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Twitter officially shut down the once-ephemeral video app Vine earlier this year after it failed to generate money. At its peak in 2014, marketers flocked to the app, paying influencers to make funny six-second video clips and share with their huge followings. But as platforms like Instagram and Snapchat released more innovative features, marketers set their sights away from Vine.
Remember Ello? If you’re scratching your head or have only a vague memory of it floating around your brain, you’re not alone. Ello is one of many flash-in-the-pan social networks that launched in 2014 with promises of being the ultimate “anti-Facebook.” At first, everyone wanted an invitation. But it quickly lost traction, only to fade into a role as a niche site for artists.
With the rise of digital and influencer marketing, many brands and marketing firms have been quick to announce that they have influencers/products for sponsored content available as soon as a new social platform is launched (or as soon as an established platform launches a new feature). Yet, the reality of digital marketing is that something can be white-hot one month and dead the next. We have uncovered difficulties working with certain products/platforms that don’t have the ability to be commercially viable due to a lack of proper measurement or reporting. Platforms like Snapchat may not provide enough transparency, making the reporting too manual and unreliable. With that in mind, here’s why brands don’t need to be on every platform right away.
Related Content: An Influencer’s Hands-on View of Instagram Pods
Without learnings comes a lot of wasted money and time. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to take marketing risks. Bypassing new platforms or platform features could result in undetermined possibilities. There’s the possibility of a whole new set of consumers that will resonate with your brand story. But when it comes to social and digital marketing, where you have so many avenues and platforms to share your story on, why wouldn’t you spend the time to thoroughly test the platform before launching campaigns on it? If you move full-steam ahead without testing, you’ll risk losing major resources.
To find the results you need to verify whether a platform is worth being on, start here:
So, you’ve tested and tested the platform. What does the data say? How does being active on this latest social platform impact your business objectives? Is it sustainable? With Vine, no one was able to measure how it provided value to marketers, which made it unviable.
The key to successful campaigns on social platforms is data backing. It’s important that where content is being created and served up at scale and interacting at scale, there’s data to back it up. Creating benchmarks through testing allows you to understand the impact it will have on your business and show whether being on Facebook Live or Instagram Live or whatever comes next is worth it. If the platform doesn’t have available benchmarks, create your own. If there’s no way to understand impact, what’s the point? Work within that testing framework and you’ll actually deliver results.
As influencer marketing continues to get a larger position at the industry table, there will be a need for smarter tools and a consensus from the marketing industry on standardized definitions of metrics. Standardization allows the industry to grow, so that there’s no ambiguity in what a metric like an impression is or what value an impression provides.


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Tag Archives: Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Tue, Dec 03, 2013 | 21:52 GMT
Splinter Cell: Blacklist developer Ubiusoft Toronto wanted the game to be easy to pick up and play, but to teach players not to run-and-gun via difficulty spikes.
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 | 14:21 BST
The Crew expected to shift 2.5M units, sales targets lowered due to “limited potential” as a driving game
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Mon, Sep 02, 2013 | 09:11 BST
Saints Row 4 has held its position at top of the UK charts for a second week, while newcomers Lost Planet 3 and Killer is Dead fail to ignite healthy sales.
Tue, Aug 27, 2013 | 12:16 BST
Saints Row 4 has stormed to the top of the UK gaming charts, with fellow launch title Splinter Cell: Blacklist in at second. Disney Infinity has debuted at a commendable fourth.
Mon, Aug 26, 2013 | 18:26 BST
Some buyers of the Steam version of Splinter Cell: Blacklist are reportedly not able to launch the game.
Thu, Aug 22, 2013 | 16:42 BST
Conan O’Brien has made quite a name for himself as the Clueless Gamer, being about as terrible as games as we are. This time he’s taken on Splinter Cell: Blacklist, with hip-hop artist J. Cole offering guidance.
Thu, Aug 22, 2013 | 05:48 BST
Ubisoft and Nvidia have announced a collaboration to deliver an enhanced experience on PC for recent and upcoming titles like Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag, and Watch Dogs. According to Nvidia boss Tony Tamasi, the company has worked closely with Ubisoft’s development teams to incorporate Nvidia “technologies and deliver the most immersive and visually spectacular game worlds imaginable”, including “the best resolutions, the smoothest frame rates and the latest gaming breakthroughs”. More specifically: TXAA antialiasing, which provides Hollywood-levels of smooth animation, soft shadows, HBAO+ (horizon-based ambient occlusion) and advanced DX11 tessellation. You can rea dup on how this has been applied to Splinter Cell in particular on Nvidia’s blog.
Wed, Aug 14, 2013 | 17:20 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist reviews are dropping now. Check out all the scores as they happen here.
Wed, Aug 14, 2013 | 09:15 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist has received a new trailer, courtesy of Ubisoft Toronto, showing off many different ways to tackle the same enemy compound. It’s claimed there are over a hundred ways to play. Check out just a few of the methods here.
Tue, Aug 13, 2013 | 09:01 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist developer Ubisoft Toronto has published a new gameplay walkthrough that shows off a co-op mission called ‘Sea Fort’ set in the English Channel.
Mon, Aug 12, 2013 | 09:10 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist has received a TV spot ahead of its August 20 launch in North America. It lays out the plot in CGI form.
Sun, Aug 11, 2013 | 22:12 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist minimum and recommended PC requirements have been released by Ubisoft. See how your system will run it below.
Sun, Aug 11, 2013 | 22:22 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist has a new trailer available below, giving you a lesson on gadgets, the single-player campaign, co-op missions, and the Spies vs. Mercs mode. Enjoy. Splinter Cell: Blacklist releases North America on August 20, and in Europe on August 23. It’s coming to PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Fri, Aug 09, 2013 | 09:13 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist has gone gold ahead of its August 20 release in North America on PS3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii U. It’s out August 23 across Europe. Ubisoft Toronto has also pushed out a new ‘Multiple Choice’ trailer.
Mon, Aug 05, 2013 | 12:32 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist on Wii U lacks offline co-op play, despite having an online co-op mode.
Mon, Aug 05, 2013 | 10:56 BST
Ubisoft Toronto boss Jade Raymond has discussed the intimidating nature of creating a new, innovative multiplayer experience going into next-gen, and has predicted that multiplayer as a game’s default mode will likely increase in popularity as the industry marches on.
Sat, Aug 03, 2013 | 20:48 BST
GamePad controls for Splinter Cell: Blacklist on Wii U will “feel like a natural extension,” according to the version’s producer.
Sat, Aug 03, 2013 | 14:42 BST
Splinter Cell: Blacklist as a new video available, which introduces you to a threat called The Engineers.
Fri, Aug 02, 2013 | 05:48 BST
There’s no shortage of Splinter Cell: Blacklist trailers, but this video gives an uninterrupted look at the first 15 minutes of the game

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If voters support initiatives legalizing recreational marijuana in five American states and medical marijuana in Montana and Florida, those states will receive a $7.8 billion revenue from the legal weed market by 2020, the latest report suggests.
A recent market research report conducted by the Arcview Group and New Frontier Data provides information for the update of their general report titled “The State of Legal Marijuana Markets,” which thoroughly describes the sales trends and projections in the legal cannabis industry.
According to this update, the weed industry is expected to get a $7.4 billion revenue for the current year, which is bigger than the previous estimate of $7.1 billion.
In contrast, the 2020 projection was changed to $20.6 billion from the previous estimate of $22.7 billion. This adjustment was based on the precise information that took into account operational challenges in Maryland and Alaska, changes of states' regulatory models, and overestimated sales in New York and Illinois.
A good part of this amount, more precisely $7.8 billion, accounts for the adoption of adult-use cannabis ballot measures in Maine, Nevada, California, Arizona, and Massachusetts, along with medical weed initiatives in Montana and Florida. The sales of recreational cannabis in California alone are expected to bring $3.9 billion of the mentioned $7.8 billion.
The authors of the report are sure that in case of marijuana adoption in the November election, marijuana market expansion would skyrocket faster than ever before in the pot industry's history.
California has a large cannabis market, which would rapidly increase in case of Proposition 64 adoption this fall and have a great impact on the re-examination of domestic and international cannabis policies. According to the recent Arcview and New Frontier estimates, the overall legal weed market in California could reach $6.5 billion of revenue in 2020 if the adult use of marijuana was legalized.
As for the new pot industry's trends, the report updated the previous information, taking into account the future presidential elections, changes in statewide legislation, federal regulations, along with prices on weed products and technology advancements.
Marijuana legalization covered the majority of American states after Ohio and Pennsylvania adopted cannabis regulations earlier this year. Some states are also going to legalize cannabis this fall. Thus, the report underlines the importance of tracking “social outcomes,” like youth usage rates, illicit drug use, or highway safety in the states with legal weed.
The report also reveals the main tendencies in weed product sales. Though flower sales are still dominant, concentrates are also in high demand with weed consumers, especially in Washington state. Moreover, consumers show interest in pot edibles and vaping, so the sales of weed products and paraphernalia will probably increase in the near future.
Prices for cannabis have already dropped because of the increased number of legal growers in the first half of 2016. Consequently, if new states legalize recreational cannabis, weed producers in those states will have to meet the price competitive market environment, the report states.
Moreover, the future period will be quite difficult for producers who grow weed in urban warehouses, as they will have to compete with growers who cultivate marijuana the greenhouse way and use energy-saving equipment. This trend will slowly lead to the commoditization of marijuana, according to the report.


