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The Internet service provider (ISP) community in Toronto this month saw a new player in the Internet data services game come to town in the form of Washington-based Cogent Communications.
Through its acquisition of Shared Technologies of Canada (STOC) earlier this year, Cogent will use the subsidiary’s facility to deliver 100Mbps of guaranteed throughput of fibre to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Toronto area at a cost of $1,000 per month, the company said.
Cogent’s North American network consists of an 80Gbps fibre backbone and multiple OC-48 fibre rings. The communications company will use pre-existing fibre from Toronto Hydro, said Washington-based Dave Schaeffer, CEO at Cogent. It has been the company’s strategy to use dark fibre providers’ networks and then construct the connection from the backbone to the SMBs and units that meet Cogent’s criteria.
As Schaeffer explained, there are certain building size requirements that need to be fulfilled by the potential customer, and if they don’t meet the specifications, the company will not provide its data services.
Currently, there are approximately 3,000 buildings or 125,000 companies across North America that have been identified as suitable for Cogent’s Internet-only services.
While Cogent has agreed to honour voice services offered to previous STOC customers, the company will not look to expand its voice offerings in Canada. Instead, the company is solely focused on supplying data.
“We are an Internet service provider focused on dedicated access,” Schaeffer said. The company has modelled its approach as one with the quality of a circuit-switched network and the flexibility of a packet-switched network, he added.
The service is only available to SMBs in Toronto for the time being, and there are no plans to extend service to the consumer market. If the 100 or so buildings identified in Toronto latch on to Cogent’s service, there is the possibility for expansion into Vancouver and Montreal.
The most identifiable rivals to Cogent are Bell Nexxia, Telus Corp. and AT&T Canada – all of whom won’t likely be too concerned about their newest foe.
“They (Cogent) come to the market being a relatively small player and (will) have to work for its success,” said Mark Quigley, research director at the Ottawa-based Yankee Group in Canada.
Soon-to-be competitor Telus Corp. will offer several price and bandwidth choices from which companies will be able to choose. For example, a small outfit could expect to pay around $60 to $80 per month for 3Mbps of unmanaged Internet services, said Boris Kluck, assistant vice-president, customer marketing east at Telus Corp. in Toronto. Kluck said Telus was “aware of Cogent” entering the market, but noted one subtle difference.
“We all compete in a similar space [but] they (Cogent) are only a competitor in the buildings that it has its own infrastructure in,” Kluck said.
Quigley wondered exactly which SMBs would need the 100Mbps of bandwidth that Cogent is offering, explaining that few companies would be that “bandwidth thirsty,” especially since most SMBs are primarily using the Internet for e-mail, not intense multimedia-type applications.
Quigley noted, however, that where Cogent has found a way to distinguish itself from other communications companies that have gone bankrupt in a blink is by concentrating on a targeted market segment, something that could benefit the company in the long term.


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Digital video recording company TiVo Inc. said Monday it is teaming up with Domino's Pizza Inc. to allow subscribers to order pizza for delivery or pick-up from their TV sets.
"This is the first time in history that the 'on-demand' generation will be able to fully experience couch commerce by ordering pizza directly through their television set," said Rob Weisberg, vice president of precision and print marketing at Domino's.
Weisberg said TV watchers will see an ad for Domino's and will be able to click "I want it" from their TV remote. In about 30 minutes, the pizza will be at the door, he said.
TiVo subscribers will be able to enter their delivery address and select crust type and sauces through the TV, TiVo said.
The company said subscribers can also set up a user-name and pasword on Dominos.com to log in with an account number each time an order is placed. Viewers then pay in cash when the pizza is delivered.
The service begins this week. It is free to all TiVo subscribers, the company said.

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Cargo from Korea to Germany? TransContainer does it also by rail
TransContainer launched a new regular multimodal service between Korea and Germany, with rail having a crucial role. The multimodal route begins from the port of Busan in Korea and ends in the port of Hamburg. It includes two sea legs while the biggest part of transport is done by rail.
From Busan, containers are transported to the Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company terminal at the Russian Far-East port of Vostochnyy. There they onboard an express train that follows the Trans-Siberian route. After crossing Russia, the train transits through Latvia and Lithuania until it reaches Kaliningrad. With a short-sea service, cargo then reaches its final destination, the port of Hamburg.
First dispatch is almost complete
The first shipment of 54 containers is already underway. Containers arrived from Busan to Vostochnyy on 10 September. After transshipping on the train, they travelled for 14 days until they reached Kaliningrad on 24 September. Currently, they are on their way to Hamburg by vessel, and the estimated arrival date is Friday, 1 October.
Kaliningrad the key
The Russian rail freight provider chose Kaliningrad as its European entry point instead of Belarus and Poland. According to Nikita Pushkarev, sales and customer service director at TransContainer, the decision was based on the increasingly growing potential of the Russian enclave when it comes to Far-East-Europe traffic.
“Kaliningrad, given its geographical position, is one of the most promising areas for the development of transit traffic logistics between the Asia-Pacific Region and Europe. With the growth of cargo traffic and the infrastructure workload on the inland western borders, the transportation service through this region ensures a competitive delivery time at a market price”, commented Pushkarev.
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A vending machine which dispenses face masks to shoppers in Nottingham has been 'reassuring' to nearby businesses.
The machine was put in place at Flying Horse Walk in June through UK Face Masks Direct, a firm set up by Sam Leeney and Charlie Adorian, both 25, a student and graduate from the University of Nottingham respectively.
It was set up in June, before wearing face masks in shops became compulsory, and it has been welcomed by traders in the arcade.
Jill Perry, who runs Inspired art shop in the arcade, has been based there for 11 years.
She said "I think it's very handy, particularly with businesses like the barbers here.
"Yes, people are more prepared with them now, but you can still forget them. I saw a chap buy them with his kids because they had forgotten them.
"It's reassuring in the town to have this here in terms of public safety and also quite intriguing to see people interact with it as my shop is just opposite where it is.
"Because it's the only one, it's almost become a bit of a tourist attraction. The number of people you see taking selfies in front of it is great."
Flying Horse Walk Arcade is managed by commercial estate agents FHP, but owned by Nottingham City Council, and Sam who studied physics and Charlie Adorian - a business graduate - have offered to install more machines in other small shopping centres in the city.
Matt Hinton, owner of the beer shop Brew Cavern in Flying Horse Walk Arcade, said: "Because it's still new, I do think it's still a bit baffling to people because a lot are taking pictures of it.
"I think it does add to safety here a bit, too. If people are coming into town and are short of a mask, it's good that they know the machine is here
"It's been good to see how most people are wearing them for the most part."
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The pair have not yet installed another vending machine in Nottingham, but have now set some up in Bristol, Reading, Southampton and Birmingham. Leicester is next on their list.
Jake Chapman, a 19 year old from near Arnold, is a trainee barber at Brik Barbers in the arcade.
He added: "Everyone looks at it still and I see people taking pictures of it everyday.
"It's literally on the door step which is good for the businesses around here.
"Personally I haven't bought one from there but it's a good place for customers to buy one if they need to shop around town."
Sam Leeney, director of UK Face Masks Direct, is originally from London and currently finishing his degree at the University of Nottingham
He said: "People need to wear masks now so there's more people coming through there now, even if it is just to pick up a mask.
"It can be a big inconvenience to people if there's no where to get them at a reasonable price either. I think it's better than people going to the same small shops to buy one, too, because the machine is completely contactless.
"A mask is another thing to remember so people will forget. It's nice that it's near the tram stop, too, if someone doesn't have one before boarding.
"We have received a lot of positive feedback from people in the centre who say it has brought people in who would perhaps normally not come through here.
The machine's operators have said it is cleaned every night and also is restocked regularly.
The vending machine accepts contactless payments only and the masks are priced at £3.20 for a pack of three surgical masks, £8.98 for a pack of 10, and £3.98 for one 'FFP2' face mask.
Professor Simon Mosey, director of the Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Nottingham University Business School, said: "The business school encourages all students to try to address social challenges by combining their entrepreneurial skills with new technologies and this is a great example of our students putting this into practice to help shoppers in the city to be safer."


