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Digital TV News: ABOX42
ABOX42 integrates STBs with HTML5 TV middleware from Singularity
Feb 6, 2018 – ABOX42 has announced an expanded partnership with Singularity. With its smart STB platform, ABOX42 provides pay-TV operators with a hardware and software platform that is integrated with HTML5-based TV middleware from Singularity.
News categories: ABOX42, Singularity, Comwave, Matthias Greve, Matt Ailts, Canada, Digital TV, HTML5, Latin America, Middleware, MWC19, North America, Set Top Box
1&1 launches multiscreen IPTV in Germany with ABOX42
Jan 8, 2018 – ABOX42 has announced that 1&1, a tier 1 internet and telephone service provider in Germany, has launched a multiscreen IPTV service powered by ABOX42’s M30-Series smart STB platform.
News categories: ABOX42, 1&1, Matthias Greve, Digital TV, Germany, IPTV, Mobile, Set Top Box
Comwave selects ABOX42 set-top box platform
Sep 29, 2017 – ABOX42 has announced that Comwave, Canada’s largest independent communications company, has selected ABOX42 M30-Series Smart Set-Top Box platform for its new ComwaveTV service which launched on September 25th.
News categories: ABOX42, Comwave, Matthias Greve, Yuval Barzakay, Canada, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box
Kabel-TV Lampert turns to Zattoo and ABOX42 for DVB-C/IP hybrid TV
May 30, 2017 – The Austrian cable network operator Kabel-TV Lampert has chosen a DVB-C/IP hybrid TV solution from Zattoo. In autumn this year, Kabel-TV Lampert will launch a TV product that combines live TV delivered as DVB-C with IPTV services such as ReStart, Catch-up TV and Cloud-Recording.
News categories: Zattoo, Kabel-TV Lampert, ABOX42, Gernot Jaeger, Karoline Lampert, ANGA COM, Austria, Cable TV, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box
Cable STBs dominated the global set-top box market in 2015
Nov 23, 2016 – According to the latest market research study released by Technavio, the global set-top-box market is expected to generate revenues close to $14 billion during the forecast period 2016-2020.
News categories: Technavio, Ujjwal P Doshi, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Satellite, Set Top Box, Worldwide
VSE NET chooses Zattoo to provide its schlau.com IPTV service
Nov 14, 2016 – German network operator VSE NET has chosen Zattoo as the provider of its Multiscreen IPTV service under the brand schlau.com. The service is completely hosted and managed by Zattoo.
News categories: Zattoo, VSE NET, ABOX42, Gernot Jaeger, Michael Leidinger, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Germany, IPTV, Mobile, Set Top Box
ABOX42 to unveil STB with built-in Smart Home Gateway at IBC 2016
Aug 17, 2016 – ABOX42 will unveil at IBC 2016 its Smart STB platform M30 with a built-in Smart Home Gateway, developed for advanced operator projects worldwide. With the new M30 SmartSTB the operator can combine classical TV services with new Smart Home services.
News categories: ABOX42, Matthias Greve, Digital TV, IBC2019, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Worldwide
PerceptionTV and ABOX42 partner for end-to-end solution
May 31, 2016 – PerceptionTV and ABOX42 have jointly developed a complete IPTV/OTT hardware and software solution. The Perception platform pre-integrated into ABOX42's M Series smart set-top-box offers operators a fast track solution to launch multiscreen services.
News categories: ABOX42, PerceptionTV, Matthias Greve, John Mills, ConnecTechAsia, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, OTT, Set Top Box, Worldwide
ABOX42 STB platform selected for M-net multiscreen IPTV service
Mar 22, 2016 – ABOX42 has announced that M-net has selected the ABOX42 M20-Series Smart Set-Top Box platform for its new IPTV service 'M-net TVplus' which will be deployed over M-net Fiber in the South of Germany.
News categories: ABOX42, M-net, Matthias Greve, Thomas Bichlmeir, Digital TV, Germany, IPTV, Mobile, Set Top Box
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Feb 02, 2020 · how to watch super bowl 2020 online for free: Just like last year, the Super Bowl is available to stream for free (no cable login needed!) via Yahoo Sports on your smartphone or tablet. You can
Feb 02, 2020 · Watch Super Bowl LIV online on the FoxSports App. Fox is streaming the Super Bowl live for free on FoxSports on the web and in the FoxSports app. They are asking viewers to create a FoxSports profile to stream it for free in the Fox Sports app, but if you do you will be able to stream the game in 4K HDR with a compatible setup. Watch the 2018 Super Bowl Live: Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots. Watch the Super Bowl in the US. It's Fox's turn to show the Super Bowl on TV (pre-build, anthem, game, halftime show, commercials – the lot) in the States, so that also means streaming via Fox With that, you’ll get more than 60 live and on-demand channels, including ESPN, CBS, NBC and, of course, Fox, the one channel you need to watch the Super Bowl (CBS live stream doesn’t cover it Jan 31, 2020 · The best way to watch anything from the NFL, including the Super Bowl online, is through DAZN. It’s a dedicated sports streaming service available for Canadian fans. You don’t need cable to watch, you just sign up for a subscription and you can watch a variety of sports including the NFL online in Canada . Feb 02, 2020 · The Chiefs and 49ers face off in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET, but coverage begins around 2:30 p.m. ET on Fox. Here's how to watch online for free
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Apple, Samsung Head to Court in Second U.S. Mobile Patent Trial, Google to Speak Up
March 31, 2014 3:44 PM
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This case has more to do with Android software than Samsung's hardware
Apple and Samsung are at it again in yet another round of their ongoing patent dispute, but it looks like Google will play a bigger role in this particular case.
The New York Times
, Apple and Samsung's latest trial over smartphone and tablet patents -- which begins today in U.S. District Court in San Jose, California -- will include more of a say from Google, since software is largely the complaint at hand.
Apple is accusing Samsung of violating five of its software patents, and is seeking $2 billion USD in damages. Samsung says that it licensed four of those software features in Google's Android operating system, and that the technology had been in the works even before Apple filed its patents.
On the flipside, Samsung is going after Apple for violating two of the South Korean electronics maker's patents. Samsung is only looking for $7 million USD in damages.
The patents in question apply to more recent smartphone models, including Apple's iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy S3. Apple claims that Samsung violated patents such as those covering the detection of data in messages, which convert them into a link that can be clicked; background syncing of data; universal search used in Siri; the auto-complete feature, and the "slide to unlock" feature.
Samsung said these were all features of Android except the "slide to unlock."
Software is Google's game, since Samsung only provides the hardware. Samsung's popular Galaxy line and many other phone offerings run Google's Android operating system.
Apple hasn't directly sued Google over these patents, but Google engineers are expected to take the stand to defend Samsung against Apple's claims. One potential witness is
, the former head of Android.
Apple and Samsung had their first trial in 2012, when Apple said Samsung made products that copied the look and feel of the iPhone and iPad. Apple won that case, and Samsung was
ordered to pay Apple $930 million USD in damages
. Samsung is appealing that verdict.
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RE: LOL Just give up Apple
3/31/2014 5:46:39 PM
When all else fails, litigate.
RE: LOL Just give up Apple
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Funny, the difference in the "worth" of their patents. Samsung, 7 million dollars. Apple, 2 billion dollars.
Must be the addition of the magic fairy dust that makes all the difference, eh?
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The Schau 2015 event in Berlin will start on May 29. And the official program discloses two news:
Olympus Sneak Preview der neuen Objektive M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye f/1,8 Pro & 7-14mm f/2,8 Pro
Which means Olympus will have a sneak preview with the 8mm Fisheye and 7-14mm PRO lenses! I guess this means full pricing will be released on that event also because the 7-14mm lens is expected to ship in June according to BHphoto (Click here).
And then Panasonic:
PREMIERE! Spannende Panasonic Lumix Neuheiten
It says there will be “exciting” new Panasonic Lumix products! Of course we already know one of them is the G7 camera :)
Thanks Klaus for spotting and sharing the news!


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A casual observer could be forgiven for thinking that the brick-and-mortar retail apocalypse is upon us. Reports of retail bankruptcies and store closings abound, and that was before the pandemic that has seen more than 15,000 U.S. retail locations shutter in just the past two years. Without proper context, it’s no wonder some are hearing retail’s death rattle.
And while it can feel apocalyptic if your store is closing, it might surprise you to hear that total retail sales in the U.S. were up more than 10 percent in 2021 to well over $5 trillion. Globally retail sales are projected to top $30 trillion by 2025. Data that puts the lie in the “retail is dying” narrative. Read more at The Hill.


