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New homeowners took over the Rio earlier this month they usually’re rapidly shifting to make their mark on the off-Strip resort.
Dreamscape Corporations took over operations on Oct. 2 and are engaged on a number of tasks as a part of a beforehand introduced “multi-year redevelopment” of the resort that opened in 1990. The renovations embrace a full refresh of the two,500 suites, 150,000 square-foot on line casino flooring, 220,000-square-foot assembly area, and the pool deck.
A number of tasks are beneath approach. On the outside, crews are changing the Panaflex panels iconic marquee on Flamingo Street with three-sided LED screens going through east and west. Constructing wraps and neon have been faraway from the lodge towers’ exterior — together with the long-lasting Penn & Teller wrap — whereas the Rio workforce applies a contemporary coat of paint and reinstalls new LED neon lights.
“The whole resort workforce is working tirelessly to breathe new life into this iconic property,” Trevor Scherrer, president of leisure and gaming at Dreamscape corporations, mentioned in an announcement. “The Rio indicators have been a favourite for each guests and locals all through the years, so we’re working to protect the unique designs and colours to make sure these recognizable items of Las Vegas historical past are stored intact for years to return.”
Inside, the on line casino flooring could also be quieter for the subsequent a number of weeks as the corporate adjustments over the whole slot flooring. Scherrer mentioned the slot operations will set up greater than 400 new machines. On Friday morning, a majority of the machines had been off-line and prospects had been directed to 2 slot play areas close to the sportsbook and behind Shutters Bar.
The corporate additionally began its renovations of the visitor suites within the Ipanema Tower. Greater than 500 of the 1,500 rooms have been reworked and can be found for visitor bookings. Scherrer mentioned the tower’s renovation is anticipated to be full by the top of January to draw visitors for main conventions and the 2024 Tremendous Bowl.
A brand new Starbucks location is deliberate close to the lodge tower, he mentioned. Different guest-facing tasks embrace a refurbished pool open by subsequent pool season, new meals and beverage shops and refreshed entrances, carpet and wall coverings.
Dreamscape launched its personal buyer loyalty program, Rio Rewards, as a part of the operator change. Caesars Rewards is not accepted and present members who’ve visited since late 2017 will obtain a preassigned new Rio Rewards loyalty account, the resort mentioned.
Caesars Leisure offered the casino-resort to Dreamscape in 2019 for greater than $500 million and leased it again via 2023. Dreamscape introduced in February that it raised $850 million in capital to launch an actual property funding belief that can personal the corporate’s gaming and hospitality properties and to help the Rio’s redevelopment plans.
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On Thursday, Facebook launched a new digital assistant named “M” that works within Messenger for users in the US. It includes artificial intelligence (AI) to make suggestions to users.
M launched in 2015, and was tested on a small percentage of users, and it has now been expanded to all iOS and Android users in the US and will eventually roll out to other countries. There are 1 billion Facebook Messenger users monthly.
There is already competition among AI-powered digital assistants, with Google’s Allo messaging app, and the upcoming Galaxy S8 including a Samsung-developed digital assistant named Bixby. There’s also Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant, and there is Amazon Alexa on some smartphones.
SEE: Facebook rolls out limited version of M, Messenger’s AI assistant, across US (ZDNet)
There is a chance that Facebook could become the chosen AI digital assistant among users in the enterprise, but given that many use Facebook as a personal social media site, it may not make an impact among business users.
Rowan Trollope, senior vice president and general manager of IoT and applications at Cisco, said he believes that Facebook M won’t make a huge impact on business users as it makes Messenger more like Snapchat. “Business messaging is in many ways way ahead of consumer on the bot front already. I use more business bots than FB messenger bots,” he said.
“Business users want to use the latest technology just like consumers, and bots provide a way to automate and streamline manual activities,” Trollope said.
How M will work
M recognizes intent in a conversation on Messenger, and it will initially offer limited functionality with the following actions:
- Sending stickers: M shares sticker suggestions for your daily life interactions like “Thank you” or “Bye-bye.”
- Paying or requesting money: M recognizes when people are discussing payments and gives them the option of sending or requesting money.
- Sharing your location: M can suggest an option to share your location during a conversation.
- Making plans: If people are talking about getting together, M helps coordinate a plan.
- Starting a poll (in group conversations only): M lets you set a poll topic and vote in group conversations.
- Getting a Ride: M suggests “Get A Ride” and shares an option of Lyft or Uber.
M relies on AI machine learning techniques and suggests relevant actions from things brought up in conversation on Messenger. To use it, people chat on Facebook Messenger as they normally would, and M may suggest relevant topics.
“As suggestions from M start to roll out to users in the US, Messenger users across the globe will also start to see a redesigned way to compose messages. This update offers an easier way to access and discover Messenger features like our rich visual messaging tools and the ability to quickly share content like video and images directly from the text composer with a long press. We’re also adding a ‘More’ tab to more easily access Messenger features such as Games, Payments, Share Location and Rides,” according to a Facebook press release.
Three takeaways for TechRepublic readers:
- On Thursday, a new digital assistant named “M” that works within Facebook Messenger was launched for users in the US.
- M first appeared in 2015, but was only tested on a small percentage of Facebook users.
- Other AI-powered digital assistants include Google’s Allo messaging app, the upcoming Galaxy S8 with a Samsung-developed digital assistant named Bixby, Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa on some smartphones.
- Google Allo: What business users need to know (TechRepublic)
- Facebook dabbling with digital personal assistant in Messenger app (ZDNet)
- Samsung announces Bixby, new AI assistant for Galaxy S8 (TechRepublic)
- Apple’s Siri: The smart person’s guide (TechRepublic)
- Video: How to tell the difference between AI, machine learning, and deep learning (TechRepublic)

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A couple of new news stories out today reporting that coffee consumption can help ward off diabetes. One here and one here. An interesting note, it’s not just coffee, but lots of it, specifically at least four cups a day that can help.
And here’s a story from the Wall Street Journal saying that McDonald’s in part of its McCafé effort will begin offering free wifi at its locations across America. Previously the company had been charging $2.95 for two hours of wifi access. My question: who wants to spend two hours at a McDonald’s? You’d smell like french fries all day long.
Finally, here’s a story out of Chico, California (home to Sierra Nevada Brewing among other things) about a customer service incident (wait… is a person a customer if they don’t pay for anything?) gone awry. My favorite line from the story: she may have become further agitated when a young child smiled at her. Dang kids and their smiles, I mean who doesn’t get frustrated at the sight of that, especially this time of year?
Yes, I never knew how healthy a coffee addiction could be…I know it has productivity benefits, but it’s great to hear some good news about the health related effects.
I knew it! I’m so thankful I’m addicted to coffee!


