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Shifting demographics, busy lifestyles, and an explosion of new technologies are just a few of the factors reshaping the way people manage their money. To assess the current state of Fintech, and to identify opportunities for the future, over 200 fintech entrepreneurs, forward-looking bankers, venture investors, and other thought leaders recently met in San Francisco. You’ll be surprised by some of their conclusions.
BBVA’s Fintech University was held at the former Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco. Ryan Gilbert of Propel Venture Partners noted the irony of the forum taking place in a location so deeply rooted in history and tradition. Gilbert contributed an investor’s perspective of fintech. He observed that “all points of leverage have their root in data.” He sees big data, AI, and machine learning, as ways to create massive competitive advantage. In order to gain (and keep) the support of investors, he also emphasized the importance of the “Tech” aspect of fintech. He noted a recent trend of startups placing too much emphasis on off-the-shelf technology, and not adding much additional value.
Keynote speaker Shamir Karkal discussed his journey from co-founder of Simple, to head of open APIs at BBVA. He represents the voice of Fintech innovators in the planning and design of BBVA’s Open API platform. He discussed a range of banking APIs that can assist with smoother customer onboarding, account opening, card management, and quick and secure payments. Shamir used the example of AWS (Amazon Web Services) to illustrate a hugely successful open platform. His hope is to build an equivalent “AWS of banking”, and to make it widely available. On a more personal note, Shamir touched on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur – persistence.
A Fireside Chat on payments delved into the relationship between emerging Fintech companies and established financial institutions. A year or two ago, the conversations on Twitter, in industry publications, and at conferences focused on Fintech as a disruptive—if not destructive—force. In San Francisco, there was near-unanimous agreement about the need for banks and Fintech companies to partner. A new financial ecosystem is taking shape. In this environment, banks can provide APIs, access to customers at scale, and deep expertise in managing risk and compliance. Entrepreneurs can bring new approaches to addressing customer needs, innovative product offerings, and bold design & user experience (UX). One important takeaway: finding the right partner will take time – several years, perhaps – but is essential to success.
Fintech companies have gained traction by reaching customer segments not always well-served by traditional players. Leaders from LendUp and Prosper Marketplace discussed the current state of alternative lending. This new crop of companies has expanded access to consumer lending, and has made huge advancements in simplifying the borrowing process. But, in 2016 growth across this sector slowed dramatically. With high-profile news about CFPB fines, widespread compliance failures, and allegations of self-dealing, this nascent market has gotten a wakeup call. Regaining trust and building-out compliance are now rising to the top of the priority list. While compliance and risk are intrinsic to banking, it became clear in San Francisco just how vital this topic has become.
Fintech University was incredibly successful in revealing the latest developments in fintech. It is becoming clear that Fintech innovators and bankers alike share a win-win outlook, and seem committed to developing mutually-beneficial partnerships. Technologies like open APIs, big data, mobile, and AI, are being combined in unique and transformational ways. San Francisco lived up to its reputation as a dynamic place that fosters new thinking.
*This article is one in a series from BBVA about the latest in fintech and banking.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks the metaverse will usher in a "very exciting 2030s".
One of the richest men in the world has a purely ambitious plan for the future of work and play: A new, inter-connected social computing platform for commercial enterprise, consumer leisure, and interactivity that beams directly to proprietary hardware. It's called the "metaverse," and Meta is investing heavily into what it believes will be the primary platform throughout the next decade.
When asked about investments into the metaverse, Zuckerberg said that Meta's high expenses are a result of foundational spending for the metaverse, and that the company is in for the long haul: "Maybe primarily, this is laying the groundwork for what I expect to be a very exciting 2030s when this is sort of more established as the primary computing platform at that point. I think that there will be results along the way for that, too. But I do think that this is going to be a longer cycle."
Meta's recent financials show it has invested $7.8 billion in R&D, a lot of which is being used to fund its platform-and-hardware metaverse ambitions.
The gambit is a long-term one and shows no signs of being profitable any time soon. Meta's Reality Labs segment, which includes VR and AR tech, has posted a loss of $2.96 billion in Q1.
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THE Philippines unit of Nestle SA, the world's largest food-and-drink company, will invest 2 billion pesos (S$57 million) to build a new plant to make a key ingredient in its Milo chocolate-and-malt drink.
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Merck profit beats forecast, revenue lags
(Reuters) - Merck & Co (MRK.N: Quote) reported quarterly earnings slightly above Wall Street forecasts, helped by cost controls, but revenue trailed expectations on generic competition and reduced revenue from alliances with other drugmakers.
The No. 2 U.S. drugmaker on Friday reported net income attributable to Merck of $1.74 billion, or 56 cents per share, for the first quarter. That compared with $1.04 billion, or 34 cents per share, a year earlier.
Excluding special items, the company earned 99 cents a share. Analysts, on average, had expected 98 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Merck said global revenue rose 1 percent to $11.73 billion, compared with Wall Street expectations of $11.82 billion.
Sales of the asthma treatment Singulair, whose U.S. patent lapses in August, edged 1 percent higher to $1.34 billion. That marks a slowdown for Merck's biggest product, whose sales jumped 8 percent in the prior quarter.
Sales of Merck's Januvia diabetes medicine rose 24 percent to $919 million, while a related treatment called Janumet jumped 29 percent to $392 million.
The Januvia diabetes franchise has become Merck's biggest growth engine, and its biggest hope of offsetting looming declines of Singulair.
HIV treatment Isentress, whose sales rose 15 percent to $337 million, slightly lagged analyst estimates, as did sales of arthritis treatment Remicade. Its sales plunged 31 percent to $519 million, following arbitration that assigned rival drugmaker Johnson & Johnson a wider sales territory for the costly injectable drug.
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Ajdovščina – The Slovenian aircraft producer Pipistrel has entered a partnership with a Chinese logistics company to develop a large uncrewed commercial aircraft that will be able to carry more than 300 kg of cargo to the distance of 500 kilometres and altitude of 6,000 m.
The aircraft is commissioned by SF Express, and its Munich-based subsidiary Amazilia Aerospace will develop an advanced digital system for the innovative cargo aircraft designed and manufactured by Pipistrel.
Announcing the deal, the Ajdovščina-based company said that the Chinese partner intends to use the aircraft mostly for cargo transportation to remote and hard-to-access locations.
It will be able to carry cargo with a volume of up to 2.3 m3. Vertical take-off and landing will be possible up to an altitude of 2,500 metres.
The unmanned commercial aircraft will be equipped with eight propulsion systems for vertical take-off powered by Pipistrel’s E-811 electric motors with high-performance batteries.
It will be able to continue to fly even if two of the eight motors fail, the company said, adding that design and production of the prototype components would take place in Pipistrel facilities.
It is believed that uncrewed areal vehicles will become the main means of transportation in China, as SF Express alone will need more than a thousand of such aircraft in the next ten years.
On the occasion, Pipistrel director Ivo Boscarol said that “one of the largest logistics companies in the world picking Pipistrel … is a great acknowledgment to its know-how and achievements in more than a decade of work in electric aviation”.


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Barberos Grand Opening at Parota Center
Barberos Gentlemen’s Club invites you to the opening of it new space, the event will take place this Saturday September 7th of 2019 at Parota Center, located in Av. Francisco Villa, 1010, Jardines de las Gaviotas.
The celebration will start at 10:00am and 20 VIP memberships will be given away as a gift for the first visitors.
Barberos Gentlemen’s Club, is a barbershop devoted to the rescue of traditional practices in the men’s personal care industry by offering a whole ritual through services as the use of cold and hot towels, shaving foam, razors, specialized barber’s chairs and quality products with a skilled team in charge of providing a therapeutic space for wellness and relaxation.
For more information, visit their official Facebook page.


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02marallday03Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe Conference 20212nd-3rd March 2021, Virtual Event
As cooperation between armed forces, and the prevalence of joint logistics operations increases, so the importance of defence logistics as a capability in its own right
As cooperation between armed forces, and the prevalence of joint logistics operations increases, so the importance of defence logistics as a capability in its own right continues to grow.
SMi Group are pleased to announce the return of the 6th annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference, taking place virtually in March 2021.
- The only logistics conference specifically dedicated to Central and Eastern Europe, bringing together senior supply chain leaders from the region and beyond to discuss current and future priorities and developments.
- The speaker line-up includes senior military logisticians from Albania, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and the UK.
- Key fundamental topics to be covered include: Regional Updates, Supply Chain Management Solutions, International Operations and Solutions, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), and Host Nation Support.
- New for 2021: new speaker from Albania and new topics to be discussed including AI, additive manufacturing, and medical logistics.
The two-day event will bring together the key military logisticians from across the Central and Eastern European region and beyond. The conference aims to discuss new trends, crucial developments, and the methods, strategies, and procedures armed forces are increasingly pursuing for optimal logistics efficiency.
Military & Government Personnel can attend the event for FREE and commercial organisations can register for only ?499.
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The 1-hour tutorials are slated for December 11 at US Apple retail stores.
The tactical sci-fi game is coming to PC, Mac, iPhone and iPad next year, but Android isn't yet on the cards, the developer tells CNET.
The search giant is holding a series of developer workshops in the coming weeks, specifically geared toward optimizing apps for Android tablets.
David Baker has carved out a niche as a Hollywood weapons fabricator. He re-creates historic weapons so Spike TV's "Deadliest Warrior" can pit soldiers of different eras against each other. CNET takes a stab at capturing his collection.
It's not everyday you get the opportunity to learn from one of the best fashion photographers in the business. Christian Blanchard is holding workshops around Australia for budding photographers.
Real-world applications of mechanics reinforce concepts, but this workshop teaches kids life skills normally picked up only on the streets.
A new study suggests that video games can be good learning tools for children. Will educators and governments invest in a digital future?
Create level designs for the PS3 hit LittleBigPlanet right in your browser with creator Media Molecule's rich media editing tools.
Boston iPhone Forensics Workshop
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) now used to protect electronic passports, mobile communications, and even MP3 players could be implemented incorrectly.


