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Jaguar Land Rover has lost an attempt to trademark the shape of its old Defender 4×4 after a long-running battle with tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Ineos boss Ratcliffe, who plans to make a new off-road vehicle in south Wales called the Grenadier, challenged JLR’s retrospective bid to trademark the Land Rover Defender’s shape.
Britain’s biggest car-maker stopped building the Defender in 2016 at Solihull in the West Midlands after 67 years because it did not meet modern environmental and safety standards. It has only just started making the new Defender in Slovakia, inspired by the old vehicle but using the latest technology.
Ratcliffe has long admired the Defender and made no secret of his plan to borrow from its boxy design with the Grenadier. In 2016, Ineos said it would treat the Defender’s “much-loved shape like a listed building”.
After rejecting Ratcliffe’s attempts to buy equipment used to build the Defender, JLR then tried to trademark six variants stretching from its original 1948 model to the 2016 version. JLR even surveyed 495 people to see if they recognised a picture of the car as a Defender. Between 20% and 40% did.
However, last month, the Intellectual Property Office ruled that the Defender was not sufficiently distinctive from other 4x4s to justify the trademarks.
JLR, which is contesting the ruling in the High Court, said: “The Defender is an iconic vehicle which is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s past, present and future.
“Its unique shape is recognised around the world, with the heritage shape being protected in other key markets.
“Protecting our intellectual property is something we take very seriously, so we are appealing the Intellectual Property Office ruling on the protection of the Defender shape trademarks.”
This is not the first time that jaguar Landrover attempted to tradmark elements of the Defender brand and lost as in May last year, Louise White, acting for the registrar of Trade Marks upheld the opposition by, the Yorkshire based, Twisted Automotive to the registration by JLR of the trademark “LR”.
The application by Jaguar to register trademark “LR” in the UK was in respect of various goods including land vehicles, parts and fittings for vehicles, wheels and their accessories. Twisted opposed the trademark, stating that it had been selling the same goods and providing services under the unregistered sign “LR Motors” since November 2015.
Twisted claimed that it had acquired goodwill under the sign and the use of the trademark applied for by Jaguar would be a misrepresentation to the public amounting to “passing off”.


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Asus is set to launch the Transformer Prime on November 9th, which is going to feature the quad-core NVIDIA chipset, a 10-inch display, USB and mini-HDMI ports, SD card slot and more. Check out the more info and watch video teaser of the Transformer Prime tablet here.
Motorola has confirmed that it will start rolling out the newly unveiled Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS OTA update for the newly launched Motorola RAZR smartphone, was designed to run Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread. Check out the more info, features, price info and watch the two promo videos of Motorola RAZR smartphone here.
Check out the price value of the Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS powered Samsung Galaxy Nexus for U.S., U.K. carriers, Denmark, Austria, Japan, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Canada and Norway markets.
The first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS powered Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone has been officially launched, which has got 1.2 GHz Dual-core Processor (OMAP 4460), 4.65-inch 1280×720 HD Super AMOLED display , 5MP AF with LED Flash camera, 1.3MP front cam for Video Call, Accelerometer, 1GB RAM + 16/32GB Internal memory, 1750mAh battery and more.

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The NPD Group has released the February 2019 NPD numbers for the U.S. video games market. Atop the software list is Anthem from BioWare and EA. Nintendo Switch continues to dominate in the hardware sales department, although hardware is down year-over-year.
The NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella released a whole host of information regarding the February 2019 NPD numbers. For starters, total video game sales topped $1 billion in the United States, with $316 million coming from hardware. That’s a 12 percent decline from last year, but software and accessories are up in comparison. The top 10 best-selling video games for February 2019 are as follows:
- Jump Force
- Kingdom Hearts 3
- Far Cry New Dawn
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Resident Evil 2 Remake
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate*
- Metro Exodus^
- NBA 2K19
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4^
* Digital sales not included
^ PC digital sales not included
While Anthem had a rough launch by way of reception, it sold well for EA and BioWare. It is the second best-selling game of 2019, behind Kingdom Hearts 3, and is the second best launch for a BioWare game, trailing 2012’s Mass Effect 3.
New releases also near the top are anime fighter Jump Force and Far Cry New Dawn, a direct sequel to last year’s Far Cry 5. Jump Force became the third highest total achieved for a Bandai Namco published title, and is the fourth best-selling game of 2019.
Metro Exodus comes in at number eight, and that’s without sales on the Epic Games Store. PC fans were frustrated by the slapdash approach publisher Deep Silver when it pulled Exodus from Steam to be launched as a timed exclusive on Epic Games Store. In any case, PC numbers weren’t reported anyways and the game sold nearly 50 percent better than Metro: Last Light in its launch month.
On the hardware side of things, Nintendo continues to dominate with the Switch as it sold the most for the month and year. Nintendo had its highest February month hardware dollar sales since February 2011, when the Nintendo 3DS released.


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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Album release + Syd launch details
After much deliberation a date has finally been set for the release of our new album Softly Harboured. The album will be a joint release between Feral Media, who will look after the vinyl and digital versions and hellosQuare recordings, who will look after the CD.
The album will be released on April 15th with details regarding purchasing etc to be posted soon.
In addition to this the Sydney launch is set for Thursday April 21st and is part of a New Weird Australia showcase at FBi Radio's new venue The FBi Social @ King's Cross Hotel. Supports on the night will be Sydney-based composer/performer Edwin Montgomery and the wonderful Scissor Lock vs Cleptoclectics.
To make the night even more special we will be joined on stage by cellist Peter Hollo (Fourplay, Raven) who features on a number of tracks on the album.
So come on down and help us celebrate!


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We have all the latest 3DS and Vita news, plus a Nintendo Switch review with a new user AND more talk on Judith Hopps
- Housemate Rob bought a Switch, so we get him on to talk about his initial thoughts
- How is Chris getting on with Resident Evil Revelations?
- Colin has some loose thoughts on Spellspire (review embargo is up next week so more info then!)
- Nintendo have released their E3 plans!
- -Nintendo could be working on a Legend of Zelda Mobile title, according to the WallStreetJournal
- How popular is the Switch with the Nielsen crowd? (more info at BusinessInsider!)
- WRC7 are looking to develop games for Nintendo Switch (according to an interview with RedBull)
- Deemo: Last Recital is OUT on PS Vita
- Tesla vs Lovecraft could be heading to Vita
- Rabi-Ribi heading to Europe!
- Here’s the reason Badge Arcade isn’t getting any new badges (thanks JapaneseNintendo.com)
- Maltida Castilla EX heading to 3DS!
You can even download the MP3 via Archive.org by Clicking Here.


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India government warns of multiple vulnerabilities in Apple's iPhones, iPads
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning against security attacks in Apple's iPhones and iPads. According to the official advisory, the CVE-2022-42827 issue affects Apple iOS 16.1, iOS versions previous to 16.0.3, and iPadOS versions prior to 16. Users are asked to upgrade their devices to the latest software version in order to safeguard their privacy.
Why does this story matter?
- Apple products are widely known for their impenetrable security features. The company closes any loopholes which emerge over time by regularly supplying software updates.
- However, things do not look good as the government has declared this vulnerability as 'high severity.'
- If you use any of the affected iPads or iPhones, exercise caution and ensure your devices are up to date with the latest software.
Which products are prone to the attack?
According to CERT-In, the following devices are already a victim of the CVE-2022-42827 issue. The list includes iPhone 8 and later models, iPad (5th generation) onward, iPad Air (3rd generation) and later, iPad mini (5th generation), and iPad Pro models. Devices running Apple iOS 16.1 or versions before 16.0.3, and iPadOS versions before 16 are also prone to attacks.
What is the reason behind the issue?
The cybersecurity service warns that the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. The reasons for the attack, include: Improper security restrictions and improper path validation in the Sandbox component. Memory corruption issue in the IOHIDFamily component. Improper security restrictions in AppleMobileFileIntegrity component. Improper UI handling, Type confusion and Logic issues in the Webkit component. Improper entitlement in Core Bluetooth component.
Here's what the advisory says
"A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading the victim to open a specially crafted file or application," reads the official statement. "Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, spoofing of the interface address or denial of service conditions on the targeted system."
What precautions can be taken?
There are certain measures which you can take to avoid the attacks. Upgrade your device/s to the latest software update to avail the features offered by Apple Security. Ensure to apply the necessary security patches.


