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Microsoft announced it has rebranded it's game streaming platform Beam to 'Mixer' as it sets to take on on Amazon's Twitch.tv. With a host of new features and some new mobile apps coming soon, Mixer hopes it be the next big thing when it comes to game streaming services.
Mixer Launch Party
According to Windows Central, today marks the beginning of a massive marketing push for Mixer. Microsoft is aiming to make Mixer the ultimate place to view E3 2017 coverage, with exclusive reveals and interviews, huge giveaways, and more. Mixer will also have its own booth at E3 in Los Angeles next month for the first time, introducing itself to the world as a standalone entity, rather than a simple Xbox Live feature.
Mixer is going to stream for six hours to celebrate the relaunch of the service starting at 11 am PT (2 pm EST/7 pm BST) and culminating in a special interactive firework display at around 9.30 pm PT (12.30 am EST/ 5:30 am BST).
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The Mixer app is where you can go to watch streamers, follow your favorite streamers, and even interactive with them via chat and special interactive features like emotes. Plus, you can even support the streamers you like by tipping them or donating to their linked accounts if they have that set up. To use any of the interactive features, you'll need to log in to your account or create a new one throught Twitter or by using your Microsoft account.
Mixer Create App
Mixer Create is the service's take on live feed streaming. Users will be able to stream their camera directly to Mixer, similar to Twitter's Periscope or Facebook Live, broadcasting live across Xbox, the respective Mixer apps, and the Mixer website. Plus, Microsoft has promised that a big part of Mixer Create will be the ability to live stream your phone's screen, meaning you could show the entire world how well your hunt for a Dragonite in Pokémon GO is going.
No exact word on when the screen recording. streaming feature will launch, Microsoft has only said it's coming soon. Mixer Create is currently rolling out on iOS and Android today, and we will update the article with the download link as soon as it is available.
Microsoft's offcial launch video
If you're interested in the offcial annoucment from Microsoft, you can watch the short video below.
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AMSTERDAM – Just as visitors to the Western Cape and Northern Cape of South Africa are treated to fields of wild flowers in South Africa’s springtime, so too are expats in the Netherlands treated to spring flower fields around the nation as the country’s famous tulips burst into bloom at this time of year… painting the countryside with dazzling swathes of red, white, blue, yellow and purple.
And it’s not just the locals that get to enjoy them.
More than a million foreign sightseers are expected to visit the Netherlands on Easter weekend, which is a record according to the Dutch Tourism Bureau.
That’s a LOT of visitors for a country that only has 17 million people!
Tourism Director Jos Vranken said he expects them to spend 300 million euros — a boon for the national economy. Many are attracted to the country’s museums and other cultural offerings, but in April, the flower fields and Keukenhof flower show in The Hague top many “must see” lists.
While flower lovers and the photographs they share on social media are free advertising for the country’s tourism, cut flower and bulb industries, it isn’t all a bed of roses.
“That has a downside,” Vranken said. “Farmers are having increasing damage to their fields from tourists taking photos.”
Foreign and Dutch tourists alike have learned to use “Flower Radar” websites to identify where fields are in bloom, especially in the main bulb-growing centre known as the “Bollenstreek” along the coast between Haarlem and Leiden.
DO NOT TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS
Signs and barricades — now printed in Chinese and English — saying “Enjoy the Flowers, Respect Our Pride” have gone up at the edge of many fields.
They illustrate the concept that taking photos at the edge of a field is okay, but actually walking among the flowers to take pictures ruins them.
Meanwhile, farmers in less-promoted areas of the country sense an opportunity.
In Creil, northwest of Amsterdam, one enterprising group has set up a “Tulip Experience” complete with designated selfie area, hundreds of tulip varieties on display, helicopter tours, food and drinks, and bouncy castles for kids.
If you can’t make it to the Netherlands for the weekend, enjoy these photos instead (and maybe book for next year!):
(Reporting by Toby Sterling/Reuters; Editing by Toby Chopra/Reuters and Jenni Baxter/SAPeople)

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The parent company of The Jersey Royal Company, Produce Investments, last week accepted a £52.9 million offer from April 1983 Bidco, a Jersey company owned and controlled by funds managed by private equity and venture capital firm Promethean Investments LLP.
‘This transaction will allow Produce Investments to move to a more suitable private market environment for a company of its size, thereby eliminating the regulatory burden, constraints and costs of maintaining a public listing,’ Produce Investment’s chief executive Angus Armstrong said.
The Jersey Royal Company was founded 20 years ago and has been part of Produce Investments group since 2014. It is the largest grower and exporter of the Island’s most significant agricultural crop and premier food brand, the Jersey Royal potato, sending around 20,000 tons to the British market each year.
The company farms 1,800 fields across the 12 parishes comprising 8,300 vergées annually and employs about 450 staff, mostly seasonal workers.
Produce Investments is a major producer of British potatoes and daffodils, with operations throughout the UK in seed production, growing and packing and serving a number of market sectors including retail, food service, wholesale and trading.
Other farming businesses within the group include Greenvale AP and Rowe Farming Ltd, which along with The Jersey Royal Company account for 82.3 per cent of the overall group revenues.
‘We are delighted to have been able to reach agreement with the Independent Committee of the Board of Produce Investments in relation to the proposed Offer,’ Michael Burt, managing partner of Promethean Investments said.
‘[It] represents an opportunity for Produce Investments shareholders to exit at a significant premium to the current market value of Produce Investments and which will allow Produce Investments to grow outside the constraints of the public market.’


