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[custom:mwc15] After launching six new devices targeted at the budget segment earlier this month, British handset vendor Kazam is now focusing its efforts in the mid-tier segment with the launch of the Tornado 455L.
The Tornado 455L is the second phone in the Tornado series, following the launch of the 5.15mm thick Tornado 348 in Europe last year. The Tornado 455L features a 5.5-inch 720p display, quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 CPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, 13MP camera at the back (Sony IMX135 image sensor), 5MP front shooter, LTE connectivity (800/900/1800/2600 bands), IP67 certification and a 2,600mAh battery. On the software front, the device comes with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.
The Tornado 455L will be available across Europe in April. Release dates and pricing information will be announced as we get closer to the launch of the device.


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I will never forget Miss Annie Young.
She was a hairdresser in the small Georgia town in which I grew up. As a young girl, I spent many Saturday afternoons in her beauty shop wailing at the top of my lungs while she tamed my wild, kinky hair with a hot straightening comb.
The tears flowed as soon as she spread pomade along my hairline and buried my head in her lap so she could get to the rough edges around the nape of my neck called the "kitchen."
"Hold still, girl," she would say as she ran the hot metal comb through my hair.
Like many African-American women, I was forced to come to terms with a harsh reality at an early age: African-American hair would never be easy.
Even Malia and Sasha Obama know what I'm talking about.
When they arrived in Denver for the Democratic National Convention in 2008, the young daughter of Colorado's governorgreeted them at the airport and asked if they were looking forward to taking a dip in the hotel's swimming pool.
Malia, 10 at the time, quipped: "No, we just got our hair done."
Every black girl knows that water, whether it's a pool, rain or sweat, is their worst enemy after an afternoon at the hairdresser.
Considering our history, it is clear why so many African-American women are obsessed with hair. What I don't get is why black hair is a hot topic to anyone else.
Yet almost every black woman who makes it into the spotlight ends up in the hair hot seat. Olympian Gabby Douglas is the newest member of an elite club that includes Oprah Winfrey, first lady Michelle Obama, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Beyonce, to name a few.
It is unfortunate that Douglas' hair became a big news story on the day she made Olympics history. What's worse, black women propelled it there.
Normally, the discussion is about whether it's a weave or a wig. And sometimes men contribute to the drama.
One suburban man wrote to the newspaper recently fuming that taxpayers were footing the bill for the first lady's wigs. Mrs. Obama doesn't wear a wig. Obviously, he missed that fact in the flurry of news stories about her hair four years ago during the presidential campaign.
With Douglas, black women reached a new low. This time the chatter was about why the gold medalist didn't get her perm touched up before performing on national TV.
They must have missed that story in the news. Last year, Surgeon General Regina Benjamin explained that black women don't exercise because sweat makes their hair go back to its natural state. The troubling thing is that she wasn't off-base when she blamed hair, in part, for the high obesity rate among black women.
Even before then, comedian Chris Rock exposed the African-American community's carefully guarded secrets about hair in his 2009 film, "Good Hair."
Now, the whole world knows about the ridiculous caste system in the African-American culture that glorifies naturally straight, lanky hair or "good hair" and shuns natural, kinky hair or "bad hair."
Perhaps another reason black hair generates so much attention is because of the obscene amount of money African-American women spend on it. While the rest of the economy was sagging, we turned black hair care into a $9 billion a year industry.
In Chicago, it's a lucrative business even for thieves. Earlier this summer, thieves broke through the wall of a South Side beauty supply store and hauled away $230,000 worth of hair extensions. That's an awful lot of weaves likely headed to the underground "kitchen table" market.
There's nothing wrong with black women striving to make their hair more manageable. Douglas was thrust into the headlines again last week after she got a makeover by celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson, whose clients include Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway.
But sometimes we have to wonder if our quest for the perfect 'do is worth the pain.
When I got older, I decided to put an end to the agony of the straightening comb. I got a perm. That meant slathering my hair with a chemical-based cream that felt like a raging fire on top of my head. In the '70s, I went natural, but even an Afro was high maintenance. So I tried micro-braids, which meant sitting for eight hours while two African women stood over my head, yanking at strands of my hair and talking to each other in a language I did not understand.
In some ways, we are helpless in our obsession. Black hair became controversial as soon as our ancestors landed in America. Since then, we've been bombarded with images of the European standard of beauty — an image that was exactly the opposite of what our people viewed as beauty in Africa. Even in Africa these days, it's easier to find women with weaves and perms than natural hair.
On the cotton fields in the South, black women went to incredible lengths to keep their hair straight while working in the blistering sun. When Madam C.J. Walker, the mother of black hair care products, came to their rescue in the early 1900s, black women even talked about her.
"Madam Walker's name gets thrown out as either the savior of black women's hair or she's the evil devil," said A'Lelia Bundles, Madam Walker's great-great granddaughter and author of the biography, "On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker."
"Women of African descent, since the beginning of time, have altered their hair, decorated it and used it to designate status," she said. "Madam Walker didn't just come up from the cotton fields of Louisiana and create the first hair products."
Madam Walker developed a shampoo and sulfur-based ointment, in part, to treat her own scalp disease which caused her to lose hair, Bundles said. As a result, she became one of the country's first African-American millionaires.
"It was a big improvement over the axle grease women used to use to smooth out their hair so they could get a comb through it," Bundles said.
So naturally, black women noticed that Douglas' hair wasn't at its best when she took to the balance beam at the London Olympics. But it's disgraceful that they decided to tweet about that rather than her amazing athletic feat.
Black women, of all people, should understand how hard it must be to find a Miss Annie Young in a predominantly white state like Iowa, where Douglas went to pursue her dream.
In our petty obsession over hair, we forgot that Douglas worked her way up from meager means to become the first African-American to win a gold medal for best all-around gymnast at the Olympics.
The backlash black women got was harsh but well-deserved. As it turns out, 16-year-old Douglas reminded us of something we seem to have forgotten:
Reaching our goals should always take precedence over perfectly coiffed hair.
Dahleen Glanton is a Tribune reporter.

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Leaders in the U.S. lumber industry are lobbying the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission to put import duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
They claim the product is being sold in the U.S. below fair market value. Canadian software lumber imports were up 33% in the first eight months of this year compared to same period of 2015, according to U.S. industry representatives.
The duties are now required to offset the harm caused to U.S. lumber mills by Canadian softwood subsidies and the alleged dumping of that product in the U.S., according to U.S. lumber industry leaders. The lobbying effort is likely to further strain trade relations between U.S. and Canadian lumber industries.
A bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Canada regarding Canadian lumber exports expired in October 2015. The two sides were unable to negotiate a new softwood lumber agreement over the summer following 100 days of discussions.


