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PROVO, Utah-parking law enforcement at Provo has achieved both digital and wireless.
The police are using a high
Record and transfer the data on the ticket to the court computer system within 90 seconds.
Made by Sandy.
The pen is based on Velosum and comes with a camera and a Bluetooth connection.
"When they go to the car, the tickets are already online," said law enforcement officer Brad cross . ".
The $25,000 electronic system allows officials to throw away laptops and digital cameras they use when writing parking tickets.
The city pays $100 per month for the operation of each electronic pen and pays 35-
The fee for processing each citation.
The Velosum system uses special coded tickets printed on the microdot pattern.
The camera of the pen reads the dot pattern and knows which violation box is being checked.
It then enters this information into the computer of the court.
The camera of the pen can also read the officer's handwriting.
Suzanne E, sales assistant at Velosum.
Viehweg said the system is being used in 12 cities across the country.
Provo issues approximately 1,200 parking tickets per month.
Court administrator Jody Meyer said the system has helped the city to make it easier to charge a parking fine and increase revenue.
Compared to 87% two years ago, Provo now collects 67% citations.
Meyer said the system is connected to a national database for cities to trackof-
State drivers have eliminated their ability to skip parking fines.
If someone has four unpaid tickets, the electronic system can inform the officer, which means the car must be towed away.
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Verizon has confirmed the launch of the $99.99 prepay Moto G, putting the mid-range Android smartphone on sale come January 9th. The smartphone – which features a 4.5-inch display and 5-megapixel camera – will show up in Verizon Wireless stores “in the coming weeks” the carrier says, though SlashGear has also been told that Best Buy in-store availability of the prepaid version is expected any day now at the same price.
The plan Verizon is pushing with the Moto G is a $60-per-month package that includes unlimited talk, unlimited text, and 2GB of data. However, $10 more steps that up to 4GB of data per month.
Verizon’s Moto G will ship with Android 4.3 loaded, though the carrier says that a 4.4 KitKat update is planned for the “near future.” That may come as a disappointment, however, since the unlocked Moto G has already been receiving its KitKat update since mid-December.
Nonetheless, it’s a compelling amount of phone for the price, especially with 50GB of Google Drive storage thrown in for two years from the point of activation. The Moto G may lack some high-end features like NFC, but the combination of solid build quality and performance was enough to impress us in our review.
There’s a potential sting in the tail if you’re hoping to pick up a cheap prepaid Moto G and then switch it onto your existing postpaid account, however. Verizon’s terms of sale mean that the phone has to be activated on its prepaid account for at least the first six months before it can be moved over to a different account, given the carrier wants to get some return on its hefty subsidy.
If that’s too big a compromise, Motorola also announced a price change for the unlocked Moto X, the Moto G’s bigger brother, on New Year’s Day. The handset’s $399.99 holiday promotion has been made permanent for those who want to slot in their own SIM card.

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English PEN is pleased to announce that the PEN Promotes grants programme is now open for submissions. Grants are available to assist UK publishers with promoting and marketing books being published for the first time in English translation.
This is a particularly special round, as all visiting authors and events taking place next year will be part of the tenth anniversary of the Writers in Translation programme, so we’re looking for a set of outstanding books and events to celebrate in 2015. All PEN supported titles are featured on our World Bookshelf, which is run in partnership with Foyles.
This round of submissions is for books scheduled to be published in the second half of 2015, between 1st July and the 31st December 2015.
The deadline for applications is Friday 13 February 2015.
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It’s no secret that the organic food market is ever-growing. Organic food hit $28.4 billion in sales last year, and the Nutrition Business Journal reports that organic food products will reach and estimated $35 billion in 2014. Yet despite the popularity of “local” and “organic,” Americans are still very confused about what those words mean, according to a recent study published in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review.
A team of researchers surveyed consumers across the U.S. and Canada and discovered that 17% of the people they spoke with incorrectly believed that foods labelled “organic” were also grown locally. Another 23% falsely believe that local produce is grown organically. Researches also found that 40% of consumers think “organic” food is more nutritious than conventional food, while 29% believe that “local” products are more nutritious than their imported equivalents.
But when you scrutinize the laws governing what food companies can and cannot say on labels, it becomes obvious why consumers are so confused. Words like “all natural” and even “free range” are not easily (or often) policed, and many words used on so-called health foods have no legal definition enforceable by the Food and Drug Administration or the Federal Trade Commission.
So, what’s organic?
“Organic” is more straightforward, from a legal perspective, but most consumers likely do not know that. To be labelled organic, a producer must abide by a stringent set of government standards. The USDA qualifies produce as organic if no synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers or genetically modified organisms (GMO) are used. Pest control and crop nutrients must be managed through natural physical, mechanical and biological controls. And when producing organic meat, eggs and dairy, for instance, farmers must provide non-GMO livestock with year-round outdoor access. They are also prohibited from using growth hormones or antibiotics. The U.S. and Canada follow fairly similar organic guidelines, said the study.
And what’s local?
“Local,” meanwhile, is murky. A 2010 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that “though ‘local’ has a geographic connotation, there is no consensus on a definition in terms of the distance between production and consumption.” This despite a provision in the 2008 Farm Act, that stated, in part, that any food labeled “local” must be produced in the “locality or region in which the final product is marketed, so that the total distance that the product is transported is less than 400 miles from the origin of the product.”
To put the distance in perspective, a drive from Washington, D.C., to Boston is about 400 miles, which means “local” is not necessarily close-by. Many states have limited “local” to mean produced within the state, and some retailers and restaurants have their own definitions. Many farm-to-table restaurants, for example, only serve food from within a 100-mile radius.
And are they healthier?
For the health-conscious, organic food is probably better for you—but not necessarily because of traditional nutrition measures. A 2012 study conducted by Stanford’s Center for Health Policy concluded that organic produce is not more nutrition-dense than its generic counterparts. However, the research was widely panned for taking a narrow view of nutrition. Counterarguments insisted that food grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides—which is to say organic—are by definition healthier choices.
As for the 29% of consumer who believe local food is more nutritious, they may be right. Most nutrients begin to degrade the moment a fresh piece of produce is picked, so the sooner it gets to you the better. Many studies have shown that a peach or berry picked closer to ripeness is more nutritious than a fruit—organic or not—picked before or after its peak of ripeness.
The bottom line
Both organic and local are good healthy options, but knowing the difference is important—especially when you consider the cost that can be attached to both.
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Hearing Maureen Downey discuss the prevalence of fake wines around the world makes me want to run to my cellar and closely inspect my bottles. She believes one out of five bottles sold are fake. “If you combine all the types of fake wine from bulk wine that is mis-labeled varietally, to supermarket wines to Miraval rosé to Lafite, 20% is probably conservative,” says Downey. Considered one of the foremost authorities on counterfeit wines and dubbed as the 'Sherlock Holmes of wine', Maureen Downey is now taking her message to fine wine cities around the world.
“We are currently seeing a global increase, not a decrease in the production and distribution of counterfeit wine bottles. Organized crime is even involved,” adds Downey. “Counterfeits are not leaving the marketplace, but instead continuing to circulate by sellers that willingly sell fake wines, or sell fake wines unknowingly. I have personally seen this on many occasions.”
Downey is in Hong Kong the week of February 6th and she says she is especially concerned about fake wines in Hong Kong and China. She believes it is a “massively bigger issue” than elsewhere around the world. “Unfortunately, buyers in nascent markets are not as knowledgeable of what to ask about or look for with provenance, nor any aspect of wine authentication, leaving this market a prime target for counterfeiters and those selling counterfeits. As much as 50% of the fine wines in China are believed to be fake,” says Downey.
Maureen Downey testified against Rudy Kurniawan, the Indonesian fraudster currently in jail in the United States for producing masses of fake wines. “The fake wine Rudy made and sold represents at least US$550 million in today’s market,” says Downey. “It’s hard to say exactly how much made its way to Asia but looking at all the Acker auctions [held in Hong Kong], and the brokering that has occurred, definitely more than half.” Controversially, Downey says John Kapon, the CEO of Acker Merrall, not only funded Kurniawan’s wine purchases but, “Rudy the great collector became a creation of Kapon, and was responsible for putting Acker Merrall & Condit the auction house on the map,” adds Downey.
What concerns Downey these days is the growing number of fake Burgundy wines. “Yes. We are seeing a ring of counterfeits coming out of Europe recently and in huge numbers that we haven’t seen before. They are recent vintages.” Downey adds, “We are seeing some of the most highly faked wines being produced by new sources and sold by dubious auction houses, retailers and brokers. They are coming from Belgium, France and Switzerland.”
Avoiding fake wines means doing your homework and being vigilant about the provenance of the wines and the source. It is useful for auction goers to note Downey's all-time 10 most counterfeited wine producers in the world: 1. Château Petrus; 2. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti; 3. Château Lafite Rothschild; 4. Château Mouton Rothschild; 5. Château d’Yquem; 6. Château Lafleur; 7. Domaine Comtes George de Vogüé; 8. Domaine Henri Jayer; 9. Château Haut Brion; 10. Château Cheval Blanc.
Downey will be offering a presentation as well as two wine authentication training classes in Hong Kong from 6-9 February 2017. To sign up, click here.


