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The Evil Within, Shinji Mikami latest survival horror project for current and next generation platforms, will be at the Tokyo Game Show this week, and today we get a look at the latest trailer.
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Today, we get a look at several new Wolfenstein: The New Order screenshots, including the freaky Nazi robots and Super Soldiers from the game along with the official fact sheet.
After announcing Wolfenstein: The New Order yesterday, Bethesda Softworks today quickly followed up with an official announcement trailer for the game this morning.
Bethesda this morning announced that Wolfenstein is getting a bit of a reboot (again) with a brand new title known as Wolfenstein: The New Order. Read on for the first details.
In a surprise announcement this morning, Bethesda Softworks and Shinji Mikami's Tango Gameworks studio revealed a new survival horror title, Evil Within.
Better late than never! Bethesda and Sony have found a way to finally get the The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC to work properly on the PS3 version of the game and a huge wave of content is scheduled to launch soon.
'Immersion', the latest video doc from Arkane Studios, highlights the creativity involved in building the game world and characters – from the setting and technology, to the voice work.
As was sorta leaked some time ago, the very next piece of DLC for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is coming soon to the Xbox 360, and will be called Hearthfire. It's not quite what we expected though…
Bethesda and Arkane Studios sent over a brand new trailer showing off the creative kills possible in the game thanks to gadgets, weapons and supernatural abilities of your characters.
QuakeCon 2012 has wrapped up and this morning Bethesda and id sent over some new assets from a few of the games that were on display and coming soon including DOOM 3 BFG Edition.
As is fairly typical for big game releases these days, Bethesda today announced that their upcoming first person action game, Dishonored, will feature some top notch, award-winning, voice talent. Read on for the details.
From Doom to Skyrim, get a monster bundle of games and content including over twenty id Software and Bethesda games for almost 70% off. Good through this weekend only. Other deals as well through this weekend.
With Dishonored scheduled for an October 9th release, we still have a while to wait before we get to creatively and stylishly assassinate some bad guys. Sooo… here's a new gameplay trailer to hopefully keep the hype going.


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The rebound of the tourism industry in Toronto continues to gather momentum, according to figures from Statistics Canada released today by Tourism Toronto, the industry-led group responsible for marketing the Greater Toronto Area to the rest of the world.
“Toronto has a passionate and imaginative story to tell, and the world is definitely paying attention once again” said Bruce MacMillan, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto, Toronto’s Convention and Visitor Association.
“We knew that 2004 represented a very significant turnaround for tourism in this city, but the indicators we’ve seen for the first quarter of 2005 continue to gain ground. It’s a strong start for the year.”
Overseas travel into Toronto saw the strongest gains, up 26% in the first 3 months of 2005. Most notably, the number of Japanese visitors increased 157%, South Korea up 46% and total visits from China up 33%.
Tourism Toronto, in partnership with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC), strategically marketed to these regions in 2004. The increases are the result of these efforts, including participation in travel industry conferences and trade shows in Japan, additional development with tour package operators in Korea and China, and in-country promotion of new non-stop air service from Seoul and Beijing to Toronto.
Tour operators in the United Kingdom reported an 8-12% increase in bookings to Toronto for the first quarter of 2005, following an aggressive campaign undertaken by Tourism Toronto and the OTMPC that included a first-ever TV commercial aimed at potential visitors from the UK and a 16-page Sunday London Times editorial insertion, a radio campaign and a complementary retail print advertising campaign in key publications.
The ongoing decline in US visits to Canada are well-documented. However, Q1 growth in US visitors to Toronto and Ontario was among the best in Canada.
“The gains we’ve made this quarter are continued evidence of the impact our marketing and investment efforts are having – efforts only made possible by the funds generated through the Destination Marketing Fee” said MacMillan. “For years Toronto was unable to market aggressively, particularly overseas, because of a lack of marketing funds. Finally we have the resources and the results are happening to the benefit of the community.”
As a response to the significant drop in tourism brought about by 9/11 and SARS, Tourism Toronto began to receive proceeds from a 3% Destination Marketing Fee (DMF) in 2004, collected by Greater Toronto Area hotels, in order to invest in marketing member attractions, accommodations, hospitality and services.
Revenues from the DMF also enable Tourism Toronto to reinforce Toronto as a destination by investing directly in the marketing of world class original entertainment such as the Lord of the Rings stage production. Over 40% of general consumer ticket sales (through June 2nd) for the production have come from outside of the GTA, with half from the US, and others from as far away as Japan and the UK.
Tourism Toronto, Toronto’s Convention and Visitor Association is an industry association of almost 1,000 members, established to strategically market the Greater Toronto Area as a remarkable destination for tourists, convention delegates and business travelers around the globe. Tourism Toronto generates the vast majority of its funding from the 3% Destination Marketing Fee collected from the Greater Toronto Region’s hotels.
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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Networking in Peoria is about to become a lot simpler thanks to a partnership between two local companies.
Distillery Labs in Peoria, is partnering with gBETA, a program within gener8tor known for “accelerating the growth of early-stage companies through its network-driven program,” according to a press release.
The program intends to assist entrepreneurs and startups by providing them with additional expertise and access to funding to take their idea to a commercial product or service.
Since gBETA’s launch in 2015, the programs’ alumni have raised more than $188 million in capital and created more than 2,000 jobs across the U.S. and Canada.
Paul Leamon, Distillery Labs Executive Director, said they are excited to partner with gBETA.
“We’re excited to be launching a program with a successful track record from a world class accelerator such as gener8tor. Entrepreneurs in the gBETA Distillery Labs program will have the opportunity to leverage national resources and a support network to take their idea from concept to potentially the Peoria region’s next Fortune 500 company,” Leamon said.


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Jun 04, 2015
Christine B. Whittemore, chief simplifier of Simple Marketing Now, an inbound marketing strategy consultancy, is certified by HubSpot in the use of its contextual marketing tools.
Mar 31, 2015
Coverings — The Global Tile & Stone Experience — has invited Christine B. Whittemore to be a speaker at its annual conference and exposition coming to Orlando, Florida, April 14-17, 2015 about visual and social best practices.
Feb 09, 2015
With the redesign of its website, Simple Marketing Now, an inbound marketing strategy consultancy, brings to life the principles of inbound marketing based on the latest cutting edge technology of its partner.
Jan 14, 2015
Christine B. Whittemore, chief simplifier, Simple Marketing Now LLC, will present several education sessions during The International Surface Event 2015, held January 20-23 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
May 16, 2014
Simple Marketing Now has released “Website Redesign 101 Guide: Simplified Instructions to Help You Get Started” to help small and medium businesses successfully navigate the website redesign process.
Mar 26, 2014
Simple Marketing Now has released a guide titled “Growing & Scaling Your Business Blog: How to Increase the Reach and Marketing ROI of your Blog” to help small and medium businesses maximize the success associated with publishing a business blog.
Apr 15, 2013
Coverings 2013 will present a tile industry panel discussion titled "Selling Tile: the Internet, the Industry & the Consumer" on May 1st, 2013 at its annual conference and exposition taking place in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jan 16, 2013
“Stores That Floor: Marketing to the Coveted Female Consumer”, a one-hour seminar led by Christine B. Whittemore, chief simplifier, Simple Marketing Now, at Surfaces 2013, explores best practices while developing a framework for success.
Jan 14, 2013
Surfaces 2013 features “Social Media in Action: Retailers Share Best Practices for Connecting With Customers” with Cynthia Dean, general manager, Nufloors Coquitlam, and Robert Banks, BuildDirect, on 1/28/13 from 3:30pm to 5pm in Las Vegas.
Jan 07, 2013
Surfaces 2013 will address how social media fits into overall flooring businesses during “Social Media: How To For Business” a two-hour workshop led by Sarah B. Kelly, and Christine B. Whittemore.


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Responding to rising demand of hemp products, one Colorado-based company is now offering industrial hemp and CBD testing throughout North America.
Starting an extraction operation is a complex and expensive process, so here are some of the most important regulatory considerations to keep in mind when starting out.
More research-grade cannabis is sorely needed, but the DEA has yet to grant any more cultivation licenses.
As testing tools become more affordable, many cannabis extraction labs are buying up and bringing the tech in-house.
Analytical Cannabis catches up on another eventful week for the UK cannabis field.
The discovery could one day lead to a naturally derived pain treatment that would offer potent relief without the risk of addiction of other painkillers.