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Yellow Perch Fingerlings Ready for Sale at Farmory
by admin | Mar 15, 2021 | News & Events |
May 19, 2020
The Farmory in Green Bay has seen its first hatch of yellow perch fingerlings in its indoor fish hatchery. The Farmory hopes to sell the fingerlings to help entrepreneurs start aquaculture businesses, as well as to backyard growers.
The Farmory also plans to host a series of educational webinars featuring experts in aquaculture and aquaponics.
The Farmory decided to being raising yellow perch to combat the species’ decline in commercial fisheries, most notably Lake Michigan. The species is a popular centerpiece of the traditional Wisconsin Friday night fish fry.
More information on buying fingerlings and the webinar series is available on the Farmory’s website.


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Every morning this week, a new store announced that it will open its doors for Black Friday sales on increasingly Gray Thursday—otherwise known as Thanksgiving. The earliest opening so far is Walmart, which will begin promotions at 10pm on Thanksgiving night.
Even the most devoted sale-hunters are balking at starting their shopping ten or so hours early, and we can’t blame them. Here are three reasons why:
1. Missing Out on the Pie
Any savvy shopper knows that the first step to scoring Black Friday deals is getting in line … two hours early. Forget dessert (and forget clean-up), because the most devoted shoppers will be fighting the tryptophan and the cold in a strip-mall parking lot. Festive!
2. Guilt by the Numbers
You know who has it worse than the people waiting in line? The people working in the stores, who will have to curb their usual travel plans and spend most of their holiday at work, preparing for bitter, pie-deprived customers. Sure, an employee could refuse, but few are willing to be uncooperative when a lackluster economy means jobs are hard to come by.
3. Blending of the Days
It sounds like a good thing, but getting a head start on your shopping on Thursday night means you’ll be a store or two deep by midnight, and you were planning to get in line at the third around 4 a.m. Question: When are you supposed to sleep? Expect to spend post-shopping Friday with the blinds drawn—it really will be black.
(Still going for it? Then you'll need some guidance, especially our Other Guide to Black Friday to keep your finances in shape. And if you're going to pass on the shopping day, try these activities instead.)
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If the September Issue didn't make your top shelf of fashion flicks (next to your guilty pleasure: Clueless), here's a new documentary to compete with Anna Wintour. Her French counterpart, Carine Roitfeld, will be starring in the new film, Mademoiselle C, chronicling the Editor-in-Chief as she launches the first issue of CR Fashion Book this September (hmmm, coincidence?). Shooting is still in progress, but we're already imagining a few hair-raising and high-pressure clips as deadline for the launch of the publication draws near.
Under the direction of Fabien Constant, Roitfeld has been shadowed for the past months (in and out of the office). It's also reported that the film crew has interviewed other big names, such as Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld, and Donatella Versace, to speak on the editrix and this upcoming magazine's premiere.
While the big elephant in the room keeps asking if this is just a new version of The September Issue, we're more curious to get the insider's view on Roitfeld's life and the publication we've been eager to read since its initial announcement. You bet we'll keep an ear to the ground, waiting to hear about the film's release date. (NY Mag)
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Tampa, Florida, United States – TheNewswire – June 9, 2022 – CTT Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. (OTC:CTTH) is announcing today that we have recently filed two federal trademark names, Pacific Blue and Blue Rush. CTT Pharma is currently designing the packaging for Pacific Blue and Blue Rush. CTT will continue to update shareholders with more information as news becomes available.
CTT is a drug delivery technology company that successfully received Health Canada approval for THC Strips, after we brought our first product to market as cannabinoid-infused “Dissolve Strips”. This successful launch sold out to only 85,000 medical patients online with no advertising in several weeks. Once dissolved, CTT Pharma’s strips enter the bloodstream bypassing the lungs and digestive tract including the liver. Our patented smoke-free dissolvable strips have better bioavailability, better absorption, faster onset, can offer zero calories, any strip color and any flavor.
CTT common shares trade on the OTC market in the United States under the symbol “CTTH”.
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The video game retailer chain GameStop has been struggling for the past several years, dealing with a pushback against the company’s methods, increased digital buying of games, and now the Covid 19 pandemic driving away a great deal of business. The number of GameStop store closures has jumped from 320 to 400 or 450.
Along with that, GameStop also said that there would be more closures coming next year in 2021. This would bring GameStop store numbers down nearly a thousand stores since last year. Currently, the chain has 5,122 stores open, but that’s still 600 less than in 2019 where there were already many store closures.
The news isn’t all bad for GameStop, since they recorded an 800 percent increase in online sales in the second quarter of this year, which totaled around 20 percent of their income. But, at the same time, the profits were below estimations, and same-store sales declined by 12.7 percent because of the many temporary store closures due to the pandemic.
More GameStop store closures means that the chain is still having difficulty adjusting to the changing game market. The store, along with selling video games, also sells a wide variety of pop culture memorabilia, and most of sales strategies are marketed towards used games (something else currently changing due to Game Pass). By-now memetic stories of how little money people get for trading in games, along with stories toxic work culture, doesn’t help either.
Earlier this year, GameStop hired former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Amie to be on a board position to assist the company, but it seems that even he’s not going to be able to turn the retailer’s situation around any time soon, especially considering all of the other ways that gamers can get games these days.
There’s no list of exactly what locations will be getting hit by the GameStop store closures, but we extend our sympathies to any laid off employees of GameStop, especially in these difficult times.


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Land Rover builds and sells 400,000 cars a year, and while many are made in the UK, the company is rapidly expanding its overseas production.
The UK still builds the majority — Halewood the ‘D8’ steel-platform Evoque/Discovery Sport, and Solihull the alloy-bodied ‘D7u’ Range Rover/Range Rover Sport and steel-bodied ‘T5’ platform Discovery.
Solihull will shortly close down the T5 line and switch production of the new alloy-bodied Discovery to the ‘D7u’ line where the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are built.
It is very likely that the 2017 Range Rover Sport Coupé will be made at Solihull too, on the plant’s second line, which currently assembles the Jaguar XE, XF and F-Pace.
However, the UK’s grip on Land Rover production is reducing rapidly, with three new overseas plants adding more than 300,000 units of capacity as part of owner Tata’s latest £4 billion investment in new plant and models.
In China, a £1bn joint-venture plant with Chery has been building the Evoque and Discovery Sport since October 2014. It can build 130,000 units a year, although faltering sales in the Chinese new car market may yet slow this down.
Smaller scale, but just as strategically significant, is the new £240 million plant in Brazil that’s due to start making its first cars this summer. Its capacity is 20,000 a year, of the Evoque and the Discovery Sport.
Of more significance is the new £1bn greenfield plant in Nitra, Slovakia. It is scheduled to have an eventual workforce of 2800 that will build 150,000 cars a year from 2018.
The Slovakian facility will be a high-tech plant capable of building aluminium-bodied cars. It will ease the pressure on Solihull, which is currently running at full capacity.
There’s no word yet on which models will be built in Slovakia, although the opening date in 2018 is close to the launch date of the new Defender.


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Sandwiched between the grand reveal of Final Fantasy VII Remake and the Kickstarter-funded Shenmue 3, the long-awaited re-reveal of The Last Guardian arguably stole the show at Sony’s E3 presser last year. And just as the gaming industry braces itself for the trade show to descend on Los Angeles once more, Team Ico’s ethereal adventure title has reared its furry head again.
Adorning the latest issue of EDGE magazine (via IB Times), Director Fumito Ueda offered up some insight into Trico, the monstrous griffin-like creature that will be joining you on a journey through the game’s ancient ruins. There’s also a sliver of gameplay of Trico in motion (part of IGN‘s First video series) embedded above, giving you an inkling of the interplay between the ginormous creature and your pint-sized protagonist.
According to Ueda, however, the key role that the creature plays in The Last Guardian is ambiguous – for now, at least.
“This creature isn’t like the cute pets that exist in other games, or an ally that’s really useful. The role of the creature is ambiguous; that’s something we wanted to express in the game, and it doesn’t always do what you ask it to do. That’s one of the themes of The Last Guardian. It’s something that’s difficult, and completely different. I want to create the next thing – an experience that people have never had before.
“The amount of code is very large compared to AI in conventional games. We’ve given this creature its own desires, so depending on what action it wants to take, that affects everything, including its animation. It’s not like a normal humanoid character.”
The Last Guardian is finally expected to take flight later this year, when Team Ico’s long-in-development adventure game touches down on PlayStation 4.


