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AOL Retains Full Board, Wards Off Starboard's Activism
AOL (NYSE: AOL) shareholders have rejected a bid by activist investor Starboard Value to shake up the company's board of directors. AOL's slate of board nominees -- Tim Armstrong, Richard Dalzell, Karen Dykstra, Alberto Ibarguen, Susan Lyne, Patricia Mitchell, Fredric Reynolds and James Stengel -- were elected at the company's annual meeting in Boston.
Starboard, which is run by Jeffrey Smith and controls a 5.3% stake in the company, was seeking to install three board members. Investors have benefited from a rising stock price in 2012, and likely took this into consideration in backing the company's slate of board members. Year-to-date, AOL shares are up more than 67% as the company seeks to transform itself into a major player in the internet advertising business. Shares, however, are under pressure on Thursday after the announcement and were last trading down nearly 7%.
AOL purchased Huffington Post for $315 million last year and is spending as much as $300 million investing in local news service Patch, which was co-founded by CEO Armstrong. “The company is re-engergized and refocused, and we have one of the best brands in the Internet space,” Armstrong told shareholders at the meeting. “We are going to grow the brand back to where it should be.”
Despite the steps that the company has taken to transform its business model, more challenges certainly lie ahead for AOL. Investors are currently paying a premium for the stock, suggesting that there is some optimism that the company will be able to successfully re-brand itself. Shares trade at trailing P/E of nearly 89, a forward P/E of 28.43, and a PEG ratio of 2.38. The stock does not pay a dividend.
Compare this to Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO), which has also struggled mightily in recent years, which trades at a trailing P/E of 17.46, a forward P/E of 13.61 and a PEG ratio of 1.20. Despite being a larger, more established player in the online advertisement business, YHOO is trading at a substantial discount to AOL shares, and it could be argued that YHOO is slightly overvalued given its abysmal track record.
Short-sellers are certainly somewhat skeptical about the future prospects for AOL, as around 12.50% of the float has been sold short. On Thursday, the sell-off in the stock has pushed the shares below both their 20-day and 50-day moving averages which might be foreshadowing more losses ahead.
© 2017 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.


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Malta-based game studio Slotmill has announced its signing of a new licence agreement with Gamdom, a pioneering global bitcoin casino.
Under the agreement, the operator will make Slotmill’s games available to its global community of players, and will make the supplier it exclusive partner for a new, unspecified feature under development, which is expected to
Johan Ohman, founder of Slotmill commented on the deal, saying: “Gamdom is the first bitcoin casino to add our games and their devotion to deliver a unique experience aligns perfectly with that of Slotmill.
“We are super happy that our games will be used in their new initiative which aligns perfectly with player demands.” further enhance the player experience.”
On the part of Gamdom, Founder Felix Roemer said: “We are excited over the partnership with Slotmill which we are convinced will be highly successful for both parties.
“Slotmill has proven responsive to our needs and their dedication to customer satisfaction and delivering premium games is evident.”
This latest agreement will see Push Gaming extend its footprint in the regulated UK market
The decision was taken in consultation with Belgium’s Minister of Finance, Vincent Van Peteghem
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What is the mysterious new series Audi plans to compete in?
What is the new 'pillar' that Audi plans to add to their racing program? Audi AG released a peculiar statement today, giving very little insight into what the new venture may be.
"With the DTM, the FIA WEC and GT racing the successful motorsport commitment of AUDI AG is currently based on three mainstays. 2015 will see the addition of another pillar."
Seeing that they said 'another pillar' after naming WEC, we can virtually rule out a GTE program. The car is teased in the photo above, which closely resembles an Audi TT.
The car may compete in an Audi TT Cup that will replace the dying Scirocco Cup, which could serve as a training ground for future Audi drivers in GT racing.
Perhaps they are considering something completely different altogether though. Could they have Citroen in their crosshairs and want to take them on in the WTCC? Perhaps even a V8 Supercar program, joining fellow German marque Mercedes which has failed to achieve much success.
Could they be going the way of rally? With the stranglehold VW has on the WRC and even GRC, that's doubtful. VW also has a car in World RX.
The press conference will take place at the DTM finale in Hockenheim, "We would like to present all the details of an exciting new motorsport project under the banner of the four rings and the related race sports cars to you before the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring and cordially invite you to attend on Friday, October 17th."


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- Planning to showcase an advanced technology by disclosing the company’s “diesel hybrid technology”
- Strengthening the company’s environmental-friendly image by exhibiting key models with a EURO IV engine
- Holding a press conference at 5:45pm on March 4, local time
SsangYong Motor (CEO and President Hyung-Tak Choi;www.smotor.com) is disclosing its “diesel hybrid technology,” which the company developed based on making strenuous efforts, at the 78th Geneva Motor Show.
During the 13 days that the Geneva Motor Show will be held, from March 4 (Tuesday) to 16 (Sunday), SsangYong Motor is planning to showcase the company’s technologies by exhibiting bare chassis models that were developed using key parts, such as the hybrid control unit, motor controller, and high-voltage battery, thereby enabling people to easily understand how diesel hybrid cars are run.
SsangYong Motor will not only disclose its diesel hybrid technology, but will also exhibit leading models, such as the Rexton II, New Kyron, Actyon, Actyon Sports, and Rodius, which have a EURO IV engine. By so doing, the company aims to make known throughout the European market, its strong pride as an environmental-friendly auto maker in the finished car sector in addition to the company’s technological efforts. The models that will be displayed have in common an environmental-friendly EURO IV diesel engine, which considerably reduces noise, vibration, and exhaust gas. It is thus expected that the adoption of the diesel engine will greatly contribute to improving the consumer satisfaction level.
The 2008 model of the Actyon Sports, Actyon, and New Kyron will be officially introduced in Europe through the Geneva Motor Show. This is the reason why there are expectations that a high level of interest will be shown by European auto makers and consumers.
SsangYong Motor CEO and President Hyung-Tak Choi explained the significance of the company’s participation in the Geneva Motor Show and the future direction of SsangYong Motor in the European market by saying, “The global automobile market is placing more focus on providing environmental-friendly vehicles. There will be no future for auto makers that are not in line with this trend of the era. Through advanced diesel technology and the diesel hybrid technology that is being developed based on diesel technology, SsangYong Motor will fully establish itself as an environmental-friendly auto maker. This technological advantage will brighten the future of SsangYong Motor in the European market, where the proportion of diesel engine use is high.”
SsangYong Motor is planning to exhibit its vehicles at a 305m2 booth that is designed based on an environmental-friendly concept and is aimed at creating a sharp and sophisticated atmosphere. The company is planning to hold a press conference at 5:45pm on March 4, local time.


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ValueClick Appoints New Board Members
Westlake Village-based ValueClick has announced two new board members, saying today that it has named James A. Crouthamel and James R. Peters to the board. Crouthamel is the founder and former President and CEO of Performics; Peters joins from Ernst & Young. The two new board members expands the company's board of directors to seven members. ValueClick said that the two new members will increase the firm's expertise in performance marketing, audit and mergers and acquisitions; Crouthamel sold his firm Performics to DoubleClick in 2004.


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YouTube is now giving a chance for fans to directly support their favorite Youtubers via the new feature called ‘Super Thanks.’
This feature allows creators to receive money directly from their fans for uploaded content. This feature is similar to the Super Chats feature, which allows users to give a monetary tip during a livestream at different price points. As for this new feature, creators will get money straight to any of their uploaded videos— also with varying price points.
Once fans sends a Super Thanks to creators, fans will receive a Balloons GIF to confirm the purchase. In addition, they will have their comment highlighted on the video.
The new feature hit up on both desktop and mobile devices in the beta version, available in 68 countries. It’s available in the Philippines.
For creators to start benefiting from the feature, they should be part of YouTube’s Partner Program to qualify for monetization.
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The company, which briefly overtook Samsung as the world’s biggest manufacturer in 2020, is blacklisted by the US government – affecting its supply of everything from software to processors.
Although Huawei stockpiled components and has sought to bring as much development as possible in-house, the restrictions have limited its ability to develop and manufacture smartphones, especially those with 5G.
The Huawei P50, for example shipped with only support for 4G services.
However, the Financial Times (opens in new tab) says the company plans to use less advanced chips that can still connect to next-generation networks.
While this risks an inferior user experience compared to earlier Huawei devices or those from rivals, it would provide Huawei with a route back to market.
> Here’s our pick of the best mobile plans for businesses (opens in new tab)
> Huawei banned from UK 5G networks (opens in new tab)
> HarmonyOS 2: what you need to know about Huawei’s new operating system (opens in new tab)
One source told the newspaper that the company “cannot wait forever”, especially given its contracting domestic market share. Consumers are said to balking at the relatively high price of
Huawei’s devices given they lack 5G and are opting for products made by its rivals like Xiaomi and Oppo. Another workaround could be working with a non-sanctioned manufacturer to build a phone case that would enable 5G.
The blacklisting of Huawei formed part of a wider assault on the company in the years prior, with Washington deeming its equipment to be a national security risk. Huawei has persistently denied any allegations of wrongdoing.
Although it was effectively frozen out of the market in the US, Huawei’s networking division did supply a number of smaller, rural operators who rely on the firm’s relatively inexpensive gear. The US government has approved a funding package for these carriers to strip out this equipment and replace it with alternatives.
Meanwhile, restrictions on US firms doing business with Huawei have been loosened slightly so that they can participate in international standards activities with the company.
Huawei has been contacted for comment.
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There has been considerable hype lately about health risks posed by sunscreen itself. Organic sunscreen aside, almost all commercial brands carry potential hazards. In the end, the consumer must make the final decision based on the facts.[I:0:T]
Of great concern to researchers is the use of nano particles in sunscreen. These are extremely small particles that can pass through membranes that have been able to block previous manufactured materials. The health risks of nano particles are not fully understood as they are the result of relatively new technology. The bottom line is finding how far toxins can go at this small size.
One harmful sunscreen ingredient that stands out is oxybenzone. This chemical helps to protect the skin and makes it easier for other chemicals to be absorbed into the skin. When mothers have been exposed to oxybenzone during pregnancy, there has been an increased instance of low birth weight among baby girls. Other negative health factors that occur more frequently include cell damage, allergies, and hormone disruption.
Interestingly, in 1978 the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) announced standards for regulating sunscreens, but these standards were never completed or fully enacted. To this day sunscreen standards have never been finalized by the FDA, despite promises to the contrary.
Regarding the active ingredients in sunscreen, five out of six have been found to behave like estrogen in humans, and at least one of these chemicals is found in virtually all commercial sunscreen products. The greatest potential risk lies with breast cancer patients and children.
Taking a look at effectiveness, the popular SPF ratings do not take into account the harmful UVA rays present in sunlight. Many popular sunscreens do not provide the consumer with enough protection against exposure to UVA rays. Though not a matter of toxins, this is certainly a health issue.
There is still not enough data to draw a final conclusion on potential dangers of sunscreen products. Action by the FDA on this issue would provide a great value to the public, and the use of organic sunscreen products is currently a much safer bet.


