunities for chapter-only publishing and digital rental models.
Alison Shaw, director at TPP, said: "Students are increasingly buying textbooks in non-traditional ways. There will be a tipping point where libraries won't want as many hard copies because they become a secondary product, and we have got to be prepared for that."
The publisher has recently launched its e-book platform, Policy Press Scholarship Online, through Oxford University Press' platform University Press Scholarship Online, and is investigating other avenues through which to sell digital books and journals. It also plans to increase the number of titles it publishes by 50%, from 80 to 120.


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On March 13, Brett Munster of Blockforce Capital said that as long as the price of bitcoinfalls, long-term investors will enter.
“This group of market participants has been repeatedly willing to buy bitcoin at lower prices, thus setting a bargain for bitcoin over the past few months,” he wrote. On the other hand, as long as bitcoin remains at 47,000 Below the dollar, short-term holders are at a loss, and most people currently hold bitcoin at a loss. “Every time we start approaching this price level, selling pressure seems to increase, probably from investors who are eager to get their initial investment back.”
Munster said. Matt Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak + Co., has also noticed the trend. “Long-term investors tend to underbid the market,” he said. “However, a lot of those who bought bitcoin last year were at a loss. They seem to be taking advantage of every rally, with so much in its ability to be an inflation hedge. Under the uncertainty, reduce some bitcoins.”


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US politicians have written letters to a dozen game companies asking them to better protect young people from online risks and predatory game design.
The letters, written by three members of Congress, implored executives to explain what changes they were making based upon new UK legislation that protects children online and if any, what effect this would have on their products within the US. The Verge first reported the story.
The UK law, known as the Age Appropriate Design Code is set to come into effect in the United Kingdom on September 2, following a twelve-month transition period. The rules are intended to keep children's data safe online and could also prohibit companies from using nudge tactics such as loot boxes as a method for selling items to children in the UK.
The law does not extend to children in the US, but executives from Microsoft, Blizzard, Sony of America, and Take-Two interactive were amongst several US-based companies who received letters encouraging them to uphold similar values for children's safety.
“It is imperative that Congress acts with urgency to enact a strong privacy law for children and teens in the 21st century,” the US politicians wrote. “As we work towards that goal, we urge you to extend to American children and teens any privacy enhancements that you implement to comply with the AADC.”
Members of Congress commented on the use of microtransactions within games stating that they have "led to high credit card bills for parents" before addressing the controversial inclusion of loot boxes within games played by children. "Loot boxes go one step further, encouraging purchase before a child knows what the “bundle” contains— akin to gambling," said the US lawmakers. "Children are uniquely vulnerable to manipulation and peer pressure associated with in-game purchases and loot boxes" the letters go on to read.
In addition to calling out loot boxes, the letters also address the dangers that children face through social interactions in online gaming. The members of Congress say that "social interactions in gaming allow cybercriminals to manipulate conversations and garner detailed personal information" before highlighting the need for stronger online privacy settings for children.
The US already has some legislation in effect that protects children's privacy and data online. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) covers children aged 12 and under from certain risks linked to online gaming, which prohibits the collection, use, or disclosure of children's personal information without parental notification or consent. However, with minors not transitioning into adulthood until the age of 18, arguably more needs to be done in both Congress and by companies to protect young people throughout their adolescence.
If you'd like to read more about the links between Loot Boxes and problem gambling, you can read this article which details the findings of a report from April carried out by researchers at the universities of Plymouth and Wolverhampton.
Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.


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The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution was previously confirmed for Quest 2 and PC VR headsets, however during PlayStation’s State of Play event, developers Skydance Interactive announced the game’s much awaited sequel is also coming to PSVR and PSVR 2.
Playing again as ‘the Tourist’, the Chapter 2 is said to feature an original storyline, more patented freedom of choice, and plenty of visceral combat and opportunities for bone-splitting melee. The game is also set to include new weapons that provide “unique methods of combat not previously available.” Sounds gory.
