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REI Co-op applauds the June 17 passing of the Great American Outdoors (GAO) Act by a resounding 73-25 bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate. The Great American Outdoors Act ends a history of underfunding the Land and Water Conservation Fund and not addressing the maintenance backlog on federal public lands - efforts that have been attempted in the past and have been unable to move through the legislative process. It provides $9.5 billion to address that backlog, and $900 million annually for the LWCF. This legislation will help dramatically reduce the growing maintenance backlog on federal public lands and will – for the first time -- provide full and consistent funding for the LWCF’s conservation and recreation goals.
FedEx Corp. announced today it has received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the technology startup from General Motors (GM) decarbonizing last-mile delivery.
This marks a critical milestone for FedEx as the company plans to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040, and comes just months after BrightDrop’s commercialization of the Zevo 600 as the fastest vehicle to market in GM’s history.
“At FedEx, we have ambitious sustainability goals, and our phased approach to vehicle electrification is a crucial part of our roadmap to achieve carbon neutral global operations,” said Mitch Jackson, Chief Sustainability Officer, FedEx. “In just under six months, we’ve taken delivery of 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s for our parcel pickup and delivery fleet. In today’s climate of chip shortages and supply chain issues, that’s no ordinary feat and a true testament to the collaboration between FedEx and BrightDrop.”
The first 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s were delivered throughout Southern California to FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies. Powered by GM’s Ultium Platform, the Zevo 600 is designed for last-mile deliveries, with an estimated range of up to 250 miles on a full charge. This is part of a larger agreement between FedEx and BrightDrop that will see FedEx incorporate 2,500 total Zevo 600s across FedEx operations over the next few years.
more at: http://investors.fedex.com/news-and-events/investor-news/investor-news-details/2022/FedEx-Continues-Advancing-Fleet-Electrification-Goals-with-Latest-150-Electric-Vehicle-Delivery-from-BrightDrop/default.aspx


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Hi, This is Robert Kirkman from Skybound and I am the creator of The Walking Dead. I’m a huge fan of what OVERKILL and Starbreeze have been able to do with PAYDAY 2.Trailer & Poster for Ellen Page Zombie Horror “The Cured. American Horror Story The Walking Dead. Posts Tagged ‘Overkill’s The Walking Dead.Robert Kirkman explains that Overkill's game is a cooperative Walking Dead adaptation in this gruesome trailer.Finally we get the privilege to view the first official gameplay trailer from Overkill‘s upcoming release “The Walking Dead.” Initially announced last August by...STOCKHOLM – Dec. 11, 2017 – A new cinematic trailer was released today for OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead, the upcoming cooperative first-person shooter in.
Overkill's The Walking Dead is starting to shape up, and at The Game Awards the developer unveiled a new cinematic trailer and a release window.Watch OVERKILL's The Walking Dead Reveal Trailer by Tom's Hardware on Dailymotion here.After months of waiting, days of hot anticipation, we finally have a brand new trailer (two trailers, in fact!) for Overkill's The Walking Dead game. We saw the team.Overkill and Starbreeze studios decided it was time to show us their new game called The Walking Dead and for this reason, they also released a new trailer.In the wake of a new partnership between Starbreeze and Smilegate, Overkill's new The Walking Dead video game release has been pushed back from 2016 to the second.Robert Kirkman explains that Overkill’s game is a cooperative Walking Dead adaptation in this gruesome trailer.
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Overkill’s The Walking Dead is now slated for a release in the second-half of 2017. The news comes following a $40 million investment by Korean game company.
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Get all the latest new about OVERKILL's The Walking Dead from GameSpot's industry-leading news coverage!.Zombies go away Overkill's The Walking Dead shooter gets new character trailer and details Aside from Telltale's The Walking Dead, Overkill is also working on a co-op.Overkill's The Walking Dead -. Overkill's The Walking Dead trailer. Tigerz_bone_21. December 11th, 2017 05:14 PM by AmbaLaBamba. 4: 214: The Walking.Overkill's The Walking Dead Video Game Pushed to 2017. check out the trailer for Overkill’s The Walking Dead below!. Support Dread Central on Patreon!.Overkill's The Walking Dead is a new game based on creator Robert Kirkman's work and with his "blessing". In the new trailer, we meet Aiden.

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Be Part of the Revolution in Store Brands
ORLANDO, Fla. – “Future 2025” will be the theme of Store Brands' 2016 Innovation & Marketing Summit.
Registration is now open for the event, which is slated for March 2-4 at the Hyatt Grand Cypress hotel in sunny Orlando. Store Brands is a sister publication of Convenience Store News.
Retailers, suppliers and service providers participating in the store brands space won't want to miss the opportunity to learn how to enhance private brand-related innovation and marketing efforts to help ensure success in the decade to come.
The 2016 program is nearly complete and will feature a wide range of speakers covering topics and issues of critical importance to the store brands industry, including:
- "The Future of Marketing: How Store Brands Can Win.” Presented by Christopher Brace, founder and CEO of Shopper Intelligence.
- "Whom Should We Ask? Identifying Consumers Who Can Help Drive Innovation." A panel including Nate Shotwell, director of new own brands and innovation, Meijer Inc.; William Donohue, Ph.D., distinguished professor of communication, Michigan State University; and Richard Spreng, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Marketing, Michigan State University.
- "How to Structure the Private Brand Team to Advance Innovation." A panel featuring Jacqueline Ross, senior director, product development, innovation and integrity (own brands), Ahold USA; Simon Cutts, director of grocery and private label, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market; and Jennifer Oas, director of private label merchandising, The Fresh Market.
- “Wall Street Outlook for the Retail/Store Brand Industry.” Presented by Deborah Weinswig, CPA, executive director/head of global retail and technology, Fung Business Intelligence Center.
- “The Changing Face of Health and Wellness: Are Own Brands Positioned for Growth?" Presented by Annette Maggi, MS, RD, LD, FAND, president of Annette Maggi & Associates Inc.
New for 2016, which marks the event's sixth year, will be three interactive workshops focused on store brand product development, packaging and marketing. These workshops will be led by industry experts and repeated to give attendees the chance to attend all three.
What's more, the Summit will provide plenty of networking opportunities for attendees during breaks in the Innovation Zone, a reception and more.
To learn more and to register for the Summit, visit www.storebrands.com/IMS-2016.


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A pilot scheme in the Netherlands which saw debt recovery specialists brought in to investigate online fraud cases resulted in half the victims getting at least some of their money back.
The trial focused on incidents where people had made a purchase online but never received the goods they paid for. Working with Dutch police, two debt collection organisations were asked to step in to track down the scammers and work on recovering funds.
In total, a quarter of the victims ended up getting all their money back, while another quarter received some of their money. In total, 87% of the fraudsters either paid back the money or went on to face police charges.
Creative agencies and freelancers are being stung by an average 27-day wait for settlement of overdue invoices, according to a new report.
The findings come from a survey of over 5000 invoices issued by organisations such as IT developers, digital marketing consultancies, design specialists, film, TV and photography contractors and more. The study, carried out by business lender MarketFinance, found that clients were routinely paying service providers and suppliers late despite already insisting on lengthy payment terms that averaged out at 45 days.
The number of County Court Judgments (CCJs) against businesses in England and Wales shot up by 12% in the first quarter of 2019, according to official figures from the Registry Trust.
A total of 35,779 CCJs were issued in the first three months of the year with a combined value of £107.2 million - a year-on-year increase of 6% from the same period in 2018. The figures show that judgments have gone up against both incorporated and non-incorporated businesses, part of a longer term trend which has seen the net value and frequency of CCJs increase.
Backers of a project to reboot the classic ZX Spectrum as a handheld games console have been left half a million pounds out of pocket after the developer went to the wall.
As we have previously reported, the project to bring back the cult 80s device launched by Retro Computers Ltd has been dogged with problems in what has become a long-running saga.
The company initially set up a crowdfunding campaign through IndieGoGo to bring the concept to life. It raised £513,000 from more than 4,500 backers, with Retro promising each enthusiast a finished console when production was completed.
Sadly, after reporting in our last blog on the issues digital magazine The Pool was having with paying freelance contributors, its financial issues have come to a head. Talks to save the ailing publication with an injection of new cash apparently made no headway and it has entered administration.
As well as meaning 20-plus members of staff now face redundancy, the development leaves freelancers who are still awaiting payment on long overdue invoices in an even more precarious position.
It’s a phrase that has become a mantra for personal injury and small claims lawyers. Imported from the US legal system in the mid-90s, No Win, No Fee is the consumer-friendly name given to a method of claims financing officially known as a conditional fee agreement.
It more or less works as the two names suggest - payment is conditional on the case being won. This means litigants don’t have to raise funds up front for expensive legal action, it is the lawyers that take on the risk, and final payment is usually taken as a percentage of the compensation won.
The concept of a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ is something of a myth in business. Technically speaking, a verbal understanding between two parties is enforceable under contract law, as long as certain criteria relating to contracts are met.
But there lies the rub. If nothing is ever written down, if everything is done on a nod and a handshake, how do you ever prove things like intention to enter a contract and due consideration by both parties?
For video game fans of a certain vintage, it was a beautiful dream. A plan to reboot the classic ZX Spectrum console of their childhoods, but this time as a handheld device.
The company behind the proposed ZX Spectrum Vega+, Retro Computers Ltd, launched a crowdfunding campaign through IndieGoGo to finance the project. Enthusiasts rushed to back the plans, based on the promise of receiving one of the consoles hot off the production line upon launch. More than half a million pounds was raised in no time.
The lessons of the 2008 banking crisis seemed obvious. Economic growth built on the shaky foundations of unsustainable debt was nothing more than a house of cards ready to come crashing down.The lessons of the 2008 banking crisis seemed obvious. Economic growth built on the shaky foundations of unsustainable debt was nothing more than a house of cards ready to come crashing down.
A decade on, it’s hard to make a case that much has changed. On the face of things, there is a renewed mood of optimism that we might be on the verge of good times again. The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook upwardly revised its prediction for global economic growth to 3.9 per cent for 2018 and 2019, up 0.2 per cent from its forecast just six months ago.
Contractors and SME suppliers in the UK could finally be in line for legal protection from losses in the event of a client collapsing.
In the wake of several high-profile insolvency cases such as that of Carillion, which raised fears that suppliers could be left billions out of pocket in unpaid invoices, the government has launched a review of corporate governance regulations for companies entering insolvency.