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In a world united by the love of sports, enthusiasts share a common ritual: predicting the outcomes and performances of their favorite teams and players. This global habit has been significantly amplified with the advent of fantasy sports apps, transforming the way fans engage with their beloved sports.
The Rise of Fantasy Sports Apps:
Sports lovers across the globe are now using platforms like ESPN , DraftKings, FanDuel, and RealFevr to not just spectate but actively participate in the unfolding drama of their favorite games. These apps have created a dynamic space where predicting match outcomes isn’t just a passion but a lucrative opportunity.
Understanding Fantasy Sports Apps:
At their core, fantasy sports apps allow users to assemble imaginary dream teams comprising their favorite athletes. The real-match performances of these players then translate into points or rewards for the users. The excitement isn’t confined to traditional sports powerhouses like the USA and the UK; it’s spreading across Asia, with platforms like Dream 11, League-11, and Vision11 captivating cricket and sports enthusiasts in countries like India.
Global Demand Sparks Development:
Enterprises are not oblivious to the immense popularity of sports apps. Recognizing the craze among sports lovers, companies are investing resources in developing these applications. Professional fantesy sports app development companies are now sought after, as startups, Unicorns, and Fortune 500 organizations aim to offer immersive platforms to a burgeoning user base.
The fantasy gaming market is on an upward trajectory, with a projected global market value of $9.34 billion by 2024. Europe is emerging as a significant player, with an estimated value of $13,890 million by 2030. The user base in North America alone is a staggering 59.3 million, and the gender divide among fantesy gaming players is 66 percent male and 34 percent female in the USA and Canada combined.
The Indian Fantasy Gaming Boom:
India is not lagging behind in this global phenomenon. The gaming market in India is expected to reach a robust value of 1,65,000 crore in 2025. According to a report by Deloitte in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), the current player base in the country is above 13 crores.
Monetizing Fantasy Apps:
The allure of fantasy sports apps isn’t just about the thrill of the game; it’s also about the potential for monetary gains. Various monetization options include participation fees, sponsorship fees, organizing paid contests, subscription fees, and advertisements. Successful platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel leverage these models to provide users with multiple prize-earning opportunities.
Steps to Build a Successful Fantasy Sports App:
Building a successful fantasy sports app requires a strategic approach. Key steps include analyzing competitors, determining sport genres, involving top game development companies, choosing the ideal tech stack, following a full-proof development process, conducting rigorous testing, implementing right app marketing strategies, and ensuring ongoing support and maintenance.
Why Choose Red Apple Technologies:
Red Apple Technologies emerges as a formidable player in the fantasy sports app development landscape. With over a decade of experience, the company boasts a track record of delivering outstanding solutions in app and game development. Notable projects, including ‘The Score is Right,’ showcase their ability to capture the attention of sports lovers globally. With a team of 150+ professionals and expertise in emerging technologies like Blockchain, NFT, IoT, AR, and VR, Red Apple Technologies offers a comprehensive solution for those looking to capitalize on the fantasy sports app craze.
As the global fantasy gaming market continues to surge, the need for innovative and immersive sports apps is more significant than ever. Choosing the right development partner, such as Red Apple Technologies, can be the key to standing out in the competitive landscape. Whether you’re a startup, Unicorn, or Fortune 500 company, the world of fantasy sports apps offers a vast playground for those ready to make their mark. Connect with the professionals at Red Apple Technologies to turn your ideas into successful applications and join the league of fantasy sports app leaders.


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Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) has confirmed the departure of Amplifi’s president for Australia and New Zealand, Greg Brown, 12 months after he was appointed to the role.
The agency network said in a statement that Brown (pictured above, left) had left following a three-month notice period during which he implemented a number of significant projects, including the centralisation of media buying and implementation planning to Amplifi.
Brown is moving on to pursue “new independent interests within the business landscape”, according to the statement.
He joined DAN in 2015, first as its chief financial officer for the media, trading and performance brands before becoming president of Amplifi for Australia and New Zealand 12 months ago.
DAN chief executive Simon Ryan (pictured above, right) said: “Greg has made a significant impact as president for Amplifi ANZ, helping us bring Amnet and The StoryLab to market in Australia, and playing a pivotal role in the centralisation of media investment and implementation planning into Amplifi.
“I sincerely thank Greg for his commitment and service to Dentsu Aegis Network throughout the past few years and wish him every success in the future.”
Following an extensive global search, DAN said in the statement it will announce the appointment of a replacement for Brown soon.
Freedom Foods and 72andSunny Sydney have launched the first advertising campaign for Australia’s Own range of plant-based beverages. The campaign introduces a new visual world and identity for the brand and captures the healthy, positive feeling you get when spending time in nature and when consuming Australia’s Own certified-organic, plant-based beverages. As well as featuring […]
Nine creatives from APAC are among the 94 finalists from 27 countries in The One Club for Creativity’s prestigious Young Guns 19 competition, celebrating international creative professionals age 30 or younger. The finalists from APAC are: Hiu Ching Kung, graphic designer, Hong Kong Lam Ieong Kun, graphic designer, illustrator, indego design, Macau Raxenne Maniquiz, graphic designer, illustrator, Santa Maria (Philippines) Kiyotaka […]
OOH transit company Adflow has announced the success of the first phase of its regional expansion program. Adflow’s regional footprint has increased by 60 per cent to now include 65 regional locations. With 9.1 million people living regionally in Australia (growth of 1.1 per cent experienced in the 19/20 Financial year) and most regional centres […]
Freshworks, a leading software company, has started trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, marking an important milestone for the company. The company priced its IPO at US$36 per share (AU$49.76), raising about US$1 billion (AU$1.4B), resulting in a total market capitalisation of AU$13.7 billion (US$10B). Freshworks, which was founded in India, has strong roots […]
Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) is the biggest player in the holiday shopping game and Google’s most recent research suggests consumer interest for the peak sales season starts much earlier than retailers may realise. The pandemic has fundamentally changed buyer behaviour over peak sales season, with Google suggesting that global consumer interest in Black Friday […]


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Uber has launched Debit Card payment option for all users across 18 cities including Coimbatore, according to a statement.
Recently, payment using credit card was reintroduced in India for all Android users, in partnership with MobiKwik. Now, users across iOS and Android platforms have the option to pay via Debit or Credit Cards.
Adhering to RBI regulations, there will be a 2-factor authentication flow built into the app and users will have to enter either their Online Banking Pin or their One-Time Password (OTP), to request for a ride using their Debit/Credit Card.
Commenting on the roll-out of Debit Card payments, an Uber Spokesperson said: “At Uber, we are about making transportation as convenient and hassle-free as possible. We are able to give millions of Indians more choice when it comes to paying for their Uber rides. As we continue to focus on our mission to redefine urban mobility in India, riders will have the ability to choose from Debit or Credit Card payments, Paytm (digital wallet), and Cash.”
He also said, “Cash payments are now available to all users in six cities of Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi and Pune.”


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Approval rates for small business loan applications rose to another post-recession record (27.9%) at big banks according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. Non-bank approvals slipped by a 10th of a percent
The number of women-owned businesses that applied for funding in 2018 increased by 13%, although their funding amounts went down, according to an annual study of women-owned companies by Biz2Credit.
Although the U.S. Small Business Administration was closed for most of January because of the government shutdown, the percentage of SBA loan approvals dropped by just one percent in January at regional and community banks, according to Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index.
With the U.S. Small Business Administration closed for the past two-and-a-half weeks because of the partial government shutdown, SBA loan approvals dropped in December 2018 at banks and other institutions, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index.
Small business loan approval rates for big banks reached another record high in November 2018, according to the latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index.
Biz2Credit ranked No. 335 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a list of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.
Popular Bank entered into a partnership with fintech company Biz2Credit in order to expand the bank’s digital presence and streamline its small business loan application process.


