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Tesla has introduced a new glass roof option for its Model S and has discontinued P90D models for the Model S and Model X.
The change was spotted on the U.S. electric automaker’s website by Electrek, and the new all-glass roof will cost $1,500 in the U.S., while the panoramic sunroof option will cost $2,000, which is needed for roof rack and satellite radio compatibility. Tesla says the new roof gives the electric sedan an “open, expansive cabin feel,” but not much other information on the new roof is available.
Another change spotted in the online car configurator is that the P90D model has been discontinued. Customers can still buy a 90D, but without the P designation, Ludicrous mode can’t be added on. To get Ludicrous mode on any Tesla, customers will have to option up to the more powerful P100D, which includes it as standard equipment.


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REDjet to fly St. Maarten route
The Barbadian low cost airline, REDjet, has announced plans to begin servicing a new route from Barbados to St Maarten for which it expects to begin selling seats within the next two weeks.
The company said it has received the necessary licences required to fly to St. Maarten and intends to operate that route twice weekly, including a service on Saturdays.
REDjet will offer passengers the option to travel with "unlimited baggage, allowing them to capitalise on the commercial and shopping opportunities available in St Maarten," according to a release issued by the company.
The airline’s chief executive officer, Ian Burns, said the “move represents another key milestone in REDjet's plan to deliver the lowest fares, reliable service and accessible travel across the region.”
He noted that since Redjet’s inception in May 2011 customers have been asking the airline to operate that route and “we are very excited to service this new market that will open up many opportunities for shopping and entertainment for which St Maarten is famous."
REDjet currently service six routes, flying to Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana, St. Lucia and Antigua. St. Maarten will be its seventh destination.

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Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Kendall Jenner and more attend amfAR Gala in NYC
A charitable affair
As is tradition, the glamourous amfAR gala event kicked off New York Fashion Week (NYFW) on Wednesday night – with a plethora of big names and celebrities including Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Karlie Kloss and more posing on the red carpet constructed outside Wall Street's Cipriani.
The charitable event, which aims to raise funds for AIDS research, honoured entertainer Harry Belafonte, actress Rosairo Dawson, and fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier on February 11. Dame Shirley Bassey entertained the infleuntial crowd, which included Lewis Hamilton, Ivanka Trump, Vera Wang, Donna Karan and many more.
Since its founding, amfAR has raised close to $400 million for HIV/AIDS research and efforts to find a cure.
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Tejs Rasmussen, Chief Product Officer of Creative Force sits down to talk about the growth of the platform in the last year, and what 2022 may hold for the product and for the Creative Force team.
- Creative Force launched a brand new module for editorial production, built from the ground up.
- There were many updates to Creative Force in 2021 that were intended to enhance the logic of the platform.
- A big workflow update to Creative Force is color reference logic, which is now best in class in creative production.
- Conditional Style Guides and Production Types were a big improvement over the previous iteration, they allow for much smarter construction of a studio's production needs.
- Aside from the tech, Creative Force as a team and a company has grown a lot in 2021.
- The company was bought out by the founders, COVID impacted our ability to recruit so we had to pivot to growth in other ways.
Links & Resources
- Tejs Rasmussen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejsrasmussen/
- Check out all the past biweekly sprint release notes: https://help.creativeforce.io/en/collections/1710886-what-s-new
- Creative Force on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creativeforce/
- Creative Force website: https://www.creativeforce.io/


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According to data from the New York Stock Exchange, Block Inc’s shares are currently down by 19 per cent and the company’s stock is trading at $58.
Even though the company block of ex-Twitter chief Jack Dorsey is very small, but due to the allegations made by Hindenburg, the company may lose about 80 thousand crore rupees i.e. 9 to 10 billion dollars in the stock market in a short time. Already happened. Shares of the company are witnessing a decline of more than 20 per cent and the market cap of the company has come down below $40 billion. Hindenburg has accused the company of greatly exaggerating the number of its users and that there are many flaws in its app.
Shares of the company fell by more than 22 percent
According to data from the New York Stock Exchange, Block Inc’s shares are currently down by 19 per cent and the company’s stock is trading at $58. However, during the trading session, the company’s stock fell by more than 22 percent to $ 56.50. By the way, the company’s stock opened after the Hindenburg report and opened at $60. The company’s stock had closed at $72.65 a day earlier.
Read this also:- Hindenburg Report: Twitter’s Jack Dorsey now on Hindenburg’s target, has made this allegation
Big loss to the company’s market cap
Due to the fall in the stock, there has been a big decline in the market cap of Block Inc. A day ago the company’s market cap was close to $ 47 billion. Which has come close to $ 37 billion during the business session. This means that in a few minutes, 9 to 10 billion dollars i.e. about 80 thousand crore rupees have been destroyed from the market cap of the company. For a company like Block, the sinking of such a huge amount is considered a big deal.
Read this also:- Who is Hindenburg’s new victim Jack Dorsey? How to start the payment company Block
Adani had suffered a huge loss
Gautam Adani suffered a huge loss after the Hindenburg report. The effect of which was seen for about a month. Adani Group’s market cap decreased by $ 150 billion in about a month. Hindenburg Research had alleged that Adani had committed the biggest corporate fraud in history. The short seller had said in his allegation that Adani increased the shares with the help of shell companies and also committed many types of accounting frauds.


