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Computer manufacturer IBM announced that they will begin to use the Nvidia Tesla graphic chips in servers configured with their Power chips, according to an article published on the Computer World website. According to this report, IBM wants to increase the capabilities of their higher level server offerings by exploring graphic processing.
IBM will use these chips – which were built into supercomputers like Sequoia and the famous Watson computer – beginning in 2014, according to Computer World. The article states that “the combination of Power processors and Nvidia GPUs could speed up mainframes used for critical tasks like financial transaction processing.”
Sean Tetpon, a spokesman for IBM, was quoted in the article to say, “The addition of Tesla to IBM’s Power CPUs in servers will help customers process and analyze data faster. Tetpon said, IBM plans to deploy Power-based rack based servers with Nvidia’s GPUs as early as 2014.”


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Two Republican senators are bashing the Energy Department for using taxpayer funds to support production of a luxury electric car that costs six figures.
Sens. Chuck GrassleyChuck GrassleyFriends, foes spar in fight on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Live coverage: Day three of Supreme Court nominee hearing Live coverage: Day two of Supreme Court nominee hearing MORE (R-Iowa) and John ThuneJohn ThuneSenate GOP hedges on ObamaCare repeal timeline Week ahead: Robocall crackdown tops FCC meeting agenda Here's how Congress can get people to live healthy lifestyles MORE (R-S.D.) are the latest GOP lawmakers to raise questions about federal support for Fisker Automotive.
The smaller portion, $169 million, supported U.S. engineering and design work for the roughly $100,000 Fisker Karma, which is manufactured in Finland.
In a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu released Monday, the senators question whether a 2007 energy law that created the loan program for advanced vehicle manufacturing should support such a pricey ride.
“The statute which created the [Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM)] program did not specify a retail price range for vehicles that are financed by federal dollars, but it would seem questionable how financing $100,000 luxury class automobiles would be the best use of taxpayer money,” the senators write in the letter, which is available here.
The second, larger portion of the funding was to support a project to build a separate and less costly plug-in vehicle, now called the Atlantic, at a former GM plant in Delaware, a plan slated to employ 2,500 people.
That car will retail for around $50,000, but the Delaware project has been delayed and faces uncertainties, and the company has not drawn all of the funding.
The company must meet more “milestones” to draw more of the money, according to DOE. The company has drawn $193 million of the DOE loan funding thus far, according to press reports.
The Grassley-Thune letter to Chu questions the portion of the funding that supported the overseas manufacture of the Karma model, even though the money was used for U.S.-based work.
It also asks a series of other questions about the funding for the two Fisker projects, such as what “technical expertise” the Energy Department brought to bear in evaluating, granting and monitoring the loan to Fisker.
A DOE spokesman did not provide immediate comment on the GOP senators’ April 20 letter.
But the department’s public affairs chief, in a blog post last October, defended the Fisker financing despite delays in the Delaware project, as well as the $465 million loan for Tesla Motors, a California-based manufacturer of high-performance and costly electric vehicles.
Dan Leistikow, the DOE official, struck back. “Critics have complained that the first vehicles introduced by Fisker and Tesla are more expensive, high-end vehicles.”
“This complaint misses the mark in several respects. First, both manufacturers plan to start with high end vehicles and then quickly move to more affordable product lines,” Leistikow wrote in October.
“These are start-up companies that intend to grow over time, so they are following a common pattern for emerging companies: starting with a premium product for a smaller customer base, and eventually moving to lower cost, mass marketed products as they gradually scale up operations,” he added.
Leistikow also noted that other loans under the ATVM program have supported less expensive vehicles. Ford and Nissan have received the largest loans under the ATVM program.
But Grassley, in a statement, questioned the DOE support for Fisker.
“It’s important to know what went into the Energy Department’s decision to fund the production of expensive luxury vehicles. The riskiness of loans to companies that may or may not be able to pay them back deserves scrutiny. The taxpayers can’t and shouldn’t have to subsidize these decisions,” he said in a statement Monday.
Update: An Energy Department spokesman defended the loan program and the Fisker support specifically in a statement to The Hill.
“The Department’s loan program invests in advanced hybrid electric vehicles because they have the potential to significantly improve performance and fuel economy for American consumers. Our loans and loan guarantees have strict conditions in place to protect taxpayers,” spokesman Damien LaVera said Monday.
Addressing the Fisker project, he added:
Our loan documents require borrowers to meet certain milestones and other conditions prior to receiving loan proceeds. As has been widely reported, Fisker has experienced some delays in its sales and production schedule — which is common for start-ups. As Fisker works through those issues and incorporates lessons learned from the production of the Karma, the Department is working with Fisker to review a revised business plan and determine the best path forward so the company can meet its benchmarks, produce cars and employ workers here in America.
DOE is also defending the $169 million portion of the loan that supported the Fisker Karma that’s manufactured in Finland, noting it backed U.S.-based engineers who developed the tools, equipment and manufacturing processes.
Also, more than 45 percent of the components of the Fisker Karma are manufactured by roughly 40 suppliers in the United States, according to DOE.
—This post was updated at 6:07 p.m.

