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MOVROVIA, CALIF. - Back in April, when the pandemic was crashing into the US market, Trader Joe’s experienced a loss of 44.4% of year-over-year monthly visits, according to data released by Los Altos, Calif.-based Placer.ai.
“In March, we noted the unique struggles that Trader Joe’s would likely face during COVID,” said Ethan Chernofsky, vice president of marketing for Placer.ai. “The brand’s pricing, lack of online orientation, and perception as ‘part’ of the grocery picture as opposed to a one-stop-shop, were factors that we felt would limit success.”
May and June continued to be rough months for the grocery retailer, coming in 24.6% and 12.1% below 2019 visit numbers. Signs of turnaround came in July, when Trader Joe’s came in just 3% below 2019. And in August, for the first time since March, the retailer came in ahead with a 1% gain in monthly visits year-over-year.
“Trader Joe’s marked its first month of year-over-year visit growth since February, and amazingly, it’s done so while other brands who’ve struggled – like Whole Foods – remain down,” Chernofsky pointed out. “While the wide geographic distribution may be helping, the progress goes a very long way in building a model for how different types of brands can drive recoveries even while facing significant obstacles.”


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the new Mexico (NM) kingdom college these days introduced a new partnership agreement with beneath Armour, a main overall performance put on logo, to grow to be the authentic clothes shop of the NM country Athletics, starting 1 July 2016.
under Armour will provide on-area and training tools for 16 Aggie varsity sports and could outfit contributors of the athletic department including coaches and body of workers as part of the multi-year agreement.
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The jam band decides to scalp tickets to its shows themselves
String Cheese Incident is battling with Ticketmaster yet again in an effort to take a stand against ticket service charges. This time it’s personal as the band is literally scalping tickets to its shows.
String Cheese Incident, a jam band with a devoted following, has been trading blows with Ticketmaster since 2003 when the band sued the ticket distributor accusing the company of abusing its market power by denying the group more tickets than the 8 percent it normally allocates to performers. An agreement was reached in that case that allowed the band to handle the distribution of its tickets but that agreement has since expired.
The band believes, like many music fans across the board, that ticket fees, known as rebates in the industry, have become outrageously pricey. Fans have few alternatives when it comes to purchasing tickets and with Ticketmaster fees of 30 or 40 percent of the cost of an order it is no surprise some are taking a stand against the fees, more specifically, Ticketmaster itself.
One of the String Cheese Incident’s managers, Mike Luba, stated in an interview last week, “We’re scalping our own tickets at no service charge. It’s ridiculous.” Luba continued, “I would argue that on some level they are our tickets. If people in a free market find that Ticketmaster’s service is easier and more effective, by all means go for it. But we have found a group of people who are used to buying tickets directly from the band’s Web site.”
“If the tickets are 49 bucks, we want them to be 49 bucks when the kid buys them at the end,” reiterated Luba.
The band’s bassist, Keith Moseley, continued to elaborate on why the band is targeting Ticketmaster, stating, “It costs us money to sell the tickets, but we are going to eat that cost this summer in order to make a better deal for our fans and let them know how much we appreciate them.”
It is important to note that buying a ticket on the band’s Web site will cost an additional $12 to mail the tickets via UPS; however, the $12 is still less expensive than buying tickets through Ticketmaster.