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Lady Gaga, a globally renowned musical artist, is scheduled to headline the upcoming Fortnite Festival, a highly-anticipated event in the gaming world. Although Epic Games, the developer of the immensely popular Fortnite game, has not yet made an official announcement, Lady Gaga hinted at her participation via Twitter, hinting at her involvement starting from the next season on February 22.
Lady Gaga’s involvement in the Fortnite Festival began with a playful twist when she humorously corrected her earlier “What’s Fortnight?” tweet with “*fortnite” and shared an image featuring the Fortnite Festival logo. This clever hint has left fans eagerly anticipating the official confirmation from Epic Games.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 20, 2024
While specific details of this collaboration remain undisclosed by Epic Games, if it follows the model of previous crossovers like The Weeknd’s appearance in the first season, players can anticipate a Lady Gaga in-game character skin, allowing them to embody the music icon within the game. Moreover, players may also access a selection of Lady Gaga’s songs to enhance their gaming experience in the virtual realm of Fortnite.
The gaming community is buzzing with excitement and speculation about what Lady Gaga’s presence in Fortnite may entail. The official announcement of this highly-anticipated collaboration is expected to be made in the coming days, keeping fans eagerly awaiting further details.
Aside from the excitement surrounding Lady Gaga’s inclusion in the Fortnite Festival, a groundbreaking development has shaken the gaming industry. A new guitar accessory, specifically designed for the Fortnite Festival, has been unveiled and is scheduled for release in the spring. This news has sparked additional speculation about the potential for interactive musical experiences within the game, allowing players to incorporate a guitar peripheral into their gaming sessions.
In another thrilling development, Disney has announced its acquisition of a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, with plans to introduce new and immersive experiences within Fortnite. Through this collaboration, players can look forward to integrating beloved characters and content from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more into the Fortnite universe. The creative possibilities are limitless, and the fusion of these iconic franchises with the Fortnite world is expected to be truly spectacular.
Lady Gaga’s participation at the Fortnite Festival marks a significant milestone for both the gaming and music industries. With its ongoing success, the game continues to push boundaries by partnering with renowned artists. Lady Gaga’s widespread appeal, combined with her distinct style and musical prowess, makes her a fitting addition to the Fortnite Festival lineup.
Fortnite is dedicated to providing players with immersive and dynamic experiences unparalleled by other games. By including Lady Gaga, players not only have the opportunity to enjoy her music but also engage with their favorite artist in a unique way. This collaboration showcases the game’s ability to blend various forms of entertainment, captivating players in unexpected and thrilling ways.
The convergence of Lady Gaga and Fortnite represents a compelling merger of two contrasting worlds. Lady Gaga brings her unmatched creativity, eccentricity, and musical passion, while Fortnite offers an expansive virtual platform brimming with limitless opportunities for self-expression. This combination is certain to captivate gaming enthusiasts and music aficionados alike.
As fans eagerly anticipate the official announcement from Epic Games, excitement continues to mount for Lady Gaga’s debut at the Fortnite Festival. This collaboration is poised to make a significant impact within the gaming community and beyond, solidifying Fortnite’s position as a trailblazer in innovation and entertainment within the gaming industry.
Lady Gaga’s involvement in the Fortnite Festival underscores the game’s cultural significance, blurring the lines between the virtual and real worlds to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for players. Whether fans of Lady Gaga or gaming enthusiasts, players are sure to flock to the Fortnite Festival to witness the fusion of two global phenomena.
In summary, Lady Gaga’s upcoming performance at the Fortnite Festival has generated immense excitement and anticipation among fans. While Epic Games has yet to make an official announcement, Lady Gaga’s tweet and the image featuring the Fortnite Festival logo have sparked conjecture about the collaboration. With the addition of a Lady Gaga in-game character and music, players can immerse themselves in a virtual world where they can embody the music icon and enjoy her songs. Furthermore, the recent announcement of a guitar accessory and Disney’s investment in Epic Games further heightens expectations for an immersive and unforgettable Fortnite experience. The collaboration between the Fortnite Festival and Lady Gaga promises to push boundaries, redefine the intersection of gaming and music, and create a momentous event that will resonate across both industries.


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HUNGARY: Danone to announce fate of biscuit factory on Monday
The controversial fate of the Gyori Keksz biscuit factory in Gyor, Hungary, is set to be revealed on 2 July (Monday), when French food major Danone will announce its final decision on production restructure plans at the plant. Danone's earlier announcement caused protests by trade unionists when it was revealed that the plant would be closed because of company restructure plans, a move that would see the loss of around 600 jobs and biscuit production moved to its other Hungarian plant in Szekesfehervar. The company responded by saying that it would devise a scheme to retain the factory.
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U.S. mobile ad spending could surge past $110 billion by 2020: A Foolish Take
Advertisers will spend a lot more money on smaller screens.
American adults could spend more time on mobile devices than watching TV for the first time in 2019, according to a recent eMarketer study. The firm also recently estimated that mobile ad spending in the U.S. will surpass TV ad spending by more than $6 billion this year, and that figure could surge to $113.2 billion by 2020, accounting for 43 percent of all media ad spending in the U.S.
That would be great news for Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary Google, which together could control 55.9 percent of the U.S. digital ad market in 2020, according to eMarketer. Google doesn't disclose how much of its ad revenue comes from mobile ads, but Facebook reported that mobile ads accounted for 91 percent of its total advertising revenue last quarter.
Yet the growth of mobile ads could hurt traditional ad agencies such as WPP, the global advertising giant that has struggled in the age of Google, Facebook, and other digital ad platforms. It could also spell trouble for traditional TV networks, which rely heavily on ad revenue and are already struggling with cord-cutting.
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Burger King is trying to let its gay customers have it their way with a new sandwich called the "Proud Whopper."
The gay-pride burger is being sold at one Burger King restaurant in San Francisco on Market Street through Thursday. The sandwich is served in a rainbow-colored wrapper that reads, "We are all the same inside."
Burger King celebrates gay pride with 'Proud Whopper' http://t.co/1DlouzZTul pic.twitter.com/z59uEnP22u— Ad Age (@adage) July 2, 2014
"It showcases who we are as a brand," Fernando Machado, senior vice president of global brand management at Burger King, told USA Today. "It shows how we, as a brand, believe in self-expression."
The Market Street Burger King sold Proud Whoppers last weekend during San Francisco's gay pride parade and handed out rainbow Burger King crowns.
The burger sells for $4.29 and the only way it differs from the traditional Whopper is its wrapper.
Proceeds from the burger will be donated to scholarships for LGBT high school seniors graduating in 2015.
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From Lamborghini auctions to CNBC tweets and interest from institutional investors: these are some of the signs that Bitcoin traders are keeping an eye on to determine when the world’s most valuable digital currency will once again enter rally mode.
News stories about Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies being adopted to settle purchase transaction are always welcome by traders and investors. The biggest news in August came from a Forbes article explaining how Bonham, the renowned international auction house based in Europe, is using cryptocurrency to quickly settle wealthy buyers of exotic cars. Bonham is working with a company that provides a digital currency wallet service that provides exchange stability for the purpose of closing a sale in just a few hours. Normally, a Bonham transaction takes weeks to clear when foreign buyers have to wire millions of dollars; this is not the case with cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin investors are also evaluating the reaction of the Twitter community whenever news reports are posted. Traders are finding that social media mentions have a strong correlation with Bitcoin momentum and trading volume; as can be expected, interviews with renowned analysts tend to create a spike in buying. Gauging the level of engagement combined with certain technical indicators can suggest whether Bitcoin is heading in the direction of a rally.


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Bangalore-based vehicle sharing platform Drivezy partners with OYO Hotels & Homes
Drivezy, Bangalore-based vehicle sharing platform, has announced a strategic business partnership with OYO Hotels & Homes, India and South Asia’s largest, China’s 2nd largest, world’s 3rd largest and fastest-growing chain of hotels, homes, living, and workspaces. With the alliance, the company looks to leverage OYO’s expansive network of over 10,000leased and franchised buildings with footprints in over 300 cities across the country and create on-site hubs to station its bikes and cars.
The hubs will offer OYO’s guests as well as other customers convenient access to Drivezy’s wide range of vehicles. The company has already stationed1,200 bikes at OYO hotels in the cities of Bangalore and Hyderabad and looks to increase the tally to 100,000 bikes and cars over the next three years.
Amit Sahu, Co-Founder of Drivezy, said, “OYO is India and South Asia’s largest hotel chain and commands a massive customer base. We are really excited to work with them as we both believe in the common philosophy of the sharing economy. Establishing on-site hubs with OYO will allow us to further increase our penetration in the growing tourism sector which is mostly dependent on cabs and chauffeur-driven car rentals. We believe that our partnership will offer a cost-effective and convenient alternative to guests staying at OYO.”
Gaurav Ajmera, Chief Operating Officer, India & South Asia, OYO Hotels & Homes, stated, “We are pleased to partner with Drivezy, a brand renowned for their travel offerings. Every traveler today shows an increasing appetite for experiences that make their stay super convenient and hassle-free. With this partnership, we look to address the commuting requirements of our guests. Our association with Drivezy will help us add a new dimension to our service offerings, ensuring that our guests have a perfect stay with their own independent hired vehicle without having to worry about booking cabs or drivers.”
Ashwarya Singh, CEO of Drivezy, added, “Contemporary players in the on-demand shared mobility space have adopted a free-floating model where customers are free to drop the asset anywhere within city limits. While this model has its advantages, it is extremely difficult to ensure the well-being of the assets being rented and prevent vandalism. To counter this, we are establishing a dense network of parking spaces in all operational cities and our association with OYO is a step in that direction. Unlike existing services, customers will have to drop their vehicles at Drivezy locations once their trip ends.”


