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Nothing will get my E3 juices flowing like Sony @ E3 2018. Over the last 3-4 years, PlayStation fans have been spoiled with exclusive after exclusive making our PS4 purchase a better investment by the day. If you’re reading this and don’t have a PS4, what are you doing??
So what can we expect from Sony this year? Well, they’ve taken the unusual step of saying that there will be a big focus on the 4 BIG exclusives as well as third-party announcements.
Let’s start with stuff that we don’t know, shall we?
Red Dead Redemption 2
If Red Dead Redemption 2 is to make an appearance at E3, then Sony’s stage is the most likely location. We probably won’t see gameplay because that’s not how Rockstar operates. They’re almost too big for E3. However, I wouldn’t be shocked to see RDR2 and Sony announce a partnership where PS4 owners will get some exclusive bonuses.
It’s pretty obvious that PSVR hasn’t been the massive success that Sony would’ve been hoping for. Just over 2 million units have been sold which isn’t great when you consider there’s north of 70 million PS4 units sold. Could PSVR go the way of the VITA and be killed off by Sony? One of the big games that could help with sales is Blood and Truth. Developed by London Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, you play an eastend (cockney) gangster and after seeing footage of it a couple years ago, it’s definitely my most anticipated game for the platform. Will VR gaming go the way of 3D TV’s and die out in a year or two?
And now for what Sony confirmed will be at their show.
Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II is probably the most anticipated sequel to any game in recent memory. But with that anticipation comes a hell of a lot of pressure to not undo the feeling people have for the first game. Naughty Dog has kept its cards very close to its chest in regards to the story. But my guess is the cutscene we saw where we were introduced to 3 new protagonists likely took place before the first game. And the woman who nearly had her intestines put on public display is Ellie’s mother. At least that’s my theory. It’s highly likely that there will be a live demo on the stage and if not a release date then a release window of Summer 2019. We also know Ellie will be the main protagonist, so the chances of Joel staying alive are slim in my book. Perhaps the story will focus on Ellie’s revenge after the fireflies kill Joel? It uses Naughty Dog’s updated engine and judging by this teaser trailer shown at PGW, it will be visually, a step ahead of even Uncharted 4.
Ghost of Tsushima
Sucker Punch has finally revealed the game they’ve been working on for what seems like an eternity. And what a game it looks like. Set in feudal Japan, you play as a Samurai fighting against the Mongol invaders. It’s confirmed to be an open-world game as well. Still no word on a release date, but given that this has been in the works for at least 3 years, I would be hopeful that they’ll give a date at E3. The last game they released on PS4 was Infamous Last Light back in August 2014, so you’d hope development would be a fair bit on.
What is Death Stranding about? Anybody? That’s what we need to get out of its E3 showing. Explain the premise to the fans so we can get fully on board with the game. Mads Mikkelsen and Norman Reedus, who don’t forget was supposed to star in the ill-fated Silent Hills game. Now that Kojima doesn’t have to worry about Konami sticking their nose in his business, one can only imagine what he’s going to do with a free reign.
Honestly, I don’t really want to see more of Spiderman. They’ve already shown so much both at last years E3 and over on the gameinformer website. With it releasing 3 months after E3, there isn’t a need to show anymore. People are already sufficiently hyped for a Spiderman game developed by Insomniac. I’d be happy with just a little explanation of how the mechanics work. We all know the most important thing in a Spiderman game is web-slinging so showing us the mechanics behind that as well as webs attaching to buildings, will be enough for me.
After initial fears regarding the sluggish web-slinging, Insomniac, to everyone’s relief, confirmed that as you advance through the game you can earn skill points to improve Spiderman’s web-slinging.
What are you looking forward to seeing? Do you think that Sony coming out and confirming their show would focus these 4 exclusives is to dampen expectations or will they have a big surprise in store? Let us know in the comments below.


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The delivery of this brand new Audi A3 goes wrong as it arrives at its new owner’s home. Not only did everything about the delivery go wrong, but the vehicle’s owner watched as it unfolded through his house window.
Seeing the video online, many have described it as the worst new car delivery in history. In the video, the $38,000 Audi A3 is seen being knocked off by a truck while it is being delivered to the owner.
Just as the Audi rolls off with the knock, the new owner hears a loud sound, which makes him believe the front grille has been scratched badly.
The new owner was shocked; the driver backed the car up and turned to pull into the driveway. And in the blink of an eye, a moped rider comes out of nowhere and smashes straight into the side of the brand-new M3.
Although the rider delivering the car is not hurt by the accident, the car is completely shattered. All the time, the new owner of the car was watching through his window as his car was completely damaged before even getting to his house.
Many who reacted to the video on Reddit note that the wait time for a new A3 is not fast, and nobody wants their brand new purchased car to have had several repairs on it.
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(National) Feb. 22, 2005 - John Welsh's house was destroyed in a fire that started with the clothes dryer, "My wife put laundry in about 11:15 at night. By 11:25 the house was ablaze."
Fire officials say lint that had built up in the dryer duct caught fire. Welsh says, "We lost everything that we had." Fortunately, John, his wife and daughter managed to escape.
Dryer fires are all too common, according to Consumer Reports' Jim Nanni, "As many as 20 people a year die in fires linked to clothes dryers. And, that's sad, because it's an avoidable situation."
Consumer Reports says flexible ducts made of foil or plastic pose the most serious problems. They can sag, letting lint build up at a low point. And, ridges can also trap lint.
Experts say flexible or solid metal ducts are far safer. They don't sag, so lint is less likely to build up. And, if a fire does start, a metal duct is more likely to contain it.
Consumer Reports says in addition to installing the right kind of dyer duct you should clean it regularly, so lint doesn't build up. Not only will this reduce the risk of fire, but it will also mean you'll use less energy, and your clothes will dry faster.
News 10 received an email on this story:
My name is Janene B. and I am a volunteer firefighter. Our house caught on fire November 14, 2003. It was caused by the dryer. Ours was not caused by the lint in the dryer, it was caused by the control. One great tip to put out for the people is, don't go to bed with your dryer on and do not leave the house with your dryer running. Thanks.
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Arts preview: Creative Babes Coloring Book release party
In what's becoming one of the cooler annual traditions in Columbus, Creative Babes will release its third annual coloring book, with 46 pages of original art from 30 women that includes games, creative prompts and other activities — including, of course, coloring. For each copy of the book sold ($10), a creative kit (coloring book, colored pencils and tote bag) will be donated to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Community Refugee Immigration Services and Flying Horse Farms. Check out the release party Thursday, Nov. 15, at Land-Grant.
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WASHINGTON -- A congressional “Cranberry Caucus” was launched Wednesday, with Massachusetts Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, and Representative William Keating serving as co-chairs, to help promote the industry and help lobby for exemptions from food-labeling rules that could depict cranberry products as unhealthy.
At first blush, the effort might be dismissed as trivial. But the Bay State’s $50 million cranberry industry is the Commonwealth’s largest food crop and employs more than 5,000 people.
For years, the industry has touted the nutritional and health values of cranberries -- full of Vitamin C and antioxidants -- creating a boom in consumer demand, beyond Thanksgiving sauces. But industry officials worry that the push for stricter labeling laws intended to combat sugary beverages could harm cranberry growers and the food companies they support.
“Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in efforts to vilify products with added sugar, including sugar-sweetened beverages,” an industry statement said.
In recent years, Congress has considered a national tax on sugar-sweetened drinks, as well as prohibiting schools from serving drinks that are not labeled as 100 percent juice.
“Cranberry juice is being lumped in with other products and soft drinks,” when it’s in a unique category of its own, said Keating, whose district has some of the country’s most productive cranberry bogs.
Pure, unsweetened cranberry juice is too tart for mass consumption, which means the fruit requires an infusion of sugar to make it palatable.
“The caucus will serve as a platform to educate members of Congress, their staffs, and federal agencies about cranberry production in Massachusetts and across the United States,” according to a joint statement released by the two senators and Bay State representatives Jim McGovern and William Keating, who are also members of the caucus.
The caucus is intended to address industry issues surrounding nutrition, the environment, and trade.
Kerry, at a press conference launching the caucus, lauded the health benefits of the fruit, saying that it has properties that reduce urinary tract infections. He also said the caucus would promote jobs and boost the economy.
Brown noted that he sprinkles dried cranberries on his morning cereal, and showed pictures of himself working at a Bay State bog.
Both said they would reach out to the first lady, Michelle Obama, to make her better aware of the healthy properties of cranberries. Obama has made nutrition her cause as first lady.
Other beverage compainies, however, have said that exempting cranberry beverage producers from labeling rules could give it unfair marketing advantage.
Massachusetts was once the country’s largest grower of cranberries, but has since been overtaken by Wisconsin. Members of Wisconsin’s congressinal delegation are also part of the caucus.
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Airborne, there are different particles of dust and also allergens that can cause significant damage to the human body. Although nobody can control this, they can take precautions to handle the scenario. PPE masks can remove greater than 95% of air bits, vapors, and smells. It also helps address the issue of the coronavirus scientifically. Individuals that have signs of the disease will certainly commonly cough and also sneeze. A face mask to protect against infections will avoid the release of breathing drops into the air or infect another person.
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Make sure to wear a mask when you are in a crowded area; You need to also keep it while you exist. If you care about an unwell liked one, then you should also safeguard yourself with a mask. You ought to also use one if you recognize that you are sick to avoid the transmission of the virus to your liked ones.


