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Symantec has posted strong fourth-quarter and end-of-year results but is still under pressure from other security players, according to analyst firm Canalys.
The security giant posted its end-of-year financial results on Thursday, recording Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) measured revenue of $5.874bn (£2.977bn) for the fiscal year. Symantec also posted its fourth-quarter results, with revenue of $1.54bn.
Symantec is showing "overall good health", according to Catalysis principal analyst Andy Buss.
"Symantec has a strong international business, which has isolated any weaknesses in the US market," said Buss. "The company's diversification of products has cushioned any impact on any one aspect of its business and it's getting healthier overall."
Symantec's larger international business — 53 percent of the company's revenues were from international sales and 47 percent from US sales — combined with a weak dollar, has helped the company. However, according to Buss, it's not all been plain sailing for Symantec. The security giant is under pressure from other players in the field, including McAfee and Trend Micro in the US, and Sophos and Kaspersky in Europe.
"All of those companies are doing very well," said Buss. "Kaspersky has pretty aggressively grown out of its German stronghold to move into mid-market deals in the UK and Europe, and each country has been tackled independently. McAfee's doing very well; it keeps adding record quarters and its ePolicy Orchestrator is looked upon positively by businesses. Symantec is under pressure across the board."
Microsoft is also putting pressure on Symantec with its Forefront Exchange product, which is "doing pretty well", according to Buss, although Microsoft's Forefront Client product has had a slower uptake in businesses. This could change, said Buss, as client security products have a slower sales cycle.
According to Buss, Symantec's trump card is its product diversification, including moves into data-loss prevention, and it flagship Endpoint Protection products. Symantec has also been a "silent yet strong performer" in infrastructure products such as Brightmail, while it stole a march on Trend and McAfee in terms of anti-spam offerings, as those two companies entered the market later. Buss added that Symantec security and compliance products for enterprise had seen 20 percent growth year on year, while its Veritas storage product sales were up by 11 percent.
Symantec's "fork-lift upgrade" on Endpoint Protection means the company is now starting to have "a more compelling end-to-end management story than pure-play enterprise storage-management vendors", said Buss, who added that more predictable release schedules and smaller incremental upgrades from the company would benefit IT managers.


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The Moto G42 has been seen on Geekbench, indicating that Motorola has completed the device. In the latter phases of manufacturing, most businesses conduct the Geekbench assessment check on the phone. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 – 4G processor was detected on the Moto G42’s spec sheet. To learn more about the Moto G42’s features, Android os, and other specifics, start scrolling.
MySmartPrice first revealed the Moto G42’s Geekbench score. This Snapdragon 680 4G has an octa-core CPU with 4 high spec cores rated at 2.4GHz & four economical cores tuned at 1.9GHz, as can be observed on the phone’s description. The CPU isn’t specifically stated in the datasheet, but the alias ‘hawao’ does.
The Moto G42 comes pre-installed with the latest version of Android, which is Android 12. For the Geekbench assessment, the processor had 4GB of RAM. However, Motorola is likely to provide the phone with a variety of RAM & memory choices. The Moto G42 achieved 379 marks in the single-core Geekbench assessment, and 1,538 marks throughout the multi-core Geekbench trial. This is the most essential component.
As the launch date comes close, we may expect to see more information regarding the smartphone appear on the web. Rumors regarding the cellphones first appeared just few days back, along with a new phone named the Motorola G62 5G, which is expected to go on sale soon.
Certain Moto G42 information leaked online last week. Moto G42 is expected to have the make and model XR2233-2, according to rumors. The codename for the device is ‘Hawaii+,’ and it is expected to be released shortly. OLED displays are also claimed to be included.
Only 4G networks seem to be supported by a recent FCC filing. Reports have surfaced of persuasive mockups of the mobile phone, despite the fact that this is all we know at the present time. The photographs show that the phone is well-suited to the Moto G-series.

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Liquor suppliers throughout the U.S. and Canada have started throwing out their shares of Russian vodka in protest of President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, in accordance to studies.
In Ontario, Canada, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy directed the provincial Liquor Regulate Board to have stores eliminate Russian vodka and other alcoholic goods, in accordance to the Canadian Push.
“Ontario joins Canada’s allies in condemning the Russian government’s act of aggression in opposition to the Ukrainian men and women and we strongly guidance the federal government’s endeavours to sanction the Russian governing administration,” Bethlenfalvy reported. “We will continue to be there for the Ukrainian individuals in the course of this extremely tricky time.”
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Items will be taken out from just about 700 shops throughout the province.
‘Standing with Ukraine’
“Ontario and the LCBO cannot say it’s certainly standing with Ukraine whilst continuing to be Putin’s buyer,” Steven Del Duca, chief of the Ontario Liberal Social gathering, reported.
Somewhere else in Canada, retailers in Manitoba, New Brunswick, British Columbia and Newfoundland ended up also having related motion.
The Nova Scotia Liquor Company taken out Russian goods from its cabinets and site since of the “supplied the terrible situations using position.”
British Columbia was ceasing imports on Russian alcoholic beverages, Deputy Premier Mike Farnworth stated.
“Our province stands with these who recognize Europe’s peace following two globe wars depends on respecting global legislation,” he explained to the Canadian Push.
‘The entire earth knows’
In the U.S., the Jacob Liquor Trade in Wichita, Kansas, determined to get rid of its much more than 100 bottles of Russian vodka from the cabinets and poured some of it on the ground.
“I feel the whole environment is familiar with by now that Russia’s at war with Ukraine for no apparent purpose,” Jamie Stratton, wine director and husband or wife of the shop instructed KSNW-Tv set in Wichita. “I guess this is our sanction … and this may be tiny, but just about every smaller factor would make a distinction.”
In Oregon, the owner of a bar in Bend filmed himself pouring out all of his Russian vodka, in accordance to FOX 12 of Portland.
“Russia is acting as nevertheless it is really 1939 and going into Europe with a complete force that they have in the Ukraine,” Monthly bill McCormick, operator of Pine Tavern, advised the station. “I am so anxious about it metastasizing into other countries.”
He claimed he stood to shed a handful of hundred dollars over the spilled vodka – but reported the protest was worth it to him.
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Bob Quay, proprietor of Bob’s Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan, told MLive.com he pulled various bottles off his shelf as a “protest against the aggression.”
“I just created the conclusion on the place,” he informed MLive.com. “It’s just anything minor we can do.”


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NEW YORK - Walmart announced its closing 63 Sam's Club stores across the country, with some in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Up to 12 of those stores will be repurposed into e-commerce distribution sites to speed up delivery of online orders.
An official said at least eight stores closed Thursday and the rest would shutter in the coming weeks.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to the Associated Press because he was not authorized to discuss details of the decision publicly.
Some employees at the stores that abruptly shut their doors say Thursday's announcement came without warning. A noticed posted out front of the Sam's Club in Linden says closed 'today.'
Linden Mayor Derek Armstead says nearly 200 jobs were wiped out in the blink of an eye.
"This happened all so sudden. We received a call at approximately 9:00 (Thursday) morning informing us that there was going to be a major announcement, and at first I thought it was going to be good news - perhaps they were going to be expanding, but it was quite the opposite," said Armstea
The company has not released an official list of stores affected, but Mayor Rob Greenbaum of Mount Olive, New Jersey, posted on Facebook that the store in his town is closing:
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"Transforming our business means managing our real estate portfolio and Walmart needs a strong fleet of Sam's Clubs that are fit for the future," said John Furner, president and CEO of Sam's Club.
The closures came on the same day that Walmart announced it would boost its starting salary for U.S. workers to $11 an hour and hand out one-time cash bonuses.
The Walmart official said it would too soon to know how many jobs would be eliminated with the Sam's Club closures. He said some employees would be re-hired at other Walmart locations or at the newly created e-commerce distribution sites.
Walmart said it will provide support and resources to workers who are affected. Those employees will get the $1,000 bonus announced Thursday and 60 days of pay, as well as severance to those eligible.
The announcement comes the same day Walmart announced it is boosting its starting salary for U.S. workers to $11 an hour, giving a one-time $1,000 cash bonus to eligible employees and expanding its maternity and parental leave benefits.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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The SaaS solution from CHERRY and DoctorBox now turns virtually any NFC-enabled smartphone into an eHealth card terminal for reading the eGK. It makes it possible to integrate a tested and approved interface into apps via SDK to securely redeem the e-prescription. Users hold their eGK to their NFC-enabled smartphone. This is based on the "eHealth CardLink Specification" recently published by gematik.