Skydance says the sequel will include silencers that help you avoid alerting the undead when using firearms, new guns like the SMG and sawed-off shotgun for better ranged horde control, and a chainsaw to tear through anything in your path, which the studio notes will come at the cost of its bulky weight and its need for fuel.
There’s also a nemesis called ‘The Axeman’ who you might remember from the original game’s Aftershocks expansion. The studio says the enemy is “just one of the major ways Retribution plans to reignite a sense of fear and danger into players in unexpected ways.”
Outside of that, the game promises a “greater numbers of walkers” and “more complex battles against armed and dangerous human combatants.”
Chapter 2: Retribution is coming later this year, although you shouldn’t take that as a tacit announcement of PSVR 2’s launch date—it’s still not clear when Sony intends on releasing its next-gen headset. In the fine print in the game’s announcement on the PS blog, the studio says Chapter 2 is currently set to come to PSVR in late 2022 and PSVR 2 in 2023.
The post ‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2’ Announced for PSVR and PSVR 2 appeared first on Road to VR.


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The lockdown period is marked by different events and activities as each day passes by in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 which has already claimed lives in Zimbabwe.
H-Metro conducted a survey of the eighth day of COVID-19 lockdown in several Harare suburbs and established a series of events playing out in surrounding locations.
The Harare City Council’s corporate communications manager Michael Chideme told H-Metro that vendors are still banned from selling their produce on the streets and around supermarkets.
“We have made a provision that Mbare Musika and Lusaka be open so that farmers can come and sell their products to retail shops only.
“This will make it easier for residents who would make their way into the shops to buy vegetables, tomatoes, and anything. “For vendors, the issue still remains the same, they are not allowed to operate and it is up to Government to consider their plight since everything is under the nose of the State during this COVID-19 period,” explained Chideme.
H-Metro established that a lot of fruits and vegetable vendors have resorted to selling their products in car trunks and carts.
Some of them have avoided running battles with the police and are now trading in street corners and outside their homes, while a few are still at their usual spots ready to flee from municipal police.
Almost every fuel service station is remarkably serving fuel and there are no queues which had become a common sight before the lockdown period.
Moses Mazarure, a motorist queueing for diesel at a service station in Katanga Norton, said he is still surprised as to why there are no more long queues at service stations.
“This is quite remarkable to experience, even if the price has gone up. “I wonder if this is going to be the norm even after the lockdown because of the long queues before the lockdown had been a stressful experience.
“This could be because there are no more kombis and pirate taxis operating and this should tell which kind of people cause commo-tion in queues.
“Kushaikwa kwema kombi kwakuita tinyatsowana fuel zvakanaka,” said Mazarure. Surprisingly, some black market fuel dealers were seen milling at fuel stations attempting to sell the commodity to unsuspecting motorists.
Money changers who have been plying their trade in the Central Business District (CBD) area such as Road Port, Copacabana, and Market Square terminus have since increased their presence in local suburbs.
H-Metro established that forex dealers in their numbers are operating at major supermarkets targeting shoppers going in and out of the shops. One forex dealer, who identified himself as Charlie, said their trade has not been affected in any way by the lockdown period.
“The situation remains the same whether I am in town or local because our clients have a way to find us and everyone is trading.
“We are buying US dollars at 35 percent when transferring money and 30 when using bond notes. “When we are selling the US dollars to our clients we demand 40 to 42 transfer rate and 35 for bond notes, but it depends on the day,” he said.
Imbibers have become a common sight in shopping areas as alcohol is still defiantly sold in Shabeens and car trunks. In Mufakose, some beer drinkers who spoke to H-Metro said they have taken the lockdown period as a holiday to merry make with friends.
“Delta beverages are open during this lockdown meaning it is understood that there are some who would be having their beers.
“We just worry about the army otherwise we continue to have our beers here,” said Tendai Mudzimu.