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Talk about a backfire. Controversial Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, who recently renounced his U.S. citizenship and came under fire for supposedly skipping out on U.S. taxes, might actually end up owing more money — an estimated $43 million.
Finding the perfect gift for a friend’s birthday can be tricky. Bday today launched the Bday Gift Finder, a Facebook app that scrapes your friends’ profiles to recommend the perfect presents. And the company has already secured the best gift of all for itself: $2 million in funding.
The Internet has long been a go-to resource for getting a question answered, but oftentimes the answers you get come from less than stellar “experts”. Beepl, a social Q&A service hopes to solve that problem. The site launched out of private beta today and is available to the general public.
Ticketing giant StubHub, owned by eBay, has acquired local event-discovery and promotion service Zvents, according to eBay’s internal employee blog eBayInk. Exact terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Guest Post No, not that kind of bubble. The bubble we’re living in is actually much more dangerous than the classic tech bubbles that inevitably come and go, because this particular bubble may well prevent American entrepreneurs from playing a leading role in shaping the future.
Is it fair to comb through Craigslist ads looking for people to win over to your own online marketplace?
For many people, a simple “Happy Birthday” on a friend’s Facebook wall is enough. But a startup called Giftiki is launching a new group gift-giving tool Monday to make a birthdays a bigger deal using Facebook.
Though am by no means a web designer or developer, I often wish I could build a website on my own. That’s why I was intrigued by the new website development tool IM Creator, which lets you quickly design a webpage without having to know any code.
Video-calling application Tango announced on its blog today that it is now available on desktop PCs. The company originally announced the feature back in July, along with a $42 million second round of funding.
What fun is sweating through a tough workout if there’s nobody around to be impressed by it? Endomondo is a mobile fitness-tracking application that not only tracks your workouts, but also shares that information with like-minded fitness buffs for motivation.
You know what’s cooler than a million check-ins? A billion. Popular location-based check-in location service Foursquare today announced on its blog that it has reached one billion check-ins, as well as launched updated versions of its popular iPhone and Android apps.
What do you do when you’re already the number one website for sharing photos? Go after videos. In a report released today by online measurement firm comScore, Facebook ranked as the third largest website for viewing videos online in the month of July, with Google Sites and Vevo ranking as the first and second largest.
Now businesses can keep an eye on consumers checking in in TV land and the real world at the same time. LocalResponse, a company that helps businesses monitor and respond to check-ins, today announced its acquisition of Philo Media Corporation, which has created a way for TV and theatrical studios to deliver real-time messages to consumers. Financials were not disclosed.
Read It Later, the company that lets you bookmark web content and access it on other devices, has secured a first round of funding for $2.5 million, according to a company blog post.
BuyWithMe, a daily deals service, has just announced the acquisition of Edhance, a company that provides card-linked loyalty programs to merchants. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Popular check-in application Foursquare, which recently reached 10 million global users, today announced on its blog that it will be offering local daily deals from 5 new partners, including LivingSocial, Gilt City, Zozi, AT&T Interactive and BuyWithMe.
Popular check-in application Foursquare announced today on its blog that as of last week it has more than half a million businesses signed up and offering specials.
Loopt, an early leader in location-based services, today announced the launch of Loopt u-Deals, a feature that allows consumers to request daily deals from local businesses.
Ping Identity, a cloud-security company, said Tuesday it secured a second round of funding of $21 million. The funding will be used for product development and increased sales efforts.
Location-based check-in leader Foursquare has just announced it now has over 10 million users around the world.
AisleBuyer, a smartphone application that allows retail shoppers to scan products with their phones and check out without waiting in line, has announced its second round of funding for $7.5 million.
Pure Storage, a company trying to revolutionize the enterprise storage industry using flash memory, is preparing to raise another $28 million, according to a SEC filing.
ServiceMax, a company that offers cloud-based mobile field service applications, today announced it has secured a second round of funding for $14 million.
eWise, a company that allows people to to make secure online payments, today announced it has secured a second round of funding for $14 million.
Zozi, a company that offers discounts to consumers on unique adventure and travel experiences, today announced it has secured a second round of funding for $7 million. The funding will be used to expand deals into new cities as well as hire additional employees.
Buzzlogic, a company that helps brands place socially targeted ads, today announced it has raised $7.8 million in a third round of funding. The company will use the funding for product development and to double its sales and account management teams.
Textingly, a company that let’s businesses manage text messages to customers, today announced it has launched a live chat tool for businesses to engage with customers via text in real-time from the web.
Saygent, a company the uses voice response and analysis to figure out customers emotions, today announced it has secured a first round of funding for $1 million. The funding will be used to hire engineers and secure new customers.
Twitter today announced on its blog that it has implemented more control over the access third-party applications have on user’s profile information.
Datameer, a company that allows users to analyze massive amounts of data without technical know-how, today announced a second round of funding for $9.25 million. The money will be used to hire additional employees for its engineering, sales, and marketing teams.
LocalResponse, a company that lets businesses monitor and respond to check-ins, today announced the launch of its service for agencies and brands. The company initially rolled out the service to local merchants just two weeks ago.
LevelUp, a pilot in the local deals space created by check-in app Scvngr, today announced a partnership with American Express to give users the ability to redeem deals with their credit cards, eliminating the need for printed coupons or showing your phone at the point of sale.
Loopt, an early leader in location-based services, today announced at Where 2.0 the launch of Qs, a new feature that allows users to answer questions and see other user’s responses in any physical business location.
How do you know you’re a hometown favorite in the startup world? When the mayor stops by your office and gives you your own “official” day. New York City Mayor Bloomberg just announced plans to officially proclaim April 16th Foursquare Day on Saturday in New York City.
Currensee, a social network for foreign exchange traders, today announced it has secured a third round of funding for $4 million. The new funding will be used to expand the sales team in Europe and develop more management tools as well as make investing easier.
Scoutmob, a location-based group deals company, plans to announce tomorrow that it has secured a first round of funding for $1.5 million, according to New Atlantic Ventures representatives, who led the funding. The new funding will be used to roll out its deal service to new cities, continue development and hire more employees.
nSphere, a company that aggregates online content, has bought mobile location-based deals company Peekaboo Mobile, it announced today. The company plans on leveraging Peekaboo Mobile’s application to provide local search information to its users.
Scvngr, a check-in app that asks users to complete activity challenges, recently launched LevelUp, a pilot in the local deals space. Now it’s offering a deal aimed specifically at entrepreneurs and their startups, dubbed “LevelUp Your Startup.”


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PCR speaks to 100 anonymous store owners and etailers for their thoughts on the market and how the High Street has changed over the last year…
How was business overall in 2014?
It looks like last year was a successful one for retailers, with the majority revealing that revenues were up.
Almost a quarter say their business was down year-on-year, while 15 per cent state that business in 2014 was roughly the same as it was the year prior. One retailer says: “We couldn’t have asked for any better, 2015 has also seen our reseller programme working very well.”
What was your top selling product category last year?
Repairs and services were the top selling product last year for retailers, with 24 per cent, while laptops followed with 18 per cent and components with 14 per cent.
14 per cent of retailers said other products including speakers, CCTV equipment, projectors and printing paper were some of the top selling products for 2014.
What percentage of your revenue was generated by consumer sales?
Sales to consumers were responsible for the majority of retailers’ revenue last year, with 16 per cent stating that between 80 and 90 per cent made up their revenue sales.
Some indicated that consumer sales made up 100 per cent of their revenue sales, while 16 per cent said that they didn’t sell any products at all and wouldn’t consider doing so in the future.
What percentage of your revenue was generated by B2B sales?
It is clear many retailers are now delving into the B2B market, with 49 per cent revealing that most of their sales are generated from B2B sales.The results indicated that quite a few retailers rely solely on B2B sales to make a healthy turnover, with around 10 per cent of retailers selling next to no products to consumers and home users.
Do you feel confident about your business in 2015?
It was a positive outlook for the majority of retailers, with 89 per cent revealing that they are confident about their business in 2015. Considering the tough economic climate, the outlook has improved for retailers – last year 87 per cent said that they were confident.
“I think it’s going to be very exciting for us, the way the business is moving we’re still learning and will make changes,” says one retailer. Another store owner adds: “We have already embarked on the route of new services, and part of that is bringing in cloud services.”
Of course, some were less positive, with three per cent revealing they were not confident and eight per cent saying they were not sure.
Do you offer managed services?
41 per cent of retailers say they are now using managed services as a part of their business. Many praised the additional revenue stream a subscription service can bring to their business, while others believe it helps to take the burden away from customers.
Some retailers, however, are yet to incorporate it into their business, with 59 per cent revealing they do not offer managed services.
If No, is it something you’d consider introducing this year?
Almost a quarter of retailers (23 per cent) say they will offer managed services this year, while two fifths (41 per cent) say they might introduce a subscription service at some point, as some retailers believe that the service can help to differentiate their business. However, one third of retailers who don’t offer managed services say they have no plans to introduce it (36 per cent).
What are the benefits of offering this service?
Many retailers see the benefits of offering managed services to their customers, with a common answer being the recurring revenues it generates for businesses. Others have seen competitors introduce managed services and followed suit. Here are our picks of quotes from retailers offering managed services:
“It gives us a full overview of all our computer systems and financially it’s good because we can predict our financial income every month.”
“It opens new revenue streams such as subscriptions for my business.”
“Managed services take the burden away from the business owner.”
“It compliments products and gives us more services and more opportunities to help customers.”
“It’s an interesting growth area and I envisaged that if we were to project forwards, in five years the majority of our business will be billed by subscriptions and hourly work rather than individual products.”
“It gives us higher margins and longer client protection.”
“Managed services helps us to give a better service to customers.”
“Managed services provides continuity for all of our customers.”
“Our competitors offer the service, so now we do too and it keeps customers returning.”
What do you think about Windows 10 being free in its first year?
Windows 10 will be a free upgrade to Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 users within its first year. 45 per cent of retailers say that this will have no impact on their business as many customers are still using Windows 7 and 8.
On the other hand, many see the new OS from Microsoft as a great addition to the market. 37 per cent are positive towards Windows 10 and 18 per cent are negative. Here is what some retailers had to say:
“It will be fantastic, it’s the incentive my clients will need to migrate from Windows 7.”
“I think it will dent sales as it doesn’t give anyone an incentive to buy a new laptop.”
“I can’t remember the last time I sold a Windows OS so it won’t affect us. But the amount of re-installs I do is good, so the labour will benefit us massively.”
“I think people will be encouraged to take the update and we will benefit from hardware upgrades to make the most of it.”
“I think Microsoft has made a mistake.”


