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By Sean Rose – The door to the establishment of a sustainable medicinal cannabis industry in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) swung wide open at the start of 2018 unveiling a pathway for ground-breaking business and employment opportunities in the country.
SVG is a small multi-island island state located in the southern zone of the eastern Caribbean with an entire landmass covering an estimated 150 square miles.
Renowned for its rich volcanic soil and beautiful beaches along the shores of the archipelago chain, populated by just over one hundred thousand talented people, the island over the years has become known internationally for an underground cannabis industry second only to Jamaica, in the Caribbean. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the product is grown for export, using unsustainable practices along the hillside of the islands’ dormant volcano.
The global trend to explore cannabis for medicinal usage provides an excellent platform for positive change to the lives of many Vincentians, especially those who over the years may have risked their lives, or fallen on the wrong side of the law.
The islands minister of Agriculture and Industry Hon. Saboto Caesar, a lawyer by profession with a specialization in banking and finance law says in light of the global trend to establish medicinal cannabis industries that St. Vincent and the Grenadines would not be left behind.
The Caribbean Community, CARICOM, has established a committee to explore through the Caribbean basin, the opportunities and possibilities surrounding the cannabis plant from a recreational and medicinal usage viewpoint.
The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, however, has noted that, at this point, the conversation will only surround the establishment of a modern medicinal cannabis industry. This is viewed by some as a judicious approach while a sizeable percentage of the population will wish to see both recreational and medicinal uses of the product being discussed simultaneously.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is known for its deep Christian beliefs. This has been appreciated as one of the reasons, possibly, informing the policy opinions to address cannabis only for the establishment of a medicinal industry.
There is a building consensus around medicinal cannabis among different stakeholders in the Vincentian body politic. Meetings have been held with the island’s Christian Council.
The membership within the Vincentian Bar and Medical Associations along with cabinet members of the elected administration have been exposed to the technical knowledge of the world-renowned medical doctor Dr. Hance Clarke, a Vincentian by birth who currently resides in Toronto, Canada.
The discussion now occupies significant time on popular radio programmes. The process of a national consultation began in December 2017, and has turned the issue into one of the islands most topical themes for discussion.
Potential investors from around the world interested in making an investment in the industry have started to explore such possibilities. The national committee put in place for the establishment of a modern Medicinal Cannabis Industry while it welcomes foreign direct investments, saw it fit to have a forum convened by Invest SVG to encourage nationals to invest in what has been deemed to be a possible us-multi-million dollar industry.
Annette Marks of Invest SVG has asked nationals to invest whether singularly or by pooling resources among local companies and cooperatives to be part of the thrust towards a homegrown medicinal cannabis industry.
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the past 17 years, Dr. Hon Ralph Gonsalves, a political scientist and lawyer by profession, has made several calls over the years for an exploration of the opportunities available for the establishment of a cannabis industry.
Dr. Hon Godwin Friday, leader of the opposition speaking at a recent meeting held on the leeward side of mainland St. Vincent expressed support for the creation of a cannabis industry. Dr. Friday noted, among other things, that persons who have cultivated marijuana illegally for years should not be left behind.
Across St. Vincent and the Grenadines and its vibrant Diaspora communities is a growing consensus around the issue of the formation of a modern medicinal cannabis industry. Very interesting days are ahead.
Over the upcoming months, public discussions are expected to intensify as stakeholders cement their investments. A timetable for an outside date of March 31st, 2018 is targeted by the National Medicinal Cannabis Committee (NMCC) to complete consultations which will be focused heavily on sensitizing all stakeholders about the establishment of a home-grown medicinal cannabis industry. The NMCC is chaired by Agriculture and Industry minister the Hon. Saboto Caesar.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines may end 2018 very different than it started should an act on medicinal cannabis become a reality within the first quarter of this year. The doors are opened to all stakeholders to make this a reality. The doors to a medicinal cannabis industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are wide open.


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NEWS ANAYSIS: Satya Nadella told the World Economic Forum that the GDPR was a fantastic start and that privacy regulations need to be in place to ensure that people own their own data.
IT SECURITY ANALYSIS: Fresh on the heels of a cryptomining explosion in the last quarter of 2017, 2018 began with threat actors diversifying their cryptomining tactics, broadening their reach to Android, Mac, cryptomining malware and experimenting with new innovations in browser-based attacks.
The core Apple kernel component that is at the heart of both the iOS and macOS operating systems is being patched for multiple vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
PREDICTIONS 2019: Intelligent automation is the next phase in automation, focused on management, scale and integration of people and machines. Here are some predictions for this sector for 2019.
eWEEK is creating a new series of articles which examine all sectors of IT and present up-to-date research and analysis on the leading companies in each space. It's all designed for enterprise buyers of hardware, software, services and cloud products to have more and better information in hand...
In what is likely to be the final Apple security update for 2018, macOS 10.14.2 and iOS 12.1.1 are now available, fixing multiple flaws across the desktop and mobile operating systems.
New survey also looked at the top holiday gifts and how much Americans will spend on IT gifts this year. The survey showed that the No. 1 electronic gift on American wish lists this year is a computer or laptop (21 percent), followed by a new smartphone (19 percent) or a TV (11 percent).
While competitors including Samsung will likely bring 5G capabilities to their smartphones in 2019, iPhones won't include them until 2020.

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The launch of Screen Time in iOS 12 was apparently considered a big help for parents and anyone else who wants to keep a lid on the use of their devices, however, there are some concerns that it is actually cracking down on apps that compete with the said feature. Apparently, Sensor Tower and The New York Times have discovered that Apple has either pulled or requested some feature limitations for “at least” 11 of the 17 most popular screen time and parental control apps, and leaders at those developers claim that it is trying to discourage apps that rival the functionality of Screen Time. Reportedly, the creators of the two apps, Qustodio and Kidslox, already filed an EU competition complaint on the 25th of April.
Some of the said apps had some more advanced features, including support for managing Android devices and blocking websites in some browsers besides Safari. The Times also noted that developers only received brief notes that are demanding changes, with no reasoning or information to help them modify their apps or explain why their apps were at risk of disappearing. Effectively, firms had to modify their business models with only little warning.
In a statement, Apple’s Tammy Levine said that the tech giant treats “all apps the same, including those that compete with our own services.” She added that the goal of Apple was to create an ecosystem that offered access to “as many quality apps as possible.” She also dismissed the notion that the apparent crackdown of Apple was connected to the introduction of Screen Time.
That statement is not likely to satisfy the critics. Reportedly, Spotify filed an EU complaint accusing the iPhone Maker of various anti-competitive practices, including limiting the services that challenge with its in-house music service. For instance, the users will not be able to use Siri to control Spotify. There is also a long-running perception that Apple muscles into the territory of third-party apps, intentionally or otherwise — the term “Sherlocked” apparently refers to those times when Apple launched a feature that renders an app largely irrelevant. Clearly, the developers of Screen time management feel that they are under similar pressure, and might be hesitant to back down.


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The new Android TV was launched in the market of India for the users; if you are in search of a new Android TV then you have to look at this article. In this post we are going to tell you about the Itel G series Android TV models launched in the market, we want to inform you that these TVs have come with a display range from 32-inch to 55-inch.
The Itel Company offers four models of the TV to the customers.
Namely the Itel G3230IE, Itel G4330IE, Itel G4334IE, and Itel G5534IE. As the names suggest, Itel G3230IE is a 32-inch offering, Itel G4330IE.
And Itel G4334IE are 43-inches, and Itel G5534IE is a 55-inch television. This was noticed that the device has come with a frameless design, 24W speakers, and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Itel is also offering a Bluetooth remote with voice control functionality with the G series TV models.
Itel G series Features
This was noted that the Itel G series has included the four models of TV’s which come with 32-inch, two 43-inch, and one 55-inch. The Itel G3230IE is a 32-inh HD ready (1,366×768 pixels) TV with 3,000:1 contrast ratio, 170-degree viewing angle, and runs on Android 9. The Itel G4330IE has a 43-inch full-HD (1,920×1,080 pixels) panel.
And also runs on Android 9 with a 4,000:1 contrast ratio and 170-degree viewing angle. The Itel G4334IE, on the other hand, is a 43-inch 4K (3,840×2,160 pixels) TV that has a 1,300:1 contrast ratio, 178-degree viewing angle, and runs on Android 10. While they come with 24W speakers that are in a 2x12W configuration and support Dolby Audio.
As the price of all the Itel G series Android TV was not revealed by the company as of now but was found that the Itel G3230IE has come with a price of Rs. 16,999 while the price of the Itel G4330IE was Rs. 28,499. Customers can buy these Smart Android TVs from offline stores also.