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ATMs in Cuba begin to accept Mir payment system cards
MOSCOW. July 26 (Interfax) - Russian tourists can now withdraw cash in pesos from the cards of the Mir payment system in Cuba, tourism counselor of the Cuban embassy to Russia Juan Carlos Escalona Pellicer told Interfax.
"Russians can now use the Russian Mir bank card in Cuba. However, so far only ATMs accept it. Now the technical issues are being resolved, and by the end of the year it will be possible to pay with it in all outlets," he said.
The ATMs are located both in Havana and at the country's resorts, Pellicer said. Tourists can withdraw cash pesos to pay for their purchases at Cuban resorts.
The National Payment Card System was considering the possibility of using Mir cards in Cuba, General Director of the company Vladimir Komlev said in late March.
As previously reported, Russia is looking into the service of cards belonging to the Mir national payment system with Egypt and Venezuela.
Mir cards are currently accepted in 11 countries: Turkey, Vietnam, South Korea, Armenia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
The National Payment Card System was set up by the Russian authorities in 2014 after a number of sanctions were imposed on Russia. The company announced the issuance of its first Mir cards in December 2015.


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This Colombian town is trying to get rid of cash – but it’s not so easy
- July 29, 2015
- Bill Maurer, anthropology professor and social sciences dean, is quoted by Fusion July 29, 2015
William Maurer, a professor at University of California, Irvine who’s about to publish a book on the digital cash economy, says Concepcion’s experience is “very typical” for places trying to switch to mobile money. Although the system provides clear benefits, such as facilitating the transfer of remittance money to relatives in far-off villages where banks don’t exist, it usually takes time for people to adapt to the new technology.
For the full story, please visit http://fusion.net/story/174795/this-colombian-town-is-trying-to-get-rid-of-cash-but-its-not-so-easy/.


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Over 100 million monthly active users for ThinkAnalytics' cloud content discovery
Jul 9, 2019 – ThinkAnalytics has announced that its cloud-based personalized content discovery platform is the first in the industry to scale to over 100 million monthly active users in the cloud. Four of the firm’s OTT customers now have a combined user base that exceeds that number.
News categories: ThinkAnalytics, Peter Docherty, Big Data, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide
Proximus launches Pickx TV interface and Android P decoder
Jun 13, 2019 – Proximus has announced that it is launching five new products and services that will change the media experience of its customers, allowing them to find their way more easily through the immense offer of possibilities.
News categories: Proximus, Advertising, Belgium, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, UX
Wyplay powers 4K Android IPTV STB from Proximus
Nov 28, 2018 – Proximus has introduced its V6 set-top box (STB) running Wyplay's latest generation Android software. Wyplay enabled Proximus to successfully transition from Linux to Android with a complete software solution and integration services.
News categories: Wyplay, Proximus, Jacques Bourgninaud, Belgium, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box
FreeWheel Council for Premium Video expands into Europe
Jun 29, 2017 – Following on the success of the FreeWheel Council for Premium Video (FWC) in North America, the FWC announced its European launch, extending its remit to champion the premium video industry on an international level.
News categories: FreeWheel, Thomas Bremond, Emmanuel Josserand, Advertising, Digital TV, Europe
Proximus to upgrade ATEME video headend
Jan 10, 2017 – ATEME has announced that Proximus is upgrading its ATEME based video headend to a TITAN full-software solution in order to reap the benefits of its new features and R&D enhancements.
News categories: ATEME, Proximus, Christophe Deffontaines, Thierry Demoor, Belgium, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV
G.fast set for nearly 29 million end users by 2021
Oct 17, 2016 – An Ovum report jointly commissioned by nbn and BT has predicted that new ultra-fast copper technology G.fast will be serving nearly 30 million subscriber homes and businesses around the world by 2021.
News categories: Ovum, nbn, Openreach, Matthew Howett, Dennis Steiger, Clive Selley, BBWF, Broadband, Market Research, Worldwide
Belgium's Proximus adds 167,000 TV subscriptions in 2015
Feb 26, 2016 – Proximus has announced results for 2015. The company ended 2015 with a total TV customer base of 1,759,000, up by 167,000 customers or +10.5% from the prior year.
News categories: Proximus, Belgium, IPTV, Results, Subscribers
Netflix on pay TV benefits operator business
Feb 12, 2016 – IHS (NYSE: IHS) has announced findings from its survey of pay TV providers working with Netflix. The report from IHS found that integrating Netflix into traditional pay TV services has had a net positive impact on these operators’ performance.
News categories: IHS Technology, Ted Hall, Cable TV, Digital TV, Europe, IPTV, Market Research, OTT, USA
Verimatrix joins Frog by Wyplay
Sep 3, 2015 – Wyplay has announced that Verimatrix has joined the Frog by Wyplay community and that the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) will be part of the new Frog Turnkey Broadcast/IP bundle on set top box (STB) devices.
News categories: Wyplay, Verimatrix, Dominique Féral, Steve Christian, Content Protection, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Worldwide
- ITV and BBC sign agreement to launch BritBox
- Inca ABR transcoder approved for MOBITV CONNECT deployments
- UK CE market forecast to grow 4% in 2019
- Liberty Global Vodafone deal approved by European Commission
- ATEME and Eurovision Services run BISS-CA watermarking trial
- Netflix US streaming subscribers down 126k in 2Q 2019
- Pay-TV Innovation Forum releases sports OTT report
- One million downloads for Sinclair's STIRR app
- Cifra and Flussonic offer integrated IPTV/OTT solution
- Vodafone Portugal enhances the TV user experience
- Mirada to empower pay TV operators with Netflix integration
- DNA sells pay-DTT business to Digita
- Socionext releases 8K-capable live video encoding unit
- Speedcast, In Aria! and Telespazio announce joint service offering
- Operator 5G boosted by strong projections for 5G PCs and tablets
- Block Communications to use Comscore local TV ratings and Advanced Audiences
- 27% of US broadband households engage in some form of piracy or account sharing
- Nielsen's TV ratings platform moves to AWS
- NEC demonstrates live 8K video transmission over 5G in France
- U.S. consumer technology sales to exceed $400bn in 2019


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A six-month program will provide SMU student and recent alumni entrepreneurs the growth opportunity of an existing start-up. Described as an “intense and enriching” accelerator, the program offers immersive workshops, mentorship, and access to entrepreneurial and investor networks.
Students will have two opportunities to compete for non-dilutive funding. The BAP program features two competitions: a Semi-Finalist Elevator Pitch competition that will award non-dilutive pre-seed funding up to $10,000 and a Finalist SMU Startup Launch competition that will award more than $50,000 in cash and in-kind donations.
Accelerating ideas and technologies
SMU says the program is designed to accelerate ideas, technologies, products, or existing businesses “into a thriving market by providing startup support,” SMU Program Consultant Valencia Harris told Dallas Innovates.
More importantly, she says, it expands a student entrepreneur’s network to the movers and shakers in the Dallas start-up community.
The BAP replaces the previous SMU Business Plan Competition. The new program lets students from any program grow their startups. Students who were unable to participate in the business plan competition in 2020 due to COVID-19 can apply.
The SMU Cox Graduate Entrepreneurship Club followed up with previous winners and participants to solicit feedback on their progress in the Dallas startup community, says Harris, who is president of the club.
Feedback was “unanimously centered around the need for more hands-on experience with industry leaders and exposure to more potential investors,” she says.
An all-new program, inspired by Mayor’s report
The new BAP program was developed when Mayor Eric Johnson’s Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s found that the pathway to a strong startup ecosystem is through educating students of all ages about entrepreneurship. A report released in May highlights how Mayor Johnson plans to make Dallas an inclusive hub for entrepreneurship.
“The Dallas Mayor’s Task Force addressed the great need for more startups in the area,” Dr. Simon Mak, Executive Director of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Professor of Practice at SMU Cox, said in a statement.
Mak, who was a member of the Mayor’s task force, says “startups are not small businesses that stay small.” Rather, they are “scalable and high-growth oriented and can create maximum economic impact.”
The program will become a key ecosystem partner for student entrepreneurs “who aspire to create startups that truly impact society and change the world,” he says.
How it works
Following acceptance to the Business Accelerator Program, students will attend two required workshops before competing in a preliminary Elevator Pitch Competition on October 22, 2021. Based on the judges’ rankings, students will be placed into either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 semi-finalist category. Tier 1 finalists will receive a small “seed” round of financing to further their businesses.
All semi-finalists will then be paired with a one-on-one mentor chosen for them based on their mentor’s experience and area of expertise. The mentors will regularly meet with semi-finalists and provide coaching and feedback in addition to attendance of workshops and events to enhance their skills and prepare them for the next round of competition.
The program ends in March 2022 with a Startup Launch Competition where students will have the opportunity to compete for a grand prize of Series A funding. Students will present their business plans in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges at the Crum Auditorium.
Judging will cover a variety of categories with an emphasis placed on innovation and scalability if investment opportunity. Winners will be announced at an exclusive investors’ dinner.
Applications to join the Business Accelerator Program are now open. The deadline to apply is September 12, 2021, at 11:59 PM CST. Apply here.
A student-led program
The BAP is “entirely student-led and student-driven,” including fundraising for the prize money for the competition winners, SMU says.
The Cox Graduate Entrepreneurship Club, a student-led organization founded in 2000, has a big fundraising goal this to help provide the “most impactful and sustainable program possible,” according to a news release.
The efforts are part of the club’s mission to foster innovation within the SMU community.