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M&S, Interflora Both Claim Victory in Case Over Internet Ads
Marks & Spencer Group Plc (MKS) and florist network Interflora both claimed victory following a European Union court ruling on whether companies can use rival’s trademarked terms to trigger advertisements on search engines.
While Marks & Spencer and Interflora argued a ruling by the EU Court of Justice today is in their favor, a U.K. national court will have to make the final decision on whether Marks & Spencer’s use of the Interflora trademarks “jeopardizes” the reputation of Interflora’s intellectual property.
Interflora, which has operated a flower-delivery network in the U.K. since the 1950s, is suing Marks & Spencer in the U.K. for violating its trademark rights by using keywords, such as Interflora, Intaflora and Interflora Delivery, to trigger ads on Google Inc. (GOOG)’s search engine.
“This ruling is a score-draw,” said Nick Rose, head of intellectual property litigation at law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP. “This is helpful for brand owners” such as Interflora “and it leaves some room for Marks & Spencer to claim they’re not liable in this case.”
Interflora will be pleased “because they have a lot more scope to argue that what Marks & Spencer did has infringed,” Rose said in a telephone interview. “However, Marks & Spencer still got some wiggle room and some arguments they can raise.”
The EU court said the U.K. tribunal can consider the general knowledge of the English public as to whether or not Marks & Spencer is part of the Interflora network, said Rose.
“It’s a long way from being an open and shut case for Interflora,” said Rose.
London-based Marks & Spencer said in an e-mailed statement it was “encouraged by today’s judgment as we have always believed this is fair competition.”
Interflora said it was “delighted” by the decision “in their favor.”
“This ruling will enable brand holders across Europe to deliver quality service and ensure that trademarks guarantee the origin of the goods bought by consumers online,” Interflora said in an e-mailed statement. “Keyword advertising is a very powerful tool and so it is vital for consumer protection that Internet search results take consumers immediately to the brands they were looking for.”
In a ruling last year in a dispute between Google and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (MC), the EU court ruled that brand owners can sue advertisers who buy protected keywords and display ads on the search engine’s website that make it difficult for users to see whether they sell original or fake products.
FTD Group Inc., the florist whose symbol is the winged god Mercury delivering flowers, bought Interflora in 2006 to enter the European market. FTD Group was acquired by Internet retailer United Online Inc. (UNTD) in 2008.
The EU court clarified that trademark owners can prevent a company from using a trademarked term as a keyword to trigger adverts where the competitor “takes unfair advantage of the distinctive character or repute of the trademark, free-riding, or where the advertising is detrimental to that distinctive character.”
The case is: C-323/09, Interflora Inc, Interflora British Unit v. Marks & Spencer Plc, Flowers Direct Online Limited.
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Beyond Steak has become the first plant-based meat product to be recognized by the Good Housekeeping Institute’s (GHI) Nutrition Lab.
GHI approval is a sought after but hard-to-come-by honor. Foods are rigorously tested against a rubric that assesses their nutritional benefits, taste, simplicity, convenience, and transparency. If products reach certain standards they receive an “Approved Emblem,” which is globally recognized as a mark of quality.
Beyond Steak is one of the most recent commercial launches from Beyond Meat. It was thoroughly audited and found deserving of the prestigious GHI accolade.
“Through our evaluation, it was clear that Beyond Steak is a groundbreaking innovation with its balanced flavor profile, tender texture and, most importantly, very impressive nutrition facts,” Good Housekeeping Institute’s registered dietitian and nutrition director Stefani Sassos said in a statement.
“Made free from GMOs, Beyond Steak is also cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat but still high in protein. Consumers don’t have to compromise on taste, nutrition, or sustainability.”
How Beyond Steak impressed nutritionists
The GHI nutritionists only recommend products that adhere to nutrition criteria outlined in guidance from bodies like the USDA and Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Moreover, they seek to showcase food innovations that make it easy to adopt healthier consumption habits.
Beyond Steak fits the stringent GHI criteria by serving up 21 grams of protein, 170 calories, and no cholesterol in each 88-gram serving. Additionally, the steak contains one gram of saturated fat per portion.
These data points demonstrated that Beyond Steak was a healthy choice. Beyond Meat, therefore, can now use the emblem on its steak product packaging and in promotional materials.
“Beyond Steak is a perfect example of our brand promise to continuously innovate toward a North Star that not only delivers on delicious taste but also provides clear nutritional benefits relative to animal-based meat,” Kate Dugan, vice president of brand innovation at Beyond Meat said in a statement.
“To have this product aligned with such a prestigious emblem reinforces the health impact of Beyond Steak, which was achieved without sacrificing on taste or sustainability.”
An easy switch for beef
Beef is considered the most climate-impacting food due to the intensive farming practices used to produce it. Per kilogram of meat, around 70.6 kilos of greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
Experts continue to call for a worldwide switch to plant-based diets as a method for drastically cutting harmful emissions. However, the latest IPCC report stands accused of “burying” such recommendations, following pressure from the meat sector.
Beef lobbyists, in particular, are thought to have called for the science to be squashed.


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David Jones Limited (ASX:DJS) has contracted IBM to provide a new multi-channel retail sales platform.
IBM has been appointed to develop an e-commerce platform to allow David Jones to provide a consistent experience across its physical and online stores and mobile sites.
IBM will provide its IBM Smarter Commerce Solution for the project, and will develop and integrate David Jones' online web design and application development, as well as its social media and promotion efforts.
The vendor will also develop David Jones' capabilities for back end order and inventory management, as well as for analytics and reporting.
David Jones also announced in November that it has contracted the UK's PCMS to deploy a new point-of-sale (POS) system.
David Jones CEO Paul Zahra said the IBM and PCMS deals are “indicative of our... commitment to transforming our business into a fully integrated multi-channel retailer.”
Financial terms of the IBM deal have not been disclosed, but David Jones said it will provide further details about its multi-channel strategy shortly.
DJS shares fell 1.57% during Friday's trading to $2.500.
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Both Samsung and Wells Fargo, possibly facing their worst crises in recent memory, have seen their consumer perception fall in virtually equal amounts, although neither brand has yet to see the declines of either Chipotle or Volkswagen.
YouGov BrandIndex measured Chipotle, Samsung, Volkswagen and Wells Fargo with its Buzz score metric, which asks respondents: "If you've heard anything about the brand in the last two weeks, through advertising, news or word of mouth, was it positive or negative.”
Buzz scores can range from 100 to -100 with a zero score equaling a neutral position. A score of 35, for example, means that 35% more people said they were positive than negative about the brand.
In the past two weeks, Samsung fell 27 points and Wells Fargo dropped 28 points. Wells Fargo, starting at a relatively low Buzz score (common among banks), is now at -25, compared to Samsung at -2.
Samsung’s updated Galaxy Note 7’s are just hitting US stores, which may prevent scores from dropping further. Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf was just publicly grilled by Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Capitol Hill about employees opening fake bank accounts. A video of the highly-charged appearance seems to have extended the news cycle and may drive scores lower still.
By comparison, Volkswagen fell 50 points, bottoming out in early October last year with a -40 Buzz score. Nearly one year later, they are about 12 points below where they were trending before their crisis broke.
Chipotle dropped 40 points over nearly four months – a longer period than any of the other brands in this research – and are also currently trending about 12 points below their pre-crisis levels. They have hit a wall over the past few months, unable to come back any further.


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Coles' latest salvo in the supermarket wars is a self service checkout with a conveyor belt bolted on to make DIY scanning more family friendly.
The new rolling, self-service checkouts are already being trialled at two of Coles Melbourne stores but the supermarket giant would not say how quickly the concept could be rolled out across its network or whether it would replace the standard DIY checkouts.
Coles also plans to install 200 new full-service check outs across 672 of its stores in the next nine months and increase staff in the self-scanning area.
However, no new staff will be recruited to support these initiatives, with Coles claiming efficiencies on the shop floor meant staff could be redeployed to customer service roles.
These initiatives are all about Coles leveraging its market leading position before Woolworths installs a new chief executive, according to retail consultant Steve Kulmar.
"Coles has this window of six months and it's going to drive home these softer, more service-oriented initiatives," Mr Kulmar said.
"It's all about improving the customer service because both Coles and Woolworths know that ultimately they can't win on price, what they can do is try and make the experience of shopping either quicker, easier or more immersive."
Coles said the new generation of self-service units were developed in response to shopper complaints that the DIY bays were too cramped and difficult to use for large shops.
Coles operations director Andy Coleman said the units could be operated by either a customer or a staff member and depending on the response to them, the trial could be rolled out to more stores.
"We've always had staffed checkouts available but we are also always looking at new ways to help customers shop at Coles," Mr Coleman said.
Woolworths announced this week it would invest $65 million to upgrade its shop-worn supermarket network, fix lighting, upgrade trolleys and increase staff hours.
The investment fell short of some analyst expectations of what's required to turn the ship around and Retail Doctor Group's Brian Walker said it was a good start but only a small investment in Woolworths push to "get back to basics."
"My response is it's good but it's less than 1 per cent of revenue," Mr Walker said.
Woolworths' investment follows a similar journey Coles embarked on seven years ago but Citi retail analyst Craig Woolford said Woolworths had not gone far enough and the supermarket giant needed to spent $200 million a year to revitalise its supermarkets and take on Coles.