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Amazon is working on a new feature for its Alexa voice assistant that will let the software launch Android and iOS apps using voice commands, a first for Amazon’s assistant and a bold expansion of its strategy to position Alexa as a platform-agnostic alternative to Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant. Called Alexa for Apps, the new feature is launching today in preview form, meaning Amazon is working with select developers on how they’d like to make use of it.
For instance, Amazon imagines users on either an iPhone or an Android device asking Alexa to open Twitter and search for a hashtag, and the app would then let the companion Alexa skill do the work of launching the app and inputting the search term. The results would then show up on the phone instead of being read aloud. Another example Amazon gives is using a voice request to launch TikTok and start a hands-free video recording (in the event you’re filming yourself).
It’s a new type of interaction Amazon is hoping could catch on and help better position Alexa as a viable competitor to digital assistants from Apple and Google, both of which are deeply baked into their respective operating systems and have richer access to apps and system-level features as a result. Amazon tried and failed to launch its own phone back in 2014 using a forked version of Android. And while its tablets, Echo family of devices, and Fire TV line of streaming devices continue to use more advanced versions of that forked OS, Amazon still struggles with the fact that it cannot directly reach consumers on mobile devices without going through Apple and Google first.
Hampering the adoption of such a feature is the fact that, while Alexa may be more widespread in the smart home, developers already have to manage two competing digital assistants that are much more widely used on phones. You can already use Siri to order an Uber or ask Google Assistant to play an episode of BoJack Horseman on Netflix. App makers now have to tailor these integrations to work with Alexa to support the feature — or at the very least, take Alexa skills (if they exist) and reorient them to work for the new app launching format. But that’s why Amazon is launching in preview form before making it more widely available as a beta and then as fully baked feature ready for consumers.
Amazon has a bunch of other Alexa news announcements today coinciding with its Alexa Live presentation. Those include a beta for a more powerful conversational AI model for Alexa that will allow users to talk more naturally to the assistant and updates to the technology used to build Alexa experiences (called APL) that will enable improved audio apps better browser-based Alexa games.
Amazon is also launching a skill resumption feature so you can pause for a bit to continue performing a task and check in with Alexa on the progress of a previous request. Lastly, Amazon is flaunting a quick links feature in beta that will let developers launch Alexa skills from mobile apps, websites, and even ads as well as the ability to make purchases on Echo devices with screens or from Amazon.com.


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Mobile Phones: realme Narzo 30 Pro
News & Reviews: realme Narzo 30 Pro Malaysia
Feb 16, 2021
A few months ago, realme have launched the Narzo 20 series in Malaysia. Here, we found a leak about the company is going to launch the Narzo 30 series soon which includes the Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A.
Feb 11, 2021
There's a model number - RMX3161 that appeared on TENAA and we think it could be the realme Narzo 30 Pro. This device may have the same body measurement (162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm) as the Narzo 20 Pro, but it is slightly slimmer.


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Former Midtown Center Walmart building sold to Affordable Family Storage
The former Walmart at Midtown Center, which closed in 2016, has finally been sold.
The building, 5825 W. Hope Ave., was sold by Mid Milwaukee Improvements LLC, of Elmsford, New York, to AFS Milwaukee LLC, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for $3.28 million, according to online real estate records posted Thursday.
The buyer is an affiliate of Affordable Family Storage. According to the company's website, Affordable Family Storage opened its first location in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 2014.
Since then, the company has expanded to 18 facilities in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. The Midtown Center facility will be its second in Wisconsin. There is another location in Cudahy.
The buyer could not immediately be reached for comment.
In 2016, Phoenix Investors LLC, purchased the long-vacant former Lowe’s home improvement store and converted it into light industrial space.
The Roundy's division of Kroger Co. invested $2 million in 2018 to remodel the Pick 'n Save shopping center at Midtown Center.


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Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II “on the table” for re-release
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Black Isle Studios may pursue Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance II for new platforms. The game is “on the table” for a potential re-release, the company told one fan on Twitter.
An updated version of the original Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance came to the latest platforms last week after its initial debut two decades ago. Switch was supposed to receive it last week, though it ended up seeing a last-minute delay. It’s expected to arrive on Nintendo’s console in the very near future.


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Singapore / April 04, 2023 / Huobi, a leading global digital assets platform, announces a strategic partnership with blockchain gaming platform Gala Games and Rock DAO for GameFi ecosystem integration and cooperation. Previously on Apr 3, Huobi and Gala Games had announced about their compensation plan to affected pGala users and that Huobi will support the conversion of pGALA to ROCK and conduct an initial listing after the exchange is completed.
ROCK (Rock Dao) is a gaming token that will be deeply integrated with the web3 gaming ecosystems of both Gala Games and Huobi, supporting game experiences, node cooperation and community governance. Of a total supply of 6.01 billion, 1.4 billion ROCKs serve as the reserve fund and represent the governance and voting power, with Gala Games and Huobi holding 0.7 billion each. These 1.4 billion ROCK have only governance and voting rights and will never enter the secondary market.
Gala Games will soon migrate its entire entertainment ecosystem to its own layer-1 blockchain, currently known as Project GYRI. As a functional token, ROCK will play an important role in the Gala Games entertainment ecosystem. Gala Games will also issue commemorative NFTs exclusively for ROCK holders, and ROCK will be used as a reward/discount currency in the Gala Games entertainment ecosystem.
Gala Games will also assist Rock DAO in establishing partnerships with blockchain security institutions and various project parties, such as security vulnerability reward programs and white hat hacker competitions.Gala Games also plans to connect with the TRON ecosystem allowing more utility for the ROCK token.
Huobi states that this cooperation with Gala Games and Rock will further expand its presence in the GameFi field by exploring new business models in the ecosystem. With its advanced technologies and strong user base, Huobi aims to enrich the gaming experience for users by providing users with a safe and secured environment to game and trade digital assets. Huobi is also working closely with Rock Dao and HT Dao to promote the mutual empowerment of the two communities.
Gala Games says this cooperation with Rock DAO and Huobi, offers itself a great opportunity to expand its global reach and develop the GameFi ecosystem.Meanwhile, Gala Games will build on Tron Network as Tron’s important partner, and the two parties will collaborate closely to develop the Web3 gaming industry.
About Gala Games
Gala Games is a web3 games company that uses decentralization, player ownership and reward economies to create a revolutionary new way of gaming. With dozens of games on the horizon and several already in various stages of playtesting, Gala Games is quickly becoming the world leaders in own-your-experience gaming. Learn more at Gala.com
About Rock Dao
ROCK is a Web3 gaming ecosystem token initiated by Gala Games along with Huobi and Tron. In the future, Rock DAO will work closely with Huobi, Tron, and Gala Games to jointly explore the GameFi ecosystem, enrich the gaming experience, and facilitate node cooperation and community governance.
Founded in 2013, Huobi has evolved from a crypto exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, wallets, research, investments, incubation and other businesses. Huobi serves millions of users across international markets.