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The New ‘Ugly’ Apples Sold at 300 Walmart Locations Are More Than Perfect
Could learning to love a little imperfection in our fruits and veggies help us love the little imperfections in ourselves?
The burgeoning “ugly produce” movement got a big boost this week when Walmart announced it was launching a pilot program to sell less-than-perfect apples at 300 of its stores in Florida. Of course, when the country’s largest grocer decides to hop on the latest food-trend bandwagon—as Walmart did when it committed to expand its offerings of organic products or locally grown produce—it pushes said trend solidly into the mainstream.
There’s a lot of good to be said for championing fruits and vegetables that would never make their way into your favorite glossy food magazine. For starters, farms throw out a staggering amount of perfectly edible produce each year—some 20 percent of their harvest—just because those fruits and veggies don’t conform to retailers’ specifications for how produce should look. We’re talking about everything from crooked carrots to the weather-dented apples Walmart plans to sell. This, in turn, contributes mightily to America’s food-waste problem, which adds up to an estimated 40 percent of food rotting away in landfills.
Wasted food means wasted water, land, and agrochemicals. But beyond the outsize environmental benefits of cutting down on food waste, the move to sell more ugly produce stands to be mutually beneficial for consumers and retailers. Such produce is often sold at a (sometimes steep) discount, meaning better access to more affordable fruits and vegetables at a time when a nation in the grips of an obesity epidemic is being encouraged to fill half our plates each meal with produce. On the business side of the equation, it allows retailers to capitalize on produce that would not have made it onto the delivery dock.
Yet it must be said that retailers didn’t dream up those Miss Universe–style standards for perfect peaches and pears for no reason—which is also why Walmart’s embrace of ugly produce, as with similar moves by Whole Foods and a handful of regional grocery chains, so far has been confined to the testing phase. The big question: Will picky consumers buy in?
Here’s where the topic of bruised apples intersects with the larger one of our collective bruised egos. Among the more interesting non-food-related reads to cross my path this week was Heather Havrilesky’s trenchant takedown of the myth of the supremely self-assured millennial. Havrilesky is the advice-dispensing columnist behind “Ask Polly” over at New York magazine’s The Cut. Rather than being spoiled and entitled, as we so often hear, Havrilesky writes, “What I discover in my email in-box each morning are dispatches from young people who feel guilty and inadequate at every turn and who compare themselves relentlessly to others.” Let’s face it: It’s not just millennials. Anyone who spends any amount of time immersed in our digital-centric media-saturated culture can relate to what Havrilesky calls the “pervasive subconscious longing” that “tells us that no matter what our circumstances might be, we should be dressing like fashion bloggers and vacationing like celebrities and eating like food critics and [having sex] like porn stars.”
In other words, we’re bombarded by images of a certain kind of perfection, often artificially generated to appeal to our innermost desires but simultaneously leaving us feeling unsatisfied, left out, and wanting. Whatever satisfaction might be had by finding the “perfect” anything is often eclipsed by the nagging thought that there might just be something more perfect to be found. Just think of shoppers endlessly rooting around in a bin of peaches searching for the most picture-perfect, perfectly ripe peach.
In that context, that Walmart’s damaged apples will be sold under an “I’m Perfect” label becomes kind of profound, as if we might all do well to take that little produce sticker and wear it proud, like preschoolers donning those Chiquita stickers from their breakfast bananas. When we do, we should keep Havrilesky’s prescription in mind: “The best version of you is who you are right here, right now, in this fucked-up, impatient, imperfect, sublime moment. Shut out the noise and enjoy exactly who you are and what you have, right here, right now.” If that’s while you’re savoring the sweet deliciousness of a weather-beaten apple, so much the better.


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- Japan exports see a further decline in June.
- U.S bound shipments nearly halved due to plunging demand for cars and auto parts.
- Since March global demand for cars and other durable goods has sunk.
- Japan exports plummeted by 26.2% in June from a year earlier.
According to the Ministry of Finance data, Japan showed its exports plunging by dou....
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Will Ford introduce the new Fiesta during the first week of July? That's what two readers, who seem to know all about the vehicle, wrote in to us swearing by their sources. The new Fiesta could land in showrooms next month for display and feedback purpose.
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For almost two years now Ford has been working on the new Fiesta. The study began back in early 2009, understanding what the customers are like in this segment. Ford said that its new Fiesta saloon will have class-leading fuel efficiency. The ARAI
Sources have told Indian Autos Blog that there is no massive price slash on the existing Fiesta. The price cut will be to the tune of 40k rupees and the Classic model will come with no serious equipment (which even means no stereo and low cost seats). The
Ford India in a press release confirmed that the new Fiesta sedan is heading to India this year. The press release does not specify the timeline for the launch, but we’re expecting it to make an appearance in June-July 2011. Ford has not spoken


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With hundreds of companies having already reported quarterly results, we’re now in the heart of earnings season. The key to making smart investment decisions with stocks releasing their quarter reports is to anticipate how they’ll do before they announce results, leaving you fully prepared to respond quickly to whatever inevitable surprises arise. That way, you’ll be less likely to make an uninformed knee-jerk reaction to news that turns out to be exactly the wrong move.
Let’s turn to Visa Inc (NYSE:V). The credit card giant leads the industry with its immense payment network, but it’s having to defend its turf on a variety of different fronts. Let’s take an early look at what’s been happening with Visa over the past quarter and what we’re likely to see in its quarterly report on Wednesday.
Stats on Visa Inc (NYSE:V)
|Analyst EPS Estimate||$1.79|
|Change From Year-Ago EPS||20%|
|Revenue Estimate||$2.82 billion|
|Change From Year-Ago Revenue||10.7%|
|Earnings Beats in Past 4 Quarters||4|
Can Visa keep charging up profits?
Analysts have stayed confident about their views on Visa, keeping the most recent quarter’s estimates constant and slightly raising fiscal 2013 and 2014 calls over the past three months. The stock price has responded well to the holiday season, climbing more than 10% since early November.
Visa has done an excellent job in maintaining its supremacy atop the credit card and electronic payments industry, boosting its sales substantially over the past year. With expansion into prepaid debit cards and mobile payments, Visa isn’t letting competitors outflank the company by neglecting high-growth innovative areas of the money-moving business.
That doesn’t mean that Visa is without threats. Rival Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) has done a good job of taking advantage of the same favorable industry conditions, with the No. 2 card network seeing huge growth in emerging markets running at more than 23% versus less than 10% U.S. growth. Moreover, with retailers now having the right to put surcharges on credit card transactions to pass on their merchant processing costs to customers, credit card use in general could decline if retailers make good on that ability.
The mobile-payments space is even more crowded. With eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)‘s PayPal and other pure payment-processing companies challenging traditional cards, Visa, MasterCard, American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), and Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) are all facing the same threat: that smartphone-based payment systems could bypass existing networks entirely and render card-networks’ entire business model obsolete.
Visa’s numbers this quarter will be important as a sign of holiday activity, but in the longer term, it’s more important for Visa to demonstrate its ability to innovate against non-card competitors like PayPal. If it can do so, Visa should be able to keep sporting strong performance.
The article Visa Earnings: An Early Look originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Dan Caplinger.
Fool contributor Dan Caplinger has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends American Express, eBay, and Visa. The Motley Fool owns shares of eBay and MasterCard.
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A road-to-zero emissions strategy, helped by an expanded product range, has been announced by Volta Trucks.
The initiative comes at a time where there is a huge focus on air quality and environmental issues.
In particular, HGVs are in the firing line as most are diesel-powered.
Therefore they are typically seen as a potential barrier to lowering emissions in the transport sector.
Volta’s road-to-zero emissions strategy includes a sales target of 27,000 units a year by 2025.
In addition, the company has announced plans for North America and Asia, following its European launch.
However, the biggest news related to three new Zero models, joining the 16-tonne version already revealed.
A range-topping 19-tonner and a mid-size 12-tonne variant are planned for 2023.
In the same year, a pilot fleet of a 7.5-tonne model will undergo customer trials.
Therefore, the final one of the four models will go on sale in 2024.
Currently, there are few details about the future products, but expect much of the components to be carried over from the 16-tonne Zero.
“We have seen huge success since launching the 16-tonne Volta Zero,” said Essa Al-Saleh, Volta Trucks’ CEO.
“We have significant tail winds with zero emission large commercial vehicles, thanks to forthcoming legislation changes that are driving demand.
Meanwhile, the company’s founder, Carl-Magnus Norden, reflected on the journey.
“We originally set out to decarbonise logistics operations and to make city centres safer,” he said.
“However, we originally believed that we couldn’t achieve this objective by ourselves.
“Over the past months though, we’ve seen unprecedented demand in the marketplace, confirming that our ambition resonates well with our customers.”
Continuing, Norden said the launch of the four trucks and sales targets was “a very strong statement of intent”.


