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DHL Express will today (18 January) transport nearly a ton of rugby kit and equipment for London side Harlequins in support of their Heineken Cup clash in France with Biarritz. The gear will be moved from Harelquins’ training ground at the Surrey Sports Park in Guildford to the Parc des Sports Aguiléra in Birarritz, as part of DHL’s role as the English side’s logistics partner. DHL is using a specially commissioned Harlequins-liveried van for the task, which features England internationals […]
DHL Supply Chain has won a ten-year contract with Gatwick Airport to manage inbound deliveries through its new logistics and consolidation facility.
DHL has signed a new three year logistics partnership with motorbike racing championship MotoGP.
DHL has said a ‘generous offer’ has been made to staff at its Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire depot who have voted for strike action. Union Unite Scotland said that over 350 warehousing and logistics employees at DHL’s Westfield site in the area rejected DHL’s offer of a 2% annual increase, to run over two years. Furthermore, it said over 90% of ballot papers returned were in favour of strike action. However, a DHL Supply Chain spokeswoman said: “DHL believes its offer […]


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In an unscientific poll conducted two years ago, the readers of NaturalNews.org voted for the “world’s most evil company.”
Given NaturalNews’ anti-GMO stance, the results won’t surprise you. We can only imagine the angst over at NaturalNews yesterday when the U.S. House of Representatives advanced an Agriculture Committee Bill that would ban states like Vermont from requiring companies to label GMO foods.
If approved by the Senate and signed by the President, that law would be a huge defeat for the anti-GMO movement, though it would do little to curtail consumer fear mongering by some food companies who top our “most evil” list – like Chipotle.
According to an analysis from Orbital Insight, which tracks car traffic at 50 retail and restaurant chains by analyzing satellite imagery of parking lots, Chipotle’s business is up 10% since the company announced its decision to remove GMOs from its menu in April. That’ll surely please Chipotle co-CEOs Steve Ells and Monty Moran, the highest paid fast-food CEOs, making $28 million each, according to Fast Company.
Meanwhile, Chipotle has come under fire for low-worker pay and allegations of wage theft – making employees work off the clock. Chipotle denies the allegations – evil and otherwise.
Behind The GMO Curtain
“The war against genetically modified organisms is full of fearmongering, errors, and fraud. Labeling them will not make you safer.” Those are the words of Slate.com journalist William Saletan, who begs you to “come with me, just this once. I want to take you backstage, behind the blanket assurances about the safety of genetic engineering.” Saletan spent a year investigating GMOs and admits that the issue is complicated, but, “the people who tell you that Monsanto is hiding the truth are themselves hiding evidence that their own allegations about GMOs are false. They’re counting on you to feel overwhelmed by the science and to accept, as a gut presumption, their message of distrust.” Fascinating reading.
California Drought Diet
Media outlets from Maine to Malibu have seized on California’s historic drought to push an anti-meat agenda.
As with any attempt to assign “what-if” data to “yeah, but” observations, the discussion wanders way off course.
Critics point out that agriculture uses 80% of California’s water supply, an astonishing and misleading figure, which is the same category we place New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman, who recently pointed his finger at meat as a contributor of California’s water worries. “What’s pretty clear is that we shouldn’t be raising meat in factories, the way 98 percent of our meat is being produced right now.”
Much of the reporting on California’s drought has focused on how much water various food products use, with the implication that folks should be eating water-thrifty foods. But Grist.org’s food writer Nathanael Johnson says such a consumer-focused fix would “do precisely nothing to fix the problem.” Agreed, but what do policy wonks see as a solution? Adding a “water tax” to discourage “overuse” by farmers. (Sigh.)
Yesterday was Cow Appreciation Day. Chick-fil-A celebrated by giving away free chicken sandwiches to people who dressed like a cow. But it was also a time for cattle producers and organizations to share on social media what they love about cattle.

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Nikon has partnered with the Kochi Metro – Bahrain Short Film Festival to provide a platform for aspiring filmmakers of the region. Starting April 12, 2018, film-making workshops are being held across the Middle East at no cost to the applicants. Under the aegis of the festival, budding filmmakers will be given an opportunity to enhance their art of creating visual masterpieces. The festival will be chaired by veteran Indian actor and icon Mohanlal who will bring his vast experience to the event.
By offering mentoring workshops, the festival wants to provide a path for young aspiring filmmakers into mainstream cinema. Nikon has pledged several prizes to the winners of the festival of a cumulative worth of AED 51,000. Raveendran, Indian actor, filmmaker, and Director of Kochi Metro – Bahrain Short Film Festival said, “The younger generation is the future of films and the festival aims at educating and inspiring them by giving them the exposure, knowledge, and platform that they require at this early stage in their careers. It is a celebration of the art of films were like-minded artists will get together to explore the nuanced aspects of filmmaking.”
The workshops are free of cost to attend and the following is the schedule:
- Abu Dhabi – 13th April 2018
- Dubai – 14th April 2018
- Bahrain – 17th April 2018
- Bahrain – 20th April 2018
- Bahrain – 21st April 2018
- Kuwait – 27th April 2018
- Kuwait – 28th April 2018
Narendra Menon, Managing Director, Nikon Middle East, said, “There is immense potential in the Middle East that is still unexplored. Platforms such as these give the artists both exposure and encouragement to pursue their passion. Nikon believes in empowering the younger generation through art and is very proud to be partnering with the Kochi Metro Bahrain Short Film Festival. It is an unprecedented chance for the aspiring artists to share a platform with an icon such as Mohanlal and will definitely contribute to their understanding of the medium.”
More details about the workshops and the film festival can be had by writing to email@example.com.
The 43rd Edition of GITEX GLOBAL to Take Place From 16th to 20th October 2023
The surge in international demand has rallied the world’s largest tech and start-up event to scale even higher and bigger in 2023, spearheading a global tech takeover across two Dubai mega venues next month. The 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL will take place from 16-20 October 2023, the blockbuster tech showpiece once again reaching full capacity at the Dubai World Trade Centre as it prepares to host more than 6,000 exhibitors, while Expand North Star, the world’s largest start-up event hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will kick-off its largest ever edition from 15-18 October 2023 at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring 1,800 start-ups from 100-plus countries at the Middle East’s biggest iconic superyacht hub.
GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star will comprise a combined 41 halls spanning 2.7 million sq. ft of exhibition space – a 35 per cent increase over the previous year – converging the best minds and most visionary companies to scrutinise, challenge, define, and empower the digital agendas of the world. GITEX GLOBAL will present the year’s largest AI showcase and summit, its record growth fuelled by the AI innovation wave currently gripping the globe’s imagination, as 3,500 AI-infused exhibitors reveal how this next big technology shift is transforming lives, governments, businesses, and society.
The AI boom has also added another layer of complexity to protecting digital assets and critical IP infrastructure, with the elevated GITEX Cyber Valley taking the fight directly to the dark cyber-criminal underworld, gathering leading info-sec brands and global experts at the year’s biggest cyber security showcase. Amplifying this growth, the launch shows GITEX Impact and Future Urbanism Expo promise to be the epicentre of ground-shaking shifts in climate technology while advancing sustainable cities, and co-creating a net zero future ahead of the UN climate change summit, COP28.
“The intense demand for involvement in GITEX from the global tech and start-up community is an acknowledgement of the strong impetus to learn, exchange, debate and challenge the recent developments in the tech sphere,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of Events Management at DWTC, the organiser of GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star. “From AI, and cyber to the mounting interest in clean tech, GITEX converges public and private sector leaders from more than 170 countries to explore the new unknown paradigms of the future digital economy.”
Expand North Star hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy will scale to a record size in 2023, featuring 1,800 start-ups start-up exhibitors this year to connect, inspire, and extend engagements in one of the world’s most innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystems. More than 1,000 investors from 70 countries with $1 trillion under management will also converge at the new Dubai Harbour venue, as they look to ramp up the momentum in start-up investment after a year of tepid achievements.
Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, said, “Expand North Star is set to drive the next era of digital entrepreneurship and inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers. This landmark event will serve as a strategic catalyst to expand the future of Dubai’s digital economy, creating an unrivalled platform to gather key stakeholders from the global start-up community here in the emirate.”
GITEX GLOBAL 2023 welcomes the biggest tech names delving into the latest trends, risks, challenges, and opportunities that are redefining entire industries, spearheaded by returning titans including Dell Technologies, e&, Google, Huawei, HP, IBM, Microsoft, and Tonomus. Among the debut exhibitors supercharging their international growth strategies and forging new connections are Salesforce, Broadcom, Beyon, and Deloitte.
Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East & Central Asia said: “At Huawei, GITEX GLOBAL continues to hold great importance to our business year after year. This year, our theme, ‘Accelerate Intelligence,’ demonstrates our commitment to delve into the transformative power of AI, networks, and cloud technologies. Together, we will explore how these converging forces are reshaping our world and how we can unleash the full capabilities of AI-powered solutions to reshape industries worldwide with cyber security, privacy protection and safeguarding our customer’s digital transformation journey remaining our top priorities.”
Here’s How to Watch HONOR’s IFA 2023 Keynote
HONOR is all set to kick off the IFA keynote event through its “Unfold Tomorrow” event on the convention stage at IFA 2023 on 1 September 2023. The keynote live stream is set to start at 10 am CEST (12 pm, UAE time) live from Berlin, Germany.
You will be able to watch the HONOR IFA 2023 Keynote live at the following links:
At IFA 2023, HONOR will also showcase a concept phone that will break boundaries across tech and fashion. The device will be unveiled exclusively at the event in Berlin. The company will also launch the new HONOR Magic V2 at the event.
HONOR to Empower Gamers8: The Land of Heroes as the Official Smartphone Partner
Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s biggest gaming and esports festival, today partnered with HONOR, a leading global provider of smart devices, to provide all mobile phones for the festival and its esports competitions. A Main Partner for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, HONOR’s smartphone partnership agreement will also see the PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI), which takes place from 11th to 16th July, played exclusively on the brand’s smartphones.
The world’s top teams of PUBG Mobile will gather to compete for the title, and they will all be using the HONOR Magic5 Pro as their official device. The HONOR Magic5 Pro is a revolutionary device and with its powerful processing capabilities, stunning display, and advanced features, the HONOR Magic5 Pro promises to enhance the gaming experience for players, ensuring that every movement and decision made by players is executed with precision and speed. With the fusion of talent and innovation, this year’s PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI) is set to be an unforgettable display of gaming excellence powered by the HONOR Magic5 Pro.
Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the festival runs for eight weeks from July 6 at Boulevard Riyadh City and features top gaming titles complemented by live music from star acts and a multitude of activities and attractions.
There will also be an HONOR booth in the festival venue to promote the brand and its latest product, where attendees can visit the booth at the festival venue to experience firsthand the brand’s cutting-edge innovations and latest products, as well as social media activations and raffles for gaming fans to win sought-after tickets to Gamers8: The Land of Heroes
Turki Alfawzan, CEO, Saudi Esports Federation, said, “Connectivity is essential in the modern world, and we are delighted to welcome HONOR to the Gamers8: The Land of Heroes roster as a Main and Official Smartphone Partner. The partnership agreement will see a series of summer activities and activations take place that both parties are looking forward to immensely. Gaming fans in particular will enjoy watching the PUBG MOBILE World Invitational tournament taking place on HONOR phones – the reaction to this news from the competition’s professional players has been unanimously positive.”
“HONOR is privileged to partner with Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the highly anticipated competition that has captured the attention and excitement of the gaming community worldwide and we are proud to play a significant role in this festival.” Said Daniel Wang, President, HONOR Middle East & Africa. “HONOR understands the needs of tech-savvy users in the Saudi Market, particularly in the realm of gaming. By providing them with cutting-edge devices like the HONOR Magic5 Pro, we aim to elevate their gaming experiences to new levels and cater to their ever-changing requirements.”
Gamers8: The Land of Heroes has a prize pool of $45 million – triple that of Gamers8 last year. The festival concludes with the Next World Forum, a gaming and esports forum held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center on August 30-31, which brings together sector leaders and experts from around the world.
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Earlier: Asus has started sending out invites to the international tech press for a press event at the upcoming Computex trade fair in Taipei. The company is calling the event – ‘Zensation’ – which has been the name of many Asus events over past few months.
The date of the event in unclear at this moment, but the event will most likely happen on June 1, ahead of the June 2 opening of Computex 2015. You can expect to see Zen-branded Android smartphones, tablets, and smartwatch from the company on the day.
“Inspired by the spirit of Zen, this year we’ve created a diverse range of exciting innovations that will bring harmony and simplicity to people’s personal and professional lives,” wrote the company in the invite.
We might not be on ground in Taipei during Computex, but as always, we will bring you all the details right here at AndroidOS.in.