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With over 15 years of service and 13,000 participating shelters – The Petfinder Foundation will help us reach out and donate to a number of rescue groups around the country.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 05, 2011
Since launching in late 2010, P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle And You) has been committed to helping animals in need. Donating items to charities across the country and auctioning off Celebrity Signature Pet Beds for the SF SPCA are just a couple of examples. To help less-fortunate animals on a larger scale, P.L.A.Y. is partnering with The Petfinder Foundation to launch a new Warm Bellies Initiative aimed to help provide homeless pets with a warm and comfortable place to sleep. For every Artist or Original Collection Pet Bed purchased on PetPlay.com (or at participating retailers) P.L.A.Y. will donate a Special Edition Chill Pad to the Petfinder Foundation. Working with thousands of shelters and rescue organizations, P.L.A.Y. and Petfinder will distribute the kennel mats to needy pups around the country.
“When designing the program, we knew Petfinder was the ideal partner choice. With over 15 years of service and 13,000 participating shelters – The Petfinder Foundation will help us reach out and donate to a number of rescue groups around the country, not just the larger well-known organizations,” said Founder Will Chen. The Special Edition Chill Pads are great fit for shelters because they are portable, easy to wash, and super comfy for pets.
Launched in time for the holiday season, customers can participate in the program by purchasing an Artist or Original Collection Pet Bed online at PetPlay.com or at participating retailers. Shelters receiving donations will be determined by P.L.A.Y., The Petfinder Foundation, and fans on Facebook.
P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle And You) is a young San Francisco-based company with a mission to redefine the pet bed experience. Unable to find the perfect bed for his picky pug Momo, Founder Will Chen set on a mission to create luxury pet beds that are not only comfy for pets, but also stylish for their owners AND better for our planet. In addition to the new line of Lounge Beds and Chill Pads, Will partnered with artists from around the country to create the award-winning Artist and Original Collections for 2011/12. To view P.L.A.Y.’s complete line of products, visit PetPLAY.com.
About The Petfinder Foundation
The Petfinder.com Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity, helps homeless pets by saving lives through adoptions, helping shelters prepare for and recover from disaster and working to make sure animal welfare organizations across the country are more sustainable. Its mission is to ensure no adoptable pet is euthanized for lack of a home. Since 2003 the foundation has provided over $15 million in grants to animal welfare organizations and Petfinder.com member shelters and rescue groups.


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Our local paper is getting the word out about our name change:
[CEO Mary Anne] Petrillo says that now is a very exciting time for small business. “Technology is allowing entrepreneurs to live where they want and still access global markets.” With the new name, new website and expansion of services, she hopes to send the message that WBDC is moving with the times. She says, “We’re still here. Changing, growing and making a difference. We are in a new economy and even established small business owners are facing new challenges every day.


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Probing 'predatory' pricing by Flipkart, Amazon: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal said e-commerce companies have no right to offer discounts or adopt predatory prices. "We will take stringent action against them, if there is violation of any law in letter or in spirit. Action will be taken as per the law."
Flipkart to start selling food through FarmerMart
In India, consumers spend about $500 bn on groceries annually. FarmerMart, with an authoris...
Companies need to experiment out of comfort zones: D. Shivakumar
Aditya Birla Group president, speaking at industry body FICCI’s retail, FMCG...
$30 billion of proof that India's tech scene is back
Walmart is mulling to demerge PhonePe —the payment system and digital wallet company of Flipkart - so that its ownership will be vested directly with the US retail behemoth, offering some hope for the country’s long-awaited tech renaissance.
Flipkart adds original content to video service
"Flipkart Video Originals will make available bespoke snackable content that is both mobile-first and interactive in nature," Flipkart said in a release.
Flipkart to foray into food retail with new entity
The entity is set to apply for a food retail license and has received board approval for the same during last month’s board meeting held in Singapore.
Walmart plans to spin off PhonePe from Flipkart
The proposed demerger will coincide with PhonePe's ongoing fund raising plan of about a billion dollar through primary and secondary sale of shares.
How Ambani, Amazon and Walmart may help save India's banks
Even as the despondence cuts across industries, there is one credit tap that has started to gurgle.
Tata CLiQ hasn't quite clicked in online retail
Tata CLiQ's revenue is only a fraction of that of rivals such as Walmart-owned Flipkart or Amazon.
Amazon, Walmart find success in rural India during sales season
The etail bandwagon is now moving beyond the country’s urban, English-speaking population.
Rihanna calls Donald Trump the 'most mentally ill human being in America right now'
When Trump had called the mass shootings an act of 'cowardice', Rihanna said that he should have labelled them as 'terrorism' instead.
Ecommerce companies are the coolest place for summer internships
Cos like Amazon, Flipkart, Udaan make up for dips in offers from BFSI, automobile and telecom sectors.
Essel MF acquisition by Sachin Bansal's BAC gets CCI nod under green channel
The green channel concept allow for an automatic system for speedy approval for certain categories of merger and acquisitions.
Trade opportunities between US and India historic: US State Guv
Asa Hutchinson's visit comes in the backdrop of US president Donald Trump’s constant criticism of what he calls high tariff rates on US products
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RON PRATTE COLLECTION SELLS FOR $40.44 MILLION, HELPS BREAK WORLD RECORD IN AUTOMOBILIA SALES
The 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special kicked off the selection of vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection on Saturday, January 17.
- The Ron Pratte Collection sold for more than $40.44 million in combined vehicle and automobilia sale
- More than 100 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection sold on Tuesday for $13 million, the highest sales on record for an early weekday auction at Barrett-Jackson
- The 1950 GM Futurliner (Lot# 2501) raises $4.65 million to benefit the Armed Forces Foundation
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jan. 22, 2015 – Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car AuctionsTM, announced today that total vehicle and automobilia sales from the Ron Pratte Collection surpassed $40.44 million during its Scottsdale auction Jan. 10-18, 2015, at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. Waves of car enthusiasts, along with a record number of bidders, arrived early in the week as the first four days featured the majority of Pratte’s collection. Beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 and continuing through Tuesday, Jan. 13, the entire automobilia portion of Pratte’s collection was auctioned off. Tuesday concluded with the record-setting sale of the first 110 vehicles from Pratte’s collection.
“The Ron Pratte Collection created an unprecedented wave of excitement among bidders and fans worldwide during our Scottsdale auction,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The week started incredibly strong with the sale of Ron Pratte’s automobilia spanning four days and ultimately leading to us not just breaking, but nearly tripling the world record for automobilia sales at $6.55 million. On Tuesday, the room was packed and the atmosphere was truly electric for the first of Ron Pratte’s vehicles crossing the block, resulting in our most successful early weekday auction in Barrett-Jackson history.”
Saturday, Jan.10, through Tuesday, Jan. 13, over 1,600 pieces of automobilia from the Ron Pratte Collection were auctioned off, leading to an unprecedented $6.55 million for the entire automobilia auction. This marks the world record for automobilia auctions, nearly tripling the previous sales record. Pratte’s top-selling piece was a 1930’s Harley-Davidson two-sided neon porcelain sign (Lot #8997) that sold for $86,250.
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, more than 100 cars from the collection sold for over $13 million, the highest sales on record for an early weekday auction at Barrett-Jackson. The electrifying evening got underway immediately with a string of amazing bidding wars. The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible from “I Love Lucy” (Lot #2004) sold for $220,000, immediately followed by the famous Beverly Hillbillies Custom Truck (Lot #2005) going for $275,000 and a 1958 Plymouth Fury “Christine” (Lot #2006) bringing in $198,000. The top sale for Pratte’s Tuesday evening, a 1940 Ford Boyd Coddington Pickup (Lot #2010), sold just four lots later for $374,000.
“It took a monumental effort by the Barrett-Jackson team to execute this auction successfully,” said Pratte. “The logistics of photographing, removing, cataloguing, crating, transporting and then reassembling the Automobilia collection at the auction site along with my vehicles was nothing short of incredible. I am extremely satisfied by the results, and want to thank all those on the Barrett-Jackson team that helped make this happen.
“It was especially rewarding to see the crowds and the overwhelming success on Tuesday, the first day of the auction [of Pratte’s vehicles], especially after so many naysayers questioned the wisdom of this strategy. The Futurliner moment was one I will always remember, as the outpouring of support for our veterans made me extremely proud.”
Saturday’s auction featured select cars from the collection, beginning with two feature lots – the 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special (Lot #2500) and the 1950 GM Futurliner Parade of Progress Tour Bus (Lot #2501). The Bonneville Special quickly sold for $3.3 million and was followed by the $4 million purchase of the Futurliner. The Futurliner’s proceeds, in addition to $650,000 in additional pledges, went 100% to benefit the Armed Forces Foundation. Following the incredible start, the captivated auction arena carried the same ambiance throughout the remainder of the collection, including the one and only 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (Lot# 2509), selling for $5.1 million.
“When we look back on historic moments in automotive history, the sale of Ron Pratte’s Collection will be among the most remembered,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “The sale of the Super Snake for $5.1 million is a tribute to the lasting impact Carroll had on the automotive and racing worlds. Ron was an amazing steward of these fantastic cars and painstakingly restored, serviced and maintained them over the years. The sale of the Ron Pratte Collection wasn’t as much about quantity, as it was about quality. The new owners of these cars have a wonderful opportunity to carry on that legacy.”
The top-10 selling vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection included:
- 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake (Lot #2509) – $5.1 million
- 1950 GM Futurliner Parade of Progress Tour Bus (Lot #2501) – $4 million
- 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special Motorama Concept Car (Lot #2500) – $3.3 million
- 1936 Delahaye “Whatthehaye” Street-Rod (Lot #2515) – $671,000
- 2005 Ford GT Serial #003 (Lot #2508) – $605,000
- 2007 Blastolene B-702 Custom Roadster (Lot #2507) – $550,000
- 1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible “Carroll Shelby’s” (Lot #2511) – $550,000
- 1969 Ford Mustang BOSS 429 (Lot #2518) – $550,000
- 1949 MG TC Roadster Race Car (Lot #2510)– $539,000
- 1941 Packard D’Agostino Custom “Gable” (Lot #2504) – $495,000
Barrett-Jackson is now accepting consignments for West Palm Beach, April 17-19, 2015 .
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COVENTRY City have revealed a special third kit designed to commemorate this year’s World Cup in South Africa.
The club has released the first images of the limited edition white and navy shirt, which will be worn for the home match against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, March 27.
There will be just 2,010 shirts available to buy, priced at £29.99 for adults and £24.99 for children, and will be available to pre-order from www.ccfcshop.co.uk from today and will be available in-store from March 22.
It has been designed to help City fans show off their club allegiance at the same time as wearing their country’s colours during the tournament that starts in June.
Justin Tose, head of retail at CCFC, said: “Speak to anyone in football, and they are bursting with excitement ahead of the World Cup.
“We wanted to commemorate that with the launch of this third kit and we are delighted with the design.
"There are only 2,010 available so fans will have to move quickly if they want to get hold of one of these limited edition shirts.”
He added: “Last year we marked the 125th anniversary with the chocolate brown shirt and it was a massive success and all the feedback we had was that our fans like having something different.
“We thought this would be a novel way to show support for club and country.
“The kit has a small St George’s flag embroidered on the sleeve with ‘2010’ and we’ve kept in with the traditional national colours.
“We think we’re the first club to do anything like this to show our support for the national team and hopefully it will prove as popular with our fans.”
New Coventry City signing Carl Baker helped launch the kit with fellow January signing Richard Wood – and said he loved the idea of the shirt.
“I’m personally a huge World Cup fan and I think anyone who likes the game is excited about the South Africa tournament this summer,” the midfielder said.
“To bring out a shirt that marks the World Cup year while showing support for the club is a great idea, and I’m sure the fans will like it.
“We’ve been waiting since 2006 to have that buzz in the country again and ideas like this only add to the excitement.”