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From horses and buggies traveling down the road to motor vehicles, the Williamston True Value Hardware store has lasted for over 100 years on 139 South Putnam Street in Williamston, Mich.
The business first began with Rev. Alfred Allen in the late 1800s under the name A. Allen & Company and though it wasn’t the only hardware store around, it was the first specialty hardware store in the city of Williamston, according to a news release that is posted inside of the store.
The name has changed from owner to owner about four times over the years, but “Williamston True Value Hardware,” which was given by owners Barb and Jim Vanderberg, has stood strong since 1997, writes Honda Carter for the Spartan Newsroom.
The current manager of the store Jenny Brouwer, who has been an employee for 10 years, said this is the only building in the city that is still the building it was built to be.
“We started off as a hardware store and we still are a hardware store,” Brouwer said.
Brouwer said there are updates that have to be done from time to time, but for the most part the buildings antiqueness from the basement to the attic is kept the same.
“For the building that it is and as old as it is, it’s always had good owners that have respected its history and not change it,” she said.
One of the biggest updates the business has had was in 1917, when owners expanded the business next door to the post office, creating space for more tools, paint, and hardware to be sold.
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Gohenry, a prepaid card for children and parents, has raised £6.2m in its crowdfunding campaign.
The sale, which is being held on the CrowdCube platform, has received contributions from 3,284 individual investors. Through the sale, a total of 9.66 per cent of the gohenry equity was distributed to the backers of the campaign.
A pre-money valuation for gohenry was set at £58m, it is unclear what the new value of the company is now.
Initially, the company was looking to raise just £2m through the crowdfunding campaign. It is not clear what the company is planning to do with the fresh wave of capital.
UK-based gohenry is a digital banking solution, which includes a card and app, aiming to help parents educate their children about earning, saving, and spending money.
The platform works by creating an online account for each child, with each child able to monitor their finances from an app and make payments through a gohenry Visa card. Parents are able to set regular pocket money transfers or one-off payments, set tasks for children to complete and earn extra cash, and invite relatives to also contribute to the child’s savings.
Single and weekly spending limits can be established, controls over what shops, online stores and cash machines can be used with the card can be used, cards can be blocked instantly, and parents can view in real-time how the child spends.
The company has around 330,000 active child accounts, of which, 13,000 are based in the US – gohenry began operations in the US in April this year. Revenue has increased from £2.8m in 2016 to £6.1m in 2017, making a 115 per cent YoY growth. Its EBITDA for 2017 was -677,000, according to the company.
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GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain registrar, has been sold to three private equity firms in a deal valued at $2.25 billion, the company announced late Friday.
As a report predicted a week ago, private equity firms KKR & Co., Silver Lake Partners and Technology Crossover Ventures sealed the deal, where they agreed to take on GoDaddy’s debt (update: which theWall Street Journal says amounts to roughly half the value of the deal). That earlier report indicated the company would be sold for between $2 billion and $2.5 billion.
Company founder and CEO Bob Parsons predicted further growth of GoDaddy under its new ownership. He said to the Los Angeles Times, “What these guys see is a company with a lot more potential internationally and more potential to make partnerships and acquisitions. They’ll help us finance and they’ll help us recruit talent.”
Update:The New York Times, in an article entitled “Go Daddy to Sell Itself to K.K.R. and Silver Lake”, quotes Parsons as saying “This isn’t a sale. It’s a partnership that’s reinvesting in Go Daddy.” The article added that Parsons “will become executive chairman of the company after the sale closes, and he will remain a large stakeholder,” but it’s still unclear whether Parsons will retain a controlling interest in the company. GoDaddy’s own press release doesn’t address that crucial fact, either. We’ve contacted Parsons’ office for verification.
GoDaddy, known for its sexy Super Bowl ads and controversial CEO with a penchant for elephant killing, has seen significant growth over the past three years, with sales rising by 25% to $947 million from 2009 to 2010. The company projected growth for 2011 to continue that trend, quoting a figure of $1.1 billion for the year.
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Cava Group could be gearing up for growth. The company, which hasn’t made many announcements since acquiring Zoës Kitchen for $300 million in November 2018, recently closed a $40 million funding round, according to a December 10 securities filing. It did not disclose the investors.
Cava has now raised a total of $459.22 million, per Pitchbox, a company that lists the Mediterranean conglomerate’s valuation at $578.67 million.
Cava raised $2.3 million in November 2010 as a startup. It added another $3.1 million in a second seed round about three years later. This latest funding was Cava’s eighth investment stage.
Cava did not provide any details in the filing regarding what the capital would be used for. It did, however, reveal its directors.
In addition to chief executive officer Brett Schulman, who oversees both brands (former Zoës CEO Kevin Miles, now with Mendocino Farms, left when last year’s deal closed), Cava listed co-founder Theodore Xenohristos; Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich,; Revolution Growth (a previous fund contributor out of D.C.) partner Todd Klein; SWaN & Legend Venture Partners (also a past contributor) managing director David Strasser; The Invus Group (same as the past two) managing director Benjamin Felt; and Philippe Amouyal of The Invus Group.
Interestingly, the board also includes two other executives with Panera ties. One is Keith Pascal, formerly a senior concept adviser at Panera. He helped Shaich launch Act III Holdings, the investment vehicle that orchestrated the Zoës deal and helped finance it. It has also taken ownership stakes in a number of Boston restaurants with the goal of developing them into national fast-casual chains. Last October, this included Tatte Bakery and Café, Clover, and Life Alive Organic Café.
The other Cava Group director is William Moreton, the executive vice chairman of Panera. Moreton was co-CEO of the bakery giant before transitioning to a chairman role in 2013, a move that put Shaich into the sole executive spot again. Shaich served as CEO from May 1994–May 2010 and then co-CEO from January 1988–May 1994 and March 2012–April 2013.
In November 2017, Shaich said he was stepping down that January to focus on personal investments. He remained chairman and continued to hold a significant stake in Panera. That came after Panera entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Au Bon Pain, bringing together two iconic café chains with shared histories (he founded the brand with his late partner, Louis Kane, in 1981. Au Bon Pain went public in 1991 and the company acquired Saint Louis Bread Company in 1993. St. Louis Bread was renamed Panera. Au Bon Pain was sold six years later, and the rest is history).
Shaich’s decision to step away from the day-to-day also followed Panera’s April 2017 sale to JAB Holding Company, the parent of Krispy Kreme and Caribou Coffee, among others, for $7.5 billion.
Schulman told QSR after the Zoës deal that he met Shaich six years prior when Cava had just two restaurants. He was a small investor in Cava for a few years. Once he left his role as CEO, Shaich became more actively involved and is now chairman of the board. “I think our whole team is excited to have more of Ron’s time to spend on the business and helping to support us as we embark on this combination, and really making Cava a national brand across the country.”
Cava absorbed Texas-based Zoës’ 6,000 or so employees and 268 units with the deal. It also took the fast casual private.
So far, Cava has been the growth engine of late, with locations in New Jersey and Dallas opening this year. Nashville, Tennessee, is on deck for 2020.
When Cava closed on the acquisition, it said Washington, D.C. would serve as the headquarters for the combined company, although Cava would maintain a meaningful presence in Plano, Texas—home to Zoës. Cava added that the Zoës brand would remain intact for the “foreseeable future.”
Schulman added: “With this acquisition, Cava will be able to broaden our geographic footprint and meet the needs of even more guests—whether in Bethesda or Birmingham, Plano or Pasadena—who crave delicious, healthy food without compromise.
Together, Cava said the duo formed the first omni-channel platform in the fast-casual space that leverage two unique service models and their rapidly growing digital and app-based sales channels, a line of chef-crafted dips and spreads found in more than 250 Whole Foods Markets, and relationships with delivery service providers. It also positioned the Cava brand as a leading authority in the booming Mediterranean segment with a workforce of more than 8,000 employees across 24 states.
There are currently more than 70 Cava locations across 10 states. Founded in 1995, Zoës struggled to generate sales leading up to the sale. The brand’s previous period reported same-store sales declines of 2.3 percent, driven by a 4.4 percent decrease in transactions and product mix, year-over-year. The brand said at the time it planned to slow unit growth in 2019 and close some underperforming and older restaurants.


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The Uber cofounder Garrett Camp cashed out roughly $13 million of his massive stake in the company this week, according to regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The sale of 8,462,352 shares was worth $13,538,023, the filing shows, and will still leave the entrepreneur with a roughly 4.75% stake in the company. Camp also sits on the board, and he remains the largest individual shareholder after Japan’s SoftBank and the venture-capital firm Benchmark, according to Bloomberg data.
Travis Kalanick, the Uber cofounder who was ousted as CEO, began selling some of his stake as well last week, on a much grander scale. Kalanick, who’s working to build a “virtual restaurant,” or delivery-only kitchen business, sold $711 million worth of shares.
The sales by Camp and Kalanick came after the expiration of Uber’s “lockup period,” a set amount of time that’s common in initial public offerings in which insiders are not allowed to sell their shares in the company. When Uber’s period expired last week, heavy selling sent the stock down some 9% to record lows.
And as Uber fights to turn its first profit in the face of that falling stock price, the company looks very little as it did 10 years ago when Camp self-financed some of the company’s first rounds. “UberCab” wasn’t always a network of more than 2 million drivers providing rides at the tap of a button in 165 countries.
Instead, in those days of August 2008, the dream of a “next generation car service” was merely a slideshow presentation on Camp’s computer.
Business Insider has covered the original pitch deck before, when Camp first published it on Medium in 2017, but we felt it deserved a fresh look in light of a the company’s underwhelming May initial public offering, the launch of its freight business, an aggressive push into food delivery, flying cars, autonomous vehicles, and more.
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The Microsoft Store’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals kicked off yesterday with some serious discounts on the Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows 8 tablet. During Monday’s deal, the first 20 people at the Microsoft Store could purchase the Venue 8 Pro for only $99. Everyone after that had the option to buy it for $199 until stock ran out.
We already posted a photograph of one Microsoft Store’s Venue Pro line yesterday in our article about the leaked 12 Days of Deals schedule. But it also happens that I was on-hand at the Houston Microsoft Store to check out the promotion. Head past the break to learn just what Houston-area Microsoft fans experienced at the sale, shopping tips for the rest of the 12 Days of Deals, and whether I ended up with a cheap Venue 8 Pro or not!


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Several Arab fashion brands have publicly proclaimed their commitment to the fight against breast cancer on social networks, highlighting their promise to donate part of their profits to medical research.
October is the month of the fight against breast cancer. Under the hashtag #PinkOctober, many fashion actors such as Ralph Lauren, Estée Lauder, or Beautyblender meet to discuss their commitment to the cause. It is also the case of these Arab brands who do not hesitate to communicate to engage their community in this field.
For example, the Saudi brand Honayda is committed through its creator Honayda Serafi, who writes on Instagram: “To all women who have fought against breast cancer and to those who are still fighting it, you are champions”. With this message, she wants to raise awareness of the disease and remind her entire community to go for regular screening.
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The Bahraini brand Noon by Noor, created by Al-Khalifa cousins, has set up a “pink selection”, made of draped dresses, tunics, T-shirts, pants, and jackets cut in different shades of the color attributed to this struggle. The project was launched in collaboration with Think Pink, an association fighting breast cancer in Bahrain. Buyers are invited to purchase their favorite pink-tinted pieces throughout the month of October, with 10% of the proceeds going to Think Pink.
Kuwaiti props maker Marzook has been added to the list. The handbag specialist offers discounts of up to 15% on its entire range of pink bags. Again, the profits will be donated to charity.


