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Mining Rig Maker Canaan’s Stock Fell 11%, Despite Record Q2 Profits
Chinese mining rig maker Canaan’s share price lost almost 11% of its share price during trading yesterday, despite posting its best-ever revenue and profits yesterday.
The Beijing-based manufacturer closed at $8.21 on the Nasdaq yesterday, down from $9.52 on market open on the same day, according data from Bloomberg.
In its Q2 earnings, Canaan said it sold a record 5.9 million terahash/second, up 200% quarter on quarter and 127% year on year. Correspondingly, revenues were up 507% year on year, to RMB 1.1 billion ($167.5 million). The company recorded $37.9 million in net income, up from $186,000 in Q1 and a loss of $2.6 million in Q2 2020.
The company forecast a Q3 revenue increase of 10% to 30% from the Q2, which translates to $184.25 million and $217.75 million. Analyst estimates weren’t available.
Despite the record earnings, investors didn’t take well to “management’s lackluster guidance and mention of industry-wide challenges, including wafer supply instability, regulatory uncertainties and bitcoin price fluctuations,” Esme Pau, head of emerging technology research at China Tonghai Securities, told CoinDesk in a WeChat message.
At the earnings call yesterday, investors pressed Chairman and CEO Nangeng Zhang, CFO James Cheng, and Senior Vice President of Technology Jingjie Wu about wafer procurement in light of a global chip shortage and rising demand for mining rigs worldwide, according to a transcript by Seeking Alpha.
The CEO said that the company is negotiating with foundry partners “for the next 9 to 18 months, mainly till the second half of next year.” Canaan hasn’t received “any verbal or written guarantees” from foundries about additional capacity in 2022, Zhang added.
Read more: ASIC Maker Canaan Diversifies Into Bitcoin Mining in Kazakhstan
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Since going public in May 2012, Facebook has made several attempts to increase its revenue. These have run the gamut from charging people to directly message strangers—much like LinkedIn’s InMail feature—to Promoted Posts, a feature that enables users and brands to pay a fee to further boost the reach of a given Facebook post.
That effort to extract money from its billion-strong user base may soon extend to profiles, at least according to a patent filed in 2011 by company CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
The patent, entitled “Paid Profile Personalization,” indicates that Facebook could give users the option of ridding their profile of ads by paying a fee.
“The user may select one or more social networking objects to replace advertisements or other elements that are normally displayed to visitors of the user’s profile page that are otherwise controlled by the social networking system,” the patent application reads.
Instead of seeing ads on the right side of a Facebook profile, a user will be given the option to customize this section with “favorite memories.” These could be a “photo album, a slide show, [or] a particularly engaging status message.”
The feature would allow users to change their profile from this:
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The application states that this new feature will be a boon for both subscribers and the company: “Permitting such functionality improves the overall user experience while maximizing revenue to the social network system.”
It’s unclear whether Facebook will roll out this feature anytime soon. We reached out to the social network company, but a representative declined to comment on the story.

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Well, that didn’t last long. Less than a year after Ford Motor (s F) and Smith Electric Vehicles announced plans to collaborate on an electric version of the Detroit automaker’s Transit Connect commercial van for the U.S. market, the two companies have called it quits on the deal.
Ford and Smith, which have both received multimillion-dollar awards from the Department of Energy to work on electric vehicle projects in recent months, say they “mutually agreed” to part ways on the Connect after realizing that they want to pursue different markets.
Ford reiterated to us today that it aims to release the electric Transit Connect in North America late next year, followed by the electric Focus passenger car in 2011 and three other plug-in vehicles over the next three years. Smith, on the other hand, wants to focus on medium-duty commercial trucks, which it started assembling in a new Kansas City, Mo. facility this month.
According to a release from Smith today, the company decided that that it would be better off putting its resources into the production-ready Smith Newton truck, allowing the company to keep pace with what it calls “swift growth in demand” and gain market traction more quickly. That’s in comparison to working with Ford to enter the market for electric car-derived vans like the Connect — a space that Smith says it’s “concerned” will become increasingly competitive.
“Smith is choosing to put its research, development, manufacturing and marketing resources where we can get the most bang for our buck,” Smith CEO Bryan Hansel said in an announcement yesterday about plans to develop two additional models (Class 3 and 4 trucks) based on the Newton truck platform by year’s end. “The medium-duty truck market is the real sweet spot for electric commercial vehicles.”
Smith’s uptick in demand is partly thanks to the DOE, which the company says has allocated $4.5 million in funding to municipal customers through the Clean Cities program, helping them pay for 65 Smith Newton electric trucks for city fleets. In August, the DOE also awarded $10 million directly to Smith as part of the competitive battery grant program to help the company develop and deploy up to 100 electric vehicles in Kansas City, Mo., and Michigan. (Smith’s UK-based parent company, the Tanfield Group, set up a majority U.S.-owned business for Smith earlier this year, allowing it to qualify for federal and regional funding that the Smith Electric Vehicles UK could not — it’s complicated, so we’ve explained the company’s intercontinental origins more fully here.)
According to Smith, the Transit Connect project with Ford would have limited the amount of capital available for the Newton ramp-up, and at relatively low production volumes, the Connect will not “justify the investment” in the short to medium term.
An 11-year-old company called Azure Dynamics thinks otherwise. Ford — which is still working with the Tanfield Group in Europe — announced this morning that Azure will be stepping into Smith’s old role for the Connect project, integrating its Force Drive battery electric drive train into the Connect platform. While Ford and Smith are parting ways, Ford tells us this morning that it already has some common ground with Azure: The two Michigan-based companies both use lithium-ion cell technology from Johnson Controls-Saft — Azure in its E-450 Balance Hybrid trucks, which are built on a Ford chassis and slated for a 2010 launch, and Ford in its plug-in hybrid Escape demo vehicles.


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Smart electric mobility company Sharkgulf plans to use the money secured in round A financing to expand its overseas market and beef up its R&D capacity.
Sharkgulf (Chinese: 鲨湾科技), a Shanghai-based medium and high-end intelligent electric motorcycle enterprise with global ambitions, has recently completed its A round of financing worth tens of millions of dollars. This round of financing was led by Maison Capital and the money will be used to expand the company's R&D team and factory capacity, as the company seeks to expand its market and improve the market layout in Southeast Asia.
Founded in 2018, Sharkgulf focuses on the research and development, production and sales of medium and high-end intelligent electric motorcycles. Short-distance electric mobility is developing fast as the world speeds towards a greener lifestyle and the COVID-19 pandemic makes people turn to more flexible transport tools. An increasing number of Chinese mobility enterprises, especially intelligent electric motorcycle companies, are heading towards the overseas market.
Currently, Sharkgulf has successfully launched its R series electric pedal motorcycle in Europe, Southeast Asia, as well as South Korea, and it has established research and development centers and offices in these areas.
In the global market, the advantage of Chinese enterprises lies in the maturity of their supply chain, while the challenge is how to localize their products and services so as to meet the expectations and needs of consumers from different cultural backgrounds.


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Jennifer Aniston, an iconic actress, has defied age norms with her recent fashion statement at the premiere of Murder Mystery 2. She rocked a daring and bold ‘naked’ mini-dress that captivated everyone’s attention. The star stunned in a sheer black and silver string dress with intricate beadwork, layered over a thin nude fabric. The unique ensemble included draped strings that enhanced the appeal of the mid-thigh hemline and highlighted her toned, lengthy legs. Jennifer made a grand entrance at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, donning a stunning see-through Atelier Versace dress.
Jennifer looked absolutely gorgeous with her hair styled in loose, flowing waves that beautifully framed her face. She completed her stunning look with a striking grey eyeshadow and a touch of subtle pink lipstick. The Friends star opted for minimal accessories with just a set of rings and small silver earrings, allowing her daring dress to steal the show. She finished off her ensemble with a pair of strappy black stilettos that perfectly complemented her outfit. Fans were in awe of her chic fashion moment and took to social media to express their admiration. Some even went as far as calling her both adorable and mega hot, while others hailed her as a goddess that always slays.
Jennifer Aniston has joined the growing trend of see-through fashion among celebrities in Hollywood. She looked stunning in a transparent dress at an event, leaving many people mesmerized. Aniston has also teamed up with Adam Sandler, her longtime buddy, for their upcoming movie on Netflix. However, she was taken aback by Sandler’s casual attire at the red carpet event. The actor, who is 56 years old, wore an oversized NBA Knicks hoodie over a vibrant pink Hawaiian shirt, coupled with bright blue sneakers and beige pants, creating a laid-back vibe.
Upon seeing her co-star, Jennifer was surprised and immediately voiced her disapproval, stating that she did not want to stand beside him. However, her co-star argued that he was instructed to wear a sweatshirt and reminded her of the text message that said “Please wear a sweatshirt.” Jennifer quickly clarified that she had actually said “please don’t wear your sweatshirt” and gave the camera a serious look. A recent article by Amanda Le on Entertainment website dated August 15, 2023, praises Jennifer Aniston’s appearance at an event where she wore a stunning and revealing dress, which made her look divine at the age of 54.