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with its publication Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the UK government has come good on its promise to reassess the regulation of personal data post-Brexit. The headline items the government is pushing are in addition to banning nuisance calls and texts Remove many cookie pop-ups Used to obtain consent for visitor tracking.
The stated motivation for introducing the new data laws and plans is “Unveil innovation” and “Reduce the burden on businesses“, small businesses are being targeted as one of the main beneficiaries of the move to reduce what is seen as unnecessary red tape and regulations. But some of what the bill proposes could actually hurt rather than help innovative startups and small enterprises.
On the face of it, the introduction of the concept “Smart Data Scheme“- which will be set up to allow secure, consensual sharing of customer data with third parties – sounds like an exciting step towards innovation in data infrastructure. These schemes reflect the principles of fair market access, as well as the potential for economic growth and the real success of open banking. Shows that initiative The Open Data Institute (ODI) was launched in 2015 with HM Treasury.
This was enabled by the UK’s mandatory Competition and Markets Authority Nine Largest Banks (CMA 9) To cooperate when customers request to share their financial data with third parties, be they other banks or third-party apps, such as accounting software.
The new smart data scheme appears to share some of the features of open banking in other sectors, with mortgages, savings and pensions lined up as possible next use cases. But the small print allows companies holding data to effectively install a paywall into the equation.
This means that a nimble startup wanting to use the data running from your sports watch, or a broadband company or pay TV service trying to tailor the best package for you based on your previous usage patterns, will have to pay the holder of your data for that privilege. for Data portability.
This cost will likely be passed on to consumers, increasing costs for new businesses while benefiting established brands that hold the data. This current facility effectively rules out the power of innovation to break data monopolies and lend a hand to SMEs, startups, charities and microbusinesses.
That said, there is definitely a cost to deploying a secure data infrastructure for smart data. If smart data is followed safely Innovation-inspiring Its data sharing model Open BankingIt would then have to be funded primarily by Whitehall (currently funded by CMA 9 of around £30m a year with open banking costs).
Today’s economic reality is a bit different than it was in 2015, but I strongly believe that a lack of investment now could limit growth later. The government has Concerns were mentioned earlier SMEs are being locked out of the data business boom, negatively impacting the economy. But providing a platform for innovation with financial constraints will do just that.
With the lack of funding comes the lack of a central coordination mechanism for smart data, which may leave schemes unable to deliver on their promises. Interoperability of portable data depends on how that data is structured or curated, or its data standard. So, a system where larger players set their own data standards and APIs (application programming interfaces) means you risk creating a data-sharing model that can throw up endless inconsistencies, which in turn will hurt small businesses.
Innovations like Smart Data should encourage an end to the format and language battles that separate Apple and Windows, rather than risk encouraging them in the name of protectionism and financial advantage.
Smart data can and should be a great way to compete and strengthen Empowerment of the masses When it comes to both the use and value of their personal data, it needs to be set up to allow the rapid creation of new markets and new services without technical or financial barriers to market entry.
After all, it’s users’ personal data that has created so much value at tech companies, so it seems absurd to charge when those customers want to use that data elsewhere. Equitable market access will allow for leveling across technology sectors.
It’s great that the Government sees data sharing as an integral part of innovation, and growth in our economy, but I hope that the Bill can be changed when it is considered in Parliament in the autumn. Open data initiatives such as Smart Data have the potential to foster an innovation environment where new products and services can be inspired and created by existing data.
It can be the place where new green initiatives are discovered, where businesses learn to better serve diverse communities, and where individuals are able to connect with services that can help with multiple issues, including addiction, debt and mental health.
But ensuring data interoperability and not favoring the deepest pockets and largest datasets must be a priority to ensure creative thinking, enterprise and social benefits are at the fore. Without such considerations, the UK’s data economy risks falling behind rather than ahead of the pack.
Mahlet Zimeta heads public policy Open Data Institute.


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A free-trade deal for Congress, Obama
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and President Barack Obama have flagged free trade as a possible area of agreement with practical consequences: Anyone who plans on buying a pair of sneakers could save the tariffs that triple the cost of foreign-made athletic shoes.
Even though the bill had bipartisan support, Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid never allowed a vote on a fast-track trade bill known as Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). It was one of many votes that Reid held hostage but that McConnell can bring to the floor when he replaces Reid as majority leader.
Oddly, Obama let Reid get away with it — even though the fast-track trade bill would have expanded Obama’s authority. Perhaps Obama’s issuance of executive orders has sucked the fun out of proceeding with congressional authorization.
Fast-track is a procedure whereby Congress gives the president specific goals to accomplish in negotiating trade agreements with other countries. In exchange, Congress agrees to give the treaty a straight up or down vote, with no amendments or filibuster, within a short time frame.
This lets the administration conduct trade negotiations with the certainty that Congress will not try to revise an agreement that took years to negotiate. We have only one U.S. trade representative for a reason. Anyone who ever has suffered through editing by committee knows that 535 members of Congress cannot negotiate with other countries on behalf of ours. It would be a logistical nightmare. So, too, for revising an agreement.
Every president for the last 40 years has had fast-track authority except Obama.
The Obama administration has been negotiating two trade agreements for several years, one with Asia and Pacific Rim countries, another with the European Union. Ideally TPA should have been passed before the administration undertook negotiations that are nearly final. Better late than never. If the administration presents a trade agreement that is untenable for whatever reason, Congress can vote it down.
Anything that advances free trade will be good for the American economy, even an imperfect agreement. Free trade allows us to sell our goods and commodities to foreign markets without being subject to tariffs that artificially raise the price of U.S. goods, making them unattractive to foreign consumers. And by ending the U.S. tariffs that make imports cost more here, Americans save money. Free trade also reduces the cost of those goods as inputs that are then used to make something else (like a semi-conductor used to make a GPS).
Daniel Griswold for the Cato Institute notes that in addition to the economic benefits of specialization, there are a number of moral arguments for free trade. Free trade promotes freedom at the most basic level by allowing individuals to sell the fruits of their labor without government interference. “Protectionism is a form of stealing,” Griswold writes. By the same token, free trade is a brake on the power of the state.
Free trade brings together people from different cultures, countries and religions. Relationships that begin as economic transactions can grow into alliances, promoting peace. Griswold points to Ned Graham (son of Billy Graham), whose organization has given away millions of Bibles in China. That evangelism would not have been possible but for the opening of China’s economy.
Additionally, free trade raises the standard of living of those countries from which we purchase. That leads to more education and the possibility of civil rights; nations that are economically free tend to have a higher degree of political freedom. Anyone who cares about poverty and justice in the developing world should favor free trade.
Labor unions argue that free trade sends American jobs to countries with cheap labor. That ignores the offsetting new jobs that are created. As Milton Friedman pointed out, it took 19 people to farm enough food to feed 20 people in 1776. Today, 1 percent to 2 percent produce our country’s food. But we don’t complain about the unemployment of all the people who previously would have had to work the farm. Innovation and improved technology enables those people earn their living in other ways. That has improved our standard of living and given us a greater range of products and services.
The point is not just to create jobs, but to create productive jobs. Treaties to make freer our trade with Asia and the EU may be just what the tepid Obama economy needs; it would give us access to one billion customers. Certainly it would help America’s dwindling prestige overseas by acting as the great economic superpower that we are.
Republicans therefore should give Obama fast-track authority to negotiate free trade agreements. Supporting the president when he is right will give Republicans more credibility to oppose him when he is wrong. And it has the delicious side effect of splintering the Democrat base.
Bridget Bush is a Louisville attorney and founder of the Elephants in the Bluegrass blog.