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Here we’re going to take a peek at some of the smartwatches that are going to be launched in India really soon.
Noise Colorfit Nav Smartwatch
The precise launch date of the Noise ColorFit Nav has not been confirmed yet. The smartwatch has a square-shaped high-resolution color display and is teased to come with built-in GPS for better steps and distance outcomes.
The Oppo Watch could arrive in India with one big change. Sources suggest that the new Oppo Watch will have a pre-installed Wear OS by Google on it and is expected to launch on July 31.
Amazfit Bip S Lite
The Amazfit Bip S Lite, as its name suggests, is the toned-down version of the Amazfit Bip S which was launched in India last month.
The main features of the Amazfit Bip S Lite include 30-day battery life, ultra-light build, always-on transflective display, 5 ATM water-resistant build, and more. The Bip S Lite combines 40 watch faces and two custom widgets. The company claims that consumers would eventually obtain more than 150 watch faces via over-the-air (OTA) updates. Huami’s Amazfit Bip S Lite smartwatch will be accessible on a flash sale in India on its launch day — July 29, the company confirmed Monday.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 41mm
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is expected to launch in India soon. One of the biggest highlights of the Galaxy Watch 3 is going to be the return of the rotating bezel.
It is said to come with a 1.2-inch/1.4-inch AMOLED display. It will be IP68 approved for dust resistance and 5 atm water resistance. The watch is going to work on TizenOS. For efficiency, it will depend on 1 GB of RAM with 8 GB of built-in storage. The smartwatch is reported to have a battery of up to 340mAh. The 41 mm variant would have a slightly smaller battery of 247mAh. Certain key features of the smartwatch include ECG support, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, among others. It is expected to launch on August 5 event where Samsung will showcase the next flagship series ‘Galaxy Note 20’.


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By now, mobile’s ascent is uncontested. But still unknown is how fast it will continue to climb — and how high it will go.
Start with the usage numbers. Americans spend an average of two hours and 57 minutes a day on mobile devices, a hair more than they do on television, according to app analysis company Flurry. EMarketer expects the global number of smartphone owners to surpass 2 billion by 2016, which represents half of mobile phone owners overall.
With those kinds of penetration and usage numbers, ad spending is also on the rise. Here are the latest projections.
Mobile display revenue will surpass desktop by 2018.
The display ad has seen better days. The rise of ad blocking, coupled with sinking click-through rates and CPMs, has made the display ad format an increasingly tough sell. At the same time, mobile’s prospects are rising as more people around the world get their first smartphones and spend more time glued to their screens. The result is that by 2018, mobile ad spend will overtake that of desktop, according to a recent report from PwC.
Mobile ad share is eating into print, desktop and even television.
While mobile ad spending is on the rise, most of the global spend still goes to television, which controls 39 percent of global ad spend, according to a new report from ZenithOptimedia. Television, however, is showing slight signs of decline. By 2017, its share could dip to 36.8 percent, while mobile’s overall share will climb to 12.9 percent.
Mobile spend is speeding up, while television’s is slowing down.
In terms of growth, mobile is where the action is. Global mobile advertising revenue is expected to climb 52 percent this year, while television ad revenue will increase just 1.2 percent, according to a new report from Magna Global. In absolute terms, though, there’s still a wide gap between the two mediums: Global mobile ad revenue next year will hit $68 billion, while that of television will top $208 billion.
Facebook and Google will keep dominating mobile ad spend.
Still, the mobile revenue opportunity isn’t evenly distributed, and few projections expect that picture to change. This year, Facebook and Google alone will account for half of the $28 billion spent on mobile advertising in the U.S., according to eMarketer. Twitter, the next-largest competitor, will control 4.6 percent, while Yahoo’s share will clock in at 4.1 percent.
Mobile still isn’t getting its fair share.
One of the most oft-cited slides in Kleiner Perkins analyst Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report is the so-called mobile monetization gap: While Americans spend 24 percent of their time using mobile devices, only 8 percent of ad dollars go to the format. That represents a gap of $25 billion, according to Meeker. Contrast that with newspapers, which command 18 percent of ad spending despite the fact that Americans spend only 4 percent of their time on the format.
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WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc, in talks to buy rival Lorillard Inc, may have a hard time convincing regulators to approve the deal because of their big shares in the traditional cigarette and fast-growing electronic cigarette markets.
The two companies, which are No. 2 and No. 3 in the United States, are in talks to hammer out a multibillion dollar deal that would likely try to address antitrust concerns up front.
“This clearly creates a duopoly. That’s huge. That raises all kinds of eyebrows,” said Andre Barlow, an antitrust expert with the law firm Doyle, Barlow and Mazard Plc.
Still, he added: “(The deal) has a chance of being approved, depending on how big the divestiture package is.”
While Marlboro maker Altria Group dominates the shrinking U.S. market for traditional cigarettes at around 50 percent, Reynolds, which makes the Camel and Pall Mall brands, is at about 25 percent and Lorillard, whose biggest seller is the menthol-flavored Newport, is just under 15 percent.
Lorillard is the big dog in the tiny but dynamic e-cig market, with 47 percent market share thanks to its 2012 acquisition of blu eCigs and other purchases. Reynolds and Altria only recently began expanding their e-cigarette brands nationwide.
E-cigarettes are battery powered and can be used to vaporize, or “smoke” liquids that may or may not contain nicotine. A study published in March found that 10 percent of U.S. high school students had used them.
Six antitrust experts disagreed on whether regulators reviewing the deal would put e-cigarettes in the same market as tobacco and paper cigarettes when they reviewed it to determine if it was legal under antitrust law.
To make up their minds, regulators are likely to look at sales data from big retailers to determine if e-cigarette sales affect sales of traditional tobacco cigarettes, said Herbert Hovenkamp, who has written textbooks about antitrust law and teaches at the University of Iowa College of Law.
To address potential antitrust concerns, Reynolds would likely sell brands such as Kool and Salem to Britain’s Imperial Tobacco Group, which sells in 160 countries but has a tiny U.S. market share.
The companies did not return phone calls and emails seeking comment.
Reynolds and Lorillard plan to propose a plan to allay antitrust concerns at the same time they announce the deal, according to press reports.
Even with such a plan, antitrust experts said winning approval for the merger would be difficult.
Furthermore, regulators will balk at having two companies dominate an industry where historically if one company raised prices, others quickly follow suit rather than competing, said Hovenkamp. The practice is legal but troubles antitrust regulators.
Bert Foer, head of the American Antitrust Institute, urged regulators to stop the deal. “Why should we go around creating duopolies?” he asked. (Reporting by Diane Bartz; Editing by Dan Grebler)