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While Lauren Mora is far from the only person to translate a passion in the kitchen into a business during the pandemic, her company, Lively Sauces, is unique in that during its earliest days in business, it managed to secure a partnership with Ochsner’s well-known Eat Fit NOLA program.
A resident of Lakeview, Mora came up with the idea to start a business in October of 2020 while doing something that comes naturally to her, caring for her family through healthy cooking.
“Cooking for my family brings me to my happy place, but I have three young children, and I rarely have time to cook an elaborate meal that takes a while to prepare,” she said. “So, one night, my family was eating dinner with a really delicious sauce and the lightbulb went off. Sauces make a dish.”
Mora has created a line of savory sauces with the goal of helping busy home cooks create healthy meals in a fraction of the time.
“Lively’s motto and dinner goals are: Easy, Healthy, Delicious. I believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice health, flavor and fresh food for convenience,” she said.
Lively Sauces is tapping into a growing sector of people looking for hassle-free, ready-to-eat meal solutions that are healthy, plant-based or highlighting international flavor profiles. According to a 2020 report by Million Insights, “The global cooking sauces market is projected to reach $48.65 billion by 2025.”
Mora grew up learning how to cook and eat well from family members, but she said her corporate background, along with past experience in the service industry, came in handy when she decided to transform her hobby into a business venture.
“I began my career in the corporate world, quarterbacking sales of software solutions into hospitals,” she said. “This seems like a strange leap to this business, but, really, I’ve always been very focused on helping people. I just went from patient safety to individual health. I’ve had experience along the way working as a server and shift manager in a restaurant, and several years here in New Orleans with a prominent catering company.”
Lively Sauces currently offers four different products: Green Dream, Full Gusto, Voo Doo and Jazmo, with more flavors on the way. Each 8-ounce package of sauce costs $8 and is available for pickup. Mora also does local deliveries every Tuesday. Currently, she is marketing through Instagram and Facebook, encouraging people to sign up for the company’s weekly order email at LivelySauces.com.
“I created every sauce with mostly organic, real food: veggies, herbs, and ingredients with impactful health benefits,” said Mora, who noted she currently buys her ingredients from local grocery stores but plans to eventually partner with local regenerative farms for the produce. “So much of the food we buy has a list of ingredients that require a chemistry degree to read. We have ingredients you can pronounce,” she said. “The idea is that the customer can pour it on literally anything: the simplest thrown-together meal, salads, any protein [or] as a dip. They are really versatile. I also provide meal idea cards so you can use even less mental energy on making a meal.”
This past fall, Lively Sauces teamed up with Eat Fit NOLA. The collaboration has helped the fledgling company garner attention and gain support for providing an easy, healthy meal options for singles, couples and New Orleans families of all sizes.
“I reached out to them on Instagram early on, and they immediately expressed interest in me becoming a partner,” she said. “Our food values are very aligned, so it’s a natural fit. Their name is so well known around the city, so of course I am thrilled to work with them.
“The Eat Fit logo on my sauces gives customers an immediate understanding that my products are good for them and they can be incorporated as part of a healthful diet. The Eat Fit team has a very strong presence in the state and having them as a partner means that a large network of people seeking healthy and local food will be able to learn about Lively.”
For the time being, Mora is working solo out of her home kitchen, but she said business continues to increase and she anticipates adding team members and a move to a professional kitchen in the near future.
“The response I’ve had from customers is amazing,” she said. “I’m growing solely by word of mouth at this point, and customers are really talking it up to their family and friends. It’s very rewarding knowing my products are getting people excited about dinner; the sauces are so easy to use and you truly do not feel like it’s a ‘health’ food, but just a ridiculously flavor-slammed sauce. My target customer is anyone who is busy in their daily lives, which is all of us. I have some serious home cooks using all the way to people who don’t cook at all.”
Lively’s motto and dinner goals are: Easy, Healthy, Delicious…you shouldn’t have to sacrifice health, flavor and fresh food for convenience.”
Owner and creator Lauren Mora
A Flavor for Any Dish
Lively Sauces currently include:
Green Dream — a creamy, savory sauce filled with herbs.
Full Gusto — a roasted cauliflower sauce made with herbs and tahini, warmly spiced with harissa.
Voo Doo — a umami miso sauce with citrus and cilantro.
Jazmo — A creamy sauce similar to a remoulade, packed with veggies.