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June 18, 2018 – CA Business Daily – Angela Underwood reports – San Diego Climate Action Campaign Founder and Executive Director Nicole Capretz has a suggestion for an alternative approach to a recent restructuring proposal for Sempra Energy.
Shareholders Elliott Management Corp. and Bluescape Resources Co. last week called for an overhaul of the company’s board of directors and a review of all of its business operations.
“While we see only clean energy as the future, we do agree that the executive salaries and the rates are too high, and Sempra’s utilities are massive polluters harming public health,” Capretz told California Business Daily.
Capretz questions whether the proposal by Elliott Management and Bluescape is the best option for Sempra’s customers.
“The Southern California community will be better served by a not-for-profit entity through community choice,” Capretz said.
In a letter sent to Sempra’s board and CEO Jeff Martin, Elliott Management and Bluescape encouraged Sempra to implement a two-step plan to overhaul the utility company.
The first step would be replacing six members of Sempra’s board of directors. The second step would be forming a strategic review committee “empowered to conduct full and unfettered ‘no stone unturned’ portfolio and operational reviews aimed at identifying value-creation opportunities for all key stakeholders,” according to a letter the shareholders sent to Sempra’s board and chief executive officer Jeff Martin.
Elliott portfolio manager Jeff Rosenbaum said the necessary changes are not just a matter of simply diverting ratepayers’ monies.
“This isn’t just take money from the ratepayers and turn around and spend it somewhere else,” Rosenbaum told California Business Daily on June 11. “It’s an access to capital that these businesses allow. So these are the types of businesses that have good credit profiles, they’re steady, safe businesses and you can go out and you can get additional capital to do things. So it’s not just a pure siphoning of funds from those businesses into businesses outside those utilities; it’s the actual access to capital. That might be a key nuance.”
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Most people might assume that a motorbike is cheaper to run than a car. However, things really aren’t that simple at all, especially when factoring in things like insurance, makes and models, maintenance costs, and even just the amount of usage per vehicle. Answers vary considerably from vehicle to vehicle, driver to driver.
Still, is there a way to put a finger on any kind of conclusive answer here? Well, below are a few things to consider that may shed light on a few general differences here.
Generally, bikes are cheaper to insure, personal circumstances allowing. Cars are larger and have far more components, especially when compared against bikes that aren’t modified. This means there are more chances of things like accidents, breakages and internal faults occurring, with more potential for significant damage.
There’s also the case that new drivers also experience a tough time with insurance premiums too, often getting swindled and borderline robbed out of their money just to get on the road. Biker insurance companies work differently, with companies like Devitt offering insurance policies that bring down new biker’s premiums overtime in a fair and just manner. Bikes are more affordable in that regard.
Still, it’s also worth considering the sudden surge of thefts around motorcycles recently, especially in areas like London. These days there’s almost a subculture around the crime, so ensuring against that growing likelihood in certain areas will be costly for bikers, as their vehicles are easier to both steal and sell on. Cars may well be safer on that score, and thus cheaper to insure on that level.
Fuel and tax
Fuel costs come down to the drivers and how they handle and navigate their vehicle. Still, motorbike users will spend less time doing things like sitting in traffic. After all, they can wind their bikes through stationary cars to the front of any car queue, and after that whizz off to their destination. It’s a small difference once or twice, but over the course of a lifetime, bike riders are spending a lot less time being still with their engines chugging away.
Cars are also taxed on the emissions they pump out into the world too, which is called Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). In a sense then, car owners are charged by how environmentally friendly their vehicles are, and most aren’t! While diesel and petrol vehicles will reportedly be banned by 2040, the reality is most drivers are still causing emissions today. It’s one of the biggest expenses car owners pay up for, whereas bikers are only taxed a smaller rate based on their engine size alone.
There’s no concrete answer as to whether cars or bikes are always cheaper to run. Much of it comes down to the drivers and owners’ behaviours, but bikes are probably cheaper in most (but not all) instances. However, when electric cars become more commonplace, that consensus could well change.


