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Ghana: Central Bank Consults on Guidelines for Electronic Payment Channels
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On April 10, 2018 the Bank of Ghana published a consultation on guidelines for electronic payment channels, which have been drafted in accordance with Section 99(2)(b) of the proposed Payment...
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Sweden’s regulatory and legal framework is expected to go through many changes in the upcoming period, with PSD2 and the GDPR both coming into effect in May 2018. New players entering the payments...
Brazil: Central Bank Publishes Three Circulars and Three Public Consultations on Payment Schemes and Institutions
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On March 26, 2018, the Central Bank of Brazil published three circulars and three separate public consultation papers, all of which relate to payment schemes and institutions....
UK: PSR Confirms Amex Will Continue to Fall Under Interchange Fee Regulation in 2018
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On March 27, 2018 the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) released a statement on card schemes subject to domestic interchange fee caps in the UK in 2018, confirming that American Express will continue...
Belgium: Report on Financial Market Infrastructures and Payment Services
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On May 31, 2017 the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) published its first report on financial market infrastructures and payment services, which provides an overview of the NBB's oversight and...
Australia Country Report
The future of the Australian payments sector shows promising growth. There has been significant focus around the review and development of the existing regulatory framework in anti-money...
Practical Guide: EU Interchange Fees and the Implications of Payment Card Schemes and Processing Entities Separation
5th Mar 2018 | Written by:
This practical guide provides an overview of the Interchange Fee Regulation (EU) 2015/751 (IFR) of the European Parliament and Council of April 29, 2015, and supplementing Regulation 2018/72 on the...
Liechtenstein: Government Adopts a Consultation Report on EU Interchange Fees Regulation
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On February 27, 2018, the government published a consultation report regarding the amendment of the Financial Market Authority Act for implementation of Regulation (EU) 2015/751 of the European...
Amex Waits As U.S. Supreme Court Mulls Antitrust Case
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American Express faces an anxious wait to find out whether the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold allegations of anti-competitive conduct, related to its contractual arrangements with retailers.
Israel Doubles Down On Interchange Fee Reforms
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Israel’s central bank has reaffirmed its plans to toughen controls on interchange fees, announcing rates will be set lower and introduced more speedily than initially proposed last month.
Israel: Central Bank Consults on Interchange Fees Reduction
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On January 16, 2018 the Bank of Israel published a consultation on its intention to reduce the interchange fees for debit cards by 30 percent. Interchange fees will be reduced from the current rate...
More Work Needed On Interchange Reforms, Says Retail Giant
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One of Europe’s largest retailers is unconvinced that EU-wide caps on interchange fees have been effective in lowering the cost of card acceptance, saying there is “lots to be done” by both...
Australian Government Commission Calls For Interchange Fee Ban
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Calls for Australian regulators to impose an outright ban on interchange fees as early as 2019 and bring in controls on other charges in the card payment network have been met with caution.
Czech Republic: Ministry of Finance Issues Second Study on Interchange Fee Regulation
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On February 15, 2018 the Ministry of Finance published the second part of a study assessing the costs for merchants of accepting payments via payment cards and how interchange rates under the EU...
Amex, Interchange And PSD2: A Brief History
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The Court of Justice of the European Union issued two separate but related rulings last week involving American Express. PaymentsCompliance examines why Amex lost its battle to be exempt from...
Amex Not Exempt From Interchange Caps, Rules EU Court
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American Express has lost its battle with the EU’s top court over whether certain three-party arrangements should be subject to caps on interchange fees, in one of two related rulings handed down...
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Some Carnival Corp. Ships Sailing at 100% Capacity
On last week’s earnings call, Carnival Corporation reported that over three dozen of its ships have seen sailings at 100 percent capacity — across multiple cruise lines.
The company, which has a portfolio of nine brands including Carnival, Princess, Holland America, Cunard, Seabourn, and European lines, says that most of the capacity has come from North America.
Discovery Princess Enters Service
Discovery Princess began its very first passenger cruise yesterday.
For this sailing, the ship will head south to the Mexican Riviera, with ports including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán.
Discovery Princess is Princess Cruises’ final Royal-class ship. It will reposition to the northwest for Alaska voyages late next month.
Voyager of the Seas Returning to North America
After a decade of sailing in Europe and Asia, Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas is returning to North America. Starting next month, the ship will begin a series of cruises in the Baltic and Scandinavia, before heading to Boston in September.
In the fall, Voyager will operate Canada and New England cruises for a month, before heading to the Caribbean through next April.
Voyager of the Seas received a major $200 million refurbishment in 2019 and 2020 to include new water slides, additional staterooms, and an ice skating rink.


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Execs Sail, Speed, and Soar
By Olga Kharif
As Thanksgiving preparations kick into gear, executives aren't slowing down a bit. If anything, some seem to be speeding up. Here's a sampling of what they've been up to:
We should have guessed. As a professional buyer, Theresa Metty detests shopping -- at a mall, at least. The chief procurement officer of cell-phone maker Motorola (MOT ) buys her books and holiday gifts on the Internet. Her family follows suit. One of her brothers buys parts for custom motorcycles on auction site eBay (EBAY ). Together with all 11 of her sisters and brothers, Metty loves to race motorcycles in Utah. She has even set eight land-speed records.
That's not why she's winning accolades at Motorola, however. Metty has implemented an online purchasing system that has saved the outfit more than $600 million over the past two years. About 50% of Motorola's $20 billion a year in purchases are made through the system today. That proportion should climb to more than 70% next year, she says.
In a hypercompetitive landscape dominated by failures and consolidations at rivals, financially challenged Motorola needs all the help -- and cost savings -- it can get, ASAP. If she can figure out a way to transfer racing skills to procurement, Metty's speed will come in handy.
People are beginning to forget about poor Martha Stewart, who commenced serving her five-month sentence in Alderson Prison in West Virginia in October. That, at least, is the conclusion drawn by Shay Yates Roberts at www.TheMarthaPrisonGiftShop.com. The site sells goodies such as T-shirts, buttons, and caps with "Martha-in-jail"-themed messages. Its best-seller is an apron with the tag line "Alderson Federal Prison: Protecting you from homemakers."
While the two-month-old site enjoyed lively sales when the domestic diva, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSO ), first entered the slammer, the action has cooled. "People are used to the idea [of Stewart being in jail], and sales are slacking off," complains Yates Roberts. He's hopeful, however, that the venture will pick up steam when America's favorite homemaker ends her jail term and reenters civilian life in 2005.
SPREADING GOOD FORTUNE.
Bill Greehey, chairman and CEO of one of the world's largest oil refineries, Valero (VLO , VLI ), hasn't forgotten what it was like to grow up poor. Greehey was raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in a working-class family and has been helping out his kin since he was 12.
With his company's income having doubled to $1.3 billion in the nine-month period ending Sept. 30 (vs. a year ago), Greehey is again sharing his wealth -- not just with family. He has been leading the company's numerous charity and volunteer campaigns.
Valero's volunteers maintain a San Antonio city block -- complete with company-built baseball field, a playground, and a basketball court -- and raise millions of dollars a year for charities. This year, Valero will host a Christmas dinner for kids and elderly from city shelters. Each child can request a particular gift, which the employees will procure. Last year, the presents included everything from TVs to bikes.
This year, Valero might rake in even more profit. Greehey believes that despite today's high oil prices, the market for refining so-called sour crude will continue to increase in the next year. He's thinking of acquiring refineries in the Northwest or Gulf Coast.
Dan Warmenhoven, CEO of computer-storage maker Network Appliance (NTAP ), travels about half of the time now that his outfit's fortunes are soaring. Its second-quarter revenues grew 36%, to $375 million, year over year. And NetApp's expanding international customer base clamors for Warmenhoven's personal attention. The upside: With the kids having left the nest, Warmenhoven's wife joins him on most business trips. In the past year, the two have explored the pyramids of Egypt and sambaed through Brazil's Carnivale.
More of the same is likely to come, since Warmenhoven is striving to expand NetApp's sales to $3 billion over the next 2 1/2 years. To get there, he plans to sacrifice some of the company's gross margins to offer more favorable prices.
When Bill Leighton, the longtime head of research at telecom powerhouse AT&T (T ), retired less than a year ago, he was ready. Putting years of 14- and 15-hour days behind him, Leighton began sailing, earned his pilot's license, and started looking for a plane to buy.
Then, the business world sucked him back in. On Nov. 15, Leighton, who designed and built AT&T's Internet Protocol (IP) network, the world's largest, accepted a position as interim CEO of Avici (AVCI ), a struggling telecom gearmaker, which boasts AT&T as its largest customer.
His first task? Deciding what to look for in a new CEO. That decision could prove quite easy: Leighton doesn't rule out that he might want the job for himself, he tells BusinessWeek Online. As for his trivial pursuits: It's cold outside, so sailing and flying are out of the question.
Have a great weekend!
Kharif is a writer for BusinessWeek Online in Portland, Ore.