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The Minister of Communications, Alhaji Adebayo Shittu has identified proper development and deployment of Information Communication Technology (ICT) applications in production processes of products and services as the catalyst that can propel the Small and Medium Scales (SMEs) to increase its present contribution of one percent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
He disclosed that despite the fact that 96 per cent of Nigerian businesses are SMEs, compared to 53 per cent in the United States and 65 per cent in Europe, the sector contribute approximately one per cent of Nigeria’s GDP, a development attributable to several constraints which are not limited to lack of funding, infrastructure and low level of productivity.
However, he was optimistic that the country could leverage ICT to further increase productivity for it to become a critical leader in the fourth industrial revolution as declared sometimes ago in Kigali, Rwanda.
Speaking at the University of Ibadan School of Business; Eminent Person Business Lecture Series recently, he said ICT, more than ever, is now a leveler that will help transform and diversify the economy. He spoke on the theme: Maximizing the Potentials of The Telecommunications Industry for Reversing Recession and The Economic Growth of Nigeria.
He argued that the pervasiveness of technology in terms of transforming the way economic activity is organized, suggest that ICT and telecoms have features of general purpose technology, adding that the digital economy holds potential for entrepreneurs and small and medium –scale entrepreneurs (SMEs).
Shittu noted that “New digital tends such as cloud computing, mobile web services, bid data, smart grid and social media, are radically changing the business landscape, reshaping the nature of work, the boundaries of enterprises and the responsibilities of business leaders”.
“Given its immense contribution to the growth of the economy and the fact that ICT is an enabler for all the sectors of the economy, the present administration, he said, will continue to explore ways of maximizing the potentials of the telecoms and ICT, for reversing the recession and the economic growth of Nigeria.
“Diversification of Nigeria’s economy into various sectors is not enough to take the country out of recession, until the process is done by leveraging on ICT in an effective and efficient manner to be driven by a Digital Government Strategy that aims to deliver: Government Modernization, Greater Value for Citizens and Businesses and Transparency & Open Government”.
“The country is presently in recession, we are concerned because each time there is a sharp drop in prices, we enter into a recession and we want to make sure that this cycle does not continue and the only way we can do so is to diversify the economy by leveraging on ICT and move the economy from being resource-based, to making sure that the country break away from the cycle”.
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When Apple releases iOS 8 in the fall, corporate employees who use their iPhones and iPads for work will have better privacy protection when walking in places with Wi-Fi networks.
The next major version of Apple's mobile operating system will hide the device's unique identifier called a media access control (MAC) address, which is sometimes used to track people in retail stores and other locations.
A mobile device will constantly broadcast its MAC address to every hotspot it passes. Retailers will gather the data, so marketers can examine logs to gather useful information, such as identifying repeat shoppers or determining how much time people spend in a store.
If a person actually connects to the Wi-Fi network, then it is possible to assign real names to the MAC address. Governments and criminals could do the same by setting up their own Wi-Fi hotspots.
The latter is not so farfetched. Documents released by former U.S. National Security Agency Edward Snowden showed that Canada's electronic spy agency gathered device data when people used a Canadian airport's Wi-Fi network. The information was used to track the mobile devices for days after people left the terminal, CBS News reported in January.
To make tracking more difficult, iOS 8 will generate random addresses, using the actual MAC address only when connecting to a network. Networks use the identifier in issuing a temporary Internet protocol address to let the device online.
"Randomizing MAC addresses are a good thing for privacy and more secure usage of Wi-Fi hot spots," said Pankaj Gupta, chief executive of Amtel, which provides cloud-based mobile device management.
The iOS 8 function could mess up firewalls that use MAC addresses to filter devices trying to log into a corporate networks, Gupta said Tuesday. However, that kind of filtering is considered "weak security anyway."
"We see this as a good step and not a huge impact for what we (as an MDM vendor) need to do to secure mobile devices and data," he said.
While a "privacy win for consumers," sending bogus addresses would not stop a device from broadcasting the networks it had recently connected to, including corporate networks, Joe DeMesy, security associate at consultancy Bishop Fox, said.
Devices broadcast network information while constantly looking for familiar hotspots, DeMesy said. "It's still trivial to detect where a device has previously been."
Nevertheless, within a retail store gathering bogus MAC addresses in trying to track customers would lead to "really horrible metrics" for customer buying habits, David Bryan, senior security consultant for Trustwave, said.
Device manufacturers in general will likely add more privacy features in time in order to appease customers, Bob O'Donnell, analyst for TECHnalysis Research, said.
"As people start to get more aware of how much they are actually being tracked, I think there's going to be a lot of concerns that get raised," he said.
Another privacy feature being added to iOS 8 is to make DuckDuckGo the default search engine in the Safari browser. DuckDuckGo is considered more secure than competitors because it does not track users or collect and store personal information.


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Flogas Britain has installed Vision Techniques’ BrakeSafe system to 30 of tankers to prevent the risk of a vehicle roll-away incident. The gas firm, which supplies liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to customers across the UK, runs a fleet of more than 400 vehicles and plans to fit BrakeSafe to all of them ultimately. Fleet manager Steve Moir said: “Being compliant, and safe, is important to us and, whilst we manage our fleet very closely, we […]
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The Bank of England has decided to pause interest rates. This follows the Federal Reserve decision yesterday to pause interest rates. The decision to pause rates follows recent official inflation data when the rate of price rises came in lower than expected. Core UK inflation – which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco – fell by more than expected, from 6.9% in July to 6.2% in August.
The current rate of inflation is 6.7% with the BOE target rate set at 2%.
MPC voted by a majority of 5–4 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%
UK GDP is estimated to have declined by 0.5% in July
CPI inflation is expected to fall significantly
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Remember Echo of Soul? This once Korean MMORPG was touted as the best Asian MMO that embraced end-game hardcore content a few years ago. Unfortunately, it shut down in 2015. Now, the game is making a comeback on Steam.
Published by Blue Potion (former publisher was Kakao Games, now of Black Desert Online fame), is now available on ‘Upcoming Releases’ on Steam. It will not be free to play initially, and players will have to purchase a package to play at launch. According to the Steam Store page, the release date is set for 21 November 2018.
‘Echo of Soul Online’, a medieval-style MMORPG which combines action with strategy, is a PC game where players become chosen warriors equipped with a variety of weapons and magic to defeat evils and seal the dark soul, a symbol of darkness.
“’Echo of Soul Online’, a PC game developed based on Unreal Engine, has strengths that it has an excellent graphics and a high level of immersion. We will do our best until the release of the game to receive positive reviews by global RPG users,” Blue Potion officials said.
EOS is on a 40% launch discount for all packages on steam. Whether or not the Steam version will be better than what it was before remains to be seen.


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Essque Hotels has signed its first management
contract in Africa with Zalu Resort & Spa, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
The Dubai-based luxury hospitality brand will
manage the five-star retreat, scheduled to open in 2010, on behalf
of Maisha Ltd, an Italian hotel development company.
Essque Zalu is located on Zanzibar’s beautiful
and unspoilt tropical east coast, the resort includes 40 ocean
front suites and nine private villas, three specialty restaurants,
gallery space and a branded spa.
Severino Lolli, Managing
Director, Maisha Ltd and , signed the management agreement in Zanzibar. Also
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Hotels and Pietro Bercelli, Project Manager, Maisha Ltd.
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Car COE supply to dip by 6.6 per cent for next three months
The supply of car certificates of entitlement (COEs) will dip by 6.6 per cent in the three-month quota period starting next month.
In its regular quota announcement yesterday, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the monthly average will be 1,605 COEs for cars up to 1,600cc and 130bhp, and 1,541 COEs for cars above 1,600cc or 130bhp.
The average monthly supply of Open COEs, which can be used for any vehicle type except motorcycles but end up mostly for bigger cars, will be 394.
The total of the three categories works out to 3,540 a month, or 6.6 per cent less than the 3,792 available under the current quota.
Commercial vehicle buyers and sellers will have a bigger contraction of 26.8 per cent, with the monthly average falling from 314 to 230.
Motorcycle COE supply will drop by 27.6 per cent to 889, from 1,228.
Motor dealers said the shrinkage is not unexpected, but reckon that the contraction in car COEs was mitigated by the surge in the revalidation of COEs from 2016.
This is because those who revalidated after 2016 may also have decided to scrap their cars early.
COE supply is determined mainly by the number of vehicles deregistered in the preceding three months; cars with five-year revalidations cannot have further extensions and must be deregistered.
Some observers, however, wonder how the shrinkage could have happened, given that car deregistrations in the April to June period were noticeably higher than in the preceding three months.
The LTA pointed out that this was because COEs carried over from the suspension of trading in April to June last year - during the circuit breaker period - would have already been redistributed by this month. Thus, the new quota period starting next month no longer has this component.
Motor dealers said the shrinkage in car COEs is unlikely to affect premiums significantly.
But the story is different for commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
With their COE quotas slashed by more than a quarter, premiums are set to rise.