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Abris sells Chemes, a leading printing company specialized in the production of self-adhesive labels and shrink sleeves
On 17 April 2019, Abris Capital Partners sold its majority stake in Chemes to Innova Capital. During the past 3.5 years of intensive development under Abris’ ownership, the company made significant investments in production infrastructure and technology, allowing to enter unexplored markets and attract new customers.
Abris CEE Mid-Market Fund II invested in Chemes in 2015, acquiring a majority stake in the business. During the holding period, together with Maciej Szperliński, the founder and CEO of the company, an ambitious investment program had been executed. Apart from significant capital expenditures, it also included an introduction of a new product – laminated tubes, as well as investments in professionalization of the organization and strengthening the management team. As a result, Chemes has significantly increased its sales and operational capabilities, enforcing its position as a recognized player on the label market. Currently, the company’s customers base includes both listed and medium-sized FMCG companies from all over Europe, operating in industries such as cosmetics, personal hygiene products, food production and logistics.
“We are highly satisfied to have supported the implementation of ambitious development plans for a Polish family business, present on the market for over 25 years. Together with Maciej Szperliński and the key management, we have achieved the business goals set at the beginning of our cooperation. We are proud to hand over the reins to the new owner, who will have the opportunity to leverage further dynamic development of Chemes.”– sums up Edgar Koleśnik, Investment Director at Abris Capital Partners Ltd.
Innova’s investment in Chemes is an element of the strategy of consolidation of the label sector in Central Europe, and another add-on acquisition, following the transaction of purchasing a majority holding in Embe Press Sp. z o.o. in March 2019.
“We are proud to become a shareholder in the company that has been run so successfully by Maciej Szperliński, its founder and the President of the Board. We are going to support Chemes in pursuing its ambitious plans for development in this very promising sector. Both Embe Press and Chemes are the leading players in the label market in Poland. With a complementary product offering for the various customer groups, we believe that both assets are extremely attractive from the fund’s perspective.” – says Michał Wojdyła, Managing Director of Innova Capital.
The signed Sales and Purchase Agreement is conditional upon obtaining corporate and antimonopoly authority approvals.
To learn more about Chemes click here.


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On Monday 15 June, after months of complete shutdown, non-essential shops across the UK started to re-open. This was expected to bring some long-awaited relief for the retail sector in our high streets. On the whole, that is what happened but footfall data gives us a more nuanced picture of how it played out across the country.
Despite the long queues we saw outside some well-known retail chains, shoppers did not rush back to the high streets on Day One.
A two-week perspective shows that they eventually did but it was a slow burn. In the first week of retail opening (15 to 21 June), footfall was up four percentage points across the UK, but the week after (22 to 28 June), it picked up a further eight points. This suggests that high streets in the UK’s 63 largest cities and towns are slowly getting closer to their pre-lockdown levels of footfall activity.
Not all places have seen the same enthusiastic return of shoppers. What the data reveals post-retail re-opening largely echoes our previous findings. In small and medium-sized cities, footfall is up almost 20 percentage points – and now reaches 50 per cent of pre-lockdown footfall levels. But large cities such as Manchester, Birmingham or Liverpool are still around a third of their previous levels of activity. In London, footfall has only picked up two percentage points after non-essential retail reopening.
|Top 10 city centre recovery since retail reopened
|Bottom 10 city centre recovery since retail reopened
Source: Locomizer, 2020.
Weekends have seen most of the increase in footfall. On average, 45 per cent of weekend activity has returned to pre-lockdown levels – higher than the overall score including workers and the night-time economy. This partly explains the findings mentioned above: in a number of small city centres, the overall retail sector is much more dependent on weekend trade. They have now recovered 63 per cent of their weekend activity, against 38 per cent in large cities.
Cities have slowly opened up. On average, the share of people visiting a city centre who lived outside the city was around 37 per cent at the end of June, against 24 per cent in the last week of May.
Interestingly, that metric seems to explain pretty well the variations in overall recovery. Where there has been an increase in activity since the end of May, it was mostly driven by a growing proportion of outside visitors. We knew already that large cities with a larger catchment area struggled the most to recover from lockdown, and the new data confirms that this trend persisted after non-essential retail reopened. The closer a city is to its pre-lockdown levels of outside visitors, the stronger its recovery (see graph below).
It is hard to predict how people’s behaviours are going to change as a result of pubs and restaurants re-opening from last Saturday. Although city centres act as both places of retail consumption and leisure, there is a major difference between the two: the first can be done online, the latter is a social experience. Evidence from the Office for National Statistics has shown that online spend reached a record high during lockdown, whether it is for food or non-essential shopping. Pubs and restaurants have not benefited from that fallback solution, so the scale of the response may vary.
But the patterns could persist, particularly until workers return to their offices in city centres. This is particularly true for larger cities, where retail and leisure sectors are much more reliant on weekday workers.
Overall, in line with other countries, data to date suggests that despite an increase in footfall, the easing of lockdown isn’t like releasing a champagne cork. People may feel nervous about going back to a crowded high street. The next update on the tracker will show us whether the reopening of pubs spurred a change in behaviour – and the one after that will begin to show us the impact of the Chancellor’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ discount announced on Wednesday.
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Sensitive consumer data are everywhere, and they are vulnerable. Just this year, we learned that two billion Facebook users’ information was harvested by bad actors. Hundreds of thousands of Delta Airlines travelers’ credit card information was breached. More than 150 million consumers’ data on Under Armour’s MyFitnessPal app were compromised. Read more.
On this Presidents’ Day, let us all take a moment to gaze in awe at the ever-expanding field of 2020 candidates, which now officially includes California Sen. Kamala Harris, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former New Jersey Rep. John Delaney, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and, of course, President Donald Trump. Read more.


