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Despite the fact that Steve jobs was a staunch opponent of styluses, Apple products seem to not be able to go without them. BGR reports that one of the models of the iPhone X will be compatible with iPen.
iPen is not a new development. Apple has patented an accessory back in January 2014.
On propagating through the network to rumors, the 6.5-inch iPhone model X is equipped with OLED-display Samsung, can come to replace an iPad mini. Stylus support will be a good competitive advantage of the smartphone.
It is expected that the iPen will not be included flagship iPhone, despite the fact that, most likely, the gadget will cost about $ 1,000.
How true are these rumors and what would be the fundamental differences between iPen and the Apple Pencil, will be known in September 2018. While experts and users are expecting that Apple will continue to expand the range of gadgets and are not only extremely expensive, but also pretty budget version of the iPhone. Maybe the model with the liquid crystal display will cost around 550-650 dollars.
Model 2018 can obtain improved face detection technology users more accurate 3D camera and other items, for economical consumption of energy.
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2014 All-New Mazda3
Mazda releases four official photos for 2014 All-New Mazda3 that include four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. The design is believed to adopt Kodo design language. Because, all-New Mazda3 Appearance can not be separated from the Mazda CX-5 and the All-New Mazda6.
All-New Mazda3 2014 will bring all the SKYACTIV concepts which uses lightweight components, and fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly in gasoline and diesel engine line-up.
Back to the design, the new Mazda3 features a big Grille from CX-5 and Mazda6 model. While the front and rear lights are made sharpened.
The publication claims it received the pictures in an unmarked envelope and then asked Mazda UK about them. A company spokesperson said that they are “digital renderings” made to display how the new Kodo design language could be applied on the next “3”, rather than a real car.
What this means, is that these photos could be of an early or a late prototype, but most likely, not the final production model.
According to the autoexpress, 2014 All-New Mazda3 will be released in the mid of 2013. Price will be announced later.

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Carver adds Japanese dealer
Carver Yachts named Eins A Resort in Osaka, Japan, a new dealer. Eins A Resort will be the only dealer in Japan for Carver. Rob Parmentier, president and CEO of Marquis-Larson Boat Group, said in a statement that he has known Eins A for more than 20 years. “They have an incredible showroom, organization and service operation,” Parmentier said. “They are one of, if not the, premier boat dealership in Japan.”
Cobalt announces Tommy’s Orlando as its newest dealer
Cobalt announced that Tommy’s Orlando has joined its dealer network. The retailer will sell the full line of Cobalt outboard models at its location in Clermont, Fla. Tommy’s president Matt Borisch opened the Florida dealership in 2012. The company is headquartered in Colorado. “Tommy’s philosophy is to be the most passionate, customer-forward business in water sports,” Borisch said in a statement. “Our goal is to provide the highest quality offering of product, service and support to all our customers and community. Cobalt is the next chapter in our effort to build those strong relationships.”
Larsen Marine takes on Jeanneau outboard powerboats
Jeanneau America announced that Larsen Marine, a Jeanneau sailboat dealer, has taken on its Leader and NC outboard powerboat lines. Larsen has locations in Waukegan and Milwaukee, Wis. “With our more than 25 years of experience in sales and service of Jeanneau sailboats, we’re confident the Leader and NC lines of outboard powerboats will be a big hit with Great Lakes boaters,” Brian Larsen said in a statement.
Hatteras names Cape Yachts as its newest dealer
Hatteras/Cabo Yachts has named Cape Yachts as its new dealer. Hatteras said in a statement that the New England dealer would handle the full Hatteras line. Cape Yachts has locations in the South Wharf Yard in Dartmouth, Mass., and Christie’s Landing in Newport, R.I. “The sterling reputation that Dave Nolan has built over the past 30 years for customer service and support makes Cape Yachts an excellent choice to represent Hatteras Yachts,” Hatteras CEO Kelly Grindle said in the statement. “Cape Yachts has built an excellent marketing and consumer outreach program, and the company’s two locations will make the purchase experience more convenient for our customers.”
HCB partners with Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales
Center console builder HCB signed Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales as a factory annex partner. HCB said in a statement that increased demand prompted it to add several partners in key markets. “Our intense focus on the customer has been a central component of our business from the start, and this mixes nicely with the business style of JBYS,” said HCB CEO Elias De La Torre III in the statement. “It is partnerships with retailers like them that helps us make the purchase and service process as seamless and top shelf as possible.”
Larson Boat Group expands dealer network
Larson Boat Group announced that it has signed dealers since the beginning of the year for its Larson, Larson FX, Larson Escape and Striper models. “Our continued expansion and interest in any combination of our Larson Boat Group product offering shows the market is active and hungry to differentiate competitively priced boats that fit a market niche,” Rob Parmentier, CEO of Marquis-Larson Boat Group, said in a statement. “Our engagement with our new dealer partners is exciting and adds even more energy into our organization.”
The new dealers include:
• Extreme Marine, Miami
• Outpost Marine Group, Holiday, Sarasota and Homosassa, Fla.
• Monadnock Boat Shop, Rindge and Stoddard, N.H.
• Star Powersports, Knoxville, Tenn.
• Sunshine Coast Yamaha, Queensland, Australia
• Indian Creek Sports, Kuna, Idaho
• H&H Marine, San Diego
• Marsh’s Marine, Waubaushene, Ontario
• Joppatowne Marine – Joppa, Md.
• Mild 2 Wild Motorsports, Mandan, N.D.


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Pokemon Quest has racked up $3 million in revenues during its first week on the App Store and Google Play.
Mobile intelligence firm Sensor Tower reports that 56 per cent of revenues came from the App Store with the remaining 44 per cent coming from Google Play.
In terms of country, Japan provided the lion’s share of player spending at 31 per cent, with the US not far behind with 25 per cent. South Korea was third with a 12 per cent share.
Pokemon Quest is currently ranked at 52nd for iPhone revenue in Japan and 76th in the US.
A Magneton of revenue and downloads
The adventure RPG also captured 3.5 million downloads since launching on June 27th.
It is currently sitting at the top spot on the free app download charts on Japan’s App Store. It is also ranked at 18th in the US and at 2nd in South Korea in the same chart.
Pokemon Quest made a quick start to life on the Nintendo Switch before it came to mobile, and pulled in more than 2.5 million downloads in its first month on that platform.


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The Scottish Grocers Federation is calling for an easier way for convenience stores to report crimes, after new figures pointed to under-reporting.
The Scottish Grocers Federation Crime Conference heard that in 2018, 100% of convenience retailers surveyed in the SFG Retail Crime Report had experienced crime, with shoplifting being the most prevalent.
Of the 500 stores surveyed, 65% had endured shoplifting on a daily basis, suggesting a possible contradiction with government statistics, which show an overall fall in crime rates.
Pete Cheema, SGF chief executive, said under-reporting needed to be addressed.
“With 100% of respondents in our survey experiencing retail crime, the figures are bad enough,” he said. “However, there is almost certainly a growing problem with under-reporting of incidents in-store.
“Figures from both the Scottish government and the Office for National Statistics suggest an overall fall in recorded crime, but we can see from our Crime Report that this might be disguising the reality for convenience stores.”
The SGF is working with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre on a new reporting system that is aimed at simplifying the process for time-poor retailers.
The report showed refusal of sale or requests for identification were among the primary triggers for incidents of physical or verbal abuse. More than 60% of stores suffered from these types of incidents on a regular basis.
Retailer Amjid Bashir said he had experienced violence and abuse since he started work in retail at 16 years old. He said: “We need to take a zero-tolerance approach to all kinds of retail crime, including hate crime, racism and Islamophobia.”
Cheema said: “Our new Crime Report shows how persistent and serious retail crime is. These problems are simply not going away and retailers are faced with a constant battle with shoplifting, physical abuse, verbal abuse, and in many cases some quite horrific violence.
“Retailers need more protection and that is why we are throwing our full weight behind the members’ bill on the protection of workers, which will soon come before the Scottish parliament.”
Police Scotland is to partner with SGF on a campaign to combat hate crime, and has committed to holding retail crime roundtable meetings with SGF members and the Scottish Business Resilience Centre, commencing this spring.