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Whitecross Street and Chapel Market traders crowned top
Islington market traders recognised for their hard work
24 November, 2017 — By Helen Chapman
Comedian Su Pollard with the Mayor of Islington and market traders Dave Jackson and Serpil Erce
TWO stallholders renowned for dishing out shoppers their five- a-day fruit and veg have been voted Market Trader of the Year, writes Helen Chapman.
Residents, shoppers and visitors from across Islington voted for their favourite traders, with the winners getting £150 off their ground rent.
Serpil Erce won the takeaway food category for the salads served at her stall, Sunny Olive Tree at Whitecross Street Market.
Meanwhile, fruit and veg seller Dave Jackson, based at Chapel Market, won the general market goods category.
Comedy actress and singer Su Pollard presented them with their prizes at the Chapel Market Christmas light switch- on event on Saturday.
Customer Annie Denny said she nominated Ms Erce for her “service with a smile, and healthy food that gets us to eat our five-a-day”.
Rob Walters nominated Mr Jackson because of his “lovely fresh veg and fruit. A nice guy who is pleasant and always cheerful.”
Both shoppers will receive £50 to spend at their chosen trader’s stall for taking part.
Cabinet councillor Asima Shaikh said: “It’s fantastic to see so many residents and visitors across Islington get behind our competition by voting for their favourite street trader. It just goes to prove that Islington’s markets are treasured by many people and are great places to visit and shop.”
Highly commended by the judges were Stephane Barette, who runs Whitecross Coffee at Whitecross Street, and Jeffrey Heller, who has a clothes stall at Chapel Market.
The Market Trader of the Year 2017 competition was open to all traders directly licensed by Islington Council at the four council-run markets – Camden Passage, Chapel Market, Exmouth Market and Whitecross Street.


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Greater Noida to get its first EV charging station soon, 100 such on card
Greater Noida is all set to get its first-ever electric vehicle charging station in two weeks, reports PTI. The report also claims that there are at least 100 such EV charging stations planned for the city. To set up the EV charging stations, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CESL.
The first EV charging station in the city will be commissioned in the Alpha commercial belt. The move comes as part of the National Electric Mobility scheme, which aims for greater electric vehicle penetration. For that, a greater focus is required on the Ev charging infrastructure.
GNIDA has said that after setting up the first charging station in the Alpha commercial belt, it will conduct a survey jointly with CESL to identify locations for the remaining EV charging stations. Also, the survey report will be submitted within ten days, claims GNIDA.
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Speaking about the MoU signed with CESL, GNIDA CEO Narendra Bhooshan has said that these Ev charging stations will bring great convenience to electric vehicle drivers. CESL MD and CEO Mahua Acharya said Greater Noida is one of the major industrial cities of Asia with ample opportunities to promote electric vehicles.
Electric vehicles in India is finding an increasing penetration in the last couple of years. With several manufacturers including both traditional and startups bringing their electric vehicles in the four-wheeler, three-wheeler and two-wheeler segments, the fleet of EVs is growing fast. However, the lack of public charging stations for those EVs are remaining a concern for the owners of these vehicles.
Some of the companies have been setting up Ev charging stations across the country. But, those efforts are not sufficient to support the Ev boom the country is witnessing.


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- Students given free MP3 players [BBC]
"College students are to be given free iPods so they can catch up on missed lectures in their own time."
- Some games may enhance sociability [CNN Tech]
"Video games involving multiple players serve as informal gathering places akin to old-time pubs and coffee shops, and can thereby boost the players' social connections, researchers argue in a new study."
- Coming Soon, to the Seat Next to You [NY Times]
"The Creative Zen Vision W looks like a cross between a portable TV and a mini-laptop, and its 4.3-inch screen is big enough to share movies and photos with your subway seatmates."
- Google opens up 200 years of news [BBC]
"Web giant Google is further expanding its online empire with the launch of the Google News Archive Search."
- Privacy Fears Shock Facebook [Wired]
"Now Facebook, one of the most popular, is facing a user backlash over a recent redesign that some critics say goes too far in exposing their lives."
- Upcoming Apple event could mean more than movies [MacWorld]
"All signs—and Apple's own invitation to the September 12 event— point to the company taking the wraps off a long-rumored movie download store."


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After holding out for years, the Australian rock outfit has finally made its entire catalog available to Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody, and of course Apple. For fans old and new, the move reads like an early Christmas gift — everything from Back in Black to Let There Be Rock to countless live albums is now just a mere click away.
The Beatles and Thom Yorke are two of the remaining artists who refuse to release their music onto any streaming platforms. Update: Yorke’s music is streaming on Apple Music.
Below, listen to Back in Black in full via Spotify because you totally can now.
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WASHINGTON: Seattle’s first and only recreational marijuana store had to close on Friday after running out of stock in just three days since Washington became the second U.S. state to allow pot sales to adults.
Cannabis City opened in Seattle on Tuesday with at least 10 pounds (4.5 kgs) of marijuana for sale, and by close of business Thursday it was all gone. A message on the store’s phone line said it would re-open on July 21.
There were widespread concerns that shortages of pot would afflict retailers this week after the state issued its first 25 licenses to outlets, under a heavily regulated and taxed system approved by voters in November 2012.
Some business owners planned to limit the amount of marijuana early customers could buy to try to make stocks last.


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Geordi has a giggle fit, Picard gets trampled by Bev Crusher, and Riker chases a shipmate in the most hilarious way possible in a new blooper reel.
Apple is signing up more enterprise app developers to gain a greater hold on the corporate market, reports Reuters.
The cloud computing company taps the Academy Award-winning actor to promote its new suite of enterprise tools for the retail, health care, and media industries.
A crowdfunding campaign aims to build a full-size working version of the USS Enterprise from "Star Trek" in the Canadian Badlands, but the funding goal is a long way off.
The search giant is reportedly looking to expand the functions of its Google Now digital assistant, allowing it to search through financial or inventory data for companies.
A year after exiting BlackBerry, Thorsten Heins weighs in on his time at the smartphone maker and dishes on his current phone.
Changing Web usage is hard. Google has granted a few extra months of leeway to those who rely on a handful of popular plug-ins, such as Silverlight, to extend what their browser can do.
Marty Beard will start as chief operating officer immediately and will be responsible for "cross-functional organizations" at the company.
The Starwatch app for Android Wear lets your smartwatch mimic the look of the "Star Trek" spacecraft's computer system.
Anthony Sforza may be the ultimate "Star Trek" fan, and he has $500,000 worth of Trekkie memorabilia to prove it.