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Demand for ownership housing remained very strong from a historic
perspective in January 2022. At the same time, listings remained in short supply, resulting in tight market conditions and very strong year-over-year price growth.
There were 5,636 sales reported through the TRREB MLS® System in January 2022 – down by 18.2 per cent
compared to 6,888 sales in January 2021. While sales were down substantially compared last year’s record
result, the January 2022 result was the second best in history for the month. This result is in line with TRREB’s
forecast for a strong sales result in 2022, but off the 2021 record.
The average selling price for all home types combined is set to climb to $1,225,000, an approximate increase of 12 per cent when compared to last year.


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Green Energy Futures from Canada recently took a look what is helping move EVs in The Great White North, with some interesting analysis.
In 2014, 0.27% of all vehicles sold were electric (or 1 out of 3o0 new cars sold in Canada), which doesn’t sound great, but it’s nearly a tenfold increase since 2010. Since 2010, a total of 11,000 EVs have sold in Canada. Leading the way is the Chevy Volt, with 4,023 sold, or 37% of all Canadian EVs. Second, is the Nissan Leaf, with 2,001 vehicles sold. And the Tesla Model S is third, with 1,580 presumably registered. Smart Electric Drive is fourth, with 811 cars sold. Mitsubishi i-MiEV rounds out the top five with 508 bought by consumers in 2014. The Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla Model S alone took 70% of Canada’s EV market.
Not surprisingly, Quebec and Ontario, two of Canada’s most populous provinces, lead the way in EV sales. Both provinces have friendly policies for electric vehicles. In Quebec, consumers can get a $8,000 rebate on the buy or lease of an EV, or $1,000 back on installing a charger at home. Ontario offers $8,500 back for leasing or buying an EV and a $1,000 rebate for consumers adding a residential charger.
However, despite some firm gains seen in Canada’s electric car sales, it still lags behind the US, as its market share is doubled. Approximately 1 out of 150 new cars sold in the US are EVs. The Chevy Volt tops all-time US EV sales with 73,757 units sold. Second is the Nissan Leaf, with 72,322. Nothing else is above 40,000.
Matthew Klippenstein, who tallied up Canada’s EV sales, said despite Canada’s small EV sales and lagging behind other EV markets, including the US and China, he is hopeful about the future.
Klippenstein said there’s much further growth potential in electric SUVs, minivans, and trucks, as manufacturers look to go beyond standard electric passenger cars. He said the next generation of EVs coming on tap will help make this market more accessible to the public.
Early indications are that the next Volt will be more mainstream. I expect the second-generation Nissan Leaf to do the same. This should help push EV sales substantially and keep us on the 50 per cent per year growth train that we’ve been on.
Demand incentives and infrastructure are of course key to make sure a future clean vehicle market is vital.
As mentioned earlier, Ontario and Quebec have shown that they are leading the way to get people considering EVs, via rebates and incentives. British Columbia’s rebate program recently expired, unfortunately. We’ll see if it comes back. Other provinces are slow to get on board. For example, while the province of Manitoba has a good site explaining the advantages of EVs, there are no incentives for buying a vehicle or a home charger.
Besides incentives, EV users need infrastructure for charging their cars if they are going to get around. Winnipeg, Manitoba, had its first ever public EV charger released at the Forks in May 2014. If Canada really wants to see its electric transportation market take off, critical investments in public charging stations are going to be needed. This should include utilizing inefficient use of parking lots, and installing solar EV charging stations where possible.
With Canadians expected to go to the polls federally and a few more provincial elections in the next few years (including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta), expect more talk to heat up about how to improve Canada’s flagging EV charging system and incentives for customers to boost sales.
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Truck It In joins Airlift and Swvl in a series of mass layoffs as the startup plans some strategic realignment in order to tackle the problems of the global recession. The company announced the shift in a blogpost but as of right now, it is unclear how many employees are being laid off as part of this move.
As part of the “business optimization” strategy, the company is laying off some workforce and offering them “generous” severance packages. Truck it in will also facilitate the workers in finding new jobs as they transition from the company.
Unlike Swvl though, Truck It In is pretty tight lipped about the benefits or help they are providing the laid off workforce. Airlift also created a directory to help the company alumni find new jobs and Swvl had a list of benefits laid out to facilitate the employees in finding a new job.
Here’s what the announcement reads:
This past year, Truck It In has improved and optimized logistics for more than 600 businesses and digitized thousands of truckers across Pakistan. The current global economic uncertainty has forced us to recalibrate our strategy.
We remain wholly committed to serving the shippers and truckers of Pakistan in a leaner way, ensuring that we create value for all of our stakeholders and chart our independent path forward. This will be achieved by focusing on sustainable growth, optimized operations footprint, and simplifying our infrastructure.
Our strong market presence is an outcome of the outstanding contributions of our tribe members. We are incredibly proud and grateful for all of their contributions. Some of our colleagues will be moving on to solve other challenges due to this calibration. To help them transition, Truck It In will provide generous severance packages to impacted colleagues and facilitate alternate employment opportunities.
We are bullish on the future of freight in Pakistan. The future is digital, and we will be spearheading it.Truck It In – Blogpost
What are your thoughts on this realignment? Did you see it coming?


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In Korea released a clothing line of Harry Potter
• In Korea released a clothing line of Harry Potter
We think we can have to admit that most of us have not received a letter from Hogwarts. But if we Muggles, it does not mean that you need to look and dress like Muggles. SPAO Korean brand introduced a new line of clothing in the style of Harry Potter, and this dress is so good that all it will feel like a magician. Who urgently need to do your homework for potions.
Sweaters, hoodies, socks, gloves and hats for the winter - everything looks so great, that a large part of the collection is already sold out, but will soon release a new promise. The collection was created in collaboration with Warner Bros.
Sweaters cost about $ 27 (1,800 rubles), and hoodies - $ 35 (2,300 rubles).