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Through a developer’s letter posted on Facebook by Yunseok Yi (Executive Producer of What!Studio) and Seungmyeong Yang (Producer of Durango: Wild Lands), Nexon has officially announced the end Durango: Wild Lands. Service for the mobile sandbox MMORPG will end on December 18, 2019. In-app purchases have already been disabled.
After years of staying under the radar, earlier in May of this year, a select group of players in Korea were finally chosen to conduct closed testing of Nexon’s sandbox MMORPG Peria Chronicles. Now, four months later, Korean news source Invenglobal reports that Nexon has announced that “after much discussion, the development of ‘Peria Chronicles’ is stopped.”
Several internal and external tests were conducted for Peria Chronicles and Nexon concluded that the current stage of the game could not satisfy players. The project is now cancelled.
Unreal Engine 3 MMORPG Astellia, previously known as Astellia Online will launch its second closed beta test for the North American release on July 30th, 12:00 am PDT. The test will run for one week in total, ending on August 6th, 8:00 am PDT.
CBT2 will allow players to partake in the large scale PvP battleground called Avalon, see the in-game cash shop and loyalty ship, and check out the updated Mana and progressions systems.
In celebration of the release of a new unique raid called The Tome of the White Crow and the new gear accompanying it, players of the isometric MMORPG Tree of Savior are now able to freely try out a variety of class combinations.
Nexon has released ‘Awakening’ the latest content update to arrive to the fun new chibi MMORPG MapleStory 2. The update features a new set of Job Skills for all players to master, the new Striker class, new Dungeons and Chaos Raids, and an increase in the Level Cap to 70.
Nexon has released the latest major content update to the popular mobile MMORPG MapleStory M. Players are introduced to two new Explorer classes; the Buccaneer and the Marksman.
Peria Chronicles Closed Beta Testing Begins In Korea – Nexon Accounts With Access Are Hard To Come By
A select group of beta testers in South Korea are now playing Nexon‘s long-awaited cel-shaded sandbox MMORPG Peria Chronicles! The beta began earlier today and will be running until May 12th. Testing is scheduled to run for 8 hours per day in the first two days and for 13 hours per day in the last two days. While the client download links (periafans.com) are now public, the current testing phase is a closed beta, so most eager fans must continue their wait to try the game.
Nexon has once again added an exciting new character into Vindictus. Eira the Void Witch has arrived and she’s ready to roll. Those choosing to play the new character are eligible to participate in a Level Up event that will give useful leveling items from Level 30+. Watch the trailer below to see Eira in action.
Peria Chronicles Releases Two New Kirana Combat Gameplay Feature Videos Prior To Upcoming Closed Beta In Korea
Nexon has released two new Peria Chronicles feature trailers showcasing the combat style of the Kiranas Triven and Tominia. Kiranas are powerful beings that form contracts with humans to lend them their powers. They come in different shapes and sizes. In the game, some Kiranas are in conflict with humans and others fight alongside them. This is the cornerstone of the combat system in Peria Chronicles. Some Kiranas can be summoned, some can aid players as weapons and some can do both. Watch the two trailers below to see them in action.
The first Korean closed beta for Peria Chronicles is set to launch on May 9th. The beta will last for just four days until May 12th. Those with verified Korean Nexon accounts and Korean phone numbers can sign up for a chance to be chosen to participate in the testing the game. Sign ups began on April 18th and will end on May 2nd. Let’s hope that this testing phase will not be under NDA so that we can see actual gameplay footage of the current state of the game and the experience that Peria has to offer.


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Consumer Technology Association Report: Internet of Things Will Lead Industry Growth, 3D Printing is a “Tech Sector to Watch”
The start of a new year means a lot of things. Beyond resolutions and self-improvement goals, it also means something a lot more concrete: numbers. As 2016 begins, corporations, industries and market research experts are releasing their projections for the upcoming year, and so far, things are looking good for the technology sector. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which launched its massive tech symposium, CES 2016, today, has also released its semi-annual industry report, U.S. Consumer Technology Sales and Forecasts. According to the report, the consumer technology industry can expect to see a record-breaking $287 billion in retail revenues ($224 billion wholesale) in the upcoming year.
Unsurprisingly, 3D printing is predicted to be one of the major drivers of growth in the industry. Listed as a “Tech Sector to Watch,” 3D printing revenue is expected to increase by 38%, with a total revenue of $152 million. 3D printer sales are projected to increase by 64%, with an estimated 178 million printers being sold in the United States. Additional sectors to watch are drones and virtual reality, which have only recently begun to come into the mainstream. Expect to become very familiar with virtual reality in the upcoming year; CTA predicts explosive growth for the industry with a projected 440% increase in revenue over 2015. According to CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro, it’s all about the new tech.
“Aggressive competition, longer product replacement cycles and disruptive innovation replacing legacy products create financial challenges for segments of our industry,” he says. “However, we believe newer categories, continuing innovation and improving economic conditions provide additional cause for industry optimism.”
Shawn DuBravac, Ph.D., chief economist and senior director of research, agrees: “We are at a time when new tech categories can come out of seemingly nowhere and lead to disruption in the blink of an eye. Digitization is rapidly changing the landscape of our daily lives, and consumers are clearly choosing to infuse tech in all facets of their lives. As economic fundamentals improve – a strengthened labor market, solid consumer spending, lower energy prices – the tech industry’s bottom line will continue to surpass record unit and revenue levels in 2016.”
Little or no growth is expected for established technology such as smartphones, TVs, laptops and tablets. The real sector to watch, according to the report, is going to be the Internet of Things. The technology was very buzzed-about in 2015, and the CTA expects it to lead the consumer tech industry to its record-setting revenues in 2016. A few of the IoT highlights that the report points out include:
- Video and Audio: Smart TVs, streaming media players, wireless headphones and Bluetooth and Airplay-enabled speakers are all expected to see increases in sales.
- Smart Homes: Apparently, most of your house will soon know more than you do. While that may be an unsettling concept for those of you concerned about the robot apocalypse, smart thermostats, smoke/CO2 detectors, locks, switches, outlets and security systems should be keeping us safer than ever before. CTA predicts that the smart home technology sector will see $1.2 billion in revenue, with a 21% increase in unit sales.
- Wearables: We’ve written a lot about smart wearables, as they’re increasingly being manufactured using 3D printing. While the category is expanding to include all sorts of bizarre technology, CTA expects that the leaders will be the familiar smart watches and fitness trackers, generating revenue of $3.7 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively. Overall, the industry is projected to sell 38.4 million units of wearable technology.
“2016 will be another great year for consumers. As more products become connected, we’ll be able to manage our lives in ways that weren’t possible even just a few years ago,” says Shapiro. “The exponential growth of the IoT and the lightning-fast speed of innovation are key reasons we’ll see such strong growth across so many tech categories. Highly sophisticated technology is becoming more affordable and accessible – improving our safety, productivity and entertainment.”
So if you’re a technology fan, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2016! I, personally, can’t wait to write about it as it unfolds over the upcoming year. Discuss this article here.
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K. Muralidharan, is a journalist for more than a decade and has worked with India Today, Ndtv – Hindu and now with Puthiya Thalaimurai, a News channel in Tamil. He ventured into book publication with a translation of Kuldip Nayar’s Scoop in Tamil. He has now published five books, of which three were translations from English to Tamil. His publishing venture, Madurai Press is focused on bringing books on contemporary History and Politics, mostly from English to Tamil. Madurai Press also nurtures aspirations of publishing detective novels and books for children, a dream that Murali hopes to realise soon.
Murali believes that the market for children’s books in Tamil is yet to be tapped. Though childrens books published in English have a good market, very few children books have been published in Tamil for children. Murali is convinced that a new world will open up for children of Tamil Nadu when quality works are published. His business idea was long listed in British council’s Creative Future long list.