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An upcoming recall for Chinese made tires was estimated to be for 450,000 tires but may only be for 250,000 tires instead. The recalled tires were made in China and imported into the United States by Foreign Tire Sales.
In a letter to NHTSA, FTS said its has narrowed the group of questioned tires. The impacted tires were produced in three phases, FTS said, but only those produced in the second phase were missing gum strips. Tires produced without the gum strips layers between the steel belts, FTS claims, have a greater propensity to suffer tread separations.
The cost for the recall is expected to be around $20 million. Treads separating on a tire have the potential for causing an accident.
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Ah, Brooklyn-themed cookbooks: The Brooklyn Cookbook (1991) was a trove of scraps and food memorabilia like the handwritten sheet music for the Ba-Tampte pickle theme song and recipes like the sole and artichokes from the original Monte’s Venetian Room. For last year’s New Brooklyn Cookbook, authors Melissa and Brendan Vaughan took a different tack, pinpointing trailblazing restaurants like al di là and Diner as the epicenters of the borough’s new wave; fittingly, the book was released with a companion app. Now Publishers Weekly has the details on Edible Brooklyn: The Cookbook, set to be released the first week of October.
Edible Brooklyn’s Rachel Wharton edited the book (expected to be the first of several Edible books), which comprises ten profiles and 100 recipes, each telling a piece of "Brooklyn’s food story." And the pioneer motif is once again abundant: "In this new frontier of culinary hipsters surrounded by food co-ops and green markets galore," says PW, "there is not a meatball to be found." Well, there still might be time to put in a recipe from the Meatball Shop’s just-opened Williamsburg location.


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A court-appointed receiver has sold 64,000 square feet of retail property at the Village on False Creek.
The sale was part of an effort to recoup an estimated $300 million the city still owes after taking over the trouble project, which formerly housed athletes during the 2010 Olympics.
First Capital Realty announced Tuesday it paid $46 million for the property, which includes buildings housing Urban Fare, London Drugs and a TD Canada Trust branch.
EY — formerly Ernst & Young — was appointed receiver of the property on Nov. 17, 2010 after Millennium Development Corp. came up short on a payment toward the $740 million it owed the city.


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The coronavirus crisis has hit Israeli workers hard, women especially, but not a few are using the crisis to start new businesses
Company and producer cite explicit threats of physical harm as opponents of ‘The Jews Are Coming’ plan rally next week
Associates say backing anti-Bibi bill still on the table
C’ttee head Shasha-Biton: These are not state secrets
"Today we follow the will of the people in their demand to hold accountable those responsible for the disaster that has been in hiding for seven years, and their desire for real change."
"Netanyahu has created an industry of violent incitement, tearing this country apart," Lapid said.
The Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said “the building has been put up for sale and will be sold soon.”
The coronavirus lockdown saw retailers scramble to open online stores, benefiting the tech company.
Rights group has petitioned the court to cancel fines, citing 'arbitrary enforcement' and criminalization of 'everyday behavior'


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Chinese online video platform iQiyi Inc is facing accusations of fabricating its revenue and number of paid users by carrying out fraudulent and inflating financial practices
A research firm, Wolfpack Research which claims to be an activist research and due-diligence firm alleged iQiyi of being in fraudulent practices even before its stock market listing in 2018 and remained stick to those practices since its inception, according to research firm’s report released on Tuesday.
iQiyi opposed the content of the report and said that contents of the report are erroneous, containing non-provable statements and bearing false interpretation and conclusions.
The Chinese streaming giant spun off from country’s search engine giant Baidu in 2018 with an IPO raising $2.2 billion for the streaming company. Baidu still is in possession of 56% share in iQiyi, a company that become the leading online video platform in the country and often quoted as “Netflix of China”.
The release of said report though impacted the iQiyi’s trading on the day bringing its stock price down by 13% to session lowest, but the drop remained for a while and it closed the U.S. stock trading with an increase of 3% after going through a volatile session.