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Dutch Government Bans Sales of Drugs to Foreigners
By Dialogo January 13, 2012
The reputation of the Netherlands as the go-to country for a legal joint will begin to vanish like a puff of smoke as sales to foreigners of cannabis and hashish in coffee shops are banned.
The Dutch government has been clamping down on the sale of soft drugs since 2007 because of gang-related crime and concern about the risk to health, particularly as stronger forms of cannabis have been introduced.
The new rules, which will first take effect in the south and gradually be extended countrywide, limit sales of cannabis to residents of the Netherlands who must enroll as members of a coffee shop.
The rules came into effect on January 1, 2012, but will not be enforced until May 1, starting in the three southern provinces where drug tourism is most common and regarded as a problem by many local residents.
The rest of the country, including Amsterdam, whose drugs scene is a tourist magnet, will enforce the new rules from January 1, 2013.
From that year onwards, a coffee shop can have a maximum of 2,000 members.
The Dutch government, whose push for a stricter drugs policy is led by the Christian Democrats party, will forbid any coffee shops within 350 meters of a school, effective in 2014.
The government launched a plan to ban what it considered to be highly potent forms of cannabis –known as “skunk“– in October 2011, placing these in the same category as hard drugs such as heroin or cocaine.


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The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a website to procure and sell fruits online as part of supporting the horticulture farmers in the state. Supported by the department of horticulture, government of Andhra Pradesh, through Kalgudi digital platform, AndhraGreens.com is a farmer-to-consumer e-commerce portal specialized in fruits, vegetables and spices.
The portal connects farmers and food processing units with end consumers directly for purchasing fresh and quality fruits, vegetables, spices and other horticultural products. The orders will be delivered to consumers at their doorsteps in cities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur in AP and Hyderabad in Telangana and Bengaluru in Karnataka. More cities and towns will be added to the list in a gradual manner.
While officially launching the portal, agriculture minister Kurasala Kannababu said the government has taken up the initiative to support the farmers. AndhraGreens operates just like Swiggy and Zomato and since it's coming from the government, farmers will get good prices and the consumers will eat quality fruits and vegetables, Kannababu said. The platform comes as a timely support to the farmers who were badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic that ensued the lockdown, the minister said.
Initially different varieties of mangoes and mosambi are available on the portal, but gradually all fruits, vegetables and spices such as chilli, turmeric, daniya, ginger, garlic, etc. will be offered, the minister said.
The e-agriculture initiative will go a long way in supporting the farmers in their occupation, Kannababu said.
In an interview with ETGovernment's Kartik Sharma, Dhiraj Srivastava, Commissioner, Rajasthan Foundation, talks about establishing, strengthening, and sustaining the relationship between Rajasthan and its diaspora, in particular preserving the culture, heritage, and identity of its people residing in other states and abroad, and creating the conditions for participation and contribution of NRRs in the social, economic and cultural development of Rajasthan.ETGovernment.com, an initiative of The Economic Times, is a comprehensive media vertical offering news, views, information, data, tools, events and services to decision-makers, influencers and niche readers interested in the overall development in the government sector at national, state, district and village levels.Follow us on below mentioned platforms for more updates!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/et-govermentTwitter: https://twitter.com/ET_GovernmentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ETGovernment/?ref=page_internal#ETgovernment #Governmentnews #Latestupdates #Latestnews


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If you’re a business owner or a final decision maker in the United Kingdom, you may have heard about the new “super deduction tax break that has been announced in the recent budget. But what exactly would qualify as a capital investment? And how can one ensure that you are going to take a full advantage of it? This is exactly where accountants come in. As financial experts with a deep understanding of tax laws and business finance, the Xero qualified accountants at PKPI are uniquely positioned to help businesses identify and maximise for the super deduction. Speak to a local PKPI accountant near you or book a free consultation with our online tax accountant.
In this blog, from the desk of Gagan Singh-CEO of UK’s fastest emerging Accounting Firm-PKPI chartered accountants, we will explore the ins and outs of the super deduction, The type of investments that would qualify for the tax break, and the steps you can take to ensure your accountant is taking to make the most of this tax break. Did you know buying an electric company car does not qualify for Super Deduction, instead you are able to claim 100% first year allowance.
What is all the buzz about Super Deduction anyway?
On the 3rd March of 2021, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced two temporary first year allowances to help with the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic out of which Super Deduction has become the one that’s the most talked about.
Among the two incentives for business investments the super deduction is the most attractive tax that has ever been offered by the British government. This temporary tax break has been welcomed by the construction industry, most particularly the equipment manufacturers and retailer who look excited as they benefit from the hike in the orders since the COVID-19 crisis.
Let’s Understand Super Deduction better!
In laymen terms, for every pound of investment on ‘qualifying machinery’ and equipment by a business, for a period of two years from 1 April 2021, their taxes are cut by up to 25p.
In other words, a whopping 130% super-deduction capital allowance on qualifying plant and machinery investments has been granted. This will also ensure that the United Kingdom’s tax regime is one of the worlds most competitive. The government has offered immense support towards businesses ever since the country was hit by the pandemic.
For example, if a dental practice has spent about £100,000 on equipment used for treatments and furniture for the clinic, the corporation tax deduction will be £130,000, giving corporation tax relief at 19 per cent on £130,000, which is £24,700.
It is also important to note that the tax break has been made available for limited companies, not sole traders, or partnerships.
What equipment would Qualify for the Super Deduction?
There are a broad rage of plant, machinery and other assets are eligible for Super-Deduction. The other equipment that would qualify us for this are construction site plant, trucks and vans are included while the ordinary cars do not get qualified simply as they are not treated as main pool plant and machinery for capital allowance purposes.
Another factor that needs to be put in mind is that the machinery is purchased brand knew from 1 April 2021 and not second-hand. Pre-owned goods are excluded for this deduction.
Latest Government guidance for eligible assets includes:
· Solar panels
· Computer equipment and servers
· Tractors, lorries, vans
· Ladders, drills, cranes
· Office chairs and desks
· Electric vehicle charging points
· Refrigeration units
· Foundry Equipment
Let’s look at the companies that are planning to buy equipment using hire purchase!
Assets that are bought using a credit agreement are still qualified as long as the business owns the asset at the end of the agreement. However, making a purchase under Hire Purchase agreement can stand a great option that can be helpful for the company cashflow.
It is always important to discuss such topics with a certified accountant in order to optimise tax savings and maximise cashflow for your business.
Can Super Deduction be claimed on the assets that are rent out?
The government has excluded the expenditure on the provision of plant and machinery for leasing specifically. For Example, if you are a plant hire company, the tax break wouldn’t be applicable for the purchase of new vehicles and machinery that are planned to get rented.
The clock is ticking…
With only four weeks left to benefit from Super Deduction, the time is to act now! To discuss further Contact Gagan Singh at firstname.lastname@example.org or call 07384 222781.