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This has been a good year for Japanese initial public offerings — and it’s only going to get better.
According to Dealogic data, 25 IPOs have been completed so far in 2012, with volume of $1.7 billion. This is the highest number of deals since 2008, which saw 28 IPOs in the same period.
In the same period last year, 15 companies went public in Japan with a deal value of $385 million. Thirty-six companies listed in total in 2011.
Much of this year’s deal value is due to Activia Properties Inc.’s $1.2 billion listing in June. That deal eclipsed other transactions by a long way, with the next biggest IPO in Japan this year being Kenedix Residential Investment Corp.’s $176 million listing.
One Japanese company, pachinko-parlor operator Dynam Japan Holdings Co., has chosen to tap Hong Kong’s stock market for its up to $230 million IPO planned for Aug. 6.


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Though youth exposure to alcohol marketing on TV overall and in national magazines has declined roughly 6 percent from 2001 to 2006, exposure to alcohol ads on cable TV has increased, a new study has found.
The research from the Council on Alcohol Marketing and Youth found that while there's been a 50 percent drop in magazine exposure for such advertisements, exposure to TV ads rose 30 percent. The data is contained in CAMY's new study out today, "Youth Exposure to Alcohol Advertising on Television and in National Magazines, 2001 to 2006."
"There's been an explosion in the TV medium," said CAMY's executive director David Jernigan, adding that television had seen a strong increase in youth exposure to alcohol marketing during the study period, and that the main drivers have been the distilled spirits brands. "Alcohol marketers are all over the cable channels. The last thing kids need is more exposure to alcohol ads, and putting those ads on [TV] stations does exactly that."
According to Nielsen Media Research, ad spending for beer and ale on TV was $668 million in 2001 and almost $800 million in 2006, a 19.8 percent increase. Distilled spirits' spend was $7.15 million on TV in 2001 and $142.43 million in 2006, an increase of 1,892 percent.
However, according to Frank Coleman, a rep for the Distilled Spirits Council, Washington, that 30 percent increase in exposure represents a "general migration of alcohol marketing to cable, where the ability to target adults is very precise versus magazines."
Further, Coleman said that CAMY's data is skewed by its use of non-standard measurements, which begin with 12-year-olds.
"That's not a standard measure of the population," he said. "If you look at Mediacom or Nielsen Data, it [starts at] 2-plus [years old], so [CAMY] overcounts 12-20 year olds."
According to Jernigan, the top three offenders on the channel roster are Comedy Central, VH1 and BET. While the latter two have made efforts to reduce the volume of their alcohol marketing, Comedy Central's has only grown since 2001. CAMY data shows that both VH1 and BET peaked in 2004, with $11 million and $3.6 million in advertising revenues from alcohol marketers, respectively, while those numbers had since fallen to $1.5 million and $2,800 by the end of 2006. Conversely, Comedy Central has been on a steady increase since 2003, reaching $21.3 million in ad revenues from alcohol marketers in 2006.
A shrinking market, magazine ad revenues from distilled spirits reached its peak in 2002 at $260 million industry-wide, a lofty sum that dwindled to $205 million by 2006. Moving away from print marketing, Jernigan said he felt distilled spirits marketers were increasingly looking to TV as a means of "leveling the playing field with beer" marketing.
(The CAMY study combined Nielsen audience data with Nielsen Monitor-Plus occurrence data to analyze TV advertising for local and network broadcast, as well as network cable for the years of the study. For magazines, the study used audience data from MRI and placement data from TNS Media Intelligence. Adweek is a unit of the Nielsen Co.)
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AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat government is in the process of banning sale of junk food in schools as well as in the 50-meter area around them to encourage consumption of healthy food among children.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended a ban on sale of food high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in schools and the state government is in the process of framing draft rules for the same.
To promote healthy food eating habits among children, a ban has to be imposed on sale of food with high fat, sugar and salt in school canteens as well as in the 50-meter area around schools.
"That means junk food items cannot be sold in and around schools of the state, Commissioner of Food Safety and Food and Drug Control Administration HG Koshia said.
Advertisements of junk food will also not be allowed in and around schools, he said, adding that FSSAI, India's regulator for the food industry, has recommended a ban on sale of junk food in schools.
The step has been taken to promote eating of healthy food from childhood so that the problems like obesity and diseases caused by consumption of junk food can be controlled, Koshia said.
The draft rules will be circulated among stake-holders like schools, food business operators and others and their opinion will be sought before implementing the ban, officials said.
The FSSAI has formed draft regulations titled 'Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019'.


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After becoming internet famous from riding his skateboard to Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams, TikTok star DoggFace caught the attention of not only millions of internet users, but also Ocean Spray. As he rode his longboard, he sipped juice from a Cran-Rasberry Ocean Spray gallon. Fleetwood Mac spoke up about their song hitting the charts once again, “To some extent, it was a lovely accident. It could have been any song, but it was ours. For us bunch in Fleetwood Mac, the inspiring thing was that it was just so off the wall. Did we expect it? No. Are we happy and delighted? Absolutely.”
After the video below went trending, DoggFace even generated over $30k in merchandise sales for his clothing line.
TikTok star Nathan Apodaca (aka 420doggface208), has revealed an epic recreation of his viral feel-good skateboarding video now from his new cranberry red truck gifted to him by Ocean Spray, the cranberry cooperative featured in his original video! DoggFace had humbly shared a video of his living space, which was an old recreational vehicle, where he resided for more than the past 10 years.
Nathan’s original video skateboarding and drinking Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry while lip syncing to Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit “Dreams” has garnered over 24.3M views and inspired the likes of Mick Fleetwood himself to recreate the video. Plus, it inspired Ocean Spray’s President and CEO Tom Hayes to post as well.
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There was a flurry of anxiety back in April, when people got the message that Avios were being abandoned. Those with several thousand sitting in their accounts wondered how to dispose of them in a suitable, seemly and expeditious fashion. The 2.4 million Avios members in the UK fluttered and flustered. From Faro to Firenze in First, maybe?
Over the next few months, the UK Avios Travel Rewards Programme hosted at http://www.avios.com will close, but Avios, the currency, will remain. No-one will lose out. As the Rewards Programme wraps up, it will move some of its customers over to the British Airways Executive Club. This is a club which already uses the Avios currency. All that’s happening is a nudge of Avios Travel Rewards members who aren’t affiliated with any airline over to the British Airways Executive Club.
So, people will still be able to collect and spend Avios much as they did before. In fact, the range of options you can spend you Avios on is wider via the British Airways Executive Club than it is via Avios direct. For example, there are some extra options such as flights on BA partner airlines such as Finnair and Qatar.
But why move a couple of million people onto the BA home page? Well, the move will unpick some of the complexity in running two Avios-based loyalty schemes in the UK, for sure. However, it’s also a sign of deeper changes in the UK rewards market. Ever since the EU Payment Services Directive (known to its friends as PSD2) came into force in January 2018, many credit card providers have withdrawn products or reduced the rewards they offer. This is because PSD2 limited the amount card providers could charge retailers for processing payments. It also made it illegal to levy extra charges on customers who pay with plastic.
So, for the moment, what you can buy via the British Airways Executive Club costs the same number of Avios as it did when you went to Avios direct. I wonder how long that will remain the case. BA have form in this regard.
Also, what was wrong with good old airmiles? Something to mull over while you mourn the fact that you’re also missing your peanuts.