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Together has created the identity for New British Design, an enterprise launching next month to mentor emerging British designers while they develop work from concept through to production. Its first range will be furniture by designer Ben Huggins.
This year’s results follows a downward trend in popularity for creative subjects both at schools and universities.
The latest announcements also include a “multi-sensory” exhibition inspired by the sea at Oxo Tower Wharf.
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Pip Fazakerly, developer at virtual reality and 3D design firm Framework Creative, about animating virtual spines,
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- Apple's Lisa Jackson joined 'Earth Day Live' today.
- The VP of Environment talked about her career and the company's environmental efforts.
- Apple's loftiest goal is to create a closed-loop supply chain.
Today marked the 50th Eart Day and, to celebrate, earthday.org put together a remote gathering of policymakers and artists for a digital 'Earth Day Live'. Lisa Jackson, Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, joined the event to talk about the company's environmental initiatives.
Reported by MacRumors, Jackson talked about her career as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama and her passion for protecting the earth so that people can live a healthy life.
Jackson then spoke about Apple's efforts in combating climate change and its focus on renewable resources. The company now runs all of its stores and corporate campus on 100% renewable energy. It also has put a lot of effort into making its newer products out of recycled materials. Jackson has also spoken about Apple's goal of creating a closed-loop manufacturing process, meaning that all products would be made out of recycled materials from old products without the need for further mining.
Jackson closed by saying that while we have much to still accomplish, we have many things to be proud of and hope for.
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Online shopping mall, Konga is partnering with One Credit, a micro-finance bank that helps to provide short-term and affordable consumer credit to individuals who have limited access to finance, to allow customers pay for their online purchases in three equal monthly installments.
Konga initiated the pilot programme for the “Buy Now, Pay Later” initiative a couple of months ago, with One Credit as the financial partner, for customers that had maintained their customer accounts for a certain while and had achieved some level of identity validation.
But the scheme will be open to more members of the public in the coming weeks. For people to be able to “buy now, pay later”, they have to satisfy the One credit criteria; after which they will get up to 50,000 credit that they subsequently have to repay over three months.
“We hope to continue to increase it as time goes on. On a corporate scale, we will also provide some form of “Buy Now, Pay Later” for staff of partner companies plus we also help with conversion of company loyalty points to shopping credit on our website” says a Konga representative.
The service is offered to only pre-approved customers. Your purchases and how long you have been a Konga customer are considered. Prequalified candidates are already receiving notifications of the service.


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After the last year’s big comeback, the second production year brings a nice set of novelties. The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer comes with several important upgrades, starting from the stretched version, which will compete with models like the Suburban, Expedition Max etc. Besides bigger dimensions, this version will also get a new engine, an inline-six instead of the thirsty V8. When it comes to standard-wheelbase, it won’t come without novelties. The company prepared a new appearance package called Carbide.
All these upgrades will make the Wagoneer more competitive, particularly the stretched version. Still, the overall layout will remain the same and this SUV will continue to deliver familiar pros and cons. We like its impressive max towing capacity, along with strong driving dynamics. Furthermore, the cabin is spacious and looks pretty luxurious, while the ride is smooth and refined. Practically, the main complaint goes to the price, which is higher compared to rivals.
The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Wagoneer L will hit the market this fall.
2023 Jeep Wagoneer Design
As we’ve just mentioned, the biggest novelty for the next year will be the addition of the stretched version, called the Wagoneer L. Compared to the standard model, this one will feature a 7-inch longer wheelbase, while the total length will be increased by 13 inches. Of course, this size increase will mainly reflect in interior space, particularly cargo volume.
On the other hand, the standard-wheelbase model will come with a new appearance package called Carbide. This package will bring a couple of exclusive styling details, such as blacked wheels, grille elements, mirrors, and more.
Despite the novelties, the overall character of the SUV will remain the same. The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer will continue to offer a super-smooth ride, thanks to the refined suspension setup. This is arguably one of the biggest advantages over rivals.
When it comes to the interior design, the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L will bring more space on the inside. From what we know so far, the passenger space won’t change much, except for the third row, which will get a few more inches of legroom. On the other hand, the cargo area will be notably bigger. You may count on 42 cubic feet behind the third row and 131 cubic feet of the total cargo volume, which puts this SUV somewhere between the Expedition Max and Suburban, in terms of cargo capacity. For comparison, the standard version offers around 27 cubic feet behind the third row, while the total cargo volume goes around 117 cubic feet.
On the other hand, the dashboard design will remain the same, while the stretched version won’t feature any notable difference in this aspect. The only model to come with interesting novelties will be the aforementioned Carbide version, which will feature blacked interior and some exclusive dashboard materials.
This aspect shouldn’t bring bigger changes and most things should remain the same as in the current model. For reference, the current model comes with goodies like keyless entry, remote control, tri-zone climate control, a 10.1-inch touch screen, a 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless device charging, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth, eight USB ports, satellite radio, and a nine-speaker stereo. Among upgrades, you can find goodies like a panoramic sunroof, a 10.3-inch passenger-side touch screen, a 19-speaker stereo, and a rear-seat entertainment system with two 10.1-inch displays and Amazon Fire TV.
The same is expected with safety features. So, all models should come standard with goodies like a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear-seat alert and many more.
2023 Jeep Wagoneer Engines
The new 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L will get a new engine. It will feature the company’s new 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six engine, with a max output of 420 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque. That’s notably more power compared to the current 5.7-liter V8, which will continue to power the standard-wheelbase version. That engine puts out around 392 horsepower.
Both engines will come paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to either rear or all wheels. According to the manufacturer, the fuel economy of the new inline-six engine will go around 16 mpg combined. That’s 1 mpg more compared to the V8.
The more luxurious Grand Wagoneer L will get a more powerful version of the new inline-six engine, with a max output of 510 horsepower.
2023 Jeep Wagoneer Release Date and Price
We expect that the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer will hit the market this fall. The base version should go around $61.000, while the stretched version should cost around $2.000 extra.


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U.S. economic growth slowed markedly in the July-to-September period, weighed down by a summer surge in the coronavirus pandemic and a snarled supply chain for consumer products, the country’s Commerce Department reported Thursday.
The agency said the world’s biggest economy grew at an annualized rate of 2% in the third quarter, down from the 6.7% figure recorded in the April-to-June quarter. It was the weakest quarter of growth since the pandemic recovery began in mid-2020.
As the delta variant of the coronavirus spread through the U.S. in recent months, many Americans curtailed summer vacation travel plans and cut back on family outings to restaurants and other activities. At the time, more than 150,000 new coronavirus cases a day were being recorded; the figure now has dropped to less than half that.
As a result, some economists said they expected U.S. economic output to expand more rapidly in the coming months. But worries remain over the supply chain as container ships full of consumer goods from Asia remain anchored and unloaded off the U.S. Pacific coast.
Meager job growth is another worry. In September, only 194,000 new jobs were added to the U.S. labor force, down from the August figure of 235,000. The jobless rate fell to 4.8%, but that was because 5 million workers dropped out of the labor force.
Those monthly figures compared with more than 2 million jobs added during June and July.
About 8.4 million workers remain unemployed in the United States. There are 10.4 million available jobs in the country, but the skills of available workers often do not match what employers want, or the job openings are not where the unemployed live. In addition, many of the available jobs are low-wage service positions that the jobless are shunning.
The supply chain slowdown has left many U.S. retailers with dwindling stocks of clothes to sell and shelves empty of other products just ahead of the busiest annual holiday shopping season. Car dealers are often short of vehicles to sell.
The dwindling number of products to sell has boosted consumer prices in the U.S., pushing inflation up 4.3% in the third quarter from a year ago.
But the number of first-time claims for unemployment compensation continued to fall, the Labor Department said Thursday, as businesses avoid layoffs.
The agency said 281,000 claims were filed last week, down 10,000 from the week before. It was the third straight week the total was the lowest since the coronavirus pandemic started its sweep through the country in mid-March 2020.
The Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank, has said it could start reducing its support for the pandemic recovery in November, eventually increasing its benchmark interest rate to curb inflationary pressures.