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GM, Toyota, Chrysler, and VW auto sales rise in September, Ford lags LA TIMES
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NULS Bi-monthly Report — NULS is Listed on Globally Renowned Exchange Bibox
First Half of January
1.Nabox has officially released a new version of their mobile wallet. This version integrates the NULS community governance tools, USDI and POCM, which will provide the user with an intuitive mobile experience.
2. A new version of the Chain Factory is under development and will support a market place of blockchain products and services. It is currently in the testing phase of product development.
3. DEX is conducting front-to-back end debugging.
4. The team performed a security check on the node wallet code and resolved the problems found during analysis.
5. The NULS Technical Community (NTC) sturcture is being modified so nodes will be maintained and managed more uniformly. Members will be evaluated once a month, and rewards will be issued based on work output.
NULS Technical Community Progress (NTC/CCC)
View the work reports from Code Craft Council members.
Business & Community Progress and Events
- Nabox has officially released a new version of their wallet. This version integrates the NULS community governance tools, USDI and POCM, which will provide the user with an intuitive mobile experience.
2. On 7th January 2020, NULS was listed on bw.com
3. On January 8th 2020, it was announced that 1,451,645 NULS were permanently frozen. Some of the frozen NULS on exchanges were disputed and after consideration, will be paid directly by the NULS core team. Specific details can be found here
4. On January 8th 2020, Vibook conducted an online AMA in the NULS Chinese Telegram group to answer questions about their project and SCO.
5. On January 8th 2020, USDI which was developed based on NULS technology was listed on the Ronance exchange. USDI is a stablecoin with a savings rate that is earned by holders of the asset. Learn more about USDI.
6. On January 11th 2020, NULS Co-founder Reaper was invited to join the 3rd Anniversary Celebration of the Chain Club’s National “Ark Project,” and participated in the round table discussion.
7. On January 14th 2020,Copyfun organized a NULS trading competition and launched simulated and real NULS trading.
8. NULS was listed on Bibox, an exchange that is known worldwide. Withdrawals and deposits were available on 1/16 at 11:00 AM (GMT+8), and transactions were live on 1/17 at 4:00 PM(GMT+8).
9. On January 15th 2020, Dappbirds organized an online sharing event in the NULS WeChat group. The event was organized to complement Dappbirds’ proposal to the NULS community, introduce Dappbirds to the NULS community, and several other DApps to the NULS ecosystem.
10. The NULS team plans to complete a mainnet wallet upgrade V2.4.0 by January 20th, 2020 (Singapore). This version will fix some bugs that currently exist. As a result of this upgrade, the POCM platform will not be available for use until the wallet upgrade is complete.
1. January 6th 2020, NULS was listed on BW.com. Read the official announcement made by the exchange.
2. On January 7th 2020, NULS posted a tweet that USDI would be listed on Ronance exchange. USDI is a stablecoin that rewards holders by giving them a savings rate just for holding.
3. On January 7th 2020, NULS announced that 1,451,645 NULS was permanently frozen. You can read more about this here.
4. On January 8th 2020, Pionex tweeted that all of the NULS prizes had been distributed to the winners of their recent event.
5. On January 10th 2020, NULS released the content from the Vibook English AMA.
6. On January 10th 2020, BittrexUS tweeted, let’s hear it, what coins or tokens would you want to see listed on BittrexUS in 2020? Thanks to all of the NULS community members who commented.
7. On January 10th 2020, NULS tweeted that the NULS community governance tools, USDI and POCM were available on Nabox mobile wallet.
8. On January 14th 2020, NULS released the content from the USDI AMA. USDI is a stablecoin with a savings rate awarded to token holders.
9. On January 14th 2020, a NULS community member posted a video on Youtube giving an overview of NULS. You can watch the video here.
10. On 15th January 2020, NULS was listed on Bibox.
Community Governance Updates and Progress
1.In January 2020, NULS community announces recruitment of Ambassadors in Q1 2020.
2. In January 2020, Dappbirds shares proposal in the NULS community.
3. New proposals initiated include content contribution proposals and community supervision proposals.
Community supervision proposal
4. In January 2020, the NULS community initiated a proposal to unlock NULS that were frozen on exchanges as a precautionary measure from the security compromise. NULS Core Team will pay these NULS directly, and therefore the proposal will no longer be needed or voted on.
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Safe & Secure cargo on the go
Non-compliance with standards and over stepping the prescribed safety measures by a small segment of shippers are posing challenges to air cargo security. This practice, if continued, will lead to disasters that will adversely affect the air cargo value chain. Imposing stricter compliance rules and creating more awareness about the impending danger is the only way to plug the holes.
Renjini Liza Varghese
Freight movement plays a crucial role in the trade of any country. Air cargo has gained a significant position in terms of the preferred mover of high value cargo. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the airlines transported 52 million metric tonnes of goods, representing more than 35 percent of the global trade by value in 2016. However, if considered in volume terms, it constitutes bearly one percent of the total cargo moved worldwide.
The pattern and components of goods carried by air has changed in the recent past with the onset of e-commerce platforms. Interestingly, of late, there is a sizeable increase in the volume of electronic goods shipped as air cargo. Experts name air cargo as the backbone of the thriving e-commerce industry as it offers the time advantage over other modes of transportation.
In the new era of technology, ensuring safety and security in the air cargo appears to be easy than earlier. However, the surge in electronic goods cargo bring along impediments that are not dealt with earlier. On one hand, when the freight forwarders and airlines are banking on technology to assure 100 percent safety during transit, they are also becoming more vulnerable to newer threats.
The key concern that is marring the industry currently is the possible danger from the packed lithium batteries. As these items reach various carriers in the packed form, airlines and airports are left with very little option, but to accept them believing what is recorded on the packets.
IATA dangerous goods regulation says that lithium batteries are forbidden for transport as cargo on the passenger aircraft unless shipped under exemption issued by all states concerned. And batteries must be shipped at a state of charge (SoC) not exceeding 30 percent of their rated design capacity. Cells and/or batteries at a SoC of greater than 30 percent may only be shipped with the approval of the state of origin, and the state of the operator under the written conditions established by those authorities. While there are regulations drawn separately for every item carried by air, dangerous goods have the highest specification of standards.
Worldwide, individual countries with the help of industry bodies like the IATA and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has been prompt in implementing regulations for safer transfer of goods by the air. The regulators adapt amendments to these from time to time.
The rules are established by ICAO and are readily available to shippers who are obliged to comply. The rules cover what commodities can be carried on passenger aircraft vs freighters, and in what quantities. The mandate also describes the percentage the batteries can be charged while being transported. The measure is aimed to lessen the likelihood of an untoward incident.
IATA recently urged all countries for the swift implementation of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), which was established by the Council of the ICAO.
"Flying is secure, but it is also clear that aviation faces security challenges. GASeP has the potential to strengthen security globally by providing governments with a global plan to which they can align their national efforts. The critical factor is implementation. It must be quick, comprehensive and global," said Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO, IATA.
The safety of the consignment contents are an issue the air cargo industry is grappling with currently. The nature of goods transported through air cargo is versatile. The security screening of consignments is important. It requires large investments. Though the industry is making investments in technology in terms of sophisticated screens equipment, it may not be sufficient enough.
Industry stakeholders admit that there are loopholes that require urgent plugging. Majority of shippers fully comply with regulations, however, a small number who may not be aware of the applicable regulations as they are new to the industry, and a few others who may be aware, but deliberately fail to comply.
Glyn Hughes, global head of cargo, IATA, pointed out that the increase in e-commerce, which has brought a large number of new shippers into the international air cargo sector who aren’t familiar with international regulations related to the safe transport of certain goods is one of the major challenges in the industry.
The other challenges are, he continued, “Non-compliant lithium battery shipments. By non-compliant we mean either not manufactured in accordance with accepted safe processes, or not declared according to regulations when entering the supply chain or not packaged and labeled as per required practices.”
The electronics industry accounts for around 40 percent of the value of the entire international air cargo industry. Airliners and safety experts continue to raise concerns pertaining to the transport of electronic goods via air cargo.
“There are regulations put in by individual countries in association with industry bodies regarding the transportation of lithium battery by air. The challenge in this is physically verifying the presence of such material during the transportation,” said Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, chief executive officer, MASKargo.
Flight Safety Foundation, an international research firm has urged the air cargo industry to study threats from storing more electronics in cargo, which may overheat and cause explosions or leakages if unintentionally left turned on. However, given the surge of exports and imports of electronics pan globe, it is difficult to completely ban carriage of all electronic items.Vineet Malhotra, director, Kale Logistics Solutions said, “Though they may be reported safe under standard conditions, in course of air cargo transportation, goods such as electronics are likely to explode or leak causing potential threat to the carrying flight. In case of many smaller operators, sensitive goods like batteries, phones etc., may not be tested under severe air cabin pressure conditions. Security compromise leading to such potential hazards can cause significant loss of capital and life to the air cargo value chain participants.”
How safe is your cargo
Safety remains a national regulatory accountability. Implementation is critical in securing safety standards in air transport. Industry bodies however raise the point that countries put in regulation without consulting them.
IATA representative commented that the industry body responds to government safety and security amendments as and when they materialise. “All share the same objective which is safe and secure air transport, however many regulators still impose regulations without industry engagement. The industry consultation would ensure measures are workable and don’t add unnecessary complexity or restrictions."
Malhotra further opined, “Worldwide trade controllers lack standard security and operation processes. It is a major lag. As global trade is fostering, air cargo industry players must come together to form a charter to encourage and support standardisation of common security norms and safety practices across the air cargo segment. Very preliminary guidelines pertaining to commodity classifications into admissible or non-admissible commodities, regulations on what constitutes as safe or unsafe packages and; what can or cannot be air ported or how contents will be checked and verified under different conditions need to be established.”
Hughes continued, “We represent the industry in working with regulators to try and ensure effective measures are in place. We also engage in education programmes to reach out to e-commerce platforms to ensure they are aware of international regulations. We are also working with the UPU (Universal Postal Union) to ensure their customers are aware of regulations."
“Criminal penalties would be the appropriate action against individuals and companies who deliberately fail to comply with the safety regulations, which are designed to protect consumers, supply chain professionals and the air transport industry in general. This would serve as the best deterrent against others considering deliberate noncompliance.”
“Empowering the staff with right skill set to handle security is very important,” says Luqman. “For this, every organisation has to put in extra efforts to train the staff to handle and ensure the content of the cargo is the same as it is labelled. It is a combination of human and technology, which secures the safety of air cargo.”
The industry experts also pointed out the need for norms pertaining to the usage of automated digital systems with high data safeguarding features to streamline and make air cargo transactions secure.
Role of technology
The role of technology in safeguarding security lines is as important as the human interferences. The standardisation of documents and technologies used are also imperative to improve the secured line in air cargo.
Malhotra was vocal about adapting technology. He said, “Certainly, in my opinion utilising standardised and quality information procedures is key to enhancing security, expediting clearances, optimising resources and facilitating global trade. Adopting cutting-edge enterprise and community platforms designed specially to cater to a gamut of air cargo operations can drive much needed standardisation and cohesion. Such adoption has the potential to amplify the security and safety standards across the domain."
The best example of such standardisation is IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard, which is integrated in the World Customs Organisation's (WCO) Cargo Targeting System (WCO CTS), a risk assessment tool, which is available to WCO member countries worldwide. This integration has enabled electronic communication between airlines and customs using the IATA Cargo-XML standards format. Not only has this facilitated easier communication, but has also enabled more accurate risk assessments by capturing advance electronic cargo manifest information.
Malhotra further added, “In addition to technology, trade controllers like customs and government authorities must become more assertive in their expectations of suitable cyber hygiene across businesses and national/international infrastructures. EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), with its data protection provisions, and the EU Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive are other examples. Though Cyber threats cannot be completely eradicated, they can certainly be managed by establishing stronger collaboration between governments and key industry stakeholders, and by adopting a strong information security framework.”
Tough way forward
Recently, the Brussels Airport started using Z Backscatter van to scan aircraft. The van is fully equipped with built-in Z Backscatter x-ray imaging technology that can scan planes from the outside to check various forms of contraband which could otherwise not be detected. The General Administration of Customs and Excise Duties (GAC&E) expanded the usage of this scanner to the airport. They had already bought a similar device in 2014 that is used mainly to inspect containers and vehicles in the port of Antwerp.
Companies like Kale Logistics has developed a community and enterprise platform - GALAXY that offer secure, safe and automated flow of operations. GALAXY helps air cargo value chain participants to carry out transactions in conformity with e-freight, e-AWB and e-CSD initiatives.
“Airlines is a well regulated segment and measures are well in place in this segment to safeguard the safety of the cargo. However, there should be a single code that can be followed by all countries. This would make the process easier for the operators,” commented Luqman.
Hughes signed off by saying, “It’s all about working with regulators to achieve reasonable, and workable regulations that enhance safety without restricting trade. In parallel, we should look at educating all those involved in the supply chain regarding the applicable regulations, and finally working with law enforcement and other regulatory agencies about compliance oversight.”
While a cross section of the industry feels that, GASeP, if comprehensively implemented, would address four key elements to improve security. They are i) Closer government-to-government cooperation to eliminate long-term challenges of extraterritorial measures; ii) The universal application of global standards; iii) Better information-sharing among governments and industry; and iv) The efficient implementation of new and existing technology capabilities.
It is clearer now that risks attached to safety and security in air cargo may intensify going forward as cyber security also comes into play.


