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Australia’s most popular varieties suited to cooler climates – shiraz, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc – may not be as easy to grow as temperatures increase, he adds.
Rainfall also plays a significant role in wine production. Since 1970, rainfall in Australia’s south-west from April to October has declined 16 per cent, while in the south-east rainfall has dropped 12 per cent in the same months since the 1990s. Looking ahead, rain events are likely to become more intense, compounded by climate drivers like La Niña, and an atmosphere that can hold 7 per cent more moisture for every degree of warming.
“We would have [weather] events – and this is where they talk about climate change – you expect to see once every 10 years, you might have a bad frost or a really wet year,” says Chambers. “We’re now getting them back to back or more frequently.”
Dr Christopher Davies, CSIRO team leader at Agriculture and Food, says hail, unseasonal rain and temperature fluctuations present a challenge for wine producers. They can lead to an increase in botrytis (which strips colour, turning wine from red to orange) or mildews which affect photosynthesis and reduce wine quality.
For NSW’s Hunter Valley, analysis from Wine Australia’s Climate Atlas found mean rainfall during growing seasons from 2081 to 2100 is expected to be roughly 55 millimeters more than the 1997-2017 mean. Temperatures during the same time period are expected to increase by 3 degrees. Similar changes are expected in Mudgee and Orange.
By contrast, in Victoria’s wine region of Rutherglen mean rainfall in those growing seasons will be 20 millimeters less than the 1997-2017 mean. Temperatures are likely to climb by 3.4 degrees in the same period. In the Yarra Valley, the mean rainfall could decrease by 66 mm, while temperatures are forecast to increase by 3 degrees.
Before 1998, the Chambers’ 25-hectare property was not irrigated at all, relying on annual rainfall. “We’re [now] heavily relying on irrigation to keep the vines healthy and viable through the whole heat spell.”
Adaptation and mitigation
Dr Liz Waters, Wine Australia’s general manager of Research, Development & Adoption, says the industry has been adapting to a changing climate for more than a decade: “The beauty of wine is that it reflects the area it is grown in and [its] climate.”
The focus for the industry now is to continue evolving to deal with new challenges. Growing varieties better suited to warmer climates is just one strategy.
NSW Wine Industry Association president Mark Bourne says varieties from the Mediterranean are better at holding their acid in extreme heat and handling drier conditions. Italian white wine fiano and tempranillo, a Spanish variety that makes a full-bodied red, have become more popular in the past few years for this reason and people are willing to pay for them, he says. (Chambers’ vineyard now features tempranillo.)
In NSW’s Central Tablelands region, See Saw Wine co-owner Justin Jarrett has vineyards at 700 metres, 800 meters and 900 meters above sea level to capture a range of different climates. For every 100 meters, the temperature gets about 1 to 1.5 degrees warmer, he says.
When Jarrett and wife Pip started their winery 25 years ago, they grew sauvignon blanc and riesling grapes in the lower vineyard and found the same grapes in the highest vineyard failed to thrive. But as the years have gone by and the climate has warmed, the couple has stopped using the 700-metre vineyard for their white wine, which now prefers higher altitudes.
The other notable change is that the harvest season has shrunk from 8-12 weeks to six.
“Harvest time is the moment of joy for all farmers, it is when you look at your year’s work and you go, ‘wow, we’ve made it’,” says Jarrett.
“You think to yourself, ‘if I can maintain this for the next 20 years, it will be very exciting’ … But what you see today can’t be what is happening in 20 years’ time.”
The pair have started growing other types of crops between the grapevines, such as turnips and peas to increase carbon in the soil, and are determined to make the business carbon-positive in the coming years.
‘If you’re not sustainable, consumers aren’t going to drink’
Despite growers’ efforts to introduce new varieties, one key factor remains outside their control: consumer tastes.
Australians aren’t yet familiar with fiano, albarino or tempranillo the way they are with shiraz or sauvignon blanc. Davies says what is particularly interesting about Australians’ drinking habits is they are more drawn to the variety of grape and the region, rather than the winery. This is at odds with most European consumers, who tend to care about the chateau or vintage.
But the new range of varieties is something the industry is confident consumers – especially younger ones – will embrace with open arms, particularly if they know it’s been made sustainably.
“Consumers actually want us to start making that change. They look at your brand values,” says Battaglene. “If you’re not looking to become sustainable, then consumers aren’t going to drink your product.”
The national wine industry is in the process of developing an emissions roadmap to set achievable reduction targets and help the industry get there. The sector has a goal to have net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but wants to get there sooner than that.
For Chambers, the emphasis on sustainability is much more than just a marketing ploy: “It’s getting to the point [where] no longer is somebody’s word good enough. You need to have some other certification to potentially back those comments up. People are aware of greenwashing issues.”
Chambers Rosewood is working towards gaining certification, which Chambers says is a formalization of practices it has already implemented.
For his part, Jarrett remains hopeful for the future of the wine industry. “In Australia, the agriculture industry has been a great adapter and I think we will continue to be,” he says. “We’ve got these [climate] problems … but what matters is what we are going to do about it.”
When asked what his favorite wine is, he laughs, asking: “Which is your favorite child?”
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More Than "Just" Shaving
Men's Cosmetics Are a Growing Trend
What do male cosmetics consumers want? The global market research agency Mintel has attempted to provide an answer. Its insights are based on market analysis of the last three years. Looking at this period, the analysts concluded that cosmetics and personal care for men have long been about more than just purely practical activities such as washing, showering and shaving.
Using Care Products to Erase Stress from the Face
The market researchers are convinced that male consumers' increased interest in personal care represents an important trend. According to them, most men in the US believe that stress negatively impacts appearance. The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly influenced these views, Mintel says. Consequently, the consultants take the view that brands who gear their products towards mindfulness, mental health and switching off have an edge. The example Mintel gives is the skincare range Dove Men + Care.
Avoid Lumping All Men Together in One Large Target Group
In the analysts' opinion, brands need to recognise that men do not want to simply be lumped together in one big target group. Products and messaging should be tailored to age groups and skin types or colours. For example, Mintel's research reveals that more than half of British men feel that advertisements for skincare products do not sufficiently cater to them. The agency mentions an exception, namely YSL Beauty. Their latest ad campaign features US rapper Lil Nas X as their brand ambassador.
Eco-friendly and Clean Is the Way to Go
Men should also not be underestimated when it comes to demand for sustainable products. Mintel states that young men in particular are choosing to make eco- and skin-friendly products part of their skincare routines. The market researchers advise companies not to just reduce this topic to the packaging, but to see the larger possibilities. Good examples the agency cites include refill systems and solid or water-free products. Another trend that can be observed in the area of men's cosmetics is "clean beauty", Mintel says. The market researchers reported that the number of related advertising messages in this segment ('eco-friendly', 'ethical', 'vegan', 'free from', etc.) increased by almost 50 per cent over the past five years.

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Zingeria got featured in Shopping Centre News, Apr-May 2017 issue on 'OnTheBlock' Session.
Gaurang Agrawal, CEO of West Pioneer Properties (India) Pvt. Ltd. was felicitated as the 25 Most Influential Shopping Centre Prfoessional during the Asia Africa GCC Retail and Shopping Centre Congress and Awards scheduled on 19th – 20th February 2016, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
During the recently held Asia Africa GCC Retail & Shopping Centre Congress 2016 on 19th & 20th February 2016 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, Metro Junction Mall got awarded as the "Shopping Center of the Year (West)".
Metro Junction Mall got featured in the cover story of Shopping Centre News (Images Group) - Feb '2016 Issue on "Malls Re-Invent the Wheel".
"Metro Junction Mall" got featured in the "Retail Renaissance" magazine published & circulated by Cushman & Wakefield during the recently held India Retail Forum 2015."
Finalist for the category of "Images Most Admired Shopping Centre of the Year 2014- Metro West"
Estate Avenue, one of the largest real estate publication houses conducted a national survey and picked 20 Best Shopping Centres of India in the month of April 2014. Metro Junction Mall has been selected for this prestigious recognition of Best shopping centres for 2014-2015.
Metro Junction mall has ed a historical mark by getting listed in the Limca Book of World Record 2015 for creating a 20 ft high "Paper Message Christmas Tree". This unique tree has been made by papers. 2000 school children from the catchment participated for the making of the tree by writing important messages on social issues, global warming and relative issues.


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Groceries in a paper bag. The City Council’s Community Advisory Subcommittee will study whether Haverhill should ban single-use plastic shopping bags.
City Councilor Michael S. McGonagle wants to see single-use plastic bags banned in Haverhill.
“You know what they are. They’re the ones that are hanging in the trees around all our yards,” McGonagle said.
He pointed out that the plastic bags are used in the city’s grocery stores, all located within close proximity of the Merrimack River.
“Guess where a lot of them end up,” McGonagle said.
According to the Sierra Club, 30 percent of Massachusetts cities and towns have banned the bags, including Boston and nearby Newburyport. In the 61 communities that have banned the bags, most require stores to bag purchases in paper with recycled content if shoppers don’t bring their own, reusable bags.
Some also have eliminated the use of polyethylene produce bags, the Seirra Club reports.
Councilor Mary Ellen Daly O’Brien applauded the idea.
“I love shopping in Newburyport because you get paper bags,” she said.
Daly O’Brien said her children have a name for the bags.
“My daughters call them urban tumbleweeds,” she said. “Not only do they hurt the environment, but they hurt animals, especially the wildlife.”
Council President John A. Michitson noted that he saw a report that roughly 350 million single-use plastic bags are dumped in Boston every year.
The council’s Community Advisory subcommittee will take up the issue at a future meeting.