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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autobytel, pioneer of the automotive Internet and the company dedicated to connecting automotive consumers with dealers, today announced it has made a strategic investment in GoMoto, a leading provider of Hardware and SaaS services, that enables consumers to interact with state-of-the-art car shopping HUBs within the dealership. GoMoto will utilize Autobytel's investment to expand their development team and commercial efforts nationwide.
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=30750
For consumers, the large format, easy-to-use touch screen HUBs bridge the gap between online shopping and the in-dealership experience, enabling car buyers to digitally browse new and used car inventory, research, build and price vehicles – all at their own pace, with sales staff nearby to provide assistance when needed.
GoMoto dealers can offer their customers a self-led, pressure-free shopping option while at the dealership, empowering car buyers to independently explore products, services, and promotions.The HUBs are 100% cloud-based, fully customizable, and improve the overall Sales, BDC, F&I, and Service experience.
"Working with GoMoto is just one more way Autobytel is helping to enhance the car buying and selling experience for consumers and dealers," said Jeff Coats, President and CEO of Autobytel."The large screen in-store displays powered by GoMoto turn up the volume on the iPad shopping experience that exists today, and the HUB information is also accessible via smartphones and tablets from outside the showroom.This capability offers dealers yet another touch point to in-market customers who are actively shopping their brands."
In addition to browsing inventory and building vehicles, customers can value their trade-in, and research sales, specials and financing, and warranty information.They can also request test drives and schedule service appointments.Dealers can check in customers through license scanning technology, and source and manage leads.This information is then fully integrated into the dealer's CRM system.
"Autobytel has built a 20-year reputation as an industry innovator, so it makes perfect sense for us to work together to offer consumers and dealers a satisfying, high-tech in-store experience," said Todd L. Marcelle, CEO of GoMoto."Today, 90% of vehicle shoppers use digital channels to research a vehicle and 80% visit a dealership.Our technology simply bridges the gap between both experiences, to help improve the overall car buying and selling process.The HUB has made a significant impact for dealers, drastically improving customer engagement and satisfaction scores."
Visit http://autobytel.com/ for leading automotive information; watch exclusive new car videos, test drives and car reviews at Autobytel's YouTube channel; or join the conversation at the Autobytel Facebook Fan Page. Visit http://dealer.autobytel.com and http://mobile.autobytel.com to learn about the company's leading industry products.
About Autobytel Inc.
Autobytel Inc. provides high quality consumer leads and associated marketing services to automotive dealers and manufacturers throughout the United States and offers consumers robust and original online automotive content to help them make informed car-buying decisions. The company pioneered the automotive internet in 1995 with its flagship website http://www.autobytel.com/ and has since helped tens of millions of automotive consumers research vehicles; connected thousands of dealers nationwide with motivated car buyers; and helped every major automaker market its brand online.
About GoMoto Inc.
GoMoto believes every car buyer deserves a modern, digitally enhanced car shopping experience. Our solutions are exclusively designed to drive customer engagement and reduce anxiety when it comes to buying a car. The GoMoto Digital HUB technology is a complete suite of cloud-based solutions delivered through large format touch screen displays designed to captivate customers and refine internal processes for sales and service staff–all while tracking the most critical aspects of customers' in-dealership experience. For additional information please visit www.shopgomoto.com.
Investors and other interested parties can receive Autobytel news releases and invitations to special events by accessing the online registration form at investor.autobytel.com/alerts.cfm.
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CONTACT: Autobytel Inc. Media Relations Splash Media Jennifer Lange 949-916-4820 firstname.lastname@example.org or Autobytel Inc. Investor Relations Curtis DeWalt Chief Financial Officer 949-437-4694 email@example.com or Cody Slach or Sean Mansouri Liolios Group, Inc. 949-574-3860 firstname.lastname@example.org GoMoto Contact: Todd Marcelle CEO 914-671-8871 email@example.com


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Mexico has surpassed the United States in levels of adult obesity because of its changing dietary patterns, experts say.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) recorded almost a third of Mexicans - 32.8 per cent - as obese compared to 31.8 per cent of Americans.
Nutritionists said one of the biggest factors in the country is fizzy drinks, as well as people replacing their traditional diet with junk food.
“One factor is that Mexicans consume more soft drinks per person than any other country. That’s a lot of sugar,” said Katia Garcia, a nutritionist and researcher for the Power of the Consumer group.
Ms Garcia said Mexicans are increasingly eating more refined flour, sugar and energy-dense foods. “People have been abandoning the traditional diet, tortillas, beans and chilli, which are rich in fibre and vitamins,” she added.
Paradocially Mexico is still battling malnutrition as large numbers of children in poor, rural villages remain underweight.
The FAO report found both Mexico and America were topped by Egypt at 34.6 per cent of adults being obese, Kuwait at 42.8 per cent and the Micronesian island of Nauru at 71.1 per cent.
A number of island nations like Samoa and Tonga have more than half their populations listed as obese. Bahamas and Barbados are in the mid-thirties range.


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ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) --Food, skin care, baby products, even animal treats - all were on display at the Natural Products Expo.
The expo, which was held this weekend in Anaheim, is an annual marketplace that helps wholesalers show off a range of products that are touted to be the next best thing.
Elizabeth Lombardi of Farmhouse Culture was promoting Gut Shot, which she described as a "naturally probiotic vegetable-based drink."
"It's the first of its kind," she said.
Farmhouse Culture also offers barrel-fermented kraut juice for a healthy dose of probiotics in one swig.
Tero Isokauppila of Four Sigmatic touted the benefits of fungi.
"Mushrooms are the original superfoods," he said. "They can help you out with your immune system, hormonal balance and they contain a lot of good minerals."
His company created mushroom coffee and cocoa while Califia farms featured two items for the healthy liquid lineup.
"We have our ginger almond milk with turmeric. We have our matcha almond milk which has one teaspoon of matcha, which is the equivalent of ceremonial tea," said Kaitlin Barton of Califia Farms.
Protein is also a big theme at the expo.
"We're selling protein bars that are made out of meat," said Taylor Collins of Epic Provisions.
"We've taken jerky and we've made it more tender, we've made it bite sized," said Caveman Food's Jim Taschetta.
Protein in plant form is also popular. They call this the 'international year of the pulse.' That means beans and legumes are going to start showing up even in your pasta. Cool Cup offers Veggie Bacon Bits that are pinto-bean based.
"That I love because they can take plant based and make it so easy for us to get in more of the plants and as a result get in more nutrients," said dietitian Ashley Koff.
Insects are also on the protein scene.
"We started with four different bars and now we have cricket flour. It's a high-protein baking flour gluten free, six grams of protein and it's in equal ratio," said Chapul's Lindsay La Paugh.
Since natural isn't a term yet defined by the government, dietitian Kate Geagan says we still need to be careful.
"Devil's in the details," she said. "You still have to read ingredient lists."


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Mövenpick to showcase expansion plans
Dubai, March 12, 2012
Upscale Swiss hospitality company Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will showcase its expansion plans across the Middle East and Asia at a major upcoming MICE event in Abu Dhabi.
The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) will run from March 26 to 28 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). This year marks the fourth time Mövenpick has taken part in GIBTM.
Mövenpick has 10 hotels under development in the Middle East – including properties in the UAE and Saudi Arabia – and 14 new projects in Asia. It already has 25 hotels in the Middle East and seven in Asia.
Toufic Tamim, vice president Sales & Marketing, Middle East Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, said: “As the travel industry continues to adapt to a challenging landscape, exhibitions such as GIBTM are an important barometer of business trends.'
“We have seen worldwide economic challenges in the past year and new social dynamics in parts of the Arab world. Now more than ever it is important to understand how the MICE business is changing, how we can work together in a constantly evolving business environment and, most importantly, how we can all adapt to succeed.”
2012 is shaping up to be a significant year for the Middle Eastern MICE industry, the vice president said, and expectations are high that there will be an increase in intra-regional corporate meetings; improved incentive business as well as strong performances from the Russian and Indian incentive market to the UAE.
“A key company focus is also the development of the Chinese incentive market which has the potential to triple within a few years,” Tamim said. “We have already opened our sales office in Shanghai, translated our website into Chinese and planning workshops and road shows throughout China.” – TradeArabia News Service


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Ivan D'Ettorre, CTO of the startup on the EOS blockchain: "we're going to involve thousands of creatives, artists, musicians and more. For unique experiences and emotions
The dispute between financial institutions and representatives of cryptocurrencies continues. Now the request to regulate the sector
Based on the NEO blockchain, the ICO (formerly Concierge) launches a second travel booking platform. In the future, Australia, USA and Europe
This is the thesis of Rolando Perlaza, a well-known lawyer and university professor, for whom at least part of his salary can be paid in digital coins. As in the case of Israel
The crypto queen started the week with an upturn of 4%, aiming for 8,000 dollars, despite the green and red colours for the top 20 cryptos. Nem performing well, Dash not so much
Marco Montemagno, journalist and top web influencer, presents a new video series dedicated to the blockchain world, in collaboration with Eidoo and Cryptonomist.
Amaury Séchet asks that the choice of block size be freer. Craig Wright invites him to leave
A course on how blockchain technology and the crypto world work, a fight against money laundering
Startups and wallet owners underwrite products against loss or theft but ask for anonymity
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Lonely Planet Takes Stand Against Elephant Rides
The travel guide company issued a statement to explain why it does not promote elephant rides to its readership.
August 27, 2017
Travel media brand Lonely Planet issued a statement this month explaining its stance on promoting elephant rides. “Lonely Planet does not recommend travellers take elephant rides,” Lonely Planet Traveller Communications Analyst Ellie Simpson said. “Our guidebook content is produced in accordance with our editorial guidelines, which state: ‘Lonely Planet does not condone animal cruelty.’” Simpson explained that the company does create educational content about elephant rides but always with a discretionary statement to deter readers from participating in the cruel practice. “Omitting all mentions of elephant rides could see travellers unknowingly cause harm to the animals because they do not understand that the practice is harmful,” Simpson said. “Lonely Planet today strives to promote responsible travel and regularly revisit our editorial principles and content.” The travel company was prompted to issue this statement after a petition started by activist Lacey Kohlmoos, a member of Care2 (the youth outreach arm of animal-rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), gained more than 150,000 signatures asking that Lonely Planet cease promoting elephant rides. Earlier this year, travel resource TripAdvisor took a similar stance against animal cruelty by changing its policy to ban the sale of tickets to events that use animals for entertainment.