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Sponsored News – For a lot of women, eye makeup is an essential part of being properly dressed — just as important as a stylish outfit or nice shoes.
But while mascara and eyeliner can create different looks, from subtle to striking, they can also make you sick.
The problem: Eye makeup can be a breeding ground for bacteria. We all have a few microbes, like Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, living around our eyes. When eyeliner or mascara is applied, some of those bugs stick to the applicator and are carried back to the makeup container.
Eye products are supposed to contain preservatives to keep bacteria from growing. But some products don’t have enough. And over time, the preservative’s effectiveness declines. As a result, the bacteria on an eyeliner pencil or mascara applicator grow and multiply. Each time you apply makeup, you get bigger and bigger doses of bacteria — enough to cause serious infections.
“Every year, many women end up with eye infections from cosmetics,” warns the University of Rochester Medical Center. “In rare cases, women have been temporarily or permanently blinded by an eye cosmetic, according to the FDA.”
You can, however, prevent these problems and others with these simple tips:
* Don’t share makeup to avoid spreading bacteria.
* Replace your eye makeup regularly, at least every three to four months.
* Remove eye makeup at the end of every day.
* Practice good eyelid hygiene.
* Keep updated on the latest eyelid-eyelash hygiene clinical safety reports.
Christine Sindt, OD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, recommends wiping the eyes daily with a new antibacterial eyelid cleanser, such as Avenova from NovaBay Pharmaceuticals. “One recent study showed that Avenova dramatically reduces the amount of Staphylococcus and other bacteria around the eye — by more than 99 percent,” says Sindt. “Avenova contains a solution of pure hypochlorous acid, a substance used by the body as a natural defense against pathogens, but is completely harmless to skin.”
“I encourage women to talk to their doctors about daily eye hygiene using safe and effective products, such as Avenova, which can be the best defense against infections and other common eye problems, like dry eye and Blepharitis,” adds Columbus, Ohio, ophthalmologist Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD. “Take these steps, and women can have both beauty and healthy eyes.”
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Our company, InsideSales.com, recently released the results of a survey of 1,151 companies in 28 countries. The report, in partnership with the Association of Professional Sales (APS), American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP) and Top Sales World, was called the State of Sales. It analyzed three different elements of a sales team: structure, systems and people. The findings were quite broad, but of particular interest to me were the areas in which enterprise companies are out of date, yet quickly catching up to avoid being left behind.
Inside Sales And Its Value Is Being Recognized
The best estimates from my Labs teams show 5.7 million professional salespeople in North America today. If you break this down, inside sales professionals are 47.2% of the 5.7 million and outside sales reps represent 52.8%. However, at large companies (revenue over $500 million), outside sales reps dominate (71.2%). However, that number has been decreasing and is expected to be 69.8% in 2018. According to large organizations, the optimal split should be 60% outside and 40% inside.
One big advantage of the inside sales model, of course, is lower cost and the resulting productivity gains. Large organizations are aware of this and are slowly taking steps to change their go-to-market sales structures accordingly. As I’ve been talking with executives in large organizations, I’m hearing that the goal of having a 60/40 inside-outside split seems about right for now. Many believe that a 50/50 split is not too far in the future.
Inside vs. Outside Sales — A Narrowing Gap
This is a trend worth discussing. It leads us to the topic of the new “hybrid” sale rep — a rep who spends half their time selling remotely and the other half selling face-to-face. This is a trend expected to continue as large organizations slowly bring in more sales technology to help with cost and efficiency. The hybrid rep brings together the best qualities of both inside and outside sales reps to fully optimize the sales process.
Sales Technology Is Showing Its Value To Enterprises
The current average annual amount spent on sales technology, according to the study, is $4,581 per rep, per year. This includes CRM. Of particular note is that technology spend per rep varies by size of company — favoring medium-sized companies significantly.
Medium-size companies (revenue of $50 to $500 million) spend 65% more per rep than enterprise companies. Why is that? Well, for one, enterprise companies tend to get better pricing on technology tools by purchasing higher volume. But there’s more to the story. In looking closer at the data, it turns out enterprise companies, in their purchase of sales technology, act very similar to reluctant small companies (revenue less than $50 million). There are many reasons for this, but one principle reason is that enterprise organizations have only recently been seeing the advantage that software can bring to their sales teams (and only a few sales technologies are actually enterprise-ready). But enterprises are on the move. The study shows that in 2018, large companies are expected to spend 108.8% more on sales technology than small companies.
Each company is unique, and as a result, each company must find its own path to success. Enterprise organizations are no different. They’re each trying in their own way to build their sales structures and technology to fit their specific needs, our study found. Though small and medium-sized companies may be able to move faster, enterprises are increasingly adopting technology to accelerate the sales process at their own pace.
Access both the State of Sales 2017 study and some additional resources here.
Gabe Larsen is VP of InsideSales Labs and host of the popular Playmaker podcast. Gabe has 15 years of experience in helping companies grow revenue and has helped more than 200 customers solve the biggest problems in sales.


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Apple on Monday deleted several podcasts of the far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, while Facebook removed four of his online pages which the social media platform accused of “glorifying violence.”
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In today’s age of data overload, organizations now are urged to take on valuable steps in taking good care of their client’s private data.
Kaspersky Lab researchers have examined the security of 13 car sharing applications from household manufacturers across the globe – including those from Russia, the US and Europe.
Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced the expansion of Fortinet Security Fabric offerings on Google Cloud Platform, enabling customers to better protect the expanded attack surface of hybrid cloud environments.
Massive data breaches, marketers tracking your every step online, shady people exploring the photos you shared in social networks — the list of digital annoyances goes on and on. However, it’s not completely hopeless: You do have control over your data.
Sony on Tuesday revised upward its full-year profit and sales forecast, reporting first quarter profits nearly tripled from a year earlier, as it extends a roaring recovery under its new CEO.
A high school student has designed an online resource to help immigrant children and teenagers learn how to prepare for the possible deportations of parents or guardians.
SAP SE announced that SAP SuccessFactors solutions have been positioned as a Leader in the 2018 IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessments for Worldwide Integrated Talent Management, Performance Management, Learning Management and Compensation Management for the eighth consecutive year.


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Huawei Smartphone to use Sony ToF Sensor for 3D Imaging
"The phone, code-named Princeton internally, will be announced this month and go on sale within a few weeks, according to one of the people who requested anonymity discussing private plans. The technology uses sensors developed by Sony Corp. that can accurately measure distances by bouncing light off surfaces.
Besides generating pictures that can be viewed from numerous angles, Huawei’s new camera can create 3-D models of people and objects that can be used by augmented-reality apps, according to one of the people. The new camera will also let developers control apps and games in new ways, such as hand gestures, the person said, who added that some of the details may change as developers work with the technology."


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Churchill Downs, racetrack home of the Kentucky Derby, has signed a three-year deal with Indianapolis-based MainGate Inc. in which MainGate provides licensed Derby merchandise, handles official off-site retail locations and launches a new e-commerce website.
On Jan. 1, MainGate launched KentuckDerbyStore.com, which will offer a large selection of apparel, headwear, artwork, party supplies and collectible items. The firm continues to expand the Derby’s official merchandise line, and plans to open multiple off-site retail locations in hotels throughout Louisville, Ky., the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby, scheduled this year for May 7.
“We chose MainGate because we believe they will deliver on-trend products, smart marketing and distribution and the excellent customer service that our fans expect, said Casey Cook, vice president of brand development and marketing for Churchill Downs.
MainGate makrd and sells licensed goods for a bevy of big-name sports properties, including the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins, Houston Rockets, New Jersey Nets, Indy Racing League, National Hot Rod Association, Danica Patrick and others.


