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We’ve known about the Desire 620 for a while now, but now HTC has announced that the budget handset—previously only officially available in Taiwan—will be available in the European market as early as January of next year (via Pocket-Lint).
Update: Versi has also now confirmed that the One M7 Google Play Edition’s update will begin to rollout, as well.
After a few weeks of delays and last-minute issues with Google, HTC this evening has announced that it will begin rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop to the Google Play Edition HTC One M8 tomorrow. In a post on Twitter, HTC’s VP of Product Management Mo Versi confirmed that the update will begin to rollout tomorrow, December 5th at 12PM PT/3PM ET.
HTC released its One (M8) flagship in March of this year, so we’re probably only a few months away from the Taiwanese company showing what it has up its sleeve for the next generation (being called the “M9″ by some). Today, thanks to consistent leaker @upleaks, we’re being given an idea of what kind of power the smartphone is going to pack. And according to upleaks at least, the “M9″ doesn’t exist; this particular phone is being codenamed “Hima.”
The HTC RE is one of the weirdest looking cameras that we’ve seen released this year. At a glance it looks like a tiny periscope or a colorful asthma inhaler. Odd presentation aside, this GoPro alternative has some likable qualities, however its $200 asking price is likely to be a turnoff for frugal photogs. If that last line sounds like you, then you might want to listen up, because HTC is having a sale.
Android 5.0 is here and if you’ve invested in a Google Play edition of the HTC One M8 or last year’s M7, your respective device’s update is expected to land next week. This information comes from Mo Versi HTC’s vice president of product management who recently stated that his company was targeting a release time of next week.
Google’s all-new Nexus 9 announced last month has already been through an unboxing and overview video, hands-on review and head-to-head comparison with the iPad Air in the past few weeks, and now the HTC-made tablet has undergone a full hardware teardown courtesy of the team at iFixit. Take a closer look inside the Nexus 9 after the break. Read more
Last month, AT&T confirmed that it was going to exclusively carry the selfie-focused HTC Desire EYE and today the carrier announced that it will start selling the device on November 7th for $150 under a two year service agreement. Ma Bell is also pushing HTC’s new smartphone through its Next program for $22.92 per month (20 months) or $27.50 per month (24 months). However, if all of the aforementioned purchase options sound too complicated, you can just buy the handset with no strings attached for $550.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new tablet from Google. The Nexus 7 was released in 2013, but Google’s large format Nexus 10 has been growing old since its debut in late 2012. Well, the Nexus 9 seems to be a happy medium between the previous releases, and like it or not, it’s here to replace both of them.
Android tablets haven’t always offered the greatest experience when compared to smartphones, but there’s one word that perfectly describes the change this market needed: Lollipop. In my opinion, Android 5.0 is the best thing that has happened to the tablet space in a while, and the Nexus 9 is the first place you’ll officially get to see it in action. That being said, there are a lot of factors aside from a pure software experience that make the Nexus 9 a great device.
Welcome to our full review of the HTC-made Google Nexus 9. Has Google made a triumphant return to the tablet space, or is this just something to tide you over until another company steps up to the plate? Let’s go ahead and find out…
I’ve been an iPad Air user for a solid year. Sure, I’ve tried tried and reviewed other devices, but my go-to device for reading at night, some light work on the train or plane and just brain dead playing Facebook/Twitter/G+/Reddit/Email/Video chatting has been the Space Gray iPad Air 16GB.
Before the Air, I had used both of Google’s Samsung Nexus 10 and Asus Nexus 7 (2012) tablets and found them OK devices. The Google I/O version Nexus 7 power supply broke about 8 months in and I didn’t bother getting it fixed. The Samsung Nexus 10 was actually an under-rated device, in my opinion, probably mostly because the initial software wasn’t as polished as it should have been.
With every great smartphone, there must be a great tablet, right? Well, that’s particularly true for Google. Today we’re taking a look at the HTC-made Nexus 9. Will the Nexus 9 be tough competition for the Android tablet market? Only time will tell, but let’s go ahead and dive into the box first to see what it’s all about…
Google unveiled its highly anticipated Nexus 9 tablet yesterday and almost immediately following the device’s official debut, someone managed to run it through Geekbench for a benchmark. The HTC-made slate managed to pull down an impressive 1,903 single core score, which is on a par with an entry-level 2012 Mac Pro, according to Primate Labs founder, John Poole.


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Cornwall LivingIssue #141
Celebrating sound with HBH Woolacotts
Looking back on another triumph from the south west’s largest independent electrical retailer.
The sixth installment of the Cornwall Hi-Fi Show has now been and gone, organised and hosted by HBH Woolacotts and held on 6th and 7th of October at the Royal Cornwall Showground. As the south west’s largest independent retailer, it’s hardly a surprise that the event was once again a huge success, well received by visitors, customers and exhibitors alike.
Arcam’s new range of Radia 2-Channel was a huge standout; announced on 3rd October, the Cornwall Hi-Fi Show was the UK’s first public exhibition of the product. The Radia range succeeds in bringing Arcams award-winning audiophile expertise into a modern and stylish range of separates, at prices that are accessible to everyone including those looking for a reasonably priced but high-quality introduction to true Hi-Fi.
Winner of the Adrian Dykes Award, which is presented to the best room at the show as voted for by visitors and HBH Woolacotts staff, Dali and Lyngdorf put on an incredible demonstration to show how traditional Hi-Fi can merge with modern technology to create fantastic-sounding music from the palm of your hand. The Dali Opticon speakers and Lyngdorf Streaming amplifier delivered a sound that many listeners didn’t believe was possible, streamed directly from a mobile phone.
The Project Limited Edition ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ turntable was a very late addition, having only been announced the week of the show and the show sample only confirmed the day before! A completely unique and one-off turntable that pays homage to the hugely popular album, it was truly a work of art and was very well received.
Naim, making its first appearance at the show, was a huge positive in itself. Having been requested by visitors ever since the first show, HBH Woolacotts and Naim recently agreed a new trading partnership and it was great to have such a well-respected British brand at the show.
Last but by no means least, the new range of Sony TVs was also a real winner; having only been launched recently, the brand-new A95L Master Series QD-OLED was on display in both the 55” and 77” versions, and the picture quality really does have to be seen to be believed.
Despite the event being the pinnacle of Premium Audio in the south west, HBH Woolacotts stocks and works with these brands all year round. Premium audio spaces in Wadebridge, St Austell and Plymouth allow you to view, play with and listen to a huge range of products in a quiet and comfortable setting, with true experts in the industry on hand and ready to help.
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Xiaomi, in partnership with Dixon Technologies, will start locally manufacturing its range of Mi LED TVs in India. The new Mi LED TV manufacturing plant is located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, with a total campus area spanning 32 acres. The factory with Dixon Technologies now employs more than 850 people. It will result in a production capacity of 100,000 Mi LED TVs per month by Q1 2019. The new Mi LED TV manufacturing plant will start local assembly with Mi LED Smart TV 4A 80cm (32-inch) and Mi LED Smart TV 4A 180cm (43-inch) for now.
Manu Jain, vice-president, Xiaomi, and MD, Xiaomi India, said, “After a successful smartphone journey, we are beginning a new chapter with Mi LED TV manufacturing in India. We are already the No. 1 smart TV brand here, and we hope that with our increased focus on local manufacturing, we would be able to increase our supply.”— Financial Express


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The Phantom has been around for about as long as the most popular superheroes, and in August, Hermes Press will release the first collection of his Avon book run.
Currently, Dynamite Entertainment and Hermes Press are releasing Phantom comics in the United States of America. Other countries have their own Phantom publishers, which is good for a hero that has been around since 1936. Hermes Press has announced issue two of its series, and we have the rundown, after the jump.
Press Release Available now online and at local comic shops, Hermes Press would like to announce that The Phantom Charlton Volume 3 and the Murphy Anderson Buck Rogers Sundays are now available!
Press Release The Phantom returns to comic books with Hermes Press! Starting in September, Hermes Press will begin the release of an all-new, six part mini-series featuring the classic Ghost Who Walks, helmed by super-star writer Peter David with artwork by seasoned veteran and Phantom chronicler extraordinaire Sal Velluto.
Hermes Press has announced that it has collected the Charlton years of The Phantom (1962-1977) and is releasing the series in digital format via comiXology.
Dynamite Entertainment sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files: Fool Moon #3, The Living Corpse: Exhumed #1, The Green Hornet: Year One #11, and The Last Phantom #8, that you can check out, after the jump.
Press Release Hermes Press continues chronicling the original comic strip adventures of The Phantom with The Phantom: The Complete Newspaper Dailies by Lee Falk and Ray Moore-Volume Three, 1939-1941. This hardcover library edition features strips shot directly from the original proofs, in crisp black and white.
Dynamite Entertainment sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of The Death of Zorro #1, Kato Origins #7, The Last Phantom #5, Vampirella #4, and Warlord of Mars #5.
Moonstone Books has announced it is collecting the two issue mini-series featuring The Phantom and Captain Action into a hardcover collection that arrives in stores this week (November 24, 2010). Lee Falk’s adventure comic creation, The Phantom has fought his way through the jungles of the world and the imaginations of fans for almost seventy five years. The toy that was several heroes rolled into one man, Captain Action has returned with guns and action blazing from the nostalgic past. Now, thanks to writer Mike Bullock and artist Reno Maniquis, these legendary leading men of justice share an adventure tailor-made


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Home prices rose in July but at a slower rate, as the real estate market's rebound continues to cool off.
National home prices were up 5.6% annually, down from a 6.3% gain in June according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index. The pace of price gains has slowed for seven straight months.
"Slow but steady is this year's theme," said Bill Banfield, vice president of Quicken Loans. "Unless we see a significant change in the economy, I don't see this changing in the near future."
But the slower pace of growth may be healthier for the market than the double-digit price gains recorded last year, said Stan Humphries, Zillow's chief economist.
He added that the current price gains are being fed by wage growth, an improving job market and young adults moving out of their parents homes.
The slowdown is consistent with other signs of a cooling market, including declining sales of previously owned homes. The National Association of Realtors attributes that sales dip to a marked decline in all-cash sales from investors.