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Justin Thomas appears close to signing a deal with boutique clothier Greyson, according to those who track and report on golf apparel.
Former world No. 1 Luke Donald seems to have moved the ball in this direction when he tweeted congratulations to Thomas after his big win at The PLAYERS.
Donald, who is a brand ambassador for Greyson, also mentioned (with an emoji wink) JT’s “nice outfit,” which many fans assumed was a Ralph Lauren script without the logo.
“Congrats Justin Thomas, those draws off the tee on 16 and 18 were something nice… as was your outfit,” wrote Donald, who interestingly came to Greyson from Ralph Lauren.
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) March 14, 2021
On Monday, Trendy Golf, an online retailer, and an authoritative voice in the golf styles space, posted another hint to its Instagram account.
“Congratulations Justin Thomas on the W at The Players Championship. Who else recognises the threads JT has been wearing the last few weeks?” read Trendy Golf’s IG post.
The sharp-looking shirt Thomas was wearing as he was striping his Titleist all over the iconic Stadium course on Sunday, was what Greyson calls the Batweb Golf Polo:
“Constructed from a blend of polyester and spandex for ultimate stretch and breathability. Features a four-button placket and rib-knit cuffs at the hem of the sleeves for added comfort and style,” reads the description of the polo, listed for $55 at Greyson’s online store. The apparel worn by Thomas is being promoted at the top its site, with a link that reads: FIT FOR A CHAMPION.
As an aside: Those who thought Thomas was wearing a logo-less Ralph Lauren script on Sunday, shouldn’t feel bad. The founder of Greyson was previously the former head of design at Ralph Lauren, and was in that position when they signed Thomas to his original deal in 2015.
Trendy Golf’s bio page of Greyson:
Greyson was founded by Charlie Schaefer, previous SVP of design at Ralph Lauren. After 13 years of design experience from Ralph Lauren, Charlie parted ways to take on his biggest dream – the creation of his own label. Since then, Greyson has redefined golf and activewear by creating components that are both fashionable and technical.
Following up on the Thomas to Greyson rumors, GolfMagic.com reported that the startup firm was the heavy favorite to land the world No. 2, based on odds provided by the website TheseAreTheOdds.com.
“Justin Thomas is now EVEN to sign a new apparel deal with Greyson Clothiers after sporting the brand’s Bat Web Polo shirt to victory at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, according to TheseAreTheOdds.com,” wrote Andy Roberts of GolfMagic.
TheseAreTheOdds.com, a new website which “helps provide sports fans with insight and information on the latest sports news, odds and stats,” has listed Greyson as the favorite to sign Thomas.
Odds To Sign Justin Thomas to Apparel Deal
- Greyson Clothiers – EVEN
- Nike – 5/1
- Castore – 8/1
- Lacoste – 10/1
- Hugo Boss – 10/1
- Under Armour – 12/1
- Adidas – 15/1
- Ralph Lauren – 20/1
One of the world’s best golfers, Thomas is also considered one its best dressed. Signing up Thomas would be a massive score for Schaefer’s young brand.
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Evidence of world's 'oldest' cheese-making found
Scientists may be one step closer to uncovering the origins of cheese-making, as evidence thousands of years old has been uncovered. What would a Neolithic cheese have tasted like?
Truly an ancient art, no-one really knows exactly when humans began making cheese.
But now milk extracts have been identified on 34 perforated pottery vessels or "cheese-strainers", which date back 7,500 years that have been excavated in Poland.
It is unambiguous evidence for cheese-making in northern Europe during Neolithic times, scientists believe, and the findings have been published in the scientific journal Nature.
Use an ancient ingredient:
"We analysed some fragments of pottery from the region of Kuyavia [Poland] pierced with small holes that looked like modern cheese-strainers," says Melanie Salque, a postgraduate student at the University of Bristol's Department of Chemistry.
"They had been thought to be cheese-strainers because of the peculiar presence of holes on the surface.
"However, they could well have been flame covers, chafing dishes, honey strainers or used for beer-making, to strain out chaff.
Ms Salque and her team then analysed lipid residues on the vessels and detected milk residues, which they say provides a link to cheese-making.
"The evidence was stunning," explains Professor Richard Evershed, of Bristol University.
"If you then put together the fact that there are milk fats in with the holes in the vessels, along with the size of the vessels and knowing what we know about how milk products are processed, what other milk product could it be?"
Although scientists have not identified a compound of cheese they have put together a convincing case.
Understanding the find:
- A cheese strainer from Haute-Loire, France, dating back to the beginning of the 20th Century helped inform scientists.
- Modern and ethnographic cheese strainers were used to build up an understanding of how the perforated pottery vessels found in Poland might have been used during Neolithic times.
Source: Melanie Salque, Bristol University
Is it possible that prehistoric people were making cheese much earlier than 7,500 years ago?
"The most important ingredient for cheese-making is milk and only domesticates can be milked. Thus, it is unlikely that the origins of cheese-making predates the Neolithic," says Ms Salque.
Earlier examples of milk residues have been detected on pottery vessels from the Near East, dating back 8,000 years, although the evidence did not suggest that they were used for milk processing activities, explains Ms Salque.
The only other written evidence for cheese-making activity occurs much later in the archaeological record, around 5,000 years ago.
"The question is how long did it take for people to figure out the technology of transforming that milk into fermented products and eventually into cheese, and that's really hard to say," says Dr Peter Bogucki of Princeton University.
"I think we can say that it's a key Neolithic innovation to be able to produce a storable product from something perishable and hard to handle like milk, and to do it routinely and repetitively, with continual refinement and that within a few millennia after the domestication of cattle, sheep, and goats we can talk about cheese production."
What would have prompted Neolithic people to start making cheese?
A history of cheese:
Parmesan originates from the 13th century and is mentioned in Giovanni Boccaccio's text "Decameron" - where he describes "a mountain made of grated parmigiano cheese". Parmesan was popular in Britain in the 16th Century when Pope Julius II offered King Henry VIII a gift of a hundred Parmesan cheeses.
Brie was the cheese of royalty in France during the 14th Century when it was served at the banquets of kings. The anonymous "bourgeois de Paris" wrote in his diary of events at the time that the severity of surrounding warfare could be measured by whether brie cheeses reached Paris.
Cheshire is one of Britain's oldest cheeses, dating back to the 12th Century, soon after the Domesday Book. The variety of cheese making traditions in Britain developed for the first time in medieval times, from about 11th or 12th Century when people in different regions of Britain started experimenting with different styles of cheese production.
Source: Andrew Dalby's "Cheese: A Global History"
Neolithic farming communities were lactose intolerant, so transforming raw milk into cheese made the milk easier to digest, and also easier to preserve and transport, scientists believe.
"Processing milk into cheese allows the lactose content of milk to be reduced. And genetic and computer simulations have shown that at that time, people were largely lactose intolerant," explains Ms Salque.
"So making cheese allowed them to consume dairy products without the undesirable health effects."
"It also shows that humans were not only killing animals for their meat, but also using what animals could produce and go on producing," says Andrew Dalby, author of "Cheese: A Global History."
Creating cheese from milk was also thought to be a much more economical way of farming in Neolithic times, following the domestication of cattle in the Near East.
"You can get milk but you can't store milk, so the really important invention is how to store the food value of milk and that really means making cheese," says Mr Dalby.
The discovery of cheese could also have been accidental, as humans began storing milk in animal stomachs for transportation.
"The introduction of salt into cheese might have started right from the beginning... perhaps without any conscious thought because you need rennet [a complex of enzymes] to curdle your cheese," says Mr Dalby.
"If you're in the Near East and you've milked your cow and you put it in a pottery vessel, leave it at 40C in the hot summer heat of Turkey, after two or three hours you've got yoghurt. You can imagine serendipity playing a huge role in this," says Prof Evershed.
So what might a prehistoric cheese have tasted like?
Farming is often thought of as a one of the biggest changes in human history, when people began to produce food rather than just hunt and gather it.
Farming reached Britain between about 5000 BC and 4500 BC after coming across Europe from origins in Syria and Iraq between about 11000 BC and 9000 BC.
"The study of animal bones... shows that cattle were the most common domesticates at the sites. So - cow's milk cheese," says Ms Salque.
"I guess it would have been like the traditional cheese you can get, maybe made simply by curdling milk with rennet.
"In France we have the Picodon, traditionally made in farms with cow or goats milk, that you curdle and then strain in a cheese strainer... I would imagine that the Prehistoric cheese would have been like this.
"It's likely to have been a softer cheese."
Andrew Dalby says the taste of the cheese may have changed according to the season.
"Similar to those they make in the region of France where I live, the result can be quite different depending on the season.
"Sometimes they harden and would in fact keep and still give good value months later.
"It would have been a very long series - hundreds, thousands of years of experiment and that's what resulted in the vast range of cheeses that we have now."


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Today, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime announced that he is retiring from the company in April. The longtime Nintendo boss put out this video, thanking the fans for their support over the years:
Nintendo fans, Reggie has a message for all of you. Please take a look. pic.twitter.com/EAhaEl5oEJ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 21, 2019
This is a total class act from a spokesperson who has been with Nintendo for over a decade. He started with Nintendo in 2003 as an executive VP of sales and marketing. In 2004, Reggie Fils-Aime famously hopped up on stage at E3 and said: “My name is Reggie. I’m about kickin’ ass, I’m about takin’ names, and we’re about makin’ games.”. Since then, Fils-Aime has been one of the most prominent and quotable figureheads of the gaming community. He was promoted to President and COO in 2006 and oversaw consoles such as the Wii, Wii U, 3Ds, and the highly-successful Nintendo Switch.
On April 15th, Reggie Fils-Aime will officially step down as Nintendo of America’s President and Doug Bowser will take his place. Bowser previously worked at EA and joined Nintendo in 2015. Currently, he is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Nintendo of America. As Reggie said in the video, it’s appropriate for a guy named Bowser to be the new head of Nintendo.
In a news release, Fils-Aime said:
“Nintendo owns a part of my heart forever,”
“It’s a part that is filled with gratitude — for the incredibly talented people I’ve worked with, for the opportunity to represent such a wonderful brand, and most of all, to feel like a member of the world’s most positive and enduring gamer community. As I look forward to departing in both good health and good humor, this is not ‘game over’ for me, but instead ‘leveling up’ to more time with my wife, family and friends.”
What are your thoughts on this news? What are your favorite quotes from the Regginator? Let us know in the comments below!