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Spaceship has raised US$6 million in funding to date.
- Indian startup that pays users crypto to move raises $1.6m
- Sequoia Capital reportedly raising two funds, and despite slower VC environment, it’s not alone – Venture Capital
- Organization urges open source developers to dump GitHub following Copilot launch – Startups
- Indian revenue-based financing firm bags $36m from Chiratae, others
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BMW upbeat for full year sales following Q1 results
The Munich-based carmaker reported a pre-tax profit of €508 million compared to a loss of €198 million for the same period in 2009. Group revenues grew by 8.1% from €11,509 million to €12,443 million. Actual sales of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles sold increased by 13.8% from 277,264 units to 315,614 units.
'The BMW Group has made a good start to 2010. We increased earnings significantly in the first quarter and are now back on a growth course on almost all car markets,' stated BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer. 'The BMW Group continues to make good progress with its Strategy Number ONE,' he added.
Mr Reithofer was also optimistic over the sales forecast for the full year and said that the launch of new products such as the 5 Series and the gradual recovery of the global economy will contribute to rising volumes. 'We intend to remain the world's leading provider of premium cars in 2010 and plan to increase our sales volume within a solid single-digit percentage range to over 1.3 million vehicles,' he underlined.
'We are aiming to achieve significantly higher group earnings in 2010 than in 2009, thus making a tangible step towards achieving the targets we have set for 2012,' he added.


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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buying books, movies and music online will soon be 6 percent more expensive in West Virginia.
State residents buying merchandise from Amazon.com will have to pay state sales tax for the first time as the company changes its policies to comply with a new West Virginia law.
An Amazon spokesman confirmed that, on Oct. 1, the company will start collecting West Virginia's 6 percent sales tax on purchases shipped to the Mountain State.
The change stems from a law passed by the Legislature in April to collect more revenue from out-of-state companies like Amazon that do business here.
The law, passed at the behest of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, applies the state's sales tax to out-of-state retailers that have "an office, distribution house, sales house, warehouse or other place of business in West Virginia." Amazon recently opened a 70,000-square-foot service center in Huntington that employs about 200 people.
A 2009 study by economists at the University of Tennessee estimated that, in 2012, federal, state and local governments would miss out on about $12 billion in revenue by not taxing online sales. The same study estimated that West Virginia was missing out on about $50 million in revenue by not taxing Internet retailers.
The fiscal note attached to the new West Virginia law estimates that, by taxing only online retailers with an in-state presence, it will increase state revenue by $7 million to 10 million per year.
The law passed the state Senate unanimously. It passed the House of Delegates by a vote of 77-19, with exclusively Republican opposition.


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NEW DELHI: As many as 54 crore bank customers in India are likely to be issued debit cards in the next three years, an increase of 71 per cent, marking an impressive rate of inclusive banking, a study has said. As on December last year, as many as 31.44 crore bank customers have been issued debit cards and the number is growing at a compound annual rate of about 18 per cent, Assocham said in a study. With focus on more and more bank inclusion, the pace of growth is only expected to improve.
February 28, 2003 |
BANGALORE: Having got its depositors hooked onto the ATM card, by issuing it gratis, Corporation Bank is now planning to do the same with its debit cards. However debit cards will carry a modest annual fee to the users. Additionally, the bank is looking at encouraging users by incentivising the usage of these cards, senior officials of the bank told ET. To participate in the incentive scheme, the minimum billing on the debit card needs to be Rs 15,000, annually. It is estimated that Corporation Bank has issued as many as half a million ATM cards to its depositors.
June 15, 2013 |
MUMBAI: Jobless Greeks stole money from Mumbai policemen's Axis Bank accounts using cloned debit cards , exposing the vulnerability of account holders in India to rising crime across Europe and the US. Euro transactions in the automated teller machines ( ATMs ) in Greece led to about 29 Indians, including people from the police dept, losing an equivalent of about Rs 13 lakh, said Mumbai police. The bank has compensated the victims. "We suspect that this might have been done by some organised gang that is well versed with forgery, hacking and duplication methods," Deputy Commissioner of Police Satya Narayan told ET. "This could be a case of cloning of debit cards, but we are not sure about the method used yet. We are investigating the matter.
September 6, 2012 |
NEW DELHI: Indians use a credit card for an average payment amount of about Rs 55,000 in a year -- which is nearly 30 times the money spent through debit cards. However, the number of debit cards in the country is more than 15 times than that of credit cards, shows an analysis of data available with Reserve Bank of India (RBI). At the end of last fiscal, 2011-12, there were a total of 1.76 crore outstanding credit cards in the country, which rose further to 1.8 crore by June 2012.
August 22, 2002 |
KOLKATA: Having tested the market with most retail products over the last one year, IDBI Bank, the youngest among the new age private banks, is now preparing to launch debit cards in a month's time. The bank has tied up with Visa International to launch a debit card - Visa Electron. The debit card will have acceptance over all Visa Electron merchant outlets and Visa ATMs in the country. Talking to The Economic Times , Ajay Bimbhet, country head of retail banking IDBI Bank said, "Over the last one year we have doubled our network and footprint in the country covering 63 cities and over 247 ATMs.
July 7, 2015 |
NEW DELHI: Exporters and importers will be allowed to pay their fees and penalties through debit or credit cards from this week, a move aimed at further improving the ease of doing business in India. Currently, traders can pay fees only manually or through net banking. "The technical process to allow and enable payment of fee through debit/credit cards has been completed. The new Commerce Secretary Rita Teotia will formally launch the facility this week," an official said.
April 10, 2014 |
MUMBAI: Cyber crimes on debit or credit card usage have more than doubled as fraudsters evolve new cloning methods to stay ahead of banks which are improving security features with chip and pin cards, according to preliminary industry data. The number of such crimes has increased by about 125% since a year ago, a senior official from the National Payments Corporation or NPCI, a settlement platform for e-payments, told ET on condition of anonymity. Every month there are up to 50 cases of travelers who have used their cards in smaller towns and when they leave it gets swiped again even though they are carrying their original card, according to data provided by cyber crime experts.
October 29, 2012 |
Confused about what to gift someone this festive season ? You certainly don't want to spend time looking for something that ends up in the pile of 'recycled gifts'. However, going the easy way by picking store vouchers can limit the choice for the other person. After all, vouchers are for one-time use and have to be redeemed for the entire amount. This is why gift cards make for a more savvy choice. These are prepaid cards, which can be loaded for a certain amount, ranging from Rs 500-50,000.
September 5, 2015 |
NEW DELHI: The finance ministry on Friday said that nearly 1.65 lakh account holders out of the total 18 crore accounts opened under the government ambitious scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have availed overdraft facility. In a statement the ministry noted that focus of PMJDY has moved from account opening to the provision of cash-out facilities at an approachable distance to reap the real benefits of the scheme. "One of the basic objectives of financial inclusion is the delivery of financial services at an affordable cost to the vast sections of the disadvantaged and low income groups," the ministry said, adding that to facilitate cash-out facility, there are nearly 1.26 lakh bank branches of which 38% is in rural areas.
June 18, 2015 |
MUMBAI|BENGALURU: The security breach that resulted in hacking of salary accounts of at least two dozen Infosys employees in May highlights broader cybersecurity challenges for domestic banks at a time when the number of online transactions is growing rapidly, experts and company executives said. At least Rs 2 lakh was siphoned off from half a dozen salary accounts of Infosys employees hacked by a still unidentified person last month, two people familiar with the development said.


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To date, he’s made 11 of the statues. Some have been destroyed. Some are in art galleries, and some have sold at auction for thousands of dollars.
Monroe and Schwartz hope to capitalize on that financial success by selling many more — albeit smaller in size and price.
“We hope to sell 2 million of them,” Schwartz said. “We probably have every bit of four years to market the stuff. … I don’t see how it could miss.”
So far they have about 14,500 bobbleheads on hand. Schwartz, a native of San Francisco, has pledged $150,000 to purchase and advertise the initial stock.
The bobbleheads, made in China, are 9 inches tall — about eight-and-a-half times shorter than the statues. They’re on sale on Amazon and eBay for $35, including shipping.
There are also even smaller miniatures, whose heads don’t bobble, that stand about 3 inches tall and will sell for $5. Schwartz is making them into keychains.
In addition to the bobblehead-covered convertible, Schwartz plans to promote the products by holding a scavenger hunt in Las Vegas next month for a golden-plated bobblehead. For those who disapprove of the bobbleheads, there will be a contest to find the most creative way to destroy one.
Still, Schwartz said he expects their best source of advertising will be Trump himself.
“We could have never done this with anybody else who was running,” he said. “Donald makes it fun. … He gives us all the material.”
Monroe said he hopes to make enough money to retire from his job in heating and air conditioning maintenance.
“I don’t want to have to do the 9-to-5,” he said. “I want to focus on my art but still be able to support my family.”