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Niki Taylor New Show – Niki Taylor is set to host a new U.S. talk show about the everyday issues facing modern women on the WE network.
The talk show will cover topics ranging from health and fitness to beauty and fashion and premiere in March of next year.
The Supermodel’s new show will also feature tips and advice from industry experts in a bid to help women balance a career with their duties at home.
The 36-year-old model started her career when she was 13 and signed with Irene Marie Models in South Florida. She subsequently won a Fresh Faces contest in New York City and a $500,000 modeling contract. Taylor’s first magazine cover was an issue of Seventeen (August 1989) at 14. The following year, at 15, she graced the cover of Vogue.
Outside of modeling, Taylor was once an interviewer for segments of the syndicated program Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. She also covered events for NBC and guest-hosted MTV’s Fashionably Loud. In July 2005, Taylor opened a clothing store, Abbie and Jesse’s.
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While the US trade delegation led by Steven Mnuchin that just spent two days in Beijing to achieve nothing, is currently somewhere over the Pacific on its way back to the States, that did not prevent it from issuing an official statement on the event that, until earlier this morning, was the biggest potential upside catalyst for today’s market: the status of US-China trade talks.
In the statement, the Mnuchin-led group said “U.S. trade officials had candid trade discussions with their Chinese counterparts” and added that President Donald Trump will decide the next steps.
This is what it said.
Statement on the United States Trade Delegation’s Visit to Beijing
At the invitation of Vice Premier Liu He and at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the United States trade delegation, led by Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and including Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy Larry Kudlow, and Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro, traveled to Beijing, and was joined there by Ambassador Terry Branstad.
The delegation held frank discussions with Chinese officials on rebalancing the United States-China bilateral economic relationship, improving China’s protection of intellectual property, and identifying policies that unfairly enforce technology transfers. The United States delegation affirmed that fair trade will lead to faster growth for the Chinese, United States, and world economies.
The size and high level of this delegation illustrates the importance that the Trump Administration places on securing fair trade and investment terms for American businesses and workers. There is consensus within the Administration that immediate attention is needed to bring changes to United States-China trade and investment relationship.
The delegation now returns to Washington, D.C., to brief the President and seek his decision on next steps.
The above is a wordy way of stating that the talks achieved nothing, and merely agreed to hold more negotiations in the future. Meanwhile, the Treasury faces a May 21 deadline to report on restrictions on Chinese investment in the US, as part of the response to the recent Section 301 intellectual property investigation
In other words, the clock is ticking. And just to add some more heat, earlier this morning, the US appears to have purposefully leaked the US demands that the US sent to China ahead of their trade talks (this version was leaked on Weibo), and which as the Economist’s Simon Rabinovitch described, revealed “a very aggressive opening position from the US”
Here are the demands that US sent to China ahead of their trade talks (reported by WSJ and Bloomberg; this version leaked on Weibo, now deleted–person involved in talks says it’s authentic). Very aggressive opening position from the US. pic.twitter.com/fe5aSI4Yfm
— Simon Rabinovitch (@S_Rabinovitch) May 4, 2018
For those who missed it, the WSJ summary of the above is as follows:
- The US delegation asked China to cut the bilateral trade deficit by $200BN by 2020, double what Trump demanded back in March.
- The first U.S. request was for China to reduce the bilateral trade deficit by at least $200 billion by the end of 2020. The U.S.-China bilateral deficit in goods was $375 billion last year. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants China to slash the figure by $100 billion a year.
- The U.S. also demanded that China immediately stop providing subsidies and other assistance for advanced technologies outlined in the government’s Made in China 2025 plan. The initiative aims for China to dominate future frontiers of manufacturing and industry, from robotics and aviation to new-energy vehicles.
- The U.S. also asked China to cut tariffs on “all products in non-critical sectors” to levels that are no higher than the levels that the U.S. applies to imports, according to the document.
- In addition, the U.S. also asked China to guarantee that it won’t hit back at the U.S. for any actions taken in the disputes over intellectual property. It also asked that China withdraw its challenges in this area at the World Trade Organization.
In response, and confirming that the upcoming negotiations will be very long, Chinese officials responded that the US proposal was “unfair.”


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This was blamed on the late arrival of the Labour Day holidays on Mainland.
Retail sales fell for the fourth straight month after dropping by 1.3% YoY to $40b, according to the Census & Statistics Department (C&SD).
Also read: Retail sales slipped 4.5% in April
The government attributed the sales decline to the late arrival of the Labour Day holidays on Mainland this year, a season that has typically led to a larger rise in visitor arrivals.
Categorically, sales electrical goods and other consumer durable goods saw the lowest fall at 14.8%. This is followed by sales at optical shops (-11.3%), fuels (-5.2%), wearing apparel (-4.6%), jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts (-2.7%), furniture and fixtures (-1.3%), supermarkets (-0.8%) and motor vehicles and parts (-0.1%).
Meanwhile, commodities that witnessed sales gains are medicines and cosmetics (+1% in value), other consumer goods (+8.5%), food, alcoholic drinks and tobacco (+3.1%), footwear, allied products and other clothing accessories (+1.6%), books, newspapers, stationery and gifts (+0.1%), Chinese drugs and herbs (+0.7%) and department stores (+0.3%).
“[R]etail sales will likely be clouded by cautious consumption sentiment amidst an uncertain global economic environment, but the expansion in tourism and stable labour market should continue to provide support,” a spokesperson from the government said in a statement.
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Signage for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. shown at the company’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Alibaba’s annual 11.11 Singles’ Day online shopping bonanza, attracting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, is a quieter affair this year as the e-commerce giant seeks to turn around the focus away from increasing sales and more towards sustainability and philanthropy ̵[ads1]1; the key pillars of President Xi Jinping’s commitment to reshaping China’s economy.
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GUANGZHOU, China – Alibaba on Thursday missed revenue and revenue expectations for the September quarter, as declining economic growth in China and the country’s intervention in technology companies weighed on results.
Here is how Alibaba performed in its fiscal second quarter, versus Refinitive consensus estimates:
- Revenue: 200.69 billion yuan ($ 31.4 billion) against the estimated 204.93 billion yuan, an increase of 29% from year to year.
- EPS: 11.20 yuan vs. 12.36 yuan estimated, a decrease of 38% from year to year.
Alibaba has been a victim of China’s intervention in its domestic technology industry, which has seen a number of new regulations from antitrust to data protection.
While China’s technology giants have grown largely unhindered in recent years, Beijing has sought to clean up some of its corporate behavior. Alibaba was fined $ 2.8 billion in April as part of a monopoly investigation.
Meanwhile, China’s economy slowed in the third quarter of the year.
Expectations were low when they entered the second quarter results report as a result, with analysts expecting it to be one of the most challenging quarters ever for the Chinese e-commerce giant.
The company comes from the back of Singles Day, a major shopping event in China where e-commerce platforms offer huge discounts and raise billions of dollars in sales.
Alibaba collected gross goods during the 11-day period totaling 540.3 billion yuan ($ 84.54 billion). Any income Alibaba receives from this event will not be reflected in the September quarter.
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A group of Balearic entrepreneurs and the team at Fundación RANA deserve special commendation for their hard work and energy over the past months. Thanks to their dedication, the foundation has been able to keep up its vital work in the area of child protection.
Launched in November by businessmen Christian Coll, Guillermo Ramis and Marcos Ybarra, the #YOSOYRANA campaign featured bold adverts around Palma designed to raise awareness of child sexual abuse. Sales of bracelets carrying the #YOSOYRANA slogan raised unanticipated amounts for the cause.
In addition, dynamic groups and individuals from around Mallorca showed their support in a number of ways. These included a hike from members of Queen’s College, a charity football match, an end-of-summer charity market and involvement at the Legends Cup held at Palma Sport & Tennis Center, plus a fun activity day at Palma Aquarium, a book launch at bookstore Babel, and a Christmas concert at Porto Pi shopping centre.
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People trying to create an account on Signal messaging service may experience a delay in receiving their verification code.
The service is being overwhelmed by new users, Signal writes on Twitter on Thursday.
The pressure is probably due to the announcement that WhatsApp accounts outside of Europe will start sharing data with Facebook without permission from this week, among other things to adapt advertisements to the internet behavior of the user and to integrate with Facebook's payment platform.
Users within the European Union are not bothered by this, because the Irish privacy authority has made agreements about this with Facebook: this is simply not allowed here.
WhatsApp and Facebook have been sharing data outside of Europe for some time.
Until this week, it was possible to turn it off with a button.
However, since the introduction of the new privacy statement, that button has disappeared.
Many users have therefore announced that they will delete their accounts and switch to Signal.
Signal says it is "excited" about the increase in the number of new users.
The company is in talks with telecom providers to resolve the issues.