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The singer is building on the success of her "Mama Africa :The Diary of an African Woman" album, hoping to cover more territories.
The deluxe version which is to be released on April 6th, 2016, features new songs, new producers and collaborations from South Africa's diva Bucie and hip-hop star AKA.
The deluxe edition features six tracks:
16. Mama Africa [Produced by GospelOnDeBeatz]
17 Mama Africa (Remix) feat. AKA [Produced by GospelOnDeBeatz]
18. Waka Waka feat. Bucie [Produced by Kamera]
19. Sugar n Spice [Produced by GospelOnDeBeatz]
20. All Day [Produced by El Emcee]21. Na Gode (Swahili Version) [Produced by Selebobo]
The deluxe edition of "Mama Africa" will be sold physically in stores internationally, it can also be ordered via Amazon and will be shipped to the customer irrespective of location.
Also, just like the standard edition of the LP, Alade will give proceeds from the deluxe album sales to charity via the#FeedAChild initiative.
The Effyzzie singer's "Mama Africa" album was released on March 28th, 2016 and features the likes of P-Square, Rotimi Keys, Sauti Sol, Flavour, Sarkodie, DJ Arafat and Selebobo.
The LP serves as the follow-up to her acclaimedKing Of Queensdebut album.
Watch video to her latest single off the "Mama Africa" album.


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Lyft is following Uber’s move and is exiting the self-driving car game after years of costly investment in research and development.
Lyft is offloading its autonomous car division to Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, in a $550m deal.
Woven Planet, a subsidiary of Toyota that’s focused on self-driving technology, has acquired the autonomous driving arm of the US company for $200m upfront with $350m paid over five years.
Logan Green, CEO of Lyft, said the acquisition “represents a major step forward for autonomous vehicle technology”.
Lyft’s autonomous car division Level 5 was launched in 2017, with the company making the ambitious claim that “the majority” of its fleet would be autonomous by 2021.
That goal didn’t pan out, but the company invested heavily in engineers and researchers with staff spread across bases in the US, UK and Germany.
The deal ends Lyft’s aspirations to build self-driving cars and is a familiar refrain in the ride-hailing industry. Last year its chief rival Uber sold off its self-drive division to start-up Aurora.
Autonomous car research and development is a costly and time consuming business. For ride-hailing companies, the prospect of self-driving vehicles in their fleets is an alluring one but the long-term investment is a major hit to balance sheets.
Cutting the expensive division from the company will help in narrowing Lyft’s losses. The company lost $1.8bn in 2021.
For Toyota, it’s picking up a large workforce specialising in autonomous vehicles. The Japanese carmaker hasn’t made many public announcements about its own self-driving efforts beyond some test vehicles, but it invested $400m in autonomous driving start-up Pony.ai last year.
It is also developing ‘Woven City’ just outside Toyko, where it plans to test autonomous vehicles for transport, deliveries and mobile shops.
“The Woven Planet team, alongside the team of researchers at Toyota Research Institute, have already established a centre of excellence for software development, automated driving and advanced safety technology within the Toyota Group,” James Kuffner, CEO of Toyota’s Woven Planet, said.
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of this year and leaves China’s Didi Chuxing as the one major ride-hailing company developing its own autonomous car fleets. Russian internet giant Yandex, which has taxi and delivery services as part of its business, has invested heavily in self-driving cars as well.


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Veggie prices drop by up to 31pc in CapitalVegetable prices in the Kathmandu Valley have decreased by up to 31 percent due to hike in supply from India and different parts of Nepal.
Vegetable prices in the Kathmandu Valley have decreased by up to 31 percent due to hike in supply from India and different parts of Nepal.
The Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market, the largest vegetable market in the country, is currently receiving around 700 tonnes of vegetables per day.
Increase in vegetable prices leads to pressure on household budgets in Nepal. However, the good news is that the situation has started normalising and prices are gradually going down.
Price of cowpea, which stood at Rs 95 per kg about two weeks ago, declined by 31.5 percent on Wednesday to stand at Rs 65. Red potato, which used to cost Rs55 per kg around two weeks ago, was being sold at Rs 45 per kg on Wednesday. Seasonal agricultural produce such as cabbage and cauliflower also became cheaper by 26.6 percent since two weeks. Prices of other vegetables like french bean, bitter gourd, broad mustard leaf, spinach and green onion, have also gone down.
“Supply of seasonal vegetables such as cabbage and cauliflower has increased so the prices are declining,” said Binay Shrestha, Deputy Director of Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board. He added that these vegetables are also brought from India.
While most of the vegetables observed price drops, other regularly used vegetables, such as onion and tomato have seen a hike in prices. Even with the increased supply, prices of these vegetables been increasing.
Narayan Rupakheti, officer at Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board said that the price of tomato has increased as demand for tomatoes has gone up these days. He added that the price of onions has gone up due to price hike in India. Majority of the onions consumed in the Valley are imported from India. Kalimati Vegetable Market is receiving around 8 to 10 trucks of onions per day. Shrestha said that big tomatoes are also brought in from India. The Valley generally gets most of its vegetable supplies from Kavrepalanchowk, Dhading, Makwanpur and Nuwakot. The market also gets its supplies from India as well.
“People in the Valley generally gravitate towards vegetables that are priced low which in turn forces prices of other vegetables to drop as most consumers avoid high priced vegetables,” said Shrestha.


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Matr1x Makes A Strong Intro in metaverse
the first-ever mobile shooting game in the metaverse.
The Web3 industry’s first mobile shooting game, Matr1x, has secured $10 million and is set to finish a second round of funding. Past investors have included Hana Financial Investments, a division of Hana Financial Group and a significant financial holding company in South Korea; HashKey Capital, a reputable firm known for its early investments in Ether (ETH); Amber Group, one of the most significant market makers in the Web3 sector; and SevenX, a prestigious Web3 fund that makes significant investments in the GameFi sector.
The South Korean juggernaut’s entry into the Web3 market is marked by its investment in Matr1x. A market analyst who declined to be identified said, “It is unusual to see this kind of traditional financial giant in this sector, but Hana’s smart move may be more linked to its metaverse strategy, and I expect more to follow suit. Metaverse must be open-sourced and decentralized, while GameFi may pave the way to the ultimate metaverse.
According to its official website, Matr1x will create three mobile games with a shared worldview: Matr1x Fire, Matr1x War, and Matr1x Evolution. Matr1x Fire is a competitive first-person shooter (FPS) game that will cover a series of stories about Cyber Earth, Mars Immigration, and Interstellar Expedition. According to the same website, Matr1x Fire started accepting pre-registrations on September 15, 2022, and in less than 96 hours had close to 28,000 users.
Looking at Microsoft’s $68.7 billion proposal for Activision Blizzard and the speculated possible bid for Ubisoft, it appears they are attempting to make their own storylines stand out as a fresh IP rather than merely exporting titles. Instead than merely playing games, people are betting on IPs, according to the industry expert.
According to J. Clement, a research lead with a focus on internet and gaming at Statistica, shooter games were the most popular game genres worldwide in 2021. With the exception of internet users aged 55 to 64, shooter games were the most popular gaming genre across nearly all age groups.
Although there are currently many shooter-themed games available on the Web3 market, competitive FPS is unquestionably the genre’s pinnacle. According to reports, the market leader CS:GO generated more than $400 million in revenue in 2018 and had between 31 and 37 million active players per month in 2021.
Polygon, a layer-2 scaling solution or sidechain developed to offer quicker, more affordable transactions, powers Matr1x games. Alongside the primary Ethereum blockchain, Polygon operates as a secondary blockchain. “As far as I’m aware, Matr1x offers the finest gaming goods ever in the Web3 market and may provide insight into how Web3 can surpass Web2.
Personally, I’m hoping they can ultimately guide us through the uncharted waters while having the support of the whole Web3 industry. Let’s see what happens,” said the market analyst.