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aka the 38482nd Switch game announced this month.
Human: Fall Flat is making its way to Nintendo Switch and it has just got itself a release date of December 7th, so it’s not far off. We’ve had a ton of fun playing game throughout the year on Steam and PS4, so we’re excited that we now get to chance to murder ragdolls with zero expression whilst we commute to work.
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Bitcoin has been with us for just a short period of a decade but it never ceases to amaze. Blockchain technology eliminates borders of transactions thanks to its decentralized peer-to-peer network. When it began in 2009, nobody expected cryptocurrency to disrupt the world of finance, making fiat currency less valuable.
A decade ago, many people used fiat money as a form of investment. Nowadays, many of us have experienced a major shift in our mindset with regards to currency, we are now gradually indoctrinated by the popularity of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
The phenomenal market price of Bitcoin in 2017 has made headlines on major news outlets and social media. Many people were curious and some were skeptical, however, the news also attracted millions of Bitcoin followers and investors.
Some of those investors came up with many Bitcoin price predictions such as Bitcoin price prediction 2025, Bitcoin price prediction 2030, and Bitcoin price prediction 2040
The Main Features of Bitcoin
The Bitcoin network is a decentralized system with a digital ledger that stores transaction information which is also protected by encryption. This encryption protection provided by Bitcoin's blockchain is responsible for making every digital coin transaction safe from third-party interventions such as central banks, hackers, and government intervention.
This is how Bitcoin carries a digital asset in the blockchain system. Aside from that, Bitcoin is not unlimited like paper money printed by governments. It is hard-capped at 21 million coins,s which can be used up around a century if we consider the mining rate of the current technology being used.
Bitcoin Price History
The price of Bitcoin has reached more than $64,000 in April 2021 with a market cap reaching an all-time high of more than $2 trillion.
The current BTC price is a quantum leap compared to its price-performance a decade ago. When it first started in 2009, owning Bitcoin was just a form of hobby by early adopters. However, the adoption rate started to gain traction and gain momentum, which many analysts called a compound effect.
The first time Bitcoin made headlines in the news was in 2017. It created a hype that lasted for a short while reaching the $20,000 valuation for each BTC. While in the year 2018, Bitcoin's price has plunged to as low as $3,000. There are rumors that Bitcoin is just a fad, wondering how it can recover.
The following year of 2019, Bitcoin managed to jump above $10,000 and eventually reached the $14,000 mark before falling to $6,500.
However, when the pandemic came to its worst in 2020, Bitcoin reached the Black Friday crash of as low as $4,000. Inflation in many countries has affected Bitcoin's valuation due to stimulus efforts provided by the US and other nations to combat the pandemic's effect on the global economy.
But in the 2nd quarter of 2021, Bitcoin has managed to reach an all-time high of almost $65,000. After reaching the highest price of Bitcoin's history, it then falls back to as low as 50% with another uptrend in August.
These Bitcoin price histories are the basis of most pro-investors where they collect the past data of Bitcoin. There are Bitcoin price predictions from institutional investors which can be reliable as they use practical application of data taken from the crypto market.
Bitcoin Price Analysis
Many experts are weighing down the short and long-term price for Bitcoin in the future. The fact that its price was able to hold a significant price increase in the year 2021 despite the global crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic and currency inflation.
The financial analyst and host of The Max Keiser Report acknowledge Bitcoin can reach $100,000 in 20 in the short term and $400,000 in the long term which is comparable to gold. Max Keiser is one of Bitcoin's most outspoken advocates.
While notable author and entrepreneur Robert Kiyosaki also recommended buying Bitcoin and gold to his followers. He said that Bitcoin can reach up to $75,000 comparable to gold's $3,000 per ounce.
There is another price analysis using the popular Stock-to-Flow model made by Bitcoin expert Plan B. This method uses the scarcity attribute of the digital asset to estimate the price valuations of the future. The model has shown a positive cycle peak price of Bitcoin that can reach as high as $288,000 for the next couple of years.
Bitcoin's price analysis is worth noting for serious investors who want to take profit from Bitcoin's bull run. Bitcoin's market cap is currently staying at almost a trillion-dollar valuation with a current price of below $50,000 at the time of writing.
Unlike fiat currencies, Bitcoin's price fluctuates more. Considering the recent fluctuations of Bitcoin price in the recent months, Bitcoin has reached an all-time high but also managed to slow down, making a 50% decrease.
If we try to compare the value of Bitcoin from another cryptocurrency like Ethereum coin, we will see more similarities in its price fluctuations. After Bitcoin made headlines in 2017, the following year Ethereum also managed to go high. These prove that Bitcoin can influence another cryptocurrency in the crypto market.
When you buy Bitcoin, your recent transactions will likely affect a small improvement of the overall BTC price. The more people invest in Bitcoin, the more price change can occur that will also add its market cap.
The price of Bitcoin can always fluctuate due to volatility and most investors are aware of this trend. Also, the recent fluctuations have offered a higher valuation than the previous years, an evident indicator that Bitcoin is growing and recognized by many people.
Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been used by many people for a variety of transactions such as trading, buying goods and services. It can be used as a normal paper currency in many countries that have adopted crypto.
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the crypto industry and many altcoins have tried to copy its financial success. As you can see in the cryptocurrency price prediction, only a few altcoins have managed to get closer to Bitcoin's unprecedented value in the altcoin market.
The Bitcoin evolution has fueled an estimated more than 4,000 cryptocurrencies circulating in the virtual world. And more developer crypto enthusiasts are expected to come up with another cryptocurrency.
Many people are also rooting for other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum's Ether. Other contenders where a crypto enthusiast can compare Bitcoin are Zcash vs Bitcoin, Cardano vs Bitcoin, or Bitcoin vs Dash.
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2040: Societies Reflection
More financial analysts have come up with Bitcoin price prediction 2040 with a staggering unexpected price value. Aside from a good future price value, these figures also came from prestigious financial firms featured with extensive media coverage.
Chamath Palihapitiya, a co-owner of Golden State Warriors and founder of Social Capital, estimated that Bitcoin can reach up to $1 million in the next decade. The same future prediction as Anthony Pompliano of Morgan Creek Digital Assets due to Bitcoins' scarcity of 21 million coins capped with almost 19 million coins already mined.
On the other hand, Jeremy Liew of Lightspeed Venture Partners predicted that it can reach $500,000 in 2030. However, Bitcoin is known for its volatility which is five times more volatile than gold according to JP Morgan's strategist, Bitcoin also needs an institutional adoption to achieve convergence in volatility.
However, a notable Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs has stated that there's a high chance that Etherium's Ether could dethrone the crypto coin king in the future.
These Bitcoin price predictions are not yet happening but more people have a positive outlook for the future of the said currency in the next decade.
Aside from that, Bitcoin has already been popular with most cryptocurrency exchanges. As Bitcoin transactions became more in demand, Bitcoin ATMs are also becoming more mainstream that also accept cryptocurrencies aside from Bitcoin.
Bitcoin has also been used as a legal tender in some countries like El Salvador due to hyperinflation. Bitcoin made it all possible as it knows no borders when it comes to value exchange.
The Number of Investments
The number of investments made by many institutional investors is becoming more interesting. This widespread adoption can have a strong impact on the financial ecosystem. As more funds are added to Bitcoin's market cap, the more interest it can generate whenever a Bitcoin's value increases.
Most of these investors invest in Bitcoin with thorough research, so their long-term digital asset investment could make a profit. Companies such as Tesla, Apple, and MicroStrategy are among the hundreds of more companies that are now investing billions of dollars in Bitcoin cryptocurrency.
Businesses Accepting BTC
Bitcoin is widely accepted by many businesses as another form of digital assets such as websites for which they can exchange money. Aside from that, crypto ATMs are increasing in number where more people can access Bitcoin.
The future could be sweet in the cryptocurrency market as more businesses are now integrating Bitcoin. It is also becoming more evident with online businesses such as crypto trading and exchange platforms.
Central Bank Digital Currencies
Sensing the disrupting capability of blockchain technology, more central bank digital currencies have been initiated by many countries such as China which is against the DeFi network. This virtual currency is backed by a country's own printed currency or fiat money.
While other countries such as El Salvador recognize Bitcoin safe integration with their economy. It is the first country to adopt Bitcoin as a legal tender and is used for daily transactions as it has a store of value comparable to a dollar.
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2040: Stability vs Volatility?
The future can be bright for cryptocurrency as reflected in its price predictions made by experts. The value of Bitcoin can exceed the gold reserve currency in the future.
Bitcoin has been part of the crypto trading industry which has the capability of giving more profit due to its high volatility swings. Therefore, an investor must know how to get the right timing when to buy and when to sell.
Some large companies prefer to HODL with their long-term investment in Bitcoin. In the crypto world, if you can resist selling your Bitcoin for a long period and then sell it when the price is too high, making as much profit as possible is called a "HODL cryptocurrency".
As Bitcoin is not known for its stability but its volatility, therefore, Bitcoin price prediction 2040 can be quite challenging for most investors.
It can be hard to make investment decisions for the next decade for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Trading Bitcoin has some caveats to remember to avoid wrong decisions. Don't let crypto hype push you to decide prematurely, making emotional decisions can have expensive costs in the long run.
Due diligence is always necessary to come up with better ideas and invest at the right time. However, several Bitcoin price predictions can be tempting to ignore but since investment money is on the line, you need to think twice before making commitments.


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A new app allowing patrons to order and pay for drinks on their smartphone from the comfort of their seat has been launched.
Orderella, officially launched around this week’s Web Summit in Dublin and already available in 60 bars in the UK, has been adopted by 19 of the capital’s well-known drinking haunts, including Copper Face Jacks and Lillie’s Bordello.
The free app will allow people to get their drinks delivered to their table or can pick them up from a collection point when the order is ready.
According to Orderella research, 21 per cent of adults in Ireland spend over an hour waiting at the bar on an average night out, adding that a cashless app that lets users beat the queue in bars and clubs will help people from wasting up to 104 hours a year queuing for their favourite tipple.
The study, which polled 500 people in Ireland, revealed that a further one in five (19 per cent) spend at least half an hour waiting to get served at the bar.
Dennis Collet, co-founder and CEO of Orderella said: "That 92 per cent of those surveyed would pay to skip the queue is interesting to us because they don’t have to, our app is completely free.
"Orderella lets you completely beat the queue so you can enjoy your night out. It also means you don’t have to cram your bag or pockets."
The company said it hopes to expand the service outside Dublin and into sports stadiums, theatres, cinemas and student unions across Ireland.


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The ad industry on Thursday urged the Federal Trade Commission to reject calls to prohibit online behavioral targeting, but privacy watchdogs advocated for new regulations that would curb data-driven advertising.
The Association of National Advertisers argued in written comments that data-driven advertising benefits consumers as well as advertisers.
“Consumers receive virtually free access to massive amounts of information online in large part due to the ad-subsidized Internet,” the ANA wrote in a 14-page filing. “Additionally, thanks to data-driven advertising, consumers are presented with advertisements and messaging that is tailored to them, thereby benefitting consumers by giving them information that is useful and maximizing efficiency in businesses’ interactions with their existing and prospective customers.”
But others, including Consumer Reports and the Electronic Information Privacy Center, urged the agency to crack down on current practices.
“Unfair data collection practices and surveillance have eroded consumer privacy, and this unwanted observation constitutes substantial injury to consumers,” those two organizations contended.
The comments came in response to a petition filed last year by the watchdog Accountable Tech, which urged the FTC to outlaw “surveillance advertising.”
Accountable Tech described surveillance advertising as involving three “distinct but interlocking” types of conduct -- the “unfair extraction and monetization of data by dominant firms,” the “integration of data across business lines,” and “exclusive dealing.”
The group elaborated that the concept involves collecting data about consumers, and then serving them ads across sites and services based on personal information -- meaning data linked or reasonably linkable to an individual or device, including browsing history.
Among other arguments against Accountable Tech's petition, the ANA said many online companies might shift to a subscription model if they were no longer able to generate revenue through data-driven advertising.
“An increase in subscription-based services would change the egalitarian nature of the Internet, with consumers of means able to access cutting edge content and services while consumers with less expendable income would not be able to access such information,” the organization wrote.
The ANA also said a ban on behavioral targeting is unnecessary, because consumers can opt-out of receiving ads based on their inferred interests through the ad industry's self-regulatory program.
“Consumers are empowered to take action to stop the practice if they do not want to allow companies to use data associated with them to present them with relevant content and advertisements,” the group wrote. “No concrete harms have been presented by the petition that counterweigh the benefits consumers receive.”
But a variety of watchdogs -- including Amnesty International and Center for Digital Democracy -- disagreed.
“Amnesty International considers current targeted advertising practices that rely on indiscriminate corporate surveillance and profiling -- including surveillance advertising -- to be inherently incompatible with human rights,” the global rights organization said in its filing.
"The scale of the data collected by Google and Facebook means that these companies are amassing more information on human beings and human activity than previously imaginable," Amnesty International added. "The aggregation of so much data, combined with the use of sophisticated data analysis tools, can reveal very intimate and detailed information; in effect, the companies can know virtually everything about an individual."
The privacy watchdog Center for Digital Democracy -- which in 2006 first urged the FTC to investigate online behavioral targeting and data mining -- faulted the agency for not acting sooner.
“The systemic and multiple failures of the FTC over the decades to respond meaningfully to the role and nature of online marketing -- which has eviscerated the privacy rights of Americans (and consumers worldwide) -- have enabled data-driven surveillance to thrive ubiquitously,” that organization wrote. “Nearly every platform, application, device and experience in which Americans engage has been shaped by the commercial spying and manipulation apparatus that the commission has allowed to evolve and expand without constraint.”
Consumer Reports and the Electronic Privacy Information Center argued in their filing that the FTC could address online privacy by establishing rules that would restrict companies from collecting data for one purpose -- such as to provide a specific service -- and then using it for another.
“The tracking implemented by platforms like Google and Facebook is not technically necessary to rendering services, and it assaults long-held norms surrounding privacy,” the two organizations wrote.