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Penny Stocks May See Influence From A Number Of Things. When It Comes To Earnings, This Can Work In Favor Or Against A Company On Your List Of Penny Stocks. Take A Look At 2 Getting Hit By Negative Sentiment
When it comes to investing in small-cap stocks, you need to know which penny stocks to buy, sure. But you also should know what companies to avoid. Not entering into a losing trade helps just as much as making a winning trade. It all comes down to preserving capital, managing loss, and capitalizing on opportunities.
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Sometimes the opportunities present themselves as “stop signs”. In these instances, you may have more success NOT trading as compared to entering a trade and losing money. So, it comes as no surprise that investors need to keep a close watch on the movements in the market.
Some penny stocks that might have produced gains may give them up if a company’s earnings prove to be largely underwhelming. If that happens, investors should figure out whether to buy the penny stock or avoid it. Here is a look at two such stocks.
Penny Stocks Falling After Earnings #1:
GoPro Inc (GPRO)
The first penny stock in this regard is action camera manufacturer GoPro Inc (GPRO Stock Report). Let’s get one thing straight. This is the same GoPro Inc. that IPO’d at $24. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s get down to business. The company managed to swing into profits in its latest quarter, but it couldn’t beat analysts’ expectations.
Sure enough, GoPro stock price started falling and now has officially become a penny stock. The results were announced on August 2. In the latest quarter, the company managed to earn $4 million, which translates to $.03 a share.
In the prior-year period, it generated a $.15 loss per share. Additionally, GoPro raised its projections for the whole year. But analysts believe it may be far too early to invest in it since the company has not yet announced the launch of any new products. As a result, price targets were cut by firms like Wedbush who pulled down from $6 to $5.50. Though they did leave GoPro stock’s rating at neutral.
Penny Stocks Falling After Earnings #2:
Glu Mobile (GLUU)
One of the other penny stocks to watch that took hit recently was Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU Stock Report). The company manufactures mobile games. This past week, Glu cut its projections for the full year and that triggered a selloff in the penny stock. Eventually, the GLUU stock dropped by as much as 36.5% as investors expressed their disappointment at the cut in projections.
That being said, it is important to point out that the company’s earnings in the second quarter was solid. Its revenues rose by 6% and in addition to that, the company reported $101.9 million worth of bookings.


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November continued a trend of lagging container volumes at the northern West Coast ports of Oakland, Portland and Seattle, while Tacoma’s container traffic increased last month.
Containerized imports in Oakland dropped 7 percent in November from the same month last year. Exports were down 8.5 percent, and total container traffic declined 4.6 percent. Year-to-date through November, Oakland’s imports are down 0.8 percent, exports dropped 1.3 percent and the total container volume is down 0.2 percent, according to numbers published on the port’s Web site.
Imports plunged 22 percent in Seattle in November. Exports declined 23 percent and the total container volume was off 22.7 percent. Seattle’s year-to-date imports are down 4.2 percent, exports dropped 12.7 percent and total container traffic is off 7.9 percent compared to last year, according to Seattle’s Web site.
Portland’s containerized imports are down 14.2 percent year-to-date, with exports down 5.4 percent and total container volume through November down 9.6 percent, the Oregon port reported on its Web site.
Tacoma bucked the regional trend this year. Containerized imports in November were up 6 percent, exports increased 23 percent and total loaded container volume was up 9.5 percent. Tacoma’s year-to-date imports are up 23 percent; exports increased 17 percent, and total international container volume through November is up 21 percent.
Contributing to Tacoma’s performance was the relocation earlier this year of vessel calls by the Grand Alliance partners Orient Overseas Container Line, Hapag-Lloyd and NYK Line from Seattle to Tacoma.
The Southern California ports reported their November numbers earlier this week, and total container volume was down 2 percent compared to November 2011. The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex is up 1 percent year-to-date.
By contrast, the CanadianPort of Prince Rupert, which has a direct intermodal connection to Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans via the Canadian National Railway, reported an increase of 40 percent through November compared to last year.


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Wall Street is on track to record four straight weeks of losses. Mega-cap tech stocks continue to drop in September 2020 following profit-taking by investors who are shifting to cyclical stocks. Meanwhile, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is also losing steam and is poised to end the month lower versus August.
From its COVID-19 low on March 23, 2020, the rally by Canada’s primary stock market was the fastest on record. Despite surging into the bull zone, analysts see the market approaching the cliff. The coronavirus infection curve has yet to plateau globally. Likewise, the economic pain from lockdowns is starting to show.
As of September 25, 2020, the TSX is down 5.85% year to date. Six of the 11 major sectors are in negative territory. The energy sector is underperforming by 54.66%, while the financial sector is lagging by 1.08%. However, technology (39.13%) and materials (23.64%) are the only two sectors that are up double digits.
Amid the uncertainties, Nuvei made history as the TSX’s largest tech IPO. The payment technology company debuted on September 23, 2020, and wrapped up its $833 million IPO. The Canadian dollar lost ground for the third straight week, as the U.S. dollar gains tends to benefit from this volatile market.
According to some analysts, September has been a challenging month. The market is directionless due to a lack of a significant catalyst. However, there are buying opportunities for bargain hunters. The tech sector is the main beneficiary of fast money flowing in and out of the market. Gold prices dropped 4.9% for the week, and based on FactSet data, it was the steepest decline since the pandemic’s onset.
The second wave of COVID-19 infections is lowering optimism around economic recovery. The legislation was passed to replace the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) with the Canada Recovery Benefit. The measures should buoy public spending.
Resilient business model
The consumer staples sector (+8.81%) is holding up well in September, as it continues to outperform the TSX. Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX;ATD.B), Jamieson Wellness, and Loblaw are among the sector’s leaders. But Couche-Tard should be prominent on investors’ radars. The leading convenience store operator is reporting fantastic earnings results.
In Q1 of the fiscal year 2021 (ended July 31, 2020), EBITDA increased 27.4% to $1.4 billion compared to the same period in the fiscal year 2020. Adjusted net earnings attributable to shareholders increased by 45%. Total merchandise and service revenues grew by nearly 7% to $3.9 billion. In Canada, Couche-Tard’s same-store merchandise revenues increased by 19.9%.
The business model makes the $51.92 billion company resilient. It continues to maximize cash flows by keeping costs in check while reducing non-critical capital expenditures. Couche-Tard ended the quarter with almost $5.8 billion in available cash and an unutilized operating credit facility.
Market analysts recommend a buy rating for Couche-Tard, given its financial and operational strength. This consumer-defensive stock also pays a 0.60% dividend.
We’re under abnormal times, and therefore, another market crash is a possibility. COVID-19 is still the major threat, although the coming presidential elections in the U.S. could further destabilize the market.
This article represents the opinion of the writer, who may disagree with the “official” recommendation position of a Motley Fool premium service or advisor. We’re Motley! Questioning an investing thesis — even one of our own — helps us all think critically about investing and make decisions that help us become smarter, happier, and richer, so we sometimes publish articles that may not be in line with recommendations, rankings or other content.
Fool contributor Christopher Liew has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD INC.


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The inaugural exhibition of contemporary artist Dominic Harris, recently opened to the public at Halcyon’s flagship gallery in Mayfair and runs until the end of 2019
A big trend to come out of recent years is car-sharing. What once started as a small idea has now grown into an incredibly popular transport option
ASK US FOR IDEAS has created a 10-episode podcast series “Private View(s)” that for the first time shares the secrets of the world’s most creative studios.
Meet Design Exchange’s CHANGE cover animator, Dirk Koy
Oslo-headquartered Poio the app providing a compelling, gamified alternative to traditional learning methods, has now launched in the UK with its English language platform, empowering millions of British children to learn to read through play.
(NHC) is a state-of-the-art, £22m UK centre of excellence for the bioscience industry run by Teeside University.


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With the ‘soft launch’ of Amazon Australia scheduled for later today, some analysts predict its entry will radically transform the local retail landscape, whilst also changing Australian shopping habits for good.
The latest report from UBS analyst, Ben Gilbert, indicates that the e-commerce giant’s entry will ‘rapidly’ change the local retail environment, affirming that Amazon “ticks most boxes” for a successful launch.
Gilbert does state, however, that its impact will vary by retail sector.
Yesterday’s research from IBISWorld expects that electronics retailers will be among the “hardest hit”.
UBS’ report reveals 38% of Australians show interest in purchasing ‘electrical and appliance’ products from Amazon, making it the most sought-after category on the soon-to-be-launched site.
Market commentators state that the sectors which are more reliant on an ability to “touch and feel goods” are more protected from Amazon’s influence.
UBS believes that Amazon will change Australian shopping habits for good – via its discounted prices, diverse brand and product range, and speedy delivery times.
The firm references Amazon’s prior international launches, resulting in a permanent shopper habit shifts.
Gilbert affirms that Amazon’s entry has previously resulted in a more “empowered customer”, claiming Australia’s interest in its launch is “high”, and overall likely to be a success:
“Interestingly, the three key prerequisites for increased online spend (range, service, and price) according to customers, coincide with Amazon’s three business pillars”
“On the whole, we expect Amazon’s entry will likely be successful, with interest for its Australian launch high”
“According to shoppers, the common outcome from Amazon’s full entry is a more educated and empowered customer via increased price transparency and service expectations”.
Mr Gilbert announced that after Amazon’s three most recent launches, the rate of ‘online penetration growth’ has nearly doubled.
UBS’ survey reveals that 42% of individuals expect to spend more online, after the ‘full launch’ of Amazon Australia. By contrast, only 19% believe the e-commerce giant’s launch will not cause online spending will to increase.
As a silver lining to traditional Australian retailers, Mr Gilbert affirms there is an opportunity for growth, with consumers generally shopping across a range of online sites post Amazon launch:
“By website type, consumers are shopping across a broad range of sites, with local retailers generally the most frequented, followed by eBay”
“Online growth is perceived as a major threat to incumbents, however, it is worth noting that international is losing share as local retailers invest in the platforms and improve the online experience”
“Interestingly Amazon is already a heavily frequented site, indicative of the fact Amazon already have a large business selling into Australia”.