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Market leading crypto wallet, MetaMask, has unveiled a set of game-changing upgrades for iPhone users. Most notably, the ability to effortlessly buy crypto directly using the Apple Pay system.
In order to increase the buying power of the average iPhone user, MetaMask has upgraded its IOS offering. Going forward, Apple users will no longer rely on third party exchanges to buy their delicious coin. Now, they can buy directly using the credit or debit card attached to their Apple Pay account.
MetaMask has launched the new compatibility through both the Wyre and Transak gateways. Thus, enabling users to interact with the blockchain in over 60 accepted world currencies. All the while, experiencing additional benefits through lower gas fees, of which, MetaMask has revealed it will take no profit from the accrued transaction costs.
MetaMask Mobile v4.3.1 is LIVE with some exciting updates:
Buy crypto on iOS with Apple Pay (@sendwyre), more transparency when interacting with sites, & support for gasless transactions where relevant.
Does it get any better? Yes it does! We now have dark mode!
— MetaMask (@MetaMask) March 28, 2022
Furthermore, to cater for the vampires and night dwellers among us, MetaMask has finally launched its dark mode for iPhone users. Now, those compelled to live in darkness and shun the light can save their retinas from the blinding brightness of the default setting. The grand new feature will apply automatically based on the user’s device preference.
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Perth-based fintech Peppermint Innovation has successfully launched a new, online international remittance business portal, Bizmoto.
In a statement to the ASX Peppermint said Bizmoto – which translates to “Your Business” in local Filipino language – would initially target the thousands of ex-pat Filipinos living in Australia who want an easy way to remit money to family and friends in the Philippines.
Peppermint Innovation Managing Director and CEO, Chris Kain, said theBizmoto portal was in a pilot phase, with the company aiming to leverage off its burgeoning mobile-banking platform in the Philippines before commercialising it across other major markets.
According to World Bank data, Australians transferred almost US$1 billion to the Philippines in 2016, out of a total of US$16.2 billion remitted around the globe,” Mr Kain said.
“We believe the Australian outward bound international remittance market represents a great opportunity for Peppermint to leverage our established Philippines commercial operations and diversify our revenue streams from existing and new customer bases.
“We are confident that our strategic approach, to put in place agreements with market leading providers, has allowed us to adopt a ‘best-of-breed’ system architecture.
“This positions the company well to take advantage of a more sophisticated and regulated market sector which is growing faster than GDP, but which is challenged by the current regulatory environment.”
Mr Kain said 70 per cent of Filipinos did not operate a bank account and non-bank funds remittance services such asBizmoto were a significant method of transferring money to and from families and between countries.
“For example, the value of international remittances to the Philippines in 2017 exceeded US$28 billion,” he said.
“We believe the growing up take of Peppermint’s mobile banking, remittance and payments technology platform in the Philippines provides us with an ideal marketing opportunity to promote the onlineBizmoto portal to the Filipino community.
“We will also continue to assess other potential opportunities to build on our international remittance business from Australia, looking to form strategic relationships with reciprocal rights to access other key remittance corridors from originating countries into the Philippines.”
Peppermint Innovation is an Australian company focused on the commercialisation and further development of the Peppermint Platform, a mobile banking, payments and remittance technology designed for banks, mobile money operators, credit card companies, non-bank agent networks and microfinance institutions. Peppermint currently operates the Peppermint Platform in the Philippines.
Peppermint has a particular focus in the developing world (starting with the Philippines) and on providing an attractive tool to the unbanked population to access mobile banking and remit money to and from family and others through a system not tied to a particular bank or telephony company.


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The first Global Spa Summit took place in New York. The front professionals from the global spa industry discussed problems the industry is facing. Among the major problems of the industry is for sure the shortage of labor. This industry lacks highly trained professionals like spa managers and directors, aestheticians, and therapists. There is a need for better education and standardization of credentials world-wide to face this problem. There is a survey of some 160 world spa and wellness industry leaders, which shows what do they see as major risks to the industry. Some 29 percent of delegates said, labor shortages was the most important issue, 22 percent of the professionals saw the lack of industry-wide standards for defining spa categories and best practices as the biggest challenge. Only some 12 percent of the delegates cited environmental sustainability as another top concern.
There were some keynotes presented by important visionaries from the spa industry. For example Steve Case, whose Revolution LLC is leading innovation in the health care, wellness, and resort industries, said: "We are at a tipping point, as consumers are seeking more than an environment to be pampered in, but also a place to achieve balance," said Case in his keynote address. "We have an opportunity now to take the idea of balanced living and bring it into the mainstream." The fact that the industry is growing very rapidly did not stay unnoticed: "The spa industry has grown 40 percent over the last three years and it shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon," said Spa Finder CEO Pete Ellis. This trend has also made investors thing about the spa industry as a good opportunity to allocate their money, and this approach will even speed up the industry’s growth. Delegates have agreed that the Summit should become an annual event and take place in different cities around the world to reflect the industry"s global stature.


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Celebrating 70 years: Enter KNOE’s 70th anniversary giveaway
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - KNOE is celebrating 70 years of serving the ArkLaMiss, and we want to thank our loyal viewers by giving away $70 gift cards to Simmons Sporting Goods, Mac’s Fresh Market, Burney’s Furniture, Catfish Cabin, and Ink’s Firestone.
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The store boasts a “balanced and expansive sculptural interior”.
Kenzo creative director Felipe Oliveira Baptista’s latest collection is inspired by the brand’s founder
Plus, other fashion news for this month.
Hedi Slimane, fashion’s enfant terrible and the creative director of Celine is nothing if not an astute merchandiser. Appointed by LVMH honcho Bernard... Read More...
Dance, run, and move in these pieces.
The curious case of uncannily similar sans-serif logos showing up at Celine, Burberry, and Calvin Klein.
Summer is in, and so are bold prints and colours.
The founder of streetwear label Off-White and creative director for Kanye West has replaced Kim Jones as the menswear artistic director of Louis Vuitton.


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After an image of a promotional keyring was leaked yesterday Ubisoft have confirmed that the next Assassin’s Creed game will be Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Ubisoft have revealed their figures for the third quarter, showing some very promising numbers. Sales have increased to €725 million, a rise of 36.8 percent, which beat their original target of €630 million and their revised target of €700 million.
Ubisoft announced a new mode for Assassin’s Creed: Origins, to explore the era it’s set in, ancient Egypt, and the people, customs, and culture.
This year E3 was full of announcements for new games. Here’s a list of the biggest announcements that came out of this year’s event.
Ubisoft confirmed that The Crew 2, a new Assassin’s Creed game, Far Cry 5, and South Park: The Fractured But Whole will all release this year.
Assassin’s Creed: Origins, which is set to be released later this year, is the next in the Assassin’s Creed game series, was leaked.