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@LeslieBAP shared this link; Surgeons, pilots top list of stressful jobs and points to Number 4 - Advertising Account Executive. MSNBC :
4. Advertising Account ExecutiveAverage annual salary: $64,107
Maybe there's a reason Don Draper drinks and smokes so much in the TV series "Mad Men": Even four decades later, ad executives have one of the most stressful jobs out there.
Although today's ad executives may have little in common with those depicted in the 1960s period drama, ad executives are on the list now because of the tough economy, Lee said.
Account executives "are required to sell ad space for the media, and that's just about as stressful as you can get right now," Lee said. The media industry is going through cataclysmic changes, and ad executives are almost totally dependent on sales commissions. If account executives can't sell ads, they can't pay the bills.
Aren't we confusing at least three different jobs here? Don is the Creative Director, selling ad space is done by media folk, and if you think life is rough as an account exec as your budgets keep shrinking, try a year as a vending creative, the crumbs reaching them are now infinitesimal.
"The list of most stressful jobs was compiled by CareerCast.com, a job search Web site" and the quotes are from Tony Lee, the site’s publisher. Ho-kay, so we know where we won't be looking for advertising jobs. Good to know.
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Apple has temporarily cut off business with a Taiwanese supplier after finding it asked student employees to work late nights or overtime hours in violation of the iPhone maker’s policies.
Taipei-based manufacturer Pegatron falsified paperwork to cover up how it misclassified the student workers in China, who were also sometimes allowed to do work that wasn’t related to their majors, Apple said Monday.
“The individuals at Pegatron responsible for the violations went to extraordinary lengths to evade our oversight mechanisms,” Apple said in a statement, adding that its investigations didn’t uncover any evidence of forced or underage labor.
The American tech titan said it won’t give Pegatron any new business until the supplier completes “all of the corrective actions required,” but didn’t provide details about the terms of the probation.
In a separate statement, Pegatron said the student workers at its Shanghai and Kunshan campuses who weren’t following local rules and regulations have been pulled off production lines and given “proper compensation.” Apple also said Pegatron has fired the executive who had direct oversight of the work-study program.
Pegatron is one of several suppliers Apple depends on to produce its signature devices such as the iPhone, according to Bloomberg News. Apple and its suppliers have faced previous scrutiny over alleged poor labor conditions, which the Silicon Valley giant has tried to address by publishing annual reports on its supply chain, which also includes Taiwanese giant Foxconn.
The sanction came about a month after Apple unveiled its iPhone 12 models, which can connect to high-speed 5G networks. The coronavirus pandemic delayed the production and release of the hotly anticipated lineup, which started going on sale in late October.
Apple shares were down about 0.1 percent at $118.56 as of 3:13 p.m. Monday.
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Bill Rancic reveals how a special small business won Worldwide attention with a free ad in the Big Game
For many people, watching the TV commercials has become as much a part of the big game as watching the players on the field. As many as a billion people will enjoy the unique ads that cost millions of dollars, and one of the most talked about commercials will be the winner of a free TV Ad contest sponsored by Intuit.
So to celebrate BEFORE the big game, we’re introducing you to a very special small business owner who was chosen from more than 15,000 entries in the nationwide contest. Entrepreneur and Apprentice Star Bill Rancic tells us how a multi-million dollar ad changed everything for one lucky small business!
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Lego send managers to social media school
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Lego are well known for their excellent use of social media, utilising it to engage their core customers in the creation of new products. Such intensive usage demands that managers throughout the company are comfortable operating in a social business.
It was a view echoed by Lars Silberbauer, Lego director of social media, at a conference recently. He revealed the importance of everyone within Lego understanding what it is to be a social business.
He revealed that managers have to go on a day-long course into social media, at the end of which is both a theoretical and practical exam.
The practical part was relatively simple, yet nevertheless one that statistics reveal would be beyond many executives. It required executives to post a status update to the companies Facebook page.
"You see the nervousness around the room when they see they need to communicate with customers," said Silberbauer. "But when they get 500 likes, that’s when they realise what social media’s all about."
course goes to great lengths to stress that social media usage at Lego
is not done for vanity purposes, such as securing likes.
"We have four ways of creating value out of creating engagement," Silberbauer said. "Increasing sales, becoming more efficient in our marketing, building brand affinity and protecting our brand via social media."
Silberbauer cited a trial Lego ran on Facebook to see if a promotion on the social media platform could drive sales. Rather than use a pack-shot, Lego asked a fan to create an image, which was used in the promotion.
"Within six hours we’d reached about 1m people and around 8,000 visited our ecommerce site and drove $10,000 of sales – 15 minutes of work without any adspend.
"My boss asked: 'Can we do this four times an hour then?' Unfortunately it doesn’t work that way."
He went on to explain how at Lego, the important part of their social media work is to create the connection with customers. That is their ultimate aim, and it's an aim that many organisations would do well to replicate.
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Many ski resorts have blackout dates for their holidays. But Diamond Peak reversed the trend this winter by launching a season pass good for holiday skiing. The pass provides an option for those who can only get to the mountains on holidays.
Diamond Peak's new Holiday Pass, which costs $249, is for all ages. It is valid on 28 holiday dates this winter that include the Christmas holidays, Martin Luther King weekend, and Presidents' Day weekend. It is valid Dec. 19-Jan. 3, Jan. 16-18, and Feb. 13-21. The pass pays for itself in six days of skiing or riding for adults.
Those flying to the Tahoe area to ski can also get a 50 percent discount on rental equipment for the first day by showing a boarding pass. Some restrictions apply to the discount. The boarding pass must include arriving at the Reno/Tahoe or Sacramento airports between December 2009 and April 2010.
Skiers and riders who have season passes at other resorts can also purchase reduced lift tickets at Diamond Peak. Season passholders from other resorts can purchase lift tickets during the holidays and all other days for $25.
The resort plans to open for the season Dec. 10. Opening day is also Community Appreciation Day when locals who live within a 50-mile radius of Diamond Peak can purchase $20 all-day lift tickets.
More information. Or call 775-832-1177.


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Retailers shift their ad spending from TV, radio and print ads to digital ads.
Microsoft’s Bing is now powering Yahoo’s natural search results in the U.S. and Canada.
Online marketers now have two major search engines to manage for their natural search marketing campaigns, with this week’s announcement that Microsoft Corp.’s Bing Internet search platform is now powering Yahoo Inc.’s Yahoo natural search results.
Yahoo Search queries in the U.S. and Canada for all types of web content, including product images and videos, are now showing results produced by the Bing platform, Yahoo and Microsoft say. “We are happy to report the transition has gone smoothly,” Satya Nadella, senior vice president in Microsoft’s Online Services Division, wrote in a blog post this week.
The platform migration for now only covers natural or organic search results; Yahoo and Microsoft are also working on migrating Yahoo’s paid-search platform to Bing.
For marketers, the immediate difference is that they can now optimize their sites for natural search results for two, rather than three, primary search engines, experts say. Until now, most marketers would focus their site optimization efforts mostly on Google, which commands an Internet search market share of about 70%, then would decide whether to also focus on either Yahoo or Bing, or both.
Effective site optimization efforts include maintaining fresh content and links pertinent to the content a retailer wants to promote on a web page, then testing to see how the their site shows in natural search results in particular search engines. But for many marketers, it only pays to do this for search market leader Google Inc.
“With Google at about 70% market share it was hard for marketers to justify also focusing on others,” says Nathan Safran, a senior research analyst search engine optimization technology and services firm Conductor Inc. “Now diversifying beyond the Google focus is easier to justify.”
For the four weeks ended Aug. 1, Google’s U.S. search market share was 71.43%, compared to 14.43% for Yahoo and 9.86% for Bing, according to research firm Experian Hitwise. Among leading online retailers, Google also dominates in search marketing, though Bing edges out Yahoo, according to the 2011 edition of the Internet Retailer Search Marketing Guide.
Going forward, Yahoo and Microsoft can be expected to better maintain and upgrade the Yahoo search platform to compete against Google with search features and functionality, Safran adds.
The Bing platform, for instance, allows searchers to peruse a menu of additional search categories without leaving the results page. A search for “running shoes” on Yahoo.com, for example, offers a drop-down menu that lets consumers click to pages showing results by particular brands of running shoes.
“Yahoo will continue to drive technology innovation in the search experience to bring more value to users and advertisers alike,” Shasi Seth, senior vice president of Yahoo Search Products, wrote in a recent blog post. “We are focused on creating rich, immersive experiences that foster serendipitous discovery for people across the Yahoo network.”