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Website sales have become so popular that other retailers, even ones that one would never think would take the online approach, have gone online. A recent example would be of course gigantic retailers such as Wal-Mart who are now themselves competing with Amazon instead of Amazon competing with them. Amazon recently celebrated its twentieth year anniversary with “huge” sales for their Amazon Prime Day. Wal-Mart retaliated by starting their own sales and having them last longer than Amazon’s Prime Day. Other examples, some being unorthodox, are pizza companies who now allow their consumers to go online and purchase products with their computers, even tracking it.
Even looking back a decade we were traveling to local video stores to rent movies that we wanted to see. That slowly transitioned with movies coming in the mail. That idea fast transitioned to online ways to watch television and new movies. With the emergence of Netflix, an online movie provider, has put a lot of small businesses out of business, but at the same time made our lives a lot easier. No longer do we have to go to a video store to look for movies, no more have to remember to return the physical copy, and no longer do we have to worry about late fees. All of this has been fixed by the emergence of the online video business.
The emergence of online business has most of all saved consumers a lot of money and that is why we have adopted it so well. It is easier to access the information we need rather than look through ads on paper or even in a newspaper. Now we just Google anything we are looking for and will find numerous options of purchase possible.
With this it is easy to compare the prices of each store and take the cheapest back to Amazon, if we want to price match, or just purchase from the site we saw the item at. This isn’t an issue because most online websites offer free shipping if we are willing to wait a bit, with some websites offering discounts for becoming members. Online business has changed a lot of items in our lives as a consumer standpoint and with the continue innovations we are moving forward in a direction that will only improve. As of now Amazon is testing for one day delivery, more stores are being added to their price match policy, and new items (such as food) is being offered more widely. It is incredible to see how far we have come since the emergence of online retailers in such a short time, it will be incredible to see where we go.


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What’s the going price for an empty lakefront lot in Palm Beach? Apparently $42 million, according to a recently filed deed.
Beauty mogul Sydell Miller sold the 1.7-acre lot at 1440 South Ocean Boulevard to a trust managed by Ronald Kochman, property records show. The seller was 1440 Holdings LLC, managed by Richard Armbruster.
Miller, with her late husband Arnold, sold their hair and beauty products line Matrix Essentials to Bristol Myers Squibb in 2005.
Miller sold the oceanfront estate across the street from the lakefront lot for $105 million in 2019 to billionaire hedge fund manager Steven Schonfeld and his wife Brooke. At the time, It set a record for the tony town of Palm Beach.
Miller paid nearly $43 million for a full floor at the Bristol in West Palm Beach that same year.
She paid $10 million for the lakefront lot in 1999, records show.
Inventory is down and luxury sales are up in Palm Beach. In February, hedge fund billionaire David Tepper closed on his purchase of an oceanfront mansion at 905 North Ocean Boulevard for $68.4 million.
That same month, private equity titan Scott Shleifer paid more than $120 million for the oceanfront mansion at 535 North County Road in Palm Beach, setting a record for residential sales in Florida and marking one of the most expensive home sales in the U.S.
Last week, developer Carl Panattoni sold a vacant oceanfront lot in Palm Beach for $34.2 million, nearly $6 million more than his purchase price a year ago.


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- Kenya’s leading telcos have signed a landmark deal that will propel the mobile money space in the country
- Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel announced that Kenyans can now make direct mobile money payments to an M-PESA Pay Bill number from any network
- The companies said the move follows their announcement in April 2022, which saw Kenyans being able to make mobile money payments to M-PESA Buy Goods and Services Tills from any network
Kenya’s leading telcos have signed a landmark deal that will propel the mobile money space in the country.
On Friday, July 15, 2022, Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel signed a deal to allow Kenyans to make direct mobile money payments to an M-PESA Pay Bill number from any network.
In a statement, the telecommunications companies said the move follows their announcement in April 2022, which saw Kenyans being able to make mobile money payments to M-PESA Buy Goods and Services Tills from any network.
The objective of the interoperability of Kenya’s mobile money service platforms is to allow Kenyans to make direct mobile money payments to any M-PESA merchant Pay Bill Number and Merchant Tills, from any network, thereby boosting the adoption and convenience of making cashless payments.
The next phase towards complete merchant interoperability will see Kenyans make mobile money payments from
M-PESA to the Till and Pay Bill Numbers of the other networks: Airtel Money and T-kash.
The proposition is also in line with the principles of the National Payments Strategy, 2022 – 2025, which was launched by the Central Bank of Kenya in February 2022.
The strategy seeks to achieve a secure, fast, efficient and collaborative payments system that supports financial inclusion and innovations that benefit Kenyans through trust, security, usefulness, choice and innovation.
Telkom Kenya’s CEO, Mugo Kibati said that from their interactive sessions with customers, they have taken note that Kenyans appreciate mobile money solutions better when they keep on finding more reasons to attach value to their mobile wallets, whether they are sending money, paying for goods and services, saving, borrowing or trading.
“The announcement, on Pay Bill interoperability, brings us closer to realising a cashless economy, further enhancing a seamless digital transactions ecosystem that gives the consumer more convenience and choice. Our customers will first be able to access this exciting addition via USSD *160#,” Kibati said.
Commenting on the same, Safaricom’s CEO, Peter Ndengwa said that the launch of Pay Bill interoperability extends even more convenience to customers and businesses, transforming M-PESA into a one-stop solution to send and receive money and payments from any financial service locally, and their global partners.
Airtel Kenya’s CEO, Ashish Malhotra said the move will provide Kenyans with an affordable, convenient and secure cashless payments platform that will provide more options that empower customers as they go about their day-to-day economic activity.
The telcos made this announcement at the Muguga Green Primary School, where they each made a payment of KSh 300,000 into the school’s Pay Bill number from their spokesperson’s respective mobile money wallets.
The money, KSh 900,000, will be used by the school to meet some of its operational needs for the second school term of the year.
Equity Group launched a centralised payment solution
In a related story, in January 2022, Equity Group introduced the One Equity Till Number, to enhance the centralisation of digital payment solutions for merchants in Kenya.
The solution was launched to allow merchants to receive payments from multiple payment channels or mobile wallets through a single till number. Merchants can receive payments from customers using M-Pesa, Airtel Money, PesaLink, Equitel and Equity Mobile using One Equity Till Number without having to subscribe to multiple Paybill/ Till numbers for their businesses.
The One Equity Till Number platform would make it easy and convenient for merchants, both small and large businesses, to collect all their payments directly into their bank accounts without having to do several transfers from mobile wallets to bank accounts, since there is no limit to the amount of money a merchant can receive.


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George Horrigan: How will California control legalized marijuana?
Back in February, George Boardman wrote a column about the local and national cannabis industry. The following day, Heidi Hall wrote one entitled “High time for cannabis common sense.” After reading both articles I got the feeling that they would like to see good discussion from all sides involved in the growing, distribution and use of cannabis.
I agree with Heidi that although I don’t use marijuana in any form, as a taxpayer I want this issue to be handled correctly.
Gavin Newsom has just released a major progress report from a panel he has brought together to study issues such as how to tax marijuana in a fair way that eliminates the black market, how to determine driving under the influence of marijuana and how to protect children and teenagers. The last priority is of great concern, the panel said in its 18-page report, because it is clear that non-medical marijuana, while technically illegal even for adults, is easily available to young people. The panel felt that weighing potential pitfalls whilst crafting a ballot measure is far preferable than trying to fix them after it is passed.
With the passage of Proposition 215, California became the first State in the nation to legalize medical marijuana. Nearly two decades later, it has fallen behind as other States have moved to regulate the cannabis industry. Jim Araby is the executive director of the United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council. He recently reported that “there are no statewide standards to ensure criminal background checks on growers and sellers, or to test whether potency levels are as advertised, or to make sure that cannabis is tested for dangerous chemicals.” Many people look to States such as Colorado and Washington and see a lot of jobs being created and a sizeable increase in tax dollars, but what controls have been put in place to protect the average taxpayer?
Craig Wolfe, president and CEO of Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America was quoted in USA Today as saying one of the reasons that the implementation of cannabis legislation has stumbled is because these measures failed to structure what an effective regulatory model and it’s market would look like. While his organization is neutral on the question of legalization, there is no denying that the modern three-tier beverage alcohol system delivers consumers a wide diversity of products in a manner that guarantees product integrity, works to prevent underage access, ensures tax revenue for government and provides regulatory oversight. Licensed and regulated suppliers can sell only to licensed and regulated wholesalers who in turn sell to licensed and regulated establishments. Regulators and legislators should stop trying to reinvent the wheel. A solution has already proved its effectiveness: a three-tier model like that used to regulate alcoholic beverage would ensure that marijuana, if legalized, is properly controlled.
The State of Washington legalized marijuana and, after a short period of time, felt that their existing system had to change. Senate Bill 5052 was passed in February. It will change the name of the Liquor Control Board to the Liquor and Cannabis Control Board. This bill will combine the medical and recreational cannabis systems by shutting down all currently operating dispensaries in the State and allow recreational cannabis retail outlets to apply for a medical cannabis endorsement that demonstrates their knowledge in the use of medical cannabis. They still need a House version of Bill 5052. The proposal is adamantly opposed by activist groups.
Maybe our politicians should study the pros and cons from the State of Washington? It has been where we seem to be going and something prompted them to consider a major change of direction.
George Horrigan, who lives in Alta Sierra, is a member of The Union Editorial Board. His opinion is his own and does not represent The Union or its editorial board.
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Is Australia really closer to a trade deal with China?
The Prime Minister Tony Abbott will soon return home after a successful North Asia trip that netted trade deals with South Korea and Japan and pushed the case for a third with China.
Tony Abbott used his first speech in China yesterday to advocate the mutual benefits of a free trade agreement, extolling former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's advice that 'to get rich is glorious'.
But did his high level visit bring a trade agreement with China any closer?
- Geoff Raby
- Australia's ambassador to China 2007-11, Beijing-based business consultant.
- Sheryle Bagwell, Business Editor