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Food and clothing drive underway at Blackwell Hospital
Stillwater Medical- Blackwell and The Source Blackwell are teaming up this November to help out Blackwell’s Associated Charities by hosting a clothing and food drive through the month with drop off locations in the Stillwater Medical lobby and Crowned Hair Salon on Main.
The donation drive is accepting unexpired or unopened canned goods, boxed dinners, cereal, shelf stable milk, canned meat, and personal care items.
They are also accepting winter items including hats, coats, blankets, and gloves in all sizes new or lightly used.
Danen Everly, Executive Assistant and Medical Staff Coordinator at Stillwater Medical- Blackwell stated that Stillwater Medical always makes an effort to give back to the community, and that this year’s drive was no exception to the hospital’s continued spirit.
“We are a community-first hospital with a community-first staff,” said Everly, “Tammy Parr and The Source Blackwell saw a need within Associated Charities and acted on it.”
Stillwater Medical - Blackwell Case Manager Tammy Parr said that she was excited about the collaboration with The Srouce Blackwell and praised Tiffany Coggins and Tia Santos for helping to organize the drive.
“Associated Charities told us they were in desperate need as the holidays approach,” said Parr,” a few days after she told us that, this drive was organized.”
Parr continued, saying that while the drive will be on-going through November, they won’t simply be letting the goods pile up in the donation box.
“We will regularly be taking the donated items to the food bank to get them out to those in need as soon as possible,” she said, “anything and everything helps, and we are eager to help Associated Charities as well as the people of Blackwell that need these goods and items.”
For those wondering what exactly The Source is and why Stillwater Medical - Blackwell is joining forces with them for this drive, one of the groups founders Tia Santos broke it down:
The Source is a place of love, kindness, and acceptance, according to the group’s statement on Facebook.
100 strong so far, it is “a group created to give help that outflows to serve our community needs. This group has been created as community outreach and if we are not able to help you we will use our resources to find a way in love to fill the need.”
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Amidst regulations coming down of cryptocurrency in China and South Korea, Japan is becoming the main haven for the cryptocurrency. Seems it is benefitting not only from the downfall of those markets, but also from the pressure of its own reputation.
When it comes to cryptocurrencies, the leaders in Japan are finding themselves struggling to find a balance between wanting to protect consumers from fraud and wanting to hold up to their reputation as huge innovators. No doubt, their refusal to tighten the rules does put them at financial risk to some extent.
Japan is turning a blind eye to nearly every other nation in Asia and the world putting the clampdown on virtual currencies. Given the drastic price fluctuation that has left financial systems unstable, restrictions seem like a dire move to make. They also hold back the risk of fraud, terrorism and money laundering. In the end, it can be all or nothing for Japan. They are taking a risk in order to become the biggest cryptocurrency platform, but also putting themselves at major risk.
Japan bitcoin and yen-bitcoin transactions are now making up 40% of the global total. This makes them the world leader in terms of bitcoin trading. They even started recognizing virtual currency as a valid method of payment last year. Seeing the lack of regulation in Japan, it is predicted that they will soon shoot even further ahead, especially given that most traders will likely head there for future trading.
Takahide Kiuchi, an executive economist at Nomura Research Institute and former member of Bank of Japan’s policy board has already reported of these kinds of happens. “Crackdowns on virtual currencies overseas had led to moves to transfer investment money to Japan, where regulation is relatively slack.”
The Japanese government have to reservations on the issue. Taro Aso, the Japanese Finance Minister has stated, “I don’t think it’s good to regulate anything and everything.”


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ASIA PACIFIC: SABMiller positive on China, but "still a long way to go"
SABMiller sees a major opportunity in China
SABMiller is predicting medium-term mid-single digit volume growth in its Asia Pacific region, with China driving the rise but Australia impacting more on its bottom line.
At an investor presentation in London today (17 July), the group revealed that it expects volumes across Asia Pacific to grow by between 5% and 8% in the next few years. Despite this, the region's MD Ari Mervis, said sales by value in the period will be “flat to slightly positive”.
Margins in China, where SABMiller owns 90 breweries, are still being held back by “large inflationary pressures” such as raw material prices and rising wage costs, Mervis said. “The revenue-per-hectolitre is also comparatively low,” he said. “If we can increase that in the long term, we can see the real profit coming through.”
SABMiller is focussing on a premiumisation strategy in the country, including new variants such as Snow Draft and Crystal Draft. It currently holds 22% market share in the country.
"There are encouraging signs, but still a long way to go in China," said Mervis.
In Australia, the group revealed it has implemented US$90m of cost synergies since acquiring the business from Foster's Group in 2011. It currently has 41% market share in the country.
Mervis said that, since completing the purchase, the group has been “fixing” the business, including re-building a “fractious” relationship with retailer Woolworths. He later said that earnings in the region are being driven by the group's Australia business.
In India, the group revealed that beer still accounts for only 4% of the alcohol market by volume, with sales controlled at state level, meaning that there are 35 seperate excise tax regimes. The brewer is focussing on package innovation in the country, such as selling its Knock Out and Foster's brands in PET bottles.
Meanwhile, its re-launched Indus Pride brand, containing Indian spices, is being sold in eight major cities, with early sales indications looking "positive”.
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Extensive Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay From State of Play
Christian Pieniazek, 14 May 2020, 22:38
Today's State of Play was entirely devoted to Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch presented a gameplay with a focus on combat and exploration in the team's latest game.
Well-known Ubisoft Franchise Will Return as AAA Game
Paul Wozniak, 14 May 2020, 21:10
From Ubisoft's latest financial report we can learn that the French company has another unannounced title in store for this fiscal year. The president of the studio, Yves Guillemot, also informed that the coronavirus pandemic may affect the delay of the release of one of the AAA titles.
Aegis Defenders For Free
Agnes Adamus, 14 May 2020, 20:52
Until May 17, on Humble Store, we can get Aegis Defenders for free. The title will be given in the form of a Steam key.
Discovery Tour With Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey For Free
Christian Pieniazek, 14 May 2020, 20:50
Players can now get two Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed games, Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. As it usually happens, it is worth to hurry up, because the promotion is limited in time.
2020 Roadmap for Fallout 76 - Level Scaling and Brotherhood of Steel
Paul Wozniak, 14 May 2020, 18:57
The creators of Fallout 76 shared their plans for upcoming in-game content. We found out that seasons and passes will be introduced to the game, enabling us to win valuable prizes. The roadmap also includes changes in level scaling and a storyline for the Brotherhood of Steel.
Xbox One X Cyberpunk 2077 - Construction Details
Christian Pieniazek, 14 May 2020, 18:47
Two videos appeared on the web, showing the details of the construction of Xbox One X Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition, i.e. limited CP2077-themed Xbox One X model.
Crusader Kings III - Release Date and New Trailer
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 May 2020, 18:32
Paradox Interactive has revealed the release date of Crusaders Kings III. The announcement was also accompanied by a new trailer of the third instalment of this strategy game series.
Five New Free Worlds for Minecraft RTX
Paul Wozniak, 14 May 2020, 18:28
Today, Nvidia released more worlds that can be tested in a ray-tracing version of Minecraft. Each of them was created by well-known developers from the community and can be downloaded for free.
Mafia 1 Remake vs. Original
Christian Pieniazek, 14 May 2020, 18:04
We prepared a comparison of the first screenshots from the Mafia remake with scenes from the original. As it turns out, Hangar 13 not only refreshes the graphics, but also prepares some changes in the way the action is directed.
GTA 5 Now Available for Free on Epic Games Store
Adrian Werner, 14 May 2020, 17:38
Epic Games Store has launched a giveaway of the full version of Grand Theft Auto 5, and with the game we will also get access to the online module, GTA Online.
Rumor: Mafia 1 Remake on Mafia 3 Engine With New Cover System
Christian Pieniazek, 14 May 2020, 16:39
Day after the announcement of the refreshed Mafia trilogy, we got to know unofficial details about the technical layer and the changes made to the mechanics in the remake of the first installment of this iconic series. Among notable novelties we have a new cover system; the whole thing is to run on the engine used by Mafia 3.
The Witcher Going on Strong; Netflix Discusses the Bestiary
Christian Pieniazek, 14 May 2020, 15:39
An extensive video was uploaded, in which Netflix analyzes the bestiary of the first season of The Witcher. We can not only take a close look at the Striga, the Kikimore or the Doppler, but also find out where the inspiration for bringing them to life came from.
CoD Warzone - Authorization Lands a Solid Blow on PC Cheaters
Bart Swiatek, 14 May 2020, 15:31
There is a new type of account authorization in the PC version of the CoD: Warzone - a new account must be confirmed with a password received in an SMS message before use. The change is aimed at reducing the number of cheaters and if you believe the opinions on the forums, its introduction has met with wide disapproval of cheaters.
AC: Valhalla Will Enable Us to Change Hairstyle and Hair Color
Bart Swiatek, 14 May 2020, 15:12
There's some new information on Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, concerning, among others, the protagonist's abilities, side activities, exploration and appearance of the main character.
Your K-series CPU Went Up in Flames? You'll Get a New One
Arkadiusz Strzala, 14 May 2020, 14:08
Intel is extending its Performance Tuning Protection Plan CPU insurance to the 10th generation K-Series (Comet Lake). The service includes one replacement of a damaged CPU with a new one.
Hellblade 2 Will be Powered by Unreal Engine 5
Bart Woldanski, 14 May 2020, 12:27
Phil Spencer announced that Hellblade II: Senua's Saga, Ninja Theory's upcoming game, is being powered by Unreal Engine 5. By the way, we learned that more titles created under the Xbox Game Studios label will benefit from the new version of Epic Games' technology.
„First Million is Free” - New Usage Rules of Unreal Engine
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 May 2020, 12:19
Epic Games has amended Unreal Engine's license terms. From now on, developers may use this engine for commercial purposes free of charge until they earn a million dollars in gross revenue from games created using the technology.
Tim Sweeney on PS5's Storage: „The World of Loading Screens is Over.”
Bart Swiatek, 14 May 2020, 12:05
Tim Sweeney, head of Epic Games, commented on the Unreal Engine 5 demo presented yesterday, which ran on PS5's devkit. In his opinion, the technology used in Sony's new console can significantly affect the way video games look like and how they are created.
CEO of Xiaomi Uses iPhone? Fans are Outraged
Mateusz Popielak, 14 May 2020, 10:53
The head of the Chinese giant was „caught” using iPhone. How does Xiaomi explain it?
Check for Free Whether the Devs Managed to Salvage Fallout 76
Adrian Werner, 14 May 2020, 10:47
Tonight, a free weekend of Fallout 76 will be launched, allowing owners of PC, as well as Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles to check out the game after the latest big update called Wastelanders.
PUBG Players Outraged by Introduction of Bots
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 May 2020, 10:34
The creators of Playerunknown's Battlegrounds have introduced bots, known from consoles, to the test servers of the PC edition. Meanwhile, the game's community has once again expressed its disappointment with the developers' decision.
Original Designer of Mafia Had no Idea About Remasters
Milosz Szubert, 14 May 2020, 10:25
Daniel Vavra, director and screenwriter of the first two installments of the Mafia series, clearly stated on Twitter that he has nothing to do with the remasters that were announced yesterday. The Czech artist is currently one of the key people in Warhorse.
Digital Dragons Event - Play a Few Dozen Indie Demos
Adrian Werner, 14 May 2020, 10:18
The Digital Dragons India Celebration event has started on Steam. It enables us to play demo versions of almost 30 independent games. Additionally, streams with intriguing productions are constantly being held.