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tech2 News StaffJan 31, 2018 12:15:37 IST
Vivo is planning on achieving another milestone by introducing the first smartphone with 10 GB RAM. The company recently launched the first smartphone, Vivo X20 Plus UD, with an under-display fingerprint sensor in China.
The new smartphone expected to be called the Vivo Xplay7 and will come with 10 GB RAM and a Snapdragon 845 SoC.
According to a report on PhoneRadar the device will feature a 4K, edge-to-edge display with 92.9 percent screen-to-body ratio. It will also bring the under-screen fingerprint sensor by Synaptics on the same device.
The Vivo Xplay6's successor, Vivo Xplay7 is expected to come with 256 GB and 512 GB of internal storage options. The report also mentioned that the smartphone will sport dual-camera set-up with a 4X lossless zoom option.
Vivo's FaceUnlock 2.0 is expected to be used to unlock the smartphone. No official confirmation has been offered by the company.
The recently launched under-display fingerprint smartphone is priced at CNY 3,600 in China. It features a 6.4-inch 8:9 aspect ratio OLED display, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and comes with with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
Vivo X20 Plus UD sports a dual-camera setup with 12 MP and 5 MP sensors . It comes with a 12 MP selfie camera with LED flash on the front. The connectivity options on the smartphone includes a dual-hybrid SIM slot with 4G VoLTE, a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Vivo X20 Plus UD is powered by a 3,905 mAh battery.
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- IBM announced it will acquire Resource/Ammirati, its first investment in the digital marketing creative agency space.
- “We see in IBM iX a reflection of Resource/Ammirati’s own mission to use creativity, technology and collaboration to make anything possible for our clients,” Resource/Ammirati Founder and Chairman Nancy Kramer said in a statement.
- Terms of the deal were not disclosed and is expected to close in Q1 2016.
According to Forbes, North American lead for IBM iX John Armstrong said the 300-person agency was attractive because of its size stating, "We weren’t looking for a 5 or 10-person shop." The deal is also expected to bolster IBM’s design team and digital experience capabilities, something the company is hoping to expand this year.
“Resource/Ammirati has built its own stellar brand and reputation on a long, distinguished record of advancing leading brands in every industry,” Paul Papas, Global Leader, IBM Interactive Experience, said in a statement. “That portfolio of work and proven expertise is a perfect complement to the experience design capabilities of iX -- where we bring clients a distinct fusion of industry insight, design thinking and end-to-end digital transformation, from the experience of the individual to the core processes of the client's enterprise.”
Resource/Ammirati’s clients include DSW, Nestlé, Newell Rubbermaid, North American Breweries, Sherwin-Williams, White Castle, and Victoria’s Secret. The agency gained renown in 1999 for “breaking the Internet” with the Victoria’s Secret Webcast Fashion Show during the Super Bowl, a press statement explains.
The blue chip company has made a string of acquisitions recently, working to move from selling computer hardware and software to offering infrastructure services. Earlier this month IBM purchased a payment fraud analytics company and a fourth startup to help form its new cloud video unit.


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With the next auto show scheduled to take place after the calendar turns to 2014, a number of automakers are already gearing up for it before the holiday break arrives.
One of these companies is Audi and to no one’s surprise, the German company has gotten the ball rolling with a preview of a crossover concept that it plans to unveil at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Billed as the "new Audi show car," the yet-to-be-named crossover coupe concept is being touted as a preview of what we can expect from Audi moving forward, specifically as it pertains to certain visual elements in the concept that will be translated to its future lineup of sports cars .
That’s a lot take in, especially considering the "coupe -like nature" of this particular concept, particularly the certain designs that are undeniably sporty in nature. There’s a tornado line on the sides that emphasize a distinctively aggressive character. There are short overhangs and a low roof, thicker-than-usual C-pillars, aluminum underbody guards, and of course, a new set of 19-inch alloy wheels that mesh well with the somewhat-staunch and muscular look of this concept.
The interior, it appears, has a 2+2 seating configuration, although what appears to be lack of backrests on the front seats leaves us a little confused as to what Audi’s going for with this. There’s a flat-bottom steering wheel, which is a nice touch, and the full-length center console definitely adds personality to the concept.
We expect to hear more about this new crossover coupe concept when the Detroit Auto Show comes around. Until then, these teaser photos will give you a clear indication of what to expect before the concept makes its world debut.
Updated 01/10/2014: With just a few days before its official debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, the first images of Audi’s new compact crossover leaked onto the internet. Along with these images, we also got the official name of the vehicle: Allroad Shooting Brake Concept. Full details will follow next week. (Autowp)
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Establishing the Debbie and Jerry Ivy Chair in Business
A previous Ivy gift is having a positive impact, including funding for the new Debbie and Jerry Ivy Chair in Business, held by Patricia Daugherty, professor of supply chain management.
The position became official during a special medallion ceremony, September 11, during Debbie and Jerry Ivy’s visit to campus as part of their $50 million gift announcement. The funding was provided several years ago and has now been paired with a member of the faculty.
“In spring 2017, we were delighted to have recruited Pat, an outstanding member of the faculty, to fill this prestigious position,” said Raisbeck Endowed Dean David Spalding. “We had been searching for the perfect match, and we have found that in Pat.”
Daugherty came to Iowa State from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. She most recently served as professor and Bowersox-Thull Chair in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. She earned a PhD in marketing with minors in logistics and advertising/promotion from Michigan State.
“I feel extremely honored and proud to be the first holder of the Debbie and Jerry Ivy Chair in Business,” Daugherty said. “Debbie and Jerry’s commitment to Iowa State is truly exceptional and greatly appreciated. Their generosity has allowed me to support research projects with faculty and doctoral students.”
Daugherty’s experience includes working as a marketing and logistics consultant for companies such as Nabisco, Gillette Company, Ralston Purina Company, and others. Her research interests include buyer-seller relationships, collaboration, integration, and reverse logistics with particular emphasis on returns management.
“Pat is one of the most accomplished, prolific researchers in the field of supply chain management,” said Spalding. “She has had 100 articles published, 32 of which were in top journals, with more than 11,000 citations. That’s impressive.”
In addition to her amazing success as a researcher, Daugherty is also a dedicated mentor to PhD students and young faculty, including Scott Grawe, associate dean for strategy and engagement.
“Pat has been a fantastic mentor to me over the past 12 years, and she continues to push me to become a stronger researcher,” Grawe said. “I am thrilled that she is now at the Ivy College of Business to work with a new generation of supply chain scholars.”