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The U.S. Senate has voted to allow states to collect sales tax from online retailers, making it more difficult to buy tax-free products online.
A U.S. senator has introduced legislation allowing the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to review and invalidate controversial patents challenged by technology startups in an effort to discourage so-called patent trolls.
The U.S. Senate has delayed a vote on an Internet sales tax until May, after a handful of senators blocked lawmakers from voting on the legislation this week.
A handful of lawmakers have stalled the U.S. Senate from voting on legislation that would require large Internet and catalog sellers to collect state sales taxes from their customers.
The U.S. online advertising industry has not lived up to a promise to stop the online tracking of Internet users who ask advertisers to do so, a senior U.S. senator said Wednesday.
The U.S. Senate has voted 74-20 to close debate and move to a final vote on a bill allowing states to collect sales tax from out-of-state Internet and catalog retailers.
The U.S. Senate has moved toward a vote to impose sales tax on most Internet purchases, with lawmakers likely to vote to close debate on legislation next week.
The US Senate has overwhelmingly passed a nonbinding proposal to allow states to collect sales tax on Internet sellers that have no presence within their borders.
A group of U.S. senators have offered a nonbinding amendment to a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution allowing states to collect sales taxes on Internet sales and end the tax-free shopping that many shoppers enjoy online.
A group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation that would require law enforcement agencies to get court-ordered search warrants before obtaining a suspect's mobile phone location or GPS data, instead of using prosecution-issued subpoenas.
Momentum is growing in the U.S. Congress to overturn a U.S. Library of Congress ruling that took mobile phone unlocking out of the legal exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Cyberattacks are near the top of the list of most serious threats facing the U.S., with the rivaling concerns about terrorism and North Korea, intelligence officials with President Barack Obama's administration said.
New legislation in the U.S. Senate that would allow Internet users to tell companies to stop tracking them is unnecessary and could slow e-commerce growth, some tech groups said.
New legislation introduced by a bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators would nearly double the number of H-1B visas that companies can get each year to hire foreign high-skill workers, including technology employees.
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Under Armour Signs Young Boxing Newcomer Muhammed Ali (Video)
Under Armour has made tremendous inroads in the cutthroat world of sports apparel and gear over the past decade, and with their Steph Curry shoe, they took things one step further. Now they’re hunkering down for another giant leap, having snagged the biggest name in sports, possibly ever.
That’s right. Under Armour has signed Muhammed Ali to an endorsement contract.
Come November, the manufacturer will be issuing Ali-branded gear on not just clothing, but footwear as well. Sure, he may be long-retired, but it’s hard to get much bigger than Muhammed Ali. He’s the Champ.
Here’s a video announcement:
Ali had actually been signed with Adidas recently, but they didn’t do much with his brand or likeness. It sounds like Under Armour is really going to ride this wave until it breaks.
Nick Woodhouse, who heads the group in charge of licensing Ali’s name, said this about the company to ESPN:
“Under Armour will treat him differently. We see this more as an endorsement than a licensing deal. He’ll be more of an athlete that they think about at 8 a.m. on a Monday than 4:30 [p.m.] on a Friday.”
Ok. I thought I knew what was going on, but then this guy said that, and now I’m very confused.
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Stronger-than-expected financial progress in November shocked economists this week after the Workplace for Nationwide Statistics (ONS) confirmed estimates confirmed gross home product (GDP) was 0.7% increased than what ‘it was in February 2020.
Economists had predicted progress of simply 0.4% in November, with the Covid Omicron variant plunging companies into disaster attributable to employees shortages.
Now fears that this has dampened GDP progress in December and this month have gripped the markets. However what does all this imply for the person, the girl, the kid and the particular person on the street? I Clarify.
GDP, or Gross Home Product, broadly measures the scale of a rustic’s financial system.
Within the UK, GDP is measured by the Workplace for Nationwide Statistics (ONS), which collects knowledge from hundreds of UK companies and produces an estimate. It’s tough to get a precise determine as a result of there are 3 ways to measure GDP.
Typically, it may be calculated by including up both the full worth of products and companies produced within the UK, or everybody’s earnings, or what everybody has spent within the nation.
The ONS notes that these are three strategies of estimating the identical factor and that completely different outcomes could seem as a result of there may be by no means sufficient knowledge to construct a 100% full image of the financial system.
Immediately the ONS confounded forecasters by revealing that GDP would have elevated by 0.9% in November 2021 and is now above its pre-Covid-19 pandemic stage for the primary time, by 0 .7%.
The consensus had anticipated a way more modest rise of 0.4%, after weak progress in October of simply 0.1%.
“The information, though an estimate and topic to revision, means that the UK financial system is hotter than many consider,” mentioned Adrian Lowery, private finance knowledgeable on the Bestinvest funding platform.
What drives a rise in GDP?
Numerous financial and societal elements can have an effect on a rustic’s GDP and monetary well being. For instance, Christmas purchasing stimulated spending in the course of the winter months, which partly contributed to the rise in GDP.
Damaging occasions may also have an effect on an financial system. An apparent instance is the coronavirus, which has been a darkish cloud over the worldwide financial system for almost two years now.
Nevertheless, whereas some could assume that an financial system will battle to react to dangerous information, financial progress could stay surprisingly resilient, with many consultants believing that omicron’s influence has been – or will likely be – exaggerated.
Some sectors, comparable to manufacturing and development, got here below stress as lockdown measures had been launched, however as indicators of enchancment are seen, this might result in additional good financial information.
As industries enhance and generate extra income, they’ll increase, rent extra employees, and put money into different tasks. This may in flip improve tax income for presidency coffers, permitting the state to spend by itself public tasks or to cowl deficit repayments.
Ian Warwick, managing accomplice at funding agency Deepbridge Capital, defined what might be on the horizon.
“UK GDP progress charges replicate the approaching rise in rates of interest that many count on as inflation is ready to rise additional,” he mentioned.
“2022 goes to be fairly a busy 12 months for a lot of companies throughout the UK. It subsequently stays extraordinarily vital that large-scale enterprises, significantly in high-growth sectors comparable to digital applied sciences and life sciences, are supported as they are going to be on the very coronary heart of financial progress as we create an financial system tailored to the twenty first century. ”
Danni Hewson, monetary analyst at AJ Bell, mentioned the easing of provide issues which have plagued the development sector over the previous 12 months was excellent news.
“It was a brilliant spot for the UK financial system at the beginning of the pandemic, however manufacturing has fallen in current months because the world struggled to get items the place they wanted to be, and costs have risen accordingly. .”
Ms Hewson famous that almost all of latest work has been in infrastructure, though house development remains to be considerably down from pre-pandemic ranges regardless of the “persevering with warmth of the market”. She additionally identified that current purchasing sprees have been significantly punchy.
She mentioned: “Most individuals tallying up their Christmas spending will not be shocked that retail additionally performed an vital position in boosting the UK financial system in November.
“Customers spent early and closely and enterprise updates from many retailers recommend spending continued via December, however that raises the query of how a lot disposable earnings will likely be left to assist the financial system kick-start the financial system. new 12 months, particularly as these costs rise in power, is basically beginning to chunk.
“All of those gross sales have added punch to service sector output. Warehouses turned hives of exercise; the streets had been stuffed with couriers dropping off Black Friday bargains because the occasion changed into a month-long discount and the highways had been stuffed with vans.
Will this excellent news final?
As with all forecasts, it’s unclear how the financial system will fare in 2022. The ONS has not but analyzed the December figures, however Ms Hewson expressed concern for the months forward.
“It is inconceivable not to take a look at this newest set of numbers and never really feel a way of inevitability,” she mentioned.
“December could have dragged the financial system backwards; The query is how a lot? Which sectors could have been capable of go the final restrictions? What could have been affected by the employees’ sickness or the drop in shopper confidence?
“And why has it taken so lengthy for the manufacturing sector to recuperate in the identical manner as different elements of the financial system?”
Ms Hewson mentioned world provide chain points have “clearly” taken their toll and the financial system might want to enhance on this if GDP progress is to proceed.
Mr Lowery warned that there’s sure to be a brake on progress in December and January as a result of disruption brought on by the emergence of Omicron. However he added: “This studying provides hope that progress in these months is probably not as weak as feared.
“There appears to be a little bit of a disconnect between the broadly reported pessimism in regards to the hovering price of dwelling and up to date survey knowledge like January’s Ipsos Client Confidence Index, which was a fairly wholesome 51.9. “
He identified that the ONS additionally reported that internet family wealth remained excessive relative to take-home pay regardless of the specter of rising inflation.
What does this imply to you ?
Sadly, though the UK’s financial restoration is spectacular, UK customers and households are unlikely to immediately profit from it.
Inflation, which is at the moment at 5.1%, ought to, in response to many economists, eclipse any financial positive factors noticed within the quick time period.
Rising costs, whether or not attributable to power payments or provide chain points, are more likely to proceed into early 2022. Kevin Brown, financial savings specialist at Scottish Pleasant Monetary Planners, warned that households had little trigger for celebration in response to in the present day’s GDP figures.
“The pace with which the UK financial system has recovered from the pandemic will likely be celebrated, however it has come at a value to many households,” he mentioned.
“GDP progress of 0.9% in November places the financial system in a stronger place than it was in February 2020, when the restrictions had been first launched, however what number of households are higher off ?
“The financial restoration has coincided with a dramatic rise in inflation and the UK price of dwelling disaster is a serious concern for a lot of households.”
Mr Brown defined that the Financial institution of England hoped inflationary pressures could be momentary, however argued that central banks had underestimated the influence of inflation, whereas their responses to it – together with a elevated quantitative easing – had made the issue worse.
He concluded: “The tax measures taken have clearly benefited the financial system, though the newest figures don’t present us the influence of Omicron on the UK in December and January, however it’s households who go pay the worth.
“Sadly, this isn’t about to alter shortly, as rising rates of interest will take time to convey the price of dwelling disaster below management and subsequently the federal government could have to take additional motion. to ease the stress on family earnings. “
The way to beat rising costs
Analysis from Plum, the budgeting app, has proven that households are already being hit arduous by inflation. Some are seeing spikes in primary requirements that even eclipse the current 5.1% improve seen within the shopper worth index, the official measure of inflation.
Victor Trokoudes, chief govt and co-founder of Plum, mentioned: “The UK financial system is lastly again above the place it was earlier than the pandemic, which is one thing to have fun.
“However the context of the present financial system is basically completely different from two years in the past.
“The higher-than-expected restoration within the financial system has come at the price of a pointy improve within the stage of inflation that households have to soak up.”
Mr Trokoudes warned to “get us again to the place we had been” costs have been pressured to rise and customers ought to “be in little question” the problem for the remainder of the 12 months is a spending lower that can put the Most households below nice stress, and will threaten to derail the restoration.
He concluded: “Our personal analysis discovered that households are experiencing a median 15% rise in the price of their primary requirements, properly in extra of what inflation follows.
“What’s vital now’s that these households be sure that their cash goes additional, whether or not via higher budgeting and saving, or investing to remain forward of inflation. long-term.”
That can assist you in your manner, I’ve put collectively 5 easy tricks to fight the rising price of dwelling.