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Will the dealership acquisition market remain hot for the rest of 2021? Erin Kerrigan, Kerrigan Advisors
The automotive buy/sell market has been busier than ever. Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing Director at Kerrigan Advisors. She joins the show to provide the latest update on the Kerrigan Index and discuss the latest trends and activity in the dealership acquisition market. Watch the full segment here.
Toyota’s global sales rose 44% last month, as the automaker was able to keep producing vehicles amid the industry-wide chip shortage. In a statement yesterday, Toyota said its global sales in March rose to 982,912 units, the most ever sold in a single month for the company. The automaker plans to continue monitoring its supply chain and stockpiling chips to meet rising demand.
After one of the largest acquisitions in retail automotive history, Lithia Motors isn’t planning on slowing down anytime soon. The company announced that it has acquired Planet Honda of Union in New Jersey, a deal that is expected to add $240 million in annualized revenue. The Honda dealership is Lithia’s 247th store and first acquisition since it purchased the Suburban Collection. CEO Bryan DeBoer said in a statement that the acquisition of one of the highest performing Honda stores will help strengthen Lithia’s ability to serve communities throughout New York and New Jersey.
This week, Ford announced plans to invest $185 million into a new battery lab. The new lab will move the automaker one step closer to manufacturing its own battery cells for electric vehicles. The funds will be used towards constructing Ford Ion Park, a 200,000-square-foot production facility. The lab is expected to open in Metro Detroit by the end of 2022.
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, an organization representing more than 1,000 vehicle suppliers, says that it opposes setting a firm date to end the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars. The group told a senate commerce subcommittee that the biden administration should continue to set regulatory requirements that ensure suppliers keep working to improve internal combustion engines. The association’s senior vice president of government affairs, Ann Wilson, warned that a quick transition to a fully electric fleet could leave more than 560,000 American auto manufacturing employees without a job.
Hot new-vehicle sales from March have carried on throughout the month of April. According to Cox Automotive, the April sales pace forecast reached 16.5 million, up dramatically from the historic low of 8.7 million in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. auto sales forecast improved 2.3% from 2019 levels, suggesting sales are starting to normalize.
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Big Data has made it possible to measure employee performance more thoroughly than ever. The idea is that lower-ranking employees will strive to improve, while higher-ranking ones will work to maintain their edge. Iwan Barankay, an associate professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. sought to test this assumption in a study of 1,500 furniture sales workers that he conducted over three years in North America.One group of sales workers was shown how their sales ranked compared with their colleagues. Another group was not shown a comparison, but only their individual results.
'Professor Barankay found that the sales representatives who did not know how they ranked achieved higher subsequent sales than those who were aware of their comparative ranking. The results of the workers who had received high rankings neither improved nor worsened.
Human nature combined with simple math caused the lower-ranking workers to falter, according to Professor Barankay. Most people optimistically assume that they are above average in their performance, he said. But real life is not Lake Wobegon, and most people, when measured against one another, will inevitably rank as average or below average. For these people, seeing their rank is demoralizing, causing their performance to wilt.'


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New research suggests that sandbox test environments for blockchain could help cement a partnership between governments hammering out new regulations and the businesses hoping to use the distributed ledger technology.
Stories by Lucas Mearian
As mobile device use increases among U.S. government workers, IT and security officials are scrambling to better secure devices, leaving behind traditional anti-malware tools in favor of mobile threat detection and role-driven access rules.
As part of an ongoing regulatory clampdown, the US SEC has issued subpoenas and wants info from tech companies issuing cryptocurrencies in the form of ICOs.
HP has added Apple smartphones, tablets and laptops to its list of hardware it now supports under its managed service.
Microsoft plans to pilot a blockchain-based digital ID platform that would allow users to control access to sensitive online information via an encrypted data hub.
The growth in unmanaged devices owned by employees or contractors is driving adoption of stand-alone mobile application management (MAM) software and services, according to a new report.
This year will see the maturation of blockchain, as 2017's pilot projects turn into 2018's real-world implementations in a variety of industries. That includes governments, some of whom are now testing cryptocurrencies as fiat money.
Apple may have finally found a way to enable the large-scale sharing of electronic medical record information on mobile devices. But its tools won't replace the old tried-and-true fax for data-sharing in healthcare.
Even though smartphone sales dipped in 2017, Apple's iPhone 8 and X models pushed past Samsung handsets for only the second time ever. But for enterprises, iPhone prices could be a hurdle.
Google will be using MobilIron's enterprise mobility management platform and analytics software to create App Store-like instances that can be offered through telecom providers.
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What you need to know
- According to Chromium Gerrit commits, Google is readying new branding for specific types of Chromebooks.
- It's entirely likely these will be for Chromebooks with higher-end hardware, such as the Dragonfly Pro.
- "Chromebook X" devices could see a different boot logo and might have accompanying on-device branding.
Over the past few years, we've been seeing a few Chromebooks hit the market with specs that rival the best Windows laptops. But it seems that Google is preparing to set these apart from the rest with specific branding known as "Chromebook X."
As spotted by 9to5Google, the "Chromebook X" branding is slated to arrive on particularly powerful Chromebooks. According to a comment on a Chromium Gerrit commit, these devices will need to feature specific specs, such as a minimum amount of RAM, "camera definition, [and] display property."
There's no indication of what some of those specifics will be. However, 9to5Google notes that models eligible for the Chromebook X branding will be powered by AMD's Zen 2+ and Zen 3 chips, along with Intel's 12th Gen processors.
But there's even more to the story, as with the Intel 12th Gen chips, there are actually two different boards that will be compatible. You'll have the traditional Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 options, but Google is apparently set to include Intel's N-series of processors.
Traditionally, Intel's N-series of chips have been reserved for the best cheap Chromebooks. However, Intel has been making strides with its lower-end SoC's making them much more performant than their predecessors. But while performance has improved, it's unlikely they will power Chromebooks that include things like Thunderbolt 4 or other features found on high-end Chromebooks.
Something else that has been discovered is that these differentiated models could see "exclusive features" that aren't as widely available. These include things such as support for up to 16 virtual desks, Live Caption, voice isolation, and more.
Rather surprisingly, there are additional features said to be only available on Chromebook X models. Specifically, Google has been working on a specific "set of 'Time Of Day' wallpapers and screen savers that would change in appearance throughout the day."
Adding more credence to Google potentially introducing different branding for specific models, the folks over at Chrome Unboxed discovered something rather interesting. Changes were recently made in the Chromium Gerrit with both references to "CBX" and "Chromebook Plus."
The former is likely just a shorter version of Chromebook X, while Chromebook Plus will be what you'll see when you purchase one of these Chromebooks. As you can see in the screenshot above, a message will appear welcoming you to the "Chromebook Plus," along with the "CBX" being used as the identifier for the message to appear.
Another Chromium Gerrit commit suggests that the Chromebook Plus won't actually be branded on the hardware. Instead, these will be "soft branded" devices, which could mean that we'll see branding on the packaging and within the software.
It's unlikely that we'll see a "Chromebook X" or "Chromebook Plus" branded device released until later this year, which was also backed up by a source speaking to 9to5Google. This begs the question of whether options like the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 or HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook will see any of the exclusive features. While no guaranteed answer is provided, some notes suggest "legacy" models could gain access to these features in a future update.
We might not have to wait long before some official announcement comes from Google. Many of the changes mentioned could arrive in ChromeOS 115, but it's unknown which Chromebook or Chromebooks will adopt this new branding.
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Silicon Labs, a semiconductor company that manufactures products for the Internet of Things, Internet infrastructure, and industrial automation use cases announced last week that it will acquire Sigma Designs for a cash transaction valued at approximately $282M.
In case Sigma fails to meet certain financial conditions, the deal will still go ahead as planned for a reduced amount of $240M.
The deal is based on Sigma’s per share price of $7.05, a 26 percent premium over Sigma Designs’ closing price of $5.60 per share on Dec. 6, 2017. Sigma Designs is a smart home company that provides Z-Wave, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) technology for smart home solutions.
The acquisition of Sigma Designs will help Silicon Labs to expand its offerings in the smart home wireless connectivity market. “The connected home represents one of the largest market opportunities in the IoT. Today, there is no single dominant wireless technology for home automation, and protocols include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, Zigbee®, Thread, and proprietary,” said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. Additionally, the deal will allow Sigma to expand into Smart TV market.