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They disappeared from Australian shelves more than 10 years ago and finally they’re returning… but not just yet
A new company are launching the popular Australian chocolates in the US and then in Australia
The chocolates were taken off shelves in the early 2000s
Cadbury failed to launch the brand in the US in the late 90s as an agreement with creators was not reached
Yowie chocolates were created by best-selling authors Bryce Courtenay and Geoff Pike
The chocolates were one of Cadbury’s most successful brands
It’s been over 10 years since Yowie chocolates were seen on Australian shelves but the chocolates are being relaunched in America then heading back to Australia in 2019.
The Yowie characters were created by best-selling authors Bryce Courtenay and Geoff Pike in the early 1900s. The illustrations are the work of Australian artist Ted Blackall.
They each contained a toy and a message or story about keeping the environment clean.The Yowie mission statement is: ‘Save the natural world’.
Launched by Cadbury in 1995, Yowie sold 65 million units in Australia in its first year, before making the leap into the Asia-Pacific.
However it was a disagreement between Cadbury with Courtenay and Pike over the rights to sell the chocolates in America that led to the pull of the product from shelves.
Yowie Group chairman Wayne Loxton told ABC News that Yowie was a smash hit and ‘one of Cadbury’s most successful brands ever launched in the history of the company’.
The characters are based on the mythology surrounding the Australian Yowie which features in indigenous dream time stories.
Yowie outsold their biggest competitor, Kinder Surprise, “taking 30 per cent of the $80 million children’s confectionery market”, Foster Stockbroking’s Haris Khaliqi told ABC News.
Kinder Surprise is not approved for sale in the US markets as authorities have deemed its small toy a choking hazard. Unlike Kinder Surprise chocolates Yowie usually contains a small Australian or New Zealand native animal toy.
Yowie though, has received the only patent given by the US Food and Drug Administration for a chocolate-encased toy.
‘If distributing with the right retailers – it could get to the stage where there is potential to build a brand around it as well with ancillary products, merchandise and licensing,’ Mr Khaliqi said.
Yowie Group plans on relaunching the chocolates in the Australian market in 2019.


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ODESA, OCTOBER 18th, 2010, CONTEXT-PRICHERNOMORIE — In January—September 2010 water transport of Odesa region has shipped 2.7 million tons of cargoes, Context-Prichernomorie correspondent reports.
The agency has been informed about it today, 18 October, at the Chief Administration of Statistics in Odesa Oblast.
According to the Administration, in January—September 2010, compared to the same period last year, the trade fleet has increased the number of shipments by 36.5%, in particular, foreign trips — by 43.2%. The overall amount of delivered cargoes equals to 2.7 million tons.
The volume of cargo operations in the fishing port, commercial ports and berths of the region has made 62 million 800 thousand tons thus going 8.2% down compared to the same period last year. The amount of operations with exported cargoes has decreased by 7.6%, transit — by 22.1%, domestic cargoes — by 50.2%.
The amount of operations with imported cargoes has grown 75.8% (8.2 million tons).


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A growing number of global firms are pivoting production out of China in reaction to the trade war.
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A Minnesota motorcycle maker warns that it would lose business to foreign rivals that don't have to pay taxes on Chinese parts.
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India has decided to impose retaliatory tariffs on 29 American goods June 16 onwards, after having deferred the higher duties multiple times...
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Making it: Big ideas with tiny electronics
Maker: Ken Burns, President & Founder
Twelve years ago engineer Ken Burns took his idea of creating a compact version of an already existing system to the workshop. The result, originally called TinyDuino, is “a small, little modular electronics system. Almost like Legos, where you kinda stack things together,” said Burns. This was the start of his product line and company, TinyCircuits.
He credits TinyCircuits' start to crowdfunding.
“Without KickStarter, we wouldn’t exist. People pledged their money, and gave us the capital to invest in equipment, to buy all the materials to do it. It also convinced us that there is a product here and people want it,” Burns said.
“The goal of Tiny Circuits is to make cool stuff. We really like to make some cool things that help teach and educate,” said Burns.
STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math, plays a big roll in the creation of new products at TinyCircuits.
Because the products are building blocks for all sorts of projects, they can be used in school settings, for arts and even for professionals to prototype new ideas.
The learning doesn’t stop there. "With our little Thumby product, which is a little game system, you can easily learn to program even if you’re in grade school,” Burns said.
Manufacturing in Ohio
“We made the crazy decision that we wanted to make everything ourselves. So instead of outsourcing things, we decided to do electronics here in Ohio,” said Burns.
When you think of Akron, your first thought might not be electronics. But Burns sees the benefit in building his company in Akron.
"It actually makes a lot of sense because you can make things here as cheaply as you can overseas. In our case, it really works out well that we can make things here in Ohio, and provide a good living wage to people. And it’s a lot more fulfilling to actually make it yourself,” he said.


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IQVIA’s annual Use of Medicines report, which details spending and prescribing trends for the US, says that the nominal $452.6 billion in revenue actually worked out to $324.4 billion in net revenue in 2017, after factoring discounts and rebates to payers. Real net spending on a per-person basis actually declined by 2.2%, to $876 per person. The 0.6% net spending increase is the lowest since 2012, by IQVIA’s methodology; those years were characterized by increasing patent expiries. And on that note, IQVIA also predicts that loss of exclusivity will be increasing for the next several years, reaching a cumulative $105 billion during 2018-22.
Overall, IQVIA predicts 4-7% annual growth through 2022, on an invoice basis, and 2-5% annually on a net-revenue basis. Invoice spending could reach around $600 billion by 2022, but net spending will be around $200 billion less. “There remain significant uncertainties in the outlook, including the revenue that will be achieved by new products, the extent of biosimilar penetration and systemic cost savings from them,” states the report. “Manufacturer off-invoice discounts and rebates will continue to increase, and the gap between invoice and net revenues will widen.”
The $128 billion, or 28%, difference between invoice pricing and net revenue to manufacturers is going to be a well-chewed-over bone in coming months, as manufacturers, payers and providers haggle over who is extracting undue value from the current, overly complicated pricing and reimbursement machinery. The Pharmaceutical Care Management Assn., the trade association of leading PBMs, issued its own news release after IQVIA’s, noting that the retail and mail-order channels saw a 2.1% decline in spending in 2017, and took credit for that, stating that “PBM tools [are] working to restrain prescription drug spending.” However, it’s never been clear how much of the rebates PBMs extract from pharma companies is conveyed over to payers. In hospital settings (not generally operated by PBMs), spending increased by 5.9%, but here, too, there’s an alternative view that healthcare systems tend to drive up drug costs for higher revenues for themselves, especially through the 340B program.
Other trends worth noting:
- Specialty drug spending now represents 46.5% of the net per-capital spend in the US. Of the $12 billion in net spending on new drugs, 75% was for specialty products exclusively.
- Biosimilars reached around $900 million in sales in the US in 2017. Filgrastim biosimilars now own 49% of the market, cutting the share of the originator versions (Amgen’s Neulasta and J&J’s Neuprogen).
- Opioid prescribing and spending are down substantially, with a 12% decline in “morphine milligram equivalents” across the various types. Opioid-abuse treatments are on the rise at the same time. (Opioid prescribing peaked in 2011, and has been declining ever since.)
- Generic prescribing has now hit an even 90%, and that figure represents 97% of what IQVIA calculates as the “accessible” market for generics.
The Use of Medicines is published independently by the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science; it can be accessed here.