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Impact, a natively-integrated suite of products for fraud detection, marketing attribution and analytics, and creating and optimizing performance partnerships, announces the appointment of Florian Gramshammer as Managing Director, EMEA. Gramshammer has held senior positions in companies such as CJ Affiliate by Conversant, Gartner, and most recently, Managing Director of IgnitionOne.
With 17 years of marketing and ad tech leadership, Gramshammer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the commercial and client services teams. He will also be responsible for the development and execution of Impact’s European growth plan following the recent re-brand Impact announced globally.
Impact has more than doubled its volume year-over-year, expanded our team in the UK, and made major moves in bolstering our suite of products, including the native integration of two acquisitions – Forensiq and ClearSaleing (…) Florian has unique domain expertise in performance partnerships, as well as both martech and adtech. He has an exemplary and proven track record in leadership across both sales and client service teams in EMEA.
Impact has recently announced a full re-brand of the business and product suites, and it is an incredibly exciting time to be joining a business that is accelerating growth on a strong platform. I am excited to join the EMEA team and spearhead the growth plans across UK and EMEA
Based in Impact’s London office, Gramshammer will report to Impact CEO, David Yovanno.
Impact is a marketing technology company helping brands grow by optimizing their paid marketing and media spend. The Impact platform was designed to respond to marketers’ demands for simplicity, transparency, performance, and confidence to drive growth through marketing. Impact’s platform is the first native integration of leading solutions to stop ad fraud, enable more confident decisions through media measurement, attribution, and mix optimization, and create new performance partnerships, including with influencers and strategic partners.
Founded in Santa Barbara, CA in 2008, Impact has grown to over 300 employees and seven offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.


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Pokémon TCG tournaments are slowly kicking back into full swing. As part of the Gym Tournaments taking place in Taiwan and Hong Kong, we’ve finally got a look at some event-specific promo cards.
First reported by PokéBeach, there will be seven promo cards available to score with a booster pack, including a randomly selected card gifted to participants in the events.
The most impressive of these cards is a full print promotional Galarian Mr. Rime V card. Others include Grubbin, Toxel, Sylveon, Graveler, Eevee, and Spicy Curry, all with the Gym promotional stamp.
This is the first time that Galarian Mr. Rime has received a V card. If you’re a big fan of the Pokémon, this might be one to seek out for the collection.
At this stage, these cards have only been revealed for the upcoming Gym Tournaments taking place. It is possible that we could see them get a further distribution in the future, but nothing of this kind has been announced, nor has any news of them being translated for release in the west.


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A new report on the consumer finance sector in China points to a surge in customer numbers in 2019.
The “China Consumer Finance Company Development Report (2020)” (中国消费金融公司发展报告（2020）) released by the China Banking Association (CBA) on 19 August indicates that as of the end of 2019 consumer finance firms in China had a total of 127.2792 million customers, for a YoY rise of 52.29%.
Consumer finance customers in China tend to be comparatively young, with people born in the 80’s and 90’s accounting for 90% of the total, and people born in the 90’s around 50%.
As of the end of 2019 the assets of Chinese consumer finance companies totalled 498.807 billion yuan, for a rise of 28.67% compared to the previous year.
The loan balance was 472.293 billion yuan, for a rise of 30.5% compared to the previous year.
The report points to an increase in the non-performing asset disposal capability of consumer finance companies, with over half of them adjusting the standard for non-performing assets from payment in arrears for 90 days to 60 days, and the average provisions coverage ratio for the sector rising to 186.34%.
The average non-performing loan ratio of Chinese consumer finance companies was 2.63% in 2019, for a slight decline of 0.11 percentage points compared to 2018, putting them just ahead of the average for Chinese credit cards.
According to data from Wind of 10 August 2020 China was host to a total of 27 licensed consumer finance companies that had entered operation.
Licensed Chinese consumer finance companies that have commenced operation as of August 2020
|Consumer finance company
|Yangguang Consumer Finance
|China Everbright Bank
|Bank of Beijing Consumer Finance
|Bank of Beijing
|Sichuan Miancheng Consumer Finance
|Bank of Chengdu
|Bank of China Consumer Finance
|Bank of China
|Industrial Bank Consumer Finance
|Industrial Bank Co.,
|Baoshang Bank Consumer Finance
|Zhongyuan Consumer Finance
|Changyin Wuba Consumer Finance
|Bank of Changsha
|Bank of Harbin Consumer Finance
|Bank of Harbin
|Xingfu Consumer Finance
|Bank of Zhangjiakou
|Shangcheng Consumer Finance
|Bank of Shanghai
|Jinshang Consumer Finance
|Bank of Jinshang
|Shengjing Bank Consumer Finance
|Shaanxi Bank of Chang’an Consumer Finance
|Bank of Chang’an
|Zhaolian Consumer Finance
|China Merchants Bank
|Hubei Consumer Finance
|Bank of Hubei
|Zhongyou Consumer Finance
|Postal Savings Bank of China
|Bank of Hangzhou Consumer Finance
|Bank of Hangzhou
|Jieke Consumer Finance
|Jieke Paifu Group
|Suning Consumer Finance
|Mashang Consumer Finance
|Jinmeixin Consumer Finance
|Gome and others
|CITIC Consumer Finance
|Huarong Consumer Finance
|Haier Consumer Finance
|Xiaomi Consumer Finance
|Ping An Consumer Finance
An increasing number of tech companies and other players outside the traditional financial sector in China are also making forays into consumer finance.
These include fintech giant Ant Financial and smartphone maker Xiaomi, both of whom are launching consumer finance firms in Chongqing.


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The feeling of unboxing a brand new computer is one of the good things in life, one that usually comes with a steep price tag. That might change today, because right now you can enter a sweepstakes to get your hands on a brand spanking new 13-inch MacBook Air for the price of air itself (that’s zero dollars).
You know how the iPhone and iPad plays a little chime when you plug it in? The new MacBook also does that. But sadly, the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro remain completely silent when they connect to juice — which can make it hard to tell when you’ve accidentally knocked the MagSafe loose.
If you’ve got a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, though, it’s easy to hack in the new MacBook’s power-charging sound. Here’s how.
When Apple announced the new 2015 MacBook Air a couple weeks ago, there was at least a couple of disappointments.
First of all, for those of us who love the current form factor, power, keyboard, ports, and trackpad of the MacBook Air, there was no Retina Display in the 2015 model of the ultraportable.
In fact, the new MacBook Air’s Intel HD Graphics 6000 chip allegedly didn’t support Retina, with the maximum resolution it could pump out to an external monitor 2560 x 1600: a few million pixels below the 4K resolution necessary to make an argument for a desktop monitor being Retina.
It turns out, though, that Apple has undersold the graphic performance ability of the new MacBook Air.


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Savage Move: Nightclub-style fitness studio upgrades, expands into new location
Savage Fitness, the Chippewa Valley’s premier boxing nightclub, is about to get a hell of a lot more savage with a new grand opening later this month in Altoona. The fitness center, which has been operating out of a space at Banbury Place since December, offers boxing, fitness, and sky yoga classes. Owner Hector Pucheta says the new space (2228 N. Hillcrest Parkway) will be much bigger and will allow the center to offer much more to its members. The inspiration for the move came from Savage Fitness members themselves. “We’ve been getting a lot of great results but we have hunger for so much more,” Pucheta said. At the new two-level facility, Savage fitness will be able to offer many more classes, a full boxing ring, and a protein shake stand. Savage Fitness has made its name by offering unconventional but fun fitness and boxing classes. One of Savage’s most popular classes, showtime 30/30, is a blend of nightclub-style fitness and boxing. The fast-paced, dynamic training class has crazy lights and lively music to mimic the experience of a nightclub. “I really believe music has so much power,” Pucheta said. “Everyone loves the night club. The hour goes by so fast.” Savage Fitness’s grand reopening will be July 28 from 1-6pm at the new location. They will offer a variety of free classes all day, and raffle off free memberships, gloves, and other prizes. Locavore Mobile kitchen will also be there, offering healthy and delicious food. Check their Facebook page, Savage Fitness & Boxing, to stay updated.


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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Earlier this month, 12 countries of the Pacific Rim, including Chile, Peru and Mexico, reached an agreement on the wording and subject matter of the TPP free trade deal, expected to cover about 40 percent of the global economy.
"The Latin American TTP participants show great and persistent interest in establishing constructive cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union and its body — the Eurasian Economic Commission [EEC]," Alexander Shchetinin told RIA Novosti in an interview.
He pointed out that Chile and the EEC signed a memorandum on cooperation in June, while the first round of consultations on the matter was held at the end of October in Santiago. A similar memorandum with Peru was signed earlier this month in Lima.
"The interest of the Latin American Pacific Rim states in establishing concrete links with the Eurasian structures is obvious and we will certainly support and actively support it," the diplomat stressed.
The unusual secrecy surrounding the TPP negotiations, and the uncertain implications of the deal for workers’ rights, national sovereignty, employment, copyright and the environment have drawn strong criticism from lawmakers, economics experts and the public.
The Eurasian Economic Union is a Russia-initiated integration association, streamlining the flow of goods and services between member countries, including Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.