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NEXVOO announces that it is assisting with the US and global pandemic by expanding its resources to offer additional PPE products into the US.
John Gayman, President of NEXVOO®, stated “The current pandemic is causing massive global shortages. It is humbling to be in a position to help supply these products that are helping to control the spread and transmission of the COVID19 virus and potentially save lives.”
Steven Schmidt, Vice President says, “I’m very proud of the work our team is doing, to assist frontline workers that are in the line of fire. It is inspiring, to see the commitment of Healthcare Leadership and Government Organizations who are working so efficiently in this time of great need.”


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Every day, more and more companies, spanning almost every area of business adopt 3D printing as a method of increased productivity. Take for example an architecture and design firm named Perkins+Will. The firm specializes in corporate, commercial, and civic design, has approximately 1,500 employees, and has been in business for close to 80 years. How does a company like this succeed over such a long period of time? Adapt to the latest technologies.
This is just what Perkins+Will has done. They have adopted the latest technologies, specifically 3D printing, into their work environment. The company currently has 7 Makerbot Replicator 2 3D Printers. These printers have changed how the clients are presented with ideas, giving them a whole new perspective on things. When a client is pitched an idea for a development, they now have the ability to truly see a 3D representation of what the designer’s idea includes. Instead of having to look at 3D images on a 2D computer screen, or paper, they can get up from their seat, walk around their development idea, and give immediate feedback to the architect.
“The earlier you can look at a physical object, the sooner you can understand a building and also make better design decisions,” said W. Scott Allen, an associate architect and designer for Perkins+Will. Rapid prototyping profoundly changes our own creative process. “Making all of these on the MakerBot frees us up to test more ideas for clients and come at a nicer solution in the same time frame. You can almost print at the same speed that you can draw,” he continued.
Scott usually will set up his Makerbot Replicator in the afternoon, prior to leaving work for the day. When he returns the next morning he has a whole development printed out and ready to show his clients. By doing this, he saves himself a lot of time to work on other more important aspects of a project, while giving his company the edge they need to continue a successful business for the next 80 years.
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STEVE JOBS has quit as CEO of Apple Inc. – but will still serve on Apple’s Board as Chairman. He quit because of ill-health and a realisation that he couldn't do his duties as CEO to the best of his abilities.
The 56-year-old creative arm of Apple made the announcement in a resignation statement yesterday. And already shares in the company have dropped 5% since his resignation was announced..
Jobs has had a career spanning more than three decades and has been at the helm at pivotal moments in Apple’s rapidly expanding technological development.
He’s been at the forefront of the mobile phone revolution, including the Apple iPhones and tablets, such as the ipad.
Since 2004, Jobs had had a number of health problems with Cancer, and in 2006 he delivered a keynote Apple speech to employees looking thin and frail.
In 2009, he underwent a liver transplant in
In the same year, Jobs was named CEO of the Decade by Fortune Magazine.
Jobs has been the inspiration for many techie entrepreneurs and business start ups, including the founder of facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. His story of how he shot to fame was documented in a film called The Social Network.
The former Apple CEO’s successor will be Tim Cook, who Jobs had recommended to take over in his statement.
A statement by Apple,. read: “Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.
Adding: “Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company,” said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple's Board. “Steve has made countless contributions to Apple’s success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple’s immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration.”
Jobs has featured in three films about personal computing.
Last year, the FT newspaper voted him as their person of the year for business.
Jobs added in his statement of resignation as CEO: “I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.”
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The UK retailer has tried to absolve itself of blame, placing fault at the feet of a third-party supplier.
The payment details, names and addresses of thousands of Debenhams customers have been accessed or stolen, with the retailer confirming that a cyber attack had been successful in breaching it’s online portal for its florist service.
The UK retailer was quick to absolve itself of any blame and pointed the finder of blame at Ecomnova, their third-party supplier, saying:
“Ecomnova Ltd, the company that owns and operates flower and gifting website including Debenhams Flowers, has suffered a cyber attack.”
The retailer stressed that the cyber attack has only affected Debenhams Flowers customers, with the number of potential victims reported to total around 26,000. Debenhams also stressed that they have taken the appropriate steps following the discovery of the attack. IN a statement, the retailer said:
“Debenhams has taken immediate steps to minimise risk to customers affected and made contact with all those customers whose data has been accessed. We are working with Ecomnova and all relevant authorities to investigate this attack and apologise to all customers affected.”
Although Debenhams was quick to point the finger of blame at Ecomnova, the retailer must take some of the blame as all businesses should ensure platforms and systems are secure, no matter who supplies them.
“The Debenhams hack is a key reminder to businesses that the third-party vendors you partner should be properly vetted to ensure they have secure systems in place.The hackers allegedly gained access to site operator Economova’ systems using malicious software to access customers’ personal and financial information. This highlights the ever-increasing importance of having 360-degree visibility over all your data flow,” said Dr Jamie Graves, CEO at ZoneFox.
“Whether the data sits in your business or your partners, this 20/20 vision around your data allows businesses to monitor for risky activities and behaviour that might be putting your data at risk. Such an approach goes a long way to ensuring that a breach – whether third-party or not – is identified and dealt with as quickly as possible.”


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Porsche launches Macan, it costs more than a flat: Porsche has indeed revolutionized the three basic needs of Indians — Roti, Kapda Aur Macan (Food, Clothes and Home) — as it rolled out the 2019 Porsche Macan facelift in India today, July 29. Priced at Rs 69.98 lakh, the 2019 Porsche Macan Facelift has been upgraded in design, connectivity, comfort and driving mechanism. The compact SUV is available in three colour variants, including Crayon, Mamba Green Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic, and Miami Blue. Apart from the 20 and 21-inch wheels, Porsche Macan also has other customisation options.
The rear and front end of the Porsche Macan has been re-designed to make it appear wider from the front and sleek from the rear. While the Porsche Macan is priced at Rs 69.98 lakh in India, Porsche Macan S has priced at Rs 85.03 lakh.
— Kranti Sambhav (@Kranti_Sambhav) July 29, 2019
During its launch event, it was revealed that the Porsche Macan Facelift has an optimized 2.0-litre four-cylindered turbocharged engine which provides it 252 horsepower and 370 Nm torque. The Macan S, on the other hand, has a 3.0 litre V6 turbo that offers 354 horses and develops 480 Nm torque.
The luxury car makers have also replaced the older 9-inch unit with an 11-inch touchscreen display to enhance the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Porsche Macan facelift was launched in Shanghai last year and it was confirmed then that it would launch in India too.


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FTC passes an Order to top technology makers to reveal mobile security practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today started an investigation into the state of mobile security, and it began by sending a letter to eight major mobile companies, inquiring about their current security practices.
The FTC sent a ten-page letter to companies such as Apple, Blackberry, Google, HTC American, LG Electronics USA, Microsoft, Motorola Mobility, and Samsung Electronics America.
The letter informs companies that they must provide a series of answers to questions the FTC is asking about how the companies plan and carry out security operations for their mobile divisions.
In layman’s terms, the FTC is asking what these companies are doing about the mobile OS patching process that’s currently leaving millions of devices exposed to hacking.
While Apple, Google, Microsoft, LG, and Samsung may feel at ease because they already use OTA (over-the-air) update systems to deliver security patches, the other companies are not.
Additionally, the FTC is not only making inquiries about how these updates take place but also on other security-related procedures.
These other procedures include “the factors that they consider in deciding whether to patch a vulnerability on a particular mobile device,” “detailed data on the specific mobile devices they have offered for sale to consumers since August 2013,” “the vulnerabilities that have affected those devices,” and “whether and when the company patched such vulnerabilities.”
The Commission says it’s only trying to understand the current mobile security landscape, from the point of view of mobile manufacturers.
The FTC also said that fellow agency FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is carrying out a parallel inquiry targeting mobile carriers, which many users have accused of being the real source of the security problem, especially in the Android ecosystem where carriers often delay security patches for months at a time.
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We know that Google I/O is going to feature a lot of talk about Google Glass but, apparently, there's also going to be a little something about Google Play Games. Android Police claims to have obtained a copy of the new Google Play Services (v3.1.36). This is said to be a massive upgrade compared to the current version (v.3.0.27) and change the gaming experience on Android.
The Google Play Store is already full of games, but this update is going to make it all a bit more social, with match making, achievements, scoring and leaderboards, and (of course) a whole lot of Google+ integration. There will also be save game sync, which means you can access your saves from any device, not just your phone.
Android Police says Google Play Games is set for a Google I/O unveiling, so we should learn a lot more about Google's plans for mobile gaming later this week. Our own Marcus Yam will be on site in San Francisco and he'll be bringing us all the latest breaking news, so stay tuned!