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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Gossips — Discharge Date, Cost, Specs, And Leaks
apple iphone 15 pro max – All the rumors and leaks about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are in one place.
As the release of the iPhone 15 approaches, there is an increase in rumors regarding the new phones that will be available in the autumn. According to what we’ve heard, this year’s upgrade may include significant modifications to the look and features.
According to the rumors, Apple will eventually accept USB-C charging and phase out the Lightning connector. The iPhone 15 may have a more rounded form, making it more comfortable to handle one of Apple’s new phones. Camera and chipset upgrades may potentially be in the works.
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• On all four variants, USB-C replaces Lightning.
• All models have larger batteries.
• Dynamic Island will be available on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus • 3nm A17 Bionic will power the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max • iPhone 15 Pro Max may feature a periscope-style telephoto lens in place of the mute switch
Expect a considerable difference between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, as Apple saves its most important upgrades for its premium phones. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro should Better Than Two include a muscular contemporary 3nm A17 Bionic piece and a titanium-sided building, with the Pro Max moving a measure additionally with a unknown periscope lens that encourages its zoom abilities.
Here’s a comprehensive look at everything we know so far about the iPhone 15 series. To see all of the differences between the new models. Check out our comparison of the iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max.
News about the iPhone 15 (updated July 5)
This year, we could see all iPhone 15 models get larger batteries, with the Pro variants also having more default storage.
According to iPhone 15 color rumors, the Pro versions will be dark red, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be mint green.
Leaked iPhone 15 Pro cover designs suggest that Apple’s Pro phones may get some design updates.
Apple has more than doubled iPhone 15 display orders compared to the iPhone 14, which bodes well for arrival later this year.
Predictions for the iPhone 15 release date
The release date is the easiest to forecast of all the early iPhone 15 rumors. The iPhone 14 was released on Friday, September 16, 2022, nine days after it debuted on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. If Apple follows a similar trend, we could see the iPhone 15 announcement on September 6 with a September 15 release date.
Apple has only launched its new flagship handsets outside of September once in the last decade. That was the iPhone 12 series in October 2020, amid a once-in-a-generation pandemic that forced stay-at-home orders and disrupted tech supply lines.
As a result, the iPhone 15 is quite likely to be released in September 2023. Apple typically reveals new phones about ten days before they are released, with pre-orders commencing a week before the release date. According to one source, the iPhone 15 will go on sale on September 22/23.
However, there is a minor kink now. Trial production for the iPhone 15 series is said to have begun in January, a month earlier than in the past. This appears to be related to Apple’s mass-production ambitions in India and China rather than a signal that the new iPhone will be released earlier than usual, but we cannot rule it out completely.
According to reports, Apple began production in late June, with the first finished units due in July. Extra businesses are assisting Apple with assembly, according to one source, with twice as many displays created as last year, according to another, to minimize potential shortages after launch.
All of this is to indicate that the iPhone 15 will be unveiled in September unless someone convinces us otherwise.
More on iPhone 15 release date rumors may be found here.
Price rumors for the iPhone 15
With the iPhone 14, there was widespread conjecture that the price would rise by 15%, but this proved to be false — if you reside in the United States. Other provinces noticed considerable boosts, while the greatest difference in pricing in the (US) United States was the omission of the most affordable mini standard.
The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to see a $100 price increase. This could be due to more advanced capabilities coming to the next-generation iPhone, which is why analyst Jeff Pu predicts the price of the iPhone 15 Pro will rise. If the $100 figure is correct, the iPhone 15 Pro will cost more than $1,000, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max will cost more than a $1,199 Galaxy S23 Ultra. It’s unclear whether this price increase will apply to the United Kingdom, Australia, or other countries.
The 128GB iPhone 14 starts at $799 / £849 / AU$1,399 and goes up to $1,599 / £1,749 / AU$2,769 for the 1TB iPhone 14 Pro Max. We’d desire something comparable this term, however, the iPhone 15 may witness the cost growth that the US skipped departure on in 2022.
Another view claims that the price for Apple to construct an iPhone 15 could increase by at least 12% over last year, implying that Apple will pass some of the higher costs on to consumers. Hopefully, the retail price will not rise quite so dramatically, but it appears that an increase of some magnitude is unavoidable.
Another stock market analyst says that the average price of iPhone 15 units will be higher than that of the iPhone 14. That implies either the iPhone 15 line-up will see a price increase, as some have expected, or more people would opt for more expensive versions, including as those with more storage space than the default, or a Pro model rather than a basic model.
Whatever price Apple decides to charge for the iPhone 15, it’s certain to sell a lot of devices. According to one reviewer, because so numerous iPhone buyers are currently operating old hardware, the iPhone 15 could be what ultimately draws them to exchange.
iPhone 15 potential examples
Apple dropped the iPhone small for its 2022 releases, instead introducing the iPhone 14 Plus. That narrowed the options: whether you went Pro or not, you could buy a 6.1- or 6.7-inch screen. More on why the iPhone 15 mini is unlikely to return this autumn can be found here.
Instead, we will most likely see the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to a recent TrendForce research, these titles were used to emphasize predicted iPhone 15 capabilities, thus sticking with the same naming practices appears to be a definite possibility.
However, we may see significant variations between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro this year, since only the Pro models are expected to include the new A17 Bionic CPU and titanium design. A titanium frame would be a huge improvement because it is more durable than stainless steel and lighter.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is also expected to feature a periscope zoom camera, a rumor that has resurfaced recently (with the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max getting it the following year). This has some concerns that Apple may be ignoring the standard iPhone 15.
There was early speculation of an iPhone 15 Ultra model, largely from dependable tipper Mark Gurman. However, Gurman later revised his projection, stating that an iPhone Ultra will not be released until 2024, with the expectation that it will be released with the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Check out our iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max comparison for a breakdown of what to anticipate from Apple’s highest-end model.
Rumors about the design of the iPhone 15
The iPhone 11 Pro Max was the most recent model to include a curved-edge display. Several design leaks for the iPhone 15 indicate that the phone’s curved shape may be restored, even though leakers claim that the display will remain flat. Indeed, mockups of the whispered iPhone 15 variants display machines with round flanks that are the exact dimensions and form as living iPhones. Touch ID will not be returning to the iPhone lineup with this version.
Furthermore, instead of the traditional gloss/matte split seen between non-Pro and Pro models, all iPhone 15 models could have slimmer, curved bezels and frosted glass backs.
Similarly, the iPhone 15’s camera bulge on the back could be redesigned. The rumors have yet to reveal how other than the fact that it is larger and thicker than previously. Early renders suggest that the individual lenses on the iPhone 15 Pro have doubled in size compared to the previous model.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max does not appear to be seeing a significant price rise. According to leaked blueprints, its lenses protrude less than those of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, lending credence to rumors that the Pro Max may feature a new periscope zoom lens.
Leaked iPhone 15 Pro cases suggest that Apple’s higher-end phones may undergo design tweaks. The power and volume buttons have been moved, and there is a hole for a mute button, which is believed to replace the mute switch on some iPhone 15 models.
By Thinking to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, all iPhone 15 representatives will reach the Dynamic Island, which is supported by conveyed real-life photos of the standard iPhone 15. This could encourage additional developers to create apps that react to the changing camera cutout/display feature, expanding its capabilities.
According to reports, Apple is reorganizing some of the sensors inside the phone, thus it could be a new form of Dynamic Island.
However, don’t expect to see the ProMotion adaptive refresh rate on the basic iPhone 15 model. Despite first appearing on the iPhone 13 Pro, Ross Young claims that the silky-smooth LTPO panels will not be available on regular models until at least 2025.
This would be somewhat disappointing, given that many of the top Android phones currently offer 90Hz to 120Hz displays. And a 120Hz production as normal is something we acknowledge the iPhone 15 could manage, but we’re not carrying our drag.
Renders founded on CAD data for the iPhone 15 Plus demonstrate the overhead conversions, with a Dynamic Island returning the notch located on the iPhone 14 Plus and USB-C returning the Lightning port.
Some CAD-based renders of the iPhone 15 Pro Max reveal its dimensions; it has somewhat thicker edges but a smaller overall camera module. A different set of renders for the iPhone 15 Pro delivers a more extensive camera but decreases bezels and capacitive switches. More leaked renders appear to confirm the lower bezels, with the iPhone 15 Pro expected to have 1.55mm bezels against 2.1mm for the iPhone 14 Pro.
The iPhone 15 and its new Action Button
Ming Ching Kuo initially suggested that two iPhone 15 models would include solid-state buttons, similar to the home button found on the iPhone SE. Another statement by Barclays judges, who acknowledge the iPhone 15 Pro will include solid-state buttons, and critic Jeff Pu, who counted that Apple will utilize different Taptic Engine throbbing motors to provide feedback for these buttons, lent credence to this.
The advantage of such a strategy would be more irregular touching elements disclosed to external elements, potentially resulting in a better long-lasting iPhone while always delivering a tactile control touch via haptics.
However, both Kuo and Pu have recently changed their tune, claiming that Apple will not provide solid-state buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro after all, citing the feature’s complexity. Instead, solid-state buttons could return to the iPhone 16 Pro in 2024.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is ignoring solid-state buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro. He points to “manufacturing complexity, higher associated costs, and software integration issues.” In addition, Cirrus Logic, one of Apple’s manufacturing partners, has stated that it will not be building a new High-Performance Mixed-Signal (HPMS) processor for a large company, which prior rumors suggested would be the driver for the rumored haptic solid-state buttons.
A more credible rumor states that both iPhone 15 Pro models would include an ‘action button’ similar to the Apple Watch Ultra. According to sources, the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro will be programmable and double as a mute button. Some iPhone 15 Pro CAD renders show this action button, as well as the camera bump for the Pro and Pro Max.
Apple’s iPhone 15 and USB-C
The greatest iPhone 15 design rumor so far is that Apple will eventually eliminate the Lightning connection on its phones in 2023. This isn’t entirely shocking given that the firm has already adopted the connection for its laptops and tablets, and the European Union has formally demanded that all phones utilize USB-C by 2024.
For USB-C iPhones, the question is when not if. Apple has already stated the update is coming, and all that remains to be seen is whether it will be included in the iPhone 15 to meet the 2024 deadline, or if Apple will postpone the change until next year’s phones.
This appears to have been corroborated further by leaked photographs of a test iPhone 15 unit. The port in these photographs is unmistakably similar to the Lightning port found on prior iPhones.
Furthermore, Apple appears to have been testing USB-C iPhone 15 prototypes since March 2022. However, there were initially Lightning-ported variants being considered, so the new connector wasn’t always a sure thing for the iPhone 15. Nonetheless, a leaker believes that Apple’s mass production of USB-C accessories has begun, indicating that the switch to USB-C will take place this autumn.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the type of USB-C used may differ between Pro and non-Pro devices. According to him, the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus may retain the same data transfer speeds as current Lightning iPhones, while only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max may benefit from quicker speeds due to their USB-C connections.
Another rumor claims that these speeds are Thunderbolt 3 compatible. That would result in significantly faster data transfer speeds as well as display functionality such as presenting live video from an iPhone on a separate monitor.
Another potential wrinkle: a report on the Chinese social media site Weibo alleges that Apple may limit USB-C functionalities to peripherals that it authorizes, as an extension of the Made For iPhone program for Lightning devices. It is speculated that greater data transfer speeds would be limited to Apple-certified accessories.
Shrimp, the leakerApplePro has confirmed these allegations, and Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple will demand USB-C accessory certification. Analyst941 believes that Apple will not do so, completing an extraordinary range of thought among coaching rumormongers.
One member of the European Parliament believes that reducing the speeds of non-certified accessories would be “a direct violation of the law” and has requested Apple to clarify its plans. A second partner has promised to control selling the iPhone 15s if Apple only enables exact USB-C accessories to operate with the phone.
Colors of the iPhone 15
More rumors about probable color possibilities for the iPhone 15 models are emerging. The most notable rumor from 9to5Mac suggests that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max would be available in dark red; a second source now confirms the dark red iPhone 15 Pro claim.
According to the same report, Apple is considering light blue and pink as color options for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Subsequent Weibo tweets say that a cyan (or green) color option is also planned for those two models. According to another account, that color is “mint green.”
The Weibo user who floated the cyan color choice also indicated that the iPhone 15’s shiny rear would be replaced with a frosted glass back. Before you forget that allegation outright, keep in mind that it arrives from the exact guy who accurately foretold the beginning of the yellow iPhone 14.
The camera on the iPhone 15
One of the foremost whispers around the iPhone 15 is that it would contain a new camera. Following the increase in megapixels to 48MP on the iPhone 14 Pro models, rumor is that a future iPhone could eventually get a periscope camera for greater long-range shooting and zoom capabilities, allegedly coupled with enhanced lenses for better-shot quality. This is something that Android devices on our list of the best camera phones have done for a long time, and it would be nice to see Apple finally offer it. As again, we’d be surprised if this wasn’t initially Pro-only — assuming it even arrives in 2023 at all.
Nomura analysts predict that the base iPhone 15 will feature a Pro-style camera this time. “They will have immediate cameras (wide) upgraded to 48MP with photo detector size at 1/1.5” (slightly more diminutive than the iPhone 14 Pro’s 48MP detector height, but much additional useful than the i14’s 12MP one), they say in a note.