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Since hitting the market in 2009, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has gained plenty of steam and is now one of the fastest-turning vehicles in the industry.
With only a 15-day supply on dealer lots, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has had record sales during eight of the past 10 months with sales up 14 percent this year. The high-performance, off-road pickup truck has carved itself a new niche in the market place. As a result, the American automaker plans on ramping up production, increasing assembly from three trucks per hour to five.
The SVT Raptor is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque.
“What’s helping drive Raptor sales is that Raptor delivers unmatched off-road performance to our customers,” said Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager. “Raptor is also proof of our commitment to offer a truck for every customer and continuously improving them to meet our customers’ evolving needs.”
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Global Climate Conference COP21 meeting held in Paris, France, Philips issued a report on the lighting, an LED lighting facelift will bring an unprecedented scale energy efficiency worldwide.
The study “LED Revolution White Paper” that all future lighting will be replaced with LED lights, and a great help in reducing carbon emissions, about 1400 in 2030 to reduce the one million tons (Megaton), equivalent to save 272 billion euros (1925923200000 yuan).
The use of LED lighting of the city, according to Philips estimates will reach a complete facelift in 2030, will be able to save more than 1.9 trillion.
Power consumption on lighting alone accounted for 19% of global electricity, and is equivalent to 6 percent of global carbon emissions. Thus, in the world as a substantial use of this energy-efficient LED lighting technology we will be able to reduce carbon helpful.


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Thanks to Apple, Vietnam sure is grabbing a lot of headlines nowadays. A few days ago, Tinhte.vn got their hands on the upcoming MacBook, and the iPhone HD/4G. Now Tinhte.vn has managed to get their hands dirty with an iPod Touch that has a 2-megapixel camera at its back! The device has a ‘DVT-11’ code written at its back, which points to this device being an early prototype. The serial key of the device shows that this it is a 3rd generation iPod touch, manufactured in late 2009.
The device has 64 GB of memory, as indicated by the ’64G’ written on the device. The 2-megapixel camera is manufactured by Omnivision. The device was shown running the iPhone OS 3.1 when connected to a computer. Apple might release a new iPod Touch with camera at the upcoming WWDC on June 7th. Users can check the leaked iPod Touch pictures here.


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For example, November 2023 saw the inaugural excessive jewellery exhibition by Cartier Malaysia which journeys into the center of Cartier’s design philosophy. As the world’s largest jewellery brand, we contact hundreds of thousands of individuals daily. Besides bridal, Signet can also be leaning into extra jewellery restore and prolonged service agreements.
- It solely has some $300 million to go, and it handily added almost $400 million over the last year.
- According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics , retail turnover figures saw their largest fall on record in April 2020.
- He additionally brought with him some fine jewellery and luxury watches for Valentine’s Day.
While many smaller retailers have restricted budgets for improvement, Bird advises, “Think in regards to the buyer experience perspective and then simply utilise the out there systems which might be reasonably priced. Indeed, Sue Gaylard, proprietor of Avenue J Jewellery in Mooloolaba, Queensland, said, “Our main focus has been utilising social media and remaining interactive with our clients and followers. “The e-commerce aspect of many, principally impartial jewellery businesses just isn’t almost on the degree of where it must be,” stated Jogia. One of essentially the most vital expenses on retail steadiness sheets is hire and the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the long-standing conflict between retailers and landlords into even sharper relief. The ARA has referred to as on the Morrison authorities to increase JobKeeper to selected retailers till February 2021, in order to support vital pre- and post-Christmas trading. The combined impacts of the pandemic have led Australia right into a recession for the first time in 29 years, and specialists have cautioned towards the retail sector counting on the ‘sugar hit’ of the Federal Government’s JobKeeper and enhanced JobSeeker funds.
In the Nifty pack, 31 shares closed in the green, while 19 stocks ended in the pink. A sturdy brand helps an organization’s climate storms of an financial slowdown or inflationary pressure. Each sector has its own matrix of advertisement costs which is an important factor for these companies Auto News. Savolinna combines color and personalisation in a way that Threads Styling customers can’t get enough of. In the face of the heightened uncertainty, Lacik provided reassurance, stating that the corporate has “the monetary energy to sustain a chronic interval with lockdowns”.
The Boards of Directors of Blue Nile and Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II have accredited the transaction. The transaction, which will require the approval of Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II stockholders, is subject to other customary closing circumstances, together with the receipt of sure regulatory approvals and a minimal cash situation. The yellow dhoti and purple pataka/angavastram are of Banarasi material with intricate zari and thread work Shankh, Padma, Chakra, and Mayur. These garments were created by Delhi’s textile designer Manish Tripathi who labored from Ayodhya, the trust stated.
Understand and assess aggressive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative evaluation, insight and assured growth projections. And with customers’ budgets stretched, Signet offers a big selection of credit score, lease and split-payment choices. In fiscal 2022, credit score, lease and other financing options accounted for 41% of North America sales. Providing jewelry accessories for the bridal celebration and mothers of the bride and groom is another massive opportunity for Signet this year. And it is a testing the idea of bridal subscription jewelry via its Rocksbox banner, giving bridal get together members the prospect to put on much more costly jewelry than they may naturally afford for the wedding photos.


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UNISOC brings AR, VR support to budget phones with new chipsets
UNISOC brings AR, VR support to budget phones with new chipsets, SC9863 and SC9832E , with AR and VR capabilities.
China-based fabless semiconductor company UNISOC (formerly Spreadtrum Communications) on Wednesday launched its latest chipsets "SC9863" and "SC9832E" for machine learning and Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) related applications in India.
The newly launched SoCs deliver high-end user experience, power efficiency, 3D face ID and support for next-generation dual-camera features, the company said in a statement.
The "SC9863" is equipped with 8x Cortex A55 processor with speed up to 1.6GHz, and is built for delivering an unparalleled high-end user experience. It features an LTE Cat7 modem supporting Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) and 4G+4G (LTE/WCDMA/GSM + LTE/WCDMA/GSM).
"We are confident that the new additions to our extensive portfolio will be well-received in the market, and will help in laying the foundation of a more prosperous and smarter future," said Adam Zeng, UNISOC CEO.
"SC9832E" comes equipped with a 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex A53 processor with a 667MHz eMMC 5.1/LPDDR3 memory controller. It features a VoLTE Cat4 modem with Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).
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Online electricals retailer AO has acquired some assets of the mobile phone retailer A1 Comms, saving 73 jobs in the process.
Derbyshire-based retailer A1 Comms went into administration in February this year, but AO has acquired certain assets for £2.2m.
AO has bought the assets and intellectual property rights in the websites Affordable Mobiles, Buy Mobiles and Mobile Shop.
Before going into administration, A1 Comms’ most up-to-date accounts for the year to April 30 show a turnover of £152m, gross assets of £41.6m and post-tax profits of close to £425,000.
In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, AO said: “As AO seeks to expand its mobile proposition, the acquisition of the brands and platforms will provide AO with expertise and synergies that will accelerate this ambition.
“AO is also pleased to have saved 73 jobs through the transaction.”
AO also owns Mobile Phones Direct and became the first UK online retailer to stock “as new” phones.


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While the company is sinking deeper into debt in as it tries to channel more viewers, which has left Netflix with little margin for error.
However, the huge burden that Netflix has racked up is not a big concern on Wall Street, as CEO Reed Hastings' current strategy has been working!
Of course the streaming service borrowed billions of dollars to pay for exclusive TV shows like as House of Cards, Stranger Things, and The Crown has assisted its service by doing more than triple its worldwide audience within the past four years.
In September, it was estimated that 109 million subscribers worldwide tune in to Netflix.
According to Netflix's quarterly earnings report released on October 16, this number includes 5.3 million subscribers which enlisted during the July-September period.
So, we can expect to get a whole lot more material to binge-watch next year!


