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Talon International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tag-It Pacific, Inc. (AMEX: TAG - News) today announced that it has hired a 20 year veteran of the zipper industry to serve as its Vice President of Global Market Development. In conjunction, the company unveiled its strategy to target the international markets for its high quality zippers. Several new assembly and distribution centers will be established in large regional markets in concert with local partners, which in turn will allow them to gain market share by serving customers locally. The markets that will be targeted include 15 countries which have a combined zipper sales potential in excess of $500 million and are largely dominated by a single zipper competitor. Negotiations are underway with several potential partners and we expect to have operations up and running in several of these markets before the end of the year."
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Australian Red Cross is asking the fashion-conscious to be eco-conscious and donate pre-loved winter fashion to Red Cross Shops.
Australia’s love affair of fashion is well documented, with ABC’s ‘War on Waste’ reporting that we dispose of 6,000 kilograms of fashion and textile waste every ten minutes. With people under 40 turning their wardrobe around faster than most, Red Cross is asking young Australians to think about how they dispose of their clothes, as they restock their wardrobes for a new season.
For Australian Red Cross’ annual winter donation drive, Head of Retail Richard Wood says Red Cross Shops are the perfect destination for the garments people no longer wear.
“For people who love fashion and are looking to freshen up their look, think twice before throwing pre-loved items away as Red Cross shops will gladly take them.”
“Every year Australians make a big contribution to the environment by donating clothing to Red Cross Shops and saving it from going to landfill.”
“Last season’s winter coats, boots and jumpers are perfect for resale in our op shop network, and you can feel good knowing you are making a positive contribution to the environment, while raising funds for our life changing services.
“The money raised from your knitted scarves and fleecy jumpers can be turned into a daily phone call to help elderly Australians stay safe and independent at home; they could be used to provide a shower and a hot meal for a teenager facing homelessness; or clean drinking water for communities living in poverty.”
Red Cross relies on the support and donations of generous Australians – we couldn’t do what we do without them. Find your nearest store to donate your winter woollies: redcross.org.au/shop.
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I came across this story yesterday and I thought I’d bring it to you and no it’s not about any of the “Keeping up with the Kardashians” episode. It’s rather Kim Kardashian West’s mobile gaming business Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and how the game has come since June 2014 when it was announced. The long and short of the game is that the game is a role playing game that became famous for allowing users to become famous by making appearances at clubs, going on dates and acting among other activities. The guys at Game Analytics think the game is a simple one, with very straightforward free-to-play mechanics that have been used in games since FrontierVille in 2011 or earlier.
What it lacks in complexity, however, it more than makes up for in style, substance, and spot-on representation of the Kim Kardashian brand. The team at Glu delivered a high production value gem of a mobile experience that expanded free-to-play gaming to a whole new audience. Without the perfect mix of audience, license, and mechanics, it’s extremely unlikely this game becomes the massive success we see today (and Glu knows this – Kim Kardashian is a re-skin of Stardom: Hollywood, a successful game by most measures but not the breakout hit Kim Kardiashian has become).
The more you play the game by engaging in the one or more of the activities I mentioned earlier, you get ratings which eventually increase your celebrity ranking. Well its more than that of course but that’s a summary to make you understand the game more and just in case you were wondering how much fans the game has, you would need to read this article from Daily Mail where it was reported that a 30 year old woman played this game for 30 hours a week. now that’s like a job if you consider that the average person works 40 hours a week.
Just a month after launch, Glu Mobile, the studio behind free-to-play games Kim Kardashian: Hollywood beat Wall Street’s expectations in its second fiscal quarter.
Analysts had been expecting a loss of four cents per share and $34 million in non-GAAP revenue, while Glu turned in a two cent loss and $35 million in revenue. The Kardashian game has been a top-10 app on the iPhone charts in both downloads and revenue for more than a month, and has inspired some hilarious commentary online.
Perhaps the success of the game could not be expressed better than Forbes making this a cover story in their July 2016 edition. Forbes had released a list of top earning celebrities with Taylor Swift topping the chart with $170 million in earnings. Since its June 2014 launch Kim Kardashian: Hollywood has been downloaded 45 million times and generated $160 million in revenue. FORBES estimates that Kardashian has pocketed $45 million from it over that period. This year she earned $51 million to land at No. 42 on FORBES’ Celebrity 100 list; 40% of her yearly paycheck came from the game.


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Tech support and fake antivirus scams crackdown by FTC
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a crackdown on tech support and fake antivirus scams that have been problematic for years. The scams such as bogus computer cleanup programs, phone-based tech support scares, etc. is subject to freezing of assets, as well as lawsuits for the six companies involved in the crackdown. Some of these Technogennie, Virtual PC Solutions, and Connexions InfoTech Services, among others.
Scareware scams have gone on for years, whether the classic ones such as SpySheriff (2005) to Personal Antivirus (2009). Many bouts of scareware have been apparent over the years, and they have really fell off the planet more and more the last couple of years. Why is this? Scareware crackdown from the FBI, FTC, etc. Many scams are being sought out a lot faster so the damage to the user communities is very limited.
These companies caught in the current wrap-up/crackdown from the FTC were boiler-room based, making cold calls to people in English speaking communities. Their attempts were to subject the potential customers to fear that their computer is infected, and telling them to purchase solutions to their problems by paying right away with credit card. However, when the users realized their computer was either not infected at all, or that it was a scam, it was too late and the customer was ripped off. Many banks have given the opportunity for chargeback, but that’s only if the person can truly identify that it was a scam. If no evidence can be drawn up, then it’s hard to get the chargeback.
After getting over 2,000 complaints (estimated 2,400), the FTC immediately froze assets of those companies, shut down their phone numbers used for the cold calling, and began a rapid investigation. Victims were usually charged between $49 to $450 to have a “techie” clean their system. Many of the cold callers posed as Dell, Symantec, or even McAfee.
More news about this freezing on the FTC website.
Now, earlier this week, the FTC won a $163 million settlement in a three year-old case against Innovative Marketing Inc. (IMI) and Kristy Ross, former officer of the company. More on that at the FTC website as well.
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One of the biggest differences between Google’s Daydream View and previous mobile VR offerings comes in the form of View’s dedicated controller. It made sense to include one with the headset, as it is not only well-suited for gaming, but also for controlling the menus and other parts of the VR interface as well. It sure beats having to swipe and tap a small, imprecise d-pad on the side of headset! (ahem, Gear VR).
Well, it seems that Samsung has taken note and is likely to do something similar in the near future. According to Twitter leaker Roland Quandt, the next iteration of the Samsung Gear VR will also feature a dedicated controller/gamepad, and we may see it as early as next month.
Samsung Gear VR SM-R324 is coming – same as SM-R323 for S7, but gets different front cover to hold Galaxy S8 – and a single hand controller.
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According to Quandt, the new Gear VR will be mostly identical to the previous iteration, though this one will feature a different front cover to hold the Galaxy S8 and the controller. There is no info yet regarding the hardware inside the controller, so we can’t say whether it will have motion-sensing capabilities or not, but previously leaked renders of the device reveal its design and button setup.