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The MEXC Weekly Report is a recap on some of the biggest news in the blockchain world, in the Around the Blockchain Universe segment. For the week of January 3 to January 9 according to MEXC Global, the hottest news in the crypto world are:
Reddit is working with investment banks to prepare for IP0 at a $15 billion valuation
Social media platform Reddit has started working with investment banks to prepare for IP0, which will be valued at around $15 billion, according to The Spectator Index.
PayPal plans to introduce a regulated Stablecoin
PayPal plans to launch its own Stablecoin, a project spearheaded by PayPal subsidiary Curv, according to CoinDesk. If PayPal wants to officially launch Stablecoin, it will work closely with the relevant regulators, the project leader said.
Gray’S CEO issued a letter to investors for the first half of 2022, saying there are five key trends to watch
Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Greyscale, issued an investor letter for the first half of 2022, highlighting five key trends to watch for in 2022: 1. Crypto infrastructure development: The digital economy requires cryptocurrency-related tools and services. Cryptographic infrastructure such as platforms, wallets and analytics software will be a key area. 2. More projects than ever: Grayscale will continue to look for the best opportunities and expand its product range accordingly, including launching products focused on specific tokens, as well as more diversified funds. 3.Web3 and meta-universe expansion: The next iteration of the Internet will be decentralized and the meta-universe will provide opportunities for the digital age to become a social focal point, covering commerce, gaming, entertainment, news and social networking. Users will be able to control their data, and Web3 will empower them in a revolutionary way. 4. NFT use cases beyond digital art: In the coming years, NFT will evolve more and more complex use cases from its current limited offerings such as digital art. As the physical and digital worlds converge, especially around authenticity and ownership, NFT use cases will span industries, including fashion, music, games, real estate, and ticketing. The Grayscale team is closely watching the evolution of NFT. 5. New regulatory policy: Gray believes that regulation is inevitable but beneficial to the industry.
Solana’s total transaction volume topped 50 billion
On January 7th, according to SolanaFM, the total number of Solana transactions has exceeded 50 billion. Solana has 1,878 transactions per second with an average transaction cost of $0.00025 and 1,362 validator nodes.
Terra’s new proposal proposes over $139 million USDT and LUNA for major DeFi projects
On January 7th, Terra announced a new proposal to extend its UST Stablecoin cross-chain deployment to five major DeFi projects on Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana, More than $139 million in UST and LUNA. Terra’s January 6 study UST Goes Interchain: Degen Strats Part 3 details how the $139 million UST and its native stable currency LUNA will be used, and on which platforms it will be used if the proposal passes. In each proposed deployment, Terra will deposit UST funds ranging from $250,000 to $50 million to improve the stability of each new partnership. The main goal is to “bring an excellent UST use case to Ethereum DeFi,” and governance participants will vote on the proposal later.
Total NFT on-chain sales topped $19 billion
On January 7th, according to the latest data, total on-chain NFT sales exceeded $19 billion, $19,133,933,174 at the time of this writing, and the total number of on-chain transactions was 45,855,423. Currently, the top three blockchains in terms of NFT sales are: 1. Ethereum: $12,954,888,118 in total sales and 5,241,407 on-chain transactions; 2. Ronin: $3,837,060,462 in total sales, 12,450,248 on-chain transactions; 3. Solana: Total sales of $924,986,483, total on-chain transactions of 669,185.
Dollar stablecoin USDC issuance is nearing a record high of $43 billion
On January 7th, according to USDC data, issuance of US dollar stablesoins has reached a record high of OVER US $43 billion, at US $43.12 billion at the time of writing. The current USDC circulation rankings by chain are as follows: 1. Circulation on the Ethereum chain was approximately $38,557,524,482 2. Solana chain circulation is approximately $3,622,842,389 3. Circulation on the Wave field chain is approximately $378,501,234 4. Algorand chain circulation is approximately $354,022,487 5. Distribution on the Stellar chain is around $141,530,448 6. Avalanche has an estimated circulation of $54,615,458 7. Hedera chain has an estimated circulation of $9,486,271
OpenSea (Polygon) sold nearly 2 million NFT in December, about 64% more than OpenSea (ETH)
OpenSea (Polygon) NFT sales reached an all-time high of nearly 2 million units in December, according to Dune Analytics. This is 64 percent higher than OpenSea’s (ETH) NFT sales of 1.22 million units in December.
U.S. bank BofA upgraded Coinbase to “buy” with a price target of $340
BlockBeats news, January 6, according to CNBC, BofA, a US bank, will buy Coinbase(NASDAQ: COIN raised its rating to “buy” from “neutral” with a price target of $340, a 45% premium to Coinbase’s current share price of $234.
Goldman Sachs released its 2021 return on Assets ranking, and BTC ranked no. 1
In its latest investor report, Goldman Sachs released a list of asset returns in 2021, showing that bitcoin ranked first with an investment return of 60%, followed by crude oil with an investment return of 55%, and the S&P 500 ranked third. The return on investment was 29 percent. Zach Pandl, co-head of global fx and emerging markets strategy at Goldman Sachs, predicts that if bitcoin’s value exceeds 50 percent of the store of value market, the price will rise to just over $100,000, with a compound annualized return of 18 percent
Celer cBridge has announced a partnership with OpenDAO to enable multi-chain scaling through the establishment of an open native asset standard
On January 5, cBridge, a cross-chain bridge launched by Celer, announced a partnership with OpenDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, to achieve multi-chain scaling by establishing an open native asset standard and rejecting vendor lock-in. Users can now use cBridge to connect SOS across ethereum, Avalanche, BSC, Metis, Fantom, Moonriver, Celo, OEC, HECO, xDAI at high speed and low cost.
Google has invested $40 million in Huahan, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Group, to enter the meta-universe market together
Internet giant Google has acquired a 4.6% stake in BlockBeats for $40 million, making it the third largest legal shareholder in the company, according to huahan Technology, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Group, on January 4. The two companies will join hands to enter the metauniverse market.
Apple’s MR headset will be launched in 2022 with three monitors
According to a new research report released by Ross Young, an analyst at Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Apple’s MR headset, due out in 2022, will have three displays. The display system will consist of two Micro OLED screens and one AMOLED screen, the functionality of which is unknown. The device will be aimed at professionals and developers and will cost about $3,000.
OpenSea raised $300 million in Series C funding, led by Paradigm and Coatue
OpenSea has raised $300 million in series C funding at a post-investment valuation of $13.3 billion. Paradigm and Coatue led the rounds. OpenSea uses its funding for four goals: 1. Accelerate product development; 2. Significantly improve customer support and customer safety; 3. Invest in the broader NFT and Web3 communities; 4. A strong team. Shiva Rajaraman, Meta’s former commercial director, has joined OpenSea as vice President of New Products. Before joining Meta, Shiva worked at YouTube, Spotify, and WeWork.
Greyscale assets under management totaled $43.4 billion
BlockBeats news, according to gray official news, as of January 4, EASTERN time, gray asset management total scale of 43.4 billion DOLLARS. Bitcoin Trust Fund (GBTC) traded at $43.28 per share, up 1.14% from the previous day; The Ethereum Trust traded at $38.27 per share, up 4.17 per cent from the previous day.
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Layer 1 is not ready for direct mass adoption
In a recent Bankless podcast, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin discussed the evolution of the Ethereum network over the past year and plans for future expansion. Vitalik Buterin said that while ethereum made significant progress in 2021, such as the London hard fork, which included the expense destruction mechanism IP-1559, it still faces high gas charges. Vitalik Buterin also said that current fees are one of ethereum’s most pressing issues. Ethereum, known as Layer 1, is not yet a system ready for immediate mass adoption and still needs to use Layer 2 extension solutions such as Rollups to reduce transaction costs.
Panasonic has officially entered the “metasverse” with the release of three VR devices
BlockBeats news, January 4, according to Kyodo news, Panasonic announced on the afternoon of the 3rd local time, officially entered the online virtual reality space “metaverse” field. Panasonic will launch three new products, including a VR headset and a microphone, as early as spring in an effort to attract new demand. Panasonic’s VR headset “MeganeX” features a high-definition organic EL (also known as OLED) screen. The weight is said to be under 230 grams, and players who spend long periods of time in the metasverse can stay comfortable. It costs less than 100,000 yen. The other two products are devices that can experience temperature changes according to virtual space conditions by using a microphone that is fixed to the mouth with a strap and a device that is fixed to the back. Takuma Iwasa, CEO of Shiftall, a subsidiary in charge of the company’s development, stressed, “Panasonic will enter the metasomes mainly from a hardware perspective.”
Turkey’s official currency has depreciated significantly and USDT adoption has increased significantly
On January 4th, according to Bitcoin News, the inflation rate of Turkey’s official currency, the lira, has reached 36%, the highest level in nearly 20 years. Due to the rapid depreciation of the lira against the US dollar, USDT and other stablecoins have seen a significant increase in adoption in Turkey, with Turkish lira (TRY) currently accounting for about 29% of USDT-related transactions. Meanwhile, the lira accounts for 7% of BUSD’s total trading volume with other currencies. In addition, demand for bitcoin has increased significantly among Turkish users. The lira has lost 44% of its value against the dollar in the past year. In December 2021, the CPI in Turkey rose to about 14%. 2021 shows that. At the time of writing, TRY accounts for 0.69% of all BTC trades and 0.72% of all ETH swaps.
Italian bank Banca Generali has added a bitcoin trading business
Banca Generali, an Italian bank with $87 billion in assets, has partnered with crypto firm Conio to open up bitcoin transactions to more than 300,000 customers, We Wealth reported on January 4. Banca Generali’s customers can create bitcoin wallets directly in their bank accounts to buy and sell bitcoins. At the same time, the wallet will use multiple signature technology to ensure security.
South Korean presidential candidates have announced they will use NFT to raise money for their campaigns
Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea’s 2022 presidential candidate, will offer NFT to his campaign donors in a bid to attract the younger generation, Cointelegraph reported On January 4. This is despite earlier concerns that such fundraising might violate the Political Funds Act or the Public Officials Election Act. Donors will receive NFT, including a photo of Lee jae-myung and a list of his policies, as souvenirs for donation. Lee’s campaign said it was the world’s first use of NFT to finance a national presidential campaign.
Morgan Stanley: There is an $8 trillion market for metasurverse in the US
BlockBeats news, Morgan Stanley released a report, said metaverse in the US potential consumer spending market space (TAM) up to $830 million. According to the report, it is likely to become the next generation of social media, streaming media and gaming platforms, and similar to current digital platforms, it is likely to become an advertising and e-commerce platform for offline products in its initial phase, covering real estate, retail, automotive, gaming and other sectors.
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The Ducati Panigale V2 is the marque’s first BS6 motorcycle in India and has been launched at Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
New Bike Launches in India
The top variant in the 2020 BS6 TVS Jupiter range has been equipped with ‘i-TOUCHstart’ technology.
India Kawasaki Motors have introduced the BS6-compliant Kawasaki Versys 650 – the middleweight adventure tourer at Rs 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom).
The 2020 Triumph Street Triple R has been launched in India for Rs 8.84 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike is a replacement for the discontinued S model in India.
The BS6 KTM 250 Duke is here and gets a few small updates to go with the new-emission-norm-compatible engine. [Read more…]
The BS6 Mahindra Mojo 300 which was recently spied testing in India has launched in four colour schemes and priced between Rs 1.99 lakh and 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom prices).
The Aprilia Storm 125 is the most accessible Aprilia in India and now it gets a disc brake variant.
BMW Motorrad’s GS line of adventure bikes are iconic the world over, and it’s been 40 years since these two letters changed the fortune of this German brand.
Bavaria’s latest tarmac-bound sporty ADV, the BMW S 1000 XR has just been launched in India.
The 2020 BS6 Hero Xpulse 200 has been launched at an attractive price of Rs 1.12 lakh (ex-showroom).


