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Tequila Works has released the final developer diary for its apocalyptic survival horror game Deadlight. The new video showcases what the developers enjoyed most while working on the game and some insane outtakes. Watch it now right here!
Tequila Works has released another developer diary for Deadlight. Fans will get even more insight into the apocalyptic puzzle platformer available on Xbox Live for the Xbox 360 entertainment system.
Deadlight will release its terror on Xbox Live Arcade on August 1st. A new launch trailer has been revealed to show you the dark world surrounding this cinematic puzzle platformer that will make you look at zombie games in a whole new way!
Deadlight is a post-apocalyptic adventure with the features of a cinematic puzzle platformer. A new developer diary has been released to get you excited for the game which will release this summer on XBLA as part of Microsoft's Summer of Arcade promotion!
Deadlight is scheduled to release this summer for Xbox 360. The game will throw you into an apocalyptic world where you are left with no reason to exist. The latest trailer 'Fear Yourself' will reveal more narrative elements of the game and what awaits you in Deadlight!
Tequlia Works' Deadlight is in development and will be released exclusively for Xbox Live this summer. The latest trailer shines some light on the dark journey ahead where one man will battle to survive in a barren apocalyptic world!
Zombies, man. Killing them just never gets old. Especially when you're doing it while making your way across a post-apocalyptic United States. Check out the latest trailer for a zombtastic new game heading to the Xbox Live Arcade this summer.


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National Travel and Tourism Week
May 6 - 12, 2018
Every year, the U.S. Travel Association uses National Travel and Tourism Week to promote the impactful contributions travel markets and organizations make to the economy.
In Baton Rouge, we'll be highlighting the faces of the Baton Rouge Travel and Tourism industry from our hotels, restaurants, attractions and other partners. These people are on the front line, representing our city every day, and their hospitable nature leave a positive impact on the visitors to Baton Rouge.
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Citizens are urged to ‘just hang up’ on Social Security scammerswebmaster February 28, 2020 0 COMMENTS
Contributed by the Social Security Administration
The Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, Gail S. Ennis, is designating Thursday, March 5, as National “Slam the Scam” Day to raise public awareness of government imposter telephone scams across the United States.
These pervasive scams — in which callers pretend to be government employees to mislead victims into providing personal information or making payments — have become a scourge on the American public. The Federal Trade Commission recently reported victims lost nearly $153 million to government imposter scams in just fiscal year 2019. Social Security-related scams in particular have skyrocketed over the past year to become the No. 1 type of consumer fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission and the Social Security Administration.
To combat these scams, the Social Security Administration and its Office of Inspector General (OIG) have undertaken a public outreach campaign to educate the public so they will know how to identify these scam calls.
We want the public to know SSA will never:
• Tell you that your Social Security number has been suspended, or offer to increase your benefits or resolve an identity theft issue for a fee.
• Call to threaten you with arrest or legal action if you do not immediately pay a debt, fine or fee.
• Request immediate payment via gift cards, cash, wire transfers or internet currency like Bitcoin.
• Demand secrecy from you in handling a Social Security-related problem, or tell you to make up a story to tell your friends, family or store/bank employees.
The Social Security Office of the Inspector General is engaging other federal agencies and the private sector to promote a National “Slam the Scam Day” as a National Consumer Protection Week initiative.
On March 5, we plan to participate in a USA.gov-hosted Twitter chat, and a Facebook Live event at Social Security. We want to warn all Americans to hang up on all government imposters, and ask them to spread the word to family and friends.
“Awareness is our best hope to thwart the scammers,” Ennis said. “Tell your friends and family about these scams and report them to us when you receive them, but most importantly, just hang up and ignore the calls.”
We encourage the public to report Social Security scams online at https://oig.ssa.gov. IRS imposter scams can be reported to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and other government imposter scams to the Federal Trade Commission.
Look for us on Facebook and Twitter for updates about National “Slam the Scam” Day events. For questions, email email@example.com or call 410-965-2671.


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Assay Office unveils world’s first online hallmark assurance scheme.
Edinburgh Assay Office is set to launch an initiative called Assay Assured the The Jewellery Show London, the world’s first online assurance scheme for jewellery retailers and consumers shopping online.
Assay Assured already has a number of brands on board including Links of London, Ortak, Monica Vinader and Clogau Gold.
The project if focused on hallmarking and is a reaction to the amount of counterfeit branded and unbranded jewellery being sold online.
Assay Assured will allow all types of online jewellery retailers, from big brands to small independents, to prove the products they sell are accredited and genuine, adhering to a strict code of conduct centred on the Hallmarking Act and backed by the Edinburgh Assay Office.
Scott Walter, chief executive of Edinburgh Assay Office said: “UK Hallmarks have provided consumer protection for hundreds of years by guaranteeing the precious metal content in a piece of jewellery.
“Today online shoppers have no way of checking whether a piece of jewellery is hallmarked or not. Assay Assured is a digital solution to an ancient problem and we believe it will provide the protection consumers look for online. The issue of fake and counterfeit jewellery online is plaguing the industry and honest retailers are suffering because online sales often circumvent existing regulation and consumer protection.”
The Assay Assured scheme will be underpinned by a code of conduct for online jewellery sales, in compliance with the Hallmarking Act and also covering the sale of counterfeit branded jewellery.
Before accrediting a site Assay Assured will first carry out an audit of the online retailer and their website. Only if they meet the requirements will they be asked to sign up to Assay Assured jewellery retailer’s agreement, while will allow them to carry the Assay Assured jewellery retailer logo on their website.
The logo will link directly to a unique secure certificate, which will confirm their authenticity as an Assay Assured retailer. Within the certificate the consumer will be able to link to a consumer focused landing page giving details about the scheme and UK hallmarking.
Although consumers will, in the first instance, be encouraged to report any queries relating to the code of conduct to the retailer, the certificate and the landing page will also allow consumers to report a query to Assay Assured about a product, should they fail to resolve their issue with the retailer.
The initiative will be covered by an annual fee, starting at £125, dependent on the estimated average number of monthly online transactions.


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Rentrak Selects Vobile to Support Branded Entertainment Services
19 May, 2015
Vobile’s VDNA Technology to Detect, Track and Report on Brand Integrations across Top Network and Cable TV Channels
SANTA CLARA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Vobile, the worldwide leader in video and audio content protection, measurement and monetization services, and Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, announced today Rentrak has selected Vobile to provide the video capture, recording and storage capabilities it requires to support its growing Branded Entertainment measurement products and services. Rentrak will utilize Vobile’s software and services powered by its VDNA technology to automatically detect, track and report on instances where brand integrations have occurred in programming airing on television channels.
“We are very pleased to further our existing partnership with Rentrak through this new product deployment,” said Yangbin Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Vobile. “Our advanced VDNA technology is a perfect fit to enhance Rentrak’s Branded Entertainment measurement products and services. Together with our existing SaaS product portfolio, we are now ready to better serve content creators, technology solutions providers, and other stakeholders in the media entertainment and advertising industries.”
“With time-shifted and multiscreen TV viewing on the rise, advertisers are increasingly focused on integrating their products directly into content in order to capture the attention of their target audience,” said Bill Livek, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rentrak. “With Rentrak’s precise measurement of TV merged with Vobile’s video capture and media element detection solution, Rentrak can now scale our branded entertainment measurement services to meet the needs of not only advertisers, but also networks, agencies and sports properties who have a growing need to understand the value of these brand integrations and sponsorship executions.”
Vobile will showcase its latest product offerings at ad:tech San Francisco May 20th to 21st. Schedule a demo or check out the technology by visiting booth #NX7 . The conference is the longest running modern marketing event in the industry. Visit https://www.ad-tech.com/sf/ for more information.
Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT) is the entertainment and marketing industries’ premier provider of worldwide consumer viewership information, precisely measuring actual viewing behavior of movies and TV everywhere. Using our proprietary intelligence and technology, combined with Advanced Demographics, only Rentrak is the census currency for VOD and movies. Rentrak provides the stable and robust audience measurement services that movie, television and advertising professionals across the globe have come to rely on to better deliver their business goals and more precisely target advertising across numerous platforms including box office, multiscreen television and home video. For more information on Rentrak, please visit www.rentrak.com.
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By Urmee Khan, Digital and Media Correspondent
Published: 9:56PM BST 13 Sep 2009
BBC Worldwide sells the rights to popular shows such as Strictly Come Dancing to international buyers and also publishes magazines and licenses merchandise from popular programmes such as Top Gear.
The lucrative division of the BBC had revenues of about £1bn last year.
Mark Thompson, the director general, said it was an option as part of a wide-ranging review, which will be published early next year.
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ITC to investigate Apple over HTC's patent complaints
Tech Armageddon continues, and now the ITC (International Trade Commission) will be launching an investigation against Apple Computer Corp. over disputes brought by HTC earlier this year. TechCrunch reports (by way of BusinessWeek) a basic description of the patents in question as:
The investigation itself goes well beyond the smartphone arena -- the ITC states it will cover "computers, tablet computers, and smartphones." It's worth noting that some of the patents in question were granted to HTC by Google, who so far has stayed out of the current tech courtroom drama it's OEM's are involved in.
As always, it's the consumer who will be the biggest loser here. Licensing agreements will be worked out, and that cost will be funneled down to all of us. It's a war with no winners.
Source: ITC; via Tech Crunch
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Sharp-eyed police have disrupted enterprising drugs dealers' latest trick in Birmingham.
The dealers have been hiding their drugs in coffee cups - and then stashing them behind bushes in a park.
But their ruse has been rumbled by eagle-eyed West Midlands Police officers and their sniffer dogs.
Brum City WMP tweeted details of their find on Tuesday.
"No arrests tonight but definitely some disruption for the local Drug dealers.
"Despite attempting to conceal their drugs in a McDonalds coffee cup, we all know the “McCannabis” is not a beverage they sell."
And on Wednesday they shared pictures and details of their latest finding.
"I think Team 2 have definitely uncovered a tactic here.
"Yet another coffee cup of cannabis found at Eastside Park and a small quantity in the bushes.
"More disruption for the local dealers who must have some questions to answer now...2days in a row."