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Some freshly brewed, piping hot research, published in the journal European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, brings excellent news to coffee lovers everywhere: Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day—including ground, instant, and even decaf coffee—was associated with “significant reductions in incident cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure and ischaemic stroke) and mortality,” compared with avoiding coffee altogether. The study also concluded that both ground coffee and instant coffee, but not decaffeinated coffee, were associated with reduced risk of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).
In the U.S. alone, coffee consumption has never been higher. According to The Spring 2022 National Coffee Data Trends report from the National Coffee Association, up to 66 percent of Americans now drink coffee each day—a record high. Given the popularity of—and, if we’re being honest, dependency on—coffee around the world, finding a definitive answer to the question, “is coffee healthy?” has been an ongoing quest for a long time. It makes sense that health specialists and the general public would want to know whether this seemingly non-negotiable daily habit is safe, especially in relation to heart health and mortality risk.
The general consensus of late seems to be that, yes, moderate, regular coffee consumption (about two cups per day) is “either essentially benign or mildly beneficial,” as one 2016 comprehensive study on the health pros and cons of coffee put it. Modest coffee intake has been correlationally linked to several health benefits, from decreased dementia and Alzheimer's disease risk in later life to lower risk of stroke in women. Meanwhile, a 2019 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that those who drank six or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day were 22 percent more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, corroborating the logical conclusion that the effects of coffee, especially the caffeine in coffee, can have diminishing returns if guzzled in excess.
Historically, medical specialists have erred on the side of caution and recommended that those with cardiovascular disease limit or stop drinking coffee. “Because coffee can quicken heart rate, some people worry that drinking it could trigger or worsen certain heart issues. This is where general medical advice to stop drinking coffee may come from,” the study’s lead author, Peter M. Kistler, M.D., PhD, professor of medicine at the University of Melbourne and Monash University and head of arrhythmia research at the Alfred Hospital and Baker Heart Institute in Melbourne, Australia, says in a press release by the American College of Cardiology. “We found coffee drinking had either a neutral effect—meaning that it did no harm—or was associated with benefits to heart health.” Not only that, but these positive health outcomes seem to hold true for those with and without cardiovascular disease, the ACC noted.
For the study, 449,563 participants were surveyed on their daily coffee intake (the number of cups and preferred type—ground, instant, and decaf), then grouped into categories based on their answers (a no coffee group, less than one cup group, one cup group, two to three cups group, four to five cups group, and more than five cups per day group). After adjusting for variables like age, sex, sleep disorders, diabetes, and blood pressure, the researchers used medical records to compare the coffee-drinkers’ vs. the non-coffee-drinkers’ incidence of arrhythmias, cardiovascular disease, and death over the course of 12 and a half years. They found a correlation between drinking any type of coffee and both longer life and heart disease, with the greatest risk reduction seen with two to three cups per day.
Dr. Kistler has posited that, while caffeine may be the most familiar coffee compound, the drink contains over a hundred biologically active components, and “it is likely that the non-caffeinated compounds [in coffee] were responsible for the positive relationships observed between coffee drinking, cardiovascular disease, and survival.”
Dr. Kistler and his team’s study offers some validating evidence that a daily, mild-to-moderate java habit—whether it’s decaf or caffeinated, instant or ground drip—is not only harmless, but can actually be enjoyed as “part of a healthy lifestyle,” especially with respect to preventing heart diseases and promoting longevity. Just make sure you’re not sipping too close to bedtime!


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The Korean biotech company Macrogen (CEO Sukang Lee), announced on the 3rd that it had obtained the CE marking for Europe’s In-Vitro Diagnostic (CE-IVD) devices for its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test kit ‘Axen™ COVID-19 RT’.
Macrogen’s COVID-19 test kit is a product that uses RT-PCR, and can confirm whether the person is infected with COVID-19 in just two hours, which allows for conducting a large number of tests quickly and efficiently. As the kit detects ORF1ab and E genes, two genes related to COVID-19, it has a high level of accuracy and target detection. Hence, the test kit is evaluated as more appropriate to screen patients with trace amounts of COVID-19. Earlier, Macrogen conducted a clinical trial with its test kit, confirmed 100% consistency in 20 samples each in the positive and negative groups.
Macrogen CEO Sukang Lee said, “While the confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to soar across the world, we have secured active pharmaceutical ingredients and drastically expanded our production and logistics systems to produce to meet their demand. We are currently discussing signing agreements with major European countries, and a number of countries in Latin America and Southeast Asia as well as the Middle East, and we will rapidly respond to the continued global demand.”


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NEW YORK - With warm weather around the corner and increased vaccination rates easing coronavirus fears, many U.S. residents are thinking about summer getaways. Nearly 72% of Americans are planning trips, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
"That means if you haven't already made plans, you need to start booking before it's too late," Frommer said. "For domestic travel, it's going to get tighter and tighter and tighter. So, if you want to travel within the United States, book yesterday, or book now at least."
Summer vacation hunters are turning to ideas they never considered before, like camping. The camping booking site pitchup.com offers all kinds of camping experiences from rugged to glamping. Plus, it offers built-in safety features still important to travelers, CEO and Founder Dan Yates said.
"We're seeing a huge amount of pent-up demand really over the last year, various lockdowns happening all over the world, particularly in the United States," Yates said. "We're seeing the outdoor accommodations sector really gain market share against other types of accommodations because really it is the most suitable from a social-distancing perspective."
With any type of travel, planning ahead is critical. Frommer said this is not the summer to just take off and go and expect to find accommodations spontaneously available without reservations. Expect the unexpected, like a rental car shortage.
"A lot of the car rental agencies ditched their cars at the height of the pandemic to try and stay liquid and now there are shortages in manufacturing," Frommer said. "Rental car prices are going crazy."
If you need any more incentive to act now, Frommer said airline prices are increasing at 5% each month. Also, drive-to destinations and attractions like National Parks that were once first-come, first-serve are now requiring reservations in advance.
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ICANN recently voted to approve the roll-out of new top level domains, in a move that could transform the way we use the Internet. But for brand owners, it is a double-edged sword.
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This year’s Toys for Tots drive received a strong good kick-start Nov. 22 with a six-hour “You Buy a Toy, We’ll Give a Toy” event hosted by True Value Home Center.
True Value Home Center has held the event for six years in a partnership with the Marine Corps League Griswold Mountain Detachment No. 1121. For every toy donated by the public at the event, the store donates a toy.
At the end of the day,25 members of the detachment, along with Cal Fire Bass Lake station, collected 340 toys and $732.
This year’s toy drive coordinator, Dennis Osantowski, was pleased with the turnout.
“Regardless of the welcomed rain Saturday, people enthusiastically came out to show support for Toys for Tots and the children of the Mountain Area,” Osantowski said.
There are 90 Toys for Tots donation boxes spread throughout Eastern Madera County at businesses, schools, and churches. All donated toys should unwrapped and have a minimum value of $10. The campaign to collect toys ends Dec. 13.
“On behalf of the Bryant family, all of us at True Value are happy to help with the Toys for Tots program,” said store cashier Ninamarie Camarena. “I was very impressed to see all the people today supporting Toys for Tots.”
Stacey Sandoval and her family, including her two-year old daughter Cara, were visiting Oakhurst from Fresno Saturday, and were happy to help the cause.
“It’s great to see the Marines giving back to the community,” Sandoval said.
Mike Perreira, who served as coordinator of the toy drive, along with his wife Brenda, for 10 years, stressed that every toy donated in the Mountain Area, stays in the Mountain Area.
Perreira said last year 4,000 toys with a value of $60,000 were distributed to about 1,400 children in the Mountain Area.
Osantowski said it has been a trying year for area families with the drought, fires in Coarsegold, Oakhurst, and Bass Lake areas, unexpected layoffs, and general economic conditions.
“Toys for Tots was started in 1947 for exactly these sort of reasons - when communities come together to help those in need,” Osantowski said.
Members of the Griswold Detachment made a trip earlier this week to Toys “R” Us in Clovis to pick-up toys for the drive. The store provided the Mountain Area with a credit to purchase toys from donations made at the store specifically for Toys for Tots throughout the past year.
Upcoming Toys for Tots events
• The Queen's Inn/Idle Hour Winery will hold a toy collection fundraiser at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at the Queen’s Inn Wine Bar, 41139 Highway 41. Admission is a minimum of $10 or more, or a new, unwrapped toy to enjoy fine wines. Details: (559) 683-4354.
• The Toys for Tots Round-Up will be held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Old Mill Shopping Center parking lot near CVS. The Yosemite High cheerleaders will hold a bake sale during the event with all proceeds going for toys.
• Oakhurst Family chiropractic will host a reception for Toys for Tots, 9 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Dec. 6. The business is offering discounts on services with donations of new toys. Details: (559) 642-2225.
• Oakhurst Elk’s Lodge 2724 will hold its annual Crab Feed on Saturday, Dec. 6, to raise funds for the club’s annual children’s Christmas Party and to collect toys to support Toys for Tots. Details: (559) 683-2717.
• Dorsey’s Hallmark is celebrating 50 years of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with a special promotion. For every small Rudolph purchased, Dorsey’s will donate $1 to Toys for Tots. For every large Rudolph purchased, the store will donate the same toy to Toys for Tots. Details (559) 683-3006.
• Sullivan's Tire Pros will make a donation for every tire sold through Dec. 12: Details: (559) 683-5999.