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FixYa, a community troubleshooting site, have released their "smartphone reliability report" which ranks smartphone manufactures. Apple came in first, followed by Samsung, then Nokia, then Motorola.
Hands-on with Samsung's Galaxy Note7
Insider Preview build 14905 rolls out to PCs and phones
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Windows 10 for PCs build 14393.82 now availaible to everyone
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Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update is now rolling out to carrier-locked devices
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An impressive first experience with the Honor 8
Apple and IBM/Lenovo lead a list of the most reliable computer brands, according to fresh US research. Adjusted by market share, Rescue.com's latest findings are based on the number of calls the troubleshooting company...
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Taken from Brave New World Radio Show with John Harrison:
For most of us, online shopping has already changed our shopping habits. This is beginning to have a serious effect on shopping malls. Will this new shopping ‘experience’ threaten more traditional retail outlets such as shopping malls? The latest retail statistics from the US and Europe certainly point in that direction.
Andrew Busby, Retail Analyst, Writer & Speaker and Founder & CEO of Retail Reflections shares his expert opinion.
Andrew sees people’s shopping habits changing: “what we are seeing, is, on the one hand, a revolution going on within retail, because of technology, but also an evolution.
We are witnessing a sort of retail Darwinism on the High Street.”
As Andrew points out, however, online spending still only accounts for a little over 15% of the total spent in retail in the UK, which many experts say is the most mature retail market in the world in terms of online sales.
He says that it is very difficult to predict what will happen in retail beyond a couple of years. “We can only try and predict the trends [but not the details]”, however, he feels that the growth of online retail will stop growing as rapidly as before when shopping malls themselves change and adopt more and more new technology.
“In the eyes of the consumer, online and traditional shopping malls will become one. People will see one brand and they will want to have a consistent shopping experience whether they shop online or go into a store.”
When shopping malls appeared, it led to the demise of the small shops, and this led to social change as the heart of many small towns and villages was the small shops. Now that shopping centers are in decline, Andrew says that this may lead to a reversal of this trend, and a rebirth of independent retailers.
People, it seems, seek something more personal when shopping. The problem is, as Andrew points out, is that we have got used to being able to get very good quality and very cheap food and clothing in malls.
Smaller independent retailers may not be able to match this, and the premium that shoppers will have to pay to get a more personal experience may be too high. It also means that the older more traditional retail outlets will have to rethink their business models.
Andrew says that because of the growth of online and mobile shopping, we are seeing a natural culling process taking place with many retailers, some of them quite large, going bust.
“We will soon get to a stage where the number of physical stores will get to an optimum number.”
It seems that we are not seeing the end of malls but an evolution and adaption of a more personalized service, thanks to the growth of online retail.
And this is a good thing for us consumers.
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Terron Armstead hosting Christmas shopping spree for families in need
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Terron Armstead is doing just that this holiday season -- being a saint.
Armstead's foundation is hosting a Christmas shopping spree every few days for families in need in New Orleans and Cahokia, Illinois.
Families in need in these areas can register to enter a drawing.
The winning families will be taken to Walmart or Target to buy Christmas gifts.
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The 2014 Corvette Stingray takes on the world in the latest video from Edmunds.com and comes out second only to a car that has nearly 200 more horsepower.
Edmunds took a day to test the new C7 against six worthy competitors at Willow Springs International Raceway.
Edmunds.com has tested the new 2014 Corvette Stingray against just about every car seemingly imaginable, including the 2014 Porsche Cayman S, 2013 BMW M3, 2014 Nissan GT-R, 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S, and 2013 SRT Viper.
Now along comes the 2014 Ford Shelby GT500.
Before the test, Edmunds wonders aloud if the Corvette can overcome the deficit of 202 horsepower and 166 lb-ft to Ford’s supercar. The quick answer is an overwhelming yes.
Motor Trend wasn’t able to get a couple of the newest supercars – the 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 and the Ferrari F12 – for its annual Best Driver’s Car contest earlier this year, when the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S took the title again for the second straight year.
Edmunds.com continues its series of road tests pitting the 2014 Corvette Stingray up against some of the world’s best cars. This week, they’re comparing Chevy’s sports car to the 2013 BMW M3, which after a long run is making its farewell journey into the world of used performance cars.
Chevrolet’s C7 development team made no secret all along of the car they were targeting with the 2014 Corvette Stingray.
In fact, the Porsche 911 was the only car that the engineering team bought as a benchmark for the Corvette.
Chalk up another victim for the 2014 Corvette Stingray.
Edmunds.com recently pitted Chevy’s latest generation of America’s Sports Car against the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition.
Based on numbers alone, the Corvette shouldn’t have won this shootout of macho sports cars. For instance, the Stingray was giving up 85 horsepower to the GT-R, and the Nissan was priced nearly $50,000 higher than the Corvette.
Photo Credit: Edmunds.com
We knew it was coming – this battle between the 2013 Viper and the long-awaited 2014 Corvette Stingray.
Edmunds.com quite simply labels it the “Best. War. Ever.” Few would argue.
And (spoiler alert) while Edmunds, in the end, gives the nod to the latest-generation Corvette, it admits that the Viper is a very, very special car, despite its shortcomings.
A week after it made its debut at the Indy 500, the Laguna Blue 2014 Corvette Stingray served pace car duties at the IndyCar/GRAND-AM races on Detroit’s Belle Isle. During the week leading up to the race, SPEED filmed a segment with GRAND-AM driver Eric Curran, who drove the 2014 Corvette Stingray and gave his impressions about the new sports car.


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Cardi B did’t let her little scuffle with Nicki Minaj get in the way of securing her bag…actually it looks like her fashion week fight might have even been good for business.
On Sunday, Tom Ford announced the release of a lipstick named after the Bronx rapper in a beautiful shade of cobalt blue. Less than 24 hours later, Cardi broke the news that the lipstick is sold out.
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 22, 2014) - In the lead up to the 2014 Federal Budget, the Canadian Convenience Stores Association (CCSA) has conducted a national public opinion survey on contraband (illegal) tobacco.
The survey, conducted by Abacus Data Inc. in November of 2013, shows that Canadians are increasingly concerned about illegal tobacco:
- Nationally, nearly half (47%) of all Canadians consider contraband tobacco a problem;
- A strong majority also recognize the negative impact the sale of contraband has on convenience store retailers;
- Over 78% of Canadians recognize that increased tobacco taxes can result in an increased use of contraband tobacco;
- 83% of Canadians agree that the incentive to smuggle illegal tobacco increase as tobacco taxes increase.
"As retailers, these numbers are not surprising to us," says Alex Scholten, President of the CCSA. "We have experienced firsthand the effects of contraband tobacco, particularly as tobacco taxes have increased at the provincial level," adds Scholten. "People are concerned about how contraband tobacco activity will impact their communities and rightfully so."
The CCSA has been engaging the Harper Government to ensure action is taken to fight illegal tobacco. Specifically, the Association has asked for increased enforcement measures to fight illegal tobacco smuggling and the criminal organizations that conduct such activity, but they have also requested that the federal government keep tobacco taxes at their current level to avoid a surge in the illegal market.
"What was particularly interesting within the survey is that Canadians see the connection between tobacco tax increases and a rise in illegal smuggling," says Scholten. "The federal government should take this into consideration in the lead up to tabling the budget as a tax increase will undoubtedly hurt independent retailers and small businesses as well."
A Canadian Taxpayers Federation and Reason Foundation study tabled in January estimated $1.1 billion was lost in annual tax revenue as a result of contraband tobacco. In addition to lost revenue, the presence of illegal tobacco also increases the potential for youth consumption of cigarettes, as the criminal organizations who traffic this illegal product do not check for I.D. when they sell tobacco to youth.
"Our Association believes that no minor should ever have access to tobacco," stated Scholten. "In light of National Non-Smoking Week, we hope that the Federal government would consider the impact increasing taxes may have on consumption of illegal tobacco products by youth, via the black market."
About the CCSA
The Canadian Convenience Stores Association (CCSA) is a national not-for-profit trade association that represents the interests of over 23,000 convenience store retailers operating in Canada. Our mission is to foster the success of the convenience store industry in Canada by representing the best interests of our members, and the communities they serve. We accomplish our mission through government relations and advocacy, promoting the professionalization of the industry and creating industry recognition and awareness.