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C&R was given a “Developers” version a month before the new Apple TV product was released to the public in November.
C&R’s little app company, Ingenious Robot, was picked to try it out and give Apple feedback. We’ll be on Midwest talk shows giving our explanation of this game changer technology. Think of Apple TV as a massive iPad, with all the cool apps to go along with it. The Siri function is very cool.
We think Apple TV will entice more people to unplug from cable and dish services. Apple TV streams TV programs through the Internet allowing users to pick and choose the programs they want and only pay for those.
So if you already have broadband, you’ll likely only be paying an extra $20 to $40 bucks a month for paid services such HBO, ShowTime, ect. A bunch of network programs from NBC, ABC and CBS come free with Apple TV.
We think cable will be around for a long time, but Apple TV could put a dent in the cable business over the next 10 to 20 years.


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Xiaomi stupidly distributed a faulty Android 10 update to the Mi A2 Lite, which was stopped shortly afterwards. Now Xiaomi has published a manual with which customers affected by the broken firmware can put their old system back on. Unfortunately, this is not possible without a laptop or PC, which must be available in any case. In the in-house forum there is a contribution to the said topic, there you can read through the necessary steps and get downloads.
Nokia is changing its Android 10 roadmap
Nokia smartphone maker HMD Global has had to adjust its Android 10 roadmap slightly. One of the reasons for this is the restricted work caused by the spreading corona virus. Hmd / Nokia still aims to update their in-house smartphones to Android 10 faster than all other manufacturers.
Honor names appointments for Android 10
Although brand new Android smartphones can no longer be delivered with Google services, older devices can still be updated. Huawei subsidiary Honor has now announced when its own smartphones can benefit from the updates. The starting shot is on March 15th, deliveries will be made to Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor View 20 and Honor 9X.
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The Economic Times, India
Trade imbalance to cast shadow on China-India talks
10 December 2010
BEIJING/NEW DELHI: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao faces a tough task when he arrives in India next week to allay New Delhi’s fears over China’s rise as a global power , and to smooth tensions in an often fractious relationship.
Despite a boom in bilateral commerce in the past decade and cooperation on global issues such as climate change, India and China remain suspicious of each other’s growing international clout and influence.
"The relationship is a mixture of third-world solidarity and strategic rivalry. Those two elements are here to stay," said Jean Pierre Cabestan, an international relations professor at Hong Kong Baptist University.
"But India will need to balance China’s growing power even more tomorrow than today."
Wen plans to spend Dec. 15-16 in New Delhi , after which he will travel to Pakistan, India’s closest rival, for another two nights.
The growing economic interdependence between China and India is likely to head Wen’s agenda for the trip.
Analysts say he could announce more Chinese investments in India or lower trade barriers to assuage the worries of Indian politicians, peeved that the Sino-Indian trade balance is heavily in China’s favour.
India’s deficit with China could reach $24-25 billion this year, said Srikanth Kondapalli, head of East Asian studies at Jahawarlal Nehru University.
The deficit rose to $16 billion in 2007-08, from $1 billion in 2001-02, according to Indian customs data.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to press Wen for reassurances that China will open its market wider, especially in value-added sectors such as financial services and information technology.
China is India’s biggest trading partner, with bilateral trade expected to pass $60 billion this year.
But even with greater market access, it is likely to be a long time before India can close the trade gap.
"I don’t see the deficit narrowing rapidly," said Dibyesh Anand, an international relations professor at London’s University of Westminster. "Even if tariffs are lowered on manufactured products, India can’t compete with China on manufactured products."
India has sought to diversify its trade basket, but raw materials and other low-end commodities such as iron ore still make up about 60 percent of its exports to China.
In contrast, manufactured goods — from trinkets to turbines — form the bulk of Chinese exports.
In an illustration of India’s dependence on Chinese manufacturing, Shanghai Electric Group Co agreed in October to sell power equipment and related services worth $8.3 billion to India’s Reliance Power .
Even if India and China are the world’s two largest emerging economies, the development gap between them remains large, due in part to a decade’s head start for Chinese economic reforms. "India’s at a phase of capital expenditure that is 15 years behind China. That’s just the way it is," said Chetan Ahya, a Morgan Stanley economist in Singapore.
"China also was importing a lot of capital goods in the initial period of growth takeoff in the 1980s with periods of trade deficit."
India and China said in October that they would pursue a free trade agreement, but talks could be protracted because trade relations are overlaid with political and strategic rifts.
"When it comes to economic ties, because there’s a general suspicion of Chinese motives in India, that would play into the hands of those sceptical of China and probably filter down into the Commerce Ministry," said Westminster University’s Anand .
"The trade deficit does not have a long-term effect on relations," he added. "But they want a scapegoat. China is an easy one to blame because it is seen as a political and military rival."
India and China have clashed repeatedly over a raft of issues including their long-disputed border, China’s increasingly close relationship with Pakistan, and fears of Chinese spying.
No other country has initiated more anti-dumping investigations against China at the World Trade Organisation than has India.
In May, India barred its mobile phone operators from placing orders with China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp because of national security concerns.
Still, both sides have something to gain from the relationship.
"The visit comes at a time when the Chinese are really keen that the Indians do not become a fully fledged member of the U.S. camp," said Manoj Joshi, the opinion editor of India’s Mail Today newspaper.
India needs Chinese backing for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council and both countries have stood together to resist Western demands in world trade and climate change talks.
Singh is not expected to talk tough on China, but this softer strategy could backfire at home. Indian military officials have turned increasingly hawkish toward China and are suspicious of China’s intentions in the Indian Ocean.
Nearly half a century after war broke out between them, mistrust persists, especially over the 90,000 sq km (35,000 sq. miles) of land in Arunachal Pradesh state claimed by Beijing.
China was incensed when the Dalai Lama visited the state last year and saw it as proof of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader’s separatist machinations.
"I think the border dispute is still a festering sore, which would continue to create disputes for the relationship," said Pradeep Taneja, a lecturer in Asian politics at the University of Melbourne. "As long as the nationalists on both sides continue to stir the pot, then any settlement would not be easy."