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The annual rate of inflation in the eurozone dropped to an almost two-year low in September, the EU's official statistics agency said Friday.
Consumer prices in the 20-nation single currency bloc rose by an annual rate of 4.3 percent, Eurostat data showed, the lowest since October 2021.
The figure beat a consensus forecast by analysts compiled by financial data firm FactSet which said inflation would slow to 4.5 percent in September.
Inflation has steadily fallen since it reached a peak of 10.6 percent in October 2022 following the devastating effects of Russia's war on Ukraine across Europe.
The figure, however, remains well above the European Central Bank's two-percent target.
The ECB has hiked rates repeatedly to tame red-hot inflation, but the pain is being felt across the eurozone economy.
Friday's data will raise hopes among investors that the ECB will pause its rate-hiking cycle, as the eurozone economy weakens and concerns mount about the burden on households and businesses as a result of higher borrowing costs.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices, also slowed to 4.5 percent in September from 5.3 percent in August.
Core inflation is the key signal for the ECB.
Energy prices dipped further, falling by 4.7 percent in September on the back of a drop of 3.3 percent the previous month.
The rise in food and drink prices also slowed down, reaching 8.8 percent in September compared with 9.7 percent in August, according to Eurostat.
The Netherlands was the only country where consumer prices fell by 0.3 percent, according to Eurostat figures.
Germany, Europe's biggest economy, performed better than previous months, with inflation slowing down to 4.3 percent in September from 6.4 percent in August, Eurostat data showed.


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Light Rider from AP Works sold in a limited edition of 50 copies for 50,000 euros each.
Photographer: AP Works
Airbus company AP Works begin selling an electric motorbike that is printed from a 3D printer and weighing only 35 kg.
By building up the framework of the thousands of layers of powdered metal, each only 30 micrometers thick, AP Works to build a structure optimized for strength and low weight.
It had not been possible with conventional manufacturing techniques, argue AP Works.
They have used an aluminum alloy called Scalmalloy, commonly used in the aerospace industry.
The motorcycle is powered by an electric motor with power 6 kW, and torque is 130 Nm.


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Mon, Dec 11, 2023
Cordani said the company would consider bolt-on acquisitions aligned with its strategy as well as "value-enhancing divestitures."
Thu, Nov 23, 2023
The company said a demand of "INR 7,396.76 million (AY 2016-17) and INR 9,270.31 Million (AY 2017-18) was raised by the Assessing officer, against which the Company had preferred appeal before CIT-Appeal".
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
The Titan Company said it is planning to add over 3,000 employees in the next 5 years across domains including engineering, design, luxury, digital, data analytics, marketing and sales among others.
Fri, Apr 22, 2022
The company recognises that it is important to start promoting biodegradable and other non-plastic alternatives to make them become as affordable and available as plastic is today, Zomato Founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said in a blogspot.
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
The Rs 2,000-crore initial share sale of multi-speciality pediatric hospital chain Rainbow Children's Medicare Ltd will open for public subscription on April 27.
Wed, Apr 20, 2022
The initial share-sale of sports and athleisure footwear company Campus Activewear will open on April 26.
According to Crisil Research Director Hetal Gandhi, cement demand increased by 20 percent year-on-year in the first half of FY22 but experienced an unexpected slowdown in the second half due to unseasonal rains, sand issues and labour unavailability.
BookMyShow has deepened its partnership with TribeVibe through "strategic investment" "for a majority stake," a company statement said on Wednesday.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
The Competition Commission has cleared the proposed acquisition of a minority stake in BDR Pharmaceuticals International Pvt Ltd by Multiples Private Equity Fund III and other investors.
Fri, Apr 15, 2022
UltraTech Cement on Friday announced investing USD 101.10 million (around Rs 839.52 crore) for a 29.39 percent equity stake in the UAE-based RAK Cement Co for White Cement and Construction Materials PSC (RAKWCT).
Thu, Apr 14, 2022
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), which is a collective of over 6,600 angel investors/HNIs and family offices, and is among the largest domestic angel investment platforms for startups, has returned 190 per cent IRR (internal rate of returns) in 2021 on the 13 exits it made in the year and is planning to exit over 10 more this year.
Petronet LNG Ltd may look at setting up a fourth facility in the country to meet the rising energy demand in Asia's third-largest economy, its CEO A K Singh said.
Government on Wednesday waived off customs duty on cotton till September 30, 2022. The notification will come into force on April 14, 2022.
Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Blue Star Ltd has set up a new manufacturing facility at Wada in Maharashtra at a cost of Rs 130 crore doubling the production capacity of deep freezers, a top company official said on Wednesday.
Tue, Apr 12, 2022
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, the realty arm of Mahindra Group, on Tuesday announced an investment of Rs 500 crore to develop India's first net-zero energy housing project, comprising around 550 units, in Bengaluru.
Mon, Apr 11, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced.
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
Ravi S Jalan, Managing Director, GHCL, talks about demand and pricing trends of soda ash, divestment of the textile business, soda ash and sodium bicarbonate production, consumer business, margins, demerger of soda ash and spinning businesses, business, acquisition plans and joint venture opportunities among others during a candid chat with Swati Khandelwal, Zee Business.
Wed, Apr 06, 2022
Lenders on Wednesday discussed a proposal for 90 days of extension to close the resolution process of debt-ridden Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL) promoted by the Anil Ambani Group, sources said.
Funskool India Ltd on Tuesday said it has acquired the rights from international brand Goliath to manufacture and distribute popular game 'Sequence' in the country.
Paytm said on Wednesday it should be able to achieve a breakeven for a key metric of profitability in one-and-a-half years.
Tue, Apr 05, 2022
DCX Systems has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise up to Rs 600 crore through an IPO.
Fri, Apr 01, 2022
Asian Paints Ltd on Friday said it will acquire stake in two companies -- White Teak and Weatherseal Fenestration -- in a move to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing home improvement and decor segment.
Umesh Chowdhary talks about the business outlook for FY23, order book and order visibility, margins and Italian subsidiary among others during an exclusive interview with Zee Business.
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THE blogosphere has seethed for months with speculation that Apple is about to produce an iPhone 5 - which will have a larger screen, better battery and faster processors - and what might be called an iPad Mini.
Now, The Wall Street Journal's All Things D online forum has joined The New York Times in confidently predicting both devices are due, and conjectured a launch on September 12. Those boys and girls deal only in ''judicious leaks'' - at least a wink, if not a nod, from someone not far from the mothership's helm.
The big change will be screen size. The iPhone 5 is expected to go to a four-inch diagonal that's longer, but not wider, than the iPhone 4's 3.5-inch (89-millimetre) diagonal. Wider would be a pain to hold to the ear.
As for the iPad Mini, better bloggers agree that its screen will be 7.85 inches diagonal (199 millimetres) with a 4:3 (traditional TV) ratio, which is 40 per cent larger than the Google Nexus and Amazon Kindle Fire.
Apple has tinkered with screen sizes on the many iPod variations, but avoided change on the iPhone, though progressively raising screen quality and resolution. So, too, with the iPad.
Excluding the variations of the screen-less Shuffle and the iPod touch, which shares iPhone screen size, most size changes have been in iPods. The Classic had one change, from two inches (51 millimetres), used in the original click-wheel iPod of 2001, to 2.5 inches (64 millimetres). Nanos have ranged from 1.5 inches (38 millimetres) to 2.2 inches (56 millimetres), with later versions offering touchscreen control. The Nano is still popular but waning as sales soar for smartphones with music and video player features.
But for Apple's flagship devices, changes in screen size, dictated to a great extent by the dexterity of users, have been avoided. The iPad Mini is about to change that, but even so, the range is likely to be limited as it is with iPhone and iPad.
John Paczkowski of All Things D says: ''The tablet market lacks a true second-place contender, and with Google and Amazon rising fast, size has become an issue.''
Add to that Apple chief executive Tim Cook's oft-spoken view: ''Apple has no plans to leave a price umbrella around the iPad that would allow a rival to shake its dominance by introducing a lower-cost device.''
The iPad is dominant but one size does not fit all in tablets, nor iMacs, MacBooks and almost everything else.
Among the 50-odd tablets battling it out, there are at least seven variations in size, ranging from Galaxy's 10.1 inches (256 millimetres) and iPad's 9.7 inches (246 millimetres) to the seven inches (178 millimetres) of the Nexus and Kindle Fire. The iPad, king of the field with 68.2 per cent of global sales, according to IDC, could be considered optimum size, but with rising competition from Samsung, Google and Amazon, Apple sees consumer markets shifting and is covering its bases. A seven-inch tablet with a high-definition Retina display screen could attract consumers - lower price, high quality and services proven by the current iPads.
Innovations expected on the iPad Mini and iPhone 5 include a Nano SIM card - 40 per cent smaller than the micro SIM in iPhone 4, 4S and iPad - a 19-pin connector socket (replacing the 30-pin), faster processors and better cameras.
The stakes are high. Industry analyst Gartner expects tablet sales to reach 120 million this year, 98 per cent up on last year, with the iPad holding its more than 60 per cent share. By 2016, tablet sales will reach 370 million, of which 170 million will be iPads and 138 million Android devices. Microsoft's Surface will get 4 per cent of sales this year, and may reach 12 per cent by 2017.
Demand is near insatiable, especially in industry and business where millions are forsaking desktops for iPad mobility and facility.
In Melbourne recently was Chuck Hollis, the chief technology officer of marketing for EMC, a US information management company. He told me his company's 55,000 employees, 500,000 business customers and 6000 partners ''all would prefer to do their day-to-day work on an iPad''.
Mobility is not just here. It's taking over, whatever the shape and size of the device.