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Our Fancy Bank Apps Don't Keep Us from Visiting Branches
Bank customers keep loving mobile banking but stay away in droves from digital wallets, and they still want their bank branches and face-to-face customer service.
The new retail banking study by Louisville, Kentucky-based Market Force International polled 3,700 U.S. banking customers about their favorite and most disappointing experiences. According to MFI, 65 percent of people have downloaded their bank's mobile app, with most mobile customers sticking to basics such as checking balances and statements and transferring funds. Only 7 percent report using digital wallets, though, with PayPal the most commonly used service.
The turn to mobile doesn't mean a turn away from traditional branch-based banking. The study points out that 72 percent of survey respondents have gone to a bank branch for a transaction within the past three months.
Tellers and Call Centers
"Our research found that most Americans still regularly visit their primary banks to interact with tellers and advisers, and also frequently contact their banks' call centers," says Cheryl Flink, chief strategy officer at Market Force.
The study says that another 21 percent of respondents visited a bank branch and met with a bank's financial adviser to set a money management strategy or solve a problem. Those who do meet regularly with a bank adviser report better overall customer experiences.
"Our research underscores how critical the adviser role is in retail banking -- not just because banks need to sell their product portfolio, but also because it's an opportunity for them to gain a competitive advantage in customer loyalty," Flink says. "We found that 17 percents of those who consulted with an adviser had a less than great experience, which tells me that many banks could be doing a better job of focusing on consumers' financial well-being with superior advisory services."
Mobile Banking Saves Money -- for Banks
Mobile banking continues its rise, though. "We found that, of those whose banks offer a mobile app, 65 percent had downloaded that," Flink says. MFI states that customers are beginning to recognize that mobile banking is a money-saving opportunity (up to $50 annual per customer, according to the study) as well as a convenience. Mostly mobile banking customers are using services in the following areas:
- Check their balances (84 percent)
- Check their statements (62 percent)
- Transfer funds (57 percent)
- Deposit funds (54 percent)
- Pay bills (40 percent)
- Find an ATM or branch (3 percent)


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Warsaw-based mobile games publisher and developer Breakpoint has announced the launch of Speedway 3D, offering a new gameplay experience with one of the company's most popular mobile racing titles.
Originally made available to mobile gamers a little over a year ago, the original Speedway title gained instant critical acclaim for its sense of speed, accurate integration of national cups, real-world tracks and professional racers.
Gamers can show off their achievements by uploading best lap times to Breakpoint's dedicated servers, and anyone in Europe can download the fastest times as a ghost rider, giving them opportunity to try and beat the best players and prove their skills in the leaderboards.
Featuring nine real-world tracks, three difficulty levels and two distinct gameplay modes, the high-speed bike racing game has been completely overhauled to offer an exciting 3D experience as seen through the eyes of the professional racers.
Speedway 3D will be available later this month for a wide selection of java-enabled handsets, and more information on the title can be found by visiting the Breakpoint Games website.


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It's been a hit on Quest, and now fans have yet another reason to be excited. Developer Skydance Interactive have announced that the wave-based 'The Trial' mode is coming to Quest next year, on the 20th of January 2021.
When The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners (Tourist Edition) launched on Quest earlier this year, it was met with great fanfare. Released for SteamVR and PSVR headsets before the pandemic kicked off, Skydance Interactive announced at Facebook Connect last month that a port of Saints & Sinners would be out in time for the launch of the Oculus Quest 2.
Now, Developer Skydance Interactive have upped the ante - announcing that next month The Meatgrinder Update is finally coming to Quest.
The biggest addition in The Meatgrinder Update contains, as the name would suggest, what could best be described as basically a zombie-filled meatgrinder. 'The Trial' is a new, wave-based horde mode which allows you to fight an endless onslaught of undead monsters with a barrage of different weapons.
The mode is in an arcade-style firefight, but that's not to say it's easy. It starts you off with only a screwdriver and enough 'bitecoins' (the currency, get it?) to purchase another weapon from the wide range that is available throughout the campaign.
The game's story-mode has been praised by fans and critics alike, taking place in a post-apocalyptic New Orleans:
Travel through the ruins of walker infested New Orleans as you fight, sneak, scavenge, and survive each day unravelling a city wide mystery within the iconic quarters. Encounter desperate factions and lone survivors who could be friend or foe. Whether you help others or take what you want by force, every choice you make has consequences. What kind of survivor will you be for the people of NOLA?
The Meatgrinder Update also adds a number of other features for the campaign. The update brings a new campaign difficulty too, called 'Story', perfect for noobs who are wanting a more cinematic experience. Furthermore, it adds a new katana known as "Absolution." Epic.
The Meatgrinder Update for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners will be released in just under a month - on the 20th of January, 2021.
If you haven't grabbed the game yet, it is currently available in the Steam Winter Sale with 25% off: for just $30. You're welcome, Holiday shoppers.


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Celtra, the creative management platform for digital advertising and On Device Research (ODR), the mobile ad effectiveness research experts, today released a report containing 10 guidelines for mobile creative best practice, drawing on insight from its norms database of over 200 mobile brand effectiveness studies.
The guidelines were established through an in-depth analysis of the top 20 per cent of mobile ads in terms of both ad recall and purchase intent. The research found that top performing ads adhere to at least six of these principles.
When Alex Saric, CMO of Celtra and Alistair Hill, CEO of On Device Research applied these principles to ODR’s entire database, it was discovered that two thirds of mobile ads tested adhere to fewer than six of the ten guidelines that follow.
- Logo presence on every frame is crucial
- A human presence can engage
- Product shots catch the eye
- Placing branding at the top of the creative boosts ad recall
- Be cautious with dual branding as it can distract and confuse
- A single clear message beats a text heavy ad overloaded with information
- Video grabs the user’s attention
- Inject a little humour in to your creative
- A bit of interactivity holds the user’s attention
- If you want to drive purchase, then unsurprisingly having a strong call to action helps
“To effectively tell their stories, brands must ensure quality creative in their ads. This study offers great lessons on what makes an effective mobile ad creative. By combining the guidelines from this study with a compelling story, and enabling such quality ads at scale, only then will advertisers realize the full potential of their advertising efforts,” said Saric.
“These recommendations are rooted in robust quantitative analysis and as such provide a useful check list for mobile marketers to reference before embarking on a mobile brand campaign,” comments Hill.
Hill continues that “if you bear these guidelines in mind, your ad is going to stand a higher than average chance of being noticed and having a positive impact on purchase intent”
When it comes to campaign planning, audience targeting, delivery and optimisation, mobile offers an abundance of opportunity the likes of which no other platform has ever seen. But planning and execution are only part of what makes a great mobile campaign.
The key question remains as to what it is that the top mobile ads are doing creatively that most other mobile ads aren’t. The answer lies in the highlighted 10 creative best practice guidelines with the top performing campaigns on average adhering to six of them.
me&u, Australia’s first and leading mobile ordering and payment platform, has appointed Clementine Churchill as Head of Marketing as they continue to drive rapid growth and expansion in Australia and new international markets. A highly experienced marketing leader and recognised industry thought leader, Churchill joins me&u from My Muscle Chef, one of Australia’s top rated […]
MILO is on the search for Australia’s best made MILO, calling on fans to share their creations for the chance to win #TheMILOCup, via Ogilvy Sydney. This integrated campaign follows on from the success of last year’s ‘Hot v Cold’ campaign, which encouraged Aussies to settle the debate on whether MILO is best enjoyed hot […]
New research from Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, has found that LGBTQ+ representation in ANZ remains low and stereotypical. It’s 2021 – this needs to change – especially in marketing and advertising. In partnership with GLAAD, the LGBTQ+ media advocacy organisation, Getty Images has launched a full-spectrum Guidebook in direct response to […]
Natural historian Sir David Attenborough is one of the most commanding and respected storytellers in the world and now the iconic series, David Attenborough Life Stories, is available on LiSTNR as part of SCA’s recently announced partnership with the BBC. David Attenborough Life Stories is a series of talks on the natural histories of creatures and […]
Menulog has doubled down on its marketing support for restaurant partners, with the promotion of Senior Marketing Manager, Rami Tamer, to a newly created role of ‘Head of Partner Marketing’, as well as the promotion of former-Blue 449 Performance Manager, Jaryd Buggins. In the new Head of Partner Marketing role, Rami will lead a team […]
ARN has announced Barry Drinkwater will be handing over his content director reins at 97.3FM and 4KQ to respected radio executive, Alisson Longhurst. Drinkwater has had a stellar career in radio spanning more than four decades, and was acknowledged as one of Australia’s Top 20 Content Directors by Radio Today in 2020. He began his radio career […]
Australia’s largest social enterprise is turning 25. On the anniversary of Australia’s first Big Issue magazine being sold on the steps of Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station in June 1996, Town Square has created a campaign to mark the occasion. 25 Years Big is a celebratory statement of pride, rendered in the iconic Big Issue logo […]
The Australian commercial radio industry has joined a global working group of broadcasters, carmakers and tech experts collaborating on the innovation of radio in Android Automotive. Android Automotive is Google’s infotainment operating system which is being built into new connected cars. Industry body Commercial Radio Australia is part of the working group, led by the […]
For the third consecutive year, Triple M’s No Talk Day will return on Thursday July 1 to raise awareness around men’s mental health and encourage courageous conversations on Triple M’s 45 stations across the country with support from partner Beyond Blue. From 6:00am – 6:00pm on July 1, Triple M is encouraging listeners to clear […]
Consumer shifts in how and where people buy products evolved significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating new opportunities for retailers to use new channels, fulfilment strategies and payment options, according to the results of a new survey out today from BigCommerce and PayPal. While a majority of the 3,000 consumers surveyed from the United States, United Kingdom […]
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about contextual advertising bar the curling wand and the hot pink leg warmers.
The brainchild of co-founders Gina Williams-Folau (main photo) and Greer Bland, the talent agency Liquorice was born out of a desire to make things easier for brand managers. Liquorice offers social talent for brands wanting to hit the sweet spot with Kiwi audiences. Launching with a roster of big names on board including Millie Elder-Holmes, Athena […]