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Digital TV News: Gamut
Spin Digital releases new version of live video encoder for 8K
Apr 19, 2022 – Spin Digital has announced the availability of a new version of its 8K HEVC live encoder. In this version, the HEVC encoder has been optimized to enable low-latency 8K streaming over the internet with very high quality.
News categories: Spin Digital, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Streaming, Worldwide
Atlanta DTH announces compact USB ATSC 3.0 TV receiver
Jan 11, 2022 – Atlanta DTH has announced a USB 2.0 plug-in compact digital terrestrial TV tuner for connection to Android TV, Android, Windows and Linux devices. The ADTH DGI-NexGen-Solo provides access to all locally receivable FTA channels.
News categories: Atlanta DTH, Susan Zhang, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Hardware, USA
Hisense unveils premium product lineup at CES 2022
Jan 4, 2022 – This year, Hisense is delivering bigger screens, upgraded technologies like ULED and Mini LED, content platforms and features such as Google TV and ATSC 3.0, and upgrades to smart home, audio and gaming features.
News categories: Hisense, David Gold, Android TV, ATSC 3, CES2023, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart Home, Smart TV, USA
Samsung unveils 2022 MICRO LED, Neo QLED and Lifestyle TVs
Jan 3, 2022 – Samsung has unveiled its newest MICRO LED, Neo QLED and Lifestyle TVs, with advancements in picture and sound quality, more screen size options, customizable accessories and an upgraded interface, ahead of CES 2022.
News categories: Samsung, Simon Sung, CES2023, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, USA, UX, Worldwide
More than seventy 8K TVs now certified by the 8K Association
Jul 26, 2021 – The 8K Association has revealed that there are now over seventy 8K TVs certified by the 8KA. This includes nearly 50 models launched in the first half of 2021 from three of the world's top TV brands – Hisense, Samsung, and TCL.
News categories: 8K Association, Digital TV, Smart TV, Worldwide
Spin Digital releases VVC 8K decoder and media player
Jun 21, 2021 – Spin Digital has developed a real-time software video decoder compatible with VVC, integrated into a complete media player that supports the full 8K format including higher pixel counts, HDR, WCG and HFR.
News categories: Spin Digital, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Media Player, Worldwide
CAST.ERA plans 5G-ATSC 3.0 launches in the U.S. and Korea
Apr 30, 2021 – CAST.ERA palns to introduce 5G-ATSC 3.0 technology to the U.S. and Korea by the end of this year. The technology will enable the broadcasting of UHD video with low-to-zero latency to TVs and mobile devices.
News categories: SK Telecom, Sinclair Broadcast, Yoon Kim, Del Parks, Kevin Gage, 5G, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Korea, USA
MediaKind integrates Dolby Vision HDR technology
Mar 1, 2021 – MediaKind has integrated Dolby Vision technology within its encoding portfolio, enabling users of MediaKind's solutions to deliver the highest quality of video experience to consumer devices.
News categories: MediaKind, Dolby, Boris Felts, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Worldwide
TV providers testing NEXTGEN TV over cable TV infrastructure
Dec 15, 2020 – Broadcasters supporting the Phoenix Model Market project for NEXTGEN TV, along with Pearl TV, have begun testing of NEXTGEN TV over limited cable infrastructure, in cooperation with Comcast.
News categories: Pearl TV, Comcast, Anne Schelle, Jerry Parkins, ATSC 3, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA
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DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Co.’s net income jumped 44 per cent to $1.9 billion in the second quarter as global sales rose and the company was able to charge more for new trucks and SUVs with premium features.
The F-Series is more capable than ever of towing and hauling heavy loads, but it’s also more refined, smart and high-tech.
As the Detroit Three-UAW contract talks kick into high gear next month, Unifor president Jerry Dias assumes the stance of a spectator cheering from the stands for the home team.
DETROIT – Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Ford is recalling nearly 423,000 cars and SUVs in North America because the power-assisted steering can fail while they’re being driven.
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) _ Ford Motor Co. (F) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $924 million.
With the recent news about Ford and Toyota investments “not in Ontario,” I wish to express my disappointment with the leadership of Unifor.
Well, Ford along with Toyota has decided to move their upcoming production to Mexico leaving Canadian workers without future employment.
The outlook for Ford’s Windsor engine plants and their 1,300 hourly workers grew more uncertain Friday as the automaker announced plans to spend $2.5 billion on a new generation of engine and transmissions in Mexico.
Canada’s auto industry may be headed down the same road as Australia’s and cease to exist by 2040, says auto analyst Dennis DesRosiers.
A falling loonie is lowering hourly labour costs at Detroit Three auto plants in Canada, but unionized workers may have to temper wage hike expectations to preserve auto jobs and production here, an industry analyst said Tuesday.


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Kanye West Claims He Took A Huge Financial Hit After His Yeezy’s Deal With Adidas Ended Over Antisemitic Comments
Kanye West has been the talk of the world recently due to multiple remarks he’s made. While everyone knows Kanye for being open with his words, he might be taking it too far with his recent comments.
Kanye West has claimed that his finances have taken a massive hit after Adidas removed the Yeezy deal. He had previously claimed that the company would not stop working with him despite the controversies he had surrounded himself with. Kanye has claimed that he lost $2bn in one day after the deal was canceled.
Kanye said, “I lost 2 billion dollars in one day. And I’m still alive,” he posted on Instagram on Thursday, adding: “The money is not who I am. The people are who I am.” The post was supposedly directed towards Ari Emmanuel who had been urging businesses to cut ties with Kanye after his remarks.
Adidas finally closed Yeezy’s deal with Kanye after pressure from bigger companies such as Balenciaga and Foot Locker to end all business with Kanye. Adidas put out a statement that read, “Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech.”
Their statement also spoke up about how Kanye’s comments had been dangerous and hateful. Kanye, however, had previously boasted that the company would not stop working with him despite his controversial remarks. According to Forbes, the drop from business with Adidas meant that Kanye was no longer a billionaire and his net worth had dropped down to $400m.
Kanye’s claim of losing $2bn in one day is a little hard to believe since the rapper has been known to exaggerate his wealth before. His antisemitic comments included an incident where he wore a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt. Organizations distanced themselves from Kanye and many places such as Madame Tussauds who removed his wax statue.
However, some brands are still working with Kanye such as Spotify whose owner claims that his music will remain on the platform however he condemns the wrongful things that Kanye has said.
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A few dozen dispensaries are expected to have licenses to sell by January 1. Some stores are planning to open as soon as sales kick off at 6 a.m. that day, including MedMar Lakeview at 3812 N. Clark St., which is being rebranded as one of Cresco Labs’ consumer-friendly Sunnyside dispensaries ahead of Jan. 1.
Illinois residents over the age of 21 will be able to carry 30 grams, or just over an ounce, of marijuana flower (the plant itself), 5 grams of cannabis concentrate (like hash oil) and up to a half-gram of THC — the chemical compound that gets users high — within cannabis-infused products, like edibles.
Medical marijuana has been legal in Illinois for several years, and in that time reviewers have tried strains available at pretty much every pot dispensary in the state — and posted their thoughts. Some of the top picks from the state’s most prolific cannabis connoisseurs are Gelato, G6, DJ Short Flo, Lime Sorbet, and Cherry Hash Plant.
If smoking isn’t really your thing, edibles are available in many forms — even beef ramen — as are coffee and other beverages infused with THC, pills, tinctures and even lotions.