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We've known since last October that Google Play Music was getting ready to welcome podcasts into its fold of audio entertainment, but yesterday Sportscaster Bill Simmons broke the news that the feature was going live this month. It turns out that the option is already active for a few Android users through the weird magic of server-side A/B testing.
Our own Cody had already gone through a mini teardown of version 6.3 of Google Play Music that was released last week, and found lots of hints that podcast support was being thoroughly implemented. It seems that the feature was almost ready by then and the switch has been flipped for a few users who have started seeing a Podcasts icon in their app's side menu. Read More
Late yesterday, the Financial Times reported that SwiftKey was in talks with Microsoft about a potential acquisition that could be officially announced during the week. The report was right and this morning both Microsoft and SwiftKey have made the news official on their respective blogs.
The financial details of the acquisition weren't disclosed, but yesterday's report mentioned a $250 Million figure — or about a quarter Instagram if you want. The rest of the deal's terms aren't perfectly transparent either, but SwiftKey's co-founders Jon and Ben made it clear that the keyboard will continue to be developed for Android and iOS.
Our number one focus has always been to build the best possible products for our users.
Now that app updates are back to business as usual (more or less), Play Books is showing some activity again with a couple of small-ish changes that add a bit of polish. There are now shortcuts with links to different sections of the Play Store and an updated welcome card for the so-called Night Light feature. But the more interesting change is actually buried where it can't be seen in the live interface: some real signs that the Family Library is moving forward in Play Books. If you're looking for the APK, we have the link at the bottom. Read More
Microsoft has been releasing its own apps on Android lately, but it's apparently looking to buy one now. Financial Times reports Microsoft is swooping in to snap up keyboard maker SwiftKey for $250 million. SwiftKey is running on millions of Android devices, plus the ones from OEMs that license and re-skin SwiftKey. Now Microsoft could extend its reach to all those devices very soon. Read More
The v2.8 update to Greenify has been in testing for a few months, but the final version is rolling out at long last. This app began life as a root utility to forcibly hibernate apps, but it has slowly gained more non-root features. In v2.8, it can supposedly accelerate Marshmallow's Doze mode so it kicks on in just a few minutes. That's just the start; there's plenty more, especially if you're rooted. Read More
Amazon has been rolling out Amazon Prime Now, its local service for delivering goods from nearby retailers in hours instead of days, in a few cities in the US. In India there is no Amazon Prime, so the same service is simply referred to as Amazon Now. (Not to be confused with Google Now, which doesn't have anything to do with shopping.) There was already a dedicated app for the American version, but now the Indian model gets one too.
Unfortunately Amazon Now suffers from the same drawback as all local delivery services: a limited services area. It's currently only available in Bangalore, and even there, only in specific PIN codes (the Indian equivalent of zip codes). Read More
When Ryan reviewed the Google OnHub back in September of last year, one of his major complaints about the router's usage was the inability to rename devices, which created a messed up soup of unnamed and/or vaguely named devices in your list of connected hardware. That's about to change with the new update to Google On, the OnHub's companion Android app, which adds the ability to give custom names to all of your devices so you can tell which Samsung phone is which and what that no-name computer is. Read More
SoundCloud, the free music service particularly favored by independent and grassroots musicians, has finally added 'stations,' a sort of never-ending playlist of related tracks and songs. The feature has been in beta for about a week, and is now hitting the release version of the Android app. While new for SoundCloud, this is something that's been available on most other music streaming services for quite a while. Spotify and Apple Music call it 'radio,' and Play Music has 'instant mixes,' but they are all different names for the same thing.
Creating a station is a simple matter of picking one of your favorite songs and selecting the "Start track station" from the three-dot menu. Read More
Microsoft Health is the companion app to Microsoft's activity tracker, which is now on its second iteration, the Microsoft Band 2. An update is rolling out via Google Play that adds quite a few new features for folks who own the device. Read More
If you want to stream electronic music, Digitally Imported (di.fm) is one of the best sources you can turn to. The service's Android app, Digitally Imported Radio also does it justice on mobile thanks to wide channel support, a great and updated interface, and frequent changes to implement new features like casting support. The app, however, lacked one option when it was redesigned in June of last year: landscape support. That's finally being implemented along with interface optimizations for tablets.
Version 3.1 of the app adds "first class support for Android tablets," and restores support for landscape orientation on phones. Read More


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Miley Cyrus brand jewelry is being pulled from Wal-Mart after tests performed for The Associated Press found they contained high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.
Walmart released a statement saying it would “remove all of the jewelry from sale” while it investigates.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. had learned of cadmium in the Miley Cyrus jewelry, as well as in an unrelated line of bracelet charms, back in February, based on an earlier round of testing conducted at AP’s request, but had continued selling the items. It said as recently as last month that it would be too difficult to test products already on its shelves.
The items are not known to be dangerous if they are worn but concerns come when youngsters bite or suck on the jewelry, as many children are likely to do.
Long-term exposure to cadmium can lead to bone softening and kidney failure. It is also a known carcinogen, and research suggests that it can also hinder brain development in the very young. That’s scary!!


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Sam Ash Music Stores recently opened a new store in Jacksonville (FL), at the former George’s Music location on Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park. Several thoughts occurred to me as I read comments on a Facebook thread about the new store. Searching for information, I learned some interesting things about the latest option in shopping for the Jax music community.
Sam Ash is family-owned; it isn’t a public company. The company began in 1924 when Sam and Rose Ash pawned her engagement ring for startup capital. The couple bought the ring back, and four generations later, according to the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, the company begun with a ring has expanded to become “the largest family-owned chain of musical instrument stores in the United States.” A company comprising a single store in New York now has at least 47 locations spread across a number of US states.
A post on the Facebook page for the company in response to the opening announcement filled in some details:
“[W]e purchased the store from George’s, bought the remainder $300,000 of stock they had, and brought in almost $2,000,000 (and climbing) in gear. Our official signs should be arriving soon, but we are here and open!”
Indie Art South learned today via a phone call that the store is hiring right now.
The location Sam Ash chose is a familiar one to Jax musicians. Personally speaking it’s very familiar—I still remember the day Rebecca purchased her first self-financed guitar for performing, a Taylor, as she began her own music business. Many trips later, Jennifer, Rebecca and I are planning a visit to the new Sam Ash because music requires constant maintenance of and replacement of equipment. If you work fulltime as a musician, the equipment does the same.
In 2006 founder Sam Ash was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
Current COO Sammy Ash, in an interview with Retail Merchandiser, summed up the family-owned company’s philosophy:
“My grandparents believed in doing all the right things with regard to honesty, opening early and closing late, making deliveries and doing everything they could to make sure their customers were taken care of,” says COO Sammy Ash, who was named after his grandfather, the store’s founder. “They believed in running a clean house – no lying, no cheating, no nonsense.”
Sam Ash Music gives those involved in music another option for service and equipment in Jacksonville. Currently there are coupons online, valid until January 31, 2019. Full info on the store—location, phone, etc.—is posted there. You can also see photos of the new store on this page. Artist meet-and-greets, clinics, and open mic events are planned. Of interest to me are the podcast kits Sam Ash is selling. Also there’s a contest page where you can register in hopes of winning equipment.
When I phoned the store to inquire about guitars, I received excellent customer service. The Daysies and I will be paying Sam Ash Music a visit soon.
[Featured image from samash.com]
[No tangible benefits of any kind are derived by Indie Art South from writing about new businesses, musicians, or any other topic.]
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Is Cineworld closing? Cinema chain prepares to file for bankruptcy after debts of around £4 billion
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Cineworld is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy after Covid essentially halted sales, with the industry one of the toughest hit during the pandemic.
The company, which is listed in London, operates 751 sites across 10 different countries, but has run up debts of around £4 billion after a tough couple of years financially.
Cineworld is the world’s second largest cinema chain, but its recovery post-pandemic has been slow after losses soared during the coronavirus crisis.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the company is expected to consider insolvency proceedings in the UK.
The share price of Cineworld absolutely tanked from 20p to 2p following the news, with the chain trading at £1.97 before the pandemic hit.
The market value of Cineworld halved earlier this week, after news emerged that Cineworld had started talks with stakeholders regarding a financial ‘rescue package’.
The company blamed a lack of blockbuster films for the admissions being low.
Since the pandemic, thanks to releases such as James Bond’s ‘No Time To Die’ and Spider-Man’s ‘Far From Home’ revenues more than doubled from $852m to $1.8bn last year.
Speaking to the Guardian, Walid Koudmani, chief market analyst at financial brokerage XTB said: “The firm will blame the lack of summer blockbusters as a reason behind its sharp downfall but in reality its aggressive acquisition plan has taken on too much debt and this was always a huge risk as interest rates rise.
“Moreover, the move to stay at home entertainment and streaming providers has created a pivotal shift in the way consumers enjoy films, and Cineworld simply has not adapted fast enough. It’s all quite sad as the UK’s high street will now likely lose a popular and familiar brand name.”
The group saw around 95 million people flock to their cinemas in 2021, which was a 75 percent increase on 2020. However, pre-pandemic, around 275 million attended Cineworld’s multiple venues.