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The Australian retailers that closed their doors for good in 2018
It’s been a horror year for big brands, with a stack of popular chains succumbing to our tough retail climate — and shutting down for good.
It started early with the collapse of womenswear label Maggie T in early January — and the bloodbath affecting Aussie retailers has been relentless ever since.
While 2017 saw the demise of huge labels such as Topshop and Topman Australia, Marcs, David Lawrence, Herringbone, Rhodes & Beckett, Pumpkin Patch and Payless Shoes, it seems 2018 has been no kinder to retail companies.
Here’s a roundup of some of the most iconic brands lost in 2018.
The plus-size womenswear brand was the first high-profile Australian retailer to enter administration in 2018 after announcing it would close in early January.
The label, which was founded in 1981 and fronted by Aussie TV personality Maggie Tabberer, collapsed into voluntary administration — but in March, Specialty Fashion Group revealed its acquisition of the company.
Not long after, Australian footwear, clothing and accessories label Diana Ferrari revealed “at least four” of its 17 retail stores would be rebranded with the rest to close, with six clearance outlets to remain open.
In the same month, outdoor adventure gear company Mountain Designs made the “difficult decision” to close one in three stores in 2018.
Shops at Joondalup, Wagga Wagga, Toowong and Dubbo closed on January 7 followed by branches at Cannington, Bendigo, Toowoomba and Wollongong on January 10, with others at Pacific Fair, Ashmore, Bunbury, Moorabbin and Warringah also shutting.
Next came Gap, which quietly bowed out of the Australian market in early February.
The US fashion giant was brought to Australia by luxury goods retailer Oroton — which narrowly avoided its own collapse late last year.
Soon after, cosmetics brand Avon announced it would leave Australia and New Zealand “by the end of 2018”, leaving the company’s 220 staff and more than 21,400 representatives facing an uncertain future.
In early May, fashion retailer Esprit revealed it would close all 67 of its loss-making Australia and New Zealand stores as the Hong Kong-listed company shifted its focus to more profitable regions.
Soon after, General Pants Group-owned Metalicus became the latest victim of our dire retail industry, emailing customers to announce it was entering voluntary administration.
Earlier this year, fans of Doughnut Time were left devastated after the popular chain went into liquidation and closed stores around the country.
But in July, the brand rose from the ashes after being taken over by new owner Pete Andros who relaunched the chain and opened a raft of new stores.
In early August, news broke dessert king Adriano Zumbo’s company had gone into voluntary administration.
However, administrators confirmed the eight Zumbo Patisserie shops across Sydney and Melbourne would continue to operate as normal.
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The toy company finally closed down for good on August 5 after going into voluntary administration in May.
In July, administrators revealed all Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores across the country would fold, with around 700 jobs lost.
The announcement followed the failure of Toys R Us in the US in March.
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Aussie footwear start-up Shoes of Prey, which was founded in 2009 by Jodie and Michael Fox and Mike Knapp, revealed it had ceased trading in a shock announcement posted to its website and on social media in August.
The company, which was initially a tearaway success, allowed shoppers to customise their own shoes via the company website, which were then delivered within a few weeks.
The popular chocolate chain announced it had gone into voluntary administration in early October.
It was then revealed Max Brenner had been rescued from liquidation by investment office Tozer & Co — but that deal ultimately fell through, plunging the brand into further uncertainty.
Last month, the famous menswear label confirmed its 57 fashion and accessories stores would close within weeks after no buyers emerged in a four-week process to sell them as a going concern.
The business, which was placed in voluntary administration on October 18, employs 300 full-time people and almost 200 casuals and part-timers.
Finally, in early December, news broke that clothing and home furnishing group Laura Ashley had been placed in administration for a second time.
The retailer, which first entered administration in 2016, has 18 stores and 100 employees in Australia.
KordaMentha Restructuring said administrators’ priorities were to review the business, look for buyers for both merchandise and brand licence, and to clear as much stock in the lead-up to Christmas.


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The company was founded in 2007 out of the University of Auckland's wireless power center of excellence. Apple seems to recognise the importance of the tech, however, doubling down on the innovation by acquiring specialist, PowerbyProxi.
The recently launched iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X and the Apple Watch Series 3 are the first from Apple to support wireless charging. The lesser-known firm specializes in wireless charging technology based on the Qi wireless standard. Would you like to see a wireless charging laptop or tablet in the near future? "We want to bring truly effortless charging to more places and more customers around the world". With the use of a 65mm power coil operating at 90% efficiency, the hardware can deliver 100W of power to drones, warehouse robots, and other battery-powered machinery. Apple is also a member of the Wireless Power Consortium as of February 2017.
The company is owned by a who's who of local and worldwide investors led by VC fund Movac with 20 per cent and founder Fady Mishriki with 18 per cent.
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Just after 8 a.m., almost five hours after she disappeared, Mathews called police to report his youngest daughter was missing. Police said medical examiners used dental records to identify the body and confirmed it was that of missing Indian girl.
How will PowerbyProxi help Apple? .
Being able to tap into the PowerbyProxi's technology could allow for far more wireless charging flexibility.
This could allow Apple to offer much larger pads that could quickly charge multiple consumer devices, including laptops and even electric scooters, he added. Apple's AirPower would be capable enough to charge any glass-backed iPhone and Apple watch along with AirPods earbuds, notes The Verge. This will enable Apple to work on high-power solutions for their iPad and Mac and remove the wall adapter from the 15-inch MacBook Pro. Apple had also introduced AirPower, which essentially is a charging mat which can be used to charge any of its latest devices simultaneously.


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After nearly 19 years of servicing clients within the tradeshow and environmental branding industries, the team at Dimension Design is starting a new chapter as DD2 Graphics.
“We have been fortunate to realize great success over the past two decades,” says Mike Rogers (pictured right), owner and CEO of Dimension Design and DD2 Graphics. “The downturn of the live events industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic has paved the way for us to reinvent our business.”
Glenview, Ill.-based DD2 Graphics was founded in December 2020 in preparation for the sunsetting of Dimension Design. “We look forward to building upon the strong reputation we have for service and quality,” says Jennifer Crocco (pictured left), director of sales for DD2 Graphics. Crocco worked for Dimension Design as a senior account executive and will utilize her knowledge of graphics as well as team building to drive sales through finding the right solutions for clients. “My favorite part of my job is finding the right solution for the customer,” she says. “Our sales staff will work as a unified team to serve the customer and be there for them 24/7 as we always have been.”
Shannon Daggett (pictured right), former director of client experience at Dimension Design, will serve as general manager for DD2 Graphics. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue working with the DD family to keep doing what we do best—providing the best customer service in the industry and having fun doing it,” says Daggett. “While 2020 has been devastating to tradeshows, this year has allowed us to stand back and analyze what works really well and what processes need improvement.”
DD2 Graphics will focus on streamlined graphic production using their automation platforms. “The expert team behind Dimension Design has transitioned to DD2 Graphics with a focus on clean, efficient production and a readiness for the return of live events,” explains Rogers. “The passion and drive that has been the backbone of Dimension Design is propelling us into DD2 Graphics. We will come out of 2021 stronger than ever and look forward to our partners coming along with us on this re-imagined venture.”
Established in 2002, Dimension Design was a collaborative and innovative branding partner that delivered custom environments to support the face-to-face marketing activities of respected exhibit houses, marketing agencies, production and event companies and their clients. The company’s work highlighted brands, products and services at events and tradeshows, in corporate headquarters and retail outlets and other commercial environments. The company was based in Glenview, Ill., with a design studio in Philadelphia and production facilities in Jacksonville, Fla. and Las Vegas, Nev. For more info, visit www.dimensiondesign.com.


text: WORMS – (red). The farma-plus pharmacy on Wormser Kämmererstraße has developed a fundraising campaign in which every pharmacy customer can participate. For every prescription that is redeemed by August 31, 2021, the pharmacy will donate 50 cents to the 2021 flood aid of “Aktion Deutschland hilft”. “The reconstruction will take years, so any help that can be provided is important,” says Hildegard Becker-Nonnenmacher, owner of the farma-plus pharmacy and member of the pharmacy association of the same name. One pharmacy from the group was itself badly hit by the flood.