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The Droid smartphone is already posting rapid gains in mobile Web traffic as it becomes an integral part of a larger Android blitz, despite having only been on sale for a week, according to one Web analytics firm.
Verizon, in partnership with Google and Motorola, last Friday launched the high-end handset juiced up by Android 2.0 against the backdrop of an escalating ad campaign taking on rivals AT&T and Apple’s iPhone.
While it’s too soon to tell if the Droid will deliver on the hype surrounding the release — Motorola is expected to sell about 1.2 million Droids in the fourth quarter, according to Pacific Crest Securities data — it appears Droid owners are highly engaged in mobile Web surfing, according to Clicky, a Web analytics company.
The Droid accounted for nearly 1.5 percent of mobile Internet traffic in the U.S. — about one quarter of all Android mobile usage — on Nov. 11, five days after the Droid launch, according to Clicky. This should be good news for developers, as the mobile analytics firm Flurry recently highlighted a surge in Android apps.
The data comes as the Android OS starts to gain traction in the marketplace on the heels of several smartphone releases, including the HTC Eris, the myTouch, HTC Hero, Samsung Moment and Motorola Cliq. These handsets will be joined by the Samsung Behold II, slated to go on sale Nov. 18. Sony-Ericsson’s X10 is also in the launch queue, though it’s uncertain when and if it will be available in the U.S.
Hardware vendors are also taking the wraps off Android smartphones, with Dell poised to sell the Dell Mini3 in China and Brazil this year, and Acer in line to offer its Liquid. Reports have also been surfacing naming AT&T as the likely carrier for a Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) Android phone early next year. That would mean Android devices would be offered on all four major U.S. carriers in just over a year since the new OS was introduced.
Several e-readers running Android are also on tap, including the Nook from Barnes & Noble and Spring Design’s Alex.
Meanwhile, all the major players in the mobile space have been busy updating their respective operating systems in an effort to dominate the lucrative smartphone sector.
Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) just rolled out several upgrades to its BlackBerry OS 5 platform and plans to offer a new mobile browser next year.
Palm (NASDAQ: PALM) is busy prepping its app store for an official launch before 2010, and last month updated its webOs to version 1.2.1, though rumors abound that the Pre’s smaller sibling, the Pixi, will run version 1.3.1 when it goes on sale Nov. 15.
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) also gave its SDK for Symbian a refresh, and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) just started offering phones running Windows Mobile 6.5 even as it works on version 7.
Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone OS underwent several major upgrades in June following the launch of the iPhone 3GS, which reached 7 million in sales during the third-quarter, marking the most profitable quarter in the company’s history.


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Busch Beer created a new promotion that rewards fans with an outdoor adventure, if they stay inside and complete a jigsaw puzzle.
The beer brand is running a Willy Wonka-inspired “golden ticket” giveaway, where one winner could receive a $5,000 outdoor vacation. Busch is selling a 525-piece puzzle for $30 that, when completed, features the Busch Guy mascot holding a can of Busch Light. For the promotion, a handful of special puzzles will feature him holding a golden can, which is eligible for the free vacation. Fans must upload a picture of their completed puzzle to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtags #BuschPuzzles and #Sweepstakes to enter the contest. For every puzzle purchased, Busch will also be donating $5 to the National Forest Foundation, with a portion going to tour guides out of work during the Coronavirus pandemic.
By creating a custom puzzle, Busch could tap into one of the most popular at-home trends of the moment. By encouraging fans to buy and then share their completed puzzles on social media, the brand also gains a unique, out-of-home advertising opportunity. Busch has steadily focused on its digital and social advertising for the past year, so creating a promotion that includes at-home and social media marketing could help it engage with more consumers, according to a Gartner report. Busch’s grand prize for the promotion is also appealing at a time when many consumers remain nervous about traveling to crowded destinations, but also seek an escape.
The promotion marks Busch’s third activation during the pandemic season. The brand most recently ran a Twitter contest to find fan’s faces to put on the Busch Light car in honor of Nascar’s return to live racing. Earlier in the year, Busch also held a wedding-themed contest, giving away a free “year’s worth of beer” to couples whose weddings were postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Busch Beer is returning with another innovative strategy to engage with fans during the pandemic. The brand’s latest promotion could help it stay top of mind with consumers, particularly as fans look to stay occupied at home, but dream of vacationing again.


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KeyBank, one of the oldest and largest banks operating in the United States, announced plans to eliminate non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees and to reduce overdraft fees starting later this year. The changes that will go into effect include the following:
- Completely eliminating non-sufficient fund fees
- Increasing its threshold for overdraft fees to $20
- This means that customers won’t incur overdraft fees unless their accounts get overdrawn by more than $20
- Previously the threshold was $0
- Reducing the overdraft charge per item to $20 (previously was $33)
- Instituting a maximum number of overdraft charges per day of 3
- Provision of $0 overdraft protection for all linked accounts
In addition to these changes, KeyBank is also introducing products to help its customers expand their access to liquidity and better control their finances. These products include allowing customers to get their paycheck up to two days early, granting customers immediate access to funds that are deposited by mobile and a new small dollar lending product.
KeyBank currently offers the Hassle-Free Account, which has no minimum balance requirement, no monthly maintenance fees and no overdraft fees. In its release the bank revealed that 20% of its consumer checking customers were enrolled in this account. For the time being nothing is changing in how the bank’s products work and in the fees it charges customers. As these announced changes come into effect the bank will notify its customers.


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Verisign Inc. has brought a new technology, used to identify trusted Web sites, to the Firefox browser.
The Internet services vendor has released a Firefox plugin that will show the same type of green address bar that is displayed by Internet Explorer 7 when it lands on certain highly trusted Web sites that use Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer (EV SSL) certificates.
Companies such as Verisign, Entrust Inc., and Network Solutions LLC have been issuing these certificates since late 2006, but browser makers have been slower to adopt them. They were adopted by Internet Explorer 7 in late January, and Firefox is expected to support the certificates in Firefox 3.0, expected late this year.
The EV SSL certificates are essentially an antiphishing technology, designed to give Web surfers extra information and visual clues when they are visiting secure Web sites, whose URLs (uniform resource locators) begin with "https://."
It's harder for a business to obtain an EV SSL certificate than it is to acquire the ubiquitous SSL certificates currently used by most secure Web sites.
Before companies like Verisign will issue an EV SSL certificate, they take extra steps to make sure that it is going to a legitimate organization. For example, they will make sure that the business in question is registered with local authorities, has a real address and actually has control over the Web domain in question.
Verisign's Tim Callan says that more than 500 Web sites, including sites run by eBay Inc.'s PayPal division and ING Groep NV, have now completed EV SSL certification. Nearly 90 percent of them are certified by Verisign, said Callan, a director of product marketing with the company's SSL group.
That's an important point because Verisign's Firefox plugin doesn't identify sites that are certified by its competitors. Callan said it would have been too much work to maintain a list of legitimate EV SSL providers. "At that point we're creating a whole new simultaneous real-time checking system," he said. "We were willing to invest in this one-off code development, but we didn't want to inherit this legacy of constantly maintaining this service, especially since this is a stop-gap measure. At the end of the year this will be built into Firefox proper."
Because of this limitation, Verisign isn't recommending that nontechnical users download the plugin. It's for "technology early adopters and the people who really want to be on the state-of-the-art," Callan said. "For somebody who recognizes the limitations of it and is still asking for it, this is a good solution."