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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Photograph:( ANI )
Economic Survey 2020 estimates FY21 GDP growth at 6-6.5%.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday tabled the Economic Survey in Parliament which forecasts that economic growth will pick up to 6.0% to 6.5% in the fiscal year beginning April 1 but warned it may have to miss its deficit target to revive growth.
This year's Economic Survey comes at a time when India is staring at an estimated 5 per cent annual rate of expansion - the slowest pace since 2009.
The Economic Survey, a detailed report card on the economic performance in the past year released a day before the Union Budget is presented by the Finance Minister in Parliament.
The Survey provides an authoritative, detailed and official annual summary of the current state of the Indian economy which will act as a policy guideline to the Union Budget.
Earlier at 11 am, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Budget session by speaking to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at, outlining the government's policies this year.
Here are the key takeaways from Economic Survey:
Economic Survey puts current fiscal year 2019-20's growth rate at 5%.
Economic Survey projects economic growth at 6-6.5% in fiscal year starting April 1.
International sentiment continues to favour Indian Economy. Economic Survey suggests a need for counter-cyclical fiscal steps to boost demand. Economic Survey also adds a relaxing fiscal gap target to revive growth.
The Survey said government interventions seem to be ineffective in stabilising prices of commodities such as onions.
Economic Survey suggests new ideas for manufacturing such as 'assemble in India for the world' which will create jobs.
Removing the red tape: At ports to promote exports as well as measures for easing the start of business, register property, pay taxes and enforcing contracts.
Economic Survey called for improving governance in public sector banks and the need for more disclosure of information to build trust. It also talks about dwarfism in the banking sector.
Economic Survey advocates 10 new ideas that benefit markets as well as the economy.
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For Honor will place players in the boots of deadly warriors from history and will task them with fighting tooth and claw against other players in order to achieve victory. Ubisoft released a great looking gameplay video at E3 last year and the game certainly has our attention.
GameSpot reports that during an earnings call, Ubisoft CFO Alain Martinez discussed the game and revealed it is being developed as more of a “core” game, rather than a mass market title like Watch Dogs or Assassin’s Creed. “For Honor is more of a core game, less mass market,” Martinez said.
Exactly how the game will have a more niche appeal is unknown, but it could have to do with the sword fighting gameplay, which may require a more tactical approach than simply charging your enemy.
It was made clear at E3 that For Honor will have a large online focus, though Ubisoft has since confirmed that the game will have a single-player campaign.
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Apple has china labor problems -- again why apple's labor practices may never improve labor issues in china. Criticism of apple inc apple started yearly audits of the labor conditions of response to the issue and detailed quality control issues with apple's product. Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit from employees who say they were denied meal breaks and rest periods.
Riots, suicides, and other issues in foxconn's iphone factories apple over labor and other issues in foxconn's iphone factories. Why apple's labor practices may never improve apple's asian labor pressure on the industry has forced it to become far more sensitive to labor issues.
A labor report found that workers at one apple supplier were working over 60 hours a week, above apple's stated cap. Poor treatment of workers in the chinese factories which make apple apple 'failing to protect chinese factory workers' samsung re-uses 'child labour.
Hong kong — with its stock near a high and its latest iphone expected to be introduced on tuesday, apple is facing new accusations of violations of labor rights and workplace safety at a. Who's really to blame for apple's chinese labor problems so they are going to naturally be exposed to more issues 3 apple is the largest technology company in.
Apple's activism in china extends beyond labor issues the company also has been pushing its manufacturing and supply chain partners toward clean energy and a smaller carbon footprint.
Apple released its annual supplier responsibility progress report on wednesday, detailing the ways in which the company is trying to improve the state of its supply chain.


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Believe it or not you all denim lovers, G-Star RAW has launched its standalone store in India in Palladium Mall, Mumbai. Favoured by the likes of celebrities like Rihhana, Pharell Williams, Gigi Hadid, Sarah Jessica Parker, etc. , the brand is best known for its ecological take on denim production and often creating styles using japanese selvedge, unwashed raw denims and organic fabrics that aim to help save the environment.
The brand has entered the Indian market in partnership with marketer and distributor, Genesis Luxury. Genesis plans to open 30 stores for G-Star RAW in the next five years, with the first one in Delhi later this year. A pair of jeans will be broadly priced between Rs. 6000 – Rs. 14000 .


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Android apps coming to MeeGo-powered Nokia N9
Like the look of the Nokia N9 and MeeGo? Well, it’s just got a whole lot better with word that the device will run Android applications later in the year
The Nokia N9 will be able to run Android applications by the end of 2011.
The news comes via Slash Gear who reports that ‘Alien Dalvik allows app stores and developers to simply repackage the Android .apk installation files and then have those apps run on MeeGo hardware like the N9.’
The report continues: ‘Hardware capabilities of the device are accessible to the original Android app, and any more complex integrations can be tweaked to suit using the Android SDK plugin Myriad offers.’
Of course this is something RIM has been chatting about with its PlayBook device. It too has the capabilities to run Android applications – although RIM is being very tight-lipped about when this function will be added. It’s said to be coming sometime later this year.
According to Slash Gear, ‘Alien Dalvik will be commercially available for MeeGo sometime this year.’ But that’s not all. MeeGo is also reported to have its eyes on the motor sector as well and has already signed up BMW, GM, Hyundia, Renault, Deplhi and Peugeot-Citroen.
The Nokia N9, along with MeeGo was aired yesterday in Singapore at Nokia’s Connection 2011 event alongside some Symbian Anna news and a keynote from CEO Stephen Elop.
On the whole the N9 is quite the device. Not only is it remarkably different from the MacBook-like Qwerty-toting device we saw last year but it’s also rather unique looking too, being fashioned from a precision engineered piece of plastic.
Here’s a video demo of Android running on MeeGo:


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Microsoft has officially announced and detailed all the new features coming to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1.
One of the bigger announcements that coincide with Update 1 is the news that Microsoft is expanding Cortana support to multiple countries including China and the UK as well as Canada, India and Australia. While China and UK will be getting Cortana as a “beta” the other three aforementioned countries will be getting support for Microsoft’s virtual digital assistant as an “alpha”.
Live Folders support is also coming to Windows Phone 8.1 with Update 1. With Live Folders, users will be able to organize their apps into folders on their Start screen that will still show the app Live Tiles so users won’t miss tile updates.
Microsoft is also updating Xbox Music for better performance and is bringing in new features such as background sync, swipe to advance, quickplay, and a Kids Corner. Microsoft is still developing more updates for Xbox Music and is planning to implement them before Update 1 rolls out to consumer devices.
One of the minor changes that are coming with the update is the new Store Live Tile which will dynamically stream store updates through the Tile. Another minor change is the ability to select multiple SMS messages for deletion or forwarding.
A new Apps Corner is also coming to Windows Phone 8.1 which allows users to hide apps behind a special “sandboxed” mode. The Apps corner also lets users assign an app for the device to boot straight into. Lastly, the Apps Corner allows the device to be used for retail demos.
Microsoft is also bringing enhancements to privacy and security which include the ability send and receive data through a VPN whilst connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot for extra protection and the ability to create a VPN for your home Wi-Fi to provide anonymity.
Those who are already on the Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers program will receive the update next week while the official consumer update roll out will happen in the next few months.


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During a keynote address late Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show here, Barrett stumped for the versatility and wide accessibility that wireless networking provides to consumers. He also plugged products that use his company's chips, saying that they remained a significant part of the networking food chain.
"What's at the center of the network? I don't think there is a center," Barrett said. But of the PC he said, it is the "the most versatile and interactive piece of equipment in the house that can manage and create rich content." Gadgets, such as digital cameras and audio devices, that play and store digital media often connect to the PC, which can act as a depository for editing studio for content.
Barrett's remarks echoed the sentiments of many of the manufacturers and developers at the CES this year. Companies such as Sony, Microsoft and major PC makers are looking to the increasingly popular wireless home networking market not only to help bring the consumer electronics and technology world together, but also to add broadband access and rich multimedia content into the fold.
The wireless home networking market has been growing rapidly, and analystsit continue. Companies have seized on making one of the key messages for wireless home networking the sharing of resources connected to a network, such as printers and high-speed Internet access, in homes with multiple PCs. Consumers have also found that wireless networking makes high-speed Internet access more attractive because they can use it on portable devices--something that may contribute to improving adoption rates of broadband in the United States.
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the theme is tech anywhere, anytime.
Centrino, which will incorporate 802.11b chips, is expected to provide the Wi-Fi wireless networking market with a significant boost as notebooks shipments remain one of the few bright spots in the PC market. In return, Centrino also ensures that the PC remains a significant part of the digital media and Wi-Fi market.
"As digital media becomes more pervasive, you see the growing significance of the PC," Barrett said.
Barrett also demonstrated Intel-based products that use Wi-Fi networks as well as digital media. The company has been working with partners todigital media, with reference designs for devices such as portable video players, which use Intel chips. Manufacturers can use to these designs as blueprints for their own products.