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Thomson-Sun Microsystems firm
Thomson Consumer Electronics and Sun Microsystems Inc. said yesterday that they would form a company to sell equipment to enhance telephone and cable networks and services.
Executives said they will have an advantage over competitors because, instead of individual products, they will present a menu ranging from so-called "servers" that go in a carrier's main office to set-top boxes that work on home TVs.
The two companies declined to disclose financial terms or estimate when they would have products ready.
Delta to cut 4,500 jobs in division
Delta Air Lines Inc. will cut 4,500 jobs in its customer service division during the next 12 months, part of the carrier's plan to slash costs by $2 billion a year.
Yesterday's announcement brings to 7,000 the number of job cuts Delta has announced in the past month. In April, Atlanta-based Delta, the nation's third-largest airline, said it would cut as many as 15,000 jobs, or 20 percent of its work force, in its attempt to return to sustained profitability. Employees in Delta's Airport Customer Service Division will be offered voluntary retirement programs this week. Layoffs will occur if enough employees don't volunteer to leave.
Southwestern Bell seeks waiver
San Antonio-based Southwestern Bell Corp. said yesterday that it asked the Department of Justice for permission to sell long-distance phone service through independent subsidiaries outside its five-state region.
Southwestern Bell and the other regional "Baby Bells" are prohibited by a 1982 court order that broke up AT&T; from providing telephone service that crosses exchange boundaries.
In seeking a waiver, Southwestern Bell said it wasn't asking for permission to carry long-distance calls originating or terminating in its local service area -- Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.
'95 Saturns to have 'black box'
General Motors Corp.'s Saturn Corp. subsidiary is installing simplified versions of "black box" flight recorders in all of its 1995 models to retrieve accident data, Automotive News said yesterday.
The recorders are intended to show how the air bags in the new Saturn cars perform during a crash, the weekly publication said. All Saturn cars will have dual front air bags for 1995, instead of just the driver-side air bag.
More of coffee crop destroyed
A second freeze in as many weeks has destroyed more of next year's coffee crop in Brazil, the world's largest producer, raising the likelihood of further price increases ahead for the world's coffee drinkers.
Initial surveys estimated some 10 percent to 15 percent of the 1995-1996 crop was affected by the freeze Sunday, on top of a loss of about 40 percent of the crop in the first freeze.


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Shoplifting women connected to a spree of retail thefts at Fort Myers locations
Three women with a penchant for taking things without paying for them from several Fort Myers-area retail sites are being sought by law enforcement officials.
The Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help to identify the trio.
In each instance, the females enter the stores toting large bags. While looking over the businesses, they’ve been caught on camera stuffing various clothing items into their bags and walking out of the store without paying for the goods.
In some cases, the women take special note of the locations of surveillance cameras and avoid them altogether – and the thefts aren’t detected until inventory is done at a later time.
Two of the most recent thefts occurred at the Old Navy store at Page Field Commons and at Victoria’s Secret at the Bell Tower Shops.
Anyone with information on the identities and whereabouts of the women is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by submitting a tip on the P3Tips mobile app.
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce highlighted the suitable opportunities available in the Arab country for exporting Iranian goods to the US.
Given its free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States, Oman can help the export of Iranian goods to the US without any custom tariffs and taxes, Mohsen Zarrabi said at a meeting of Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce, held in Tehran on Monday.
He also noted that Oman can serve as a gateway to other Persian Gulf countries and East African states when it comes to the export of Iranian products.
As a free trade zone (FTZ), the Omani port of Sohar appears to be a suitable trade center for Iranian companies in petrochemical, steel, food, oil and gas industries, Zarrabi went on to say.
The US entered into a free trade agreement with Oman in 2009. The FTA spurs investment and trade in goods and services by eliminating most tariff and nontariff barriers, expediting the movement of goods and the provision of services, and strengthening protections for investors, including allowing them to fully own a business without a local partner.
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The Nike SB Blazer Low Looks Great in GoldRelease: TBC
The Nike SB Blazer Low has gone for gold, popping up in a neutral base that allows the gold to sing from the Swooshes – as well as the heel and tongue branding. Aside from the Midas touch, a creamy hue dominates the suede upper, while understated contrast is provided by white on the sole unit, laces, tongue, and heel.
With news that we’ll have to wait another year to see skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics, this might be the closest a skater can get to touching gold in 2020. Pairs are expected to hit Nike and selected Swoosh stockists very soon.


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The Centre’s e-commerce portal Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has saved the administration about a billion dollars in four years, reports Bloomberg.
Often touted as Government’s Amazon.com, the four-year-old portal helps the ministries and state companies connect with sellers to procure goods and services at the lowest possible prices.
The development gains significance as the procurement from the GeM portal could reach $100 billion in three to five years, according to GeM CEO Talleen Kumar. Currently, only about 3.5 billion of the annual procurement is being done through the online marketplace.
Also, it should be noted that while India spends about 18 per cent of the national GDP on procurement, only about a quarter of it can be purchased on GeM as the rest includes highly specialised items like defence platforms and aircraft.
Kumar emphasised, “Every penny saved is a penny added to the topline. It’s an addition to the government’s kitty” and added, “If GeM is able to bring about savings in procurement, that money can be utilized by the government for other important purposes and priorities.
Kumar estimated the switch from legacy procurement systems could produce annual savings of about $10 billion — enough to meet the federal government’s expenditure on health.
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‘Unnamed’ sources are not sacrificing anything
Have to take issue with the Sept. 12 letter writer claiming that the “Unnamed official brave for writing essay about Trump.” I think the writer of the essay was a coward. Anyone can write anything, but unless you have the gumption to sign your name, it stands for nothing. Even the letters to the editor at The Maui News must be signed.
This “anonymous” source falls into the same category as false social media accounts where you can hide behind a fake name. In light of the recent “stand for something, sacrifice everything” ad campaign for athletic apparel that so many seem to have fallen for, “unnamed” sources are really not standing or sacrificing anything. They’re just cowards.


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This article from the current edition of Private Label Buyer takes a look at innovation and Private Brand. As we emerge from the current economic malaise there is little doubt in my mind that innovation and the ability of retailers to differentiate their Private Brands will be key factors in continued growth and loyal customers.
Private Label’s Unsung Heroes
Behind-the-scenes experts ranging from business consultants to packaging design firms are helping retailers innovate — and shine — in today’s competitive store brand environment.
In this brave new world of private label — a world in which “me-too” items increasingly are giving way to unique offerings — the word “innovative” often is used to describe a particularly compelling store brand product. But much of today’s private label innovation actually is taking place outside the traditional product development and procurement realms.
Forget the old proverb that claims, “If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.” The reality is that private label’s ongoing metamorphosis from copycat to trendsetter is demanding a skill set beyond the capabilities of most retailers. That’s why more retailers are turning to private label’s unsung heroes — an army of experts ranging from business consultants and market researchers to packaging design gurus and software and technology providers — to get the innovation weapons they need to win in today’s competitive store brand environment.


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Sources have reported that in a first for any online pharmacy, healthcare startup and Omni channel pharmacy Medlife.com is planning to launch its private label of generic drugs. Presently the company claims that its launch of generic drugs is in keeping with the government’s recent efforts to encourage the use of affordable generic drugs, instead of expensive brand-named alternatives.
Meanwhile the Bengaluru based health technology company expects revenue of Rs 100 crore from the private label offering. Accordingly Medlife claims that is will be the first Indian company to use DMF-grade material for its pure generic medicines, keeping the pricing economical. Furthermore Medlife has a unique customer base of one million. With a planned internal investment of $30 million to scale up operations, the company expects to earn a revenue of Rs 900 to 1000 crore by financial year 2019.
Moreover according to a statement from the company, India is the largest
provider of generic drugs globally, with the Indian generics accounting for 20%
of global exports in terms of volume. Sources have added that by 2020, the
Indian pharmaceutical sector is expected to grow to US$ 55 billion, thereby
emerging as the sixth largest pharmaceutical market globally.
RGV says as per tweet 49% of votes polled for Pawan and 51% for Porn According to sources controversies and RGV's tweets always go hand in hand and when it comes to tweeting about Pawan Kalyan, the filmmaker goes to extreme levels in choosing the words to either praise or contradict him. Presently RGV discernibly crossed his limits and associated his fondness for porn with Pawan Kalyan which did not go well with the fans of Pawan Kalyan.
- Congress blasted BJP for Rs 11,400 crore PNB scam & accused Narendra Modi of crony capitalism
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- Cheapest Smartphone, courtesy Jio offer!!
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- Large fire damaged Jokhang temple in holiest & sensitive site in Tibet
- Fortune 500 companies's CEO'S to participate in Global IT Event
- How much money Trump received from the National Rifle Association for Florida gun shooting?