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Roy Taylor, founder and CEO of Ryff, opened NVIDIA in Europe in 1998 and went on to form AMD Studios in Hollywood in 2016. Using his insights into visual computing and entertainment he started Ryff in 2018. Ryff has since raised $8.4M in funding and is supported by Chicago-based Valor VC, the late Paul Allen’s Vulcan Ventures, and Hollywood’s mega manager and producer Charles King’s entertainment fund, Mac Ventures, as well as Moneta, a Sacramento-based VC.
Same scene, same driver, different cars. / RYFF
CTO Susan Hewitt, who is based in Cambridge UK, joined the company in Aug 2018, a few months after Ryff was formed. . A semiconductor engineer by trade, she has worked at Texas Instruments, ATI, ARM and AMD , which is where she met Taylor. After years of working in big organizations, Hewitt told us, startup life is a big change of pace. “The exciting thing about a startup is that you have a blank slate, you’re not building on top of choices other people made years ago. We’re going a mile a minute, and that’s exciting. .” Cambridge is ground zero for AI and computer vision technology, attracting FAANG companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, whose offices are down the street. The University, and the town, create this unique incubator for new technology. “It’s a small intimate location,” Hewitt explained. “And that provides an advantage over some of larger cities where all the companies are spread out over a wider area. There are just so many opportunities to learn and grow. ”
Anshel Sag, Sr. Analyst for Moor Insights and Strategy, thinks Ryff has “an enormous potential opportunity that slides between existing markets. It’s most useful in a streaming world. Content owners can seamlessly, and temporarily or not, add to library content. This opens a new, significant revenue opportunity where there was none. There are so many players in the media space that can take advantage of this technology.”
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OnePlus is being sued by Bragi, a German-based technology company that sells wireless earphones, for using the word 'Dash' in the European Union. Bragi has already trademarked 'Dash', and the company claims that OnePlus is 'purposefully' creating confusion when referring to the fash charging capabilities on its smartphones by calling it 'Dash charging'. Bragi also refers to its cases that charge its wireless earbuds the 'Dash Charger' case.
Not just the European Union, Bragi is reportedly in the middle of a federal lawsuit against the Chinese smartphone maker in the US. To defend its claims to the trademark, highlighted that both the US Patent and Trademark Office and EU's Intellectual Property Office had struck down OnePlus' proposal to register a Dash Charge trademark.
If you recall, OnePlus during the launch of the OnePlus 6 in certain markets did not refer to Dash charging when talking about the fast charging capabilities of its new smartphone. Since then, there have been reports of OnePlus renaming Dash to Warp charging and has filed the trademark for the same. The trademark application for Warp charge covers chargers and cables for phones but doesn't reveal the specifics.
Meanwhile, OnePlus is gearing for the launch of its OnePlus 6T on October 17 and has confirmed that the device will ship with an in-display fingerprint sensor, the absence of 3.5-mm headphone jack. Morover, OnePlus 6T will have dual rear cameras instead of the triple earlier expected. The smartphone is said to have a waterdrop screen design with a full-screen display. Owing to the presence of the in-display fingerprint sensor, the OnePlus 6T will not have the traditional fingerprint scanner on the back. The company will also launch the OnePlus Type C Bullets alongside the OnePlus 6T next month.