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London, Nov 16 (UNI) Genetically modified (GM) plants which produce essential omega-3 fish oils could be the only way to ensure people get enough of these nutrients.
According to a major EU-funded study, the plants, which would be used as feed for farm animals, could increase omega-3 in human diets without adding pressure on rapidly declining fish stocks.
Scientists have inserted alga l genes into oilseed rape, commonly used in animal feed.
Fatty acids are normally created by marine algae and passed into the human food chain through fish.
Long-chain fatty acids called EPA and DHA, found mainly in oily fish such as tuna, salmon and mackerel, can give protection against cardiovascular diseases and slow mental decline in elderly people and are essential for the healthy development of a baby's brain in the womb.
Experts recommend that we eat about 450 mg of omega-3 oils every day, but most adults manage barely half that amount. Among teenagers, the figure drops to just 100 mg a day.
''We have achieved the target for a 200 g portion of meat to contain 300 mg of EPA and DPA together,'' the Gaurdian quoted Ian Givens, Lipgene scientists at the University of Reading as saying.
Johnathan Napier, of Rothamsted Research Institute in Hertfordshire, said that the only sustainable way to increase omega-3 in people's diets was to turn to GM technology.
EPA and DHA are normally made by microscopic marine algae which are then eaten by small fish, passing the fatty acids into the food chain.
The GM plants can be used as feed for chickens or other animals and the fields of GM crops for animal feed could be grown within five years, he stated.
Environmentalists would need to consider the sustainability aspect. ''If we're reducing the pressure on natural fish stocks, it has to be a benefit and we should come up with a positive solution,'' he added.
The scientists said that concerns among the public about GM crops would need to be addressed in a much stronger manner.


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Sony declares that any PS3 security circumvention “invalidates the consumer’s right to access that system”.
Not too long ago, a hacking group publicly released an “LV0 decryption key”. This gave enterprising hackers a means of easily decrypting changes in the PSN security code, and the potential to circumvent the security on any upcoming firmware updates. Sony are well aware that custom firmware on the platform leads to software piracy, and it has published a consumer alert stating that anyone found running unauthorized software on the console will be issued a permanent ban.
In the statement, Sony reminds consumers that using such software violates the license agreement terms for using the PlayStation 3’s system software and the terms of service for using the PlayStation Network. “Violation of the System Software License Agreement for the PlayStation 3 system invalidates the consumer’s right to access that system. Consumers running unauthorized or pirated software may have their access to the PlayStation Network and access to Sony Entertainment Network services through PlayStation 3 system terminated permanently.
“To avoid permanent termination, consumers must immediately cease using and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from their PlayStation 3 systems,” the statement warns. It concludes by stating that the permanent bans are “to help provide a safe, fair, online environment.”
Judging from the last statement, it sounds like users still have a chance to remove any custom firmware from their systems before Sony starts combing through the ranks to catch anyone optimistic enough to connect a hacked console to the PlayStation Network.


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Many observational studies have suggested that vitamin D may have benefits for heart health. Now a randomized trial has found that vitamin D appears to reduce levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol.
Researchers randomly assigned 576 postmenopausal women to either a daily dose of 400 units of vitamin D and 1,000 milligrams of calcium, or a placebo. They followed them for three years.
By the end of the study, published in Menopause, the vitamin D group had significantly higher serum levels of vitamin D, and a small but notable drop in LDL.
The researchers controlled for initial vitamin D level, smoking, alcohol consumption and more than 20 other variables. They acknowledge that their sample was relatively small and that no conclusions about the effect of vitamin D on cardiovascular health should be drawn from their findings. Still, they say, their randomized, double-blind design and the use of blood tests for vitamin D levels give the study considerable strength.
“We don’t have enough here to say that we’ve figured it all out,” said the lead author, Dr. Peter F. Schnatz, a professor of internal medicine at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. The change in LDL, he said, “is significant, and in the right direction, but maybe not enough to say that we’re going to prevent people from getting heart disease.”


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We’ve all received those ubiquitous emails, though mercifully, most these days are caught by our spam filters. Emails offering expensive drugs at hard-to-beat prices are everywhere—drugs against cholesterol, blood pressure, arthritis and baldness, always bearing familiar brand names such as Lipitor, Celebrex and, inevitably, Viagra.
The wiser among us delete them instantly. But some people are taken in. Those who can’t afford to pay the full price or who simply imagine that they can save a few bucks by ordering these medicines from Internet hawkers.
The results are often calamitous. Sometimes the paid-for drugs never arrive. Sometimes they do, and that can be worse. They’re fakes, in some cases made of little more than powdered cement, artfully disguised to look like the real thing. At best, they will be of no medical benefit whatsoever. At worst, they can kill you.
Counterfeit drugs are a multibillion-dollar industry. The market is said to be worth over $60 billion (Rs2.54 trillion) a year, up 25% from three years ago and expected to rise to $100 billion by 2010.
Like counterfeit watches, fake perfumes, imitation designer clothing and pirated films, fake medicines thrive in a world where people are all too ready to bend the rules.
But what isn’t as well known is how these merchants of the meretricious misuse the international trade system to pursue their goals.
Places such as Hong Kong and Dubai, because of their open trade policies, free ports and absence of import and export fees, have become particular targets.
Dubai attracts counterfeiters for the same reason that it attracts honest traders: Its strategic location on the Gulf makes Dubai ideal for the movement of goods between Asia, Europe and Africa.
The fake drug merchants have not been slow to catch on. Records show that nearly one-third of all counterfeit drugs confiscated in Europe last year came from—which really means through—the United Arab Emirates.
The intellectual property unit of the Dubai customs authority destroyed 293 tonnes of counterfeit products in the first five months of this year alone.
But there’s also a more sinister reason why free trade zones appeal to counterfeiters. They use such zones to conceal the real origin of a drug, especially by moving the products from one zone to another or by relabelling fake or adulterated goods to make them look as if they came from more legitimate sources.
The supply chain runs from counterfeit drugs manufacturers in China through Hong Kong onward to the UAE, Britain and the Bahamas, ultimately leading to Internet pharmacies whose American customers believe they’re buying medicines from Canada.
Fake booze is another problem. Many Indians remember the bad old days when the country was the world’s largest market for empty Johnnie Walker bottles, which smugglers filled with bootleg whiskey and sold as the real thing.
But if that wasn’t bad enough, today almost half of all alcoholic spirits sold in Russia are counterfeit, killing thousands of Russians every year.
Not all fakes kill, of course, and counterfeiting of other goods often escapes censure because people tend to think it doesn’t matter as much.
What’s the harm if we can “beat the system” and enjoy something without really paying for it? What does it matter if we get something that others think is genuine and only we know the difference?
The short answer is that it does—not just because theft is theft, whether it is of intellectual property or of somebody’s wallet. It matters because fakery stifles innovation, depriving the world of the creativity that is our key source ofprogress.
Those who buy fake goods are stealing from creative risk-takers and supporting thieves who profit from the ingenuity and hard work of others.
Wearing a fake watch may not harm you directly in the way that consuming a fake drug might, but it diminishes you by diluting the possibilities of the world in whichyou live.
It is true that almost everything can be faked. Thanks to advances in digital technology, 3-D laser scanners and counterfeiting software, there is now little that cannot be quickly and cheaply reproduced and sold around the world as the genuine article.
The result is that one in 10 of all products sold worldwide is now believed to be counterfeit. But in a world where many things are not as they seem, many people put a premium on quality and authenticity.
It’s better to wear a genuine Swatch than a fake Cartier because the latter puts you in the position of pretending to have something you don’t, which is as bad as pretending to be someone you’re not.
It’s up to ordinary citizens to ensure that the fakes don’t prevail. Where imagination is usurped by imitation, noone wins.
A non-profit group called the Authentics Foundation has been running a “Fakes Cost More” campaign in Europe recently. Maybe they should bring it to Dubai too.
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Shashi Tharoor is the author, most recently, of TheElephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone—Reflections on India: the Emerging 21st-Century Power, and chairman of Dubai-based Afras Ventures.
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Nissan “LEAF to Home” charging system seen for first time in Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario: Nissan and its strategic partner, PowerStream, showcased an interactive exhibit demonstrating the integration of electric cars like the Nissan LEAF into the home with the latest Smart Grid technologies. The display, which marks the first real-life demonstration of V2H technology in Canada, took place at Georgian College in Barrie. “V2H” stands for the “Vehicle to Home” system, which enables energy that is stored in an electric vehicle’s batteries to be used in residential homes.
With a 24kW lithium-ion battery, the Nissan LEAF is able to provide the typical Canadian household with enough electricity for a full day from fully charged.
“As a global leader in the development and sale of electric vehicles, we know it is crucial to partner with companies like PowerStream to expand the use of this technology and to open doors to more consumers,” said Allen Childs, president of Nissan Canada.
The Nissan/PowerStream V2H display demonstrates some of the most far-reaching technical capabilities yet of the future Smart Grid and home, including:


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MAHWAH, N.J. (AP) _ Ascena Retail Group Inc. (ASNA) on Monday reported a loss of $237.9 million in its fiscal third quarter.
The Mahwah, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.20 per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 26 cents per share.
The owner of clothing retail chains posted revenue of $1.27 billion in the period.
For the current quarter ending in July, Ascena Retail said it expects revenue in the range of $1.18 billion to $1.22 billion.
In the final minutes of trading on Monday, the company's shares hit $1.03. A year ago, they were trading at $4.58.
This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ASNA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ASNA


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BH Live has pledged to continue backing clean water projects around the globe by serving Belu water in its venues, leisure centres, cafes and bars for the next three years.
Belu, which has partnered with the charity WaterAid since 2011, gives 100% of its net profit to help make clean water and facilities across 28 countries.
To date, Belu has given WaterAid more than £4 million, enough to transform over 270,000 lives worldwide with clean water.
BH Live runs 30+ cafés and bars in venues such as Fairfield Halls in Croydon, Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth and Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.
It also runs large scale banqueting events and pop-up catering stalls at outdoor events and festivals.
“By serving Belu water over the past three years, our customers have already helped WaterAid to transform the equivalent of 396 lives worldwide with clean water.
says David Christie, BH Live’s Head of Hospitality.
“We hope that over the next three years the impact to WaterAid projects will be just as great.”
Belu is sourced in Powys, Wales. Its plastic bottles are made 100% from recycled plastic bottles and it is the first & only UK water brand to achieve BSI PAS 2060 carbon neutrality standard. The glass is made with at least 35% recycled glass and mineral water packaging is 100% recyclable.
David Christie adds:
“Belu has some of the most sustainable credentials on the market and it is a product we are pleased to support”.
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WaterAid image kids at tap Timor Leste. Credit WaterAid Tom Greenwood
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About BH Live
BH Live is a leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
Get social with us: LinkedIn, Twitter @BHLIVE_UK and Facebook @SocialEnterpriseBHLive
About BH Live Hospitality
BH Live’s catering division, provides event and retail services at leisure and cultural venues across Dorset, Hampshire and London.
Terrace cafés, bars and vending services operate at venues including Bournemouth Pavilion, Bournemouth International Centre, Littledown, Pelhams, BH Live Active, Queen’s Park and Corfe Mullen, Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Portsmouth Pyramids and Fairfield Halls (Croydon).
In partnership with GLL, Terrace cafés and hospitality services for events are also delivered by BH Live at London Aquatics Centre (LAC), Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk/hospitality.


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PBSC Urban Solutions, WOW air and the City of Reykjavik partner to provide Reykjavik with a new bike-sharing system
PBSC Urban Solutions bikes are coming to Reykjavik! The world-leader in bike-sharing solutions is proud to announce its expansion to Iceland’s capital and largest city, supplying all the equipment for its brand-new bike-sharing system, WOW citybike, in partnership with Icelandic airline WOW air and the City of Reykjavik.
A hundred ICONIC bikes sporting WOW air renowned branding will be available as of today in eight stations across the city. The new eco-friendly transportation will create a fun and healthy environment as well as become a landmark for the capital.
“We are extremely proud to collaborate with WOW air in providing a bike-share system to the City of Reykjavik and thus expanding our footprint in Europe,” said Luc Sabbatini, CEO of PBSC Urban Solutions. “We are confident that our proven hardware and technology will be the perfect fit for Iceland’s capital and the bright purple bikes will give a new transportation option for citizens and tourists who want to discover the city in a fun and healthy way.”
Iceland, “The Land of Fire and Ice”, and its capital Reykjavik are known for their beautiful scenery and are a popular destination for tourists from all around the globe. PBSC was chosen as a provider for its robust bikes that can adapt to big and small cities alike, and to all weather conditions. PBSC has proven to be a true leader in the fields of urban transportation, having delivered projects of all sizes in multiple cities across the world.
“Cycling is a great way to travel, it’s good for your health and good for the environment. We are grateful for the promising partnership between WOW air, PBSC and the City of Reykjavik, ” says owner and CEO of WOW air, Skúli Mogensen.
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With over 160 million rides since its beginning, PBSC Urban Solutions is the world leader in public bike-sharing solutions. Its systems use solar-powered wireless terminals and cutting-edge technology that is adaptable and easy to use. PBSC is the only bike-sharing provider offering cities three different types of bikes: the ICONIC, the FIT and the BOOST, a pedal-assist electric bike. PBSC is a pioneer in public bike-sharing solutions and, following its vision to change the world one city at a time, continues to pave the way in sustainable alternatives to traditional urban transportation worldwide.
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Ford took the wraps off production versions of its new Fiesta on the eve of the Geneva Show – and Ford of Europe president John Fleming revealed that the debate over whether or not to keep the Fiesta name was a heated one.
The alternative was Verve, which has been used on a number of concept cars that have pointed the way toward the Fiesta – even as recently as the Detroit Show in January, where a four-door version was shown.
But ultimately, tradition won the day. “There was a lot of discussion over the name, but the Fiesta name builds on 30 years of history – and it's a good history,” Fleming said, “so it's very fitting for the name to continue.” He conceded that Verve was also a good badge – indeed, Ford has registered it worldwide, and it could appear on a future model.
The new Fiesta is a much more exciting prospect than the outgoing model. Both three- and five-door versions were revealed at Ford's traditional pre-show press dinner. Fleming praised the styling of the five-door, saying it “transferred the dynamism of the concept to a production car”.
“The new Fiesta isn't bigger than the old model – but it's lighter and greener,” Fleming said. The car contained a number of “big-car features” such as keyless push-button starter, capless fuel filler and electronic power steering.
Fleming also gave the press a tantalising glimpse of the new Ford Ka, which is expected to be launched at the Paris show later this year. “Don't blink or you'll miss it!” quipped Fleming, before a brief, fast-cut video was shown.
The new Ka is made by Fiat in Poland alongside the Fiat 500 – and the video revealed, inevitably, a slight family resemblance. But the car's 'face' is very different, and the side profile has a window-line that looks more like the Vauxhall Corsa than the little Fiat.
Fleming said the new Ka would succeed a much-loved model. “Many of us will be sorry to see the old Ka go,” he said. “It still looks as modern and edgy as it did when we launched it 12 years ago.”
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Okay, so it isn't in this year's top baby names - but if you are named Derek and are looking to sell your house, then you may be grateful for your parents' choice.
Our friends at Bristol Live spotted an offer that will save the Dereks of Leicestershire hundreds of pounds.
Online estate agent HouseSimple.com is offering all Dereks signing up with them before the end of the month the chance to sell their home for free, without the online agent's standard £995 ‘No Sale No Fee’ fee.
So why the love for all Dereks?
Well, the reason is because of the name's lack of modern day popularity.
The name Derek was once hugely popular and even made it into the UK Top 20 at its peak in the 1930s.
Since then its popularity has waned, plunging heavily ever since the late 1960s, according to the ONS.
Now, after nearly 40 years, HouseSimple wants to celebrate the name and has gone as far as incorporating the love of Derek's into its new TV ad campaign, which features - you guessed it - a bloke called Derek.
Sam Mitchell, CEO of the estate agents, said: “For all those Dereks out there who dream of one day seeing their name rise to prominence again, we’re delighted to do our little bit to help raise their profile.
“Alongside offering the best value 'No Sale No Fee' proposition of any estate agent in the UK, to coincide with our new TV advert, if you are called Derek and sign up to sell your property between now and the end of June, we will sell your house for free.”