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Beyond the repercussions of the war in Ukraine, the global monetary tightening and the multiple constraints on Chinese growth paint a gloomy outlook. In the short term, the economy seems to be settling into a regime of "stagflation", where almost no growth and rapidly rising prices coexist. The possibility of a global recession, meanwhile, is becoming clearer.
In this context, Coface is making general downward revisions to its GDP growth forecasts and its country and sectoral assessments. Check them out!
Four months after the start of hostilities in Ukraine, first lessons can be drawn.
Which countries and sectors are doing best? Which ones are going to face major difficulties?
Read the forecasts from our Q2 Barometer now.
Medium & long-term knock-on effects of the war in Europe on global sectors trends: will there be resilient sectors?05/12/2022
In the short run, all sectors for which Coface publishes sector risk assessments in six regions worldwide will be impacted by the knock-on effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Which ones would be the most resilient sectors? Read our full study now!
Coface China Corporate Payment Survey: Increasing risks in supply chain disruptions and rising raw material prices05/11/2022
Coface’s 2022 China Corporate Payment Survey shows that fewer firms encountered payment delays in 2021, but those that did report longer periods of overdue payments than in the previous year. The average payment delay rose from 79 days in 2020 to 86 days in 2021. Firms in 9 out of 13 sectors reported an increase in payment delays, led by agri-food, which recorded the largest increase of 43 days, followed by wood, transport, and textile.


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After being dispossessed of universal search by a "stability update" earlier this week, the BBC reports that UK Galaxy S III owners will be getting the functionality back "within the next few days," citing a statement from Samsung. The phone in question — model number GT-I9300 — is the unlocked, international version of Samsung’s flagship device, and is sold not just in the UK, but throughout Europe and elsewhere.
The functionality in question allows users to search both the web and local files using the same interface — a feature Apple claims infringes one of its patents, and the impetus behind the (now stayed) ban on Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus device in the US. The company has been removing the feature from its US Galaxy S III variants using similar updates, but it isn’t clear why it decided to do the same in Europe, where the phone isn't at immediate risk for an injunction. At this point it's unknown whether GT-I9300 devices in other regions will have the functionality restored too, or if the fix is only headed to the UK, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear anything.


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Swindon tradespeople are invited to vie for a £20,000 national accolade awarded by a specialist shop chain.
Screwfix, which has three branches in the town, has announced the return of its annual competition, Screwfix's Top Tradesperson.
The firm says it aims to celebrate the outstanding work and professionalism of tradespeople, particularly over the recent challenging period.
One exceptional individual will win a £20,000 trade bundle.
Entrants will be shortlisted to take part in semi-final interviews. The top 10 will then be selected to join a virtual final in the autumn, where the winner will be crowned by a panel of industry experts.
Screwfix spokesperson Danielle Sweet said: “Tradespeople have had to adapt to new ways of working as many people have still needed support with work in their homes and gardens in recent months.
"Now more than ever, Screwfix would like to reward a tradesperson who not only champions their trade with the right can-do attitude, but also acts as an ambassador to highlight the great work trade professionals carry out, no matter the circumstance.
“Since the competition launched in 2009, we have seen thousands of quality entrants every year and we are excited to see what 2020 has to offer.
"We recognise the importance of supporting tradespeople who always go the extra mile for their customers, and I look forward to reading this year’s entries as we look to crown one high calibre individual as Screwfix Top Tradesperson.”
Last year’s winner, North Lanarkshire roofer Darren McGhee, said: “Winning this competition is the ultimate recognition a tradesperson can receive.
"In the past year, I have continued to grow my business while helping to raise the standards of the roofing industry. I would definitely encourage others to enter this life changing opportunity!”
Entry is open until 30 August, and details can be found at https://www.screwfix.com/landingpage/btt/


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Green Lantern Falls to Superman in Injustice Battle Arena
In today’s semi-final round of the Injustice Battle Arena Green Lantern was defeated by Superman and Batman defeated the Flash. Neither result is a surprise although depressingly predictable that the final would end up being the very tired Superman versus Batman dynamic. While Green Lantern will not be in the final, the video of the semi-final matchup did show off the “New 52” version of his uniform.
A demo for the game will be available on the Playstation Network and Xbox Live next week before the game’s release on April 16th.


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Episode 293: BL and David discuss why Planters murdered Mr. Peanut; Angelina Jolie producing a BBC show to teach children how to spot fake news; a brewery that put shelter dogs on beer cans to spur adoptions; Verizon’s new OneSearch privacy-focused search engine; Product Hunt’s Golden Kitty Awards; Google podcast time stamping; Apple TV+ Podcasts; Morning Brew’s podcast lessons; fraudulent .gov domains; YouTube moderators’ PTSD; Apple’s encryption back door..and much, much more.
Episode 284: BL and David discuss American companies that cave to Chinese censorship; a Sesame Street character who addresses addiction; Target’s emphasis on audio branding; Siri comes to Spotify; an adorable MSNBC interruption; an augmented reality opera marketing campaign; whiskey pods; Amazon’s initiative to get voice assistants to work together; top sites that fact check fake news; malicious apps in Google Play; Google crowdsourced shopping ads; Google will soon block mixed content; and much, much more.
Episode 221: BL and David discuss United Airlines’ recent customer service fail that resulted in the death of a customer’s puppy; the students’ national walkout over gun control; Facebook testing voice status updates; #AskEddie has a new gig; the best cover letter in the history of cover letters; a Time’s Up agency; Twitter verification for everyone; Quartz’ obsessive emails; Google’s encryption drop-dead date; Rihanna snaps at Snap; Melania Trump wags her finger at social executives; news coming to Facebook Watch; YouTube’s Wikipediafication; a massive fake news study; and much, much more.
Episode 171 co-hosts B.L. Ochman & David Erickson discuss canine abuse on the set of Purpose Of A Dog; Angel Soft’s scatological ads; the Honest recall; live-streaming the Steelers locker room; Google Chrome’s new warnings for non-SSL sites; robot kill switches; Barack Obama’s virtual White House tour; Michael Dukakis’ advice for the new White House occupant; Sad Affleck rises again; two Trump protest songs; the Washington Post’s comedy news show; Facebook de-emphasizes Live; travel Norway’s rail virtually; Chevrolet’s LEGO Batmobile; and much more.
Episode 133: Co-hosts B.L. Ochman & David Erickson discussed Google’s new Posts content type; both good and bad emoji campaigns; a fake New York Times political news story favoring Bernie Sanders; Amazon encryption backtracking; Jimmy Kimmel on Donald Trump; Facebook Live Video visibility; the #ShareTheLoad campaign; Facebook Instant Articles newsletter signups; Always’ #LikeAGirl campaign; the evolution of social media policies; plus great new apps and important stats and a lot of stuff in between.
Co-hosts B.L. Ochman & David Erickson discussed the standoff between Apple and the FBI; the social media storm ignited by a Ted Cruz Photoshopping attempt; Marco Rubio’s mistaken shoreline; the New Yorker coming to life on Amazon Prime; Facebook Instant Articles for all; Donald Trump’s Mexican jobs; Facebook’s new video metrics; Cape Breton’s tourism campaign; an anti-smoking PSA; Twitter’s Direct Messaging videos & Gif search; plus great new apps and important stats and a lot of stuff in between.


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10. March 2011 21:46
Will Facebook Credits become a new form of money used by 500 million consumers? Will retailers be able to advertise specials on facebook in return for facebook currency credits and will consumers be able to buy their facebook credits at a discount to real dollars? Read the Autumn/ winter GMO Business News being released on March 31st for the answers!
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Buyers of businesses are advised the Office of State Revenue now require accepted offers on businesses (and Real estate) to be lodged for stamp duty assessment within 60 days of acceptance, regardless of whether they are subject to conditions. The good news is that business buyers apparently will then have up to 12 months to pay the stamp duty...so they may already be in the business and generating cashflow before they have to pay the stamp duty. Check with your conveyancer for more details.