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As the countdown towards Christmas continues, with just seven days to go, the igaming industry remains as competitive as ever. It shouldn't surprise anyone, punter, newbie or industry veteran, that PartyGaming and its PartyCasino and PartyPoker brands are in line for more industry awards and commendations.
PartyGaming remains the world’s leading listed online gaming company. Founded in 1997, the
Group has its shares listed on The London Stock Exchange.
Coming off a wave of momentum with its successful purchase of World Poker Tour (WPT Enterprises), Cashcade a number of months ago, and the release of a swag of new slot games, the company is tipped to continue domination of the gaming and igaming world.
Party's awards and commendations include eGaming Review Operator Of The Year and Socially Responsible Operator Of The Year.
This month PartyCasino.com has made the shortlist for Media Man - Casino News Media Online Casino Of The Month, and PartyPoker.com gets to the finals for the Media Man - Casino News Media Online Poker website Of The Month.
The company also achieved inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series and last month won 'Best Communications by a private sector company' for the second year running at the CorpComms Awards. PartyCasino and PartyPoker also carry the eCOGRA seal of approval.
As the company looks forward to the new year they look to continue innovation, value for money, world class service, and growth into new geographic regions including South America, Indian, France and the Asia Pacific.
PartyGaming will continue to revamp its websites including it's ever growing PartyCasino.com site, thanks to the frequent games being added and its newly acquired Club WTP website, now sporting a PartyGaming look and feel to it.
PartyGaming remains poised to make more inroads into the United States coming off the back of its purchase of WPT Enterprises (U.S residents can play online poker on the Club World Poker Tour website without potential legal complications). PartyPoker.com ambassador, Stewart Scott, has just been doing a fine job promoting the PartyGaming and PartyPoker.com brand on a national and international basis, and will be defending his poker championship at Aussie Millions 2010 this January at Mr Packer's Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia.
PartyGaming sites are available in a wide array of languages and currencies, and are available for play around the lock. Players can enjoy most games in either free mode or play for money mode. Last month the PartyCasino jackpot of close to $5 million dollars was one, and as we head towards Christmas the jackpot nears $1 million. PartyCasino also offers the Marvel Hero Jackpot, thanks to their business agreement with Marvel Entertainment. Insiders tip that Thor and The Hulk are the most popular Marvel slots at present, and this may be related to a Thor movie in the works and wrestling living legend, Hulk Hogan, being very prominent in the press of late, just returning to the United States after his successful Hulkamania tour of Australia. A bit of history...Hogan bought the rights to use "Hulk" from Marvel in the 1980's for a million dollars or thereabouts. Rumors persist of a potential Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Andre The Giant online slot machine in the new year, but that's another story for another time.
PartyGaming also offers a number of other world class promotions such as Cash Machine, Monthly Million, Slotastic Sundays, and reward offerings, PartyPoints and the very popular Palladium Lounge which has proved to be a must visit destination for PartyGaming VIP's.
It's been a hugely successful year for PartyGaming and the industry and players alike expect more groundbreaking developments from the company as 2010 approaches.
*the writer has a b2b relationship with a number of PartyGaming brands, as they do with dozens of other brands in the gaming and igaming world.


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Foodstuffs North Island has announced that it is marketing for sale its 4.0369ha site at 57 Kiln Street, Silverstream in Upper Hutt.
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Kiwi-owned supermarket operator Foodstuffs has again had its environmental sustainability efforts recognised, this time by the waste management industry’s WasteMINZ Awards for Excellence.
The 2016 New World Wine Awards Top 50 wines are more popular than ever with several already close to selling out just 10 days since the results were announced.
This October PAK’nSAVE is turning pink to support the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Appeal.
Today, the New World team, under the close supervision of Xanthe White, got their gardening gloves on and worked with the team at Starship to bring a petunia garden to life at the national children’s hospital.
New World's Little Shop was an instant hit in New Zealand in 2013. Kids of all ages flocked to collect mini grocery items encouraging play, swapping, and classroom learning across the country.
Christchurch's newest supermarket opened its doors today, bringing a new look for Woolston, a better shopping experience for east Christchurch, and dozens of new jobs.
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NIO Stock – Why NYSE: NIO Felled
What happened Many stocks in the electric-vehicle (EV) sector are actually sinking today, and Chinese EV developer NIO (NYSE: NIO) is no different. With its fourth-quarter and full year 2020 earnings looming, shares dropped almost as 10 % Thursday and stay lower 7.6 % as of 2:45 p.m. EST.
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI)
So what Fellow Chinese EV producer Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) reported its fourth-quarter earnings nowadays, but the outcomes should not be worrying investors in the sector. Li Auto reported a surprise benefit for the fourth quarter of its, which could bode very well for what NIO has to say if this reports on Monday, March 1.
however, investors are actually knocking back stocks of those high fliers today after lengthy runs brought high valuations.
Li Auto noted a surprise optimistic net earnings of $16.5 million because of its fourth quarter. While NIO competes with LI Auto, the businesses give somewhat different products. Li’s One SUV was developed to offer a specific niche in China. It contains a little gasoline engine onboard which could be used to recharge its batteries, allowing for longer travel between charging stations.
NIO (NYSE: NIO)
NIO stock delivered 7,225 vehicles in January 2021 and 17,353 throughout its fourth quarter. These represented 352 % along with 111 % year-over-year profits, respectively. NIO Stock not too long ago announced its very first deluxe sedan, the ET7, which will also have a new longer range battery option.
Including today’s drop, shares have, according to FintechZoom, by now fallen more than 20 % from your highs earlier this year. NIO’s earnings on Monday could help alleviate investor anxiety over the stock’s of good valuation. But for today, a correction continues to be under way.
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Digital TV News: evotv
Vestel releases first CASTVs with integrated broadcast pay TV
Jan 15, 2019 – Vestel has launched its first CASTVs which allow consumers to access pay TV services without the need for a separate set-top box, CAM or any other external device. The launch has been enabled by Irdeto’s TV Cloaked CA solution.
News categories: Irdeto, Vestel, evotv, Steeve Huin, Hakan Kutlu, Domagoj Frank, Austria, Croatia, Digital TV, Germany, Smart TV, Terrestrial, Uzbekistan
Hrvatski Telekom acquires Croatia's evotv
Nov 27, 2018 – Hrvatski Telekom (Reuters: HT.ZA; Bloomberg: HTRA CZ) has signed a purchase agreement with HP-Hrvatska pošta for the acquisition of 100% of HP Produkcija, provider of the evotv service in Croatia.
News categories: Hrvatski Telekom, evotv, Davor Tomašković, Croatia, Digital TV, MnA, Terrestrial
Neotion DVB-T2 CAM for EvoTV in Croatia
Jul 22, 2013 – NEOTION has developed a cardless solution for evoTV, Croatian Post's digital terrestrial pay TV service. The CAM is to be bundled with DVB-T2 TV-sets - specially designed by Grundig for the evoTV offer.
News categories: NEOTION, evoTV, Grundig, Quentin Hamard, CAM, Croatia, Digital TV, Smart TV, Terrestrial
Croatia's evotv reaches 10,000 subscribers in first few weeks
Apr 8, 2013 – evotv, the digital terrestrial pay TV service from Croatian Post, has announced that it has reached 10,000 subscribers, only one and a half months after launch. The service uses DVB-T2 for transmission with coverage extending to 80% of Croatia's population.
News categories: evotv, Croatia, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Set Top Box, Subscribers, Terrestrial
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After years of racking up enemies in Europe, Uber now prefers to play nice.
The ride-hailing app boasts a variety of longtime foes: workers’ unions, taxi drivers and politicians. It’s the legacy of Uber being loose with the rules when it landed on the Continent, around 2013 — an era that haunted the company up until last year, when a trove of leaked documents, known as the Uber Files, showed the dark side of the company’s holy grail of growth at all costs.
It now wants to wipe the slate clean, spending the last few years ramping up efforts to win over its adversaries. Uber has struck deals with unions, integrated taxis into its app, and pitched itself as a partner in electrifying traffic and boosting cities’ sustainability.
One move, on which POLITICO can report exclusively, shows that its charm offensive is only just getting started: The company has tapped Emma O’Dwyer to oversee all “labor relations” in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. O’Dwyer has held a similar role with Uber in the United Kingdom for the past two years.
In particular, O’Dwyer’s track record in the U.K. — she called herself a “lifelong Labour supporter” in an interview with POLITICO — shows that Uber is serious about getting to the negotiating table with unions.
O’Dwyer was one of the architects of Uber’s 2021 deal with the British GMB union, which had fought the company over drivers’ job status. The dispute ended up in the U.K.’s Supreme Court, which sided with the GMB and the App Drivers & Couriers Union (ADCU), ruling that drivers were workers entitled to minimum wage and holiday pay.
Under the deal, Uber recognized the GMB as a union that could represent British drivers in negotiations or when drivers wanted to appeal certain decisions made by the company. The deal now covers about 90,000 U.K.-based drivers, O’Dwyer said, allowing Uber and the union to discuss a range of issues.
“We’ve covered everything from safety [issues], deactivations [of drivers’ accounts] and training of drivers,” O’Dwyer said. Calling the arrangement “exciting and successful,” she said that “nearly 1,000 drivers” have now had the union represent them in cases.
The GMB blueprint is one Uber seeks to replicate elsewhere.
Early last year it signed a landmark deal with the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), which represents 700 affiliated trade unions globally. One notable condition: side-stepping the delicate issue of whether Uber drivers are employees or independent contractors; that contentious issue stays off the table in negotiations with ITF-affiliated unions.
That approach has drawn mixed feedback.
“I was very suspicious to what extent Uber wanted to play this game seriously,” Frank Moreels, president of the Belgian transport workers union BTB, told POLITICO. “I was rather under the impression that they only wanted to put up a façade.” The BTB opened its own negotiations with Uber Belgium in August last year.
Moreels said though that he now thought otherwise, noting “a respectful relationship of social dialogue” between the union and Uber, which addresses issues like drivers having their accounts deactivated or racking up fines imposed, for example, for operating in off-limits areas.
Other unions remain aloof and hesitant to engage, criticizing Uber for falling short in its dealings with unions in one critical area: collective bargaining.
“Of the agreements that we’ve seen so far, we don’t see true collective bargaining. What we’re seeing, is [union] recognition agreements,” said James Farrar, general secretary of the U.K.-based ADCU. Uber disputes those claims, sharing numbers with POLITICO indicating that these agreements had affected 160,000 drivers in Europe.
While Uber came to disrupt the taxi industry, now it’s cozying up to it.
The company wants to “partner” with every taxi by 2025. Last year, Uber struck deals with taxi operators in Italy and Belgium, allowing taxis to use the app, rounding out earlier agreements in Spain, Austria, Germany and Greece. Not everyone has welcomed the deals: Brussels Taxi Federation President Abdessamad Sabbani, with a backward glance at Uber’s rule-breaking era, called the cooperation “problematic.”
Another pillar of Uber’s charm offensive: electric vehicles. The company will hold a big sustainability event in London on June 8, focusing on how the company can cut down on emissions.
The choice of London is no surprise. Uber has considered the British capital as the main hub for its electrification pitch, and wants every vehicle in London to be electric by 2025; its targets for other European capitals are less ambitious. It’s a major turnaround for the narrative around Uber in the city — only a few years ago it was struggling to keep its license.
Elsewhere, the company also has tried to highlight its green credentials. Uber’s new top lobbyist in Brussels, Leah Charpentier, joined the company in May after years as a lobbyist at a solar panel manufacturer.
Uber’s efforts to get into the good graces of its onetime opponents also betray a blunter truth: In the midst of existential risks, the company could use some friends.
Uber’s bottom line could take a hit if EU legislators successfully shepherd a landmark proposal that could reclassify up to 4 million gig workers as in-house employees, entitling them to more benefits. Uber denies that the two are linked, but has navigated this thorny debate with a willingness to increase drivers’ benefits through union negotiations — without touching the issue of drivers’ job status.
For now, it’s a successful strategy since the proposal is currently stuck in the EU’s legal machinery.
The coronavirus pandemic also showed Uber’s vulnerability to supply-and-demand shocks. After a pandemic-era dip in ride requests, the company had to lure drivers back to the platform when rider demand picked up again, to avoid shortages and increased waiting times. Uber’s partnership with taxis was one way to ensure the app’s supply held up when post-pandemic demand spiked — showing that playing nice indeed has its perks.
As Uber fights for its life by wooing its old adversaries, some have signaled they won’t budge.
Leïla Chaibi, a French far-left lawmaker fighting hard in Parliament for an EU platform work bill that grants rights to as many workers as possible, was unimpressed when the news of Charpentier’s appointment broke in early April.
“Uber is overhauling its lobby in Brussels,” she tweeted, to “defeat” the bill. “Dear Mrs. Charpentier, you will find me in your way.”
CORRECTION: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Leïla Chaibi’s name.