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Okay, so some people were worked up about the new iPad and how the battery was not fully charged even though the meter read 100 percent. Now, Apple VP Michael Tchao has spoken with AllThingsD to clarify the matter:
“That circuitry is designed so you can keep your device plugged in as long as you would like,” Tchao said. “It’s a great feature that’s always been in iOS.”
It appears to have gone largely unnoticed until this latest generation iPad, when DisplayMate analyst Ray Soneira noted that his testing showed the iPad not fully charged when it displayed 100 percent.
No matter where in that cycle a battery is, Tchao said, owners of the new iPad can expect the 10 hours of battery life that Apple has promised.
We always knew about trick charging of lithium ion batteries, and it’s great Apple is clarifying this to shut down new iPad naysayers.
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Rugby boutique charity store celebrates funding more than 600 lifesaving missions
Your local air ambulance boutique charity store in Rugby is celebrating funding more than 600 lifesaving missions for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) as the charity celebrates 20 years of vital service.
The flagship store opened its doors on 22 November 2010 and is situated in the heart of Warwickshire. Over the past thirteen years the charity store has generated £1,136,494, funding more than 600 lifesaving missions – ensuring the charity can continue saving lives across Warwickshire and further afield.
This flagship store on Rugby’s High Street has enabled the charity to add more than 50 stores to its portfolio, which have helped to generate vital income so within minutes, WNAA’s crew can be on the ground delivering lifesaving care at road traffic collisions, sports events, and industrial accidents or for medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke or accidents in the home.
This lifesaving service relies entirely on donations to raise the £1,700 needed for each rescue mission, as the charity receives no government or National Lottery funding, so support from its stores is vital.
The store has also received 42,821 bags of donated goods but continues to require support from the local community with further donations of new and preloved items, as these provide vital income for the charity.
Store Manager Elouise Merryweather said: “We would like to thank everyone in the local community for their support over the last thirteen years. Our store relies on the donations of pre-loved items such as clothing, toys and bric-a-brac, as well as our wonderful local community visiting and picking up a bargain – this keeps our crews flying 24/7, 365 days per year.”
This year has seen the charity celebrate 50,000 missions and twenty years of providing its lifesaving service across Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , and is encouraging people to visit its charity stores and grab a bargain, donate unwanted clothing to one of many clothing banks, get involved in a challenge event, fundraise, or even sign up to volunteer.
For more information, please visit: www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk or call 0300 3045 999.


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A supermarket has announced is chosen charity for the year following a public vote.
Sainsbury’s Stanmore branch will be supporting Macmillan Cancer Support until June next year after customers voted for their favourite cause.
For the last year the store in The Broardway raised £6,000 for The Disability Foundation, a charity based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Throughout the coming months the store will be holding a series of events to raise money for the charity which provides support to those affected by cancer.
Fundraising Manager at Macmillan Carole Heffernan said: “Thank you to all Staff and Customers at Sainsbury’s Stanmore who have chosen to support Macmillan Cancer Support.
“All of us at Macmillan Cancer Support are delighted that you have chosen to support us. With 79 people in London being diagnosed with cancer every day, your help is never needed more.
“Your support means that we can continue to deliver and expand the range of services we offer to people affected by cancer and their families both in the local area and across London.”


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The dream world of the future
Powerful innovation and active technological development have driven the excellent results achieved by the Icelandic fisheries sector in recent decades. As the fourth industrial revolution sets in, digital transformation shapes all areas of society and business. Sjávarafl visited Jón Heiðar Pálsson, director of sales at the Icelandic software and business solutions company Wise, to discuss the future of the industry and how technology provides valuable insights into the seafood value chain
Wise partners with Triangel
Wise is a proud partner with Triangel in Norway, a partnership that further expands our global partner network. Wise works with partners around the globe to support the seafood industry through a holistic focus on the value chain and a constant quest to build solutions to increase sales and improve efficiency in the fisheries and seafood sector.
“We are very pleased with Wise partnership with Triangel, a leader in business development and digitalization in Norway, making it the best option for our global efforts with WiseFish,” said Stefan Thor Stefansson, CCO of Wise.


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If you caught one of the last Droid Life podcasts, you may have heard me say that the Huawei Watch would be a great buy, only if it was about $100 cheaper. Well, someone with the power was apparently listening to me, as the smartwatch is now priced starting at exactly $100 off on the Google Store and Amazon.
With the $100 off, and differing savings for select models on Amazon, the Huawei Watch now starts at $249.99 for the Stainless Steel and Black Leather model. Upgrading a bit, you can purchase the Silver Mesh model for $299, down from its original $399 price. If you really want to ball out, you can grab the Rose Gold plated model for just $579.99 on Amazon, down from its original $799 price. That’s a savings of $220. (more…)
According to Motorola and LG’s support accounts on Twitter, the Moto 360 (1st Gen) and G Watch will not be receiving the Android Wear 2.0 update that was previewed at this year’s Google I/O. This news should not exactly surprise anyone, but if you were holding off on upgrading your smartwatch, now seems like a good time to buy a new one, as support for these two devices seems to have ended entirely. (more…)
The Moto 360 (2nd Gen) and Moto 360 Sport are receiving updates today in the form of Android Wear build MWD49B. The update isn’t large, but does introduce enhance calorie calculation and continuous heart rate measuring through Moto Body, plus security updates and stability improvements.
The update is rolling out now, so be sure to jump into Settings to check for it. (more…)
After launching last August for the Apple Watch, Microsoft has now introduced Outlook to Android Wear and your current smartwatch. With this introduction, Microsoft is really giving you a whole new watch face that has Outlook embedded within, hoping that you will let Outlook control your day. (more…)
This week, a new Snapdragon Wear processor has entered Qualcomm’s family of wearable SoCs, the Snapdragon Wear 1100. Positioned to compliment the more-powerful Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC, the Wear 1100 is designed to be an ideal processor for child and elderly smartwatches, as well as fitness trackers and smart headsets. Devices in these categories usually do not need as much power as your standard Android Wear smartwatch, so Qualcomm is essentially filling out its portfolio with a SoC that better serves this range of products.
While the Snapdragon Wear 1100 may not have as much power as the Wear 2100, it still features an iZat integrated location engine, support of applications that utilize geo-fencing for safety monitoring, integrated applications processor for Linux-based applications, Power Save Mode (PSM), as well as next-gen Cat 1 modem with LTE/3G global band support. (more…)
Not that anyone was expecting to see one, but according to Fast Company, who spoke with executives of Samsung, there are no future plans for a Samsung-made Android Wear device. The only Android Wear smartwatch Samsung ever released was the Gear Live, which was made available after Google I/O in 2014. Since then, Samsung has used Tizen, its in-house operating system, exclusively for wearables. (more…)
During Google I/O last week, Google showed off Android Wear 2.0, the biggest update the platform has ever seen. They told us to expect it later this year on consumer devices, but did push out a developer preview to the Huawei Watch and LG Watch Urbane LTE for those interested in getting their apps ready ahead of time. It’s also available for those of us who live on the bleeding, buggy edge of all things Android. Yep, that means we flashed 2.0 to a Huawei Watch to take it for a spin. (more…)
According to Google, Android Wear 2.0 is the “most significant Android Wear update” since the platform launched about two years ago. That’s a bold statement, even for Google. Available later this year in the fall season for everyone, Android Wear 2.0 includes standalone apps that access the web without the help of a smartphone, UI changes to make interactions with a smartwatch better, handwriting input methods, a new Complications API for developers, as well as big changes for the Google Fit platform. (more…)


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The US economy grew 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2014. The growth rate reflects the quarterly growth rate for the gross domestic product of the country. The rate increased slightly more than economists had expected, up 0.2% from their own estimates. The turnaround from the first quarter of the year has raised hopes of an improved second half of the year. In the first quarter of 2014, the economy shrunk by 2.1 percent. Now, the economy’s recent growth supports the expectations that the second half of the year will see marked improvement. Capital spending saw the largest growth, growing at an annual rate of 8.4% last quarter. Signs are looking positive for a growing economy for the rest of 2014.
Crutsinger, Martin. “U.S. Economy grew at brisk 4.2 percent in 2Q.” Associated Press. 29 August 2014.