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There has been significant increase in accommodation in Lanarkshire
New findings show that there has been a significant increase in accommodation provision for visitors to Lanarkshire, with the number of beds available now nearly 8,000.
This coincides with evidence of an increasing number of visitors to south-west Scotland in recent years according to research agency TNS, with occupancy rates in hotels, hostels, and self-service accommodation on the rise.
Commissioned by North Lanarkshire Council on behalf of both North and South Lanarkshire Councils the Tourism Accommodation Audit shows that there has been a 12 per cent increase in the amount of bed-space in the region since 1999, the last time a study of this scale was conducted.
Bed space is now estimated to accommodate 7,862 sleepers at any one time across all types of visitor accommodation from branded hotels such as Hilton Strathclyde, Macdonald Crutherland House, Westerwood Q Hotels and Holiday Inn Express to independent hotels such as New Lanark Mill and a range of guest houses and B&B’s. The research also shows that 84 per cent of bed stock comes from the serviced sector such as hotels and 16 per cent from the non-serviced sector such as self-service apartments.
In total there are 3,069 bedrooms available across Lanarkshire, which has quadrupled from 532 in 1999. Of these, North Lanarkshire makes up 1,265 while South Lanarkshire offers 1,804 rooms.
Hotels account for more than two in every three (69 per cent) bedrooms available while self-catered accommodation accounts for 8 per cent.
Part of the study includes research conducted by TNS for VisitScotland which shows that in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley occupancy rates increased significantly from 2012 to 2014 across the majority of tourist accommodation options:
- In hotels annual average occupancy increased from 70 per cent in 2012 to 77 per cent in 2014.
- In self-service accommodation average occupancy increased from under half (48 per cent) in 2012 to 57 per cent in 2014
- In hostels and bothies, occupancy increased from 40 per cent in 2012 to 49 per cent in 2014.
Chairman of the Lanarkshire Area Tourism Partnership Mark Calpin; said: “We want Lanarkshire to be one of UK’s tourism hot spots and following a year of hosting events such as the triathlon at Strathclyde Country Park as part of the Commonwealth Games and the Pearl Izumi Tour Series in Motherwell, Lanarkshire has proved itself as a world class destination. The fact we can now accommodate more visitors is really encouraging as guaranteeing visitors can find somewhere suitable to stay is central to making this ambition happen.
“We want those considering a holiday to know that Lanarkshire is ready to welcome them with a great place to rest their weary head at the end of a day of sight-seeing.”
For information on attractions and accommodation go to VenuesLanarkshire.com


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You'll recall that Netflix previously struck holiday streaming gold when millions of viewers (including Boo and me) streamed "Making A Murderer" over the holidays of 2015.
Netflix has done it again in 2018/19 with the Sandra Bullock movie, "Bird Box." Netflix says the movie has been streamed 45-million times, though there is no way to independently confirm that. However, just like "Making A Murderer," one can conclude that the movie is popular because of the social media buzz around it.
If you are unfamiliar with the plot of "Bird Box," which is based on a book, a woman must find a way to guide herself and her children to safety blindfolded - because an evil force exists which must not be seen.
Apparently, people have been taking the #BirdBoxChallenge, which involves them wearing blindfolds to do everyday tasks. The challenge involves people wearing blindfolds while doing things like riding scooters, climbing escalators, and going through drive-thrus.
As you can imagine, the results haven’t been as successful as people thought they would. It’s actually gotten so bad that Netflix has had to issue a warning. “Can’t believe I have to say this, but: PLEASE DO NOT HURT YOURSELVES WITH THIS BIRD BOX CHALLENGE,” the streaming service tweeted. “We don’t know how this started, and we appreciate the love, but Boy and Girl have just one wish for 2019 and it is that you not end up in the hospital due to memes.”


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Diageo has been known to get creative with Bailey’s digital campaigns. Now, the awareness-growing tactic is being deployed even by new companies. “Chocolate cake” was an especially popular search in May—around the same time that recipes for such desserts as “Baileys Chocolate Cake” began to appear in, In a pandemic situation, search analysis is especially helpful, he said: “With search trends, you can kind of get a version of qualitative research en masse, and you can compare it to historical benchmarks.” Companies. Please include at least one social/website link containing a recent photo of the actor.
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Simply combine Baileys Original Irish Cream, coffee, a hot cuppa milk and melted peanut butter cups and then "blend it uppa." Let us know your feelings on the new taxes in the comments section below. As quick service restaurants embark on the recovery journey, long-runs of seasonal items and shifting visitor hours is becoming the key to driving traffic back to locations. Read more: Iconic Irish food brands we long for when we're not at home. Voice over actors: provide a link to your professional website containing your reel. While whiskeys from Scotland and Northern Ireland, including Bushmills, will be hit, it appears that Irish whiskey has been exempt from the taxation. On Wednesday the World Trade Organization authorized the United States to impose duties on $7.5 billion worth of European goods after it decided that the EU failed to end subsidies for Airbus. BAILEYS® Coffee Creamers live up to the creamy, sophisticated flavor you love because they’re made with real dairy cream and genuine non-alcoholic Baileys.
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Eyewear specialist Inspecs reported results for last year on Friday with plunging revenues and a net loss, although the company highlighted its “positive momentum in 2020 creating a strong platform for growth in 2021”.
John Lewis has big plans to increase its fashion sales and is to add 100 new third-party fashion brands to its line-up over the next year as labels supply their products directly on johnlewis.com for the first time.
Naomi Osaka received support from several avenues on Tuesday after the world number two withdrew from the French Open in a row about media duties, saying she had been suffering from depression and anxiety.
Fashion and sport have long built successful partnerships and the trend (hopefully) continues with two new ones to report: SoccerBible with Farah plus Briston Watches with Formula 3 driver Bart Horsten.
Cult menswear label L’Estrange has opened a permanent store in London’s Seven Dials at number 19 Earlham Street. The opening follows a stint in nearby Neal Street, in a pop-up that opened in November 2019.
Perry Ellis International, Inc. has inked a license agreement with Itochu Corporation to expand the American group’s premium heritage brand Farah into Japan with Itochu, one of Japan’s greatest trading companies.
A war of words between LVMH and Tiffany escalated on Tuesday with the French group describing Tiffany’s prospects as “dismal” and the U.S. jeweller accusing LVMH of improperly trying to renegotiate a takeover deal.
London’s Seven Dials area has launched an initiative designed to help start-ups but also to boost the mix of appealing brands in the neighbourhood as it fights back in the battle to attract visitors post-lockdown.


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During a government consultation on the UK’s future exhaustion of intellectual property rights regime, the National Pharmacy Association highlighted several benefits of parallel trade.
In its written response to the consultation that ended on August 31, the NPA asked that any model that would be applied in the future continues to deliver the benefits of the current system.
It noted that parallel trade helped in ensuring supply to patients during medicines shortage and in reducing the price the NHS pays for a range of medicines.
Moreover, this system can ensure availability of a medicine that is subject to the full licensing process where no licensed alternative is available.
Helga Mangion, policy manager at the NPA, said: “On average, each pharmacy dispenses approximately 100,000 prescription items per year. Parallel importing of medicines has supported a safe and efficient medicine supply chain.
“This has contributed to the cost of medicines and supply to be lower than nearly any other major market in Europe, the United States or Canada.”
Citing 2017 estimates, she added: “competitive procurement of medicines by community pharmacies, including parallel imported products, has saved the English taxpayer more than £10bn over the past 10 year period.”
During a meeting with Amanda Solloway, minister for Science, Research and Innovation in July, the association had confirmed the existing benefits of parallel trade.
The NPA also highlighted risks of altering the regime too quickly for the medicines supply chain to maintain supply.


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PayPal has partnered with MyOrder, the mobile ordering and payment system backed by the Netherlands’ Rabobank, to let customers “order and pay for food or drinks ahead of arriving at a cafe; to pay at the table in a restaurant without calling over the waiter, or pay for parking without searching for the closest meter”. The service is available at 1,500 physical locations, PayPal says.
- Call to ‘digitise Indian rupee’ using blockchain
- Mercedes Pay mobile payments unveiled for Daimler mobility services
- P2P service expands to Macau
- GlobalPlatform standardises TEE management
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Biermann Heading Hyundai Motor Group R&D
Albert Biermann had been vice president of Engineering for BMW M; in the spring of 2015 he joined the Hyundai Group, where he headed Vehicle Test and High Performance Development.
Today it was announced that Biermann is the Head of The Research & Development Division of Hyundai Motor Group. (Which makes him, incidentally, the first non-Korean to head the Group’s R&D.)
Anyone who is familiar with product including the Kia Stinger
. . .the Genesis G70
. . .or the Hyundai Veloster N
. . .(to say nothing of the BMW Ms that were dynamically tuned under his guidance) is probably really looking forward to versions of almost anything that will come in the future from the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands.
Some executives in the south of Germany must be a bit more concerned today.
There have been more than 20 reported attacks against Waymo’s self-driving fleet in Chandler, Ariz., since the company began testing the technology on public roads there two years ago.
A Detroit-area company that panned the part-by-part quality of Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 electric sedan now believes the car can generate a 30% gross profit margin.
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo autonomous vehicle unit is expanding its testing of fully autonomous vehicles in Arizona with several new partnerships.