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FedEx restructures to combine Ground and Express units.
FedEx Corp. FDX is combining its Express and Ground delivery units into a single business, abandoning an operating structure championed by founder Fred Smith and criticized by investors and analysts.
The changes are designed to simplify interactions with customers and accelerate cost-cutting efforts, FedEx Chief Executive Raj Subramaniam said. It helps the parcel-delivery giant adjust to a business model driven by e-commerce instead of one predominantly focused on business-to-business services, he said.
“There’s opportunity to continuously improve the efficiency of our operations,” said Mr. Subramaniam. “Our customers are going to see a difference.”
FedEx is grappling with a months-long downturn in shipping demand and elevated operating expenses. The Memphis, Tenn.-based company is working to cut billions of dollars in expenses in the coming years. As of last May, the company had 412,770 U.S. employees, or about 75% of its total full- and part-time staff. It expects its U.S. headcount to be down by roughly 25,000 by the end of May.
An activist investor, D.E. Shaw, last year pushed FedEx to make changes to its business and got two people added to the company’s board.
Mr. Subramaniam said the reorganization has the support of Mr. Smith and the company’s board.
Mr. Smith, who founded Federal Express Corp. in 1971 and long served as its CEO, has said that the company’s strength was in its business model, with each unit operating independently and having its own leadership team. That meant operating FedEx’s premium Express business, which often uses planes, and its less costly Ground business as separate networks to ensure that the time-sensitive overnight packages arrived on-time.
A surge in e-commerce shipments in recent years and higher costs associated with delivering packages to homes pushed the company to bring the operations closer together to avoid duplication. Previously, FedEx has dispatched Express and Ground trucks to move packages in the same neighborhoods, sometimes creating confusion for customers and extra costs for itself.
Customers, for now, have to compare Express’s and Ground’s pricing and dispatch windows separately for their business decisions. With one set of business rules to consult, customer support would improve, said FedEx Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere.
The new structure more closely resembles that of FedEx’s chief rival, United Parcel Service, Inc., which has long run a single network to handle air and ground shipments. Unlike UPS, which has a unionized workforce of employees who make deliveries, FedEx will continue to rely on contractors to move goods to customers in addition to its employees.
FedEx expects its transition to an integrated air-ground network to be completed by June 2024. FedEx Freight, which consolidates small shipments into trailer loads, will continue to operate as a stand-alone company under FedEx.
Later this month, FedEx Express CEO Richard Smith—Mr. Smith’s son—and FedEx Ground CEO John Smith will gain additional responsibilities in the new structure.
Mr. Subramaniam, Ms. Carere and other FedEx executives are in New York City for an investor event to give updates to the company’s program to revamp operations to make the company more efficient and improve its long-term profitability. FedEx also said it is boosting its annual dividend rate by about 10%, or 44 cents, to $5.04 a share.
A number of companies have made changes in their operations in recent months to be more efficient or cut costs, often by reducing employee head count.
Since September, FedEx has sped up changes to its cost structure to adjust to weaker levels of demand. It has parked planes and equipment, suspended Sunday deliveries in more markets, furloughed drivers and laid off managers, consolidating teams and functions.
Shares of FedEx have risen 7.3% in the past 12 months. The S&P 500 fell by 9.4% over the same period.
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ã€€ Microsoft Build Conference, F8 Developer Conference, Minglu Data Summit, LeEco's annual conference, etc., are all corporate conferences held by various technology giants to launch their own new products. In 2016, the corporate conference of the technology giants was held one after another and could not stop.
AI rain and wind one counts those 2016 "high on" technology feast2016 is a commemoration of the development of artificial intelligence (AI), and it is also the beginning of the global craze of artificial intelligence. The new spring of artificial intelligence has arrived, and the scale of iteration and development of cloud computing, Internet of Things, big data, robotics and other industries driven by artificial intelligence is immeasurable. The BBC predicts that the global artificial intelligence market will reach 119 billion yuan in 2020. Under the temptation of such a "money" market cake, artificial intelligence has become a territorial place for major technology companies. Technology giants have convened a conference to make their new products stunning.
Microsoft Build Assembly will be held every year

 Microsoft Build developer conference, in recent years, the General Assembly is increasingly exciting. On March 31, 2016 Microsoft Build Developer Conference was held. At the meeting, Microsoft introduced Windows 10 system, Cortana voice assistant, and real-life enhancement device HoloLens. At this year's Build conference, Microsoft announced news about these products and brought surprises.
Information released by Microsoft indicates that the company has a ambitious plan for Windows 10. Windows 10 will not only provide new applications, but will also provide new smart chat bots to help users complete small tasks. In fact, these chat robots and how they work are the focus of this conference. Windows and Xbox are cool, but smart chat bots are the future.
F8 Developers Conference On April 14, 2016, Facebook held the F8 Developer Conference at the Ford Mason Center in San Francisco. This conference fully demonstrated the significance of chat bots for Facebook. In addition, Facebook has also opened InstantArTIcles on F8, enabling all publishers and developers to let this social network host their content natively.
Although the focus of this developer conference is to motivate developers to use Facebook tools and products to design services, but also hope to help them realize their products. This means that Facebook may introduce the latest developments in FacebookAudienceNetwork. This 2014 release expands the advertising capabilities of this social network to extend it to third-party mobile apps.
Minglu Data Summit On April 15, 2016, Mingluo Data held the Big Data Solution Summit at the Beijing Times Art Museum. This conference is based on the theme of â€œData Value Awakeningâ€ as the leading enterprise-level big data company in China. Data leads the industry's pace of innovation, and is the first to propose big data landing solutions for the six major areas of public security, taxation, manufacturing, finance, marketing and data interconnection.
In the practice of big data landing, Mingluo data has elaborated on the three major areas of finance, manufacturing and public security in the current key areas. By cooperating with enterprises and departments in these major fields, Mingluo Data provides them with big data integration, analysis, decision-making and other solutions, which play the role of â€œthousands of eyes and smooth earsâ€, allowing data to speak and play a role, and predicting in advance may occur. The risk of backing support industry.
LeTV's annual conference on April 20, 2016, LeTV held a press conference in Beijing to launch the LeTV super mobile phone 2 generation, super TV 4 generation, VR glasses and new car products. As the most popular product of the conference, LeTV announced the name of the car LeSEE, which has the meaning of seeing the future. There is a prototype instead of the final product on site. Ding Lei, the co-founder of LeTV Supercar, said that it is still impossible to announce the final appearance of the car today, and more about its concept and basic functions.
This time, LeTV VR technology was broadcast live worldwide, and the first generation VR terminal product, VR helmet LeVRCOOL1, was launched at the conference. In addition to the known live video, LeTV is still building a VR game center and will release dozens of global boutique VR games in the near future. From mobile hardware to video, live broadcast, and games, LeTV is clearly planning to build its own VR ecosystem.
Rockwell Automation Holds Summit Forum On April 29, 2016, Rockwell Automation Co., Ltd. held a two-day annual Asia-Pacific medium voltage inverter and intelligent low voltage cabinet summit forum in Harbin to help customers and businesses in the Asia Pacific region. Partners further understand and master the practical experience of applying â€œconnected enterprisesâ€ to accelerate the process of intelligent manufacturing.
The forum has become a professional platform for industry experts and companies in the automation industry chain to share industry information, gain insight into the latest trends, and exchange the latest technology and application experience. The special hands-on experience allows guests to experience the concepts and applications of Rockwell Automation's intelligent motor control. In this forum, the guests also have an in-depth understanding of the quality assurance system, certification and testing processes, service and support projects, and remote monitoring support that support smart manufacturing.
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NFT Stadium, a new non-fungible token development agency and marketplace, has launched a new platform to bring fans closer to their favourite teams, athletes, gamers, musicians, personalities and brands.
The platform will work with fan-focused brands and intellectual property owners to build relationships with loyal customers through NFT-enhanced experiences.
The Genesis collection of non-fungible tokens from NFT Stadium will drop on February 26 and will allow fans to secure benefits while using the platform, like exclusive rewards that range from whitelist access, early minting, reduced platform fees and future in-person events.
Catherine Lee, chief executive and founder of NFT Stadium, said: “We believe an NFT represents more than a transaction, but rather a relationship.
“NFT collectorship is a participatory experience and we’re partnering with IP visionaries who see the possibilities for ongoing engagement that goes beyond an NFT purchase.”
NFT Stadium hopes to expand the relationship between fans and their favourite bands, sports stars, teams and brands, with the main objective being engagement.
These engagement strategies can include additional NFT drops, exclusive events, and other IP-specific perks to improve the fan experience. NFT Stadium is currently Ethereum-based with plans to integrate other blockchains such as Polygon and Solana.
Sam Simmons, consulting chief strategy officer, NFT Stadium, added: “There is a newfound appreciation for being able to interact with our passions, especially at a community level.
“Experiential NFTs offer a way to immortalise the fan experience, driving connection and engagement in a completely new way. This is what NFT Stadium will be bringing to passionate fans across many brands and IPs – a way to cultivate and build a relationship through NFTs.”
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Parents doing their children's back to school shopping have complained about hiked prices of books and uniforms. Schools will reopen on Monday.
However, bookshop owners have blamed the increased prices of books and uniforms to VAT. Ruth Wamugo said she had budgeted for her daughter Maria Wanjohi, a Standard One pupil at Loreto Msongari.
"As parents, we have learned to budget earlier. I did most of the shopping before the festive season and now I am buying the final things," Wamugo said.
Wamugo was buying books for her daughter at the Text book center in Sarit center and complained that the prices had gone high.
Patel Barak from the text book centre said that they expect more people to shop for books before schools open. At the Bata shoe shop in Sarit centre, Rose Mwangangi a cashier said that they have enough stoke for back to school.
She however complained that VAT had pushed shoe prices up by kshs 100 and that most parents buying shoes for their children were complaining.
In uniform shops, there were long queues with parent s helping their children get the right sizes for themselves. At Haria Uniforms in Westlands, there was a long queue with one Ken Thogo helping Ted Thogo his class five pupil at St John Matasia fit into a uniform.
"I was prepared for January. I never wanted to be caught offgurd. I did shopping for school in early December and I am simply buying the remaining few items. However, I am shocked because the prices are high,"said Ken Thogo.
Another parent Alfred Ndambiri who is a dad to Brian Kariuki a form 2 student at St Marys Nairobi said that the government should consider lowering the prices of comodities like books and uniforms.
He said despite doing shopping on 31st December, he was still feeling the pinch of having to spend more money since the prices were high.
Despite the high prices , the Savanis bookstore through a sister company Educate Yourself limited said that they have slightly reduced the prices of books on their shelves.
"We have a special voucher and are working with schools to give discounts to parents who purchase books in our stores. This will go a long way in helping them save some little money," said Faiz Abdul of Savanis.