Wolfpack Research accused that iQiyi showed 8 billion yuan ($1.13 billion) to 13 billion yuan ($1.98 billion), or 27% to 44% more revenue from what it has actually generated in 2019.
For inflating the revenue generated, iQiyi overstated its number of users by 42% to 60% as well as inflated its prices paid for content, expenses and other acquisitions and assets to spend fake cash to conceal the fraudulent activity from its investors and auditors, accused the research firm in its report.
Wolfpack said that to compile the report, it did not stick to a single source but used multiple sources including publically available data, a former employee of the streaming company, information gathered from surveys and private sources like advertisement companies doing business with iQiyi.


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American Outdoor Brands Corp (NASDAQ:AOBC) Director Michael F. Golden sold 18,000 shares of American Outdoor Brands stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $10.01, for a total value of $180,180.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 256,432 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,566,884.32. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.
Shares of American Outdoor Brands stock traded down $0.18 on Friday, hitting $9.21. 456,048 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 731,708. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 2.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. American Outdoor Brands Corp has a 12-month low of $9.03 and a 12-month high of $15.95. The stock has a market cap of $502.48 million, a P/E ratio of 20.02 and a beta of -0.08.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:AOBC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 7th. The company reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $162.01 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $162.55 million. American Outdoor Brands had a net margin of 2.56% and a return on equity of 10.47%. On average, equities research analysts expect that American Outdoor Brands Corp will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. BidaskClub cut American Outdoor Brands from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, January 25th. Zacks Investment Research raised American Outdoor Brands from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday. Wedbush downgraded shares of American Outdoor Brands from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their target price for the company from $13.50 to $11.00 in a research note on Wednesday, March 13th. Finally, ValuEngine raised shares of American Outdoor Brands from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. American Outdoor Brands currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $13.60.
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American Outdoor Brands Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells firearms worldwide. The company's Firearms segment offers handguns, long guns, handcuffs, suppressors, and other firearm-related products under the Smith & Wesson, M&P, Performance Center, Gemtech, and Thompson/Center Arms brands.
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Usually, when an automaker restarts production of a car, it's to give a few more lucky buyers the opportunity to pick one up. In Porsche's case, it's to replace cars that are at the bottom of the sea.
In a weird turn of events, Porsche has restarted production of the, a 700-horsepower RWD rocket with a Porsche badge slapped on it. Production originally ended in February, but now the automaker will manufacture another four cars for a reason you don't hear about very often.
The reason is called the Grande America. This cargo ship caught fire on its way from Germany to Brazil, where the cars in question were to be delivered to four very lucky owners. The ship sank, sending these carbon-fiber supercars to the bottom of the sea. According to Road & Track, those cars are located 140 nautical miles southwest of Brest, France, and are located some 15,000 feet below sea level. Sadly, it doesn't sound like you can free-dive your way to a new GT2 RS.
"In a special decision and to uphold its commitment to its valued Brazilian customers, Porsche has ensured that those units will be reproduced in the order in which they were originally confirmed," a Porsche spokesperson wrote in an emailed statement confirming the restart of production. In total, 37 new Porsches were lost to Poseidon, who sounds like an avid Porschephile.
In addition to the Porsches lost, Carscoops reports that Audi Brazil lost "a number" of vehicles, including hot-to-trot RS4 and RS5 variants. The GT2 RS was easily the most expensive car of the bunch, though, commanding $294,250 in the US -- not counting the optional Weissach package, which sheds 40 pounds and adds $31,000 to the window sticker. According to Carscoops, the line will fire back up in April, with deliveries expected in June.
(Hat tip to Road & Track!)