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It’s the lucky number thirteen for The LA Car Guy, or Santa Monica resident Mike Sullivan, as his friends call him.
Sullivan recently opened a Genesis dealership in Santa Monica, his sixth in town, adding a dozen bakers to his overall portfolio and building on a business model that began in 1976 when he inherited a single Volkswagen dealership from his father.
With over 45 years of experience in the industry, Sullivan’s impact on the local economy has grown with each new dealership. He now employs more than 600 people, 300 of them in his local dealers.
“I have second- and third-generation employees and I’m always very proud of that,” says Sullivan, who sees his entire business as a family. His three children even work at the corporate level of the LA Car Guy empire, with son Sean Sullivan as president of LA Car Guy, son Kelly Sullivan as real estate developer, and daughter Meghan Simpson as marketing director for the company.
The brand new dealership is located on Santa Monica Boulevard and is the first standalone Genesis dealership in the LA area outside of Cerritos.
Genesis is a leading vehicle division of Hyundai that was founded with the aim of providing drivers with a luxurious and sophisticated option while keeping safety first. Sullivan says opening the Genesis dealer “was just a natural choice for me” after understanding that “you know we are” [Genesis Santa Monica] somehow different and can somehow serve this upscale buyer. “
In 2020, JD Power named Genesis the Most Reliable Automotive Brand in North America and continues to win awards for its safety performance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the entire Genesis fleet the Top Safety Pick +, the highest safety award a vehicle can achieve in North America. the 2021 G70, the 2021 G80, the 2021 G90 and the 2021 GV80. The brand new GV70 is not on this list as the SUV only launched in June and has yet to be tested by IIHS.
Sullivan is no stranger to the Hyundai family, opening his first Hyundai dealer in 1985 and returning to the South Korean brand in 2021 based on the positive experience he had over 36 years ago.
It was a natural progression for Hyundai to develop the Genesis line, Sullivan says, while other car brands are launching luxury fleets like Toyota, like Toyota with Lexus and Honda with the Acura. He said the Hyundai model should surpass the bar set by others.
“If you had to go two steps higher, you did that” [and] rose by three and a half, ”he said.
What caught Sullivan’s attention most was the brand’s commitment to spearheading the electric vehicle movement, and said Genesis had big plans to lead in that direction. Sullivan serves on the board of directors of the local nonprofit Heal the Bay and the Environmental Media Association, and has appointed a “green team” to promote environmentally friendly practices in the communities in which he serves. “My world is very much shaped by this green environment,” says Sullivan, “so it was just a breeze for me.”
The auto industry is a staple of the local economy, generating 25 percent of the city’s sales tax revenue each quarter, according to the latest available data from the Santa Monica City Department of the Treasury.
Local businessman Barry Brewer of B. Brewer and Associates was the first to drive a Genesis off the property. The owner of a brand new G80 3.5 T in navy blue said it was the perfect time to buy a new car once his current lease expired and he immediately knew he wanted a Genesis.
Brewer explains that he fell in love with the overall design and interior of the car, and when he moved to the new location last Saturday, everyone at the dealership was “very accommodating” in helping him “figure out a way to structure a lease who “was in my budget.”
Tedros Mengiste, Genesis Motor America’s executive director of sales operations, said Santa Monica is the perfect place to expand the young brand’s profile.
He said Sullivan was “just a great partner for the business and we really look forward to growing our relationship with you and growing the business with him in Santa Monica.”


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When you’re looking for Juventus in FIFA 20, you’ll need to search for “Piemonte Calcio.”
The Italian giants have signed an official contract with the Pro Evolution Soccer video game franchise, meaning the team’s name, logo and uniforms won’t be appearing in EA Sports’ latest soccer game. Yes, if you want to play club soccer with Cristiano Ronaldo, you’ll have to do so with a fake team.
“Following a close relationship with Juventus Football Club, EA Sports can confirm that June 30th marked the end of its partnership with the club,” the video game maker said in a statement. “We’d like to thank everyone at Juventus for the years of collaboration as the team’s Official Sports Video Gaming partner.”
Don’t worry, Ronaldo and his new teammates like Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot will be in the game. Individual player likenesses are negotiated differently than team contracts are. Juventus’ roster will be intact when the game is released in September. It just won’t be branded as Juventus or have any of the club’s markings.
Konami’s PES has been behind the FIFA franchise when it comes to securing team licenses, so Konami clearly ponied up for Juventus in an attempt to compete more strongly with EA’s FIFA behemoth.
But will it work? That remains to be seen. It’s hard to fathom how and why longtime FIFA players would switch soccer video games — especially when EA has more team licenses — just to play with the official Juventus branding. A few Juventus fans could, of course, but a casual soccer fan who plays FIFA is more likely to suck it up and just deal with the fake Juventus team in EA’s latest edition.
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Jabbarov made the statement at a press conference on June 30, AzVision.az reports citing Trend.
He added that the country is also observing the decline in its export operations.
“The falling oil prices on the world market have affected the export as well. The cost of our exporting products exceeds the cost of imports,” said Jabbarov.
The minister noted that it’s too early to talk about how the pandemic harms the economy, as the process of its evaluating is continuing.


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The Amazon '4-star' store in Bluewater shopping centre has closed
The tech giant has announced that it will be closing the store in Bluewater, which was only opened on October 6, last year. Described as a "mini department store", the shop was known for selling items such as books, technology and toys - all of which were rated four stars or higher, according to Kent Live.
Some locals on Facebook were mystified at the decision but many believe it makes sense.
Tony Watson wrote: "I was more surprised by how large the store was but it had a tiny range being sold, some prices being more than online!" Pauline Townsend added: "The whole reason I use Amazon is because I hate going out shopping and I can’t be the only one."
Gemma Gill said: "We went back in February. Loaded the app whilst in the store and ordered the item to home. Saved me carrying it." And Victoria Nichols said: "Went in once didn't go again very disappointing and lack of stock."
Ashley Lovejoy wrote: "What a waste of time and money."
The company announced that their decision to close this shop, as well as 66 others in the US, is part of a plan to focus on its Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, Amazon Go and Amazon Style stores.
There are currently 16 Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, the first of which opened in March 2021. These stores are described as "checkout-free" as they use special "just walk out" technology to track what customers are buying.
This means that shoppers enter the stores through a QR code that is linked up to their Amazon account, and then cameras monitor what is being picked up from the shelves. You’re then automatically charged through your Amazon account when you leave the Amazon Fresh store.
The inside of the Bluewater store
The organisation has confirmed that it is currently working with affected employees to help them find new roles within Amazon.
Closing these shops will allow it to focus on expanding its physical Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, alongside its Whole Foods Market chain. Amazon Fresh is the grocery arm of the tech giant, while Amazon Go is its convenience store concept.
Amazon is also set to open its first Amazon Style clothing store in Los Angeles, California, later this year.
There will be QR codes on the clothes inside the shop, which shoppers will have to scan using the Amazon shopping app to see what other sizes and colours are available to try on. Once scanned, customers will then be able to send the clothes they like through to the fitting room - ready for them to sample.
When launching 4-Star, Amazon said: "We created Amazon 4-star to be a place where customers can discover products they will love. Amazon 4-star’s selection is a direct reflection of our customers—what they’re buying and what they’re loving.
"We started with some of the most popular categories on Amazon.com including devices, consumer electronics, kitchen, home, toys, books, and games, and chose only the products that customers have rated 4 stars and above, or are top sellers, or are new and trending.
"Today, the average rating of all the products in Amazon 4-star is 4.4 stars, and collectively, the products in store have earned more than 1.8 million 5-star customer reviews."


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Johnson & Johnson’s consumer health company has a new name, identity and purpose. Kenvue is a combination of “ken” meaning knowledge and “vue” a homonym of view, the company said on Wednesday.
The $15 billion consumer spinoff with household staple brands including Neutrogena, Tylenol, Band-Aid and a lineup of baby care products is set to become a separate publicly traded company by November 2023.
Along with the name, J&J is adopting a dark green graphically designed “K” as the brand logo. The squared-up rectangle in the first half of the letter is meant to represent scientific precision, while the rounded second half resembling a sideways heart shape is meant to evoke the warmth of care, J&J said in a press release.
In an introductory video, the “K” changes colors alongside its products — turning different shades of blue for Neutrogena and Listerine, then yellow-orange for Baby Shampoo and red for Tylenol.
J&J used a small core team to develop and screen thousands of names before settling on Kenvue, a J&J Consumer Health spokesperson said in an email. The name needed to work across languages and cultures and clear trademark hurdles, while also being distinctive and communicating core brand propositions, she said.
“We wanted to create something that could elevate Kenvue as a modern, digital-first company as well as capture and showcase our incredible purpose in an instant,” she said, adding that the curves in the second half of the K logo are reflected in the products, advising “look closely to note the soft curves representative of our Tylenol and Band-Aid brands.”
The new Kenvue purpose is “Realize the extraordinary power of everyday care” which J&J consumer health CEO designate Thibaut Mongon explained in the press release as relating to “daily self-care rituals add up over time and have a profound cumulative impact on your wellbeing. This is the extraordinary power of everyday care.”
J&J is the latest big pharma company to spin off its consumer health business, following on the heels of GSK and Pfizer’s joint consumer company Haleon this summer. Haleon began trading as a separate company in July, and adopted its own also bright green color in its black and green name logo.
J&J reported 2021 consumer health sales of $14.6 billion, compared to $52 billion for its much larger pharma business. In July, it reported Q2 sales of $3.8 billion for consumer health and $13.3 billion for pharma products. J&J’s third business unit, medical devices, notched sales of $27 billion in 2021 and $7 billion in the most recent second quarter.
The proposed new consumer company name comes as J&J legal battles continue over one of its key consumer products Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder. After years of litigation with tens of thousands of cases still in court over allegations of its talc-based powder, J&J moved to spin out the talc liabilities into a separate company and filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
The bankruptcy move was initially approved, although is now being challenged by plaintiffs. J&J had already removed talc from its US products, but said in August it will switch to all-cornstarch baby powder products globally by the first quarter of 2023.