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Fears of house price bubble are just 'hysteria' claim economists, as they tip property to rise 6.5% next year
Britain's economic recovery is now firmly entrenched thanks to a spending spree by consumers – and fears of a housing bubble are just ‘hysteria’, say leading economic forecasters.
The economy will grow by 1.4 per cent this year, rising to 2.4 per cent in 2014, according to a report published this morning by the ITEM Club.
The independent forecasters, sponsored by accountancy group EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young), also predicted a recovery in the housing market, with more than a million transactions this year and prices up 3.5 per cent in 2013 and 6.5 per cent in 2014.
'Hysteria': Leading economists say the chances of another housing bubble are 'extremely slim'
But the report dismissed criticism that the Government’s Help to Buy mortgage initiative might fuel a housing bubble as ‘hysteria’.
Peter Spencer, chief economic adviser to EY ITEM, said: ‘Despite recent criticism of these initiatives, the chances of seeing another housing market bubble are extremely slim.
‘House prices and transactions are only just recovering from the credit crunch and will be paltry in comparison to those of a decade ago.’
The report highlights how rising consumer spending, which is increasing faster than incomes, is the key driver of the economic growth.
Its one warning is that this alone will not sustain recovery
The ITEM Club which uses the Treasury's economic model for its forecasts said the UK's short-term growth will continue to be fuelled by the consumer.
Despite only a modest increase in disposable incomes of 0.2 per cent this year, consumer spending is forecast to grow by 1.6 per cent and 1.9 per cent in 2014.
As a result, saving ratios will ease back to 5.7 per cent, down from last year's 6.8 per cent.
It predicted the most significant boost to UK growth will come next year, with a revival in business investment and exports.
Mr Spencer said the UK recovery was now firmly entrenched but warned that there were still big risks to the forecasts.
He added: 'The boost from the consumer has pushed the UK economy into a progressively higher orbit, but this now needs to be supplemented by a thrust from the engines of export and investment.
'Otherwise, there's a real risk that the recovery will falter in the face of the sustained pressure on real incomes from high prices and low wage inflation.'
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Campaign Work, Wednesday, 29 May 2013 08:55AM
Pernod Ricard’s vodka brand Luksusowa has launched a website that positions it as a drink for men. The site was created by AnalogFolk and features illustrations by Mr Bingo. It offers users humorous tips on how to be more of a man, such as "how to wear a beard" and "how to open things that women can’t". The site also includes recipes for Luksusowa-based drinks and is supported by social media activity. The writer was Alistair McKnight, the design director was Jamie Lillywhite and creative lead was Ray Jopson.
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KLM pulls controversial World Cup tweet trolling Mexico
Dutch airline KLM might have been going for its Oreo moment during the World Cup and instead pulled a Justine Sacco. After The Netherlands defeated Mexico 2-1 in the World Cup, KLM’s Twitter account sent a clearly pre-planned tweet that celebrates the victory by completely trolling Mexican fans, also known as potential customers for the international airline.
As many have pointed out, the problems of the tweet are many. For one, the timing was perhaps too soon after a brutal loss for Mexico on a disputed penalty that gave the Dutch a penalty kick for the go-ahead goal in the final moments of the game. For another, the mustache and sombrero imagery in the photo raised more than a few eyebrows as it’s not the most progressive of ethnic stereotypes. Many were not amused by the attempt at cheeky humor, including actor Gael Garcia Bernal.
.@KLM I’m never flying your shitty airline again. Fuck you big time.
— Gael Garcia Bernal (@GaelGarciaB) June 29, 2014
KLM apparently realized the error of its ways, as the tweet was deleted from its account. The airline has chosen not to apologize yet, although if the many previous similar brand social media screwups are any guide, that is probably coming in fairly short order.
UPDATE: KLM is apologizing the various people tweeting complaints.
@iKtz It has not been our intent to hurt anyone's feelings with this tweet, Katia. That's why we removed it.
— Royal Dutch Airlines (@KLM) June 30, 2014
The rush to real-time marketing has caused more of these embarrassments for brands. For some it’s the price to pay for “agile marketing.” The problem in this case, and others, is while the delivery of the message was in reaction to a real-time event, it’s hard to believe that the creative wasn’t pre-planned. In that case, this tweet likely went through approvals rather than be the fault of some out-of-control community manager.
For its part, Aeroméxico came back with a devastatingly classy counter. Well struck, amigos.
— Aeroméxico (@AeroMexico_com) June 29, 2014
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Facebook’s splashy IPO was meant to herald in the new social era. Instead, it has reconfirmed the hype cycle. Facebook’s honeymoon period of inflated expecatations soon cratered into the trough of disappointment, at least among traders and the Silicon Valley cognoscenti. Debuting at $38 and once trading at $45, the stock price keeps heading in the wrong direction, closing yesterday at about $20. The doubts keep mounting: privacy issues around its sponsored stories ad program, advertiser doubts on ROI, spam bots, doubts of high-valuation, executives leaving, the upcoming investor lockup period ending when more shares are released.
But the funny thing is that Facebook is, at the moment, a successful business, generating $1.18 billion in revenues for the second quarter, up 32 percent from the previous year. The problem Facebook has right now is that it’s stuck between two irrational echo chambers, Silicon Valley and Wall Street. The Valley is fickle, going from The Next Big Thing to the Next Next Big Thing in a blink of an eye. Wall Street is the home of irrational expectations and seemingly has little to no idea how the media business works. And then there is a third constituency that will ultimately determine the success of Facebook: Madison Ave. Here the picture is more nuanced. Brands get the power of Facebook as a huge distribution platform; but they’re just getting used to the idea that they need to create good content. Facebook is playing a long game. It’s betting that brands will improve at content and then want even more distribution, which is where Facebook’s ad business comes into the picture. This is going to require patience, something in short supply in either Silicon Valley or wall Street.
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LEAF Brands LLC, Newport Beach, Calif., now offers a 100% naturally sweetened, zero calorie line extension of its popular Astro Pop® sodas.
A candy and snack manufacturer, LEAF took its Astro Pops lollipop brand into beverages in 2011 with Astro Pop sodas using real cane sugar in glass bottles. The drinks use the exact flavors of LEAF’s Astro Pop lollipop. Officials say the sodas then sold out shortly after their release.
Following success of its cane sugar-sweetened sodas, LEAF has developed three new varieties: Zero Calorie Pineapple, Zero Calorie Passion Fruit, and Zero Calorie Cherry. Officials say Astro Pop Zero Calorie sodas are made with LEAF Brand's proprietary, all natural sugar-free blend called Ultrasweet™.
'”We created Ultrasweet since there wasn't a natural sugar substitute on the market which didn't leave a strange taste in one's mouth,” says LEAF CEO Ellia Kassoff. “We also wanted to create a sweetener which is 100% naturally derived without the GMO's found in other natural sweeteners.”
Officials say Astro Pop sodas are available nationwide in specialty retailers, such as Rocket Fizz; and will be distributed to larger retailers by the end of this year. Astro Pop sodas are currently sold in 12-ounce glass bottles at a suggested retail price of $1.69.
"We're really excited to start experimenting with different flavors as well,” adds Kassoff. “With as many Astro Pop variations we can make, the possibilities for our sodas are endless.”
Kassoff says the original LEAF Brands began in the 1920's and once was North America’s fourth largest candy producer with products such as Whoppers®, Jolly Rancher® and Rain Blo Bubblegum®, which were later sold to Hershey in the late 1990's.
Family members since have acquired the LEAF brand name for U.S. sales and distribution. LEAF’s current line includes Astro Pops®, Yummers!™, Farts Candy™ and David's Signature Beyond Gourmet™ products. Kassoff says LEAF plans to reintroduce other retro products and brands, such as Hydrox Cookies™, Tart n Tinys™, Bonkers! ™ Fruit Chews, and Wacky Wafers™ by late 2014.


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South Korea’s exports rose 11.2 percent to $40.3 billion in January from a year ago – the first double-digit growth in four years – thanks to a spike in mainstay memory chips and petrochemical products. Exports kept increasing momentum for the third consecutive month, the longest streak since April 2014.
Imports expanded 18.6 percent on year to $37.1 billion in January. The trade account recorded a surplus of $3.2 billion, maintaining black figures for the 60th straight month.
Exports of semiconductors reached a record high of $6.4 billion in January due to growing demand for high-capacity memory chips for mobile phones and PCs, an area in which Korea’s two chipmakers account for a half of global supplies. Petrochemical exports hit $3.5 billion, the biggest figure since December 2014 due to reduced costs and increased output capacity. Panel shipments grew 20.8 percent, the fastest pace since January 2013 owing to improved prices of liquid crystal displays and increasing application of organic lightemitting diode (OLED) for smaller panels.
By region, South Korea’s exports to China climbed 13.5 percent on year in January, marking the first double-digit growth in three years and five months. Exports also continued to grow to Vietnam, ASEAN, Japan, Europe, CIS and India. Exports to the Middle East turned positive.
In contrast, exports of shipbuilding, consumer electronics, wireless devices, automobiles and textiles remained sluggish.
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According to the study, VR is starting to penetrate the automotive sector. Besides integrating voice assistance, vehicles nowadays come integrated with several advanced features to offer improved driver safety.
Because virtual reality has the ability to stimulate the environment via head-mounted displays, the technology can be a useful training aid in medical applications, where VR is used to train physicians on performing procedures such as surgeries. VR can also be used to monitor patients.
The study also expects VR to transform online learning, where education startups are investing millions to create a live learning experience.
VR’s strongest market, gaming and entertainment media, will remain strong, garnering a 40.5% market according to the study.
North America is the largest VR market, accounting for 40% of global sales. The study noted that US giants such as Facebook, Google and Apple continue to focus on research and development (R&D) activities for software and hardware to further stimulate the virtual reality market share. The growth in this region is mainly attributable to the increased funding in start-ups.
The market in Europe is projected to hold a quarter share in the forecast years. Countries such as France, Germany, and France are the major contributors to the market. The study expects the VR market to grow in other regions such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.