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Dairy Groups Submit Plan to USDA to Support Industry
April 9, 2020
The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association sent a set of recommendations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the Trump Administration to take swift, comprehensive action to support the U.S. dairy industry through the COVID-19 crisis. The plan outlines how the pandemic is affecting U.S. dairy from farm to fork and underscores the main challenge facing the industry.
Alan Bjerga is the National Milk Producers Federation Senior Vice President of Communications and talked with the Western Ag Network's Russell Nemetz about how COVID-19 is impact on the U.S. dairy industry.
The groups say supply is exceeding demand by at least 10 percent--a gap that could widen as supply increases to its seasonal peak. They want USDA to use as many tools as possible to bridge the supply and demand gap without creating any long-term market repercussions.
"The COVID-19 crisis has hit the dairy industry with a unique set of challenges that impact our dairy farmers and processors equally hard," said IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M. "As the impact deepens across our economy, the federal government must go above and beyond traditional programs and solutions to bring balance and certainty to the dairy industry. The CARES Act deployed substantial financial resources to USDA to address dairy's unique challenges.
Specifically, the dairy organizations want the federal government to go above and beyond traditional programs and solutions to bring balance and certainty to the industry. They also want the USDA to harness the productive capacity of U.S. dairy to address the growing and widening food insecurity facing many Americans by redirecting wholesome, nutritious dairy foods to food banks and national nutrition programs. And they call for the re-opening of the Dairy Margin Coverage program.
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In the ever-escalating U.S.-China tech rivalry, Malaysia has positioned itself as a pivotal center for semiconductor manufacturing, attracting major global players.
The Shift: Stepping into the spotlight amidst the intensifying U.S.-China tech battle, Malaysia has emerged as a critical player in semiconductor manufacturing. With well-established infrastructure and a skilled workforce, the nation has magnetized global chip giants, as per CNBC.
Malaysia’s specialization in the “back end” of semiconductor manufacturing, encompassing assembly, testing, and packaging, has been a linchpin in its ascension. Major players in the chip industry such as Intel Corp, INTC, GlobalFoundries, and Infineon have poured substantial investments into Malaysia.
For instance, Intel has earmarked over $7 billion for a chip packaging and testing facility in Malaysia, slated to kick off production in 2024. Simultaneously, GlobalFoundries has rooted itself in Penang, while Infineon is gearing up to construct its third wafer fabrication module in Kulim.
“Our decision to invest in Malaysia is underpinned by its diverse talent pool, robust infrastructure, and resilient supply chain,” stated Aik Kean Chong, the managing director of Intel Malaysia, according to the report.
Data from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority unveils that Malaysia holds a 13% share of the global market for chip packaging, assembly, and testing services. Despite subdued global chip demand, the nation’s semiconductor exports saw a 0.03% uptick to 387.45 billion Malaysian ringgit ($81.4 billion) in 2023.
“Malaysia and Asia at large are poised to reap benefits from the China-U.S. tech tussle, where advanced semiconductor chips are wielded as tools to establish global tech supremacy,” suggests May-Ann Lim, director of the data governance practice at the public policy consultancy Access Partnership.
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Capitalizing on its strategic location and skilled workforce, Malaysia has emerged as the go-to choice for chip firms seeking operational diversification amid the U.S.-China tech rift. Yet, the lingering challenge of brain drain persists as skilled professionals seek greener pastures overseas.
Significance: The U.S.-China tech tensions have catalyzed a seismic shuffle in the semiconductor realm, with countries like Japan and Singapore assuming pivotal roles. Taiwanese chip entities are progressively expanding their footprint in Japan, reshaping the global semiconductor domain.
Concurrently, Singapore’s state-owned investment entity Temasek is engaging in discussions with the AI developer OpenAI regarding potential investments, signaling Singapore’s escalating influence in the global tech arena.
However, the global semiconductor sphere faces potential disruptions, exemplified by the recent earthquake in Taiwan, which could reverberate through chip production and, consequently, AI advancement, as highlighted by tech analyst Gene Munster.
Amid these developments, Taiwan Semiconductor TSM ponders boosting its advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, a move with far-reaching implications for the global semiconductor landscape.
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Interface, which matches businesses to world leading Scottish universities and research institutes for research and development, is calling for entries in five categories. They are:
Alastair Sim, director of Universities Scotland, said: "Universities are committed to making their knowledge, expertise and facilities have an impact in the world and working with businesses and other organisations on innovation is one of the ways they can do that. Interface has been at the heart of creating many hundreds of innovative connections between business and academia and is a much-valued partner to the higher education sector.
"The outcomes from previous winners are impressive; new products and processes are created, businesses grow and expand into new markets, additional funding and investment is leveraged and universities learn so much from the process. I look forward to being inspired, once again, by this year’s winners."
The awards will showcase a panel of keynote speakers, innovation sessions and exhibitors.
Keynote speakers on the day include:
Siobhán Jordan, director of Interface, said: "After the success of last year’s inaugural awards, we are anticipating a high standard of entries from business-academic partnerships this year.
"Five Scottish universities are ranked among the world’s top 200, so there has never been a better time for Scottish businesses to tap into that academic expertise."
Susan Fouquier, regional managing director for Royal Bank of Scotland in Scotland, added: "We are delighted to once again support the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards. It offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase the great work being carried out here by the country’s academic and business communities.
"It is a real boost and inspiration to the organisations operating here and brings to light the need for strong relationships between the public and private sectors and the need for creating an eco-system which allows companies to flourish.
"Thanks to our support of accelerator hubs such as Entrepreneurial Spark and the development of our own nationwide network of Business Growth Enablers, we understand the importance of such frameworks and why support at all levels is crucial for businesses to grow.
"We look forward to welcoming the applicants to the awards showcase and ceremony in February."
BQ will be acting as media partner for the event.
Dave Townsley, account director at BQ, said : "BQ are delighted to be media partner for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2017.We hope that by recognising some of these innovative business and academic partnerships the awards can help to celebrate and inspire entrepreneurship to help businesses succeed and grow."
The deadline for entries is 5pm on Friday 2 December 2016 and the winners will be announced at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards at RBS Gogarburn Conference Centre, Edinburgh, on Tuesday 21 February, 2017.
For more information on the awards, to enter or to reserve a place please visit http://www.interface-online.org.uk/events/scottish-knowledge-exchange-awards-2017
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Vietnam currently exports durian to more than 20 markets, but its durian exports to China account for 99% of total export turnover. (Photo: VNA)
Maintaining last year’s growth momentum, the exports of many Vietnamese agricultural products posted strong performance in the first months of this year.
According to experts, such performance will greatly help the agricultural sector to achieve its ambitious goals – a growth rate of 3-3.5% and export revenue of around 54-55 billion USD.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports brought home 510 million USD in January, more than double that of the same period llast year. The result came largely from increased demand in China during the Lunar New Year festival, especially in durian product exports.
As soon as Vietnamese durian was allowed to enter the Chinese market, it held a 35% market share, just after Thailand with a 65% market share.
Vietnam currently exports durian to more than 20 markets, but its durian exports to China account for 99% of total export turnover.
General Secretary of the Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Association Dang Phuc Nguyen said that durian will continue to be a strategic product of Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry in 2024. If China opens its door to Vietnamese frozen durian this year, Vietnam’s exports of fresh, frozen and processed durian can reach 3 – 4 billion USD.
Fruit and vegetable export turnover in 2024 can reach a new peak, possibly 6.5 – 7 billion USD, Nguyen said, suggesting businesses take advantage of protocols on passion fruit, avocado, coconut and frozen durian once Vietnam and China sign them.
Nguyen Khac Tien, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ameii Vietnam Joint Stock Company, said that there is great potential and room to boost Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables to China.
Through working with Chinese corporations, Ameii realised the potential to increase the turnover of processed durian products, he said.
Since the beginning of 2024, Vietnam’s rice industry has also received good news as many contracts and memoranda of understanding on rice exports have been signed.
Firstly, seven Vietnamese enterprises won eight out of 17 bidding packages to supply over 300,000 tonnes of rice to Indonesia. In addition, Indonesia is planning to continue importing 2 million tonnes of rice this year.
Meanwhile, the Republic of Korea (RoK) planned to open up to nine biddings to import rice from several suppliers around the world, depending on its domestic supply situation. The RoK gives Vietnam a total quota of over 55,000 tonnes.
In early February, Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding on the sale of 1.5 – 2 million tonnes of rice yearly to the Philippines for five years. The Philippines will be the world’s leading rice importer in 2024 as it announced a record import demand of 3.8 million tonnes each year. Currently, Vietnamese rice accounts for over 80% of the total rice imported to the Philippines.
Meanwhile, India, which supplies about 40% of rice in the world, has so far shown no signs of resuming its rice exports. As a result, in January alone, Vietnam exported 500,000 tonnes of rice, earning 296 million USD, an increase of 39.4% in volume and 59% in value compared to the same period in 2023.
In January, Vietnam’s coffee exports also reached 230,000 tonnes with a value of 623 million USD, an increase of 61.6% in volume and more than double in value compared to the same period in 2023.
From the beginning of the year, the coffee prices in domestic and world markets continuously reached new peaks. Currently, the domestic coffee price has exceeded 80,000 VND per kg – a record high ever.
According to the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association, importers around the world are looking to Vietnamese coffee. Coffee prices are expected to soar on low supply, especially as Vietnam’s 2023-2024 crop production is forecast to reduce by 10%, to about 1.6 – 1.7 million tonnes.
Vietnam has been striving to boost the shipment of agricultural, forestry and fishery, especially to key markets like China, the US, Japan, and the EU, and new markets with much potential such as Muslim countries, the Middle East, and Africa. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development also coordinates to support trademark protection and geographical indications for potential Vietnamese products./.