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Since its introduction, Google Glass has been in the unfortunate position of having relatively limited functionality. However, with a steady stream of updates and eventually the emergence of the Glassware tab in the MyGlass interface, we've known the elusive wearable was due for some more exciting things. A few weeks after announcing plans to add Play Music to Glass, Google has quietly added it to the list of apps supported on the elusive wearable.
The Misfit Shine is a very versatile activity tracker, as wearers can use it strapped to their wrists, hanging from around their necks, or attached to their belts. Unfortunately, they haven't yet been able to use it with an Android device. Now that changes. Misfit Wearables has launched a companion app into the Play Store.
The company had promised to release the app in early 2014, but they decided to roll this release out just a bit early.
If you're a reddit user, there's no shortage of Android clients to choose from. Out of those, if you haven't tried reddit sync, there's no time like the present to give it a shot – it just got a massive update. Encompassed in this big ol' re-written-from-scratch update, you'll find a brand new card-based UI, support for multiple users, the hamburger navigation menu, multireddit support, and more. Here's a look at the new UI:
There's a new way to keep up on the goings on in the world of soccer (or football, to most people in the world). The official FIFA app has hit Google Play with all the news and stats you could ever want.
If you love the idea of Chromecast but wish it worked with locally-stored media, then Koush's AllCast may be a solution. It doesn't actually stream media to Chromecast, but it does have support for Roku, Apple, TV, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TVs, Panasonic Smart TVs, WDTVs, and DLNA Renderers, so if you have one of those, then you're set.
Koush has been testing the beta application from his Google+ page for the past few weeks, but now he's created a beta testers group and released the app to Google Play, which means it's edging its way towards completion.
If you live right on the bleeding edge of the Android modding world, but you just can't press the button on using beta software, you're in luck! Xposed 2.4 is now out of beta just one week after KitKat support was first announced. As with the previous release, this one comes with the new log viewer and some pretty serious performance improvements. Now that it has lost the beta tag, it should also be fairly stable, or at least as stable as you can expect for a super-charged modding framework.
Just in time to help you unwind after a few days with the family, Badland has arrived in Google Play with a ton of free content. This is an atmospheric side-scrolling game that has some action elements along with a little dash of platforming. It's also incredibly pretty.
In Badland you simply press on the screen to make your little fuzz-ball character flap its... wings? It's not entirely clear what this thing is, but it's definitely flying.
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got the latest pixelated title from Noodlecake, a game that rides Olympic coattails, a game for insane pony enthusiasts, and a (possible) driving sequel.
The free DuoLingo service already has an army of aspirational bilingual supporters, but that's no reason to rest on your laurels. Today the developers have updated the Android app with a few changes to the user interface. The basics of the app have only been tweaked slightly - a digital spit and polish, if you will - but extra screens added to the end of lessons and progression screens should help users get a feel for where they are in the program.


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The British Columbia Real Estate Association reports 9,865 residential sales in April with an average MLS price of $728,955 in the province, down 2 per cent from April 2016.
However, BCREA chief economist Cameron Muir says that things are looking up.
“BC home sales are on an upward trend this spring, led by a sharp increase in consumer demand in the Lower Mainland,” said Muir. “The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of home sales was over 106,000 units in April, significantly above the five-year SAAR for April of 89,000 units.
There was a 17 per cent drop in the supply of homes for sale with active listings at their lowest level in over 20 years; this is impacting affordability as prices continue to rise.
More market update:
There was a 23.9 per cent drop in home sales in British Columbia in April compared to a year earlier but there are signs of a more positive trend.