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New desktops in the Pavilion and Envy and lines cover everything from basic schoolwork to 4K video.
Google has taken its first step to flag ordinary sites like Wikipedia and CNN with a security warning because they are unencrypted, allowing all data transmissions to be viewed by the prying eyes of hackers or governments.
Secure network connections protect people against snooping and criminals, but it's a hassle for websites. Mozilla, Cisco, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and others want to change that.
Chip giant is showing off an even thinner version of its tablet design and announcing collaborative efforts with Acer and other device makers. Also on tap: the desktop, 2-in-1s, and a 3D camera.
Chip giant shows off its hybrid mobile PC chops by tapping its next-generation "Broadwell" processor at a Computex keynote. Other highlights include new gaming Core series chips and a tiny quad-core SoFIA processor with LTE.
Intel thinks there's a future in the desktop PC. And it tried to prove that this week at the Game Developers Conference.
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, in a wide-ranging Reddit AMA, addresses Moore's Law, tablets, overclocking, and carbon nanotubes, among other topics.
Android 4.4 KitKat has cleaned up the reputations of Samsung's superphones, with the flagship devices no longer artificially boosting their benchmarks.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 looked to be the company's most powerful phone yet when it was launched at IFA, and leaked benchmarks seem to confirm it.
Throngs of techies watched Nick Shih deep-freeze an Intel chip so it could run at 5.6GHz rather than its regular 3.2GHz clock speed.


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The United States and China have agreed that an initial trade deal between the two countries would roll back a portion of the tariffs they are placing on each other’s products, officials from both countries said, a significant step toward defusing tensions between the world’s largest economies.
The agreement has not yet been completed, and a deal could fail to materialize as it has in previous rounds of negotiations. But if a pact is reached, the Trump administration has committed to cutting some tariffs, American officials and other people with knowledge of the negotiations said.
This is the first time the administration has agreed to remove any of the tariffs it has placed on $360 billion worth of Chinese goods. While President Trump canceled a planned tariff increase in October, he has routinely dangled the prospect of additional taxes if Beijing does not accede to America’s trade demands.
A deal that includes reversing even some tariffs creates a political dilemma for Mr. Trump, a self-avowed “tariff man” who has used levies to punish China for trade practices that have helped hollow out American manufacturing and to press Beijing to change its economic practices. But stock markets, which Mr. Trump sees as an economic barometer of his presidency, do not share his affinity for tariffs, and have been steadily rising with hope for a deal. Many businesses and farmers, which are struggling under the weight of the president’s trade war, are also eager for a deal.


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The Financial Times today launches Fashion Matters, a weekly newsletter on the intersection of business, culture, politics and style.
The newsletter intends to shine a light on the $2tn fashion industry and explore how this sector has culturally influenced the music and entertainment industries, politics, climate policy, and those in the public eye.
Fashion Matters will feature exclusive newsletter-only content on how the fashion and luxury industries operate and is designed for readers interested in clothing, branding, consumer culture and sustainability.
FT fashion editor Lauren Indvik said: “Fashion Matters will give readers an exclusive, unvarnished opinion on the fashion industry, delivered in a frank and occasionally funny way. We know there is demand for more coverage on the business of fashion, on menswear, and how ESG intersects with fashion and business and we wanted to address these topics directly with our readers in a more intimate way."
Fashion Matters is edited by Indvik, with contributions from correspondents in France, Italy and China. Prior to joining the FT in 2020, she was the founding editor-in-chief of Vogue Business and previously reported on business and technology in New York. Indvik was awarded Fashion Journalist of the Year at the 2020 Press Awards.
For more information please contact: Catherine Goacher | email@example.com
About the Financial Times
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. The FT has a record paying readership of 1.2 million, more than one million of which are digital subscriptions. It is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news and services for the global business community.


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Seabourn has extended its Book With Confidence policy through Jan. 31, 2021, which allows travelers to cancel their booking up to 30 days prior to departure and receive a future cruise credit.
For bookings made by Jan. 31, 2021, on sailings departing by Dec. 31, 2021, guests may cancel up to 30 days prior to departure and receive a 100 percent future cruise credit equal to the amount of the non-refundable portion of cancellation fees based on payment already received. The Future Cruise Credit issued using Book with Confidence will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue and may then be used to book sailings departing through Dec. 31, 2022.
“We realize some travelers are still trying to decide what their next Seabourn adventure will be, and we have extended our Book with Confidence policy to give them more flexibility and peace of mind as they finalize those future travel plans,” said Steve Smotrys, vice president of global sales for Seabourn, in a press release statement. “We look forward to welcoming our guests back on board to rediscover the extraordinary worlds we visit.”
The policy also includes a Best Fare Guarantee benefit, ensuring guests can have peace of mind that they can always request the lowest publicly available fare offered for their voyage in the event fares are lowered following booking.
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Retailers need to update their front-end merchandising strategies to capture an increased opportunity with a changing shopper, according to speakers at an educational session at FMI Connect in Chicago.
"The front end of the food store is the last impression shoppers have of your store, but it can be overwhelming to them," said Steve Zoellner director of Merchandise Solutions, Mondelez Global.
"You need to focus on power categories which drive more than 90% of front-end sales, which are beverages, confection and magazines," said Ron Hughes, director, Shopper Experience Innovation, Coca-Cola Refreshments. Power categories reflect attributes including high impulse, frequent purchases, and high household penetration, he said.
A consortium of seven major companies have sponsored an FMI Connect exhibit called "Front End of Tomorrow" that focuses on how to address the opportunity. Consortium members conducted research using shopper insights and best practices analysis to develop conclusions.
Among the points discussed during the session, speakers said 44% of shoppers often buy front-end products on impulse, a 1% conversion opportunity equates to $560 million opportunity for the grocery industry, and mCommerce shoppers spend 18% more on impulse categories during a mobile trip. Speakers urged the industry to focus on interactivity, engagement, enhanced capabilities for mobile shopping, and improved layouts to help drive success.
The front end is "right for SKU rationalization," said Bill Romollino, VP, shopper insights, Time Warner Retail Sales and Marketing. "Retailers need to determine what items need to be there, and focus on those items and eliminate clutter in order to excite customers."
Speakers said that 38% of front-end transactions are completed at self-checkout lanes, which they said indicates the need for new solutions.
"We need new, innovative impulse merchandising solutions at self-checkout," said Mike Inderrieden, director, human factors self-service, NCR Corp.
Joseph Bivona,VP, customer development, Time/Warner Retail, in an interview at the show floor exhibit, said the consortium's focus is agnostic in the sense of promoting the front-end over any particular segments or products.
"The goal is to understand what consumers are looking for, and what the front-end experience should look like," he said. "Displays at stores haven't necessarily changed, but consumers have changed, so we need to change with them."
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In the last few years, as the obesity epidemic heightens, researchers and scientists have been brainstorming on ways to help the nation slim down and get healthy. One new idea coming from Kiyah Duffey and a team of reserachers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is to start taxing junk food items like soda and pizza. The team believes that a tax on these types of high in fat and sugar items will make people think twice before purchasing them.
A recent report from Reuters discusses the research published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine about taxing soda and pizza. According to the article the U.S. currently spends $147 billion a year in health costs due to obesity in Americans. This hefty expense doesn ’t come as much of a surprise when you look at the current statistic that 2 out of every 3 Americans are either overweight or obese. In the past, both the CDC and American Heart Association are now publicly supporting a tax on soft drinks.
But will a tax on these foods and drinks really make people stop buying them? Duffey’s team believes it will. After studying a group of over 5,000 people varying in age from 18 to 30 over a 20-year period, the researchers found that during this time when there was a 10 percent increase in pizza and soda costs, they saw a decrease in overall calorie consumption. Individuals taking part in the study consumed 7 percent less calories from soda and 12 less from pizza when prices were up. This led the team to believe that if there was something more substantial, like an 18 percent tax on these foods then we would see people’s daily calorie intake go down by about 56 calories. That would add up to a weight loss of about 5 pounds per person per year.
Duffey’s team goes on to further explain why a tax on pizza and soda can really benefit us as a country. Duffey says, "While such policies will not solve the obesity epidemic in its entirety and may face considerable opposition from food manufacturers and sellers, they could prove an important strategy to address overconsumption, help reduce energy intake and potentially aid in weight loss and reduced rates in diabetes among U.S. adults."
What do you think of the idea of taxing soda and pizza as a way to decrease the obesity rate in the U.S.?
Would a tax on these items make you think twice about purchasing them for you or your family?