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In the United States, credit swap derivatives created national debt totals of over one quadrillion dollars. That is one thousand trillion dollars! The entire GDP of the planet is estimated at $66 trillion dollars.
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has dropped 93% as a result of the economic conditions world-wide. Very important information that is not being made public in the United States! (You Should know this stuff)
It is time to move from "many sorrows" to many blessings.
No. The key participants in the Ponzi scheme are continuing to take their gains out, in dividends and bonuses, front running the final collapse and admission that "its all gone, we're bankrupt."
Roughly $10 Trillion in household wealth will be vaporized in little over a year. And looking ahead, there is no reason to believe the stock market, the housing market, or the economy will show signs of recovery anytime soon.
In the week ending Dec. 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 586,000, an increase of 30,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 556,000.
Many more zip codes have already breached the 50 percent decline from their peak but on a year over basis, are down 40 percent. You may be thinking that this is only hitting more lower priced areas. That is not the case. This is an equal opportuni
Over a 1,000 banks in the G8 countries are not expected to survive 2009. Many banks don't have enough money to survive in 2009, but mergers will keep their brands alive, said Ralph Silva of TowerGroup.
The last time claims were that high was Nov. 27, 1982. The four-week moving average, which is a less volatile indicator, rose to 558,000 from 544,250, also a 26-year high.
Even a federal bailout could not save three of the last remaining plants in the United States still making sport utility vehicles. Reeling from its financial problems and a collapsing S.U.V. market, General Motors closed its factories in this city
Terry Coxon, Senior Economist with Casey Research: Hyper inflation will soon replace deflation on consumer goods while many asset classes continue down. The Big Hammer of a depression will hit when hyperinflation is in force...
And one more long term graph - this one for New Home Months of Supply."Months of supply" is at 11.5 months. The months of supply for October was revised up to 11.8 months - the ALL TIME RECORD!
Sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. fell more than forecast in November and prices dropped by the most on record, indicating the real estate slump will extend into a fourth year and worsen the recession.
State Controller John Chiang said Monday that his office could be forced to defer billions of dollars in payments or issue IOUs.
A senior federal banking regulator approved a plan by IndyMac Bank to exaggerate its financial health in a May federal filing, allowing the company to avoid regulatory restrictions only 2 months before it collapsed, a federal inquiry has found.
"There's a significant probability things will get worse," Farmer, 53, said during a phone interview Friday. "We're certainly not at the end of the recession and things are getting worse."
US retailer KB Toys said Monday a bankruptcy judge approved a liquidation of the company that will lead to the closing of all of its 461 stores.
"One very troubling point is that, whether measured using 30-day of 60-day delinquencies, re-default rates increased each month and showed no signs of leveling off after six months or even eight months," John Dugan, head of the Office of th
President Bush has grudgingly allowed General Motors and Chrysler to drive away with the last few billion bucks in Treasury's TARP till, which boasted $350 billion a mere 77 days ago. How did it all slip away so fast?
When the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate to virtually zero earlier this week, what was a historic move in Washington seemed old hat here in Tokyo. Economists and bankers hope Japan’s lessons are not lost on Washington.


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Shares of Apple hit a record high Wednesday, bringing its market cap within $10 billion of the coveted $1 trillion mark. The jump came after the company posted better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal third quarter and forecast revenue for the current period would be higher than analyst expectations.
While the tech giant sold fewer of its flagship iPhones than expectedー41.3 million units versus estimates for 41.8 millionーthe average selling price of $724 was above forecasts.
In a conference call after the report, CEO Tim Cook said, “We’re expanding our reach into emerging markets and seeing strong double-digit growth in revenue, and we’re making great progress toward our goal of significantly expanding our services business."
Some analysts were concerned there would be a drop off in demand for the company's highest-priced iPhone X, which sports a starting price tag of $999. The three months ending in July are often considered the most "boring" quarter for Apple, with the holiday season behind it and many customers waiting for the newest set of offerings, usually unveiled in the fall. But in an interview with Reuters, Apple CFO Luca Maestri said the iPhone X was the company's best-selling model during the quarter.
Another bright point for Appleーrevenues from its services business, which includes its App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. Sales in that sector rose 31 percent to $9.5 billion.
The company didn't report a major impact from Chinese tariffs in the quarter, but Cook said the company would continue to monitor the situation.
Overall, revenues came in at $53.3 billion for the quarter. The company said sales for its fiscal fourth quarter, which would include early sales of its latest devices, would be between $60 and $62 billion.


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Jan 13 2014
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA AND SÃO PAULO—Grupo Biotoscana SL, a pharmaceutical company based in Bogotá, Colombia, and majority owned by Advent International and Essex Woodlands, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire United Medical, a group of pharmaceutical companies based in São Paulo, Brazil, to create a leading specialty pharmaceutical company with commercialization capabilities throughout South America. The acquisition will broaden Biotoscana’s portfolio of innovative licensed products as well as its geographic sales and marketing capabilities by expanding into the $28 billion Brazilian pharmaceutical market.
United Medical is focused on the critical care market in Brazil and is partner to several large biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, including Gilead Sciences Inc. The combined company will focus on critical and specialty care, oncology, hematology, hospital-based products, orphan drugs, pain and gastroenterology, and will have a deep commercial presence in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Pro forma for the acquisition, the enlarged group will have a sales force of over 225 representatives and revenue of approximately US$200 million.
“The acquisition of United Medical solidifies our position as a pan-Latin American pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing innovative products that serve significant unmet needs,” said Juan Camilo Palacio, Chief Executive Officer of Biotoscana. “United Medical has a strong commercial presence in the Brazilian specialty pharmaceutical market and a complementary product portfolio, which will strengthen our position in the region.”
“We are delighted to be joining forces with Biotoscana in Latin America,” commented Roberto Guttman, Chief Executive Officer of United Medical. “We believe this combination will further strengthen our commitment to patients in Latin America and look forward to working with the Biotoscana management team to advance this mission.”
The Latin American pharmaceutical market is one of the fastest growing markets of its kind in the world. With a combined population of more than 600 million, a rapidly growing middle class and universal health care coverage in most countries, the 2013 pharmaceutical market of nearly US$70 billion is expected to experience double-digit growth over the next decade. Biotoscana seeks to pursue this significant opportunity by broadening its existing commercial portfolio through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for differentiated value-add products in its core therapeutic areas. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including Brazilian antitrust regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Biotoscana was advised on the transaction by Lobo de Rizzo Advogados and Bonn Steichen & Partners. United Medical was advised by Apeiron Partners LLC (Boston, MA) and Schivartche Advogados (São Paulo, Brazil).
About Advent International
Founded in 1984, Advent International is one of the largest and most experienced global investors dedicated solely to private equity. Since inception, the firm has invested in more than 280 buyout transactions in 39 countries, achieving over 230 full or partial exits. Today, Advent has $31.6 billion in assets under management. The firm focuses on growth and traditional buyout and strategic repositioning transactions across five core sectors, including business and financial services; healthcare; industrial; retail, consumer and leisure; and technology, media and telecoms.
Since entering Latin America in 1996, Advent has invested nearly US$4 billion in 49 companies, including three in Colombia and 16 in Brazil, and realized its positions in 38 of those businesses. In addition to Biotoscana and United Medical, its current Colombian and Brazilian portfolio includes Alianza Fiduciaria, Oleoducto Central S.A. (Ocensa), International Meal Company, Quero-Quero, Dudalina and Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá (TCP). Advent’s previous investments in Brazil include Kroton Educacional, Cetip, Paraná Banco, CSU CardSystem and Brasif, now part of Dufry. For more information, visit www.adventinternational.com
About Essex Woodlands
With $2.5 billion under management, Essex Woodlands is one of the largest and oldest growth equity and venture capital firms pursuing investments in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, health care services, and health information technology. Since its founding in 1985, Essex Woodlands has maintained its singular commitment to the healthcare industry and has been involved in the founding, investing, and/or management of over 150 healthcare companies ranging across all sectors, stages and geography. The team is comprised of 20 senior investment professionals with offices in Palo Alto, Houston, New York, London and Shanghai.
This release includes forward-looking statements concerning a transaction between Biotoscana and United Medical, including expectations with regard to the applicability of predictions to the development and commercialization of future products. Biotoscana, United Medical, Advent International and Essex Woodlands disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.
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Nicaragua sees $300 million in sales over winter period
Nicaragua is expecting sales worth $300 million this Christmas holiday season.
The commerce and services sectors together account for $1 billion in sales each year, of which 30 percent is generated between November and December, according to the president of the country's trade authority, Rosendo Mayorga.
The products with the highest volume of sales in the winter period are food and drink, garments and home appliances, said Mayorga.
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South Africa once again become the country’s economy was stronger in Africa including Nigeria.
Two years ago, the Nigerian who claimed to be the first on the continent, but a bill has been on the exchange of revenue shows that South Africa, Nigeria’s enormous economic power.
Agency International Monetary Fund, IMF to use its numbers to the economic strength of the two countries last year.
Also in this year’s South African currency rand was incompatible with the Nigerian naira exchange US dollars.
Rand found the favor of 16 percent, while the value of naira fell three-quarters since the Nigerian government began its market system characterized exchange rates outside the country.
IMF said the economy of South Africa with $ 301 billion dollars to Nigerian exceeded five billion dollars only.
But the agency warned that the entire economy of the two countries threatened to collapse.


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Robo-signing isn't just for mortgages anymore. Credit card banks suing their customers for what they're allegedly owed are showing up to most court hearings with flawed and improper documents, incomplete records, and cookie-cutter testimony.
Banks are still being pretty stingy about extending credit these days, when it comes to things like credit cards and mortgages. But there's one big exception: Banks are giving out car loans like they're going out of style.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pumping up its budget for 2013, in part because it will start regulating large debt collectors and credit reporting companies, two sectors of that have heretofore had little federal oversight.