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This week saw us interview great and passionate entrepreneurs within the blockchain space, sharing their journeys, interests and advice about business and decentralization.
This week we talked to people in the blockchain space. From entrepreneurs to artists, we covered a spectrum of individuals that all believe in modern blockchain technologies.
This week we covered the malta AI and blockchain summit, along with interviewing entrepreneurs that are passionate about using blockchain as a way to further their business, whilst also making the world a better place.
This week saw great things and great people with a passion for bringing business, diversity and equality into a coherent mix, with the help of blockchain technologies.
Travis Wright, along with Joel Comm, are the two men behind the Bad Crypto Podcast. A very popular podcast (the best according to Travis’s mum) the duo have done a huge amount to explain the cryptocurrency world, poking into the inards and coming up with interesting stories. And did we mention you can mine their BadCoin on your granny’s computer … listen up!
That old saying about youth being wasted on the young has never had more relevance than it does right now. Mandy Shemuvalula’s hectic race to take on the world’s youth highlights the main impediments to young people getting ahead in business – too many old farts blocking their way. You have been warned. If you are of an ageist bent then this article is not for you. (hint, check out if you are a youth or old fogie in paragraph three).
BlockLeaders recently spoke with Zimbabwe-born Garth Richmond about his work with mobile wallet developer Kuvacash. and also discussed his passion for fostering the adoption of blockchain technology worldwide, and the value of educating people about this relatively new tech.
This week saw us delve deeper into the blockchain and crypto world. We talked to entrepreneurs and influencers who shared their insights and journeys through decentralized technologies.
These were some of the headlines running in the mainstream media following the resurgence of the cryptocurrency markets. An article by Sebastian Sinclair in Coinbase picked out some choice commentary from the titles above down to ‘it is only an April Fool’s joke.’ How we wish they would start commenting sensibly on this sector. We don’t want mainstream media to shill the projects but we would like some rational commentary please.
This week saw the continuation of change on blockleader.io, further introducing new elements into our formula. As well as proudly continuing our engaging CoinChat Wednesday sessions, we are also pursuing the blockchain world through our latest and exciting additions.


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EXMO Cryptocurrency Platform speaks at the main annual spring event of the blockchain industry (and related sectors of the digital economy) Guru Blockchain Forum
that will take place in Saint Petersburg, 17 March 2019.
On the 17th of March at 11:40 a.m. EXMO Head of Communications Maria Stankevich will give a keynote presentation “Cryptomarket in 2019: Challenges and Pitfalls”. She will share some predictions for the crypto market in 2019 and will talk about the unique challenges that exchanges face.
Guru Blockchain Forum is an annual event in the field of the digital economy and blockchain, that aims to find practical solutions for optimizing business processes, regulating, and developing new solutions and strategies.
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More information and tickets are here.
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Corrugated cardboard is both integrated and circular, with supply dependent on the recycling of old boxes into paper and conversion into new boxes. It is therefore subject to the changing dynamics of global trade.
Production of corrugated cardboard has always run efficiently and effectively, but we are now facing a combination of market conditions that are proving extremely challenging, especially at a time when demand for sustainable packaging materials like corrugated cardboard are so high.
Observations on current trends
- It has been usual to see a seasonal increase in demand for boxes in the approach to Christmas. It happens every year and the end of 2020 was no different, but this has been impacted by other events.
- The pandemic has significantly changed society, not least in its approach to shopping. We have seen dramatic increases in online ordering, with the consequent demand for corrugated packaging that is required to ensure that goods are protected.
- The pandemic has also had an impact on global trade, with an imbalance in containers around the world, which has had an impact on transport logistics.
- Lockdown through 2020 also had an effect on paper mills with commentators noting a change to scheduled planned maintenance, leading to some imbalances in supply.
- Companies have introduced safe working practices, but there have still been occasions when employees are required to self-isolate with the consequent impact on staffing and production.
- The Brexit Transition Period came to an end on 31 December and there was uncertainty until late in the year with the Deal only announced on 24 December. Many companies will have been stockpiling in the final months of 2020.
- With the implications of Brexit now taking effect, products entering the UK can be subject to delays at customs. There have been examples of significant delays over the course of recent weeks.
It has been suggested that the Chinese ban on export of paper for recycling has negatively impacted the industry. The CPI are not aware that this has had any impact on the production of new corrugated boxes.
As a result of all of these developments lead times for the industry have risen dramatically, increasing from days to weeks. Some customers have been unable to source sufficient boxes.
“We can expect the implications of border delays due to Brexit to drop away as we settle into our new arrangement. As we move out of lockdown we can expect the maintenance schedules to return to planned timelines; as vaccinations are rolled out the incidence of self-isolation will decrease. While we may find that consumer buying behaviour has changed for good, industry will adapt to such demands.
Importantly there are plans in place to bring the market back into balance, with many paper companies across Europe having brought new capacity online late in 2020 or scheduled to do so throughout 2021.
A range of recent circumstances have come together resulting in an imbalance in supply and demand across the corrugated industry. These circumstances are changing and steps are in hand to address the imbalance with increased capacity. As the implications of Brexit settle and we come out of lockdown, we can expect the situation to level out.
For further information on this issue please contact Andy Barnetson, Director of Packaging Affairs on 01793 889602 or email firstname.lastname@example.org.
Confederation of Paper Industries
- The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is the leading trade association representing the UK’s Paper-based Industries, comprising recovered paper merchants, paper and board manufacturers and converters, corrugated packaging producers, and makers of soft tissue papers.
- CPI represents an industry with an aggregate annual turnover of £12 billion, 62,000 employees, which supports a further 100,000 jobs in the wider economy.
- For facts on the UK’s Paper-based Industries please visit: www.paper.org.uk.


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Syntiant was one of the companies featured during the Alexa Startups Showcase as part of this year’s Alexa Live, the annual conference for app developers on Amazon's voice assistant platform. Click th
CRN takes a look at the coolest AI chips this year so far, from vendors both small and large. Click here to read about Syntiant.
Syntiant's Kurt Busch and Infineon's Andreas Urschitz chat about sensor technology at the edge.


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This week’s PS4 new releases is stuffed with heavy hitting video games, positive to maintain players busy. Whether or not you’re looking ahead to the second installment of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, a brand new journey with Luffy and his crew in One Piece World Seeker, or a free journey in Dissidia Ultimate Fantasy NT, there’s something for everybody this time round. Issues on the PlayStation Vita are silent this week and the PSVR receives two new video games.
*All video games/content material are releasing in North America and Europe, until in any other case famous
Please try the complete checklist of releases beneath.
PS4 New Releases
PSVR New Releases
The Arcslinger (Digital) – Out three/13The Wizards: Enhanced Version (Digital)
*Needless to say all launch dates are topic to vary, and extra video games/DLC will probably be added throughout the PlayStation Retailer updates in North America and Europe on Tuesday. For PlayStation VR sport necessities, remember to try the product web page earlier than shopping for the PSVR sport.
Tell us within the feedback which PlayStation video games you propose to select up this week and if you happen to’re enthusiastic about any of this week’s digital releases. Additionally, remember to test our launch date pages for March 2019 PS4 video games, with the intention to keep on prime of the upcoming PS4, PSVR, and PS Vita releases.


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Despite a plethora of offerings, millions of people in the United States struggle to access quality fitness solutions. However, HOTWORX is looking to change this narrative by offering members unlimited, 24-hour access to 10 virtually instructed, infrared heated workouts.
HOTWORX was created as a virtually instructed, infrared heated, exercise program to help users, especially women, stay healthy and achieve their fitness goals amidst their busy lifestyles in only 15-30 minutes. The workouts take place in infrared heated saunas sized to allow up to three individuals per session which include hot yoga, hot pilates, hot barre, hot cycle and more! Due to the use of infrared energy, these short sessions provide users with one of the highest caloric burns in the industry.
The training method features 3D training, consistency, and cross-training to help detoxify the body and boost the immune system. Other benefits of the program include muscle recovery, massive calorie burn, lowered blood pressure, cellulite reduction, pain relief, fatigue improvement, sleep and digestion improvement, skin rejuvenation, and a host of others.
In a related development, the company has announced the launch of the first HOTWORX studio in Tucson, helping fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals across the city leverage the benefits of the new fitness concept.
“We are so excited to have brought the first HOTWORX studio to Tucson to provide our members with the most effective workout, in the least amount of time!” said Kristi Barnett, studio owner.
“Three Dimensional Training method involves three elements: 1-heat, 2-infrared energy, and 3-exercise. When these three elements or dimensions are combined then fitness magic takes place.” – Stephen P. Smith, CEO and Creator of HOTWORX.
The launch of the studio is particularly timely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. HOTWORX studios nationwide have thrived during the pandemic due to the unique training method using heat, infrared energy, and exercise that enhances the immune system, coupled with the ability to provide private or semi-private workouts and virtual instruction; all features that distinguish it from other programs.
The recently launched studio in Tucson is one of the several HOTWORX fitness studios throughout the United States. In addition, the Grand Opening event will be held at the studio on Friday, May 7 from 9:00am-6:00pm, with a ribbon cutting at 5:30pm.
For more information about HOTWORX and how to be a part of the revolutionary fitness solution in Tucson, Arizona, please visit – https://www.hotworx.net/studio/tucson-marana.
HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption while completing a 30-minute Isometric workout or 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session.
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GQ Style has promoted Luke Day to editor.
Day joined the biannual magazine as fashion director in 2010. He was previously fashion editor at Arena HOMME+ and Take That's stylist. He tweets @LJDay.
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A traveller in Thailand has change into the main particular person exterior China to be diagnosed with a brand novel coronavirus.
The Chinese lady became as soon as quarantined after arriving in Bangkok from Wuhan, in eastern China, where the outbreak began in December.
One particular person has died and 41 pneumonia-admire instances enjoy been recorded up to now.
Coronaviruses would possibly perchance perchance cause ailments ranging from the in style cold to viruses equivalent to Sars, which killed hundreds within the course of an epidemic in 2002-3.
In step with China’s official Xinhua Data Agency, the female passenger arrived in Thailand on 8 January, where she became as soon as hospitalised. No thoroughly different passengers enjoy been contaminated, it mentioned, adding that the traveller became as soon as now ready to reach aid to Wuhan.
Individually on Tuesday, the World Health Group (WHO) mentioned for the main time that there seemed to enjoy been restricted particular person-to-particular person transmission of the virus, essentially essentially based on Reuters news company.
Many earlier instances of the virus had reportedly been linked to a fish market in Wuhan.
The novel case in Thailand comes generous prior to a most foremost high-tail interval in China, as hundreds of hundreds and hundreds of different folks prepare to high-tail for Chinese New Year.