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11th November 2020
UK government still hasn’t produced a lorry drivers’ guide
On 29 March, Britain’s Prime Minister signed a letter triggering the two-year process for leaving the European Union (EU). Though the negotiations will cover almost every aspect of British life, one issue affects our industry more than any other. Customs
The huge issue’s not whether Britain can agree a free trade deal with the EU, or the status of migrants. It’s one that senior British politicians have so far refused refuse to discuss, and that 99.9% of the British population regards as so boring, they can’t believe we even want to discuss it.
On almost every issue under negotiation over the next two years, the outcome is unclear. But one almost certainly isn’t:
On or about 1 April 2019 all goods entering the UK from Europe will be liable to Customs inspection. Whether or not the UK agrees a free trade deal with the EU.
There’s huge misunderstanding about this problem.
Mrs May’s letter said she wanted a “bold and ambitious Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union.” But it also repeated that “the United Kingdom does not seek membership of the Single Market.”
And once outside the Single Market, trucks delivering clothes from Europe will have to go through a Customs post as they enter the UK. Just as trucks entering the EU from the UK will have to go through a Customs post on entering France, Belgium or the Irish Republic.
The UK says it is committed to “frictionless” border controls. Her Majesty’s Commissioners of Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has a programme for pre-filing Customs documents that it plans to implement before Brexit software, and says it will minimise the number of imports stopped for inspection.
But the head of a UK Parliamentary committee said on March 31 that “confidence had collapsed” in Britain’s having essential Customs IT infrastructure ready on time.
Even the most efficiently managed border procedures require four things before these are introduced:
No-one in power has even begun to take this seriously.
Today, the UK’s foreign trade is unusual in two rarely-appreciated ways:
Today, across the whole of the UK’s imports, about 50m commercial consignments a year are subject to UK Customs control. A few million get inspected.
The UK government expects that from 2019, around 390m will be subject to control – and HMRC expects between 5% and 10% will need inspection. That’s up to 40m inspections a year – possibly up to ten times the current number of commercial inspections.
On top of that, all imports and exports to and from the EU will need a full batch of documentation – which for many apparel importers, especially in fast fashion, will bring a set of requirements some staff will not have encountered before. Others will remember well how the frequently trivial discrepancies caused delays and extra work.
HMRC says its upgraded software will come on stream in January 2019 – which, even if the deadline is met and the system has the capacity to cope with initial demand – leaves frighteningly little time for training Customs staff, freight forwarders, suppliers and our own colleagues to use the system comfortably and accurately by the end of March.
There’s a disturbing silence about extra HMRC staff recruitment, facility extensions or provision for backlogs of trucks.
But in February, HMRC alerted Parliament, that Britain’s Infrastructure and Projects Authority had given the upgrade project an “amber or red” rating, meaning it is “in doubt”, with “major risks”.
The potential problems at UK Customs aren’t the only logistics-related worries.
There are three things everyone in our trade should be doing. The first, to my mind is to carry on lobbying for Mrs May to drop her ridiculous commitment to leaving the Single Market – but many may argue it’s now too late for that. There’s no argument, however, about the other two.
The UK resignation letter says: “In order to avoid any cliff-edge as we move from our current relationship…people and businesses in both the UK and the EU would benefit from implementation periods to adjust in a smooth and orderly way to new arrangements.”
That’s a more flexible approach than we’ve been hearing lately. The UK shouldn’t re-introduce Customs controls with the EU until there are adequate Customs facilities and procedures on both sides of the EU-UK borders.
Everyone in the trade should be lobbying their MP for that. We leave the EU – and risk hitting the chaos of under-resourced Customs – just 12 months before the next Parliamentary election. We should remind those Conservative and Labour MPs who insist on voting for inflexibility (practically all of them) that their jobs are on the line just as much as ours are. Don’t they keep insisting “we’re all in this together”?
The four essential requirements for efficiently managed border procedures post-Brexit can’t be negotiated, because failing to deliver them guarantees chaos, financial losses and destroyed jobs. Before Customs controls are re-introduced, the need for an efficient system with adequate Customs staffing and training, adequate space and time to train us ordinary users shouldn’t require discussion. But the UK government’s record on delivering big data projects is appalling – and we’re the people who’ll suffer if this is as overdue as it’s likely to be.
The UK government must immediately introduce quarterly progress reports, audited by independent inspectors.


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YouTube’s adding another buzzword to its stable of video technology.
The Google-owned service already rolled support for 4K resolution, 360-degree video, spatial audio, and 60 frames-per-second videos (in a hat-tip to gamers) in recent months. Now, YouTube’s pulling the trigger on high-dynamic range (HDR) videos, nearly 7 months after Netflix first introduced HDR support.
HDR’s the up and coming display technology for encouraging more people to upgrade their TV sets. HDR offers truer colors than standard displays thanks to a wider range of dark and light. Improving colors using HDR has a few noticeable side effects, including better contrast, more vibrant visuals, and a generally clearer picture.
As of Monday, YouTube supports HDR, but right now there are only a limited number of videos that take advantage of the new feature. Google suggests that audio/visual fans check out this YouTube HDR playlist featuring content from MysteryGuitarMan, Jacob + Katie Schwarz, and Abandon Visuals.
YouTube creators can now upload HDR videos to YouTube to keep the high quality colors rolling. Hoping to encourage more HDR content, the YouTube Spaces in Los Angeles and New York are equipped with HDR-capable gear for creators.
The impact on you at home: To view HDR vidoes you’ll need an HDR-equipped television set as well as an HDR-capable device, such as the $69 Chromecast Ultra. Google says 2016 Samsung 4K TVs will also soon support YouTube HDR. Unfortunately, PC monitors featuring HDR have yet to hit the streets.


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The first films in Ultra HD Blu-ray will come in 2016 and will be created by Warner Bros. At the trade fair IFA, Samsung presented its first Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the new physical format you want to replace the current Blu-ray with and content will be with UHD quality. But then, we immediately get one doubt which is actually a fundamental problem. OK, we … Continue reading 35 movies to be released in Ultra HD Blu-Ray by Warner Bros
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2016 has arrived and we are excited for many tech rumours that may come true which means that many of the new devices have been on the road, will soon meet with us. Most exciting news are the flagship Smartphones, most likely to be showcased at the MWC in February this year. In this process of speculcation Samsung Galaxy S7 key harware elements have been … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S7: We hope these 7 rumors come true


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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. rose more than 11 percent on Friday after the chip maker reported quarterly earnings which exceeded expectations.
The Sunnyvale, California-based company posted its fifth consecutive quarterly loss on Thursday but would have beat analyst estimates if not for a noncash charge of $1.61 billion related to its $5.6 billion purchase of graphics chip maker ATI technologies.
AMD reported a net loss of $1.77 billion for its fourth quarter, or $3.06 per share on $1.77 billion in sales.
Excluding the one-time charge, AMD lost 17 cents per share, beating estimates of a 36 per share loss, according to analysts polled by Thomson Financial.
AMD shares closed up 73 cents, or 11.5 percent to $7.07.