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The confrontation between American Airlines and Travelport over AA’s Booking Source Premium surcharges took a new twist as ARTA and ARTA Canada reported a meeting with American Airlines last week to discuss the dispute between AA, Travelport and Orbitz. The two retail agency groups said the private meeting was with AA’s distribution management and sales officials. AA imposed the Booking Source Premium surcharges in various countries on some Travelport GDS subscribers.
“It became clear to the ARTA groups that there is a sea change in the works, not just with AA, which will dramatically enable airlines and sales intermediaries to mutually benefit from wider, more elegant content delivery and that the GDSs simply must adapt 30 year old technology to meet the needs of a web-enabled, graphical, and customized travel sale and purchase experience,” ARTA said.
The ARTA groups said they expressed their individual and collective concerns regarding the impact of the surcharges, the collection process using Agency Debit Memos (ADMs) via IATA's BSPs, and the overall thrust of AA's direct connect strategy.
As for the surcharges, AA's tactical response was one of cost recovery, however, it was revealed by AA that the surcharge itself represented only a fraction of the huge increases imposed by Travelport on AA, leaving AA to absorb the lion's share of the Travelport fee hikes, according to ARTA.
“AA also made it clear that what was a fairly isolated commercial dispute between itself and Travelport-majority-owned Orbitz, soon became a travel industry flashpoint because of retaliatory action taken by Travelport,” ARTA said.
As for the IATA/BSP ADM surcharge collection process, AA advised ARTA that it has discussed the matter with IATA and reviewed the policies outlined in IATA Resolution 850M. “AA feels that it is abiding by the terms of the resolution and that more information will be made available soon. The impact on ARTA Canada members was discussed, and AA seemed to appreciate and make note of these concerns,” ARTA reported.
The ARTA groups asked AA to clarify the meaning of direct connect, as ?some in the industry have speculated that such a plan would cause sales ?intermediaries to have different, non-complementary data and booking ?platforms for multiple airlines.
“AA explained that this was not the case and that AA is endeavoring to move its large scale distributors to a more robust, cost-effective, and more flexible data feed of AA content which is system agnostic (any system can participate, including the GDSs),” ARTA said. “The new delivery environment would close the gap between the full array of ?content, customization, and traveller options available on AA.com, and the ?limited, archaic handling of AA's array of product and services as displayed ?and sold in the GDSs."
??“AA went on to clarify that it was not just a matter of GDSs being able (or ?claiming to be able) to sell ancillary travel options, but rather, a complete ?change in the manner that travellers are identified, categorized, ?recognized as to their status with AA, and then presented with a series of ?customized and tailor-made offers, including the possibility of one-to-one ?pricing,” ARTA said in its analysis.
“ARTA suggested that AA explain these concerns to the trade more clearly and more simply and that better education of stakeholders on these complex matters would help explain that AA was pushing for GDS transformation, not GDS confrontation,” ARTA said.?? ARTA said it stood ready to assist members with understanding AA's ?need to ”move travel distribution beyond the green screen, hopefully with ?the collaboration and cooperation of the GDS community.”
ARTA and ARTA Canada said that they made it clear that if the GDSs are unwilling to retool their systems and adapt to new sales methods, options, and processes, ?then it “may be time to reconsider a supplier-wide, neutral, and web-?enhanced booking platform alternative,” ARTA said. Visit www.ARTAonline.com.


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Transplace, a third-party transportation management and logistics technology firm based in Frisco, Texas, has hired former Walmart Inc. executive Tracy Rosser as executive vice president of operations. Rosser will be responsible for “providing strategic leadership and direction for the company’s Transportation Management business unit,” according to a news release, and be based in Lowell. He will report directly to CEO Frank McGuigan.
“Transplace delivers extreme supply chain value through superior technology and services and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture,” McGuigan said in a statement. “Tracy’s strong leadership abilities and proven experience in leading multibillion-dollar, multi-facility operations at the national level will accelerate and enhance our ability to deliver innovative, best-in-the-industry logistics solutions to help our customers optimally manage their supply chains.”
Rosser spent 22 years at Walmart in Bentonville before leaving earlier this year. He most recently served as senior vice president of transportation and supply chain. His responsibilities included all domestic and global transportation, strategy, procurement, Walmart’s private fleet and last mile and supply chain services.
During his time at Walmart, according to the news release, Rosser directed enterprise transformation and process improvement, propelling Walmart to be recognized for its best-in-class supply chain operational and efficiency excellence. Rosser also held several other leadership positions while at Walmart, including senior vice president of store operations, vice president of transportation and director of transportation. Prior to joining Walmart, Rosser spent nine years in the truckload transportation industry holding positions in sales, marketing and operations.
“I am excited to join an innovative, customer-focused company like Transplace,” Rosser said in a statement. “It has an incredible reputation for delivering operational efficiencies and financial performance amongst the shippers it serves. I look forward to strengthening the company’s leadership position serving a rapidly growing customer base with new insights from my experience.”
In Northwest Arkansas, Transplace is based at 509 Enterprise Drive, just off Interstate 49 in Lowell, where it employs about 600 workers in approximately 80,000 square feet of office space.
The company is expected to move to a new $46 million building Rogers in 2021, which is expected to increase the number of workers to between 1,100 and 1,200, with an estimated $60 million in payroll.


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LONDON -- A tiny craft beer pub is opening in London on Friday in an effort to encourage people to ditch technology and make time to connect IRL with people.
Craft brewer Meantime has opened Britain's smallest craft beer bar -- named "Make Time For It" -- which measures 6ft by 8ft.
The bar -- which is smaller than the perimeter of a snooker table -- only has room for two people at a time.
Patrons must hand over mobile phones to the landlord when drinking at the pub, which is situated on Peninsula Square in Greenwich, London.
The pub will serve London Lager, London Pale Ale and six limited edition Make Time For It craft beers.
"The ‘Make Time For It’ campaign was designed to highlight the importance of time -- the fifth ingredient in our beers -- as well as celebrate the best of British craft from across the country," Rich Myers, marketing director of Meantime Brewing Company, said in a statement emailed to Mashable.
"The bar was designed to help create the perfect drinking environment – a space to appreciate craft in a variety of forms and the perfect spot to spend time catching up with a mate over a beer," Myers continued.
Entry to the bar is free, and members of the public can make reservations online or turn up on the day. The pub will be open Oct. 21-30 from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. daily.


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Accuray (NSDQ:ARAY) reported a strong 4th quarter as it saw losses grow faster than revenue for its fiscal year in an earnings report published yesterday.
The company celebrated the largest volume of gross orders it’s seen since 2011, and a record grossing quarter for its CyberKnife system, according to an earnings conference call.
“For the 4th quarter, we reported gross orders of just under $85 million, which represents a 14% increase compared with the year ago period and in a 20% on a constant currency basis. To put that performance in perspective, this is the highest level of gross orders that company has attained for any quarter since the acquisition of TomoTherapy in June 2011,” CEO Josh Levine said in a press release.
For the quarter, Accuray reported losses of $5.6 million, or 7¢ per share, on sales of $101.8 million for the 3 months ended June 30. That amounts to a 42.9% reduction in losses as sales shrunk 0.2% compared with the same period last year.
Losses per share for the quarter came well under Wall Street analysts expectations of 11¢ per share and revenue topped expectations by over $10 million.
For the company’s fiscal year, Accuray reported losses of $40.2 million, or 51¢ per share, on sales of $379.8 million. Accuray saw losses grow over 2014, up 13.4%, with revenue only expanding by 2.8%. Losses per share were 4¢ higher than last year’s 47¢.
Shares have stayed on the optimistic side, trading up 12.7% as of 4:35 p.m. EDT.
“Our team finished the year with strong momentum globally as we executed on our core strategies for driving consistent growth. We successfully launched the InCise MLC for the CyberKnife System, continued to gain traction with our TomoTherapy system positioning, began to see results from our domestic GPO/strategic account selling initiative and continued to expand on our success in China. Underlying these achievements was a focus on our customers who continued to report industry leading customer satisfaction with regard to Accuray equipment,” Levine said in an SEC filed press release.