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Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. announced its intention to cut about 12 thousand jobs.
The number of employees planned to be reduced is more than 6% of the company’s global workforce. After several years of rapid growth and active hiring, Google has to make painful decisions to adapt to new economic realities.
The layoffs will affect the company’s employees around the world. Information about this is contained in emails sent to subordinates by Google CEO Sundar Pichai on January 20. He also stated that he takes full responsibility for the decisions taken.
Alphabet shares rose 1.8% in pre-market trading in New York on Friday after it became known about the upcoming workforce cuts. Over the past year, the stock price of the company has decreased by 30%.
Google joins many other tech giants who, due to the global economic downturn and rising inflation, have adopted the practice of layoffs. Meta Platforms Inc., Twitter Inc., and Amazon.com Inc. laid off some of their employees.
Thanks to the steady search business, Google managed to stay afloat longer than other large companies. But the firm is still unable to cope with the problem of slowing the growth of digital advertising.
Sundar Pichai said that in the current situation, the company should focus on key priorities. He also noted that Google has good prospects for investing in the field of artificial intelligence, where competition has recently intensified.
Sundar Pichai said that in the United States, Alphabet will pay severance pay for 16 weeks and medical benefits for six months to dismissed employees. In other countries, there will also be payments, but based on local peculiarities of labor legislation.
The reduction in Google’s staff is partly the result of pressure from investors, who demanded that the company take tougher measures to limit costs.


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Auto sales in Australia last year were the strongest on record, implying that consumers are still prepared to spend on big items while saving on money elsewhere. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, new vehicle sales increased by 2.2% in December to a seasonally adjusted 98,264. December 2012 sales also marked the highest monthly sales total, about 17.9% higher than sales in December 2011.
Sales of sports utility vehicles grew by 5.8% in December to 26,502. This added to the 17% increase that it achieved for the year. Sales of passenger vehicles climbed by 1.2% in December, while sales of other vehicles (which include trucks) grew by 0.2%. According to industry data, new vehicle sales in December 2012 were up 15.7% compared to December 2011.
For December, Toyota stayed on top with 22.2% of the market. Mazda went up to the No. 2 spot with 10.0%, surpassing the Holden unit of General Motors with 9.1%. Hyundai took the No. 4 place with 8.1%, while Ford stepped back one spot with 8.0%. For the entire year of 2012, Toyota was still the leader with 19.6% of the market. Holden was at No. 2 but its share fell by more than two percentage points to 10.3%. Mazda had the third spot, while Ford was knocked down two spots to fifth.


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Patch Update 1.25 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 now live on PS4/XB1/PC
❘ Published: 2017-08-14T19:06:23
❘ Updated: 2020-12-09T17:23:44
A new patch update, version 1.25 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, is now live on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The update is a 1.6GB download.
- General Stability Improvements.
- [PC ONLY] Security Update
- Addressed an issue with the Black Market menu, where items were overlapping when scrolling.
- Fixed an issue with Weapon attachment icons not appearing correctly for Loadouts during a match.
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- Firing sounds will now properly be silenced when using both the Rapid Fire and Suppressor attachments.
- Increased the 3-hit kill range with the Long Barrel attachment.
- Increased effectiveness versus UAV’s, Counter-UAV’s, and Care Packages.
- Addressed multiple exploits where Players were able to access unintended areas of the map.
- Scorestreak tablet now properly displays mini-map.
- Addressed various exploits across all maps.
- Addressed an issue where the Panzersoldat would not take damage from the Fire Staff.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Panzersoldat to spawn in unopened areas of the map.
- [PC ONLY] Resolved a crash that could occur during round transitions.


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One of this past year’s most often-overheard phrases, “Don’t tag me in that photo!” (usually uttered by someone looking harried by a cellphone-wielding Facebook fanatic), may soon give way to something along the lines of “Don’t tag me—until you airbrush out my flaws.” Generation Facebook will always be forever young, thanks to a raft of new apps and built-in beauty filters on cameras that make the years melt away. Once reserved for celebrity magazine covers, airbrushing tools are of course now instantly available to everyone.
Adobe Photoshop once charged hundreds of dollars for its software; it now charges $9.99 a month—a special discount until Dec. 31. It must compete with a slew of new apps: Line Camera, which claims 100 million downloads on Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android operating system, was launched in 2012 and is free on Android and Apple’s iOS. FaceTune (99 cents for iOS and for Android), is currently ranked No. 8 on the iTunes paid apps chart, and has over 2.5 million downloads since being launched in March 2013. FaceTune can erase pimples, blemishes and—for young people sending photos home to their parents—even remove face piercings. It also whitens teeth, reshapes facial features, fills in bald spots and removes dark circles from underneath your eyes.
Digital cameras are also competing with smartphone apps with increasingly sophisticated—and easy-to-use—airbrushing settings. The Olympus VG-160, launched in 2012, has a “soft focus” mode and a “beauty makeup” mode that adds eyeliner, eye shadow and blush to subjects. Similarly, the Nikon L620, released last year, and Casio Exilim and EX-TR10, which were also released last year, have a skin-softening beauty mode to magic away unwanted wrinkles and blemishes, and brighten up skin tone in orange or unflattering light. Even the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S5 phone, released in April, has a “beauty face” airbrushing mode.
Jon-Marc McDonald, a New York publicist, used Line Camera for some holiday photos. “If only they had an app that could airbrush love handles, I’d be set,” he says. When he posted the before and after pictures on Facebook, one commenter remarked that he’d lost his laugh lines, but also his glow.
That said, a little light retouching can go a long way for some job seekers. Bad skin, frown lines or dark circles under the eyes could give the impression of being tired or stressed out, experts say, so freshening up pictures could give the impression that you’re ready to hit the ground running—and give you an extra edge on the competition. “Everyone is able to use the same marketing techniques that the big ad agencies used for decades to sell products,” says Vicky Oliver, author of “The Millionaire’s Handbook,” a style and etiquette guidebook on how to mingle with millionaires and party with plutocrats. “Only in this case, they are selling themselves.”
Smoothing out a few lines, while leaving your appearance broadly intact, might help older job hunters look energetic, says Dan Schawbel, author of “Promote Yourself: The New Rules for Career Success” and founder of Millennial Branding, a management and consulting firm. The unemployment rate for workers aged 55 and over was 4.6% in November 2014, up from 4.2% the previous month, but lower than the overall 5.8% unemployment rate. LinkedIn career expert Nicole Williams says an “appealing” picture catches the eye of recruiters: “There’s no denying that attractiveness gives you an advantage over the competition.”
Others advise app-happy consumers to dial back their enthusiasm. “There is an ethical issue when using an airbrushed photo on LinkedIn,” says personal branding consultant Nick Gilham. “When I see people who have photos that are many years old or don’t look anything like them, I think they are being dishonest about their appearance.” This makes him wonder what other lies they would be willing to tell. Would they lie about job accomplishments or titles? “I don’t have a problem with someone removing a pimple, but some of this software—which can give an instant tan, for instance—appears to change your complexion and significantly change your appearance.”
Dating sites also pose more ethical issues than Facebook or Instagram, and may have the most airbrushing of all. A heavily retouched photo on Match.com might result in more winks, Oliver says, but your date may feel deceived. One-third of photos on dating websites are inaccurate, according to an analysis of dating profiles by researchers at Cornell University. And over half of U.S. online daters lie on their profiles, according to a survey released last year by global research company Opinion Matters commissioned by BeautifulPeople.com, a dating website where members vote on whether (or not) to accept new members. U.S. online daters lie more often than their U.K. counterparts by a difference of 9 percentage points (53% versus 44%).
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FREEPORT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- It's not only Bean Boot sales that continue to grow; L.L. Bean is planning to quadruple its number of U.S. stores by 2020 and double it staff.
The Freeport based company currently has 25 stores outside of its flagship store in Maine. The company announced that it plans to add four more stores in 2015 and 15 each year after that. By 2020, it plans to have 100 stores total in the U.S.
"(The employees) have laid the groundwork for us and now our job is to find people just like them in all these different markets to bring the brand and to lift it the same way they do here in Freeport," said L.L. Bean Senior VP of Retail Ken Kacere.


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|Cigarettes sales in Great Britain receded after smoking ban in public places
Cigarettes sales in Great Britain receded in July by 11,6% in comparison with July of the last year, reports Telegraph. The results of the corresponding research were published on Wednesday. Sales reduction for two months, July and August estimates at 7,3%. Sales in stores, bars, clubs and restaurants were taken into consideration. The main reason of sales reduction, according to some opinions, is smoking ban in public places indoors, such as offices and pubs, which came into force at 1st of July.
However, in August sales reduction in comparison with the last year, estimated only at 2,8%. The difference in indexes of two summer months is explained by the fact that it was raining in Great Britain during the whole July and it was uncomfortable to smoke outside. In August the weather has picked up and with this the cigarettes sales have increased.