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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is coming soon to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation and Xbox!
The original Tomb Raider was released back in 1996 for SEGA Saturn, PlayStation and MS-Dos. Since then, Lara Croft’s Indiana Jones-inspired adventures have captured the hearts of fans for decades. Now it looks like it’s finally getting its own remastered version.
Fans have been demanding for some time that the original Tomb Raider trilogy be remastered for the modern age. Well, fans, your wish has been granted. During today’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that the original trilogy would be released in a gorgeous collection in remastered form.
The remasters will be produced by Aspyr, who have previously ported Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and its sequel to Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
“Follow the iconic Lara Croft around the world and face off against deadly foes and dangerous myths. Experience the classics boasting upgraded graphics, with the option to switch to the original polygonal look at any time,” reads the description of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.
Based on the announcement trailer, it looks like the remastered games in the collection will be very faithful to the source material. They will retain its wonderful polygonal visuals. Still, the characters and environmental textures have received an impressive update. It looks like the gameplay will remain as it was, but we seriously wouldn’t have it any other way.
What’s more, players will be able to switch between the original visuals and the revamped update on the fly. Furthermore, the collection will include all previously released DLC and secret maps that were initially included in the PC ports. The expansions include “The Unfinished Business” (Tomb Raider), “The Gold Mask” (Tomb Raider II) and “The Lost Artifact” (Tomb Raider III).
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered will be released on 14 February 2024, which happens to be Lara Croft’s birthday.


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Thirsty for some new ideas in fashion retail?
Pop over to the AriZona Iced Tea pop-up in New York City, where the drink company celebrates its 25th anniversary with a riff off the classic 99-cent store. The AriZona Great Buy 99 Pop-Up, which runs from May 16 through may 21, 2018, will be stocked with everything from custom Brian Atwood heels and Nike’s, to T-shirts and pouches, all decked out in AriZona’s signature prints and colors.
The pop-up follows the anniversary release of AriZona-themed merchandise, which is also being sold on its website starting Wednesday at www.greatbuy99.com. While AriZona has been known to dabble in fashion, this release is much larger and more significant than anything done before.
With so many fashion brand expanding into food-themed apparel and accessories, it was only a matter of time before food brands started expanding into fashion. And these items go beyond just slapping a logo on a t-shirt like Coca-Cola. Designs are more abstract, featuring the signature patterns and prints.
AriZona partnered with Relevant Customs to create an exclusive, limited-edition Nike sneaker in three color ways.
The pop-up store is at 43 Crosby Street, New York City.


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- Luxury Tourism in East Africa Boom as Global Chains Pump Millions in Investments
- Blockchain for Employment: Africa’s Leap into the Gig Economy
- AFC unveils strategic partnerships to boost Africa’s mining sector
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- Nissan has opened a new state-of-the-art Navara assembly plant in Ghana
- This marks the second Nissan assembly plant after the Nissan plant in Rosslyn, South Africa
- Ghana imports over 100,000 vehicles yearly; 90 per cent of these are used vehicles, with an estimated value of US$1.14 billion annually
Nissan and Japan Motors have grown a keen interest in the automotive industry in countries among the largest economies in Africa.
The president of Ghana, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, officially opened the brand-new state-of-the-art Nissan Navara assembly plant in Tema, Accra, on March 31, 2022.
This marks the second Nissan assembly plant after the Nissan plant in Rosslyn, South Africa.
Ghana and Nissan started their partnership together in 2018 when the latter became the first mover in the West African country to sign an MoU with the state to work towards creating the Ghana Automotive Development Policy.
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Thomas James, Agritech West Africa’s project director, said that the rising demand for food and the targeted food growth in Ghana and West Africa requires innovation and mechanization in agriculture patterns. This could be done by adopting new and modern agriculture technologies, machines, crop care practices, irrigation, warehousing and storage facilities.
Ghana has invested heavily in mechanisation in agriculture, importing Tractors, Spares, Implements, Agrochemicals and Irrigation setups worth US$1 billion. Annually, Ghana imports over 10,000 tractors and their associated implements and parts.
The seminars, pre-fixed meetings and conferences in the exhibition will help Ghanaian and West African agriculture-based companies an opportunity to network with manufacturers and suppliers from across the globe.…
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that for Africa to be able to transform herself, and become the epitome of economic empowerment and self-reliance, she needs to have the wherewithal to be able to protect and optimise the resources at her disposal.
To this end, President Akufo-Addo, speaking at the EBII Africa Investments Risk and Compliance (IRC) Summit, on Friday, 30th July 2021, at the University of Oxford, has admonished African governments to build robust financial compliance systems, and ensure strict enforcement of these systems.
Speaking on the theme “Financial Crime Compliance and ESG – The Future of African Investment”, the President stated a recent report has put the cost of financial crime compliance across all financial institutions, globally, at an all-time high of $180.9 billion for the year 2020.
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday gave a go-ahead for the construction of two solar power plants in Kaleo and Lawra, under the 17MW peak solar power project.
According to Ghana’s president, the project confirms the commitment of his government to diversify Ghana’s energy generation portfolio and in the long run, help increase the renewable energy component of the energy mix and contribute to the fight against the effects of climate change.
The €22.8 million 17MW solar power project is being funded by the German Government’s Development Bank, KfW. There is still ongoing construction of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam and Irrigation Project.
He said that the project will see to the construction of a 4MW peak project in Lawra and a 13MW peak project in Kaleo.
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If you knew what you were eating, you would think twice. Be aware of these toxic foods the next time you dine out. They are responsible for a majority of foodborne illnesses and are best avoided whenever possible.
Although sometimes eating out just feels like a necessary indulgence, multiple studies have shown conclusively that the fat and sugar in fast food are enough to take a massive toll on our health. Now a new study has found that eating out often – whether it be at restaurants, fast food joints or cafeterias – […]


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SAN ANTONIO – H-E-B announced major expansion plans Wednesday for its digital properties across the company.
The San Antonio-based grocer is planning to develop a world-class facility and innovation lab for its digital team in Austin.
H-E-B will turn its recently renovated industrial warehouse into a creative and collaborative workspace for Austin-based partners of the grocer’s digital team and Favor’s corporate headquarters.
Favor is the on-demand delivery service that is a wholly owned subsidiary of H-E-B.
The two-story, 81,000-square-foot facility is located at 2416 East Sixth Street and set for completion in 2019.
“This state-of-the-art space will be a hub for creativity and innovation as we continue to develop the ultimate digital experience for our customers,” said Jag Bath, H-E-B chief digital officer and Favor CEO and president.
H-E-B and Favor plan to add several hundred jobs and are actively hiring.
The grocer also announced it will expand its H-E-B Delivery and H-E-B Curbside service to 165 locations across the state by the end of this year.


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New Delhi: Bank defers the decision to impose fine on card payments at petrol today.
Petrol pumps will accept debit and credit cards till January 13said All India Petrol Dealers Association.
The decision to charge fee on card payment postponed by the banks, reports said. The authorities hope in new decision, which will be acceptable for pump owners.
Based on the governments new measures to promote the digital transaction, there officials was announced a relaxation of 0.75 to every card transaction.
The decision came soon after the banks deferred their decision to charge 1% transaction fee on card payments.


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- 12 October 2020
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European grocery e-commerce marketplace Everli has announced a new partnership with pharmacy and wellness chain dm in Italy.
People from 12 cities in Italy will now be able to order beauty and wellness products from 14 dm stores through the Everli website and app. The service also offers same-day delivery.
dm is the first pharmacy chain to work with Everli and the partnership enables both companies to gain traction in the European market.
“We are very proud of working with dm Italia, a partner of absolute relevance which will allow our customers to choose among a wide and specialized range of beauty and wellness products – said Marco Pierazzoli, Head of Business Development & New Business, Everli – “We are sure that this collaboration will perfectly fit our customers’ needs, providing them with a modern, simple and innovative shopping experience”.