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New Xbox owners could lose access to certain functions for “excess profanity”
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Xbox users who upload messages with excessive profane language could be banned from Xbox live, TechCrunch reports.
Microsfot’s Xbox team responded to complaints from users who were concerned their use of profanity during video conferencing calls on Skype could endanger their accounts. Microsoft explained that Skype interactions between users were unmonitored, but videos with “excess swearing” uploaded to Xbox One’s “Upload Studio” would violate the terms of service.
“We want a clean, safe and fun environment for all users. Excessive profanity as well as other Code of Conduct violations will be enforced upon and result in suspension of some or all privileges on Xbox Live. We remain committed to preserving and promoting a safe, secure and enjoyable experience for all of our Xbox Live members.”
The new Xbox One game console ships with an Xbox Kinect camera and microphone device, which monitors and responds to verbal and gesture commands from users. Microsoft has repeatedly assured users that the camera is not used to surveil users of the game system.


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Nevada’s recreational marijuana legalization went into effect July 1 with expectations of $60 million in new tax revenue. Long, long lines greeted the first customers, but a little over a week into the effort, there’s such a shortage of marijuana for dispensaries to sell that the governor has declared a state of emergency.
Governor Brian Sandoval signed a measure that widens the pool of applicants distribution licenses, permitting the transportation of marijuana from harvesting and packaging facilities to the dispensaries. According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, “The taxation department has issued not one distribution license because of a last-minute court battle, incomplete applications and zoning issues, meaning dispensaries will not be getting a delivery for a while.” The state’s tax commission is set to vote on Sandoval’s new measure this week.
After Nevada legalized recreational marijuana, the state gave exclusive distribution rights to liquor wholesalers, seven of which have applied for licenses. However, none of the seven have been approved yet.
“We continue to work with the liquor wholesalers who have applied for distribution licenses, but most don’t yet meet the requirements that would allow us to license them. Even as we attempted to schedule the final facility inspection for one of the applicants this week, they told us their facility was not ready and declined the inspection,” tax department spokeswoman Stephanie Klapstein said.
So, since the state said that dispensaries have to receive product from licensed distributors but has not issued any licenses yet, they are hoping this new regulation will pass and get new distribution licenses out there. The state faces problems with growing cycles and crop shortages making things difficult for the distributors, too, but that’s a story for another time.
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Just one year after launching it, Cadillac is temporarily ending its expensive car subscription service, the Wall Street Journal reported. Book by Cadillac, which charged drivers $1,800 to be behind the wheel of one of the company's cars, will be paused started December 1st. Subscribers will have 30 days to turn in the vehicles they were renting through the service, meaning they'll have to find another ride pretty quickly.
Cadillac rolled out the pricey subscription plan with the intention of letting Cadillac fans swap between vehicles at will. Subscribers in the pilot markets -- New York City, Dallas and Los Angeles -- were given access to five different Cadillac-made rides: the ATS-V, CTS-V, CT6, XT5 and Escalade. They were allotted a total of 2,000 miles per month that they could put on the vehicles, and could switch rides at will up to 18 times per year. The $1,800 per month price tag covered the cost of taxes, registration, insurance and vehicle upkeep.
Cadillac seems set on bringing back some version of the service at a later date, but it's unlikely that it'll take keep its same form. According to the Wall Street Journal, the program was more costly than expected and suffered from some technical difficulties that complicated the whole process.
If you're looking for an alternative to Cadillac's now-defunct service, just about every car manufacturer has one nowadays. Audi, BMW, Ford, Volvo, Lexus, Lincoln, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz all have a subscription option, though most are available only in certain markets.


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Last year, Huffington Post said that the jewelry industry would be “the latest business to really take shape through online sales.” The $70 billion dollar industry would leverage its online arm to have an increase in sales without the increase in production cost.
They might even eliminate some of the costs associated with maintaining a brick-and-mortar shop if they choose to offer their services online. Though switching fully to an online store may not be a popular move just yet for jewelry makers and providers, there is a need for them to compete in the online world.
The E-Commerce Industry’s Growth
There is nothing wrong with going for traditional marketing methods, but with the e-commerce sector raking in trillions in revenue, any industry would be wise to jump on board. A shop in the US will benefit from the services of an SEO company for jewelers if they want to improve their sales.
Companies like SEOforJewelers are beginning to capitalize on that need, using their expertise both in SEO services and in the jewelry trade. After all, many buyers turn to their mobiles to search for shops before they make a purchase.
What Online Sales Mean
Jewelers may not automatically think they need an SEO company in their payroll, but with the number of possible customers looking at product and brand reviews online, the competition will get the sale if they are not visible.
Visibility is important, especially in a generation that relies heavily on online searches. Whatever is ranking high on Google has a great advantage and is the leader, the credible answer.
The truth is that Google plays a big part in your jewelry shop’s success. As the leading search engine, many people turn to Google to look for what they need. Moreover, if they need jewelry, you improve the chances of getting them as your customer if you are at Google search’s top ranks.