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T-Mobile announces Android tablet PC
T-Mobile has given us a sneaky peek at a 15-inch touchscreen family tablet running Android OS, which will be launching later this year.
The tablet is basically pitched as a family organiser, which aims to do away with scrappy wall calendars and scribbled notes. You’ll be able to create a Google-calendar-style family calendar which each member can access either from the slate itself.
Pricing has not been finalised either but T-Mobile is keen to stress that this is a mass-market product, so we’ll be anticipating a mass-market price tag.
It will come equipped with a T-Mobile SIM and Wi-Fi for connectivity, and features voice and video calling ability for hands free communication.
T-Mobile also told there will be a fuller launch in two months, with the device likely to appear nearer the end of the year.


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Economic slowdown is Asia means full year profits at the British luxury brand are expected to be "below market expectations".
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Mulberry, the fashionable British luxury accessory brand, has warned on profits, blaming a drop in wholesale revenue in part due to an economic slowdown in Asia.
Wholesale shipments were down four per cent to £30m compared to the same period last year, the company said in a trading update.
"Primarily due to lower wholesale revenue, Mulberry now expects Group revenue growth for the year to 31 March 2013 to be below market expectations," Mulberry said.
"As a result of this, combined with the previously highlighted investment being made in international retail expansion, we now expect full year profits to be below last year."
Shares in the luxury goods company dropped as much as 24 per cent in early trading.
Total revenue rose six per cent to £76.5m in the six months to September 30. Retail revenue rose 13 per cent to £46.5m and was up seven per cent on a like-for-like basis.
UK retail sales were increase 10 per cent with UK full price sales performing in line with our expectations. International retail sales, which are a small part of the business, rose 41 per cent but were below expectations.


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The Expert: Consumption & Retail Sales Trends
- May 26, 2009
Over the past 50 years, U.S. consumption patterns have changed considerably. Until the middle of 2008, consumption of goods and services rose substantially, fueled by lower savings, increased wealth and increased household debt.In light of the current economic recession, U.S. residents have been saving more and spending less. In the past 12 months, the savings rate—the percentage of unspent after-tax income—has risen from zero to 4 percent as consumption has been curtailed. What are the implications of a shift in consumption, and what is the impact on supply chain-related logistics and distribution real estate?Consumption levels in the U.S. have been on a long-term upward trend, from 60.6 percent of nominal GDP in 1967 to more than 70 percent in recent years. This rise in consumption occurred while retail sales as a share of GDP actually diminished. The difference between consumption and retail sales is that consumption includes services, housing, education, leisure and health care. Statistics show that while consumption has continually increased, retail sales as a share of GDP have declined to 26 percent in 2009, falling 10 percent over 44 years, even when adjusted for Internet retail sales.This means that U.S. residents are consuming more but buying less “stuff.” The real increase in spending goes to the basic necessities (housing and health insurance), education (preschool and college) and everyday services (transportation and childcare). While these areas tapped for consumption don’t necessarily have a presence on a store shelf, they use products and materials that have industrial space requirements. To point, the logistics and distribution real estate market encompasses a diverse tenant base across all sectors, only a portion of which is the retail slice of goods consumed.Consumption levels fell 4 percent at an annual rate in the second half of 2008, and while up marginally in the first quarter, they are likely to fall over the next two quarters, as the economy is currently contracting. Retail sales relative to GDP are down almost 500 basis points from their peak in 2000, and further adjustments in consumption and retail are likely forthcoming.While neither personal consumption expenditures nor retail sales are the primary drivers of industrial real estate, they are critical components of demand. Notwithstanding the current environment, it is clear they will both once again continue to grow at levels consistent with broader economic growth, fueling global trade, which is the primary driver of industrial demand.David Twist is vice president of research for AMB Property Corp.


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NEW DELHI: A dispute panel of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Tuesday recommended that India’s support measures for the sugar sector are inconsistent with the global trade norms, the finding which New Delhi said was “completely unacceptable” to the country.
In 2019, Brazil, Australia and Guatemala dragged India into the WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism alleging that New Delhi’s sugar subsidies to farmers are inconsistent with global trade rules. Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of sugar in the world.
The WTO circulated the panel’s reports in the cases brought by Brazil, Australia and Guatemala in ‘India — Measures Concerning Sugar and Sugarcane’, according to a statement by the organisation.
Giving separate conclusions and recommendations on complaints by the three nations, the WTO panel stated that “we find that India is acting inconsistently with its obligations under Article 7.2(b) of the Agreement on Agriculture”.
It has recommended that India bring its “WTO-inconsistent” measures into conformity with its obligations under the Agreement on Agriculture.
“We conclude that, to the extent that the measures at issue are inconsistent with certain provisions of the Agreement on Agriculture, they have nullified or impaired benefits accruing to Brazil under that Agreement”.
Commenting on the development, India said that there would be no impact of WTO panel’s findings on sugar on any of India’s existing and ongoing policy measures in the sugar sector.
India has initiated all measures necessary to protect its interest and file an appeal at the WTO against the report, to protect the interests of its farmers, an official statement said.
It said that these countries had “wrongly claimed” that domestic support provided by India to sugarcane producers is in excess of the limit allowed by the WTO and that India provides prohibited export subsidies to sugar mills.
The panel in its report has made certain “erroneous” findings about India’s schemes to support sugarcane producers and exports.
The findings “are completely unacceptable” to India, it said adding the panel’s findings are unreasoned and not supported by the WTO rules.
“The Panel has also evaded key issues which it was obliged to determine. Similarly, the panel’s findings on alleged export subsidies undermines logic and rationale. India believes that its measures are consistent with its obligations under the WTO agreements,” it added.
According to WTO rules, a WTO member or members can file a case in the Geneva-based multilateral body if they feel that a particular measure is against the norms of the WTO.
Bilateral consultation is the first step to resolve a dispute. If both the sides are not able to resolve the matter through consultation, either can approach for the establishment of a dispute settlement panel.
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Recently a teaser image by the LeEco revealed that it will announce the world’s first Snapdragon 823 smartphone on 29th June, 2016.
Now the upcoming Le Eco device spotted on AnTuTu benchmark and unveiled its specifications.
It is expected that it will sport a display of 1080pixels resolution, 4GB RAM, internal storage capacity of 64GB.
It will be powered by Qualcomm MSM8996pro SoC which is expected to be the model number of Snapdragon 823chipset and runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
The camera section of the device will include a rear camera of 16MP and a front-facing camera of 8MP. Since, the device has scored 154,272 in AnTuTu, which is more than the scoring by Le Max 2 powered by the Snapdragon 820chipset. So it will have faster processing and powerful comparative to Le Max 2.
Since all the confirmed specifications will be known on its announcement date. So, wait for 3-4days.
Proceed with us for more information.