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Arizona Diamondbacks: Having some fun
Nearly two months ago, in the height of the online craze around “Harlem Shake” videos, a more unusual variant came out of Phoenix.
A typical spring training workout made a drop cut to Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick dancing wildly to the song’s electronic beat. Team President and Chief Executive Derrick Hall wore a Mexican wrestling mask. Manager Kirk Gibson mimicked his famous home run trot from the 1988 World Series.
More than 200,000 video views later, several other pro teams jumped on the “Harlem Shake” bandwagon. But for the Diamondbacks, it was simply another chapter in an existing philosophy around seeking to generate viral online content.
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“We have an organizational philosophy to be as innovative as possible,” Hall said. “We want these types of videos to be a reflection of our culture and evoke a real sense to the fan that it looks like we’re having fun. And truthfully, we are having fun.”
Much of the energy for the viral videos comes from Hall himself, a natural communicator and former baseball public relations executive who possesses an easy comfort in front of a camera. Internally, Hall already runs many staff meetings in the style of a talk show and hosts a regular luncheon, “On the Couch With D-Hall.” Concepts and ideas for many of the viral videos derive from these sessions.
There is no direct revenue tie to the club’s viral videos. Rather, the intent is to drive traditional business lines such as ticket sales, merchandise and ratings for local game telecasts. Club surveys have found a link between fan intent to purchase and the video content. Better yet, the production costs are minimal, as the clips are usually produced internally using existing staff and basic cameras and editing equipment.
“It’s probably as effective as any piece of marketing we have,” Hall said.
Not all ideas get the green light, however. One rejected idea was hitting Hall in the face with cream pies for March 14, otherwise known as Pi Day.
“I turned that one down,” he said. “But we’re going to continue to challenge ourselves to come up with creative ideas.”


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The EU’s antitrust regulator could yet scupper the proposed $7.7bn takeover of security firm McAfee by chip giant Intel after having expressed concerns over the deal, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The concerns were expressed in a preliminary review of the deal which could cause delays to its completion, the Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.
The main point of contention appears to be Intel’s desire to give McAfee privileged access to its chip architecture, which would make it difficult for its rivals in the market to compete.
If any of the security functions Intel wants to build into its chips only work with McAfee products then that would be a major sticking point, the report continues.
The Commission also wants to know if Intel plans to use its chips to launch pop-ups promoting McAfee products, or ensure maximum chip performance is only possible with McAfee software.
According to the Journal, the European Commission has already sent off several questionnaires to various security companies that compete with McAfee, asking for their opinions.
Intel referred the paper to a previous statement on the deal.
"We believe the combination of Intel and McAfee will prove important in achieving breakthrough innovations in security and look forward to discussing in more detail our product plans and strategies after the transaction is closed," said Kevin Sellers, Intel vice president of investor relations, in the statement.
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Though the startup had struggled to raise enough money to stay in business, CEO Adora Cheung says the “deciding factor” was the four worker classification lawsuits it was facing.
Gig economy companies like Homejoy do not hire the workers who help keep their platforms afloat as employees, which means that they don’t pay employer taxes or have an obligation to pay minimum wage, provide lunch breaks, or compensate workers for time between jobs.
The legality of this setup has been called into question repeatedly of late, due to lawsuits from workers who allege they have been misclassified as independent workers on platforms like Uber, Lyft, and Homejoy competitor Handy.
Some companies are changing their employment structure in response. Grocery delivery service Instacart recently began converting many of its delivery people to part-time employees, while package delivery startup Shyp made a similar move earlier this month. Many new on-demand services, meanwhile, are opting out of contract work altogether in favor of traditional employment–hoping to provide better customer service, maintain good workers, and, perhaps most honestly, avoid Homejoy’s fate.
Update: Handy is offering $1,000 signing bonuses to former Homejoy cleaners. “With the recent news of Homejoy’s closure, we commend Adora, Aaron and team on what they built,” a spokesperson for the company reportedly told Re/code. “We hope that Homejoy professionals take us up on [this] opportunity.”
Google, which expressed interest in the home services business earlier this year, has scooped up 20 or so members of the Homejoy tech team.