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Google is taking steps to make it easier to not only pair Bluetooth headphones and speakers to your Android phones, but also to make it easier to user the same Bluetooth hardware with multiple devices.
The Fast Pair feature was announced last year, and now Google has teamed up with numerous audio companies to not only improve support, but also to use Google accounts as a means of simplifying the process of using the same headphones and speakers with multiple phones -- and, as of next year, Chromebooks.
Microsoft is rolling out new features to the mobile version of OneDrive. The company has also announced that it is introducing a new Block Download feature in "late November" that can be used to stop people from making copies of a file or its contents.
Android and iOS users can look forward to improvement to the MyAnalytics component, but the big OneDrive news is that the Camera Upload feature has now left beta and is available to everyone -- if they are using Android, that is.
We're approaching the end of 2018, so it's only natural that companies take a look back over the year and reflect on what was great about it. Not one to miss out on such things, Google is launching its first-ever User's Choice Awards and is asking for your votes.
Google users are invited to cast their vote for what they believe is the best app of 2018, and what is the best game of 2018. Want your voice to be heard? Now is the time to cast your vote.
Your Time On Facebook rolls out, revealing how much time you waste in the social network's mobile apps
It is a little while -- over three months, in fact -- since Facebook said that it was planning to launch a tool that would give users some insight into the amount of time they spent using the social network. This tool is now rolling out.
Unimaginatively called Your Time On Facebook, the tool offers a dashboard that gives a very basic overview of how long you spend using Facebook each day. But going beyond this, it can also be used to set daily reminders to help you to cut down your usage. Trying to kick your Facebook habit? Maybe this could help.
In early January 2019, you will no longer be able to receive SMS notifications about Google Calendar events. The change will affect Android and iOS users.
While Google does not give an explicit reason for killing off SMS notifications -- other than seemingly not wanting to offer too many means of receiving notifications -- the company says that users should not notice any difference because of in-app notifications.
Google recently rolled out a floating keyboard option to Gboard, and now the company has introduced another new feature -- AI-driven suggestions for GIFs, emoji and stickers.
The move sees Google acknowledging that we increasingly communicate with images rather than words. Or, as the company puts it, it's a feature designed "for those of us who just can't even without the perfect GIF".
Cloudflare has just made it a whole lot easier to hide your mobile browsing from your ISP -- and access content that might otherwise be unavailable. The company has launched a 126.96.36.199 app for smartphone users, making it incredibly easy to switch between DNS services with a couple of taps; what amounts to a free VPN tool.
Earlier in the year, Cloudflare launched its 188.8.131.52 DNS service to bring privacy and speed, but it was a little off-putting to users unfamiliar with tinkering with such settings. With the launch of 184.108.40.206 for iOS and Android, the process is much, much simpler -- and the app and the service itself are free.
There has been a spate of adding dark modes to apps, websites and operating systems in recent times. Many people simply prefer the look, while others say a darker theme is easier on the eye. But there is also the school of thought that says dark mode saves battery life.
And this is very much the message that Google is sending to Android developers. At the Android Dev Summit this week Google highlighted the massive difference Dark Mode makes, seemingly in a bid to encourage more developers to embrace the idea and add the option to their apps.
It's less than a year since Google launched Files Go, its first attempt at a file manager app for Android. The primary aim of the app is to help users to free up space on their phones, and today Google announces that it not only has a new name, but also a new look.
Files Go has been rebranded Files by Google, and the updated version of the app is starting to roll out now.
If you like to read books, an Amazon Kindle e-reader is a wise purchase. After all, they use e-ink technology which is easy on the eyes while offering very long battery life. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford a device dedicated to reading. For many, a traditional tablet -- such as an iPad -- serves as both an e-reader and a general use slate.
Barnes and Noble sells e-ink readers, but also, it offers NOOK Tablets powered by Android. These are superior to Amazon's Fire tablets, as NOOK has Google Play support. In other words, Barnes and Noble's tablets have access to all the popular apps you will want. Today, timed perfectly for the upcoming holiday shopping season, Barnes and Noble announces its latest tablet. This new NOOK Tablet has a big 10.1-inch screen. In addition to being a consumption device, the company apparently thinks it can be used for productivity -- it will sell an optional keyboard cover for it.
The notches that grace an increasing number of phones -- from the iPhone XS to the OnePlus 6T -- have proved quite divisive, but it seems unlikely they are going to disappear anytime soon. In fact, thanks to a weird bug,some Pixel 3 XL owners have found that they have extra notches to contend with.
A number of users have encountered a bug that adds a second notch to the side of the screen in addition to the usual one at the top. The cause of the problem is not known, but Google is working on fixing it.
After months of build up from the Chinese company, a tremendous number of leaks, and endless hype, the OnePlus 6T has finally been officially announced. Something of an evolution of the OnePlus 6, the latest handset features a smaller notch, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and no headphone socket.
With a starting price of $549 there's a lot to get excited about with the latest addition to the OnePlus range -- and the specs are certainly impressive. But for folks in the US who have been eagerly anticipating OnePlus handsets finally launching in their country, the wait is finally over. The OnePlus 6T will be available in the US as a T-Mobile exclusive.
One of the problems with buying an Android phone over an iPhone is the fact that you don't know how long you can expect to receive updates. There has long been criticism of the fact that many Android handsets are quickly abandoned while Apple pushes out iOS updates for a number of years.
We've heard suggestions that Google might start requiring handset manufacturers to provide updates for a minimum period, and now it seems that this has indeed been mandated. A leaked copy of a contract between Google and OEMs shows that there is now a requirement to release security updates -- or face the consequences.
At the moment, there are many people eagerly awaiting the arrival of the OnePlus 6T later this month. But looking further ahead, OnePlus has plans for a 5G handset.
The smartphone manufacturer has already hinted at the release of a 5G handset in 2019, but now this has been confirmed. Joining the president of Qualcomm on stage at the company's 4G/5G summit at Hong Kong, OnePlus' Carl Pei said that a 5G phone is definitely coming next year.
Users of Google's own Android keyboard app Gboard have a new option available to them. In an update that is rolling out, a new floating keyboard feature lets you move the location of the keyboard as you see fit.
This is not something that is unique to Gboard by any means; floating keyboards have been available in other keyboard apps for a while, so this is really just Google playing catch-up. But for existing users -- as well as those who are looking for a reason to try out Gboard for the first time -- this update is great news.