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Recent efforts to introduce usage-based, or metered, broadband services have met stiff resistance from consumers. But a new push by the federal government to adopt rules that would force Internet providers to treat all Web traffic equally, no matter how much bandwidth they take up, could give ammunition to the broadband providers that want to change how they charge for Web access, Internet experts and consumer advocates say.


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“For eager buyers in a market with tight inventory levels, new listings are highly anticipated, and you can be sure that they will be paying attention to the price among other factors.”
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Then it was agreed to form another working group.
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(p. B1) Howard Stringer, you have a problem. Your company’s new video game system just isn’t that great.
Ever since Mr. Stringer took the helm last year at Sony, the struggling if still formidable electronics giant, the world has been hearing about how the coming PlayStation 3 would save the company, or at least revitalize it. Even after Microsoft took the lead in the video-game wars a year ago with its innovative and powerful Xbox 360, Sony blithely insisted that the PS3 would leapfrog all competition to deliver an unsurpassed level of fun.
Put bluntly, Sony has failed to deliver on that promise.
Measured in megaflops, gigabytes and other technical benchmarks, the PlayStation 3 is certainly the world’s most powerful game console. It falls far short, however, of providing the world’s most engaging overall entertainment experience. There is a big difference, and Sony seems to have confused one for the other.
The PS3, which was introduced in North America on Friday with a hefty $599 price tag for the top version, certainly delivers gorgeous graphics. But they are not discernibly prettier than the Xbox 360’s. More important, the whole PlayStation 3 system is surprisingly clunky to use and simply does not provide many basic functions that users have come to expect, especially online.
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LAHORE: A team of the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation has recovered a hue quantity of non-duty paid cloth and cosmetics from two containers which were coming from Karachi.
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She immediately constituted a team under the supervision of Superintendent Saleemullah Khan, Intelligence Officer Agha Sultan, Hamid Babar, Nadeem Ahsan and Sohail Murtaza. The team established check post near Shera Kot and started checking vehicles. The Customs Intelligence team intercepted two containers and recovered tooth pastes, cosmetics and cloth. The team asked the driver of the containers to show legal documents regarding import and transportation of the items but they remained failed to show any legal documents.
Sources told that it was revealed during initial investigations that both containers were cleared through mis-declaration. Customs Intelligence and Investigation team impounded both containers and after registering a case against accused person started further investigations.
It is necessary to mention here that Customs Intelligence and Investigation department already expedited their efforts to curb smuggling attempts in the region. Due to comprehensive strategy adopted by Customs Intelligence and Investigation there is marginable decrease is being witnessed in the smuggling attempts in and around the region. Recently Customs I&I teams foiled many attempts of smuggling.


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The license gives Inter Parfums exclusive rights to the creation, development and distribution of Graff fragrances for the next eight years, with the potential for renewal through 2035.
“Our plan calls for developing a multiscent collection launching toward the end of 2019 with distribution earmarked for Graff stores, high-end department stores and upscale travel retail,” said Jean Madar, Inter Parfums chairman and chief executive officer.
“For nearly 60 years, the House of Graff has been a custodian of many of the world’s most celebrated gemstones — characterized by their unique quality, their historical provenance or their epic journeys from stone to polished beauty,” Madar said. “‘Finding the Exceptional’ is our Graff mantra as we interpret the fundamental and distinctive characteristics of the unique brand into extraordinary fragrance and packaging.”
In 2017, Graff acquired the world’s largest diamond.
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Group managing director Paul Hendy said the company, which became Britain’s first Ford dealer in 1910, was committed to a programme of ongoing investment to provide customers, and staff, with the highest quality facilities.
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Paul said: ‘The investment we have made at these two sites reflects the company’s commitment to providing top-class facilities for all of the manufacturers we represent. Feedback from customers has been positive with particular praise for the light, airy and friendly facilities.’


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The deadline is drawing near for people who want to voice their opinions in the continuing controversy over the use of health-effects labels on wine bottles.
In late February, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms announced that they would be holding five forums for public input concerning whether labels referring to the possible health benefits of alcohol consumption should be permitted on wine bottles. Anyone who would like to participate in the forums must register with the ATF before April 7, three weeks before the first scheduled meeting in Washington, D.C.
In February 1999, the ATF approved the voluntary use of wine labels that direct consumers to consult a physician or the U.S. dietary guidelines about the possible benefits of moderate wine drinking. Two and a half months ago, the BATF suspended the approval of new labels until the federal agency received public input on the matter.
Those opposed to the labels say that promoting wine's health benefits could lead to irresponsible alcohol consumption. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., has also voiced concern that consumers may see the labels as a government endorsement of alcohol consumption.
The ATF says it is seeking information on whether the negative effects of alcohol consumption disqualify such beverages from carrying any statements that point to health benefits.
The Wine Institute, a winery trade group based in San Francisco, is encouraging members of the wine trade and wine consumers to make their voices heard. "The four-month comment period provides a new, governmentally authorized open forum to educate the public and decision-makers regarding the developing consensus on the health effects of moderate wine and alcohol consumption," said Wine Institute president John De Luca.
The hearings will be held in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and the San Francisco area. The meetings are scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour and a half off for lunch. Extra days and evening sessions may also be added if the volume of testimony merits more time.
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Reese's Puffs drops 'Lil Yachts' for Lil Yachty's favorite cereal
The remote-controlled boats went on sale today (and they weren't cheap)
Reese’s Puffs already has Lil Yachty on cereal boxes, and now it’s dropping 20 remote-controlled Lil Yachts that will take eating the rapper’s favorite cereal to a new level.
The yacht features a “Milkcuzzi” that will swirl milk and Reese’s Puffs together, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, wireless remote, a custom purple chrome Eat ‘Em Up spoon and comes with a box of Lil Yachty’s Reese’s Puffs.
It’s the latest push by a packaged goods brand looking to tap into pop culture to reach fans. It comes as cereal brands, including those suited for snacking such as Reese’s Puffs, try to hold onto the gains they saw during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
“The fact that yesterday we lived in a world without a Milkcuzzi and today we live in a world with a Milkcuzzi is a testament to the enduring power of creativity in a cynical world,” Josh Fell, partner and chief creative officer at Anomaly LA, the agency behind the project, joked in a statement.
The ultimate fan product sold for $149.99, and just 20 were available starting at 1 p.m. ET at reesespuffs.boats. Within moments, the site and social media posts declared the Lil Yachts were sold out.
“It was just another way to put my stamp on the partnership with Reese’s Puffs and do something out of the box that would be fun for fans,” Lil Yachty said in a statement.
The rapper performed his remix of a Reees’s Puffs rap during a virtual live concert in November. His limited-edition box hit grocery stores in December. So, for those who don’t have the $149.99 to buy a Lil Yacht, or who can’t get one of the limited-edition packages, there’s always the opportunity to snag a box in the cereal aisle.
“Lil Yachty has been an amazing partner and his personal touch can be seen in every piece of this collaboration,” Mindy Murray, senior marketing manager at General Mills, said in a statement. “What better way to close out this partnership than releasing a larger-than-life Lil Yacht?”