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Maharashtra has big and bold dreams for electric vehicles. Here's the plan
The state of Maharashtra is determined to take the lead when it comes to electric vehicles in the country and over the next five years, wants to increase the rate of adoption for such vehicles significantly. With several key automakers having manufacturing plants here, the ambitions of a battery-powered future may have some credible weight.
State transport secretary Ashish Kumar Singh, speaking at a virtual townhall recently, explained that Maharashtra has the potential to be the top EV-producing state in India and that a committee has been established which would re-draft the current EV policy here. "We are in the final stage of drafting the policy. The transport department has already consulted stakeholders, but we are still open to suggestions from the public," he said.
According to state transport commissioner Avinash Dhakane, the Mahrashtra government is looking at major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Aurangabad to hit 25% electrification mark of its intra-city public transport and last-mile delivery vehicles by the year 2025. With a current fleet of 15,000, it is also expected that at least 15% of these intercity buses of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation would be powered by batteries.
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The year 2025, therefore, is crucial and the officials claim that work is also planned to make key highways like Mumbai Nagpur Expressway and Mumbai Pune Expressway ready to support electric vehicles.
It has been noted that at present, there are around 32,000 electric vehicles across segments in the state.
India's EV surge is expected to come mainly from two and three-wheelers but there could be some push coming in from the passenger vehicles' segment as well. For now, options in the electric car market are limited and rather expensive. Luxury brands like Mercedes and Jaguar Land Rover have launched respective products while Volvo and Audi are readying their respective offerings. Many experts believe, however, that it is only when mass-market players bring in more affordable offerings that the EV momentum will truly gain pace.
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French journalist charged in Renault spying case
A French journalist was charged Thursday with revealing manufacturing secrets after the car magazine he worked for published photos of a Renault model.18 July 2008
PARIS - A French journalist was charged Thursday with revealing manufacturing secrets after a car magazine published photos of a Renault model three years before it was to be rolled out in dealer showrooms.
Bruno Thomas, 45, who works for the magazine Auto Plus, is also accused of breach of trust among other charges in the case that dates back to last year, judicial sources said. If convicted, he faces a sentence of up to five years in jail.
After being held for questioning for two days, Thomas was released on recognizance and lawyer Benjamin Lemoine said his client was "stunned" by the charges.
On Tuesday, police searched the offices of Auto Plus in Paris, seizing computer hard discs and photos.
Renault filed suit for industrial espionage in July last year after photographs of its latest-generation Megane, a small family model and one of Europe's most popular cars, ran in Auto Plus.
A Renault employee who allegedly helped Thomas obtain the photos was charged on Friday, according to judicial sources.
The case raises questions of press freedom in France weighed against the automaker's insistence that protecting prototypes is essential in the highly competitive car industry.
"This entire affair appears to have been blown out of proportion," said Auto Plus editor-in-chief Laurent Chiapello.
Thomas "was simply doing his job, that is finding new information to better inform the reader".
The head of the French association of car industry writers, Denis Astagneau, said the arrest of the journalist and search of the magazine's offices was tantamount to an "inquisition".
Astagneau recalled that a similar case involved Auto Plus some 50 years ago, when carmaker Citroen accused the magazine of stealing the designs of its DS 19.
The publicity surrounding the case helped the magazine more than it did the carmaker, he said.
"We would think such judicial practices would be bygone," he added.
The government expressed concern over Thomas' arrest, with Justice Minister Rachida Dati pointedly saying she was "very committed" to defending press freedom.
Dati said Thomas' arrest underscored the importance of a bill she has submitted to parliament on the protection of journalists' sources.
The bill presented in May states that journalists have the right to protect sources with the exception of special cases when a "pressing imperative" requires the reporters to name names.
Culture Minister Christine Albanel said she was "uneasy" with the arrest of the journalist and the police search at the magazine's offices.
[AFP / Expatica]
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In this week’s cannabis news round-up, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have reached a historic agreement on cannabis policies. Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market reports over $10 million in sales during its opening weekend. New York secures a $150 million investment for a cannabis social equity investment fund, and the only licensed hemp farm in the British Isles closes after a dispute with the UK government.
NBA and Players Union Reach Ground-breaking Agreement on Cannabis Policies
The NBA and NBPA have finalized a new bargaining agreement that marks a significant shift in the league’s stance on cannabis. After two months of negotiations, cannabis has been removed from the list of banned substances for NBA players—with some conditions.
Under the new agreement, players are allowed to have a stake in CBD product companies, both controlling and non-controlling. However, ownership in cannabis companies is limited to less than 50% of the business.
The agreement also addresses player endorsements and states that players can promote or endorse brands, products, or services related to CBD. However, endorsements of cannabis companies are still prohibited.
In addition, the agreement establishes penalties for players convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, as well as those involved in the felony distribution of cannabis.
Maryland Reports Over $10 Million in Cannabis Sales During Opening Weekend of Adult-Use Market
Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market had a successful start, generating over $10 million in sales during its opening weekend, according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). Combined recreational and medical cannabis sales totaled $10,429,736 from Friday to Sunday, more than doubling the medical cannabis sales of $3,985,527 during the same holiday weekend last year.
On the first day of adult-use sales alone, Saturday saw $4,518,377 in cannabis purchases. Most sales ($3,558,947) came from recreational cannabis, while medical cannabis sales reached $959,430 for the day.
In a video statement, Governor Wes Moore acknowledged the historical impact of cannabis policy and emphasized the need to address the failures of the War on Drugs. He highlighted the importance of a more equitable and inclusive approach to the industry.
Nearly 100 existing medical cannabis dispensaries in Maryland have received dual licensing approval to serve adult consumers. The MCA also announced that it had collected over $15 million in licensing conversion fees, which will be allocated to community reinvestment funds. An additional $45 million will be distributed over the next 18 months to support community initiatives.
New York Secures $150M Investment for Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund
New York has achieved a significant milestone with a $150 million investment from Chicago Atlantic Admin, LLC for the state’s Social Equity Investment Fund. This fund is part of a public-private partnership to develop cannabis dispensaries for social-equity entrepreneurs, fostering inclusivity in the industry.
With this investment, the total funds available for the Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund reach the maximum allowed amount of $200 million under New York’s adult-use cannabis legalization law. The remaining $50 million will come from taxes on adult-use cannabis products, ensuring that the funds are generated within the industry.
In a statement, Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her satisfaction with the investment, stating that it “reinforces New York’s commitment to building partnerships that benefit New Yorkers and setting right the wrongs of the past.”
The Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund will provide financial assistance to individuals holding a cannabis retail dispensary license to help cover the expenses of establishing their businesses. This support includes identifying and leasing suitable retail locations, as well as designing, constructing, and outfitting the spaces.
The initiative, introduced by Governor Hochul and enacted by the state’s legislature, aims to aid individuals disproportionately impacted by the state’s Rockefeller Drug Laws who meet the licensing requirements of the Office of Cannabis Management.
Licensed Hemp Farm in the British Isles Closes After UK Government Dispute
The only licensed hemp farm in the British Isles has been forced to shut down following a disagreement with the United Kingdom’s government over the legality of its products. Jersey Hemp, which cultivated hemp and extracted CBD on-site, expressed disappointment with the Home Office’s declaration that its products were illegal.
Despite working with the UK Food Standards Agency to comply with regulations, the farm faced restrictions on exporting its products to the UK due to trace amounts of THC. This development led to layoffs, halted operations, and potential legal action against both governments.
Jersey Hemp had invested three years in ensuring compliance with UK standards, making the closure a devastating blow. The dispute highlights the challenges faced by hemp and CBD businesses within legal frameworks. The UK government requires import licenses and compliance with controlled drugs regulations, which posed significant obstacles for the farm. Although CBD in its pure form is not considered a controlled drug, products containing THC or other controlled cannabinoids are subject to regulations.
The closure prompted discussions between Jersey Hemp and the British government regarding exports, while the Jersey authorities offered subsequent support. Ministers responsible for economic development, tourism, sport, culture, health, and social services reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the cannabis cultivation industry. They emphasized that licensed cultivators in Jersey must comply with the legislation of the jurisdictions where they export their products. The outcome of these discussions remains uncertain, and legal action against both governments is being considered.
What is the new agreement between the NBA and NBPA regarding cannabis?
The NBA and NBPA have reached an agreement to remove cannabis from the list of banned substances for NBA players. However, there are still limitations on ownership in cannabis companies and endorsements of cannabis companies.
How successful was Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market during its opening weekend?
Maryland’s adult-use cannabis market reported over $10 million in sales during its opening weekend, with combined recreational and medical cannabis sales exceeding last year’s medical cannabis sales for the same holiday weekend.
What is the purpose of New York’s Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund?
New York’s Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund aims to foster inclusivity in the cannabis industry by providing financial assistance to social-equity entrepreneurs for the establishment of cannabis dispensaries.
Why did the licensed hemp farm in the British Isles close?
The licensed hemp farm in the British Isles closed after a dispute with the UK government over the legality of its products. The farm faced restrictions on exporting its products to the UK due to trace amounts of THC, leading to layoffs and halted operations.


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Xbox Boss “Fully Expects” a PS4 Price Drop in the West
At Sony’s Tokyo Game Show 2015 conference, we were told that the PlayStation 4 was due to receive a price cut in Japan with effect from October 1. Later, Sony announced that the price drop will extend to other countries in Asia as well, but unfortunately, Sony hasn’t indicated any such plans for the Western markets…yet. However, many hope and believe that the console will soon be available at a discounted price in the West, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer seems very sure of it. Speaking to IGN, Spencer said that he “fully expects” the PS4 to drop in price.
I fully expect they [PlayStation] will drop price. When I think about the playbook they’ve used in the past, we feel good about the plans we have in place going forward in the holiday. If history tells, then we’ll see a price drop from them coming.
Talking about Sony’s presence at the Paris Games Week and the possibility of an announcement at the event, Spencer said that he wasn’t necessarily threatened by the idea of Sony announcing a price cut and that if it does, it might be a good thing competition-wise.
It’s great for gamers when price competition happens. We saw that last holiday, and we saw crazy sales numbers on all of the consoles.
Paris Games Week 2015 takes place between October 28 and November 1. As usual, we’ll be updating our readers with all the news from the event so make sure to tune in.