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MORE Price Increases Coming – No End in Sight?!
(USNewsBreak.com) – Anyone who has been to the grocery store recently knows that prices are on the rise. Even restaurants are increasing what they expect diners to pay. A report revealed Kraft Heinz plans to continue increasing its prices, and there is no end in sight to the hikes. Other food companies are following suit.
Companies Are in a Pinch
Kraft Heinz notified customers it would raise prices again in August on products such as Maxwell House coffee, Miracle Whip, and Classico pasta sauce, according to the Wall Street Journal. Chief Sales Officer Cory Onell explained in the notice that inflation and consumer habits are driving the changes. Chief Executive Officer Miguel Patricio noted since 2019, the company has already increased prices by 13.9%.
Multiple executives have said they must raise costs to consumers due to the increase in their expenses. Labor, packaging, transportation, and ingredients costs have all gone up, and fuel skyrocketing is having a devastating impact. Some are having issues with feed and fertilizer cost increases, too. They must pass along the costs to consumers to continue operating.
McDonald’s is reportedly staying on top of the situation by monitoring consumer reactions to pricing changes. Executives are watching for pushback, but many franchisees say they will further raise prices due to operating costs.
Campbell Soup Co. raised prices for the third time in the past 12 months. Mondelez International CEO Dirk Van de Put said there would be more increases to come. Tyson increased its price for beef by 24% in three months, and Sanders Farms raised what it charges for chicken by around 34% in the quarter. WSJ also reports that Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will charge more starting in late June and again in August.
In addition to charging consumers more, some companies are cutting package sizes to avoid adjusting the prices. They are also trying to offer large packaging for a better unit cost.
On June 10, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report showing an increase of 11.9% for food at home and 7.4% for food away from home. Senior economist from Moody’s, Ryan Sweet, said the cost of inflation for the average household is $460.42.
As a result of increasing prices, many consumers are trying to find creative solutions like buying cheaper alternatives and eating out less often, according to the WSJ report.
Meanwhile, grocery stores are changing what is on their shelves, looking for cheaper options, and introducing more store-brand products. Kroger Chief Merchant and Marketing Officer Stuart Aitken said they’ve seen a huge growth in the store’s private-label goods.
Food is a necessity, but between ongoing supply issues and inflation, people are struggling more than usual to get what they need. If prices at the grocery store and restaurants continue to go up, consumers and businesses alike may continue having to make adjustments.
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If the soft drink industry thought its fight with health reformers ended in the San Francisco Bay Area last election season, a new bill in the California legislature may be a rude awakening, reviving the movement to cut the state's sugary beverage consumption.
“I don’t think this issue is going to go away -- not given the increasing concern with obesity, especially childhood obesity,” Larry Gerston, a political analyst and San Jose State University professor, told The Huffington Post.
Last fall's soda battles focused on taxing the sweet drinks. The new challenge is warning labels. California Senate Majority Leader Bill Monning (D-Carmel) introduced a proposal Wednesday to put warnings on beverages containing added sweeteners with at least 75 calories per 12 ounces. The labels would read: “STATE OF CALIFORNIA SAFETY WARNING: Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay.”
“Given the rock solid scientific evidence showing the dangers of sugary beverages, the State of California has a responsibility to inform consumers about products proven to be harmful to the public’s health,” Monning said in a press release. “This bill will give Californians the at-a-glance information they need to make more healthful choices every day.”
CalBev, the trade association representing the non-alcoholic beverage industry in California, said in a statement that the legislation unfairly targets sugar-sweetened drinks and allows other sugar-heavy products to elude regulations, confusing consumers.
This is the second time Monning has introduced the warning label bill, which failed to pass last session. But with the national attention received by last year’s local soda tax ballot measures -- one that passed in Berkeley and one that failed in San Francisco -- the second time could be the charm.
“Does it stand a chance? Yes. Do the Berkeley and San Francisco examples give it some momentum? Yes,” Gerston said. “Once the genie’s out of the bottle, it’s a lot easier to do it the second time around,” he said. Still, he said, the legislation faces an uphill battle from the many interest groups in California.
Berkeley’s soda tax made headlines as the first in the nation. It prompted the beverage industry to spend a jaw-dropping $2.4 million campaigning against it in a city of just 116,000 residents.
Despite the massive loss, industry representatives say Berkeley was an anomaly unlikely to set a trend.
That may not be the case, Gerston said. A New York state lawmaker introduced a soda warning label bill in November.
“The setting in Berkeley was a lot different than the setting in Sacramento," Gerston said. "But that said, just last year the state passed a plastic bag ban.” The ban followed one in San Francisco, which became the first city to ban bags in 2007. “It took several efforts to get that though [the legislature], so it wouldn’t surprise me if it took several efforts to get [anti-soda legislation] through. But is the environment suitable for this in California? Yes.”
Given California’s social policy clout, Big Soda may need to prepare for a national battle.
“Somebody once wrote that states are great laboratories for democracy. California has certainly taken the lead in a number of areas,” including automobile emissions and anti-smoking laws, Gerston said. “It’s entirely possible that if [anti-soda legislation] gets through the state legislative process, it could be a great boost in the arm for those reformers.”


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The Korea Tourism Organization will be expanding its bicycle riding tour program in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, in an effort to boost tourism in the region in the aftermath of the Middle East respiratory syndrome outbreak.
It recently launched a pilot program enabling tourists to travel to Chuncheon from Yongsan Station via train and ride their bikes on a 30-kilometer course, and visit various attractions such as an animation museum.
Some 70 people participated in the biking program that also included water sports such as canoeing on Chuncheon’s Mulle-gil lake and river to enjoy the region’s scenery.
The state-run tourism agency said it would offer the program for families, friends and students every month until November.
Enjoy beautiful scenery of Jejudo
Kensington Jeju Hotel will be offering the Autumn Scent Package enabling guests to enjoy Jejudo Island’s beautiful autumn scenery and wine.
The package, which will be available from Sept. 8-Nov. 30, invites guests to Jejudo’s hills and fields filled with silver grass, alongside the Olle trails, the island’s well-known hiking course.
The hotel’s package includes a night in an autumnal brown-decorated Deluxe Room and a choice of breakfast from the well-known world cuisine buffet La Olle or Korean restaurant Dolmirong, and the wine party with the live performance of Italian operatic pop band Aida Duo.
Those who book more than two nights will have an additional chance to enjoy the Autumn Scent Tracking with the guidance of the hotel’s activity team, Kensington + Genie.
For more information, check www.kensingtonjeju.com.
Tuna Festival to kick off in Philippines
The Philippine Department of Tourism said the Tuna Festival will be held at General Santos, in the southernmost end of the Philippines, on Sept. 5.
Some 500 people of the Philippine fishing industries will gather to discuss the industry’s current position and future development direction.
People attending the Tuna Festival will have the opportunity to experience a tuna dish competition, various tuna dishes, and the Tuna Float Parade with colorful attractions and street dancing.
General Santos which is also known as ‘The Tuna Capital of the Philippines’ is the largest producer of sashimi-grade tuna in the Philippines. Most of the sashimi-grade tuna tasted in the Philippines is distributed by General Santos. General Santos’ highest-grade type tuna runs for an average of 8,000 won-13,000 won.


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WESTPORT, Connecticut (WABC) -- Amid the coronavirus outbreak, people could soon be monitoring health activity from up above. New technology is launching that uses pandemic drones to help monitor everything from social distancing to heart rates.
Seven On Your Side Investigators first told you about the technology last week, but now, a local community is launching it in the town of Westport, Connecticut, as part of a pilot program.
You'll find the drone hovering about popular places in the town, like parks and grocery stores. It can measure whether people are social distancing.
"There shouldn't be a police chief or anybody who's sitting in my seat right now with everything that's going on, not looking for a way to do things differently," Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas said.
The police department is taking part in in the project to use the technology to make sure people are keeping their distance
"If you're scanning an area and you see that problem exists, that might be an area where you might want to put more resources at," Koskinas said.
The drones are also equipped with technology that can help determine everything from breathing patterns, to heart rate, to fever. It's technology the town is testing out to see how it works.
"I'm absolutely very sensitive to privacy issues," Koskinas said.
Privacy is a concern for the New York Civil Liberties Union, which released a statement saying, in part, that pandemic drones should be "scientifically justified, communicated transparently to the public, limited in their scope and duration, and should always require informed consent."
Cameron Chell, the CEO of Draganfly, the Canadian based company behind the technology, said it isn't designed to identify people, but patterns.
"The system is designed to basically provide health monitoring data and be able to give us better data, but make more clear decision," he said.
Westport is a town that has experienced a spread of the virus and is located in a county that has more than 40% of the positive cases in Connecticut.
"The technology's there, but there's a lot of variables," Koskinas said. "This is where it has to prove itself before we move to the next step."