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Learn more about AirPlay LG has made the Apple TV app available on a variety of its 2019 smart TVs as promised, according to a press release from the company. The Apple TV app is everywhere. LG TV owners can access the Apple TV app from the LG Home app Launcher, and along with Apple TV+, LG users can also subscribe to Apple channels and access their iTunes libraries to rent, purchase, and watch TV shows and movies. The Apple TV app is already on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV. Step 4: Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign In. My issue is after playing ATMOS content on any capable streaming service like Amazon, Netflix, ATV+ with the Apple TV 4k, then backing out, audio will start to cut in and out about every ~1 second while navigating inside the app or navigating at the root iOS level when any sounds occur while scrolling over other content. 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A Redditor explains how they prevent their children’s used clothing from going to waste, something so simple many people hadn’t even thought about it.
The message was posted on the very popular community r/ZeroWaste, which has 1.1 million members.
“I’ve discovered that my daycare will GRATEFULLY accept this stuff,” the mother proudly says.
The Redditor explains how their daycare-aged children often lose their socks and mittens and end up with singles, adding, “Also, their outdoor stuff gets too damaged to sell or donate but still has some life left.”
Since children often get wet or forget their hats or boots, the daycare always stores extras in case this happens, which the Redditor claims they are happy to donate to the center.
Wasting clothing is another global environmental problem that many people are not aware is happening. In the U.S. alone, more than 80% of textile waste ends up in landfills or is incinerated, which releases harmful planet-warming pollutants into the atmosphere.
It’s interesting to wonder what percentage of the waste comes from clothing in fine condition that was discarded by someone who prefers brand-new apparel.
Statistics show that in wealthy countries, people increasingly prefer brand-new clothing. According to a study by the United Nations, the number of times an article of clothing gets worn has declined by 36% in the past 15 years.
Surprisingly, a lot of the clothing we wear today contains plastic. In fact, the clothing industry accounts for one-fifth of all plastic waste thrown away each year across the globe, according to Bloomberg, and plastic waste brings a host of environmental problems.
Reusing or donating old clothes does a lot more for the planet than many people think.
Commenters had plenty to share.
A person with firsthand experience on the subject added, “As a former summer camp Director, I’d say summer day camps might accept them too. Kids have bathroom accidents and need new clothes. I usually stock up at Goodwill but if someone asked to donate clothes, I would definitely accept.”
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Pizza, Mediterranean flavors, old-school candy, hearty salads and more are now available to residents and visitors at Greenway Investment Company’s $30 million Champions Park in North Arlington.New dining options like Urban Bricks Pizza Co., The Halal Guys, Salata and Rocket Fizz (a vintage candy store) are now open at the 54,000-square-foot development. Orangetheory Fitness, a popular health studio/gym featuring innovative workouts, has also opened its doors.Social House Arlington, a casual sit-down American restaurant/bar offering more than 100 beers on draft, will open later this month. Greenway Investment Company vice president Christy Hammons is excited about the number of customers and activity businesses are seeing each month.“In addition to our great line up of tenants, we recently signed Zero Degrees and we’re working on three additional leases,” Hammons said. “Tenants are reporting great initial sales numbers and all of the businesses are looking forward to increased traffic with the upcoming events at AT&T Stadium.”
Champions Park also includes BurgerFi, Torchy’s Tacos, Tokyo Joe’s, Firehouse Subs, Tiff’s Treats, Yumilicious Frozen Yogurt and Cowboys Nail Lounge.Offering spectacular views of AT&T Stadium and the Entertainment District, the development broke ground in December 2015 and is part of the Arlington City Council’s priority to “Invest in Our Economy.” The first phase of Champions Park will have a 70-30 mix of restaurants and retail.Phase two is still in the planning stages, but Greenway Investment Company hopes to have more to announce later this summer.Champions Park is located at 1805 N Collins St, Arlington, Texas 76011. For more information, please visit www.champpark.com.


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Vestel was able to speed product development of the RW3050 by leveraging the DMN-8603 manufacturing kit (MK), a complete hardware and software reference platform that streamlines the development of DVD recorders
are beginning to drive the market for non-PC DVD hardware, a trend that keeps the overall global DVD hardware market on the rise.
NEW YORK-Some of the pricing pressure that retailers have endured on DVD players is likely to ease as DVD recorders
account for a bigger segment of electronics sales this year, manufacturers and analysts said.
The company estimates that 7% of Japanese households now have DVD recorders
Pioneer has marketed 50,000 units of the DVD recorder
on the Japanese market and 9,000 overseas, while Sharp's 15,000 DV-SR100 DVD recorders
containing Pioneer-made DVD components may have also the problem.
It offers strong audio performance - 102 dB dynamic range - and its on-chip features such as integrated line drivers makes it appealing for a wide range of applications, from flat-panel televisions, DVD recorders
and even automotive head units.
July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LSI Logic Corporation , the pioneer in media processing technology, today announced that LG Electronics, one of the top DVD recorder
manufacturers in the world, is utilizing LSI media processors for its latest families of DVD recorders
The inclusion of YesDVD in Zoran's industry-leading reference platform will effectively broaden the availability of YesDVD on the full spectrum of DVD recorders
, from high-end to entry-level units," said Greg Ayres, chief operating officer of YesVideo.
A Mitsubishi spokesman said the company has no plans to launch these DVD recorders
on overseas markets.
com/reports/c40782) has announced the addition of DVD Players & DVD Recorders
- Global Strategic Business Report to their offering.
Driven by the impending March 2007 FCC mandate, the DVD recorder
market is expected to divide into two segments: digital tuner-compliant DVD recorders
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The report, "The Market Prospects for DVD Recording", projected that sales of consumer DVD Recorders
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Big Iron panel highlights role of aid payment processors
WEST FARGO, N.D. — U.S. Department of Agriculture checks to farmers will play a vital role in economic survival in 2019, a year of devastating wet conditions and marketing losses due to a tariff trade war with China.
Most of the money that flows to farmers comes through the USDA’s Risk Management Agency. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency delivers most other support programs, including Market Facilitation Program payments to offset the farm effects of a tariff war.
During a panel discussion at the Big Iron Farm Show on Sept. 10, Martin Barbre, RMA administrator, noted that an advantage for farmers is that many of the agency heads are farmers, calling them “ag-publicans.” He said crop insurance adjusters and companies will be on the front lines, deciding how farmers will qualify for prevented planting policies.
Barbre said the country already has paid out about $2.5 billion in prevented planting payments, of which 90% are related to excessive flooding and moisture.
Barbre noted several beneficial decisions in the department, and support from Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, in cases that can benefit weather-struck farmers, as long as the decisions don’t allow “double-dipping” of benefits.
Kathy Sayers, chief of staff for Richard Fordyce, administrator of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, replaced her boss on the USDA panel.
Sayers said she has been “amazed” about how quickly the FSA staff has gotten out payments. The agency has hired 1,300 individuals since Oct. 1, 2018, but has only gained a net of 200 people because of attrition and retirements. She said the agency may need to hire more temporary employees to get the work done during critical times.
North Dakota FSA State Executive Director Brad Thykeson said the agency, due to staff limitations and workflow, must put a higher priority on Market Facilitation Program payments over paperwork for Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs, which don’t pay immediately.
Sayers said that for farmers signed up for the trade aid, 60% of the payments have been paid out. The next payments will come in November and January, if needed.
North Dakota received about $400 million in an earlier Market Facilitation Program for 2018 trade damage. The FSA may distribute some $500 million in a new round of payments in the state, according to an economist at North Dakota State University.
A lot of data
Sayers said the FSA’s economists look at “a lot of data” to decide Market Facilitation Program rates for particular counties, based on trade injuries.
The Washington Post on Sept. 9 reported that “senior government officials, including some in the White House,” are concerned about the legality of Trump’s trade aid. The USDA authorized $12 billion for the 2018 losses. The second round of payments is expected to hit $16 billion in three rounds of payments.
About $11 billion has been paid, including $400 million in North Dakota.
Sayers declined to speculate on future administrative authority to make the trade payments, said the issue is discussed “all of the time” at the top levels in the USDA.