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The first premium cinema of the Multiplex network will be opened in summer in Kyiv’s TsUM department store on the seventh floor and will have five halls with a total of 100 seats, the press service of the department store reported last week. According to a press release, the total area of the cinema will be 817 square meters. As reported, the total area of the seventh floor of the building with a zone of panoramic terraces, restaurants, bars and cafes is 3,500 square meters.
Multiplex-Ukraine plans to develop a new cinema format for the Ukrainian market from the point of view of the design of cinema halls, services and menus.
“Our network is represented by 129 halls in 15 regions of Ukraine. And we see great potential for further development: saturation is still far away. Even such an attractive place from the point of view of the solvent population, as the center of Kyiv, now suffers from a lack of cinemas and the situation has recently become only worse. In the center of Kyiv there is no newer and more attractive location than TsUM, so we immediately set ourselves the task of opening a cinema there,” CEO of PJSC Multiplex-Holding Vitaliy Pysarenko said.
As reported, at the end of 2016, ESTA Holding, the managing company of ESTA Group, established by CJSC System Capital Management (SCM, Donetsk), opened the eight-story Central Department Store (TsUM) with a total leasable area of 23,500 square meters after reconstruction.
CEO of PrJSC Multiplex-Holding, developing the Multiplex cinema chain, Vitaliy Pysarenko, has signed a contract on opening the cinema with CEO of Kyiv’s TsUM shopping center Yevhen Mamai. “We have signed a contract with TsUM… Wait for the most central and coolest cinema of the country next summer,” Pysarenko wrote on his Facebook page last week.
As reported, early November, Pysarenko told Interfax-Ukraine that he was holding talks with managers of TsUM on the opening of a cinema in the new premium format.
“We are at the final stage of negotiations. It remains to agree on some details… In the next few weeks we will sign it [the lease agreement],” Commercial Director of Multiplex Holding Vitaliy Pysarenko told Interfax-Ukraine, confirming the company’s intentions.
According to him, after signing the contract, it will take up to six months to open the cinema.
“This will be a format that corresponds to the audience of the department store itself – premium. I think it will be very popular in the center of Kyiv,” Pysarenko said.
He added that the nearest cinema to the TsUM (the Oscar cinema network) operates in the Gulliver shopping center, but Multiplex intends to offer a unique format. Pysarenko did not provide more details, but added that in connection with the change of management at TsUM, the cinema operator “has high expectations regarding the new team.”
In general, according to him, by the end of 2019, Multiplex plans to open about 40 more cinema halls (about five facilities).
Multiplex-Holding was founded in 2003. As of November 2018, it has 26 cinemas in Kyiv, Kryvy Rih, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Rivne, Khmelnytsky, Zhytomyr, Kherson, Mariupol, Zaporizhia, Dnipro, Poltava, Lviv, Lutsk, Chernihiv and Kharkiv.


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Bitcoin Symbol Added to Computer Characters StandardIn a nod to the growing popularity of Bitcoin, Microsoft Excel, will provide native support for the bitcoin currency format.A decades-old computer character standard has been updated with a symbol for bitcoin.
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ISLAMABAD, Dec. 15 – Despite the ongoing Covid-19 and many othet challenges, the Gwadar International Terminals have made significant developments during 2020, says a report carried by Gwadar Pro on Tuesday.
The management of the terminals (GITL) proudly mentioned their remarkable achievements during this year. This includes; the first International transshipment of Bulk and containerized cargo, Afghan transit trade of containerized and Bulk cargo, LPG imports etc, said Chairman China Overseas Ports Holding Company Zhang Baozhong.
The GITL has worked together with Pakistan Customs (transit trade directorate), Customs bonded carriers’ association, Customs clearing agents and relevant security agencies to enable the port to excel and transform Gwadar into a preferred port of call to support the high trade volumes in the region said Capt Dai Xiaolong, CEO of GITL.
He further elaborated that Pakistan’s other ports are facing huge congestion due to high traffic of vessels carrying bulk cargoes, which result in delaying the operation and transportation of shipments; thus disturbing the entire supply chain mechanism.
The Port due to its unique geographical position makes it a fast-economical link between land-locked central Asian states and to the rest of the country.
GITL’s economic and efficient facilitates provides enormous opportunities to logistic companies, customs clearing agents and port related businesses.
In the wake of covid-19 port officials have been working closely with industry stakeholders and other Government agencies in taking all necessary precautionary measures to safe guard’s health and safety of personnel involve in port operations and to make sure our stakeholders businesses continue to run efficiently and smoothly.
Now Gwadar port is all set to become the hub of international transshipment which will help the country in earning much needed foreign exchange in near future which also is in line with the vision of Prime Minster of Pakistan to launch first-ever transshipment policy to promote regional economic integration.
The port is expected to add new cargo movements (import of more bulk commodities like coal, wheat, sugar & steal, import of LNG and transported through virtual pipeline, export of clinkers etc.) to increase its cargo handling capacity in millions of tons by 2025.
This will help in earning foreign exchange and will generate many local jobs through various business related activities and will also substantially earn a much needed foreign exchange which country direly need at present.
On 8th December 2020, DAP fertilizer imported from Australia arrived on bulk vessel Strategic Endeavour at Gwadar port to discharge 22,000 tons.
This represents culmination efforts of Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) and Pakistan Customs (in-particular) to continue Afghan Transit Trade in this very important port.
The transit goods for Afghanistan has been gradually normalized at time of world vide Covid-19 pandemic and supply chain challenges which have emerged out of it.
This was the highest discharge rate ever achieved for DAP fertilizers in just over 4 days. The vessel completed discharge of 22,000 tons and sailed from Gwadar port in minimal time due to immediate on-arrival berthing, zero waiting time at Anchorage and efficient handling facilities with highly capacitive terminal structure and logistic services.
This development also reflects the keen interest of our stakeholders to support economic development in Pakistan and in the region.


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Cultured meat could be a bigger threat to animal proteins than plant-based alternatives, claimed Nick Lin-Hi, Professor of Economics and Ethics at the University of Vechta, Germany.
The economist shared his thoughts and opinions on why meat from the laboratory could disrupt traditional agriculture during “Star Trek: Will the meat of the future come from the lab?” at Eurotier.
Modern food production is facing two major challenges, Lin-Hi said. The first is sustainability, a factor that consumers consistently rank as important. The second will be finding a way to feed an ever-growing global population.
Is cultured meat the future?
Lin-Hi called cultured meat a revolutionary technology that could produce food that is both more sustainable and easier to produce than current methods.
Cultured meat is made with biopsied animal cells that are grown with the help of a culture medium in a stainless-steel tank known as a bioreactor, resulting in a product that resembles the taste, appearance and texture of chicken, beef, pork and other meats.
Lab-grown meat, long thought of as the stuff of science fiction, is quickly becoming a reality, he explained.
U.S. startup Eat Just Inc. made headlines in 2020 when the company received regulatory approval to sell its lab-grown chicken nuggets commercially within the city-state of Singapore. The December 1 announcement marked the first time worldwide that cultured meat received the green light for human consumption.
Regulatory approval in other countries could soon follow.
Prediction: Price parity is coming
The high production costs associated with cultured meat production have been one of the biggest barriers to commercialization. The first burger made of cultured animal cells cost more than $280,000, too expensive for the majority of consumers.
Cultured meat could achieve price parity with traditional animal proteins by the year 2025. Once this goal is reached, prices should continue to fall, Lin-Hi predicted.
Lin-Hi encouraged the animal protein industry to get involved and collaborate with cultured meat startups, noting that they have the possibility to become a part of a the future food chain.
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eBay Live! aims at helping users improve their entrepreneurial skills through classes, roundtables, and panels, the company said. Guest speakers will include personal finance guru Suze Orman, marketing expert Seth Godin, and John Gardner, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul, the company said.This year's theme is "The Power of All of Us."
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The world's third largest ceramic industry is banking on India's love for gaudy tiles
- Indian ceramic industry, which is presently the third largest producer in the world, is reportedly planning to double turnover by 2021.
- In the recent times, the construction sector has grown by 7%-8%.
- Within India’s ceramic market, 70% of the total output comes from Gujarat alone.
Indian ceramic industry, which is presently the third largest producer in the world, is reportedly planning to ramp up its yield to double by 2021.
As the country makes room for new development projects, the increasing demand for faucets and tiles has lead to 7%-8% growth in construction sector. The demand for industrial ceramic products such as ceramic tiles, sanitary wares and pipes required in construction applications too are expected to increase.
Given that the government has announced an investment of $376.5 billion in infrastructure by 2020, the ceramic industry “expects a huge growth in volume,” Tarun Marwah, Director, Messe Muenchen India, told IANS. He noted that the industry is divided equally into two — organised sector comprising large players and unorganised sector.
India has also been stepping up its efforts to increase reach for the global ceramic market. According to the current data, 70% of the total output comes from Gujarat alone. The Morbi ceramic industry in Gujarat will receive an estimated investment of ₹15 billion in 2019, with plans to establish 50 new wall tiles manufacturing plants.
However, in recent years despite the construction projects undertaken, the top ceramic product makers —
The numbers, however, do not reflect the boost that was expected from the Modi government's move to construct toilets around the country under the ‘Clean India’ initiative aimed at constructing 111 million toilets in next five years. According to Euromonitor International, the government’s other initiatives such as the national hygiene drive led to 81% jump in sales of concrete building materials.
Premium brands like Jaguar and Nitco have also taken the creamy layer of customers on top of the pyramid.
AdvertisementThings may now be turning around now. Real estate has got a new lease of life. With the improving demand, the housing sales in 2018 increased by 15% in the west and 20% in the southern cities in India with new launches up by 77%, according to homegrown property consultant Anarock.
Moreover, with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) council slashing tax rates further on under-construction properties — 5% on normal category and 1% for affordable housing — is also likely to benefit the homebuyers and construction sector.
"Because of the global recession, production in the ceramic industry world wide is going down. From 2015 to 2018, there were too many ceramic products without any buyers. So we need to find buyers, find out ways to export our products which will take a long time," Ken Wong, General Manager at Unified Exhibition Service reportedly said.
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Loar Group has acquired Arnsberg, Germany-headquartered Schroth Safety Products after receiving the regulatory go ahead.
Schroth designs and manufactures advanced occupant safety systems (such as seatbelts and airbags) for the global aerospace, defence, and high-performance consumer industries.
Around 90 per cent of Schroth’s sales are products that have highly engineered and customised designs containing proprietary intellectual property with its customers typically major OEMs across both the commercial and military aircraft segment as well as those serving the automotive/racing and emergency services markets.
“The company’s strong management team, engineering talent, and product offerings will expand our capabilities and improve Loar’s ability to serve our customers’ unique and niche demands,” said Dirkson Charles, Loar Group’s CEO and co-chairman. “Schroth brings a portfolio of trusted aerospace products, such as structure mounted airbags, two-point and multi-point restraints, and highly engineered military seating and restraints, in addition to non-aerospace restraints used in a multitude of racing applications.”
He added that given that close to 60 per cent of Loar’s sales are to the aftermarket, it expects to help drive Schroth’s aftermarket sales. “We believe the combination of Loar and Schroth will provide Schroth with the ability to continue serving its customers with high quality and customised solutions, while also providing access to growth capital and human resources that can be used to meet their customers’ future needs,” said Charles.
The transaction is scheduled to close before the end of July.