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After teasing it just a few days before the Frankfurt Motor Show opened its gates, Citroen has decided to finally unveil its new concept named Tubic at the same German event, sharing the same roof with other model from the French automaker.
The Citroen Tubik is looking just like an ice-cream truck with a boxy styling, bold front fascia, massive grille and small headlights, and as we said before here at inatuonews.com, weird door displacements are trendy this autumn and every automaker is using them on new concepts, but we like it, especially that once they open it reveals a spacious airy cabin.
According to the French automaker, the Tubik can carry nine people and the second and third rows can be folded, creating a comfortable bed.
Citroen didn’t release any details about its powertrain but considering the fact that everyone is concerned with saving the trees, expect a hybrid or an electric motor.
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Audi Feels a Need for Speed in the U.S.By and
During a family vacation driving up the California coast last August, Audi Chief Executive Officer Rupert Stadler was displeased by what he saw—or more precisely, didn't see—on the streets of America's most affluent neighborhoods. "I simply see too few vehicles with the four rings when I am driving on the highways there," Stadler says, referring to Audi's iconic logo. "We still have work to do."
That's a humbling realization for the brand that surpassed BMW and Daimler's Mercedes-Benz in luxury sales in Europe last year. It's also been the luxury leader in China since its entry in 1988, three years after its parent, Volkswagen. Yet nearly two decades after its reputation in the U.S. took a hit over concerns its cars were subject to sudden acceleration, Audi only recently has started to regain traction in America.
The automaker's U.S. sales trail those of BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota Motor's (TM) Lexus. True, Audi will sell more than 100,000 cars here for the first time this year and the carmaker aims to double that figure by 2018. Stadler needs a North American bounce to meet his ambitious goal of leapfrogging his German rivals to become the world's No. 1 maker of luxury cars by 2015. VW also is counting on Audi to remain a profit driver: The division's third-quarter return on sales hit 11 percent, besting BMW's automotive operating margin of 8.1 percent and Mercedes' 9.5 percent.
Stadler, who took charge four years ago, is spending 2 billion euros ($2.7 billion) annually to improve technology and introduce new vehicles. Audi will add six new models in the next five years, which could include a new small auto, compact sport-utility vehicle, and a sports car. The carmaker is also laying out millions to run quirky commercials during blockbuster events like the Super Bowl and Academy Awards.
Some trendsetters have taken notice: Celebrity Audi drivers include New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen, as well as Taylor Lautner from the Twilight films and Chace Crawford of TV's Gossip Girl. "Audi has a young, hip image—it's attracting a lot of young Hollywood types," says Rebecca Lindland, who tracks luxury carmakers at researcher IHS Automotive (IHS).
To boost Audi's awareness in the U.S., the carmaker in 2009 sponsored the evening newscasts on ABC, CBS, and NBC on President Barack Obama's inauguration day by buying out all the commercial time and showing a single ad for its A4 sedan. Its Super Bowl commercial this year featured the "Green Police," who arrest people for using plastic bags and Styrofoam cups. In the ad, an Audi A3 driver with a fuel-efficient diesel engine meanwhile zips past environmental roadblocks. Traffic on the brand's U.S. website for the compact car jumped 300 percent after the spot ran. The carmaker has also taken the unusual tactic of showing rivals in its ads, referring to them as "old luxury" while trumpeting Audi cars as "new luxury." "If you want to be a progressive brand, you have to be controversial at times," says marketing chief Peter Schwarzenbauer, who previously worked for Porsche and BMW in North America.
Still, Audi has a long way to go. Its U.S. sales through October were less than half those at each of its three main luxury rivals. Audi's average U.S. selling price in October of $45,185 also trailed BMW's $51,315 and Mercedes $61,340, according to market researcher Edmunds.com. Nonetheless Audi has chopped average U.S. incentives in half since 2007, to just $995 last month. Mercedes offered $3,712 in October, BMW $2,706, and Lexus $2,607. "You can't be No. 1 in the world without being successful in the U.S.," says Schwarzenbauer. "'If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere,' is still valid for me."
The bottom line: Volkswagen's Audi brand, the luxury car leader in both China and Europe, is aggressively moving to boost sales in the U.S.


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Millions of people will be scoring deals online this Cyber Monday. In 2014 Cyber Monday sales beat Black Friday sales.
In 2015 U.S. online orders totaled $3.07 billion, which was a 16% increase from 2014 Cyber Monday sales.
Statistics show that many hackers wait to take advantage of Cyber Monday to spread viruses and gain access to shoppers’ bank accounts. Security Company Zero Fox, found that phishing link distribution goes up 336% around Thanksgiving.
In 2015, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the average daily number of malware infections was up 84% compared to the previous month.
Land all the best Cyber Monday deals and keep your credit card information safe with these secure Cyber Monday tips.
1. Is That Website Secure?
Make your purchases only on websites that use encryption to protect your private information. Scan your web browser for a padlock icon, each time you consider making a transaction. All websites with the padlock icon signify that the website has encryption as an extra layer of security.
2. Don’t Use Public WIFI
Start and finish all holiday shopping at home with the protection of your own WIFI. You don’t know the security levels of public WIFI. A hacker can hack into the network and access all online shopping information. Some hackers even create counterfeit WIFI networks to attract people. A rule of thumb to test whether a WIFI network is legitimate is whether it requires a password or not. If a WIFI network doesn’t need a password, be advised it may be a trap.
Harris Poll conducted a study and found that one in five consumers made a sale on their phone on an unsecured WiFi connection. 15 % have conducted other financial transactions like online banking or bill pay.
3. Don’t Use Debit Cards & Use the Same Credit Card
When you use a debit card for online purchases, a hacker can pull money directly out of your checking account. Avoid using debit cards and instead, choose a credit card with added protection to make online purchases to prevent thieves from spending all your funds.
Lower your chances of credit card fraud and stick to using one card for all online shopping. A hacker with access to multiple credit cards equates to confusion, stress and higher credit damage.
4. Skip the Search Engine and Avoid Social Media Scams
Search for all Cyber Monday deals on store websites. Hackers engineer fake online ads to redirect shoppers to a malicious website.
Avoid clicking Cyber Monday ads on all social media platforms. Hackers send out appealing clickbait ads that entice social media users to click on malware-infected links. Hackers also use trending hashtags to spread their malware websites and coupons.
5. Don’t Click Emails with Links as Attachments
All Phishing emails come with a virus disguised as a link or attachment to download. If a deal advertised in an email seems to good to be true, it most likely is. Delete all emails with Cyber Monday attachments to keep your computer and phone virus free. If the email appears genuine, find the deal on the official website.
6. Update Everything
Web browser, operating system and other software such as Adobe Flash player should all be updated to the latest version. With the latest updates, you’ll be warned about insecure websites that might have malware. Outdated software makes you more vulnerable to being hacked.
7. Use a Password Manager
Some online websites require you to create a new account in order to make a purchase. Another account on the Internet increases your possibility of being hacked. Use a password manager like LastPass to keep track of all your accounts and passwords. LastPass also helps you create strong passwords, so cyber criminals can’t easily gain entry to your information.
8. Review Your Transactions
Make sure to review your credit card statements over the following months. Be on the lookout for small charges you don’t recognize. Hackers are known to “test” accounts, and many people who overlook these small fees end up experiencing credit card fraud.
9. Shop on a Highly Secure Smart Phone
People who want their mobile data to always be protected and secure, take advantage of Macate’s exclusive Cyber Monday deal and buy 2 GATCA Elite’s for the price of 1!
Macate’s GATCA Elite smartphones have patented security defenses that prevent security breaches. One security feature called CoinSL protects your data in the case of theft. The GATCA Elite locks down if the SIM card is removed, and secures all mobile data. For more information about the GATCA Elite, visit our page on Amazon!


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The new mode, which is part of iOS 16, works by shutting down iPhone features that are typically exploited by sophisticated hacks. Most message attachments are automatically blocked, link previews are disabled, many web technologies are disabled unless a user deems a website safe, and FaceTime requests from unknown callers are rejected, among other measures.
It has previously been reported that some versions of Pegasus, the NSO Group’s flagship product, have been injected into iPhones using a GIF or other attachment sent in an iMessage. A Google security team, working with Apple, then explained how it was possible to conduct iPhone attacks that didn’t require the victim to click on the message or even open the message; the hack will work once the message is received.
NSO Group has denied that its products have been used to facilitate human rights abuses, saying it only sells to governments that use the technology for national security and counter-terrorism. But CitizenLab’s investigation found that the software had been used by authoritarian governments to monitor dissident journalists and protesters.
“There is now undeniable evidence from the Citizen Lab and other organizations research that the mercenary surveillance industry facilitates the spread of authoritarian practices and massive human rights violations worldwide,” said Citizen Lab director Ron Deibert.
†[Apple’s grant] will send a strong message and help nurture independent investigators and advocacy groups that hold mercenary spyware vendors accountable.”
Lockdown Mode will also be available for Apple computers as part of this year’s macOS Ventura update.
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FILE PHOTO: A sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego, California, U.S., May 13, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake
(Reuters) – Most ride-hail workers in Seattle are part-time drivers whose earnings are roughly in line with the city’s median, a study of data provided by Uber and Lyft showed, defying some perceptions of drivers working full-time for little pay.
The Cornell University study, published on Monday, comes as lawmakers in several U.S. cities and states debate the future of the gig economy and whether workers should be treated as employees rather than independent contractors.
The study examined 14,000 drivers during one week in October 2019 and showed that 75% of Seattle drivers work fewer than 20 hours per week, with only 5% working full-time. The authors say it was the first time real-world data directly provided by Uber Technologies Inc (


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The next-generation console war has officially begun, in the US at least. The Xbox Series X and Series S went on sale on November 10 internationally and the PS5 has gone on sale in the US only on November 12. Globally, the PS5 will go on sale on November 19. Countries like India have official pricing for Sony’s console but no release date yet. Even though the Xbox Series X is sold out in India, the Series S it is still available online as of writing this article.
Xbox head, Phil Spencer tweeted, “Thank you for supporting the largest launch in Xbox history. In 24 hrs more new consoles sold, in more countries, than ever before. We’re working with retail to resupply as quickly as possible. You continue to show us the connective power of play is more important than ever.”
p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>Thank you for supporting the largest launch in Xbox history. In 24 hrs more new consoles sold, in more countries, than ever before. We’re working with retail to resupply as quickly as possible. You continue to show us the connective power of play is more important than ever.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) November 12, 2020
As we can see from the tweet above, more Xbox consoles sold in more countries than ever before seems to be a given since we haven’t really seen a worldwide launch for a gaming console on a single day. However, one thing to note is that number of consoles sold worldwide has not been shared.
While Microsoft’s next-gen gaming machine is available globally, what it lacks are any AAA exclusives to make the console more enticing. However, with backwards compatibility and Game Pass, the barrier for entry to play AAA games is much cheaper and makes the console an enticing option especially in a country like India where the console is more expensive than its international price.
Microsoft stopped sharing the number of consoles sold during the Xbox One era because of the lead Sony had with the PS4. Sony has sold around 113 million consoles during the PS4 lifecycle and it will be interesting to see how many Xbox Series consoles and PS5 consoles have sold worldwide during the launch period.