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The Co-op opened a new-look petrol filling station and food store on New Road in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, following a £2.2m overhaul.
The programme of forecourt works has seen replacement of tanks, pumps and signage with the installation of additional jet wash, air, car-vacuum and water facilities. The store now offers a range of fresh, healthy foods, hot food, meal ideas, wines, Costa coffee, an in-store bakery, food-to-go and a customer toilet.
The new store also brings a funding boost for local good causes – including Ingleton Pool Splash Park, St Mary’s School and the Cave Rescue Organisation – through the Co-op’s Membership scheme. Members receive a 5% reward when they swipe their card when buying own-branded products, and the Co-op donates a further 1% to local good causes.
Leanne Fothergill, store manager, said: “We are delighted to have undertaken such a significant investment at our Three Peaks store and we are confident that the improvements will enable us to better serve our community and the many tourists who visit us so frequently.”
Rachel Hall, area manager, said: “The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum. Our ambition is to ensure the store is a local hub, a real asset for the community.
Councillor Carl Lis, who attended the opening along with other Ingleton Parish Council members, said: “We are constantly hearing reports of a decline in rural and local services and it is particularly encouraging that the Co-op has shown real support of the village and to our community in the provision of this new facility. I would like to thank the Co-op on behalf of the Parish Council for its real commitment to the future sustainability of our village.”


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The new firm will be led by ceo Roger White, formerly the ceo of AG Barr, and John Gibney as chief financial officer (cfo). Gibney is currently cfo of Britvic.
The group will be based in AG Barr’s existing head office in Cumbernauld, Lanarkshire.
Gerald Corbett, Britvic non-executive chairman, said: “The merger of AG Barr and Britvic will create a world-class soft drinks company. The combination makes huge commercial and industrial sense, bringing together a host of iconic brands from Robinsons.”
‘World-class soft drinks company’
Corbett added that the firms had complementary strengths in products, channels and geographies and would benefit from significant synergies.
“Together we will create a bigger, better and stronger business for our consumers, customers and shareholders for now and the future,” he said.
Ronald Hanna, Barr’s non-executive chairman, said: “This is a unique opportunity to create long-term value for both sets of shareholders through sustainable profitable growth, underpinned by significant synergy benefits.”
Meanwhile, Simon Bittlestone, md of business analysis firm Metapraxis, said: "M&A activity has been much reduced in recent years, but today’s announcement of the merger between soft drinks companies Britvic and AG Barr is a reminder of the potential for such deals to improve the commercial position of firms and generate synergies to drive increased shareholder value."
A merger of this scale has big implications for information to run the enlarged business, he added. "Selecting and then implementing information systems for the new organisation typically takes several years. Meanwhile, board members, senior executives and managers need access to the right data and performance insights so they can make fully informed decisions rapidly and achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger.”


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The oil is helpful for the treatment of a quantity of complaints along with advertising sleep, boosting appetite and reducing anxiety, despair and anxiety
PHYSICIANS can now recommend cannabis oil to clients in a change that is long-awaited laws.
The legal low-concentrate CBD oil is reported to be good for dealing with an amount of complaints in addition to advertising rest, boosting appetite and reducing anxiety, stress and despair.
What exactly is cannabis oil and it is it legal in britain?
CBD cannabis oil is really a substance obtained through the cannabis plant by steam distillation.
Cannabis oil is generally consumed orally, and it has a tremendously taste that is distinct.
This low-concentrate version of the oil can be obtained to purchase in britain and it is maybe not unlawful.
Items are cbd oil for sale necessary to include not as much as 0.05% THC.
THC (or Tetrahydrocannabinol) may be the psychoactive component in cannabis that produces users feel “high”.
There has been much talked about calls for higher concentration oil to be produced appropriate.
Your family of epilepsy victim Billy Caldwell, 12, were issued an exemption because of the true home Secretary Sajid Javid to take focused CBD cannabis oil after insisting it had been a lifeline.
And Alfie Dingley’s moms and dads say the six-year-old must be permitted the exact same treatment after explaining its impact on their seizures as “nothing quick of the miracle”.
On November 1, 2018, medical cannabis became open to patients in britain on NHS prescription.
What is cannabis oil employed for?
Cannabis oil could be beneficial in many ways, from assisting improve rest to boosting appetite and reducing anxiety, anxiety and despair.
It’s also thought to have skincare advantages, such as for instance preventing signs of ageing and protecting against psoriasis and eczema, therefore can be put on the top of epidermis.
Though scientific studies are restricted, there is certainly proof to aid the theory that medical marijuana, containing small amounts of this compound that is illegal, can alleviate a few of the side-effects of cancer tumors therapy including sickness during chemotherapy.
And even though it’s various, some reports from users have claimed to get comparable advantages from utilizing cannabis oil, though it has never been scientifically supported by health practitioners, so just isn’t encouraged as an option to other remedies.
One sort of oil or Cannabidol is CBD that has been promoted being a feasible treatment for those of you coping with addiction or anxiety.
But CBD products – while legal – haven’t been authorized to be used in the usa and you can find feasible negative effects irritability that is including nausea.
Whenever will it be available on prescription?
Physicians in England, Wales and Scotland happen in a position to recommend medicine that is cannabis-derived November 1, 2018.
However the remedies can simply be recommended by expert health practitioners where other medications have failed – GPs aren’t permitted to recommend it.
New NHS recommendations dictate it must be recommended only if there was published proof of its benefit as well as other remedies have now been exhausted.
House secretary Sajid Javid announced the measure after a quantity of high-profile instances when young ones had been rejected usage of cannabis oil to manage epileptic seizures.”
Mr Javid stressed that the 2018 laws would “continue steadily to prohibit the cigarette smoking of cannabis, including of cannabis-based item for medicinal use within people.”
Home business office officials are nevertheless in talks with Northern Ireland’s Department of wellness throughout the changes.
Earlier in the day this present year Holland and Barrett recently started stocking brand that is dutch Hooy’s CBD (cannabidiol) oil.
They advise on the packaging: “CBD+ Oil has a ‘distinctive’ style – have tiny drink of water after using the oil as well as the style is likely to be gone within 30 moments.”
Hemp-infused water will be sold online by Ocado, with prices including ?1.29 to ?11.99.
Exactly What took place to a british nationwide in Bali?
The 45-year-old, who’s initially from Cornwall, ended up being caught by Indonesian authorities with 3g of medicinal THC oil which he utilizes to deal with their joint disease.
Indonesian authorities stated he received nearly 31g of cannabis oil into the mail and may face the death penalty if convicted.


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Wolff Olins has made several senior appointments in both its London and New York offices to cope with growing demands for on-line design work.
Acknowledging that “the role of the brand is increasingly recognised as the key to on-line success”, the international consultancy is looking to further strengthen its e-commerce offer with more staff additions in the near future.
In London three people have joined including the founding partner of US Web design group Xstatic Design, Justin Bovington. He, along with Dr Suzanne Livingston, are e-brand consultants, while Daniel Letts has been appointed as a new media producer, providing the interface between technology and creativity. Letts previously worked at Media Projects and First Information Group.
Former executive producer at Rare Medium Inc Christopher Ozanian has joined the New York office as an e-brand consultant. He previously ran his own Web design and marketing group.
Wolff Olins managing director Charles Wright says: “Our new people add enormous value and their experience will have an immediate impact on our work. “E” is now a central part of our work for all our clients and its significance is increasing day by day.
“In addition, we have invested in a portfolio of e-commerce businesses as a demonstration of our conviction that branding is crucial to on-line success.”