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- Sweetgreen’s chipotle chicken burrito bowl is the subject of a lawsuit filed Tuesday by Chipotle.
- Chipotle says that the bowl’s promotion infringes on its trademarks and could cause confusion.
- The Mexican grill chain wants Sweetgreen to stop selling the bowl.
Chipotle is suing Sweetgreen over a new burrito bowl that uses the word “chipotle” in its name.
The Mexican chain’s complaint centers on the “chipotle-chicken burrito bowl,” which Sweetgreen added to its menu last month. The bowl is Sweetgreen’s first “without any greens” and includes blackened chicken, roasted chipotle salsa, wild rice, lime cilantro black beans, tomatoes, and cabbage. The lawsuit was earlier reported by CNN.
Chipotle’s issue isn’t that Sweetgreen used the word “chipotle” alone, the company said in a complaint filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Southern California. Rather, the company says, it believes that the font of “chipotle” as it appeared in ads promoting the new bowl infringes on its trademarks.
One example cited in the complaint shows a sign that Sweetgreen uses to promote the burrito bowl. In a photo, the sign includes the word “chipotle” in white capital letters on a red background — a use too similar to a version of Chipotle’s own brand name, the chain claims.
A portion of Chipotle’s complaint against Sweetgreen shows a Sweetgreen sign promoting the chipotle-chicken burrito bowl, with the word “chipotle” in all-caps and against a red background. Chipotle claims this looks too similar to a trademark that it holds.
Chipotle, US District Court for the Central District of California, Southern Division
Chipotle also claims that Sweetgreen’s bowl has similar ingredients to an item on Chipotle’s menu. Sweetgreen also plans to offer a discount on the bowl on Thursday, April 6, or “National Burrito Day.” Chipotle says in its complaint that the discount “is clearly intended to copy and trade off of” Chipotle’s own Burrito Day promotion, which it has offered in the past.
According to the complaint, Chipotle wants Sweetgreen to stop selling the bowl and pay it damages, legal fees, and the profit that it has realized so far from the item.
A Sweetgreen spokesperson told Insider that it is aware of the lawsuit but said that the company does not comment on pending litigation.
Laurie Schalow, chief corporate affairs officer at Chipotle, declined to comment specifically on the case but said that the company is “committed to protecting our valuable trademarks and intellectual property.”
“Consistent with that, we will take appropriate actions whenever necessary to protect our rights and our brand,” Schalow said.
Disputes between restaurants, retailers, and food brands over trademarks are common. In late 2021, PepsiCo dropped the word “Rise” from the name of a Mountain Dew energy drink after coffee brand Rise Brewing said the name, as presented on cans of the energy drink, was too similar to its own.
Startups are especially at risk if they infringe on a trademark or a larger brand infringes on theirs, legal experts have said, because larger companies have more money and resources to fight a claim. A key test in these cases, according to the experts, is whether or not the alleged infringement is confusing customers about which brand is selling the product.


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Taiwanese IT company Acer today restarted its smartphone business in India in partnership with e-commerce firm Snapdeal with the launch of two new handsets, priced at Rs 11,999 and Rs 16,999, respectively.
Notion Ink, a startup that designed India's first tablet computer Adam, plans to sell its Cain tablet in the US, taking the first step onto Apple’s home turf.
The government will roll out the first phase of the mobile monitoring system on April 1 in 35,000 gram panchayats, a senior government official told ET.
Acer has expanded the range with six and the Aspire E5-571G is the new top-of-the-line notebook that delivers high performance hardware and specs at an unbelievable price.
The Aakash-IV tablet project was started by former Telecom and HRD Minister Kapil Sibal in the UPA govt with the objective of spreading education.
This Android tablet has got an 11-inch screen, magnetically-attaching keyboard, kickstand coming out the back...wait, that seems familiar.
Research firm IDC said global tablet sales for the full year rose just 4.4 percent for the year to 229.6 million units, after a jump of more than 50 percent in 2013.
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Consumers experienced 173 million issues with products and services in 2017 but less than one in three (27%) of these were reported to companies, according to new figures released by the complaints body Ombudsman Services.
According to Ombudsman Services’ fifth annual Consumer Action Monitor, consumers made 47 million complaints to companies in 2017 - down from 55 million in 2016.
And cynicism with complaints procedures was behind this. Just under a third (29%) said they believed they could only get a result from a complaint if they kicked up a big fuss, while one in five (20%) did not take their complaint further as they had previously raised an issue but nothing changed.
Have you been let down by bad service or dodgy goods? Don't just let it lie - see our How to complain guide for the best ways to resolve your issue, and our Resolver guide for how to use the free complaints tool.
Consumers increasingly voting with their feet
Ombudsman Services' findings were based on a nationally representative survey of adults aged 18+. A total of 4,168 people in England, Scotland and Wales were questioned last December.
The survey found that consumers increasingly prefer to vote with their feet instead of raising a complaint. Some 40% of UK shoppers ‘walked out' or 'gave up' before completing a purchase offline or online, up from 29% in 2016, while 30% chose to switch providers or spend less because of disappointing experiences.
A third (33%) of shoppers also said they’ve stopped buying from a specific brand in the past 12 months.
'The only real way to get issues resolved'
Lewis Shand Smith, Chief Ombudsman at Ombudsman Services, said: “Consumers are understandably frustrated with poor service, and when expectations are not met, the disappointment can lead to anger and frustration.
"Voting with your feet is one way you can show dissatisfaction. However, complaining is the only real way to get issues resolved, so we’d encourage anyone with a complaint to come forward and make their voices heard instead of ending up angry and uncompensated.
“With customer disillusionment giving way to a new type of consumer activism, businesses need to shift their thinking when it comes to customer service. The most successful companies are those that use technology to complement their customer service, and take a 360-degree view of the complaints process – so that trends can be identified and problems are addressed at the root."


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PRINTECH 2019 is Going to Open
PRINTECH Bangladesh 2019 press conference has been held on 07 October 2019 at BEST WESTERN – La Vinci Hotel, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The show has been jointly organized by Printing Industries Association of Bangladesh – PIAB and ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Shahid Serneabat (Chairman, Printing Industries Association of Bangladesh – PIAB), Md. Zahurul Islam (General Secretary, Printing Industries Association of Bangladesh – PIAB), Mr. Nanda Gopal K (Director, ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd), Mr. Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan (Director, ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd) and other were present in this press conference.
The Inaugural Ceremony of “PRINTECH Bangladesh 2019” will be held 10 October 2019 on 11.00am at International Convention City, Hall # 2, Bashundhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This tradeshow will remain open 10-12 October 2019 from 11.00am to 7.00pm every day for all.


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The Idaho Business Review highlighted TOK's Market Health data in a recent article addressing what has now become a commonplace topic - Idaho's incredible in-migration which is driving population growth at a rate three times the national average.
The Situation: Seeking a Second Location for Restore
- Restore, a hyper wellness company offering services such as IV Drip Therapy, Cryotherapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, recently opened their first Treasure Valley location at The Village at Meridian.
- With a strong first location opening, the owner of Restore Meridian was looking to expand their storefronts in Boise.
As the construction of the 11th & Idaho office building quickly progresses, anticipation abounds as the project is slated to welcome office tenants by year's end.
The retail industry saw the largest impact from COVID-19, but in the Boise MSA that impact is still only minimal thus far.
Net absorption decreased in Q2 but still ended the quarter in positive territory (131,000 square feet), compared to negative absorption (-320,000 square feet) a year ago.
Even as the stock market posts record-setting gains, TOK Commercial’s most recent data points to impressive gains for both sales and leasing activity in commercial real estate markets across Idaho. While the trends are very encouraging, they also pose nuanced complexities that commercial real estate participants are grappling with.
Despite a worldwide pandemic, the Boise MSA’s office market has thus far experienced a milder impact than expected.
Net absorption ended Q2 at 243,000 square feet, a moderate decrease compared to 12 months ago (290,000 square feet), but still higher than the first half of both 2016 & 2017. Overall vacancy decreased from 5.8 percent at the end of 2019 to a current all-time low of 5.2 percent.
While the past few months have created major setbacks and challenges for most cities' economies, Idaho Falls has proven to have a recipe for economic stability despite the pandemic.
Although retail vacancy has seen a slight up-tick since Idaho’s economic shutdown, Total Vacancy (8.4%) in the Boise MSA is still lower than it was this time last year and Unanchored Vacancy (7.23%) is just slightly above the 20-year record low of 6.2% reached this March.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all aspects of life including how businesses operate. One question that keeps coming up is “How will office space be impacted?”