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A petition by Americans for Safe Access is on change.org, and wants to put a stop to the DEA’s lies about medical cannabis once and for all.
The yearly rate at which cannabis sales are climbing is currently greater than that which was measured at the height of the dot-com era.
Former NFL player Jake Plummer leads the march towards cannabis reform in professional sports. This isn’t about getting high; it’s about being safe.
This $1 million dollar Hot Wheels collection will make your inner child jump for joy. Watch this video and feast your eyes on some one-of-a-kind cars.
Uruguay has made posters that encourage the public to drive safely after consuming the herb. The are made of hemp, so the country calls them “potsters.”
Magic mushrooms may be an instrumental tool to improving the mental health of the terminally ill, and easing symptoms of depression and anxiety for months.
Cannabis connoisseurs, check out these unique products by vaporizer company Arizer. Clean, high-tech and fully customizable.
We’re amped to bring you news of our collaboration with the National Joint League, a creative rolling group that produces epic, and smokable, cannabis art.
Make sure you’re not one of the horror stories of people being buying moldy buds, or out-of-date products with help from the Trichome Institute.
Seven-year NFL veteran Eugene Monroe has joined a new team. This time, he’s set his eyes on cannabis technologies for athletes.
You won’t believe the scale of this incredible cannabis grow operation that was discovered hidden beneath a haystack in England.
The California state Legislature is set to begin debate on multiple new bills relating to cannabis, such as the prohibition of cannabis advertising.
The “Zen Master” Phil Jackson reveals he used cannabis to manage pain after surgery, so his”zen” behavior may be the result of what we’ve assumed all along.
The Volcom Pipe Pro on the North Shore, Oahu, attracts the world’s top surfers. This bird’s-eye-view video lets you see surfing like never before.
As it turns out, there are some progressive companies out there that allow, and even encourage, employees to use cannabis while at work.
CPS confiscated a healthy little girl from her parents and gave her to a murderous foster mother. Watch this video to hear the heart-wrenching story.
Zach Fernandez has turned himself in at LAPD’s Hollywood station. He was booked for misdemeanor trespassing, and released after posting a $1,000 bond.
Doobious Sources elevates the typical stoner persona to a level that meets the new-age standards with above average characters and an intelligent storyline.
High NY is New York’s premier cannabis event where leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, and enthusiasts come together to share their love of cannabis.
Recreational cannabis shops likely won’t exist in California until 2018. Get your medical marijuana recommendation and stay legal all year.


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If you recall, a new Asus smartphone – Z01HDA – was recently certified by China’s TENAA. The device’s Bluetooth SIG listing revealed the ZenFone 3 Zoom moniker for the handset. Now, the phone – with same model number – has been certified by the FCC in the US.
Specs-wise, according to the phone’s TENAA listing, it is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset and sports a 5.5-inch full HD display. RAM options include 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB, while storage options include 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB.
In terms of camera, the device quite clearly features a dual rear setup (that includes at-least a 16MP unit). A 13MP shooter is on the front for selfies. The device runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and packs in a large 4,850mAh battery. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back.


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NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana jewelry store Mignon Faget recently launched a new jewelry collection called “Crescent Collection.”
The new collection is inspired by the lovely water meters you see on the streets and sidewalks of New Orleans with the moon and star designs on them. This new line consists of rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets all paying homage to the iconic water meter symbol that we love so much here in NOLA.
Here are a few of the latest designs in the collection.
Mignon Faget will be having an event to officially launch their “Crescent Collection.” The public is invited.


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Has Microsoft just launched the most desirable PC of all time?
Overnight, the software giant once again demonstrated its first-rate hardware chops, announcing the Surface Studio: an all-in-one PC with a ultra-high-resolution, tiltable, 28-inch touch screen, that comes with a pen and a new Dial contraption as well as a keyboard and mouse, that's meant to be for creative professionals but which looks set to be the most sought after computer of 2017.
The $US2999 desktop PC, which will be available in only limited quantities from December 1 (Australian pricing and availability has yet to be announced), comes with the world's thinnest desktop monitor, just 12.5mm thick, with a resolution of 4500 x 3000 pixels. That's 13.5 million pixels, almost as many as the 14.7 million pixels on Apple's incredible 5K iMac display.
By way of comparison, your typical HD computer screen has around 2 million pixels.
With 13.5 million pixels, Microsoft want you to lean right into the Studio and draw on it from up close, without ever being distracted by visible pixelation. And since the screen tilts all the way back, to what amounts to the angle of a drafting table, you really will be able to draw on it with comfort.
And the Surface Studio's display is in the 3:2 aspect ratio, a format that Microsoft has adopted to great success with its other Surface PCs, the Surface Pro and the Surface Book. It's the aspect ratio you want if you're working with documents, rather than watching videos.
At an exceedingly long press conference in New York, Microsoft also announced a new version of its Surface Book, which already was arguably the greatest notebook ever made (ignoring some early technical glitches), and which now will come in an even faster flavour with 30 per cent more battery life and with double the graphics performance of the current top-of-the-line Surface Book. According to Microsoft, the new "Surface Book With Performance Base" model will have triple the graphics performance of the fastest 13-inch MacBook on the market. Prices range from $3799 to $5199 for the model with most memory and storage.
The company also announced another free update to Windows 10, known as the "Creators Update", that will add 3D functionality to apps such as Microsoft Paint, as well as social features that will allows users to dock their favourite people right in their task bar, so that any messages to or from them appear directly on the desktop.
As part of the 3D-ification of Windows 10, Microsoft also demonstrated a new app for Windows phones, that allows users to scan real-world objects in 3D, simply by walking around the object, pointing the phone's camera it. Importantly (given that almost noone uses Windows phones), the scanning app will be coming to other platforms "soon", Microsoft officials said.
The Creators Update will begin to appear on the PCs of Windows Insiders (anyone who has signed up to Microsoft's beta testing program) in coming days, with widespread rollout in Autumn.
But it's hard to care about any of that in the face of the Surface Studio, which looks to be every bit as revolutionary as the Surface Pro 3 was when it was launched a couple of years ago. Priced from $US2999 all the way up to $US4199 for the model with the fastest processor and the most memory and storage, it may not reach as big a market as the Surface Pro (which proved to be a surprise smash hit for Microsoft, after a couple of ho-hum models previously), but with its svelte looks and its incredible tilting screen, it should make it into ordinary households, and not just into the fancy warehouse offices of skivvy wearing artists.
But them, too.
And then there's the Dial, which looks like it will come free with the Surface Studio if you pre-order the PC, but which will also work with the Surface Pro 3, the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book. (Though, given its size, it seems like it will work best with the bigger screen on the Surface Studio.)
The Dial is a small dial that can be used on the desktop, as a sort of extra controller to complement your mouse and keyboard, but it can also be placed on the screen to bring up things like colour palettes. Microsoft demonstrated the Dial being used in some sort of drawing app that was also using the Surface Pen, and a slow turn of the dial's wheel caused the colour of the paint to change mid-stroke, without the artist ever taking the Pen off the screen.
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NEW YORK, September 8th, 2021 – ENGINE, a global, full-service media and marketing services company, announced today that Vashti Chatman has been named Chief Talent Officer, ENGINE US, effective immediately. She is charged with leading the Human Resources team in the US and will work as a strategic partner with ENGINE’s Global CEO, Kasha Cacy, focusing on policies, people, culture, and workplace strategies. She reports directly to Cacy and is a member of ENGINE’s Executive Team.
MEDIA CONSUMPTION IN THE COVID ERA
COVID has impacted every facet of our lives, including how we consume TV. ENGINE Media Solutions reveals what Americans are watching, which services are most popular, and how they feel about ad-supported subscriptions with findings from a survey conducted by ENGINE Insights.
The survey found that on an average weekday, Americans watch 6.2 hours a day and that rises to 6.8 hours on the weekend. Gen Z watches the least amount of TV – 4.8 hours a day during the week and 5.5 hours on the weekend. Also, Americans reported watching more comedy programming in the past month (54%) compared to drama at 46%.
Interestingly, when Americans were asked to name the devices they use to stream and/or watch TV – Smart TVs came out on top at 39%, with Cable TV following at 35%, and Roku in third at 27%. When asked about advertising shown during TV programming they stream for free, and the number of ads they consider to be acceptable during a 60-minute show, 25% said 6-10 ads.
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New York, March 30th, 2021 – ENGINE, a global full-service media and marketing services company, announced today it has signed Credible as a client. Credible (credible.com) is a leading consumer finance marketplace that enables consumers to compare instant, accurate prequalified rates from multiple financial institutions for mortgages, student loans and personal loans.