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Despite mixed reviews EA's latest Need for Speed title was still the publisher's biggest title during Q3.
EA has announced that its third financial quarter (ended December 31, 2007) produced record revenue for the publisher, CEO John Riccitiello stating it was "the single biggest revenue quarter for any third party publisher in our industry".
Highlights for the quarter included Need for Speed ProStreet, moving over 5.5 million units internationally; FIFA 08, selling over 4.5 million units - EA's top selling title in the year to date; Rock Band with sales of over 1.5 million across North America; and The Simpsons Game which made it past 4 million sales during the quarter.
EA also notes that for calendar year 2007 it was the No.1 global publisher across all formats with an 18% share in North America and 19% in Europe.
For the current quarter EA will ship Army of Two and FIFA Street 3, alongside Burnout Paradise which was released across North America and Europe earlier this month.


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Breaking Down the GameStop Headlines
A Quick Review
GameStop, and the retail traders who have caused its stock prices to soar, continue to dominate headlines. Here’s a quick review of what has happened.
Shares of GameStop, a brick-and-mortar video game retailer, have surged by close to 8000% over the past six months. Retail traders, generally meaning people who are not part of the Wall Street establishment, have connected on social media platforms and encouraged one another to buy and hold shares of GameStop and other companies like the movie theater AMC, driving the prices of these stocks sky-high. This phenomenon has caused a number of large hedge funds who bet that GameStop shares would drop in value, to lose money.
“Short Selling,” “Short Squeeze,” and Other Terms Explained
Professional investors often engage in what is called “short selling” when they expect the price of a stock to fall. This means they borrow shares of a company then immediately sell them. The investor bets that the stock price will then fall so they can purchase shares at a lower cost, return them to the original lender, and pocket the difference in price. Traders must have a margin account to open a short position. They pay interest on the value of the borrowed shares while their position is outstanding.
In other words, while many investors follow the “buy low, sell high,” motto, short sellers do it in the reverse order: they borrow and sell stocks when they are high, hoping to make money when they fall. However, if the price of a stock rises when a short seller expects it to fall, they have to buy the stocks at a higher price rather than a lower price in order to return them. This situation is known as a “short squeeze.”
A number of hedge funds trying to short GameStop have found themselves in this position. A recent analysis showed that short sellers have lost $23.6 billion on GameStop just this month.
The Broader Impact of GameStop’s Wild Ride
The recent battle between Redditers and hedge fund managers goes beyond the price of GameStop stock. Some say that this marks an important step in creating a level playing field, where groups of ordinary people, not just the Wall Street establishment, can impact markets. Yesterday, some online trading platforms and clearing firms made the decision to temporarily limit trading of GameStop and other highly volatile stocks. This drew criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ted Cruz.
On the other hand, some are concerned about recent trends and argue that there is too much speculation and enthusiasm impacting markets at the moment. These people say the share price of a company should be tied to its fundamentals, not to trends on social media.
At market close yesterday, GameStop was down 44% after hitting an all-time high the previous day. During after-hours trading, though, it was trending up. Traditional investors as well as retail traders will be anxious to see if GameStop’s wild ride continues.
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Apple and Facebook’s Simmering Rivalry, Explained
Earnings Reports Crush Expectations
Facebook (FB) and Apple (AAPL) both exceeded expectations with their earnings reports earlier this week. Apple reported more than $100 billion in sales on Wednesday. Much of that is thanks to the iPhone, which made up almost 59% of Apple’s revenue over the holidays. Sales for Apple were up 17% to $65.6 billion for the quarter. Though Apple no longer provides unit sales data, research firms estimate Apple shipped a record 90.1 million iPhones during the quarter.
Facebook also beat earnings estimates on Wednesday. The world’s largest social media company has made it easier for retailers to market and sell their wares to users on the platform, and that effort paid off during the coronavirus pandemic.Facebook’s revenue has slowed in recent years, but the pandemic sparked a boom in online purchases and a buyer preference for goods over services. Facebook’s revenue rose 33% to just over $28 billion in the fourth quarter. Monthly active users on the platform also surged 12% to 2.8 billion, beating analyst expectations.
Apple’s Updated Privacy Measures Could Impact Facebook
Apple announced it will launch new privacy measures in spite of Facebook’s objections. The new features could come as early as this spring. Once these features are implemented, iPhone and iPad users will be prompted with a dialogue box asking if they would like to opt in to ad tracking. If users opt out of ad tracking, apps like Facebook will no longer be able to track their internet activity across other apps.
Facebook claims that Apple’s new policy is anticompetitive. “Apple has every incentive to use their dominant platform position to interfere with how our apps and other apps work, which they regularly do to preference their own,” Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said. Apple has not yet responded to the statement.
The new privacy measures somewhat overshadowed Facebook’s strong earnings announcement. Facebook said it could face “significant ad targeting headwinds in 2021.” The Apple update could cut revenues as early as the first quarter of this year. After an immediate drop in share prices, Facebook stock was flat following the announcement.
Facebook’s Digital Advertising Position at Stake
Facebook has for years been positioning its apps as advertising hubs for large companies, as they provide access to billions of consumers around the world. It has also sought to be recognized as a site for interactions between smaller businesses and their customers. In the most recent quarter, revenues from Facebook Marketplace more than doubled compared to the year before, hitting $885 million.
Facebook’s platform allows advertisers to access users’ Apple ad identifiers. Those numbers are popular tools marketers use to track where individuals go when they are online and target ads to potentially interested customers. The digital ad industry could collapse under falling prices if users opt out of tracking. A survey by Tap Research found that 85% of participants would opt out of ad tracking if offered the choice.
Walmart Stretches Reach Through Ad-Sales Business
Ads to Appear on Self-Checkout Screens
Walmart (WMT) is working on an overhaul of its ad-sales group, Walmart Media Group. The new advertising arm, renamed Walmart Connect, will feature new advertising technology for companies to use, and will offer available targeted ad space on Walmart’s in-store checkout screens.
The move comes as part of Walmart’s larger campaign to diversify its revenue and enter the ranks of the top 10 ad companies. Representatives say Walmart Media Group has doubled its advertising customers and revenue in the past year.
Brands will soon be able to use customer data collected by Walmart to target consumers around the internet. Until now, most advertisers took advantage of Walmart’s data solely to market to consumers on the Walmart website and app.
Retailers Compete with Tech Giants on Ads
Walmart is not alone in its ad diversification efforts. Other retailers like Kroger (KR) and Target (TGT) have also been exploring the digital ad space. The larger strategy is to uncover a new revenue stream by providing advertisers with access to the growing ranks of online shoppers on these retailers’ websites.
Walmart is not yet able to compete with online advertising giants like Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL), Facebook (FB), and Amazon (AMZN). But it does have an angle that these online platforms do not: Walmart has access to both online and in-store shoppers. That expanded data could help the company compete with online-only ad sellers. Walmart eventually plans to let advertisers purchase targeted ad space on display screens in all 4,500 of its stores.
Pandemic Drives Walmart’s Ad Push
The ecommerce boom resulting from the pandemic has accelerated Walmart’s moves into the digital ad space. In the most recent quarter, Walmart’s e-commerce sales jumped by 79%. Those sales made up a heavy portion of the company’s larger gains. Target, Kroger, and many other brick-and-mortar retailers also saw online sales boom in the most recent quarter.
If the pandemic shopping trends continue in a post-pandemic world, Walmart could have a head start in modernizing its ad sales for new types of shoppers. Leaders in the advertising industry as well as the retail space will be eager to see how Walmart’s initiatives take shape.


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Replica Noddy car that has almost become a tourist attraction in its ‘home’ town of March, Cambridgeshire, could fetch £12,000 at auction
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A Noddy replica car – seen regularly in March and the Fens - is to be auctioned off this month with a guide price of £10,000-£12,000.
Retired engineer Geoffrey Hearn and his wife from March are the current owners of the car (they bought it in 2012) but have decided all good things must come to an end.
The 1977 Reliant Kitten DL road legal Noddy car construction, registration number SHL 660S, red and yellow, will is being put up for sale on April 12 at a West Country auction.
Matthew Whitney, of Charterhouse auctioneers, told Metro newspaper: “We have never had anything quite like this car before.
“This is a true one of a kind and actually an incredibly accurate replica, looking just like the car described in the stories and shown on television.”
Mr Hearn said he and his wife bought it after spotting it on eBay – the previous owner had originally bought it from a scrap yard and undertook most of the renovations.
The car is one of the star turns at Charterhouse auctions at the Shepton Mallet showground.
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Charterhouse described the replica as a “faithful representation of Noddy and Big Ears yellow and red car and has been constructed using a Reliant Kitten DL shortened chassis and running gear.
“The car is fully road legal and there are numerous images of the car under construction.
“Our vendor has used it for charity shows and promotional work. During his ownership, the car has been fully re sprayed and has formed part of a private collection.
“This charming and possibly unique car offers the ultimate accessory for a Noddy collector, or could be used for promotional and charity work as our vendor has”.