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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told attendees at a Ramadan dinner on Friday that Uber’s branch in his country is “over” and the interior ministry gave orders to end its operations, per Bloomberg.
According to Bloomberg’s report, Erdogan said that Turkey’s cab market does not need Uber and that authorities are willing to do what is “necessary” to push it out:
“There is no such thing anymore. We have our own cab system,” Erdogan said. “They say Europe has it, who cares? We will decide on this ourselves. Our interior ministry gave the orders. Traffic police will tackle this situation and do what is necessary.”
Uber started offering services in Istanbul’s $1.5 billion taxi market in 2014, taking on the more than 18,000 local yellow cabs in the city of 17 million people. The San Francisco-based operator has faced mounting protests from yellow-cab drivers, who lost market share as they struggled to maintain their cars and the quality of services with some of the lowest fares in the world.
German broadcaster Deutsche Welle reported that the proclamation followed intense protests by Istanbul taxi drivers who claim Uber is operating in violation of Turkish law. Erdogan, who critics have labeled an autocrat as he spent much of the last few years eliminating checks on his power and purging or arresting thousands of real and imagined opponents, is up for re-election in three weeks and is backed by the biggest taxi industry groups.
According to Bloomberg, Erdogan said the legal basis of the intervention is that Uber operates under D-2 licenses—which cost around 3,550 liras (roughly $760) annually and are not valid for taxi operation. Standard taxi license plates cost significantly more at around 1.6 million liras ($360,000).
Rules recently implemented in Turkey mean that “fines will be sharply increased for holders of D-2 licences for larger vehicles who illegally work as taxis,” per AFP, as well as stipulate that the company a driver works for can be blacklisted for up to two years for multiple offenses. AFP added that state news agency Anadolu reported that the first five months of 2018 saw Uber drivers in Istanbul alone struck with $18.92 million lira (nearly $4.1 million).
This situation bears significant resemblance to the response in other countries where Uber has been accused of gaining a competitive advantage through loopholes or outright violations of local law. Though in this case it’s slightly unclear whether Uber will truly be forced out or Erdogan is just posturing on the regulatory overhaul before the elections, Turkish taxi associations are hailing the new rules as destroying the company’s business model.
“The first leg of Uber and pirates like them has been broken,” Istanbul taxi chamber head Eyup Aksu wrote on Twitter, per AFP. “...We will act with determination until this pirate transport is completely finished. We thank everyone who has worked on this legislation.”
Uber told Deustche Welle that it was committed to remaining in Turkey:
We want to work in cooperation with all the relevant stakeholders to improve transportation options in Turkey and we are committed long-term to Turkey, to the end, as a loyal partner.
Uber has a history of deceptive tactics like its “Greyball” program to identify and avoid the scrutiny of law enforcement worldwide, but under the leadership of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has publicly insisted it is reforming. For example, the service is making a massive push to restore its permits in London, where regulators deemed it not “fit and proper” to continue operating in 2017 pending appeals.
On the other hand, Uber has seen some major setbacks across the globe in recent years, and it isn’t above pulling out of markets where regulators or competitors are making it hard to stem losses ahead of its planned IPO. The ridesharing giant bailed on a price war by selling out its Chinese operations to local competitor Didi Chuxing in 2016, merged with rival Yandex in Russia in 2017, and most recently sold out its Southeast Asian market share to Grab so hastily regulators accused it of creating an illegal monopoly. Uber has additionally fought with regulators in Bulgaria, Denmark, Italy, Hungary, and Canada, per the Guardian, variously resulting in suspensions of service or withdrawals from the market.


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Prefabrik Yapı A.Ş., takes its place in SB’17 İstanbul for the fouth time.
PREFABRİK YAPI A.Ş. TAKES ITS PLACE IN SUSTAINABLE BRANDS 2017 İSTANBUL CONFERENCE FOR THE FOURTH TIME…
PREFABRİK YAPI A.Ş, of HEKİM HOLDING companies participates this year as bronze sponsor in the conference where brand leaders came together.
The İstanbul leg of the Sustainable Brands meetings, which is considered as one of the most important conferences, was held at Swissotel The Bosphorus between April 20 and 21. prefabricated buildings, social impact management and support, corporate culture in innovation, and many issues such as sustainable business models were discussed in the Sustainable Brands 2017 İstanbul with the theme ’ACTIVATING PURPOSE’
On the second day of conference, the General Manager of Prefabrik Yapı A.Ş., Mustafa Tolunay, has taken place in the panel moderated by the journalist-writer Demet Cengiz on ” PUSHING THE LIMITS THROUGH GOAL-ORIENTED INNOVATION” and he expressed that, thanks to the Steelin brands for Lightweight Steel Construction Systems, we are no longer limited to 3-4-storey buildings, and we achieved a comfort based on innovation by constructing lightweight steel structures that can be up to 8 storeys
In the continuation of his speech, Mr Tolunay has given examples from the world, that prefabricated buildings are sustainable; he stated that such buildings are intensively employed in the countries leading in technological and economical fields such as Germany, France and U.S.A.; and he touched on that the sustainable products can always be manufactured with proper material and right technique and in this way, sustainable cities can be developed.
Mr. Tolunay, who touched on in-corporate strategies while managing social impact, lastly said that “If you don’t cause an impact with innovation; your competitive power falls day by day. Innovation always keeps your organization, stakeholders and the sector dynamic. With this consciousness, the innovation in the building sector is a must for being a sustainable brand.”
Prefabrik Yapı A.Ş., of Hekim Holding companies, has undertaken the leadership of the sector with the firsts evet it provided the readymade building sector. It operates in Turkey and more than 100 countries by rapidly keeping on studies in the enter of “sustainability”
Sustainability and technological innovation are taken place among the basic principles of Prefabrik Yapı A.Ş., which Attaches great importance to R&D and P&D activities. The modules with zero carbon emission and ecological structures come into prominence among the innovations it offered to the sector.