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iBall seems to be on a launch spree these days. After the recent introduction of Andi 4.5 Ripple smartphone, now five new Android smartphones from the company have been spotted on its website including the Andi 5K Sparkle.
Talking about iBall Andi 5K Sparkle first, it features a 5-inch qHD display, dual-SIM support and Android 4.2. The phone also comes with 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 8MP rear camera and 2MP front camera.
In addition, the Andi 5K packs 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, microSD card slot and 1820 mah battery. It will sell for INR 9,999 in the country.
Other four new smartphones to be listed on the company website are Andi 3.5KKe Super and Andi 3.5KKe Glory, 3.5KKe Glam and Andi 3.5 Classique. These smartphones come with 3.5-inch HVGA displays, Android 4.2.2, 2MP rear camera, 256MB of RAM and dual-SIM support.


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The brakes have eased on Europe’s new car market. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association’s figures show the market shrank at a slower pace in October than in recent months.
But there were double-digit dips for nearly all the big car makers as buyers remained cautious in the economic gloom.
October’s decline may have been the second-smallest in a year but Peugeot, Renault and GM Opel are struggling to cut costs and survive the chill of the market.
Even Europe’s best selling brand Volkswagen posted a dip in sales.
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If you’re worried about climate change, you may be cutting down on your use of plastics, recycling and maybe even composting, watching your electricity use, and trading driving for other forms of transportation. But have you changed your eating habits? Globally, the agriculture sector accounts for 22% of greenhouse gas emissions – and livestock production makes up nearly 80% of that. Compared to plant-based foods, animal-based foods are more damaging to the environment and that’s a big problem, especially since consumption of meat continues to rise worldwide.
Fortunately, companies are busy creating protein-rich, plant-based, “meaty” alternatives, like pea protein burgers crafted to look, taste, and even “bleed” like meat, and shiitake mushroom “bacon.” That’s good news not just for the environment but also for health. A diet high in red and processed meats increases risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and even early death.
Experts recommend making processed meats a “once in a while” food and limiting red meat to 1-2 times per week. Instead, opt for less risky and more environmentally friendly protein sources, such as fish, nuts, beans, soy, peas, lentils, and, in lesser amounts from an environmental perspective, dairy,eggs, and poultry. Remember, eating sustainably not only can help to protect your own health, but can also reduce your impact on the environment.


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A new ZTE nubia device has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website. Listed as NX563J, the handset is powered by Snapdragon 835 and has 4GB of RAM. The listing also reveals that the phone runs Android 7.1.1 OS.
Sadly, nothing else is known about the nubia NX563J at the moment, including pricing as well availability.
It better be cheaper than the competition otherwise it has no shot.
Love to see Another beast coming from Zte nubia. #UsingZ11 really cool device exited about upcoming nubia Z17 & Axon 8


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Expedia reported income within the first quarter that jumped 80%, in keeping with analysts’ estimates, and signaled a powerful summer time journey season after two years of pent-up demand.
Revenue was $2.25 billion within the first three months of the yr, in accordance with an announcement from the Seattle-based firm. Expedia, which hosts reservations for conventional lodging like motels and short-term leases on its Vrbo platform, and gives entry to pricing for airways, motels and automobile rental firms, reported gross bookings of $24.4 billion, in contrast with analysts’ projections for $24.5 billion.
“As we have seen many times during COVID, this quarter was a tale of two stories,” mentioned CEO Peter Kern. “There was early impact from omicron left over from late last year, which faded as the turnaround in demand reached new highs since the start of COVID. While the war in Ukraine did slow some of the recovery in Europe, there too we see travel at new highs since the start of the pandemic.”
Travel executives are betting that this summer time will likely be one of many busiest but as customers excited to go away dwelling will splurge on holidays — doubtlessly going additional afield and venturing again into vacationer scorching spots. Some indicators of sturdy demand are already rising within the business, with airways resembling United boosting capability for transatlantic flights and Southwest saying it expects to be worthwhile for the remaining three quarters of the yr, even with oil costs effectively over $100 a barrel.
“The pent-up demand seems to be outweighing anything the market can throw at it and we’re feeling very good about a summer recovery that should be very robust,” Kern mentioned on a name with analysts after the outcomes.
Shares jumped about 4.2% in prolonged buying and selling after closing at $174.81 in New York. They have declined about 3.3% this yr, in contrast with an 8.2% decline for Airbnb and eight.6% for Bookings.
The imaginative and prescient of among the best summers on report was blurry firstly of the yr — with the unfold of the omicron variant peaking in January and the beginning of the struggle in Ukraine a month later. Still, Kern mentioned in a February interview that the extremely contagious coronavirus variant “burned bright and fast” and that the corporate has been in a position to adapt to new virus challenges. Other journey executives have mentioned that the struggle in Ukraine hasn’t modified shopper conduct exterior of that area, a optimistic signal that tourism to Western Europe will stay sturdy this summer time. Expedia will get three-quarters of its income from the U.S. and has restricted publicity to Russia and Ukraine.
The firm has benefited from providing lodging in motels in addition to different lodging by way of its Vrbo web site, since individuals who can work from wherever fled to distant short-term leases throughout the pandemic. Now vacationers are beginning to return to conventional trip scorching spots like New York.
Expedia doesn’t escape Vrbo’s efficiency, however Kern mentioned demand stays above 2019 ranges. Supply in prime places is already promoting out, he added. Vrbo, which makes a speciality of whole-home trip leases, isn’t planning to maneuver into the city market, the place rival Airbnb is stronger. “We’re sticking to our main product line here and what we know works,” he mentioned.
Vacation houses are persevering with to carry their floor as the most well-liked kind of lodging after motels, in accordance with an April survey from Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman.
Expedia reported a lack of 47 cents a share, excluding some prices, whereas analysts have been predicting a lack of 43 cents.