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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple's latest product launch will be in a setting that holds a special place in its history, signaling how big this event is for the company.
The Sept. 9 launch, which is expected to feature a larger iPhone and possibly a computerized watch, will be in the same Silicon Valley venue where Apple's late co-founder, Steve Jobs, took the wraps off the original Mac computer 30 years ago. That machine was hailed as a major breakthrough that helped bring personal computing to the masses.
These events have become an annual rite since the 2007 release of the iPhone, but this year's may be the most highly anticipated since the iPad came out in 2010.
A "smartwatch" or other wearable technology would mark the company's first foray into a new product category since the iPad came out.
True to its secretive nature, Apple Inc. isn't giving any clues about what's on the Sept. 9 agenda. "Wish we could say more," Apple said in a succinct white invitation mailed Thursday to reporters and others.
The company scheduled the event at an auditorium about 3 miles from its Cupertino, California, headquarters. It seats about 2,300 people, a far larger capacity than the places that Apple usually uses to show off its new products.
Apple watchers expect an iPhone with a larger screen than the 4-inch display on the previous two generations of the device. The iPhone 6 is expected to feature a 4.7-inch screen to make it more competitive with larger smartphones made by Samsung Electronics and other rivals relying on Google Inc.'s free Android software. There also has been speculation that Apple may release another iPhone model with a 5.5-inch screen.
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Americans traveling abroad, especially in Africa, notice something early on: locals wearing T-shirts and baseball caps bearing American brands or slogans.
Such donations are known as SWEDOW (Stuff We Don't Want). The latest SWEDOW dump occurred after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost the Super Bowl and the NFL was stuck with thousands of preprinted T-shirts heralding the team as champs.
The league donated the merchandise to World Vision. Nonprofit activist Saundra Schimmelpfennig and other critics claim such donations flood marketplaces and drive down the prices at which local merchants can viably sell their wares.
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Xiaomi has been launching new products through crowdfunding at regular intervals and now the company has announced a new product — Mijia Sports ECG T-Shirt. It will be available for purchase through crowdfunding from 5th August.
It will be available through a crowdfunding campaign for a price of 249 yuan, which is about $36. Once the campaign gets over, it will retail for 299 yuan, which roughly converts to $43 and is unlikely to be available outside of China.
As the name itself indicates, the highlight of this t-shirt is the ECG support. The company claims that the T-shirt can accurately monitor the ECG status of the user by connecting it to the Xiaomi Wearable app.
The Mijia Sports ECG T-shirt comes with an innovative COTECH sensor fiber which the company claims can realize the non-inductive capture of micro-current signals and display real-time ECG of the human body in about a minute.
Further, it packs a smart ADI ECG chip and a signal conditioning module along with support for bioelectric measurement apps. Apart from the technology, the company says that the T-shirt comes in a classic sports design and has a seamlessly integrated weaving process.
The Mijia Sports ECG T-Shirt also comes with a heart rate monitoring sensor on the chest, which can automatically adapt to different heart rate zones. This enables different colors to be displayed with vibration reminders for different heart rate zones.


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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ to be Released October 2018
Rockstar Games, the well-known creators of Grand Theft Auto, has finally set a release date for their sequel to Red Dead Redemption.
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) February 1, 2018
Announced in an article on Rockstar Games’ website, Red Dead Redemption 2 will officially release on October 26, 2018. Acknowledging their previous estimated release for Spring 2018, the company apologized to their fans for this delay, but claimed they required “a little extra time for polish.”
2017 saw the release of two trailers for the game. With this current announcement, there’s no doubt we’ll have another approaching right around the corner.
Cushioned by Rockstar’s soothing promise that “you will agree the wait will have been worth it,” I’m sure fans are just relieved to finally have a concrete release date. They’ve also taken the liberty of sharing brand new screenshots from the upcoming release, and I’ve got to say, they are stunning.
According to Rockstar Games, we should be looking out for more information to be shared with us in the next coming weeks.
Are you relieved or disappointed with the release date announcement for Red Dead Redemption 2? Let us know in the comments below.
If you’re looking to play the original before the sequel’s release, Red Dead Redemption is currently available on PS3 and Xbox 360.
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Halla's tech is akin to playlists like Spotify, using AI and ML to provide more relevant recommendations.
To boost its grocery tech capabilities, Wynshop has acquired Halla, an AI-driven personalization engine designed specifically for the grocery industry. The companies have already partnered on several projects over the past few years, and Wynshop has incorporated some of the tech firm’s solutions.
The formal acquisition will allow Wynshop to help its mid-size grocery customers provide more relevant digital shopping experiences to consumers. Halla’s personalization technology leverages over 100 billion shopper and product data points and uses purpose-built machine learning (ML) to deliver tailored recommendations, substitutions and searches, an improvement over previous tools based on shopping trends and lagging sales data.
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In a recent interview with Progressive Grocer, Wynshop CEO Neil Moses said it was important for the company to work with a partner guided by a personalization strategy. “The ability to personalize is what the consumer has been looking for, it’s what the consumer expects and it also hits what grocers are pushing for. We viewed it as a priority at the top of our list,” he said.
Personalization is crucial in today’s environment, as the omnichannel has evolved and improved. “It’s not just about having a website. It’s now around differentiating and competing against really good companies and large players in the space that have invested significantly in this market,” Moses pointed out. “Also, with Halla, you have people who are experts in food.”
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To his point, a differentiating feature is Halla’s grocery-specific model, based on an understanding of the attributes that make grocery shoppers’ goals unique. Those characteristics include biological, cultural, dietary and sensory attributes that are important to consumers.
Halla CEO Spencer Price told Progressive Grocer that AI-driven recommendations, such as those deployed by Amazon, have driven upwards of a third of sales on some sites and that these newer AI tools can take that to another level. “It’s not just as simple as ‘You may also like’ – it’s what’s underneath that is powering it. There are industry-agnostic search engines, but grocery is a very personalized and nuanced space,” he explained, adding that compositions of households, with different preferences, also make this retail sector more complex. “You need to be able to target your recommendations and search results on a one-to-one basis and adapt to those consumers’ needs. That has been a missing piece in digital grocery for a while.”
Price discerned a need to fill that gap when he co-founded Halla with his two friends while they were still in college. “We knew from the beginning that we wanted to leverage technology to answer the question, ‘How do people decide what they want to eat?’’ he recalled.
Now, four years after the launch, Halla’s technology will be integrated into Wynshop’s existing suite of tools for browser-based and mobile applications. The company’s expertise will likewise be integrated, as Halla’s founders will join Wynshop’s team.
Ultimately, the platform will reduce barriers like abandoned carts and shopper dissatisfaction through better and more relevant substitutions and other enhancements to the digital experience, according to Moses. “It’s really good at understanding, just like a music playlist,” he added.


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Keeping freight spend under control and maintaining logistics visibility have always been a top priority for supply chain leaders going into peak season. Unfortunately, peak season costs continue to soar. For 2020, peak season costs are likely to shatter records. This is especially true as UPS and FedEx have now announced record-breaking peak surcharges. Regarding the FedEx peak surcharges and according to Commercial Appeal, “customers shipping more than 35,000 packages on average per week during periods in October and November will see charges apply later in the year. Customers who qualify will be notified prior to the effective date.
The amount depends on how much more the customer was shipping compared to what they were from Feb. 3 to March 1. FedEx’s website says residential shipments could see a per-package charge of $1 to $5, depending on how much more the customer is shipping.”
UPS has announced rates of up to $4 for air freight, making a 300% climb above the rate of 0.99 last year. Obviously, higher peak surcharges were already expected across all carriers, but their real-world cost and record-shattering values are adding more pressure to the industry. Unfortunately, these rates have a very real implication. They reflect the actual state of the current market and how shippers are rapidly moving freight into the spot market as shipping capacity grows ever tighter. Even in this unusual circumstance, the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can make a significant difference. And shippers need to understand how.
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Why Using One Mode Can Add to Higher Freight Spend
A common problem with rising freight spend lies within the assumption that working with a single mode will help to unlock additional volume discounts. While volume discounts are great, they are practically useless in the age of a spot market. After all, volume discounts are based on contracts, and even mini-bids will have that volume factor. Unfortunately, when brokers and carriers are unable to guarantee capacity, the whole notion of getting those discounts goes out the window. The only solution is to maximize efficiency throughout the transportation network wherever possible. This includes identifying the harbingers of higher costs, including poor shipment visibility, higher cargo insurance damage rates, and more.
Using a TMS That Considers All Modes and Rating Opportunities Lowers Costs
The biggest way a modern TMS can lower costs lies in its ability to look beyond the standard expectations for freight management. Modern TMS users and shippers could leverage an advanced TMS to rate all shipments across all modes, considering extra opportunities to save money and including multi-modal shipping.
For example, parcel shipments could be consolidated into LTL freight, which could then be consolidated into full truckloads. That will naturally involve a deconsolidation process. In addition, any of those individual steps could swap modes at a point in the shipping journey to reduce the total cost for the shipment. As a result, the supply chain can save resources, better allocate assets, and keep overall spend under control. An advanced TMS should enable this functionality. Of course, leveraging a modern system to manage peak season costs should also consider the total landed cost for such freight, not just its upfront quote.
Consider this; supply chains tend to add on accessorial charges and other fees after the fact at a higher degree during times of peak activity. This is expected. Things will go wrong. Demurrage fees may occur, drayage costs could go off the rails. The economy could swing suddenly. And consumer shopping will continue to be subject to outside influences, including the COVID-19 pandemic. That uncertainty means squeezing efficiencies from the beginning is crucial to saving total landed costs.
Additional Opportunities to Reduce Peak Season Costs Through a TMS
Working with an advanced TMS to manage peak season costs also opens the door to other opportunities to maximize efficiency. These include:
- Predictive analytics to determine future freight forecast rates and demand.
- Increased accountability by tracking carrier and third-party provider performance.
- Recognizing the limitations and opportunities to improve shipper-carrier relationships by looking at possible savings from renewed bidding processes when compared to actual costs.
- Working with additional outside companies to handle the creation of new routes to satisfy peak season demand.
- Taking advantage of self-optimizing systems to continuously isolate and address potential disruptions in real-time.
- Using robotics process automation (RPA) to streamline exception management.
- Creating a holistic supply chain strategy that collects and applies data in real time to build more collaboration with supply chain partners.
- Integrates appointment scheduling resources with dock scheduling software and applies such information to reduce the risk of early or late arrivals, thereby lowering total risk of dwell time charges and other accessorials.
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text: 4. Tennessee Commerce Bancorp Shares of Tennessee Commerce Bancorp ( TNCC) of Franklin closed at $4.50 Friday, down 43% over the previous year. Based on a consensus price target of $5.75, the shares have 28% upside potential. The company had $1.5 billion in total assets as of December 31. Tennessee Commerce disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on April 1 that its 2010 10-K report would be delayed because the company was "evaluating the impact" of an examination report from Tennessee regulators and the FDIC on its main subsidiary Tennessee Commerce Bank. In a January 21 filing, the company announced net income available to common shareholders of $1.9 million in 2010, or 24 cents a share. The consensus estimates are for Tennessee Commerce to earn 32 cents a share in 2011 and 66 cents a share in 2012. The company owes $30 million in TARP money, and raised $26.2 million in common equity in August. After the earnings announcement on January 21, Sterne Agee analyst Kenneth James reiterated his buy rating for Tennessee Commerce with a $6 price target, describing the shares as a "higher-risk, high-return opportunity for investors with a longer time horizon. Three of the four analysts covering Tennessee Commerce Bancorp rate the shares a buy, while the remaining analyst has a neutral rating.