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NORWALK, Ohio -- Vice President of Marketing, Aaron Polburn, announced Buell motorcycles has become the "Official Street Bike" of IHRA, and sponsor of the Summit Super Series presented by Pontiac and Buell.
"This is Buell’s first venture with IHRA Motorsports," stated Polburn. "We’re excited to be working with Buell at both national events and the Summit SuperSeries.
Beginning in 2002, The Summit SuperSeries presented by Pontiac and Buell will crown a true IHRA Sportsman (bracket) World Champion for the first time in drag racing history. In addition to a $150,000 prize package that includes cash and a 40th Anniversary Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, the world champion and winner in each of the five Summit SuperSeries divisions receive a Buell motorcycle.
Polburn announced Buell will display and demonstrate their products at IHRA National Events and develop programs with other Clear Channel Motorsports properties, including Supercross, Arena Cross and "Monster Jam".
"This is Clear Channel synergy at its finest," added Polburn. "Clear Channel
Motorsports and IHRA are committed to developing new and innovative marketing
platforms for Buell motorcycles."
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VIENNA (AP) — Cross-dressers, half-naked revelers, a famed fashion designer, entertainment icons and former U.S. President Bill Clinton are sharing the spotlight in Vienna for the Life Ball, one of Europe's biggest AIDS fundraisers.
As in past years, Vienna's city hall and the huge square in front of it has been transformed into a magical stage, with this year's theme being the Middle Eastern "Tales of 1001 Nights."
The show on the square befitted the occasion Saturday. Orchestras and disc jockeys served up a musical menu that spanned the range from Mozart to Disney, all with the "1001 Nights" theme.
Clinton was among the more than a dozen prominent guests that included Elton John and star designer Roberto Cavalli. Clinton urged the world to get involved in the anti-AIDS fight.


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When we heard about the new product, Jio by Mukesh Ambani's telecom industry, many of us probably won't have any idea how huge it may become. After waiting for months, the business tycoon finally opened the box of surprises and shared too many happy news with us.
The 15 minutes of the speech by Mukesh Ambani has already given a tough time to Idea and Bharti network. After the name itself, Jio seems to be the next big thing of Ambanis in the country.
Well, here the post is all about the what Jio network is going to facilitate with.
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Back in May, Chrysler Group said that the SRT designation for high-performance vehicles will only be used for the Dodge brand. The statement left the future of the Chrysler 300 SRT and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT in question.
However, new clues are surfacing about Chrysler’s plan for those vehicles. The company has filled for trademark on the ‘Trackhawk’ name leading many to speculate that the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT will be rebadged the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
A company source told Automotive News that dealers will be able to order the Grand Cherokee SRT for the 2015 model year but for 2016, the SUV is likely to be renamed the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Nonetheless, the source said that no decision has been made.
The current Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is priced at $65,390 and is powered by a 6.4 liter HEMI V8 making 475-hp.