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PARIS – Almost a decade after it set the bar for compact crossovers through its distinctive personality and emphasis on fun, the next-generation Nissan JUKE has arrived in Europe to reinvent the segment once again.
Fun to drive as ever, the all-new JUKE delivers new levels of performance and technology, within a striking yet roomier coupe crossover body. With almost 1 million on the road in Europe, the Nissan JUKE has resonated with European customers thanks to its standout design.
The next-generation JUKE – which was unveiled today in London; Paris; Milan; Barcelona, Spain; and Cologne, Germany – appeals to European drivers who value design, technology and performance, in addition to practicality, in the crossover segment. With ProPILOT and striking connectivity, JUKE brings Nissan Intelligent Mobility – Nissan’s vision for changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society – one step further.
“The Nissan JUKE is back with its unique identity, even more character, exciting performance and advanced technology that responds to drivers’ needs,” said Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan Europe’s vice president for product planning. “The new design and exciting driving experience will appeal to the growing number of customers opting for compact crossovers. The JUKE has grown up, while still retaining the fun-to-drive qualities that have always made it stand out.”
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New Bill Would Require Carriers To Disclose Tracking Software In Phones
Some recent controversy in the area of smartphones, is the whole Carrier IQ debacle. Essentially, it’s in many phones and tracks user behavior and sends that data away to be analyzed.
This has lead to numerous reports of a breach of privacy and wireless carriers received some flack for it. A new bill that’s currently before Congress, would require cell phone carriers to disclose tracking software that’s in phones. This is a step forward in transparency and letting customers know what is pre-installed on their phones.
“While consumers rely on their phones, their phones relay all sorts of information about them, often without their knowledge or consent,” reads a statement from Rep. Markey’s office today. “I am concerned about the threat to consumers’ privacy posed by electronic monitoring software on mobile phones, such as the software developed by Carrier IQ.”
“Carriers (or parties to the sale of a phone) failing to make this disclosure to customers, under Rep. Markey’s proposed provisions, could find themselves prosecuted for deception and/or unfair trade practices.”
“But that might not be the stickiest part of this bill. Under Rep. Markey’s proposal, once the customer consented to the monitoring software doing its job, the carrier (or other point of sale) would become responsible for maintaining a secure database of the identities of those who consented. Such a database could conceivably be used to retrieve data about the phones being monitored.”
How do you feel about carriers tracking behavior on your phone? Is it a breach of privacy and trust?


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The next 2023 GMC Sierra HD is coming to the market in less than a year. This famous heavy-duty truck will make a lot of changes. That includes a whole new look, as the latest spy photos show. There should also be some changes under the hood.
A lot of attention will also be put on how Sierra HD looks on the inside, and hopefully, it will become even more luxurious. In a group that mostly has Ford Super Duty and Ram Heavy Duty trucks, Sierra is a cool alternative. We think the Sierra will be on par with the other models in the segment.
GMC Sierra HD Spy Photos
The upcoming 2023 GMC Sierra HD has been spotted for the first time. The styling looks more aggressive than it was before. When the camouflage comes off, we think that the GMC will look better than before, and definitely more premium. With the old model, there were a lot of curves. The new one has a lot of straight lines. However, the look of the new Sierra HD might be very different depending on the trim level.
For example, the Denali model has a lot of chrome, a chrome grille, and unique wheels. The AT4 version, on the other hand, has red tow hooks that make it come with a wilder character. The LED headlights are the most noticeable change. A look at the new lighting signature shows that it looks like a good thing to add to the game. Speaking of which, new headlamps are the most important upgrade on the 2023MY.
The new 2023 GMC Sierra HD is a high-end truck with a roomy cabin. It also comes with a lot of comfort, which is good. Furthermore, this model has a lot of new things in it, and it doesn’t fall short of the standards set by the other models in the segment. The basic model comes with a 7-inch touchscreen that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as a rearview camera and navigation.
It also has a standard trailering package and a tow hitch with a guide system and rearview camera to make towing a trailer easier. Denali is the most premium version, with a bigger screen, Bose premium sound, wireless charging, and a high-definition surround-view camera.
According to reports, the new 2023 GMC Sierra HD is going to be more powerful than its predecessor. As we said before, the new truck will have the same engine as the Silverado HD. The new powertrain is expected to make about 505 horsepower and up to 1,085 lb-ft of torque.
If you already have a 6.6-liter V8 turbodiesel Duramax, it makes 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque. This is a big change from that. In this case, the new model will have an extra 60 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. Because of that, the new Sierra HD will be even better at towing.
2023 GMC Sierra HD Price, Release Date
When it comes to the price, the new 2023 GMC Sierra HD will start at $40,000, more or less. Of course, the higher trim levels will cost a lot more, but that’s not the only thing. The AT4 model will cost about $60,000. The top-of-the-line Denali model will set you back about $80k, though. Reports say that sales will start next fall. This time, Sierra will go head to head with well-known models like Ram HD and Ford Super Duty.


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Tesla and the NTSB are in a serious fight over the fatal Tesla Autopilot crash
In the space of a week, Tesla and the National Transportation Safety Board have gone from cooperating on the investigation of last month's fatal Tesla crash to a nearly complete war. Earlier today, Tesla put out a statement saying “Today, Tesla withdrew from the party agreement with the NTSB because it requires that we not release information about Autopilot to the public, a requirement which we believe fundamentally affects public safety negatively."
But shortly after Tesla put out its statement, the NTSB hit back with its own (very different) version of events. "The National Transportation Safety Board announced Thursday the removal of Tesla as a party to the NTSB’s investigation," a press release said, adding that "the NTSB took this action because Tesla violated the party agreement by releasing investigative information before it was vetted and confirmed by the NTSB. Such releases of incomplete information often lead to speculation and incorrect assumptions about the probable cause of a crash, which does a disservice to the investigative process and the traveling public."
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Less than two weeks the Yeezy Foamposite Pro will officially release but retailers are already receiving pairs giving us another look.
This will be the first Pro to release in sometime, and using one of the most loved/hyped colorway to release we all know it will sell out fast.
Official release date for the Nike Air Foamposite Pro Yeezy is April 19th 2014 and will retail for $250. Is this on your list of upcoming purchases?
Nike Air Foamposite Pro ‘Yeezy’
Release Date: 04/19/2014
Colorway: Black/Laser Crimson
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Toyota Motors announced the development of an all new small car for South East Asian countries. Toyota has denied any such development, but thanks to BSMotoring.com we have a glimpse of this new small car from Toyota stable. This car will cost around $ 11,000 and will be available in South East Asian countries by 2012.
Toyota will want to enter small car market as there is a rising demand for such cars today. Toyota’s new compact car will be based on its Vios and Yaris hatchback models. In order to cut down on production costs, Toyota will try procuring materials locally which will help them minimize production cost by almost 30% to 40%. Daihatsu Motors, a mini unit of Toyota too is developing a small car for Southeast Asian market. They might sell their car under Toyota brand.


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• Unfair trade pacts make it harder to regulate toxics in products that come into our homes. Basic safeguards such as banning unsafe chemicals, or requiring rigorous testing, can run afoul of trade pact rules that systematically prioritize commerce over safety and the environment.
• Unfair trade deals empower corporate polluters with new rights to challenge consumer and environmental regulation. For instance, under the U.S.-Peru trade deal, billionaire Ira Rennert is suing Peru for $800 million. His claim? Peru did not grant him a third extension on environmental clean-up obligations his company committed to finish by 2007. His smelter is contributing to ultra-high blood toxics levels in La Oroya, deemed one of the world’s ten most polluted sites, alongside Chernobyl.
• In a similar NAFTA case, Mexico was ordered to pay a U.S. waste company millions of dollars after trying to get it to clean up toxic waste.
• The U.S. used threats of a challenge before the World Trade Organization to water down Europe’s new REACH chemical safety policy, while China did the same against U.S. state efforts to regulate lead and toxics in toys.
SOLUTIONS: NO TOXIC TRADE
• Remove companies’ ability to challenge environmental regulations in NAFTA-style pacts.
• Allow countries to apply “precautionary principle”-based bans on potentially dangerous chemicals.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: THIS SYSTEM ONLY STANDS IF WE ALLOW IT
• Educate your community about how unfair trade policy undermines policies to limit our exposure to toxics. The special interests want us to be ignorant about these deals’ real effect.
• Tell President Obama: Either it’s Fair Trade or No Deal!
• Tell Congress to reject unfair trade deals, for instance one now being cooked up with nine Asia-Pacific countries called the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.