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New payment service from Paytrail - combines the best of Paytrail and Checkout services
Written by The Paytrail team - Oct 6, 2021
Online payment company Paytrail acquired Checkout Finland in April 2021 from Osuuspankki. The acquisition and the merger of two similar players have reached a significant and concrete stage from the customers' point of view: Paytrail has launched a new payment service on October 5, 2021.
According to the company, the new service combines the best and most customer valued features from the previous payment services of both Paytrail and Checkout. The new payment service is technically based on Checkout's modern, scalable cloud-based platform, which enables faster development to production, as well as key features from Paytrail's old platform. The new payment service will operate fully under the Paytrail brand, and the Checkout brand will be withdrawn from the market.
An even wider range of online payment methods and other innovations
Paytrail's new payment service includes by far the most comprehensive range of online payment methods, 24/7 customer service provided by e-payment experts, a renewed and more versatile Merchant panel for everyday customers, and other customer-friendly features such as advanced refund processes and shop-in-shop marketplace solution.
Customer-friendly service implementation, service availability, payment security and high-quality risk management processes will continue to be taken care of in accordance with Paytrail's high value propositions.
With the release of the new service, Paytrail also launched a new service cost effective package suitable especially for start-ups and is like what Checkout had previously offered. Prices for all old customers will remain the same.
Changes for customers were made as effortless as possible
For customers who previously used Checkout's payment service, the changes took effect automatically on October 5th with the new Paytrail payment service replacing the previously used Checkout payment service.
Correspondingly, for customers who use Paytrail's previous service, the upgrades will become available with the update of the payment service interface. Related partner and customer communications began in June. From 05.10. onward, new customers, as a general rule, will use the new payment service. Paytrail's old service will be discontinued later.
"For months now, with our new, larger Paytrail team, we have been developing and shaping the best possible overall service for our customers: businesses and consumers. We are very excited about what we have achieved. With the acquisition, we have an even bigger team with a lot of unique expertise and experience in domestic e-commerce and payments. Our goal is to harness our full potential for the benefit of Finnish online stores, online stores selling to Finnish consumers and Finnish shoppers. We strive to be the most knowledgeable, customer-oriented and desired partner for online payments, as well as a technological pioneer", sums up Paytrail's CEO, Markus Laurio.
Paytrail: Founded in 2007, Paytrail is the largest Finnish online payment company. The company handles the online payments for its 20,000+ customers. Additionally, Paytrail handles the online payments of the State Treasury's Suomi.fi service. The company is part of Nets and acquired Checkout Finland in April 2021.


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Farm families in Longford and Tyrone have been announced as supreme champions of the Lakeland Dairies milk quality awards.
The awards recognise the achievements of Lakeland Dairies milk suppliers who are committed to quality in all aspects of their milk production.
The supreme champion award winners are Eugene and Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Lisryan, Granard, Co Longford, and Cyril Gibson, Beragh, Omagh, Co Tyrone.
The winners emerged from among 3,200 farm families across 16 counties who produce milk for the 1.9bn-litre Lakeland Dairies milk pool.
The Fitzpatricks also took home the >500,000 litre producer category award in the Republic of Ireland, while the Gibsons were winners in the >1m litre producer category in Northern Ireland.
Lakeland Dairies has also announced the winners in the other categories of the milk quality awards.
In the Republic of Ireland, Patrick, Sheila and James Connolly, Ballymahon, Longwood, Co Meath, are winners of the <500,000 litre producer category.
In Northern Ireland, Robert and Mark Bristow, Rasharkin, Co Antrim, won the <1m litre producer category.
New entrant to dairying winners
Recognising the achievements of new entrants to dairying - Lakeland has welcomed over 350 new milk producers to the co-operative in recent years - Sean and Paul Murtagh, Rathconrath, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, were declared winners of the Republic of Ireland new entrant category, while Bernard and Rory McKeever, Kilmore, Co Armagh, won the Northern Ireland new entrant category.
Lakeland Dairies chair Niall Matthews said that dairy farmers are the primary producers of the 1.9bn litres of milk that Lakeland uses as the essential raw material to create its wide variety of dairy products.
“It requires insight and expertise passed from generation to generation, combined with knowledge and application of the best modern-day practices in animal husbandry, grassland management, environmental sustainability and overall farm management.
“The pasture-based milk production model yields a food product that is natural, wholesome and sustainable in all of its qualities. The past year has been very challenging for everyone in society and across all of our local communities.
“We are very proud of the high quality of our milk pool, as exemplified by the winners of the Lakeland Dairies milk quality awards, and I congratulate all our dairy farmers for their achievements and for their excellent ongoing contribution to our farmer-owned dairy co-operative.”
Lakeland Dairies group CEO Michael Hanley said the population of the world, individuals, families and entire nations rely on the quality and integrity of the global food supply chain from farm to fork.
Hanley commented: “This has never more been the case than throughout the course of the pandemic, where maintaining the resilience of domestic and international food supply channels has helped to provide reassurance and stability worldwide.
"The milk producers of Lakeland Dairies have always met this responsibility with great commitment and dedication and I am delighted to pay tribute to their achievements as we recognise our milk quality award winners, north and south.”


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Appeals Court Shuts Down Verizon's Roaming Complaint
Dec 4, 2012, 11:12 AM by Eric M. Zeman
A U.S. appeals court today rejected Verizon's claims that the Federal Communications Commission did not have the authority to enact a mandatory roaming requirement between competing carriers. In 2011, the FCC ruled that wireless network operators have to allow competitors' customers to roam onto their data networks at fair rates. Verizon challenged the ruling, believing the FCC was overreaching its purview. The court sided with the FCC, stating that it does have such authority, and that the mandate does not amount to "unfair government seizure" as Verizon complained.
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Seattle Starbucks Corp. is teaming up with AT&T Inc. and will start offering a mix of free and paid wireless Internet service in more than 7,000 of its U.S. coffee shops beginning this spring.
Starbucks said Monday it will give customers who use its Starbucks purchase card two hours of free wireless access per day. After that, it will cost $3.99 for a two-hour session. Monthly memberships will cost $19.99 and include access to any of AT&T's 70,000 hot spots worldwide.
People who already use AT&T as their Internet service provider will have unlimited Wi-Fi access at Starbucks.
Starbucks said that T-Mobile HotSpot customers will be able to continue to access Wi-Fi services at no additional cost, through an agreement between AT&T and T-Mobile.
"As we continue to build upon our digital-entertainment platform, our expanded partnership with AT&T will permit us to deliver a compelling in-store entertainment experience for Starbucks customers as well as AT&T’s customers," said Ken Lombard, president, Starbucks Entertainment.


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In addition to opening its new Sherman facility in the former MEMC building later this year, Finisar Corp. recently hired a new chief executive officer as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2018.
Finisar co-founder Jerry Rawls announced his retirement as CEO last month, though he will continue to serve as a director of the company. Finisar announced the appointment of Michael Hurlston as CEO and a director of the company in a press release.
“I’m thrilled that Michael is going to lead Finisar into the future,” Rawls said in the press release. “Michael’s experience, proven technical skills, and leadership abilities will serve Finisar, our customers, employees, and stockholders very well. I am confident that Michael is the right person to lead us to even greater success.”
Finisar Vice President of New Markets Craig Thompson said Rawls was instrumental in the company’s success through its first 30 years.
“It’s been profitable since day one,” Thompson said of Finisar. “It’s been a terrific growth story. Most of that comes from our core business in fiber optic communications. We’re the leader in supplying modules and components into fiber optic links — anything from short reach inside a computer or a data center all the way to thousands of miles of a telecomm cross country link. We supply all sorts of markets.”
In a phone interview with the Herald Democrat last month, Rawls said the company’s recent acquisition of the nearly 700,000-square-foot former MEMC facility in Sherman could help turn the company into Apple’s No. 1 supplier of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. Rawls said the company is currently Apple’s No. 2 supplier of VCSEL arrays, which help power Apple phone product features such as Face ID, Animoji, portrait mode selfies and proximity-sensing capabilities.
“It is possible, and our goal would be that we would like to be their No. 1 supplier, but today we don’t have the capacity to be their No. 1 supplier,” he said in December, adding that the Sherman facility could help the company reach that goal. “The guy that is their No. 1 supplier does all of his (wafer) fab (fabrication) work in Taiwan.”
Finisar’s products include optical transceivers, optical engines, active optical cables, optical components, optical instrumentation and optical amplifiers. Its optical communications components and subsystems allow high-speed voice, video and data communications for networking, storage and wireless uses.
“Finisar has excellent technology in VCSELs and they have been a fantastic supplier to Apple,” Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams said in a phone interview with the Herald Democrat last month. “… And 100 percent of their VCSEL production for Apple will be done in Texas.”
In a financial earnings call last month for the quarter that ended in October, Rawls said Finisar’s overall revenues for the quarter of $332.2 million were a 2.8 percent decrease over the previous quarter. In a news release issued on the financial earnings call, Finisar indicated it expects revenues between $325 million and $345 million for the current quarter.
“This 3-D sensing area is new for us,” Thompson said of the VCSEL technology’s uses. “It’s a hot growth area. I think it will propel our company into new heights going forward.”
Before joining Finisar as its new CEO, Hurlston was as a senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Connectivity Products/Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division at Broadcom Limited.
“The optical communications and components industry is rapidly advancing and there are many new exciting customer opportunities,” Hurlston said in the news release. “I look forward to getting to work.”
Finisar currently has around 14,000 employees worldwide. Its corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, and product development and manufacturing facilities in California, Pennsylvania and Texas in the U.S. and Australia, China, Germany, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore and Sweden around the world.