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The market research company Juniper Research has concluded that growth on the IoT (Internet of Things) market will come mainly from the business segment in areas such as retail, agriculture, smart buildings and smart grids.
The business-end sector of IoT devices is gaining ground. The market of Internet of Things (IoT) will grow up to 38 billion devices by 2020. This is what Juniper Research is estimating, and it represents an increase of 285% compared to the 13.4 billion of devices currently in use. (suite…)


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If there was any doubt about SABMiller’s interest in soft drinks, the brewer’s tie-up with Coca-Cola in Africa should squash them for good. SAB, Coca-Cola and privately held Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to merge bottling assets in southern and eastern Africa into a soft-drinks group with $2.9 billion of annual sales. It is a deal that ticks all the boxes for SAB.
While SAB’s homeland is South Africa, the company would benefit from better access to the emerging markets elsewhere on the continent. Around one-third of the newly established Coca-Cola Beverages Africa business will be outside SAB’s domestic market, making it a bigger player in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Namibia. High economic expectations of Africa have been dashed before. But the long-term opportunity is hard to dispute: African populations are rising, disposable incomes are growing, and emerging middle-class consumers are developing a taste for branded drinks.
Consolidation also brings scale economies and margin improvements that will be shared by the three owners. Synergies have not been disclosed but cost and revenue benefits are likely.
The terms look favourable to SAB too. The group is contributing 60 percent of the combined assets’ $474 million in pretax profit, but receiving only a 57 percent economic interest and a 50 percent-plus-one-share voting stake. The slight value transfer to Coca-Cola and GFI reflects a justified premium for control.
But this is really about strengthening SAB’s strategic position in soft drinks, a business that post-completion will account for a quarter of group sales, up from a fifth. Interim results earlier this month showed volumes in non-alcoholic beverages growing at 9 percent where beer volumes were down 1 percent.
Brewing may always be SAB’s core strength. The interest in rival Heineken that surfaced in September shows it retains an appetite to bulk up in beer. Still, investors can see that SAB has other priorities too. Having taken control of the world’s tenth-largest Coca-Cola bottler, it is unlikely to stop there.


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Standard Insurance, one of the largest non-life insurers in the country, recently launched a new service: Standard Insurance Online.
The new service gives customers the option to instantly purchase insurance for their motor vehicle online, effective the moment the online payment method has been accepted.
Just visit www.standardinsuranceonline.com, follow the instructions, use your credit card, and in just a few minutes, you can have your insurance policy printed out. The new program allows customers -with with just a few clicks of the mouse- to drive away with ease and security.
Standard Insurance Online caters to consumers who prefer to transact via the internet, making insurance protection more accessible and convenient. This service will eventually be available for your home, travel and accident insurance needs.
“We are committed to continually provide a more personal service and innovative products and services to our clients, the launch of the Standard Insurance Online is one of the many initiatives to achieve our goals.” According to Patricia Echauz-Chilip, President of Standard Insurance.


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Star Wars: Battlefront launch not tied to Episode 7
It will have things that relate to the new movie, but Battlefront is "more rooted in the traditional Star Wars universe."
The launch of the next game in the Star Wars: Battlefront series is not directly tied to that of the next Star Wars film, Episode VII. That said, EA says it would "prefer" for the release of the two to be close to one another.
Episode VII is scheduled for release on December 18, 2015. Battlefront, which is in the works at Battlefield and Mirror's Edge developer DICE, does not yet have a release date.


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Microsoft has agreed to buy Nokia’s cell phone business, the patents and bring 32,000 employees aboard for about $7.1 billion. Nokia’s current CEO Stephen Elop (a former Microsoft employee) will also come aboard and some company watchers think he may assume the role of Microsoft CEO from the departing Steve Ballmer. This move seems eerily reminiscent of the Google acquisition of the Motorola cell phone business in May of 2012.
The amount of money and people involved clearly shows that Microsoft is very serious about succeeding in the mobile arena. Until now, Nokia was their top partner, making phones based on the Microsoft Windows mobile operating system. Both companies have been struggling and while the Microsoft-based Nokia phones have seen some growth in the smartphone market, they still lag far behind the Apple and Android operating systems. Putting the companies together could prove to be a very smart move, but could also end up being a financial disaster if the Windows smartphones don’t start to improve market share in the near term.
This acquisition will be good news to Nokia employees and stockholders and if Elop takes over for Ballmer, it could also be good news for Microsoft employees and stockholders. Keep in mind that the technology landscape is shifting quickly and the mobile market is far more important and profitable than it was just a few years ago. This shift comes just as the personal computer market is shrinking under assault from tablets, laptops and mobile devices. Microsoft is in no immediate danger of going under, but if they don’t start to rethink their model and improve their offerings, they may go the way of such past PC giants as IBM. While that company is still viable and profitable in many areas, they have gone completely out of the personal computer arena choosing to focus on software, services and huge computers for business and academia.
To read the complete story, please click here.
Image courtesy of www.techfever.net.


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"As compared to the January-October 2019 period, Bangka Belitung's tin exports to Singapore during the same period this year dropped 69.43 percent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic," Dwi Retno Wilujeng Wahyu Utami from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Office in Bangka Belitung stated here on Tuesday.
The province also exported processed tin to India, China, South Korea, and the United States, contributing 10.39 percent to the province's total tin exports of 14.75 percent.
"In total, the five big markets accounted for 71.04 percent of Bangka Belitung Province's tin exports," she pointed out.
Bangka Belitung is the second-largest tin producer in the world.
In October 2020, the province's processed tin exports decreased 14.02 percent as compared to the same month last year.
"Non-tin exports dropped 21.73 percent and tin exports decreased 12.23 percent," she stated.
Utami noted that the province's exports in October 2020 declined 10.08 percent to US$88.6 million, from US$103.1 million a month earlier.
"The decline resulted from a 11.44-percent drop in tin exports and a 2.71-percent decline in non-tin exports. During the January-October 2020 period, tin and non-tin exports contributed 82.90 percent and 17.10 percent respectively to the total exports," she remarked.
Related news: Babel's solar power plant development in ex-tin ore mining area
Related news: Central Bangka police named three suspects over illegal mining
Related news: Association wants tin prices cut to boost price


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Investors Put $16M in Ruckus
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Motorola Ventures and T-Online Ventures have invested $16 million in Wi-Fi technology from Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Ruckus Wireless.
The funds point to Ruckus leading the charge toward a wirelessly connected home.
"Being able to attract such world-class companies is the ultimate seal of approval that we are in the right place at the right time," Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless, said in a statement.
The news increases total investment to $30 million in the wireless company. Ruckus said the latest funding will be used to increase production, sales and marketing worldwide.
Founded in 2004, Ruckus technology focuses on "smart" Wi-Fi home systems. The company's MediaFlex Wi-Fi router can transfer digital video signals, an ability the most recent investors see as attractive.
Motorola said its investment indicates a confidence that Ruckus can deliver higher-quality Wi-Fi, something required as more and more digital content is moved through the home, Warren Holtsberg, Motorola's corporate vice president of equity investments, said in a statement.
Ruckus Wireless is the only company to have "truly addressed the problem of moving multimedia around the home without new wiring," Petra Buchholz, fund manager for T-Online Venture Fund, said.
Motorola and T-Online could join the more than 75 broadband providers using MediaFlex. The company said its newest product, MediaFlex NG, allows providers for the first time to remotely view and manage home Wi-Fi networks.