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Advertisers who are cutting back on newspaper advertising are missing a beat. This is the message of a new study, conducted by effectiveness consultancy Benchmarketing for Newsworks, which claims that advertising with newspapers increases overall revenue return on investment by three times.
The ROI study covers 500 econometric models to provide evidence of the impact newsbrands have on advertising campaigns. The results show that newspapers increase overall campaign effectiveness as well as boosting other media – newspapers make TV twice as effective and online display four times more effective. It goes on to claim that using digital newsbrands boosts print ROI by up to five times.Read More


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Alternative nicotine products can have a "significant" impact on reducing smoking rates as demonstrated by case studies in Japan and Sweden, a report showed Friday. In a policy paper dubbed “Safer Nicotine Works,” Tholos Foundation said it has found that alternative nicotine products, ranging from snus, nicotine pouches and gum to vapes and tobacco heating products, help people quit smoking cigarettes. Japan saw smoking rates, those that smoked cigarettes daily, decline from 19.8 percent to 17.8 percent in just two years between 2017 and 2019 after tobacco heating products were introduced to the market in 2016, the report said. The rate had dropped less than 2 percent over a 14-year period from 2003.
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October 24th, 2022
Farmwall develops agricultural technologies and educational resources to empower city residents and workers to grow their own food.
They work with corporates, schools, restaurants and households to implement closed-loop food production systems.
Farmwalls are present in seven skyscrapers across Melbourne.
In today’s fast-paced and convenience-driven lifestyle, food and how it came onto our plates is often treated as an afterthought. Where our food was made, where the raw materials were sourced from and what processes were involved in that food reaching our plate become questions rarely asked. But as our urban population grows, so does the demand for food in these cities. With issues such as climate change and global supply chain disruptions threatening our ability to meet this demand, the need to build a more robust food system that can provide for our increasing population without degrading nature and producing unnecessary emissions is clear.
One such social enterprise, called Farmwall, is changing the way we look at food in our cities by empowering people in urban areas to grow their own food inside their own buildings and improving self-sufficiency. By using a combination of education and agricultural technologies (AgTech), coupled with circular principles at the core, Farmwall is helping to build back the connection between humans and food.
Geert Hendrix, CEO and Managing Director of Farmwall, takes us through the importance of connecting with our food and how the organisation aims to develop a closed-loop and regenerative food future.
"Farmwall work with corporates, schools, restaurants and households to implement closed-loop food production systems in their day-to-day lives and environments for the purpose of creating self-sufficiency, food security and in the process, the overall well-being and building of a community.”
“Unlike other horticultural systems that can often be sterile, removing a certain aspect of biodiversity in the process, we ensure that our Farmwalls are biodiverse, incorporating a variety of species in the ecosystem. This includes snails, fish, algae eaters, insect frass, carnivorous plants for pest management, microorganisms, underwater and above water aquatic plants, microgreens, leafy greens and vegetables that are grown in the system.”
“We use aquaponics to develop a closed-loop food system that can nourish our cities and be regenerative in nature.”
“Farmwall has a unique opportunity to build a business from scratch with a vision of a circular future. Waste reduction and complete avoidance is very important to us. We want to make products that are durable and are made to last.”
“Circularity for us means no ownership. Therefore, our subscription-based model is extremely crucial to ensure that we are constantly reusing materials without creating a lot of waste, as we sell a service rather than any product. Every drop of water and all materials such as steel, glass etc gets reused in the process. To keep delivering our services we have to maintain long-term relationships with our customers, and for this, we have to maintain ownership of the products ourselves and carry their responsibility. That piece of responsibility from a manufacturer or service provider’s perspective is vital to continue doing better.”
“The world has largely been ignoring issues in our food system such as over fertilisation, depleted soils, topsoils washing away, monocropping and loss of biodiversity. This has made the system fragile and heavily dependent on pesticides and chemicals. We have unlearned the language of food. The industrial revolution and decades of depending on big companies to supply us with our food have completely detached us from the way food grows.”
It’s the same as when you build a card house and remove the cards from the bottom- everything collapses. The moment any disruption happens to our food system (like Covid-19) we lose control of one of our fundamental needs, and no one knows where to acquire their food if our supermarkets run out. Unfortunately, climate change is going to create bigger disruptions like droughts, heat waves and floods and food can quickly become our biggest threat.
“The good news is that all the knowledge and technology we need to solve our food issues already exists. But we can’t demand a regenerative system without rolling up our sleeves and taking responsibility for our own actions. The broken food system is everyone’s problem.”
“We believe in active facilitation and engagement. We cannot expect to place a new solution within a system hoping that people would know how to use it. We want to be part of the ecosystem that we develop and do this by facilitating workshops and empowering our customers to grow their own food."
“For example, we conduct incursions and excursions for schools and develop lesson plans for students and are in the process of building the structure for these lesson plans so that it fits well with the schedules of teachers and schools. With corporates, this is a way for employees to relax and partake in team-building activities involving regularly learning about growing microgreens and vegetables in their buildings.”
“Our start-up began on a mission to make a difference through closed-loop food systems. Over the years, we have been a part of four different accelerator programs. Initially, we started out as a large urban farm and a restaurant that was self-sufficient by growing its own food through vertical farming. However, being in an agile environment we had to constantly evolve and pivot towards where we saw most value and impact.”
“We had to gather a team consisting of various skillsets like communications, storytelling, biological sciences, industrial design, business development and engineers to make Farmwall happen. We also considered the circular economy as an essential skill to be willing to do the hard work to make more inclusive and regenerative food systems.”
“The business model canvas was a great tool for us to look out for key partnerships and stakeholders. Developers like MIRVAC (who are one of our major stakeholders), schools, urban farming organisations, local community organisations, our interns and volunteers have all been integral in this journey moving forward.”
“When you are doing something new that hasn’t been done before, everything is a barrier. Getting the idea across to our customers and communicating our core values is always a challenge. But we have found that storytelling and connecting with our customers by taking them on a journey of what food systems involve has been very helpful. Nevertheless, this is also a huge opportunity for us as we have the chance to be the first of our kind in the market to make a difference and be a shifter. At this point, we are still in a stage before being completely scalable. To scale into larger systems, our buildings and cities will also require more innovation in urban design to support the integration and assimilation of our Farmwalls.”
“Farmwall’s day-to-day activities revolve around growing microgreens via aquaponics. Microgreens are a great way to secure our food system and promote healthier lifestyles for people. As they are so small, they use less water than what is usually required to bring a plant to maturity. Additionally, the only fertiliser required is produced by the fish – helping us steer away from fossil fuel-based fertilisers used in industrial-scale vegetable production.”
"Our biggest achievement is when we see people and children inspired and having their paradigm shifted. Being able to communicate the importance of food security and a closed-loop regenerative city to our customers is what we look forward to the most.”
“We aim to be in every building, school and household in the future and will also be raising a seed funding round in March 2023.”
“Start thinking about your food supply and how you can integrate yourself back into the food system, even through small acts of education, being involved in the community and showing interest in the growing process. Take action in a way that’s not only good for the world, but also for yourself- for your own health, well-being and safety."
"Join us and become part of a city that feeds our planet - https://farmwall.com/"