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In March and April 2009, a cluster of Campylobacter poisoning cases among residents of the Colorado Western Slope led health officials to the Kinikin Corner Dairy in Montrose, CO. Of the 12 people sickened, 10 had consumed raw milk, and eight of those knew their raw milk came from Kinikin Corner Dairy. The State halted production at the dairy. In mid-April, the State released strict regulations the dairy would have to follow to again produce raw milk. At the same time, the State emphasized that even though the dairy could re-open when it met the new criteria, the product would not be guaranteed as safe to drink. The health department went on to say that the only absolute safe milk would be pasteurized.
For more information, see the Case News section of the Marler Clark website as well as www.campylobacterblog.com.


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For cannabis-consuming travelers, a thought that often lives in the back of their minds as they plan a vacation or trip: Will they be able to use cannabis medicinally or recreationally? How will they get access to it? With more jurisdictions opening up legal adult-use markets, canna-travellers have a growing number of options to safely integrate cannabis into their travelling.
At the O'Cannabiz, a Toronto conference and trade show focused on the business of cannabis, a group of tourism professionals and cannabis entrepreneurs came together to discuss how these two industries can best work together and create options for cannabis-friendly tourists. One of the biggest takeaways from that discussion was that many people already use cannabis while they are travelling. What's different now is that it is increasingly possible to do so completely legally, be it in Canada or Uruguay, or the ten U.S. states and handful of European cities where cannabis is legal. For cannabis and tourism businesses alike, this means there are new segments of consumers to cater to and old consumers with newly legal demands — both of which could open up lucrative new markets in legal jurisdictions.
One recent estimate found that Canada could have a cannabis tourism industry worth $2 billion, while data from 2015 found that 4% of all tourists coming to Colorado did so because legal cannabis motivated their trip. Which is to say that with more states legalizing, and Canada's summer tourist season now upon us, that legal cannabis could be a boon for the tourism industry in North America.
Here are some of the biggest trends to watch as the cannabis tourism market begins to gear up:
1. Travelers Need Places to Consume Safely and Legally
One of the biggest hassles for consumers is that it's not always easy to find places to consume cannabis safely or legally, even in jurisdictions where adult-use is allowed. Many jurisdictions impose restrictions on public consumption, and many hotels still have smoke-free policies in rooms and common areas. If travelers don't plan on consuming edibles, this can leave them in the lurch when it comes to where to smoke. Even those who want to vape can be prevented form doing so by anti-public-consumption laws, or jurisdictions that regulated vaping in the same way as tobacco.
Abi Roach, who founded the Hotbox Cafe in Toronto 19 years ago, said that regulations in Canada make this difficult for consumers. “We have to create spaces for people to consume,” she said during the panel. But what's also needed is all-in-one places where tourists can purchase, consume, and hang out.
Danielle “Miz D” Jackson, who runs the tourism company Dvibz, stressed that cannabis-friendly accommodations will be a key demand of canna-tourists. “Airbnb operators have such an opportunity right now,” she said. She gets tired of having to look through the ad to see if someone declares that they are 420-friendly. “Why don't you get a little leaf icon?” she asked, semi-rhetorically.
As it happened, Gordon Weiske, who was also speaking on the panel, announced that the company that recently announced it was launching Rolling Greens, the first cannabis-themed golf course, were in the process of launching a service called Cannabis Air, which operates essentially like Airbnb, but for cannabis-friendly listings.
2. Canna-tourism Will Integrate into the Existing Tourism Industry
A thriving cannabis tourism industry needn't be an entirely new invention. Name a tourist attraction in North America — Banff National Park, the CN Tower, Hollywood Boulevard, and so on — and the odds are good that some sightseers have smoked up before checking it out. People have long smoked weed on their vacations, and tourism businesses should recognize that acknowledging that could attract more travelers.
Because tourists have been using cannabis for years, the name of the game is less about creating new models of tourism, but rather opening existing models up to the possibilities of legal weed. “We can't come in tight this mindset that cannabis legalization is new, and all of the sudden cannabis is in hospitality and tourism,” Shaman Ferraro, CEO of tourism guide Gocanna, told Weedmaps News after the panel. “It's been there for decades.”
The biggest change, Ferraro said, that most tourism businesses will need to be cognizant of is the regulations that exist around cannabis use. Places that have traditionally relied on alcohol sales as a revenue stream may need to adjust to people replacing their drinking with cannabis use, and staff at these attractions may need to get some extra training to spot things such as overconsumption or other risk factors . But, said Ferraro, one of the biggest things businesses can do to attract canna-tourists is simply to get out of their own way.
Many of the larger, multinational tourism-oriented companies such as hotel chains are likely to be slow in embracing their cannabis-using customers — partially, Ferraro pointed out, because they may be headquartered in the United States. But in legal states, local operators can carve out a niche for themselves that established them in the canna-tourism game.
3. Expect Cautious Approaches in the First Few Years
After California legalized weed, the festival-cum-Instagram-circus Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio was the butt of many jokes after organizers decided to ban marijuana use on its grounds. That ban continued in 2019. But as Samantha Slattery pointed out, it's not all that unusual. Major events like music festivals and parties are likely to take a cautious approach to allowing marijuana on their grounds, in part because of commercial restrictions and in part because of safety concerns.
“We're all being very cautious on how we're doing this,” said Samantha Slattery, founder of Capital Presents, a music festival consulting company that has worked with many of the major music festivals in North America. She said it was probably unlikely that a lot of music festivals will go all-in on weed by 2019, as some of the questions around policing, safety, and retailing are worked out.
Right now, Weiske said, “we don't know what the rules are,” and many businesses are airing on the side of caution, lest they attract regulatory attention. But as more clarity is brought to those regulations, and as some are eased, Weiske says that cannabis “has the power to change old industries.”
4. Cannabis Tourists Will Vote with Their Dollars
The panel's moderator, Brian Applegarth, founder and president of the California Cannabis Tourism Association, said that cannabis tourists form a powerful consumer base that has the power to shape the entire industry with its decisions and preferences. He likened it loosely to African-American and LGBT travelers in previous decades, who maintained somewhat-under-the-radar networks (such as the Green Book guide for African-American travelers in the U.S.) and gradually opened up more options by showing that they were a valuable demographic.
Businesses, Jackson said, “are becoming aware of what that market looks like.” And, she said, traditional industries are beginning to wake up to the lucrative possibilities. “The support is overwhelming.”
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Think of companies that changed their industries with disruptive technology. Certainly Apple, Google (GOOGL - Free Report) , and Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) immediately come to mind. And there are hundreds of tech entrepreneurs and their VC backers hoping they are running the next game-changing start-up.
A few smart people believe Xoom Corporation (XOOM) is a classic disrupter in the electronic money transfer business, ready to steal market share from Western Union (WU - Free Report) . Xoom provides payment services which consist of cash pickup, bank deposits and home delivery, sending money online directly to bank accounts and receiving money in local currency or US dollars. The company offers services through xoom.com and walmart.com over the Internet, mobile devices or tablet.
One those smart folks who likes XOOM is Mario Cibelli, founder of the small cap investment firm Marathon Partners. His name has an odd ring to it, doesn't it? In fact, Cibelli, who was featured in the May 26 edition of Barron's, got his start in stock picking after college with Mario Gabelli of Gamco Investors. More on Cibelli in a moment.
Secure Payment Services Are Hot, Mobile is Hotter
Zacks Rank followers know this industry has been full of money with highly ranked stocks like Heartland Payment and Alliance Data Systems (ADS - Free Report) delivering doubling returns in the past 18-24 months. The bigger companies like Alliance Data, and Visa of course, have the enterprise business wrapped up where large-scale, robust technology is king.
But newcomers like XOOM are able to carve niches appealing to consumer tastes and preference for mobile, on-the-go transactions. In May, analysts at Baird described the company...
"Xoom is a classic disrupter model online, with a faster, cheaper and easier alternative to legacy money transfer companies. Xoom has a strong and passionate management team, large addressable market, and strong technology foundation."
Faster, cheaper, and easier sounds like a winning formula for consumer engagement. But when does this value proposition turn this stock's triple-digit P/E into a realistic growth story? It will depend on management's execution of the their strategic plans, especially in emerging markets.
Moving the World's Money
To see what Xoom is up against, it helps to understand the evolution of the Goliath in their industry. Western Union has annual revenues exceeding $5.5 billion, which coincidentally, is the figure that Xoom claims as their total money transfers in 2013.
In continuing efforts to adapt beyond its brick-and-mortar model, Western Union is increasing its investments in high-growth electronic channels to build a world-class customer experience. These efforts are propelling rapid growth in digital, account-based money transfer, and mobile banking.
Online, westernunion.com money transfer transactions grew more than 40% in 2013, while transactions for electronic account-based money transfer through banks surged over 50%. Management is targeting $500 million in revenues from the digital business (westernunion.com/mobile) by 2015, which implies a 60% CAGR revenue growth through 2015.
Xoom has less than 10% market share in current markets, and has barely scratched the surface of the money transfer market globally even as they do business in 31 countries. According to Baird analysts who recently met with management, the company is focused on four primary growth drivers:
1) expand share in existing corridors (U.S. to India/Philippines/Latin America), with the goal of reaching 50%+ share
2) add new markets from the U.S., most notably China, which would add $20 billion to the Total Addressable Market (TAM)
3) add new origination markets, such as Canada, UK, Australia, western Europe, doubling TAM
4) adjacent Services, such as Bill Pay (launching later this year) and commercial services leveraging Xooms instant transfer network
The analysts conclude that they believe it is reasonable to expect Xoom to double its market share within 3-4 years, which suggests roughly 25% revenue CAGR.
Follow the Money
This all sounds great. But I run a portfolio that "follows" the real money moves of investment fund managers who do their homework. That's why I was pleased to learn of Mr. Cibelli and his fondness for Xoom as his number 2 holding, comprising 12% of his fund. From the Barron's story...
"Cibelli's strategy is to find stocks he believes have the potential to double in three to five years -- regardless of economic or market conditions. He likes companies with disruptive, usually Internet-based business models that have the potential to change industries."
And he has proven he knows how to pick these companies. He turned a $10 per share purchase of a little disrupter called Netflix into a ten-bagger between 2004 and 2011. And he bought it again around $75 in 2012 and cashed out last year over $200.
He is certainly not the largest holder of XOOM shares with less than $300 million AUM. But he is committed. In Q1 he more than doubled his stake from 400,000 shares to 860,000. Here is his rationale...
By 2017, he expects "pre-tax earnings of the debt-dependent company will have risen to $80 million -- from less than $10 million this year -- and XOOM will fetch 20 times pre-tax earnings."
I am also happy to report that the giant fund Capital World Investors, with $360 billion AUM, just started a new position in XOOM with the purchase of 3 million shares in Q1. Needless to say, I am with Cibelli and Capital World and not least because I see the appeal of XOOM as an acquisition target with its strong platform and a sub-$1 billion market cap.
Disclosure: I own shares of XOOM for Zacks Follow the Money Trader.
Kevin Cook is a Senior Stock Strategist for Zacks where he runs the Follow The Money portfolio.