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Researchers say more investment is needed into lithium mining capacity in order to meet a projected demand surge as more electric vehicles enter the market
Lithium prices could triple by the end of this decade as supply of the sought-after metal lags behind demand growth spurred by the rise of electric vehicles (EVs).
Analysis from Rystad Energy estimates a “serious” shortage by 2027 unless short-term investment into new mining capacity accelerates.
“This imbalance will grow larger as the years pass and is set to cause delays for the production of millions of electric passenger cars, even when planned new mining projects add their capacity,” the consultancy says.
Lithium has emerged as a key ingredient of the low-carbon energy transition, used in the manufacture of EV batteries and other battery-powered renewable technologies – and as these industries grow, demand for lithium and other minerals like cobalt is expected to skyrocket.
“A major disruption is brewing for electric vehicle manufacturers,” says James Ley, senior vice president for energy metals at Rystad. “Although there is plenty of lithium to mine in the ground, the existing and planned projects will not be enough to meet demand for the metal.
“If more mining projects are not added to the pipeline quickly, the energy transition of road transport may need to slow down.”
An estimated five-to-seven-year timeline for taking a new lithium mining project through planning, financing and final completion means there is only a short window for new capacity to be added to the pipeline if a supply gap is to be avoided.
By 2027, Rystad estimates the equivalent of 3.3 million EVs could face delayed production due to the lithium supply shortage, rising to nine million EVs by 2028 and 20 million by the end of the decade.
Lithium supply and demand balance expected to shift into deficit by 2026
According to the researcher, lithium production capacity in 2021 stands at nearly 520,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) – the most widely-used, battery-grade lithium product – with annual demand from battery manufacturers estimated at 300,000 tonnes of LCE.
But by 2026 this balance could shift to a mining capacity deficit, as demand for EVs and other battery-based products accelerates.
“If the current mining project pipeline remains unchanged, the capacity deficit will start swelling and reach nearly 820,000 tonnes in 2028, when LCE demand is estimated to surge to 2.8 million tonnes,” the group says.
“Things could get even worse as demand continues to rise, with the imbalance possibly ballooning to two million tonnes of LCE as soon as 2030.”
For historically-volatile LCE prices – which have swung from averages of $6,500 per tonne in 2015 to $17,000 per tonne in 2018, and back down to $8,200 in 2020 – these potential shifts in the future demand-supply balance spell further disruption.
Ley says: “We anticipate that lithium prices could replicate their past turbulence if supplies cannot catch up with booming EV demand later this decade. Looking at the significant task ahead to build more mining capacity, prices could even triple as a result of the market imbalance.”
Emphasis on battery recycling after 2030
While additional mining activity “looks like the only short-term option” to meet supply needs, Rystad says lithium battery recycling is expected to become more prevalent as the market targets sustainability principles.
This trend is unlikely to occur until the next decade, however, with current recycling efforts hampered by technical constraints, economic barriers, logistical issues and regulatory gaps.
“Current battery recycling requires high-temperature melting and extracting or smelting processes, which are energy intensive and not environmentally friendly,” the consultancy says.
“One key problem has been that batteries have not been designed with material recovery in mind, but rather to just produce energy for a long time and as cheaply as possible.”


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Investing up to USD 3M per startup – and in search for more
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 May 2023 –The Mills Fabrica celebrates five years of accelerating innovations, development, and adoption in the categories of techstyle (the intersection between technology and lifestyle) and agrifood tech.
The Mills Fabrica itself was grown out of Nan Fung Group’s textile legacy in Hong Kong, with a mission to catalyze innovations for sustainability, environmental and social impact. Today, The Mills Fabrica is made up of a venture capital fund, startup incubator, Impact Retail Store Fabrica X, labs, offices, and event spaces across Hong Kong and London.
The Mills Fabrica focuses on supporting and investing in innovations within the textile and apparel, and agrifood industries as both are significant contributors to climate change, emitting up to 44% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Mills Fabrica invests up to USD 3M per startup over the past five years, and will continue to do so.
Its presence and connections in Hong Kong and London means that The Mills Fabrica is uniquely able to add value for those who are looking to tap into the potential of Asia, as well as bringing Asian companies onto the global arena through its capital, connections, and expertise.
Supported more than 35 techstyle and agrifood tech startups through its investment and incubation program
Since its inception in 2018, The Mills Fabrica has supported 35 of such innovations as part of its investment and incubation program. It invested in startups and fund investments across the world (US, Europe, Asia), where over 50% of The Mills Fabrica investees receive successful subsequent fundraising.
With an aim to make positive impact across the value chains of the textile and apparel, and agrifood industries, The Mills Fabrica has invested up to USD 3M per global techstyle startup over the past five years such as Renewcell, Circ, Colorifix, and unspun; and into agrifood tech startups such as Michroma, Geltor, The Supplant Company, amongst others.
Aside from capital, The Mills Fabrica has also provided support for startups by utilizing its team of global industry experts and connections to manufacturers, retailers, and other like-minded investors.
Launches Impact Report to advocate for measurable planet-positive investment standards
To mark five years of setting up a venture capital fund that strives to make planet-positive changes, The Mills Fabrica launches its inaugural Impact Report outlining its investment strategy, to raise awareness, and celebrate innovations in the techstyle and agrifood industries. With the launch of the report, The Mills Fabrica aims to take a first step in consolidating standards on measuring how investments can bring in positive environmental and social impact.
The Mills Fabrica’s Impact Report advocates for using the nine planetary boundaries as outlined by the Stockholm Resilience Center (climate change, biosphere integrity, land-system change, freshwater use, biogeochemical flows, ocean acidification, novel entities, atmospheric aerosol loading, and stratospheric ozone depletion) and the IRIS+ framework, the generally accepted system for measuring, managing, and optimizing investment and support — to generate genuine planet-positive changes.
It leads by example by evaluating case studies from its portfolio companies, breaking down key impact metrics according to the nine planetary boundaries and IRIS+ framework – to showcase how its investments translated to positive environmental and social impact. Taking one of the portfolio companies Circ as an example, its pioneered chemical recycling technology that can recycle polycotton — what the majority of clothes are made of — into reusable fibers, has recycled 41 tonnes of materials, which is equivalent of 66 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e). It also launched a collection with Zara in April 2023 to bring sustainable fashion to the masses.
In search of talented innovators worldwide: Ticket size up to USD 3M for direct investments
The Mills Fabrica will be ramping up its efforts in supporting sustainable and disruptive innovations in the techstyle and agrifood tech space, with a ticket size of up to USD 3M for direct investments. It also looks to continue to partner with mission-aligned venture capital funds to accelerate planet-positive impact.
It’s also calling out for partners from all sectors and around the world who are keen on joining in on this mission.
“The Mills Fabrica is proud to support such visionaries with our capital, connections, and expertise to bring their ideas to the market and into the homes of masses. We are humbled by the achievement we reached in the past five years, and grateful for the support of our ecosystem partners as we work towards our mission of accelerating innovations for sustainability, environmental and social impact.” Cintia Nunes, General Manager and Head of Asia, The Mills Fabrica.
“Riding on this strong momentum, we are now calling for talented entrepreneurs with ambitions to change the world for the better in the techstyle and agrifood tech categories to join us. With your vision and unique expertise, we can together work towards achieving real planet-positive changes.”
Hong Kong Open Day to showcase space and lab offerings to the public
As part of a series of events celebrating its five year anniversary, The Mills Fabrica will be hosting its first-ever Open Day at its Hong Kong headquarters to showcase its community and expand the awareness for sustainable fashion and agrifood tech industry.
On May 19-20, 2023, startups, entrepreneurs, individual designers, corporates, students and education institutes are welcome to tour and experience Fabrica Lab, The Mills Fabrica’s office spaces, facilities, community offerings and more.
Fabrica Lab Workshops will be open to the public to provide hands-on experiences of The Mills Fabrica’s cutting edge equipment – from sewing, laser cutting and embroidery machines, to 3D printing and body scanners.
Through the experience, entrepreneurs and prospective incubatees can discover ways in which The Mills Fabrica can foster educational exchanges, business development, and connections with like-minded people who are looking to push the frontier of a more sustainable world through tech.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About The Mills Fabrica
The Mills Fabrica is a go-to solutions platform accelerating techstyle and agrifood tech innovations for sustainability. Officially launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, The Mills is a landmark revitalization project by the Nan Fung Group, transforming their old textile factories into a new heritage, experiential retail, and innovation centre. With its venture capital fund, business incubator, spaces in Hong Kong and London, and ecosystem-building initiatives, The Mills Fabrica aims to create success stories of collaborations between innovators, entrepreneurs, and corporates, that together, will drive positive change for future generations. http://www.themillsfabrica.com/
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Over the holiday weekend, a Target store in Cheektowaga, New York, hosted a sleepover for two dozen stranded motorists due to a deadly winter storm that passed through Buffalo and Western New York.
The winter storm brought more than 40 inches of snow to the area and freezing temperatures which have caused more than 49 deaths, 27 of which were in Erie County, New York. Erie County Executive, Mark Poloncarz tweeted out statistics. There were 14 deaths from exposure, 3 found in vehicles, 4 had no heat, 3 had cardiac events during shoveling/snow blowing, and 3 died from stranded cars blocking emergency services.
One stranded motorist, Jessica Sypniewski, went to Target to run a quick errand, which quickly turned into an overnight stay. Her boyfriend and two children were waiting in the car when she realized the snow was coming down heavier and sooner than she thought it would. Jessica said Target employees were so generous and provided anything they may have needed during the experience.
Customers inside the Target store were greeted with hot cocoa from Starbucks and blankets. A group of Target employees, who were also stranded in the store, began to fill their carts with water, food, clothes, phone chargers, inflatable mattresses, and personal hygiene items for the customers to help accommodate what turned out to be an overnight stay. Target told the customers that anything they needed was on them and to make sure that the customers let the employees scan the items first.
On Christmas Eve, the Target staff brought a television and put the Buffalo Bills game on so the customers could enjoy watching their team defeat the Chicago Bears. It was not until Christmas Day that the snow surrounding the store was dug out and people could return home safely.
The Target staff provided a caring, comfortable, and cheerful environment for its customers during what could have been a scary and nerve-wracking experience. The actions of the Target employees showed Target’s value to its customers and the community by providing shelter during one of the worst winter storms on the east coast.
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British International Freight Association (BIFA) is the leading body representing the forum for the pursuit of excellence and quality in the transportation and logistics sector in the UK
Killick Martin & Co, Globalia member in Bristol, UK, has won the BIFA European Logistics Award 2021. BIFA gives out the European Logistics Award to companies using road, short-sea or rail to provide transportation services to/from Europe. They selected Killick Martin as the winner of this award because of their continued service and client compliance with the new post-Brexit procedures.
In the words of Paul Gallagher, the Managing Director of Killick Martin, “We are delighted to have competed with the industry leaders and garnered one of the most prestigious awards in our sector. Moreover, Brexit has been a huge challenge for the entire logistics industry. Therefore, to win this award in such a year is doubly pleasing. I want to also recognize the great work done by our team of dedicated staff. During the first quarter of 2021 they were working 24/7 throughout and covering most weekends.”
BIFA is the leading body representing the international freight forwarding industry in the UK. They constitute the forum for the pursuit of excellence and quality in the transportation and logistics sector in the UK. Additionally, they are also the entry point for government regulation and fair practices in international trading. Every year they give out highly respected and recognized awards in 8 categories for freight companies in the UK.
Although the history of Globalia Bristol goes back over 160 years, the current organization is relatively young. “Winning this prestigious award underlines the quality of our team and our ability to fulfill customer promises. In addition to our people, systems and support infrastructure, this award will certainly position us as one of the top players in our sector,” adds Mr. Gallagher.
Congratulations to Killick Martin and all the best for their future endeavours!