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Bourne, meet 007, meet Cha. An ex-special agent CHA Tae-shik’s (Won Bin) only connection to the rest of the world is a little girl, Soo-mi, who lives nearby. Her mother, Hyo-jeong smuggles drugs from a drug trafficking organization and entrusts Tae-shik with the product, without letting him know. The traffickers find out about her smuggling [...]
The Korea Times reported on a very well written article (for once) that outlined the major issue(s) and problems facing the mobile internet industry in Korea. To sum it up basically the Korean telecoms are greedy bastards and would rather cripple the entire mobile internet industry, ignore the customer, and stunt technological growth out of [...]
As the WWDC conference announced a slew of new things, most notably the iPhone 3GS, coming for Apple fans worldwide, the Apple Korea web site was conspiciously empty save the announcement of the new line of Macbook Pros. The good news for Apple Korea is that with the release of the 13 inch Macbook Pro, [...]


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Market assessment addresses consumer and industry trends in the smartwatch market
DALLAS, October 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Parks Associates finds that the top use cases for wearables involve health and activity tracking, while 22% of U.S. internet households (25 million households) use their portable devices for security reasons. The study of the international study firm Market assessment of smartwatches and wearables reveals that smartwatch adoption has grown from 16% of US internet households in 2020 to 29% in 2021.
“Connected health has become mainstream – with smartwatches leading the way,” said Kristen Hanich, Research Director, Parks Associates. “The market is going through a period of tremendous growth and change, with a focus on more powerful and capable end devices.”
Adoption of wearables is leading the connected health category, with smartwatches being the most adopted connected health product overall. Smartwatch owners are a particularly enthusiastic core of the connected health market, owning a variety of other smart health products such as exercise equipment, scales and smart thermometers. Parks Associates research reveals that smartwatch owners in particular are likely to own and use other connected health products, with those consumers reporting an average of almost seven devices.
“While consumer intent to purchase wearables has roughly doubled compared to 2020, traditional wearable device players still need to make efforts to better market and advertise to these new consumers, or risk losing them,” Hanich said. “This new research identifies key market drivers and barriers in the smartwatches and smart wearables category and includes a five-year market forecast.”
Parks Associates Smart product market assessments to provide comprehensive and in-depth analysis of a single smart product market. This analysis includes consumer data for each product, including trending data over the years and in-depth questions about product usage, pain points and preferences.
For more information on Market assessment of smartwatches and wearablesContact [email protected]. You can find more information and tables of contents at https://www.parksassociates.com/services/smart-product-assessments.
To schedule an interview with an analyst or to request specific data, please contact Rosey Sera at [email protected] or 972-490-1113.
About Associated Parks
Parks Associates, an internationally recognized market research and consulting firm owned and led by a woman, specializes in emerging technology solutions for the consumer and small and medium enterprise (SME) markets. Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021, Parks Associates is a partner to companies navigating the changing landscapes of consumer technologies through data-driven market insights, in-depth consumer and industry insights, personalized marketing and executive networking experiences and conferences.
The company’s expertise includes home automation, control systems and security, digital media and platforms, entertainment and games, home networks, Internet and video services, connected health and independent living solutions , mobile applications and services, support services, consumer electronics and energy management. solutions.
Each year, Parks Associates hosts industry webcasts, the CONNECTIONS™ Speaker Series, the Connected Health Summit, the Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer and the Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV and Digital Media. http://www.parksassociates.com
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The pieces are falling into place — no easy feat for a 28-acre project with 18 million square feet of mixed-use space.
Hudson Yards, the new neighborhood rising on Manhattan’s West Side, on Tuesday said Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget will join The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards, the urban shopping center that will be anchored by Neiman Marcus’ first New York City store and Watches of Switzerland’s inaugural U.S. showroom.
Slated to bow in March 2019 along with Vessel, Heatherwick Studio’s giant interactive outdoor design piece, and the Public Square and Gardens, The Shops’ 720,000 square feet of leasable space is 70 percent rented, according to developer Related Companies.
The three brands will be among the highest-priced retailers at The Shops. While Related had targeted other luxury retailers early on, there didn’t seem to be much traction. The addition of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget could attract other high-end retailers.
A year ago, Himmel said, “The Cartiers, the Van Cleefs, the Pradas, the Hermèses of the world, luxury watch brands — those are the kind of tenants we are in dialogue with. I can’t tell you who exactly. Don’t forget, Neiman’s is going to deliver an enormous assortment of luxury.”
There will be something of a captive audience for luxury brands. Hudson Yards started leasing the luxury residences at One Hudson Yards, which includes one-bedroom apartments starting at $4,890; two-bedrooms starting at $7,945, and three-bedrooms, $11,895. The one four-bedroom apartment, priced at $24,000, has already been rented.
Other retailers at The Shops will include AG Jeans by Adriano Goldschmied, Aritzia, Athleta, Banana Republic, Coach, Lululemon, Stuart Weitzman and Tory Burch. Zara and H&M will open two-level stores, that are considered to be mini-anchors, according to Related. A robust beauty presentation will include The Body Shop, Kiehl’s, Jo Malone, MAC Cosmetics, NYX, Origins, Sephora and Urban Decay.
A turning point for the project was Related Companies, Oxford Properties Group and Mitsui Fudosan America Inc.’s announcement in September that the project had closed on $3.8 billion in financing for the flagship tower at 50 Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side, representing the full capitalization for Hudson Yards’ first phase, which exceeds $18 billion, including the recapitalization of 10 Hudson Yards last year.
Webber Hudson, executive vice president of Related, said the retail and dining establishments will offer a range of products and price points. “The fact that we continue to attract luxury retailers, and are now 70 percent committed, shows a significant vote of confidence in our vision from the retail community.”
Related on Tuesday also announced that two restaurants created by London hospitality group, Rhubarb, will join its collection of two dozen eateries. A 5,800-square-foot concept restaurant will bow on The Shops’ fifth floor, while a 10,000-square-foot restaurant, bar and event space will open on the top of 30 Hudson Yards.
The restaurant lineup, selected by chef Thomas Keller and Kenneth A. Himmel, president and ceo of Related Urban, includes a 35,000-square-foot Spanish Market and concepts from Keller, and chefs José Andrés, David Chang, Michael Lomonaco and Costas Spiliadis.
“The center of gravity of New York City has shifted west and we have the unprecedented opportunity to create something truly unique at the centerpiece of this new neighborhood,” Himmel said. “The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards will bring the best of diverse shopping and culinary worlds into this modern, architecturally significant environment.”