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New Delhi, Dec 14 : The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will offer a food safety training and certification course by food safety regulator FSSAI, the varsity announced on Thursday.
The government recognised institution has partnered with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for this.
According to the agreement, the university will conduct 'Food Safety Supervisor' training programmes related to street food vending, catering, manufacturing, retail and distribution, storage and transport and specialised courses at its centres spread across the country.
In a statement by the university, its Vice Chancellor S.B.
Arora said that the "IGNOU framework is best suited" for training people in standards of food safety, while FSSAI's chief said that the course would do well in a country where there is a great need of individuals trained in norms of food safety.
FSSAI's CEO Pawan Agarwal, in a statement, said: "Our country needs a large number of well trained human resources for implementing the food safety regulations in the organised and unorganised sectors of the food industry as it has become mandatory for all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to have at least one FSSAI trained and certified Food Safety Supervisor (FSS)."
IGNOU will develop and offer online MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) programmes using the resources available with the FSSAI and will also have them on offer through its network of Gyanvani, Gyandarshan, SWAYAM PRABHA channels.


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A British man was among those killed in the crash of an Air Algerie airliner in Mali, it has been announced.
Sainsbury’s sales fall but chief executive Justin King sticks to his guns
Published: 18 March 2014
Updated: 15:47, 18 March 2014
Sainsbury’s today reported its first fall in sales for nine years and outgoing chief executive Justin King said the market was now growing at its slowest rate since 2005.
But King, who steps down at July’s annual meeting, said he did not wish he had left the hot seat earlier. He said: “I’ve still got one more trading statement and then the full-year figures to go. It would have been a pretty bad show by me to have missed out a poor quarter or two.”
King also made it clear that he sees no need to follow rivals such as Morrisons down the path of sudden steep discounting. He said: “Our own brand costs 20% less than branded goods and now makes up 51% of our sales. When the customer gets to the checkout with more Sainsbury brands in their basket than they used to, they soon realise that they are saving money.”
Sainsbury’s sales from stores which have been open at least a year and excluding petrol were down 3.1% in the 10 weeks to last Saturday.
That was marginally worse than most analysts had expected but not as distastrous as some had feared, in the immediate aftermath of Morrisons’ figures last week. Shares fell only 0.5p to 310.9p.
King pointed out that the latest 10 weeks’ trading had been affected by the weather and the later timing of both Mothers’ Day and Easter.
He said: “Discounters have been around for as long as I have. When I was account manager at Mars in the early Eighties, Kwiksave was a bigger account for us than Tesco.
“What I believe is happening is that customers are more engaged in more than just price. I always said at the start of the downturn that this would not be a race to the bottom on price and I still believe that.”
He also pointed out that Sainsbury’s had managed to hold its market share at 17% in the period. It also saw its convenience stores growing at 15% and recording one million transactions a day for the first time.
King said: “Although some economic indicators are showing an improvement in the health of the economy, we expect the outlook for customers to continue to be challenging for the coming year.”
Richard Hunter of broker Hargreaves Lansdown pointed out that Sainsbury’s shares have fallen 21% in the past six months.
He said: “Investors’ general ennui with the sector at present is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that Sainsbury’s is currently the preferred play, even though the market consensus view comes in at no more than a ‘strong hold’.”
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The feud between Twitter and Instagram is heating up.
About a week after Instagram disabled an integration tool, leaving pictures difficult to view on Twitter, the company has pulled all of its photos from Twitter.
The microblogging site announced on its status page that Instagram has disabled photo integration with Twitter.
"As a result, photos are no longer appearing in tweets or user photo galleries," reported Twitter. "While tweeting links to Instagram photos is still possible, you can no longer view the photos on Twitter, as was previously the case."
Neither Twitter nor Instagram immediately responded to requests for comment.
Last week, Instagram CEO and co-founder Kevin Systrom told Computerworld in an email that he wants to create the best experience for the photo-sharing apps, but also wants users to spend more time on the Instagram site.
"A handful of months ago, we supported Twitter Cards because we had a minimal Web presence," Systrom wrote. "We've since launched several improvements to our Web site that allow users to directly engage with Instagram content through likes, comments [and] hashtags, and now we believe the best experience is for us to link back to where the content lives.
"We will continue to evaluate how to improve the experience with Twitter and Instagram photos," he added. "As has been the case, Instagram users will continue to be able to share to Twitter as they originally did before the Twitter Cards implementation."
Relations between Twitter and Instagram are complicated because even though the two businesses have benefitted from each other, each wants to keep users on its own site. Making things even more dicey between the two, Facebook in April bought the popular photo-sharing app company for $1 billion.
Then, earlier this fall, Instagram saw a big upswing among mobile users that pushed the app past Twitter in the mobile arena.
Instagram, which is just two years old, went from 886,000 daily mobile users in March to 7.3 million in August, a nearly nine-fold increase, according to comScore, an online tracking and analytics company. That growth put Instagram ahead of Twitter, which had 6.86 million daily active mobile users in August, an increase of 24% during the same six-month period.
Now there may be another wedge between the two.
According to a report from All Things D, Twitter is working on a bundle of its own photo filters that can be used inside the Twitter app. Citing unnamed sources, the report indicates that the filters could be ready for an app update in time for the holiday season.
"This is a manifestation of the inherent conflict in social media, or on the Web in general," Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research, said in an interview. "You want to get traffic from other sites, but you want people to have a reason to stay with you. They have to work together, but they also have to give users a reason to go to their own sites. Those are often conflicting goals."
Instagram wants users to see its images on Twitter and then visit Instagram -- and ultimately Facebook. Twitter, however, wants people to see the images on Twitter and stay on Twitter.
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With the industry at a critical inflection point, many developers are asking, ‘Where do we go from here?’ We asked over 500 game developers about how they’re managing their portfolios in the current landscape. The answers make essential reading for anyone in the sector today.
Our CEO, Ivan Trancik says “These are volatile times for the games industry. Many mobile game developers are finding it hard to remain profitable in the face of challenges such as ATT, heavy competition in a mature mobile market, and macroeconomic conditions like high inflation. 83% of games are flat-lining in the first three years is an eye-opening statistic, which indicates a new mindset is needed within the industry. Findings from the ‘Good Games Don’t Die’ white paper serve as a wake-up call for the industry, a source of inspiration with actionable data; equipping developers and publishers with insight on how revenue can be maximized across their portfolio – for games both new and old.”
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WHAT IS LEGACY GAME MANAGEMENT?
The most successful mobile games are supported for years. The old adage in the industry is that once a game launches, that’s when the real work starts. But while some blockbuster games can last the test of time, not all titles can match that level of success. Most are managed over time, either through steep or steady decline, until it’s either time to launch something new or an even more successful title takes priority.
Legacy Game Management is the process of rejuvenating games that seemingly have their best days behind them and perhaps no longer receive significant UA and updates. They still have an audience and paying users, but are either experiencing a long-term downward revenue trend, or the developer has chosen to focus resources on other, potentially more profitable projects.