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The life insurance industry ended 2011 with a respectable growth of 22 per cent over the previous year. Four consecutive quarters of gains enabled the life insurance industry to achieve $2,007.4 million of weighted* new business premiums for the year 2011, up from $1,651.3 million.
During the fourth quarter itself, the overall growth of new business slowed down slightly. While annual premium products (plans with...
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Growth tempered by cautious market sentiment
Following a 38 per cent growth in sales for the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2010, the life insurance sector saw new business increasing at a more moderate pace, registering 18 per cent in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the corresponding period last year. During the period under review, the industry registered a total of $523 million in weighted* new business premiums.
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Sales in bancassurance drives growth
Following positive sales in the first quarter of this year, the life insurance sector saw growth momentum continue into its second quarter. The industry registered a total of $941.5 million in weighted* new business premiums for the first half of 2011, representing a significant 38 per cent improvement over the corresponding period in 2010.
The strong performance was driven by growth of bancassurance of 100 per cent year-on-...
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45 per cent growth spurred by robust sales across all products
Straight from closing the previous year on a high note, the life insurance industry continued the uptrend in similar fashion into the first quarter of 2011. It recorded a total of $460.0 million in weighted* new business premiums, which represented an impressive 45 per cent increase over the corresponding quarter in 2010.
The strong performance was boosted by robust sales across all products. Weighted regular premiums sales reached $294.0...
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Four straight quarters in 2010 boost performance by 16 per cent
With a strong fourth quarter showing, the life insurance industry ended the year on a high note, recording a robust 16 per cent growth over the previous year. The four consecutive quarters of positive gains enabled the life insurance industry to pull in a total of $1,651.3 million of weighted* new business premiums for the year of 2010, up from $1,427 million.
The performance was boosted by strong annual premium sales, which reached...
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Consecutive quarter-on-quarter increases augur well for 2010
The life insurance industry pulled in a strong performance in the first nine months of 2010, sustained by robust economic and market conditions. Sales were 17 per cent higher compared to the same period last year. Total weighted* new business premiums registered at $1,125.6 million, up from $963 million.
Mr Tan Hak Leh, President of the Life Insurance Association of Singapore (LIA), noted that this was the third...
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LIA is optimistic momentum will continue for the rest of the year
The life insurance industry experienced a 28 per cent sales boost in the first half of 2010 with total weighted* new business premiums at $671 million, up from $524 million in the corresponding period in 2009.
Backed by strong economic conditions and positive market sentiments, sales were robust for all products. Regular premiums sales reached $518 million, registering a 26 per cent growth over the figures achieved for...
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Across the board sales boost performance
The life insurance industry started the year on a high note. The first quarter recorded a total of $315 million in weighted* new business premiums, representing an impressive 43 per cent increase over the corresponding quarter in 2009.
The strong performance was boosted by robust sales across all products. Regular premiums sales reached $244 million, registering a 40 per cent growth over the figures achieved for the same period in 2009. Single premium sales soared to $1.01 billion in...
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Singapore life insurance industry poised for further recovery
The upturn in business continued into the fourth quarter, making it three consecutive quarters of positive gains. The life insurance industry achieved $449 million of total weighted* new business premiums during the fourth quarter of 2009, representing a 6 per cent increase over the preceding quarter.
Annual premium sales made a strong contribution of $303 million, up by 10 per cent compared to the previous quarter of $274 million. Single premium sales fell slightly...
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Continuing the upturn in business from the last quarter, the life insurance industry achieved $426 million of total weighted* new business premiums during the third quarter of 2009, representing a 40 per cent increase over the preceding quarter (Q2 2009) and an increase of 94 per cent over Q1 2009.
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Tata Group is in the process of building high-end electronics manufacturing capabilities to knit together its dream of creating an engineering and manufacturing ecosystem in the country. N Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Group told BusinessToday.In that there is a huge opportunity to build the electronics ecosystem in the country.
The recently floated group company, Tata Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tamil Nadu government to set up plants for manufacturing mobile components. The company has announced an investment of Rs 4,684 crore in the new plant in Krishnagiri that will employ around 18,250 people. Taipei-based Pegatron, which is the second-largest contract manufacturer of iPhone, has also signed another MoU with the state for investing Rs 1,100 crore. According to sources, Tata Electronics will manufacture components for iPhone.
In device manufacturing, medical and diagnostics will be another focus area for the Tata Group chairman. "It's an area where there is a huge demand. We launched the company to create a diagnostics spectrum, which will also use CRISPR technology (which allows researchers to alter DNA sequences and modify gene function)," he detailed.
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The world-famous arcade game now available as a world-class online and mobile slot
JERSEY CITY, NJ – (February 23, 2022) – BetMGM, the market-leading online casino operator in the United States, has proudly launched TAITO’s legendary video game, Space Invaders™ as an online and mobile slot game in New Jersey on its BetMGM Casino, Borgata Casino, and Party Casino platforms. Developed by Inspired Entertainment, Space Invaders will become available to players in other BetMGM iGaming markets later in the year. As part of a strategic partnership with Inspired, BetMGM has exclusive rights to this Space Invaders’ slot game for one month following its launch in each state and will support the launch with bespoke marketing and promotions.
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Nigerians have been for many years gone online to work for clients overseas online as freelancers. This trend has become ever more common especially with the COVID-19 pandemic taking a toll on the local economy and changing how employment is carried out.
Now for those in the entertainment industry, which has been one of the groups to be most affected by the pandemic, can finally see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Gemtracks Beats is a marketplace that has existed since 2016. The founder, Jesse Neo, realized the potential of online outsourcing and how it could be used to bring together different talents. Musicians can buy and sell instrumental beats, and remotely offer services such as songwriting and music production.
“What started out as a side project has to my amazement, turned into a project that has helped musicians make steady incomes from their art,” Jesse told us, excitedly. “We all know what a starving artist. I was one of them. But everything changed when I put in some innovations to what I was doing.”
Freelancers are given the flexibility to choose the services they wish to offer and also the price. Prices are in USD but can easily be converted to the local currency.
At the present moment, more than 10,000 musicians worldwide have signed up to the website. This includes artists that have worked with entertainment companies like Sony, Disney and Universal.
As of late, Gemtracks Beats has also expanded its service to include studio booking, and a service to submit songs to labels.
“I really love the culture in Nigeria, especially the music, and my dream has always been to help get the talents of Nigerians into the front of the world” Jesse added. “This is why I have finally decided to open Gemtracks Beats to Nigeria and I hope musicians everywhere would try it out.”