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Switzerland has numerous free trade agreements, which also include regulations to protect intellectual property.
The aim of free trade agreements is to open up a market and to improve the international framework conditions for economic relations with key partners. This also includes protecting intellectual property, which plays an important role in international trade. In its free trade negotiations, Switzerland therefore is committed to agree transparent and predictable rules for the protection of intellectual property rights, which are adequate and enforceable.
Switzerland concludes most of its free trade agreements within the framework of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Outside of the EFTA framework, Switzerland has free trade agreements in place with the EU, China and Japan.
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Bangladesh has achieved half of the targets it set to ensure the quality of service for mobile phone subscribers in the country, according to a survey conducted by the SATRC over last one year.
The survey report was released at the three-day 17th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council which began in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Telecom regulators of nine countries are participating in the council to discuss the overall situation of the telecom industry in the region.
According to the SATRC report titled ‘Measures to Protect Interest of Consumer of Telecom Service’, the overall consumer protection of the telecom industry was categorised into five broad sections — complaint redressal, quality of service, billing accuracy, unsolicited calls and mobile number portability.
The report, presented by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India adviser Bhavana Sharma, showed that Bangladesh failed to achieve basic parameters like audit of QoS, survey on customer satisfaction and generating point of interconnection congestion report.
The country, however, has secured a satisfactory level in setting QoS standards, network outage and generating performance monitoring report.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission in August last year launched in 100 spots in the country a QoS survey that included technical analysis and customer satisfaction survey, but yet to finalise the report.
The SATRC survey also showed that Bangladesh had scored a satisfactory position in all three parameters of billing accuracy along with India while Afghanistan and Bhutan failed in all three parameters of billing accuracy.
Bangladesh has also secured a satisfactory position in four out of six parameters in complaint redressal and failed in two while India was the top scorer in the category by achieving all six parameters.
The BTRC recently launched a complaint centre for the subscribers but the complaint system is not toll free, even at the operator level, contrary to the SATRC standards.
In unsolicited call prevention Bangladesh only scored in one parameter, having an order against such calls, but failed in all other parameters like telemarkerts’ registry, separate number scheme for telemarketers, toll-free number to complain against unsolicited calls.
Bangladesh also failed in all four parameters of the MNP service as the country has recently suspended the MNP licence auction for an indefinite period while India and Pakistan successfully introduced the service.
Asked about the issue, BTRC chairman Shahjahan Mahmood told New Age that Bangladesh complied with 14 out of the total 24 parameters mentioned in the SATRC report.
‘So we are in a good shape already. I hope that by next year we will comply with the remaining 10 parameters of customer protection,’ he said.
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'The decision to label the products harms Israelis and Palestinians and is out of step with the government of Israel’s policy that is focused on improving the lives of Palestinians,' Israel's foreign ministry said.
Israeli Jordan Valley farmers told European parliamentarians on Wednesday that they would not label their products as coming from “the occupied territories,” despite European Union guidelines that may require them to do so.
The largest Slovenian supermarket chain, Mercator, has reneged on its earlier decision to remove Israeli products from its shelves, a move that had come in response to pressure from the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
While Martin Schulz has made controversial statements in the past regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, last week he made clear his opposition to the European Union's effort to label Israeli products made in Judea and Samaria.
Activists who promote the anti-Israel boycott movement may believe they are negatively impacting Israel's economy by boycotting and labeling its products, but they are hugely mistaken. Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics proved Israel's exports are actually up in the US and Asia.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will support the European Union’s guidelines to remove “Made in Israel” labels on all Israeli products from Judea and Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights, a spokesman said Monday.
The president of the German Bundestag, Norbert Lammert, called the European Union labeling law on products made beyond the 1949 armistice lines “unwise," saying that his country rejects the decision and understands Israel’s anger over it.
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) held a symposium at the European Union Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday to address the recent EU decision to label Israeli goods made in Judea and Samaria, the Golan Heights, and eastern Jerusalem.
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) will hold a symposium at the European Union Parliament in Brussels to address the recent EU decision to label Israeli goods made in Judea and Samaria, the Golan Heights, and eastern Jerusalem.
Israel received a boost of support on Tuesday as it continued to voice its objection to the European Union’s decision to label Israeli products made in Judea and Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights.
NGO Monitor research shows that NGOs pushed labeling is a first step in the BDS process, aimed at all Israeli products and services. This allows these NGOs to talk about the pre-1967 lines while actually targeting Israel within the 1948 borders.
Israel summoned European Union envoy Lars Faaborg-Andersen and announced it was suspending its dialogue with the EU over its move to label Israeli products, which hypocritically singles out the Jewish state.
Israel's prime minister, the foreign ministry and politicians across the political spectrum condemned the European Union's decision to label Israeli products from beyond the pre-1967 borders as discriminatory and harmful to peace efforts.
A group of U.S. House members and senators sent official letters to the European Union discouraging the EU from implementing a policy of labeling Israeli products from beyond Israel's post-1967 borders, but the EU decided to approve the move anyway.


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A clean -- and green -- start to 2011
"Earth-friendly." "Green." "Renewable." What do the words tell a shopper when it comes to the onslaught of new eco-marketed cleaning products landing on store shelves?
"The last 24 months was a real sea change as large traditional brands are introducing greener or green versions of products," said Jeffrey Hollender, author of a new book "Planet Home" and former chief executive of the cleaning products company Seventh Generation. "I believe that trend will continue."
Expect to see more products such as Replenish, which is sold as an empty spray bottle with a reservoir of liquid concentrate attached to the bottom. Consumers fill the bottle with water themselves, and the concentrate lasts for four bottles' worth of cleaning, meaning less packaging heading into the trash.
Times staff writer Mary MacVean explains some of the changes headed your way.
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Growing year-on-year demand for green cars provides the only bright spot in an otherwise worrying outlook for the auto industry
It was the one piece of good news for an auto industry facing unprecedented challenges.
The latest monthly sales data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that UK new car registrations fell 34.9 per cent year-on-year in June, as any slim hopes of a strong bounce back from the coronavirus lockdown were dashed.
However, in sharp contrast the number of new registrations for battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid vehicles actually rose year-on-year, climbing over 73 per cent to 24,470 units. The surge in demand meant the green car segment accounted for a record 23.7per cent of the market in June.
At the same time demand for petrol vehicles fell 39.9 per cent year-on-year and demand for diesels slumped 59.8 per cent.
The performance is obviously shaped by the exceptional circumstances created by the lockdown and subsequent recession, with the SMMT noting that it is difficult to gauge the true level of demand given one in five showrooms in England remained shut for the whole of June, while outlets in Scotland and Wales did not open until July. Moreover, fleet sales plummeted by over 45 per cent as businesses paused purchasing decisions as they undertook spending reviews.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, warned that "while it's welcome to see demand rise above the rock-bottom levels we saw during lockdown, this is not a recovery and barely a restart".
"Many of June's registrations could be attributed to customers finally being able to collect their pre-pandemic orders, and appetite for significant spending remains questionable," he added.
This is likely to be particularly true of electric vehicles (EVs), which are currently subject to long waiting lists.
However, at the same time the relatively strong showing for green models suggests they could prove more resilient to the downturn than conventional models, especially given demand was out-performing the market going in to the recession.
The latest figures show demand increasing sharply for all green car categories. Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose 262 per cent year-on-year, while the number of plug-in hybrids registered more than doubled. Overall, plug-in models accounted for just under 10 per cent of the market, while the Tesla Model S broke into the list of top 10 sellers, with over 2,500 units registered.
The growth recorded by hybrids and mild hybrids was more modest, but the number of registrations still rose compared to June 2019, in stark contrast to plummeting demand for internal combustion engine models.
The results come in the same week as a new analysis from EV charger provider Andersen predicted that over 350,000 homes will have fitted a home charger by 2025.
Analysis of sales trends by the company concluded that the market was on track to see 362,270 wall boxes installed in UK driveways and garages over the next five years based on current installation rates, adding to the current crop of 120,000.
Confidence is growing that the EV market could weather the worst of the recession, as new models become available, new company car tax rules make EVs more attractive to fleet buyers, and the government mulls further support for the sector.
Jerome Faissat, commercial director of Andersen, said the market appeared to be experiencing a tipping point. "As we move towards a 'new normal' in the wake of the coronavirus, we've seen clear evidence that people want to change their habits so that they can move forward in a way that is more mindful," he said. "Over the past three months, pollution has fallen in our cities and we've enjoyed the cleanest air we've had in decades, and it's inspired many to rethink the way they get around. We're seeing people vote with their feet - as they make the switch to an electric car, bike or scooter."
Alliance of trade groups that employs 100,000 people said it was read to invest up to £1.5bn in the sector
Poll published by Energy Institute reveals that 70 per cent of energy professionals think the government should do more to me
Heat recovery system will capture air from servers to produce 25MW per hour of usable heat
Ahead of Chancellor's summer update, MPs and business leaders step up calls for government to deliver sweeping green stimulus plan


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Another Hot Inflation Report Keeps Pressure on the Fed
July 14, 2022
Another big jump in consumer prices last month has investors weighing the possibility that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by a full percentage point later this month, something it has not done in decades.
The consumer price index (CPI) reading for June showed prices were 9.1% higher than a year earlier, according to the Labor Department. That is the largest increase since November 1981. It also marks an acceleration from May’s 8.6% annual increase.
A sharp increase in gasoline prices, which jumped 11.2% from the month before and nearly 60% from a year prior, drove much of the increase, but higher prices for shelter and food were also major contributors.
The so-called “core” CPI, which excludes volatile categories like food and energy, increased by 5.9% in June from a year earlier, down slightly from May’s 6% gain. However, on a month-to-month basis, core prices rose 0.7% in June, an acceleration from a 0.6% increase in May, which some economists argue is a sign of inflationary pressures broadening to other facets of the economy.
Economists say the latest inflation report puts additional pressure on the Fed to continue big rate rises for a longer period, boosting the risks of a recession over the next year.
Fed officials had previously signaled that they would raise rates by another 0.5 or 0.75 percentage points in July following a 0.75 increase last month. Now, traders are betting that they will be even more aggressive.
The probability of a one percentage point increase has jumped to around 79%, up from around 12% before the latest inflation report, according to the CME Group.