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Vodafone follows Orange on iPhone
30 September 2009 — 9:58 AM
The Apple iPhone has been announced as available on a third network across the UK and Ireland, it has emerged.
In news that may interest consumers looking to recycle mobile phones as a way to raise funds to pay for the device, Vodafone has announced plans to offer it in the early part of 2010.
Tariff details, availability and pricing are all listed as information that is yet to come, but the carrier has set up a dedicated website for interested parties to register their details.
Vodafone's move follows an announcement earlier in the week that O2 would lose its exclusive access to the device after Orange made an agreement with Apple over iPhone distribution.
It was also noted in a survey recently that consumers in the US that use the gadget are very happy with it - although most admitted dissatisfaction with their network operator.
News brought to you by envirofone.com the UKs largest mobile phone recycling company
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Foodgod Offers Fellow Influencers Advice for Posting Around COVID-19
By: Bobbie Windatt, AVP, Corporate Communications & Marketing, 5WPR
April 22, 2020
Not every celeb and social media influencer kept up with their social feeds during the pandemic’s outset. Jonathan Cheban, aka Foodgod, was one of them. The severity of the moment didn’t seem a good fit for his social posts, Foodgod said during a 5WPR webinar. Below are takeaways from that session.
Stay True to Your Brand
Foodgod urged webinar attendees not to post for the sake of posting. Listen to what’s going on and figure out where you fit in, he said.
As leaders and officials are talking about plans to reopen, it might be time to start posting again.
Still, you won’t see Foodgod joining a pushup challenge or dancing on TikTok. It’s not him. Moreover, he feels there’s little he can convey about his brand by dancing on TikTok.
“I’m taking this very seriously and I’m not doing funny challenges and all that stuff because you have to keep your credibility…that’s the most important part.”
He’ll post content that’s true to his brand, including information about his food-delivery service. The service is relevant at this moment, he said, and builds brand credibility.
Be Sensitive to Post-Pandemic Social Culture
Foodgod thinks the ending of stay-at-home orders will look similar to the early coronavirus days. Restaurants, for example, will open the way they closed, at partial capacity. Slowly, they’ll welcome back larger groups.
It will be a while before clubs are fully functioning, he said. When they are back, it will be important to be wary of taking advantage of the situation.
For example, clubs marketing mask parties can appear “scammy, and not funny,” he said. For now, prepare to socialize at half-empty restaurants. Foodgod admits this will be weird, but it’s better than sitting at home.
Restaurants and other industries “will figure out something when we’re not waiting for it every minute…when things start opening up, it’s going be a lot easier because you’re not going to be sitting home watching CNN and Fox 24 hours a day.”
TikTok isn’t for Everyone
As mentioned above, you won’t see Foodgod dancing on his or anyone’s TikTok feed.
Some brands, though, are suited to marketing on TikTok, particularly toy sellers and those with audiences younger than 18.
Foodgod recognizes his opinion about TikTok sounds similar to the naysayers during the early days of Instagram. Many of those naysayers fell behind on Instagram and were never able to catch up, he admits.
A Tough Road for Influencers
As you might expect, his advice for influencers is to post judiciously. Easier said than done, Foodgod admits. While it may go against everything an influencer knows, it’s better to be sensitive at this moment and remain quiet, then put out a tone-deaf post, he said.
Erring on the side of caution is recommended. Unless you are a health care professional, this really isn’t your time to shine.
Influencers who have made mistakes during the pandemic have become targets. Unfortunately, their actions will follow them.
Brands’ Actions will be Remembered
The same goes for one of Foodgod’s specialties, restaurants. Those that remained open, and shifted how they functioned so they could continue to feed the community, as well as provide employment, will receive much more respect and support post-pandemic, Foodgod predicted. [By staying open] they kept people working, the business going “and you kept your neighborhood people happy,” he said.


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A swath of industrial square footage in Eastern Henrico has been spoken for before it’s been fully built – and its developer has more local spec space in the works.
Premier Store Fixtures, which manufactures retail displays, has leased the entire 216,000-square-foot warehouse that’s under construction at the Airport Distribution Center off South Laburnum Avenue and Darbytown Road. Operations are slated to begin by the end of 2016.
Premier Fixtures CEO Joe Thomas said the company has been in the Richmond market for nearly 10 years and the new space will consolidate and expand its local manufacturing, assembly, and distributing operations.
“It will be more modern and more efficient,” he said of the new space. “It’s brand new – that helps us design from the beginning.”
Airport Distribution Center is an 80-acre business park that is planned to eventually have six warehouse buildings. Four of those six are or will be controlled by developer Becknell Industrial: one that’s already built; the building Premier has leased; and two additional buildings that haven’t started construction. All together Becknell will eventually own about 690,996 square feet in the park.
Broker Cliff Porter of Porter Realty, who represents Becknell and also represented Premier in its lease, said Premier will be moving into the distribution center’s Building E, which went under construction in the spring and is planned for completion in November.
Elsewhere in the development, Becknell has the 153,480-square-foot facility dubbed Building B in the works, with construction scheduled to begin in November and conclude in May. Building D will eventually follow with 202,560 square feet.
“There is interest,” Porter said of the forthcoming buildings that have yet to be leased. “(Becknell) sees continuing demand in the Class A market, particularly in the airport area.”
There are currently three completed buildings in the Airport Distribution Center totaling 443,534 square feet. They are: Building A, owned by MDH Partners out of Atlanta; the Becknell-owned Building C, and one owned and occupied by logistics company Graybar.
Headquartered in New York, Premier Store Fixtures was formed in 2000 and seven years later opened a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing and distributing operation at 4650 Oakleys Lane in Eastern Henrico. Since then the company has added a site at Carolina Avenue in Eastern Henrico.
As part of Premier’s transition to its new space it will be vacating an Eastport Boulevard space. All together, its operations in Richmond will eventually total about 700,000 square feet. Thomas said Richmond’s location and workforce has been good to good his company.
“It’s a good labor market,” Thomas said. “It’s great for distribution.”
About 150 of Premier’s 350 workers will be assigned to work at the forthcoming Airport Distribution Center facility.
The company’s website lists examples of its work for retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Field & Stream, and American Eagle Outfitters.
“You would see our end products in the major retailers that have footwear, clothing, and jewelry,” Thomas said.
Thomas said Premier hadn’t initially planned on its series of Richmond expansions, but that more could be in the works.
“I would expect, based on growth and business plans, we’ll be looking for additional facilities in Richmond,” Thomas said. “The company is in a growth mode. It’s a growth industry.”
Nice, sounds like about the same amount of jobs as Stone brewing w/o a 30m interest free loan.