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Taiwan has struggled increasingly for diplomatic recognition as its chief rival, China, becomes more powerful. Officials in Taipei say they have scored a major achievement by signing an agreement with Indonesia to develop the massive country’s northernmost island, called Morotai. Taiwanese companies are set to build an airport, a harbor and other hardware to make Morotai a tourism and fishing hub.
This first-of-a-kind deal for Taiwan to use the sparsely-populated tropical island fits with its mission to be seen around the world as an economic and humanitarian heavyweight. It vies for that recognition with China, which has used its much larger economy to leave Taiwan with just 23 diplomatic allies, compared to more than 170 for Beijing.
Andrew Huang, a strategic studies professor at Tamkang University in Taiwan, says the deal will give Taiwan a chance to show its development experience. “If Taiwan can expand its commercial and industrial experience and share that with neighboring countries, especially Indonesia, it would be an expansion of Taiwan's experience, so overall it will be a win-win deal and a positive development,” he explained.
Indonesian officials want to develop industrial corridors in their country's relatively remote eastern islands. So, two-and-a-half years ago, a senior official from Jakarta approached Taiwan with the plan for Morotai and met with an excited response. The two sides expect to set up a steering committee next month to start talking about details.
Taiwan foreign ministry spokesman Steve Hsia calls the Morotai deal a chance to show its best side to Southeast Asia.
He says other countries were interested but Indonesia particularly wanted to work with Taiwan. He adds that Indonesia may have noticed Taiwan’s specialized technology in fisheries and tourism. Hsia says Taiwan sees a lot of business opportunities in Southeast Asia and hopes its investors can seize more of them, expanding Taiwanese presence in the region. He calls the Morotai model an extremely special case.
Trade between Indonesia and Taiwan totaled $10.8 billion in 2011, behind only China and Japan. Indonesia stands to gain economically from the Morotai deal, just as it has by setting up a special economic zone with Singapore in the 1990s on the island of Batam.
Officials from Taipei say Morotai may become a special economic zone for Taiwan. Taiwan’s representative to Indonesia, Andrew Hsia, says people will move from elsewhere in Indonesia to the island of 50,000 people to work in fisheries, eco-tourism and infrastructure.
China also is seeking to expand in Southeast Asia. Ten years ago, Beijing set up a free trade area with an economic bloc covering 10 Southeast Asian nations.


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New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s office is looking in to whether digital music services have engaged in illegal price-fixing.
Subpoenas have been issued to Warner Music Group Corp., as revealed in regulatory paperwork the music giant filed late last week. The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have also been subpoenaed.
A spokesman for the Attorney General’s office said that it would take months to launch a full investigation if there’s sufficient evidence to proceed.
Apple has not been named in the investigation so far, although it undoubtedly is a focal point — the company runs the most successful commercial digital music download service, the iTunes Music Store. Despite an onslaught of competitors, Apple has maintained primacy, thanks in part to its sales of iPods.
Apple has been in the crosshairs of music executives in recent months who feel that the 99 cents-per-track pricing afforded iTunes Music Store customers does not reflect the reality of the market, where some artists and songs are worth more to customers than others.


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We already think Apple will reveal its new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C at next week’s September 10 event, and we hope it’ll announce new iPads and maybe even updated iMacs at the same time. But a much more intriguing rumor has just surfaced, suggesting that Apple’s got some brand new Apple TV hardware on the way too… and this is something we know nothing about yet.
As reported by GigaOm, the new rumor comes from an unusual source–at least for Apple data–because it’s a global trade analysis outfit called Panjiva. By scanning shipments, the company has discovered a bill of lading from the DHS that describes the importing of shipping containers destined for Apple that are labeled “set top boxes.” The August 11th shipment was for “set top boxes with communication function” and weighed just over 7 tons. On August 18th there was another weighing over 16 tons and another weighing the same on August 25th. The company notes that usually Apple TV shipments come from manufacturer Hon Hai, but these new shipments are from a new Apple partner called BYD.
Assuming the shipments are based on the existing Apple TV hardware, which weighs 0.27 kilos, these loads could represent somewhere over 100,000 Apple TV units (allowing that the packaging takes up some weight) imported into the U.S. just a few weeks ahead of a big press event.
The Apple TV hasn’t been updated since March 2013, although there was a “silent” update with a new chip that Apple rolled out this year. The company’s been aggressively updating the old Apple TV in recent weeks with new media partner apps.
All of this could be taken as a big pointer that Apple’s got some brand-new Apple TV hardware on the way. It’s a bit of a longshot, but you never know. After all, we really weren’t expecting news that Apple has another, special, Chinese launch event in Beijing, presumably for the new iPhones, on September 11th.
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What services would you like to see at the DMV of the future The Department of Motor Vehicles poses this question with the launch of a new customer-service survey on its website. The new survey available online through July 15 is part of the department's “DMV Vision 2015” initiative that ties into the 100th anniversary of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Customer ideas will be incorporated into the department's strategic plan as a living document that brings a fresh, innovative approach to how the agency conducts business.
Motor industry faces some bleak months ahead, the DMV has unveiled several new products and services with the customer in mind, including: Appointment Notify, where a reminder call is made to customers three days in advance of a scheduled appointment; Virtual Hold, which gives customers the option of receiving a call-back from a DMV representative that same day; and self-service terminals in selected DMV field offices that make vehicle registration that much easier.
The DMV is also offering advance appointments, either by phone or via the Internet, whereby customers can secure an appointment with one or two days notice. In a bid to achieve the 7 million target for Hyundai-Kia vehicles, he said, the group has to keep up with fast-changing global trends by setting up an organized cooperation system for better communication among production facilities and sales corporations worldwide.Chung has said Hyundai Motor together with its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. became one of the world’s top five car makers with combined sales of 6.6 million vehicles in 2011.Both have pulled off double-digit growth for three years in a row since 2009 but the rate is expected to sink to 6.1 percent this year.”
The chief stressed that growth of the car industry is forecast to slow down and competition will be fiercer this year. “We have to establish a foothold as one of the global top companies with more solid management.”


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On Monday, Bloomberg reported that major asset management company Fidelity Investments is preparing to initiate Bitcoin trading later in May. It will purchase and sell BTC on behalf of its institutional customers.
Bloomberg believes this may spark the next Bitcoin price rally and increase BTC adoption.
Fidelity focuses on Bitcoin
A spokesperson for Fidelity has confirmed to Bloomberg that the company is indeed preparing to start Bitcoin trading on the platform and will begin with Bitcoin so far. Unlike other similar companies, such as Robinhood, Fidelity will begin with servicing only financial institutions and no retail clients at the initial stage.
The financial giant announced its readiness to start trading Bitcoin for its clients right after the results of its survey were published, which said that nearly 50 percent of institutions eye crypto as a financial innovation of the future market.
This is not the first time the company has been dealing with crypto – in 2014, Fidelity dipped into the mining industry. Lately, it has publicized its plans to offer Bitcoin custodial services to its customers. It started off with its first custody service in March.
Bitcoin market position
On Monday, the BTC rate started a small retracement, as traders have begun fixing their profits. Still, Bitcoin has dropped only about 1.6 percent and at press time is trading at $5,752, as per CoinMarketCap.
Currently, Bitcoin accounts for almost 56 percent of the overall cap of the crypto market, still showing its domination.