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MOGADISHU | Istanbul Bazaar | 2013 | U/C
An Ottoman-style market (Bedesten) in Somalia
Economic vibrancy in Africa is not limited to investments for production and manufacturing. Turkish businessmen rely on different projects to revive the overall economy in the continent. One such project is the construction of a trade center that Mustafa Erkan, a businessman from İstanbul is in the middle of preparing in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The facility, which will be named the İstanbul Bazaar, will host wholesalers of furniture, carpet and dry foods. The bazaar, also known as a bedesten, will likely make a $500 million contribution to Turkish exports every year.
Noting that they have been doing business in South Africa for many years, Erkan says they are familiar with the continent. Erkan, recalling that Somalia is one of the best places to do business, stresses that the sources are scarce in the country and that it is not possible to find most products. Erkan further said: “It is almost as though there is no toothpick or needle in this country. This is also the case for the construction industry. The cement factory is idle. Iron is brought from other countries. The products imported from China are of low quality. In addition, the goods imported from Dubai are expensive.” Security is the greatest problem in Somalia. For this reason, the investors are hesitant to start business in the country. The İstanbul Bazaar offers a reliable and secure environment for investors.
Noting that the Bazaar will serve the interests of both Somali and Turkish businessmen, Erkan says: “No VAT tax is levied on our products in places like Mogadishu. There isn’t a significant amount of transport cost because we are wholesalers. The profit margin is not so big. But because we are not retailers, we will not have to deal with the complaints by the local people.”
So far, $15 million have been invested in the İstanbul Bazaar. In addition to contributing to the development of the Somali economy, the bazaar, which will open its doors in 2013, will also improve the overall employment in the country. Erkam Meriç who was assigned as general manager of the bazaar says that they will follow the traditional code of business inherited from the Ottoman times and they would like to revive the ethical code of the time.
Details about the second phase will be announced after the construction of the first phase of the bazaar. Erkan says that further details can be obtained at www.istafbazaar.com
The bazaar, also known as a bedesten, will likely make a $500 million contribution to Turkish exports every year.
:lol:The part quoted below is an interesting middle-finger to all the multi-million $ Somali companies getting rich in the Ugandan, Kenyan, Tanzanian, Rwandan, etc economies, while ignoring their own virgin market that's about to boom. The young Turkish companies will get the early bird, may the realization of this fact burn deeply in the heart of every Somali entrepreneur lol, that should get them fired up:
Come on bro, this is just one Turkish business project, out of a dozen infrastructural ones. This is no threat to a revived Somali economy that could easily grow at double digit speed. For two decades the Somali companies getting fat in the Kenyan, Tanzanian, Ugandan, Rwandan and UAE economies had a chance to establish an equivalance of this bazaar in Somalia, but opted to establish their businesses overseas, which is why Somalis after the Iranians are the largest re-exporters of goods in Dubai.Somalia needs to have good economic laws and structure, before dealing with the outside world on big projects. I think it's a shame that Somalia is heading too fast, without looking at the details.
Don't take any numbers in Somalia seriously. Also, welcome to the forum."will likely make a $500 million contribution to Turkish exports every year"
Somalia's GDP is little over 6 billion dollars. So, almost 10% of the whole economy is going to go through this building.
In other words, the writer thinks everybody in the country will spend almost 10% of their income right in this building, or 10% of the population will spend all of their income in this building, or something in between the two.
Isn't it beautiful when people just make up numbers? I wish I had an investment that returned 500 million annuity over "15 million" investment.
I couldn't have said better bro,masha Allah you are very bright sxb Somalia needs people like youCome on bro, this is just one Turkish business project, out of a dozen infrastructural ones. This is no threat to a revived Somali economy that could easily grow at double digit speed. For two decades the Somali companies getting fat in the Kenyan, Tanzanian, Ugandan, Rwandan and UAE economies had a chance to establish an equivalance of this bazaar in Somalia, but opted to establish their businesses overseas, which is why Somalis after the Iranians are the largest re-exporters of goods in Dubai.
I don't believe in strict protectionism, it will make the locals lazy and uncompetitive. This is one of our positive business characteristics; our competitive streak, it's Somali traders bringing the heat to business groups like the Chinese, Lebanese or the Indians all across Africa, are you telling me we can't do the same on our hometurf?