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What Really Happened to Flappy Bird?
If the rise and fall of Flappy Bird, a simple game for touchscreen devices that was downloaded about 50 million times before its developer took it down, weren't a true story, some novelist should have invented it. It's your full guide to the app economy's promise and pitfalls.
Flappy Bird appeared in Apple's iOS store on May 24, 2013, and briefly made the top 1,000 in one of the categories, Family. It then sank into obscurity until late last year, when it re-emerged and, by Jan. 17, reached No. 1 in the U.S. iOS store. On Feb. 8, the game's Vietnamese developer, Dong Nguyen, notified users he was taking it down. "I cannot take this anymore," he tweeted. Flappy Bird disappeared the following day. Enterprising users are now selling their old devices with the game installed on eBay. Believe it nor not, there are actual bids in some of the auctions, although one where bidding almost reached $100,000 turned out to be a dud.
There is little about Flappy Bird that could justify its extreme popularity. Nguyen is a fan of pixelated, retro games and he has made a few of them. This one has a simple design resembling Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. and borrowing, not so subtly, some of those games' features, like the pipes through which the player needs to take his bird. Playing the game is annoyingly difficult and requires extreme concentration.
App developer Carter Thomas built a circumstantial case for foul play, saying he had never seen an app plunge from view in the app store and then make such a strong comeback. "I have seen a lot of shady stuff in the app store and this is textbook," Thomas wrote. "Essentially people will create cloak IP addresses and automate hundreds of thousands of Apple ID accounts on virtual devices that download an app millions of times. Because chart ranking is primarily driven by download volume, the app goes to the top of the charts. Then it enjoys all the organic volume that that chart position gets." The Apple IDs, he wrote, can even be programmed to leave a review of the app.
There were, however, plenty of real people downloading and playing the game. The hashtag #flappybirdhighscore grew popular on Twitter. Mashable.com did its own analysis of the game's user reviews and claimed it could find no evidence of a scam.
Another bizarre aspect of the Flapping Bird case is that Nguyen, who claimed he was making $50,000 a day from in-game ads, appears to have taken the game down for ethical reasons. On Feb. 10, the 29-year-old developer explained what exactly it was he "couldn't take" to a Forbes reporter in Hanoi who spoke to him in Vietnamese. He was smoking nervously and had to put off the interview because of a meeting with a deputy prime minister.
"Flappy Bird was designed to play in a few minutes when you are relaxed," Nguyen said. "But it happened to become an addictive product. I think it has become a problem."
The American Psychiatric Association has so far declinedto include computer game addiction to its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Still, some studies have shown that game addiction and substance dependence may share the same neurobiological mechanism. In effect, Nguyen felt he was selling the equivalent of drugs, and that bothered him. Some people appear to have reacted adversely to withdrawal: When Nguyen took the game down, he started receiving death threats that looked only half-facetious.
The low entry barriers in the app economy make it the perfect playing field for enthusiasts wherever they live. An unknown programmer who isn't even very young by tech industry standards can suddenly produce a huge hit in a field where major companies are spending millions of dollars. There are shady ways of achieving success, but once an app goes viral, its spread becomes uncontrollable, and its creator becomes a star.
It may be counterintuitive, but the world of game developers is full of people for whom stardom is a burden. They just want to do their thing quietly, without media hype or million-dollar revenues. Viral marketing can turn these people into victims of their own success. There will be people arguing that the removal of Flappy Bird is a clever marketing stratagem for Nguyen, who is working on more games and already has a few popular ones in the app stores. His desperate tweets, though, suggest he felt harassed and overburdened as the game's popularity exploded. People are more complicated than corporations, and in the app economy, we are still often dealing with people.
(Leonid Bershidsky writes on Russia, Europe and technology for Bloomberg View. Follow him onTwitter.)
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World Color Press Inc. today launched its new branding for the company, finally shedding its Quebecor World roots. The new logo, right, is the final result of Quebecor World's rebranding since the company announced its new identity at the end of July. Starting today, the company now goes by the one word name: Worldcolor.
"Today we take an important step in the marketing of our fresh start. This marks the beginning of a new era for our organization," said Mark Angelson, Chairman and CEO of Worldcolor. "Strengthened by the confidence of our loyal customers, suppliers and employees, Worldcolor is positioned to resume its leadership role in transforming our industry and to meeting the changing needs of our customers."
According to the company: "The stylized W connotes growth and progression and represents a web-press-like icon evoking our heritage and core competency. The name warrants multiple colors. The blue is part of our heritage and provides visual continuity. The green represents our commitment to sustainability. Finally the style of the logo is bold, demonstrating a solid foundation that is forward-looking and determined."


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The mobile app contains a link to the team’s schedule, roster, and a link to purchase tickets.
(PRWEB) August 04, 2013
The Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League have introduced a new mobile app to their fans using the DIY app builder at appsbar.com to develop FalconsAHL. The app is optimized for both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
The mobile app contains a link to the team’s schedule, roster, and a link to purchase tickets. There are also video highlights from the 2012-2013 season and a link to the team’s social media pages. The app has earned appsbar’s App of the Day award for showcasing how organizations, hobbyists, and fans can all take part in the mobile arena with appsbar’s free and easy-to-use app maker
Launched in 2011, Appsbar opens up the mobile marketing category for small and medium-size businesses, artists and musicians, and individuals who want to create in that space. Appsbar has done this by removing the two largest barriers; cost and programming expertise. Appsbar is doing for mobile apps what companies like Intuit and Blogger have done for novices looking to publish websites and blogs. To date, Appsbar has grown to over 400,000 users to become the most popular app building platform in the world.
To create an app of your own with the free and easy-to-use app maker, go to appsbar.com. To view and download other interesting new apps for free, visit appcatch.com.


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MINSK, 16 January (BelTA) – SZAO BelGee intends to introduce the new crossover Geely SX11 on the Belarusian market in February, the company's Director Gennady Svidersky told BelTA.
According to Gennady Svidersky, all the preparations for introducing the model are over. “We are going to present it in February. In Belarus first, then in Russia although Russia has also received the first few cars for testing and for dealerships to get familiar with them,” he said.
Asked whether the new model will be covered by the existing preferential lending program, Gennady Svidersky said: “I think so.” He added that everything will depend on demand. “We have to sketch out the terms depending on the market data we will have,” the director said.
“We will specify the terms when we introduce the car on the market in February,” he said.


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Adulthood 101: Budget and manage money more wisely
DetailsHits: 631 Budgeting is an issue that college students deal with daily — facing the decision between saving their money and going out with their newfound friends. College is a learning experience, both academic and practical. Students learn time management and ways to make their dollars count.
“Generally speaking, those who view college as the first four years of true adulthood do much better than those who view college as an opportunity to extend their adolescence for four years prior to entering the ‘real world,’” said David Dumpe, Kent State professor of finance.
For freshman college students, the first year is usually their first time away from family. Because of that, students should be more aware of their funds and try to save while still enjoying the college experience.
“Give yourself a limit as to how much you can spend each month. Any leftover money can rollover to the next month,” Lianne Dunaway, Kent State senior, said. “Use your meal plan as much as you can. Spending money on fast food can really add up, so eat on campus as much as possible.”
It’s easy to get caught up in the college life and forget the amount of funds available. However, Dumpe said it is important for students to maintain their accounts and manage their money wisely.
“Live within a budget. Know how much you will have. Plan to not spend more than that. Small items add up. A $1.80 beverage every weekday amounts to $135.00 over the course of the semester,” Dumpe said.
Students almost always have something going on in their social lives, but it is heavily advised to use the meal plan as much as possible to save money. “I used my meal plan for everything; I bought myself dinner and groceries with it,” said Kaitlyn Hartburg, Kent State sophomore.
Hartburg said the main thing she learned during her freshman year was to save change.
“You’d be surprised how much money you end up with,” Hartburg said.
Leslie Schurman, Kent State junior, said, “Watch the shopping. That bookstore can be tempting, but also expensive.”
Dumpe advised students to track their expenses on top of establishing a budget. If you don’t know where your money is going, it’s hard to control expenditures.
In The Girl’s Guide to Absolutely Everything, Melissa Kirsch recommended selling some unnecessary possessions to make a couple extra dollars. “When I don’t want clothes anymore I sell them on eBay,” Dunaway said. “Some stores won’t buy back a lot of clothes; people on eBay will buy anything that’s in good condition. I’ve gotten over $100 for ten shirts before.”