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This Queens Girl Scout is one smart cookie.
Springfield Gardens seventh-grader Najah Lorde more than doubled her cookie sales from last year to become the top seller in the city with 2,833 boxes.
Najah, 12, has been selling cookies since she joined the Girl Scouts in second grade, but didn’t surpass the 1,000 mark until 2013 when she sold 1,111 boxes.
That year, she was bested by Upper West Side resident Olivia Cranshaw by about 700 boxes.
Cranshaw set a goal of selling over 2,000 this year. She exceeded that number by 141, but Najah had the right ingredients for a win.
“I was running and screaming all over the house,” Najah said, describing the moment she found out she was the cookie champ.
Each Girl Scout that sells over 1,000 boxes receives all the prizes offered, including a Nintendo Wii and Sephora gift card.
“If you are the top seller you just win bragging rights,” Najah said.
“She’s very competitive, Najah’s father Donovan Lorde said. “She was very determined when the sale started.”
Najah, a member of Troop 4287, claimed she had no special strategy, but her father said she did have a plan, she just didn’t realize it.
He said she made a list of the people she wanted to call and even took his and his wife’s phones to look for potential buyers. Using her networking skills, the preteen urged her contacts to reach out to others.
The Girl Scout said she received a lot of support from family. She also sold the baked goods at her school, Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Douglaston, her church, the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York, and her parents’ workplace, SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
“When we tallied up the numbers and we saw 2,833, we were like ‘wow that is a lot of boxes,’” Donovan said.
“To a certain degree we were surprised by the number, but we weren’t surprised that she did it,” he added.
Najah is aiming for another win next year by selling at least 3,000 boxes.
Though her father is supportive of her ambitions, he admits the goal makes him somewhat “afraid.”
This Saturday, the boxes are set to arrive and they will need to figure out how to store, transport and hand out all those cookies.
“We are going to need a very big vehicle to pick up the boxes,” Donovan said.
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Qstride Announces Got BI? Marketing Initiative Offering $50K of Leading Business Intelligence Technology for Clients Worldwide
DETROIT, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Qstride, a leading force in the business intelligence and analytics world, today announced that it will begin offering $50,000 of no-cost software licenses of MicroStrategy, a Gartner leading magic quadrant business intelligence technology, to its client companies as part of its new “Got BI?” public awareness initiative. This offering will allow qualifying companies to experience the benefits of integrated business intelligence and analytics technology without the initial software costs and with very little financial risk. MicroStrategy is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant by Gartner.
The “Got BI?” initiative is designed to highlight and promote how having a business intelligence strategy can help companies increase overall revenue, make better business decisions faster, and gain a competitive advantage.
Qstride specializes in providing customized business intelligence and analytics solutions that include mobile, social, and cloud offerings designed to complement the way companies do business today. Combined with the elite lineup of MicroStrategy Business Intelligence software, premium research, and in-depth information resources, Qstride’s integrated solutions will offer added value and ROI in the competitive marketplace.
Qstride’s lineup of business intelligence offerings includes some of the most cutting-edge and relevant technology and services available anywhere, including the following:
- Mobile intelligence products designed to create measurable results in this expanding commercial marketplace
- Data warehousing and cloud computing solutions for maximum access to data and added control over marketing strategies in the field
- Social intelligence that delivers added commerce and marketing features for client companies in the social media environment
- Integrated business intelligence solutions that create added visibility and increased efficiency for sales and marketing, data management and access operations within the corporate environment
The launch of the new “Got BI?” campaign will further cement Qstride’s leading position in the business intelligence community. MicroStrategy’s Business Intelligence products and services are a good fit for Qstride’s integrated approach and can provide added value for companies in the Qstride client family.
As a leading force for innovation in the Business Intelligence industry, Qstride offers exceptional end to end BI solutions for clients in measuring and tracking company performance, increasing delivery throughput, and decreasing delivery risk via its robust technology stack and professional services.


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List the power of the iPhone that ranks it among the best phones to own and you will likely place the camera near the top of this list. So naturally, there’s a lot of focus on what Apple plans to do with the iPhone 14 camera when these new phones arrive in the fall.
Not that Apple hasn’t told us anything – the company is very close to unveiling products. But writers, analysts and other Apple viewers aren’t so cautious. Rumors of an iPhone 14 camera have surfaced ahead of a possible fall launch date, giving us a pretty good idea of what to expect from the new models.
As with most iPhone 14 rumors, there seem to be significant changes coming to the iPhone 14 Pro models, marked by major improvements to the main camera in Apple’s high-end phones. But you can also expect some improvements for the standard iPhone 14 that should once again make this handset a candidate for the best camera phone title.
Note that rumors at this stage are largely focused on the camera hardware, as such information can be gathered by Apple analysts from the company’s supply chain. Software improvements, such as the cinematic state Apple added as part of last year’s iPhone 13 release, should be written closer to the iPhone 14 release date, if the iPhone’s past rumors are to pass.
With that said, here’s a closer look at the biggest rumored changes coming to the iPhone 14 camera and what these moves mean for your mobile photos and videos.
1. Great original camera for iPhone 14 Pro
Easily the biggest change in the camera in the iPhone 14 lineup includes the original camera in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both Pro phones are expected to use 48MP sensors for their original wide camera. This would be a big improvement over the current iPhone 12 Pro models with a 12MP camera. And really, that would mark a significant change for Apple as a whole, as the company has been using the 12MP camera as the main lens on the iPhone since 2015.
Many Apple watchers expect that the change will be limited to Pro models, with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max (or iPhone 14 Plus, if you believe the rumor of another name for Apple’s low-priced 6.7-inch handset). Face. Same 12MP sensors as before. In fact, a look at the iPhone 14 Pro rumors versus the iPhone 14 suggests that many major changes have been made to Apple Pro phones.
Enhancing the number of megapixels in the iPhone 14 Pro’s main camera will allow the phone to capture high-resolution shots with more detail. This will give the Photo Pro more to work with and interfere with photo editing, signaling a much richer Pro status for the iPhone 14 Pro camera app.
But in addition to the resolution, there are other effects to the 48MP main camera. For example, Apple could move to pixel binning, in which the pixels come together. In dark settings, this allows the combined pixel to capture more light and reduce noise. The end result would be better to take a low-light photo, albeit at the expense of resolution.
Another important thing about the 48MP sensor as the iPhone 14 Pro’s main camera – it will illuminate the way for Apple Pro phones to capture 8K video. Right now, the iPhone 13 Pro is up to 60 fps in 4K video recording. The high-resolution sensor removes hardware limitations in capturing 8K video, and will allow the upcoming iPhone to match the video recording features of some Android phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S22.
There’s another effect for Apple that shifts to a 48MP core sensor that goes beyond photo capacities. Apple will need to increase the size of the camera lens to accommodate the larger sensor. This means that the iPhone 14 Pro models have a wider, wider camera deck – a change that seems schematic for the next phone to appear to be a backup.
2. The front camera has been improved for all iPhone 14 models
The iPhone 14 doesn’t freeze when it comes to camera changes, but the most important rumor is that the next phone will include a front camera. Analyst Meng Chi Koo claims that all four models of the iPhone 14 will get an enhanced selfie cam, enhancing the 12MP TrueDepth camera that launched with the iPhone 11 lineup.
Specifically, Kuo predicts that the iPhone 14’s front camera aperture will get bigger, going from f / 2.2 to f / 1.9. This should make it brighter and create clearer photos when you take a selfie or start a FaceTime conversation. Talking about FaceTime improvements, Kuo also thinks that the front camera will be built automatically, which should lead to faster video in the bells.
In addition, the new front camera is proposed to feature a 6-element lens, enhancing the 5-element lens used by current iPhones. As we learned when the iPhone 12 switched from a 6-element lens to a 7-element lens, the more elements there are, the better the image quality. In particular, the additional element can correct distortion and distortion in the image for a better overall shot.
3. Periscope style zoom lens no
We hate bad news recipients, but the iPhone 14’s big camera rumor deals with a feature that is no Comes in Pro models. Early rumors had suggested that Apple might move to a periscope-style telephoto lens on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This design will illuminate the way for Apple to increase the optical zoom in its phones, the location of the iPhone will compete better with the Samsung flagships on this page.
Right now, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the undisputed king of zooming, thanks to two telephoto lenses that offer 3x and 10x optical zoom, respectively. With the help of the software, this lens can also support 100x space zoom for ridiculously close shots. (You’ll need to put the S22 Ultra on a pedestal to reduce any charge as a result of handling the phone.) The iPhone 13 Pro, with its 3x zoom, has a hard time keeping up. Just take a look at the ultra zoom shots of this Galaxy S22 in action.
The Periscope style lens is still on the way for future iPhones – not just the iPhone 14 Pro. Koo expects it to come next year, and other iPhone writers are now retracting that claim, specifically pointing out Apple’s supply chain that doesn’t include a periscope lens in the latest design of the iPhone 14 Pro.
4. Auto focus for iPhone 14 Ultra Wide camera
There’s an old sound that’s not getting much attention these days, but as far as we know, it’s still on the table for a possible iPhone 14 camera development. The ultraviolet camera on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max can add autofocus.
If true, this would reflect the feature that Apple has added to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Ultraviolet lenses. It could also illuminate the way to optimize the macro mode for the standard iPhone 14 that Ultra Wide Lens currently supports in Apple Pro models.
The rumor is actually the date before the release of the iPhone 13 when Meng Chi Kuo – yes, he again – pointed out to the world the autofocus feature that goes to the iPhone 13 Pro Ultra Wide camera. At the time, Koo said the feature would then be added to other Apple phones, including the iPhone 14. The first part of this prediction came true last fall Let’s see if the second part continues this year.