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The New Zealand Drug Foundation wants the new synthetic drugs legislation to include strict rules on packaging make the legal highs products “as unsexy as possible”.
They believe that plain packaging should be extended to party pills and synthetic cannabis products to …
… help reduce the appeal of these drugs to young people, the lobby group says.
The new Psychoactive Substances Bill was put to the table in Parliament early last month. It would require synthetic recreational drug manufacturers to prove that their products are safe for human consumption, at their own cost before the drugs could be put to market and sold in specialized retail stores.
The new bill will set a range of restrictions on sale, such as a minimum purchase age of 18 for approved psychoactive drugs and a ban on advertising.
However New Zealand Drug Foundation executive director Ross Bell wants it to go even further. He said that plain packaging should be introduced as part of the legislation to prevent legal battles with the legal highs industry in future.
“Because this is a world-first, our view is that we should try to get as much right at the start as possible.
“With tobacco and alcohol, there’s a big review every couple of decades with the law, and there’s always wailing and gnashing of teeth in those areas.
“Let’s try to get [plain packaging] built into the law now, from day one, rather than pick a fight with the party pill industry in five years’ time.”
Mr Bell said the same rationale for plain cigarette packets could be applied to synthetic cannabis and party pills.
“We don’t want to suddenly create this new market which is really attractive. We’re trying to make these products as unsexy as possible.”
One industry insider disagrees with Mr Bell and suggests that the restrictions on advertising within the new bill is more than enough and asking for plain packaging is unnecessary.
“Perhaps the New Zealand Drug Foundation needs to look at the most destructive drug of them all, Alcohol. With no recorded deaths directly attributed to Legal Highs in NZ in the past 10 years and over 1000 alcohol related deaths per year, why are they focusing on the marketing of legal highs when alcohol so clearly causes such destruction and it’s so widely advertised and marketed to our young generation already.” he says.
Temporary bans on potentially harmful synthetic products are set to lapse in August when the new law comes in to place.
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Intel and SAP results and various forecasts issued this week suggest that while 2010 was a recovery year for just about all sectors of IT, enterprise software and accompanying services will be the main drivers for technology revenue growth over the n...
Tablets like Apple's iPad are taking a toll on an already battered PC market.
Worldwide PC shipments were slower than expected during the fourth quarter of 2010, hurt by competition from tablets and a slowdown in consumer spending, IDC said in a study released on Wednesday.
A faster, more secure and energy-efficient update to the WiMax wireless Internet standard will get final approval and see commercialization within a year, industry officials said on Monday.
One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) showed off the next version of its famous laptops on Thursday at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, saying the new price-per laptop has been reduced to US$165 each and power consumption has been slas...
Intel on Thursday defended its Intel Insider feature in the latest Sandy Bridge PC chips, which secures streaming of high-definition movies from online movie services to PCs.
Samsung Electronics said it has completed development of the first DDR4 DRAM module, which offers twice the performance of today's DDR3 DRAM and reduces power consumption when used in a notebook by 40%.
The recession may have accelerated companies extending the lifecycles of PCs, laptops and servers, but that change may become permanent.
Tablets are making such a mark in the computer market that they just might start giving the world's largest chip maker a good bashing.
Google is continuing its push for business customers by adding policy features to the Chrome browser, giving IT shops the means to manage Chrome in Windows, Mac and Linux environments.
Consumer PC tech support company iYogi is planning to extend its services to users of mobile phones, with an initial focus on devices running the Android operating system.
Much as coelacanths have changed only slightly despite millions of years of evolution, some bundled Windows apps have scarcely progressed since the dawn of Microsoft's operating system. Today's Notepad text editor, for one, barely differs from the 19...
Shipments of smartphones, tablets and other app-enabled devices will overtake PCs shipments in the next 18 months, an event that may signify the end of the PC-centric era, market research firm IDC said.
Hewlett-Packard on Thursday said it will bring strong multimedia and entertainment applications to WebOS by moving the MediaServer team into its Palm business unit.
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Mike and Josh Grier of Ember Lab have revealed that Sony is happy with the number of Kena: Bridge of Spirits sold and that the game has already recovered its initial development costs.
so Interview with Bloomberg, The Glia brothers did not provide a sales number, but said they were pleased with the sale so far. “It’s hard to tell what a great success is. Sony is happy,” said Josh Greer. Mike Greer also said he put a lot of effort into marketing the Kena: Bridge of Spirits because Sony was in the spotlight. It was revealed with the PlayStation 5 in June 2020.
At the game conference, Ember Lab pitched an earlier version of the game. Although many major publishers were interested, the studio eventually signed a deal with Sony for both funding and marketing support. In addition, Ember Lab was allowed to learn about the PS5 a year before its official announcement and was provided with a development kit for the console.
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Third Annual Licensing Expo China 2019 Announces New Interactive Activities
Santa Monica, Calif. (January 21, 2019) – The Global Licensing Group, the licensing industry’s leading tradeshow organizer and media partner, has announced Licensing Expo China, taking place July 24 – 26, 2019 at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center, will host a new series of interactive activities encouraging attendees and brands to forge strategic relationships. The third annual trade show will showcase more than 800 brands, reflecting the growth of China’s licensing market.
“With last year’s show almost doubling in size, we are eager to build upon this momentum and provide a one-stop environment that will enable influential licensors and licensees to find the right partners to transform their business,” said Jessica Blue, SVP of the Global Licensing Group, UBM.
The 2018 show demonstrated immense growth, with 51,485 (+46.86 percent YOY) worldwide buyers and 123 exhibitors (+51.85 percent YOY) in attendance, showcasing more than 425 brands and licensing properties. Licensing Expo China 2019 will welcome back many exhibitors including Alpha, China Literature, FANTAWILD and more. Additionally, attendees will find new brands at the show including Bona Film Group Limited and WANDA, among many more.
Celia Gu, General Manager, UBM China said, “We’re excited to provide a platform for licensors and licensees to explore the growing potential of China’s licensing market.”
Chan Wah Chun Ivan, CEO, PPW Promotional Partners Worldwide said, “The 2018 exhibition was an overwhelming success; PPW met with more than 600 licensees and industry experts at the exhibition. Many companies came for Peppa Pig and our other excellent IP such as Chuggington, Teletubbies and The Smurfs, we are excited to see what the 2019 show brings.”
Licensing Expo China will provide a series of activities during its showcase:
– IP+X: New this year, IP+X aims to link IPs with different industries, such as Food and Beverage, Beauty and Health, Fashion, Furniture, Hotel and Leisure, and Culture.
– Matchmaking: Returning in 2019 is the Matchmaking Service offering exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to pre-book business ahead of the event. Other matchmaking activities offered include the VIP Buyer Matchmaking Roadshow, Exhibitor Roadshow, Matchmaking Afternoon Tea, Matching Brunch, among others.
– China Licensing Conference: Co-organized by International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) and Licensing Expo China, the revamped conference schedule will offer insight into current licensing trends as well as panels on the fundamentals of licensing and diversified topics throughout a number of licensing categories.
– New Specialized Zones in 2019: In 2019, attendees will have access to brand-new zones in the International Pavilion, a dedicated space for different companies and agents from across the globe to gather: Film & Broadcasting, Animation & Characters & Gaming, Art & Museum, and Brands & Agents zone.
Additional services and programs offered at Licensing Expo China 2019 include the China Licensing Awards, designed to encourage the original creativity, progress and excellence of China’s licensors, licensees and retailers.
About Global Licensing Group
The Global Licensing Group at UBM is the licensing industry’s leading tradeshow organizer and media partner. Its mission is to provide licensing opportunities around the world by bringing brands and products together. The following events and information products are produced for the licensing industry by the Global Licensing Group at UBM: Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe, Licensing Expo Japan, Licensing Expo China, NYC Licensing Summit, License Global magazine and License Global Daily E-News. Global Licensing Group events are sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA).
The Global Licensing Group is organized by UBM, which in June 2018 combined with Informa PLC to become a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B Events organizer in the world. To learn more and for the latest news and information, visit www.ubm.com and www.informa.com.
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Launched in 2017, Licensing Expo China is the premier annual tradeshow dedicated to licensing and brand extension in the world’s fastest growing licensing market. Co-located with Children Baby Maternity Expo (CBME), the events attract more than 51,000 visitors every year. Licensing Expo China is a part of the Global Licensing Group at UBM, the licensing industry’s leading tradeshow organizer and media partner. Its mission is to provide licensing opportunities around the world by bringing brands and products together.
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January 2004, Volume 10, Number 1
California had farm sales of $27.6 billion in 2001. Almost a quarter of farm commodities by value were exported, with almonds, cotton, wine, table grapes and oranges accounting for over half of the state's farm exports. A.G. Kawamura, an Orange county grower with 600 rented acres, was named by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
California's 2,100 dairies produce 20 percent of US milk and cheese; 10 pounds of milk make one pound of cheese. According to the California Milk Advisory Board, each $1 in farm-level milk sales generates $8 in economic activity.
Most US raisins are grown around Fresno, California, and the 2003 price was the worst in decades--$745 a ton. Because of surpluses, many raisins were diverted or stored, so that growers received an average of only $400 a ton for 2003 raisins. The Sun-Maid cooperative urged its 1,000 member growers to mechanize harvesting- a third of raisins are mechanically harvested.
The nursery industry is largest in southern California, where most California residents live. About half of California residents live in four counties: Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Riverside, and these counties accounted for 45 percent of flower and nursery sales in 2002.
The California processing tomato harvest was 9.3 million tons in 2003, down from 10.7 million tons in 2002 and a peak 12.2 million tons in 1999. Acreage was 280,000 in 2003, down from a peak of 327,000 in 1999. The value of the crop was $462 million, down from a peak $732 million in
California has 64,000 acres of avocados that produced $355 million worth of the fruit in 2002; 85 percent are Haas avocados.
California has 1,000 olive growers, and a Trade Adjustment Assistance Program approved in the Trade Act of 2002 offers cash payments to farmers if rising imports contribute to declines in grower prices. Spain and Morocco are the major sources of imported olives, and California olive growers argue that EU subsidies to Spanish growers are the cause of low prices; US farmers say that the EU spent $15 billion on a variety of fruit and vegetable subsidies in 2002. California produced 108,000 tons of olives from 30,000 acres in 2003, down from a peak 136,000 tons in 1999; the value in 2003 was $437 a ton.
California's Department of Pesticide Regulation reported that 172 million pounds of pesticides were applied in 2002, up from 151 million pounds in 2001; some 156 million pounds were applied by farmers, including 29 million pounds in Fresno county.
Wine. Robert Mondavi Corp, the largest publicly traded California wine company, reported its profits rose. Manteca-based Michael Hat Farming was one of California's largest grape growing operations before filing for bankruptcy in 2002.
Bronco Wine Company, with 30,000 acres of wine grapes, makes Charles Shaw (Two-Buck Chuck) and wines, including Estrella, ForestVille and Napa Ridge. Bronco processed 300,000 tons of wine grapes in 2003, 60 percent from its own vineyards, about 10 percent of California's harvest, into 20 million cases of wine, half under its own labels and half sold to other wineries in bulk (a ton of grapes makes about 150 gallons or 750 bottles of wine), including five million cases of Charles Shaw.
Bronco's Fred Franzia, a nephew of Ernest Gallo, says that its winemakers blend Bronco and purchased grapes to maintain consistent taste, and that both Bronco and Trader Joe's make money at $1.99 a bottle.
The Wine Institute reported that wine consumption in France was 370 million cases in 2002, compared to 250 million cases in the US; a case is 12 750-milliliter bottles, or 2.4 gallons. In 1970, France consumed 610 million cases of wine and the United States 113 million cases; in 1990, it was 497 million in France and 214 million in the US. The French consume an average 58 liters or 77 bottles of wine a year, compared to 7.7 liters or 10 bottles in the US. Red wine consumption in the US is rising- 40 percent of US wine consumption was red in 2002.
On December 5, 1933 the 13-year experiment with prohibition ended when Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment. There are now commercial wineries in all 50 states, but only 26 permit direct-shipping of wine to consumers' homes; seven states make such shipments a felony. According to polls, 43 percent of American adults do not drink any alcohol, but about an eighth drink wine at least once a week.
About $2 billion in wine is traded between the United States and Europe each year, but Europe objects to US wineries putting European place names on US wine, such as Champagne, Chianti, Madeira, Port and Sherry. The EU exports $1.7 billion of wine to the US; the US exports $300 million to Europe.
Lewis Perdue, founder of Wine Business Monthly and author of "The Wrath of Grapes" (1999), argues that the US wine industry does not spend enough to promote wine, in part because Gallo, which produces about 35 percent of US wine, "controls" the Wine Institute and prefers a low-key approach that would not, inter alia, increase taxes on what Perdue calls "misery wines," fortified wines such as Thunderbird often bought by alcoholics. Perdue decries the three-tier alcohol distribution system- producers, middlemen, and retailers- allowed by Prohibition, arguing that it discriminates against small wineries seeking to ship their wine directly to consumers.
Perdue argues that the wine business is replete with deception because wine is hard to test after it is bottled, and most consumers can not taste the difference between good and bad wines. For example, he recounts how counterfeit Moet & Chandon champagne was shipped into the US via Cuba and Panama, and says that there may be one fake bottle of Grand Cru for each authentic bottle.
Phillips calls wine "a product, a commodity and an icon," so that wine can be both a gift of the gods and the fruit of the devil, a commodity that paradoxically crosses borders while establishing lines between classes, and a product "of society more than of nature."
Perdue, Lewis. 1999. The Wrath of Grapes. The Coming Wine Industry
Shakeout And How To Take Advantage Of It. Avon-Spike. Phillips, Rod.
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Japan's embassies, consulates to help push agriculture exports
This is part of the government's efforts to boost exports for such goods.
This is the first time that monthly reports will be required. Currently, Tokyo is only informed of local problems concerning exports of agricultural goods.
The Japan External Trade Organization's overseas branches are also preparing to submit reports.
The goal is to get ambassadors and heads of JETRO offices to grasp local demand, customs and other hurdles for Japanese farm products.
The information will then be shared with the appropriate ministries and agencies to help create policies to increase exports.
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Sky is planning a new service based on Google Video that enables users to upload and share their own video clips, as well as viewing extracts from Sky programming. Selected clips will be showcased on Sky interactive television and some may be featured on Sky Channels. The SkyCast web site can currently be seen in testing and is due to launch later in the year.
The service is free to use and it is not necessary to be a Sky subscriber. Video clips of up to 10 minutes can be uploaded online at up to 5Mbps. Mobile phone video can also be uploaded directly at a cost of 25 pence a clip in addition to any network operator charges.
Users must have the rights to anything that they submit and they grant Sky the right to use material as they see fit, including offering advertising around it.
Currently in beta testing, the SkyCast site has a limited number of clips available, with limited appeal. No user contributed content will be published during the trial phase.
As with other video sharing sites, videos can be embedded in other web pages. Selected videos will also be available for download to a mobile phone for a pound, plus any network charges.
The SkyCast platform is powered by and links to Google Video. Sky announced a deal with Google in December 2006 and the video syndication site is one element of their collaboration. Sky also plans to offer a branded version of Google Mail, giving users a sky.com email address. The two companies will also explore future forms of online, television and mobile advertising and share the resulting revenues.
Google Video has so far failed to achieve the same level of interest as YouTube, now owned by Google. Although Google has said that it will maintain Google Video, it now returns YouTube clips among its search results.
The question will be whether Sky can attract its own social network and build a community in the shadow of other sites such as YouTube. However, it offers the potential for Sky to solicit video contributions to channels such as Sky News, which already involves viewers through voting and invites feedback by email. Sky will also be able to integrate material into their other broadband and mobile services.