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Nintendo 3DS Outsells Xbox 360 In May
Nokia Teases Us On Upcoming 41MP Lumia Windows Phone Device
Adblock Plus Now Available For Internet Explorer
Disney’s Where’s My Mickey Coming To Windows Phone Tomorrow At The Same Time As iOS And Android
Vevo, Edjing, Other Popular Apps Come To Windows 8/RT
Gameloft Cuts Prices Of 6 Xbox Windows Phone Game Titles
Refreshed Surface RT To Come With Qualcomm Processor & LTE
Nokia Lumia 925 camera delivers on improved day light, low light camera promise
Add Estonia to the list of countries where Windows Phone outsells the iPhone
Report: From GDR 2 Microsoft will now bundle together OS and OEM updates
The Wrap is a digest of useful, interesting, and unapologetically random stuff you might have missed from the world of Windows Phone this week. Have a great weekend—and don’t forget to share your own favorite news of the week in comments.
AT&T now taking Nokia Lumia 900 preorders
Want to ensure you get your hands on Nokia’s gorgeous Lumia 900 when it launches in the U.S. on Easter Sunday? Head down to your local AT&T store, which today started to take preorders for the award-winning $99.99 phone. You can also order online. As I noted earlier this week, the phone initially comes in black and cyan. On April 22, AT&T plans to add a high-gloss white version (shown below) to the lineup. AT&T is currently offering a $100 discount to new customers on web orders, meaning you can essentially pick up Nokia’s flagship phone for free. I can’t wait to get my hands on this thing. You?
Windows Phone wins (another) PC Magazine Reader’s Choice Award
PC Magazine readers once again voted Windows Phone their favorite mobile operating system for reliability and overall satisfaction. As the magazine reported this week, Windows Phone scored an 8.7 out of 10, easily beating Android and tying with Apple’s iOS for top honors. The editors wrote: “While Apple and Microsoft rated the same for overall satisfaction, Windows Phone actually received slightly higher satisfaction ratings than iOS in several key areas, including reliability, text messaging, Web browsing, and gaming.” Results by carrier were even more impressive. Samsung’s Windows Phones won a decisive victory on AT&T, while the HTC Trophy tied for top honors on Verizon. Read the full report on the magazine’s site. Last year Windows Phone won Honorable Mention just months after launch.
Windows Phone Minute returns
After a brief pause, Microsoft’s Laura Foy returned this week with a new installment of her video tip series, Windows Phone Minute. This time around she tackles the handy (and sometimes overlooked) Groups feature. Watch it below. I’ve added a link to the series (and her popular Windows Phone app review show, Hot Apps) on the blog’s favorites list. Laura’s vids are also headed to our official YouTube channel. Whether you’re new to the phone or have carried one for a while, Windows Phone Minute is 60 seconds well spent.
Meet the superstar students behind Marketplace
The Verge on Thursday took an in-depth look at a group you don’t often hear about: students making apps for Windows Phone. Read it here. Told mostly through the eyes of students themselves, Tom Warren’s piece focuses on emerging standouts like Quinn Damerell, 21-year old author of the popular Baconit app, and grad student Wilson To, who recently snagged a $75,000 Imagine Cup grant for his work on a Windows Phone app to detect malaria. My buddy Ben Lower, who recently covered our Big App on Campus contest, also makes a cameo.
This Windows Phone takes the cake
Feeling creative? In case you’ve missed it, the wacky folks behind our official Facebook page have issued a call for Windows Phone fan art. To have your tribute featured, just post it to our Wall or tag us. Judging by the entries so far, it appears lots of people are hungry for Windows Phone.
Microsoft’s Channel 9 kicked off a new tips & tricks video series for Windows Phone today called “Minute of Mango” that’s fun and worth watching.
The series, hosted by the always vivacious Laura Foy, is geared toward anybody looking to save time and do more with Windows Phone 7.5. Check out the first episode on making custom ringtones below, then make sure to subscribe or share the series with friends or family. Trust me, they’ll thank you. Laura plans to broadcast 3 new tips a week for the next 10 weeks.
Minute of Mango, by the way, isn’t the only great show Channel 9 produces about Windows Phone. For app reviews and suggestions, don’t miss Laura’s weekly Hot Apps series. If you’re an app developer or just curious about what happens here behind the scenes, you’ll dig Inside Windows Phone, hosted by Larry Lieberman.


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Starbucks is testing new drink options including handmade sodas and a coffee beverage known as “cold foam mocha.”
The Weiss family, which founded the public American Greetings greeting card company is now looking to take it private.
Working with franchise partner Taco Holding, S.A. de C.V, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation will open its 100th store in Cancun, Mexico, on July 6.
A switch from fluorescent lights to LED in its frozen-food cases will result in total annual energy and maintenance savings of approximately $570,000 for Stater Bros.
Edible Arrangements, known for its fresh fruit arrangements, has launched a format, called Edible To Go, specifically designed for shopping malls and other high-traffic venues.
RadioShack has named marketing and communications executive Merianne Roth as the company’s new VP of communications, a newly created role at the electronics retailer.
Target said it plans to open a new store in Spokane, Wash., in July 2014.
The Children’s Place is partnering with Israeli fashion chain Fox-Wizel Ltd. to open stores in Israel, starting in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
J.C. Penney became the latest retail chain to say it will stop selling products associated with celebrity chef Paula Deen following her admission she has made racially derogatory remarks.
CVS is adding a feature to its mobile app that allows customers to check for potential drug interactions by comparing over-the-counter medications they buy with existing over-the-counter and prescription medications they already take.


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20-Tonne Pictish Sculpture Unveiled Outside Glenmorangie’s Livingston Bottling Plant – Scotch Whisky News
20-Tonne Pictish Sculpture Unveiled Outside Glenmorangie’s Livingston Bottling Plant
— Sculpture marks 20 million bottles passing through state of the art production facility since it opened in 2010. Unveiling comes as Glenmorangie celebrates record export figures in the US, selling 100,000 cases in 2013, up from 37,000 in 2009 —
— Sandstone sculpture explores Scotland’s Pictish heritage and celebrates Glenmorangie’s Highland roots —
A 20-tonne sculpture – commissioned by The Glenmorangie Company to stand outside its bottling plant in Livingston as a permanent reminder of its Highland roots – will be unveiled by West Lothian Council Provost Tom Kerr on Monday 2 December.
Ross-shire based Barry Grove – internationally regarded as one of the finest large stone sculptors working today – was asked by the company behind Scotland’s favourite malt whisky to create a sculpture which explored the country’s Pictish heritage.
Created over two years using only traditional hand tools, the 300-million-year-old sandstone sculpture named ‘Reveal’ stands two metres high and is just over three metres long.
Since opening in 2010, 20 million bottles have been produced at Glenmorangie’s state-of-the-art production facility. The new bottling plant was a key element of a multi-million-pound investment by the company to service growing demand for its single malt whiskies worldwide. The strategy has paid off with sales of Glenmorangie, the US’s fastest growing single malt whisky growing, from 37,000 cases in 2009 to more than 100,000 already in 2013.
Operations Director Peter Nelson commented: “We are very proud to have a major public artwork by a leading artist sited outside our modern production facility. Carved out of 300 million-year-old sandstone from around Glenmorangie’s Tain distillery it celebrates Scotland’s Pictish heritage and is a link to our roots in Ross-shire.
“It also comes at a time when Scotland’s favourite malt whisky is becoming more and more popular in export markets, with the US reaching an important milestone this year of 100,000 cases.
“We are proud of our heritage and also our export-driven success over the past few years. This is based on innovations such as the new production facility at Livingston’s Alba Campus, which has now seen 20 million bottles pass along its bottling lines since opening just three years ago.”
West Lothian Council’s Provost Tom Kerr commented: “I was delighted to have been invited to unveil this magnificent sculpture. Glenmorangie is a global product and a major exporter and West Lothian is very proud to be associated with it. Reaching 20 million bottles is very significant and the sculpture is a very fitting way to mark the milestone.”
Barry Grove said: “I am passionate about creating pieces of public art that will last for generations. The sheer size and scale of this project has presented a real challenge but I wanted to stay true to the spirit of the enterprise by using traditional stonemason’s tools.
“The sculpture explores the theme of re-discovery and depicts blowing leaves revealing a symbol of Pictish design and intricate knot-work, the origin of which dates back to 800AD.”
Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky originates in the Scottish Highlands where, at the Glenmorangie Distillery, it is distilled in the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland, expertly matured in the finest oak casks, and perfected by the Men of Tain. The Distillery was founded in 1843 and is renowned as a pioneer in its field uniting tradition with innovation to create ‘unnecessarily well made whiskies.’
The Glenmorangie Company advocates responsible drinking and suggests that drinkers savour Glenmorangie whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.
About Barry Grove
Barry Grove has been carving large stone projects for over 20 years and since graduating with a BA (Hons) in Design from Dundee Art College in 1989 has been specializing in traditional Scottish carving. Barry is internationally regarded as one of the finest large stone sculptors working today. He has worked closely with Historic Scotland and respected experts in this field on a variety of projects over the years as well as accepting numerous private commissions including the Royal family, large international corporations and high-net-worth private clients. Grove is keeping alive the art of stonemasonry in Scotland using traditional tools and techniques. He is based near Tain in the Highlands, where many Pictish artefacts have been discovered and where Glenmorangie’s iconic single malt has been distilled since 1843.
Sculptor Barry Grove with his 20-tonne Pictish masterpiece, which was unveiled at The Glenmorangie Company’s state-of-the-art bottling plant in Livingston today (Monday 2 December)


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In this year so complicated for esports, where we are seeing layoffs and companies closing day after day, there is a fact that fills us with illusion and is a reminder that we are still an important entertainment industry and that this is not going to stop.
This year, amidst all the chaos, we have great news, the return of the World Cyber Games (WCG)a classic of esports competitions is back. After a three-year hiatus, the prestigious series of competitions is back, this time under the direction of South Korean company Bigpicture Interactive Co.
WCG, was one of the first globally recognized multi-game e-sports competitions, holding regular face-to-face events from the early 2000s through 2019.. The goal was to unite eSports fans from around the world.
After the 2020 edition, which was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the series took a temporary break.
Bigpicture Interactive, the new owner of WCG, was founded by CEO Kwangjun Song in 2015 with the mission to “make gamers’ lives happier.“. Since then, the company has launched several services, including GameCoach Academy, the first school for professional gamers, and e-sports tournament platform LVUP.GG. Bigpicture Interactive also took over the KPOP content company MSTORM in 2019 and the e-sports data company PLAYXP in 2021.
The company’s expansion into the gaming and e-sports sector has been aggressive, and its current portfolio includes performance company and gaming search platform DAK.GG. In 2023, Bigpicture Interactive also ventured into the Internet Cafe (PC Bang) industry.
They are currently hosting live e-sports tournaments with game publishers such as Riot Games, Nexon, Krafton, Smilegate and Supercell. The new WCG umbrella aims to provide a competition capable of continuously offering new content and entertainment for all players, online and in-person.
And boy, is it back with a vengeance. In 2023, WCG has already held a five-month open tournament, from January to June, for all users. Interestingly, Clash Royale and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, two mobile esports titles, were chosen as the main events of the tournament. According to WCG, 5,604 players from 58 different nations participated in the three games, ranging from teams making their professional e-sports debuts to casual players.
WCG’s return to the global e-sports sector after four years is not the series’ only ambition. Bigpicture Interactive has revealed that it has considered many plans to help e-sports brands understand how they can capture the hearts of today’s gamersjust as WCG did in 2000 with the previous generation.
From the permanent WCG tournament to WCG Rivals, WCG Valorant Challengers League and WCG 2023 BUSAN, the new World Cyber Games aim to become a platform-friendly tournament series, regardless of face-to-face or digital form.