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How Technology is Improving Retail Business
It helps bridge the gap between the consumer and the brand, says Zilingo's co-founder Ankiti Bose
The online retail is flourishing globally, with annual sales exceeding $2.4 trillion. By the end of this year, worldwide retail tech spending will increase 3.6 per cent to $203.6 billion, according to global research and advisory firm Gartner. Clearly, online buying is no passing fad. It's a growing market shift retailers must embrace if they want to survive. Speed, agility and efficiency are expected of today's retail businesses.
One of the key requirements to create a successful retail company is to reach the right individuals, at the right moment. Free shipping and returns policies, for instance, help retail companies see more customers. Reports show that although online sales account for around 10 per cent of total commerce, it will grow to 24 per cent of total sales by 2027.
The Main Driver
Perhaps one of the biggest drivers of online retail is technology.
Ankiti Bose, the co-founder and chief executive of Zilingo, a Singapore-based fashion platform with a valuation approaching $1 billion, agrees technology has been instrumental in the growth of the market. "It has also helped bridge the gap between a brand and its consumer," she says.
Small wonder then, retailers across the world are pumping more money in technology at a time when many firms are looking at growing their mobile operations. In a 2018 study by VoucherCodes, one of the UK's biggest voucher code websites, and market research firm WBR Insights, 75 per cent of senior retail executives from the UK and France intend to invest heavily in developing mobile apps, coupons and payments. Similarly, new technology and mobile technology are the most cited areas for in-store budget increases, according to a US survey by Retail TouchPoints.
In the Asia-Pacific region, on the other hand, digital transformation of the retail industry is redefining customer experiences and improving revenue. Microsoft Asia's "Unlocking the Economic Impact of Digital Transformation in Asia Pacific" study, which polled 240 business leaders from the retail industry in the region, found that half of the respondents in 2019 will focus on transforming customer service and support as part of their digital transformation journey to deliver customer-centric offerings.
More significantly, the study predicts that the retail industry is expected to add US$272 billion to the region's GDP, or 1.5 per cent CAGR by 2021, should organizations completely embrace digital transformation initiatives.


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A study by the political think tank Praxis says it has overturned a popular opinion that Estonia’s exporters – the engine of the country’s economy – are chiefly subcontractors, finding that only 9 percent of exporters specialize in outsourced production.
For 45 percent of companies surveyed, original products or services accounted for 90 to 100 percent of exports, reported Eesti Päevaleht.
Of the 1,500 companies surveyed, 40 percent reported making over half their turnover from exports.
“Therefore, the assertion that Estonian exporters are primarily subcontractors does not hold water,” the analysis said.
Priit Tamm, the head of Mistra-Autex, a medium-sized enterprise, said subcontractors had a bad name in the past.
“When it is said that subcontracting is bad, they are apparently referring to activities such as when weavers receive a roll of fabric from China and diagrams from Western Europe, and they then make a shirt according to the instructions, package it and send it off. This type of company may indeed make up just 9 percent of companies in Estonia,” Tamm said.
“But if we take an order from Volkswagen, which has a complicated design and technical characteristics, and development takes a year or two – in that case, we are proud to belong to the group of companies known as subcontractors,” Tamm said.


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Roundup highlights B2B partners that support startups across all business functions and empower growth
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inc. Business Media today announced the second annual Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. The list recognizes 389 firms in marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, and productivity, as well as other areas of business.
All 389 companies received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leadership navigate the dynamic world of startups. These B2B partners support entrepreneurs across various facets of the business, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development, cloud migration, fundraising, etc., allowing founders to focus on their core missions.
“Trusted B2B partners provide guidance and expertise that founders rely on at various steps of their organization’s journey. Partners that possess a demonstrated ability to deliver quality support are at the core of entrepreneurship and help bring big ideas to life,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. Business Media.
“Being selected as an Inc. Power Partner is a proud moment for us. It is a true reflection of the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients, and the commitment we have to their success,” said Suresh Kuppahally, Chief Operating Officer at Replicon. “In an era of increasingly distributed, remote workforces across the globe, it’s more important than ever for businesses to have a clear handle on 100 percent of their resources. Whether it’s mid-size companies or the Fortune 100, our clients trust us to deliver the tech that will enhance productivity and increase the bottom line.”
Replicon delivers AI-powered time and resource management for global businesses. The company’s industry-leading solutions, including Time Intelligence and Self-Driving PSA, deliver a single source of truth for Time, Expense, Projects, Resources, Skills, Billing, Costing, Pay, Revenue Recognition, and Compliance. This empowers the world’s leading project and service-driven organizations to better manage complex demands with real-time access to accurate data for informed decision-making.
Recently acquired by Deltek, Replicon has been an industry leader for nearly 30 years, supporting over 2,500 customers across 25+ industries including accounting, consulting, and IT. The company’s powerful technology includes the revolutionary Zero-Time platform, which harnesses AI to liberate employees from timesheets. In addition to being named an Inc. Power Partner, Replicon recently won a prestigious Stevie award for Customer Service Department of the Year, once again highlighting the company’s commitment to its customers.
To view the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards/2023
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg remains closed, but the theme park has announced an all-new special outdoor experience called Coasters and Craft Brews.
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Epcot’s newest restaurant, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, has officially opened its doors at the American Adventure pavilion.
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Batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when batteries are improperly disposed of.
Southfield, MI (PRWEB) June 08, 2015
Detroit Area-based Battery Giant announced the winner of its annual Earth Day Battery Recycling program, a city-wide program designed to encourage children and teens to be green and recycle batteries. Beverly Elementary School in Beverly Hills, Mich., led the Detroit-area school and organization competition by collecting over 1,250 pounds of old and used batteries. In return for their efforts, they were rewarded with a donation of $400 from Battery Giant. East Detroit High School came in second place with 550 pounds of batteries and Cub Scout Troop 1094 placed third with 430 pounds.
In all, 17 schools and youth organizations participated in the recycling drive, which resulted in the collection of 4,652 pounds, or almost a half a ton of batteries. For the past 2 years, Battery Giant has held a recycling drive during the week of Earth Day to raise awareness of the importance of battery recycling and to collect and properly recycle batteries that could lead to harmful chemicals entering the eco-system. More than 200 million pounds of used batteries end up in landfills throughout the U.S. each year. Since Battery Giant founded the Earth Day Battery Challenge program in 2014, it and affiliate companies have recycled more than 12 million pounds of batteries.
Types of batteries collected included automotive, drill, laptop, alkaline and many others. While this was a week-long recycling drive, Battery Giant accepts batteries for recycling free-of-charge throughout the year. The participating groups have pledged to continue their recycling efforts year-round.
“This was a great opportunity to partner with local schools and help get the word out about the benefits of recycling batteries,” said Greg Danziger, president of Battery Giant. “Batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when batteries are improperly disposed of.”
In landfills, heavy metals have the potential to leach slowly into soil, groundwater or surface water. Dry cell batteries contribute about 88 percent of the total mercury and 50 percent of the cadmium in the municipal solid waste stream. In the past, batteries accounted for nearly half of the mercury used in the U.S. and over half of the mercury and cadmium in the municipal solid waste stream. *
“Our recycling programs have been embraced in the communities our corporate and franchise Battery Giant locations serve,” said Danziger. “The programs continue to generate interest in new markets for qualified franchise partners as we look to grow current and new locations utilizing our recycling programming, consumer and commercial sales of batteries developing into a strong opportunity for entrepreneurs”
*courtesy BatteryRecylingUSA.com / Energy Products
About Battery Giant
Headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan, the Battery Giant currently operates or franchises twenty (28) retail locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Panama offering a wide range of replacement batteries and battery products. Battery Giant began franchising its model in 2010 and has targeted MI, FL, IN and New York states for growth. With a focus on the environment, Battery Giant helps consumers recycle their batteries and old cell phones by conveniently offering free recycling at each of their store locations. It is a point of pride for the company to provide its customers with the most innovative, cost-effective, and knowledgeable solutions available along with friendly customer service.
For more information about Battery Giant, battery recycling, green power solutions, or franchise opportunities, visit their website at http://www.batterygiant.com, or contact Greg Danziger, President, at 248-414-1884.