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Singh in Cambodia to attend ASEAN; meets Wen Jiabao Upendra Rai Editor & News Director, Sahara News Network Last Updated : 19 Nov 2012 02:09:44 PM IST Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Cambodia
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao on Monday and shared the view that bilateral relations need to be "stronger, wider and deeper".
Singh and Wen met on the sidelines of ASEAN Summit and reviewed the ties. It could be their last meeting as China has replaced its old guard with a new set of leaders.
In his opening remarks, Wen said he cherished working with Singh over the last eight years during which they met for 14 times.
"We established good working relationship and friendship between us. This is reflection of friendship between our two great nations," Wen said.
"This is possibly the last meeting between us in my remaining tenure," he said, while referring to the change of leadership in China under which he will demit office in March.
Singh hailed Wen's personal endeavour to make the bilateral relationship "stronger, wider and deeper".
He specifically referred to Wen's two visits to India in 2005 and 2010, saying these helped make the ties "stronger".
During the first visit in 2005, the two countries established Strategic and Cooperative Partnership while the second visit in 2010 marked 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties.
"I personally value working with you," Singh told Wen.
On Monday, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said that during the meeting, the Indian Prime Minister is expected to seek larger investments from China, particularly in the National Manufacturing and Investment Zones being set up in the country.
Sharma said that in the past, India has flagged, both at meetings at Prime Minister level and Commerce Minister level, the issue of a "fair trade balance" and market access for India in IT and pharmaceutical sectors. But it doesn't mean these are the only issues.
China is India's largest trade partner but the trade deficit between the two economies has ballooned to USD 23 billion in China's favour in October this year, as India continues to import more than what it exports to the country.
India and China have a set a target of taking their total trade to USD 100 billion by 2015. The total bilateral trade reached a high of USD 73.90 billion last year but the figure dropped to USD 55.6 billion in the first 10 months of this year, a drop of 8 per cent.
FTA in Goods
India and ASEAN are holding negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement in Services and Investment and are keen to conclude these before the Summit on November 19. The two sides have already signed FTA in Goods.
India's trade with ASEAN was over USD 50 billion in 2011-12 after a 30 per cent jump over the previous financial year.
Before his arrival, Singh said in a statement in New Delhi that the summit will provide an opportunity for India to enhance its economic cooperation with the region amid lingering financial crisis in the western world.
He also said that India's partnership with 10-nation ASEAN is an important component of the 'Look East Policy'.
"This year marks the 20th anniversary of our dialogue partnership and 10th anniversary of Summit-level engagement with ASEAN," he said.
Singh added that it will give an opportunity to preview and prepare an ambitious agenda for the Summit next month.
"The Summit in Phnom Penh will give us an opportunity to preview and prepare an ambitious agenda for the Summit next month to take the India-ASEAN relationship to a new level," Manmohan Singh said in New Delhi.
India, ASEAN FTA talks on services, investment in final stages
Sharma said that Negotiations on the much-delayed Free Trade Agreement in Services and Investment between India and 10-nation ASEAN grouping are in
the final stages and effort is being made to conclude these by next month.
India and ASEAN have already signed an FTA in Goods in 2009 but Services and Investment part is taking longer because f strong differences between the two sides.
Highlighting the importance of the FTA, Sharma noted that India-ASEAN trade before the FTA in Goods was just USD 32 billion and it has now jumped to over USD 75 billion, despite global recession.
US President Barack Obama will also be in Phnom Penh but it is not yet clear whether there will be a meeting between Singh and him because of paucity of time.
Govt ready to face any challenge on FDI
Hitting out at the opposition for their plans to "drag" decision on FDI to Parliament, the government today said the "shrill discourse" and "sensationalism" over the last few years have caused enormous damage to India's image and hoped the enthusiasm of foreign investors would now be bolstered by recent firm moves.
Sharma made it clear that there will be no going back on allowing 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail as it is a "decision cast in stone" and said the government is ready to face any challenge in Parliament.
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- Amitabh Bachchan walks fashion ramp for charity
- Oscars 2017 celebrate diversity, marred by goof-ups
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If you are living in a neighbourhood surrounded by trees and shrubs, with birds chirping
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Leaving the door open for future iterations, T-Mobile has retired its latest model.
All you former Teeny Boppers can rejoice. T-Mo has finally announced the pricing for it's new Android powered SideKick. T-Mobile's Sidekick 4G is priced at $99.99 with a 2-year contract after a $50 mail-in-rebate. With a reasonable price like that, it is sure to be a hit with the teen crowd that the handset is aimed at.


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Overland Park, Kan. – Sprint lost fewer wireless subscribers in the fourth
quarter and fiscal year ending Dec. 31 and reduced its year-over-year wireless
operating losses for the periods, the company announced.
The company, however, didn’t predict when it would return to
wireless profitability, nor did it offer a 2010 target for subscriber growth or
churn reduction. In 2010, however, the company “expects continued significant
improvement in the downward trend in revenue … seen in the past few years,” said
CFO Robert Brust during an investor conference call.
One of the methods to achieve that goal will be a new prepaid
strategy that, by the end of the second quarter, will provide “a robust revamped
portfolio of brands,” each targeting different segments of the population with
“unique value propositions,” said Dan Schulman, prepaid group president. Each
brand will appeal to people with unique needs and to people who shop in
different channels, he said. By segmenting the prepaid market, Sprint will be
able to compete “without pulling the price lever” in each segment, he continued.
Growing prepaid price competition slowed the company’s growth in net prepaid
subscriber additions in the fourth quarter compared to the first three quarters,
the company noted.
Sprint’s new prepaid strategy will be “fully rolled out by the
end of the second quarter,” Schulman said. The U.S. prepaid market has grown to
about 55 million to 60 million subscribers industrywide, thus supporting a
segmentation strategy, he said. In prepaid, Sprint’s current brands include
Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, which it acquired last year.
In other comments, CEO Dan Hesse noted that 49 percent of
Sprint CDMA handsets sold in the fourth quarter were either smartphones or
touchscreen phones. The models included the company’s first Android-based
Despite growing postpaid price competition from Verizon
Wireless and AT&T, Hesse also said, Sprint’s plans still offer the best
value. “Our job is to better educate the consumer” about the value of Sprint
plans, he said.
Hesse also said the carrier has made a lot of progress in
upgrading existing customers’ perceptions about the Sprint brand, but he noted
that it has made fewer strides changing the perceptions of
He also said he wished the carrier made more progress in
reducing churn in 2009 and plans to do better in 2010, but he didn’t offer a
churn target. The company, nonetheless, lost fewer net subscribers in the
quarter and full year on a year-over-year basis.
For the quarter, the company lost 148,000 net subscribers
compared to a third-quarter 545,000 reduction and year-ago 1.27 million
reduction. For the full year, Sprint lost 1.13 million subscribers compared to a
year-ago loss of 4.58 million subscribers. The company’s year-end subscriber
base came to 48.1 million, down from a year-ago 49.3 million.
Wireless posted a fourth-quarter operating loss of $635
million, up sequentially from the third quarter’s $448 million loss but down
significantly from a year-ago fourth-quarter loss of $1.82 billion. The
full-year operating loss fell to $1.96 billion compared to the previous year’s
$2.81 billion operating loss.


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Youku.com is displayed on a computer in Beijing. The website is China's No 1 with 35 percent of the country's online-video market. [Photo / Agencies]
The automaker has teamed up with Youku.com to make a series of adverts fit for the online crowd
HONG KONG - Until last year, General Motors Co's (GM) China marketers advertised the Chevy Cruze sedan with spy thriller-themed spots featuring Wentworth Miller, the star of the TV show Prison Break.
After Fox Entertainment Group canceled the series, Shanghai GM decided it wanted a new advertising approach, one with "real life, real people", said Joan Ren, general director for Chevrolet marketing, at the time.
So the company teamed up with Youku.com, China's most popular online-video operator, to create a new Web-based campaign featuring young urban Chinese. So far, Youku has shown 10 of the videos, most between 10 and 20 minutes long and made by a professional director, and they've received a combined 84 million views. Ren said she's pleased with Youku's production values and the authentic tone of the campaign.
"They don't allow low quality," Ren said.
That anyone now associates Youku with authenticity is a step in the right direction for Victor Koo, the site's founder and chief executive.
Koo is now focused on working with GM, Procter & Gamble Co (P&G) and other advertisers to create professionally produced so-called "Webisodes" such as Crest Pro-Health II, a P&G serial set in a dentist's office that has attracted 33.5 million viewers.
Youku is No 1 with 35 percent of the market in China for online video, said Eric Wen, an analyst with Mirae Asset Securities in Hong Kong.
Youku raised $203 million from its December initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, but has lost $87 million since 2008 on sales of $86 million. It's also likely to lose $21 million on sales of $110 million this year, according to a March 1 report by Goldman Sachs Group Inc analysts. Nothing to worry about, according to Koo. "We are on the path to profitability," he said.
Investors seemed to buy that message and Youku's stock price has nearly quadrupled since the IPO.
The real question is how big can Youku get, said Wen.
Less than 4 percent of Chinese advertising goes to online video, compared with a third for TV, he said. That leaves plenty of room to grow.
"Breakeven is not a concern," he said. "There's a tremendous amount of profit down the road."
Tudou.com, China's No 2 site, on March 3 announced a deal with Walt Disney Co to show Desperate Housewives, Lost, Criminal Minds and Cougar Town online, while smaller rival Ku6 Media last year formed a partnership with Warner Bros and Sony Corp to stream movies and TV shows.
Koo will make more deals with studios while also creating more exclusive content such as the Web series for GM, he said.
"We are going to keep investing in Youku originals," he said.


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Tesla Store in Berlin Hit with Paint Bombs Over Gigafactory Water Use
A Tesla store in Berlin, Germany was targeted this week with paint bombs and posters, citing the company’s water use at its nearby Grünheide factory, as shared by Tagesspiegel earlier this week. The incident occurred against the exterior facade of the Mall of Berlin shopping center on Tuesday morning by 6-7 hooded people, armed with bags of paint.
The posters show Tesla’s Model S and logo in what appear to be advertisements, instead reading “Driving For a Burning Planet,” and “Driving For a Dead Planet.” Additionally, two posters showing wildlife drinking from a stream in a pasture near a pipe were posted over the glass on the front door, and paint was thrown at the front of the store.
Left wing groups “Ende Gelände” and “Interventionalist Left” were involved in the campaign.
@TheEVuniverse pointed out an RBB chart showing water use at Gigafactory Berlin is far lower compared to other factories.
Wow this seems really nature friendly 👍👍👍 pic.twitter.com/CgjZnPVJlK
— Jaan of the EV Universe ⚡ (@TheEVuniverse) March 24, 2023
Tesla has been targeted by environmental activists in Germany before, with one cable fire lit at the plant in 2021 being a planned attack. During the construction of Giga Berlin, Tesla was also ordered to halt deforestation due to local wildlife populations when activists stepped in and opposed the project. Tesla plans to expand the factory and will need to use more water and electricity, but much to the opposition of environmentalists.
Critics of the project have noted Tesla’s water use at Giga Berlin, and pointed out how the plant’s infrastructure has already done irreversible damage to the site.