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In our second issue we look at current trends and the outlook for Australia’s manufacturing sector.
In the era of mining, Australia’s manufacturing sector is generally under-appreciated.
For a sector that attracts so much gloomy opinion, its contribution to the nation is surprisingly strong.
Consider: manufacturing today comprises approximately 8 per cent of GDP, employs almost a million people, and accounts for nearly a third of all exports. It is true that manufacturing generally is in decline, due to long-term factors like the rise of lower-cost competitors in Asia and elsewhere and short-term factors like our recently high currency, falling productivity and reputation as a high-cost economy.
Jobs, for example, continue to be lost, with 106,000 lost between 2007-08 and 2011-12 around a further 85,000 predicted to be shed by 2017-2018. But manufacturing export volumes have grown by more than 22 per cent since 2000. And there is cause for optimism if Australia’s manufacturers can play their cards right—because the continuing growth of Asia’s middle class, with its appetite for new products that their own economies cannot yet satisfy, provides an opportunity to expand our exports, especially in areas of strength, such as those related to health, machinery, chemicals, and agriculture.


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Speculations on the release date and features of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 have gained momentum over the last few weeks after the launch of Galaxy S5. Now, a concept image of the phablet has suggested some interesting specifications of the device.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has feels very different from its predecessors with a rectangular, ultra-thin form and aluminum body with finger scanner embedded on home button, according to Simion Popa's concept image published by Concept Phones website.
The device features a quad HD AMOLED display with a 5.7 inch diagonal, a 21.5MP main camera with F/1.8 aperture, LED flash and BSI and 8MP front camera, UI different from TouchWiz and Bang & Olufsen speakers, according to the concept image.
Earlier reports had suggested that Samsung Galaxy Note 4 would have an AMOLED Ultra HD, 3480 x 2160 pixel display and sport an advanced handwriting recognition feature - S Pen stylus. It is expected to be powered by a 64-bit processor, run on Android 4.5 Lollypop, a new OS to be released by Google this year and have water and dust resistant feature. TheGalaxyNote4 website also reported that the device will have advanced hardware design - 20 nm 4 GB DDR3 DRAM and a 3,600 to 3,800 mAh battery.
The much-awaited device is reportedly releasing in September like its predecessor Note 3. The Korea Times also reported citing sources that it would be unveiled at the the upcoming annual IFA trade fair in Berlin, Germany this September.
"Samsung is considering holding a launch event of the Note4 at the IFA trade fair. It is in the middle of finalizing specification details for the upcoming phablet," an official from Samsung told The Korea Times by telephone.
A source told the newspaper that Galaxy Note 4 would come in variants that will support both high-definition and ultra high-definition. It is expected to support faster LTE-A wireless technology, with 3G and LTE for emerging markets and would be powered by either a 32-bit or a 64-bit processing technology depending on the market situation.
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Investor Ideas Potcasts, Cannabis News and Stocks on the Move; (TSXV: KHRN) (TSX-V: HVT) (CSE: HBOR) (CSE: BHNG) (TSX-V: ELXR)
Delta, Kelowna, BC - December 4, 2019 (Investorideas.com Newswire) www.Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including marijuana and hemp stocks and its potcast site, www.potcasts.ca release today's podcast edition of cannabis news and stocks to watch plus insight from thought leaders and experts.
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Today's podcast overview/transcript:
Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of Investorideas.com "Potcast" featuring cannabis news, stocks to watch as well as insights from thought leaders and experts.
In today's podcast we look at a few early announcements.
But first, according to a recent study, Cannabis consumers are deeply concerned with the use of chemical pesticides and fertilization and the environmental impact resulting from the cultivation process, and are calling for new product standards to ensure safety, freshness and efficacy, a new study in legalized states shows.
Canivate Growing Systems Ltd. (www.thecanivateway.com), conducted a U.S. nationwide survey of more than 600 cannabis consumers in states where adult cannabis purchase is legal. The survey found consumers overwhelmingly support establishing both environmental standards (79% supporting) and quality certifications (77%) for adult recreational cannabis products.
Respondents indicated that they are willing to pay more for cannabis that is grown in an eco-friendly, organic manner, with 64% of respondents agreeing. But when asked about specific cultivation methods, that support increased dramatically. Consumers strongly favor paying more for cannabis that is:
- grown free from chemical pesticides (92%),
- without chemical fertilizers (88%),
- hasn't been irradiated for pathogens (85%),
- is grown in a low carbon footprint environment (82.5%), and
- cultivated in a manner that conserves water (86%).
"The research suggests that consumers are more sophisticated and discerning in their brand trust than was previously thought," said Troy McCellan, CEO of Canivate. "We believe new approaches to cultivation and testing are needed to preserve trust in this new market. The more educated consumers become, the more they will demand products that are environmentally friendly and certifiably proven to be free of chemical toxins, pathogens and decontamination treatments."
Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQB: KHRNF) welcomes today's announcement from ANVISA, the National Agency for Health Surveillance of Brazil, establishing a legalized environment for the sale and consumption of cannabis for medical use. The new regulations will be published in the coming days on the Federal Official Gazette and enter into law 90 days after that.
In the announcement from ANVISA, a new class of medical cannabis-based products will be prescribed by doctors and sold through pharmacies, enabling patient safe and legal access. The regulatory framework sets a comprehensive procedure for the manufacture and import of these products as well as the requirements for commercialization, prescription, dispensing, monitoring and supervision of cannabis products for medical purposes. The resolution was approved unanimously and is valid for an initial three-year term.
Andres Galofre, Khiron Co-founder and Vice President, Business Development, commented, "We congratulate legislators and the health authority in Brazil for their leadership in establishing a legalized environment for medical cannabis in the country. With a population of over 200 million this will directly benefit the health and wellbeing of a significant number of patients in Brazil and affirms our position as a LatAm leader in a rapidly globalizing cannabis market."
Khiron has a firmly established market-entry strategy for Brazil, with Dormul S.A., its wholly owned subsidiary based in Uruguay giving the Company access to the Brazilian market through the Mercosur Regional Trading Bloc. The Company has initiated pre-clinical medical cannabis studies with the Universidad de la República of Uruguay and Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, providing direct strategic opportunity for 3 million patients for medical cannabis in Uruguay, and a Brazilian market of 3.4 million (New Frontier Data). Further, on November 29th the Company announced it had received authorization from the Colombian Technical Quotas Group ("TQG") for the commercialization of medical use High THC cannabis for domestic and export purposes, including to Brazil, with manufacture to begin in Q1 2020.
Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (TSX-V: HVT) (OTCQX: HRVOF) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary and Licensed Producer United Greeneries Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission to supply Captain's ChoiceTM and Royal HighTM branded cannabis throughout the province.
"This agreement with Alberta represents our fifth provincial supply agreement providing another distribution channel for our premium cannabis products," said Grant Froese, Chief Executive Officer of Harvest One. "This is an important partnership for Harvest One, as Alberta has the most robust provincial retail network with over 330 store fronts and one of the largest adult-use cannabis sales to date."
Under the terms of the agreement, United Greeneries will initially launch five varieties of Royal HighTM branded cannabis in whole-flower format as well as two varieties of Captain's ChoiceTM branded pre-rolled product for sale across Alberta in licensed cannabis stores. The Company is also working towards listing new product categories such as oils, vapes and topicals, to be made available for sale across the province.
United Greeneries produces curated strains of cannabis at its facility located in Duncan, British Columbia and through its cultivation agreement with Stevens Green in Ontario. United Greeneries' cannabis is consistently regarded as a high quality and sought-after product and is now available in five provinces; Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Alberta is home to over 330 licensed cannabis stores fronts which represents the largest number of retail outlets in any province in the country. Harvest One will continue to seek new markets for both existing cannabis flower products as well as new cannabis infused products where regulations allow.
Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), a California-focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, today announced the Grand Opening of their newest dispensary in Desert Hot Springs, this Saturday. The store is Harborside's first retail location outside of the Bay Area and will also be the first drive-thru dispensary in Southern California. Harborside co-founder Steve DeAngelo, local elected officials and other surprise celebrity guests will officially open the dispensary and drive-thru at a public celebration this Saturday.
The 4,800 square foot facility is strategically located on Interstate 10 between Los Angeles and Coachella and will carry both medical and adult-use products, including Harborside's own KEY line of cannabis products. In addition to its highly anticipated drive-thru, the Desert Hot Springs location will partner with Pure Healing Clinic, offering professional acupuncture, herbal medicine and other wellness services. This latest expansion marks Harborside's fourth retail operation in California.
"Harborside is committed to bringing exceptional cannabis products to our neighboring communities, and is proud to provide the Southern California market with best-in-class service and convenience," said Peter Bilodeau, interim CEO of Harborside. "We are especially pleased to have obtained one of the few drive-thru dispensary licenses in Southern California."
"Harborside decided to come to the Coachella Valley because we like to be where the action is," said co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Steve DeAngelo. "The Valley is growing into a world-class center of both the cannabis industry and cannabis tourism, so it's an ideal location to introduce the legendary Harborside retail model and in-house brands to a wider population. We're also bringing some things that the Valley hasn't seen yet, like our drive-thru, an on-site holistic healing clinic, and the legendary knowledge and compassion of our associates."
Bhang Inc. (CSE: BHNG) (OTCQX: BHNGF), a global cannabis CPG brand company with an extensive, award-winning portfolio of products, announced today that Jamie L. Pearson, Bhang's Interim President, will assume the role of President & CEO, overseeing day-to-day management and strategic initiatives. Scott Van Rixel has stepped down as CEO.
"I am pleased to announce Jamie's promotion to both President & CEO of Bhang. Jamie has shown considerable strength in her role as President and her work to develop a vision for Bhang's future. I am confident that Jamie has the necessary skills to lead Bhang and execute our business objectives," said Scott Van Rixel.
Bhang has issued a letter to its shareholders from Ms. Pearson, providing commentary on the Company's recent developments and upcoming objectives.
The Company is also proud to announce that Jamie was selected as one of the 2019 High Times Female Top 50. The award honors the 50 most influential women across the cannabis landscape, from activists, executives, and scientists, patients, and politicians. The honorees were selected by the brand's editorial leadership from a pool of over 7,500 public nominations. High Times further honored Jamie by asking her to give the keynote address entitled 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling' to the honorees and approximately 300 people on November 13 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in California. A copy of her speech can be found on Bhang's website HERE along with a copy of the full letter below.
Below are some of the highlights from Pearson's letter to the shareholders.
"Over the past decade, Bhang has become one of the most-recognized brands in cannabis and central to our thesis is our low CAPEX/OPEX operating platform. We do not need to own multi-million-dollar greenhouses, massive production facilities or extravagant retail operations. Our capital-light business model has enabled us to be quick and nimble and is clearly a differentiator. Bhang's focus is on being a great CPG company - period. We offer excellent products that consumers want and use top-tier manufacturing and distribution partners to get these products into consumers' hands."
"Our approach going forward will be to focus on reducing expenses and increasing revenues across product verticals that fall into our food/beverage, lifestyle, and wellness categories. I am pleased to provide the following update on existing and upcoming Bhang initiatives:"
Pearson also went on to discuss the company's CBD Domestic & Global Distribution, CBD Brokerage, E-Commerce, Red Ace Organics and their THC Licensing Revenue Streams and Deep Manufacturing/Distribution Relationships in Nevada, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Canada.
This shipment of medical cannabis, the largest of its kind known to date, is a significant step forward in the development of Jamaica's medical, therapeutic and scientific cannabis industry. The Caribbean Licensing Authority, CLA, has been working diligently on creating a viable export platform. Jamaica's Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Honorable Audley Shaw applauded the news as he recently presented at the CanEx Investment Summit in Toronto on November 28th.
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The UK’s hospitality sector has suffered over £53bn worth of lost sales this year, with more losses to come from the collapse of Christmas trading.
This is one of the key messages in the latest Future Shock report, from CGA and UKHospitality, which outlines the difficult year for the pub, bar and restaurant sector and sets out the challenges and opportunities facing the industry into 2021.
Research for the report, which draws on CGA’s business and consumer sources, shows the impacts of the pandemic and lockdown on UK hospitality.
Among the key findings are:
- A £53.3bn year-on-year drop in sales between the start of April and the end of September.
- Falling consumer confidence, with 78% of British adults concerned about the long-term financial implications of the pandemic.
- Hesitant business confidence, with 27% of leaders of multi-site groups predicting they will be unviable by mid-2021 with current levels of support.
- Bleak prospects for Christmas trading while 98% of England’s licensed premises remain in severely restricted Tier 2 and 3 areas.
But the Future Shock report also celebrates the hard work and achievements of operators and suppliers in 2020 – especially on keeping people safe.
It shows that 95% of consumers have been satisfied with the level of hygiene they have found in venues this year, and 55% now say they feel safer in hospitality venues than in shops and supermarkets.
The report also sets out trends and developments for businesses to track in 2021, including:
- An acceleration in consumer use of technology in restaurants, pubs and bars.
- A further increase in delivery sales—of alcoholic drinks as well as food.
- A continuation of the lockdown trend of eating and drinking close to home rather than travelling to city centres.
- Increased availability and affordability of property in the wake of business failures.
Karl Chessell, business unit director, retail and food at CGA, said: “This has been the most difficult year in hospitality that most of us have ever known, and our report is a chance to reflect on the havoc it has wrought – but just as importantly to look forward to what we all hope will be a happier 2021.”
He continued, “Sadly there have already been many business casualties in our sector, and more will inevitably follow as a result of the onerous limits on trading and socialising at what should be the busiest time of the year. But among businesses that have been able to sustain themselves, the pandemic has instilled a resilience and innovation that will stand them in good stead for years to come.”
Kate Nicholls, chief executive at UKHospitality, said: “Undoubtedly, 2020 has been a disaster for the sector. Every aspect of hospitality in every corner of the UK has come under enormous pressure and we are by no means out of the woods.”
She added, “There is, though, every chance that with the right support businesses can begin to trade their way out of danger and towards some degree of prosperity next year. The roll-out of a vaccine should give us all confidence that the next year will be dramatically better than this one.”