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By tweeting the name of the stock with a Robinhood-approved hashtag, users can earn $5 in credit until the company spends $50,000.
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Bitcoin valuation continues to tumble today after China continued to impose strict rules against usage of cryptocurrency, leading to further valuation declines across the crypto world.
The beginning of the coin’s downfall began after Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla would no longer be accepting the coin as payment due to environmental concerns, prompting a response from Mark Cuban and sending shockwaves through the crypto community.
At their highest declines, Bitcoin plummeted 30% to around $30,000 (its lowest valuation since January of this year), Ethereum saw a 40% decrease and Dogecoin dropped around 22%.
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The currencies have since rebounded and slightly recovered but are still significantly down as the fear of regulations and pullback of support for the currencies looms.
In order to capitalize on the crypto crash and panic, popular trading company Robinhood is hoping to entice traders to stay active by offering stock credits on its site.
For the next 5⃣ hours only: name your stock and we’ll send you $5 to put to work on Robinhood.
Tweet the stock you want with #RobinhoodRewards and include your Robinhood referral link. Promo ends 3 pm PT or when we’ve given away $50k. Limitations apply: https://t.co/IXPrixLquf pic.twitter.com/HKyjrMflap
— Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) May 19, 2021
“Tweet the stock you want with #RobinhoodRewards and include your Robinhood referral link,” the company said on social media.
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Users can drop the name of the stock they want to put $5 towards and the company will send the credit to their Robinhood account until the company maxes out at $50,000.
Robinhood clarified that users must tweet a specific stock, not a cryptocurrency, in order to receive the credit.
Though Robinhood allows users to make crypto transactions and purchases, the service does not allow for crypto fund withdrawal, meaning users have to sell coins and then transfer the balance to an external, alternate account.
The company is expected to reveal details of its IPO filing as early as next week.
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Iris adds body fluid module to urinalysis analyser:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Expanding the US market for its iQ200 automated urinalysis analyser, Iris International has gained FDA 510(k) clearance to add to the product a body fluids module for analysing cerebrospinal and serous body fluid. "This is the first in a series of planned extensions of our proprietary urinalysis technology with iQ200 product add-ons targeting the analysis of critical body fluids other than urine," said the Chatsworth, California firm's president and CEO Cesar Garcia. Increasing iQ200's capabilities is expected to enable sales of the analyser platform and related consumables to additional hospitals. It would also allow hospitals with a lower volume of urinalysis tests to justify an iQ200 purchase. Since its launch in August 2003, over 400 iQ200 analysers have been shipped to Iris' customers and distributors worldwide.
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NEW YORK — Target wants to give its customers a passport to beauty brands from across the globe and is designating a revamped bath and body section as the newest stop on its tour.
When scouting brands for the display, which began rolling out chainwide last week, Target looked to partners across the pond, like Boots Group plc, for ideas.
The British retailer suggested The Sanctuary, the namesake line of the women-only day spa located at London’s Covent Garden.
The line, sold exclusively in The Sanctuary Spa and Boots the Chemist doors, generates $50 million in retail sales in the U.K., said Martin Waters, chief executive officer of Boots USA.
“We have acted as the catalyst and distributor,” said Waters, referring to the spa brand’s introduction at Target.
Since its launch at Boots the Chemist eight years ago, The Sanctuary has grown from a collection of six products to more than 130 items, ranging from Salt Scrub to Crème Brulee whipped body cream.
Target — which sells a smattering of Boots’ brands, such as No. 7 cosmetics, in 110 doors — tested selected items in The Sanctuary collection in 18 stores two years ago.
For its revamped, 48-foot bath and body section, Target will feature 11 items from the spa collection. The products range in price from $8.99 for a body lotion infused with ginger extract to $19.99 for the Mande Set, which includes a foaming bath soak, a ground rice scrub and a moisturizing body soufflé.
While neither Boots nor The Sanctuary would comment on sales, industry consultant Allan Mottus estimates the collection could generate $7 million to $10 million in first-year retail sales, particularly if Target chooses to expand the assortment.
The Sanctuary’s draw for U.S. consumers, according to Alice Avis, ceo of Sanctuary Spa Holdings, is that the products are rooted in treatments offered at the well-known London spa.
The 30-year-old establishment, located in London’s bustling Covent Garden, hosts some 64,000 visitors a year, said Avis, including celebrities Brooke Shields and Liv Tyler.
Visitors pay a flat rate of 75 pounds, or $130 at current exchange, to visit the spa for the day or the evening, which gives them access to all facilities, including the Atrium pool — equipped with a swing — and the Koi Carp Lounge. Treatments range from a facial for 37 pounds, or $64, to an 85-minute massage for 94 pounds, or $163.
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The new premium sedan Lexus IS will not arrive in EuropeJune 3, 2020
The first image of a future news hit the Web. Now, however, have become known new details regarding the geography of the distribution of the Japanese sedan.
The appearance of the new Lexus IS sedan, as well as the date of its debut, has already been declassified. Recall that the brand promises to present a restyled model on June 9. Today, news reports revealed that a premium sedan will not be offered in the European Union and neighboring countries. And for good reason. About this writes AutoWeek with reference to the official importer of Lexus in the Netherlands.
The brand’s decision to leave Europeans without a restyled Lexus IS is explained by the fast-growing segment of SUVs and crossovers and declining sales of sedans around the world. So, according to current statistics, about 80% of sales of the Japanese brand in this region in 2019 belonged to SUVs. IS has become one of the least popular models.
Moreover, the brand is already selling its other sedan in Europe – the ES model. The release of another may lower its sales. According to experts, the Lexus IS sedan may move to a new platform, but there was no official confirmation of this. The manufacturer will reveal all the cards next week. Fans of the brand expect to see a sedan with a more aggressive exterior and a luxurious technological interior.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Molson Coors Canada and Miller Brewing said Friday they have settled a dispute over sales of Miller's beers in Canada.
SABMiller PLC, Miller's parent company, will regain the rights to distribute the beers in Canada on April 1. The companies say they have amicably settled the litigation between them.
In early 2013 Miller Brewing moved to end its licensing deal with Molson Coors Canada, which covers brands including Millers Genuine Draft, Miller Lite and Miller High Life. The company hoped the move would take effect by July of that year, but Molson Coors filed a lawsuit to stop the move.
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GM commits USD 300 million and 400 jobs for Michigan plant
Reversing course on a previous plan to outsource production, General Motors announced it is investing USD 300 million to build a new Chevrolet electric vehicle in its Orion Township, Michigan, assembly plant. The additional product is expected to bring 400 new jobs to the site.
Friday’s announcement is part of GM’s pledge to invest USD 1.8 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations, creating 700 new jobs and supporting 28,000 jobs across six states. In a press release, GM said that the new vehicle will be an advanced version of the Bolt EV, in both design and engineering. More details regarding the car’s specs will be released closer to the onset of production. The 400 jobs the new EV production brings represents the next increment in the overall amount of investment in product and workforce associated with GM’s transformation announcement last fall. During a public announcement attended by employees, elected officials and community leaders, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra said, “We are excited to bring these jobs and this investment to the U.S. This new Chevrolet electric vehicle is another positive step toward our commitment to an all-electric future. GM will continue to invest in our U.S. operations where we see opportunities for growth.” In the release, GM noted that it has job opportunities at several other U.S. manufacturing plants, including Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas and Ohio, for virtually all U.S. hourly employees impacted by the recent announcement of unallocated plants. GM has confirmed it has 2,700 openings across its U.S. manufacturing plants and to date, 1,100 employees have been re-homed at other GM plants, with several hundred more in the process.