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Betway has extended for another year its sponsorship of the ‘Made in Brazil’ Brazilian pro-Counter-Strike team (commonly referred to as’ MIBR ‘).
The extension of sponsorship marks the fourth consecutive year that Betway will act as MIBR’s team sponsor, known as the oldest and most profitable esports franchise in Brazil.
The renewal will see the brand Betway continue to appear on the front of the tournament jerseys of MIBR.
Longest MIBR sponsorship to date
Betway is currently the longest MIBR sponsorship to date, having helped Ricardo “DEAD” Sinigaglia, the team manager and coach, revive the pro CS:GO team in 2018.
Adam Savinson, Betway Esports Head said: “In 2018, we had the great honour of becoming founding partners of MIBR, helping to re-launch this legendary brand. Today, we are renewing our agreement to continue our fantastic relationship, at what is a really exciting time.
“We’re looking forward to continuing to offer great insight and entertainment to CS:GO fans in Brazil and around the world.”
Exclusive content and brand activations
The partnership will see both parties continuing to work during the year on exclusive content and brand activations.
Betway held two ‘MIBR Stars’ and ‘Lobby das Estrelas’ MIBR showcase events during 2020, which saw MIBR’s CS: GO players and influencers compete against each other through a variety of favourite fan prizes.
Continued support of the CS:GO community
Backing Betway, Yuri “Fly” Uchiyama, Director Of MIBR said; “We are very happy to continue our partnership with Betway.
“As MIBR prepares yet again to play in the biggest tournaments in the world, our partnership with Betway and their continued support of the CS:GO community, particularly in Brazil, has helped us grow the largest, most passionate, and engaged fan base in the world.
“We look forward to working with Betway to keep building and developing new fans and future talent.”


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Competition between the United States and China in semiconductor innovation and production dictates the future of technological supremacy.
Integrated chips, or integrated circuits, are the brains of electronic devices, and American companies sell nearly half of the global supply. China is now racing to catch up in the production of these chips. Thus far, the primary production countries are the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and increasingly, China. Beijing set up a $29 billion semiconductor fund in October 2019, and its most prominent company is Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC). Since 2015, China has invested about $100 billion in the semiconductor industry. However, the U.S. is also dependent on chips from Taiwan and South Korea; therefore, neither Beijing nor Washington are self-reliant.
Beijing's Push for Self-Reliance and Indirect Pressure on U.S. Firms
The Trump administration's move to obstruct the free flow of trade intended to hurt Chinese firms in developing militarily sensitive technology, and imposing pressure for future negotiations. However, Washington might have further incentivized Beijing to pursue self-reliance while simultaneously hurting U.S. firms that export and invest in China. Trump's policy prevents chip design software vendors from exporting to Huawei, its subsidiaries, and other Chinese companies. Additionally, Chinese leaders, who often have engineering and science backgrounds, may value and pursue high-tech modernization more than U.S. politicians, who typically specialize in law.
Huawei is a massive client for both Qualcomm and Intel, and as China is the world's fastest-growing market, 23-35% of U.S. semiconductor companies' sales occur in China. Roughly half of U.S. chip sales are to multinationals (Apples, HP, Dell), while the rest are Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEM). A fifth of this revenue goes back into U.S. firm research and development (roughly 40 billion annually), a higher R&D rate than in Taiwan or South Korea. China is the least R&D intense market by the measure of reinvestment.
Trump’s strategy was to understand value chains, identify choke points, and apply pressure to disrupt value chains, which negatively affected Chinese companies. China's process of developing self-reliance and creating a second ecosystem characterizes a 'decoupling,' since both countries are trying to become more self-sufficient due to national security concerns.
State of Competition
U.S. firms currently lead the world in semiconductor production. China is mostly behind because of production weaknesses and electronic design automation (EDA), also referred to as electronic computer-aided design (ECAD). These are software tools used to design electronic systems such as integrated circuits and printed circuit boards.
China is several years behind in manufacturing capabilities. SMIC produces 14-nanometer chips, which industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reached about five years ago. Chinese government-supported chip projects recently hired over 100 TSMC engineers in a push for chip leadership. Taiwan has lost more than 3,000 chip engineers to China as a result.
China is aggressively pursuing improvements in memory storage. Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd. or "YMTC," established in Wuhan, China, in July 2016, is an integrated device manager (IDM) memory company focusing on the design, production, and sales of 3D NAND flash memory. The two most significant types of semiconductors are dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and NAND (which is not an acronym). The DRAM market has three suppliers: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. However, China is behind in DRAM. Beijing is behind in lithography and metrology since they cannot develop necessary software, which U.S. controls make much more difficult.
Last year China produced only 16% of the semiconductors it consumed domestically, while in 2014, China announced a National Integrated Circuit Plan promising to spend $150 billion to expand local semiconductor manufacturing.
While China’s manufacturing capabilities leave much to be desired, China is competitive in assembly and packaging, which is low in value. Huawei's high-silicon unit had also proved to be competitive, as it was the first Chinese company to compete before the U.S. placed Huawei on the Restricted Entity List in May 2019. Although Huawei maintains a stockpile of chips to mitigate the effects of the Trump administration’s policies, the supply is drying up and will likely be depleted in 2021. The only Chinese rival to advanced U.S. chips is the HiSilicon Kirin 9000, designed by Huawei's own in-house chip-design subsidiary.
The Global Ecosystem and its Disruption
The global technological ecosystem relies on undisrupted trade between countries that produce hardware and software. The Trump administration disrupted that free flow by imposing tariffs on China. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Department of Commerce also added many Chinese firms to the Entity List as a punitive measure for the Chinese military's construction of artificial islands in the South China Sea. Huawei was placed on the list for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran. The U.S. Department of Commerce requires American companies to ask for permission to export to SMIC, saying China's military could use its chips.
Placing SMIC on the department's entity list limits its ability to acquire U.S. technology by stipulating that U.S. exporters apply for a license to sell to the Chinese company. Equipment used to manufacture semiconductor chips at 10 nanometers and below will be barred from export to prevent the technology from supporting China's military build-up. SMIC has lost more than 6% of its value since joining Huawei on the list.
Has a Decoupling Begun?
While Chinese investment in the U.S. slowed down during the Trump administration, goods and services trade volumes were less than 3 percent down from 2016 to 2019. The U.S. portfolio more than doubled from the end of 2016 to the end of 2019. So, we see a $13 billion trade decrease and a $120 billion increase in U.S. investment in China. Therefore, the two countries are still intimately tied. There is undoubtedly a threat of decoupling in tech if China can separate and develop a self-reliant ecosystem. Thus, the biggest losers from 'tech decoupling' are U.S. firms, which are heavily reliant on revenue from China. The U.S. could subsidize American firms to keep their R&D levels steady, but this might not be easy in the immediate post-pandemic environment. The U.S. could tax businesses instead of taxpayers, but this could also prove to be a hurdle.
At the same time, U.S. firms, from a perspective of pure risk management, limit exposure to China if such policies continue. The lack of subsidies for these firms stunts further R&D. Also, although inconvenient, China sources the hardware from other countries.
Beijing could decouple by launching its own set of global data-security rules while also decreasing its dependence on foreign supplies. Trump's trade war further solidified Beijing's need to pursue self-reliance since Washington's grip on the global ecosystem could further pressure China in the future as competition intensifies. President-elect Biden has not indicated that he will significantly deviate from President Trump's approach to China.
Also, potential policy directions will benefit certain groups while harming others. Biden will likely want to open the world to broader competition to accelerate technological development, lower prices, and improve quality. However, who will this hurt, and what competing interests exist? Trump's nationalist approach should be equally analyzed, as his administration hoped to protect national monopolies. The central questions remain – will the U.S. continue to impose pressure, while failing to subsidize its own self-reliance? A Biden administration must decide how it will approach semiconductor competition, and what objectives to prioritize.