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Barack Obama still a BlackBerry user
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There’s security — and then there’s national security.
U.S. President and secure email addict-in-chief Barack Obama says he’s still using an old-school BlackBerry, even though daughters Sasha and Malia are hooked on their Apple smartphones.
“I'm not allowed for security reasons to have an iPhone,” Obama said during a Wednesday meeting with a group of young people at the White House to promote his troubled health care law. Obama, however, said he does use Apple’s tablet mobile computer, the iPad.
“I’m still clinging to my BlackBerry,” he said later during an interview with CNBC. “They’re going to pry it out of my hands.”
Speculation on blog sites said Obama is prohibited from using an iPhone because his security officers fear the consumer device might reveal his real–time location.
According to German news magazine Der Spiegel, U.S. National Security Agency agents can access scripts that allow them to spy on 38 different features of the iPhone operating system.
BlackBerry, previously Research In Motion, built a loyal following with its secure, push email handsets that became a mainstay of business and political leaders worldwide.
But the Waterloo, Ont.-based company lost its market stranglehold as rivals launched more consumer-friendly devices such as the iPhone and handsets using Google’s Android software.
BlackBerry last month shelved sales plans after failing to find a suitable buyer and is attempting to engineer a rebound by focusing on business and government clients.
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Stocks climbed to new highs with the S&P hitting its 52nd record close of the year.


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Britney Spears Confirms Honda Center Date
Britney Spears just announced her SoCal dates with Nicki Minaj. Nervo and Jessie and the Toy Boys will also be opening. Spears will be at the Staples Center on June 20 and the Honda Center June 24. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m.
While it's kind of hard to gauge what the Femme Fatale tour holds (the album, out March 28, is streaming here and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Album chart), we know it's not going to be the Monster Ball. Still, there has to be something special going on when Britney is getting Nicki Minaj on her stage--today, she even tweeted about a Nicki Minaj/Ke$ha remix:
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Federal ban ignites rush on old-style light bulbs
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Some Winnipeggers are stocking up on standard light bulbs after a federal ban went into effect recently. The ban, aimed at improving efficiency, means light bulb manufacturers can no longer supply the Canadian market with 75-watt and 100-watt incandescent bulbs. Retailers, however, can sell whatever stock they have left. The 40-watt and 60-watt incandescent bulbs have one more year before they are added to the banned list.
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— Airbag manufacturer Takata has been involved in numerous lawsuits over defective airbags that explode, but a case concerning a Texas crash is a bit different as Takata says it didn't even make the airbag that allegedly caused serious injuries to the driver.
In the lawsuit, plaintiff Fredys Cabrera says the Takata airbag caused "serious, permanent, life scarring and post-crash personal injuries" even though a crash never occurred.
Cabrera says he was driving his 2001 Honda on September 13, 2014, when he drove across railroad tracks and the frontal airbag allegedly violently deployed. According to the lawsuit, the airbag struck him and caused severe injuries to his face, neck, arms and hands, in addition to deep wounds and permanent nerve damage. The plaintiff also says a tooth was knocked out and he now has scars on his face.
The lawsuit says the Honda was recalled on June 29, 2014, a few months before the incident, but Cabrera says he never received the recall notice.
The plaintiff says he would not have suffered any harm if Honda and Takata would have admitted the airbags could explode. The plaintiff says both companies knew for years the airbags were dangerous because they contain ammonium nitrate as the chemical that deploys the airbags.
That chemical is what creates what should be a small explosive force to deploy the airbag, but heat and moisture can alter the chemical and make it unstable.
The ammonium nitrate is inside a metal canister called an inflator, and it's the inflator that turns into a grenade that sends shrapnel into occupants. To date, at least 16 people have been killed by Takata airbags, and at least 180 injuries have been recorded.
When all is said and done in the U.S., about 70 million Takata airbags will be recalled and generally replaced with airbags made by other companies.
Takata's argument against the claims of Cabrera is simple. Takata says it never manufactured or sold the airbag inflators or components used in the Honda vehicle owned by the plaintiff. Takata also says it never sold airbags to any automakers in Texas and had no part in marketing vehicles equipped with Takata products in Texas.
Although the airbag manufacturer listed many reasons to dismiss the suit, Takata says the fact it didn't make the subject airbag should be enough to get the complaint tossed.
The Takata lawsuit was originally filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division - Fredys Cabrera v. Takata Corporation, TK Holdings, Inc., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda R & D Co., Ltd., American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
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Google grabs Twitter’s mobile app developer platform Fabric
Google is acquiring Twitter’s mobile application developer platform Fabric, a move which could give some breathing room for the social network after charting an independent path without a suitor.tech Updated: Jan 19, 2017 13:42 IST
Google is acquiring Twitter’s mobile application developer platform Fabric, a move which could give some breathing room for the social network after charting an independent path without a suitor.
Terms of the deal were not announced.
Twitter last year was in talks to sell itself with several firms including Google parent Alphabet, but without a deal decided to continue on an independent path, cutting jobs and refocusing on its core services.
The sale of Fabric will shift to Google the platform used by developers for mobile apps.
“When we launched Fabric in 2014, our goal was to provide the best tools to help developers create amazing apps,” the Fabric team said in a blog post.
In just two years, Fabric claims to have grown to reach 2.5 billion active mobile devices, and it also said that Fabric’s Crashlytics and Answers kits were recently recognized as the #1 SDKs for app stability and analytics.
“We are incredibly proud of the products we have built and grateful to this community of more than 580K passionate mobile developers.”
“Today we enter the next chapter for Fabric and are pleased to announce that we’ve signed an agreement for Fabric to be acquired by Google and for our team to join Google’s Developer Products Group, working with the Firebase team.”
Google Firebase product manager Francis Ma said buying Fabric will “continue the great work that Twitter put into the platform,” adding that “our missions align closely: help developers build better apps and grow their business.”
Twitter has been in a reorganization phase as it seeks to hit profitability for the first time, and to boost user growth which has been stagnating in comparison with other social networks.
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"If any game developer or platform holder wants to come talk about cross-play, I'll be the first one in that meeting," says Microsoft's Mike Ybarra
We got a chance to see Mojang's first standalone game in a long while in action.
A brand new Minecraft game was just revealed. Let’s take a look at Minecraft Dungeons.
Inspired by classic dungeon crawlers, this new Minecraft experience is only announced for PC at the moment.


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Epic Games Inc’s first chance to put Apple Inc on the defensive about its App Store at a high-stakes trial got off to a rocky start.
Trade distribution sector may operate during MCO thanks to high levels of SOP compliance, says minister
PUTRAJAYA: The trade distribution sector may operate as normal throughout the movement control order (MCO), said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Facebook’s top executives set up an independent oversight board to avoid having to make tough decisions about explosive content – but the panel’s first major ruling on Donald Trump sent the ball right back into Mark Zuckerberg’s court.
PETALING JAYA: Individuals scheduled to be vaccinated against Covid-19 may travel beyond the permitted distance during the movement control order (MCO), said the National Security Council (NSC).
PORT DICKSON: She wanted a RM30,000 loan to start a business, but a 28-year-old housewife here ended up being conned of almost twice that amount in a loan scam.
KUCHING: Social events are not allowed in Sarawak from Friday (May 7) until May 17 under tighter standard operating procedures (SOP) to fight the Covid-19 surge in the state.
Google said it will create a new safety section in its Play mobile-app store that will let Android smartphone users see what data developers collect about them and share, plus give access to additional privacy and security information.
Cozy, home-like spaces and acoustic design are some key elements of future workstations.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A lawyer for 14 states led by Texas that have accused Alphabet's Google of breaking antitrust law asked a federal judge to schedule a trial for the spring of 2022, while the search and advertising giant has asked for a trial in the fall of 2023.
After three kids died in car crash while using Snapchat, US court says family members can sue company
Three US youngsters were killed in 2017 when their car, traveling at 113mph (181kmph), flew off a road in southeastern Wisconsin and slammed into a tree. Just before the crash, one of the youths had opened the Speed Filter on Snapchat to record their velocity and share it with others.