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The MCB organized a trade week in St. Jean last June. One of the highlights was a panel discussion titled ‘Exploring African Trade Prospects and Challenges’, where local conglomerate leaders shared their insights and experiences regarding investments in Africa. Eric Dorchies, a stalwart at CIEL Textile for over two decades, featured prominently. His noteworthy tenure includes a stint as the CEO of the woven cluster (Aquarelle Group) from 2008 to 2019, during which he made substantial contributions to the cluster’s expansion, responsible for 60% of CIEL Textile’s annual revenue. Additionally, he assumed the position of COO at CIEL Textile in 2017 before taking the helm as CEO in July 2020.
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The CEO of Ciel Textile, Eric Dorchies, discusses the experience of the Mauritius Ciel Textile group in Africa. The group invested in Madagascar approximately 30 years ago, during the late 80s, establishing factories and a manufacturing base. Currently, they employ nearly 10,000 workers in Madagascar, which generates about 40% of their total turnover. Two years ago, they formed a Joint Venture with a significant local partner, the Socota group.
The second aspect of Ciel Textile involvement in Africa is as a market. Around 20 years ago, the group obtained duty-free access to several African countries through the Southern African Development Community (SADC). As a result, they supply their garments to South African retailers from their operations in Mauritius and Madagascar. To facilitate this, they have made investments to maintain a marketing force base in Cape Town, South Africa. Currently, their business with the Rainbow Nation contributes approximately 10% of their total turnover, amounting to about $40 million. They supply prominent names like Woolworths, as well as other companies expanding their presence in Africa.
Eric Dorchies perceives significant opportunities in Ciel Textile’s African operations, stating, “Firstly, we have access to a young labor force in Madagascar, which is crucial to our industry.” He further highlights the advantageous position created by Africa’s duty-free trade agreements with Europe and the US, presenting a favorable opportunity. “South Africa is the only proximity market, as we face geographical isolation from the US and Europe. At a time when nearshoring is gaining traction in the global supply chain, and Africa is next door.” Despite these promising prospects, Dorchies acknowledges, “However, along with these opportunities, there are various challenges to navigate.”
Dorchies underscores the advantages of having India as a secondary manufacturing base for Ciel Textile, enabling them to cater to diverse countries. He explains, “Utilizing different manufacturing bases to serve different countries has proven successful thus far.”
When comparing Africa to Asia, Dorchies highlights that India provides enticing short-term investment returns due to its rapid pace of development and robust regulatory framework. Consequently, he believes that Asia as a whole presents a more appealing prospect in the immediate future. However, Dorchies recognizes that Africa is in the early stages of its development journey, but progress is being made steadily.
However, Ciel Textile CEO envisions Africa as a region with long-term prospects for industrialization. He expresses, “In the long term, Africa’s labor intensity is a crucial factor. It has been instrumental in the development of numerous countries, including China. As these countries gradually move away from our industry, we recognize Africa, with its demographic advantage, as holding significant long-term potential. It could emerge as a new hub for our industry. Nevertheless, realizing this potential requires addressing various challenges in Africa incrementally. Only then can it become an attractive destination for investment. We need people like us to be frontrunners and to move the boundaries, but we have to move cautiously. There are many many risks”, he adds.
Reflecting on Ciel Textile’s journey in Madagascar, the company’s survival depended on the support of MCB Bank. This partnership helped them overcome challenges and maintain their presence in an uncertain political landscape. It highlights the importance of collaborative alliances in complex territories.
He highlights the challenges and obstacles they faced, emphasizing the need for more financial support and better political stability and governance. “As much as you see many changes in Kenya, I went to Madagascar for the first time 35 years ago. It’s still the same by large except for Tana where there is more traffic but otherwise, it’s exactly the same”, he explains. Dorchies attributes this lack of progress to political forces that prefer the status quo. “South Africa, in contrast, is an incredible place, particularly Cape Town. We could invest in South Africa. It was a point for us as we already supply the markets. Why not invest in manufacturing in South Africa supplying South Africa, that would be overcoming other logistic challenges. But energy Supply is a problem, security is a problem. So there are many obstacles”, he says.


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TRAVEL NEWS – JetBlue is launching a new customer experience campaign called “Just Alright Doesn’t Fly Here.” The message is designed to remind travelers they deserve better and shouldn’t have to settle for “just alright.”
“JetBlue has always believed that travelers deserve better, and going above and beyond for our customers has been an integral piece of JetBlue’s DNA since day one,” said Elizabeth Windram, vice president of marketing, JetBlue. “This campaign is designed to shine a much-needed spotlight on the complacency that’s become an all too common part of the airline experience and show those who haven’t traveled with us before that there’s a better way to fly.”
The campaign includes the restyling of Jetblue’s Airbus A320 fleet. The restyled A320s and the new A321neos will see new added features designed to increase customer comfort and enhanced onboard experience to include the following:
3-Inflight entertainment with over 100+ DIRECTV® channels
4-Free movies and shows
5-Expanded free Wi-Fi
To reinforce the message, JetBlue came up with three clever 30-second ads playing off the idea that the famous Wright Brothers, or in this case “Alright Brothers,” are to blame for poor customer experience in the airline industry.
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14 July 2017. Dynamic pricing – the mechanism employed by the airlines and the disruptive taxi company – are not new. Higher demand meant higher prices. READ.
28 June 2017 – The Chinese wine market is a fast-evolving creature, often tough to keep track of. Some of the changes over the past 5 years have been so rapid and dislocating that they have quickly destroyed the viability supposedly robust business models, while creating at least as many new ones. Read more…
CONSUMERS are much more influenced by wine label descriptions than previously thought.
Research by the University of Adelaide has shown wine descriptions can alter consumer emotions, increase how much they like a wine and encourage them to pay more for a bottle.
The study has been published in the journal Food Research International.
“Choosing the right wine at the point of sale whether in a wine store, in a restaurant or online can be a difficult task,” project leader Associate Professor Sue Bastian said.
“The importance of wine labels and label information has been widely studied and it’s been clearly shown that they represent useful information which influences consumer choice.
“Our study extends these findings, showing that wine descriptions also influence our whole wine consumption experience.”
The researchers found “cleverly written” wine and producer descriptions can evoke more positive emotions.
The study was conducted with Australian white wines and 126 regular white wine consumers.
The consumers evaluated the same set of three commercially available white wines — chardonnay, riesling and sauvignon blanc — under three information levels.
The levels were a blind tasting with no information, a tasting with a basic sensory description, and another with an elaborate/emotional description.
The presentation of more elaborate wine descriptions, which included information regarding winery history and positive wine quality statements, significantly increased the preference rating the consumers allocated to the wines.
Postdoctoral research fellow and first author on the study Lukas Danner said these findings had important implications for wine producers and the hospitality industry in that descriptions required more than just wine tasting notes.
“This research was funded by Australian grapegrowers and winemakers through Wine Australia with matching funds from the Australian Government.”
In many countries, consumers felt less financial pressure in 2016 than they did the year before. (more…)
9 May 2017 – Pop-up ads, slower page-load times and irrelevant ads are just a few of the reasons why. Read more…
A new report has shown the UK is leading the European market in online booze sales, with more than three time as many consumers buying online than the global average. The report showed that around 21% of UK consumers had brought alcohol online, behind only China (27%) and Japan (22%). This compares to a global average of around 8%. Read more…
For South Africans, sentiment is not necessarily income-dependent. With only 45% of respondents reporting they’re able to spend freely or comfortably purchase items that they want, 54% cite premium products worth the money and 50% because these products make them feel good. Although, brand trust remains integral to a purchase, 59% believe that premium claims are a way for a brand to just charge more money. Read more…