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Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) has been given a $95.00 price objective by research analysts at Cowen and Company in a research report issued on Thursday. The firm currently has a “hold” rating on the textile maker’s stock. Cowen and Company’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 7.45% from the company’s current price.
RL has been the subject of a number of other reports. Macquarie upgraded shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $96.00 to $100.00 in a report on Tuesday, September 5th. Tigress Financial reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation in a research report on Thursday, September 28th. Miller Tabak downgraded shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 10th. Atlantic Securities raised shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $68.00 to $93.00 in a research report on Wednesday, August 9th. Finally, UBS AG reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $90.00 target price (up previously from $73.00) on shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation in a research report on Wednesday, August 9th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have given a hold rating, seven have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. The stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $88.66.
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) opened at $88.41 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $7,079.55, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.89, a P/E/G ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 0.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 2.09 and a quick ratio of 1.55. Ralph Lauren Corporation has a 12 month low of $66.06 and a 12 month high of $114.00.
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 2nd. The textile maker reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $1.66 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.64 billion. Ralph Lauren Corporation had a return on equity of 14.06% and a net margin of 1.29%. The firm’s revenue was down 8.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.90 earnings per share. equities analysts forecast that Ralph Lauren Corporation will post 5.61 EPS for the current year.
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In related news, insider Valerie Hermann sold 2,400 shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation stock in a transaction on Friday, November 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.22, for a total transaction of $218,928.00. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 35,028 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,195,254.16. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 32.93% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in Ralph Lauren Corporation by 49.7% in the 3rd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 6,587,184 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $581,581,000 after purchasing an additional 2,186,269 shares in the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation by 26.7% in the 2nd quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 5,809,542 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $428,744,000 after buying an additional 1,225,845 shares during the last quarter. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation by 35.7% in the 3rd quarter. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. now owns 1,550,500 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $136,894,000 after buying an additional 408,000 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its holdings in shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,436,343 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $127,633,000 after buying an additional 12,554 shares during the last quarter. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation by 10.8% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,423,333 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $105,042,000 after buying an additional 139,110 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.46% of the company’s stock.
Ralph Lauren Corporation Company Profile
Ralph Lauren Corporation is engaged in the design, marketing and distribution of lifestyle products, including apparel, accessories, home furnishings and other licensed product categories. The Company operates through three segments: Wholesale, Retail and Licensing. Wholesale business consists of sales made to department stores and specialty stores around the world.
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I hope to watch the Splinter Cell and Rayman live service games (pic: Ubisoft) next season.
After the departure of Far Crys creative director, it was claimed that next game will become a service title.
Only last month, it was assumed that Far Cry 7 (or whatever the next game is called) would be a more online-oriented experience. Since Ubisoft has already confirmed plans to release a live service Assassins Creed game, it’s easy to believe the next Far Cry will follow suit.
According to GamesBeats Jeff Grubb, that’s exactly what happened. There are no new details beyond that, but Grubb says the next Far Cry would share a similar business model to Assassins Creed Infinity. Many might be disappointed, but since Ubisoft has admitted that it intends to focus on free-to-play gaming, its hardly surprising.
It comes after news emerged that Dan Hay, director and executive producer of Far Cry series, is leaving Ubisoft this week. In a statement released by GamesBeat, Ubisoft says After more than 10 years in business, Dan Hay announced he would pursue a new chapter and he’d leave on November 12.
Although Dan hasn’t announced where his path is leading him, we’re confident that it will offer him new challenges and experiences, he needs and needs. We thank Dan for his valuable contributions over the years and wish him all the best for the future.
The brand team is being led by Sandra Warren in Montreal and a highly talented team of producers and directors, and continue to collaborate with a number of other studios in the world.
Hays has not yet quit Ubisoft despite having gone by the name of big-name employees. In the past year alone, director Eric Baptizat, writer Darby McDevitt and art director Raphael Lacoste stepped up to join the other studios.
Far Cry 6 received more mixed reviews than usual as a mainline entry, but in the end no suggestion that the plans for the next game have been drastically changed.
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Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Earlier this year, Taylor Swift became the latest spokeswoman for CoverGirl, where she joined the ranks of A-listers like Drew Barrymore and Rihanna. Now the “Speak Now” star is the face of the beauty giant’s new NatureLuxe line.
NatureLuxe is described as a new simple, high-quality luxury makeup line, which will include a Silk Foundation and a Gloss Balm upon its January 2011 launch. The products drop heavier emollients for more natural ingredients
The Silk Foundation formula uses cucumber water along with hints of natural jojoba and rosehip extracts. The new Gloss Balm blends mango butter, shea and other butters.
Swift’s ads for NatureLuxe will begin appearing in January.
“I’m really excited for people to discover the new NatureLuxe line from CoverGirl!” Swift said in a statement. “The Silk Foundation and Gloss Balm are really light and fresh, they feel amazing on my skin.”
CoverGirl is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. Along with Swift, their celebrity spokespeople have also included Ellen DeGeneres, Tyra Banks, Molly Sims, Brandy, Faith Hill, Keri Russell, and Queen Latifah.