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A few weekends back we spent a bright, crisp, Sunday morning in Macclesfield forest shooting for Henri Lloyd’s new Jaguar Vector Racing clothing range for the 2018 racing season.
We were thrilled to be asked to do the official photography for their press release and social media to help support the partnership.
The team kit for the season will be a bespoke and exclusive collection of apparel from the Henri Lloyd Sport range; a new collection launching in 2018 to bring to land Henri Lloyd’s experience of innovating sailing kit. The range will reflect the team’s racing achievements and brand credentials, incorporating Henri Lloyd’s superior knowledge and expertise of innovative product technology and design.
Check out our Creative Director, Chris modeling the kit!


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CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains how three key phenomena could reshape the wireless industry in the next few years and pave the way for more-affordable mobile services.
When Google unveiled its smart and controversial eyewear three years ago, some early tech adopters tried to do their part by eagerly pushing for Glass acceptance. The world pushed back.
The self-healing, curved smartphone will be offered at $150 with a two-year service agreement.
The iPhone maker recaptures the No. 1 spot after losing it to Google last year, according to the latest list of the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands.
On contract and off-contract options will give U.S. Cellular customers a chance to buy LG's excellent flagship phone.
Soon you'll don a high-tech headset as easily as you reach for your controller. Watch for blockbuster launches in the year ahead that pave the way to the brave new virtual world. Facebook and Valve lead the charge.
Which has the most apps? Which has the coolest features? Which one is the best? The most popular streamers all have their merits, so we'll help you decide which box is right for you.
The chief executive of Facebook's virtual-reality outfit won't say exactly how much its consumer headset will cost when it launches next year. But he has a ballpark range.
Two more wireless carriers announce pricing and availability for the marquee device.
The bulking up of a second giant would shake up the cable industry, which is struggling to keep pay-TV subscribers as all-digital rivals emerge.


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Bar and Block Steakhouse: 'Overwhelmingly positive' response to new restaurant opening in Princes Street
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Bar + Block Steakhouse has announced that it will be taking over the old New Look towards the west of Princes Street.
The business, which is preparing to be open in time for Christmas this year, was the first restaurant to have its planning permission submission approved by Edinburgh City Council this year.
Princes Street’s future has been a topic of concern in light of the new St James Quarter opening last month.
Several stores, including Next, Zara and New Look have transferred from Princes Street to St James, leaving behind empty units.
But news of Bar + Block has been seen as a positive step in boosting business in what was once Edinburgh’s premier shopping street.
Roddy Smith, chief executive of Essential Edinburgh which represents hundreds of city-centre businesses, said: “A new restaurant opening in Princes Street is overwhelmingly positive.
"If you discount McDonald’s and KFC, this new steakhouse will be the first proper restaurant on the ground floor in Princes Street which is a great appeal to people visiting the city centre.
"It will be great for footfall, with people walking past it, and it will aid the nighttime economy in the street, which is currently very quiet.
"I hope this is the first of a few new business to open here.”
Garry Clark, of the Federation of Small Businesses, also welcomed the news of the new restaurant.
He said: “The future of Princes Street is diversification, it’s not longer just a place for retail businesses, so this new restaurant is just what the city centre needs.
"There is of course the new St James Quarter and the Johnny Walker experience, but what we need to boost is a diverse offering in the middle of these two in Princes Street.
"There needs to be a reason to draw people to the city centre, and more food and drink offerings, like this new restaurant, is a great way to attract visitors and tourists from Scotland and around the UK this year.”
He added: “Hopefully this new restaurant will also mean more business for the already existing companies with stores in the area.”
Responding to news of the new restaurant opening, Labour councillor Karen Doran, representing Edinburgh city centre, said: "People have been worried about businesses in Princes Street for quite some time now, especially in the last year with the impact of covid, so news of a restaurant opening in the city centre is fantastic news – as much support as possible should be in place for it.
“I do believe Princes Street will evolve with time, and it’s great to see a new business like this to hopefully help continue the street’s success.
"It’s a beautiful spot to have a meal with it’s iconic views.”
The steakhouse will be serving cut to order 30-day aged steaks along with fresh burgers ground on-site, salads and grills.
Craft beers and cocktails will also be on the menu.
Bar + Block Steakhouse in Princes Street will be the second of its kind in Scotland following the opening of the first in St Enoch Square in Glasgow back in June.


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When it’s good to be a #ProperTosser
If there's one image that's helped to shift behaviour in the foodservice sector more than any other this year, then it is hard to think of a more effective one that that of the wretched turtle with a plastic straw up its nostril. Sometimes it takes a graphic in-your-face picture to make people sit up, think and act.
Predictions that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050 are shocking, but there’s nothing more powerful than a video of a defenceless creature suffering at the hands of human wastefulness to really drive the point home.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s BBC TV investigation into the true final destination of the 2.5 billion ‘recyclable’ coffee cups we use each year, has been another massive driver of change.
The foodservice sector has a plastic problem, but the last 12 months or so has seen some significant signs of positive change. It’s not a moment too soon, as in addition to that massive mountain of discarded coffee cups, there are the 7 billion single use plastic bottles and hundreds of millions of plastic straws.
Throughout September we’re calling on everyone in the foodservice sector to be a #ProperTosser – by Tossing Less, Reusing before they toss and finally, Tossing Properly, if they really have to toss. It’s just a slightly different take on the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle message.
The tide is turning. We don’t feel like so much like King Canute because the waves of waste, thanks to some really progressive moves by many in the industry, are just starting to recede. And, clinging onto this metaphor one more time, we’re asking everyone in the sector to come and surf this new positive wave with us.
There can’t be many items that a business uses a million of in year, that it can stop using overnight and not really notice the difference. But that’s exactly what Oakman Inns did at its 18 sites earlier this year, when it acted in double quick to ditch plastic straws – except in drinks that really require them and for customers who can’t drink without them. Two more groups, Hawksmoor and The Breakfast Club are well on the way to waving goodbye to straws too. Finding the perfect sustainable alternative for those icy cocktails and thick milkshakes is still a challenge, but by stopping plopping them automatically in every drink, they’ve made a giant first step.
Choice editing like this is a great way of helping consumers make the right call. Incentivising good behaviour is another way of positively influencing what customers do. So, on university campuses from Brighton to Glasgow, and at Costa cafés the length and breadth of Britain, coffee drinkers are being offered the chance of a cheaper hot beverage if they opt for their drink in a reusable cup.
Having said that, some university caterers are looking to switch to a more hard-nosed approach, charging more for coffee served in a disposable cup. The really forward-thinking among them are doubling up in a bid to attack the problem from both ends. At Oxford Brookes they are hoping to recycle half of all of the half a million hot drinks they serve annually by introducing one of the most thorough, clear and easy to use recycling initiatives across the campus.
Ditching bottled water altogether would be the ultimate choice edit a restaurant could make, when it comes to a sustainable water service. It would though be a much bigger leap for both consumers and the business owners. That’s why we’ve partnered with ethical water company Belu on a toolkit which lays out clearly and simply all the questions you could be asking yourself to ensure you’re not drowning in information, but floating serenely, secure in the knowledge that you are taking positive action on your H2O.
We’ve also checked in with Michelin Starred Quilon to find out how its decision to ditch bottled water has added to its bottom line and with small central London restaurant Jar Kitchen whose customers have bought into its half switch to filtered water that involves a charitable donation.
As well as being inspired by the achievements of those that have already made a difference, come and join the campaign to be part of the conversation and share those challenges and of course the solutions at www.foodmadegood.org/plastic And be sure to shout out on social about what you’re doing to Reduce Reuse Recycle using #ProperTosser and @FoodMadeGood.


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With the advent of newer technologies almost every day, the world is heading towards more options for sustainable development. One such option available in the automobile sector is electronic vehicles (EVs).
According to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the sale of retail electric cars (EV) increased thrice in 2021-22 (April-March). For instance, 4.29 lakh EVs were sold in 2021-22. This is up from 1.34 lakh the previous year and 1.68 lakh in 2019-20.
Naturally, we can expect a sharp rise in the sales of electric vehicles in the next 3 to 4 years, owing to their cost-efficiency and wide adoption by various governments around the globe. This stratospheric rise of EVs in India has prompted investors to look for businesses that can benefit from the EV revolution.
Top 5 EV Stocks In India 2022
By 2030, the Indian government aims to replace all petrol engines with electric vehicles. The electric vehicle segment is unquestionably the future of the automobile industry. And, since a shift to electric vehicles seems to be around the corner, it could be a good idea to start investing in EV stocks right now!
Below we have listed the top 5 EV stocks in India in which you can consider putting your money:
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited:
The company is the leader in electric vehicles in India. It launched its first-ever electric vehicle, Mahindra Reva, in 2001. The Mahindra E20 and eVerito are two of the other electric vehicles launched by the brand in the segment. Currently, the Mahindra share price is being traded at INR 1255 (Aug 2, 2022).
Hero Motocorp Limited:
Hero MotoCorp is the largest distributor and manufacturer of two-wheeled electric vehicles in the country. It operates in the segment via its subsidiary Hero Electric and enjoys the benefit of being the first to market these automobiles. Currently, the Hero Motorcorp share is traded at INR 2770 (Aug 2, 2022).
Tata Motors Limited:
Tata Motors, in partnership with its UK-based subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), aims to be a major player in India’s electric vehicle market. Tata has concentrated its EV efforts in India on the passenger vehicle and electric bus markets. The share of Tata Motors is currently being traded at a price level of INR 476 (Aug 2, 2022).
JBM Auto Limited:
JBM has revolutionised public transportation with its finest, modern, and massively advanced technology. It has launched low emission electric buses, setting new standards for passenger comfort, safety, affordability, and innovation. The current share price of JBM Auto Ltd is INR 433 (Aug 2, 2022).
Ashok Leyland Limited:
Ashok Leyland ranks as the 2nd-largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, the 4th-largest bus manufacturer globally, and the world’s 12th largest truck manufacturer. In August 2021, it launched the electric bus for the Chandigarh City Bus Services Society. The buses come with fast-charging technology. Ashok Leyland’s share price currently stands at INR 149 (Aug 2, 2022).
The above list has been carefully curated after reviewing details like the prominent electric vehicle manufacturers in the country, their current work in the EV segment, and prospects. This is because electric vehicles are expected soon to become the country’s primary mode of transportation. This shift would not only be from an environmental standpoint and a profit standpoint for the companies in the automobile segment.