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General Motors, which sells more cars and trucks than any other company in the world, continues to make more money as a bank than as an automaker.
On Wednesday, G.M. released its third-quarter earnings report, which reflected its current position as the strongest among the weak Big Three traditional domestic automakers.
There were noteworthy positive signs. The company's third quarter-earnings handily beat Wall Street's estimates and it forecast operating earnings for 2003 that would beat the company's $5-per-share goal by 20 cents.
G.M.'s financing arm, the General Motors Acceptance Corporation, or G.M.A.C., was again a rich source of profits, particularly its mortgage lending business. And G.M. made more money selling cars in Asia than in North America for the second consecutive quarter, affirming China as an important source of growth.
But G.M.'s primary business, building and selling cars and trucks, continues to be lightly profitable over all -- generating just $34 million in net income in the third quarter. Asia is the only bright spot, with North American operations mired in a price war and Europe and Latin America in the red.Continue reading the main story
For every vehicle it sold last quarter, G.M. earned roughly $15 on average.
By contrast, G.M.A.C. had net income of $630 million in the quarter and profits three times that of the auto business through the first three quarters.
Over all, G.M. earned $425 million, or 79 cents a share, in the third quarter, reversing an $804 million net loss, or $1.42 a share, from a year earlier. The previous result was shaped largely by the company's revaluation of its investment in Fiat, the troubled Italian automaker, that cost it $1.37 billion after tax, or $2.44 a share.
John M. Devine, G.M.'s chief financial officer, said Wednesday that making any profit from building cars was some measure of success considering the competition and overcapacity in the industry. The Ford Motor Company lost $6.4 billion in 2001 and 2002, and the Chrysler Group, a division of DaimlerChrysler, lost $1.1 billion in the second quarter.
''We think it's an important signal inside the company and outside the company that we've been able to maintain automotive profitability during the last couple of years, which have been tough in many respects,'' Mr. Devine said in a conference call. ''Our continued strong performance is there at G.M.A.C. and our Asia-Pacific operation continues to be very strong.''
But some analysts have taken to referring to the Big Three alternately as banks that happen to sell cars or as H.M.O.'s that happen to sell cars -- the latter referring to the billions of dollars in obligations like health care coverage that the companies have to hundreds of thousands of workers and retirees.
In the first three quarters of the year, G.M.'s various businesses yielded $5.9 billion of cash, but the company spent $6.4 billion to fund its pension and another $3.3 billion on its health care plans. In October, G.M. contributed another $8 billion to its pension fund.
The company has projected that the contributions will help it reduce its pension funding gap to $7 billion this year from $18 billion, thus alleviating a considerable short-term burden. But much of this was accomplished by borrowing money and increasing its net debt by more than $14 billion through September. Most analysts say the company has been wise to take advantage of attractive interest rates, but the need to borrow so heavily is also symptomatic of its problems.
Much of the challenge for the company's current management comes from the past, including the fact that G.M. supports about two and a half retirees in North America for every active worker. Such costs have eaten away at profits for the Big Three despite booming sales in recent years. At the same time, the Big Three are still fighting to regain respectability in their home market while foreign competitors like Toyota and Honda have been able to profit handsomely.
''The results in automotive remain disappointing,'' said John Casesa, an analyst at Merrill Lynch.
Like many on Wall Street, he has good things to say about G.M.'s management team, which has made gains in productivity and vehicle quality rankings, but a cautious outlook on the company as an investment.
''G.M. is doing a great job with the factors it can control,'' he said, ''but there are gigantic uncontrollable factors.''Continue reading the main story


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Submitting your personal past cellphone bill data is the hook of a Toronto-based project called Aria, which is still in development. Aria promises to identify errors and suggest best plans based on usage.
Data management security experts Robert Burnes and partner Tim Donnelly have used software to analyze business cellphone plans in the past, but want to make their tool available to the everyday consumer for $1/mont .
“We’ve done that in the past where we look at a business’ cellphone invoice for the month. They may have 300 phones or devices on that bill, we analyze all that data, and provide a report to our client, saying, ‘Hey here’s some opportunities to improve your bill, and here are the following errors on your bill,’” said Burnes, a Queen’s University MBA graduate.
Users would make their cellphone bills available to the Aria system with a password, and Burnes says their software would be “virtually identical to what banks use” in terms of security.
“Statistically, five per cent of every invoice has errors,” said Burnes, who notes there are 40 different error types that occur on bills.
Duplications, being incorrectly billed by the minute versus the second for dropped calls and unfair roaming charges are all errors that Burnes says are hard for the average cellphone owner to identify, and not everyone even takes a second glance at their bill.
However, he notes the opportunity for improvement is largely due to the plan type, rather than the errors. Burnes suggests Canadians are overspending 20 to 30 per cent on each bill because they’re on the wrong plan.
“At this point, the service is to provide consumers with a detailed report every month on the errors, better rate plans based on their usage that are available with their existing provider, and the third tranche is to survey the entire market of rate plans and make a recommendation on the best in the market,” he said.
Burnes says the Aria project will launch on crowdfunding site Indiegogo as early as next week, as they need money to build servers with the algorithms that can analyze bills. You can subscribe to their email list for more information or to show your support for the project.
“If we’re successful in what we do, Rogers, Bell and Telus will move to plans that are not confusing, that are simple,” said Burnes. “We want to get the big guys down to level the playing field.”


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Paperchase went into administration in January and then Tesco bought the brand but none of its stores, the company will now close their remaining 106 shops and will make 900 people redundant.
The Times and the Retail Gazette reported that paperchase will sell of their stock at discount prices with some stores offering up to 50% off.
Managing director of home and clothing at Tesco, Jan Marchant, said, “We have been building our plans to bring more brands and inspiration to the ranges we currently offer and this will help us to take those plans further.
“We look forward to sharing more with our customers in due course.”
Since the start of the year nearly 15,000 jobs have been lost in the retail sector and the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) have warned that more jobs will continue to be lost “at pace.”
CRR’s professor Joshua Bamfield said: “The process of rationalisation will continue at pace as retailers continue to reduce their cost base.
“We are unlikely to see any respite in job losses in 2023 after a brutal start to the year.”
Figures compiled by experts at the CRR, based upon company announcements, show that since the start of the year a total of 14,874 retail jobs are being lost from high streets as well as main shopping destinations across the U.K. by large multiple retailers, those with 10 or more stores.
3,185 jobs are being to be lost through large retailers undergoing some form of insolvency proceedings whilst a further 11,689 jobs are being shed by large retailers through “rationalisation” as part of cost cutting programs.
Tile Giant, Paperchase and M&Co have all gone bust whilst the likes of New Look, Wilko, Tesco and Asda are all cutting jobs.


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MADRID, Spain – Spain’s tourism season is underway. But of the 65 million tourists that visit the country, less than 300,000 will come from China. Spain wants to treble that number in the next five years and hotels and tourist hot-spots have already begun the process of becoming more Chinese friendly.
Spain attracts some 65 million tourists each year, making it the third most visited country in the world. Of that number, some 290,000 arrived from China. Although that is a 14 percent increase on the previous year, it fades in comparison to the 2.2 million Chinese tourists that visited France. Spain has been slow to attract China’s tourists.
“The truth is that each year more Chinese tourists are coming here to Spain, but Spain still isn’t the number one tourist destination for the Chinese. We have to promote it more in the Chinese market so they get to know this country better,” Yuan Yu, tour guide with Chinese Friendly International, said.
But it appears Spain is now waking up to the economic possibilities. Chinese Friendly International is an organization whose endorsements are recognized in all 28 EU member states.
Spain’s hotels and tourist hot spots are now rushing to get that stamp of approval.
“Mainly what you need is to learn the culture and the profile of the Chinese visitor. So you can meet their needs. Above all, this must include timetables, food, habits, hygiene, culture. It’s these little details that make a hotel Chinese friendly,” Sonia Fernandez, director of Chinese Friendly International, said.
For so long, it has been a paradox that Spain’s legendary tourism sector that provides the country with more than 65 billion dollars has been slow to appeal to China. But that looks set to change with ten Spanish cities now having signed up to China friendly. And the country now aims to welcome some one million tourists from China by 2020.
This hotel in Madrid has recently joined China friendly. The rooms now have various guides printed in Mandarin while staff have undergone extra training. But management see it as just a starting point.
“We are translating our website into Chinese for the Chinese market. We are doing that this summer. We will be able to be in the social networks in China. Right now we depend a lot on agencies, but if we translate into Chinese we will be able to pay advertising directly into the Chinese digital market. We will really have to do it in order to keep growing and attract more business into our establishments,” Sandra Serrano with Jardin Metropolitano said.
Spain may have been slow to the potential of appealing to new tourism markets. But the country is looking to make up on lost ground and fast.