Their is no significant imbalance between our exports and imports, unless you take the static decades old data by the likes of IMF or the CIA World Factbook as a reference for Somali economics. The real problem is the dormant industries that need to be revived pronto, such as the fruit and vegetable plantations of the South that were the biggest employers in East Africa in the prewar period. The real problem is the underutilization of our rich resources, be it oil, gold, gemstones, uranium, aquaculture, etc found all over the country.
All of these would offset whatever Chinese, Turkish, American wholesaler, trader or company could bring to the markets. However, we should not discourage the latter from doing business in our country, their presence will keep the Somali traders and businesses on edge in a healthy way and keep the economy competitive.
The only sectors that need to be protected by the goverment are the agricultural sector and the resources-sector. The first has the potential to make us self-sufficient again like in the past, and with surplus exported to the Middle-East, Asia and Europe, hence no major land sales of any kind to a foreign company or country. The second is a well known major revenue maker that could transform Somalia within in a decade and that shouldn't be taken lightly, so I support resource-nationalism.
Entrepreneurialism however should not be protected, if we end up importing everything from clothing to electronics then the fault lies with us, and only us for not creating similar companies, now we have atleast the civil-strife as an excuse, but if in ten years time the situation is the same, then eggs on our faces! There is no need for high-tariffs and scaremongering, Somalis will buy anything from another Somali for the simple fact that the company or shop is a Somali one, so they already have the consumers on their side, giving them a major adventage over the foreign traders and companies bringing their goods.
If Somalis can establish thousands of successful businesses in a competitive capitalistic environment like the West, serving a loyal Somali clientele, logic dictates that they should be capable of doing the same at home at a far greater rate of success.
Population numbers especially. According to the respective governments; there are 3.5 million people in Somaliland and 2.4 million in Puntland :lol:.Don't take any numbers in Somalia seriously. Also, welcome to the forum.


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It may be a line from an old Eagles classic, but visitors to Marriott International hotels in China are now using their fizgogs to check in.
The world’s largest hotel group has partnered with Alibaba Group through the online travel platform Fliggy to pilot facial recognition at two Marriott International properties in China this month – Hangzhou Marriott Hotel Qianjiang and Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay – with a global roll out planned if successful.
Using Fliggy’s facial recognition technology, guests are able to scan their IDs, take a photo and input contact details on a self-help machine.The device then dispenses room key cards after identities and booking information are verified – in a process designed to cut traditional check-in times to less than a minute.
“Marriott International has a track record of embracing cutting-edge technology to create memorable experiences for guests,” said Henry Lee, managing director of Marriott International Greater China.
“With technology, our hotel associates can work more efficiently to do what they do best – delivering personalised service to our guests.”
According to market research from consulting firm Ipsos, 60 percent of Chinese travellers have expressed a preference for facial recognition technology.
Post Post Pay functionality at more than 1,000 Marriott International hotels globally already allows guests to pay by mobile, another concession to the Chinese-driven market.
Marriott International has seen its loyalty membership balloon to more than two million in the wake of its recent initiatives.
“We are proud to have a hand in supporting Marriott International to redefine the experience of Chinese travellers with innovative services,” said David Chai, CEO of the joint venture between the hotel group and Alibaba.
“We look forward to continuing reinventing and showcasing our expertise.”


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Your customers don’t really want to cancel. At least, not all of them. Between 15 and 30 percent of customers leave for reasons that are within your control. Tapping into these customers...