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- November 11, 2021
- Posted by: OIA Admin
- Category: Association News
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today reported strong financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2021, and updated its 2021 fiscal-year revenue and earnings outlook to reflect recent supply chain challenges.
“The Company delivered strong double-digit revenue growth and exceptional earnings leverage, despite the increased supply chain disruption caused by Vietnam factory closures and global logistics delays” said Blake W. Krueger, Wolverine Worldwide’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Merrell was hit hardest by Vietnam factory closures but still delivered mid-single-digit growth. Saucony and Sperry both drove over 40% revenue growth. The unplanned supply chain disruptions resulted in at least a $60 million negative revenue impact in Q3. Demand for our brands remains very strong as evidenced by continued strength in sell-through trends at retail and a robust order book that extends into Q3 2022. We remain bullish on our outlook for the future in light of these trends and the composition of our portfolio which over-indexes on performance categories like hiking, running, and work. We are also excited about the addition of Sweaty Betty to our portfolio – a fast-growing brand that enhances the digital and apparel capabilities of the Company.”
THIRD-QUARTER 2021 PERFORMANCE
On August 2, 2021, Wolverine Worldwide acquired women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty, a digitally-native, premium global apparel brand, which is expected to fuel growth and enhance the Company’s fast-growing eCommerce business. The following third-quarter results include Sweaty Betty during the period from August 2, 2021 until the end of the quarter.
- Reported revenue was $636.7 million, up 29.1% versus the prior year. On a constant currency basis, revenue was up 28.2% versus the prior year.
- eCommerce reported revenue was up 45% versus the prior year and up 126% versus 2019.
- Reported gross margin was 43.2%, compared to 41.0% in the prior year. Adjusted gross margin was 44.6%, compared to 41.3% in the prior year.
- Reported operating margin was 6.7%, compared to 8.6% in the prior year. Adjusted operating margin was 12.0%, compared to 10.6% in the prior year.
- Reported diluted earnings per share were $0.00, compared to reported diluted earnings per share of $0.27 in the prior year. Current year reported earnings includes costs related to the acquisition of Sweaty Betty, debt refinancing costs, certain litigation-related costs and air freight charges related to production and shipping delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.62, and, on a constant currency basis, were $0.61, compared to $0.35 in the prior year.
- Inventory at the end of the quarter was $412.0 million, up 26.5% versus the prior year. Sweaty Betty contributed 16.1% to the increase versus the prior year.
- Total debt at the end of the quarter was $1,024.4 million, or $147.8 million more than in the prior year. Total liquidity considering the October credit facility transaction was approximately $800 million.
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Another leak has emerged about Google’s new smartphone. The company’s phone, previously called to be canceled, was seen today in the new operating system Android 12 codes. Google Pixel 5a, its specifications revealed.
According to the website MSPoweruser, Google will release a new Pixel model this year. Now the leaked codes in the Android 12 beta provide some information about the Google Pixel 5a.
Google’s new mid-to-upper segment model will be released in the U.S. and Japan later this year. Speaking of the features of the device, the Google Pixel 5a will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset. This chipset appeared with the code name (sm7250) in the latest beta of Android 12. All these leaks indicate that Google’s new smartphone will come with a Snapdragon 765G processor.
On the other hand, it appeared in some images of the Pixel 5a. According to these pictures, Google’s new smartphone will be similar to the Pixel 4a 5G model released last year. It is also worth noting that the chipset of both devices is the same.
According to current information, the Google Pixel 5a; will come with a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display with dimensions of 156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm. Expected to be in a flat design, this screen will also come with thin bezels.
On the camera side, it is claimed that the Pixel 5a will be equipped with dual-lens. Unfortunately, there is no information about the sensors. But leaks include a flash and phase detection autofocus in this module.
Other features of the device include; It is said to support the 3.5 mm headphone jack, but will also be equipped with a fingerprint sensor on the back. But in general, the phone will be similar to the Pixel 4a 5G. Speaking of which, let’s take a look at the features of this device;
Google Pixel 4a 5G features
The Pixel 4a comes with a 5G OLED-based display. With a screen size of 6.2 inches (1080 x 2340, 416 PPI, AOD, and HDR), this model added a 60 Hz screen refresh. Powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor, this phone also has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
On the back of this model are a 12.2 Megapixel main camera and a 16 Megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front is a selfie camera with a resolution of 8 Megapixels. A 3.5mm headphone jack was also added to the 4a 5G. This feature is not available on the Pixel 5.
The Pixel 4a 5G, home to a 3,800 mAh battery, will be accompanied by 18W (USB Power Delivery) fast charging, but users of this phone will not be able to benefit from wireless charging support.


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Here are some of the top business headlines on AL.com today:
Bayer Properties leasing retail space for Station 121, the re-branded Cityville Block 121 in downtown Birmingham
Huntsville among 51 U.S. communities vying for $5 million Georgetown energy prize
Better Parts Challenge' in Oxford May 6-7 looks for manufacturing solutions
Calling all innovators: Free Thursday event in downtown Huntsville aims to 'ignite, inspire and expand technology'
Auto supplier to set up shop in Leeds, create 110 jobs
Birmingham council members question need, legitimacy of $185,000 transportation consultant contract
Clements barbecue joint devastated by storm offering free food for 'as long as it takes'
Vestavia's Hollywood Imports reopens in speedy style with celebration featuring Honda IndyCar
Southpace April deals include Homewood florist's move to Birmingham's Lakeview
Lockheed Martin awarded $81 million contract for Army work
US economy slowed to 0.1 percent growth rate in Q1
The Women's Fund named to national network, awarded $50,000 grant for work to fight poverty
State of the city, summer camp solutions and basement angst as the storm passes by
Morning business digest: NFL Cheerleaders want to get paid, Target steps up its game and more on the minimum wage in today’s business news


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The 45-year-old actress who became famous for showing off her body in a swimsuit on the television series ‘Baywatch’ - believes that she is the perfect spokes model for a fashion line featuring the style.
Anderson has become the new face of the clothing company’s Alpine range and can be seen wearing a modest black and green traditional dress - known as a dirndl.
The items are popular in countries such as Germany and Austria and Anderson has been keen to switch her usually-skimpy American style to try a more European look. “I was born to wear the dirndl,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.
The firm’s managing director Thomas Dims said: “She was completely taken by them. We thought the shoot would take a few minutes but she was with us for three hours.”
Anderson, apparently asked to transform her wardrobe with the new pieces and flew some of the clothing homez. “She even took an armful of the dresses back to LA,” Dims added.
Photos: Shraddha Kapoor, Kim Sharma at 'Haseena Parkar' screening
Mumbai to Goa train: First look at the glass-top Vistadome coach
Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa keeps it short and sexy on social media
Photos: Narendra Modi, others at Marshal Arjan Singh's funeral
Photos: Sussanne Khan and Nimrat Kaur spotted at a spa in Juhu


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Nordstrom has dropping Ivanka Trump from their clothing line after liberals demanded the store to remove every that says Trump on it.
My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by @Nordstrom. She is a great person — always pushing me to do the right thing! Terrible!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 8, 2017
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Best Buy’s third-quarter profit more than quadrupled, but its shares were down more than 6 percent in early trading on expectations its fourth-quarter profit margins will be squeezed by shoppers who choose lower-cost TVs and laptops.
Best Buy reported net earnings of $227 million for its third fiscal quarter compared with $52 million for the year-ago period.
The mobile phone category was among those that experienced the largest gains, along with flat-panel televisions, digital imaging and notebook computers. The company has been putting more emphasis on mobile phones with its Best Buy Mobile store-within-a-store concept.
The company noted that domestic comparable store sales improved sequentially each month of the third fiscal quarter, finishing with an 8.4 percent increase in the fiscal month of November as the company saw low-double digit comparable store sale gains on Friday and Saturday of the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend.


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Watch Out For Scam Debt Collectors
The Federal Trade Commission shut down a debt collector that used fictitious names and threatened consumers into paying debts they may not have owed.
Pinnacle Payment Services LLC and its principals are barred from debt collection and subject to a $9,384,628 judgment, which has been suspended for most defendants due to their inability to pay.
Jessica Rush, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said Pinnacle “threatened many consumers by telling them their bank accounts would be closed, their wages garnished, they would face felony fraud charges, or they would be arrested if they failed to pay the phantom debts.”
According to the FTC complaint filed in 2013, the defendants collected millions of dollars. Many of the consumers who paid did not owe the debt. In order to heighten the threat, the Pinnacle defendants used fake business names implying an affiliation with a law firm or law enforcement agency, such as Global Legal Services, Allied Litigation Group, and Dockets Liens & Services.
If a debt collector is threatening you contact my office for a free consultation.