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In recent years, the streaming industry has grown exponentially due to the rising demand for online content consumption. Streaming companies provide their subscribers with online access to TV shows, movies, and other forms of entertainment. Companies such as Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu have fueled the industry by offering a more affordable and personalized viewing experience than traditional cable television.
Streaming stocks have become a popular investment option for investors looking to capitalize on the industry’s rapid growth. These stocks represent companies that are at the forefront of the streaming industry, and they offer investors a unique opportunity to invest in the future of media consumption. With the rise of streaming services, investors are seeking companies with a large market share and a strong competitive advantage.
Furthermore, investing in streaming stocks allows investors to participate in the industry’s growth while potentially reaping significant financial rewards. However, there are risks associated with investing in streaming stocks, as with any investment, and investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risk tolerance before investing. With that being said, here are two streaming stocks to watch in the stock market this upcoming week.
Streaming Stocks To Buy [Or Avoid] Right Now
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN Stock)
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is a leading player in the streaming industry with its Prime Video platform, which is included in its popular Amazon Prime subscription service. Aside from its streaming services, Amazon also has a diverse range of businesses, including e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital advertising.
In February, Amazon reported its 4th quarter 2022 financial and operating results. In reference to its streaming business, in Q4 2022, Amazon Prime Video had its highly anticipated release of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power attracting more than 100 million viewers worldwide. As a result, this drove more Prime sign-ups worldwide than any previous Prime Video content. In addition, Thursday Night Football experienced its most streamed NFL game ever. Specifically, the average audience of 11.3 million viewers.
So far in 2023, shares of Amazon stock are up 5.72% year-to-date. While, this past Friday, shares of AMZN stock closed the day 1.65% lower at $90.73 a share.
[Read More] Dividend Stocks To Buy Now? 3 For Your Watchlist
Walt Disney Co. (DIS Stock)
Next, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is another major player in the streaming industry with its Disney+ platform. In fact, Disney+ has gained significant market share since its launch in 2019. Disney’s strong brand and intellectual property portfolio, including popular franchises such as Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar, give it a competitive advantage in the industry.
Just last month, The Walt Disney Company announced a strategic restructuring aimed at refocusing the organization on creativity and empowering creative leaders. The company will be divided into three core business segments, including Disney Entertainment, which will be overseen by co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden and will manage all content decisions for the company’s streaming businesses, including Disney+ and Hulu. The restructuring emphasizes the company’s commitment to the streaming industry, which remains a top priority for the company’s sustained growth and profitability.
Year-to-date, shares of DIS stock have advanced by 5.17% so far. Meanwhile, as of this past Friday’s closing bell, DIS stock finished the day down 2.67% at $93.57 a share.


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Test battery before heading out to sea
The good fishing on offer over winter draws plenty of boating enthusiasts to the water, but a local battery store is urging them not to neglect boat safety in their rush to get out there.
Battery World Karratha is part of a safety campaign being run by the national franchise for boat users to check their batteries before heading out onto the water.
It was started after an informal survey in Battery World’s 92 stores showed hundreds of boating enthusiasts gave little thought to maintaining their battery until they ran into trouble.
Battery World franchise partner Russell Taylor said failing to check on a boat battery between trips, not using a marine-specific battery, and accidentally draining the battery by using it to run a lot of other gadgets were among the biggest problems he saw.
“We have people come into the store who have their family packed and ready to go out for the day — (they) get the boat off the trailer into the water and their plans are ruined because the boat won’t start,” he said.
“They are a bit sheepish and embarrassed when it is really easy to check.
“We don’t service our boats as regularly as we service the car and time gets away from you.
“People have brought batteries in thinking they bought it last year and it was actually three years ago.
“Batteries are hidden away so they are out of mind.”
Battery World offers free battery checks on marine and automotive batteries.
West Pilbara Volunteer Sea Search and Rescue Group president Bruce Hardwicke said every year the team performed “about half-a-dozen” rescues because of flat batteries, including one just last week.
”We had one out near the rigs the other day,” he said.
“They hadn’t checked their batteries before they left.
“The motor started, so they presumed the other one was okay.”
But the second battery failed when the group tried to restart the boat the next morning, leaving them stranded “a long way out”, Mr Hardwicke said.
Boating enthusiast James McManaway, who once had to be rescued after his battery ran flat on the water, said a small amount of maintenance could make a big difference.
“It’s not like you can wave down a passing car on a busy highway,” he said.
“There could be little or no marine traffic where you are and the weather can change and suddenly you are in a life-threatening situation.
“I always fire the boat up in the yard first to make sure it is good to go.
“If it doesn’t start, it can wreck the whole day and I never want to break down on the water again.”
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Two local companies bottling cannabis-infused beverages
Original story by KEVIN GIFFORD published on BendSource.com, July 13, 2016.
With limited quantities of edibles now on sale to the Oregon recreational marijuana fancier, curious dispensary visitors are finding themselves exposed to a wealth of THC-infused candy, chocolate, cookies, and every other snack-y foodstuff under the sun. Even more of a surprise to some: there are now two locally-brewed and bottled cannabis-infused beverages to choose from: Magic Number ginger beer and “kannabucha” from Bent Beverages, both in Bend.
One of the first canna-beverages to the local market was Magic Number, a line of 12-ounce bottles of ginger beer. The name stems from the fact that each label shows the “magic number” of THC milligrams inside: 3, 10, or 25 at the moment, although a medical card is required for the last one. The Bend-based company released a Cold Brewed Coffee in 3mg and 10mg doses in March and plans to release other flavors in the future, such as root beer, chai, and tonic.
They’re joined in the market by Bent Beverage, which produces “kannabucha” in three flavors, including Berry Bomb and Momo Peach Ginger. The company—founded by a 10-year marijuana-growing veteran and a Colorado homebrewer—grows all of its own product. Both companies are committed to using organic ingredients.
Note: neither of these beverages is alcoholic. Having both booze and THC in the same beverage isn’t something the OLCC is quite ready to wrap its head around, although it has certainly been tried by homebrewers in the past. Customers without medical marijuana cards can purchase a maximum 15 mg THC dose of edibles per visit to the pot shop at the moment, and all food and drink will list the dosage on the label.
Consumers can find both brands right now at dispensaries such as […] Tokyo Starfish. But how do they taste? Well, just like ginger beer and kombucha, really—both are quite fine. It’s what comes afterward that makes them, in their own way, just as “adult” a beverage as local craft beer. Our advice for beginners: If you drink, say, a 15 mg-labeled kombucha and nothing happens, do not drink another one immediately! Give it an hour or so and see how you’re feeling before going nuts with it.


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Sydney, Australia, October 16, 2015 --(PR.com
)-- The online shopping world continues to expand at a fast pace. The latest figure from one bank estimates that $17 billion was spent on online shopping in the last 12 months, up to August this year, in Australia alone. People use online shopping platforms to not only buy gadgets and fashion items but also groceries and even cars. Shopping in their free time from the comfort of their home is an attractive option for many.
Building materials perhaps are not the first things that come to mind as products to buy online, but that’s exactly what’s happening right now at TFO. Tile Factory Outlet has a large online tile store and their monthly sales figures continue to grow at an unprecedented rate. While some prefer to visit the store to physically check the product first, others make the most of the resources available online and buy tiles with confidence without a single visit to the store.
But as more and more types of tiles are becoming available, a more categorized online shopping platform is needed. One such type of tiles is timber look tiles. The sensation of timber look tiles, which started only a few years ago, has quickly become one of the strongest trends at Tile Factory Outlet. As the demand for timber look tiles increases, so does the variety. For this reason, TFO has recently launched a completely new experience – timber-look-tiles.com.au, which is dedicated solely to providing the best timber look tiles in Australia.
Timber-look-tiles.com.au features the full range of timber look tiles available at Tile Factory Outlet, making it one of the biggest ranges of timber look tiles available online anywhere in Australia. Most products are sourced from some of the best known tile manufacturers in Europe such as Italgraniti, Pamesa and Gardenia Orchidea. The easy delivery option available for online purchases makes the shopping experience an even more convincing one.
The products online vary from budget friendly timber look tiles to the most sophisticated timber look tiles produced with the latest technology available right now. Many of those who choose timber look tiles love its superior practicality while getting the genuine warm look of timber. With the option to buy timber look tiles from the comfort of your home, it’s becoming an even more tempting choice.