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Georgia plans to increase exports of kiwifruit to Japan this year
Georgia is increasing the export of kiwifruit to Japan, the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia has told.
The Minister of Agriculture Levan Davitashvili stated Japan was an interesting market for Georgia and exporting kiwifruit to Japan was important for the country.
Davitashvili met the President of Japanese trading company Agri and co-founder of Georgian kiwifruit producing company Nergeta at his office today to discuss how to boost kiwifruit export to Japan.
As the President of Agri said, there was big potential for developing kiwifruit culture in Georgia as the climatic conditions are preferable in the country.
"Last year we imported Georgian kiwifruit for the first time and it was much appreciated there. We think this year consumption of imported kiwifruit will increase. Due to high demand we plan to increase import of Georgian kiwifruit,” said President of Agri.
Georgian company Nergeta, were first to export kiwifruit to Japan in 2016. This year the company plans to export about 100 tonnes of kiwifruit to Japan, said the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Samsung Foldable Phone Will be Harder to Buy And Cost up to $2,500: Report
The report claims the Samsung foldable phone will come in multiple variants, and the top-end model will exceed the £2,000 mark.
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According to unconfirmed claims from a report by Gizmodo UK Samsung’s foldable smartphone will not be widely available and will carry a price tag that will reach as high as $2,500. It is clear that the Samsung Galaxy F/Flex or whatever naming the Korean giant lands on will be a concept device, not really meant for the general consumer.
The device will cost between £1,500 (or Rs 1,35,896) and £2,000 (Rs 1,81,195). That price is way higher than the top-end model of the iPhone XS Max, which costs $1,449 (or approx Rs 1,02,379). The report claims the foldable phone will come in multiple variants, and the top-end model will exceed the £2,000 mark.
Samsung’s foldable phone, which is said to be named either the Galaxy X, Galaxy F, or Galaxy Flex, was teased at the Samsung Developer Conference earlier this month. The device’s Infinity Flex Display was showed off at the event, though the rest of the smartphone’s design was covered up as a secret.
After Samsung, its South Korean rival LG has now hinted at launching a foldable smartphone, the media reported. The smartphone maker has applied for three brand name registrations -- "Flex", "Foldi" and "Duplex" -- at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
"All three applications are categorised in Class 9 that includes smartphones, so it's a pretty safe bet that LG is claiming these names for any future devices it makes, foldable or otherwise," Engadget reported late on Friday.
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OSWEGO – The Oswego YMCA will participate in this year’s River’s Edge Craft Show by doing a Fun Jungle Adventure Obstacle course along with a fun craft and a healthy snack for the children’s zone.
Also participating in the children’s zone this year will be The Book Mobile, Karate demonstrations by Performance Fitness, Robotic Demonstrations by Freezing Code, finger printing by the Oswego County Sherriff’s Department and the Oswego City Police Department, face painting and much more.
It will truly be fun for the entire family!
The sixth annual River’s Edge handmade craft show will take place on June 11.
The event will once again be held at Breitbeck Park, on the west side of Oswego. A beautiful setting, where the Oswego River and Lake Ontario meet!.
Hours for the craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last year’s event was an overwhelming success and we expect nothing less of this year’s show.
Take in the wonderful crafts, the food and fun, and enjoy the beautiful sites of our city.
We are expecting many of the same vendors as last year and we also have many new crafters added to the mix.
Along with the beautiful crafts there will once again be wine tasting from some of the finest New York State wineries.
Musical entertainment by Double Vs and Cam Caruso will be playing all afternoon, and there will be more food vendors to satisfy the hungry palette.
The Oswego Lions Club has developed a great reputation of putting on a “good show.” So, like all of our other events, we are expecting big crowds again this year.
If you would like more information on the River’s Edge Craft Show sponsored by The Oswego Lions Club, contact Chris Pelton at 315-343-1394 or 315-529-6414 or Becky O’Kane at 315-343-3997 or visit our Facebook page at Oswegolionsriversedgecraftshow.
We look forward to seeing you all again at this year’s River’s Edge Craft Show.


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Bitcoin, different cryptocurrencies and NFTS are extra trusted than shares to offer buyers higher returns in 2022, reveals a world survey.
The ballot taken by nearly 6,000 people on LinkedIn – and tracked by greater than 146,600 – for the reason that starting of the brand new yr finds that 30% of respondents consider that ‘one other cryptocurrency’ (apart from Bitcoin) will yield the perfect outcomes; 25% say Bitcoin and NFTs (non-fungible tokens); and 20% consider shares will outperform the others.
Nigel Inexperienced, the founder and CEO of deVere Group, who ran the survey on the enterprise networking platform says the outcomes have been “shocking.”
Like the various others who have been monitoring the ballot because it offers a sign of investor sentiment for 2022, he says he was “bowled over” by the outcomes.
“Shares, which have at all times historically made up the majority of profitable buyers’ portfolios, are falling out of favour it appears as a solution to create and construct wealth, with digital belongings taking on.
“Additionally, it’s shocking that it’s believed by buyers that ‘different’ cryptocurrencies – and never the headline-grabbing, dominant Bitcoin – will out-run different asset class this yr by way of returns.”
Inexperienced says there could possibly be three key explanations for the findings.
“First, buyers are predicting that the markets in 2022 will carry out in an identical solution to 2021. That’s to say that cryptocurrencies, even regardless of the stoop in December, had a exceptional yr.
“Bitcoin ended the yr up nearly 65%, in the meantime, the S&P500 – the benchmark index of the world’s largest financial system – managed round 28%, and gold was down round 7%.”
“Nevertheless, previous efficiency isn’t any assure of future returns, in fact.”
He continues: “Second, rising costs as provide chain bottlenecks and a scarcity of certified employees continues to push inflation, which is a serious concern for world buyers as their spending energy is being eroded.
“Bitcoin and different digital currencies are broadly thought to be a protect in opposition to inflation primarily due to its restricted provide, which isn’t influenced by its value.”
“And third, critically, buyers are more and more assured that digital currencies are the inevitable future of cash. In our more and more tech-driven, globalised world, it is sensible to carry digital, borderless, decentralised currencies and/or different digital belongings, equivalent to NFTs.
Nigel Inexperienced says that Bitcoin may need been pushed down the rating under ‘one other cryptocurrency’ on account of rising investor perception into the crypto market.
“Increasingly folks perceive the intricacies of crypto,” he notes. “I believe that when the respondents cited that they consider ‘one other cryptocurrency’ would produce higher leads to 2022 over Bitcoin, they have been most likely pondering of its essential rival, Ethereum.
“Ether has the next stage of real-use potential as Ethereum – the platform on which it’s the native cryptocurrency – is probably the most in-demand improvement platform for sensible contracts, thereby highlighting that community’s worth not solely as a platform for builders however as a worldwide monetary utility.
He continues: “There’s additionally large enthusiasm for the game-changing transition to ETH 2.0, which makes the Ethereum community significantly extra scalable, sustainable and safe. These upgrades characterize a serious enhance not only for Ethereum however for blockchain know-how itself.”
The survey additionally means that NFTs are being more and more perceived as a future-proof asset class. NFTs are digital collectibles which can be encoded onto a blockchain – the identical know-how on which cryptocurrencies run – creating a novel digital watermark displaying possession and the digital rights to that collectible.
Over the past yr many main world sports activities franchises, trend manufacturers and household-name artists and musicians have launched NFTS.
An extended-time and high-profile tech advocate, Nigel Inexperienced reaffirms that portfolio diversification “stays one of the best ways for an investor to grab alternatives and mitigate dangers.”
He concludes: “This ballot perhaps only a snapshot of sentiment, nevertheless it does sign that buyers are able to embrace future-focused digital belongings that they consider will proceed to outperform different belongings in 2022.”
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Today's Wii JRPG news keeps getting better.
First there was word of The Last Story's anticipated localization. And in the same presentation from Reggie Fils-Aime came the release date of another long-awaited role-player, Xenoblade Chronicles, which is hitting North American stores April 6, and not April 2 as previously thought.
We've written before on the glut of role playing games hitting the marketplace in the next few months. The confirmation of Xenoblade Chronicles smack in the middle of said glut, with its 100+ hour campaign, only serves to heighten the urgency with which so many of us will be clearing space on our March and April schedules.
Also reveled in Reggie's address was the winner of the Xenoblade cover art contest. The image atop this post was the winner and will don the game's reversible cover.
Xenoblade Chronicles is a highly anticipated RPG from Monolith Soft for the Wii. It's been released all over the world in the past couple years to much critical acclaim–the game boasts a score of 92 in the critical aggregate.