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The World’s favourite action camera company, GoPro transformed how an individual captures memories. The company’s products are also widely used in the AV space, where creators, including auto journalists, make the most of a GoPro’s versatility to deliver high-quality content. Not unaffected by the current crisis which is global in nature, the company has announced that its 2020 product roadmap, which includes new hardware, software and subscription products that will serve both GoPro camera owners and smartphone-only users will remain on track. However, the action camera maker will restructure operations to become a more efficient and profitable direct-to-consumer-centric business.
GoPro will aim to achieve a $100 million reduction in operating expenses for this year. This will be achieved by including a workforce reduction of more than 20% and plans to further reduce non-headcount related operating expenses to $250 million in 2021. GoPro will continue to sell to select leading retailers in key regions where consumers prefer to purchase offline or indirectly. However, the Company will be shifting primarily to consumer-direct sales to drive growth in regions where GoPro.com already enjoys a strong share of the market.
To lead the Company’s direct-to-consumer growth initiatives spanning hardware, software and subscription sales, GoPro has appointed Aimée Lapic as Chief Digital Officer. Ms Lapic brings years of experience building successful digital businesses, most recently as Chief Marketing Officer for Pandora, and prior to that at the Banana Republic where she was Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager for BananaRepublic.com.
GoPro’s shift to a more consumer-direct approach includes the following expense reductions:
- $100 million reductions in non-GAAP operating expenses in 2020 and plans to further reduce operating expenses into 2021 to $250 million
- Workforce reduction of over 200 employees, or more than 20%
- Office space reductions in five geographies
- Sales and marketing expenditure reductions in 2020 and beyond
- Additional reductions in spending across the business
Commenting on the decision, Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s founder and CEO said, “GoPro’s global distribution network has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, driving us to transition into a more efficient and profitable direct-to-consumer-centric business over the course of this year. We are crushed that this forces us to let go of many talented members of our team, and we are forever grateful for their contributions.”
GoPro also shared that at his request, Mr Woodman will forego the remainder of his salary through the end of 2020. Additionally, as of April 14, 2020, GoPro’s Board of Directors volunteered to forego the remainder of their cash compensation through the end of 2020. Additionally, GoPro is withdrawing its Q1 and full-year 2020 guidance due to global uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is providing a preview of its Q1 results:
- Revenue of approximately $119 million
- Non-GAAP EPS loss is expected to be in the mid $0.30 loss per share range
- Street ASP of $350, a 23% sequential increase
- Sell-thru of approximately 700,000 cameras during the quarter
- Reduced channel inventory by nearly 30%
- Cash and equivalents of $125 million as of March 31, 2020
The restructuring of GoPro’s business will result in an estimated aggregate charge of $31 million to $49 million. Cash expenditures will be approximately $5 million of the estimated aggregate charges in the second quarter of 2020 as a result of a reduction in force. The remaining expenditures are approximately $26 million to $44 million primarily pertaining to planned reductions of office space (including $4 million of non-cash charges) and approximately $5 million for other non-cash charges. The Company anticipates the majority of the office space charges will result in future cash expenditures through 2027. The Company anticipates that a substantial portion of these restructuring charges will be reflected in its second-quarter results.


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JAPAN: Tokyo Style's Shares Surge After Shareholder's Demands
Shares in leading Japanese clothing maker Tokyo Style Co Ltd soared today after its top shareholder told it to ditch plans to invest 50 billion yen in real estate and pay the money as a dividend instead
The apparel manufacturer's shares closed nearly 16 per cent up after Yoshiaki Murakami - a former bureaucrat who runs his own fund - called a news conference to demand action to boost shareholder value and raise dividends.
Murakami added he will present the proposals at Tokyo Style's shareholders meeting in May and pointed out only 30 per cent of the firm's assets are employed for its main business.
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Here’s a look at two of the biggest moving coins over the last twenty-four hours or so in the token market, with a discussion of what’s driving the action in each and where we here at Global Coin Report expect them to go next.
The two companies that we’ve got in our crosshairs right now are NEO and NXT.
So, let’s kick things off with NEO.
This one’s a bit of an odd situation but stick with it. The token is down around 16% over the last twenty-four hours and this would usually be enough to qualify it for the negative side of the picture on this coverage. However, when you zoom out a little bit and look at the bigger picture, a different story is revealed.
The token is up close to 23% since last week and nearly 35% since the start of November, having appreciated dramatically over the period (and especially over the weekend hat’s just passed) on the back of some fresh news related to a cross-platform integration.
To add a little bit more detail to that statement, NEO is a token that’s representative of a company that’s trying to become the so-called Ethereum of China. It’s bee relatively successful in achieving that aim since IPO (at which point its tokens went for just $0.032 – it now trades for $35.26) and the recent news, outlining the fact that the company’s tokens and platforms have been used as the basis of the Ontology platform, a new distributed trust network by Onchain, have compounded the positive sentiment surrounding what the company brings to this space at the moment.
So, to simplify, this is a token that’s taken a real hit over the last day or so but this hit is far from representative of long-term trajectory. Instead, it’s far more likely a near-term correction on the run, as shorter-term operators pull profits off the table, and we fully expect to see a return to the overarching upside momentum once the reversal completes.
Moving on, let’s see what’s happening with NXT.
This one is another pretty interesting one. The token is up more than 56% over the last twenty-four hours and currently trades for a 105% premium to its price this time last month. The company was one of the original ICOs, with its launch way back in 2013, and was set up as a sort of alternative to bitcoin in that it was designed as a payment mechanism and value transfer protocol but – at the same time – was designed to overcome a few of the perceived problems with bitcoin that early stage adopters thought may hinder growth.
Specifically, it uses proof-of-stake to reach consensus for transactions—as such there is a static money supply and, unlike bitcoin, no mining.
So what’s driving the action in this one right now?
The company has just announced that it’s going to be forming what’s called a childchain with an entity called Ardor and that we’re going to see an airdrop of coins as and when the childchain comes to fruition – slated to happen somewhere around mid-December.
This is a bit of a tough one to interpret from a long-term value implication perspective as it’s sort of an unprecedented move in the space as things stand.
With that said, these sorts of developments (while unprecedented) are often viewed as positive by the bigger players in the space and this could easily lead to some speculative volume flowing into the tokens – both before and after the December development.
As such, while it’s a bit more of a punt that NEO, it looks as though this one could easily pick up some further gains heading into the middle of this week.
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Bitcoin Surges After Tesla Bought $1.5 Billion Worth of BTC
The sudden rise of Bitcoin has been connected to the decision taken by the Tesla electric car company to buy $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin.
The company explained in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it bought Bitcoin to diversify its cash returns and more flexibility.
Musk’s Tweets also impacted Dogecoin’s price
Tesla also added that it will start accepting Bitcoin payments for all its products, although this will be based on a limited basis and applicable laws. If the company concludes and starts accepting cryptocurrency, it will make it the first major car manufacturer to accept Bitcoin payments. The company’s founder and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has developed an interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
He has been tweeting severally about the viability of the Dogecoin (DOGE), which doesn’t have an important market value attached to it.
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 4, 2021
Few hours after endorsing Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency rose by an impressive 50%. But regulatory authorities are still concerned about the risks in cryptocurrency investments, with several regulatory bodies warning traders and investors they could lose all their money from crypto investments.
But for Tesla, the company decides to diversify its funds and increased its cash returns. However, Tesla also warned investors about the volatility of Bitcoin’s price in its SEC filing. According to the SEC…
XNO Token of Xeno NFT Hub listed on Bithumb Korea Exchange
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 25th January, 2021, // ChainWire //
Xeno Holdings Limited (xno.live ), a blockchain solutions company based in Hong Kong, has announced the listing of its ecosystem utility token XNO on the ‘Bithumb Korea’ cryptocurrency exchange on January 21st 2021.
Xeno NFT Hub (market.xno.live ), developed by Xeno Holdings, enables easy minting of digital items into NFTs while also providing a marketplace where anyone can securely trade NFTs.
The Xeno NFT Hub project team includes former members of the technology project Yosemite X based in San Francisco and professionals such as Gabby Dizon who is a games industry expert and NFT space influencer based in Southeast Asia.
NFT(Non-Fungible Token) technology has recently gained huge focus in the blockchain arena and beyond, making waves in the online gaming sector, the art world, and the digital copyrights industry in recent years. The strongest feature of NFTs is that “NFTs are unique digital assets that cannot be replaced or forged”. Unlike fungible tokens such as Bitcoin or Ether, NFTs are not interchangeable for other tokens of the same type but instead each NFT has a unique value and specific information that cannot be replaced. This fact makes NFTs the perfect solution to record and prove ownership of digital and real-world items like works of art, game items, limited-edition collectibles, and more.
NFTs are already being actively traded in markets globally. For…
Wisebitcoin Launches Professional-Grade Crypto Exchange
Infrastructure is developing rapidly in the cryptocurrency industry, but the recent launch of the Wisebitcoin cryptocurrency exchange is nonetheless significant in terms of the immediate value it provides to cryptocurrency users. That’s because the exchange has had a beta version available since 2018 while continuing further developments in stealth mode, and already serves over 1.2 million end users with $6+ billion in 24 hour trading volume at the time of its official launch.
In addition to the large user base and deep liquidity, Wisebitcoin also stands out by offering up to 100x leverage to margin traders, with the ability to open a long or short position in their futures market. In the current bullish environment, leverage is a key way that experienced traders increase their exposure and try to profit from volatility.
For example, if a user opened a long position on ETH on January 2nd at a price of $750, they could have greatly multiplied their profits with even a small amount of leverage such as 5x as ETH reached over $1,100 within 48 hours. A simple unleveraged position would have netted $350 in profit, but a 5x position would have netted $1,750 and a 100x leveraged position would have netted an incredible $35,000 in profits from an initial investment of just $750.
Beyond leverage, Wisebitcoin additionally offers a simple and…