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Some 53% of consumers globally report they have either used or are interested in redeeming offers and coupons with their phones, while 44% have used or are interested using their mobile device to pay for things in stores and restaurants, according to new research from Ovum. “Combined rewards and offers in conjunction with mobile payments are set to be a common feature in the near term as a means to reach consumers and drive spending in new ways,” the analysts conclude.
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Answer:(D) Ramon Magsaysay Award
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Mette Frederiksen is the youngest prime minister in which country’s history?
Which of these actors has NOT portrayed this character’s role on screen?
Answer: (D) Chris Pine
In this country, which dynasty ruled from 1368 to 1644?
Answer:(B) Ming Dynasty
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A good chunk of the smartphone world – Verizon’s Android customers in particular – were in uproar regarding news that their version of the Galaxy Nexus would not be coming with Google Wallet.
We speculated (and still do believe) that their mobile payments partners in ISIS were the leading reason why they were reluctant to provide the service. After all, Sprint is still the only carrier to offer it and they only offer it on one device – the Nexus S 4G.
But they officially cited that Google Wallet was left out due to concerns about security and user experience. The last bit of that – UX – is so broad a term that one could come up with any estimation as to what they mean, but security? Well, that’s a legitimate concern.
Verizon elected not to go into grave detail regarding their security concerns at the time of their statement but we may have a vague look at what’s going on via viaForensics. What they reportedly found is just a bit alarming, if true:
- Google Wallet does securely handle full credit card information
- Certain database writes are unencrypted and can contain troubling information, such as account balances, credit limits, last four digits of a credit card and the expiration date – all pieces of information that can easily be used to social engineer one’s way into fraud.
- This information is only at risk on rooted devices. Still, not good.
There were other security concerns but they have apparently been cleaned up in software upgrades. We assume the issues listed above won’t go long without Google’s attention though there’s no word on what they’ll be doing about it and when.
We’re not sure if this is the type of stuff holding Verizon or any carriers other than Sprint from offering Google Wallet but we can understand why they wouldn’t be comfortable with it.
That’s not to say we know for sure whether or not Verizon will offer this service whenever their concerns are addressed, but we’d at least know there’s a chance. And yes, we’re hoping these findings won’t delay the Galaxy Nexus even further. Just offer Google Wallet in the market and call it a day. [via TheVerge]


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Back in April, news broke about a Fitbit that may have saved a man’s life. Doctors were able to take a look at the patient’s Fitbit, which monitored his heart rate, to determine when his irregular heartbeat began. It played an important role in their diagnosis — but 20 years ago, the thought of doctors being able to trust a consumer heart rate monitor’s accuracy would have been questionable at best.
Since its humble beginnings, wearable technology has evolved dramatically. In 1975, the Pulsar calculator watch was only capable of doing what its name implied: telling time, and performing simple calculations. Today, wearables like the Fitbit Charge HR can track your heart rate throughout the day. Devices like the Lumo Lift can help you correct your posture. And wearables like Quell, a wearable pain management device, can provide relief to chronic pain sufferers.
Of course, the evolution of wearable tech is far from complete. In the next 30 years, the devices we use today will look primitive in comparison to the tech of the future. For a full perspective on how far we’ve come, check out the infographic below, created by WearableZone.


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“In an interview with AMD today, they confirmed they will officially support Bulldozer architecture CPUs on socket AM3+. Hardly news you say? Perhaps."
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New Delhi-based Gautam Sachdeva ordered a LG G2 smartphone from the online marketplace on December 24, 2013 to give it as a New Year gift to his father. However, Snapdeal spoiled his plans by delivering a "second-hand cell phone from some random seller." Says Sachdeva, "In my case, the product sent was not even checked by Snapdeal and they claim that all products sent are 100% genuine and verified."
Having gone for 'Cash on Delivery' option for the order, Sachdeva claims he took the money back from the delivery person as soon as he opened the box and found that he has not received the phone he had ordered. This, he says, saved him from the hassles of getting a refund.
A Snapdeal customer service executive, in an email dated January 2 2014, asked Sachdeva to send images of the model he received within two days. However, the matter has not been resolved till the time of filing this story.
Talking about his experience, Sachdeva told, "I planned to gift this smartphone to my dad as a New Year's gift, however, the entire effort got wasted." He says, his one big concern is that is not the first time that something like this has happened with Snapdeal.
"I feel Snapdeal is just cheating customers by tying up with random sellers and not verifying their reputation. Due to this, it's the customers who either get cheated or end up wasting lot of their time."
Snapdeal's order delivery troubles seem to stem from not having its own logistics network. The company is the only big e-tailer in India that does not have a captive delivery arm and relies completely on third-party logistics.
Snapdeal is reportedly seeking to acquire a significant stake in a logistics company or form a joint venture with one. Snapdeal founder and CEO Kunal Bahl is said to be driving this process.
Rivals Flipkart and Amazon have dedicated delivery networks in India.
In December, Snapdeal had delivered pieces of wood instead of two iPhones to Pune-based Darshan Kabra. In another case of messed up delivery, the company reportedly delivered a Vim soap bar and a brick to a buyer who had ordered a Samsung Galaxy Core smartphone.
TOI Tech also contacted Snapdeal's public relations team for their version. However, we didn't receive a reply till the filing of this story.
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BP-ArcLight Joint Venture Acquires ThorntonsLouisville, Ky.-based Thorntons Inc. said today that it is being acquired by a
joint venture created by affiliates of ArcLight Capital Partners and BP.
OPIS first reported that the 191-store chain was put on the sales block at the
end of May, retaining investment bank Lazard to explore the sale of the chain.
The transaction will be subject to customary regulatory approvals. According to
the Thorntons announcement, the joint venture will continue to operate all the
existing stores under the Thorntons name as well as retain the team members
working out of the Store Support Center in Louisville. Terms of the deal were
"My family and the Thorntons team are incredibly proud of the company we have
built over the last 47 years. While we are proud of where we are today, our
vision extends well beyond 191 in 6 states and we know this new joint venture
will help us to accelerate store growth and serve even more guests every
day,"Matt Thornton, chairman and CEO of Thorntons, said in a company release.
The Thorntons chain is well-regarded and known for high volumes, particularly
in its home state of Kentucky. Thorntons also operates stores in Indiana,
Illinois, Ohio and Tennessee. According to the most recent OPIS data, Thorntons
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share divided by percentage of total outlets in a given area) with the
sixth-strongest efficiency rating, while its market share is in the top 15 in
Kentucky, according to data from OPIS MarketsharePro. Thorntons is also one of
the more aggressive brands on the street, pricing on average 3.6cts below the
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Scene… Over $1.5 million was raised to support survival rates and the quality of life for those affected by breast cancer at the Breast Cancer Alliance’s luncheon and fashion show last Tuesday afternoon at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The 23rd annual event, with the theme of “For Our Daughters, For Our Future,” brought out 1,000 supporters, and featured a conversation with WCBS-FM radio personality Patty Steele and Alliance’s medical advisory board member Dr. Elisa Port, director of the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai. A runway fashion show from Richards featuring 13 women diagnosed with breast cancer topped off the fundraising event.
Out there… “Today” show co-host and Riverside resident Kathie Lee Gifford will serve as guest speaker at the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce’s Women Who Matter Luncheon. It will take place on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Greenwich Country Club on Doubling Road. Gifford will share her life story with the crowd as well as discuss her new movie “Then Came You;” her children’s book, “The Gift That I Can Give;” and the creation of her own GIFFT wine. For tickets ($100) and more go to www.greenwichchamber.com or call 203-869-3500.