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The Belem Declaration echoes expanding discontent with a new law prohibiting companies from importing products linked to deforestation
Amazon nations have attacked in a joint declaration the “proliferation” of environmental rules in trade, echoing a expanding backlash against new EU deforestation specifications.
A legislation adopted by European governments in June involves providers to confirm a sequence of solutions, together with cattle, soya and palm oil, were not developed on land afflicted by tree decline.
The EU suggests the rules are a crucial making block in the struggle in opposition to local climate transform and biodiversity loss. But some of the world’s largest commodity producers have been voicing rising discontent calling the steps “protectionist” and “discriminatory”.
The newest sign of opposition will come in the Belém Declaration signed on Tuesday by 8 South American nations following a significant rainforest summit in Brazil. The last document features a rejection to trade actions these as the EU’s regulations.
In the Brazilian town of Belém, Presidents and best officials from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and Peru attended the Amazon Summit, although Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela despatched other leading officials.
Environmental ‘trade barriers’
The international locations unsuccessful to agree on a widespread goal for ending deforestation but issued unified procedures and steps to bolster regional cooperation.
The remaining document does not solitary out the European law precisely, but it condemns “the proliferation of unilateral trade steps based mostly on environmental demands and norms which constitute trade barriers”.
The signatories go on to declare that this kind of actions “primarily have an effect on smallholder farmers in building countries, the pursuit of sustainable progress, the advertising of Amazon products and solutions and the initiatives to eradicate poverty and combat hunger”.
Marcio Astrini from the Observatório do Clima named the inclusion of the paragraph in the joint declaration “a disgrace”. He told Weather Home News that if nations around the world like Brazil and Colombia are severe about ending deforestation, they must have vetoed this statement.
“What’s incorrect with a industrial husband or wife indicating they never want to get products connected to deforestation?”, Astrini extra. “Environmental and climate difficulties are already part of enterprise and marketplace criteria all over the world, this is a new truth, and it is much better to adapt to it.”
The attack on trade actions in the declaration follows a 7 days of heated rhetoric by prime governing administration officials in the region.
Brazil’s agriculture minister Carlos Favaro slammed the European deforestation legislation, calling it “an affront” to world-wide trade rules. He added Brazil would enhance trade relations with other companions if the EU carries on not to acknowledge Brazil’s attempts to safeguard the surroundings.
Deforestation accelerated sharply underneath the considerably-ideal then-president Jair Bolsonaro, but premiums have been coming down because the new administration led by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took energy at the commence of the calendar year.
Brazil is the one greatest exporter of agricultural goods to the EU, delivery nearly $12 billion worthy of of soya, corn and beef to the bloc in 2022. The commodities have been a historic driver of tree decline throughout the Amazon region, which include in Brazil. The governing administration states only 2% of Brazilian farmers commit environmental crimes.
Astrini promises for the frustrating majority of producers the new rules will not be a issue, producing the criticism of the European rules “meaningless” in Brazil.
Other important commodities-generating nations like Indonesia and Malaysia have formerly criticised the regulations.
Businesses have right until December 2024 to change to the new laws, which requires them to trace the goods they are promoting back to the plot of land where they have been created.
André Vasconcelos from the supply-chain transparency team Trase states the EU law is a “critical step” in earning confident customer marketplaces participate in a purpose in driving down deforestation. But he additional that for the new restrictions to be “effective and equitable”, the EU requires to cooperate with producer nations.
“Such collaboration requires to incorporate the provision of fiscal assist to strengthen enforcement of environmental restrictions as effectively as the provision of incentives for farmers, specially smallholder farmers, not to deforest”, he told Local weather Home Information.
The EU claims it is stepping up its engagement with making nations around the world to assure an inclusive changeover to deforestation-no cost and lawful provide chains.
Mercosur stumbling block
The difficulty is most likely to appear again to the fore at future talks above a extended-awaited free trade agreement in between the EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc.
Paraguay’s President-elect Santiago Pena explained to Reuters this 7 days that the EU’s existing environmental needs in trade talks are “unacceptable”. He said that the European bloc’s proposals would hinder key soy exporter Paraguay’s financial improvement.
Brazil is also pushing the EU for better trading terms in return for providing environmental ensures about the security of the Amazon rainforest. Mercosur officers are performing on a counter-proposal ahead of assembly with EU negotiators. The two sides hope to reach an arrangement right before the close of the year.


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Yokohama HPT Starts 2010 with Environmental Theme at Autosport Show
The UK distributor for Yokohama tyres and replacement alloy wheels from TSW, MAK and Advanti, Yokohama HPT Ltd, kicked off its new year this week at the annual Autosport International show at the NEC. The company is exhibiting its full range of Yokohama high performance road and motorsport tyres, its key ranges of alloy wheels while the centrepiece of its stand is the innovative Tesla Roadster Sport, the world’s first all-electric track day car.
Yokohama itself has made a considerable contribution to minimising its impact on the global environment in recent years and it is natural for the company to partner with Tesla on this latest version of its electric sports car. The Roadster Sport is fitted with Yokohama’s ADVAN A048 road legal track day tyres, what the company believes are the closest thing to racing slicks that can be used on the public road. These give the Tesla Roadster unparalleled levels of grip and safety on both the circuit and the road.
The theme of the manufacturer’s show-stand is environment-conscious; alongside the Tesla, Yokohama is publicising its adoption of Orange Oil for its products, including those destined for road cars and used in motorsport. The FIA World Touring Car Championship, which uses Yokohama control tyres exclusively, will run on tyres made with Orange Oil. Its tyre factories in Japan have also achieved zero emission status and the company will introduce the BD Spec-E tyre later this year, developed specifically for use on hybrid vehicles.
Also being displayed is the full range of Yokohama and flagship ADVAN tyres, including the latest addition to the range, the ADVAN Neova AD08. This is designed to sit between the ADVAN A048 track day tyre and the ADVAN Sport, the flagship high performance road car tyre adopted as Original Equipment by marques such as Porsche, Audi and Mercedes AMG. It will also debut the all-new C.drive2, the latest addition to the ‘.drive’ range and an evolution of the original C.drive. The latest version places an emphasis on wet-weather traction and grip, essential for the UK climate.
The full range of replacement alloy wheels from TSW, MAK and Advanti is also on show, including two brand new additions to the TSW range, the Tribeca and the Spa. Both feature up to the minute styling with the usual quality and strength promises in a full range of sizes.
Yokohama HPT believes that the Autosport International show has become the foremost exhibition for the motorsport and aftermarket tuning industries and is the logical place for it to launch not only its latest ranges of products but to announce its motorsport plans for 2010. The brand will again be used as control tyre in the FIA World Touring Car championship, until at least the end of the 2012 season and in the UK, will again be used as control tyre for a range of motorsport series, both on the racetrack and in rallycross.
Commenting on the show, managing director of Yokohama HPT Ltd David Seward said, “Autosport traditionally sees the year begin in earnest for us and this year is no different. We are delighted to have the Tesla Roadster Sport on our stand, demonstrating Yokohama’s commitment to innovative projects and in particular, those which have a positive impact on the environment.
“This attitude stretches to many of the Yokohama products we will have at the show, including the Orange Oil technology used in the tyres and the introduction of the DB Spec-E tyres, developed specifically for hybrid vehicles such as the Toyota Prius.
“It’s also a natural time for us to debut the new alloy wheels we will have available through our dealer network and announce our motorsport plans for the season. While the Yokohama brand will be supplying control tyres to the WTCC at a global level, we at Yokohama HPT have been working hard with British motorsport organising bodies to ensure that we can continue to support the grass-roots series, which we have built a relationship with over the years.
“I am confident that 2010 will be a very busy and successful year for Yokohama, TSW, MAK and Advanti in the UK.”


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This weekend CBS will be airing the 69th annual Emmy Awards, which will be broadcast live from Los Angeles and hosted by Stephen Colbert. Considering that it’s 2017, we know that many Americans only watch TV online (and some don’t even have TVs anymore) meaning you will have to stream the Emmys if you want to follow along. Unfortuantly, CBS is one of the least cooperative networks when it comes to free streaming, or partnering with other services, and finding content from the network online is a bit of a chore. Luckily there are a few options out there for everyone, so no one will have to miss out on the fun.
Just a quick note to the “Game of Thrones” fans out there, you won’t be seeing any awards going to your favorite show this year, the show was not eligible in 2017 because of the late debut debut for the new season. That being said, there are a dozen or so favorites hoping to leave the event with a few awards.
The hands-down easiest way to watch online is to be a subscriber to CBS All Access, you can simply log-on and stream the Emmys online, or on your Apple TV, Amazon TV, Roku, or the CBS All Access app on your favorite device. If you aren’t subscribed, but want to watch the Emmys this year, you can test out the service with a Free Trial. There are other subscription-based ways to watch, like Hulu Live TV and YouTube Live TV, though YouTube TV isn’t available in all areas just yet.
If you have a TV but ditched cable, you can always grab an over-the-air antenna, the best-seller on Amazon is only $26 but there are hundreds of options out there. This is also a great way to watch NFL games, the Oscars, and upcoming Halloween and Christmas specials that are on the basic networks. CBS is one of the those networks. If you waited too long and don’t want to go to the store today, now would be a great time to get one and install it before bigger hits like the Superbowl and Fall TV specials start airing.
This year’s event will start at 8 p.m. ET, and as we mentioned before Stephen Colbert is set to host the event.
Going into the 2017 Emmy Awards the big favorites are “Stranger Things” from Netflix, Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” HBO’s “Westworld” and “Big Little Lies,” and of course NBC’s “This is Us”. You can also interact and share on Twitter using #Emmys.