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Rowantree Primary School children are spreading some Christmas cheers among Dundee’s elderly people with handmade cards.
Pupils in the city school crafted cards to be distributed to isolated older people in festive goodie bags from the Royal Voluntary Service.
They wrote messages in the cards which they hope will bring cheer to those who may face a lonelier Christmas Day than themselves.
Children handed over greetings cards to the RVS which will include them in parcels being delivered to 120 clients it supports, alongside food and books.
Many of the elderly recipients live alone and have no family or friends close by.
Normally the RVS and other charities host a Christmas lunch for them but due to Covid it is distributing the goodie bags instead.
Michelle Manzie, RVS Dundee City service manager, said the Rowantree Primary Schools Christmas cards will mean a lot to their recipients.
She said: “The offer of handmade Christmas cards from the pupils of Rowantree Primary was too good an offer to turn down.
“We know that our older people will all take great pleasure in receiving the Christmas goodie bags, especially when they see the handmade cards from the children.
“We know this will bring a smile to their faces and go a long way to alleviating their loneliness at this time of year.”
Douglas Millar, the school’s family development worker, said the school was delighted to be helping the RVS.
He said: “The pupils at Rowantree Primary School have been very excited to be involved in creating Christmas cards for the elderly people connected to the Royal Voluntary Service.
“Our super talented pupils have created some beautiful Christmas Cards.
“The most important thing is that the cards capture the Christmas spirit of giving and kindness to others.”
Donations for the goodie bags have also been received from volunteers, Morrisons and CJ Lang.
Some of the Rowantree Primary School Christmas cards:


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The White Mountain Footwear Group announced that Maxwell (Max) Harrell will lead the newly launched Summit White Mountain division as director of sales.
Summit White Mountain footwear for women features fashion collections and forward silhouettes made from the finest Italian leather. Harrell will spearhead the growth and positioning of this new division which is designed to appeal to better footwear retailers and fashion consumers featuring designs made with the finest Italian leathers and modern styling, still at competitive prices.
White Mountain is very happy to have Max leading this new endeavor with his expertise and great reputation in the market. His deep knowledge and tremendous experience in building high quality brands is a perfect fit for our companys business strategy and culture, says Kevin Mancuso, co-owner and CEO.
Max Harrell has a deep understanding of the footwear industry through leadership positions at major footwear brands. Previous to joining White Mountain, Max served as President at CC Corso Como, Ballasox & Ciao Bella. Prior to that, he was national sales manager at Skechers; VP sales at Rocket Dog Footwear; and director of footwear at Esprit.
I am excited to be joining a team that is focused on creating footwear that has the best of design, quality, and price. This is a unique opportunity to be a brand leader in a category that is underserved, yet highly desired by women across the country, says Harrell.


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University of South Africa (Unisa) Confirms Deadline For Course First Payments
The University of South Africa (Unisa) stated that students who wish to enrol in Masters’ and Doctoral programs for the upcoming academic year need to pay their minimum fees. This is as the due date is less than a month away.
Unisa announced that “all M&D students (new and returning students) must register online and pay the minimum fee for the 2022 academic year before the closing date of 30 April 2022”.
These payments may be done online via the Unisa website.
Students may register online by clicking here.
Students may contact the university with their proof of payment at [email protected] if they have made the payment but their registration has not yet been finalised.


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Sony’s E3 2012 press conference was surprisingly short and sweet compared to past years because they decided to stick to their gaming strengths. While Microsoft’s conference earlier today was heavily media-focused, Sony went straight to the point and showed off game after game, which was most of their first-party lineup for the next year. They had some surprises ready to be revealed tonight, but in typical Sony fashion, some of those details got leaked earlier today. Their PS3 lineup is still solid from fall to winter 2013, but they didn’t answer the one major issue I wanted them to address, the Playstation Vita. I personally felt they didn’t do enough to persuade consumers to get a Vita despite their new announcements and there are still a lack of games seen on the handheld. Despite that, Sony’s big first-party exclusives were the stars of the show from the beginning to the end of the conference.
Jack Tretton returned as the host of tonight’s conference and Sony started off right away showing off a new game from Quantic Dream, the developers of Heavy Rain. David Cage was on stage to present Beyond: Two Souls, a new emotional and thrilling experience starring Ellen Page as protagonist Jodie Holmes. The scene shown was of a police officer asking to help Jodie before SWAT comes and attempts to capture her. Jodie mysteriously disappears, but later kills SWAT guys and controlling enemies after escaping. Since it is by Quantic Dream, the game looks amazing graphically. Unfortunatley, no date has yet been announced for Beyond: Two Souls, but late next year seems like a good bet to me.
Next up were the guys at Superbot Entertainment with Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale. It is not surprising that a Vita version was finally announced for release in conjunction with the PS3 version since it has been rumored for weeks. The Superbot folks demoed the cross-competitive play between the two versions and were able to play a single match with four players. If you have seen the game before in previous occasions, it still looks the same as it was when it was first announced a couple months back. Two new characters were also announced after the demonstration, Uncharted’s Nathan Drake and the Big Daddy from BioShock. Speaking of cross-compatible features between the PS3 and Vita, Tretton announced cross-play for LittleBigPlanet2 and the Vita port of LittleBigPlanet in a future update.
Even though Sony announced more features such as PS1 classics, YouTube, Crackle, and Hulu Plus for the Playstation Vita, their fall lineup is still a little unclear even now. A new Call of Duty is still coming this holiday season for the handheld, now called Black Ops: Declassified. There are no new details regarding how this title is different from Black Ops 2, other than the fact it is still coming. Another big third-party franchise is also coming to the Vita this fall, which is Assassins Creed. Assassins Creed III: Liberation takes place in Louisiana and stars a female assassin this time around. Exclusive DLC was also announced for the Vita version if connected with Assassins Creed III, in which a new naval level was shown off. In addition, bundles were announced for both both Assassins Creed games for their respective platforms. In terms of third parties, Ubisoft was pretty much the only one there with demos of Assassin's Creed and four-player co-op of Far Cry 3.
Sony did not spend much time on Playstation Network and Playstation Plus other than mentions of certain games like The Unfinished Swan and Retro City Rampage and the announcement that Plus members will be getting more free games starting tomorrow. The only big announcement media-wise from Sony was that Android phones will soon support Playstation Mobile, formerly known as Playstation Suite. HTC is the first partner for the service with more to be announced soon. At least this announcement was better than last year’s AT&T mention concerning the Vita’s 3G support. For those expecting price drops for the PS3 and the Vita, keep waiting, since Jack didn’t mention anything regarding their current price points.
The Playstation Move’s only moment in the spotlight during Sony’s conference was in a new children's game called Wonderbook. The game will require the Move to interact with books via augmented reality. One of the big backers for this game is J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, and the original book she created for Wonderbook is called "Book of Spells." Another supporter of the project is Moonbot Studios, who made interactive books on phones and tablets. It was a little weird seeing Sony being the only conference today to feature games solely for children, as you would expect Microsoft to do that with new Kinect games. Wonderbook is slated to launch this fall only for Playstation 3.
Sony ended their conference tonight showcasing their two biggest games of the show, God of War: Ascension and The Last of Us. The campaign in the latest God of War adventure stars none other than Kratos and appeared to be your typical God of War game. Lots of gore, Kratos bringing in old and new moves, and intense battles against huge enemies are among what to expect in a new God of War. I do like the omission of HUD and Kratos' new abilitiy to use any weapon sitting around the area to his advantage instead of sticking with his standard chained blades. Todd Papy of Sony Santa Monica revealed the release date for the game following the demo was over, which is now March 12, 2013.
Last but not at least was Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us which, as I predicted in my E3 preview, was the game of the show. This is the first gameplay footage of the game for the public to see and it already looks amazing. Joel and Ellie’s team dynamics are great to see in action; especially Ellie, who provides a good distraction from throwing a rock at an enemy to stabbing someone from the back when Joel is in trouble. I also love how it is more survival-based, compared to Uncharted, and gives players limited gadgets and a health bar with kits to collect than the typical rechargeable health found in most shooters today. The game is also very mature with characters cursing at each other and gore you didn’t expect out of Naughty Dog. The Last of Us is still planned for a fall release exclusively for PS3 and is already making a good impression to me and those who haven’t seen it until today.
That is pretty much it for Sony’s E3 2012 Press Conference as their PS3 first party lineup remains to be top notch from the new Quantic Dream game to The Last of Us. I am disappointed, however, with how the Vita was handled tonight. Even though a Vita version of Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale was finally shown off, they didn’t announce enough big games to get people excited for the handheld again and it looks like third parties are going to be the backbone of the Vita’s lineup this fall with Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified and Assassins Creed III: Liberation. Those are still big games, but they do need more if they still want to compete with the 3DS. There was also a lack of third-party support at the conference as Ubisoft was the only headliner there showing off their biggest games for the holiday season. In all, Sony does seem to have enough to keep going for another year or two with the Playstation 3 before they start talking about a new console.