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Microsoft has announced that there are more than 75 million devices currently running Windows 10. The number was released by Yusuf Mehdi the corporate vice president of Microsoft’s Windows and Devices Group on Twitter. 1. #Windows10: More than 75 million devices running Windows 10 – and growing every day. 1/10 http://pic.twitter.com/g0kqGizU0c — Yusuf Mehdi (@yusuf_i_mehdi)
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text: Dorchester Collection\u2019s iconic British hotel, The Dorchester, has announced its first executive chef appointment in over two decades, as Stefan Trepp takes the helm.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTrepp follows an alumni of ]executive chefs including; Jean Baptiste Virlogeux who launched the hotel\u2019s Chef\u2019s Table in the 1940s, Eugene Kaufler, Anton Mosimann, Willi Elsener, and Henry Brosi who held the position for over 20 years.\r\n\r\nTrepp will oversee a brigade of more than 100 chefs within The Dorchester\u2019s six kitchens serving; The Grill, The Promenade, The Bar, coffee shop Parcaf\u00e9, Private Dining and Events, in-room dining and The Spatisserie at The Dorchester Spa. He plans to focus heavily on sustainable food practices, introducing innovative ways to source produce and further minimise and avoid waste.\r\n\r\nMoving to London with his wife and baby daughter, Trepp brings 21 years of experience to the role. Inspired by flavours from all over the world, his cooking demonstrates an emphasis on traditional recipes and quality of ingredients. This will translate to menus adapting to every special occasion and guest requirement, including personally creating bespoke menus for culinary masterclasses at the Chef\u2019s Table.\r\n\r\nTrepp said: \u201cIt fills me with pride to be part of such an historic institution. For decades, The Dorchester\u2019s culinary credentials have stood amongst the best in the world, with a history of great chefs taking the lead. As a global gastronomic capital, London has everything that makes a chef\u2019s heart smile: diversity, quality produce and talent.\u201d\r\n\r\nRegional director UK and general manager at The Dorchester, Robert Whitfield, added: \u201cWe are delighted to have Stefan at the culinary helm of The Dorchester, to take our food and beverage into a new chapter. As a leader in luxury hospitality for more than 88 years, the hotel requires an executive chef who can deliver to our exceptional standards, while also bringing innovation and creativity to lead the hotel into the future.\u201d\r\n\r\nTrepp joins The Dorchester from executive chef roles at Banyan Tree Resort Phuket, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, and Kempinski hotels including the flagship property in the United Arab Emirates. Amongst his accolades, he was named \u2018Schweizer Star Im Ausland\u2019 (Swiss Star Abroad) 2015 by the Swiss Gault and Millau restaurant guide.


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With the assistance of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), three companies—Sunshine Minting, Inc.; Astound Group and Moen Incorporated—will expand in Southern Nevada and are projected to create more than 300 new jobs over the next five years. The companies were approved for incentives by the Board of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development on March 16.
“Our available workforce and friendly business climate provide a long-term competitive advantage for companies like Sunshine Minting, Inc.; Astound Group and Moen Incorporated,” said LVGEA President and CEO Jonas Peterson. “We are proud to assist in the expansion of these dynamic companies that will strengthen our regional economy.”
Sunshine Minting, Inc.
A leading manufacturer of products for the minting industry, Idaho-based Sunshine Minting, Inc. will expand its existing Henderson operations to include a world-class, state-of-the-art 144,000 sq. ft. minting facility. This effort by the supplier of precious metal and base metal minted products is projected to create 170 jobs over two years and a total of 270 jobs over five years.
“The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance assisted Sunshine Minting in its expansion, connecting it with local resources and programs to ensure that it thrives in Southern Nevada,” said LVGEA Chief Operating Officer Jared Smith. “As one of our key target industries, we are excited to see this continued growth in manufacturing.”
The LVGEA helped Sunshine Minting, Inc. in the application of tax incentives, and as a result of the approved abatements, the company will begin discussions regarding the possible relocation of all corporate, administrative and operational functions to Nevada. Sunshine Minting, Inc.’s plan to consolidate its U.S. operations in Clark County would result in 80 million ounces of silver going through Nevada each year.
The LVGEA also connected Sunshine Minting, Inc. with the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation for staffing assistance and to allow Sunshine Minting, Inc. to take advantage of the Silver State Works Program. Additionally, the LVGEA introduced the company to the City of Henderson to expedite permitting and regulatory requirements for establishing operations within the city.
Recognized for a record five years in a row as one of “America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies” by Inc. Magazine, Sunshine Minting, Inc. also offers special feature products, like COINWISE ™, which is the first interactive technology for minted products for use with Android and iOS mobile devices used to market directly to customers.
To learn more about Sunshine Minting, Inc., visit sunshinemint.com.
Astound Group, an award-winning design and fabrication company specializing in delivering state-of-the-art exhibits and events around the world, will expand its existing Las Vegas facility from 140,000 sq. ft. to 240,000 sq. ft. in the next 16 months. With ongoing growth, the company is projected to create more than 50 new jobs for the region in the next five years, with an average wage of $25.14.
In addition to assisting in the application for tax incentives, which will lower project costs and allow for the hiring of a greater number of full-time employees, the LVGEA introduced Astound Group to the Clark County School District’s East Career and Technical Academy with the intent of developing an internship program.
Located in 30 countries, Astound Group’s primary business is in the manufacturing and installation of both permanent and temporary structures, focusing on Nevada’s tradeshow industry as well as specializing in turnkey project management, specialty fabrication and revolutionary online inventory management.
To learn more about Astound Group, visit astoundgroup.com.
In an effort to better optimize the existing warehouse footprint and to support growth projections, Moen Incorporated—a product line of faucets and other fixtures—plans to update conveyer and automation equipment in its existing 219,068 sq. ft. facility in North Las Vegas. With an average wage of $22.15, the company is projected to create 10 new jobs over the next year and a total of 12 in five years.
The LVGEA assisted Moen Incorporated in the application of tax incentives. Moving forward, the LVGEA will help the company continue building on its 36-year history in Clark County by ensuring its retention as it utilizes local resources.
Moen Incorporated’s distribution center has been operating in North Las Vegas since 1981, serving as the main distribution hub for bathroom accessories for the United States.
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Jet Airways join SpiceJet in ‘Price War’
Leading low-cost airliner Jet Airways has joined the price war triggered by SpiceJet with two million tickets to the passengers at a low rate. The six-day sale, which began on February 19, will continue till February 24.
The economy tickets will start at Rs 2,250. At least 20 lakh seats on over 450 daily flights across 57 destinations are on sale now. However, with the ‘SOLD OUT’ messages on the special fares column, there is a suspicion whether the airliner is actually offering low-cost tickets in reality or just resorting to marketing gimmick to boost its sales.
Here are the Jet Airways Sale Details:
Up to 750 km – Rs 2,250
750-1,000 km – Rs 2,850
Between 1,000-1,400 km – Rs 3,300
Above 1,400 km – Rs 3,800
Earlier, SpiceJet had put 1 million seats on sale for Rs 2,103, which resulted in a massive response from the passengers. Some sources said that IndiGo may join the price war shortly. However, it is yet to be confirmed.


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Sappi Fine Paper North America today announced the launch of its 2011 Sustainability Report, the company's first ever regional report focusing on its environmental and social responsibility performance
Today Sappi Fine Paper North America announced that Rick Dwyer and Mike Haws have been appointed as the new managing directors of the Cloquet Mill in Cloquet, Minn. and Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine
Sappi Limited, the global pulp and paper group, today announced that Mark Thompson, the current Chief Financial Officer, will retire from Sappi in August 2012 having reached the mandatory retirement age of 60.
Today, Sappi Fine Paper North America opened its call for entries for the 2012 North American Printers of the Year awards, a competition that recognizes print excellence and innovation in 10 categories for work produced on Sappi papers
Sappi Shows Industry What’s Next in Paper and Print What’s Next, Sappi Fine Paper Europe’s high-quality paper showcase magazine, unleashes the power of print in its latest autumn edition, available now for order through Sappi sales office or online
Sappi announces 6 nominees for the 12th edition of the Ideas that Matter Graphic Competition consisting of both design students and creative professionals, from which two winners will be selected by public vote.
Innovia Films and Sappi Fine Paper Europe have joined forces to demonstrate potential laminate structures, using their respective products, suitable for end users in the food, confectionery and pharmaceutical industries.