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To begin with, it had been toilet roll, then flour. Today UK shoppers have decried a”nationwide Easter egg shortage,” with shoppers frustrated taking sociable media to discuss tales of undesirable egg hunts and pictures of empty grocery shelves.
Many said they’d seen several regional supermarkets without achievement. One Twitter user stated her sister had seen ten stores and returned.
Some users brought comparisons to last year’s notorious toilet paper deficit when individuals started stockpiling due to concerns about accessibility on account of this coronavirus pandemic. One shopper tweeted: “I believed the toilet paper lack of 2020 was awful, but we have the Easter Egg deficit of 2021! Each of the stores has sold out. It’s an outrage!”
Another shared an image of Easter egg shelves at Norwich’s Waitrose, stating: “I must have bought mine in the new calendar year.”
Easter Egg shelves in Norwich Waitrose. I should have bought mine at New Year. pic.twitter.com/pN1DpFemsr
— Rachel Hore (@Rachelhore) April 2, 2021
Their concerns are not unfounded. Asda said it was on course to market a listing 19m Easter eggs this season — 3mover last year. The supermarket said that clients were carrying home an average of four eggs every day and seemed to be starting preparations for the vacation sooner than normal.
And it is not only eggs: Asda said it had witnessed a spike in hot cross buns, person chocolate bunnies, and even novelty rabbit ears, while earnings of Easter crafting, decorations, and games were up a whopping 207 percent linoleic.
“We have egged accessible in-store, but we urge that shoppers do not abandon it to the last minute as we’ve noticed an increase in demand this season. Since Covid constraints continue, we all know our clients are trying to cure themselves and find new ways to celebrate this Easter,” a spokesperson for the supermarket stated, adding that this Easter was anticipated to be the greatest yet.
On Saturday, a message on Marks & Spencer’s site warned that”because of high demand, a number of our iconic Easter eggs have sold out online” and advocated shoppers see their closest shop to get the complete selection. Many Easter eggs Cadbury’s site was also from stock.
A ribbon Mumsnet said “Easter eggs none left” had nearly 600 articles on Saturday afternoon, with lots of parents commenting that they’d seen a lot of supermarkets but had been not able to locate any eggs.
One user stated that the aisles seemed”like… locusts have ravaged it.”
From Tuesday, Britons had splashed almost #50m more on Easter treats, such as chocolate beans and hot-cross buns. One expert suggested that people create more of the event while preparing to get long-awaited reunions with family members and friends.


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Hewlett-Packard Co. on Aug. 8 said that it will take a massive charge against its earnings for the latest quarter, leading to a record loss of nearly $9 billion.
The charge is the result of a writedown of the value of its services business, reflecting that the company overpaid for when it bought Electronic Data Systems in 2008 for $14 billion.
HP said it will take an $8 billion charge for the reduced value of Enterprise Services in the quarter that ended in July. The division, which provides information technology and outsourcing services to corporations, has seen flat revenue for the last two years, and its operating profit has declined.
The Palo Alto, Calif. company, which has offices in Boise, said the charge and other accounting adjustments will lead to a loss of $4.31 to $4.49 per share. That works out to about $8.5 billion to $8.9 billion.
In the last 15 years, HP has only posted one quarterly loss.
The charge comes as CEO Meg Whitman is trying to turn HP around. The company’s main businesses, PCs, services and printers, are stagnant or shrinking. Whitman, the former CEO of eBay, took over in September.
It also said its early retirement program is meeting with unexpectedly high acceptance, meaning it will take a charge of $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion for severance payments in the third quarter, rather than the $1 billion it expected.
The restructuring, announced in May, is expected to slash 27,000 jobs, or 8 percent of HP’s work force, by 2014. It’s the largest downsizing in the company’s history.
Excluding charges, HP said it expects to report fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1 per share, up from a previous range of 94 cents to 97 cents. Analysts expected earnings of 97 cents per share, according to a poll by FactSet.
The computer company also said the head of Enterprise Services, its second-largest division, is leaving ‘‘to pursue other interests.’’ John Visentin will be replaced on an interim basis by Mike Nefkens, currently the head of Enterprise Services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
HP appointed Visentin to head Enterprise Services last August, after leading the Americas division. Before that, he worked at IBM.
HP’s stock rose 54 cents, or 2.8 percent, to $19.50 in midday trading on Aug. 8. The shares are close to their lowest level in eight years.
HP is set to report third-quarter financial results on Aug. 22.


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Marketing and technology have been great friends for the better part of the last 15 years. It seems it will be more critical in the coming years. Artificial Intelligence (AI), data privacy, and big data are not crucial to the customer experience. A recent study by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications scholars found that consumers’ understanding of AI in marketing is intuitive but scattered. Consumers struggle to clarify the differences between AI and related terms like machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and robotics. In terms of functionality and emotion, consumers appreciate voice-assisted AI for simple tasks and convenience but are cautious about forming emotional connections with AI devices. While consumers view AI marketing as generally acceptable, they don’t necessarily believe it influences their purchasing decisions or behaviors.
Technology and privacy also go hand in hand in the eyes of the consumer. Harris Poll and Permutive conducted a recent survey regarding consumer behavior and attitudes towards personal data ethics. The results reveal that a significant majority of respondents, 75%, are not comfortable purchasing from brands with poor personal data ethics. This finding indicates that brands should prioritize protecting consumer data to maintain trust and loyalty.
Furthermore, the survey found that only 27% of respondents understand how brands and companies use their data for targeted online advertising. This result highlights the need for brands to be more transparent and educate consumers about data collection and usage practices.
The survey also revealed that 89% of respondents are more likely to spend money with a brand that commits to protecting their data online over one that doesn’t. This finding suggests that brands prioritizing data privacy and security can gain a competitive advantage and attract more customers.
What are marketing companies doing to serve the customer?
Jerry Hug, CEO of AiAdvertising, recently granted an exclusive interview to Merca2.0 magazine. During the interview, he spoke about how AiAdvertising is revolutionizing the marketing industry through the use of AI and machine learning.
According to Hug, the company’s patent-pending process within its Campaign Performance Platform sets a new advertising industry standard. Their approach is unique because it connects each phase of the advertising process and uses AI and machine learning tools to eliminate waste, drive efficiencies, and increase return on marketing investments.
To personalize their approach and target with precision, AiAdvertising securely onboards all customer data and generates hyper-detailed audience personas. They uncover invaluable demographic, psychological, and behavioral signals and insights, which they use to prompt ChatGPT to automate hyper-personalized content for ads, landing pages, email campaigns, and more.
The personalized content influences the creative, and AiAdvertising’s team of marketers and digital strategists validate and execute the campaigns through an omnichannel approach. Each campaign’s performance is tracked, measured, and benchmarked against its audiences and channels. The closed-loop system continues to learn and prove what works and what doesn’t, giving clients the data they need to plan for what’s next.
However, implementing AI and ML technologies in marketing comes with its challenges. Traditional agencies are having difficulty keeping up with AI tools’ emergence. They may be executing and using one-off tools for personal benefits, but at the end of the day, they are point solutions and lack a comprehensive approach.
To overcome this challenge, AiAdvertising provides an all-in-one solution that helps marketers prove how much their investments are generated towards the bottom line. In addition, the Campaign Performance Platform is designed to play with other AI and ML tools as they emerge, allowing clients to experience the benefits without purchasing individual solutions.
AiAdvertising’s approach has led to successful campaigns and case studies, such as the one where HOLT CAT saw a 14x return on advertising spend (ROAS) by generating and implementing personas and a hyper-personalized campaign strategy.
The company also prioritizes ethical concerns surrounding AI and ML in marketing. They comply with privacy and security standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). AiAdvertising uses anonymous data and signals from the internet to develop personas and behaviors. It encourages clients to validate what the company knows and gives further personal insights into why they do business with them.
Companies like AiAdvertising stay ahead by constantly testing and piloting new AI technology.
Technology and AI are rapidly changing the marketing industry, presenting both opportunities and challenges. While consumers have an intuitive understanding of AI, they also have concerns about data privacy and emotional connections with AI devices. Brands that prioritize data privacy and security and employ AI to deliver personalized and targeted content are likely to gain a competitive advantage. Companies like AiAdvertising are leading the way in this space, using AI and machine learning to revolutionize the advertising process and deliver results for clients. As AI technology continues to evolve, it will be crucial for marketers to stay ahead of the curve and adapt their strategies to keep up with changing consumer preferences and behaviors.