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Strategic alliance increases Pinnacle Strategies’ ability to deliver bottom-line results with business intelligence and analytics
Plano, TX- June 15, 2012 – Pinnacle Strategies, a leading provider of services that increase shareholder value by improving project management, business excellence, and supply chain operations, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with SAS, the world’s leader in business analytics software and solutions, to deliver enhanced business intelligence and analytics to customers.
“Our customers are required to maintain a constant vigilance on increasing shareholder and customer value, and reducing risk,” said Mark Woeppel, President and CEO of Pinnacle Strategies. “We are committed to supporting our clients’ objectives by delivering high-performance business processes and services, and our results prove it. Becoming a SAS® Alliance member enhances our ability to give our customers breakthrough results, quickly.”
Pinnacle regularly delivers business and processes improvement results like those for FMC Technologies, which resulted in a 50% reduction in project duration, a 25% increase in productivity and along with that, a significant reduction in costs.
SAS is used at more than 55,000 sites in more than 130 countries, including 90 of the top 100 companies on the 2011 Fortune Global 500® list. As the leader in analytics and predictive modeling, SAS helps companies use their customer, performance, and financial information to make reliable business decisions.
“Companies that have focused improving supply chain, project management and business processes have clearly outperformed expectations in recent years,” said Scott VanValkenburgh, SAS Senior Director of Alliance Managements. “Pinnacle Strategies’ results-driven business solutions combined with powerful SAS Analytics provide a tremendous value for companies looking to boost their business performance.”
SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence marketing. Through innovative solutions, SAS helps customers at more than 55,000 sites improve performance and deliver value by making better decisions faster.


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Visa, the global payment technology company, launched a new roadmap that sets the direction for payment security in Nepal for 2021 and beyond. Today, as people prefer making payments through devices like smartphones and laptops and with a number of new users entering the payments ecosystem, Visa’s undertaking is both timely and relevant in helping Nepal embrace digital payments with confidence.
Launching the Visa Future of Security Roadmap (‘the Roadmap’), Visa’s Head of Risk for the Asia Pacific, Joe Cunningham said, “The global pandemic has driven more consumers and businesses to adopt digital commerce. As people try digital payments for the first time, whether it is paying for online purchases or paying with a contactless card at a store, it is important that the experience is convenient, fast, and secure. Payment security is Visa’s top priority and having a set of common goals for the industry is crucial to helping build long-term trust in digital payments.
Aims to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem through best-in-class technology
“Visa’s Future of Security Roadmap for Nepal will elevate the local industry to meet global standards and best practices. We appreciate the collaboration with all of our partners and believe that our shared vision will promote the greater use of digital payments in the coming years.”
Globally, Visa has successfully prevented $25 billion in annual fraud by using artificial intelligence (AI), making the global payment ecosystem safer for retailers and consumers. It has kept global fraud rates at historic lows—less than 0.1 percent—through a multi-layered approach of investing in human intelligence and technology; empowering consumers and clients with tools, resources, and control to manage risk; and setting governance processes to help businesses and regulators stay nimble.
Commenting on the launch, TR Ramachandran, Group Country Manager, India, and South Asia, Visa said, “Security of consumer and payment data has always been the highest priority for Visa. Building this trust at a time when new consumers and businesses are going digital is a shared responsibility between payment networks, consumers, banks, and the government.
New technology brings new ways to pay as well as new and unique risks, and to stay ahead of fraud, we need to work together and invest in security the same way we invest in innovations and consumer experience. We are proud to launch the Nepal Future of Security Roadmap as the groundwork to achieve this balance between security and experience.”
What does this include?
While Visa’s Roadmap focuses on a number of initiatives which will enable security to evolve at the same pace as the technologies – like EMV® 3-D Secure and tokenization – changing the way we pay, the core tenets of the roadmap include:
- Devalue data by removing sensitive payment data from the ecosystem and making stolen account details useless
- Protect data by implementing safeguards to protect personal data as well as account details
- Harness data by identifying potential fraud before it occurs and increase confidence in approving good transactions
- Empower everyone, including accountholders and merchants, to play an active role in securing payments
Visa works with industry stakeholders including financial institutions, merchants, policymakers, law enforcement and accountholders to secure payments. The Visa Future of Security Roadmap is the product of comprehensive consultations and collaboration, making it an authoritative document on Nepal payment security. Visa is delivering roadmaps around the world to ensure the security of the global commerce ecosystem, as well as working with Nepal industry bodies to align security initiatives.


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- Elon Musk tweeted a meme of the Queen as the Teletubbies over the weekend and set tongues wagging on Twitter.
- Musk didn’t provide any explanation for the meme, but he has posted a number of bee emoji tweets in recent days.
- Tesla fans are speculating that his cryptic messages could refer to a new Tesla Model B. Or, it could just be Musk playfully trolling his followers.
- Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
Elon Musk tweeted a meme of Queen Elizabeth II as the Teletubbies over the weekend — and his followers are feverishly speculating about what it all means.
"Teletubbies," for those who don’t know, is an iconic British children’s TV show. And while Musk didn’t provide any explanation for his tweet, it is one of five messages he has posted in recent days riffing on the bee emoji.
And one more:
It confused many followers. "Cool but why," asked one in response to the Queen meme. But some see it as a sign that Tesla could be preparing a Model B, or something similar. One fan suggested it could be the name of Tesla’s pickup truck:
Or, of course, the bee tweets could just be Musk playfully trolling his near-30 million followers. They should be used to his unconventional Twitter style by now.
Read more: The 37 wildest Elon Musk quotes
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is known for being highly outspoken on social media. In the past, this has had more extreme consequences.
One of his most infamous tweets about taking the company private last year led to a lawsuit from the SEC, which resulted in a settlement that required Musk to pay a $20 million fine and step down as the chairman of Tesla’s board of directors for three years.
- Tesla is reportedly making big changes to its energy unit as it tries to ramp up falling solar sales
- Elon Musk vows to fix ‘dog mode’ after a tech CEO said his Tesla hit 85 degrees with his pooch inside the car
- A Tesla employee died at the Gigafactory earlier this month — and the investigation is ongoing


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Bentley Motors today announced total sales of 14,659 in 2021, an increase of 31 per cent over the previous record year (11,206) in 2020. This significant achievement was driven by new model introductions, a fresh product portfolio and increasing demand for Bentley’s new hybridised models, introduced under Bentley’s Beyond100 strategic path to full electrification by 2030.
The success of this new hybrid option ensured Bentayga remained Bentley’s number one model selling more in its fifth year of sales than ever before, establishing itself as the most successful luxury SUV in the world. Furthermore, a full year of Flying Spur sales around the world and the introduction of the Continental GT Speed, among 11 new derivatives launched, added to this success.
The Americas maintained its position as the biggest selling global market, selling more than ever before. China almost matched this performance for the first time in a decade. Combined, the Americas and China contributed more than half (56 per cent) of Bentley’s total global sales.
In addition to Bentayga’s 40 per cent share, Bentley’s definitive luxury grand tourer, the Continental GT added 33 per cent of total sales, split between 60 per cent coupe and 40 per cent convertible. With the highly anticipated market entry of the Hybrid imminent, the Flying Spur’s 27 per cent of total sales is expected to grow even further in 2022.
Commenting on the global sales results, Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said: “2021 was yet another year of unpredictability though I am delighted to be able to confirm that we overcame significant headwinds, and deliver a breakthrough in our sales performance. This is our second record sales year in the successive years and is a positive sign of our brand strength, operational excellence, strong global demand and affirmation of our strategic priorities.
“The reaction to the market introduction of the Bentayga Hybrid and anticipation for Flying Spur Hybrid demonstrate the path the luxury sector is heading, and we are positioned firmly at the forefront. These numbers are validation that we not only lead the sector in sales and market share, but also investment in electric technologies and commitment to being the first fully electrified and zero carbon luxury car company in the world.”
The Americas region delivered 4,212 cars, an increase of 39 per cent on the corresponding figure for 2020, 3,035. Placing the region as Bentley’s number one market, this strong performance was boosted by the introduction of the Continental GT Speed and a full year of sales of the Flying Spur.
Bentley’s biggest growth for the second consecutive year was reserved for China, posting a sales increase of 40 per cent, 4,033 cars, against 2,880, as the traditional four-door market maintained strong sales of Flying Spur and Bentayga.