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PC-VIP, a new PC support company that will cater specifically to small and medium businesses, officially began offering its services here in San Francisco and 10 other cities across the country on April 2.
The company, which claims to be the worlds first true fixed-cost computer support service targeting the SMB space, will offer flat rate, per computer pricing support to small and medium-sized businesses both here in the U.S. and abroad said Jeff Yablon, president and CEO of PC-VIP.
While initially launching in only eleven U.S. markets, (including cities like Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Chicago) and two in Europe, Yablon says he expects that PC-VIP will be available to as many as 85 percent of U.S. citizens as soon as the end of this year.
“If were right about our ideas, execution, and business model, PC-VIP will turn out to be the Holy Grail of computer support,” Yablon said in an e-mail.
“Were doing it better, less expensively, and in a way that finally makes the elusive small and mid-sized business sector comfortable about their up-until-now love/hate relationship with computers,” Yablon added.
According to Yablon, the company will charge a set-up fee of $350 per device – defined as either a Windows or Macintosh-based computer or server – and then a quarterly or annual fee for each additional computer a business operates. When anything goes wrong, from that point on, PC-VIP will fix it, Yablon said. The firm will also handle anti-virus and malware issues for small companies proactively as well.


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Last Updated on January 6, 2023 by Bitfinsider
The Huobi cryptocurrency exchange has announced its intention to terminate the jobs of twenty percent of its staff as part of the continuous restructuring that has taken place since Justin Sun’s purchase of the company.
In a statement on January 6, a spokeswoman for Huobi stated that the company’s anticipated layoff ratio is approximately 20%, but that it is not yet being executed. It was highlighted by the spokesperson that the reports that Huobi had fired up to forty percent of its workforce are just rumors.
According to the spokesperson for the company, Huobi has formed a new organizational structure following the takeover by the new shareholders. In addition, the business departments within the company have been reorganized.
Because of the way the bear market is now functioning, we will continue to operate with a very small crew. According to Huobi, the purpose of the staff optimization is to “implement the brand strategy, optimize the structure, improve efficiency, and return to the top three.”
In the statement, Huobi also emphasized that recent rumors in the media about the cryptocurrency exchange supposedly going bankrupt are unfounded, and that Huobi is not insolvent. The following is what the representative of the company said: “We are aware of the comments regarding the Huobi App and the safety of user assets. Such unfounded and inflammatory rumors not only damage Huobi’s brand image, but ultimately affect the interests of Huobi users.”
The revelation comes not long after Sun publicly addressed rumors of Huobi’s impending bankruptcy, stating that the business state of the exchange was OK and that user assets were properly safeguarded. The news comes shortly after Sun made these statements. In addition to this, he assured everyone that Huobi would “completely respect the legal expectations of local employees.”
In October 2022, Leon Li, the creator of Huobi and the primary shareholder in the cryptocurrency exchange, sold his entire ownership in the business to About Capital, which is connected to Sun. As a result of the departure of several senior executives shortly after Sun assumed control of the company, it would appear that Huobi thereafter began its reform efforts.
A former employee of Huobi has revealed that they left the company a couple of months ago as part of a larger transition during the time that rumors were circulating that Sun was going to acquire Huobi.
The former employee, who requested their identity not be revealed, stated, “From what I know, there was a shakeup in management beforehand.” According to the source, Lily Zheng, chief financial officer of the Huobi Group, also resigned from her position with the company a couple of months ago.
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For some time now, it has been rumored that Apple’s subsequent huge product might be actually fairly huge as a result of it would come within the type of a automobile. There have been talks that Apple is eager on getting in on the electrical/self-driving automobile scene, but it surely has been some time and we haven’t truly heard something official but.
Plainly we’d nonetheless have to attend fairly a bit as a result of in line with a brand new DigiTimes report, manufacturing of the rumored Apple Automotive is anticipated to kick off in 2024. What this implies is that an announcement will both happen in 2023 or 2024 itself. It’s unclear who might be manufacturing the automobile on Apple’s behalf, however Apple is claimed to be in talks with Toyota and LG.
Earlier this yr, the rumors have been abuzz when it was leaked that Apple and Hyundai have been in talks the place Kia, a sub-brand of Hyundai, was stated to be within the working to fabricate the automobile. Nevertheless, there have been some issues inside Hyundai that they’d primarily be manufacturing a possible competitor and didn’t wish to find yourself being relegated as Apple’s manufacturing accomplice.
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Editorial: Businesses Show Faith In Area
The first half of June has brought some good news on investments in jobs in the greater Fort Smith region.
It’s true the jobs are down the road a piece, but they speak to improving economic conditions and long-term investments in our communities.
Answer Fort Smith is moving into its shiny new 35,000-square-foot facility at 5805 Highway 271 S. That’s the former site of a CV’s grocery store that’s been sitting empty for quite awhile.
Answer Fort Smith made a $1.7 million capital investment in acquiring and remodeling the building and equipping it.
The company, which has offered telephone-answering and other call-center services for more than 30 years, employs 60 now.
Citing assistance from the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, the city of Fort Smith and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission in a news release, Hugh Jones of Answer Fort Smith stated the company “is thrilled to relocate to this new facility and have the opportunity to put more citizens from our area back to work.”
Jones’ announcement on Friday came on the heals of a groundbreaking Tuesday at Tankersley Foodservice in Van Buren. The event was the first step in a $4 million, 28,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse and dock expansion.
The company, operating in the Fort Smith-Van Buren area for 70 years, supplies fresh and frozen products to schools, restaurants and stores in the area. It employs 220 now.
Tankersley President Thomas Moon said completion of the expanded dock will mean 10 more jobs, with 25 to 30 more possible with further expansion. Tankersley was named an Arkansas Business of the Year for 2013 by Arkansas Business.
The Tankersley announcement follows the June 4 vote by the Fort Smith Board of Directors to issue additional industrial development revenue bonds for Gerber Products Co., which wants to make additional capital investment in its cereal line.
Three years ago, Gerber planned a $90 million investment that would add 50 new jobs to the Fort Smith plant, City Administrator Ray Gosack told directors. Now the company wants to add $60 million more for a total investment of $150 million and an additional 40 jobs for a total of 90, he said.
The jobs are crucially important, of course, but so is the capital investment, which demonstrates Gerber’s commitment to remaining in this area.
Small local businesses like Fort Smith Answers and Tankersley as well as major corporations like Gerber have weathered the tough economic times of the last half decade and are, as Mr. Jones put it, “poised for a very successful future.”
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Dixons, the UK retail brand synonymous over the past half-century with the growth of market-swamping far eastern electrical and electronic products, has announced its intention to quit bricks and mortar retailing in favour of the internet.
John Clare, ceo of parent company DSG International, said Wednesday that all 190 Dixons outlets will rebrand as Currys.digital, although the Dixons brand will live on as the banner for the group's burgeoning internet activities.
Currys, DSG's third main retail brand (PC World is the other) will add the former Dixon's outlets to its existing 360 UK-wide chain.
Clare professes himself " very excited about the prospects for the Dixons brand as a pure play etailer". The changes, however, owe more to marketing cosmetics than a fundamental restructuring of DSG's retailing operations.
Crows Clare: "With these changes we now intend to become the most successful electrical retailer on the web, alongside our leadership position in bricks and mortar electrical retailing."
The makeover more likely owes its genesis to DSG's most recent trading figures. In January it reported disappointing interim pre-tax profits of £106.1 million ($185.6m; €151.27m) for the half-year to November, down 20% from £133.5m a year ago.
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Unifire Announces Improved Policies for Handheld Nozzle Purchases
Swedish nozzle manufacturer, Unifire AB, has announced that it has eliminated its prior minimum quantity purchase policy for its professional handheld nozzles.
Unifire’s new policy is designed to allow greater and quicker access to Unifire’s entire range of handheld nozzles, including its iconic V-Nozzle™, Unifighter™, Jetset™ and Output™ models. This change in policy will benefit Unifire’s dealers as well as current and new retail customers alike.
The policy is just one among others being implemented by Unifire to significantly increase the company’s already sizeable global sales of its renowned handheld nozzles, which have been on the market since 1969.
The announcement comes under the direction of Unifire’s new Sales Manager for its Handheld Nozzle Division, Mr Fatos Krasniqi. Mr Krasniqi has begun working closely with Unifire’s dealers and retail customers to enhance customer satisfaction, quality and swift availability and delivery of Unifire’s nozzles.
For more information about Unifire’s new sales policies, contact Mr Fatos Krasniqi on +46 303 248 401, or visit UnifireNozzles.com.