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10 Years Change in 10 Weeks
Rory talks to Helen Normoyle, Marketing Director of Boots, about the changing face of the high street. Coronavirus has had its effect but things are changing anyway and the pandemic has clearly speeded up the evolution of retail. Helen talks about Boots' 'prescribed kindness" philosophy. The chemist has been involved with the health of the nation for 172 years - much longer than the NHS. What are the changes happening now and the changes to come not only for the health and beauty brand but across the spectrum of high street retail.
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Investment Banks Buy In To Online Trade Platform
by Stewart Douglas
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A Wall Street bank consortium has teamed up to acquire a substantial stake in an online trading platform which it is thought will revolutionise derivatives markets and credit trading subsequent to the turbulence experienced over the summer.
The consortium of leading investment institutions teamed up to offer $180 million for a stake in the Tradeweb platform which it is thought will mark the future direction of trading in the financial marketplace, an innovation brand of Thomson. The move will see the consortium bag a substantial interest in the business of the company.
Among the substantial investors within the consortium, which read like a who’s who of investment banking, were Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, UBS, Deutsche Bank, RBS and Credit Suisse, suggesting that the platform is likely to make a significant difference to the way in which investment banks do their business.
The level of investment injected today puts a price tag on Tradeweb at $1.5 billion, even at a time where electronic trading is in its infancy. The move has been seen by most market analysts to be a particularly good investment, with the platform experiencing rapid growth at present in the value of transactions it handles year on year as a result of the transition from traditional OTC trading methods.
The move comes just months after investment banks clubbed together behind LiquidityHub, a trading platform with similar functionality to Tradeweb. Amongst the notable investors in that project were HSBC and newly RBS-owned Dutch outfit ABN Amro, amongst another 12 institutions which all pledged financial support.
The current receptiveness to electronic platforms and technology based trading applications would suggest a growing willingness for the market to move away from error-inducing ‘over the counter’ trade which sees invesment errors and miscalculations on an almost daily basis.
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Botswana Post is partnering with the Netball Family in a traditional yet unique way, through a ‘Themed Stamp Issue’ that will commemorate these Games. The NWYC2017 Stamp will go a long way in creating a legacy for Botswana as a country, for the people of Botswana and for Africa as a continent as it is hosting these Games for the 1st time since inception of the Competition in 1988.
“As a corporate citizen, we have seen it fit and opportune to celebrate with the Netball Family, the Sports fraternity in Botswana and the entire nation during this exciting time” said Lebogang Bok, General Manager Customer Service & Philatelic Bureau.
“We are proud to create a legacy that will speak for this country in the so many years to come. It will forever remain in the history books of the NWYC and the INF that Botswana produced marked the NWYC2017 Games with a Stamp that will remain distinctive”, Bok continued.
The Netball World Youth Cup 2017 Stamp Issue is being released to celebrate, to mark a historic milestone and to be an ambassador of Botswana to entire world. BotswanaPost prides itself in a ‘Stamp’ as one of the traditional products on offer at the Post Office. For the time immemorial, the Stamp has remained relevant and critical to the existence of a Post Office in the communications industry the world over.


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Spot iron ore prices are down more than 2 percent this year. The chief executive of Brazilian mining start-up Ferrous Resources do Brasil SA, Jayme Nicolato, was optimistic Chinese demand would support ore prices going forward, although less than before.
In Peru, where Chinese demand has helped fuel average annual growth of 6.4 percent in the last decade, which almost halved the poverty rate to around 28 percent, lender Interbank saw an opportunity in China rebalancing towards domestic demand.
"The potential from China is in selling manufactured goods," said the head of the bank's Shanghai office, Juan Carlos Rios, during a visit to Lima in early July.
He added that middle-class Chinese demand for Peru's Pima cotton clothing, grapes and avocados would remain strong, even if demand for metals dwindles.
Although Peru hopes to double agricultural exports as a share of total exports by 2016, the gap between farm and manufactured goods and raw materials remains immense.
Overall manufactured exports last year were worth 10.7 percent of total exports, down from 18.1 percent in 2001. At just $384,000, Peru's exports of Pima cotton clothing were just 0.05 percent of copper exports.
(Additional reporting by Caroline Stauffer and Marco Aquino in Lima, Alexandra Ulmer in Santiago, Helen Murphy in Bogota, Peter Murphy in Brasilia, Pablo Garibian in Mexico City and Jeb Blount in Rio de Janeiro; editing by William Schomberg and Andre Grenon)


text: “Big Camera” is a Japanese major camera and an electronics retail store. Big camera cooperated with Japan Airlines(JAL) and held an event for elementary and middle school students to learn about the environment. “The Big Camera Eco Tour” is available to watch about how air-conditioner and televisions scrap at a home electronics recycling factory. It seems to be quite powerful. It is eco-friendly to scrap and take out recyclable parts from home electronics and treat them properly. Also there is a class about the global environment where the captain of the Japan Airlines explains.