Salesforce, the 20-year-old leader in customer relationship management (CRM) tools, is making a foray into Asia by working with one of the country’s largest tech firms, Alibaba. Alibaba will be
Not long ago, people in China would need to visit a posh, stylish mall for luxury shopping. That’s rapidly changing as high-end brands race to embrace digital channels, which aren’t just t
On the heels of Google buying analytics startup Looker last week for $2.6 billion, Salesforce today announced a huge piece of news in a bid to step up its own work in data visualization and (more gene
Security breaches, where malicious hackers obtain snippets of information that then get used to impersonate individuals in order to gain access to individuals’ and businesses’ sensitive fi
HoneyBook, a customer-relationship management platform aimed at small businesses in creative fields, announced today it has raised a $28 million Series C led by Citi Ventures. All of its existing inve
Clari started as a company that wanted to give sales teams more information about their sales process than could be found in the CRM database. Today, the company announced a much broader platform, one
Customer engagement service Freshworks, which was valued at about $1.5 billion in its last funding round, today launched Omniroute, the latest product in its portfolio of tools for customer service ag
The humble business card is a target for disruption in Southeast Asia after Japanese contacts management startup Sansan raised JPY 3 billion ($26.5 million) to expand its business into the region. Fo
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The next major Beats release was delivered in the form of a leak this week in four new colors. The Apple Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds were leaked in Glacier Blue, Cloud Pink, Spring Yellow, and Lava Red. The images suggest that the company’s ready to embrace optimism and a future full of vibrant tones and a sustained dedication to the Beats brand and logo.
Apple’s Powerbeats Pro roll with the same H1 chip as equipped the Apple AirPods second-gen. That means they’re ready to roll with voice-activated natural voice assistance with Siri with onboard microphone tech. These earbuds connect with iPhone, Apple Watch, and most other Bluetooth-equipped smartphones too.
The first iteration of these earbuds came in darker tones. You’d have had to pick them up in Black, Ivory, Moss (green), or Navy (blue) if you’d purchased them in the past. The Powerbeats Pro were leaked in tones this week that make it clear that Apple’s ready for summer.
The Powerbeats Pro earbuds you see here will cost users approximately $250 USD, just like their predecessors. It’s unlikely that much has changed inside the earbuds compared to the originals. These earbuds will likely be released in early June, 2020. That’ll pave the way for the iPhone 12 collection with no earbuds in the box for the first time in a long time.
It’s been suggested this week that the iPhone 12 collection will be released this year without earbuds included in the box. This would not necessarily be done in order to bolster sales of AirPods from Apple, but that might well be the result. Apple won’t be caught without stock of any and all wireless earbuds to which they hold licence by the time they’ve released the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, of that you can be sure.


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VANCOUVER, Nov. 7 /CNW/ - Visitors hoping to purchase Olympic and Paralympic tickets today at www.vancouver2010.com were not able to access the site as previously planned and as a result, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has made the decision to postpone the start of Phase 3 ticket sales to Saturday, November 14 at 10am Pacific Time.
Tickets.com, the Official ticket service provider for Vancouver 2010, experienced difficulties with the configuration between the virtual waiting room and the ticketing transaction site.
"On behalf of Tickets.com, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience visitors to the Vancouver 2010 ticketing site experienced this morning," said Larry Witherspoon, CEO, Tickets.com. "Our team is working hard to resolve the issue and appreciate the patience of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic fans."
"We are disappointed that people wanting to purchase tickets today did not receive the chance to do so - this is the first time we have had such an issue," said Caley Denton, vice president of ticketing for VANOC. "Even though it appears the problem is close to being resolved, we made the decision to postpone the sale of Phase 3 ticket sales for one week as our priority has always been to ensure fair access to Canadian residents and to allow sufficient time to plan accordingly."
"We are also able to confirm a few hundred tickets were sold to customers primarily through the call centre. The equivalent number of tickets sold today for each event will be pulled from the Olympic Family contingency pool and added to the November 14 public ticket sale."
VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010. Visit www.vancouver2010.com for more information.
SOURCE VANCOUVER ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE 2010 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES
For further information: For further information: Media Contact: Greg Alexis, VANOC Communications, (604) 403-1627, firstname.lastname@example.org


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Construction has recently started on a new cruise port in Bali, which will be the biggest in Indonesia and is expected to drum up an extra 20 million visitors a year.