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In a recent story about Diablo 4, we reported that Blizzard, following years of independence, is being pressured by Activision Blizzard higher ups to cut costs while simultaneously increasing their output of new games. That likely explains the studio’s aggressive push into mobile gaming with titles like Diablo Immortal, but it seems the pressure is starting to have an effect on the studio’s core titles as well.
Blizzard has announced they’re downsizing the development team for their crossover MOBA Heroes of the Storm and shuttering the Heroes of the Storm Global Championship esports league. Here’s what Blizzard had to say about the surprising move:
“Over the past several years, the work of evaluating our development processes and making hard decisions has led to new games and other products that we’re proud of. […] As such, we’ve made the difficult decision to shift some developers from Heroes of the Storm to other teams, and we’re excited to see the passion, knowledge, and experience that they’ll bring to those projects. This isn’t the first time we’ve had to make tough choices like this. Games like Diablo II, World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Overwatch, and more would not exist had we not made similar decisions in the past.
We’ve also evaluated our plans around Heroes esports -- after looking at all of our priorities and options in light of the change with the game, the Heroes Global Championship and Heroes of the Dorm will not return in 2019. This was another very difficult decision for us to make.
Despite the changes, Heroes of the Storm remains our love letter to Blizzard’s worlds and characters. We’ll continue actively supporting the game with new heroes, themed events, and other content that our community loves, though the cadence will change. Ultimately, we’re setting up the game for long-term sustainability. We’re so grateful for the support the community has shown from the beginning, and the development team will continue to support Heroes with the same passion, dedication, and creativity that has made the game such a unique experience.”
Apparently, Blizzard didn’t warn any of their professional Heroes of the Storm players about the esports shutdown beforehand, and, understandably, many of them are more than a little upset. Between this and the strikingly-negative response to Diablo Immortal, fans aren’t exactly embracing Blizzard’s new direction with open arms. Hopefully, Activision Blizzard leadership takes the hint and backs off, but I don’t have high hopes.
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Some People May Not Be Taking “Service Dogs” Seriously
The proliferation of online sites that sell service dog vests and the growing number of people exaggerating disabilities to have their pets nearby has created an explosion of service dog fraud. The deception is hurting the people who really need the help of service dogs such as German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers. Training a service dog typically costs thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars. There are also some dog trainers who offer instruction on how owners can train their own animals.
Veronica Morris , who suffers from bipolar disorder, agoraphobia, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), says, “I would not be here today if it weren’t for my service dog, I could only go to work and home. I couldn’t go to the grocery store. It was too stressful. Too scary.”
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits business owners from banning service animals. However, suspicious owners can question the animal’s qualifications and whether they are really a service dog? However, the business owner cannot legally ask the dog owners for ID or certification, proof of training, a demonstration of the dog’s ability, or what kind of disability the owner has. However, says trainer Morgance Ellis, if the animal is misbehaving, a business does have the right to ask the owner to remove the animal from the premises, although the owner must be allowed to come back without the animal.
Attorney Jessica Peck believes fraudulent service dogs aren’t trained to be as well-behaved as real service animals, which is another way “abuse of the system hurts a lot of people. The problem now of course is people are saying: Enough; no more dogs.”
Morris agrees. “The dogs that are disruptive—that bark, and pee, and poop and bite and stuff like that—really damages our ability to go out in public and have goodwill from the public.”
To say that service dogs are important to people with real disabilities is a minor understatement. Let’s try to clean this problem up!


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Lee Introduces Digital Advertising Act
May 19, 2022
Washington, D.C. – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), joined by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), has introduced the Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act. The bill would restore and protect competition in digital advertising by eliminating conflicts of interest that have allowed the leading platforms in the market to manipulate ad auctions and impose monopoly rents on a broad swath of the American economy.
Senator Lee said, “Digital advertising is the lifeblood of the internet economy. It supports most of the free content and services Americans have come to rely upon, including essential local journalism, and it allows businesses of every size to reach their customers quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, online advertising is also suffering under the thumb of trillion-dollar tech companies.
“Companies like Google and Facebook have been able to exploit their unprecedented troves of detailed user data to obtain vice grip-like control over digital advertising, amassing power on every side of the market and using it to block competition and take advantage of their customers. The conflicts of interest are so glaring that one Google employee described Google’s ad business as being like ‘if Goldman or Citibank owned the NYSE.’
“This lack of competition in digital advertising means that monopoly rents are being imposed upon every website that is ad-supported and every company—small, medium, or large—that relies on internet advertising to grow its business. It is essentially a tax on thousands of American businesses, and thus a tax on millions of American consumers.
“While online advertising is essential to nearly every business, this broken system has been the primary driver of growth for the tech companies that have failed us in so many other ways: by undermining our privacy, censoring our speech, and exploiting our children.
“That is why I have introduced this bill, and why I believe it is the first step towards liberating the internet—and therefore much of the 21st century economy—from the grip of Big Tech monopolists.”
Senator Cruz said, “Free markets require competition, and America has a long history of fighting monopolies in order to guarantee that healthy competition delivers the best results, products, and services for the American people. The internet should be no different. I’m proud to work in a bipartisan fashion with my colleagues, Mike Lee, Amy Klobuchar, and Richard Blumenthal, to guarantee customer protections in digital advertising.”
Senator Klobuchar said, “For too long, Google and Facebook have dominated the digital advertising marketplace at the expense of advertisers, publishers, and consumers. It is past time for a transparent ad technology industry where the best interests of customers are prioritized and companies of all sizes are able to compete. This legislation will put rules in place to do just that, restoring and protecting competition in digital advertising to create a more even playing field that will promote fairness and innovation moving forward.”
Senator Blumenthal said, “Our bipartisan bill would guard against immense conflicts of interest in today’s digital advertising market. Big Tech claims that it simply presides over an open and free market, but in a truly free market the same party can’t represent the seller, the buyer, make the rules, and conduct the auction. And that is unacceptable in a free enterprise system – it hurts consumers and it hurts competition.”
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Overwatch is in the midst of its Winter Wonderland event for 2017, with fans able to enjoy the return of Mei's Snowball Offensive as well as the addition of the new Yeti Hunt mode. In recognition of the new Yeti Hunt game mode, Blizzard has released an adorable Overwatch comic that depicts Mei trying to hunt and capture a Yeti Winston.
The new Overwatch comic is available to read right now by clicking here. Fans of Overwatch should be pleased by the comic's cute art and its humor, but others may be disappointed that it doesn't expand on the Overwatch canon. Regardless, it's only six pages long, so anyone that considers themselves a fan of the game should still consider checking it out.
While it would have been nice to have a new Overwatch comic that adds to the lore, this Yeti Hunt comic is still a nice holiday treat for fans of Blizzard's hero-based FPS. Plus, it's a nice way to remember the Yeti Hunt game mode, which will likely disappear once the Winter Wonderland event concludes in early January.
Blizzard has been going all-out for the Winter Wonderland event this year. Not only did it release the Yeti Hunt comic and a new game mode by the same name, but it has also added a slew of new skins for players to unlock. Some of the skins, like Hanzo's new skin, have not been well-received by fans, but others seem like solid additions to Overwatch's growing list of impressive cosmetic items.
Anyone interested in participating in Overwatch's Winter Wonderland event still has a couple of weeks to do so. And with the game available at half price for the holidays, the event also marks the perfect opportunity for those that have been thinking about picking up the game to jump right into the action.
Overwatch is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.


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The ‘WedareLab’ accelerator supports emerging lingerie labels and enables the French group to engage with new business models for the sector. Albertine and Lolo Paris are the first brands admitted to the programme.
All change at Kenzo. In the same week that the house announced the appointment of a new artistic director, it has named a new CEO, Sylvain Blanc, who joins the Paris fashion marque from underwear specialist Undiz.
After working at Sephora, and leading Kenzo Parfums for nine years, Patricia Tranvouëz has left the LVMH group to take charge of the French lingerie and ready-to-wear retailer, replacing Cédric Taravella.
After supporting the creation of Livy in 2017, the French group has buttressed its lingerie business by buying a stake in Ysé, an underwear label founded in 2012 by Clara Blocman and Bérengère Lehembre.
Launched by the fashion designer Lisa Chavy, Livy is celebrating its first birthday. To kick off its second year, the brand has launched a dedicated online store and will launch in department stores internationally.
Join FashionNetwork.com for a guided tour of Etam's Tech Center in Marcq-en-Barœul, as the lingerie brand prepares pieces for its Live Show, set to take place on 25th September 2018, the first day of Paris Fashion Week.