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Backpage.com has been a hotbed of controversy since it was forced to take down its popular backpage.org website in April of this year, after users complained about prostitution ads and sexual content.
But since then, the company has continued to expand its advertising offerings, expanding the number of search results for Backpage to a staggering 8 million.
Now, the popular sex toy retailer is expanding its offerings with the launch of its own product line.
As part of the company’s efforts to become more inclusive in the sex industry, the brand has recently announced a new product line called Backpage Plus, which will include two new types of adult toys: an “anal toy” and a “cock harness.”
The two models come in two different sizes: the “anumas” are about the same size as a pair of tennis shoes, and are meant to be used with the “butt plug,” which is essentially a vibrator, according to the company.
The anal toys are meant for “sex with partners,” while the cock harnesses are meant “to be used for penetration,” according to Backpage’s marketing materials.
Both products will be available at a variety of Backpage locations and are expected to hit stores in November.
The “anums” will retail for $30 and the “cockhounds” for $45, with a $35 “special edition” offering available.
As a result, the new toys will be “available in a variety and colors,” Backpage says on its product page.
“Our goal is to empower and empower more women by creating products that empower and inspire them,” says Backpage CEO Andrew Schlosser.
“With the advent of the internet, we now have the tools to do this, and we can make products that are accessible, affordable, and fun to use.
With the introduction of the new products, Backpage will continue to provide women with a safe, fun, and accessible way to experience sex.”
Schlosser, who has a long history with the sex toy industry, previously told The Wall Street Journal that he was inspired to build Backpage after he was sexually abused by a man while a student.
“When I found myself in that situation, I was a little more willing to help out,” he said at the time.
“I just thought, ‘Let’s get this out there.
The lawsuit claims that the site’s terms and conditions prohibit “sexually explicit language and images.””
Backpage, which is valued at more than $200 million, has also been the target of a lawsuit from the company, which claimed that the company discriminates against LGBT people.
The lawsuit claims that the site’s terms and conditions prohibit “sexually explicit language and images.”


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Hyundai Motor Achieves 10 Million Sales in America
• Milestone Marks Automaker’s Continued Investment in U.S. Market and Economy
Oct. 29, 2015 - Hyundai Motor marked a monumental milestone today, selling its 10 millionth vehicle in the United States. Having started in 1986 with a single nameplate, reaching 10 million sales is a significant achievement that showcases the success of Hyundai Motor’s continually expanding lineup.
“The United States has been a key region of focus for nearly three decades, and this landmark achievement comes after years of accelerated growth and the strategic rollout of our product line,” said Derrick Hatami, vice president of national sales, Hyundai Motor America. “Today serves as a testament to the design, quality and value of Hyundai’s product portfolio. The American car market continues to be on the rise, with more than 17 million new car sales expected in 2015. Hyundai Motor is well positioned for continued growth in this market, offering consumers a variety of vehicles that meet their needs.”
Road to 10 Million: Top Five Nameplates
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Hyundai Motor has since demonstrated its high-velocity growth by achieving increased year-over-year sales volume for the past seven consecutive years. Hyundai Motor has been one of the fastest-growing automobile companies in America, due to its current lineup of Accent, Azera, Elantra, Equus, Genesis, Genesis Coupe, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Sonata PHEV, Tucson and Veloster. This diverse lineup incorporates new levels of quality, safety, performance and luxury, all while retaining Hyundai Motor’s legacy for great value.
Ten years ago, Hyundai Motor expanded its operations to include building cars in the United States when it opened the doors of its Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) plant in 2005.
To date, HMMA has built 2,660,314 vehicles, including two of Hyundai Motor’s all-time best-selling models: Sonata, which comprises 64 percent of total production at HMMA, and Elantra with 23 percent.
“This special milestone of hitting 10 million sales in the United States exemplifies that Hyundai Motor is part of the American fabric,” said Dave Zuchowski, President and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. “Our plant in Alabama provides jobs to nearly 3,000 Alabama residents and contributes approximately $4 billion to the state’s economy each year. Also, about 56 percent of the cars Hyundai Motor sells in the United States are made here.”
Hyundai Motor shocked the automotive industry in 1998 when it introduced its warranty program, which is known today as Hyundai Motor Assurance or America’s Best Warranty. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the United States are covered by the Hyundai Motor Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000 mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai Motor’s 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Motor also challenged the industry in 2011 with the introduction of Blue Link®, the telematics platform exclusive to Hyundai Motor models.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and In-Vehicle Service Scheduling.
For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com
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About Hyundai Motor
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond. The company leads the Hyundai Motor Group, an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten iron to finished cars. Hyundai Motor has eight manufacturing bases and seven design & technical centres worldwide and in 2014 sold 4.96 million vehicles globally. With almost 100,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its product line-up with localised models and strives to strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle, ix35 Fuel Cell.
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X-Play's Matt Keil got his hands on Warhammer 40K: Space Marine, and put this shooter through its paces. Here's a taste of his impressions:
"The decision to enter into the already crowded sci-fi shooter market is a bold one, but Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine looks to be continuing Relic’s much-lauded traditions of extreme attention to detail and triple-A quality. The release window is stated to be fiscal year 2012, so there’s plenty of time for THQ to build awareness of the game that could finally bring the Warhammer 40,000 brand to the attention of the mass console audience."
Check out the whole Warhammer 40K: Space Marine preview right here.


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Economic experts today responded to advance reports of the chancellor's three-year spending review by saying Gordon Brown needs to reassure the City that he is not simply "pouring money down a black hole" that does not improve public services or the economy.
A huge boost to public spending is expected to be confirmed in today's plans, but it will come amid growing concern that the government's cash is being eaten up by higher wages and costs.
Official figures out this week are expected to show the underlying rate of inflation in the UK has hit a record low of 1.7%, but public sector inflation is estimated to have been running at around 6.5%.
Hilary Cook, director of investment strategy at Barclays Stockbrokers, said: "The chancellor is taxing business to boost public spending but it is not yet clear that this is leading to greater productivity. He will have to persuade the City that he is not pouring money into a black hole and tax on business is going to be money well spent, but I feel that people are not going to believe that for some while."
Industry leaders highlight the increasing amount of red tape and the planned rise in national insurance contributions as major concerns for companies operating in the UK.
The British Chambers of Commerce has called on the chancellor to "heal the wounds" by not only raising standards of education and health but also supporting enterprise in his plans.
Yesterday the leader of the Confederation of British Industry, Digby Jones, said he feared Mr Brown's estimates for UK economic growth, on which his spending plans are based, were overoptimistic by about 0.75%.
The possible overestimate was a worry, Mr Jones said, "because if he then thinks at that moment he will come back to the voteless milch cow called business, he will be making a big mistake".
The chancellor is unlikely to make any general comments on the health of global economy in his review this afternoon, however he may argue that Britain seems to have escaped the worst of the slowdown that has plagued the US. John Butler, economist at HSBC, said the review could come "just at the right time" to lift productivity but was unlikely to cause many surprises, given the detail that emerged at the time of the budget in April. "It could boost the economy just at the right time, but we need to see how it is going to come through, will it boost the real economy or is it going to be eaten up by wages?" he said. "If so it could further boost consumer spending and put some future pressure on inflation but at the moment he thinks it will lead to higher productivity and if so that will be good news."
Official inflation figures for June are due tomorrow. A sharp drop in food and petrol prices should see the underlying rate drop to 1.7% from the 1.8% recorded in May. This would put inflation close to the Bank of England's lower target of 1.5%, the point below which it needs to write an explanatory letter to Mr Brown, but economists believe June should represent the trough.
Retail sales figures from the British Retail Consortium due today are expected to show a slowdown as the World Cup and Jubilee celebrations kept people out of the shops.