The new cruise terminal will accommodate two cruise ships at a time when it opens in South Bali's Benoa at the end of next year. Currently, the waters at Benoa are too shallow and cruise ships are forced to anchor five kilometres out at sea.
But perhaps even more interesting is that Indonesian company Pelindo III, who is in charge of the new port's construction, wants it to have a high-end Monte Carlo feel which attracts not only cruise ships but yachts from around the world.
They are taking inspiration from ONEdeg15 Marina at Singapore's Sentosa Cove, which can be seen in the pictures below.
The company are clear about wanting to "attract the rich guy", a market which Bali doesn't overly entice despite the luxe hotels and villas on offer.
"At the moment people have Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai (to sail to) but Bali is very rare because the infrastructure is not there yet," Pelindo III chief executive Ari Askhara said.
Bali tourism office chief Anak Agung Gede Yuniartha Putra said the cruise terminal is essential for the country's target to hit 20million tourists a year, as Denpasar Airport alone can't handle the influx.
Last year, he revealed that Bali attracted 11.5million visitors from around the world.
The port will allow the opportunity to expand tourism in neighbouring islands, dubbed the "10 new Balis", which include Lake Toba in Sumatra and Labuan Bajo near Komodo Island.
And the Benoa site is not the only area for expansion, with the Balinese government also revealing plans to develop Celukan Bawang Port in North Bali, allowing visitors easy access into the increasingly popular north of the country.
Celukan Bawang is being prepared as a tourist boat stop and will be a stopover point for seven ships, carrying 1,000 passengers on average, from December 2017 to March 2018.
“Celukan Bawang Port has natural depth, so no dredging is required. Extensive land area there can also accommodate hundreds of vehicles that will bring tourists to different tourist attractions,” said the chairman of the Maritime Tourism Acceleration Team, Indroyono Soesilo.


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'Ban the sale of SIM-locked smartphones,' UK regulators announce
SIM lock of the terminal. British regulators have announced that this practice is at the disadvantage of users and 'bans the sale of SIM-locked smartphones and feature phones.'
If you purchase a smartphone such as an iPhone with one carrier and then switch to another carrier, you cannot use the network of another carrier unless you unlock the
Mobile firms to be banned from selling'locked' handsets --Ofcom
UK to ban sale of carrier-locked phones from December 2021 --The Verge
Mobile phones such as the iPhone can use the communication function by inserting a SIM card that identifies the carrier's subscriber, but some carriers have set a SIM lock on the mobile phones they sell. If you unlock the SIM lock, you can insert the SIM card of another carrier to use the network, but unlocking it can be expensive and time-consuming.
Ofcom , a UK telecommunications and broadcast regulator, points out that unlocking a SIM lock requires users to do complicated procedures and can cost around £ 10. According to a survey actually conducted by Ofcom, more than one-third of those who considered switching to another carrier postponed the switch after unlocking the SIM lock.
Ofcom said, 'Almost half of the customers trying to unlock their smartphones have a hard time unlocking them. For example, there is a delay in getting the code needed to unlock the SIM lock on their mobile phones, or The code may not work, or the service may not be available without noticing that the mobile phone is locked before the transfer. '
Ofcom bans carriers from selling SIM-locked mobile phones because they believe that SIM locks provided by carriers prevent users from easily switching carriers, which is disadvantageous to users. We announced a new rule.
'This allows people to move to another network without hassle,' said Ofcom. The rule prohibiting the sale of mobile phones with SIM locks will be introduced in December 2021.
Of the major carriers in the UK, O2 , Sky , Three and Virgin already sell mobile phones without a SIM lock, while EE , Vodafone and Tesco Mobile sell mobile phones with a standard SIM lock. I am. Vodafone told BBC News that it is already preparing changes to comply with Ofcom's guidelines.