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WASHINGTON – The prospect of a white Christmas in the WTOP listening area has pretty well vanished. ABC7 Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff says all of the computer models show a winter storm slowing down.
“Right now, it doesn’t look like a white Christmas,” says van de Graaff.
“Christmas day is looking dry.”
The forecast looks good for travel on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. For a white Christmas, he says you might need to head to the Carolinas.
“Head south for snow,” van de Graaff says, adding. “That doesn’t sound right.”
Van de Graaff says there is a chance of snow Sunday into Monday. So how much snow could the area get on the Sunday and Monday after Christmas?
“It’s kind of a 50-50 chance of either a little bit or a whole lot,” says ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Doug Hill.


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Ace designer Tommy Hilfiger’s dyslexia “motivated” him to build his fashion empire when he was very young.
The 65-year-old fashion designer, who launched his eponymous clothing range in 1985, has said his “inability to read well” and feeling like the “dumb one” in his class at school inspired him to start up his luxury fashion house at the age of 17, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Speaking at the Literacy Partners gala, Hilfiger recited a passage from his upcoming memoir “American Dreamer” about his decision to enter into the fashion industry.
“I did it as a result of my inability to read well. I actually didn’t realise I was dyslexic until later on in life, but I thought when I was in school that I was just one of the dumb ones. I felt like I was not going to succeed… and I think it probably motivated me to think of what else I could do.
“I came to the conclusion when I was 17 that I should be in business,” he said, reports nypost.com.
The fashion mogul swiftly put his dream into action and began to fund his business by running his first shop from the boot of his car.


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Senate Confirms New FTC Slate
The Senate has voted to confirm the five new commissioners for the Federal Trade Commission, meaning the current two-person FTC comprising acting chair Maureen Ohlhausen and Democratic commissioner Terrell McSweeny will be exiting.
The vote was an expeditious one. The fifth and final nominee, Rebecca Slaughter, was favorably reported out of the Commerce Committee this week with chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) saying he hoped a vote could happen as soon as next week.
The other four nominees, Joseph Simons (chairman), Noah Joshua Phillips, Christine Wilson, and Rohit Chopra were already reported favorably by the committee Feb. 28.
The FTC is growing in importance with the FCC's decision to make it the chief net neutrality enforcement agency by reclassifying ISPs as information services under Title I.
“I congratulate Joe, as well as Noah, Rebecca, and Rohit on their Senate confirmations," said Ohlhausen. "I look forward to welcoming them to the Commission once their appointments are made final by President Trump. I also congratulate Christine, who will take my seat if I am so fortunate as to be confirmed by the Senate as a Judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.”
“A fully confirmed FTC means the commission is back to its full strength as the cop on the beat to keep consumers safe and promote a vibrant free market. From the Internet of Things, to data security, robocalls, and more, we will continue to work closely with the FTC on many important consumer protection issues,” said House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and Digital Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-Ohio). "The committee will also continue its vigorous oversight of the FTC as well as process reform efforts to improve the commission’s ability to protect consumers from ever-evolving harms. We thank Acting Chairman Ohlhausen for her leadership, and we look forward to working with Chairman Simons and the commissioners following today’s confirmation.”
“Today, the Senate confirmed a full slate of commissioners to the FTC, restoring full capacity to the agency after operating with only two commissioners for over a year,” said Thune. “The FTC is a critically important agency focused on ensuring both consumer protection and fair competition in the marketplace. I am grateful to Acting Chairman Ohlhausen and Commissioner McSweeny for their leadership over the past year, and look forward to working with the new chairman and commissioners on challenging issues such as robocalling, privacy and data security as they step into their new roles.”“We congratulate all of the nominees – FTC Chairman nominee Joseph Simons and the four Commissioner nominees Rohit Chopra, Noah Phillips, Rebecca Slaughter and Christine Wilson – on their approval by the Senate," said NCTA-The Internet & Television Association in a statement. "Given the rapid growth and significant changes in the technology and communications marketplace in recent years, the FTC will play a critical role in ensuring that consumers can both benefit from the tremendous innovation and diversity in services and have a strong cop on the beat to police violations and provide strong consumer protections.”
“Mobile Future congratulates the new Chairman and Commissioners on their confirmation to serve at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)," said Mobile Future chief public policy advisor Robert McDowell. "Their leadership comes at a critical time for consumer protection in the digital age. We look forward to continuing our work with the FTC to ensure that consumers and entrepreneurs have the protections they deserve across their Internet experience.”
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Data centre firm Park Place announces new EMEA appointments
Park Place Technologies, a global data centre and networking optimisation firm, has announced “significant leadership changes” which are driving EMEA growth. The strategic appointments elevate managerial experience and facilitate regional expansion as Park Place Technologies increases its portfolio of managed services.
Chris Adams, President and CEO of Park Place Technologies, said the leadership changes are part of long-term strategic preparations to implement organic growth: “Our global customer base is expanding – and our portfolio of IT services is becoming increasingly more sophisticated to meet the demands of the digital era.
“Park Place Technologies will continue to enable businesses to flourish by placing its top talent in key positions, ready to lead our global strategy. Our most trusted people, with proven track records are our greatest asset,” he said. “Today’s announcement is evidence of Park Place Technologies’ commitment to global investment, excellent customer experience and building exciting career pathways for valued employees,” he said.
Ian Shearer to drive global growth in new expanded role in EMEA
Ian Shearer, who is currently Managing Director of APAC, will assume the additional responsibility of Managing Director, EMEA. Shearer joined as General Manager of Europe for Park Place Technologies in 2016 and was involved in the acquisition and integration of Com-Com, as well as the UK acquisitions of Prestige Data Centre Solutions and NCE Computer Group in 2017.
For the last four years, he has overseen the growth and development of the APAC market for Park Place Technologies, and is looking forward to assuming the additional responsibility of growth and developing the EMEA market.
Commenting on the appointment, Shearer said: “Working across both APAC and now EMEA provides a unique opportunity to really build upon Park Place Technologies’ excellent portfolio and continue to grow opportunities in the EMEA region. We have fantastic teams in EMEA, collaborating closely with customers to ensure they not only seize the digital opportunity – but do so with absolute confidence in their infrastructure to deliver on-demand services.
“The pace of digital innovation is accelerating at break-neck speed and businesses around the world are recalibrating in order to meet new data-driven needs. That means investing in services that keep businesses always on – and in the talent that will oil the chain of future innovations. I’m looking forward to driving this journey with further expansions across the EMEA market, as we continue to evolve and lead the Third-Party Maintenance experience.”
Sean Sears to drive channel growth as EMEA channel sales lead
Sean Sears, currently Managing Director of EMEA, Park Place Technologies, will take on the new role of Vice President of Channel Sales, EMEA. Sears is a seasoned tech executive with over 30 years of experience and a proven track record in sales growth and development. He joined Park Place Technologies in the spring of 2017, leading the Canada business from 2017 to 2018, and has served as Managing Director for EMEA for over three years.
Sears has been in leadership roles developing strategies and managing aggressive growth plans for several organisations. This included senior positions at Nortel Networks, American Express and Vonage. While at Vonage, Canada, Sean was Vice President, Operations & Technology, where he was responsible for the direction and expansion of the networks, facilities management, supply chain management, 911 services, application development and management information systems.
Commenting on the appointment and digital infrastructure resilience, he said: “We are at a pivotal moment as the world looks to make good on its recovery promises, by building resilience into our digital infrastructures. Keeping up with the incredible pace of technological transformation is a vital part of that and Park Place Technologies’ Channel experts are on the frontline.
“I’m looking forward to growing, strengthening and exceeding our Channel ambitions in EMEA, enabling customer success across the region. Staying ahead of customer challenges is what we do, helping to seize the digital opportunity with our expanding portfolio and global pool of expertise. Through trusted consultancy and an expansive partner ecosystem, Park Place Technologies provides the confidence for customers to innovate and transform their products and services,” he said.