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The global tourist market of young people
The tourism of younger people is a very promising market. According to the data available by the World Tourism Organization 370 million young people are expected to be traveling around the globe by 2020, while another estimation for tourists between the ages of 18 to 26 states that the value of this market will rise up to 320bn dollars.
The relevant trends that tourist businesses need to be aware of are:
– The dynamics of the young people’s tourist market.
It has been proven that young people don’t cancel their arrangements. Troubled areas or diseases won’t make them change their minds…
– The increase of the students’ travels
The globalization of our technology has made things easier and more attractive for students to travels.
– The reduced prices
Spring is a season that we see an increase in the young tourists’ bookings. It is when the prices are lower something that seems to attract their attention. That applies especially for students.
– The mobile phones
Young tourists are looking for destinations that provide them unlimited access to the network. T-Mobile is very popular as it provides unlimited text and internet in 140 countries.
– One login for everything
Young tourists are looking for an inclusive booking experience, where from one platform with one login they will have access to every information and everything they will need to book in advance.
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It’s that time of year when almost all the companies are reporting their revenue for the previous year. The latest report comes by way of Australian gambling and entertainment company Tabcorp, which saw a very productive year. At the end of the fiscal year, the company had netted AU$28.7 million (US$21.31 million) in profit, climbing 71.7% and setting a new single-year record.
Given the fact that the company lost $20.8 million in the previous year and recently had to pay a $50-million fine for exiting a Sun Bets venture, the numbers are impressive. Full-year revenue came in at AU$3.83 billion (US$2.83 billion) and declared a final dividend of AU$0.10 (US$0.07) per share to bring the annual total to AU$0.21 (US$0.15) a share.
According to the company’s CEO and managing director, David Attenborough, this was a “company defining year.” He added, “FY18 has also been a year of positive change for the gambling sector. A number of reforms have been introduced which aim to make the industry more sustainable. The introduction of point of consumption taxes, the prohibition of synthetic lottery products, advertising restrictions and improved consumer protection measures are creating a fairer playing field. Tabcorp is very well placed to perform in this improved environment.”
The numbers helped bump the company’s share prices up a little, as well. Following the release of the financials, shares ticked up 7.7% to AU$4.84 (US$3.59). Yesterday, the share price closed at AU$4.50 (US$3.34).
Tabcorp pulled its Sun Bets online sports betting business last month after determining that the venture, which had been created with News UK, was losing money. It expected to be fined and was ready to pay the penalty. The company said that it didn’t see any improvement in the operations over the next year and a half, resulting in the decision to pull out.
The gambling company was founded in 1994 and has three main components – Lotteries and Keno, Gaming Services, and Wagering and Media. It also operates three pay TV channels, Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central. It is one of the largest publicly listed companies in the world and is traded on the Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol TAH.


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Twitter’s in-app tipping feature is now available to all Android users over the age of 18. The “Tips” function allows users to solicit donations from their followers via Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, and Patreon. Moreover android users can now receive profile tips by selecting “Tips” from the “Edit profile” menu.
Twitter Tips can be used to help a content producer, raise money for a charity, or thank someone for making you laugh.
Twitter launched the functionality in May after rumours of a direct payment option surfaced. A month ago, Twitter released “Ticketed Spaces” for Android. Also the Hosts using Twitter’s live audio room feature Spaces can now sell admission to Spaces. The social media behemoth says the tool rewards authors for their work spent hosting and regulating public debates.
Not just Twitter is attempting to monetize its app and help authors earn a living. Additionally a new in-app tipping tool allows creators to take money from followers outside of TikTok LIVE streaming, where gifting has already accepted. Moreover the company said the feature is currently in restricted trials and not widely available.
The direct tipping options on TikTok and Twitter appear to be an effort for the firms to compete with other digital platforms like Instagram and YouTube, which pay creators well.


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Reliance ADAG’s Adlabs Films has entered into agreement for acquisition of majority and controlling interest in Lotus Five Star Cinemas and will be operating a 51 screen cinema exhibition chain in Malaysia.
The chain will have a footprint across the Malaysia and will be playing mainstream Hollywood films in addition to movies in the Indian languages viz. Hindi, Tamil, Chinese and Malay.
Adlabs currently has 160 screens operating in India. Its international presence, in addition to Malaysia, comprises 220 screens covering the East, Mid West and West Coast of USA as also Mauritius and Nepal.


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Apple’s consumption of mobile DRAM will grow to 25% next year.
Details of Google’s upcoming 5.92-inch “Nexus 6” have been leaked on the web.
Camera+ 6 has arrived in the App Store and has full manual controls.
Cogeco Cable says it will explain to the CRTC what it thinks will increase wireless competition in Canada.
Apple has said the cases of an iPhone warping through normal use are “extremely rare.”
All the key players in smartphone market are already mocking the iPhone 6 / 6 Plus ‘bendgate’ controversy.
Apple will receive 500,000 iPhone 6 Plus units on October 8.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro will feature a more powerful A8X processor


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Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) has found itself in the news a lot lately.
The Wall Street Journal unleashed a damning report on the company just two weeks ago, which included leaked internal documents that show that Facebook execs are aware that its platforms are toxic for teens – and that they largely don’t care.
Then, just yesterday, Facebook slammed the brakes on its “Instagram for Kids” platform – almost unequivocally in response to controversy stemming from the WSJ report.
Amid all this controversy, Facebook’s Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer – who, in a tech company, is the most important person besides the CEO – is leaving the company.
Many chalked up Schroepfer’s departure to an accomplished CTO running away from a company that is shrouded in controversy.
But it’s not that. Because just as important as Schroepfer (a computer programmer by training) leaving as Facebook’s CTO is, is who is replacing him.
That would be Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, Mark Zuckerberg’s former Harvard teaching assistant and the current head of hardware at Facebook. Specifically, he heads up the Reality Labs division at Facebook – which, as the name implies, has been tasked with growing the company’s virtual and augmented reality technologies over the past several years.
Read between the lines here, folks.
Zuckerberg just swapped out a software guy with a hardware guy as the head of tech at his tech company.
Moreover, that hardware guy specializes in VR and AR.
And in the company’s last conference call, Zuckerberg said he is actively trying to turn Facebook into a metaverse company.
It doesn’t take a genius to connect these dots. Facebook isn’t “all talk” about the metaverse. Zuckerberg is actually taking his trillion-dollar social media empire and going “all in” with making it a metaverse company.
That is a trillion-dollar vote of confidence that the metaverse is the next evolution of social media, from the man who basically invented social media himself.
I’m not sure you could get any more positive signals than that right there…
And guess what? My team and I completely agree. We see the metaverse as the next trillion-dollar industry – and the emergence of it as the next big investment opportunity.
Over the next decade, we’re going to go from seeing the internet through screens to immersing in the internet through headsets.
Most folks immediately think of gaming. And, yes, gaming will be a huge application of this transformation towards embodied internet. Instead of playing a game through a screen and with a controller, you’ll actually immerse yourself in that game by putting on a headset.
But that’s just the tip of iceberg of the economic opportunities here…
The metaverse will impact all things based on the internet.
Social media is going to change. Instead of scrolling through feeds of posts and videos on your phone, you’ll immerse yourself in a world where you can view those photos and videos in 3D and interact with the creators of that content.
Work is going to change. Instead of working-from-home via Zoom meetings and Slack channels, you’ll put on a headset and plop yourself in a virtual office where all your colleagues are also working.
Sports are going to change. Instead of watching an NBA game on a TV screen, you’re going to be able to watch the game as if you were sitting courtside (yet you’ll still be on your couch).
Shopping is going to change. Instead of finding products on Amazon by clicking through pages on your computer screen, you’ll be able to visit a virtual mall, walk through that mall, try out products and services, and order exactly what you want.
Get the point?
The metaverse isn’t just the future of gaming. It’s the future of the internet. And that’s why Zuckerberg is pivoting his trillion-dollar empire to the metaverse – he wants his company to control the metaverse of the future, and by extension, control the internet.
Scary thought. Yes. But I doubt Zuckerberg will be successful in creating the omnipotent metaverse he wants to create.
That’s because the creation of the metaverse is about more than virtualizing the real world – it’s about unlocking a whole new degree of freedom for consumers. It’s about allowing people to take on new identities, explore new interests, gain new influence, play new games, meet new people – it’s all about giving people more opportunities.
And let’s be honest, Big Tech companies aren’t really about that. Facebook isn’t about that. They’re about making money. So, in order to monetize its metaverse, Facebook is going to overcrowd its metaverse with ads and promotional products that just don’t mesh with the underlying ethos of the metaverse.
The fix? Blockchain metaverses.
Blockchain metaverses are decentralized metaverses that aren’t owned and operated by a central entity – but rather, are built on the blockchain and governed by stakeholders.
Their big advantage is they don’t have to make money via ads because they make money via the creation of a new cryptocurrency, and, therefore, these metaverses won’t be weighed down by ads and promotions.
They’ll be truly free.
That’s why we see blockchain metaverses as the real future here. In particular, we see one blockchain project as turning into the 400-pound-gorilla in this new trillion-dollar industry – and we just added that cryptocurrency to our ultra-exclusive Ultimate Crypto portfolio (which, as of this writing, has an average gain of 900%).
Could this new crypto be our next 10X winner? We think so.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, click here.
On the date of publication, Luke Lango did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.