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Comcast said it has closed its purchase of Austin, Texas-based IoT business Icontrol Networks, which provides the backbone of the operator’s Xfinity Home service portfolio.
With the acquisition, announced in June with undisclosed terms, finally sealed, Comcast can proceed with plans to license Xfinity Home as white-label service, much the same way the cable company licenses its X1 video platform.
“This announcement will open up a new wholesale line of business for Xfinity Home,” said Daniel Herscovici, senior VP and general manager of Xfinity Home, writing on the company Comcast Voices blog. “With it, [Comcast will] continue to provide the underlying platform that powers home security and automation services to a number of leading MSOs Icontrol was already serving around the world, including in Australia, Canada and Japan. We will also be able to offer wholesale services to new customers, either domestic or international. We have plans to make a more formal announcement about this new line of business soon.”
Icontrol’s “Converge” platform powers the home automation services of Charter Communications, Cox Communications and Canada’s Rogers Communications, just to name a few cable operators.
At CES in January, a Comcast rep told FierceCable that once Comcast closes on Icontrol, it will license the full range of Xfinity Home services, which have grown in recent years to include such nationally distributed third-party devices as August Smart Locks, Chamberlain MyQ garage controllers, Lutron Caseta wireless controllers and dimmers, and now, Zen thermostats.
In his blog post, Herscovici said Comcast would establish an "IoT Center of Excellence" within Icontrol’s Austin headquarters.
“This will be a key hub where our engineers and developers will design innovations to support our various IoT businesses,” he said. “There are many local, talented engineers in Austin, and we are excited to welcome them to Comcast. Those engineers will work closely with our other teams in Philadelphia, Silicon Valley and other locations across the country, to create great customer experiences that leverage our suite of products and services. We are investing in Austin, and we hope as this news spreads that we can attract even more talent to come and work with our team.”


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Amazon.in has announced that it will guarantee one-day delivery in select pin codes across Indian cities including Bangalore,Mumbai,New Delhi,Ahmedabad,Hyderabad and Pune. Amazon.in will automatically refund shipping charges if orders are not received by the promised day.
Customers in eligible pin codes can choose the option during checkout,before the cut off time. While customers in Mumbai and Pune can place orders as late as midnight to receive items next day,others will have a cut-off time of 3 pm.
“Customers globally appreciate fast and reliable delivery experience. Today,we are excited to introduce the convenience and assurance of Amazons One-Day Guaranteed Delivery to customers in India within six months of our launch. We will continue to expand the service to more pin codes and cities,and extend the benefit to even more customers across India, said Amit Agarwal,Vice President and Country Manager,Amazon India.
However,the guarantee is limited to items that are ‘fulfilled by Amazon’ and at a charge of Rs 99 per order. Orders placed with this service will be delivered the next business day excluding Sundays and public holidays.


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Better Cotton could be mainstream commodity before 2020
The availability of Better Cotton – cotton produced and licensed according to the social and environmental criteria set by the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI – is increasing rapidly, and production could be large enough to make it a mainstream global commodity before 2020.
"Only 2% or 670,000 metric tonnes of the cotton lint produced globally in 2012 were Better Cotton. But a lot of people in the industry now feel we could have a significant ratio on the market before 2020," says Hammad Naqi Khan, Global Cotton Leader at WWF International’s Market Transformation Initiative.
"BCI has the ambitious aim of having Better Cotton make up 30% of global cotton production by 2020. This would mean working with 5 million farmers across the world, bringing benefits to 20 million people involved in primary production alone. Collaboration is the key to achieving this ambitious goal," says Lena Staafgard, business director at BCI.
Pramit Chanda, IKEA Material Development Leader Textiles, also believes it is possible to reach that tipping point: "It is realistic if we secure three critical success factors: We need US farmers to produce Better Cotton, we need dramatically more Better Cotton from India, and the Better Cotton Initiative needs to secure enough funds to be able to continue to build capacity at farm level."
He believes around that 3.5 to 4.0 million metric tonnes of Better Cotton lint must be available globally and more evenly distributed across important producer countries before it becomes a mainstream commodity. Today, almost half of the available Better Cotton is produced in Brazil.
WWF and IKEA were founding members of the BCI and the partnership supports its aim to transform cotton production worldwide by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable commodity.
"This is why IKEA doesn’t buy all the Better Cotton produced by the project farmers," says Guido Verijke. He was part of setting up the joint projects in 2005 when he was Deputy BA manager Textiles at IKEA of Sweden. Today, Guido Verijke has a new role at IKEA, but remains the BCI chair.
"We create three times the capacity that we need not only to avoid premium prices but because IKEA truly wants to do something about the social and environmental problems in cotton production. We want to create a better life for the many people, not just our customers," he says.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage is officially confirmed, but the question is, when is the Assassin’s Creed Mirage release date?
Late last year, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and a cinematic video hinted at what might be in the store were unveiled. Basim from Valhalla will play the lead role in Mirage, according to what we currently know, and the story will take place in Baghdad.
In addition to returning to a Middle Eastern environment, Mirage is attempting to recreate the original game’s atmosphere. A smaller, more concentrated tale and a return to the stealth-action and parkour-filled gameplay of the early games are suggested by comments made by the game’s developers.
We haven’t heard much lately about Assassin’s Creed Mirage, but we’re hoping Ubisoft will share more information this year.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Release Date
So, when does Assassin’s Creed Mirage come out? Assassin’s Creed Mirage will debut in 2023, though we don’t yet know the exact Assassin’s Creed Mirage release date. The game’s existence and a 2022 ac Mirage release date after a massive amount of information about the game leaked.
Ubisoft has announced that Mirage will be a cross-generational release in terms of platforms. As a result, anticipate seeing it on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and cloud streaming service Amazon Luna. There is no free upgrade between generations. However, it launches for $49.99 RRP, less expensive than prior major releases.
Is there Any Trailer?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s most recent official trailer debuted at the Ubisoft Forward digital presentation in September 2022. This provides a cinematic glimpse at Mirage’s plot, which you can check out right now, despite the absence of a gameplay video.
Game Story and Setting
Talking about Assassin’s Creed Mirage setting Basim Ibn Ishaq, who was first seen in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, taking centre stage in Baghdad 20 years before Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Mirage returns the series to its roots. Mirage reportedly started as a Valhalla spin-off before developing into a stand-alone entry. This Assassin’s Creed project is scaled back.
Although we have yet to see any gameplay, Ubisoft confirmed that the game’s only city, divided into four zones, is Baghdad. Alamut will also be included. Each boss that needs to be defeated, although it’s unclear how the game will play out. This indeed features a variety of historical people.
Now you know Assassin’s Creed Mirage release date. Ubisoft’s choice to develop the “more intimate” Mirage was influenced by players.