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Although product and industry knowledge are important to some companies in certain industries, it is possible to make a successful industry transition through a focused, systematic process-without having to reduce your compensation level. Unless a position requires industry-specific technical knowledge or contacts, you can build a clear case that will illustrate your ability to succeed in a new industry. In fact, some employers relax their search criteria as hiring picks up, opening up the door to industry transitions.[give_form id=”94080″]


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. Cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles to the fleet sector should total about 4 million units worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report by Pike Research, "Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Fleet Markets."
"The biggest growth categories for fleet hybrids are medium/heavy-duty trucks and buses," said Clint Wheelock, managing director. "Manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention beyond light-duty vehicles to the efficiency opportunities for hybrid drive in heavy trucks. For example, in North America nearly 10 percent of buses sold in 2015 will be hybrids."
Hybrid technology is an ideal fit for trucks, as plug-in hybrid electric vehicle drivetrains can be easily installed on trucks because of the wide variety of customization in the trucks after the chassis and drivetrain are assembled, the report said. However, trucks will require much larger capacity batteries, which means higher costs.
According to the report, North America will lead the globe in terms of fleet adoption of hybrids, with hybrids reaching 8 percent of all fleet sales by 2015. Early adopters will include government, university and utility company fleets.
The study also points to the fact that as internal combustion engine vehicles become more fuel efficient, it will be more difficult for fleet managers to make a business case for hybrids, which have higher acquisition costs.
Pike Research's study analyzes the opportunities and challenges for hybrid electric vehicles and plug-ins in fleet markets around the world, including light cars and trucks as well as the medium-/heavy-duty truck segments. The study examines global growth drivers and business case considerations for fleet managers, and includes detailed seven-year market forecasts as well as profiles for key industry players.


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As the sun breaches the cracks in the curtains, the only thing that makes getting out of bed sound like a good idea is a hot cup of joe — or two — fresh from the coffee maker. But is drinking too much coffee bad for you?
Coffee is one of the most common drinks in the world. Many health recommendations and studies, including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, state that moderate consumption of coffee poses little to no health risk and may even “help prevent several chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Parkinson’s disease, and liver disease.” The key word, however, is “moderate.” These studies find the maximum cups of coffee a person should consume in a day is three to four.
“Coffee is the most commonly consumed stimulant in the world — it wakes us up, boosts our energy and helps us focus — but people are always asking ‘How much caffeine is too much?’” professor Elina Hypponen, a researcher from the University of South Australia, said in a news release.
As part of the University of South Australia’s study, Dr. Ang Zhou and Hypponen asked 347,077 people between the ages of 37 and 73 to self report their coffee consumption, and their health was monitored through the U.K. Biobank.
The study, recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that people who drank one to two cups of caffeinated coffee a day had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than people who drank decaf or no coffee at all. People who drank more than six cups of coffee a day were prone to a 22-percent increase in risk for cardiovascular disease with no apparent genetic cause.
The study focused on a particular gene called the CYP1A2 gene, which decides how our bodies metabolize caffeine. The CYP1A2 gene was discovered by research from Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, a professor in the department of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto. El-Sohemy wanted to discover why there was so much conflicting information on the research surrounding coffee. For instance, the World Health Organization, which has for years classified coffee as “possibly” carcinogenic, recently reversed itself, saying the evidence for a coffee-cancer link is “inadequate.”
El-Sohemy found that there are two variants to this particular gene, the creatively named “fast” and “slow” variants, and that these genes decide how quickly our bodies metabolize caffeine. For example, a person who inherited two “fast” genes from their parents would metabolize caffeine twice as fast as a person who inherited one or more of the “slow” variants. El-Shemy has found that this is why a single cup of coffee may make one person jittery but four cups of coffee may not be enough for another person to stay awake.
El-Sohemy argues that the cancer risk is only found in the slow metabolizer group.
“The increased risk that we saw among the entire population was driven entirely by the people that were slow metabolizers,” said El-Sohemy, who is also on the science advisory board at Nutrigenomix, a personalized nutrition company. “When you look at the fast metabolizers, there was absolutely no increased risk.”
Even with the difference in gene variants taken into account, Hypponen still warns that too much coffee can be a bad thing.
“In order to maintain a healthy heart and a healthy blood pressure, people must limit their coffees to fewer than six cups a day,” Hypponen said. “Based on our data, six was the tipping point where caffeine started to negatively affect cardiovascular risk.”


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During President Trump’s tenure in office, the federal government of the United States implemented tariffs.
Tariffs on Chinese goods will likely be cut in an effort by the United States government to stem the flow of historically high inflation in the United States.
On Sunday, the Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, asserted that President Joe Biden had personally requested that her staff examine the incident. She said that Biden’s request was sent to her staff. In March, the rate of inflation in the United States hit a level that was greater than it had ever been in any other month since 1979. This was the highest level it had ever been in any month since 1979.
The imposition of tariffs by the outgoing president, Donald Trump, affects a wide variety of consumer goods that could be purchased from China at a reduced price if not for the tariffs. Earlier, Raimondo had lauded the tariffs that former President Trump had imposed on China, calling them “extremely successful.”
“We are continuing to monitor the situation. The President of the United States has requested that we look into the situation. To put it another way, we are taking care of it for him, but it is up to him to determine whether or not he will make use of it.” CNN questioned Raimondo over the incident, and in his response, he stated that he did not have any remark regarding the matter at this time.


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The race towards autonomous vehicles has been heating up for some time, but we’re nearing the climax as OEM’s are rushing to announce details of their plans for the next five years. A bold new sector has seen rapid innovation in a short space of time, and the landscape has changed significantly during these last few years.
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Kim Kardashian-West is in trouble with the internet after seemingly using the coronavirus crisis to spruik her clothing brand, SKIMS.
On Monday, the reality star and wife of singer Kayne West took to Instagram and Twitter to inform her followers of her plan to donate money to a relief fund created by Baby2Baby, nonprofit providing essentials to children living in poverty in LA.
What upset fans, however, wasn’t the fact she was donating money to a charitable cause, but rather how she went about it.
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As a mother, helping families in need during this time is especially important to me. @baby2baby is on the ground providing essentials to children and families impacted by COVID-19 and are working around the clock to get them diapers, blankets, hygiene products, school supplies and more. Today @skims will be restocking our most-loved Cotton collection and donating 20% of the drops profits to @Baby2baby’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Program to support their mission to provide basic essentials to children and families in need. Shop now at SKIMS.COM and enjoy free shipping on domestic orders over $75.
Essentially, 20 per cent of proceeds from SKIMS purchases will be donated to the emergency response program.
The internet slammed Kardashian, asking why she couldn’t donate the money from her tidy net worth of around $US350m.
And we have to say, they’re not wrong.
20%? Really? Do you not have enough money already for 100%?
— Emma Albert (@EmmaCJAlbert) March 23, 2020
As much as I like @KimKardashian I have to say I like how she going to give 20% of the profits to a charity. However the world is in crisis people are losing their jobs not sure how they’re going to feed their children and she wants u to purchase new skims sorry this wrong pic.twitter.com/fNaQ5Cu3Tf
— Caroline ann (@CAZBILL) March 23, 2020
ur fav used covid-19 to promote her SKIMS line so that she can donate 20% of her profits. why cant she just donate from what she has?
— ????, ?? (@lightmeupswift) March 24, 2020
Why not just donate?! Why aim to make profit with the intent to donate?!
— Monica Monroe (@monicamonroe) March 23, 2020
Omnicom agencies are committing to move beyond the binary to mark International Pronouns Day as part of Open Pride, a global employee resource group committed to inclusion and diversity. As part of the initiative, Omnicom agencies, including DDB, PHD and Clemenger Group, have committed to ensuring all policies promote gender-inclusive language and have encouraged staff […]
As part of Lions Live in June, Lions Live challenged under 30s with a brief in partnership with the World Food Programme. It was free to enter, and nearly 1,000 young adlanders entered. It was such a success, Lions Live plan to run a second competition during Lions Live this week. This time the brief […]
Festival for business and creativity, Pause Fest, has confirmed the event will run in 2021 – and will be its biggest to date. The 11th Pause Fest – named Changes – will migrate from its Melbourne home to the online world for the first time, running 1-12 March 2021. “Pause Fest has always been at […]
Shutterstock today announced the highly anticipated addition of Editorial Video, a new premium, full-service editorial video offering that is now available for license. Critical Past, Celebrity Footage and Viral Hog are just a few of the new partners who will distribute their engaging video content worldwide through Shutterstock’s Editorial Video. In addition, current partners’ epa […]
Today at Adobe MAX, Adobe unveiled significant innovation across its Creative Cloud applications and services. In addition to ground-breaking new features like Neural Filters in Photoshop, the company released major updates to its flagship applications including Lightroom, Premiere Pro and Illustrator. Adobe also underscored its commitment to accelerating the development of mobile and multi-surface apps, with […]
Cat litter brand, Breeders Choice, produced by FibreCycle, has made a bold move to get pet owners caring more about cats’ waste with a series of animated videos featuring a new tagline and a full marketing program. The “Choose Better, Choose Ginger” campaign launched this week via a unique collaboration of independent Melbourne agencies led […]
To mark a twenty-one year milestone the iconic Victorian ice cream brand, Timboon Fine Ice Cream, has revealed a modernised new look for their take home tubs. Tim Marwood, third generation farmer and founder of Timboon Fine Ice Cream, explains why the anniversary provoked the upgrade. “There’s not too many small family rural based ice […]
Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute have launched their latest advertising campaign titled, Our Heroes, which is a celebration of the role their students play in the community. “Within a few short years, our students are building our houses, nursing our sick, fixing our cars, caring for our children and pets, designing our clothes – all […]