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E-cigarette use might decrease the number of cigarettes smoked, but smoking only one to 4 cigarettes daily greatly will increase the danger of heart problems in comparison with not smoking. The extent to which decreasing cigarette smoking with vaping leads to quitting is unknown. Randomized controlled trials haven’t proven that vaping is effective for quitting smoking. A 2016 meta-evaluation based on 20 different studies discovered that smokers who used e-cigarettes were 28% less likely to give up than those that had not tried e-cigarettes.
Around half of e-cigarette company websites have a minimum age discover that prohibited underage people from coming into. The revised EU Tobacco Products Directive got here into effect in May 2016, providing stricter regulations for e-cigarettes. It limits e-cigarette advertising in print, on television and radio, together with reducing the extent of nicotine in liquids and reducing the flavors used. It requires the purchaser for e-cigarettes to be podsmall.com no less than 18 and does not allow buying them for anyone less than 18 years of age.
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E-cigarette advertisements are also in magazines, newspapers, on-line, and in retail shops. Between 2010 and 2014, e-cigarettes had been second solely to cigarettes as the highest advertised product in magazines. As cigarette corporations have acquired the largest e-cigarette brands, they at present profit from a dual market of people who smoke and e-cigarette users while concurrently presenting themselves as brokers of harm discount. This raises considerations about the appropriateness of endorsing a product that immediately income the tobacco industry. There is no evidence that the cigarette manufacturers are promoting e-cigarettes as a part of a plan to section out conventional cigarettes, despite some stating to want to cooperate in “harm reduction”. E-cigarette advertising for using e-cigarettes as a quitting tool have been seen in the US, UK, and China, which have not been supported by regulatory our bodies.
In 2019, a vaping industry group released a report stating that a possible US ban on e-cigarettes flavors can probably impact larger than one hundred fifty,000 jobs around the US. While advertising of tobacco merchandise is banned in most countries, tv and radio e-cigarette promoting in a number of nations may be not directly encouraging conventional cigarette use.
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The updated Tobacco Products Directive has been disputed by tobacco lobbyists whose companies could be impacted by these revisions. As of eight August 2016, the US FDA extended its regulatory energy to include e-cigarettes, e-liquid and all related products. Under this ruling the FDA will evaluate sure issues, including elements, product options and well being risks, as well their attraction to minors and non-customers. A photograph ID is now required to buy e-cigarettes, and their sale in all-ages vending machines is not permitted in the US. E-cigarette and tobacco companies have recruited lobbyists in an effort to stop the US FDA from evaluating e-cigarette products or banning present products already on the market. Studies pertaining to their potential influence on smoking discount are very limited.
“We noticed the market’s sudden recognition that the cigarette trade seems to be in deep trouble, disrupted by the rise of vaping,” Mad Money’s Jim Cramer said April 2018. “Over the course of three brief days, the tobacco shares have been bent, they had been spindled and they were mutilated by the belief that digital cigarettes have turn into a severe threat to the old-college cigarette makers,” he added.
- Some have advocated bans on e-cigarette sales and others have advised that e-cigarettes may be regulated as tobacco products but with less nicotine content or be regulated as a medicinal product.
- A 2016 World Health Organization report discovered that the scientific proof for the effectiveness of vaping for quitting smoking is “scant and of low certainty”.
- Finally, the current news of vaping-related illnesses requires swift analysis and effective steering to guard the general public’s health.
- Some healthcare teams and coverage makers have hesitated to recommend e-cigarettes for quitting smoking, due to limited proof of effectiveness and safety.
- Healthcare organizations in the UK in 2015 have inspired smokers to strive e-cigarettes to assist them quit smoking and likewise inspired e-cigarette users to stop smoking tobacco totally.
- Continuous and rigorous implementation of conventional tobacco control measures, similar to taxation, clear indoor air policies and public education can also be important.
In the US, six large e-cigarette businesses spent $fifty nine.three million on selling e-cigarettes in 2013. In the US and Canada, over $2 million is spent yearly on promoting e-cigarettes online. E-cigarette websites typically made unscientific health statements in 2012. The ease to get previous the age verification system at e-cigarette firm websites permits underage people to entry and be uncovered to advertising.


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Luzerne County prosecutors will not pursue a trespassing case against a woman who moved back to her native country of France.
Prosecutors on Monday filed a motion to withdraw charges against Purdey Kreiden, 23, acknowledging they don't have plans to extradite her back to the United States on the relatively minor charge.
While visiting the United States in the summer of 2012, Kreiden was arrested for shoplifting from Wegmans Food Market in Wilkes-Barre Township. She later pleaded guilty to a summary count of retail theft and was banned from entering the store for two years. But on Aug. 17, 2012, loss prevention officers for Wegmans again spotted Kreiden in the store and filed a misdemeanor charge of trespassing against her.
A French citizen, Kreiden later moved back to France.
"The defendant is not planning to return to the United States and the Commonwealth will not be attempting to extradite the defendant from France on a misdemeanor of the third-degree," prosecutors wrote.
Luzerne County Judge David Lupas then granted the motion to dismiss the trespassing charge.


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"Where Tesla has succeeded in disrupting the automotive industry by
producing best-in-class products, ... Shift can reinvent the sector by delivering premium experiences. ... businesses predicated on
transparency and trust between sellers and consumer buyers can create enormous opportunities and more efficient marketplaces."
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NOVEMBER 12, 2018 — New Albany, IN, headquartered American Queen Steamboat Company reports that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Victory I and sister ship Victory II, along with the Victory brand, from Sunstone Ships, Inc. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed and the deal is expected to close in early January 2019.
“We are pleased to purchase the Victory I and Victory II which will fuel the continued success and growth of American Queen Steamboat Company,” said American Queen Steamboat Company Chairman and CEO John Waggoner. “We look forward to working closely with Victory Cruise Line’s new and existing travel partners. These vessels enable us to provide guests with more diverse cruising options particularly in the Great Lakes, a region that our customers have been requesting for years.”
The 5,000-ton, 300-foot-long, 202-passenger are both identical and are currently being marketed by Victory Cruise Lines as overnight cruise ships.
They were delivered by the Atlantic Marine shipyard in Jacksonville, FL, in 2001 and 2002, respectively, as the Cape May Light and Cape Cod Light.
The Victory I and Victory II will join the American Queen Steamboat Company fleetunder the Victory Cruise name.
American Queen Steamboat’s current fleet consists of the flagship American Queen and 166-guest boutique paddlewheeler American Duchess sailing the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers and American Empress in the Pacific Northwest. The new American Countess, currently under construction in Gulf Island’s Houma, LA, shipyard., will debut in 2020. The new paddlewheeler is being built using the existing hull of the Kanesville Queen, a former casino boat built in 1995.
“Victory Cruise Lines has established itself as the leading cruise line on the Great Lakes, and our bookings for 2019 are already 35% ahead of our actuals of 2018. AQSC’s established and strong product and brand is well-suited to take the Victory vessels and Victory Cruise Line brand forward creating one of the largest North American Great Lakes and U.S. River cruising companies in the country,” said Victory Cruise Lines President and CEO Hans Lagerweij.


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Domino's Pizza in the UK has reported an "outstanding last quarter of like-for-like sales growth" and "robust" growth in their Republic of Ireland stores for the three months to the end of 2013, mainly thanks to growing online and mobile business.
The UK's biggest pizza delivery firm now has 777 stores and has recently been opening new stores at a rate of 9 per month. To the end of December, 2013, total sales were up almost 16% to just over £170 million. Domino's now has 26% of the UK pizza market ahead of more established chains such as Pizza Hut (25%).
The impact of online sales is significant and now account for two-thirds (65.5%) of UK delivered sales, up 15.7% on the same period in the previous year.
Mobile is also playing a major role in Domino's UK success. Mobile orders accounted for 30.9% of the pizza chain's online sales in 2013 up from 19.7% in 2012. In the final quarter of 2013, mobile sales rose a whopping 91% YoY.
Domino's mobile strategy includes apps for iOS, Android and Windows devices and their online presence has been strong since 1999 along with a good grasp of social media marketing.
Domino's is always on the look-out for ways to connect with consumers via mobile and has recently announced a partnership with Ford. Using Ford's in-car communication system, SYNC AppLink, hungry motorists will be able to order food from behind the wheel.
Before placing pizza orders, consumers will have to set their profile, including their favorite toppings, crusts and other selections on Domino's mobile app, as well as the Ford Sync system using voice commands.
A bit closer to my home here in New Zealand, a Domino's employee recently proved pizza can be delivered just about anywhere - even via bungy to a jet boat - to celebrate the opening of the 600th Australasian store.
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