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Roku: Return Of Live Sports Unlikely To Help Pay-TV Much
Roku, a leading supplier of streaming video devices and services, released Tuesday the findings of a cord cutting survey it commissioned of U.S. consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic showing traditional pay-TV services are unlikely to see many cord cutters returning as live sporting events resume.
According to the study, 32% of U.S. TV households do not have a traditional pay TV subscription (cable, satellite, telco) while another 25% of households identified as “cord shavers” have cut back their pay-TV service.
Further, 45% of the cord shaver respondents indicated they are “likely” to fully cut the cord in 2020.
Roku’s Cord Cutting survey was conducted in March 2020 by MACRO Consulting, which surveyed 7,000 Americans ages 18, and continued in May 2020 with 2,000 Americans ages 18 and over “to understand changes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,” Roku said.
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The return of live sports is not likely to influence cutters and shavers to change their decisions, with only 17% of recent cord cutter households indicating they would re-subscribe to traditional pay TV when live sports returns this year.
Roku said some 51% said they will find other ways to watch live sports while 31% cited a possible subscription to a new live sports streaming service.
Meanwhile, over half (52%) of traditional and shaver households said they are likely to reduce their pay TV package if televised live sports on traditional pay TV does not return, while indications are that nearly half of all U.S. TV households will stream more free TV amid the pandemic.
Some 40% of recent cord cutter households said access to free trials and extended free trials to premium subscription services helped convince them to cut traditional pay TV service.
Roku said about one in five recent cord cutters said they are likely to return to traditional pay TV only if sports returns, with only 17% of recent cord cutter households indicating they would re-subscribe to traditional pay TV when live sports returns this year. However, 31% said they are likely to subscribe to a live sports streaming service.
Fifty-two percent of traditional and cord shaver households said they are likely to reduce their package if televised live sports on traditional pay TV does not return.
The top driving factor for cord cutting during COVID-19 is the desire to reduce home entertainment expense, Roku said.
The vast majority of Cord Cutter households said they are extremely satisfied with their decision and wish they had cut their traditional pay TV service earlier. When asked about factors driving the change from traditional pay TV to streaming in the last 90 days, cutting home entertainment expenses was cited as the No. 1 reason.
On average, Roku users who cut the cord saved approximately $75 per month on home entertainment. In fact, Roku device owners report more savings than owners of other streaming devices.
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Companies face 'bloodbath' in Russia
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:36:26 GMT
The chief executive of Renault Nissan says manufacturers in Russia are facing a "bloodbath" because of the plunge in the value of the rouble.
Apple 'deeply offended' by BBC story
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:05:38 GMT
Apple has said it is "deeply offended" by a BBC investigation into conditions for workers involved in manufacturing its devices.
Blackberry shares drop on earnings
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:10:58 GMT
Shares in Blackberry drop nearly 6% as the troubled smartphone maker reports a larger-than-expected drop in revenue during the third quarter.
Power firms to get £1bn to stay open
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:48:22 GMT
Power generation firms are to receive close to £1bn to ensure their plants stay open and prevent the lights going out in the coming years.
Hellmann's drops eggless mayo case
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:58:10 GMT
The company that makes Hellmann's mayonnaise, Unilever, is dropping its planned court case against an American company that makes an eggless variety.
Bank fine reduces public borrowing
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:04:47 GMT
A bank fine of £1.1bn for manipulating currency markets has helped government borrowing figures in November, official figures show.
North Sea oil fears 'too dramatic'
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:16:02 GMT
A leading figure in the UK's oil industry, Sir Ian Wood, tells the BBC warnings the industry is close to collapse are overstating the problem.
London shares buoyed by Wall Street
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:24:17 GMT
London's benchmark index closes 1.2% higher on Friday, building on Thursday's sharp rise.
Wonga customer wins fees challenge
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:54:00 GMT
Payday lender Wonga will refund the fees and interest charged to a customer whose outstanding loan has already been written off.
Belarus moves to protect currency
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:03:28 GMT
Belarus's central bank moves to protect its currency by imposing a new tax, as it feels the knock-on effects of the fall in the Russian rouble.
Nigeria in new bid to defend naira
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:34:31 GMT
Nigeria's central bank brings in further measures to support its currency, the naira, which fell to record lows this week.
Trade deal protest falls on deaf ears
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:38:55 GMT
Anti-trade deal protesters vent their anger in Brussels but EU leaders have already gone home.
HK tycoon found guilty of corruption
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:59:33 GMT
Hong Kong property tycoon Thomas Kwok and a former government official have been found guilty in the city's biggest-ever corruption case.
Thai tuna firm buys US rival
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 04:48:34 GMT
The world's largest canned tuna producer Thai Union Frozen Products is buying US rival Bumble Bee Foods for $1.5bn (£96m).
China revises up 2013 economy size
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 06:26:58 GMT
China revises up the size of its economy in 2013 by 3.4%, which works out to about the size of Malaysia's economic output.
Zimbabwe issues coins for Christmas
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:54:58 GMT
Special coins issued by Zimbabwe's central bank go into circulation in the run-up to Christmas, to help shoppers who usually get change in sweets.
Nick Hewer to leave The Apprentice
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:04:28 GMT
Lord Sugar's adviser on The Apprentice Nick Hewer announces he is to leave the BBC One show after a decade.
Disabled 'missing out' on scheme
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 07:40:51 GMT
Substantial numbers of disabled people are missing out on government support to help them into work, a group of MPs say.
Number in debt to energy firms rises
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:10:47 GMT
About 6% of domestic energy customers were in debt to their supplier in 2013, figures show, but energy firms still owe money to customers too.
Retail sales boosted by Black Friday
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:05:16 GMT
UK retail sales rose at their fastest annual rate in more than 10 years in November, thanks to the effects of Black Friday.
Putin seeks to ease economic fears
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:32:43 GMT
President Vladimir Putin seeks to ease fears over Russia's economy, insisting that the dramatic fall in the rouble will stabilise.
US Fed 'patient' over rate rises
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:41:49 GMT
US Federal Reserve says it will be "patient" in deciding when to raise interest rates, with most analysts expecting a rise in mid-2015.
Fall in oil prices 'temporary'
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:21:12 GMT
Recent falls in the price of oil are likely to be temporary, says the oil minister for Saudi Arabia, Opec's biggest producing nation.
Building the biggest baby food firm
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:02:03 GMT
How Paul Lindley, the boss of Ella's Kitchen, built up the UK's largest baby food business.
Unwrapping Africa's red tape
Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:41:12 GMT
Malawian business tycoon Mike Mlombwa tells the BBC how to deal with red tape and stay on the right side of the law when doing business.
The value of celebrity endorsements
Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:10:41 GMT
A growing number of small firms are boosting sales thanks to securing celebrity endorsements, but doing a deal with a famous figure doesn't necessarily guarantee success.
Hereford Utd wound up over tax debt
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:05:33 GMT
Hereford United is wound up by the High Court over money owed to HM Revenue and Customs.
SPFL withholds Gers cash over EBTs
Wed, 17 Dec 2014 07:57:32 GMT
The SPFL is to withhold £250,000 due to Rangers for broadcast fees to cover a fine relating to employee benefit trusts.
Fifa dismisses Garcia complaint
Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:28:56 GMT
Fifa dismisses a complaint from its own World Cup corruption investigator Michael Garcia as well as two whistleblowers.
VIDEO: Arora: 'I took my culture with me'
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:32:41 GMT
Speaking from his shop and studio in Paris, Indian fashion designer Manish Arora talks about his success.
VIDEO: India's labour reforms anger unions
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:52:01 GMT
Labour law reforms giving small firms more freedom to hire and fire have prompted protests among union members in India.
VIDEO: Botswana's complex ecotourism trade
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:27:26 GMT
While much of the profits made from wildlife tourism in Botswana go to foreign-owned tourist operators, the biggest concern for some locals is poachers.
VIDEO: Shopping online from a country cottage
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:07:56 GMT
For 2014, there is evidence to suggest more people than ever have shopped online, especially in rural areas where 9 out of 10 people shop online.
VIDEO: Myanmar turns to pop-up power
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 23:20:31 GMT
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is trying out fast track power generation, putting gas generators into re-used shipping containers.
VIDEO: India splashes out on art biennale
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 03:52:54 GMT
Kochi in India is hosting its second art biennale despite criticism the city can't afford to lavish so much money on the arts.
VIDEO: Escape games boom in Budapest
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:24 GMT
Why are people flocking to Hungary in order to try and escape from locked rooms?
VIDEO: 'Exhausted workforce' in Apple factory
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:02:34 GMT
A BBC investigation for Panorama has exposed poor working conditions in factories making Apple products in China.
Budapest's underground escape craze
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:01:30 GMT
The escape games taking Hungary by storm
Global debt: How worried should we be?
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:10:21 GMT
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How are Venezuelans coping with tumbling oil prices?
Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:17:24 GMT
How Venezuelans are affected by falling oil prices
The casualties of Russia's decline
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:03:39 GMT
The knock-on effects of Russia's economic troubles
Social shopping takes off in Asia
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:04:41 GMT
The latest trend driving Asian spending sprees
Myanmar's pop-up power stations
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 23:24:41 GMT
The mobile generators boosting Myanmar's electricity supply
The people working on Christmas Day
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:33:32 GMT
Those spending the day at work rather than celebrating
Headline numbers: Osborne plan makes little difference
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:55:30 GMT
Osborne’s payment plan makes little difference, says Anthony Reuben
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Sellers got a rash of bad news this month – the bottom line, costs are going up. PayPal will no longer credit fees for refunds for returns or any other reason. Amazon said it will now collect tax on seller fees and services for states that require it. And Etsy is no longer allowing sellers to use standalone PayPal if they had been grandfathered into it.
However, there was a hint of good news that might be coming. A shipping expert said it’s possible UPS could lower shipping rates. There’s no way to describe how welcome that news would be if it comes true.
eBay sellers are still dealing with the fallout from the “Early” Seller Update, and in today’s issue, we take a look at numerous tools that help sellers deal with the Good Til Cancelled (GTC) mandate.
Also in today’s issue, we’re pleased to welcome back small-business expert and tax guru Barbara Weltman who tackles the issue of incorporating your business, and the factors online sellers should consider before making the leap.
We’re also pleased to announce the relaunch of our new and improved Service Charts, which can help you when you’re looking for alternative marketplaces, inventory listing tools, shipping tools, and other services to help you become more efficient selling online. We’ve had a resources section almost from the beginning of our existence in 1999, and we added the Ratings & Reviews capabilities in 2011. More about what’s changed and why you should use them in today’s issue.
In today’s Collectors Corner, Michele Alice takes a look at the role of government bans on the collectability of drinking straws!
Speaking of collectibles, the US Postal Service released the design of its forthcoming stamp dedicated to President George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30, 2018, at the age of 94. The stamp is striking, and it made us take a look at stamps honoring past presidents, via Wikipedia. Remember when stamps used to look very official, almost like currency?
We end today’s issue with the ever-popular Letters to the Editor.
We talk a lot about how to avoid online fraud, but you should also beware scammers reaching victims through the telephone – the Caller ID feature is not only now useless, but can actually be used as a tool by those trying to defraud people.
The IRS is warning that criminals are making phone calls in which they “spoof” the telephone number of the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service offices. “Calls may be “robo-calls” that request a call back and then request personal information, including a Social Security number or an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). In other variations of the scam, fraudsters demand immediate payment of taxes by a prepaid debit card or wire transfer.”
Speaking of the IRS, don’t forget to file your taxes tomorrow (April 15th) if you’re based in the US. If you’ve already filed, congratulations!
Thanks for reading.