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According to Business Insider, notable social media pundit and businessman, Gary Vaynerchuk, better known as “Gary V” will be joining Rupert Murdoch’s The Daily, hosting a weekly video show called “The Next Wave.”
“His quick wit and unique point of view make him a great fit, and we believe our subscribers will find his insights on the merging worlds of business, technology, and social media useful, as well as entertaining.” -Daily editor-in-chief Jesse Angelo
His show, “The Next Wave” will cover social media, namely Twitter, the importance of 1 on 1 communication and the merchant relationship with customers and those around you, which are topics of his previous books Crush It! and Why Now Is The Time To Cash In On Your Passion and his latest book The Thank You Economy.
See our recent post on Gary V’s new outdoor ad campaign to promote his latest book.
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Walter Longo joined Abril Brazil as president. His team explained that print was over and that digital was the future.As Walter told the FIPP World Congress in London, he had a very different perspective on the future of the company. He believed there is a synergy between print and digital and the two can nourish and revitalise each other. Both have a key part to play in the future of the media.
Walter was also convinced that in the post truth (fake news) era print companies now have their biggest opportunity in decades. However to capitalise on this media companies need to focus on thinking strategically.
He then explained to the delegates the guiding principles for transition, and how successful they have proved to be so far for Abril Brazil.
“Managing is about wisely defining time between what’s pending and what’s trending,” Walter said. “But pending issues push people away from analysing the trends. “We often default to a short term vision. We are more concerned about the end of the month than the end of the world,” he said.
“We need to re-think strategies, vision and the future,” he argued. “We are idealistic about print media. Companies don’t die for doing the wrong things, they die for doing the right things for too long.”
— John Wilpers (@johnwilpers) October 10, 2017
Walter then outlined how the company created five core beliefs which provide the guidelines for its strategic vision.
We need to understand digital is an addition to a publishing company and not a substitution – In other words digital and print are complementary. Digital media addresses ‘what and when,’ print media answers ‘why and how.’
For Abril Walter explained that they had agreed that ‘what and when’ would be available freely, but consumers should pay for ‘how and why.’
Walter then gave an example of how digital could be complementary to print media and indeed help drive subscriptions and open up new revenue streams. Abril launched ‘Mobile View,’ which is an augmented reality tool. Rather than it beign a one-off gimmick Mobile View works with every issue of some of the company’s magazines for example, enabling readers to point their phones at the site and watch a video which enriches a story.
As Walter explained Mobile View has partially been responsible for a growth in print magazine subscribers, and the number is now similar to where the company was five years five years ago.
The AR innovation also enabled the company to produce lots of videos, which also helped to develop the company’s digital channels while offering video ad opportunities for brands in print.
We need to use our media not only as an end, but also as a means – Walter illustrated this by talking about how Abril had developed a series of ecommerce related revenue streams.
He mentioned Gotoshop – which delivers ecommerce in print magazines. Consumers can buy straight from the print magazine using AR. If they focus on a product image using the app they are taken to a retail page. Another innovation is the creation of membership clubs which operate in niches like wine, beer and food and combine products with copies of magazines to subscribers. Walter said that this was a rapidly expanding sector and that Abril were adding two or three clubs every month.
The growth of these types of products has lead to a perception change of the business among advertisers, who Walter says now see the company as a business partner for multiple business opportunities.
The growth of the business has also impacted on the advertising bottom line. By delivering ‘media for equity’ and delivering ad spaces that promote internal products programmatic ad supply has been cut by 35 per cent yet CPMs have increased by 120 per cent.
More than a house of media we are a house of brands – As Walter underlined this is a big shift in mindset. “We have 30 different magazines, but need to consider them as brands and what can we do with them, whether that be concerts, awards, video, exhibitions apps etc. It requires a different mindset.
Lower walls without losing credibility – Reducing the distance between editorial and sales, transforming storytelling and creating story selling. This is all about creating compelling, but non-obtrusive branded content.
The creators culture must prevail – According to Walter “All successful companies have a human face now.” And to illustrate his point he cited Tesla and Elon Musk. “We need to make editors protagonists, to introduce ways to promote editors as celebrities,” he added.
Walter concluded by saying “revolution happens not when we adopt new tools, but rather adopt new behaviours.”
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Facewatch enters into the fight against organized retail crime in the US with
the National Anti-Organized Retail Crime Association
is delighted to announce that it has joined the
Anti-Organized Retail Crime Association (NAORCA) as a Business Affiliate
with the longer term objective to assist US retailers in their fight against
organized retail crime.
NAORCA is a growing association and dedicated to combating the global epidemic
of organized retail crime. Founded in September 2012 in Massachusetts by Founder
and Executive Director Christopher J. McGourty, the organisation is now working
with clients around the world.
Facewatch is a secure online crime reporting and networking platform that
enables businesses, public and police to tackle low-level crime by sharing
images within business groups and by submitting full digital evidence packages
to the police to help solve crimes. Founded in March 2010, the system now
contains over 18,000 images and more than 8,000 registered business premises.
Simon Gordon (Chairman, Facewatch) said: “We look forward to sharing our
experience of helping to make our communities in the UK both safer and more
secure with NAORCA and its members, and to explore ways in which the Facewatch
system can be put to best use in the US.”
J. McGourty (Executive Director, NAORCA) commented: “It is estimated that the
cost of organized retail crime in the US is between $30-40 billion. We welcome
Facewatch’s arrival as a Business Affiliate to our organisation and look forward
to working with Simon and his team in the US & UK to bring Facewatch to not only
our members but the retail sector in general.”


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By Steve Agbota
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah, has diclosed that government will boost production through tax breaks and export incentives as part of efforts to grow the nation economy.
Enelamah stated this while highlighting governments plan to boost economy in interview with Oxford Business Group (OBG) recently, saying a key trade facilitation agreement (TFA) signed by Nigeria and more than 100 other nations with the World Trade Organisation is expected to provide the country’s manufacturing industry with a major boost.
Commenting in a wide-ranging interview with the global research and consultancy firm, Enelamah said the TFA should ease the overall cost of doing business in Nigeria, which he acknowledged was one of three main obstacles that manufacturers currently faced.
“The biggest challenge is definitely infrastructure, in one form or another. In addition, manufacturers need more access to sustainable, affordable and reliable power that our first priority as a government and as a ministry”, he acknowledged. Each of these areas represents an opportunity to take the country higher and to fulfil thr nation potential.
The Report: Nigeria 2017 will be a vital guide to the many facets of the country, including its macroeconomics, infrastructure, banking and other sectoral developments. The publication will contain a detailed, sector-by-sector guide for investors, alongside contributions from leading personalities.
Enelamah said that creating an attractive environment for manufacturers through measures such as tax breaks, export incentives and finance, was high on the governments agenda in line with its broader aim of increasing local production.
He added: “Producers need assurance that if they produce locally, their products will enter the local value chain, and we have created the conditions for that, he told OBG. “We are also working to avoid dumping, as entrepreneurs that are producing high-quality products cannot compete with imports that are cheaper and of lower quality.
Nigeria’s plans for boosting foreign direct investment levels are also outlined in the interview. We want to improve the supply of foreign currency through funding programmes that will bring billions of dollars into the economy, Enelamah told OBG.
“We are also reorganising and revamping the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission. Ultimately, we are aiming to create the confidence that investors need to come to Nigeria.”


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The total revenue during the year under review stood lower at R7,065 crore against R7,142 crore in the previous fiscal due to sharp drop in sales. The company has made a provision of R91.63 crore for diminution in value of its overseas investment, consequently PAT after exceptional and extraordinary item, further dropped to R116.02 crore, said the company in a statement on Tuesday.
During the year under review, the company registered a 7% drop in its net sales to 19.95 lakh units compared with 21.47 lakh units in the previous fiscal as all the segments witnessed fall.
Motorcycles sale stood at 7.56 lakh units (8.44 lakh units in the previous year). The scooters segment recorded sales of 4.46 lakh units (5.25 lakh units in the previous year). However, the company witnessed a significant increase in the three-wheeler sales from 40,166 units in the previous year to 49,143 units in the year under review.
The company will introduce a new motorcycle and a new scooter during the course of the current fiscal.


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12 11 / 2012
Have you ever gone deaf from the light jazz auto-plays or gone blind from the flash animation from a restaurant’s website? Let’s face it; most restaurant websites suck. From Mashable:
OpenTable wants to give each of its thousands of restaurant partners their own mobile-friendly website — on the house.
The popular online reservation platform launched a free service on Tuesday in partnership with DudaMobile, a DIY mobile website builder, to help restaurants foot the cost of creating websites tailored for smartphones and tablets. The offer is geared towards small and medium-sized establishments who may not have the resources or the know-how to build their own mobile websites.


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The line is increasingly blurring between smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. But how much blurring are we ready for?
Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution, has launched a new $32 million crowdfunding campaign that will test the demand for an all-in-one device — an “Ubuntu Edge” smartphone powerful enough to serve as the engine for desktop computing.
“We’re fascinated by converged computing, the idea that the smartphone in your pocket can also be the brain of the PC on your desk,” the company says in its Indiegogo campaign, launched yesterday. “We’ve shaped Ubuntu so you can transition seamlessly between the two environments. Now all that’s needed is a phone that’s designed from the ground up to be a PC as well.”
Will it work? Ubuntu is taking a unique approach, but we’ve seen this type of thing attempted in different forms in the the past, most memorably with the Motorola Atrix 4G’s laptop dock. Others, including Apple and Google, are focusing more on convergence between tablets and smartphones.
Microsoft has created a common user interface and operating system core for Windows 8 and Windows Phone, but so far the company is still drawing a clear distinction between phones and computers. Its convergence is primarily happening between tablets and PCs.
Canonical has so far raised more than $3.5 million, with 364 people pledging $830 each for the device. Here are the initial technical specs for the Ubuntu Edge, with an estimate delivery date of May 2014.
- Dual boot Ubuntu mobile OS and Android
- Fully integrated Ubuntu desktop PC when docked
- Fastest multi-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage
- 4.5in 1,280 x 720 HD sapphire crystal display
- 8mp low-light rear camera, 2mp front camera
- Dual-LTE, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, NFC
- GPS, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer
- Stereo speakers with HD audio, dual-mic recording, Active Noise Cancellation
- MHL connector, 3.5mm jack
- Silicon-anode Li-Ion battery
- 64 x 9 x 124mm
Here is Canonical’s Mark Shuttleworth making the pitch for the concept.