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By now you may have heard that February 8, 2013, is National Girl Scout Cookie Day! Girl Scouts’ social media team is making the most of National Girl Scout Cookie Day on February 8. Highlights will include a #onemorebox contest with winners announced the day of, and live coverage of the day’s events. @GirlScouts will even be tweeting the location of The National Girl Scout Cookie Day Truck as it makes its way through New York City, staffed with Girl Scouts selling cookies.
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MILWAUKEE — Good morning to all the Taco Bell fans out there. Today we're talking about Mexican Pizza. It's not just a meal, it's also a source of entertainment.
Taco Bell is not only bringing the popular item back to its menu permanently on Sept. 15.
The fast food giant is celebrating the return of its Mexican Pizza by hosting the cheesiest musical event of the season next week. It's called "Mexican Pizza: the Musical" which is also debuting on the same day the loved menu item returns. Taco Bell made the announcement on social media this weekend. Check it out!


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ViacomCBS is teaming with Sky to launch Paramount+ in Europe
ViacomCBS hit more than 42 million global subscribers combined between its streaming platforms, primarily Paramount+ (formerly known as CBS All Access) and Showtime OTT, in the second quarter of 2021, the company reported Thursday.
That’s up from the 36 million subscribers worldwide that ViacomCBS reported it had reached across Paramount+ and Showtime on May 6, two months after the March 4 rebrand of CBS All Access into Paramount+.
“In a quarter of strong business performance, including growth in advertising and affiliate, streaming was a standout,” ViacomCBS president and CEO Bob Bakish said in a statement Thursday. “We continued to accelerate our global streaming momentum and delivered phenomenal results across our flagship streaming services. For the second consecutive quarter, Paramount+ fueled more than 6 million additions to our global streaming subscription base, which now reaches over 42 million. This growth was driven by the power of the service’s differentiated content strategy and expanding content slate. Looking ahead, we’re excited about our opportunity to build on this momentum, as we scale Paramount+’s content offerings across genres and expand our reach with global audiences.”
ViacomCBS also revealed Thursday along with its earnings results that it will be partnering with Sky to launch Paramount+ in Europe.
Back in February, ViacomCBS said it expects to reach 65-75 million global subscribers between Paramount+ and Showtime by 2024.
ViacomCBS revealed its new streaming subscriber numbers along with its second-quarter 2021 earnings Thursday. Readers can find out more about how the company did in its Q2 here.
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Cuba launched a 3G mobile network over the weekend to meet a long-time local demand, though the people still consider prices too high for the average pockets.
CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports.
Most people here use the internet to visit social networks and to keep in touch with their relatives abroad.
The new 3G service offers monthly packages from 600 megabytes to 4 Gigas at prices ranging from the equivalent of about $7 up to $30. It’s a steep cost when you consider that the average state salary here is about $30 a month.
Hopes are that as Cuba continues to develop and upgrade its infrastructure, prices will come down and 3G will become more affordable to average workers.
Cuban authorities are aware of the social and economic benefits of providing full internet access to the island, and significant upgrades and new services are planned for next year.