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Solar Industry Must Make Adjustments to Survive
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The solar industry has to make changes if the cleantech market is to rebound
The cleantech revolution continues to be a popular catch phrase among politicians and eco-friendly folks, but recent trends indicate the growing industry faces stiff challenges as 2011 slowly winds down.
The solar industry
faces a drastic problem
after numerous companies jumped into the industry that wasn't mature enough to support all of the newcomers. To make matters worse, falling prices are forcing smaller and less prepared companies to sell out to their competitors, and that isn't expected to change in the near future, according to green experts.
"Weaker companies who did not get their product costs down to competitive levels are going to disappear," said Christopher Blansett, JP Morgan Securities analyst, in a statement to Bloomberg. "They'll be bought up. They'll go away. There is significantly more supply of solar modules than demand."
Along with economic issues, University of Tennessee researchers believe lead pollution from solar power creation
could dramatically increase
. Lead batteries are used to store solar power, and lead pollution could increase in developing nations.
Even with solar energy facing obvious hurdles, the US government still has high hopes for the future of domestic cleantech. However, with cleantech expected to help draw the economy out of a continued slump, lawmakers and the private sector need to work together to find a solution to help cleantech develop -- before these jobs and technology also go overseas to India, China, and other nations investing heavily in solar power.
Despite these problems, there are numerous bright sides to the solar industry as it continues to expand -- the International Energy Agency predicts solar power will produce most of the
world's energy power by 2060
, and hydropower, wind, and bioenergy fighting over the rest of the industry.
For home owners looking to increase their house values, making the initial investment to install solar panels can
lead to higher resale values
, according to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers.
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U.S. comScore video metrix stats are out today,with the number of video viewers rebounding in the month of May. According to the web metrics company, 183 million U.S. Internet users watched online video during the month compared to 178 million in April. ComScore reports that YouTube saw record viewership in May with an all-time high of 14.6 […]
What we came to know as social media a few years ago isn’t exactly what we’d call it today because of how fast it’s managed to evolve. Using social media to stay connected and up-to-date is a thing of the past, we now use it to market ourselves, businesses, and services. Which as designers is […]
How small businesses can create treasure hunts and other games on the social networking site to boost sales Debby Icide had never used Twitter, but all it took was one tweet to boost sales at Gaia Essentials, her small boutique in Moss Beach, California, that sells homemade organic soaps and all-natural skin care products. The enticing missive, which […]
A Quick Response (QR) code is a two-dimensional code that can be scanned by smartphone cameras to automatically pull up text, photos, videos, music and URLs. These codes have become mobile-friendly ways to point people in the offline space to online resources. While already popular in Japan, consumers in the United States are just now […]
Thinking about updating your site? These color combinations can help. Jude Stewart is a Print contributing editor, put together several bookmarks for designers to use as reference tools or color palettes.


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ICSC RECon, the major national event for the International Council of Shopping Centers, is being held this week in Las Vegas. It is one of the largest annual conferences for real estate professionals and retailers from around the globe to meet to form business relationships. Since New York City is one of the biggest retail capitals of the world, let’s take a look at employment trends in the retail sector for this past year.
The retail sector added 13,000 jobs in New York City year over year through March, and improved on the historical high employment numbers for the city during this time of the year with total retail employees reaching 352,300. This year-over-year change is stronger than the prior year’s growth, with a 30 percent increase in job creation. The 13,000 retail jobs added also mark the second highest yearly gain in March over the past 10 years, second to only the 13,900 jobs added in 2012. Read More


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A tourist in Langkawi was stunned after he was charged RM1,196 for a ‘siakap’.
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has been urged to be transparent while conducting its probe into the case of the allegedly unreasonably billed ‘siakap’ dish at a Langkawi restaurant to ensure that patrons are not ‘oppressed’ by exorbitant food prices.
Kedah Consumers Association (CAKE) secretary Mohd Yusrizal Yusoff said the incident could have happened due to a miscommunication between the two parties involved (seller and buyer) which left the consumer dissatisfied and made a social media post while sharing the lunch receipt.
“By right, the consumer must report it to the ministry so that an investigation can be done and for stern action to be taken if an offence has been committed. Also, we do not know if the seller has displayed the price sign.
“If there is no price sign, action can be taken. However, if the live siakap fish was only meant to be for display, then the seller should have insisted to the consumer that it was not for sale,” he said today.
Yusrizal was commenting on claims by a restaurant patron who had alleged that the price of the siakap fish ordered at a restaurant on Wednesday was exorbitant.
Mohd Faris Zulkarnain and six others had initially wanted to order two whole sea bass but changed their minds after the waiter demonstrated the size of one fish.
“We decided to order only one fish.
“The size was a little bigger than what we’re used to,” Faris wrote on Facebook.
But when the fish arrived, they were shocked that it was large enough to feed a crowd of 30 instead of seven.
The restaurant had selected a sea bass that weighed 7.48kg for Faris’ table.
At that point, Faris expected to pay between RM700 and RM800, but the total bill came up to a hefty RM1,852.50.
Besides the fish that cost RM1,196, Faris and company were charged RM200 for prawns, RM200 for calamari, RM87.20 for crab, RM27 for kailan and RM35 for a jug of watermelon juice.
Faris claimed in his post that other customers at the restaurant also received shocking bills ― one customer paid RM755 for two people while another was billed RM800.
“I was shocked upon seeing my bill ― I wanted to pay using my credit card but there was a five per cent surcharge,” he said.
Faris warned other holidaymakers to be cautious to avoid paying through their nose.
The owner of Restoran Terapung Sas Rimba, Norasyikin Musa, who had taken the said food order, was reported saying that she had asked the patron involved to take a look at the siakap fish before it was sent to the kitchen to be cooked.
Norasyikin said the person, however, refused to do so.
“I suggested that they order other fish like red snapper or grouper that weigh around one to 1.5kg which would be more suitable
“I explained to them that a fish weighing around seven kg wasn’t for sale but was kept for display so patrons can look at it,” she was quoted as saying.
Norasyikin denied that her restaurant imposes a surcharge for credit card payments as claimed by Faris in his post.
She said the price of the siakap fish of RM16 for 100 grammes was stated in the restaurant menu.
Yusrizal said the incident could mar Langkawi’s tourism industry as it could give a bad perception to the public, including tourists.
“We understand that for close to two years, businesses have been affected by the movement control order, but they should not put the ‘pressure’ on consumers.
“There could be bad effects on the tourism industry which is just about to revive. As for consumers, I would advise them to report to the ministry so that appropriate action can be taken.
“The enforcement should also play their role so that consumers will be more confident to come forward to make reports,” he said.


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The much-talked Vodafone-Idea merger is in its final stage and after general meeting held on Tuesday, the shareholders of Idea Cellular sanctioned ‘Vodafone Idea Limited’ as the name of the merged company which estimates to raise Rs 15,000 crore fund from the public.
Withstanding the Jio effects, two of the top three telecommunication companies – Vodafone India and Idea Cellular decided to merge and form a single company that can serve millions of customers and survive in the tough competition as well. In the newly formed combined business entity, Vodafone is expected to own 45.1 per cent, 26 per cent by Aditya Birla Group and Idea shareholders will own 28.9 per cent share. Combining the customer base of both, Idea Cellular as well as Vodafone India, the newly merged company is expected to have around 430 million mobile subscribers right from day one – making it one of the largest telecommunication company in India.
Furthermore, the approval for Vodafone-Idea merger by the Department of Telecom (DoT) is already in the final stages and hence the companies held a general meeting on Tuesday to discuss the new name for the merged company. Perhaps, the meeting was marked with the absence of Idea’s Chairman of the board Kumar Mangalam Birla, who happens to be the proposed non-executive Chairman of merged entity; and meeting was chaired by Idea’s MD and CEO Himanshu Kapania. During the meeting, the shareholders of Idea Cellular proposed a new name for the merged entity – ‘Vodafone Idea Limited’, where Vodafone India holds majority of shares.
As per the agenda placed, the change in name will come into effect after Vodafone India gets merged with Idea Cellular Limited. Apart from the change in name of the company, the decision to raise a fund of Rs 15,000 crore through NCDs on private placement basis within a year was also approved at the EGM. From the huge clientele side, it is quite obvious that after getting a new name and acquiring more funds, the customers of both these telecom giants will have high expectations to get better quality services or maybe even cheaper services.


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Here’s a bit of a mystery: sightings of a Sherlock edition of Cluedo – the sleuthing boardgame – on websites ranging from Amazon to Forbidden Planet, followed by its disappearance from the latter site and a statement from a BBC source suggesting it may never become a reality.
“We can’t confirm this is going ahead,” the source told RadioTimes.com “and you definitely won’t be able to pre-order it.”
Although “temporarily out of stock” on Amazon, the item is still listed for £29.99, hmm?
What’s behind the confusion we may never know, but it would seem a shame if the game didn’t materialise – Sherlock and Cluedo seem like such a perfect fit.
Assuming that it does go ahead, though, what might we expect?
One description accompanying the game suggests that everyone’s favourite consultant criminal Moriarty will end up as a victim of crime himself.
“Who killed Moriarty?” it asks. “Was it Mrs Hudson, in the Tower of London with the Wrench, or Irene Adler, in 221B, with a Candlestick? You’ll need all your wits about you to find out!”
Now, Sherlock fans will think they already have a pretty good idea who killed Moriarty – after all, we saw Sherlock’s nemesis turn the gun on himself and pull the trigger at the end of The Reichenbach Fall, right?
But it wouldn’t make for much of a game of Cluedo if you already knew whodunnit – so perhaps reports of Moriarty’s death have been greatly exaggerated…