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This week’s beauty roundup includes a Kung Fu Panda nail polish collection, a ghd limited edition collection and Lucy Mecklenburgh.
With so many new products launching each week, what better way to let you in on what’s coming than in one big roundup post?
Ghd have once again re-invented their iconic hair straighteners with the new Azores collection.
The pearlescent stylers are inspired by the landscapes of the Azores islands and come in three colours: serene pearl, atlantic jade and marine allure.
The ghd serene pearl platinum styler (£165) uses safer-for-hair heat that delivers ultimate styling results in one stroke.
Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait a while to get your hands on these, they launch on April 1.
Beauty brand Illamasqua has announced the launch of its first pro-product, the Corrupter.
The clear gel allows artists to distort make-up to create a disrupted effect by readjusting the movement of products for anti-precision.
The gel will be £20 and available from February 18.
Lucy Mecklenburgh has been announced as the new face of beauty brand Barry M for 2016.
The reality star began her career on hit TV show The Only Way Is Essex and has since opened two Essex fashion boutiques.
We can’t wait to see what she brings to the brand!
We can’t wait to see Kung Fu Panda 3, so we’re excited to see a whole Gelish nail polish range inspired by the hit films.
The shades include It’s Gonna Be Mei (rose pearl), Kung Fu-chsia (bright fuchsia pearl), Tigress Knows Best (hot red crème), Warriors Don’t Wine (plum crème), Extra Plum Sauce (amethyst pearl) and Po-riwinkle (light periwinkle crème).
The collection will be available from February 28.
Soap & Glory has announced the launch of its new spring makeup collection.
The new collection will include six Sexy Mother Pucker Matte-Lip 3D Colour & Sculpt, Archery Volu-Boost Brow Fibre Gel and Kick Ass Anti-Redness Concealer.


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I’m resting and playing catch-up today. With the Chamber’s 2016 banquet & meeting in the books as of Saturday, I finally have time to do the laundry, bill-paying, vacuuming and the like that I’ve been putting off for the last two weeks. And with a gloomy backyard view of rain hitting the creek, it’s also the perfect day to update my website.
After my news brief in the summer 2015 issue of Coast Explorer, I was given a bigger assignment for the fall/winter 2015 issue: 10 shops in downtown* Astoria.
I’ve shopped at numerous boutiques in Astoria, but a few of the ones assigned for this article were new to me. It was fun and rewarding to spend a couple of days “browsing with a purpose” to figure out the most interesting or noteworthy treasures at these 10 stores. I hope this article helps visitors to the North Oregon Coast spend their time (and money) wisely — and maybe gives the locals a few new places to check out!
Read my article about shopping in Astoria in the fall/winter 2015 issue of Coast Explorer magazine.
*one shop was actually in more rural Astoria


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Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
On Monday, February 19, 2018 at 12:15 am, two males entered the Valero wearing masks and carrying handguns, located at 901 Bunker Hill, in Houston, Texas. The masked suspects approached the store clerk and demanded the money from the cash register and cigarettes. The suspects also took the store clerks wallet. Once the suspects had the money, they fled on foot. HPD case #215065-18
Suspect description: Suspect #1: Possibly black male, 20 to 25 years old, 6 to 6’2 tall, 165 to 200 pounds, wearing a monkey mask and described as being polite during the robbery wearing red shoes.
Suspect #2: Possibly black male, 20 to 25 years old, 6 to 6’02, 165 to 200 pounds.
The same males are believed to be responsible for robbing the Jack in the Box on February 17th at 9:21 pm at 901 Dairy Ashford. HPD case #209966-18
Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org


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Two of America’s largest honey distributors admitted to “laundering” Chinese honey, by buying falsely labeled honey from China to circumvent import laws. Oh goodness, this is like a horse meat scandal, but with bees!
NPR reports that two weeks ago, Groeb Farms and Honey Holding admitted to buying millions of dollars worth of mislabeled Chinese honey for a very, very low price. As NPR explains:
Chinese honey is subject to steep “anti-dumping” duties that the U.S. imposed back in 2008, after U.S. honey producers complained that Chinese exporters were selling their honey at artificially low prices.
Chinese exporters, however, began sending their honey to middlemen in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, who then re-labeled it as local product and sent it on to the U.S.
In another tactic, Chinese exporters labeled containers of honey as something else, such as rice syrup.
The companies have agreed to set up programs to ensure that all their honey is properly labeled and ethically obtained, in exchange for not being prosecuted. We’d write a few bee puns, but then the buzz of this story would lose its sting. (Gotcha.)
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Another pot shop has been nixed by Kelowna city council.
On March 9, council denied an application for a new cannabis store that would have been 12 metres shy of the 500-metre minimum distance allowed between stores.
The issue has proven divisive among councillors, who have sent mixed signals to business owners about how much distance must separate stores when dealing with previous applications.
This time around, council showed a more unified front in following the policy — though the vote was not unanimous.
Coun. Charlie Hodge and Mayor Colin Basran both found themselves, yet again, on the defeated side of the vote.
“We’re talking 12 metres; we’re talking one’s on a highway and one’s not on a highway,” said Hodge. “I think our bylaw is flawed … There are no other retail outlets that we penalize on this basis.
“The federal government says it’s legal; I think we should be treating it as such.”
The rest of council stood behind the bylaw, agreeing that with the current stock of just two operational stores out of the 20 that have been approved, it’s hard to gauge how Kelowna’s cannabis market will be served once all of the stores open.
“Staff have a measurement and that’s the measurement we have to go by,” said Coun. Maxine DeHart.
The policy, meant to avoid clustering stores in the same area, has come up in two previous applications.
In October 2019, a shop on Bernard Avenue was approved despite being within the allowable limit of another shop. This was the first time council had to make a decision surrounding the policy.
Last month another store came before council, proposed for the Willow Park Shopping Centre in Rutland just 110 metres away from an already up and running shop. That one was denied by council.
There are another four applications that are still set to come before council.


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Challenges for Latin AmericaSaturday, August 2, 2014
A third of the food produced annually is lost or wasted
For The Herald
The losses relate to the decrease in mass of food available for human consumption in phases of production, post-harvest, storage and transport. Food waste refers to losses resulting from the decision to discard food that still has value and is mainly associated with the conduct of wholesalers and retailers, retail food services and consumers.
This is one of the great remaining challenges to achieve full food security, a challenge against which Latin America and the Caribbean is no stranger: the FAO estimates that six percent of global food losses occur in Latin America and the Caribbean and the region lost each year and or wasted about 15 percent of their food available, even though 47 million people still suffer hunger.
Losses and waste impact the sustainability of food systems, reduce local and global food availability, fewer profits for producers and raise prices for consumers. They also have a negative effect on the environment due to unsustainable use of natural resources. Considering the above, addressing this problem is essential for progress in the fight against hunger and must become a priority for governments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
With foods that are lost in the region only in terms of retailing, ie supermarkets, street markets, shops and other retailers, more than 30 million people could be fed, that is 64 percent of those suffering from hunger in the region.
Food that is lost at this rate in the Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Belize and Colombia is equivalent to the amount that would be needed to feed all the hungry people in these countries. Twelve others might have equivalent food to those who need to reach the first Millennium Development Goal, if only reduce such losses.
This represents only a fraction of the total losses and waste, as they occur at all stages of the food chain: 28 percent occur at the consumer level; 28 percent at the production satge, 17 percent in marketing and distribution and 22 percent during handling and storage, and the remaining six percent at the processing level. While it is important to note that the countries of the region have more than enough calories to feed all its citizens, the huge amount of perfectly healthy, nutritious foods that are lost or end up in the garbage bin is simply unacceptable while hunger continue affecting about six percent of the regional population.
There are ways to avoid losses and waste in every link of the chain, primarily through investment in infrastructure and physical capital. It is necessary to improve the efficiency of food systems and good governance in that area by regulatory frameworks, investment, incentives and partnerships between the public and private sector. One example is the food banks, which put together food that for various reasons would be discarded for redistribution and that already exist in Costa Rica, Chile, Guatemala, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Brazil and Mexico. The Food Banks Association of Mexico, for example, is a non-profit organization that only in 2013 rescued 56 thousand tons of food.
Public awareness is also key, and can be done through campaigns for each of the actors in the food chain, as global SAVE FOOD initiative does, a partnership between the FAO and the German company Messe Düsseldorf. SAVE FOOD gathers 250 members, organizations, public and private companies and performs campaigns in all regions of the world.
Eradicating hunger in the region requires all sectors of society to make efforts to reduce their losses and waste. The potential benefits are incalculable. We not only have a direct effect on the lives of millions of people, but imply a profound change of mind, a fundamental step towards patterns of consumption and production truly sustainable to ensure that no child, man or woman suffers hunger in a world where food is abundant.
Marcio Porto is the representative in Argentina for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).