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Our aim is to come up with solutions that better lives of people: CMO, Samsung India
Ranjivit Singh talks to exchange4media about Samsung's latest Mother's Day campaign and its marketing strategy
The country’s top home appliances brand Samsung is changing the dynamics of its marketing strategy. Looking at the company’s past few campaigns, the brand, it seems, has adopted a new strategy to develop an emotional bond with the consumers. The electronic goods company has now started portraying real life situations in their campaigns.
On this Mother’s Day, the brand came up with a heart-warming campaign #MomsLoveNonStop. It captures the beautiful bond between a mother and her daughter. Showing the real life scenario, the campaign encourages people to realize how mothers love and care for them non-stop.
Speaking about the campaign, Ranjivit Singh, CMO, Samsung India, said, “The idea was to develop an authentic campaign that celebrates a unique bond that mothers and daughters share. Our brief was simple-- to connect the proposition of our new Samsung refrigerator campaign ‘runs non-stop even during power cuts’ to mothers’ non-stop unconditional love. We want to help make the lives of mothers convenient through our meaningful innovations.”
“The campaign showcases the brand ethos of caring about consumers at every step and bringing in innovative technologies to solve real life problems,” Singh added.
A week into the launch of the campaign and the ad film has already garnered over 2.4 million views and over 18K likes on Facebook. “Consumers are sharing the video and we have seen some very heart-warming comments coming from them encapsulating their strong bond with their mothers. We believe in developing strong and deeper relationships that are forever. Our purpose is to provide meaningful solutions that better lives of people and make happier homes,” said Singh on the attempt to establish an emotional connect with the consumers.
Earlier also, the brand had adapted real life stories for commercials. The ‘sapne bade hue’ campaign and the Samsung QLed TV had such heart-touching messages.
“We thought to do a social experiment where we ask certain questions to mothers, and daughters would be a good way to make that point. It would be a great time to remind daughters about their mothers’ relentless love, no matter what. That is the thought behind the campaign. We would be really happy if we can play a small role in strengthening this beautiful bond,” said Singh.
Talking about the reach and effect of the campaign, he said, “This is a digital campaign running on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Facebook is the lead medium. Today, people, especially the younger lot, are spending a lot of time on social media and digital platforms. They view, like, share videos and other content. This is our target segment.”
“The idea here is to stimulate conversation and let the users take over the platform by generating comment. This is a content strategy. Here, the content is such that it stimulates conversations about certain behavioural and cultural change. It allows daughters to express their love for their mothers and even sons have joined in to express their feelings,” he added.
When asked how they draft strategies for different campaigns at Samsung, Singh said, “As the philosophy of the brand, we ascertain how to deliver meaningful solutions that allow our consumers to overcome barriers and do what they thought can’t be done. We try and build on this philosophy in every campaign of ours,” concluded Singh.
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Anatomy of a niche publisher: Everyday Carry covers the cult of pocket gear
Many digital publishers may chase general news coverage in the quest to scale an audience. But Everyday Carry is trying to prove that it can build a business covering even the most niche of interests.
The site, which started as a Tumblr blog in 2010, covers in exhaustive detail the culture around “everyday carry” — that is, the pens, knives and other small items that people carry around in their pockets and bags. No niche is too small, apparently. The site takes a platform approach, letting contributors share their EDC and look for inspiration from others. The 10-person site gets around 1 million unique visitors a month, according to internal numbers, and has almost 400,000 followers across Pinterest, Instagram and Vine.
The typical Everyday Carry reader ranges from the “super hardcore camo pants guy to the hipster in skinny jeans,” according to Everyday Carry operations manager Dan Saltman. Both sides, however, are obsessed with the idea of being prepared for unexpected situations and for finding the best new products. “The central idea is that you have all this stuff that you’re using all the time and you want the best versions of those things,” Saltman said.
Most of Everyday Carry’s output comes from its community of contributors. The site has four writers writing original content such as guides (“The Beginner’s Guide to EDC Flashlights”), interviews and gear roundups (“8 Card-sized Tools That Fit Your Wallet”). Saltman said that future content will include guides to the EDC of people in specific industries, such as “what wallets do attorneys buy?” and “reporters’ favorite pens.”
The site’s intense product focus has helped it develop two main revenue streams. Like The Wirecutter and Gawker, Everyday Carry has inked affiliate deals with Amazon, which gives the site a small cut (4 to 9 percent) of every sale it enables. Saltman said that the site drives 25,000 Amazon purchases a day and is poised to account for $5 million in Amazon sales this year.
The problem is that affiliate linking doesn’t exactly scale. “You’re not going to make a real living on affiliate fees,” said Razorfish strategy vp Jason Goldberg. “It’s not that you can’t make money there, but it’s not the most reliable revenue stream.”
Everyday Carry also is growing its advertising, which now accounts for 70 percent of its revenue. Because readers often come to the site looking the best new flashlight or knife, Everyday Carry says it can offer brands readers with real purchase intent. The site has attracted smaller brands such as flashlight maker Fenix and, increasingly, larger ones such as Apple and Citi.
Everyday Carry wants to go beyond gear, though. Saltman said that the site plans to apply a similar model to men’s fashion with a site for people to share outfits with others, similar to the “What are you wearing today” subreddit. “Our theory is that people are tried to seeing professionally produced content when they just want to see what a normal person is wearing,” he said.
Image courtesy of Everyday Carry.
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There’s a growing awareness of the risks inherent in AI's ultra-powerful potential, but whether enough steps are being taken to mitigate them remains a huge question mark.
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Some European publishers believe alternatives to the third-party cookies, probabilistic or deterministic, will do more harm than good to their ads businesses.


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Displaying a stellar performance even during the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown, Xanadu Realty has sold 250 units in the month of June, said a press release by the firm. These include both residential and commercial properties.
The realty player, added the release, has also ventured into the luxury category within three weeks of the Unlock 1.0.
The properties have been sold in Mumbai across a price range from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 8 crore with two units worth Rs 8 crores in the market of Thane, said the release.
Vikas Chaturvedi, CEO of Xanadu Realty, said, “We have always believed in setting the bar high with our distinctive ability to provide comprehensive solution to developers. While the current COVID-19 pandemic momentarily disrupted the real estate market, we have proved that no challenge can keep you from thriving if you have the right solutions to unique problems. We are glad to have the right team and the right attitude which enables us to sail through any crisis. We are also happy to buck the trend by venturing into the luxury segment during one of the most difficult times for the sector.”


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Japanese car manufacturer, Toyota has revealed its plans to bring the iconic Landcruiser (showcased earlier at AutoMall Delhi '09 this month) to the Indian Market. A Senior Toyota official said that they will be launching the Landcruiser soon this year.
Landcrusier viz a series of Four-wheel Drive (4WD) SUVs produced by Toyota, has a rich off-road heritage since early 1954. It is still recognized for its superior off road capabilities and has been instrumental in taking Toyota to a global stage.
In India, it will be brought through the CBU (Completely Built Unit) route, so obviously, it would burn a hole in the buyer's pocket. Estimated price is upwards of 40 Lakhs. If the response to this release is in favor of Toyota i.e if expected sales figures are met, the company may even start manufacturing the Landcruiser in India, like they have planned to manufacture the Camry at their Indian plant.
A gargatuan 4.5L Diesel engine that produces a tremendous of 300Bhp engine will station under the hood.In India, Prado is the only SUV sold under Toyota badging, and comes with a hefty price tag of 45lakhs(Ex. Showroom Delhi). Toyota has frequently updated its Prado in India to keep it fresh but has failed to see many customers mainly because of its high pricing.
Speculation has it that the Toyota Landcruiser and Toyota's mini SUV Fortuner will go on sale together soon, but only the right kind of price figures can see these SUVs through!
IAB Comment : A good move by Toyota to introduce its Landcrusier in Indian market. IAB is not sure if the Toyota badge will be able stand up against the likes of other giants namely Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche & Volvo, bearing in mind that they will have to fight in the same segment.
At times of fuel shortage and economic crisis, would any of you buy gas-guzzling SUVs these days?