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The entertainment industry isn't the only one with a big feud!!Kat Von D, tattoo artist and beauty maven, announced on social media Monday that she was going to be disassociating herself from friend and fellow entrepreneur Jeffree Star!And soon, she was one of the busiest tattoo artists in Los Angeles, even before she entered the notable Miami Ink.
" [ Kat Von D has gotten into a social media feud with a follower who called her out for lack of diversity in her team of makeup artists.
Related: Kat Feuds With Former Friend Jeffree Star It was this photo (below) featuring the 34-year-old's employees that ignited the clash of opinions: It seems like Kat Von D wasn't the only one with Jeffree Star issues!
Only a day after the famous tattoo artist and cosmetic star first spoke out about her former friend, Cardiff-based graphic designer Christopher Wilcock shared his own rant about not getting paid by the makeup artist.
Related: Taylor Swift Wishes Selena Gomez A Happy Birthday Amid Kimye Feud He initially posted about his artwork being used for Jeffree's merch on Instagram: Oh damn!
Apart from tattooing, she has displayed her talent in modeling and acting by playing cameo roles in films and television programs.
To add to her ever-increasing career graph, she has launched her own fashion brand and make-up line, and runs an art gallery and boutique.
earlier than we all expected—like, 11 days earlier.
You can now buy the holographic kit on sephora.com, and it doesn't even matter if you're a VIB. We checked because we thought for a second this surprise drop was some kind of Tuesday morning fever dream.
OK, go forth and add the Kat Von D Alchemist Palette to your cart before it sells out.
Update (November 23, 2016, a.m.): After seven years of formulating and designing, Kat Von D has finally given us a chance to get our hands on the Kat Von D Alchemist Palette—and sooner rather than later.
The company posted a peek at the palette's four shades on their Instagram and Snapchat Stories on Saturday, and, as you might expect from the apt name, the holographic selection does indeed play off the theme of alchemy.


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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (Alibaba) is a leading multinational conglomerate specialising in e-commerce, retail, internet services, and technology. It has recently announced its quarterly results ending 31 March 2023, we will deep dive into its performance and the near term growth prospects.
1. Revenue Growth
Alibaba reported strong revenue growth in the quarter, driven by the continued expansion of its core e-commerce businesses, cloud computing segment, and digital entertainment services. However, its revenue growth fell just short of analysts’ estimates, largely due to its heavy reliance on Chinese commerce. Good news is there are positive signs emerging as Alibaba observes a revival in online commerce, particularly in fashion and healthcare products, leading to increased domestic momentum in March.
To adapt to the changing market landscape, Alibaba recently announced its decision to split into six distinct business units. This strategic move aims to enhance the agility of each segment, potentially driving accelerated growth and even triggering a rebound in share prices.
Alibaba demonstrated solid profitability in the quarter, with healthy operating margins and net income. The company’s focus on cost optimization, efficient operations, and value-added services supported its profitability despite competitive pressures and rising costs.
3. Digital Transformation Initiatives
Alibaba’s ongoing digital transformation efforts were highlighted during the quarter. The company continued to invest in advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cloud infrastructure, to improve user experience, optimize operations, and drive future growth.
1. Market Leadership
Alibaba maintains a dominant market position in China’s e-commerce industry, with its platforms being preferred choices for online retail transactions. The company’s extensive product offerings, strong brand recognition, and robust logistics infrastructure give it a competitive edge in the market.
2. Ecosystem Synergies
Alibaba’s integrated ecosystem enables seamless cross-platform synergies, allowing it to leverage data and insights from its various businesses to enhance user experience and personalise recommendations. This cohesive ecosystem strengthens customer loyalty and differentiates Alibaba from its competitors.
3. International Expansion
Alibaba’s international expansion efforts continue to gain momentum, with the company diversifying its revenue streams beyond the Chinese market. Strategic partnerships and investments in global e-commerce platforms facilitate access to new markets, driving growth opportunities for Alibaba.
1. Growing E-commerce Adoption
The global e-commerce market continues to expand rapidly, fueled by increased internet penetration, changing consumer behavior, and the convenience of online shopping. Alibaba is well-positioned to benefit from this trend, leveraging its strong market presence and technological innovations.
2. Digital Payment Transformation
The shift toward digital payments presents significant opportunities for Alibaba’s financial technology arm, Ant Group. The increased adoption of mobile payments and the integration of financial services within Alibaba’s ecosystem contribute to revenue diversification and long-term growth potential.
3. Chinese Market Opportunities
Currently, Chinese stocks are experiencing a freeze as investor confidence wavers amidst the country’s slower rebound. Foreign trading volumes have dropped significantly since their peak in January. However, there are contrarian investors who remain bullish on China. Recent filings indicate that Michael Burry, known for accurately predicting the global financial crisis, has significantly increased his bets on Alibaba and JD.com, showing confidence in the long-term prospects of these companies.
Margin of Safety
1. Regulatory Environment
Regulatory scrutiny in China’s technology sector remains a potential risk for Alibaba. Changes in regulations, including antitrust measures and data privacy laws, could impact the company’s operations and profitability. Investors should closely monitor regulatory developments and their potential implications.
2. Competitive Landscape
Alibaba faces intense competition from domestic and international players. Rival e-commerce platforms and tech giants entering the market pose challenges to Alibaba’s market share. The company must continue to innovate, differentiate its offerings, and strengthen customer loyalty to maintain its competitive position.
Based on the financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, Alibaba demonstrated strong revenue growth, solid profitability, and ongoing digital transformation initiatives. The company’s competitive advantages, market leadership, and expanding international presence position it favourably in the e-commerce industry. However, investors should remain cautious of regulatory risks, competitive pressures, and geopolitical factors that could impact Alibaba’s performance. However, considering the company’s market position, ecosystem synergies, and ongoing growth strategies, Alibaba presents an attractive investment opportunity for long-term investors.
Looking ahead, Alibaba has outlined key strategic initiatives to drive future growth. These include further expanding its ecosystem through acquisitions and partnerships, deepening user engagement through personalised services, and investing in innovative technologies to enhance its competitive edge.
Additionally, Alibaba’s focus on international expansion, particularly in emerging markets, provides avenues for diversification and tapping into new consumer bases. By capitalising on the continued growth of e-commerce and digital payment adoption, Alibaba is well-positioned to deliver sustainable growth and create long-term shareholder value.
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The Super Bowl is known as one of the biggest days not only in sports but also television advertising. While we don’t specialize in TV here at Missouri Press, it’s always interesting to look at advertising events. We’ve gathered some of the more interesting news about ads from the big game.
MediaPost’s Wayne Friedman reports the game brought in “$414 million in advertising sales to NBC — the second-biggest take in history.” Last year’s game brought in $419 million. It’s not only the revenue numbers that are high. The total non-program time was close to 50 minutes and there were 45 different advertisers.
This year had an array of ads, with some being controversial. Ad Age’s E.J. Schultz reported on the Ram ad, which used a Martin Luther King, Jr. speech as its backdrop. The ad “came under heavy criticism Sunday for using MLK’s words to sell a truck,” Schultz reported. People took to social media to comment on the ad; with one of the major points being that King had been vocal about his dislike of advertising. Many different columns commented that ads trying to deliver a higher message failed. Examples included ads for Stella Artois and Hyundai. Both ads focused on non-profit work the companies are doing.
Marketing Week’s Lucy Tesseras looked at the content trends of the most popular ads from the game. She reported that while many brands went with political statements last year, many companies chose humor for 2018. She pointed to an analysis by Lucid and Realeyes which showed the “top” ads for this year’s Super Bowl included the NFL’s “Touchdown Celebrations to come” and M&M’s “Super Bowl Commercial 2018 featuring Danny DeVito.” The report showed that viewers enjoyed ads such as these because the content had aspects like parody and celebrities. A survey by Morning Consult ranked Amazon’s “Alexa Loses Her Voice” as the best overall ad. While some outlets differ on what took the top spot, it is obvious that humor was the star of the show.
Every year, brands bring the best to the Super Bowl commercial slots. Yet, the influence of these ads is often debated. In 2016, Time’s Ethan Wolff-Mann wrote about how Super Bowl ads didn’t boost product sales for the companies but instead “increase brands awareness.”
While the motive and outcomes of this year’s Super Bowl commercials might be unknown, most media outlets agreed it was another year of innovative and creative work. One question we ask is, will the trends of this year’s Super Bowl advertising transfer into other parts of the industry? We know we will be keeping an eye out.