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DRYV Technologies Names Fermata Partners as Exclusive Licensing Agency for Performance Sports Apparel Partnerships
ATLANTA, GA (June 15, 2017) – DRYV®, the patented textile technology that integrates an absorbent outer layer into a moisture wicking garment, today announced that Fermata Partners, an Atlanta-based, specialized consumer products licensing agency, and wholly owned subsidiary of CAA Sports, will serve as its exclusive licensing representative for performance sports apparel.
The exclusive agreement gives Fermata the responsibility of growing DRYV’s licensing program through the establishment of partnerships with key manufacturers and performance sports brands looking to integrate DRYV Technology into their apparel collections.
“Since formally making DRYV available for license earlier this year, we’ve had a tremendous amount of interest from performance apparel brands looking for new ways to manage sweat and incorporate enhanced innovation into their lines,” said Michael Luscher, Founder & CEO of DRYV Technologies. “We are thrilled to have an industry leader in Fermata Partners representing DRYV to not only cultivate new partnerships, but help establish the DRYV brand in the marketplace.”
DRYV currently has four non-exclusive licensees incorporating its patented technology into performance apparel lines designed for basketball, e-sports, and functional fitness. With a focus on activities that demand dry hands, DRYV is already in discussions with licensees manufacturing performance apparel for golf, outdoor, tennis, yoga, and a host of other activities.
“We are continually approached with new ideas that have potential use in the sports apparel marketplace – and DRYV is the first idea that our team believed had long-term viability,” said Scott Bouyack, Co-Founder of Fermata. The combination of a well-established patent, coupled with a functionally superior technology, creates a strong licensing platform for apparel suppliers seeking a unique value proposition with consumers in the competitive sportswear market.”
Within its core licensing practice, Fermata maintains regular contact with virtually every major brand in the sports retail marketplace. These relationships, combined with the reach and resources of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), made Fermata the ideal partner to help introduce DRYV to the performance sports apparel industry.
About DRYV Technologies
DRYV Technologies, LLC (www.dryvtechnology.com) launched in 2017, owns and licenses patented textile technology that integrates an absorbent outer layer into a moisture wicking garment – like a towel built directly into your gear. Developed for any activity where sweat inhibits performance, DRYV® is available for license by apparel partners in the performance sports, culinary, medical, military and law enforcement industries.
About Fermata Partners
Based in Atlanta, Fermata Partners is a specialized consumer products licensing agency focused on iconic sport and lifestyle brands. Representing more than $2 billion in annual retail sales, the firm has assembled a diverse team with deep experience in the collegiate licensing industry as well as licensing for other sports and lifestyle brands. Fermata Partners was acquired by CAA Sports, a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in April 2015.
DRYV Contact: Fermata Contact:
Mikko Simon Beth McClinton
DRYV Technologies Creative Artists Agency
Phone: 678.995.DRYV (3798) Phone: 424.288.2247


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LJ Fairburn is to embark on a major capital expenditure programme to introduce further automation in the business.
The independent egg producer and packer reported profits before tax of £1.91 million in the 12 months to 30 September 2020, up from £538,837 the year before.
Turnover during the same period was down 1% year-on-year to £91.7 million. This was due to a small drop in egg sales, the company’s annual report said.
The Lincolnshire-based business said profitability improved following changes made in the previous year “to adapt our business in the changing environment.” The company said as part of its strategy to built its business for the long term, it invested in the past year in increasing its rearing and laying capacity and further developing its packing centre.
In the coming year, the company will “undertake a substantial investment programme in all areas of the business, with particular emphasis on expanding packing centre capacity and automation.”


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HSBC, Goldman Sachs support $20mn investment in open banking startup Bud
British fintech startup Bud has seen backing from some of the biggest names in finance this week. Bud’s platform, based on open banking, allows banks to update their apps to give users access to financial services provided by product rivals.
The platform also means banks can manage their customer data surrounding spending in order to help customers find cost-efficient products. This uses the concept of open banking to keep all the information required by customers in one place.
Now, the platform has secured $20mn in its latest funding round, bringing its total investment to date up to $32mn. The round was led by Goldman Sachs and HSBC, and following on from this investment HSBC’s head of digital banking Raman Bhatia will join the startup’s board.
Other investors included Investec’s INVC fund and ANZ Bank. A spokesperson from ANZ said: “ANZ is pleased to be working with Bud and its open banking technology as we look to provide our customers with the best digital banking experience.”
In a company blog post, Bud’s CEO Edward Maslaveckas said: “The investment… is proof that we’re going in the right direction. Proof that some of the world’s most forward-thinking investors think that our model (and our execution of it) represents a real opportunity to change the way people deal with money.”
Bud currently has around 70 staff and works with around 85 providers who are making their services available through the network.
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2021 GMC Near Me Exterior.
The 2021 Ford Bronco is happening, so is a hydrogen Land Rover prototype, and Zeekr. That and added in The Morning Shift for June 15, 2021.
Ford appear on Tuesday that assembly of the 2021 Ford Bronco is in abounding swing, with the aboriginal Ford Broncos authoritative their way to dealerships beyond the country. Ford will achievement that its barrage of the new Ford Bronco is almost pain-free, accustomed the agitation it has had with contempo launches.
It’s allegedly additionally fair to say that Ford’s barrage troubles acquire not appeared to aching sales. Further, aback the Bronco is advised to booty absolute aim at the Jeep Wrangler, I’m not abiding Ford needs to be absolute either accustomed Jeep’s characterless abidingness record.
Anyway, anybody at Ford is actual excited. From Ford’s release:
After 25 years, the Built Agrarian and consistently 4×4 SUV is rolling off the band at the Michigan Assembly Plant, which underwent a $750 actor advancement and added 2,700 jobs to get the job done. The all-new two-door and first-ever four-door Bronco models are now on the way to Ford dealerships nationwide.
More than 125,000 Broncos orders acquire been placed, with a absolute of added than 190,000 anxiety in the U.S. and Canada to date, additional Bronco Nation debates are already ablaze and Bronco Roadeo off-road chance playgrounds are accessible to roll.
“We apperceive the admirers acquire been cat-and-mouse for the Bronco – and we’re so aflame to accompany it back,” said Suzy Deering, Ford arch business officer. “And this Bronco is bigger