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In Game The elder scrolls 6 from company Bethesda revealed an unprecedented realism and cruelty, which many fans were not at all happy about. However, new technologies will allow developers to make the TES 6 game completely different from what many fans would like.
The game The Elder Scrolls VI, like other games in the series, will include the process of creating your own character, which can be representative of almost any of the races represented in the series The Elder Scrolls. According to Gamebomb.ru, fans of the TES VI game felt that new technologies would allow Bethesda developers to show races much more realistically than before, as well as make their bestial traits extremely cruel. So, the fans arranged a new discussion of the potential possibilities of the future The Elder Scrolls 6, and described game moments in which the Khajiit can bite their faces off the guards in the dark alley of the city, and the Argonians can also attack directly from under the water, and tear apart the enemies with literally bare hands and teeth. In addition, representatives of nonhumans in the game will be able to use their claws and even tails in battle to make wagering such a character an extremely realistic and sometimes unpleasant gaming experience.
A lot of fans agreed with a similar fantasy for The Elder Scrolls 6, and stated that in the same Skyrim, playing for representatives of different races is almost no different from people, and this is not very encouraging. At the same time, many fans of the series said that in The Elder Scrolls VI such realism and cruelty would be superfluous, and wanted to get just a high-quality adventure, without developers’ investments in such extremes where they are not needed. Many said that they still have no idea how TES 6 will turn out, and therefore they are looking forward to the first demo from Bethesda with any gameplay frames on the game engine in order to begin to build their assumptions about TES VI.
The last major game in the series was The Elder Scrolls Online, first released in 2014, and still receiving regular major updates. According to Gamebomb.ru, the release of The Elder Scrolls 6, according to Bethesda representatives, is unlikely to take place before 2024, although many analysts are confident that the project will be released earlier than this.


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Topping new look planned by Pizza Hut as restaurant chain makes a loss
Challenging conditions: Pizza Hut faces stiff competition
Restaurant chain Pizza Hut UK made a loss last year and is to move away from two-for-one offers and update its restaurants to boost sales.
Pizza Hut also closed 21 underperforming outlets last year, leaving a 307-strong estate.
Results just filed show that the firm made a loss of £968,000 on a turnover of £230million in the year to December 1, 2013, due to staff costs, rent, interest payments and the cost of closing stores. Profits were £1.3million on a turnover of £289million the previous year.
Discounting or issuing vouchers has been widespread in the sector for years but many chains are trying to get customers used to paying full price to improve margins.
Pizza Hut was sold by Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC and Taco Bell, to private equity group Rutland Partners in November 2012 for a reported £1 after several years of losses.
The new owners have pledged to revitalise the brand, which faces stiff competition.
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New boost for interactive content:
Partly spurred by its concentration of intellectual talent, New York is also becoming a hotbed of innovation in educational technology. Venture capital investment in education-related startups in the metro area totaled $95 million in 2011—an 84% spike over the prior year, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association. The number of startups receiving investment money rose to 14, up from eight in 2010.In the long run, newfangled interactive textbooks like the ones Apple and its publishing partners previewed last Thursday are likely to be a minor aspect of education’s digital revolution. But Apple’s entry is certainly helping the revolution along.
All doesn’t seem to be well, however:
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Agency Curtis Brown has launched a digital self-publishing programme through Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace, in a venture primarily aimed at breaking UK authors into the US market.
Writers including Tony Parsons, Adele Parks, Colin Bateman, Emily Barr and Rosie Goodwin are among those with books in the launch programme, set to be released as e-books and as print-on-demand by CB Creative Books. The publishing programme includes over 200 titles and begins this month (December).
Curtis Brown’s joint c.e.o. Jonny Geller said: “We are excited to work with Amazon on this initiative to reach new audiences for our authors. Primarily geared toward breaking UK based authors in the US, we are able to work with our authors to find new ways of getting to the readers they so richly deserve.”
The move will make the entire backlist of novelist Adele Parks available on Kindle for the first time in the US. She said: “I'm so delighted to be part of this evolutionary opportunity... My US fans have been continually calling for an e-book offering, so fingers crossed they'll be as pleased as I am.”
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Better knowledge on pre-packaged food to facilitate NCD management
On June 8, The George Institute for Global Health, China (TGI China) hosted a Roundtable on Pre-packaged Food and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Prevention and Control.
A small group of nutrition and food safety experts joined this high-profile, closed door meeting to learn the latest information about the global regulatory environment, the consumption and nutritional composition of pre-packaged foods, and consumers’ understanding of the nutritional labels in China. They also explored potential ways to improve current Chinese regulation and implement appropriate initiatives to improve the nutritional profile of pre-packaged foods for the better prevention and control of diet related ill health. Participants included researchers from TGI China, experts from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment.
China’s rapid economic and social development has led to a dramatic increase in the consumption of packaged foods. According to a recent nutritional survey, pre-packaged foods compose approximately 2%-10% of a person’s daily food intake in two provinces of China, depending on gender and age, and this does not take into account the condiments that are consumed with the food. Consumption was found to be higher in younger people. Although there are policies and regulations about food nutrition labelling in place in China, its current format is difficult for consumers to choose healthier foods among the vastly available food choices.
The George Institute for Global Health (TGI) in Australia has been researching pre-packaged foods and NCD for many years and the research activities have been extended to China through its flagship project FoodSwitch. FoodSwitch is a free smartphone application designed by TGI to empower individuals to make healthier food choices by presenting key nutrients of a food product in an easy to understand format and listing healthier alternatives. The project has been successfully launched and carried out in China for over a year. Better understanding of the pre-packaged food market, nutritional composition and consumers’ need for better nutrition labelling in China has been achieved.
Professor Craig Anderson, Executive Director of TGI China, opened the meeting with opening remarks on the importance of pre-packaged food on health. Associate Professor Puhong Zhang, Acting Director of The China Center for mHealth Innovation (CCmHI) and Diabetes Program Head of TGI China, introduced TGI and its research work on NCD.
“As the market for pre-packaged food grows, the consumption will rise as well. Improving the healthiness of pre-packaged foods will be key to preventing diet-related diseases. By organizing such a meeting, I think it’s a good opportunity to share our work and experiences, and collaborate if possible to better support the government in NCD prevention and control,” Professor Zhang said.
The opening remarks and introduction were followed by presentations on the consumption of pre-packaged food in China, pre-packaged food nutrition labeling regulations around the globe, challenges on healthy food evaluation, understanding and use of current nutritional labels in China, accuracy of nutritional labels as well as strategy on salt reduction through setting targets for prepackaged food by experts from National Institute for Nutrition and Health of China CDC, NCD Center of China CDC, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment and TGI China during the roundtable.
“Our recent survey found that consumers have very poor understanding of the current nutritional labels and only one third of people would refer to the nutritional information panel (NIP) when shopping at the market. The major barriers are deemed to be not knowing what the NIP is or how to use it (over 55%), and a surprising 22% people doubted the accuracy of the NIP. The majority of consumers wish to have clearer and easier to understand nutritional labels and many of them would prefer to see front of pack (FoP) labeling on the package,” Professor Zhang remarked.
Following the presentations was a group discussion focused on key issues such as the next step for improving the nutrition labelling regulation in China, and better education on general health knowledge and knowledge about nutritional labels, as well as potential collaborations.
The roundtable meeting concluded with closing remarks by Professor Zhang. “This event provided a platform for experts across different organizations to exchange the latest information and ideas in NCD prevention and control. Our work is in part overlapping but also supplementary to each other’s. It is a great opportunity for TGI China to present our research work, and I believe there is a lot we can work on together to achieve better results.”
The roundtable enhanced the understanding of the gaps in nutrition labelling on pre-packaged foods in China. “We can anticipate that the in-depth discussion during the meeting will substantially help improve government policies on pre-packaged food labelling, and further influence government policies on NCD prevention and control,” Professor Zhang concluded.


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