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Proper heater treatment and smart purchases might help you reduce the high costs of heating your house. That is good news considering that power bills-which already are historically high-are expected to continue to climb. In fact, a article in USA Today reported that homeowners an average of will see a 25.7 percent upsurge in heating costs compared to last year.
To lessen heating costs, experts say that the energy efficiency of your furnace is extremely important. Based on Jim Miller of Amana model furnaces, 'Homeowners do not have much get a handle on over the value of natural gas, nevertheless they can take steps to minimize the impact of home heating costs.'
'If you were to replace that 60-65 AFUE furnace using a high-efficiency unit, like the Amana brand AMV9 96% AFUE Variable-Speed Furnace, you'd get 96 cents worth of temperature for every single dollar you spend toward warming your home,' said Miller. Clicky contains more concerning the meaning behind this activity.
H-e added that furnaces having a blower are a lot more efficient because the blowers typically require up-to 7-5 percent less energy than a regular engine. In-addition, a furnace's blower also works with the home's cooling process, meaning people experience improved efficiency year-round.


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“When we bought Zouvrac off of its previous owner, we saw a major gap in the industry for quality pet products, ”says Olivier Monset, who manages Zouvrac with his friend François Laurin. “So we set out to understand the needs of each customer to find the best solutions for each pet owner — and of course, each pet,” says Olivier, who with François, can now look back on a mission well accomplished. Their store is a mecca for pet lovers looking for something a little extra for their best pal.
“It was out of the question to sell live animals: we wanted a store that sells nothing but the best pet accessories, with a focus on excellent service,” Olivier adds. Sticking to their vision, Olivier and François overhauled the store’s selection upon taking possession, upgrading the quality of products, which they saw as a better investment down the line. “We also want customers to realize that there is more — and better — out there than what’s sold in big-box stores. We were among the first to sell quality frozen raw food, which is an excellent diet for dogs,” he points out by way of example.Apprenez-en davantage sur zoovrac
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2020 is a special year for CS Canada as we celebrate our 20 years anniversary in Montreal. We're also proud to announce new projects awards and upcoming webinar events in partnership with industry leaders.
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The electrification of the automotive sector is the most critical objective of carmakers. With many pure electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers entering the market, those with high stakes in the conventional car scene are taking the lead in sustainable e-mobility. Since 2018, the industry saw exponential growth in the uptake of EVs, with a 64% increase taking the total of on-road electric cars up to around 5.6 million.
While we usually think about consumer vehicles when looking at these figures, it’s also important to take into account the level of innovation that is electrifying buses and commercial vehicles like delivery trucks and vans. We recently covered the developments at BAE Systems and how it provides critical solutions for heavy vehicles.
GM innovation electrifies logistics
GM’s electric logistics solution, BrightDrop introduced the company’s Ultium platform to the commercial vehicle sector—a modular propulsion system that changes the way EVs are developed and provides car brands with more flexibility.
“BrightDrop offers a smarter way to deliver goods and services,” says Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO at GM.
“We are building on our significant expertise in electrification, mobility applications, telematics and fleet management, with a new one-stop-shop solution for commercial customers to move goods in a better, more sustainable way.”
The BrightDrop vehicle was developed by the company’s Global Innovation organisation and pairs its BrightDrop Zevo—its all-electric delivery van—with its other technology solutions for both simplifying delivery (BrightDrop Trace) and traceability (BrightDrop Software).
The development of the first-mile-last-mile logistics solution is centred around trends in the industry, which, according to the World Economic Forum, will grow by around 78% by 2030, with food and parcel delivery reaching a value of US$850bn in the US by 2025.
What other sustainable innovation is occurring at GM?
In late-April 2022, GM released its sustainability report from 2021, which outlines the company’s achievements throughout its previous year of operations. The report outlines a number of different areas that GM is looking to develop in, including environmentally-friendly design and carbon emissions reduction through vehicle innovations like battery technology and software.
Sourcing is a critical factor in the sustainability of its automotive portfolio as GM continues to secure sustainable products and components for its vehicles and ensure that it purchases from organisations that meet human rights regulations.
Stretching beyond the environmental aspects of the business, GM is also considering the development of its global workforce and integrating technology to streamline manufacturing and provide more opportunities to individuals within its current teams. Its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), can be seen through employee resource groups (ERGs) as more individuals are influenced to speak up about diversity, making employee retention an important factor in its business strategy.


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Seacom back up after downtime
TELECOMS| Feb. 8, 2012, 3:49 p.m.
The Seacom undersea cable is fully operational again, after downtime this week.
Seacom said in a statement that all its customer circuits between Abu Talat (Egypt) and Marseilles (France) were back up and stable by Wednesday 8 February. Seacom said it would continue to monitor the situation and provide feedback as required.
The cable’s last major downtime was in October 2011, when a problem was also experienced on the connection between Egypt and France, causing disrupted service for several days.
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…Emerges as the New Epitome of Grandeur and Elegance
Mutare – Brace yourselves for an epic surge in tourism as Mutare unveils its latest gem, the magnificent Lennon Quality Hotel!
Our intrepid DT correspondent ventured into the hotel premises yesterday and was met with an electrifying buzz of anticipation as staff members revealed that bookings have reached unprecedented levels just in time for the festive season.
The hotel staff, teeming with excitement, couldn’t contain their enthusiasm as they implored families to seize the opportunity and indulge in an unforgettable Christmas and New Year experience at the unparalleled Lennon Quality Hotel.
Tantalizingly, one staff member, insisted to remain anonymous while passionately urging everyone to bask in the opulence and splendor of this city’s crown jewel.
“Prepare to be dazzled by the range of luxurious accommodations available at the Lennon Quality Hotel,” he said.
For just US$65, guests can revel in the comfort of a standard room, complete with all the amenities.
And for those seeking the ultimate indulgence, the senior executive room offers an unparalleled level of luxury for a mere US$85.
With the added option of bed and breakfast, priced at only US$80 and US$100, respectively, guests can savor a delectable morning meal while basking in the hotel’s regal ambiance.
But that’s not all.
The Lennon Quality Hotel also caters to the needs of business travelers and event organizers with its state-of-the-art conference rooms.
Whether you’re planning a high-profile corporate gathering or an intimate workshop, rest assured that the hotel will provide an unrivaled setting that will leave attendees spellbound.
As the Lennon Quality Hotel emerges as the new epitome of grandeur and elegance in Mutare, the city’s tourism sector is poised for an unprecedented renaissance.
The surge in bookings ahead of the festive season indicates a resounding vote of confidence from eager travelers who are eager to immerse themselves in the lavishness and sophistication that the hotel has to offer.


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US job openings dropped to 11-month lows in February and hiring decreased, which could partially explain a slowdown in job growth during that month.
The labor market is a pillar of support for the economy on signs that activity was easing. But not because of the boost from a $1.5-T tax cut package and the effects of interest rate hikes last year.
“The February job openings data reinforced that the labor market weakened in February but there isn’t any cause for concern,” a senior economist at Moody’s Analytics.
Job openings, a measure of labor demand, tumbled by 538,000 to a seasonally adjusted 7.1-M, the Labor Department said in its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS, report Tuesday. The drop was the biggest since August 2015. The mark was the lowest since March 2018.
Vacancies in the accommodation and food services industry fell by 103,000 jobs in February. There were 72,000 fewer job openings in the real estate and rental and leasing sector. Job openings in the transportation, warehousing and utilities sector dropped by 66,000.
NFPs increased by 33,000 (an anomaly) jobs in February, the fewest since September 2017. The near-stall in job gains was partially blamed on colder weather after robust increases in December and January.
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