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This old-fashioned Fisherman's Friend van has been delivering a range of pet products to people around Bristol.
The quirky wheels were bought by Nicki Downton, who launched Pets Need Love along with her partner David Elliot, when their printing company struggled during the coronavirus crisis.
Only a dozen of the 1980s vans remain in the UK - and Nicki, from Keynsham, says people literally stop in the street to stare.
"It's been absolutely mad," said Nicki. "We only launched in May and we already have over 400 products.
"People really love seeing the van, they literally stop in the street to look at it.
"It was originally made for Fisherman's Friend and I think Harrods and Kelloggs used to have similar ones.
"Dave scoured the country to find that van as he wanted something a bit special.
"He designed the artwork for the van's graphics and he took it to be sign written at the company he used to work for when he was 17."
When lockdown began, Nicki's printing business significantly slowed down.
The 50-year-old decided it was the perfect time to take the plunge and invest in the pet industry because it was something the couple had always dreamed about.
Now, they sell everything from swan food to dog biscuits, flea treatments and everything in between.
"Despite what's going on, there can be positives," said Nicki. "I've always loved pets, I've had dogs, hamsters, fish.
"I've always thought about combining a business with this interest.
"Lot's of people can't get out right now, so it's a great time to be able to deliver."


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On September 29th, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the launch of a new cybersecurity initiative called CyberOhio. This new initiative is specifically geared towards protecting Ohio’s businesses from cyber-attacks, but is expected to have a subsequent positive impact on consumers. CyberOhio is in addition to the Attorney General’s Cybersecurity Help, Information, and Protection Program (CHIPP) which has been around since 2014 but focused on personal consumer concerns.
•Creation of a Cybersecurity Advisory Board, composed of industry experts and business leaders- this board will provide guidance for the Attorney General’s office initiatives on cybersecurity.
•Exploring draft legislation to improve the legal cybersecurity environment in Ohio for businesses and consumers.
•Cybersecurity training opportunities including a cybersecurity business summit to be held in the spring of 2017 and cybersecurity trainings for small businesses.
•Expanding the Ohio Attorney General’s Identity Theft Unit to assist businesses with cybersecurity and data privacy.
•Encourage more cybersecurity workforce personnel, including through the creation of collaborative internship opportunities between businesses and Ohio colleges and universities.
The Cybersecurity Advisory Board has already been selected, including the chairman of the board, Kirk Herath, Chief Privacy Officer at Nationwide Financial Services. The board is comprised of other industry experts, from corporate chief information officers to military system administrators. Since the initiative is in its early stages, it is unclear what types of legislative options will be proposed. Since it is already mid-October, the legislation prong of CyberOhio will likely be on deck for next year.
One critical piece of CyberOhio are the training opportunities it will provide to small businesses beginning next spring. Small businesses often do not have the means to employ a full-time IT professional to oversee the security of their network or data. And, while more attention is given to large corporations when they are hacked, a similar attacks on small business could become so costly that it could setback the overall growth of the firm or put them out of business entirely. Therefore, small business owners seek no-cost or low-cost cybersecurity educational materials and information. Data hacks can damage trust and loyalty among customers so it is imperative for businesses of all sizes to dedicate adequate resources towards their prevention.
On Wednesday, October 19th at 9:30 AM during the next Ohio Small Business Council meeting, staff from the Ohio Attorney General’s office will be on hand to present the new initiative as well as answer general cybersecurity questions. If you are able to attend or have any questions, please contact Brandon Ogden, Director of the Ohio Small Business Council.


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Business Outlook: Japan
Japan: Consumers Just Won't Open Their Wallets
Just as a slowdown in the U.S. will depend on consumers, so too a true recovery in Japan must rely on the household sector. Unless consumers increase their spending, any upturn in Japan will stay fragile.
That's why the most recent news on the consumer sector was disheartening. Household spending among salaried workers fell 4% in March from February. For the entire first quarter, spending dropped 1.2% from a year ago, the fifth quarter in a row that outlays fell on a year-to-year basis before price adjustments (chart).
Real gross domestic product barely grew in 1999. Government spending and the extra shopping day from leap year likely boosted first-quarter gross domestic product, but for all of 2000, the economy is expected to grow less than 2%. Weak demand and the past rise in the yen mean that Japan is still experiencing deflation. Consumer prices fell 0.5% in the year ended in March. And prices just in Tokyo--a harbinger of national inflation--fell 0.9% in April.
Households are holding back because of the dismal state of the labor markets. In March, the unemployment rate remained at a record high 4.9%, and 320,000 jobs were lost. Job seekers continued to outnumber available positions. In March, the ratio was 53 offers for every 100 applicants. Companies are concentrating on adding equipment to increase output through productivity gains, not payroll increases.
As a result, output and investment in Japan look good; consumer spending and income do not. Household income fell 3.1% in March. So not surprisingly, a survey found that Japanese consumers' satisfaction with their financial state is the worst since 1958. In order to help job growth, the government may subsidize the hiring of new graduates.
One hopeful sign is the gradual upturn in consumer confidence. After a low of 35.2 in 1998's third quarter, the confidence index in the first quarter of 2000 edged up to 42.2. But that's still below the levels of 45 or above hit in the early 1990s, before Japan's worst recession in the postwar era.By James C. Cooper & Kathleen MadiganReturn to top
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Please choose from the following Media Releases regarding Places Victoria's activities across Docklands.
2013 Media Releases
- Monday, 29 July 2013
- New park, pavilion and playground to boost Docklands' liveability
- Docklands will get a brand new park and community oval under an $18 million Victorian Coalition Government initiative for Australia's premier urban renewal precinct.
- Tuesday, 25 June 2013
- Docklands Spaces Strategy Yields Early Results
- Renew Australia's Dockland Spaces pilot has proved a win-win strategy for a property owner, creative participants and the Docklands community, as the first property activated by the scheme secures a paying tenant.
- Tuesday, 18 June 2013
- Completed 700 Bourke Street welcomes new faces to Docklands
- Cbus Property¿s 700 Bourke Street will be National Australia Bank¿s new Melbourne headquarters, as well as home to a number of new and exciting retail additions for the growing Docklands precinct. Now complete, the building forms a new gateway to the Melbourne Docklands.
- Tuesday, 11 June 2013
- Community Information Session - Conder Plaza Project, NewQuay
- MAB Corporation wishes to share details of Conder Plaza with local residents, businesses and stakeholders at this Information Session.
- Thursday, 2 May 2013
- Places Victoria moves to create Docklands' first school
- The growing numbers of families living in Docklands are set to benefit as Places Victoria takes a major step towards securing a primary school for the newest part of Melbourne's CBD.
- Monday, 29 April 2013
- World class transport for Docklands
- A total of $36 million worth of investment in Docklands transport infrastructure has been given a green light by Planning Minister Matthew Guy and Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.
- Friday, 12 April 2013
- Initiative breathes new life into Docklands
- A picnic hamper retailer and 3D printing and industrial design studio have set-up shop in formerly vacant retail spaces in Docklands in a program designed to attract more people to the area.
- Wednesday, 6 March 2013
- Work meets play at the new Docklands sports courts
- With a growing residential population and a population of more than 30,000 workers, the City of Melbourne's new multi-purpose sports courts in Docklands will be a popular destination for lunch-time sporting rivalry.