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Concluded in June 2022, the 29th edition of the bi-annual study includes data from more than 350 companies across nearly 60 countries and regions, and outlooks as well as analysis for 23 focus countries and regions – including the US, Australia, Singapore, Japan, China, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the UK.
The results highlight the increased pace of the industry’s recovery in 2022, after the continuing impact of Covid-19 throughout 2021. The sector is bouncing back quickly, and revenues for the first half of 2023 are expected to reach 87 per cent of comparable 2019 levels (noting that 2019 has been the industry’s record year to date).
In terms of operations, around six in ten companies are reporting “normal activity” – up from just three in ten, six months ago. By the end of the year, seven in ten companies expect to be operating at normal levels.
When asked what elements are most crucial to supporting the “bounce-back” of exhibitions, six in ten companies selected “Lifting of current travel restrictions” and “Readiness of exhibiting companies and visitors to participate again”.
In terms of 2022 operating profits, 25 per cent of companies globally are expecting either a loss, or a reduction of more than 50 per cent, compared to 2019 levels. Overall, 73 per cent of companies received no public financial support during the pandemic, and for the majority of those that did, financial public aid represented less than 10 per cent of their overall costs.
“The bounce-back of exhibitions around the world has entered its next phase, and pre-COVID levels will be within reach as early as next year in some markets,” says Kai Hattendorf, Managing Director and CEO at UFI. “As the industry manages this amazing recovery, it is also dealing with significant staffing challenges, and is working to apply key learning from the pandemic around the digitisation of events and services into its business model.”
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The Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City recently published a report analyzing Colorado’s cannabis market and said the cannabis industry is going to maintain a growth tendency as long as public support for legalization spreads.
The Fed branch doesn’t expect the market to grow at the rate seen in the early years of legalization.
The report found signs of maturation in several aspects of the market over the last six years; including employment, taxes, licenses and sales data.
While the industry expanded amazingly in the first years after Colorado legalized adult use, there’s been a leveling off in sales, licenses and jobs created in the state’s cannabis market, the Kansas City Fed said.
Tax revenue rose after Colorado legalized cannabis, helping fund public services and programs, but the Fed report said that revenue is expected to steady as sales plateau.
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Another important conclusion: after an initial spike, rates of youth cannabis consumption have dropped below pre-legalization levels in Colorado.
Cannabis-related crimes have also dropped off, although therre are still signs of an illicit market operating in the state, the report said.
“It is important to continue to highlight that Colorado’s legalization of marijuana, as well as that of other states as mentioned earlier in this article, conflicts with federal law,” the report’s authors wrote. “This continues to create challenges for marijuana businesses, including access to the payment and banking systems.”
The lack of access to financial services for cannabis companies is one of the main issues the market must face as a whole in order to continue growing, the report said.
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Apple to start making iPhones in Bengaluru, says governmentStaff Writer | February 6, 2017
Apple would start making iPhones in India's southwestern state of Karnataka, local government said.
Technology Minister Priyank Kharge:
Karnataka's information technology minister Priyank Kharge told media that they have reached an agreement with Apple regarding the matter.
"Apple's intentions to manufacture in Bengaluru will foster cutting edge technology ecosystem and supply chain development in the state, which are critical for India to compete globally," a statement issued by Karnataka government said. The U.S. company will be operated by Wistron Corp.
Last month, Kharge and senior officials met Apple executives to discuss the matter. Prior to that, a series of meetings were held between representatives of Apple and India's federal government officials. Apple Inc is yet to confirm the deal. ■


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The U.S. Senate was deadlocked on Friday over whether to extend authorization for the National Security Agency's massive collection of domestic telephone records, with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insisting the surveillance program should continue...
Several technology and digital rights groups have praised a U.S. Senate move toward passing legislation that would rein in the National Security Agency's domestic telephone records collection program.
A group of 29 technology companies has urged the U.S. Congress to reject a proposal to give President Barack Obama's administration broad authority to negotiate a controversial trade agreement with countries in the Pacific region.
The U.S. Senate has delayed a vote on an Internet sales tax until May, after a handful of senators blocked lawmakers from voting on the legislation this week.
The U.S. Senate has moved toward a vote to impose sales tax on most Internet purchases, with lawmakers likely to vote to close debate on legislation next week.
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We all know that tomorrow, Barnes & Noble will be introducing a new NOOK at their special event, but it looks like someone decided to leak details of the new eReader today. The folks over at CNET received some information from a tipster, detailing the specs of the new NOOK. According to the tipster, the new NOOK is a “squat, black, touch-screen e-ink reader that has been profusely speculated about in recent weeks.”
Apparently the tipster got the information based on promotional signage that will be on display in stores. The new NOOK is going to be called “The Simple Touch Reader” and will cost $139: the same price as the Kindle WiFi. The tipster also mentioned that the prices of the “1st Edition” WiFi and 3G+WiFi NOOK eReaders will drop to $119 and $169 respectively.
CNET also speculates that the reader will have the same 6″ Pearl E-ink display that the Kindle uses, and will have Neonode’s “zForce” infrared touch technology found in the latest Sony Readers and the recently announced Kobo WiFi Touch Edition. It might also be running on the same Freescale i.MX508 processor and will come with 1 or 2GB of internal memory as well as an additional microSD expansion slot.
It’ll only be a day until we find out whether the tipster hit the nail on the head, but if these specs turn out to be accurate, would you be interested in picking up a new “The Simple Touch Reader”? (What a mouthful! Expect it to be shortened to TSTR if that indeed turns out to be the name of the device).


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Mercedes Benz launched a new Twitter campaign to use social media to fuel awareness of their 2012 C-class coupe as well as some of their hybrid vehicles (see here for more).
Many people in the marketing industry are constantly yearning to understand how to make social media work well for their brand. Old Spice did a great job of awareness with the video featuring Isaiah Mustafa (see here), but it didn’t lead to an increase in sales. Groupon made millions in one day by selling Gap Groupon Coupons though we aren’t sure how many new subscribers they necessarily won over.
The key to success with social media is a clear direction and focus. If you know specifically what you want to accomplish, you can create a compelling reason for people to share the content.
Mercedes Benz wanted to create a conversation around their brand to grab more attention during the superbowl during which they will run a premier spot (full article here):
The race is aimed at grabbing more attention for Mercedes’ mega-expensive Super Bowl spot, where the brand says it is advertising for the first time. To win the contest, participants have to tweet up a storm as they drive across country to the big game.
“We’ve begun amping up our efforts in the social media space to start some new conversation with the brand,” said Steve Cannon. You can meet and follow the teams at Mercedes USA’s Facebook page.
Because this is a cool concept and enables the competitive nature of both cars and people, more than 50,000 people have already liked the campaign’s Facebook page. Talk about the start of a victory lap.


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Local restaurants adjusting to contact book requirement
Last updated 10/27/2020 at 4:35pm
CLOVIS — Giving your name and number is pretty standard fare at most restaurants for take-out or delivery. Now it’s the new normal for in-person dining in New Mexico.
Part of the state’s new health and safety guidelines given out last week include requiring dine-in restaurants to keep a contact book. This new measure is supposed make contact tracing easier should a staff member or diner test positive for COVID-19.
The contact book is essentially a three-week log of all the dine-in customers who passed through a restaurant.
Included in the updated health and safety guidelines is a requirement for businesses to close for two weeks if they have had four positive cases of COVID-19 within a two week period.
Previously during the pandemic, visitor logs were recommended, but not required.
Along with the contact log, restaurants are back to serving at 25% capacity, and retail businesses are required to close by 10 p.m.
Local restaurants have taken up the new guideline as they continue to follow state requirements to be able to stay open.
Gabriel Trujillo, general manager at the Guadalajara Restaurant, said it hasn’t been the easiest health and safety guideline to follow.
“We’re requiring everybody to sign in and we’re just explaining what it’s for,” Trujillo said. “They really don’t want their information out there, but that’s the only push back we get.”
While restaurants have seen some hesitancy from customers about providing their information for state-related contact tracing, they have found ways to make the contact log work for them and diners.
Some restaurants in town will leave the log book out for people to write their information down themselves as they come in. Others will take the name and information from one person in the dining party, and use them as the person to contact in case of a possible tracing scenario. The validity of diners’ names and phone numbers, however, is up to the diners.
In introducing the measures, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asked New Mexicans to stay home if at all possible.
“Please, when you must go out, wear a mask, and avoid groups,” said in a release from her office. “Shop alone — don’t bring the whole family. Over the next week, two weeks, three weeks, please be extremely conservative in deciding how much time to spend outside of the home. The visit to friends can wait — it’s not worth your life, or theirs. The visit to family can wait — it’s not worth your life, or theirs. Take care and take caution, and we will successfully protect our hospitals and health care workers.”