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NORTH AUGUSTA — A fresh bakery, low prices and efficient employees are just some of the things that make North Augusta's newest grocery store stand out. Lidl opened Thursday morning at 7:40 a.m., and Paul Stefaniuk, senior director of Central Services, said there were around 200 people in line waiting. Lidl gave a gift card to the first customer in line, who had been there since before 4 a.m. Other customer's were able to enter for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree and got free reusable grocery bags for กระเป๋าสะพายข้าง ผู้หญิง downloading Lidl's smartphone app. "We're excited to be part of this vibrant community, and the growth in this area," Stefaniuk said. North Augusta Mayor Bob Pettit represented the City at the grand opening. "Growth is occurring throughout our city, and we're happy to have Lidl here to be a big part of that, and we're looking for you as a key partner in that growth," Pettit said. The Lidl in North Augusta is one of six that have opened in South Carolina, along with one that opened Sept. 14 on Alexander Drive in Augusta. "They've committed to 5,000 new jobs in the U.S., and we're happy that you brought some of them here, too. That's super," said Pettit. Today also was the rollout of Heidi Klum's line "Esmara," which offers affordable women's clothing at Lidl. The line includes shoes, scarves, blouses, pants, jackets and coats, all under $50. Lidl offers groceries at low prices. Stefaniuk said they pass savings to customers through efficiency. They stock their shelves with cases, instead of individual units, and customers must bring their own grocery bags or purchase them at the register. Many widely-known brand names aren't available at Lidl. "Eighty-five percent of our product is private label," Stefaniuk said, "So we go out and find the best that's out here, whether it's produced in Italy, or Germany, or here in the U.S., or wherever it is, and we sell those items." Some easily recognizable brands can be found on Lidl's shelves, though, such as Coca-Cola, Goldfish and Nutella. Stefaniuk said Lidl does a lot of work to make every customer's shopping experience great before it even begins. They have open windows, allowing natural light to fill the store, an efficient checkout process, special parking lot design and shopping carts made just for them. "Everything is with the customer experience in mind," he said.
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The news that luxury label Burberry has been named Britain’s second most powerful brand after household goods firm Unilever reflects the company’s rising strength under its new CEO, Halifax-born Christopher Bailey.
Burberry has leapt from sixth place last year to second, leapfrogging international bank HSBC, global whisky brand Johnnie Walker and world famous TV broadcasters BBC and Sky, according to this year’s Brand Finance Global 500 report.
It’s an astonishing performance and vindicates Bailey, who was considered by many to be too arty to take on the top role when he was appointed CEO last year.
Despite tough markets, Burberry has maintained its classy image with new advertising campaigns featuring the likes of 12-year-old Romeo Beckham, the son of footballer David and designer Victoria, and supermodels Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne.
It’s all a far cry from its “chav” days when former EastEnders’ actress Daniella Westbrook was photographed with her pooch covered in head to toe Burberry check.
Both Kate Middleton and actress Keira Knightley have been pictured wearing Burberry, cementing its royal status.
Burberry has not only become Britain’s premier luxury label under Bailey, it’s become its second most powerful brand, with many saying its cachet beats Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent put together.
Bailey is proud of his Yorkshire roots and the company has strong links to the region, employing more than 700 people.
The vast majority work at its factory in Castleford, where it manufactures outerwear, including the iconic trenchcoat. The company also weaves gabardine fabric and heritage check linings at the Burberry Mill in Keighley.
So far has its power grown, Burberry was named the world’s seventh most powerful brand behind toymaker Lego, accountancy firm PWC, soft drink Red Bull, management consultants McKinsey, Unilever and L’Oreal Cosmetics.
It managed to beat Rolex watches, car maker Ferrari and sportswear designer Nike.
As only one of two British companies in the global top 10 power brands, Burberry’s Bailey has put himself, Yorkshire and Britain on the map.
Interestingly the Brand Finance annual report has two lists – most powerful and most valuable.
The latter estimates a brand’s value in millions of dollars.
In 2014 the most powerful UK brands were mobile phone giant Vodafone, HSBC, Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco, telecoms firm BT, Barclays bank, oil firm BP, Sky, supermarket chain Sainsbury’s, Leeds-based grocer Asda and insurance firm Prudential.
By 2015 Tesco has suffered a particularly steep fall in its value, down 37 per cent and falling from third to sixth place as the effect of a £263m accounting black hole, the ousting of its chief executive and the haemorrhaging of customers to Aldi and Lidl take their toll.
Interestingly, Asda was the only grocer to maintain its position, showing that its everyday low pricing is resonating with customers.
That said, Asda is expected to announce disappointing festive trading at midday today as a resurgent Tesco steals customers.
Analysts at Kantar believe that a recovering market leader will always hit the number two player the hardest.
Tesco returned to growth for the first time in over a year with a 0.3 per cent increase in sales in the 12 weeks to February 1.
But the rise came at Asda’s cost. Asda regained the number two position from Sainsbury’s over the period, but its sales fell 1.7 per cent, the biggest fall out of the top four supermarkets.
Asda will need to launch another salvo in the price war if it is to stop shoppers deserting it.


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Melanie C and J.B. Gill are among the stars who have donated items to the Fashion Saves Lives sale.
The sale, which is hosted by Save the Children ambassadors Erin O'Connor and Mary Portas, will be held exclusively on Mary's Living & Giving eBay store from 18th - 28th June and also includes bespoke collections.
Mary, 54, said: ''By buying a pre-loved item from the Mary's Living & Giving's ebay shop you not only give the clothes a new lease of life but you also help save the lives of children who are needlessly dying from preventable causes like pneumonia or malaria.''
Erin, 37, is ''extremely proud'' to be involved with the fundraiser and is thrilled to be able to help children around the world who would otherwise die from preventable diseases.
She said: ''I am extremely proud to be hosting such an amazing collection of fashionable donations with Mary and the team at Save the Children. By purchasing a pre-loved piece for your child, you can help ensure that other children around the world have the chance to live a healthy life.
''Visiting India with the charity and learning that 6.3 million children currently die each year from easily treatable causes has left me feeling determined that every child should have the chance to lead the long and healthy life we all strive for, for our own children.''
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Tourism is a viable industry in Kenosha County. Tourism provides jobs, lowers personal taxes, improves our local economy, and provides a positive community image, which is critical for economic development. In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 7-13), the Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau shares what tourism means to Kenosha County:
- Visitor spending continued to surge in 2016, increasing 6.3% to reach $209 million.
- This marks the third straight year that Kenosha County’s spending growth is in the top 10 of all counties in Wisconsin.
- Visitor spending has grown an average of 5.3% annually since 2012.
- Ranked by visitor spending, Kenosha County is the 18th largest county in Wisconsin in 2016, up from 19th in 2015.
- Travelers spent $59 million on food & beverages and $34 million in the lodging sector last year. The retail sector in Kenosha County received $67 million from visitors.
- Spending growth was strongest at lodging facilities as well as on recreational activities with both sectors seeing double digit growth.
- Tourism in Kenosha County generated $23.2 million in state and local taxes and $15.3 million in federal taxes last year.
- In the absence of the state and local taxes generated by tourism, each Kenosha County household would need to pay an additional $370 to maintain the current level of government services.
- Traveler spending is a significant source of employment. The tourism industry in Kenosha County supported a total of 3,249 jobs, with personal income of $83.6 million.
- Businesses supplying food & beverages or recreational services support a majority of tourism-generated employment in Kenosha County.
- Largely comprised of small businesses, travel and hospitality jobs can’t be outsourced or exported. The tourism industry provides work across the spectrum of employment from entry level and part-time jobs to careers in management and entrepreneurial positions.
- Visitor spending in Wisconsin grew 3.3% in 2016, marking the seventh year of visitor spending growth. Visitor spending increased by $390 million in 2016 to reach $12.3 billion.
- 1-in-12.3 jobs in the state is sustained by tourism activity – 8.1% of total employment in Wisconsin.


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The results included a 7.7 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to ¥1.086 trillion ($9 billion/€8 billion), and a 12.4 percent increase in profit to ¥101.2 billion ($842 million/€745 million), up 12.4 percent year over year. In terms of inkjet printers, demand “remained firm in Europe but contracted in Japan”, due to a “delayed recovery in consumer spending”.
The OEM also saw inkjet demand “decrease slightly” in North America, while wide-format demand “decreased somewhat” in Japan but “moved sideways in Europe and “remained firm” in the US. In terms of dot-matrix machines, demand “is slipping” in the Americas and Europe, and trending “downward” in China. Overall however, printing revenue “increased”, and Epson reported that it “succeeded in sharply expanding inkjet printer revenue despite a decline in ink cartridge” shipments.
The revenue grew thanks to the “reinforced line-up of printers with high-capacity ink tanks”, which saw “strong sales, especially in emerging markets”. With the RIPS (Replaceable Ink Pack System) machines “reinforced […] for a serious entry into the business market”, Epson also launched an MPS business in Japan, and revenue from consumables “rose along with an improved composition of the install base”.
Wide-format printers saw “ongoing firm demand” in large-photo and colour calibration sectors, and increasing revenue in professional photo markets thanks to “compact, high-performance new models”. The textile market’s applications “expanded to encompass” more products, while direct-to-garment machine sales were “expanded” to new territories.
The entire segment – information-related equipment – saw profit increase “due to a combination of revenue growth from major products” and currency exchange effects to ¥133.6 billion ($1.1 billion/€984 million), an increase of eight percent year-over-year. Revenue for the unit meanwhile reached ¥907.2 billion ($7.5 billion/€6.7 billion), an increase of 7.9 percent year-over-year.
Epson attributed the positive results to its “updated mid-range business plan”, a three-year initiative to “manage our businesses so that they create steady profit while avoiding the single-minded pursuit of revenue growth”. It added that “our top priority has been steady profit and cash flow”, and to achieve this it has “been readjusting our product mixes and adopting new business models”, while also “aggressively developing markets in new segments”.
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Continuing their “Mixer Strategy” Jordan Brand is set to release their newest Jordan Hybrid the Jordan Six Rings. An homage to the sneakers that Michael Jordan wore throughout his six championships, the Air Jordan Six Rings combines elements from the Air Jordan VI, VII, VIII and the XI, XII, and XIII. The Jordan Six Rings are set to release in several OG colorways including the Black/Red pictured above and a Concord colorway as well.
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