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Launched at the Geneva show as the flagship of the Citroen DS range, the new DS 5 has been voted best production car in the show. Voting by French radio listeners and magazine readers took place over two weeks and there were almost 40 cars in the running across four categories. The DS 5 took 30 percent of the votes in its category.
Gillanders Motors is preparing for the arrival of the much-anticipated new Suzuki Vitara, which replaces the Grand Vitara as the top SUV in the Suzuki model range.
Statistics put together by WhatCar.com show that 2015 should be a record-breaking year for the UK car industry as a whole. They are reporting that interest in used cars from the British public has soared.
The EcoBoost engine was launched in 2009 in the US. It was introduced to the European market in 2010. Today, one in four Ford's sold have an EcoBoost engine. The most popular version is the 1.0 litre that was named as International Engine of the Year for three years running.
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Motability's Big Event takes place on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May, designed to introduce disabled people to the benefits of Motability vehicles including adapted cars, powered wheelchairs and scooters. WWVS invites disabled drivers to attend the event to learn how a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle could help them before viewing the used WAVs available at its showroom in Devon.
Even though the Pontiac brand was discontinued over 5 years ago, that does not mean that people do not drive around in one of their vehicles any longer. To help Pontiac owners keep their vehicle running for years to come, Parts Geek, a leading online auto parts retailer, is pleased to announce that they are now offering over 162,000 Pontiac parts and accessories.
Hertz Car Sales isone of the most successful used-car dealers in the country, going coast to coast and even over the border into Canada. The company has been so successful because they offer cars of an approved standard, and used cars that are no more than a few years old. Indeed, some of their vehicles even come from just last year, making them a good-as-new alternative to a new car at a far better rate. New examples have now been released in Sanford, Florida and in two branches in California.
Hertz Car Sales has a unique way of doing things. From their low-pressure lots that can be browsed at a whim, to their Hertz Certification, which ensures every car has proven operational quality and a one-year warranty. Because of this, they have become one of the most successful used-car dealerships in the country. They have just released new vehicles in three of their strategic dealerships, covering both east and west coasts.
CarVi, a Silicon Valley technology company, has revealed the CarVi Next Generation Driving Assistant and its successful fundraising campaign on Indiegogo.com. As of March 31, the campaign exceeded its original goal of $100,000. Nonetheless, the product can still be purchased through the fundraising website while people can continue to express their support through comments and social media.
Hertz Car Sales has announced new stock in three of their key locations throughout the country, enabling customers to get the very latest used cars in the very best condition. Having approved the new vehicles, they have now been put on offer in strategic locations, enabling those looking for a used car to make the very best choices possible.
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Hertz Car Sales has developed a formula that is transforming the way business is negotiated by used-car dealers. While offering their cars in a low-pressure environment, they also go the extra mile to ensure that their cars are of the highest quality with the Hertz Certification. This certification has just been awarded to our newest additions in three separate states, which are now being offered for sale.
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Keyes Lexus announces they have been named the number one Lexus hybrid dealer in the nation. They earned this honor upon selling more than 1,400 Lexus hybrid cars in 2014. Individuals looking to purchase a vehicle in the Van Nuys, California area should be sure to check out the Keyes Lexus hybrid inventory.
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Contemporary Corvette provides new, used and refurbished Corvette parts and Corvette engines for models spanning all the way back to the first Corvettes produced in the 1960's. They have now added a complimentary shipping calculator to the long list of services and products they provide for their clients all over the United States.
Maintaining their name as one of the leading suppliers of 12 Volt Technology needs, 12 Volt Technology is now offering Hella driving lights at reduced prices. The company supplies best quality products that are extremely durable and offers a decent return on investment. The company carries a large stock selection of Hella driving lights for all purposes that ranges from premium to extreme performance 12 volt driving lights. For the convenience of customers, the company has broken down the categories in the type of light or bulb that makes it easier to search the desired product on their portal.
XYZ, the company behind the most widely registered new domain extension, .xyz, is giving the rental industry its own namespace with the launch of .rent. With real estate driving 18% of the national GDP, .rent will introduce a new way for industry professionals, property owners, and related businesses to generate leads, communicate with customers, and close deals.
Moving from one location to another can be a hectic and stressful experience if an individual has limited time available. Asking friends and family for help with moving is not always an effective approach, especially when there is so much work involved and so little time. However, there is one solution that can complete the moving process fast and efficiently. Weston Moving and Storage, a moving company in Florida, provides professional moving services for commercial and residential properties. Individuals who want a moving experience that is hassle-free can rely on the expertise of Weston Moving and Storage.
Drivers of the Greater Philadelphia area that are in search of an affordable, high-quality window tinting service for their vehicle can now have their car upgraded at Around Town Graphics. The company is pleased to introduce their new window tinting service. Aside from providing car accessories, graphics, marketing products, and wraps, the business now provides window tinting for vehicles and buildings. Customers are invited to have their commercial building, residence, or vehicle windows tinted by Around Town Graphics.
Noticing that the demand for better moving services is increasing among the residents of Denver, CO., and the surrounding areas, a company by the name of Denver Movers is aiming at providing high quality referrals to the people, who are looking for professional movers, and good moving companies.
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London's leading car repair and maintenance shop has announced that it was launching their new website (auto400.co.uk/).
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The convenience store industry had record sales of $700.3 billion in 2012, with in-store sales increasing 2.2 percent to reach a record $199.3 billion and motor fuels sales increasing 2.9 percent to a record $501.0 billion, according to figures released today by NACS.
The industry’s 2012 numbers were announced at the NACS State of the Industry Summit, a two-day conference that reviews and analyzes the industry’s key economic indicators.
The industry’s overall sales reflected real growth per store, with sales outpacing the 0.7 percent increase in convenience stores in 2012, according to the NACS/Nielsen Convenience Industry Store Count released in January 2012.
In-store sales growth was driven by double-digit sales gains in several subcategories: alternative snacks, which include meat snacks and health, energy and protein bars (12.2%), liquor, a relatively small subcategory (11.6%), cold dispensed beverages (11.3%) and sweet snacks (10.3%).
Foodservice was the category that drove profits, accounting for 27.1 percent of gross profit dollars. Packaged beverages accounted for 18.8 percent of gross profit dollars.
“These numbers demonstrate that Americans turn to us for their daily needs,” said NACS Chairman Dave Carpenter, president and CEO of J.D. Carpenter Companies Inc. “We are a vital part of consumers’ daily lives and the U.S. economy. We also continue to innovate and deliver on our promise of providing fast, one-stop shopping to consumers, whether they are on the road or in their communities.”
While sales and profits were strong, there are concerns for the convenience retailing industry. There was a major difference in sales and profits by quarter. First quarter sales and profits were considerably better than those of any other quarter, while fourth quarter sales and profits lagged behind the other quarters. Weather likely was a major factor in the sales and profits variations. The first quarter of 2012 was unusually warm and dry, which is conductive to growing on-the-go sales, while the fourth quarter had much poorer weather and significant storms in densely populated areas, most notably Hurricane Sandy.
The industry’s 2012 metrics are based on the NACS State of the Industry survey powered by its wholly owned subsidiary CSX, the industry’s largest online database of financial and operating data. Complete data and analysis will be released in June in the NACS State of the Industry Report of 2012 Data.


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POTTSVILLE, Pa. -- The city of Pottsville has dealt with economic troubles in the past, but a positive trend is starting to become more and more noticeable throughout the city. Young adults are not only launching but maintaining successful businesses downtown.
Business owners identified Pottsville as a city that is cost friendly, a place where their businesses could grow and thrive. They also see a lot of potential in that part of Schuylkill County.
"Young people provide a vibrancy to the community that is necessary. There's a certain amount of disposable income that they have as well. We want them to make money and spend money here," city administrator Thomas Palamar said.
More and more young professionals are investing in businesses in Pottsville, like Abby Weaver and her husband Bobby. Over the weekend, they just opened up a new coffee shop on Mahantongo Street called Pressed Coffee and Books.
"I think there's a lot of strong community support that people haven't even tapped into yet. There are people that are excited about new things. And as long as those new things are coming, they're ready to support it, and it's awesome," Abby Weaver said.
Stephanie Premich owns Mud and Maker Pottery Studio. She invested in the building seven years ago in her early 20s and has seen lots of growth since.
"It's such a great place to live and work," Premich said. "You're close to a lot of major cities, but you're not paying those high prices of living in the city. You're close enough for a day's drive to go and do things, too."
The business owners we spoke with acknowledge this trend is in its infant stages, but maintain a vision for what they want the city of Pottsville to become down the road.
"Redevelopment always takes a number of years. It didn't happen overnight to make it what it is now and it's not going to go back to what it was overnight," said restaurant owner Savas Logothetides. "What I'd like to see down the road is for downtown Pottsville to be more of a livable city with a lot of market-rate housing. And I'd also like to see it as more of a tourist attraction."
Yuengling plays a big part in Pottsville being a tourist attraction as it brings in around 70,000 people a year. The city adds it looks to capitalize on this trend by making the city more affordable and having it be a desirable location for young people to live.


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A man in a ski mask stormed a Fort St. John convenience store earlier this morning and made off with cash and cigarettes.
Fort St. John RCMP say the robbery happened around 3:15 a.m. at the Mac’s store on 100 Avenue. The masked man was carrying a kitchen knife and demanded the cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene on foot, according to police.
In a release, Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says a young man came into the store and left as the robbery was happening, and are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying the witness.
Police have also released a surveillance image from the robbery, and describe the suspect as wearing a “distinctive red and white hoodie.”
The man was also wearing black sweat pants, and white sneakers, police say.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 250-787-8100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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