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AMC will start accepting shiba inu online in the next two to four months, CEO Adam Aron said on Monday.
AMC is officially accepting bitcoin and ether in online payments with dogecoin coming next, CEO says
"We proudly now accept: drumroll, please bitcoin, ether, bitcoin cash, and litecoin," AMC CEO Aron Adams said in a tweet. "Dogecoin next."
AMC boss says shiba inu is next on its 'hit parade' in figuring out how to take the crypto for payments
AMC announced in an earnings call on Monday that it was looking into how it could accept shiba inu payments in it's cinema chains.
"There are a lot of reasons why AMC could be a successful issuer of cryptocurrency as well as a redeemer of cryptocurrency," Adam Aron told CNBC.
AMC is now accepting dogecoin for gift cards after crypto fans flooded a Twitter poll from CEO Adam Aron
The CEO added that AMC will continue to work on accepting online cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year.


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Pipo M8pro Quad Core Android 4.1 Tablet Launches For $229
Manufacturer Pipo has announced the launch of a new quad core Android tablet this month unveiling their new Pipo M8pro Android tablet which is powered by a Rockchip RK3188 ARM Cortex-A9 quad-core chip.
The Rockchip RK3188 quad-core chip in the Pipo M8pro is supported by
2GB of RAM, and its fitted with a 9.4-inch screen sporting a resolution
of 1280 x 800 pixels.
The Pipo M8pro comes supplied running Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, and features 16GB
of on-board storage. Together with a MicroSD card slot for storage
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Korean electronics, display and battery companies resume the operation of their plants in China on Feb. 10 with the end of the Chinese New Year holidays, which were extended due to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.
However, it will take some time for them to go into normal operation due to lingering uncertainties such as the quarantine of those suspected of carrying the coronavirus and production disruptions at local parts and material plants.
Samsung Display is to restart its plants in China from Feb. 10. "As different local governments have different guidelines, we need to have separate discussions with each local government," a Samsung Display official said. Samsung Display operated its liquid crystal display (LCD) plant in Suzhou, China and its module plant in Dongguan, China at lower than normal utilization levels. As the holidays were extended, some lines were put on hold.
"We will restart our plants on Feb. 10," said an official of LG Display which had suspended the operation of its module plants in Yantai and Nanjing, China. The company will resume preparations for volume production of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) which had been carried out by minimal human resources.
LG Chem and SK Innovation will also start the operation of their battery factories in Nanjing and Changzhou, China, on the same day. "We will restart some of production lines with the minimum number of workers," an LG Chem official said.
Industry watchers say the suspension of plants during the Chinese New Year holidays is not expected to cause big production disruptions. An industry insider said, “If many workers are quarantined, it could take much time for plants to return to normal operation.”
In addition, the influence of parts and materials supply disruptions needs to be taken into account. In the case of semiconductors and displays, major parts, materials, and equipment must be supplied from Korea, Japan, and Europe, normalization will take some time as it is quite difficult to normally operate logistics chains.
Plant operations are likely to normalize within February, but demand is expected to recover slowly. In this regard, market research firm Strategic Analytics (SA) recently predicted that global smartphone shipments this year will drop two percent from its previous forecast due to new coronavirus variables. An official of the semiconductor industry said, "Unless the markets of servers, smartphones, and TVs recover, semiconductors may be burdened with increased inventory and price drops." It will go similar for the display industry.
However, some industrial analysts say that reflective benefits may be given to companies which do not have factories in China due to production disruptions at plants in China. In the case of displays, a decline in LCD prices led by Chinese LCD makers may be slowed down and semiconductor companies whose production is not affected by the virus fiasco will be able to buy some time due to the delayed operation of DRAM and NAND flash production lines at plants in China.


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Consumers, make your voices heard.
Elizabeth Warren, the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is asking current and future credit card users to make suggestions for the bureau via its website and social networking sites. The bureau’s mandate begins in July.
The bureau plans on hearing the voices of consumers to develop plans to protect them against the deceptive practices of the financial industry.
Warren has already proved herself as a consumer advocate. She has requested that credit card companies reveal credit limits and interest rates in marketing materials before the consumer applies. She has also asked for all credit card agreements to be written in simple English that all people can understand. For example, the fees and interest rates charged for balance transfers and cash advances do not appear in the same section of the summary disclosure. A change in the language of credit card agreements would put the important pricing information next to the services.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, under which the bureau was formed, promotes “fairness and transparency for mortgages, credit cards and other consumer financial products and services,” according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Currently, when consumers sign up for credit cards, they learn the APR and the credit limit only after they are approved. A card issuer must review an applicant’s credit reports in order to guarantee credit card approval. When this happens, the applicant’s credit score takes a small dip, even if they were approved. But the bureau has not cleared up how credit scores will be affected as a result of impending changes. The bureau is trying to end this cycle of credit card companies taking advantage of consumers.


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While the markets are being dominated by Dell Buyout deal news, there are other merger and acquisition stories doing the rounds. One of them pertains to Monster Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: MWW), the online recruitment giant. The company is rumored to be looking for a potential buyer. The rumor points to the problems faced by web 2.0 advertising companies. Some companies are performing better amid economic uncertainties. Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) neutralized its weak European operations by posting better performance in the U.S. market. The advertising industry is expected to languish for a while as the global economy picks up its pace again. StockCall has released full comprehensive research on Monster Worldwide and Omnicom Group Inc. and these free technical analyses can be downloaded by signing up at
Monster Worldwide Looks for Suitors
Monster Worldwide is reeling under losses as the online recruitment company lost $73 million in the fiscal fourth quarter, down from $10.9 million in net income it had earned for the corresponding quarter of the last year. It is not just the profitability suffering, the company also faced 10 percent decline in its revenue. No wonder, Monster Worldwide has decided to put itself on the block. The company is looking at various options including parts of its business. It recently disposed of its ChinaHR division. The company's management announced that the process is taking longer than expected. Free technical analysis on Monster Worldwide Inc. available by signing up at
Slowdown in the general economy and hiring needs had a direct impact on the company's profitability. Monster Worldwide provided conservative guidance for the first quarter as it expects its earnings to be in the range of 6 to 10 cents per share, while analysts expected it to earn 8 cents per share in income. Emergence of new social recruiting concept has also marred the future prospects of the company.
Monster Worldwide is taking steps to curb its downfall. The company is cutting its costs to improve profitability. The company CEO stated: "As a leaner, more focused company, we are concentrating our resources on our core markets and are aggressively taking the steps necessary to strengthen our business." So far, these actions have not succeeded in bringing discernible results. The stock has only mild upside to it.
Omnicom Beats Analysts' Estimates
Omnicom Group, on the other hand, handily beat the street's estimates by posting $1.13 per share in EPS. The company's revenue also grew 2.4 percent to $3.94 billion. It surpassed analysts' estimates of $1.09 per share in EPS and $3.93 billion in revenue. The company operates globally hence neutralize regional impacts well. Omnicom CFO stated, "Our large European markets like Russia continued to perform largely well while the UK, France and Germany remained weak and in aggregate the Eurozone markets were down 3.7 percent." Register today and access the free research on Omnicom Group Inc. at
Like Monster Worldwide, Omnicom Group also has tepid view of the near future performance. Its CEO cautioned: "While the macroeconomic environment appears to be stabilizing and even improving in some areas, issues in several markets remain unresolved." Omnicom stock offers good value with its 18 percent price growth and 2.14 dividend yield. The stock is expected to perform moderately well as the company carries out corrective measures and improves its profitability. The advertising company is performing better in the U.S. market, thus countering the weak performance in Europe and Asia.
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