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I am joined today by deputy governor Ms Sharon Donnery. My other deputy, Ms Derville Rowland, sends apologies as she is indisposed. We welcome the opportunity to appear before the committee. I will begin by giving a brief overview of the economic outlook before discussing the changing financial system in Ireland and our new strategy, as well as outlining our regulatory priorities for the year.
A key component of the outlook we are all focused on is the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine. I should start by saying that the economic consequences are very much a secondary consideration compared with the human consequences, the human suffering and the destruction and horrors we are witnessing in Ukraine. It is a reminder that peace in Europe and being united in our diversity and our shared values is what the European Union is ultimately about. Being part of the European system of central banks and the spirit and values it represents is something the Central Bank of Ireland is extremely proud of and very committed to.
On the outlook, the economy overall has proven resilient through Covid-19 and, prior to the war in Ukraine, robust growth was expected over the coming years. A major factor behind the resilience of the economy in Ireland and across Europe and further afield has been the support provided by governments and policymakers to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. Central banks across Europe and globally responded forcefully to ensure price and financial stability were maintained.
The strength of the recovery in the labour market in Ireland from the Covid-19 shock has been encouraging, as the standard International Labour Organization, ILO, rate of unemployment is now approximately 5%, with the Covid-adjusted rate at approximately 7%.
Regarding inflation, according to the latest available data, consumer price inflation in Ireland as measured by the harmonised index of consumer prices, HICP, rose to 5.7 % in February. This is the highest rate of inflation since late 2000, and is in stark contrast to the experience over the decade preceding the onset of the pandemic, when inflation averaged 0.5%. We know many people are feeling these very real price increases, in particular across their energy and fuel bills. The current rates of inflation are driven by higher global energy prices and supply bottlenecks, with some knock-on implications of the energy price rise for the prices of other consumer goods and services. It should be noted these increases in official consumer prices for energy and fuel are yet to reflect in full the developments of recent weeks and the implications of the conflict in Ukraine. Neither do we understand yet the full impact of the latest increases in Covid case numbers across the world. We are concerned at the impact of inflation. From a euro area perspective, as a member of the governing council of the European Central Bank, the experience in Ireland is similar to that across member states and indeed across the globe.
As for the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine, it is too early to give a definitive view. It clearly represents a significant challenge to the outlook for inflation and growth and adds new uncertainty to what had started to become a less uncertain picture. The war is likely to have a material impact on economic activity and inflation in the euro area. In some countries, including Ireland, the effects will be more indirect than for others, although that does not mean they will be insignificant. Of course, as far as inflation is concerned, the governing council will take whatever action is needed to fulfil the ECB’s mandate to pursue price stability.
The financial landscape in Ireland has undergone significant change in recent years. Ireland is seen as an attractive location for financial service providers to operate in, partly because we are part of the European Single Market but also because we are an open and globalised economy, have a skilled workforce, operate within the rule of law and have a supportive regulatory and policy environment. The financial sector has seen significant change since the global financial crisis, with a reduction in the size of what might be described as the traditional sector and expansion elsewhere. Since 2018, the growth of the financial sector has continued apace, coinciding with the UK’s departure from the EU. For example, since the second quarter of 2018, there has been 72% growth in assets under management in investment firms, 138% growth in the number of payment and e-money firms authorised by the Central Bank, 72% growth in fund service providers and 66% growth in the insurance sector. More broadly, since 2016, the Irish market-based finance sector is increasingly outward looking, with greater exposures to the rest of the EU, the US and around the world, including the UK.
Technological change is disrupting the landscape of financial services, with new entrants, new business models, a race by incumbents to invest in developing the necessary capabilities, and in many cases the potential for a fundamental disruption in the value chain of traditional financial services firms and sectors. This has impacted different sectors such as the retail banking sector, payment and e-money firms as well as new emerging areas such as crypto.
New payment methods and platforms bring challenges for the traditional role and dominance of banks in this area, while digital payment channels have lowered the barrier to entry for alternative providers. We are also seeing increased new lending from non-bank lenders and retail credit firms, which offers customers increased choice.
Technology has meant the provision of many financial services can occur from non-traditional banks and this must be borne in mind when we consider competition in the market. The new ways of accessing finance and the entry of new participants presents a challenge and an opportunity to incumbents to continue to innovate and meet the needs of consumers and businesses. In regard to the retail banking sector we are inputting into the Department of Finance’s review that addresses some of these issues. As an open, engaged and future-focused regulator we seek to anticipate and support innovation in financial services and understand and adapt to the far-reaching changes taking place within the industry. Our objective is to ensure the regulatory context enables the potential benefits of innovation for consumers, businesses and society to be realised, while the risks are effectively managed.
Innovation in financial services has the capacity to bring benefits for consumers, the economy and society in general. However, while innovation is good, not all innovations are good, and not all good innovations are done well. It is our responsibility to get the balance right that sees and supports the benefits of innovation in financial services for the economy and consumers, while also ensuring the stability of the system and that the interests of our own and other EU citizens are protected.
The rapidly-changing world of financial services sets the context for the Central Bank's new strategy. The speed and scale of technological change, in particular, has brought significant opportunities that are matched by similar risks. I believe the next decade will continue to be characterised by rapid change in our economies and in the financial system, driven by technology, by the need to respond to climate change, by an ageing society, and, perhaps most immediately by the move to different ways of working. At the Central Bank we will need to accelerate our own pace of change to meet the challenges and the public’s expectations of us. We are facing a future of complexity and uncertainty but also of opportunity. We will need to continue to evolve if we are to be front-footed in our response to these challenges. Our strategy recognises the emerging context and the need to change the way we work and what we work on. It also recognises that we are building from strong foundations. The strategy’s four connected themes represent a renewal and repositioning to ensure that our direction and ambitions over the next five years are responsive and forward looking. The world in which we operate is changing rapidly. The economy, the financial system and financial services and products are changing and will continue to change over the coming years. We want to be future-focused and ready to deliver our mission through these changes and that will require a shift in our focus, our analysis and our frameworks. It will also require a step-change in our engagement. The rapid pace of change and the expectations of our stakeholders mean that we need to be well-connected with them. It will require us to be open and engaged, explaining what we are doing and what we are not doing. It will also require us to listen to individuals and businesses throughout the country so that we can understand the issues they are facing and help them to understand the actions we are taking in response.
In a rapidly changing world we have to transform the way we operate if we are to succeed. We will need to invest in new skills and capabilities, becoming more agile and looking for continuous improvement in the way we work to meet the challenges of an evolving financial system. Our ability to turn data into information and to provide our people with the tools to use it effectively will be an important platform for our transformation.
In regard to safeguarding, we will remain steadfast, working with our European colleagues, in particular, to maintain price stability and the stability of the financial system overall, as well as the effective regulation of financial services and markets. The Central Bank is ultimately about its people and their skills, capabilities and commitment to work in the public interest. I look forward to working with all of them as we meet the challenges ahead and deliver on our new strategy.
Our regulatory priorities for the coming year support our new strategy and the need to respond to the dynamic and growing financial services system in Ireland. Particular milestones in our work programme this year include: completing our framework review of the macroprudential mortgage measures; contributing to the European review of capital buffers for banks, including ensuring their usability in times of crisis, and concluding our own review of the bank capital framework; starting a comprehensive review of the consumer protection code by publishing a discussion paper and engaging widely with stakeholders on it; introducing new measures to address risks in Irish property; and putting in place a structured framework for engagement which will include an industry stakeholder forum, a financial system conference and a climate risk and sustainable finance forum. We will continue to prioritise our authorisation work across multiple sectors, recognising the benefits of innovation, disruption and competition, but also the importance of protecting consumers of financial services and the importance of applying clear and consistent standards.
We will act across a number of initiatives to enhance the payments environment, including participating in the work on a digital euro, promoting low-cost instant payments domestically and across Europe and contributing to the review of the payment services directive, PSD2, and the functioning of open banking. On the microprudential side, we will maintain our focus on the financial and operational resilience of the financial sector. Key priorities here will include our work on stress testing and other financial resilience-related work across multiple sectors. The supervision of business model and technology-related change will also be a priority as firms implement new technologies and respond to changing customer preferences. We will maintain a continued focus on operational resilience, covering cyber-resilience, critical infrastructure and outsourcing.
In line with our mandate for conduct and consumer protection, we will continue to drive for fair outcomes and for consumer and investor interests to be at the centre of financial services. Our priorities include business interruption insurance, long-term mortgage arrears and oversight of the withdrawal of Ulster Bank and KBC from the Irish market. We will also continue to enhance the reports from the national claims information database to support the wider policy agenda towards a better functioning non-life insurance sector. We will also continue to step up our work on climate change to both ensure the financial system can support the transition to a carbon-neutral economy and is suitably resilient to the risks. This will include continuing to ensure that financial firms are adapting business models and building resilience in the face of growing climate and transition risks. We will also focus on the development and marketing of "green" financial services products and services such that they are meeting high standards of quality and disclosure. We will learn from and apply international best practices, including through our participation in the network for the greening of the financial system, NGFS. More broadly, we will continue to evolve our regulatory frameworks and supervisory approaches to ensure the interests of citizens and the economy are well served by innovation in the financial sector. This includes a review of our innovation hub that was set up four years ago to support engagement between the bank and innovators and has provided a valued and successful service. In light of the changing landscape it is timely to review its functioning and consider any enhancements that could be made. As we in the Central Bank look ahead to the challenges we face in the coming months and years, a determination to be future-focused, to be open to change and to different ways of thinking and doing, however uncomfortable it can sometimes feel, will enable us to achieve the goals of our new strategy and to deliver our mandate.
In conclusion I will leave members with three points. First, while there is significant uncertainty around the war in Ukraine, the path of the pandemic, and the persistence of inflation, the outlook for the economy remains broadly positive, notwithstanding the obvious headwinds. Second, our regulatory approach aims to get the balance right between supporting innovation and change while safeguarding stability and protecting consumers. Finally, our strategy represents a renewal and repositioning of the Central Bank to face the challenges of the future. Ms Donnery and I will be happy to take your questions.


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Publicly Listed Meitu Tapped Coinbase for $90M Bitcoin, Ethereum Buy
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Coinbase Institutional, the wing of the cryptocurrency exchange that handles transactions for companies, today announced that it has custody of the $90 million Bitcoin and Ethereum snapped up by Chinese tech company Meitu this month.
Meitu, which makes smartphones and selfie apps, spent $22 million on Ethereum and $17.9 million on Bitcoin at the start of March before buying an additional $28.4 million Ethereum and $21.6 million Bitcoin two weeks later.
The Fujian-based company said it made the buy because it believes the cryptocurrencies “have ample room for appreciation in value” and that the coins would serve as an alternative to cash.
Coinbase Institutional said in an announcement that it was chosen by Meitu as the sole partner to take care of the buy and then store the assets. Coinbase has been chosen by other big companies—including business intelligence firm MicroStrategy—to take care of Bitcoin storage.
“Meitu joins a long list of companies that Coinbase Institutional continues to help diversify with crypto including Microstrategy and other corporations,” the company said. “However, Meitu has made a unique case, not seen widely yet, on allocating a significant portion to ETH.”Meitu is the latest institution to allocate large funds to crypto. MicroStrategy was the first and now holds more than $5 billion in Bitcoin. It has since been followed by payments company Square, which has plugged $220 million in the currency in the past year.
And Elon Musk’s car company, Tesla, completed a $1.5 billion Bitcoin buy in February.
But despite joining big institutions in investing in alternative assets, Meitu acknowledged the risks involved, saying at the time that “cryptocurrency prices in general are still highly volatile.” Meitu, founded in 2008, is best known for its selfie app software which helps make “everyone become beautiful easily,” according to the company website.
It launched Hong Kong’s biggest initial public offering in years in 2016 when it listed on the stock exchange.
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Back in March 2011 on my Posterous, I asked what if Facebook adds search? Well, It's hasn't happened yet, but close enough Google has just launched its master plan today while the whole world has its cameras and desktops geared towards the CES event in Las Vegas. Jack Menzel, product management director of search at Google explained that members of Google+ will be able to search agaisnt both the broader web and their own Google+ social graph.
Google's "Search plus Your World" will show results from both the web and across your circles. Watch this video to see how it works.
Mashable in it's last post also had the same question as I had, "is it time for Facebook to finally launch that fabled Facebook Search Engine?" Seems like we are heading towards that direction. So get ready for the ride, and share with us your thoughts on it.