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Developed by Dartmouth college professor Victor Petrenko through his company, Ice Engineering, PETD uses a thin film applied to an existing surface that can break the two strongest chemical bonds between ice and a surface with a brief burst of electricity. Such a device would nearly make the hated morning ritual of ice-scraping a thing of the distant past.
There's no news of when PETD will be available for vehicles, but you can bet Lexus is already eyeing it for the LS sedan's novel-like list of standard features.
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Each Spring—and for one day only—our favorite businesses up and down Cherokee Street transform into music video sets for local bands.
Lo-Fi Cherokee is an electric event that features one-song performances from all types of local musical artists and projects, set against the backdrop of Cherokee Street storefronts and spaces. The performances are recorded by the team from Lo-Fi St. Louis, who then edit the sets into professional music videos to be unveiled to the community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 8.
The best part? The public is invited. Lo-Fi Cherokee is a great excuse to visit the Cherokee Street neighborhood, check out local businesses, and enjoy a slice of the St. Louis music scene. We asked Bill Streeter, a local filmmaker and the creator of Lo-Fi Cherokee, to give first-time attendees the inside track of what to expect at the event.
Feel Free To Come And Go
The performances and filming sessions last all day, but you certainly don’t have to hang out for
hours. “We start in the morning, around 9:30 or 10 a.m.,” Streeter said. “We go until our lunch
break, and usually get five or six acts in before lunch, then take a lunch break to let the crew
regroup and hit it again.” The day normally goes until sundown. Find the latest updates and band announcements at Lo-Fi St. Louis's facebook page.)
Expect Something Authentic
Streeter says the sets are totally open to the public, which gives music-lovers and curious onlookers a chance to see a more real side of their favorite musical acts. “As an attendee, you get to see behind the scenes, and it’s a great opportunity to see a band out of context,” he said. “You get an opportunity to see a pretty wide variety of music in a single day; you can see everything from a hip hop band to a rock band to bluegrass or jazz. It’s all original music; there’s no covers here.” If you’re comfortable, you might even be asked to star as an extra.
Snapshots from 2022 Lo-Fi Cherokee
Make a Day Of It
The day is about music, but it’s also about the businesses on Cherokee Street. Many shops or restaurants will offer Lo-Fi specials, and walking up and down the street is a great way to check out a new store or eatery. If you’re in the mood for shopping, find inspiration on the Cherokee Street Fashion Guide. For lunch ideas, check out An Insider’s Food Guide to La Calle Cherokee. “It’ll give you an opportunity to walk up and down Cherokee Street and check out some of the stuff that Cherokee Street has to offer besides just what we’re doing,” Streeter said.
“It’s just a nice day to spend on the street, and the bars and the restaurants, sort of get an opportunity to check out some of those places too.” While he’s a fan of all the restaurants on Cherokee Street, Streeter says he has a soft spot for local gem La Manganita.
Bring Your Energy
One of Streeter’s favorite parts of the event is watching bands feed off the audience’s energy. If you do pop by a set, try and let the music move you. Sarah Downen, who has been at the event both as an attendee and as a musical act with her band Golden Curls, agrees. “I would say put your phone down during the performances; sit back, enjoy, and be attentive,” she said.
Feel Free to Plan Ahead
While the event is open to the public—and no tickets are required—you can pre-register for Lo-Fi Cherokee on Eventbrite for a few extra perks including a limited-edition swag bag and the chance to purchase Lo-Fi apparel that can be picked up the day of the event.
Downen says a little pre-planning can also help music fans maximize their experience. “You could get the schedule beforehand and mark which acts you want to see, then catch as many as you can!” she said. “I think planning ahead and having a game plan is a great way to make sure you don't miss anyone you want to see. Maybe look up the musician's recordings beforehand so you're familiar with their art; it can be a lot more fun when you are already a fan of the project.” But both Downen and Streeter agree that showing up with no plan is just as valid—after all, the day is about experiencing something new.
Pack a Few Key Items
Streeter recommends good walking shoes for adventuring up and down Cherokee Street,
dressing for the weather, showing up with money for lunch, packing a water bottle, and coming
Keep the Party Going
While filming wraps up around sundown, festivities on the Street continue well into the evening. New this year, Streeter says, will be the chance to hear some of the bands perform sets at venues on Cherokee Street. While the plans are still being finalized, he expects the after-party to be epic. Those sets will also be open to the public.
For attendees who want to view the final music videos, the Lo-Fi Cherokee Premier Party will be held on Sunday, May 28 at Off-Broadway, just steps from Cherokee Street. Tickets are $10 at the door. View videos from past year's events on Lo-Fi STL's Youtube Channel.
Planning on attending Lo-Fi Cherokee this year? Get up-to-date info and announcements at lofistl.com, and tag us in your day-of photos at @cherokeestreet.


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The COVID-19 pandemic heavily changed the food and beverage industries. The pandemic changed consumer habits and raised food demand. Consumers’ eating and buying habits were impacted by restaurant closures or reduced operations, which caused a shift in orders. Trips to supermarkets rose significantly as shoppers bought long-lasting basics like wheat, rice, canned goods, and frozen foods. Customers favored takeaway and home delivery choices out of necessity.
Since the lockdown was lifted, the industry has been adjusting and inventing to overcome these difficulties and regain profitability. To increase consumer confidence and boost profits, the sector is developing new service offerings and COVID hygiene measures.
Impacts on the food and beverages industry in the post-pandemic era are:
1. Cloud Kitchens
Due to the decrease in consumer traffic in the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) industry, most companies have begun the move to a cloud kitchen model, which offers significant infrastructure cost reductions. For the convenience of the customer, this approach is supported by partnerships with food aggregators that provide online ordering and delivery alternatives. Cloud kitchens saw a lot of growth post-pandemic as people now prefer to order in rather than go out to eat.
India’s food and beverage industries are undergoing remarkable changes, primarily due to digitalization. The “Chitale Group,” one of India’s top organizations, has put in place a traceability system that allows milk to be monitored from the point of purchase to the point of sale. They maintain a high degree of quality across their supply chain, allowing for the tracking of operational performance and digitization to identify breakdowns at any moment. This gives consumers transparency to see how the product is made as post-pandemic people are ready to spend a little extra on quality and sustainably made products.
3. Contactless Solutions
With an eye on health, safety, and security standards, contactless solutions are being used alongside self-service stations post-pandemic. Robotic delivery, digital menus, and in-app ordering are a few of the contactless options that are popular right now. The hospitality industry is utilizing technology like face recognition and contactless biometrics to allow customers to self-check in and check out, unlock rooms, and control elevators through facial scans.
If you are a brand that is looking to start a business in the food and beverages industry or you already have a business in the industry, you should conduct market research to see how your product will work in the post-pandemic era. Conduct market research today with IBI Global Research Solutions.


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September saw a continuation of a strong order season for the US trailer industry, with 32,194 net orders placed.
“The pace of orders continues to amaze,” said Frank Maly, Director – CV Transportation Analysis and Research at US company ACT Researth. “September new and net orders both saw 29 per cent sequential gains and net orders are up 86 per cent year-over-year.”
Maly also said that year-to-date, net orders rose 51 per cent. “Strong quarter-ending production levels combined with an inventory drawdown to push shipment levels to almost 26,900 units, the best volume since June 2006.”


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THE announcement that beer duty will rise by 1p per pint came as "a slap in the face" to the pub industry.
But the campaign group Alcohol Concern claimed the Chancellor's measure did not go far enough.
Cider duty will go up by 1p a litre, wine by 5p per bottle, and sparkling wine by 7p when the new rates come into force from midnight on Sunday.
Announcing the changes, the Chancellor said duty on spirits would remain frozen for the 10th Budget in a row.
British Beer and Pub Association communications director Mark Hastings said the Chancellor had penalised beer and favoured stronger alcoholic drinks.
"This is a slap in the face for one of Britain's world-beating businesses," he said.
"Gordon Brown has chosen to turn his back on a brewing sector facing intense pressure from rapid cost inflation and the forthcoming smoking ban."
But Alcohol Concern campaigns officer Frank Soodeen said the alcohol duty increases did not go far enough.
"We actually know that alcohol is 54% more affordable than it was in 1980 and clearly what this shows is that the Treasury is unwilling to deal with some of the difficult questions we face around how to cut down the level of alcohol harm in this country," he said.
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) said the 1p per pint increase in beer duty would hit Britain's pubs hard.
Camra chief executive Mike Benner said: "This is bad news for the millions of people who enjoy British pubs but will now face a higher cost to visit them.
"At a time when 56 pubs a month are closing, the smoking ban is imminent and supermarkets are selling beer at ridiculously low prices, British pubs needed a lifeline from their Government and that has been denied them."
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) echoed those concerns, with the trade association's chief executive John McNamara saying: "An increase in duty on beer, cider and wine is often absorbed by the licensee and not passed onto the consumer for some time.
"Licensees need to be concentrating on making their pubs the place to go after the smoking ban and not becoming preoccupied with the issues of the cost of a pint."


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Stories about China
3 March 2016
A Facebook executive is arrested in Brazil, Bolivia’s President says he wants to regulate social networks, and China shuts down 580 social media accounts for “misleading the public”.
1 March 2016
The Cyberspace Administration of China has accused the outspoken real estate tycoon Ren Zhiqiang of publishing “illegal messages with a negative impact.” But he's not alone.
26 February 2016
Clown memes mocking Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak are spreading after Malaysian police threatened graphic artist Fahmi Reza for uploading an image of Razak as a clown.
25 January 2016
A mainland Chinese netizens’ movement aimed at silencing pro-independence Taiwanese "through civilized methods” has become a humourous emoji battle and a tech lesson in scaling the Great Firewall of China.
20 January 2016
Experts estimate that between 1% and 3% of China's internet users are using circumvention tool to visit overseas websites. But this could change with new restrictions.
8 January 2016
Combining individuals' financial records, online shopping data, social media behaviors and employment history, China will now produce a combined "social credit" score for each citizen.
24 December 2015
When Facebook became accessible in mainland China, trolls descended on a Taiwanese politician. What might happen if Facebook were to become permanently accessible in China?
15 December 2015
"These conferences have had no credibility ever since the first one, whose real aim was to ensure that Internet companies wanting to operate in China fall into line."
11 December 2015
China's State Internet Information Office spokesman urged Internet companies to allocate charity funds to those who "spread good news." But netizens don't completely agree with government's idea of good news.


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Niantic's Harry Potter: Wizards Unite officially debuts on June 21st, but you won't have to wait until then to play if you live in the right country. The location-based game is already available for would-be Android and iOS spellcasters in the US and UK -- not surprisingly, Niantic is welcoming early adopters in a likely effort to minimize Pokémon Go-style server overloads. Australia and New Zealand have had the game for weeks in a pseudo-beta test, but Niantic is clearly expecting the broader launch to be particularly demanding.
It's not certain how wide the launch will be on June 21st. Niantic had to make some Pokémon Go players wait weeks or even months to start playing.
There's probably a good reason for the staggered approach. Pokémon Go is still popular long after the initial phenomenon wore out, and now Niantic is introducing a similarly location-based game that has the full weight of Harry Potter fandom behind it. You can be sure there's plenty of pent-up demand. If there's any uncertainty, it's whether or not Wizards Unite will repeat history in the long run and thrive well after the initial fad is over.