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Like many other trade fairs, Sensor+Test 2020 will not take place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The two conferences planned parallel to the trade fair, SMSI 2020 – Sensor and Measurement Science International and ettc2020 European Test and Telemetry Conference, have also been cancelled. “See you at the next Sensor+Test from May 4 to 6, 2021 for an innovation dialogue! Stay healthy until then”, says organizer Holger Bödeker.
3D Sensors with GigE Vision 2.1
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The Louis Vuitton Tambour is coming out in an all-new avatar. In fact, the entire watch lineup is undergoing an overhaul, with the French luxury label cutting 80% of its existing product lineup to focus on upscaling its forthcoming products. One such promising product is the Tambour, that’s got a new lease of life as it is reimagined as a sports watch with an integrated bracelet. The only thing that remains unchanged in nearly two decades is the three-hand design. “It’s not a revolution for the market, but a revolution for us because of everything we are retiring and a new price point. On the scale of the brand, it’s a small gamble, but for Louis Vuitton watches, it’s truly a radical change,” shared Jean Arnault, Louis Vuitton’s director of watches.
“Going from a 4,000 euro price average to the 20,000-and-up range in one go is a daring gamble. It’s true that we have a lot of unknowns in doing this.” The new and improved LV 40mm Tambour flaunts a case size measuring a svelte 8.3mm, making this thickness its USP. The Tambour Steel comes in blue or grey dial, Arabic numerals, and a small-second display at six o’clock. The integrated steel bracelet gives it a sleek look.
The watch is powered by the caliber LFT023 automatic movement comprising a 22-karat rose-gold micro-rotor, 31 jewels, and a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. LV is cutting its roster of over 100 watches to just 20 active references. “Our goal is not to put a watch on everyone’s wrist. It’s to ensure that our historical collectors, our brand aficionados, can recognize themselves in a more entry-level high-end watchmaking piece,” Arnault added.


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The Australian dollar ended Friday with gains even though the central bank’s chief signaled that policy makers would like the currency to weaken. The Aussie was still down heavily over the week, being the worst performer among most-traded currencies.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens explained that weaker currency is preferable to lower interest rates as a way to boost economic growth, saying that AUD/USD at 0.85 is “closer to the mark”. He added that costs of an intervention outweigh benefits so far, but this does not mean that policy makers will not consider such measure in the future if things will not improve. Export-oriented economies often prefer their currencies to be relatively weak as it boosts profits from selling goods overseas.
The Aussie also suffered from risk aversion caused by speculations about possible monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the RBA retains bias to monetary easing, which hurts the currency too.
AUD/USD jumped from 0.8935 to close at 0.8957 and AUD/JPY ticked up a little from 92.36 to 92.46. EUR/AUD went from 1.5386 to the closing price of 1.5332.
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Chronollection launches “The Watchbox”
The Chronollection website, which specializes in luxury watches, now offers “The Watchbox” one of the world’s most expensive gift box at a whopping $19,990 per month!
Chronollection, a website that specializes in luxury watches, now offers the Watchbox one of the world’s most expensive gift box at a whopping $19,990 per month!
For that price and according to your desires, you will receive each month a new and exclusive luxury watch from brands like Rolex, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richard Mille and many others. Each month, surprise yourself as if it was Christmas!
Learn more about the Watchbox here. You can check out more of Chronollection (including connections to its Facebook, Twitter, Google and Pinterest pages) — and access its iTunes app — all through the company website, here.


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The CEO of vehicle tracking technology company Quartix has stepped down after two years in the role.
Richard Lilwall has stepped down as chief executive of the London-listed firm and resigned his board position, the company announced on Tuesday evening,
Quartix founder and former CEO Andy Walters will become executive chairman with immediate effect.
Walters will be supported by its former CFO and COO, Dan Mendis, who will take the position of commercial and operations director in November.
Quartix did not provide a reason for Lilwall’s departure or any information on who will succeed him as CEO.
In a regulatory filing posted on the London Stock Exchange, Quartix said it “wishes him well in the future”.
UKTN has contacted Quartix and Lilwall for comment.
Founded in 2001, Quartix sells devices to monitor and track commercial fleets.
The company, which is headquartered in Newton, Wales, says its devices have been installed in over 600,00 vehicles and it has more than 20,000 fleet customers globally.
Quartix completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market in 2014 with a market capitalisation of £54.1m.
It currently has a public valuation of £73.3m. Quartix’s share price is down by nearly 48% since the start of the year.


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MAS Raises Inflation Forecast, Economy Posts 9.9% Q1 Growth MAS Raises Inflation Forecast, Economy Posts 9.9% Q1 Growth IntroductionThis article discusses the action of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to raise the inflations in Singapore. These are stringent measure to cushion the country’s economy from inflationary pressures. According to this article, the central bank in Singapore projects inflation may average 3.5 to 4.5 percent. This is a slight deviation from the earlier forecast of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. This increase in inflation prediction came after Singapore experienced growth of Gross Domestic Product of 9.9 percent on the first quarter and 1.6 percent in economy higher than in 2011.
The economists in Singapore did not expect such a huge growth in GDP. They had predicted that Singapore economy would grow by 6.3 percent in 2012. According to MAS, this move will enable the Sing dollar to appreciate faster keeping the importation costs at a low and reasonable level (Low, 2012). This paper first analyzes critically the above article. Second, the paper explores the link between the article and economic models and concepts.
Third, the paper proposes some economic solutions, which Singapore should take to address the issue of inflation. Finally, the last section of the paper will summarize its content. Inflation Issue The article in question discusses precautionary measures, which the central bank of Singapore has put in place to address inflation. The measures entail adjustment of monetary policies on perception that stronger and unexpected GDP growth in the first quarter may not hold in the rest of the year. Adjusting the inflation forecast from 2.5-3.5 percent range to 3.5-4.5 percent is one of the crucial tools, which Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) uses to control inflation.
Monetary Authority of Singapore believes that this tighter move will ensure stability in medium term prices. In addition, central bank of Singapore believes the tighter monetary policy will enable Singapore economy to continue growing in a sustainable way. Central bank in Singapore reveals that the high inflation rates will have to remain in place for a few months before easing. Persistent inflationary pressures on the Sing dollar directed the Central bank in the country to come up with this tight monetary policy.
Although it is a surprise to the financial market, Singapore expects its dollar to strengthen because it has a sound policy on foreign exchange (Low, 2012). Analysis of Article Using Economic Concepts and Models The article depicts that inflation is a major concern in Singapore. The government of Singapore feels that inflated prices of oil and rising cost of labor are chief contributors to the high inflation rates. Monetary Authority in Singapore predicts that the prices of these commodities will not ease soon. Therefore, central bank in Singapore believes that its move to tighten the monetary policy is beneficial to the economy of the country.
This is because the policy will enable Singapore to overcome the pressures of inflation. The policy seeks to make the Sing dollar appreciate thereby reducing exportation cost. In addition, it will allow Singapore to continue registering a positive economic growth (Low, 2012). Inflation encompasses sustained increase in average price level in the economy. It entails calculation of a consumer price index (CPI). High inflation makes the cost of living high. High inflation rate has negative effects on economy of a country.
First, it lowers the purchasing power of a nation. This is because inflation creates a fall in income. Second, inflation discourages saving. This is because the banks adjust their rate to cope with inflation. It therefore means that high rate of inflation has negative effects on accumulated interests. Third, high inflation rates make commercial banks adjust their nominal rates in order to keep the real rate, which they earn, positive. Uncontrolled supply of money can be a principle cause of inflation. This implies that the amount of money in circulation should be equal to national economic output (Ball, 2007).
In the light of the detrimental effects of high inflation rate on economy, individual countries enact policies to keep inflation rates low and stable. Inflation forecast is an essential move for financial planning. It enables a country to deal with volatile instabilities of demand on money and unanticipated external shocks (Economic Policy Group, 2011). The move by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to raise inflation forecast aims at making the country’s currency scarce. This will necessitate the government of Singapore to put sound measures in place to stabilize the prices of commodities.
Low circulation of Sing dollar will make it gain its value. The monetary policy depicted in this article adjusts the supply of money to facilitate fair transactions in the economy (Economic Policy Group, 2011). Faster appreciation of Sing dollar will enable it to compete fairly in the financial market. This makes importation of goods less costly. This is because the exchange rate of appreciated Sing dollar is high when compared to most regional currencies in the international financial markets.
There is also a firm demand of money in the country. This is because the money in circulation is not sufficient. This makes the Sing dollar appreciate allowing Singapore to attain a meaningful economic growth. It is therefore plausible for the central bank of Singapore to raise inflation forecast. This is because such a move creates a sequential growth in the monetary base of the currency in active circulation. Accessed 4 June 2012, from http: //moneycentral. msn. com/content/data/images/Charts/Asia%20inflation. jpg Economic Solution to Inflation The article depicts a sound policy that deals with foreign exchange rate.
The policy is a double-edged sword. This is because the increasing inflation forecast rate makes the Sing dollar appreciate. Appreciation of Sing dollar will enable importers to incur less cost on their imports. However, the policy may discourage external investors from venturing into Singapore markets. Singapore should explore other alternatives. These alternatives include improving central banking institutions and practices and increasing awareness of the costs of inflation. Other choices, which Singapore should look at, include setting supply side policies and fiscal policies. Supply side policies target long-term competiveness and productivity (Ball, 2007). Deregulation and privatization of firms can make firms more productive.
This can eliminate inflationary pressure that makes Singapore cushion its economy against inflation. Fiscal policy that calls for government to change tax and mode of expenditure can help Singapore to deal with inflation. In addition, Singapore policymakers should increase their communication with the public and markets about their plans on monetary matters. This encourages opinions and insights from the public thereby helping the policymakers and central bank of Singapore to devise sound policies to tackle inflation (Ball, 2007).
These solutions are very crucial in keeping inflation at a low level. They will help to promote price stability, which in the long run leads to high level of economic output and rapid economic growth. The graph below show inflation rates in Asia. Accessed 4 June 2012, from http: //www. business-in-asia. com/asia/images/inflation_graph. jpg Conclusion The article reveals that Singapore pays attention to inflation. This has called for the country to put in place a stringent monetary policy that entails raising inflation forecast rates. It is a precautionary move by the central bank in Singapore to cushion the economy of their country.
Forecasters of inflation feel that Singapore may experience a retarded growth in economy because of external pressure such as volatile prices on oil. Although increasing inflation forecast may exert pressure on Singaporeans, it will have long-term benefits to the economy of the country. The policy seeks to increase the value of Sing dollar. Appreciation of Sing dollar will make importation of goods less expensive. References Ball, R.J (2007). Inflation and the Theory of Money. New Jersey: Transaction Publishers. Economic Policy Group (2011).
Monetary Authority of Singapore. Retrieved 29 May 2012, from http: //www. mas. gov. sg/resource/publications/macro_review/2011/MRApr11.pdf. Low, A. (2012). MAS raises inflation forecast, economy posts 9.9% Q1 growth, Straits Times. Retrieved 29 May 2012, from http: //www. straitstimes. com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_788323.html.