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If you think the cost of dining out in the Big Apple is steep, be glad you don’t live in London, Paris or Tokyo.
The average cost of a meal in New York City is $41.81 — up 2.5 percent over last year, the latest Zagat survey reports.
But that’s peanuts compared with London, where meals average $65.63, Paris at $78.82, or Tokyo, $93.33.
The survey of 38,868 patrons of 2,069 New York restaurants accompanies the release of the familiar maroon Zagat guide, which went on sale yesterday.
Those surveyed picked Marea, a southern Italian seafood restaurant on Central Park South, as the best new restaurant of the year in the city. It received a food rating of 26 out of 30.
Despite the recession, Marea sells blue lobsters from Normandy at $47 a pound — thus a 1½-pound crustacean costs a mere $70.50 — and “they sell themselves,” said manager Rocky Cirino.
“There’s a premium on these,” he said. “They have a cachet. They come from Normandy. They’re blue and when they’re cooked, they turn a deep red. They’re somewhat sweeter than Maine lobsters. They are delicious. People love them.”
Those who can’t fathom the idea of spending $47 a pound for lobster can choose the lobster salad, which is filled with Maine lobster and costs $21.
Cirino noted “a certain bravado has returned” among the investment bankers who frequent the restaurant. Shelling out big bucks “is not as uncouth as it was six months ago.”
Other pricey restaurants also won top honors in the survey.
Per Se, the Time Warner Center eatery that charges $275 a person for its tasting menu, was voted as having the best service.
Le Bernardin, where the tasting menus cost $135 and $185, was chosen as having the best food.
Restaurateur Danny Meyer’s Gramercy Tavern, where a three-course meal in the rear dining room costs $86, was voted most popular.
It replaced the Union Square Café — also owned by Meyer — which was No. 2 this year.
For those who despair of the high cost of dining out, the guide lists 618 restaurants where the average dinner tab is less than $30.
For the budget-conscious with romance on their minds, the guide features a new “cheap dates” section of 10 restaurants.
Topping the list is Snack, a tiny Greek restaurant in SoHo that’s “perfect for a first date.” It got a 24 out of 30 for food and dinner costs $27 a person.
The survey found that because of the recession, people are eating out an average of three times a week, down from 3.3 to 3.4 times during the four previous years.
Forty-one percent said they were eating at less expensive places, 21 percent are skipping appetizers and/or dessert, and 19 percent are cutting back on alcohol.
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Events focused on advertising, music, fashion, TV, film, design, digital technology, software development and gaming will feature as part of the International Festival for Business (IFB) 2014 creative and digital week next week.
Creative “pioneers” from across the UK are heading to Liverpool to celebrate and promote the strength of the country’s creative industries and digital talents, as well as Liverpool’s burgeoning sector.
Launching on Monday July 14, the week will include conferences, seminars and workshops specially designed to cater for a wide range of disciplines.
Kevin McManus, head of creative and digital at Liverpool Vision and IFB 2014’s lead for knowledge, creative and digital week, told ECHO Business: “Professionals from all walks of the creative industries will undoubtedly find a huge number of ways to benefit during the week.
“The fantastic range of events are designed to create new opportunities, to open people up to insights and gain access to potential resources.
“There will be a number of leading national and international industry figures speaking at events throughout the week which is a testament to the pull of the IFB and makes for a great line up.
“But we also have some incredible creative and digital businesses in the city region ourselves and I’m confident that one outcome of the week will be a much higher national and international profile for some of our standout companies.”
Events taking place during the week will include Designival, one of the UK’s most esteemed design conferences.
Held at Camp and Furnace on Friday, July 18, the event will attract hundreds of representatives from the UK’s network of creative businesses and will combine presentations, exhibitions and workshops led by a variety of leading industry figures.
Speakers will include Jonathon Barnbrook, one of the country’s most respected graphic designers.
To coincide with the themed week of events, visitors to Liverpool are also being provided with a unique space in the city centre to meet, network and share insights.
The Creative Kitchen, located at Oh Me Oh My on the ground floor of Africa House on Water Street, will host informal networking opportunities and special events from Tuesday, July 15 to Friday, July 18.
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3 Best Cannabis Stocks To Watch In March 2023
Do you intend to invest in the leading marijuana stocks in 2023? With a CAGR of 24.3%, it is predicted that the worldwide cannabis industry will be valued at $27.7 billion in 2022 and $82.3 billion in 2027. The sector is being stimulated by the rise in cannabis use, both recreationally and medically.
One way cannabis investors are taking advantage of the current growth in the cannabis sector is by trading cannabis penny stocks. Every stock that trades for less than $5 is referred to as a penny stock for the convenience of those who are unsure. These marijuana-related businesses, known for their notoriously high market volatility, may provide substantial profits to short-term investors. The cannabis market is predicted to more than double over the next five years.
Because the SAFE Banking law will be removed at the end of 2022 as part of the budget package, the cannabis industry fell. This might offer marijuana investors a second chance to buy quality businesses at lower trading prices. Let’s examine the top cannabis stocks that have grown since 2023 began.
[Read More] Top Ancillary Cannabis Stocks To Buy? 2 To Watch In March
Top Marijuana Penny Stocks For March Watchlist
- TPCO Holding Corp. (OTC: GRAMF)
- TILT Holdings Inc. (OTC: TLLTF)
- HEXO Corp. (NASDAQ: HEXO)
TPCO Holding Corp.
One of the biggest cannabis companies in California is TPCO Holding Corp. The TPCO brand comprises artist and entrepreneur Shawn Jay-Z Carter, hemp farmer Left Coast Ventures, and direct-to-consumer marketplace Caliva. Generally speaking, the company grows, transports, distributes, and extracts marijuana throughout California. The enterprise distributes cannabis goods worth 250 stock holding units under 17 owned and authorized brands. Following the incorporation of Coastal Holdings Company, LLC, 11 retail stores and delivery locations were opened in October.
The company reported net revenues from ongoing operations of $19.6 million in the third quarter of 2022. Moreover, ongoing operations produced a gross profit of $6.6 million, or 34% of net sales, in the third quarter of 2022. The Parent Company’s reported adjusted Q3 2022 net loss of $31.3 million was partially offset by non-cash tax recovery of $24.5 million, losses from discontinued operations of $13.4 million, and non-cash impairments of goodwill and intangible assets of $127.8 million. For the third quarter of 2022, the company reported an Adjusted EBITDA loss from continuing operations of $15.9 million. In addition, the effects of modifications to the fair value of financial instruments, impairment charges, and other non-cash items are deducted from adjusted EBITDA.
On January 5th, TPCO revealed a modified structure and projected savings of $33.5 million in subsequent payments. The company agreed to distribute Monogram exclusively in California for eight years. In order to preserve shareholder value, the firm has announced plans to refund 7.1 million previously issued ordinary shares to the public. On February 22nd, the Parent Company and Gold Flora to combine to create a leading vertically integrated operator in the world’s largest cannabis market.
GRAMF Stock Performance
GRAMF stock closed at $0.29 on February 24th, up 7.29% in the last month of trading. Currently, the stock has a 52-week price range of $0.13-$1.50 and is up 98.63% year to date.
[Read More] 3 Marijuana Stocks To Watch To Close Out The Week
TILT Holdings Inc.
The company TILT Holdings Inc., which specializes in international markets, may be able to assist cannabis entrepreneurs who are trying to build a global brand. In general, the primary markets for the companies are the European Union, the United States, Canada, Israel, Mexico, and South America. To be clear, TILT has a considerable portfolio of businesses that provide hardware, software, production, and manufacturing to other top cannabis companies. The business normally provides the best inhalation apparatus for cannabis-based medicines to the American and European markets.
According to data from TILT, revenue rose 11% sequentially in the second quarter of 2022. $47.1 million in revenue was brought in as opposed to $48.5 million. Moreover, from $12.9 million, or nearly 27% of total revenue, the previous year to $10.9 million, or roughly 23%, the gross profit decreased. Compared to the preceding year’s $1.0 million net profit, the company’s net loss for the quarter was $7.1 million. A non-cash goodwill impairment of $6.7 million in the quarter was the main cause of the decline. In Q1 2022, TILT and Timeless Refinery, a client of the business that also uses inhalation technology, created a new brand partnership to launch TILT’s products in Ohio.
TLLTF Stock Performance
TLLTF stock is trading at $0.076 on February 24th, up 13.26% in the past month. The stock has a 52-week price range of $0.029-$0.3390 and is up 88.59% year to date.
[Read More] Best Marijuana Penny Stocks To Watch Under $1
HEXO Inc., a Canadian corporation, has received multiple honors for its cannabis products. The company has a substantial global presence with a wide range of brands catering to the Canadian leisure market. HEXO sells a range of pharmaceutical products in Israel, Malta, and Canada. The company has also been increasing its market share in the American marijuana industry. Truss CBD USA, a partnership between HEXO and Molson Coors, provides service to Colorado. The business recently acquired Zenabis Global Inc., a licensed cultivator of cannabis for both medical and recreational use in Canada. Both contracts will aid HEXO’s upcoming US, Canada, and Europe growth.
In December, the financial data for the first quarter of HEXO’s fiscal 2023 became available. For the quarter, the company’s Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(0.6) million. Improvements amounted to $6.9 million and $11 million in the fourth and first quarters of FY22, respectively. In contrast to net losses before taxes of $(106.2) million in the fourth quarter of 22 and $(117.4) million in the first quarter of 22, the company recorded a total net loss before taxes of $(57.1) million in the first quarter of 23. The company reported Q1’23 net revenues of $35.8 million, a decrease of 29% and 16%, respectively, from Q1’22 net revenues of $50.2 million and Q4’22 net revenues of $42.5 million.
Additionally, HEXO used a wholly-owned subsidiary to buy its first American production facility. The 50,000-square-foot Fort Collins, Colorado, factory will manufacture high-quality goods that will be sent across the nation. HEXO unveiled five new cannabis strains on January 9 under the market-dominating Redecan and Original Stash Brands.
HEXO Stock Performance
On February 24, HEXO closed at $1.72, up 5.52% percent in the last month of trading. The stock is presently trading in a 52-week price range of $0.901-$10.50, up 70.30% year to date. According to CNN Business experts, HEXO stock has a 12-month average price objective of $2.04 per share. In this case, this would be a 19.23 percent increase from the last transaction price of $1.72.
Best Penny Pot Stocks To Watch As March Begins
Examining their financials and press releases may make it easier to identify the best cannabis businesses on the market. To take advantage of the current market volatility, many seasoned investors are actively trading short-term positions in the leading cannabis companies. Before opening a position, use chart patterns and technical indicators to determine the best entry points and take-profit zones. In general, by aggressively looking for favorable possibilities, you can improve your chances of closing a successful trade. Given the extreme volatility of the most well-known marijuana stocks, these could be some of the top cannabis penny stocks to watch in 2023.
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Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) March 02, 2014
PupYo.com, a retailer of luxury designer dog beds, announced today it is open for business. The company, which prides itself on providing the highest quality dog beds online, also donates a portion of its proceeds to local dog shelters and other canine causes.
“We’re really excited to be able to offer this level of quality and design for our customers and their dogs,” says the founder of PupYo. “We only carry premium beds, from orthopedic to chew-proof, that last years, not months. These beds will last your dog a lifetime.”
PupYo was founded by two dog owners who were frustrated by the lack of selection and quality found at major brick and mortar retailers. By opening an online store, they could offer quality designer dog beds from around the country in a single place.
The president of PupYo had this to say, “At the big box stores, you often find cheaply made dog beds that don’t stand the test of time and aren't good for your dog’s health. Additionally, the selection just isn't there, especially for larger dogs. Our goal is to be able to provide beds for every dog, from the 3 pound Yorkie Poo, to the 200 pound Irish Wolfhound. We also have specialty orthopedic beds for senior dogs, who often have hip problems as they age.”
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Coogi: Rapper-inspired basketball jersey looks like ours
NEW YORK — The clothing brand Coogi has launched a full-court press against the Brooklyn Nets over a Notorious B.I.G.-inspired jersey.
The New York Times says a special version of the team’s jersey is at the center of a copyright lawsuit against the Nets, the National Basketball Association and Nike.
Coogi is heavily associated with the late rapper, whose real name was Christopher Wallace. He referenced Coogi in some of his songs, including the hit “Hypnotize.”
The company says a multicolored stripe pattern called “Brooklyn Camo” on the Nike-manufactured “City Edition” jersey copies its designs.
The lawsuit says the amount of the alleged damages would be “established at trial.”
NBA spokesman Mike Bass says the lawsuit has “no merit whatsoever.”
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When chef Rene Bajeux opened a new restaurant inside the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel last year, expectations among some diners were high and also pretty specific.
This Rene Bistrot (700 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-613-2330; www.renebistrotneworleans.com) is using the same name as the widely acclaimed French restaurant Bajeux ran before Hurricane Katrina, and the marketing push promised a similar approach.
Early results, however, fell short of fond memories from the previous Rene Bistrot. But the most satisfying results revolved around traditional fare from the French chef's native Alsace-Lorraine.
So as the restaurant nears its first anniversary, it's promising to see that updated lunch and dinner menus are putting things more squarely back on Bajeux's home turf.
Local ingredients are still prominent (ducks from the Northshore's Chappapeela Farms, baguettes from Uptown's Laurel Street Bakery). But now, among other new additions, there's boudin noir — a robust blood sausage, here topped with assorted mushrooms braised in wine — wild boar Bourguignon over egg noodles, beef tongue and calf liver with bacon, turnip sauerkraut and bourbon cherry jus. The new menus also feature the return of roasted chicken grandmere, which had been one of Bajeux's most popular set pieces at his earlier restaurant. Sampled on a recent afternoon, this dish arrived juicy under a golden-tawny skin dotted with pepper and flecked with garlic over an earthy hash of mushrooms, bacon and fingerling potatoes.
Tarte flambe (an Alsatian pizza), charcuterie, mussels with frites and, at lunch, croque madame sandwiches are all still part of the program. The restaurant offers daily three-course lunch specials, which are usually good deals. Rene Bistrot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.


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The Philadelphia Bike Expo will roll into town Nov. 9-10.
The show was launched in 2010 and has outgrown its home of three years, the armory on 23rd Street. This year it will be in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
It will feature the latest in bike gear, a film screening, book signings, a fashion show, seminars, demos, raffles, a vintage bike show and yoga-for-cyclists classes.
The show has 20 sponsors. Roughly 105 exhibitors are planned, from small frame builders like the show’s producer, Bilenky Cycle Works, to a hot national brand like Surly Bikes to a longtime maker like Raleigh America.
“The first year, we were the only Philly bike shop. Now there are at least 5 or 6. There are a lot more commuter bikes now, which I credit to the Philadelphia Bike Coalition and the city adding bike lanes,” said Mike McGettigan, owner of Trophy Bikes (712 N. 2nd St.) in Northern Liberties. “You can see all the latest crazy race stuff, [at the expo], but there are a lot of commuter bikes here.”
McGettigan will be part of a semiar on multi-modal transportation with SEPTA strategic planner Erik Johanson and representatives from a folding bike maker, Brompton Bicycle.
Director Bina Bilenky said the show expects 3,000 attendees.