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Deployment, distribution unit uses diversity for mission readiness
By Senior Airman Holly Mansfield, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
/ Published July 25, 2014
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --
Packing equipment, weighing shipments and inspecting cargo chutes is all in a day's work for members of 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Deployment and Distribution Flight.
The D-Flight consists of Airmen from the aerial delivery department and distribution division who help deliver cargo to and from locations around the globe.
The "Port Dawgs" of the aerial delivery department are taken out of their normal element of being an aerial porter and are placed in a role that requires them to learn a completely different aspect of their job: folding, building and inspecting cargo chutes.
According to Master Sgt. Ira Hearen, 86th LRS combat readiness section chief, these Airmen, who are made up of multiple career fields, get an experience of a life-time.
"Roughly 10 percent of [aerial port Airmen] become rigger qualified and have a chance to work aerial delivery and around five percent of those will become certified on all tasks," said Hearen. "I tell the Airmen in my section to enjoy this job while you can because you may not be assigned to an LRS unit again."
Being in a section that not many "Port Dawgs" get to be in, means they learn new tasks from start to finish.
Hearen explained that within their department they have Airmen who build pallets for cargo drops. The Airmen build crates painted with designs honoring prisoners of war, past aerial port Airmen and more intricate graphics like foosball tables to complete the mission
Some Airmen are even taken straight out of technical training and are pushed into a unfamiliar territory to learn skills they may not be prepared for, said Airman 1st Class Kyle Taylor, 86th LRS aerial delivery specialist. He said his first nine months in the operational Air Force challenged his work performance.
"My time in the Air Force has been rewarding because there is a lot on the line; but this job helps build confidence," said Taylor. "We do rigger checks where someone else has to [inspect cargo chutes] (to ensure they are folded correctly). After a while, you learn what to look for and make sure it's right."
The 86th LRS has the only aerial delivery section in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, which means the 19-member crew supports not only missions at Ramstein but also in deployed locations.
"My Airmen are the best," said Hearen. "They take great pride in doing this job and knowing that things won't go wrong with their equipment."
Airmen in the distribution division part of D-Flight take care of the largest and busiest traffic management office in USAFE-AFAFRICA. The Airmen directly affect the overall Air Force mission by shipping goods that range from equipment repair to rations for deployed military.
The 34 members of the distribution division deliver approximately 120,000 cargo shipments from Ramstein, 26 geographically separated units, Stuttgart and Weisbaden to destinations around the globe.
"Everything that comes through here can directly affect [Department of Defense] missions around the world," said Hollingsworth. "We aid missions like special operations, support with high priority and broken down maintenance repair; and all of it can come through our office."
Airmen of the 86th LRS D-Flight are using the diversity of career fields to become a stronger unit. Whether it's packing cargo chutes or shipping equipment, the Airmen are completing the job one mission at a time.


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On Friday, Facebook announced the launched of a service through which its users can order food for take-away or delivery directly through its app or website.
Users in the USA will find a new option called "Order Food" in the Explore menu, represented by a blue and white hamburger or fork and knife. One year ago Facebook had announced that the US users would be able to place food orders using a Facebook page of a restaurant. If a restaurant offers multiple services, the app will show all of them so you can choose the one you want to use. It'll be available in the United States only, at least initially, through Facebook'smobile apps for iOS and Android, and through your desktop browser. "First you need to decide what to eat, then you have to sift through a bunch of options and services", according to a post by Facebook executive Alex Himel on Friday.
For example, if someone has an account with a particular food order service, he/she can easily order with their existing login id. It's part of Facebook's attempt to get you to stay within the clutches of its app empire, rather than allowing you loose to do something as mundane as feed yourself.
Facebook has developed a better relationship with businesses that specialize in food ordering for a period.
However, the company made no comment as to how long that option was live, or what percentage of users on Facebook had it to use.
You can now order a Papa John's pizza while messaging your friends on Facebook - without ever leaving the app. It's rolling out to all iOS, Android, and desktop sites in the U.S. Though Amazon might not be making money on the food orders, its delivery service surely helps with valuable user data, notes Bloomberg.
The aim of the social media tycoon is that people remain on its platform for all services from money-transfer, business services, and ride-hailing services to ordering food online. You're really not doing all that much with the new Facebook app, but it is a convenience.
NBC News reported that Paddock wired $100,000 to the Philippines last week, but NPR has not independently verified that report . Paddock ended the rampage by killing himself. "We have discovered he was utilizing some of her identification".
New business has risen continuously since November 2016, and the latest increase was the strongest for 31 months. "The rate of expansion in new export orders also quickened in September", the Nikkei's IHS Markit reported.
Mr Bolton, who was backed by Nigel Farage , stood for UKIP as police and crime commissioner in Kent in 2016, coming second. At the time the local Surrey newspaper described Bolton as being "concerned about negative campaigning on immigration".
President Donald Trump pointed out that weak past administrations for handed him a "mess" in North Korea and the Middle East. He noted that North Korea and the U.S. government have open lines of communication.
In addition, when accessing the MODE watch bands page, a user is automatically redirected to the Google Store homepage. And in case you want to go a bit deeper into the app, you must know that the app does another important task.
The Catalan government had not yet made clear how it would respond if the plebiscite results in a "yes" vote. The government also announced it would block access to public buildings designated as polling stations.
Rebel groups have been fighting since 1989 for Kashmir to be united either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. This battalion is entrusted with the security of the runway of the Srinagar Airport.
At first, the chain did almost nothing - it tweeted the words "McNugga Lubba Dub Dub" in a reply to @ RickandMorty . On October 7, a limited amount of the tangy sauce will be available at select restaurants.
An iPhone 8 Plus owner in Taiwan says that her five-day-old 64GB device split open while charging, according to The Next Web . And if you buy the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from Reliance stores you can also avail a 70 percent BuyBack offer.
Shah noted that now there are many ways that people save tweets such as bookmarking it with a heart and even retweeting it. Twitter's move to add bookmarking to its service comes just weeks after the company began to test longer tweets .
Feinstein also announced the run on Twitter, using an unverified account that remained dormant since 2013. Kamala Harris, California's other senator, released a statement supporting Feinstein's reelection bid.
France on brink of World Cup
That result meant that France went into their match with Bulgaria two points behind the Swedes at the top of the Group. In the second half, Michy Batshuayi equalised before Jan Vertonghen put Belgium in front.
Samsung Unveils Windows-Based Virtual Reality Headset
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Apple update fixes iPhone 8 crackle issues
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OJ Simpson freed from prison after nine years
Unlike when he walked free after his murder trial in 1995, Simpson faces parole supervision for another five years. He will live in a gated community in a suburb of Las Vegas, but will not "hide" from the public, the friend said.
Engine destroyed on Air France flight from Paris to LA
The pilot was forced to divert to Canada's Goose Bay airport - a small airport not usually equip to deal with such large planes. Rick Engebretsen, one of the passengers, wrote a Twitter message saying there was a "loud thud and a lot of vibration".
Former USC coach suspended after Feds file charges
The scheme involved Evans allegedly taking bribes from these advisers to get his players to sign with their agencies. He will be staying with us as the associate head coach at Oklahoma State University.


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Toronto’s Glad Day Bookshop up for sale
Toronto’s Glad Day Bookshop Inc., the longest surviving gay and lesbian book store in the world and the first of its kind in Canada, is up for sale.
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Toronto’s Glad Day Bookshop Inc., believed to be the oldest gay and lesbian book store in the world and the first of its kind in Canada, is up for sale.
Store owner John Scythes, working at the second-floor shop on Yonge St. north of Wellesley Monday afternoon, said he planned to reach out to friends and regular clients before considering a public sale of the iconic, independent bookstore.
Scythes, who bought the store from founder Jearld Moldenhauer in 1991, began to look for potential buyers about a month ago, staff member Prodan Nedev said.
Shelves crammed with books and walls cluttered with posters, there were few signs of distress at the shop Monday, save for a sliver of white paper taped to the front countertop, asking anyone interested in buying the store to contact Scythes.
The bookstore first opened in 1970 in a small apartment in the Annex and quickly became a gathering place for Toronto’s queer community. A political and cultural hub, Glad Day was fixture in the fight for gay and lesbian rights in Canada, spending decades embroiled in costly legal battles against censorship.
Scythes refused to comment further on the private listing. But in 2010, he told Inside Toronto he was forced to dip into his own pockets to keep the independent bookstore — hard hit by a drop in sales — afloat.
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New York – Membership-based flash sales service Gilt Groupe
announced on Monday that it has raised $138 million in new financing, and established
a joint venture in Japan with new investor Softbank Group.
General Atlantic and Matrix Partners, as well as new investors Goldman Sachs,
New Enterprise Associates, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Growth, Pinnacle Ventures,
TriplePoint Capital and Eastward Capital also participated in the round.
invested $62.5 million in Gilt, resulting in the creation of 50-50 joint
venture Gilt Groupe Japan. Gilt first launched in Japan in March 2009, and
counts over 600,000 members in the country.
Founded in 2007, New York-based
Gilt offers deals on women’s, men’s and children’s apparel; home items;
vacation travel; and local services and experiences.
The company plans in
coming months to launch a gourmet food site, and a full-price men’s online
Gilt said it will also use the new funding for acquisitions, as
well as the acceleration of growth in existing categories and geographies.