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Apple’s relentless pursuit of Google has less to do with patents and profits and more to do with personal betrayal – and for that reason, it won’t end until Apple’s pockets are empty. While watching the coverage of the Apple vs. Google battle, we can easily forget that this fight isn’t about market share or about market dominance. Apple isn’t using litigation to make up for any internal shortcoming or weakness, even though this is how the media often portrays the situation. The lawsuit is about revenge for a deep and personal betrayal. In this battle, similar to the one between Palestine and Israel, the only outcome Apple will accept is the death of Android. And this battle isn’t tactical; no limit to time or money will stop this battle, only Android’s death.
In effect, Apple’s founder, Steve Jobs, declared all-out war against Android, and he was the only one who could call it off. To understand this conflict, you have to understand Steve Jobs and what he believed Google’s founders and CEO did to him. Steve Jobs Steve Jobs saw himself as the ultimate manipulator, and he likely was. He was P.T. Barnum, and almost everyone else was a rube. Jobs actually was insecure, and took perceived challenges to his status seriously. For instance, when Jobs returned to Apple before he was CEO, an internal analyst riding with him in an elevator didn’t show Jobs the respect he felt he deserved. After becoming CEO, Jobs waited to ride in the elevator with that analyst again. He had the analyst fired during the elevator ride so that Jobs could demonstrate his superiority.
Those close to Jobs can tell story after story of seemingly petty acts that were, in hindsight, all designed to preserve Jobs’ self-image – that he was better than everyone else. In Jobs’ mind, he took advantage of others; they didn’t take advantage of him. So you can imagine that someone taking advantage of Jobs, particularly publicly, would be tantamount to a declaration of war. Betrayal Steve Jobs was not known as a people person. If you were to count the number of people he personally helped, you likely could use one hand and have fingers left over. But he clearly took a liking to Google’s founders; he put Google’s CEO on Apple’s board. That was a prestigious position, and one Jobs didn’t appoint lightly. Given Google domination of search and Jobs’ light understanding of the Web and hosted services, this seemed like a perfect partnership. In Jobs’ mind, no chance existed that the two companies ever would be competitors. But suddenly they were – while the Google CEO still was on Apple’s board. Jobs was blindsided by people he was helping. He felt they had used their trusted positions to steal his ideas and shoot him in the back (he viewed all Apple ideas as his). This betrayal happened while Jobs was trying to recover from cancer, and he undoubtedly was off his game. No doubt he felt vulnerable, and that a trusted friend took advantage of him during this time was a particularly low blow.
Now let’s add one final blow: Google gave away the resulting iOS copy for free. In effect, Google went to every Apple competitor and said, “We’ll take our inside knowledge of Apple and help you knock them off the top spot,” which is what Samsung did. So if Android was stabbing Steve Jobs and Apple in the back by stealing Apple’s technology, providing it for free was gleefully twisting the knife. Apple employee loyalty to Jobs was high, particularly among those in power at the company. The massive betrayal of an iconic leader like Jobs can be, and in this case was, felt by the rank and file within Apple, and his pain translated to most of them. In short, had Google planned to institutionalize a war with Apple, it could not have been more effective. Vendetta Apple now has a vendetta, and Samsung is simply a stepping stone.
I said in my article at the time, history would show that hiring Eric Schmidt was the biggest mistake Steve had ever made.
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Staying true to this ideology, Apple thinks ahead of time and has many exciting products in the pipeline. Let's look at them.
Apple confirmed in 2019 that it is working on ‘some’ kind of Augmented Reality device. Apple has filed many patents claiming new technologies to provide 3D virtual views.
Apple's MacBook patent describes possible future features like a virtual keyboard and iPhone charging. This could open the door to many new possibilities.
Apple may launch a foldable iPhone in the next two years. However, it would be intriguing to see how Apple designs a dust-resistant screen considering it'd fold.
Apple introduced AirPower in 2017 as a flat charging bed, but technical issues prevented its launch. Rumors suggest that Apple is working on a multi-device charging solution!
Apple announced autonomous cars in 2015. Since then, many rumors have made rounds, like they will be electric and go solar. Apple will allegedly get cars in the market by 2030.


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Actually, it’s a drone. The time has come to imagine the civilian potential of unmanned aerial vehicles. And local artist Simon Remiszewski—along with the founders of Danger!Awesome, a storefront engineering space in Central Square—are poised to do just that, with a March 22 workshop in the company’s space, during which the public can design and build a drone.
While drones are often associated with warfare, they have countless nonlethal uses, according to Remiszewski. A group of artists in London, for instance, used a flock of drones to create a mobile WiFi umbrella, what they referred to as an “aerial Napster.” And drones equipped with cameras could be used to help activists document protests from the air.


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Updated May 23, 2019. After being one of the first chains to add the Impossible Burger to its menu, Fatburger now has vegan cheese.
Nine locations in Los Angeles are initially offering Daiya dairy-free cheese, meaning customers now have the option to order a vegan cheeseburger.
In an Instagram post on the brand’s website, Daiya also asked where followers would like to see the cheese next.
Andy Wiederhorn, CEO of Fatburger parent company FAT Brands, is positive about the launch. He said, “We pride ourselves in being early adopters of innovative new menu items, and I anticipate the Daiya slice will do extremely well, just like our Impossible Burger.”
Fatburger chains already had one veggie burger option; where customers have the choices of vegan Boca Burger patties or a Gardenburger. Each “Fatburger” comes in the sizes of either small, medium, large, XXL, XXXL and are served with traditional toppings.
To make their veggie-friendly burgers vegan, customers need simply to ask to remove the mayonnaise and order without the bun. By doing so, the burger comes on what is known as a “Fry Boat” (the fillings are served on bed of fries), or as what the franchise calls a “Skinnyburger” (two patties, in this case, Impossible Burger patties will replace the buns).
Impossible Burger Popularity
Fatburger is a global burger franchise, however, it was their Californian locations where their Impossible vegan burger option was originally debuted. Five locations trialed the burger initially, however it was so successful that the chain soon rolled it out across all U.S. locations.
Impossible Foods is currently served at a number of mainstream restaurant chains, including White Castle, QDOBA Mexican Eats, and soon, all 7,000 Burger King locations. This popularity has further supported the company’s mission to completely eliminate animals from food production before 2035.
The Impossible Burger’s popularity has also benefited the brands that have decided to stock it.
“Our flagship Fatburger brand continued to achieve particularly impressive results, with same-store sales growth of 9.5 percent inclusive of 4.2 percent transaction growth,” FAT Brands president and CEO, Andy Wiederhorn, said in a statement.
“Strong Fatburger results continue to be driven by momentum in delivery, as well as by increased traction of the plant-based Impossible Burger.”
More recently, Burger King has seen incredible feedback after including the Impossible Whopper on its menu in St Louis. Since the announcement on April Fool’s Day, the chain has now announced it will be available in Europe, and perhaps even the UK.


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Continuous heavy rains around the country have destroyed gardens, leading to a surge in food prices in Kigali, a mini survey carried out by the Business Times revealed.
The survey carried out around Kigali City markets indicates that vegetables were affected most with prices almost doubling on some commodities.
Irish potatoes have increased from Rwf100 at the end of 2009 to the current market price of Rwf130 per Kg while Matooke rose to Rwf160 from Rwf130.
Cassava is selling at Rwf200 from Rwf150. Other commodities like rice, ground nuts and sugar increased from Rwf600 to Rwf750, Rwf500 to Rwf1,000 and Rwf600 to Rwf800 per Kg respectively.
Harriet Mukaruringo, a vendor in Kimironko market who is commonly know as mama Yves attributes the hike in food prices to the heavy rains the country has experienced in the last months.
“Heavy rains have destroyed crops leading to rotting of the perishable commodities,” she said.
There is a scarcity of vegetables on the market.
French beans rose to Rwf600 from Rwf400 in the period under review while green paper is selling at Rwf500 from Rwf300 per Kg as peas more than doubled from Rwf500 to Rwf1,200 per Kg. Tomatoes are selling at Rwf400 from Rwf300 a Kg.
Traders said that prices of carrots have however remained relatively stable and that there is enough supply of the commodity.


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One in four teenagers are “cell-mostly” internet users, who say they mostly go online using their phone, challenging marketers’ assumption that the mobile is consumers’ “second screen,” reports The Brand Republic.
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Bollywood news recently reported celebrities are going bonkers for bitcoin. Famous Indian entertainers have been tweeting and commenting positively about bitcoin. They appear to find the currency fascinating, and see its potential for future growth. Some of the celebrities include, Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra, R. Madhavan, Huma Qureshi Neha Dhupia, Vir Das, Nargis Fakhri, and Prachi Desai, according to a recent Bollywood news article.
— Nargis (@NargisFakhri) July 15, 2017
Indian Bitcoin Boom Has Enticed Bollywood Big Shots
Bollywood celebs have likely gotten attracted to bitcoin because of its explosion in India. After the Indian government instigated demonetization efforts, alternative forms of currency have spread like wildfire, especially bitcoin. There are now multiple digital exchanges based out of India. The Bollywood News site explained:
There are several online portals in India where one can buy and sell Bitcoins. Some of the popular portals are, Coinsecure, Zebpay, Unocoin, BTCXIndia. According to MSN, there are approximately one million Bitcoin users or enthusiasts in India alone, from all walks of life.
Influence of Amit Bhardwaj on Bollywood
Celebrities have also likely been influenced by Indian “bitcoin hero,” Amit Bhardwaj. He is the founder of Amaze Mining & Research Ltd and the Author of “Bitcoin for Beginners.” He has been into cryptocurrency since 2012, according to Bollywood news. His work and dedication to bitcoin seems to have grown in recent years, and several Indian celebrities have tweeted about him and promoted his book. Bhardwaj’s influence seems to have specifically sparked much enthusiasm from Indian superstars.
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) July 7, 2017
Government Focus on Bitcoin; Blazing Bitcoin Bonanza
This news of Bollywood chiming in on Bitcoin also comes alongside recent news the Indian government is deciding how to regulate bitcoin. Their focus on the digital currency has caused a groundswell of interest everywhere in India. Well known Bollywood names have now flocked to the scene and added fuel to the blazing bitcoin bonanza. It will be interesting to see how the digital currency craze in India grows into the future.
Do you believe bitcoin will continue growing in India? Is Bollywood’s promotion of bitcoin good news? Let us know in the comments below.
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It’s an issue that’s dogged Bitcoin almost since it started trading in 2010. And it’s the source of one of the Bitcoin’s most pervasive myths. When a Bitcoin exchange is hacked, many in the mainstream. Yet the Bitcoin protocol has never.
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Mar 6, 2018. “I think people don't understand how secure the blockchain really is,” he continued. Liotti added that unhackable was relative, not absolute. Much of the press coverage of bitcoin thefts has nothing to do with hacking a private key, but more often than not is a basic scam, such as the one Steve Wozniak fell.
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It is safe to say that the currency itself has never been 'hacked'. However, several major websites using the currency have been hacked, often resulting in high profile Bitcoin heists. These heists are misreported in some media as hacks on Bitcoin itself. An analogy: Just because someone.
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