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Agricast is celebrating selling its 1,000th High Strength Wheel, just eleven months after launching it.
The milestone wheel is part of a consignment headed to Springfield Hay in New South Wales, Australia.
The supplier of wearing parts introduced the High Strength Wheel in September last year, following months of research and development work, which resulted in a 24 inch, eight-spoke design. The innovative new wheel is significantly more robust than traditional counterparts.
As well as being stronger than alternatives, the Agricast’s High Strength Ring, is significantly cheaper than comparable wheels and will fit most leading machines, including Cousins, Dal-Bo, HE-VA, Twose and Simba / Great Plains.
Agricast has showcased the wheel at the Midlands Machinery Show, LAMMA and Cereals leading to a surge in orders from both individual farmers needing to replace worn wheels and also complete machine manufacturers looking for better quality and lower-priced wheels.
“We’ve been really pleased with the way our High Strength Wheel has been received,” says William Robinson, Agricast’s General Manager. “We developed this new eight-spoke design to offer farmers, contractors and manufacturers a stronger ring at a more competitive price point compared to Ductile Steel.
“We spent a lot of time on the computer designing this new ring to ensure that it’s as strong as it can be. We undertook load analysis and extensive testing to ensure it is robust and long-lasting. Unlike other rings on the market, the key advantage of the Agricast High Strength Wheel is that the wearing edge of the ring still contains plenty of metal compared to its rivals.”
Established in 1987 and based on the family’s Lincolnshire farm, Agricast is the UK’s leading Cambridge roll ring specialist and also supplies a wide range of press rings, disc blades and subsoiler wear parts. The company also offers bespoke alterations and fabrication services.View all News


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MAKE the most of your online overseas Christmas present purchases this year, because next year you may be paying 10 per cent more for them.
Major retail companies and the state governments believe the Government will impose the GST on overseas buys as low as $20.
The current GST-free threshold for online buys is $1000.
"We certainly think that we are now at the point (where) it's no longer `Why?'," said Margy Osmond, chief executive of the Australian National Retailers Association.
"It's a case of how and when and that governments both state and federal have accepted the need to go ahead with this.'"
Mrs Osmond told news.com.au the breakthrough came during discussions between Treasurer Joe Hockey and state treasurers in Canberra today.
The states believe they could share around $1 billion or more in GST funds each year if the tax was applied to online shopping.
"It was a very positive discussion, it is clear there are a lot of consensus across the room. We need to do this,'' said NSW Treasurer Mike Baird.
The states and the Federal Government will meet again on the issue next March to discuss how the levy can be imposed, given the huge number of overseas purchases arriving by air and sea at ports around the country.
Mr Hockey has been told by Treasury the collection costs could exceed the revenue.
However, Mrs Osmond said research commissioned by her association calculated a collection cost of $34 million in the first year, and revenue of $997 million.
"And that's a lot of hospitals, roads and policemen," she said.
"This is a tax that's just going to get bigger. We know from just from our Christmas surveying that online (shopping overseas) will grow this Christmas by 20 per cent. Domestic retailers online will also grow, but the big difference between the two of them is one has to pay the tax and the other doesn't.
"And in the end run that really is about jobs. There's a reason why the National Party at its last federal conference voted for a $20 threshold. Because they are feeling the pain in their local communities from small businesses and small retailers who are missing out.''
Mrs Osmond said the Government could not be accused of introducing a new tax.
"This is just closing a loophole in the tax law that's been handing around since nobody shopped online," she said.
The retailers agree with the findings of an inquiry in 2011 by former Victorian Premier John Brumby, former NSW Premier Nick Greiner and businessman Bruce Carter. Then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard asked them to review the goods and services tax but their findings were not adopted.
Earlier this month Mr Brumby said: "And the beauty of computer technology and the internet is that in the old days these things might have been costly to administer, but I don't believe that's the case now."
He said the application of a consumption tax on goods bought on the internet was "a complete non-issue'' in Britain, the US and Canada, and could help state finances here.


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Emirates to unveil new A380 onboard lounge at ITB Berlin
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Emirates will launch a series of new cabin products and enhancements in 2017 for both its A380 and Boeing 777 fleet.
The multi-million dollar cabin interiors upgrade programme includes an enhanced Onboard Lounge for its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft.
Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “The A380 Onboard Lounge is hugely popular with our customers, and has become an iconic feature of Emirates’ A380 offering. Particularly on long-haul flights, our customers tell us they appreciate the opportunity to stretch their legs and mingle in the relaxed, yet classy lounge area.
“Since we first launched the product in 2008, our A380 Onboard Lounge has gone through small but successive enhancements in line with customer feedback to increase the amount of space for our customers to interact in the lounge. In our latest revamp, we have taken inspiration from private yacht cabins, and amongst other thoughtful touches, we have increased the seating space, and also made it more intimate and conducive for our passengers to socialise or enjoy our lounge service.”
The new Emirates A380 Onboard Lounge will make its first public appearance at the Emirates Infinite Possibilities stand during ITB Berlin, one of the world’s largest tourism trade fairs. It is currently being installed onto one of Emirates’ new A380 aircraft at Airbus’ facilities, and will make its operational debut in July 2017.
While retaining the trademark horseshoe-shaped bar, Emirates’ latest A380 Onboard Lounge will offer more seating space with a new seating arrangement along the windows on both sides of the bar. Inspired by private yacht cabins, each seating area will have a table and window view. Overall, the lounge can comfortably accommodate up to 26 passengers at a time, including 8 seated.
The new Onboard Lounge will also feature an airier look and feel. Lighter champagne colours will be used in the cabin and lounge seating, accented by a glossy dark wood trim.
Emirates will also introduce soundproof curtains to partition the Onboard Lounge area from the other cabins, put in additional soft ambiance lighting options, new window blinds with integrated LED mood lighting, and subwoofers for surround sound. The lounge also features a 55 inch LCD screen so customers can view the latest flight information, or enjoy live TV broadcasts of the latest news or sports updates.
All of Emirates’ 92 A380 currently in service feature the Onboard Lounge. The enhanced lounge product will be similarly located on the upper deck of the aircraft, for First and Business Class passengers.
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SANUR, Bali (BPN) – Prama Sanur Beach Bali in collaboration with RajaLARI to hold the 2nd Sanur KulineRUN on March 3, 2024, an event that combines sports, especially running and culinary festival.
According to Panca R Sarungu, CEO of RajaLARI, the 2nd Sanur KulineRUN consists of several categories, namely Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 3K with a unique concept that will create a unique experience where while running, participants can enjoy the beauty of Sanur beach and at the end enjoying Indonesian and Balinese delights.
“Sanur is a proper destination for sports tourism, especially running, since it brings experience that is hardly found in other areas, running while watching the sunrise,” he said at a press conference at Prama Sanur Beach Bali on Monday (Feb 19).
Panca said that this event targets to be followed by 600-700 participants and is held to support government programs in the tourism sector, especially sports tourism.
“We hope that the 2nd Sanur KulineRUN can have a greater impact in attracting domestic and foreign tourists,” he explained.
Apart from the running event, the 2nd Sanur KulineRUN also invites local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to pamper runners and spectators with a culinary festival where they can enjoy delicious Indonesian and Balinese dishes.
According to the Head of the Denpasar Tourism Office, Ni Luh Putu Riyastiti, this event will highlight the culinary delights of Bali, especially Sanur.
“The culinary festival at this event is followed by MSMEs offering Balinese culinary heritage or rare foods that cannot be found on normal days,” she said.
Riyastiti hopes that this event will become an annual event in Denpasar and that sports tourism can become an attraction, especially to attract national and international runners.
Meanwhile, I Gusti Bagus Surya, General Manager of Prama Sanur Beach Bali, hopes that this event can run optimally and be able to deliver a positive impact on Sanur tourism.
In addition, his party also has prepared an attractive package to support the event through a package that includes flight tickets, a staycation at Prama Sanur Beach Bali, and participating in the KulineRun event.