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The global XSI ® jumped by a further 10.1% in June to 421.96 points. The index has now set a new all-time high for four consecutive months. Despite a degree of macro-economic uncertainty clouding the horizon, all major trades saw prices moving up, with some corridors showing significant gains.
Over the longer term, in the last 18 months, the index has recorded just two monthly declines, highlighting how increases have been sustained since the end of 2020. Year-on-year the benchmark has appreciated by 169.8% and is up by 70.7% since the end of 2021.
“Rates developments that would have been front-page news a few years ago are in danger of becoming the norm in a market environment that is historically hot,” he states. “After last month’s colossal rise, we see another hike of 10%, pushing cargo owners to the limits," says Patrik Berglund, CEO of Xeneta.
We have to question if this is sustainable? And the signs are gathering that, well, it might not be.
Berglund points to falling spot rates – that may increasingly tempt shippers away from traditional contracts – in addition to looming industrial action in ports (in Europe and, potentially, the US) that could further damage schedule reliability only just recovering from recent congestion and COVID-induced disruption.
XSI® - US Imports/Exports
US imports on the XSI ® continued to rise in June, jumping by a further 8.6% to 503.85. Whilst the month-on-month rise was less extreme than last month, the index is now up by 203.2% year-on-year and has increased by 112.7% since Dec-21. Growth in US exports was marginal this month, rising by just 0.3% to 134.05.
XSI® - Europe Imports/Exports
European imports on the XSI ® continued to climb, rising by 13.7% to 430.95. This latest increase takes the European component of the index to 163.4% higher than the equivalent period last year and ensures it is up by 58.8% since Dec-21. Exports all rose this month, jumping by an additional 6.2% to 354.71. Year-on-year it is now 148.2% higher and has risen by 84.9% since the end of 2021.
XSI - Far East Imports/Exports
Far East imports on the XSI ® rose by 5.0% this month to 218.36 points. Compared to the same period last year, the benchmark has increased by 62.5% and is up by 33.3% since Dec-21. Growth in exports was stronger this month, rising by 11.6% to 605.81. Year-on-year the index has appreciated by 200.6% and is up by 81.3% since the end of 2021.
We anticipate that shippers will revert to being risk-averse, as much as possible. Top of mind for them will be which trades they will procure on the spot market and which on the contract market and their duration. Shippers will certainly tread carefully as they aim to strike the best possible balance between both markets to make sure their business gets their cargo where it needs to be, when it needs to be there, at the right price.
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By Arra B. Francia
SHARES MAY CORRECT in the week ahead on the back of profit taking after the main index hit a high of 7,801.50, while investors also anticipate the release of trade numbers for 2018.
The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) jumped 1.04% or 80.51 points to 7,761.11 on Friday as investors welcomed the inflation report which showed the rise in prices easing to 5.2% in December. This in line with the market consensus that inflation has indeed started to slow down.
On a weekly basis, the PSEi gained 3.95% or 295.09 points, lifted by the mining and oil and property counters which soared 8.19% and 6.87%, respectively, for the week. Net foreign buying averaged at P404 million daily, thanks to more than P1 billion in foreign inflows on Friday. Turnover also improved by 37% to P6.5 billion last week as investors returned from the holiday break.
Eagle Equities, Inc. Research Head Christopher John Mangun noted this was a very good start for 2019, since this could bring back investor confidence after last year’s dismal performance.
“With the huge move that we saw [last] week, there is a strong possibility that we will see a pullback [this] week. Based on the technicals, the main index ended the week right at its major resistance areas between 7,740 and 7,800 which may cause some profit taking from investors,” Mr. Mangun said in a weekly market report.
The online arm of F. Yap Securities, Inc. also urged caution for the week ahead given the main index’s high of 7,801.50 last week.
“The focus is back on consumer and investment spending for the first quarter of 2019, which will provide a clearer view how specific industries would fine-tune their spending plan for the rest of 2019,” 2TradeAsia.com said in a separate report.
The brokerage also welcomed the December inflation report, projecting a range of 4.5-5.7% for headline inflation this year.
“Stability will be dependent on continuity of supply for basic key items, as well as measures that may be adopted by the Fed[eral Reserve] and monetary authorities,” 2TradeAsia.com said, adding that neutral or even lower rates could support sentiment for equities.
Eagle Equities’ Mr. Mangun also noted that the government will release trade numbers in the week ahead. He said the market expects a trade deficit due to the increase in imports of capital goods for the government’s infrastructure program. This was accompanied by slow growth on exported products despite more tax cuts and incentives under the new tax reform program.
“However, there is some talk that as trade tensions mount between the US and China, some manufacturing firms may see opportunities here in the Philippines and choose to relocate here,” Mr. Mangun said.
The analyst placed the PSEi’s support from 7,500 to 7,600, while resistance is pegged at 7,740 to 8,000.


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St Kitts and Nevis to ban use of styrofoam, plastic products
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, (CMC) – The St Kitts and Nevis government has launched a plastic ban campaign to raise public awareness and support for its agenda towards banning, phasing out and replacing selected single-use styrofoam and polystyrene products.
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment said the timeline for the complete ban is divided into three stages, with the announcement of the ban on the importation of single-use plastic shopping bags scheduled for December 31 this year.
The government will, on March 31 next year, ban the importation of single-use plastic shopping bags, excluding biodegradable bags and on June 30, ban the sale and distribution of plastic shopping bags
It will also on June 30 next year, place a ban on the importation of all single-use styrofoam food containers and plastic straws, including egg box trays with the government setting September 30 next year as the date for the ban on the sale of styrofoam food containers, including egg boxes, trays, and plastic straws.
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment said the campaign is intended to continue reducing the Federation’s existing negligible contribution to global warming and the devastating impacts on the region’s oceans, landfills and the overall environment caused by larger countries, the government is making moves to ban non-biodegradable items.
An official from the Department of Environment, Eavin Parry, speaking on a radio programme in the country, said the ban is necessary given that the plastics are non-biodegradable and do not break down naturally.
“And so that affects the environment, it affects the biodiversity, even human health because they might break down to an extent in which it’s just microplastics – we might now see it, but it exists within the environment, affecting our soils, affecting the air when they are burned,” he told radio listeners.


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0 CommentsPosted by Jon Martindale on January 25, 2013 under Featured, PC Gaming
Dean "Rocket" Hall, the man behind the initial DayZ zombie survival modification for Arma II, has released a new update on the status of his standalone version of the game. While he's no closer to announcing a release date - despite missing the end of 2012, he does at least appear in good spirits. We heard just a while ago that he was considering whether to even continue, due to the negative pr... more.
0 CommentsPosted by Jon Martindale on January 24, 2013 under Featured, Mobile, PC Gaming
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Durango, Xbox 720, the Next Xbox, whatever you want to call it, it's Microsoft's next gen machine, due for reveal some time in the early parts of this year. However, due to some leaked documents from a few months back, we've now got a pretty good look at what the console will have under the hood. The leak comes from the aptly named, VGleaks, who not only have a specifications rundown, but an im... more.
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It seems like a lot of iconic brands are in trouble these days, whether it's HMV, THQ or Jessops, yet this one could hurt gamers hearts the most. Atari, once creator of stellar home consoles and computers, has now filed for bankruptcy in the US. This isn't the end of days for the brand however, more of a change of setup. The LA Times explained it like so: "Its leaders hope to break the Ameri... more.
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I apologise for the lateness of my review on Far Cry 3, but illness has forced me to catch up on some of the leading game titles. Ubisoft's latest installment of the Far Cry series is an ambitious game that succeeds in a lot of areas but also stumbles in others. Set up as a sand box FPS, the player is given a great amount of freedom to explore islands when not in the thick of story missions. ... more.
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PlayStation 4, PS4, PlayStation Orbis, Next PlayStation, whatever you believe Sony's next-gen machine is going to be called, one thing looks certain, the dual shock controller that has been a part of PS gaming since the 90s, is set to change forever, as Sony is dropping the traditional design. This was brought to light by a "senior games studio source," of CVG, who claims that the controller de... more.
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Riot Games, the company behind phenomenal free to play success story, League of Legends, has changed up the way it handles ranked matches for the beginning of season 3, where gifted amateurs that rise through the ranks will be able to compete against pro teams. For the first time in season 3, there will be a full six tiers of competitive play in ranked games, beginning with bronze and rising ... more.
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Google helps startups in Germany, Austria and Switzerland grow sales
Google has launched Google Marketing Solutions for Startups, a new centralized platform for startup companies of all sizes which gets them in touch with Google’s marketing experts. Via this platform, the search company wants to help startups in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to find new customers and grow their sales online.
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Google said it launched the platform Google Marketing Solutions for Startups to support young companies. Because according to Google, founders have always been innovation drivers who change the world with their ideas. “And we also started as a startup, in 1998. But in the beginning, many startups are faced with enormous challenges: they have to set up business processes, win new customers and increase the awareness of their company or their product.”
Free resources and online tools for startups
The search company wants to help startups design their business strategy to reach the right target group at the right moment. Registered startups get access to free resources, online tools and a team of experts so they can attract new customers and increase online sales. Google employees will also help with the implementation of AdWords campaigns and then monitor and optimize these campaigns.