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Get Fit and Healthy in the New Term!
Students across Wolverhampton are being reminded they can get fit and healthy for less than the price of a bag of crisps!
City of Wolverhampton College is offering student membership for just £7 a month – which is less than 25p a day!
Members of the gym, which is based at the Wellington Road Campus, also have access to a personal trainer and fitness classes, while badminton courts, a dance studio and a 3G Astroturf pitch are among the facilities available to book.
By joining the centre, gym enthusiasts will also be helping support students, who develop their skills by working with commercial clients as fitness instructors or personal trainers.
Curriculum Manager Dan Clarke said: “Our gym is open till 10pm at night so is great for all those looking to fit a work out into their busy schedule – and with Christmas fast approaching now is the perfect time to lose weight and tone up ready for the party season.”
The gym is open Monday to Friday 5pm – 10pm. Standard membership is £12 a month.
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Cost of living is New Zealanders’ top concern
As the Commerce Commission is gearing up to release its final report into the grocery sector tomorrow, new research from Consumer NZ has found the top national concern is now the cost of living. This confirms how badly we need stronger competition and fairer prices in the sector.
Consumer NZ’s Sentiment Tracker survey - a nationally representative quarterly survey - found the cost of living has overtaken previous top concerns of Covid 19 and the price of housing.
The tracker also looked at ongoing financial concerns for New Zealanders, with the cost of groceries ranking highly, superseded surpassed only by housing costs and unmanageable debt.
“We’re concerned about the rising cost of living and how many New Zealanders are struggling to afford their grocery bills. We’ve been campaigning for much needed change in New Zealand’s highly concentrated supermarket industry. With only two main players there is a distinct lack of competition that is contributing to high prices and higher than acceptable profit margins,” said Jon Duffy, Consumer NZ chief executive.
“The release of the final market study in the grocery sector provides a once in a generation opportunity to bring about real change in the industry, including fostering genuine competition and fairer pricing for all consumers. Our submission highlights what we believe needs to be done to fix the industry, identifying ten key areas that could easily be implemented within the next year.”
We are calling for 10 fixes for the supermarket industry:
- The introduction of a mandatory code of conduct.
- The appointment of a Supermarket Commissioner.
- Allowing collective bargaining on behalf of suppliers.
- Requiring supermarkets to supply other retailers with groceries at competitive wholesale prices.
- Preventing supermarkets placing restrictive covenants on land use.
- Introducing mandatory unit pricing.
- Introducing a consumer information standard on supermarket price displays and promotions.
- Preventing supermarkets offering price discounts only to loyalty card holders.
- Requiring monitoring of retail prices and margins.
- Increasing Fair Trading Act penalties for misleading pricing.
“We hope to see positive and impactful recommendations for change by the Commerce Commission tomorrow,” said Duffy.
Consumer NZ also polled over 1000 people through a weekly email and social media about how they were faring with their supermarket shopping. 98% are said they are worried about the cost of groceries in New Zealand and were making changes to their weekly shop as a result. More than four in five (84%) have removed items from their usual weekly shop because of cost.


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CNET editor Sharon Profis takes Apple Pay, Google Wallet and PayPal for a test drive and compares the options.
Scientists synthesize human airway tissue, and in hopes of finding better asthma medication, watch it react to a variety of chemicals.
In a new blog, the streaming service will tease out trends about how the world listens to music by combining its listening data with intelligence from new unit Echo Nest.
Belkin's new slim, energy-tracking smart home power plug improves upon the original.
Belkin introduces a new smart power plug with an improved design and energy consumption tracking.
Sydney's University of Technology has a new teacher, with Steve Wozniak taking on his first ever adjunct professorship and being dubbed "the coolest person in the universe" in the process.
For $149 the new Jawbone Up 24 adds wireless syncing and greater personal insights to its fitness tracker arsenal.
Emotiv's latest EEG headset has dry sensors so you can slap it on and start monitoring your attention levels and stress.
Ken Segall, a creative director with a long association with Apple, talks about what he sees as being wrong with Apple's iPhone naming convention
Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt says Amazon's e-commerce prowess in search takes eyeballs away from the search engine giant.


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Destatis released its retail sales for Germany on Tuesday. German adjusted retail sales rose 0.5% in May, beating forecasts of a flat reading, after a 1.3% increase in April. April's figure was revised down from a 1.7% gain.
On a yearly basis, German retail sales fell 0.4% in May, missing expectations for a 2.5% gain, after a 1.1% rise in April. April's figure was revised up from a 1.0% increase.
Sales of non-food products increased at an annual rate of 0.2% in May, while sales of food products declined by 1.1%.


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Add Alexa to your hi-fi with Amazon's Echo Link / Amp
Add Alexa to your hi-fi with Amazon's Echo Link / Amp
Amazon shows off microwave, clock, smart plug-in linked by their cloud-based voice service Alexa
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Amazon.com Inc. unveiled its vision for smart homes powered by the Alexa voice assistant, with a dizzying array of new gadgets and features for nearly every room in the house-from a microwave oven to a security camera and wall clock.
The new product, launched under the company's AmazonBasics brand, looks just like a standard microwave but works with Alexa - Amazon's smart-assistant.
Some automakers offer Alexa voice control built-in to their infotainment systems, but for millions of drivers with older vehicles, Echo Auto turns any car into a rolling smart device. It's basically an Echo Dot without a speaker, and relies on a wired or Bluetooth connection with any other speaker to provide audio output. Whatever you plug into the Smart Plug thereby has power controlled by the Smart Plug, which is controlled by Alexa.
Striking out in a different direction of its own Amazon has also introduced a new microwave which comes loaded with "dozens of quick cook voice presets" so you don't have to lift a finger while zapping your spaghetti carbonara. You can just press the button and issue a verbal command, like, "Heat this up for 45 seconds", to get the timer going.
Good news for makers of personal home assistants, but even with Google Home and Alexa, it seems most people aren't yet willing to fully embrace their potential.
The takeaway: Why has it taken so long for affordable kitchen appliances like microwaves to get "smart"? Amazon's Smart Plug simply, er, plugs into any existing outlet and connects to a Wi-Fi network. You'll be able to control them using Alexa voice commands, and they'll have the capability to play music and videos, show cooking recipes and news briefs, among other things. The smart speaker is also available in three colours.
Amazon unveiled a new TV device called Fire TV Recast, which lets you watch and record live TV content and stream it from anywhere via your Fire TV, Echo Show, Fire tablet, or mobile device. That's compared to $229.99 for the Echo Show.
You can set your Echo device to away mode before leaving the house by saying "Alexa, I'm leaving", and Alexa will listen for sounds like breaking glass or smoke or carbon monoxide alarms. The new speaker is also said to be louder and richer.
At the event, Amazon also announced a new device with which it wants to step out of your living rooms and into your cars - the Echo Auto.
It connects to your auto or phone via Bluetooth, and comes with a dashboard mount to stay in place.
Until a resolution, the league policy puts Russell in professional limbo, where Epstein sounded content to let him exist. Manager Joe Maddon said he was surprised by the new accusations. "Addy and I talk about a lot of things", Maddon said.
Unlike the Echo and Echo Dot , which are audio-based, the Echo Show features a display, greatly expanding its functionality. The Echo Input does not have a speaker but it adds a microphone that hooks up your existing speaker with Alexa .
McConnell responded affirmatively when asked if he had confidence that Kavanaugh would be confirmed, telling CNN, "Oh yeah". Ford's lawyers talked to Judiciary Committee staff on Thursday night, a committee spokesman said without giving details.
The battery is expected to be bigger and supports 18W fast charging, but the exact specifications of the battery are unknown. In addition to launching gaming centric devices, companies are also introducing features aimed at gamers in their devices.
About 1 in 5 will develop mild symptoms that include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and swollen lymph glands. Kwit said the risk of getting West Nile virus is highest right now and continues until the first hard frost of the year.
Biden, who chaired the Thomas hearing and is considering running for president, said he regrets the way Hill was treated. Republicans have resisted all Democratic efforts to slow and perhaps block Kavanaugh's confirmation.
The sending off will see the 33-year-old miss the Bianconeri's next Champions League clash, against Swiss outfit Young Boys. He is forgetting it's a group game but he has been brought in to win Juventus the Champions League.
The iPhone X lasted about 9.5 hours in our own WiFi battery test, coming in well behind most other flagships past year . But on Friday, there was one Apple Store in China where you could still find eager fans lined up outside.
Early reports Saturday described the assailants as "Takifiri gunmen", a term previously used to describe the Islamic State group. Bloodied troops could be seen in combat fatigues, helping each other walk away in images from Iranian news service ISNA .
Paul Rounds, a public defender assigned to represent him, filed paperwork asserting his right to not speak to investigators. The sports world is paying tribute to Celia Barquin Arozamena, the Iowa State golfer who was found murdered on Monday.
India May Look to Lock in Oil Futures to Stem Rupee Slide
India is closely monitoring the development and assessing the implication of the USA sanctions, Raveesh Kumar said. Iran has urged Europe to accept the cost of standing up to USA sanction pressures against the Islamic republic.
Here's How Much Trump's Space Force Would Cost
Yesterday, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke at the conference and spelled out her views on "The Air Force We Need". Wilson says as the Air Force grows, they will continue to work to make the Air Force we have now more ready and more lethal.
3D Gun Leader Flees To Taiwan, Cops Seek Extradition
The girl, according to the affidavit, said they met in the parking lot of an Austin coffee shop before they drove to the hotel. The girl said that she'd met the man on SugarDaddyMeet.com and that he'd used the screen name "Sanjuro", according to police.
Google expands Emergency Location Services in Android to the U.S.
RapidSOS integrates with existing software at emergency centers in the U.S. to provide a faster, more accurate location with ELS . Hard enough that it took Google until just now to expand its faster, more accurate Emergency Location Service ( ELS ) to the US.
Beyonce accused of 'extreme witchcraft' by ex-drummer
In addition to playing for Beyonce , Kimberly Thompson also played the drums for the first season of Late Night With Seth Meyers . According to the lawsuit, Beyoncé has allegedly been using her magic to run surveillance and control Thompson's finances.