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This calls for a toast! Jennifer Hawkins and husband Jake Wall receive gold medal at World Spirits competition for their new tequila brand Sesión Premium
She is currently taking the modelling world by storm, however Jennifer Hawkins also looks set to dominate the world of alcohol.
The 32-year-old Australian beauty won a gold medal for her new tequila brand Sesión Premium Tequila at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits competition.
Former Miss Universe winner Jennifer co-owns the brand with husband Jake Wall, 32, and Sydney businessman, Tim Freeburn.
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In high spirits! Jennifer Hawkins has won a gold medal for her new tequila brand Sesión Premium Tequila at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits competition
Despite only being launched in December last year, the trio won a gold medal for their mocha flavoured liqueur at the competition - regarded as the Academy Awards for spirits.
Meanwhile, their Blanco and Reposado flavours also received silver medals, after being judged by 39 experts and competing against more than 1850 entries.
Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday, Jennifer said she was ecstatic about receiving the three medals.
Successful pairing: The Miss Universe winner 2004 co-owns the brand with husband Jake Wall
Winning formula: The trio won a gold medal for their mocha flavoured liqueur at the competition, while their Blanco and Reposado flavours also received silver medals
'It is so amazing to think that our little idea of starting a tequila company has come to life and getting recognition at the highest level,' she said.
'Sesión has only just launched, so, really, it's just a baby [brand]. There's so many exciting things to come.'
The award-winning tequila is currently served on Qantas flights and negotiations are underway for Sesión to be sold internationally.
Sesión is produced at the famed Tierra de Agaves distillery which is run by the Beckmann family, who have been making tequila for eight generations.
Cheers! The couple launched the brand last year after working on it for four years
Cashing in: The couple - who tied the knot in 2013 - capitalised on their love for sipping cheeky tequilas
Top drop: The couple filter their Instagram accounts with snaps of themselves enjoying the alcoholic beverage, with Jake writing: 'Our goal for the last two years was to bring out the smoothest 100% agave tequila possible'
Capitalising on their love for sipping cheeky tequilas here and there, the celebrity couple who tied the knot in 2013 launched the brand last year, after working on it for four years.
Taking to Instagram with some details about the company, Jake wrote at the time: 'Pumped to announce that we have created a new premium tequila brand called SESIÓN.
'Our goal for the last two years was to bring out the smoothest 100% agave tequila possible and #SESIONTEQUILA is just that.
'We've sourced our tequila from Mexico's (UNESCO) World Heritage site and distillery - Tierra de Agaves, owned by 8th generation tequila dynasty the Beckmann family.
'It's been a crazy ride and we can't wait for you to try it!' he added of the brand which is named after the Spanish word for session.
Personal touch: The model couple made a trip to Mexico themselves in June to take a hands-on approach with the business and taste some flavours
The model couple made a trip to Mexico themselves in June to take a hands-on approach with the business and taste some flavours.
Making their way through the agave fields, Jake even put his handyman skills to good use at the time, helping the local farmers harvest the plant from which the distilled beverage is produced.
Sesión is Jake and Jennifer's latest commercial project, and while it may seem surprising to see the pair front an alcoholic beverage venture, Jake says it was a no-brainer given the pair's love for the drink.
Relaxed: While it may seem surprising to see the pair front an alcoholic beverage venture, Jake says it was a no-brainer given the pair's love for the drink
Hands-on: During production Jake even put his handyman skills to good use at the time, helping the local farmers harvest the plant from which the distilled beverage is produced
'Tequila was a natural progression because it is our drink of choice, we love it, so thought why not do our own?' he told The Daily Telegraph.
'Jen and I have a pretty healthy lifestyle, but we do like a drink and to let our hair down and tequila gives a really good vibe,' he also added.
Meanwhile, when speaking to Gourmet Traveller recently, beauty queen Jennifer said: 'There's definitely a gap in the market for an Australian tequila'.
'We find that if we have tequila, the night takes unexpected turns - it's more spontaneous and fun. It kind of elevates you,' she also said.
Jennifer's joint venture with her husband is her second, as the pair also own property development company J Group.
Having won Miss Universe back in 2004, Jennifer is also a prominent face in Australian fashion as a face of retail giant Myer.
And she's proved she's just as savvy off the runway as opposed to on, with her own tanning and beauty range called JBronze.
Dominating: Jennifer's joint venture with her husband is her second, as the pair also own property development company J Group
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Updated April 26, 2019: Nao Fuji has signed on as the third artist for June 5's Black Cat #1.
Fuji debuted earlier this year drawing six cat-themed variants for Marvel, but will now make their interior comics debut illustrating a portion of the issue. Fuji joins original series artist Travel Foreman and Michael Dowling, who was added to the book last week (see below).
In a reply to an earlier version of this article, series writer Jed McKay tweeted "It's a full issue plus two backups, everything's fine."
Marvel's original solicit for the issue listed Foreman as the sole artist for the entire issue.
Original Story: Michael Dowling has signed on as a second artist for June 5's Black Cat #1, alongside announced series artist Travel Foreman.
Dowling joins the book after doing similar co-artist duties on the recent Star Wars: Tie Fighter #1.
Concurrent with this news, Marvel has informed retailers that its top 3,000 accounts from Diamond Comic Distributors will be receiving a free Black Cat poster on May 29 to promote the June launch.
Here is the updated solicitation for Black Cat #1:
BLACK CAT #1
JED MACKAY (W) • TRAVEL FOREMAN & MICHAEL DOWLING (A)
Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
HIDDEN GEM VARIANT COVER BY TERRY DODSON
VARIANT COVER BY ARTGERM
VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ARTGERM
VARIANT COVER BY TRAVEL FOREMAN
VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO
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VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
BLANK AND GAME VARIANT COVERS ALSO AVAILABLE
SPINNING OUT OF THE PAGES OF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!
ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES!
The Black Cat is back and starring in her first ever ongoing series! Felicia Hardy has a taste for the finer things in life and a certain set of skills that can get her into any mansion, vault or museum to…procure said finer things. But due to her actions in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Felicia’s not only on the run from the police but also by the New York Theives Guild and their boss ODESSA DRAKE! High-octane heists, climactic chases and twist after twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat like a cat on a perch. IN THIS ISSUE: Find out a secret from Cat’s past in a bonus story that sets a foundation for the future! All this and an all-new MARVEL MEOW short story by Nao Fuji!
40 PGS./Rated T …$4.99
*BLACK CAT #1 & Variants (APR190773-82, $4.99, FOC 5/13/19) will have interior art by Michael Dowling in addition to the previously solicited Travel Foreman.
BLACK CAT MINI-POSTER!
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The initiative will feature PS4 and PlayStation Virtual Reality titles, including Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition.
Sony’s popular PlayStation Play At Home 2021 initiative has returned this April with a selection of 10 downloadable game titles for free.
First launched during the pandemic in April 2020, the Play At Home initiative aims to encourage physical distancing though enjoyable home entertainment incentives.
This year’s edition will introduce 10 game titles for download, up from the previous year’s two, and include the popular Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition.
From Mar 26 to Apr 23, users can download from a selection of nine PS4 and PlayStation Virtual Reality games. Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be made available from Apr 20 to May 15.
This year’s selection will feature small-scale games from PlayStation’s independent partners, according to the official PlayStation Blog.
In the announcement on Feb 23, Sony Interactive Entertainment president and chief executive Jim Ryan said that the PlayStation team had wanted to “thank the community by giving something back”.
He said: “These days, we could all use something to look forward to and another reason to stay safely socially distanced, so we are happy to be able to offer a free selection of great games and some entertainment offers.”
This year’s Play At Home began in early March with a free download of the 2016 Ratchet & Clank game for PS4. The initiative will be extended through June, although no further details on additional game releases have been announced.
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Garment Technology Expo to return to Delhi this May
The Garment Technology Expo will hold its 32nd edition from May 27 to 30 at the NSIC Exhibition Complex in Okhla, New Delhi to showcase textiles from around the world to a business-to-business audience.
The upcoming edition of the Garment Technology Expo will feature product categories including textiles, woven and printed labels, dyes and chemicals, woven tapes, hangers, plotter papers, raw materials, software solutions, and consulting services among others, the trade show announced on its website. The trade show aims to create networking opportunities between fashion and textile designers and materials manufacturers to boost both domestic and international business in the sector.
This edition, sponsors include the Gujarat Garment Manufacturers Association, the Knitwear and Textile Club, and the Garments Machinery Manufacturers and Suppliers Association among others. The trade show is also supporting the Awdorg Foundation as its philanthropy partner this edition.
The event describes itself as, “South East Asia's most comprehensive apparel production technology show,” according to its website. The trade show held its first edition in 2001 which welcomed 87 participants and 4,700 trade visitors. The 2020 edition of the trade show recorded over 26,250 trade visitors and included brands from 20 countries.
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Governor ‘Chicken Little’ Murphy is moving from acting like an elected official to being a dictator!
His latest executive orders have become draconian. In his fugue state Murphy has issued these orders that are turning New Jersey into a police state and denying our fundamental rights.
Executive order 118 states as follows- “WHEREAS, since the issuance of Executive Order No. 107 (2020), public interaction and gatherings at county and state parks
throughout the State, including lands under the Department of
Environmental Protection’s (“DEP”) jurisdiction, have been
observed in a manner that is inconsistent with and threatens to
undermine the social mitigation strategies necessary to limit the
spread of COVID-19, creating risks to public health;” What does this mean? That our benevolent governor saw pictures of some people gathering in spite of his previous executive order(s) and in his childlike chicken little state (IE, claiming that the sky is falling when it is most definitely not!) he denounced them as jackasses and other childish names. And then decided to impose his will upon the people of New Jersey for ‘Our own good.’
Furthermore Murphy has issued another executive order (119) which extends the public health emergency order issued on March 9 for another 30 days, so that the state may “continue on war footing for another 30 days.” What the governor does not seem to understand is that the pandemic is showing signs of leveling off. I am sure Murphy will take credit!
And to make matters even worse the governor has announced in a tweet “BREAKING: I’m signing an Executive Order MOVING the date of our primary elections from Tuesday, June 2nd to Tuesday, July 7th. Our democracy cannot be a casualty of #COVID19. We want to ensure that every voter can vote without endangering their health or safety.” I am no lawyer, but I remember that the governor of Wisconsin tried to delay in person voting for that state’s primary and the state supreme court overruled him. It is my hope that someone here in New Jersey will challenge our ‘Chicken Little’ governor and our primary happens on June 2nd as per state law. We can not let this mans fears overrule the people’s right and privileges.
Then Murphy announces this nutty executive order- “BREAKING: I’m signing an Executive Order to further our aggressive efforts to enforce social distancing. All non-essential construction across New Jersey will CEASE, indefinitely, effective 8:00 PM Friday.” The man is going nuts!
Even worse he then tweets this- “We’re also aiming to mitigate overcrowding at essential retail stores – particularly in our grocery stores. Under this Executive Order, all essential retail must indefinitely limit the number of customers allowed in their stores to NO MORE than 50% of their approved capacity. Additionally, customers & employees must wear face coverings. Stores must also provide special shopping hours for high-risk individuals, erect physical barriers between customers and cashiers and baggers where practicable, regularly sanitize areas used by their employees, & more. This Executive Order will also put greater protections in place for workers at our warehouses, and in manufacturing. No one should be working where social distancing isn’t being practiced to its fullest extent.” The man is out of control and surely needs to be stopped! Will no one from either political party condemn him?
All hail Phil ‘Chicken Little’ Murphy dictator governor of New Jersey! Murphy must be stopped and his executive orders rescinded. The man is totally out of it! Our civil liberties are being crushed beneath this benevolent style dictatorship of Murphy’s.
That is my opinion- Jumpin Jersey Mike