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Apple has posted its preview sites for its incoming updates: iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, and tvOS 10. Each page offers details on its respective update, previewing the biggest changes for customers. The company also has a preview page for Swift Playgrounds.
You'll find the new pages right here:
Of course, customers will be able to get their hands on all of these updates when they launch this fall. They are currently in developer beta, with public betas for iOS 10 and macOS coming at some point in July.
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On Friday news broke that Facebook was acquiring the online file sharing company, Drop.io, and that Sam Lessin, the company’s founder, would be joining the team. The announcement was made on the company’s blog. As part of the deal, Facebook is shutting down the Drop.io service.
So why is Facebook shutting down the service completely? While one could speculate that some of the file sharing technology will eventually be integrated into Facebook, the most likely reason is that Facebook doesn’t want to be responsible for managing another code base. The announcement from Drop.io stated the following:
Today, we’re proud to announce that we’ve struck a deal with Facebook. What this means is that Facebook has bought most of drop.io’s technology and assets, and Sam Lessin is moving to Facebook.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be winding down the drop.io service. As of this week, people will no longer be able to create new free drops, but you’ll be able to download content from existing drops until Dec. 15. Paid user accounts will still be available through Dec. 15 and paid users will be able to continue using the service normally. After Dec. 15, paid accounts will be discontinued as well.
How many other employees were employed by the company we aren’t quite sure, however it’s clear that Sam Lessin was the target in this acquisition. This acquisition also leads to some speculation about the rationale. Was Drop.io acquired as a favor between Mark Zuckerberg and Lessin? Or was Facebook purchased because Facebook has intentions of integrating their own file sharing service? While the company has suggested that this was a talent acquisition, that alone would seem like an unlikely reason.
Given that Facebook probably paid somewhere in the range of $10 million for the company, we can only guess that Mark Zuckerberg was helping out a friend (Lessin) while simultaneously bringing him on board for an extended period of time, as he’ll be a valuable asset for the company. No matter the rationale, it’s definitely great news for drop.io.


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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A shelter-in-place mandate is now in effect for nearly 7 million living in 6 Bay Area counties.
The measure was ordered Monday to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
The order went into effect at midnight and will last for the next three weeks.
It requires people living in San Francisco, Marin, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties to stay at home unless absolutely necessary.
This new health order only limits activity and travel.
Necessary government functions and essential stores will remain open.
City and county government services such as police, fire departments and hospitals will also be open.
Your trash will still be picked up.
Public transportation will still run, some with modified service.
Your mail will still be delivered.
Also, plumbers, electricians, hardware stores, and laundromats will still be available.
It’s also important to check on your elderly neighbors, friends and loved ones. Offer to pick up their prescriptions or groceries if you can.
Non-essential functions refer to places like bars, gyms, movie theaters, and dine-in restaurants.
This doesn’t mean restaurants will be closed at this time.
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Polestar shows its performance electric SUV, the 3. Solid Power is ramping up production of test solid-state cells. And Hyundai announces the end of tailpipes and fuel tanks for the Ioniq lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
Polestar gave a first look at its upcoming electric performance SUV, the Polestar 3
Improved energy density are among the claimed advantages of the solid-state battery cells Solid Power aims to deliver
The Hyundai Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid are on the way out, Hyundai confirmed Monday. Once seen as the strongest rivals yet to the Toyota Prius and Prius Prime, respectively, the model has served a very different role for Hyundai—birthing an entire brand that now includes the chic Ioniq 5 hatchback and soon to include the Ioniq 6 sedan and Ioniq 7 SUV. With the Ioniq Electric already gone for the past year, those versions with a tailpipe are going out of production in July—although Hyundai left the door open for a brief 2023 model year.
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Watch out, 90210! Santa Monica leapt to take the silver in luxury home sales in the first quarter of 2016, according to a new report by Sotheby’s.
The Santa Monica submarket jumped four spots since this time last year to tie with Pacific Palisades, where the number of luxury home sales decreased between the same periods. Beverly Hills remained at the top, with 27 home sold this year — a 23 percent increase over the 22 homes sold in the 2015 report.
Santa Monica, however, saw a much more drastic increase: a whopping 85 percent, with 24 home sold this year between January and March, over the 13 from 2015.
Sotheby’s Western Region COO Frank Symons said in a press release that Santa Monica beachfront locations are particularly attractive to buyers, including the areas near the Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place.
Coming in at third and fourth place for luxury home sales are Sunset Strip-Hollywood Hills West and Brentwood, respectively. The former had 22 sales this quarter, and Brentwood tallied 13.
In terms of home prices, Malibu Beach came out on top with an average sale price of $9.4 million, followed by Holmby Hills with $7.9 million, Sunset Strip with $7.5 million and Beverly Hills with $7.1 million.
Santa Monica is also seeing higher commercial asking rents compared to this time in 2015, The Real Deal reported last month. The average asking rent in the first quarter was $4.35 per square a month, compared with $3.89 in the same period last year.


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Zooma Women's Race Series Acquires Skirt Sports
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Zooma Women’s Race Series, known for their race medals and destination races, has acquired Skirt Sports, the originator of the running skirt.
In March, Skirt Sports, the Boulder-based women’s running apparel brand, said it had retained Bell Lap Advisors, the M&A advisory firm, to explore new ownership.
“The merger of these two businesses is a perfect combination,” said Sarah Ratzlaff, owner and chief inspiration officer of Zooma Women’s Race Series. “Zooma race weekends were designed to be supportive and empowering experiences for all women. And that’s exactly what the mission of Skirt Sports has also been – to bring women together and empower them to be comfortable in their own skin regardless of age, size, skin color or level of fitness.”
“I started Skirt Sports to literally cover my butt on the run,” said Skirt Sports’ founder, Nicole DeBoom. “Over 15 years it has evolved into a community of women who are passionate about health and fitness, united by what the Skirt brings to them – freedom, confidence and empowerment. I couldn’t have chosen a better partner to take my company forward than Sarah Ratzlaff and Zooma.”
The two companies said the running market for women grew quickly over the last 15 years and now, according to the data from Running USA, women represent more than half of the recorded finishers each year. The demand for female-focused events and apparel has grown as well, creating a huge market for athleisure and workout apparel.
The combined company will be able to offer fitness challenges, an online running club, destination races, running skirts and athletic apparel.
“It is an absolute honor to join forces with a company like Skirt Sports that is as passionate about female runners and athletes as we are at Zooma,” said Ratzlaff. “We look forward to the evolution of these two businesses coming together in a really big way.”


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Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli is leaving the Italian fashion house, the latest in a series of high profile designer changes in the industry.
The label on Friday said it had agreed with Piccioli to end their collaboration, adding that a new "creative organisation" would be announced soon.
The flurry of recent design changes come as the luxury industry adjusts to lower growth following a post-pandemic spending frenzy. Barclays projects industry sales to rise around 5% this year, down from nearly 9% last year as younger consumers rein in purchases amid rising costs.
Known for dramatic, haute couture designs that are popular with the red carpet set, including singer Zendaya, Piccioli started working at Valentino in 1999 and took on the role of sole creative director in 2016.
"His contribution over the past 25 years will leave an indelible mark," Valentino's chairman Rachid Mohamed Rachid said.
Piccioli said in the same statement: "I've been in this company for 25 years, and for 25 years I've existed and I've lived with the people who have woven the weaves of this beautiful story that is mine and ours."
French luxury group Kering bought a 30% stake in Valentino last year from Qatari investment fund Mayhoola with an option to buy the rest in five years.
Kering's star label Gucci is undergoing a design overhaul, under the creative direction of Sabato de Sarno – who previously worked alongside Piccioli, and was recruited last year to replace Alessandro Michele – while its smaller label Alexander McQueen late last year replaced long-time creative director Sarah Burton with Sean McGirr.
Another high profile designer, Dries Van Noten, announced earlier this week plans to retire from his label, which belongs to Spanish group Puig Givenchy, meanwhile, has yet to replace Matthew M Williams, who exited at the start of the year.