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A new Gartner study has revealed that two-thirds of customers contact customer service after receiving proactive notifications from a brand.
According to the market analyst, these additional contacts often flow through costly human-assisted channels and often occur because customers ask for further information or confirmation.
Such results highlight how a proactive approach to customer support can create customer confusion and unanswered questions, eroding the benefits of developing such a strategy in the first instance.
Sharing more insights into the study, Eric Keller, a Senior Research Director at Gartner, says:
Receiving proactive service leads to a 9% increase in a customer’s value enhancement score. However, proactive outreach that raises unanswered questions erodes the benefits for customers and leads to additional costs for the company.
To avoid this, Keller states: “Customer service and support leaders must center their proactive approach around building customers’ confidence in the company’s ability to serve them effectively.”
Of course, achieving this is much easier said than done. Yet, a critical part of this is instilling confidence in the authenticity of proactive communication.
Supporting this statement, the research finds that 10% of B2C and 24% of B2B customers receiving a proactive alert followed up with the company only to confirm that the notification was not a scam.
The research firm also makes further suggestions, such as prioritizing proactive outreach for urgent issues. Why? Because typically, customers value this form of proactive outreach more.
Indeed, the study notes that customers who receive proactive alerts regarding urgent issues – such as a security threat – generally report superior customer effort scores than those who discover the problem themselves.
To uncover these findings, Gartner surveyed more than 4,800 customers from November through to December 2021.
Discover more contact center and customer service insights from the leading market analyst by checking out our rundown of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS 2021


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TNT is mounting a large-scale marketing effort for the show, which will feature Audi.
The network's Web site, www.tnt.tv, will direct viewers to Audi's site, www.audiusa.com, for information about Audi vehicles.
"There will be no question that (the show) is sponsored exclusively by Audi," says Linda Yaccarino, general manager of advertising sales and marketing for Turner Entertainment, which operates TNT.
During the premiere, an on-air graphic will read: "You're watching 'The Closer,' presented commercial-free by Audi."
Yaccarino says TNT and its sister cable network, TBS, want to move beyond traditional 30-second commercials.
"We want to give our clients something they can't get everywhere else and be able to say something uniquely," she says.
Mary Ann Wilson, marketing communications manager for Audi of America, calls Audi's sponsorship of the show "an integrated opportunity."
"It's a sophisticated drama series whose main character the Audi persona can certainly relate to," Wilson says. "We think there's a positive rub-off on the Audi brand."
Neither Wilson nor Yaccarino would confirm what Audi is spending to sponsor the premiere broadcast.
"Audi has been a client of ours," Yaccarino says. "They happily are a bigger client of ours now."


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According to new research, rainwater almost everywhere on Earth is considered unsafe to drink, due to the PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’.
Forever chemicals are Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a large family of human-made chemicals that don’t occur in nature. They are called “forever chemicals” because they can stick around in the environment for decades.
PFAS are used in a wide range of consumer products due to their ability to repel both grease and water, including paper and cardboard food packaging, textiles, cosmetics and electronics.
The health risks of being exposed to these substances have been researched widely. Scientists say that they could be linked to fertility problems, increased risk of cancer and developmental delays in children. Find out more info here.


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More disposable, single-use plastic products to be banned
August 29, 2021 04:39 pm
A Cabinet paper to ban seven more single-use and disposable plastic and polythene products is due to be submitted tomorrow (August 30).
The list of products includes plastic straws, spoons, cups, forks, knives, string hopper mats, and garlands made of plastic and polythene.
On March 31, the Ministry of Environment took steps to ban five single-use plastic and polythene products, including sachet packets and cotton buds.
The Ministry also banned non-degradable lunch sheets from August 01.
Ministry pointed out that over 2 billion polythene bags goes into waste in Sri Lanka annually.


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Dec. 30, 2020 -- In most years, January means gyms are packed with newbies and their resolutions to finally get in shape.
But this year amid the pandemic, that New Year’s rush could instead be spread out over the coming months, industry experts, owners, and gymgoers say.
Like almost everything else, the fitness industry took a big hit this year. Many states ordered gyms and studios closed or restricted to stem the spread of COVID-19. Some closed permanently; a handful of chains closed or filed for bankruptcy protection.
Even when gyms have been allowed to open, many members have stayed home. Some have been racking up couch time, no doubt -- but many others have adapted to virtual training, or on their own with increased jogging or living-room yoga.
And artificial intelligence-backed high-tech home gyms and equipment like Peloton bikes are trying hard to be the jewels of the late-coronavirus shopping season.
The bottom line is: Anyone wanting help getting or staying fit will be able to find it this January, even if those typical January crowds don’t show up in brick-and-mortar locations. But some insiders and consumers are expecting a gradual, larger return to fitness centers over the coming months, as more Americans get COVID-19 vaccinations, allowing for some semblance of normality.
Via Zoom, ‘I Didn’t Miss a Beat’
Gymgoer Karen Juul of Stamford, CT, has been working out for more than 40 years. She personifies many of the trends that have played out this year.
“I didn’t miss a beat because of the pandemic,” says Juul, because Core Principles Personal Training, which she joined just a few months before, offered Zoom workouts right away. “We just segued right to the virtual workouts.”
When Core Principles reopened, Juul started going back. Now, she visits in person once a week and works out with the gym virtually once a week.
“You have to be creative at home” without equipment, she says. “But I work up a sweat at home as much as I do at the gym. I feel great. It’s very convenient to roll out of bed and flip on my computer.”
Core Principles owner Haylin Alpert is optimistic about January. It’s a small, independent studio that lets only six clients work out at a time, all socially distanced and wearing masks.
“I feel solid about the system we have in place,” he says. “There’s nothing fundamentally different about January.”
The Growing Importance of Virtual Training
“I don’t think there’s going to be a slam at the clubs like there normally is,” says Amy Williams, public relations manager for Life Time Fitness, one of the nation’s biggest chains, with 2 million members at 150 locations.
“But health and wellness are still going to be on a lot of people’s minds, maybe even more so because of how 2020 has been.”
Life Time launched a digital membership in December. It stresses cleanliness and safety practices, which many gyms and studios are also emphasizing, along with policies on social distancing and masks.
“We’re continuing to offer more options for members to participate in fitness inside and outside of the club on their own schedule -- through our 24GO app, 24GO TV and other virtual fitness options,” representatives of 24 Hour Fitness clubs said in an email. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June and announced it would permanently close 130 U.S. gyms. “In the future, we’ll be offering nutrition and other wellness programs for mind and body health that members and consumers have told us they want as well.”
Virtual training had been hovering on the industry’s horizon for a while. COVID forced gyms to adopt it quickly. Customers adapted and liked it, and now Williams and others say it’s not going anywhere, regardless of what happens with COVID-19 and vaccinations.
It’s good for businesses that have survived, many say.
“This opens up massive potential because you can cast a significantly wider net to attract a target audience to train online and never set foot in your physical, brick-and-mortar space,” says Josh Leve, founder and CEO of the Association of Fitness Studios.
As for consumers, “Look for gym brands that can service you both in-person and digitally,” advises Rick Mayo, owner of Alloy Personal Training near Atlanta.
He says his gym transitioned online easily and early in the pandemic because he offers a more intimate space and service, with small groups and personal training.
“January won’t be as big as it usually is, but there will still be a bump,” Mayo predicts.
Optimism Depends on Geography
Gyms in Georgia were ordered closed for a short time early in the pandemic. Other states have enforced longer restrictions, including California, where many gyms are closed but offer virtual training.
Up to 40% of gym members are training at home, according to Bryan O’Rourke, a member of the board of directors of IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association.
Between 20% and 30% of gyms will close permanently because of the pandemic, he says.
IHRSA lobbied in Washington and helped form alliances in most states to advocate for gyms as healthy providers of essential services.
“It’s been frustrating, obviously,” O’Rourke says. “We’re not that big compared to Big Pharma or Big Tech. It’s tough to advocate. That’s why we’re trying to get better at it.”
IHRSA and others say the industry needs to educate policymakers about the transmission risks, as well as the consequences to social, mental, and physical health that people suffer without access.
He says he’s hopeful for gyms, depending on their geography, but says, “It’s not going to be like a typical year” in January.
‘We’re Hoping for a Big Rebound’
Rather, O’Rourke and others expect business to gradually improve through the winter and spring as more Americans are vaccinated.
“There will be a pent-up demand later in the year,” he says. “We’re hoping for a big rebound.”
Jeff O’Mara owns 12 Anytime Fitness locations in four states and is on the national chain’s Franchise Advisory Council.
“The vaccine is just for COVID,” he says. “But exercise is like a vaccine that helps with all kind of problems in life -- like high blood pressure, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Facilities like ours and education can help change that.”
Gymgoer Adam Stewart of Atlanta has been working out in clubs for 20 years, and he agrees.
“Just watching the news and the predictions that the numbers are going up, I think that’s going to keep people on their sofas more than venturing out to the gym, but the die-hards will keep going as long as possible,” says Stewart. He says he’s grateful that he’s been able to work out at his gym after Georgia’s brief closures.
“We’ll probably see new faces in the gym once the vaccine is available to everyone. Maybe in June, we’ll see the spike that we normally see in January,” he says. “People will be ready to undo the damage of a year and a half of staying at home and overeating and Netflix”


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Orange and Barclaycard have announced a partnership to develop "a range of mobile, financial and payment services that will change the way we pay".
The companies will launch co-branded products and services that will let their combined 28 million customers use their mobiles to pay for goods and services at retailers using contactless technology - by waving their handset against a reader.
Orange and Barclaycard say they will be looking to expand the partnership to include other contactless services within ticketing, transport and rewards.
In addition, the partnership will see mobile alerts, servicing capabilities and new banking applications.
"I believe that all our UK customers will be able to use their mobile phones to pay for everyday items within three years", said Antony Jenkins, CEO of Barclaycard.
This news follows trials operator O2 carried out with contactless payment, the results of which were reported as overwhelmingly positive.
The main problem for widescale consumer adoption of this kind of payment technology for small, fast payment transactions has previously been identified as lack of decent handsets with the necessary tech built in.
We've asked Orange what handsets they will be offering and will update this story when we know more.
UPDATE: An Orange spokesperson has commented to Pocket-lint with the following:
"The Orange and Barclaycard partnership are discussing handset roadmaps and timescales at the moment with manufacturers. A growing demand is forming for NFC technology and therefore we believe more NFC handsets will be available over the next 12 - 24 months".