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Macro Update: Consumer Sentiment On The Rise
Our last Macro Update broke down Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package. This week’s newsletter discusses rising consumer sentiment, mobility trends and the slowing housing sector. Subscribe now to never miss an update.
Source: University of Michigan, chart created by The Macro Mail
Consumer sentiment tends to lead the consumption of consumer discretionary goods, with confident consumers ultimately driving earnings throughout the broader economy. As such, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index is a useful leading indicator of corporate performance.
Source: University of Michigan, table created by The Macro Mail
Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in a year as vaccinations continue to ramp up across the U.S and a new wave of stimulus checks were rolled out. The gains in sentiment were distributed across the U.S. population, with the largest gains seen among those aged 55 or over, and those in the bottom third of household incomes. According to the survey, consumers expect inflation and interest rates for mortgages and other loans to rise for the year. Despite this, the data suggests that consumer spending will rise for the year ahead with the strongest growth concentrated in services including travel and dining.
New Residential Construction:
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly release seasonally adjusted housing statistics every month. The housing market is a major component of the business cycle and is integrally linked to the financial sector and consumer confidence.
Authorized building permits, which tend to lead overall housebuilding, were 10.8% below the revised January 2021 rate, but 17% above the February 2020 rate. Housing starts slid 10.3% below the revised January estimate and 9.3% below the February rate.
The sluggishness in housing comes as rising lumber, material and labor costs, and severe winter chills in the south of the U.S. have put pressure on homebuilders to deliver. Additionally, according to the University of Michigan survey, consumers expect interest rates on mortgages and other loans to rise and anticipate lower spending on housing, which may put a dampener on the sector’s incredible run-up in the past 12 months.
Source: United States Census Bureau, chart created by The Macro Mail
Google’s mobility reports provide a comprehensive insight into how consumers are acting under COVID-19 lockdown measures. The data shows mobility trends in the following areas:
Retail and Recreation
Grocery and Pharmacy
The data is presented as an index, with a baseline derived from average mobility for that day of the week from the 5‑week period between January 3rd and February 6th, 2020.
Source: Google Community Mobility Reports, chart created by The Macro Mail
U.S. mobility continues to rise across the board with normalized mobility for retail & recreation hitting their highest levels since August 2020. With consumer sentiment hitting its highest level in a year and employment on the rise, we can afford to be optimistic. Consumer excess savings have notched above 6% of U.S. GDP and are set to power future growth, so this is great news for business and the consumer economy.
Things We’re Reading:
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“The world’s consumers are sitting on piles of cash. Will they spend it?” - The Economist
“THE FED IS... 'A Joke That You Must Take Seriously'“ - Grit Capital
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"If it's happening at The Walt Disney Company, it's happening inside Disney Infinity."
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Disney confirmed that new toys and in-game content from its biggest franchises are coming this year. The company said it will continue to support Disney Infinity 3.0, suggesting a 4.0 version is not coming in 2016.
- Disney -- Judy and Nick from Zootopia; Baloo from The Jungle Book; coming spring 2016.
- Marvel -- Marvel Battlegrounds playset; new characters include Black Panther, Ant-Man, and a new Captain America based on Civil War. Coming spring 2016. There will be four-player, Diablo-style combat on eight maps. Even more Marvel characters will come later this year.
- Star Wars -- TBA
- Pixar -- TBA
"You've asked for a wider variety of content, across a wide variety of brands with each Play Set, and that's what we're committed to delivering," Disney's John Blackburn said. "So, in 2016, we are focusing our development efforts on adding more Play Sets and characters--based on the biggest events coming from Disney this year--to the 3.0 Edition. In other words, if it's happening at The Walt Disney Company, it's happening inside Disney Infinity."
Blackburn's full blog post offers many more details and can be seen here.
The original story is below.
What's next for Disney's toys-to-life franchise Disney Infinity? It looks like we'll find out later today during an announcement event scheduled to begin at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST. You will be able to watch the event live on YouTube and we will update this post with a streaming embed as the show draws closer.
Disney gaming executives John Blackburn and John Vignocchi will reveal "what's next for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition" as part of the briefing.
GameSpot will have all the news for you as it's divulged.
The Disney Infinity franchise looks like it could use a shot in the arm. For Disney's latest quarter, the series posted lower results than the year before, and whatever is announced today could help turn things around.
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Rebosis on the defensive to ride out storm
Shopping centres and state-tenanted offices enable real estate investment trust to increase its dividend
Retail-focused real estate investment trust Rebosis Property Fund is well positioned to excel in a low-growth economy, says its chief operating officer, Andile Mazwai.
Speaking on the sidelines of the function for the release of its financial results for the six months to February, Mazwai said the company had managed to build a defensive portfolio of shopping centres and state-tenanted offices that enabled it to achieve 7% dividend growth.
Rebosis concluded a transaction valued at R5bn, acquiring two large regional malls — Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth and Forest Hill in Pretoria — and internalised its asset and property-management entities.
The group declared a dividend of 60.08c per share for the period that reflected 7.07% dividend growth. This was in line with the 7%-9% guidance expected for the financial year.
Total distributable income increased 32.7% to R389m from R293m. Following various acquisitions, assets under management rose 51% from R11.8bn to R17.9bn.
We saw strong retail performance despite a depressed retail sales environment
Rebosis’ retail portfolio makes up 62% of its South African assets and consists of six shopping malls.
"We saw strong retail performance despite a depressed retail sales environment.
"This performance was largely led by Baywest Mall, which held the highest trading-density growth at 11.6%, and Bloed Street Mall."
Retail vacancies were reduced to 1.5%, Mazwai said.
Rebosis’ office portfolio consists of 14 buildings, mainly single-tenanted buildings let to the Department of Public Works that have provided average escalations of 8.2%.
CEO Sisa Ngebulana said Rebosis had taken steps to safeguard itself against risks associated with weak consumer confidence and a sluggish economy. "We achieved exciting growth in total assets and income during the six-month period…. We were also able to hedge 100% of our debt and extend debt maturity profiles to mitigate potential risks that arise as a result of a market downgrade and low economic growth. To have achieved a 38% increase in net property income while reducing overall vacancies to 2.4% bears testament to our defensive office-sovereign underpin and the dominant retail strength in the portfolio, which we believe will continue to perform well in a sluggish economic environment."
Garreth Elston of Golden Section Capital said Rebosis’ strong management had put it on a positive track.
"Rebosis has made substantial progress on advancing the business. This set of interim results is a solid indication that the company is on the right track. Having 62.3% of the portfolio in retail assets and 36.6% in government-tenanted offices, plus 100% of its debt fixed does result in a very defensive portfolio that should see the company weather the current economic uncertainty.
"The only area we are a little concerned about is the company’s present loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 41.8% as we believe it is tending towards the higher end, but the company does have several properties up for sale which if concluded should see the LTV ratio come down to a more prudent level," he said.


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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday stated over-the-top (OTT) communication companies don’t presently want a regulatory framework, casting apart the specter of potential restrictions on platforms comparable to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Google.
Telecoms corporations within the nation have lengthy lobbied for regulation of apps that provide free voice and textual content companies over the web, arguing that such companies erode their revenues.
“It is not an opportune moment to recommend a comprehensive regulatory framework for various aspects of services referred to as OTT services, beyond the extant laws and regulations prescribed presently,” the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) stated in an announcement.
TRAI additionally stated no regulatory intervention was wanted on points associated to privateness and safety of OTT companies.
Net neutrality activists welcomed the TRAI’s determination, however the telecoms business foyer group, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), stated the TRAI had not addressed points comparable to regulatory imbalance and non-level enjoying subject between telecoms service suppliers (TSPs) and OTT communication gamers.
“Without a resolution of these issues TSPs will continue to be at a disadvantageous position vis-à-vis OTT Communication Service Providers,” COAI director basic S P Kochhar stated in an announcement.
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Dunkin’ Donuts Announces Plans for 13 New Restaurants in the Carolinas
Leading Coffee and Bakery Chain on Track for the Development of 410 – 440 Net New Dunkin’ Donuts Restaurants in the U.S. in 2015
Canton, MA (RestaurantNews.com) Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with three franchise groups to develop 13 new restaurants in North and South Carolina over the next several years. The brand remains on track for the development of 410 – 440 net new Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in the U.S. in 2015.
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WPP Group is cautiously optimistic about the state of the ad market, despite a slight fall in global revenues.
Addressing investors earlier this week, the agency giant declared that conditions remain difficult, though business has improved on last year. For 2004, it voiced “medium-term optimism”.
Over the first five months of this year, however, WPP’s global revenues were down over 3%, a drop it blamed on exchange-rate fluctuations. Assuming constant currencies, revenues crept up by over 1%, with rises of 2% in North America, 3% in continental Europe and 2% in Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America – though its UK operations saw a 3% slide.
By discipline: research and consultancy agencies saw the highest revenue increase (nearly 4%), while income from advertising and media services climbed 3%. However, public relations sank 4%, and branding, healthcare and other specialist shops slipped by over 1%.
Looking ahead, Sir Martin Sorrell predicted a gradual return to steady growth but surprised no one by declaring: “I’m not euphoric.” Cue bouts of déjà vu among seasoned industry observers, for whom a downbeat forecast from Sorrell (often followed by a better-than-forecast performance from WPP) is an occupational hazard.
However, Sorrell insists he is not deliberately playing down the chances of an ad rebound. “I get accused of being a serial pessimist,” he continued. “I think I'm not. I'm a serial realist.”
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Apple is contributing more than half the total US$4.5 billion price tag for Nortel patents, with partners including Microsoft and Sony combined kicking in the rest.
Apple reported on Wednesday in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it will contribute approximately $2.6 billion toward the cost of the Nortel patent acquisition.
After filing for bankruptcy protection in 2009, Nortel has been selling off pieces of its business. It recently auctioned off its portfolio of about 6,000 patents. A consortium that includes Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Research In Motion, EMC and Ericsson had the winning $4.5 billion bid. As Apple noted in its SEC filing, the offer is still subject to regulatory approval.
The patents are particularly valuable to companies that make mobile products that have become litigious in recent years as competition in the growing smartphone market heats up. The winning bid for the patents dwarfed an earlier $900 million offer from Google, which is under attack by many companies since the success of its Android OS.
While Apple already had a better patent position than Google, it may have been interested in a major ownership position in the Nortel patents in hopes of shoring up its defenses. Apple is involved in legal battles with a number of Android phone makers including Samsung, Motorola and HTC.
Nancy Gohring covers mobile phones and cloud computing for The IDG News Service. Follow Nancy on Twitter at @idgnancy. Nancy’s e-mail address is email@example.com