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Particulate and plastic pollution from brakes, tyres and road wear are in the spotlight again. The Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) released a new report today that highlights the impact of this pollution, and the UK Government reports that Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey and Transport Minister Michael Ellis are “leading a push” to tackle its impact. The aim is for the introduction of an international standard that covers tyre and brake wear.
As of 5 September, Pascal Couasnon has succeeded Alexandre Taisne as director of its Mobility Experience business line, a role he will carry out in addition to his supervision of the Motorsport business line (Competition). Matthieu Bonardel, formerly director of the Michelin group’s Connected Tires department, is Michelin’s new Motorsport director. He will act in this capacity under the supervision of Couasnon.
The latest restaurants to be awarded new Michelin Stars will be revealed at a live event for the first time in Great Britain and Ireland. The October presentation will coincide with the publication of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2017 and it is expected to attract top chefs and key food industry figures
This week saw the release of the 2016 edition of the Michelin Guide Main Cities of Europe, a publication that features the best hotels and restaurants in 44 major cities throughout 20 European countries. This 35th edition of the guide features five restaurants that have gained three stars, bringing the total number of three-starred premises up to 19. In addition, 15 restaurants gained two-star status and 48 picked up a single star.


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With the rise in inflation, many consumers are beginning to rethink their consumption priorities. Not only are consumers cutting back on travel, but they are looking closely at their entertainment options. This includes subscriptions for video services. A recent study quoted in Media Post’s TV Blog raised some interesting findings:
“In the current climate for subscription streaming services, inflation is driving cancellations while at the same time, quality content is driving retention.
Those are two of the takeaways from a recent study on how the easing of the pandemic, along with economic and life-style trends, are impacting the streaming business.
The study, ‘Pandemic vs. Endemic Impacts and Trends on Subscription Services,’ was conducted by Recurly (via Survey Monkey) in March. It surveyed 2,612 U.S. persons 18 and older.”
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For many people today, the smell of fresh-made bread and ice cream is either a long-held memory or an unknown experience.
But in the next few weeks, a family new to Owen County will be helping renew or create those experiences for the community.
Wilmer Stoltzfus, 39, hopes to open the doors to Countryside Deli and Bakery on U.S. 127, about four miles south of Owenton, in August. Construction on the building began in May.
The store will feature fresh bread, ice cream, baking supplies, homemade jams and jellies and plenty of pickles.


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Several luxury cars, including the top-selling Mercedes-Benz C-Class, scored poorly in a new frontal crash test designed to mimic what happens when a car hits another vehicle, power pole or tree.Thursday, 16 August, 2012, 3:52am
Volkswagen aims to replace Toyota as Hong Kong's No 1 car seller in terms of sales, product range, and after-sales service by 2018.
That means Volkswagen will have to nearly double monthly sales to 6,000 cars over the next six years in a market where the number of new car registrations grew just 8.35 per cent a year on average in the five years to 2011.15 Aug 2012 - 11:04pm
Alfa Romeo has a long tradition of making stylish, racy cars.
Founded in 1910 as A.L.F.A (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili), the marque began at the Portello factory in Milan and, in the following year, entered a car in the Targa Florio, an open road endurance race.6 Jul 2012 - 12:00am
Nissan has made crossover vehicles for a decade. The popular 3.5-litre Murano in 2002 merged the size of a sports utility vehicle with the comforts of a saloon and soon became a best-seller. The smaller, two-litre Qashqai has been equally impressive as a tall, economic hatchback.11 May 2012 - 12:00am
Toyota's hybrids seem increasingly sanctimonious about their fuel economy, and the name of its latest model, the Prius V, has an ecclesiastical ring to it.
Yet, the Japanese marque has good reason to believe the new seven-seater can win converts to its fuel-sipping technology.20 Apr 2012 - 12:00am
Ford Motor will launch the new generation of its best-selling Focus compact car on the mainland 'early next year', the first of 15 new models that will more than triple the Detroit car manufacturer's line-up in the world's biggest car market.8 May 2015 - 4:37pm
The Volkswagen Beetle needed a thorough overhaul to compete with the latest urban runabouts, and the newest version is a vast improvement on its predecessor.
Launched last week in New York, Berlin and Shanghai Auto, which closed yesterday, the latest Beetle looks bolder than the New Beetle of 1998, and could have the stylish BMW Mini and Audi A1 in its sights.29 Apr 2011 - 12:00am
The season of Christmas shopping and running the family around for festive get-togethers may be an opportune time to launch a multi-purpose vehicle. Although the timing was coincidental, when the wrapping came off the 2011 Mazda 5 MPV in Hong Kong this month, the Japanese carmaker's compelling gift was a sportier and more stylish reincarnation of the compact people carrier.18 Dec 2010 - 12:00am
BYD looked set to become one of the leading forces in the mainland motoring industry earlier this year. The company only started manufacturing cars in 2005, but in the first quarter of this year it topped sales figures on the mainland with the F3. For total production figures, the carmaker came in fourth place, behind two Volkswagen joint ventures and General Motors.6 Nov 2010 - 12:00am
The government is awaiting the delivery of 174 of Toyota's newest model of the Prius hybrid car, which reportedly suffers from faulty brakes.9 Feb 2010 - 12:00am
The sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI arrives hot on the tracks of the MkVI Golf, 2009's World Car of the Year.10 Oct 2009 - 12:00am
Classic bikes photo-op
The Festival Walk shopping centre in Kowloon Tong invites posers to its display of vintage motorbikes on its LG2 floor. Part of the mall's Father's Day (June 21) promotions until July 1, the bikes line up from 11am to 10pm, and for a good cause.13 Jun 2009 - 12:00am
Normally, a car will sell best when it's new, but the Mazda3 contravenes this code. The recently-superseded model enjoyed a sales peak right at the end of its production cycle (last year's global sales were up 37 per cent compared with when it was first introduced, in 2004).30 May 2009 - 12:00am
Windsor Arch Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix, qualification:16 Nov 2008 - 12:00am
Estate cars are rare in Hong Kong. Families seem to have focused on multi-seaters and sports utility vehicles, which are arguably bulkier. Audi is a notable exception and its A4 wagon has a devoted following; the successful small executive estate accounts for about half of A4s sold. Alfa Romeo's 159 SW 3.2 JTS Q4 Sportwagon is another hottie.19 Jul 2008 - 12:00am


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July 2012 market data is in. Here’s what you need to know and a bunch more. July 2012 saw 40% more sales than July 2011 showing continue evidence of a gradual recovery. Median prices came in at $250K (within the $235-$270 range we’ve been seeing since March). Inventory continues to shrink with only 576 units on the market, the lowest number of condos on the market in the last 6 months. While most of the neighborhoods had a seasonally expected dip, Queen Anne/Magnolia actually had a month-over-month increase of 25% in condo sales (compared to a 50% decrease in over… [Read More]
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