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A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination.n Michael Foods, of Minnetonka, is recalling eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use in 34 states. The eggs carry six brand names: Columbia Valley Farms, GFS, Glenview Farms, Papetti’s, Silverbrook and Wholesome Farms.n The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the eggs were produced at Michael Foods’ plant in Wakefield, Neb., and were bought by food distributors and manufacturers. There have been no reports of illness connected to the eggs. But, the company says the eggs have the potential to be contaminated with a strain of listeria that can cause serious infections in those with weaker immune systems.
on a recall of contaminated eggs. michael foods out of minnesota is recalling six brand name eggs—for possible listeria contamination. that includes columbia valley farms, g-f-s, glenview farms, and wholesome farms. no reports of any illnesses yet. still ahead live at five.. good


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Jollibee Express Delivery visits Pampanga
With its aim to give joy to the communities where it serves, leading Filipino fast food chain Jollibee recently visited various cities and municipalities in Pampanga.
The initiative is Jollibee’s way of thanking thousands of its valued customers who use the venture’s express delivery service to get their favorite Jollibee treats like Chickenjoy, Yum Burger and Jolly Spaghetti hassle-free across the province.
The Jollibee Express Delivery is the fast food chain’s commitment to provide great-tasting meals to its customers anytime and anywhere. Deliveries are guaranteed fast and complete, so you can satisfy your cravings in just 30 minutes, whether you’re staying late in the office or bonding with your family at home.
Last September 8, Jollibee visited Magalang, Angeles, Clark, Dau, and Mabalacat. On September 9, joined its patrons from Sta. Ana, Mexico, San Fernando, Sindalan, and Guagua.
The fun-filled activity was highlighted by a motorcade featuring Jollibee and his friends from Jollitown including Hetty, Twirly, Popo, and Yum.
Moreover, aside from giving smiles to everyone, the initiative was also launched to promote Jollibee’s hotline, the # 87000.
The #87000 simplifies the enterprise’s hotline to a single, easy-toremember five-digit contact number that begins with the poundkey or hash sign.
It aims to provide the best delivery service through a simplified and centralized hotline, positively changing the experiences of their customers as they order their langhapsarap Jollibee product s.
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Maersk has found a way to clean up shipping but there's a catch
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The world's largest container shipping company said in a statement on Wednesday that the vessel will operate on methanol produced from renewable sources or sustainable biomass. It will be able to sail distances of over 4,000 nautical miles, a spokesperson told CNN Business. That's roughly the distance from London to Miami.
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Nutriom Recall: Dried Egg Products Could Contain Salmonella
Feb 17, 2014 11:14 AM EST | By Ian Powell
According to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, Nutriom LLC has recalled over 226, 710 pounds of their processed and dried egg products, for fear of possible contamination with salmonella.
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The products tend to be "boil in bag" styled eggs, commonly used in buffet-styled food service. The products had been shipped to numerous military installations, as well as to homes and supermarkets across the United States and Canada.
According to the FSIS website, salmonella causes "one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses." Eating food that contains salmonella can cause salmonellosis, which appears with symptoms of stomach cramps, fever, and diarrhea. This can be particularly dangerous in elderly people, children, and those with weakened immune systems.
Nutriom had sent their product out for testing, and were alerted to the discrepancy by the laboratory testing the product. They then reported their findings to the FSIS, and began to recall their product. So far, no reported cases of salmonellosis have been linked to this recalled product.
Foodborne illness causes approximately 48 million illnesses and about 3000 deaths every year. With proper care and preparation of food, many of these cases would not occur. The FSIS website lists many PDF's on how to properly care for and manage food to ensure maximum safety.
Kim Kardashian’s quick reactions to the annoying reference as “Diet Exile” by the Daily mail were retreated by them in response to her tweets.
Yelp’s extensive analyzing and laborious customer surveys for the top 100 U.S restaurants have finally given fruitful results.
Chipote's meeting on Febraury 8th briefs employees on safety standards. Chipotle is doing everything possible to win back the customers.
The car service company is setting up to launch 'UberEATS', a stand alone app that will enable its users from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Austin, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Houston, Seattle and Dallas to utilize their food delivery service
Now that juices and detox cleansing have become quite the norm, mixologists are itching to bring something new to the table. Enter: Activated charcoal.
Starbucks has reached another milestone after its newest technological innovation was launched. The coffee company giant has received and has processed 1 million orders from US customers through their mobile application.


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Tesla has had a banner year in 2021. Their third-quarter sales set a new record for the company, sending 241,300 vehicles out to customers. Production was up too, with Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers making up the vast majority of the 237,823 vehicles the company built during Q3.
With such high demand, it seems Tesla has taken the opportunity to rake in a bit more cash from those sales. Prices have gone up for the Model 3 and Model Y, affecting every trim level in both product ranges.
Both U.S. base models, the Model 3's Standard Range Plus and the Model Y’s Long Range, now cost an additional $2,000. The cheapest Model 3 now comes in at $41,990, while the Model Y starts at $54,990. Compared to the end of last year, the Model 3 costs an extra $5,500. The Model Y, over that same period, is up a whopping $6,500.
The Performance trims of both vehicles have also increased in price, by $1,000. A Model 3 Performance will now run you $57,990, while Model Y Performance buyers will have to cough up $61,990.
Neither Elon Musk nor Tesla have commented about the increase, but it’s suspected that the upcharge is the result of struggles related to the ongoing chip shortage. That theory is backed up by Musk’s Twitter account, and his mention of the “great difficulties” Tesla suppliers faced over the previous quarter:
Given the enthusiasm Tesla fans have for their cars, it’s unlikely a small uptick in pricing will affect buyers’ behavior. This isn’t the first time they’ve changed their prices, even this year, and it wont’ be the last. With the company’s mass-market models sliding ever closer to a luxury price point, however, it remains to be seen whether the record-setting sales will continue.