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ZTE has released a number of really compelling, high-end devices this year, including the Nubia Z9, Nubia Z9 Max and the ZTE Axon variants. The company has, however, announced yet another press conference quite recently, and scheduled it for July 29th, which is today. It was rumored that the company plans to announce the ZTE V5, a handset which has leaked quite recently. Well, has announced that handset, but it’s not called ZTE V5, but ZTE Star 3, a naming which we’ve heard plenty of times thus far.
The ZTE Star 3 features a 5.5-inch 1080p (1920 x 1080, 401 PPI) display, and it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core processor running at 1.5GHz which ships with an Adreno 405 GPU. This device will ship with 2GB of RAM and 16 GB of expandable internal storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card). The 13-megapixel camera (f/2.2 aperture, 5P lens) can be found on the back of this handset, and ZTE’s NeoVision 5.0 camera software is bundled into the company’s Android skin. On the front side of this phone, you’ll find a 5-megapixel snapper for your selfie and video call needs. The device offers 4G LTE connectivity (FDD-LTE, TD-LTE), and it will ship with Android 5.1 Lollipop pre-installed with ZTE’s Nubia 3.0 UI on top of it. The device is made out of anodized aluminum, it sports a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, and packs in a 3,000mAh battery.
The ZTE Star 3, is much like its predecessor, a mid-range handset. A number of rumors we’ve seen in the past few weeks were completely wrong considering the fact this smartphone isn’t exactly a high-end offering, nor does it sport dual camera setup on the back. That being said, the ZTE Star 3 is a premium build mid-range smartphone, and considering the fact its pricing starts from 999 Yuan ($161), many consumers might see this phone as a viable option. Having that in mind, the competition in China is fierce. There are a ton of affordable, and yet well-specced smartphones out there. Speaking of which, Meizu has also held a press conference today and announced their entry-level Meizu M2 handset, click here if you’d like to check it out. The ZTE Star 3 will be available for reservations starting today in China, and will go on sale soon.
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Bess Eaton opened in the Bridge Market on Saturday, and employees said they saw a steady stream of customers happy to see an alterative to other doughnut shops.
Chocolate sprinkle doughnts are the most popular so far.
"We went through spurts where there were over seven or eight people in line, but people were patient," said Ashley Campbell, who worked at the counter the first three days. "They're just excited that we're open."
Joe Gingerella, of Groton, picked up coffee for his mother on Tuesday.
"Absolutely enjoy the place," he said. "We haven't had one here in a long time, and my mom's excited about it."


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For the first time you can watch Apple's iPhone launch event on Twitter
Every year Apple fans who are unable to attend the iPhone launch -- that is, just about everyone -- either follows live blogs or seeks out how to watch the live stream in their preferred browser on their platform of choice. This year there will be a new option.
For the first time ever, Apple will be live streaming its iPhone launch event on Twitter. There had been rumors that this would happen, but now the new way to tune in has been confirmed.
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Apple revealed its embracing of Twitter in a tweet, saying: "Join us September 12 at 10 a.m. PDT to watch the #AppleEvent live on Twitter. Tap ❤ below and we'll send you updates on event day" -- the company later confirmed the Twitter live stream to TechCrunch.
— Apple (@Apple) September 10, 2018
If you follow the instructions in the tweet and like the status, Apple tweets you right back letting you know that you'll now be kept up to date with the latest announcements:
— Apple (@Apple) September 11, 2018
With the event taking place tomorrow, it's not long until we find out for sure exactly what Apple has in store for iPhone fans around the world.


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New York City FC today unveiled its new 2019 home jersey with a new video: For the City, By the City. Both the jersey design, and the jersey launch video, pay homage to New York City and the iconic characters which make it like nowhere else.
Designed by adidas in the Club’s iconic blue colorway, this is the Club’s third home uniform. The new shirt draws inspiration from the City itself with special features including: a pigeon mosaic on the jock tag, a vertical stripe in the tricolor colors of the New York City flag, and the flag featured on the back neck.
For the City, By the City chronicles the journey of one New Yorker as he weaves his way through the City on the way to his rec league soccer game. En route, he encounters other New Yorkers who are also real-life NYCFC fans. From a firefighter to a pizza vendor, the individuals featured in the film come together to proudly represent their City and their team.
The video was filmed on-location throughout the boroughs – from an East Harlem subway station to a Bronx firehouse – showcasing the eclectic spirit of the City. The film is shot in a combination of 4.6K cinema grade and VHS camcorder footage by The Main Idea, marking the second collaboration with this local production house, following 2018’s Everywhere We Go video.
For the City, By the City is complemented with a series of still photography, first captured on NYCFC players as they prepare for the upcoming 2019 season at the Club’s training facility, and then on local fans and real New Yorkers from the video shoot.
2019 Team Captain, Alex Ring, shared his thoughts on the new jersey:
“I like that our Club decided to use fans in the video. I am proud to lead the team for the first time as captain and wear our new home jersey. Every time I put it on I will think of the City and fans we are proud to represent.”
The new home jersey will be worn for the first time on the pitch when the Club takes on Minnesota United for a preseason friendly in Orlando tomorrow, February 20.
The jersey is on sale now online at www.NYCFC.com/shop, at both adidas NYC stores and at the 365 Store at Yankee Stadium.
The 365 Store will be open starting today from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be offering to all 2019 jersey buyers within 48-hours of launch a limited-edition pigeon sleeve patch (while supplies last) and free customization (valued at $30).
NYCFC City Members will receive a 10% discount online, and at Yankee Stadium, they can select a discount or take advantage of the free customization.


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At 2PM Beijing Time, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro will be announced, in partnership with China Mobile. Speculated specs: 4K screen, Intel i7-6700HQ, GTX 960M, 16GB of DDR4 512GB SSD. Price: TBA. Let’s see how that goes tomorrow. But Xiaomi is definitely gearing up to take on Macbooks hard in China. And they have real chance of succeeding since Apple’s “Pro” laptops are not that pro anymore.
UPDATE: Specs were not as speculated. Official release announcement here.