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The ECHL has announced that the game between the South Carolina Stingrays and Jacksonville Icemen scheduled for Wednesday, March 24 has been postponed, per league safety protocols.The game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 21 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum.Fans who have purchased tickets to Wednesday's game will be able to retain their tickets and use them on the rescheduled date.—To purchase single game tickets for all Stingrays home games, click here!Season ticket plans are on sale now! For more information or to purchase, contact the Stingrays by phone at 843-744-2248 or submit this form.For all the latest news and updates, follow the Stingrays on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Porsche and HUGO BOSS have been collaborating since early 2019. In addition to their regional roots, both companies are united by their high standards of innovation and perfect design.
The collaboration includes the development of a joint capsule collection and Porsche Motorsport's commitment as a team partner. With the debut of the legendary car manufacturer in the all-electric racing series, BOSS is also the official outfitter of the entire Porsche Formula E motorsport team.
The result of the shared passion for innovative design is a joint collection of clothes and accessories inspired by the clear lines of Porsche’s sports cars. New collections will be launched twice a year.


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There are so many confounding studies related to teens and technology, that it's getting more difficult to decipher if tech is a help or hindrance on an adolescent's development and overall well-being. First we heard that teens aren't sleeping enough because of their gadgets, but then we find out that cell phones and texting are good because it improves the parent-teen relationship.
And now, a new study that was conducted over the course of three years in the US with 800 teenagers, found that online time for teens is important for development. The report's author, Dr. Mimi Ito, said that behavior known as "geeking out" helps teens explore creative passions like gaming, video editing and writing, and it also helps them learn how to communicate online and create a public identity.
What do you think about this? Although I feel that all of the above reasons are true, I can't imagine being a teen in this huge "tech era," spending more of my time online than hanging out with friends.


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Government is trying to spur investment in northeastern & western China
Intel Corp. announced a $375 million chip testing & packaging facility in Chengdu
Other major investors in Western China include:
Ford Motor Co.
High Tech companies are also establishing operations in western China
Origins of FDI in China (2004) $1.89 Billion Taiwan $2.43 Billion United States $2.95 Billion Japan $3.51 Billion South Korea $3.79 Billion British Virgin Islands $10.84 Billion Hong Kong Amount Country of Origin
The following items are prohibited from entering China:
Arms, ammunition, explosives, counterfeit currencies, printed matter, magnetic media, films or photographs that are deemed detrimental to the political, economic, cultural, or moral interests of China, lethal poisons, illicit drugs, disease-carrying animals and plants, foods, medicines, and other articles, and old/used garments
In addition rules went into effect in 1999 that further restrict or prohibit importation of certain commodities related to the processing trade.


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Although Microsoft had never publicly revealed its shipping plans for "Halo 3"--an expected blockbuster title that will run only on the Xbox 360--this week's announcements about the title confirm rumors that the "Halo 3" release has been significantly delayed. On Wednesday, Microsoft said that the game would ship in late 2007 but that the company would release other "Halo"-related content for Xbox 360 users earlier in the year. The announcement, auspiciously, came on "Halo Day," the five-year anniversary of the original "Halo" game's release.
Regarding "Halo 3," Microsoft will tease the so-called Halo Nation with an exclusive, worldwide "Halo 3" TV commercial that will debut during Monday Night Football on ESPN on December 4, 2006. Sadly, the commercial won't feature actual "Halo 3" game-play imagery but will instead utilize photo-realistic CG animations to present a movie-like experience.
In spring 2007, Microsoft will ship a set of new multiplayer maps for the Xbox version of "Halo 2," although they will be available only to Xbox 360 users--a move that should cause considerable consternation in the die-hard "Halo" community. The maps won't be free but will be downloadable via Xbox Marketplace, the online shopping area of the Xbox Live service.
Also in the spring, Microsoft will release a public beta of the "Halo 3" multiplayer experience for the Xbox 360. This beta will let Xbox 360 users play multiplayer "Halo 3" games over Xbox Live before the final game arrives--the first time Microsoft has allowed such a thing with its "Halo" franchise. Clearly, this strategy is an attempt to curb disappointment over the late arrival of the final version of "Halo 3." Microsoft says it will use feedback from the beta to help hone the game.
"Halo 3" isn't the only "Halo" delay, of course. Microsoft's plans to turn "Halo" into a blockbuster movie fell apart last month when Universal and 20th Century Fox pulled financing at the last minute. Microsoft said it's still seeking financing for the film, which is on hold in the meantime.
Also, "Halo" fans will be able to purchase a PC version of "Halo 2" beginning in early 2007. This version of "Halo 2" requires Windows Vista and will provide much higher resolution graphics than the original Xbox version, as well as a custom map editor.


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Russian discount supermarket chain to open one of 40 giant stores in Alicante, creating 210 jobs.
Dubbed the ‘Russian Lidl’, Mere is set to open a new store in Dynamia Commercial Centre in Petrer in June, creating 60 direct and 150 indirect jobs.
The move is part of the company’s strategy to open dozens of large stores across Spain.
The Alicante supermarket will occupy an area of 1,400 square metres on the ground floor, one of the largest in the country.
Juan Miguel Alonso, director of the project negotiated the move with the shopping centre management, MGI and Hipogés, and said the opening of the Mere store “is a great commercial boost for the centre since it will see a guaranteed influx of about 1,000 people a day, with an average spend of €50”.
This, he added, “will benefit the small and medium businesses that currently occupy the rest of the facilities”.
According to the Russian chain, MERE stores are “distinguished by a diverse range of high-quality products and an optimal price-quality ratio”.
“With our unique experience in the supply of fresh products, we are far ahead of other market players. Our partnerships are built not only with large manufacturers but also with small local suppliers, which allows small entrepreneurs to consistently supply their products to our stores,” said the firm.
It added: “The unique concept of the retail chain is focused exclusively on professional manufacturers, legal entities and individual entrepreneurs.”
The ‘no frills’ concept means that most goods are sold from pallets, boxes and large fridges, which according to the chain, means that prices are between 10 and 20 per cent more competitive than its competitors.
The stores also stock a large range of non-food items.
Mere is the commercial name of Russian operator Svetofor, which was founded in 2009 for its expansion into Europe.


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The 2nd International Congress on Extra Virgin Olive Oil will be held in Toledo, Spain on March 15 and March 16, 2016. The theme for the conference is “The Great Discovery.” The main objective of the conference is to address the impact on consumers as the spectrum of extra virgin olive oils in flavors and aromas available today, as well as their uses in food, have evolved significantly from the traditional olive oils consumers are used to.
The conference will also cover the following topics:
- innovation within the production process
- impact of olive oils in cuisine
- new consumer trends, and
- health and scientific discoveries related to olive oil.
Eryn Balch, executive vice president of the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA), will speak on a panel about “commitment to excellence” in olive oil.
The conference is organized by QvExtra! International, a private non-profit organization founded in 2013 by fifteen Spanish extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) producers to promote excellence in EVOO. QvExtra! hosted the first International Congress in Cordoba, Spain in December 2013, during which time they unveiled a new quality certification seal program, the first of its kind originating in Spain. Spain is the largest producer of olive oil in the world.
Toledo, Spain, where the conference will be held, is known for its rich culture and history of culinary tradition. The city was designated “gastronomic capital of Spain” for 2016.


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The latest report from Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet shows that live streaming platforms saw a major surge in growth thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced many to stay at home.
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Microsoft's gaming-focused streaming service seems to be the worst-performing platform among its competitors, falling behind as users flock to rival services like Twitch during the ongoing pandemic.