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Schlabach Wood Design expanding, adding jobs
The $3.8 million investment will create 57 new jobs
- Schlabach Wood Design is a custom cabinet and furnishing manufacturer in Baltic.
- It has announced expansion of it kitchen and bathroom product lines due to customer demand.
- The expansion will represent a $3.8 million investment and creation of 57 new jobs in Coshocton County.
- The project will feature new construction and acquisition of machinery and equipment.
BALTIC –– Schlabach Wood Design, a custom cabinet and furnishings manufacturer, has announced plans to invest $3.8 million to expand operations of the company’s kitchen and bathroom product lines to meet increased customer demand. The investment will eventually result in the creation of 57 new jobs in Coshocton County.
President Willis Schlabach in a press release said: “We are very appreciative of the support of JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Coshocton County Port Authority, the Coshocton County Commissioners and Crawford Township in providing their expertise and a financial grant to make this expansion project a reality.”
The project will include the purchase of additional acreage, construction of new manufacturing space and acquisition of machinery and equipment.
“Sales for our custom-made hardwoods cabinets for home and office have tripled over the past eight years through our national network of dealers as demand for quality hardwoods cabinets has increased,” Schlabach said in the release. “As the company has grown, we have been blessed to add co-workers into the business who share our passion for hard work and attention to detail that is inherent in the craftsmanship of our products.”
OhioSE and JobsOhio worked closely with Schlabach Wood Design and local partners on the project, which is being supported with a $200,000 JobsOhio Grant. The grant will assist with construction and the purchase of new equipment.
“We love to see our local manufacturers grow their capacity and impact,” said Mike Jacoby, OhioSE President, in the release. “We are grateful to JobsOhio for their investment in Schlabach Wood Design and the Southeast Ohio region, setting them up for long-term success in Coshocton County.”
“On behalf of Coshocton County, I want to thank Schlabach Wood Design for moving forward with this significant investment,” said Tiffany Swigert, executive director of the Coshocton County Port Authority in the release. “We are thrilled by the announcement and see the investment as a true testament to the quality products made by craftsmen in our county."
She added, “The Schlabach family’s commitment will bring additional employment opportunities to our county and these new workers will join an environment rich in creativity, passion and dedication to producing the best cabinetry available. The port authority was proud to be part of the team that worked together to assist the company with its growth plans.”
Schlabach Wood Design was established in 1994 with a focus on combining quality materials, craftsmanship, and a solid work ethic. The company is a family owned, custom cabinet company located in the heart of Amish country in Ohio. Schlabach Wood Design cabinets are built entirely by Amish craftsmen who design, build and install custom cabinetry forhomes. Learn more at schlabachwooddesign.com.


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Based in Segamat, Johor Bahru, Kitar Teliti Sdn Bhd has been selling various types of tyre products for more than 20 years.
Isuzu Malaysia Delivers First Unit of Newly Rolled-Out FVR300 6X2 Truck to TMC Metal Malaysia
Isuzu Malaysia has recently finalised the first sale and delivery of the newly-rolled out Isuzu FVR300 6x2 medium-duty truck in Malaysia to TMC Metal.
Scania Unveils Sustainable Partnerships of First ADAS and First Euro V in Malaysia
Scania Malaysia has unveiled sustainable partnerships for the first New Truck Generation with ADAS and the first Euro V truck in Malaysia.
Bosch and AWS Enter Into Collaboration to Digitalize Logistics
Bosch and U.S based cloud provider Amazon Web Services (AWS) aim to improve efficiency and sustainability in the transportation and logistics industry.
Recircle Awards 2022: Award Winners Revealed in Online Ceremony
Valebridge Media Services (VMS), the Crewe, UK and Madrid, Spain-based media services agency, has announced the winners of the 2022 Recircle Awards, the global industry awards event recognising sustainable innovation, production processes, management and services within the tyre retreading and recycling sectors.
Kontena Nasional’s Growth Focused on Fleet Expansion
Kontena Nasional Bhd’s acquisition of 30 new Volvo FM440 62 T RAS prime movers is part of the logistics provider’s plan to expand its fleet and services, reports the Malaysian Reserve. The Volvo FM440 6×2 T RAS features a 440hp D13A440 engine and is equipped with a 450-litre tank for improved payload capacity over its predecessor.
SR Industries Malaysia Holds Truck Tyre Promotional Campaign to Raise Brand Awareness
With Liong Chun Hong joining the team as Commercial Tyre Manager, SR Industries Malaysia now can move more aggressively into the sector.
Hong Seng Reveals Hangcha Forklift Brand Expansion Strategy
Hong Seng Group is eyeing future expansion in a big way, not only in its Chinese heavy and light vehicle operations but also in the forklift industry.
Johor Sand & Granite Lorry Operators’ Association Organises Safety Campaign
The Johor Sand &Granite Lorry Operators' Association is all set to roll out its activities again after two years of lockdown.
BYD Malaysia Appoints Alliance EV to Distribute Commercial Electric Vans
CSH Alliance (CSH) said its unit Alliance EV (AEV) has been appointed as distributor for commercial electric vans by BYD Malaysia.


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Until he got the call, Isaac didn’t think much about identity theft. The married Toronto father of two keeps on top of his family’s finances and expenses, doesn’t carry credit card debt, and uses strong passwords for his online accounts.
But in May, the fraud prevention unit at one of the Big Five banks phoned him about a suspicious application. Someone tried to open a bank account using Isaac’s Social Insurance Number (SIN), name, and address—and they were moving quickly. Within the span of a few days, the fraudster opened a PayPal account, racked up six credit inquiries, and opened at least two store credit cards in Isaac’s name. The flurry of credit applications also knocked nearly 200 points off his credit score.
“The Home Depot account was a $10,000 credit card, and they quickly upped the limit to $25,000,” says Isaac, who asked that his last name not be used. “There was another one they opened up with Peoples Jewellers, and that was another $15,000.”
Identity theft is a pressing issue thanks to a spate of high-profile data breaches, including the recent Equifax cyberattack that exposed the personal information of 143 million Americans and 100,000 Canadians, including names, addresses, SINs, and in some cases, credit card numbers. From large-scale data breaches to everyday mail theft, phishing, skimming, and telephone scams, identity theft is ever-evolving, ongoing threat.
The best defence is awareness, says Kelly Keehn, personal finance expert and author of Protecting You and Your Money: A Guide to Avoiding Identity Theft and Fraud.
“Hacking used to be a joke, it was this idea of a kid in their parents’ basement seeing what they could do,” she says. “Now, it’s 100% criminal. They have very complex algorithms, grabbing new information as it’s breached, or as it’s given freely.”
Of course, attacks like the Equifax breach aren’t the fault of the consumer. But when it comes to sharing even the most basic details about yourself with companies and on social media, cyber security expert Tom Keenan has a motto: “Be info-stingy.”
The University of Calgary professor says he has about 20 different “birthdays” and uses H0H 0H0 as his postal code when asked by store clerks.
If that seems like overkill, Keenan, the author of Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy, has a trove of examples illustrating how easily valuable personal information falls through the cracks. Hook up your phone to Bluetooth in a rental car, and your information isn’t automatically erased. Think your online presence is tight? Check your teenage children—their social media profiles might reveal more about you (and themselves) than you realize.
“I know somebody who gave his 16-year-old daughter a credit card, and she took a picture of it and put it up on Facebook,” Keenan says.
Experts such as Keenan and Keehn recommend having a second personal email address for subscriptions, newsletters, and giving out to stores. Your primary email—the one with bills, shopping log-in info, and other personal information—should be kept to your chest. Keep your wallet light in case of loss or theft, locking up your SIN card, birth certificate, passport, and any credit cards you don’t use regularly—the same goes for any of your children’s documents.
In Isaac’s case, the identity thief was old-school: He stole mail from Isaac and his neighbours, obtaining his name and SIN from a tax-related document. The crook set up mail forwarding using fake identification in an attempt to divert the ill-gotten credit cards, but once Isaac found out he quickly flagged the fraud to Canada Post.
Isaac immediately filed reports with the RCMP and local police, a crucial step in proving to the credit bureaus, banks, and credit card companies that a crime was committed so the fraudulent charges can be reversed. He then contacted both Equifax and TransUnion to let them know his identity was stolen.
Isaac estimates he spent about 15 hours over the course of a week—almost two full working days—untangling the mess. His advice: Stay calm, and be patient. It will take multiple phone calls and follow-ups where you have to repeat your story and verify information.
You might have heard about credit freezing in the wake of the Equifax breach, but that’s only available in the U.S. Canadians can sign up for credit file monitoring and fraud alerts with both TransUnion and Equifax (yes, ironic). For the 100,000 Canadians affected by the hack, Equifax is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
Everyone should check their credit report and credit score at least once a year (Canadians are entitled to one free credit report from each of the bureaus annually). But given how quickly identity thieves work, checking monthly with a credit monitoring subscription isn’t a bad idea. You should also regularly review your credit card and bank statements.
Isaac realizes he’s lucky: The fraud was detected quickly, he didn’t lose any money, and his credit score has since been restored. Some people face years of financial ruin. He and his neighbours installed locking mailboxes, and he’s signed up to file his taxes online. He also signed up for credit monitoring and attached a fraud alert to his SIN with both credit bureaus. If someone tries to apply for credit in his name again, he’ll get a call on his cell phone.
“The fraud alert on my SIN is valid for six years. I already have a calendar reminder six years from now to renew it,” he says. “I will keep this level of vigilance for a long time.”
If you want to protect yourself from identity theft or think you’re a victim, here are some resources:
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
- RCMP Identity Theft and Identity Fraud Victim Assistance Guide
- Equifax Canada: Cybersecurity Incident and Important Information
- TransUnion: Fraud Victims Resources


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2021 Mercedes-AMG GT73 spied winter testing
The performance wing of Mercedes-Benz has tested its electrified four-door flagship in the snow.
With most of the test mule’s camouflage removed, it’s clear to see just how extensively the model’s styling has been lifted from the four-door GT 63.
Large air dams reside up front while chunky, twin-tip mufflers rest on either side of a rear diffuser.
However, Mercedes has kept the covers on the GT 73’s rear bumper and – most importantly – its charging port.
The GT 73 is expected to use the same 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine found in the GT 63, although the new flagship model will have its engine mated to a hybrid system.
This should push outputs “up to 600kw” and bring the 0-100km/h time to less than three seconds. By way of comparison, the GT 63 outputs 470kW and sees 100km/h from a standstill in 3.2 seconds.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 73 is set to compete with Porsche’s performance hybrid four-door offering, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo.
Mercedes-AMG has previously teased a 2020 debut for the model.