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We’re going to see Hearst Castle.
It was built by William Randolph Hearst
We can’t help but think of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook
Mr. Hearst had the largest newspaper and company in the world in the 1920s
People in those got the news thanks to Mr. Hearst
People today get the news from Mr. Zuckerberg’s companies
Facebook (FB), Instagram and WhatsApp
Citizen Kane was a movie based on Mr. Hearst’s life
It’s considered one of the best movies ever made
“The Social Network” was based on Mr. Zuckerberg’s life
It showed how Facebook was created.
Mr Hearst’s companies were known for made up interviews
Facebook has been criticized lately for “fake news”
We think the parallels are interesting
Facebook will report earnings February 1st.
It will be “newsworthy” if it has an earnings miss
After all, it’s had 14 straight beats
We “like” Facebook as an earnings play!
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The names of the occupants were painted at the bottom on the wall, but there was no such name as the Franco-Midland Hardware Company, Limited.
I want you to take it home with you, and to mark off all the hardware sellers, with their addresses.
Arthur Harry Pinner in the temporary offices of the Franco-Midland Hardware Company, Limited, would be a rather interesting experience for both of us.
A coat and waistcoat were lying on the floor, and from a hook behind the door, with his own braces round his neck, was hanging the managing director of the Franco-Midland Hardware Company.
LAS VEGAS -- As the 2005 National Hardware Show(R) completes its 60th annual event for the home improvement industry, the industry's top companies are celebrating the successful turnaround of the show and setting their sights on the 2006 event.
The 2005 National Hardware Show far exceeded our expectations, and more importantly, it exceeded the expectations of our participants," said Rob Cappiello, industry vice president of the National Hardware Show.
Manufacturers and retailers gave the National Hardware Show high marks for the show's organized operations, strong media coverage and excellent attendance.
LAS VEGAS -- The 60th annual National Hardware Show(R) is preparing for a full house at its Las Vegas event May 17-19, 2005, with more than 3,100 manufacturers filling 680,000 square feet of floor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sands Convention Center.
There is no better place than the National Hardware Show(R) to see the innovative home improvement products and trends that are driving this industry," said Rob Cappiello, industry vice president for the National Hardware Show(R).


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Kia Rio GT-Line added to range
Fiesta rival is latest Kia to get GT-Line specification package
The GT-Line Rio is powered by Kia's 118bhp 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine and boasts styling cues including a chrome and black 'tiger-nose' grille, 'ice-cube' LED foglights, 17-inch alloys, twin exhaust tips, LED daytime running lights, chrome trim and a roof spoiler.
Inside, the car gets leather-and-cloth upholstery with grey stitching and a leather steering wheel, as well as metallic trim and a carbon-effect dashboard. Optional features include a seven-inch touchscreen, with sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, as well as a rear-view parking camera, heated steering wheel and heated seats.
Claimed fuel economy for the GT-Line's 1.0-litre engine is just over 60mpg and CO2 emissions are 107g/km. A manual gearbox is standard, but later in 2018 a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic will be offered, as well as the option of 1.25 and 1.4-litre non-turbo petrol engines.
Michael Cole, chief operating officer for Kia in Europe, commented: “The Rio is one of Kia’s best selling cars globally, and we have already sold more than 54,000 units of the new model in Europe after it went on sale in the first quarter of 2017. The new GT-Line specification enhances the car’s desirability and will help grow Rio sales in 2018 and beyond, thanks to its range of comfort and safety features, superb versatility, and confident, sporty styling.”
The Rio GT-Line will make its public debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show goes on sale here in the UK shortly afterwards.
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Release dates: every game confirmed for 2017
Steam Summer Sale 2017: here’s the list of games featured in daily highlighted deals
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds passes 4 million sales, hits $100M in revenue
Korean MMO publisher Webzen has acquired free-to-play specialist publishers Gala-net Inc and Gala Networks Europe.
Webzen snaps up Gala-net, gPotato


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Septem Soken, a Japanese company specialising in skin care products, is drawing on the Eskitis Institute’s Nature Bank to develop new natural beauty products.
Researchers have identified three Queensland plants within the Nature Bank collection which have biological properties of interest. Those plants are now being investigated for use in cosmetics, skin care products and health foods.
Director of the Eskitis Institute, Professor Ron Quinn AM said that under a recently signed Collaboration and Licence Agreement, Griffith University will receive a royalty from any products Septem Soken develop as a consequence of access to Nature Bank.
“And there will be a welcome flow-on effect to the broader community,” Professor Quinn said.
“A proportion of all the revenue Eskitis receives from this venture will be paid to the State Government to benefit all Queenslanders.”
Located at Griffith’s Nathan campus, Nature Bank is a unique drug discovery resource based on natural products found in Australia, China and Papua New Guinea. It comprises more than 45,000 samples of plants and marine invertebrates, 200,000 semi-purified fractions and 3,250 pure compounds.
Professor Quinn said the Septem Soken research is the first time Nature Bank has been investigated as a source of products other than pharmaceuticals.
Company researcher Akihiro Aioi has spent the past two years conducting tests on samples within Nature Bank to see which of the natural compounds might be of interest for new products.
“Septem Soken is looking to create products from Queensland plants that have a variety of beneficial effects, including sunscreens and wound healing amongst others,” Dr Aioi said.


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By Jonathan Roeder and Jordyn Holman | Bloomberg
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. tumbled as much as 21% in premarket trading after reporting second-quarter sales that missed expectations and reducing its full-year outlook, with the delta COVID-19 variant eroding the home-goods retailer’s store traffic.
Revenue in the quarter ended Aug. 28 fell 26% from a year earlier to $1.99 billion, short of the $2.06 billion estimate from analysts compiled by Bloomberg. The closely watched retail metric of same-store sales fell 1%, while Wall Street had projected a gain of 1.8%. For the company’s self-titled stores, same-store sales fell 4%.
Bed Bath & Beyond said that store traffic slowed significantly in August amid renewed COVID concerns — especially in large states such as Texas, Florida and California. Those states make up about a third of volume for the retailer. “Therefore, sales did not materialize as we had anticipated,” Chief Executive Officer Mark Tritton said in a statement.
In an interview, he added that the delta variant has altered consumer behavior, and data show that U.S. shoppers have grown more cautious about shopping in stores.
“It’s just confusing times for people,” Tritton said.
The company’s shares fell as low as $17.57 in premarket trading Thursday, putting them on pace for their lowest level in about a year.
Bed Bath & Beyond now expects sales for fiscal 2021 to be in a range of $8.1 billion to $8.3 billion — a reduction from the outlook it published in late June, when it projected revenue as high as $8.4 billion.
Tritton also cited supply-chain challenges as “things just rapidly accelerated in terms of costs by month.” He said the company is having trouble getting orders completed and on shelves, with delivery delays in the range of 30 to 45 days.
“This is happening now and I think it’s going to go right through the fourth quarter, end of that first half,” he said, referring to the fiscal period that would run through next summer. “We’re building contingency plans to accommodate all those issues.”
Corporate America is increasingly plagued by rising costs related to a lack of workers, shipping and freight difficulties and persistently high demand. Investors will be listening for more details during executives’ call with analysts on Thursday. Tritton sees the holiday shopping season being stronger than the quarter just passed.
He added that the company’s turnaround plans remain on track. The retailer has revamped its operations since he was hired from Target Corp. in late 2019 — it now offers more of its own brands and has opened new distribution centers. Investors have responded favorably, with shares gaining 25% this year through Wednesday’s close.


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The Inside, a new custom furniture brand from Christiane Lemieux, has debuted, offering made-to-order furniture and exclusive capsule collections from the likes of Peter Som and Clare V. “We want living spaces to be the backdrop of people’s lives and every bit as unique as their individual personalities,” said Lemieux, who is CEO.
The Inside has nabbed $1.5 million in seed funding from a single source: Forerunner Ventures, headed by Kirsten Green, founder and general partner, who is known for investing in female-headed companies like Glossier and Birchbox, as well as other innovation leaders, including Warby Parker, Jet.com and Dollar Shave Club.
Green said, “The Inside has the ability to become that home brand people are proud to showcase, and one that is reflective of a truly design-centric and technology-first team.”
“The Inside will transform the way people shop for furniture and interiors by making it less onerous, infusing as much joy and personality into the buying experience as the products themselves,” said Lemieux. “Leveraging technology, we can, for the first time, detach value from price and create an assortment of styles for any mood. Our ability to bring designs directly from the runway to someone’s home will be a shock for the industry. We want to give customers something very special, very quickly, and at a price that makes refreshing their style attainable.”
The average price for a piece from The Inside is about $300, and each piece is made to order in the United States via “a virtual manufacturing process that uses 3-D models to allow for products to be adaptive, collaborative and flexibly priced,” says the company. The brand is launching with over 800 SKUs in made-to-order printed fabric.