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Beginning next week, the 2021 Almond Conference hotel blocks will be made available for those interested in attending. The annual event from the Almond Board of California (ABC) will once again be held in downtown Sacramento. The conference will be taking place in person, December 7-9 at the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.
“The hotels are always a hot item. The hotel blocks will open this coming Monday, September 13 at 12:00 p.m. Noon,” said Rebecca Bailey, ABC Specialist of Industry Relations. “Similar to what we’ve done in the past, we have worked with specific hotels in the Downtown Sacramento area to block rooms at a discounted rate. All of the hotel information will be posted to our website.”
Many of the same hotels that have been used in the past will be available for reservations for this year. Those interested in staying in one of the hotel blocks designated for the Almond Conference are encouraged to make their reservations quickly. The hotels in close proximity to the convention center have sold out in previous years.
2021 ALMOND CONFERENCE AGENDA COMING TOGETHER
The program for this year’s event is continuing to be developed but some of the highlights have already been finalized. A state of the industry general session will mark the start of the conference on Tuesday, December 7. There will also be two keynote lunches available which are scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, and Thursday, December 9. Returning this year is the gala event which will also be taking place on the evening of Thursday, December 9. The tentative agenda is comprised of four session tracks covering a variety of industry topics.
“There will be roughly 24 breakout sessions ranging from everything from water supply challenges and solutions, and rootstock selection, to global marketing campaigns around the world and looking at how food safety within the almond industry has evolved over the past 20 years,” Bailey noted. “So, there’s really something for everyone.”
Listen to Bailey’s full interview below.


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Argentina's labour crisis has been all but resolved with the country's unions accepting pay increases averaging 45 percent.
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Background: Argentina's labour crisis has been all but resolved with the country's unions accepting pay increases averaging 45 percent. But the settlements came only after a week of heated debate and clashes which virtually brought the country to a standstill.
Grocers shut their shops, petrol stations closed because of a strike by petrol workers and transport came to a halt as the nation's unions pressed their case. The devaluation of the Peso in June by 50 percent brought about the troubles.
The Government set a deadline of July 19 for an end to wage negotiations. Many unions complained the talks were being drawn out by the Government so they would miss the deadline. To press for a quick settlement the union embarked on a campaign of lighting strikes. Shopkeepers closed down complaining that they could not earn enough to re-stock their shelves. They have been forced to work with maximum prices set by the Government for essential foods. The shopkeepers want the Government to end their price restrictions and threaten to remain closed for a week if it is not done.
SYNOPSIS: Another group unhappy with the Government's prices policy is the shopkeepers. They have had to work to a maximum price for goods imposed by the Government. The shopkeepers claim that they are not making enough profits now to re-stock their shelves. Stock they hold is being sold quickly as people fear a complete shutdown.
The shopkeepers say they will continue to close down until the Government lifts the maximum price on goods.
Before the announced settlement with the unions there were a number of protest marches by unionists. Some unions are sill not happy with the 45 percent wage settlement. They say it should have been high to match the 50 percent devaluation.


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Their Royal Highnesses Don Felipe de Borbón and Doña Letizia Ortiz, the Prince and Princess of Asturias, have been entrusted with inaugurating the next edition of FITUR. The opening ceremony took place today on January 18 at 11:00 am. On this occasion, the royal couple commenced their tour in the business area at the fair. In this respect, their Royal Highnesses have been introduced to the latest new features presented by the exhibitors at FITUR, together with the latest trends within the industry.
Once again on this occasion, the Spanish royal family has shown its unconditional support for the tourist industry, for tourism professionals, and for FITUR itself by attending this edition.
Following the initial inauguration of FITUR, the fair will promote trade activity among professionals up until January 20. The fair will then open to the general public on the weekend of Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22, so that they discover the latest ideas from the participating destinations and companies and plan their next holiday.


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Honda Motor news
The petition came as Takata's U.S. business separately asked a federal bankruptcy judge to suspend lawsuits against automakers that have been brought by air bag victims.
Hero MotoCorp sold a total of 38.9 million units until the end of July 2017, overtaking the cumulative sales of 37.4 million two-wheelers registered by Hero Honda in its 27 years.
Takata and TK Holdings Inc, the company's U.S. unit, filed for bankruptcy in June and said they faced tens of billions of dollars in liabilities from its inflators, which are subject to the biggest recall in automotive history.
Collaborating with two-wheeler dealer partners, the company expects, will help it expand quickly to rural markets, which bring in nearly a third of volumes for Maruti.
Honda Motor Co. seem to be in much better health for raising dividend payments than Toyota.
According to Honda Motor Co Chief Officer Regional Operations (Asia and Oceania) Shinji Aoyama, the company will have a competitive advantage over rivals when India adopts the stringent BS-VI emission norms.
The annualized pace of U.S. car and light truck sales in July fell to 16.73 million vehicles, down from 17.8 million vehicles a year earlier, according to Autodata Corp, which tracks industry sales.
Shinji Aoyama, chief officer, regional operations (Asia & Oceania), Honda Motor Company, said, "The growing Indian 2W market is top priority for Honda.
Operating profit at Japan's No. 3 automaker came in at 269.2 billion yen ($2.44 billion) in the April-June period, compared with 266.84 billion yen a year ago and above an average estimate of 230.43 billion from seven analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
The Japanese automaker said the driver of a 2002 Honda Accord was killed in Holiday, Florida, after the inflator ruptured. An official cause of death has not been announced.
The company said Thursday that its April-June net profit was 134.9 billion yen ($1.2 billion), down 1 percent from 136.4 billion yen the same period the year before. Quarterly sales climbed 4 percent to 2.76 trillion yen ($24.8 billion).
Police did not say the air bag in the Honda CRV was from manufacturer Takata, whose faulty air bags have been linked to 17 deaths and more than 180 injuries worldwide.
In late-2015, U.S. regulators gave Takata until the end of 2019 to prove that its replacement air bag inflators - which add a drying agent to combat moisture that can set off the ammonium nitrate compound in an inflator, with potentially lethal results - are also safe.
When the U.S. unit filed for bankruptcy in June, litigation against the unit for injuries, wrongful death, economic losses and breaches of consumer protection laws were automatically stayed.
The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker, which previously forecast "flat to down modestly" full-year shipments, said it expects to ship 241,000 to 246,000 motorcycles in 2017, compared with 262,221 a year earlier.
Earlier this month, people injured by the air bags, which degrade over time and can inflate with excessive force, were appointed to their own official committee in the Japanese company's U.S. bankruptcy, giving them a powerful voice in the proceedings.
The U.S. automaker, China's second-largest foreign brand behind Volkswagen AG, sold 285,191 vehicles in June, 4.3 percent more than in the same month last year.


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Metro-area luxury home sales up 24.5 percent
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The figures are based on Multiple Listing Service data of all homes sold for $1 million or more.
May saw 127 such sales in the metro area, up from 102 in May last year and up 36 percent from April’s mark of 93. Median sale price, meanwhile, hit $1,613,513 in May, up almost 24 percent from last year.
Boulder saw 20 luxury home sales, second only to Denver with 36. Greenwood Village had 12 and Cherry Hills Village 11.
The most expensive May sale in the metro area was a six-bedroom, four-bath, 12,800-square-foot home in Denver that sold for $4.8 million.
Luxury homes sold in an average of 85.8 days on the market, down from 142 days a year ago and 96.1 in April.
“Listings in the Denver metro area are gradually starting to increase, and that’s helping boost sales in the upper end of the market and giving pent-up buyers some relief,” Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage president Chris Mygatt said in a statement. “We’re hoping this trend continues as we look toward the summer months.”
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