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Deal strengthens PepsiAmericas flavor portfolio, expands availability
of DPS' brand in the South and Midwest
PepsiAmericas, Inc. (NYSE: PAS), and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
(NYSE: DPS), today announced an agreement that will increase the
availability of the Crush beverage brand in PepsiAmericas'
Under the agreement, PepsiAmericas further aligns its fruit-flavored
carbonated soft drink (CSD) portfolio behind the DPS Crush brand, which
includes such flavors as orange, diet orange, grape and strawberry. The
licensing agreement with DPS increases Crush availability to
approximately 80 percent of PepsiAmericas'
U.S. system through the transfer of existing rights and the addition of
new Crush markets. PepsiAmericas will transfer distribution rights for
certain brands, including Hawaiian Punch, to DPS as part of the
transaction. Other terms of the agreement, which is expected to close in
early 2009, were not disclosed.
"PepsiAmericas is committed to providing a
diverse portfolio of products to our customers and consumers,"
said Michael Durkin, executive vice president of U.S. sales and
marketing for PepsiAmericas. "Crush is a great
brand and it brings more consistency to our flavored product offerings,
while meeting growing consumer demand for flavored CSDs."
DPS' agreement with PepsiAmericas is the
second deal involving the Crush brand announced in the past month. In
August 2008, Pepsi Bottling Group agreed to carry the Crush brand
throughout most of its territory. In total, DPS'
recent deals will more than double the current U.S. penetration of the
Crush brand and position it well for future growth.
"PepsiAmericas has long been a valued partner
as a bottler and distributor of Crush, Dr Pepper and other brands within
our portfolio," said Jim Johnston, DPS
president of sales. "We look forward to
working closely with them to expand Crush in their territories and to
realize the brand's potential as a leading
Flavored carbonated soft drinks now account for almost half of all CSD
sales in the U.S., and Orange and Diet Orange Crush compete in the
fourth largest segment of the flavor category. Orange, grape and
strawberry flavors represent about a 6 percent share of the CSD market
in the U.S. Market research shows that three out of four Americans are
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Marissa Mayer, Google‘s vice president of search products and user experience, received the 2007 Leadership Award from the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs & Executives last week. During the forum’s celebratory dinner at the posh Menlo Circus Club, the 32-year-old Internet executive amused hundreds of attendees with anecdotes about her leadership style.
She said her boss, Jonathan Rosenberg, “had a really hard time recruiting product managers” because many of the job candidates were more focused on marketing or sales than on technology.
“We were hiring maybe one person a month, one person every two months. And engineering was growing like crazy … like eight people a week,” said Mayer, noting that Google’s product management workforce needs to keep pace with the engineering staff.
Rosenberg acknowledged the dilemma but didn’t know what to do.
So Mayer raised the stakes with a bet: “You keep trying to hire senior people, and I’m just going to try to grow some new ones. And we’ll see who wins.”
She said she would chase after new graduates who had bachelor’s or master’s degrees in computer science, bring them into Google, and teach them how to be good product managers in “the Google way.”
Rosenberg was skeptical. How would she indoctrinate them?
“Well, I’ll probably put them through something like I went through,” recalled Mayer, who reflected on her experiences with Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin when she joined Google at age 24. “The way Larry and Sergey trained us is they just gave us way too much responsibility and yelled at us until we became the people they needed us to become. And so I’m going to try to execute that program – with less yelling.”
TRIO FROM AMSTERDAM: Who were those three European guys wandering around Silicon Valley earlier this month clad from head to toe in pristine white suits? The two co-founders and the chief technology officer of Fleck, an Internet annotation start-up that lets average Joes post sticky-notes with comments on any Web page.
The trio from Amsterdam – ages 28, 28 and 35 – toured the valley for a week to meet with some speakers they have lined up for a European Web conference. And on a Wednesday night, they turned heads at Stirr, a start-up mixer held in a Palo Alto nightclub.
The Fleck threesome own a total of 12 stark white suits. They started wearing them six months ago at Fleck’s launch party, where they invited guests to “annotate” their blazers, trousers and dress shirts.
But Fleck co-founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten didn’t offer anyone a marker at Stirr.
“Not tonight,” said van Zanten, who was wearing a $1,000 two-piece suit custom-made out of handwoven Irish linen. “These are the expensive suits.”
HOW TO KILL AN ELEPHANT WITH A MOUSE: EBay is seeking to appease animal rights activists after a report found the e-commerce giant failed to enforce policies prohibiting the illegal sale of ivory in online auctions in the U.K., Australia, China, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Canada and the United States.
Members of the International Fund for Animal Welfare met with eBay officials in San Jose shortly before publishing a report Thursday that tracked 2,200 elephant ivory items listed for sale on eBay.
The activists contended eBay’s enforcement is “haphazard and hopelessly overstrained” and that the company failed to remove suspected items from its auctions.
EBay told the activists it would review wildlife polices.
“We’ve had a number of positive and fruitful discussions with the IFAW about how we can work together,” said eBay spokeswoman Nichola Sharpe. “We are committed to working with them to tackle the problem of illegal ivory sales.”
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It should come as no surprise that Madden NFL will return sometime this year. Today, EA announced the new cover athlete to the most popular football video game franchise of all time – NFL Quarterback Tom Brady! For those of you who remember, Rob Gronkowski was the cover athlete for last year’s edition. And with all the drama that happened to the Patriots that ended in a Super Bowl victory, it should come as no surprise that Tom Brady was named the cover athlete.
“The Madden NFL 18 cover is a great honor for me,” said Brady in a press release from EA. “Especially since I have been playing the game since growing up next to EA headquarters in the Bay Area. I’m not one to believe in curses, so I’m ready to take the challenge head on like always! It doesn’t stand a chance!!!”
I don’t know about you, but I would NOT challenge the cover curse like Brady just did….
The press release contained some other news that you may be interested in. As you may or may not know, EA Play will be held from June 10-12th in LA. Tickets may still be available if you act quickly! Fans will have the opportunity to try Madden NFL 2018 along with other EA titles before E3 starts on the 13th.
And in more news from the press release, EA also announced pre-order offers for two distinct editions of Madden NFL 18. Fans who pre-order the standard edition will receive numerous benefits, including the choice of an Elite player from their favorite NFL team for use in Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team, as well as five Squad Packs, redeemable at launch. In celebration of the Greatest of All Time, those looking for even more can opt for the G.O.A.T. Edition, which gets them not only what’s in the standard edition, but also one of five G.O.A.T. players of their choice for Madden NFL 18 Ultimate Team, and more.
Fans can also play the finished game before launch day: G.O.A.T. Edition owners get three-day early access, letting them start their season on Tuesday, August 22, while EA Access members can play for up to 10 hours starting Thursday, August 17 with the EA Access Play First Trial.
This weekend also marks the finals of the Madden Championship, the culmination of the first year of Madden NFL’s competitive gaming series. The top-ranked competitors of the series are all vying for their share of the $500,000 prize pool, and the right to be named the Madden NFL Champion. The 2017 Madden Championship airs live on NFL Network, Twitch, Facebook and YouTube this Sunday, May 14 at 9:00pm ET, with a re-air on NFL Network the same night at 12:00am ET. Fans can also get full coverage from the weekend on the Madden NFL website.
Madden NFL 18 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and will be available worldwide on August 25 for Xbox One and PlayStation®4.
And finally, Xbox members with EA Access receive a 10 percent discount when they purchase a digital version of the Madden NFL 18 on Xbox Live.
Check out the teaser trailer for Madden NFL 2018, which features what looks like a career mode like the one that was included in FIFA 2017 –
Are you excited? What changes do you hope to see in this year’s edition? Let us know in the comments below!


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Apple Posts Quarter Record Sales
So how much does Apple earned with all of the hype going on over its products, especially those of the tablet iPad and the current talk of the town, iPhone 4?
If you are one of those who bought any Apple product during the three months ending June 26, 2010, then you have contributed to the 15.7 billion dollar sales of the company. Their profit stands at 3.25 billion dollars. The figures are now quarter records for the company, which incidentally easily flew past expectations by analysts, including those from Wall Street.
The breakdown during that quarter? For iPad, the company sold 3.27 million units. This almost matched the 3.47 million Macintosh computers sold. For the iPhone, a whopping 8.4 million units, 1.7 million of which are iPhone 4 units. The iPhone sales rose 61% from the same quarter last year.
The only “sad” part in their sales is that of the iPod. The music player gadget sold 9.41 million units, which is down by 8% as there were 10.2 million units sold same period in 2009.
Apple is now expecting 18 billion dollars in revenue for their current fourth fiscal quarter which ends September.


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By P PREM KUMAR / Pic by Ismail Che Rus
Malaysia is expected to rake in RM1.3 billion from the medical tourism sector this year, according to Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
The expected revenue this year would be about 13% higher than the RM1.12 billion derived from 921,500 medical tourists last year.
Dr Hilmi said inbound medical tourists between 2011 and 2016 had been expanding 8% on average, while income grew 16.5% on average.
“The government expects receipts from medical tourists to reach RM2.8 billion by 2020,” Dr Hilmi told Dewan Rakyat yesterday in a response to Lenggong MP Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
In his query, Shamsul asked the government to clarify on the result of public-private sectors collaboration in promoting medical tourism in the country.
Dr Hilmi said the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) continues to promote the country as a preferred medical tourism destination globally.
Among the long-term initiatives identified are greater branding of the country’s medical tourism through campaigns, expanding marketing activities beyond traditional markets such as Indonesia and strengthening Malaysia’s position as a destination for specialised medical treatments.
MHTC also aims to launch narrowed and precise marketing campaigns to further penetrate target markets. “MHTC has identified five countries as the primary focus for the industry — China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam and India,” he added.
Dr Hilmi stressed that the ministry will continue its efforts to improve medical facilities for tourists due to the sector’s importance to the economy.
He added that the medical tourism sector’s contribution to the economy, after taking into account its multiplier effects, could reach up to RM5 billion this year.
“Tourism sector gives great impact to the country’s economy, especially after taking into account the multiplier effects that a medical tourist brings.
“Currently, data is only compiled based on medical costs paid by medical tourists in private healthcare institutions, which do not include primary care, wellness centres, as well as cost of tourism, flight, accommodation and leisure,” he said.


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Geoff Keighley strikes again. The journalist and showmann behind The Game Awards is preparing the Summer Game Fest 2021, the second edition of his event, which will take place on parallel dates to E3 2021. However, it will run until August, with conferences that will go further of June. In any case, the main event is the Kickoff Live presentation, dated for next Thursday. June 10 at 8:00 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time).
It is confirmed that about thirty video games will be shown throughout the conference. At least a dozen will be world firsts, but also updates to previously announced titles. One of the titles that will be present is the new production from Gearbox and 2K Games, which aims to be set in the Borderlands universe. Evil Dead: The Game will also be part of the show, as Keighley himself has revealed on his Twitter account.
Activision Blizzard does not participate in E3 2021, but it will have its space in the Summer Game Fest 2021. The fourth season of the Battle Pass of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War y Warzone it will be uncovered during the presentation. They will also talk about the Warzone World Series. More games? Fortnite, Ratchet & Clank: A Dimension Apart, Sonic Colors or Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. In addition, the official trailer also shows Overwatch 2, from Blizzard Entertainment. Among Us !, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout or Rocket League are possible candidates to be seen.
The confirmed guests are the actor and musician Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) y Giancarlo Esposito. The latter, Gus Fring in Breaking Bad and Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, plays the antagonist in Far Cry 6, the new Ubisoft Montreal production. However, Geoff Keighley has not reported if there will be any news about the video game, which on the other hand, will be uncovered during the Ubisoft Forward on June 12.
There are many hidden surprises left, but what we know is that Hideo Kojima will participate in the Summer Game Fest 2021, at least as a guest. Will there be any announcements related to Kojima Productions? Nothing has been said, but the Japanese creative maintains an excellent relationship with the event organizer.
The confirmed companies son 2K Games, Activision, Amazon Games, Annapurna Interactive, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Blizzard Entertainment, Capcom, Devolver Digital, DotEmu, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, Finji, Frontier Developments, Gearbox Software, Hi-Rez Studios, Innersloth, Koch Media, Mediatonic, Microsoft, miHoYo, Psyonix, Raw Fury, Riot Games, Saber Interactive, Sega, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Square Enix, Steam, Tencent Games, Tribeca Festival 2021, Ubisoft, Warner Bros. Games, Wizards of the Coast.
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