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(By Preethi J & Nikhil Pahwa)
Infoedge India (Naukri), which owns portals such as Naukri, 99 acres, JeevanSathi, Shiksha, Brijj and career guidance site AskNaukri, has recorded a net profit of Rs. 138.3 million for the quarter ending March 31st 2009, a decrease in net profit by 11.4% over Q4 last fiscal when the company had reported a net profit of Rs. 156 million. Remember that Q4 is usually a key quarter for Info Edge, where they tend to incentivise their sales team significantly. Revenues for the quarter were at Rs. 641.6 million, while net sales were at Rs. 577.01 million are down 11.2% compared to Q408. They reported an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 5 for Q4.
The company reported full year total revenues at Rs. 2737.96 million (up 14.2%), on net sales of Rs. 2451.66 million (up 12%). They recorded a profit of Rs. 596.9 million up 7.6% from last year.
CFO Ambarish Raghuvanshi has said that the results reflect the difficult business environment in hiring and real estate to some extent; “The focus is on cost management and on organic growth in the near term.” The company believes that they are well placed in terms of the competition.
Speaking to the Indian Express a couple of days ago, Info Edge MD Sanjeev Bikhchandani had said that the job market appears to be improving, and the worst is over, as far as hiring is concerned. “December was the bottom. So, barring another external shock, it is likely that the worst is over and you are going to see a recovery. It may be a slow recovery or may be a fast recovery. But already January-March has been better than October-December for us.”
Our take: it’s not very encouraging that Q4 was much worse than Q3, but as we had explained last quarter – Naukri signs annual contracts and defers payments throughout the year. This appears to be an indication that Q4 wasn’t very good for renewals. If contract renewals don’t improve, or if new contracts aren’t signed this quarter, then the growth in revenues could take longer as well.
Details: Release | Financials
Verticals like 99acres.com and Jeevansathi.com incurred a loss of Rs.58.02 million in Q4 of FY 2008-09 as compared to Rs.78.72 million for corresponding quarter in FY08, at the EBITDA level. Jeevansathi revenues have grown by 31.49%, while 99 Acres revenues have grown by 53.98% for the year. Firstnaukri.com, a new portal launched by the company in January, is expected to take a year to gain traction
Sales & Advertising/Promotion Expenses
Over the past couple of quarters, Info Edge has suggested that the downturn in the economy results in a decline in competitive activity – thus, it allows them to retain or maintain marketshare despite lower advertising and promotional spends. The decline in the companys promotional spends is evident – at Rs. 84 million, Q409 recorded the least advertising and promotion spends for the company in the last two years.
Coping with Slowdown
The company has initiated cost optimization measures and says that they’ve reduced administration cost by Rs 4 Million. In an investor presentation from January, they had mentioned plans to increase the efficiency of their sales force, who are around 1318 in number, and also suggested cutbacks and gradually decreasing the head count.
Note: Nikhil Pahwa, Editor of MediaNama no longer holds any shares of Info Edge.
— Q3-09: Naukri Reports Profit Of Rs. 172.12M, Revenues At Rs. 701.76M; Net Sales Down 9.95%
— Q309 Call: Why Info Edge Sales Were Down Only 10% In Q3
— #DMR: 71% Of Info Edge’s Current Marketing Spends Are Online


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The listed dealership, which has 115 UK sites, said in a pre-AGM trading update that its board expects full year profits to reach between £28 and £32 million, up from previous expectations of £24-28 million.
Demand for secondhand cars is being fuelled by a combination of continued wariness of public transport due to Covid, the global semiconductor shortage - which is restricting production and supply of new cars, leaving retailers to pivot more towards secondhand - and the prospect of a staycation summer when British rail prices are at an all-time high.
Covid initially hit the industry. Vertu slashed 345 jobs and has taken £36 million in Government support since the pandemic broke out, but the boom has triggered a faster-than-expected recovery and seen shares in the sector receive a boost. Shares in Vertu were up 1.3%, or 0.6p, to 46.5p, on Wednesday morning.
Vertu CEO, Robert Forrester, said: “There has been a tight supply of used vehicles coinciding with a period of robust consumer demand, driven by factors such as staycations in the UK.”
Last week international car dealer Inchcape also revealed it has been trading well ahead of expectations. Nathan Coe, CEO of FTSE 100 online car marketplace, Auto Trader, told the Standard this month that the current "bonkers" demand for used cars shows no signs of stopping.


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Users of the website and its CEO grouse that the Internet is still full of sites where people can find prostitutes.
As for the massive online classifieds site itself, many personal ads, which remain on the site, appear to be thinly veiled solicitations of sex for sale.
He cited one explicit ad that included the phrase: "anything goes ."An attempt to reach Village Voice Media on Sunday was unsuccessful.
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But like other illegal online activities targeted with prosecution or lawsuits, including gambling, child pornography and unauthorized music downloads, shutting down one outlet simply sends many users running to others. The company previously said it would issue a statement on the matter, without saying when.
Stitch is designed to work on all devices, no matter how big or how small.
You can expect the same simple, safe and easy-to-use experience whether you’ve got an i Phone, i Pad, Android phone or are using Stitch on a Mac or PC.
It also could be more challenging for law enforcement to pick out the illegal ads."Instead of being in small stream, it's going to be in a big ocean," Calo said.
Those trying to sell sex who give up on Craiglist have many other sites to choose from.


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Mar 16, 2022
When Facebook proposed to launch its own stablecoin Libra in 2019, alarm bells went off in Western governments. If a behemoth like Facebook starts issuing its own money, we will lose our monopoly. So we have to our work cut out for ourselves. Enter Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
Mar 11, 2022
Some of our readers might have noticed that there are different types of Bitcoin address formats. Segregated witness was a protocol upgrade that has been deployed by a soft fork on the Bitcoin network in 2017 and ever since there are three different types of formats. What is the benefit of segregated witness? Why is it important and how does it work? In this article, we are going to explain what SegWit is.
Mar 10, 2022
The Bitcoin mempool is a vital part of sending and receiving transactions. Many beginners are under the impression that transactions are being send between the sender and the recipient. In this article we are going to explore how Bitcoin transactions are being send and what the mempool really is.
Mar 06, 2022
ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering. A new crypto project launches its own coin (token), which is sold to early investors. This funding model is similar to a company's primary round issuance of shares. The difference is that the ICO issuance is open to the general public and not just reserved for venture capital.
Feb 24, 2022
The market for decentralized finance would be much larger if users could borrow the way they currently can with a bank. That is: without collateral - and that is currently the common way of borrowing within defi. But this is changing: many defi protocols are launching that explore the traditional way of borrowing.
Feb 23, 2022
Tron is a blockchain platform that was founded in 2017 by Justin Sun. It aims to offer decentralized applications for the mass market with low fees and high scalability. Therefore, Tron is often directly compared with Ethereum, Solana, Fantom, Tezos, and other blockchain platforms that are considered to be competitors who share the same goals and offer similar functionality.
Feb 09, 2022
In the world of crypto currencies, Bitcoin has taken the niche of hard money. Ethereum has been the undisputed number 2 crypto behind Bitcoin for over six years. What role does Ethereum play? It is a platform on which all kinds of applications can be built. From financial services to gaming.
Feb 07, 2022
With the parachain auctions concluding more and more projects are starting on Polkadot. Acala and Moonbeam are two of the first and most anticipated parachains that have launched on Polkadot only recently. Moonriver on the other hand is Moonbeam’s sister network on Kusama. What do they offer and how do they function?
Feb 04, 2022
Hodl means to hold and not sell your Bitcoin. It's a semi-intentional mispronunciation of the English word hold, in a December 2013 post on the Bitcoin Talk forum. It has become a rallying cry of anyone who believes in the long term of Bitcoin (or another crypto) while watching the price go down - or rise fast.
Jan 31, 2022
If you put yourself in the shoes of a value investor it is hard to see why Bitcoin has any value. It produces no revenue and no products. And the worst part is that it isn’t even backed by any government. Even El Salvador doesn’t back Bitcoin with anything. Instead, the country simply recognized BTC as legal tender. Market participants are willing to pay high prices for BTC. At the time writing one Bitcoin is still worth 32.611 Euros. Why is Bitcoin worth something? How do you measure the worth of a commodity that aims to be a currency and is not backed by any government?
Jan 20, 2022
The universe of Blockchains is still quite compartmentalized. The project which solves the problem of communication between these silos - the interoperability problem - awaits a hefty reward. Cosmos is one of the projects with good prospects. It is a network of independent blockchains that can still communicate. These can be blockchains built on Cosmos but also external blockchains like Bitcoin.