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Bikers Dream Offers Motorcycles on Web
Consumers who are located outside of the areas covered by Bikers Dream and Ultra Cycle dealers will be able to purchase motorcycles over the Internet. The site is currently in its test phase.
Currently pegged at $3.2 billion, it will top $7 billion in 2017, predicts an eMarketer study.
Bread-and-butter spot ads are declining by 3%, but the medium's other-channel revenue shows life.
The Colombian pop superstar bests Darth Vader to claim "Most Shared Video Ad Ever" honors, says Unruly's Top 20 Most Shared Ads of 2014 list.


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According to a lawyer handling a class-action lawsuit against several FTX promoters, Taylor Swift declined a $100 million sponsorship deal with the crypto exchange because she was the only celebrity to question its legality.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are seeking over $5 billion from FTX’s celebrity endorsers, including Shaquille O’Neal, Tom Brady, and Larry David, alleging that they did not do their due diligence to check if FTX was breaking the law.
Moskowitz’s lawsuit accuses the celebrities of promoting an unregistered security and seeks to recover damages for customers who lost money after FTX filed for bankruptcy last November.
Swift, whose father used to work for Merrill Lynch, asked if the NFTs being sold as tickets were unregistered securities. The lawsuit claims that FTX executives made numerous misrepresentations and omissions to induce confidence and drive consumers to invest in what was ultimately a Ponzi scheme.
FTX imploded last November after concerns that the commingling of funds with its sister firm, Alameda, led to mass-customer withdrawals.


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The first big telecom story of 2019 was an earnings miss by Apple. But why was this sales warning more significant than just a cyclical, seasonal slowdown? Light Reading's executive editor, Mitch Wagner, joins Phil Harvey to make sense of the Apple madness and to talk about how well the company can adjust to a world that doesn't buy a new iPhone every 12 months.
Also, we run down our roster of office pets and discuss the proper ways to use one of those fancy Apple watches. Hey, Siri, you really don't want to miss this podcast.
Do you have a question or complaint that we should address on a future podcast? Leave it below on the message boards or send us an email.
Machine learning is primed to help service providers run more efficient and effective networks, but first the good ideas have to make their way from the lab to the real world – and that's a big challenge, according to the University of Chicago's Nick Feamster.


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Instagram content creators who have used the platform to launch their full time careers have relied on indirect sources of revenue like branded content and merchandise sales to support their livelihoods. Not the Facebook-owned social media platform is coming out with new ways for creators to make money directly from their content on Instagram LIVE and IGTV. Starting from this week, Instagram will be introducing ads in IGTV as a way to start supporting content creators and help monetize their video content.
Ready to learn more? Here’s all what you need to know about IGTV monetization: Introducing Instagram’s new IGTV ads: The launch of video ads is a very big and exciting news for the platform. This is the first time the content creators will be able to make money directly from IGTV since it launch in 2018. Along with the earlier release of Shopping from creators for feed posts and stories, the addition of IGTV monetization gives creators access to a full-fledged money making platform and better Social Media Management Services. According to Instagram, the video ads will appear only when the user clicks to watch and IGTV video from the preview button in their feed. The ads will be mobile optimized vertical videos and can last upto 15 seconds long. IGTV ads will begin showing in IGTV from a selected group of partners and advertisers in the US with further plans to continue expanding globally. Ads from brands including IKEA, Sephora, Puma, and other test partners will begin showing up sometime next week. Popular content creators such as Avani Gregg and Salice Rose, will be among the first to out the new IGTV monetization feature with a wider, international release in coming months. According to latest press release, Instagram also shared that they will continue testing various IGTV ad options, such as option to skip ads, to make sure the final result works well for users, creators, and advertisers alike. How much money will IGTV creators make ? The plan to let creators monetize their IGTV content is certainly strategic - one of the main reasons why IGTV faced lot of trouble in attracting creators is because of the less monetization options available. Whereas popular Youtube content creators can make anywhere from 3-10$ pe 1000 video views, Instagram hasn’t paid a dime for IGTV content since its launch. First, Instagram will add the ability for users to purchase the badges, during Instagram live videos, to show support for their favourite creators. Second, Instagram will be running ads in IGTV, the platform’s long form video destination, with atleast 55% of the advertising revenue shared with creators. Providing a variety of monetization tools is very important in order to support all the content creators on Instagram from emerging digital stars to established entertainers and everything in between said Instagram COO, Justing Osofsky. We’re excited to add these two new revenue streams for creators to help them generate additional income to fuel their work. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Instagram has seen an explosion in usage of livestreaming: The company says Instagram live views jumped 70% from Feb to March,2020. That boosts Instagram’s plans to launch badges for better social media optimization services. In addition to live badges and IGTV ads, Instagram also trying to help creators expand their ecommerce and branded content businesses on the platform. It recently announced live shopping, which allows creators and brands to tag products during their live videos. In the next few months, Instagram will expand shopping access to more creators who wants to sell their own products. Instagram additionally plans to widen access to Brand Collabs Manager, a marketplace brand to connect with sponsors, to all U.S. creators over the next few months.


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It looks like a beefburger. It smells like a beef burger. And apparently, it tastes like a beef burger. The surprising thing? It contains no meat.
The Impossible Burger is the creation of Impossible Foods and was launched last month in New York. It is designed to provide all the flavour and experience of a regular beefburger, without the environmental impact of raising cows for meat.
“We have begun the movement to build a new kind of global food system,” explained Patrick Brown, CEO and founder of Impossible Food, in a media release. “One that creates new markets for farmers, supports a more resilient food supply, and offers consumers new choices for the meat and dairy products they know and love – ones that are equally delicious but made from plants.”
A ‘magic ingredient’
By creating meat and dairy substitutes from plants, Impossible Foods is working to reduce the impact of animal farming on the environment. The company claims that by not using beef, one of their burgers uses 95% less land, 74% less water and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 87%.
So how did they do it?
It's all down to a molecule called "heme". Impossible Foods describes it as the "magic ingredient that makes meat look, cook and taste gloriously meaty". Real meat is full of heme, and it’s also a building block for life on Earth. So the company has been able to use a plant-based heme protein to create the Impossible Burger.
A molecule-size solution to a big problem
The world’s appetite for meat is set to double between 2000 and 2050, as the global population grows and economies become wealthier.
The environmental impact of raising animals for consumption is significant. Research suggests that food production contributes to more than a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, and 80% of that is the result of animal agriculture.
The resources needed to create just one quarter-pounder burger are extraordinary: 6.7lbs (3kg) of feed, 52.8 gallons (240 litres) of water, 74.5 square feet (6.9 sq metres) of land and 1,000 Btu (1055 kJ) of energy. Watch this video to find out more:
Reducing the environmental impact of meat-eating is therefore a major challenge, and one that requires urgent action.
Innovative solutions such as home-grown meat, or the Impossible Burger, are needed because, as Bill Gates wrote in 2013, “we can’t ask everyone to become vegetarians”.
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A better economy and extra demand after superstorm Sandy lifted U.S. auto sales last month.
After years of sputtering, sales of big pickups kicked into overdrive last month.
Just when Detroit seemed to be luring them away, Americans are embracing Japanese cars again.
It's a make or break moment for electric car maker Tesla Motors.
U.S. auto sales are off to a strong start this year, continuing their brisk pace from late 2011.
Chrysler's U.S. sales in January jumped 44 percent over a year ago, starting off what is expected to be a strong year for auto sales.
Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay the U.S. government a record $32.4 million in additional fines to settle an investigation into its handling of two recalls at the heart of its safety crisis.
Every major automaker in the U.S. topped their June sales in July except Ford and Daimler.
DETROIT (AP) — Industry analysts are predicting a lackluster end to an already dismal year for automakers, likely the worst in nearly a decade.
The major U.S. automakers are cutting jobs across the country, but auto dealerships are begging for workers.
Foreign-based brands saw the biggest sales increases because of big discounts, said Jesse Toprak, senior analyst for automotive pricing site TrueCar.com.
"Businesses don't usually go buy a fleet of trucks unless they have good reason to believe that business will be ramping up," said Jesse Toprak, vice president of market intelligence for the TrueCar.com auto pricing service