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Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus goes electric with LG Chem
The Chinese government surprised two South Korean lithium-ion battery manufacturers, both of which recently opened new factories in China .
The bulk of the batteries produced by Samsung SDI and LG Chem are pretty advanced, with high-energy density, while for the most part Chinese manufacturers often produce lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cells.
According to Bloomberg, someone at the government came up with the idea to cut subsidies for electric buses (up to 40%) that doesn't use LFP chmistry. As electric buses of all-kinds are big part of Chinese market, Samsung SDI and LG Chem could be hit hard - think "double-digit sales drops".
"Buses are about half the EV market in China, and the government has suspended its once-generous consumer subsidies for EV buses using batteries like the ones Samsung and LG make—a combination of nickel, cobalt, and manganese (NCM). Subsidies will continue for less-advanced lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, according to the state news agency, Xinhua. Samsung’s battery unit, which last year opened an NCM battery factory in China and plans to invest $600 million there by 2020, said in a statement that the company is “considering various ways to respond.” LG’s battery unit declined to comment."
BYD electric buses - all LFP proof
Which means that long-time LFP manufacturer, and, user BYD must be happy these days.
"Without government subsidies, which can account for as much as 40 percent of the price of an electric vehicle in China, models with NCM batteries will have more trouble finding buyers. A Chinese shift away from NCM could mean a 10 percent drop in LG’s global battery sales, says Lee Dong-Wook, an analyst with HI Investment & Securities. Samsung should expect a 15 percent overall hit, says Kim Ji-San, an analyst with Kiwoom Securities. Panasonic is much less exposed, with less than 1 percent of its EV battery sales coming from China, says Simon Yu, managing director at SNE Research.
Pushing local battery producers to make their NCM designs safer should also help them become more competitive against foreign companies, says Mark Newman, a senior analyst with Bernstein Research in Hong Kong. The suspension of subsidies “is very clearly a political step from China to give the domestic battery makers a chance to catch up,” Newman says.
The battery subsidies have already become a diplomatic issue between China and South Korea, threatening to overshadow the bilateral free-trade agreement the countries implemented last year. On March 19, Korea’s trade ministry said the Chinese government has agreed to consider a request to continue subsidizing NCM batteries. Chun Taekmo, a chief fund manager of Hyundai Investments, says there’s reason to believe China will relent, given how much more efficient a well-made NCM battery is, compared with its LFP counterpart."


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According to TMZ, Kanye West‘s new partnership with Adidas could make him A BILLION DOLLARS .
Adidas announced Wednesday they’ve signed Kanye to a contract that will have a seismic impact on the sport and street fashion world.The deal calls for YEEZY retail shops that will hawk shoes, apparel, and accessories. We’re told he’ll be designing athletic wear for the NBA and NFL.
TMZ sources say it will take a few years to get the stores and merchandising up to speed, but the projections call for profits that could line Kanye’s designer pockets to the tune of a cool billion.
The announcement follows Kanye’s success with his massively popular Yeezy Boost sneakers, which first launched in February of last year. The Yeezy Boost 750, which originally retailed for $350, now shows up on eBay for well over $1,000.
“These past two years, Adidas and Yeezy have given a glimpse into our future,” West said in a press release. “This partnership illustrates that anyone with a dream can dream without limitations.”
Now, that’s some hot deal.


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ACT Research: Commercial Vehicle Market Heading Toward Stability at High Levels
JUL 26, 2021 - 6:49 am
According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, commercial vehicle forecast stability this year has been driven by three factors: major positive momentum carried over from 2020, the struggle of manufacturers to push production even higher in the face of record heavy organic truck demand and the benefit of vaccinations reversing the daunting upward climb in new COVID-19 cases.
“Indicators we track for the economy for freight and for equipment utilization are about as good as we have ever seen, but recent data flows from the last six weeks or so suggest that the near continuous upward sweep of activity over the last few quarters may be beginning to level,” Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst of ACT Research, said. “To be clear, we are not forecasting a roller coaster descent from the top. Indeed, all you have to do is look at our forecast for the next two years — modest expansion and basically sustained freight volumes at historically high levels.
“What we are saying is that the upward push of the heavy-duty market is in transition from expansion to stability at high levels. The rate of change will get close to zero. Said another way, the market should bump along at a peak that over time should become a high plateau.”
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Pharmaceutical companies plan to label cough and cold medicines with a warning to not use them for children under four years of age, an industry group representing manufacturers and distributors of over-the-counter medicines said Tuesday. For products containing certain antihistamines, manufacturers will add warnings against using antihistamine products to sedate a child, according to Consumer Healthcare Products Association. "Additionally, in consultation with FDA and outside experts, manufacturers are conducting studies to reaffirm the effectiveness of oral OTC pediatric cough and cold medicines through pharmacokinetic studies to confirm appropriate dosing schedules for children and to validate the efficacy of these medicines with current and appropriate clinical trial designs," said the group said in a statement.
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The low-to-moderate levels of compliance with EHS regulations have hindered the growth of the fall protection market in North America, according to a new study by Frost & Sullivan. However, with regulatory bodies such as OSHA cracking down on non-compliant companies, the market for fall protection equipment soon will accelerate. More stringent enforcement of safety regulations from OSHA, oil and gas commissions, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is expected to continue during the next 5 to 7 years.
Analysis from Frost & Sullivan, North American Fall Protection Equipment Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $453.7 million in 2010 and estimates this to reach $670.5 million in 2017, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent.
“Government regulators form industry standards across the North American fall protection equipment market by emphasizing the need for personnel working in an unprotected area to wear fall arrest equipment,” said an analyst from Frost & Sullivan. “As the legislation becomes more rigorous, the number of workers affected by the requirements will increase, giving a boost to equipment sales.”
Lack of Awareness
A lack of awareness among workers about different fall protection products and their application also considerably has restrained the market. To increase product acceptance, equipment companies should conduct marketing campaigns and strategies related to fall protection awareness.
Greater knowledge of safety regulations will prompt end-user companies to invest in additional fall protection products for the employees at risk of fall injuries. There is an increasing preference among end-users for first-hand expertise and single-source supply, along with greater demands for managed supply contracts or leasing arrangements, according to the survey.
“Innovation, proximity to end-users, investment in brand awareness and rational resources allocation, as well as new market and sector development are vital to succeed in the fall protection equipment market,” notes the analyst. “Novel technologies and improvements in ergonomics, comfort and convenience are expected to increase equipment reliability and use.”
An aging work force and obsolete infrastructure not only has intensified the requirement for fall protection, but also heightened the competition. Participants range from small companies focusing on a single type of equipment to large multinational corporations that manufacture and supply many types of sophisticated safety products.
Competition is at its most intense among independent domestic manufacturers that specialize in select segments. Safety products’ industry business cycles reflect a need to regularly replace products due to normal wear and tear or due to their one-time use design.
Overall, tighter governmental control, higher penalties for noncompliance and fear of liability will continue to drive the North American fall protection equipment market, according to Frost & Sullivan, which works in collaboration with clients to address global challenges and related growth opportunities.