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Hub co. raises $12M for diet pill
A Boston biotech company working on a new kind of weight-loss pill to reduce obesity has received a $12 million boost from investors that it will use to continue clinical trials and development.
“It will help you to lose weight ... by making you feel satisfied with smaller portions,” said Yishai Zohar CEO and founder of Gelesis. “It’s a capsule that contains thousands of small particles that can absorb 100 times its original weight in gastric fluid.”
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Less than two years since relaunch, LDV has been awarded LCV Manufacturer of the Year at the 2017 GreenFleet Awards.
Now in their 13th year, the UK’s GreenFleet Awards celebrate and reward the work undertaken by stakeholders in the fleet sector to reduce the environmental impacts of automotive vehicles, and promote zero and ultra-low-emission technology.
LDV emerged as overall winner in a stiffly-contested category that recognised the efforts it has made to reduce CO2 and increase fuel economy in its LCVs. The other brands shortlisted for the LCV Manufacturer of the Year award included Citroen, Fiat Professional, Nissan, Ford, Peugeot and Iveco.
LDV’s much-lauded electric vehicle range, which launched with the EV80, has been designed with zero emissions technology together with advanced electric power systems, providing greener power and in return, reducing environmental impacts.
Manufactured by SAIC, the largest automotive company in China, the EV80 is the first of a new generation of cleaner, alternative fuel vehicles that is ideal for both city driving and short journeys. It is also the first of LDV’s zero emissions models boasting a 120 mile range on a single charge.
The company if firmly focused on the future of greener motoring with impending plans to launch a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell propelled CV. In addition to the EV80, LDV’s V80 range includes a Crewcab, MiniB, Tipper, Luton Panel Van and Dropside, with a model to suit every driver and any delivery need.
Mark Barret, LDV General Manager UK & Ireland said, “The GreenFleet Awards recognise innovators of the low carbon vehicle sector and LDV is leading this charge, supported by significant investment from SAIC. China is recognised as a leader in low and zero emission vehicles and this is evident from the work that companies such as SAIC are undertaking in the areas of R&D, strategic partnerships, product development and innovation.
“To be recognised for our passion, our efforts and LDV’s early successes is testament not only to the LDV brand, but to the teams behind it. LDV only relaunched in 2016, so to say that we are thrilled to receive this award is something of an understatement and we would like to thank the judges for recognising what we are doing. We believe in the future of greener motoring and LDV is an integral part of that very bright future.”
SAIC recently confirmed a partnership with China’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) to drive the future of advanced, power battery systems. The deal between the two companies involves a multi-billion investment that will challenge the world’s current largest power battery production plant, the Tesla ‘Super Factory’, with plans to reach 36,000 GWh of capacity by 2020.


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Like many other third-party apps on Google Play, a number of these flashlight apps have proven themselves to be rather suspicious in their behavior. In addition to requesting unusual permissions like location tracking, several were even found to contain malware that infects the users who install them. If you have any of these flashlight apps installed on your phone, it’s time you removed them for the sake of your privacy and security. We have more details on which apps are compromising users’ phones, as well as what these shady programs might have been up to behind the scenes.
A not-so-bright idea
According to new reports from security researchers at Avast, a large number of flashlight apps on the Google Play store were found to contain numerous sketchy permissions requests, and in some cases, outright malware. Avast looked at nearly 1,000 of these apps and found that a large amount requested access to things like the phone’s microphone, location data and the ability to make calls. Nine of the selected apps had malicious software that would hijack some features of the phone. Nearly all, however, subjected users to low-quality advertisements for revenue. Ever since flashlight features became more commonplace on smartphones, apps enabling the flashbulb outside of the normal system settings have mostly fallen out of favor. Unfortunately, the fact that these apps are so overlooked made them a perfect place to hide malware and tracking software. This takes advantage of the least tech-savvy users, who may not know how to use the flashlight feature on their phone and resort to an app for the option instead. With so many apps that do the same thing crowding the Google Play Store, here is a list of the worst offending apps. We’re advising users to delete them from their phone as soon as possible:
Ultra Color FlashlightSuper Bright FlashlightFlashlight PlusBrightest LED Flashlight — Multi LED & SOS ModeFun Flashlight SOS mode & Multi LEDSuper Flashlight LED & Morse codeFlashLight – Brightest Flash LightFlashlight for SamsungFlashlight – Brightest LED Light & Call Flash1Free Flashlight – Brightest LED, Call Screen
For that matter, it would be advisable to delete any flashlight app from your phone, as all versions of Android have had access to flashlight features since as early as 2014. There is no need to have any app that does this on your device.
I used one of these apps. Is my personal data at risk?
Most likely not at this point. The researchers were quick to point out that only nine out of nearly 1,000 apps examined appeared to have any malicious function. Still, the sheer amount of unusual permissions requests in the remaining apps raises questions. Most likely, these apps were laying the groundwork for an update to more malicious activity at a later time, but for the time being, most were benign if invasive. Right now, the best thing you can do is go through all of your installed apps (even the ones you don’t pay much attention to) and make sure no flashlight apps remain on your phone. More importantly, users should continue to tread cautiously when downloading apps from the Google Play Store. Time and time again, we’ve seen malicious or fraudulent apps slip through the cracks. What’s stopping even more bad actors from infecting peoples’ phones if the platform’s moderation is this ineffective? The answer, sadly, is nothing at all.


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Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. James Schroeder to discuss his recent article for the National Catholic Register on true and false freedom. Other guests include Fr. Frank Donio on forming mentors, Ken Craycraft on Catholic Social Teaching, and Dr. Kevin Vost with some thoughts from St.Thomas Aquinas on fortitude. Plus news, weather, sports and so very much more…
Ken Craycraft is online at athenaeum.edu.
Fr. Frank Donio is online at catholicapostolatecenter.org.
Dr. Kevin Vost is online at drvost.com.
Dr. James Schroeder is online at james-schroeder.com.
Bill Donaghy is online at tobinstitute.org.
Meg Wittman is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org.
Sarah Bassil is online at indefenseofchristians.org.
Devin Rose’s latest book is Lionheart Catholic.
Danielle Bean is online at daniellebean.com.


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The Leicester-based retailer, which ended 2009 on a high after enjoying its best December trading period ever, is reporting increased sales at both its mail order arm and its high street store.
The firm purchased online business Mail Order Express last year and has seen a huge rise in additional web sales.
Chairman Steven Sansom said: "Buying MailOrderExpress.com last year has opened up a whole new world of opportunity to us via the internet.
"Our customer mailing list is growing all the time. To meet demand for our products we’re expanding our warehousing and will be bringing in 10 to 12 containers this year.
"As a family business which specialises in traditional toys and games, it’s important we get the mix right – providing both the shop’s customers and our mail order consumers with the right products at the right price.
"Despite the downturn our philosophy is working well with mail order sales expected to rise by 40 per cent this year and shop sales forecast to grow by 15 per cent."
The firm says trading for December 2009 was up 167 per cent on the same period in 2008.
"Another reason for our continued success though is the in-depth knowledge of our staff and the enthusiasm they have for the products they sell.
"Retailing is all about team work and we’re lucky to have a very good team."


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Museum of London to visit the Glades
The Glades to become intu Bromley
The Glades presents Retail Excellence Awards 2012
Phase Eight enters a new phase at the Glades
Come and celebrate The Glades Great British Cake Off
Local Postman gets a ‘Pat’ on the back by the Glades ‘Fairy Shop Mother’
Get ready for the new term in style with the Glades Sixth Form Style Event
The Glades sponsor Youth Philanthropy Initiative at Hayes School
The Glades treat lucky Dads to an extra special Fathers Day treat!
The Glades continue with good deeds in celebration of 21st Birthday!
Run for your lives, there’s a dinosaur in the Glades!
- Blind sports coach and Bromley’s Mayor to launch Disability Awareness Week at the Glades Blind sports coach and Bromley’s Mayor to launch Disability Awareness Week at the Glades.
- Summer of Fun at the Glades There’s no reason to be bored this summer.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month Local doctors and nurses brave the Glades’ catwalk to raise vital funds to fight breast cancer.
- Rocket The Reindeer Comes to the Glades In a move that’s sure to delight kids in the Bromley area, the shopping centre has raised the bar in its Christmas experience this year.
- Retailer Excellence Awards
- CSC’s the Glades hands over vital funds for breast cancer
- Crystal Palace stars to visit the Glades Football fans will be descending on the Glades in Bromley on Thursday 24 March....
- Proms party and fashion fest at the Glades With a brand-new proms styling event.....
- £1,000 up for grabs in proms competition To celebrate the launch of its brand-new Prom Nights event.....
- Nation struggles to find perfect-fit jeans Are yours boot-cut, flared, skinny or cropped?
- Boris Johnson struts his stuff for Glades shoppers!
- Glades shoppers invited to vote for favourite store
- Sponsored sky dive
- Find your perfect Little Black Dress
- Retail Excellence Awards 2011
- Christmas Countdown at the Glades
- Christmas comes early with the Glades!


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In Pictures: 10 new Windows 8 tablet/laptop convertibles
It's a tablet! No, it's a laptop! The introduction of Microsoft Windows 8 has spawned a variety of new and exciting devices -- including a group of tablets that turn into laptops, and vice versa. Here are 10 new and upcoming convertibles that were built especially to accommodate the new operating system.
- IT security is national security -- but you're not alone
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- Enterprise who? Google says little about Apps, business cloud services in Q1 report
- Where's my gigabit Internet, anyway?
- Samsung teams with GlobalFoundries on 3D chips
- World Tech Update: Google buys drone maker Titan Aerospace and NHK shows off 8K television
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- AMD's profitability streak ends at two quarters
- Netcraft tool flags websites affected by Heartbleed
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- Facebook wants to help you meet friends offline
- Tor anonymity network to shrink as a result of Heartbleed flaw
- For Red Hat, it's RHEL and then...?
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