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Apple recently released a new online tool that lets you remove your number from iMessage. It’s a huge move for the company and one that probably hasn’t received as much press as it should. After all, Apple was sued back in May when Android users complained that their messages from older iPhones were lost in the ether, largely because they were once associated with iMessage.
If you’re unfamiliar with the issue, here’s the gist: folks who once owned an iPhone and switched platforms were unable to receive some messages sent by iPhone users because, on Apple’s end, those texts were still being sent to an iMessage account. Of course, without iMessage on other platrforms, they weren’t really being sent anywhere, and folks on Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone were missing important messages. It affected users on all platforms, however, and was a huge bug that needed to be addressed.
A solution is finally here and we decided to create a quick how-to guide for anyone who is still currently experiencing issues with missing messages, particularly folks who have since moved on from an iPhone. It’s pretty easy, but here’s your one-stop guide.
- First, head to Apple’s iMessage de-registration site.
- Enter in the phone number of the device you’re having issues with.
- You’ll receive a code on that phone, confirming that it’s the correct number.
- Enter that code into Apple’s iMessage de-registration site.
That should do the trick, and you should now start receiving all messages on your device as SMS instead of iMessage. Apple also suggests that, if it doesn’t work, you manually turn off iMessage. If you still have access to your older iPhone, put the SIM back into it, connect it to a cellular network, open settings < messages, and then toggle iMessage to “off.”
Hopefully this solves your problem once and for all.


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mTouche sets direction for digital media, infotainment platform
PETALING JAYA: mTouche Technology Bhd has identified and established the strategic business directions for the digital media and infotainment platform that it is jointly developing and marketing with Advanced Platform Sdn Bhd (APSB) and Octa Gravity Company Limited. This includes the customisation work required for the platform, the commercialisation terms as well as the monetisation framework.
The hardware and software specifications, infrastructure, network and performance criteria have also been finalised and all parties have started the development work since early September 2017. A joint steering committee, made up of representatives from all parties was formalised. MTouche had entered into master collaboration partnership agreements with the two parties for the platform, which is a Platform-as-a-Service incorporating APSB's CompuRex Dash series of solutions with the enhancement of Octa's OCTABrain Technology.
In a stock exchange filing, MTouche said the development work for the first phase of the platform is slated for release into the market between mid-December 2017 and mid-January 2018. Three product apps will be developed together with the core platform engine which will provide social networking, infotainment, online gaming, reality video streaming and digital media advertising. Meanwhile, the second phase has been scheduled to be released in early April 2018 with the introduction of the Open Application Program Interface for third-party developers and content partners to market and cross-sell their services.
The third phase release is scheduled to be in early July 2018 with the enhancement of OCTABrain technology, an artificial intelligence over the cluster data analytic engine which provides machine learning that will be giving another level of user behavior analysis in delivering a richer mobile experience to businesses and end-users.
"The company opined that it is the right timing for mTouche, in collaborating with APSB and Octa to introduce a new innovative digital media and infotainment platform in mid-December 2017 by leveraging on its partners' proven solutions and core engines of applications and databases which has reduced the development risks while improving the time-to-market roll-out as most new internet users in the region are now mobile first, and often mobile only," MTouche said. MTouche closed 6.38% lower at 22 sen with 3.26 million shares traded. It has a market capitalisation of RM28 million.


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Save the Date - Defense Supply Chain Business Resource Event on October 25
Are you looking to grow and diversify your business? On October 25, businesses in Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley and surrounding areas will have the unique opportunity to meet resource partners at the Northern Los Angeles County Defense Supply Chain Business Resource Event. All businesses interested or already participating in government contracting are welcome. Defense contractors or subcontractors are especially encouraged to attend.
Santa Clarita Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) and Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (GAVEA), in partnership with the California Community Colleges Doing What Matters for Jobs and the Economy Business and Entrepreneurship Sector, and the San Diego East County Economic Development Council are hosting this event in an effort to connect businesses to government procurement opportunities as part of the California Advanced Supply Chain Analysis and Diversification Effort (CASCADE) initiative. Businesses will have the opportunity to attend workshops that will share resources to be more competitive and become more resilient in cybersecurity.
“SCV and AV are rich hubs for businesses serving the aerospace and defense supply chain.” SCVEDC President and CEO, Holly Schroeder said. “At this informative event, small businesses can learn how to be competitive in the government market and how to gain access to new contract opportunities.”
Businesses can register for this North LA County Defense Supply Chain Business Resource Event at no cost. The event will consist of several workshops, networking with presenters and attendees, and showcase keynote presentations by Brian Brooks, Senior Manager of Lockheed Martin Supply Chain Management, Advanced Development Programs and Congressman Steve Knight.
The North LA Event will be held on October 25, at College of the Canyons in the Dr. Dianne Van Hook University Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Lunch and light breakfast will be provided.
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is a unique private / public partnership representing the united effort of regional industry and government leaders. The SCVEDC utilizes an integrated approach to attracting, retaining and expanding a diversity of businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley, especially those in key industry clusters, by offering competitive business services and other resources.


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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Crumbl Cookies, a popular gourmet cookie chain, appears to be opening a storefront in Rockford.
A sign on the door of 6170 E. State Street, near Portillos and Sketchers, says the store will open soon.
The company bakes its cookies in front of its customers and offers a weekly rotating menu of flavors, inspired by popular foods and desserts. It is also known for its pink box packaging.
Crumbl was started by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley in Utah in 2017 and has expanded to over 800 bakeries in 49 states.


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Huawei is currently suing Samsung both in China and the US over the unlicensed use of patents relating to 4G and a few other things. It’s funny, in a way, that a Chinese company is suing a well-established mobile company. It’s usually the other way around.
Now Samsung may be suing back. Head of Samsung’s intellectual property division, Ahn Seong-ho, responded to the lawsuit during a weekly meeting at Samsung, saying, “We will take countermeasures, including a lawsuit.”
This could turn into a bigger battle than expected, but hopefully the companies will manage to settle. Samsung’s constant lawsuits and counter-suits with Apple are a huge mess and a financial drain, and we hope things between Samsung and Huawei won’t escalate that far.


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The majority of businesses will struggle to meet net-zero goals without the use of carbon credits, but a lack of trust in the tool is stalling uptake and pushing corporate net-zero plans off track. This is one of the striking findings from a global survey of over 500 senior sustainability officers, commissioned by AiDash, a leading provider of vegetation management and other satellite- and AI-powered operations, maintenance, and sustainability solutions.
CXOs balance need for new investments in digital technologies to drive innovation and interoperability while addressing the challenges with macroeconomics, IT resourcing and cost inflation. Rimini Street, Inc. is a global provider of enterprise software products and services. It is the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software products, and a salesforce partner. A survey was done to show the prospects for digital transformation.
Aleph Farms, the cultivated meat firm growing steaks from non-genetically engineered animal cells, revealed that Israeli Chief Rabbi, David Baruch Lau, ruled its steak to be kosher, permitting its consumption by Jews under religious law. This ruling, from the leader of the Chief Rabbinate — a bellwether rabbinic council for religious certifications in Judaism — opens the door for Aleph Farms to receive a kosher certificate ahead of its launch later this year.
On April 17, Dr. Carsten Hoff will become the new CEO of the dSPACE group succeeding Martin Goetzeler, who is leaving at his own request. To ensure a smooth handover, Martin Goetzeler will continue to be available to the next CEO in an advisory capacity after April 17. Dr. Carsten Hoff is a highly experienced manager, who is ideally suited to the tasks ahead at dSPACE. He comes from a research and development-centric background with a degree in electrical engineering and a doctorate in computer science. Dr. Carsten Hoff has international management experience and is familiar with dSPACE and the company's products.
Boomi™, the global intelligent connectivity and automation company, announced that Geekplus Co., Ltd. (Geekplus), which has held the top market share in Japan for four consecutive years in automated guided vehicles (AGV), has selected the Boomi AtomSphere™ Platform to automate its next generation smart logistics platform.
Carbios, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies for reinventing the life cycle of plastics and textiles, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Martine Brisset as Senior Vice President (SVP) as of 1st January 2023. Martine Brisset will manage the Biodegradation Division and supervise the Human Resources, Legal, Regulatory, Project Management, Quality Health and Safety departments. Martine Brisset joins the Group's Executive Committee, as does Delphine DENOIZÉ, who remains Innovation Programs Funding, Regulation and LCA Director with an expanding team.
The general spending on cloud services in the Asia Pacific was down sharply in the fourth quarter, buffeted by the troubled technology sector in China, according to the latest and most recent state-of-the-industry report from Information Services Group (ISG), a leading global technology research and advisory firm. This report is known as The Asia Pacific ISG Index™.
Starting a business is a dream for many people in the UK, however, the risk of failure prevents many from trying to pursue it. So, which cities offer the most business opportunity and the highest chance of success?
Globally, shopper interactions with self-serve solutions continue to rise, with nearly half of shoppers citing they have used self-checkouts, and almost 4 in 10 used cashless payment methods.
DataVisor, the fraud and risk management firm, announced that it has strengthened its relationship with AirAsia, the multinational Asean airline group headquartered in Malaysia. AirAsia will expand the use of DataVisor’s market-leading fraud and risk management platform to protect against a broader set of fraud attacks along with strengthening its mobile channel using DataVisor’s dEdge - a mobile-first device fingerprinting and behavior solution.


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A Cinco De Mayo celebration will take place Wednesday in Pullman.
Residents are encouraged to shop at participating businesses. You can win a prize if you find a pinata at the top of the hour from noon to 6 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m. the classic car cruise will take place.
For more information, call the Downtown Promotions Group at (509) 339-5636.