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The independent retailer brother of Costcutter founder Colin Graves is leaving the group to join Nisa.
Dennis Graves, who runs a store in Riccall, Yorkshire, has been a Costcutter member for 21 years. His store was converted to the Nisa fascia this week.
Costcutter signalled its intent to end its 20-year Nisa membership in March this year when it agreed a new tie-up with Palmer & Harvey.
Explaining his decision to leave, Graves said he didn’t like the direction Costcutter was taking. “I think it’s a case of better the devil you,” he said. “I’m very happy with the package from Nisa and I think they are the best option for chilled and frozen.”
His brother Colin founded Costcutter in 1986. He sold a 49% stake to Bibby Line Group in 2007 and the remainder in November 2011. He left the business six months later after a boardroom bust-up.
Costcutter’s Nisa contract expires in July 2014.


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Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012, ended March 31, 2012.
Fiscal Year 2012
For fiscal year 2012 compared to fiscal year 2011, revenues were $24,631,000 compared to $16,827,000. Gross profit was $9,774,000, with gross profit margin of 39.7%, compared to gross profit of $6,341,000 and gross profit margin of 37.7%. Net income was $3,632,000 or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1,730,000 or $0.32 per diluted share.
Highlighting the fiscal year 2012 results, Brent Bailey, President and CEO, noted:
- Net sales increased $7.8 million or 46.4% over the prior year to a record $24.6 million, driven primarily by an increase in demand for astaxanthin products.
- Gross margin increased to 39.7% from 37.7%, aided by the growth in higher margin astaxanthin sales.
- Operating income increased $1.7 million or 136% to $2.9 million, driven by the net sales growth.
- Net income increased $1.9 million or 110% to $3.6 million, driven by the volume increase and a partial reversal of the valuation allowance on our deferred tax asset.
- Earnings per diluted share increased $0.34 to $0.66.
- Cash from operating activities increased $3.3 million to $5.1 million, resulting from the increased volume and non-cash items such as stock option compensation and increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
- Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2012 increased $3.0 million to $5.1 million. As a result, working capital increased $1.8 million or 29% to $8.1 million at March 31, 2012.


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Greek Company Bringing Flavored Ouzo to the Market
A Greek company which produces ouzo, has now combined the iconic Greek aperitif with different flavors, and it claims it has already found customers for the unique product abroad.
While the company continues to offer traditional, licorice-flavored ouzo as well, the all new ouzo varieties are lemon, orange, cherry, lemon and mint.
The firm responsible for creating the product, AGP Fashion & Food Beverages Hellas, was founded in Greece in 2016. Its main goal is placing their unique product, which they have named “Sunouzo,” in stores in Greece and abroad.
The groundbreaking idea was initially born in 2010, when Panagiotis Patsatzis and his friend Georgios Tachtsidis were on vacation on the Greek island of Rhodes, when the two men noticed tourists there enjoying their ouzo with different types of fruit juices.
When they returned back to Athens, they shared the idea with Aliki Patsatzi Ioannidou, the daughter of Panagiotis Patsatzis.
The young lady turned her father’s idea into reality when the company was established in 2016.
“Australians, Dutch, and English are asking by email where they can find this Greek product in their country,” Patsatzi explained in an interview with the Athens Macedonian News Agency.
The company has already sold 1,500 bottles at an alcoholic beverage festival in Austria and has exported 2,000 bottles to the island nation of Cyprus.
Patsatzi has additionally revealed that the company is in the process of creating and releasing a “unique drink that doesn’t exist today, and if all goes well we will be launching it in 2020.”
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Jersey Mike's Opens Second Fort Wayne Location
Owners Celebrate With Free Sub Fundraiser
August 15, 2014 // Franchising.com // Fort Wayne, IN - Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, opened in Fort Wayne on July 30. Franchise owners Lee Pines and Peter Lieffring, along with manager Ola El-Khatib, held a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, July 30 to Sunday, August 3 to support the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana and the Carroll High School Athletic Department.
The new restaurant, located at 10020 Lima Road, circulated 10,000 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution to the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana or the Carroll High School Athletic Department.
"As we gear up to open our second location in Fort Wayne, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to be a part of the Jersey Mike's brand," said Pines. "It's our tradition at Jersey Mike's to host a fundraiser for our community as part of the grand opening fundraiser. This time around, we've teamed up with the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana and Carroll High School Athletic Department. It feels great to give back to members our community and to know that all money we raise will stay local."
Pines and Lieffring are exemplary Jersey Mike's franchise owners who share the company's commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service, and who are dedicated to giving back to the local community. Since 2010, Jersey Mike's locations throughout the country have raised nearly $10 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 750,000 free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes.
About Jersey Mike's
Started in 1956, Jersey Mike's now has 1,300 restaurants open and under development nationwide. In just three years, the company has nearly doubled in size. A 2014 Technomic report ranked Jersey Mike's in the top five fastest-growing restaurant chains with sales above $200 million.
The growth is fueled by passionate Jersey Mike's fans who crave their subs made Mike's Way® with the freshest vegetables – onions, lettuce and tomatoes – topped off with an exquisite zing of "the juice" – red wine vinegar and olive oil blended to perfection. Jersey Mike's premium meats and cheeses are sliced on the spot, piled high on in-store baked bread and served up with a helping of neighborly banter from a dedicated and high-energy team.
This is the second Jersey Mike's for Pines and Lieffring. Last August, they opened their first Jersey Mike's on Jefferson Blvd. in Fort Wayne.
The restaurant's hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. You can contact this location directly at
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DETROIT, November 22, 2018 (PENNYSTOCKS.NEWS) – North American Cannabis Holdings, Inc. (USOTC: USMJ) released their filings two days ago, it is their first quarterly financial report for the period ended September 30th, 2018. The company has shown to increase 12% in revenue for the same period last year. They went from $200,000 to $225,000. USMJ is focused on their online business model, evolving into a profitable business in the cannabis sector regarding e-commerce. $USMJ has been in the news with $PURA for selling the company; ‘Telluride Health Company,’ a company that sells CBD-infused hookah water named ‘Happy Water.’
Puration Inc. released a press release phew days ago announcing that they are going to ship their first products of EVERx CBD Infused water with newly designed labels. EVERx CBD infused water is one of the company’s flagship products. Puration Inc. also released their filings stating that their revenues grew up to 400% from $448,000 to $868,300. The growth seems to continue as we know that the CBD beverage is gaining its popularity among the consumers.
Recently, a smallcap research company has announced that $PURA – Puration Inc. received a price target of $0.25 as their calculations and expectations for this company has risen. According to the Hemp Business Journal, the CBD beverage market is about to grow from $800 million up to almost $2 billion. That is nine zeros after the number 2. Puration Inc. has set its strategy to gain a decent market share into this new market with their strategic acquisitions and products.
Puration Inc. announced a powerful financial report as you just had read and the future financial statements are looking promising. The prices that $PURA today could be an excellent entry level for new investors to jump in and join the CBD hype to bet on this smart company. If they continue to keep their operations in the right direction, making more sales and acquisition, the possibility to attain the price target of $0.25 could be realistic.
If you have read my article posted before on www.pennystocks.news, Puration Inc. has announced to give out the stock dividend to its shareholders. Puration Inc. has announced that for every five shares a $PURA shareholder holds, he will receive one $NOUV common share. They believe to distribute the shares around the beginning of the new year, giving the shareholders their deserved dividend as they not only care for the company themselves, but also for any shareholder that made this company stand here it is right now.
Conclusion, Puration Inc. is one of the phew CBD infused beverage company that is getting loads of attention as a penny stock, but if this growth continues, we might expect some uplisting news, of course, we never know if that is going to happen but as my opinion how I look to it. If they do not mess up anything and keep playing the strategic chess game to gain revenues. We have a lot to expect for from this company. We expect that the revenues will grow to $3 million with $800.000 profit.
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