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Stock Market At Two-Weeks High In Hong Kong
Asian Financial majors, China and Hong Kong stock markets rose this week more than what economists had expected. One the other side U. S. jobless claims dropped and additionally, the exports from China were recorded higher.
Companies like Li & Fung Ltd., supplier of Wal-Mart stores and Lenovo Group Ltd., a Chinese personal computer maker gained 1.5 percent and 1.9 percent during stock trading today.
Cnooc Ltd, state-owned Chinese offshore energy explorer gained 2.3 percent after a rise in the oil price. Chong Hing Bank Ltd. gained a whopping 11 percent during trading.
"It's an ongoing trend of recovery in China. Chinese bank stocks are being bought ahead of earnings reports this month. We are seeing some signs of improvement in the U. S. We still have to see whether the recovery trend in those major economies can be sustainable," said Ben Kwong, chief operating officer at brokerage KGI Asia Ltd. in Hong Kong.
The stock market was at a two-week high and had experienced 11.1 times average estimated earnings as compared to yesterday. This was found by Bloomberg after compilation of data.
On the other hand exports got a hike of 21.8 percent in February showing that the economy is stable and is growing at a continuous rate.
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Microsoft’s console is no longer available for $350 in the United States.
After providing a price cut for the Xbox One in time for the Holiday season, US retailers have now pushed the console back to its original price.
The console sold for $350 from November 2014 onwards which helped the console to challenge the PlayStation 4’s sales worldwide. Needless to say, it worked as the Xbox One had sold the most units in both the United States and United Kingdom. It’s now at $400 though if you look closely enough, you’ll find some bundles on Amazon in the US which sell for $380.
The Xbox One’s first major price cut occurred in June 2014 just before E3. Microsoft announced that a Kinectless version of the console would be made available and it would cost $100 less than the launch price. Kinect is now retailing separately though it’s clearly been relegated to the background in recent months.
Will the Xbox One see another price drop this year? Stay tuned for the latest updates to find out.


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In case you’ve yet to hear, a tiny bug in Cloudflare’s code caused huge security problems by leaking an unspecified amount of data – including confidential information such as passwords, personal information and more – all over the internet. This rare but worrying security disaster has since been labeled as “Cloudbleed.”
To put it simply, one small character hiding among the long chunk of codes that makes up the security factors of Cloudflare’s data ended up being the catalyst of compromising security data in various (major) websites.
Why did it happen?
According to a blog post on Cloudflare’s site, this major security leak was caused by – as described by Gizmodo – the company’s decision to “use a new HTML parser called cf-html. An HTML parser is an application that scans code to pull out relevant information like start tags and end tags. This makes it easier to modify that code.”
And thus, complications turned up when the coding in cf-html clashed with Cloudflare’s old parser Ragel, creating what is known as a “buffer overrun vulnerability.”
In layman terms, Cloudflare’s new software tried to store user data in the usual spot, but that place ran out of space. Thus, it tried to store the remaining data elsewhere, which was picked up by sites like Google.
How is Cloudbleed affecting domain sites?
Simply put, with leaked critical security data such as passwords and personal information, expect hackers to grab the opportunity to utilize this information to compromise the security and trust of these domain sites. In the age of the Internet, where every information is stored in Cloud servers, the seriousness of this situation cannot be understated. Here’s a site you can check if you’ve visited any sites recently that were hit by the bug.
So what does this have to do with Singapore?
With the amount of industries operating in Singapore, there’ll definitely be some companies that utilize Cloudflare’s services, and thus are not immune to the Cloudbleed phenomenon. IP addresses, passwords from password managers, messages from dating sites, and much more data have been leaked, according to The Verge. For those interested, there’s a whole long list (numbering in the thousands, mind you) of local domain sites affected by Cloudbleed, but here’re just some of the notable ones:
This situation has since been contained and fixed, but we still urge everyone to up their security checks with 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) if it exists, or just outright change your password periodically. As you should, regardless of internet security cataclysms or not.


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Very slow November for beef to the US
03 December 2015
Australian beef exports to the US reached just 13,163 tonnes shipped weight (swt) during November – the lowest November volume since 2010 (Department of Agriculture and Water Resources). The large drop in shipments compared with last year and most of 2015 is mainly due to the US quota for Australian beef (418,214 tonnes swt) reaching its limit.
At the same time, the US beef market has dropped sharply in the last two months, meaning there is less of a premium for Australian companies to export to the US rather than other markets. The US market for imported beef is still getting cheaper, but appears to have slowed its decline in the last three weeks. The indicative imported 90CL cow beef price, reported by the Steiner Consulting Group, was 2.5US¢ lower this week, at 187US¢/lb CIF (down 10.8A¢, to 567.9A¢/kg CIF).
Most of the decline in beef exports to the US during November was in manufacturing beef – logical given the majority of trade is in this category. Manufacturing beef was down 72%, to 7,392 tonnes swt.
Other large declines in trade were recorded in:
- topside/inside – down 53%, to 1,340 tonnes swt
- silverside/outside – down 56%, to 881 tonnes swt
- knuckle – down 82%, to 316 tonnes swt
- brisket – down 87%, to 89 tonnes swt
- shin/shank – down 93%, to 38 tonnes swt
Smaller drops were noted in:
- thin flank – down 32%, to 1,471 tonnes swt
- rump – down 1%, to 465 tonnes swt
- striploin – down 20%, to 229 tonnes swt
- cube roll/rib eye roll – down 23%, to 214 tonnes swt
While the higher value loin cuts are smaller in value in general, the rate of decline was much lower than most of the cheaper cuts, indicating exporters are still seeing value in high quality product to the US before the quota finished completely.
Shipments to clear US Customs under the 2016 quota should begin soon, which is expected to relieve some pressure on Australia’s other export markets, which have taken more product while US demand has been slow.
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