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Estero, Fla. — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., has hired Paul Stone as executive vice president and chief retail operations officer (CROO), North America. Stone, who will join Hertz on March 6, brings more than 30 years of operational expertise from his leadership roles with retail giants Sam's Club/ Walmart and Cabela's.
Stone began his 28-year career with Sam's Club/Walmart as a store manager and was quickly elevated through the ranks to Western U.S. divisional senior vice president. He led operations for upwards of 200 locations.
Most recently, Stone has served as senior vice president and chief retail officer at Cabela's, one of the leading outdoor outfitter retail companies. Stone delivered strategy, service, people development and full-scale retail operations leadership.
"Paul is a proven leader with experience from arguably the top retailer (Walmart) and has success driving process excellence, developing top talent and building high-performing teams," says Kathryn V. Marinello, president and chief executive officer of Hertz. "His sincere passion for people and his depth of operations expertise will be a tremendous asset to our already strong bench of talent."
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands in approximately 10,200 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.hertz.com.
SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation


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It's Halloween, a favorite time of the year when you can dress up as someone (or something) entirely different from yourself. Some will take the scary route, some will dress up in a sexy costume, and others might transform themselves into their favorite celebrity.
So, what are some of the biggest pop stars doing to celebrate the big day? When MTV News caught up with Demi Lovato, she told us about her Halloween plans.
"I think I'm going to dress up, but I think I'm just going to pass out candy," Lovato said.
And it seems the Unbroken singer can't decide what she will be. "I think I'm going to be a pirate or Ke$ha — two similar options; they're one in the same," she joked.
It sounds like Lovato's trick-or-treaters are in for something special. Yet, not everyone has a costume in mind. When Kelly Clarkson stopped by MTV News on Friday, she was still unsure what she was going to be this Halloween.
"I think we are going to be in Cologne, Germany," Clarkson said. "We'll probably find a bar somewhere and dress up stupid. Our schedule's been so busy, we kind of forgot that it's happening. We'll all dress up; we're all pretty game for stuff like that."
And Clarkson wasn't kidding. The Stronger singer seems up for just about anything: Just ask about her favorite Halloween memory.
"I didn't know I was supposed to dress up for something at work — this was years ago — and I ended up going to Wal-Mart," Clarkson revealed. "The only thing they had left was a XXXL cow costume, and it had udders that were dragging on the floor. It was really gross and awesome."
What would you like to see your favorite pop stars wear this Halloween? Let us know in the comments!


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Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 2018 F1 Racer Will be a ‘Monster’ or…
Wednesday from the floor of the Detroit North American International Auto Show, Sergio Marchionne said it ispossible Ferrari has put together a “Monster” of a Formula 1 car for 2018, or …
The Y 2017 F1 constructor championship runner-up is calling its new car ‘Project 669,’ and it will be launched by Ferrari on 22 Feberuary.
“I was in Maranello for the last few days, and the guys are busy, but they seem too relaxed,” Ferrari President Marchionne said at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. “I can only conclude that we have either made a real monster or garbage. We have done everything to have a super-strong car, but we will have to wait until February 22 when we reveal it.”
It has been reported that Ferrari veteran driver Kimi Raikkonen will have a new race engineer this year, as his regular Dave Greenwood returns to Britain. Mr. Raikkonen will be engineered by Carlo Santi, who was promoted from within The Scuderia.
Mr. Marchionne did not deny rumors that he has big plans in F1 for Alfa Romeo, as the Italian brand becomes Sauber’s title sponsor this year.
“We are sponsors, but it is a work in progress with Sauber. It will take time,” he said.
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Animal rights activists stage naked protest
The Local · 12 Aug 2014, 16:50
Published: 12 Aug 2014 16:50 GMT+02:00
- Vienna seeks ban on Internet puppy sales (10 Jul 14)
“According to the Austrian law animals are classed as things. This means that their value is only measured by how much profit can be squeezed from their carcasses,” campaign manager Yvonne Zinkl said.
Just like humans, animals are living beings, Zinkl said, and urged consumers to think more carefully the next time they buy meat from a supermarket.
The Association against Animal Factories (Verein gegen Tierfabriken) is an organization dedicated to reducing and preventing the exploitation and abuse of animals.


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The pandemic blues are really upon us. And it shows, and how!
Being at home for such a long time has been a first for everyone. And now, when things have started to look up again, travelling and travel-related searches have been showing a certain pattern and trend.
In their recent reports, Airbnb has focused on a particular type of property search that has topped the charts. People have been looking for longer stays, around 20 days, and wanting to stay connected to work online. The concept of ‘Live anywhere and work' is gaining ground. Solo travellers, families, digital nomads and others, everyone seems to be looking for breaks from the four walls of their house.
Read: Book a Workation and Take a Holiday Too
Read: Best Work From Hotel Packages
Among the top criteria for choosing places to stay in and work from (according to Airbnb searches) are strong Internet connectivity, hygiene, properties closer to nature, and offbeat destinations.
Airbnb’s data shows that over 20 per cent of all searches within the last three-month period in India have been for long-term stays (more than 28 nights) at one particular property. This shows that with access to technology, and with companies shifting to remote work mode, people are willing to relocate to new accommodation for months at a time.
Well, we can surely say that workations are a legit trend now. That's something we at Outlook Traveller have been saying for a while now. And that scenario blurs the line between living and travel.
Read: Homestays are the New Work Spaces
Read: Madhya Pradesh has Announced Workcation Packages
In the past 90 days, 45 per cent of searches by travellers were for treehouses. Searches for staying at rural farms and camps follow at close heels at 41 per cent and 34 per cent respectively.
Read: 6 Treehouses to Isolate in Right Now
Goa, Lonavla, Shimla, Darjeeling and other short-drive getaways remain at the top of the list. With winters approaching families are also gearing up for winter holiday plans. As India forms travel bubbles with various countries like UK, Germany, France, Italy, Thailand, UAE and others, destinations are also opening up newer holiday or workation prospects.
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Mili has spent four years exploring and reporting on the region as a writer and media consultant. She's worked on content strategy for Newscorp's fintech startup in India and edited Indonesia's DestinAsian luxury travel magazine. She also writes tech policy white papers. Follow Mili on Twitter.
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So it seems certain individuals will no longer be “sippin’ on some sizzurp” because the manufacturer has snatched it off the shelves.
“Given [recent media attention], Actavis has made the bold and unprecedented decision to cease all production and sales of its Promethazine Codeine product,” an Actavis rep tells TMZ.
Too bad for those who really need it.
“This attention has glamorized the unlawful and dangerous use of the product, which is contrary to its approved indication,” the rep adds.
Before the Actavis announcement, the street value of a pint bottle hovered around $800, and now rappers are allegedly offering ridiculous amounts – up to $100,000 – to buy whatever’s still available.
And on Monday, Soulja Boy Instagrammed a photo of six bottles with the caption “Soulja got the juice. They say the streets dry. I say you gotta be kiddin me. I serve everybody.”
See, he’s itching for a stickup for some sizzurp.


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Peloris announces Bulla Australia China Distribution Agreement, April 2022
Peloris Australia is pleased to announce a China Distribution Agreement with Bulla Australia.
This means Peloris will be supporting Bulla Australia with growing their iconic Australian brand in China.
“Bulla is an Australian icon of the Dairy Industry,” said Peter Verry, Managing Director of Peloris Australia. “We’re pleased to be helping them to bring the best of Australian Dairy to more Chinese consumers.”
Sam Zhang, International Business Manager for Bulla stated: “We are pleased to be working with Peloris, enabling Bulla to provide transparent, data-driven logistics to leading retailers in China.”
For more information, please contact us.