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New Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com
01/06/2012 // WPB, FL, USA // Injury Lawyers News // Nicole Howley
Minneapolis, MN — The Target Corporation and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have voluntarily recalled 6-piece LED flashlight sets for fire and burn hazards the product poses to consumers. The CPSC announced the nationwide product recall on January 5, 2012.
The recall was issued after discovering that when the lights are turned on, the flashlight can heat up, smoke, or melt. This poses a fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Target is aware of two reports in which consumers suffered minor injuries to their hands as a result of the defective product.
“This recall involves 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets. They are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base. The flashlight sets have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long,” the CPSC reported.
Consumers are advised to return the flashlights to any Target store for a full refund.
For more information concerning the product recall, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com.
Legal News Reporter: Nicole Howley-Legal news for product liability lawyers.
Url: West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer News News Source: JusticeNewsFlash.com – Press Release Distribution


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Louis Tag fell in love with Dubai when he was travelling for his honeymoon in 2015 — since then, he has always been fascinated by the city. Five years later, he chose the emirate as the springboard for a business that will make air taxis and flying cars a reality for the world.
“Most recently, I have established Air Connect in Dubai. An urban air mobility business that aims to help the world transition into air taxis and flying cars. I’m proud to mention that Air Connect is a startup that chose to begin its journey in Dubai and export its technology — built in the UAE — to the world, helping cities everywhere reduce their environmental footprint, by reducing traffic and congestion,” said 37-year-old Tag, who hails from Munich, Germany. He is the chief executive officer of Passnfly.com.
His new company, Advanced Air Transport FZCO, is registered with Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority and will begin its operations in 2022.
Dubai, he said, is the ideal location for his new venture, considering how forward-thinking the UAE’s cities are. “For instance, in Dubai, there are more than 60 helipads — this is far more than in other metropolitan areas worldwide. It has formed a solid pathway into modern air-taxi cities,” said Tag, a lawyer who became an entrepreneur at the age of 25.
He was impressed by the ‘hot innovation test-bed status’ of Dubai. “Many sectors offer world-class opportunities for entrepreneurs to live, invest and work in the UAE. Among the examples are startups like Cafu, an urban car services app for fuel delivery and car washes; YAP, an innovative banking app; and Kitopi, which caters to restaurants, as well as in tourism and entertainment,” he said.
Passnfly, a company that Tag has established and for which he served as CEO over the past 10 years, has developed a technology that automates flight check-ins. The innovation allows passengers to automatically get all their boarding passes issued at the time of booking a flight. Passnfly has served more than 100 million passengers and counting. Wired magazine has ranked the company among the Top 10 of ‘100 hottest startups in Europe’.
Now, Tag is eyeing another record-breaking success with Air Connect in the UAE — aiming to show the world how air taxis can solve traffic woes. “We will launch Air Connect operations in the tourism sector, by which hotel guests will use helicopters to get transferred from the airport to their hotel,” he said.
Scores of hotel guests are checking in and out every day, and a number of them miss their flights because of traffic jams. This is a challenge the startup seeks to solve.
Tag's love for Dubai has made him take up Arabic language lessons. “ I wish to visit every emirate, as well as traditional places. I have lived in Barcelona for a few years and during that time, I learnt Spanish. Now, I wish to learn the Arabic language. It is important to understand each other well, for people of different cultures to live together. But often, a smile, a warm heart, and open arms are enough to make friends in new places,” he said. — firstname.lastname@example.org
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The 'Olympics of cooking' is set to take place next month when the biennial contest, Bocuse d'Or, returns to Lyon, France. And Australian candidate Dan Arnold is working hard in preparation together with his commis, Ryan Cosentino. Read more
Start-up brewery, Sparkke Change Beverage Company, is live on crowd funding website, Pozible. The Adelaide-based team have set a target of selling 10,000 cases of their Pilsner, ginger beer and apple cider to bring the products to market this summer.
Following a record 470 dairy products being tried and tasted, the Australian Grand Dairy Awards have announced the 2017 finalists.
Wine Australia has announced today that it has invited the best sommeliers in the world to discover Australia’s wine offering as part of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, being held in Melbourne in April.
Melbourne's Meat Fish Wine Test Kitchen is all about the freshest seasonal produce. Tim Grey takes us inside to meet head chef Darren Mercaldi, whose unexpected menu celebrates the fresh produce of the day.
Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck launched his eatery, The Bistro by Wolfgang Puck, at Sydney Airport earlier this year. FoodService spoke to executive chef, Craig Johnston, about how he hopes to impact the way that Australians dine and travel.
Chelsea Ford launched the Females in Food in September of this year. A member-based collective, the organisation hopes to empower women in the food and beverage industry through access to resources, ideas and support networks.
My Market Kitchen host and 2013 MasterChef runner-up, Lynton Tapp, shares with foodService his recipe for kangaroo tartare.
Zebra Green's chef and co-owner, Shane Lurie, shares with foodService his recipe for slow roast chicken Maryland with spiced yoghurt.
Executive chef of Gladesville's Bayview Hotel, Greg Bookallil, shares with foodService his recipe for Yamba prawn salad with pickled jicama and nam jim.
Regan Porteous, executive chef of Sydney restaurant Tequila Mockingbird, shares his recipe for white fish ceviche using Tabasco green jalapeño pepper sauce.


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Nervous investors looking for a market correction are pointing to the action in Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) as a sign that a pullback could be coming. DIS stock opened on April 8 at about $188per share. That’s a market cap of $340 billion, over five times its fiscal 2020 revenue of about $65.4 billion.
Disney’s shares rallied during the pandemic. It is up 79% over the last year. The optimism was driven by its streaming services, including Hulu, which now have a total of 137 million paying customers
For Disney, real financial recovery still lies ahead. Its revenue for its quarter that ended in December was still 22% lower than during the same period a year earlier. The conglomerate’s earnings tumbled 79% year-over-year during that period.
There’s a disconnect between Disney’s results and DIS stock. When a company’s results deteriorate, its stock should go down, not up. Thus, some analysts say the stock is now overvalued, and its shares are up just 3.4% so far in 2021. Over the last month, they’re down 5%.
Is there something the bulls aren’t seeing?
The Reopening Trade
Right now, 18 of the 21 analysts who cover DIS stock still rate it a “buy,” and none has a “sell” rating on it, according to Tipranks. Their average price target is 11% above its current price.
What these analysts are seeing is hidden in the results of Disney’s December quarter. The revenues generated by the company’s “parks, experiences and products” unit fell 53% YOY to $3.5 billion. If that business comes back, and it could during the current quarter, it may, boosted by tremendous pent-up demand, generate a profit of $1.5 billion this year.
Even in a normal year, Disney generates much of its revenue and profits from its resorts and parks. Entertainment is the sizzle. Visitors are the steak. The parks monetize Disney’s content, and many believe that the two sides of the company support one another, creating a virtuous cycle. In other words, children who see Disney’s movies or watch its shows want to visit its parks, and vice versa
That’s why even income investors, who saw no dividends from Disney in 2020, are being told to stay put. Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has once again become bullish on DIS stock, as the company’s California parks are expected to open by the end of this month.
Are the Bulls Ahead of Themselves?
The bulls’ optimism is premature. At its current price, DIS stock sells for over 135 times its levered free cash flow. As the pandemic hit, it was selling for 25 times its levered cash flow.
Disney is reinvesting money as fast as its stock has been rising. It signed a multi-year deal to put many National Hockey League games on its ESPN+ streaming platform. Disney also signed a new, ten-year deal with the National Football League. Under the agreement, ESPN+ will get the exclusive rights to broadcast some games Disney is also negotiating to build a new real estate project, and possibly a new corporate headquarters, near the Orlando Airport.
With the company’s long-time chairman, Bob Iger, scheduled to finally retire in December, Disney, under its new CEO, Bob Chapek, is starting to take shape. That company will provide more offerings directly to consumers than before, with Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ streaming and theme parks, hotels, and cruise ships providing experiences
That’s why some analysts still call Disney a buy. Once the theme parks and streaming platforms are firing together, the company’s earnings could take off, they say.
The Bottom Line on DIS Stock
DIS stock has an awful lot of positive sentiment built into it right now.
The current value of the company is divorced from its fundamentals. Management has invested heavily in the company, while painting a bright future for it.
But the value of that future may already be built into the stock. In 2019, the last year that DIS stock provided a dividend, its payout was $1.68 per share. If that payout magically returned today, its yield would be less than 1%.
Even as the U.S. reopens for business, much of the world remains locked down by the pandemic. So Disney’s results could disappoint for a few more quarters. It’s a long-term buy, but I think you can wait for awhile before acquiring its shares.
At the time of publication, Dana Blankenhorn directly owned shares of BAC.
Dana Blankenhorn has been a financial and technology journalist since 1978. He is the author of Technology’s Big Bang: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Moore’s Law, available at the Amazon Kindle store. Write him at firstname.lastname@example.org, tweet him at @danablankenhorn, or subscribe to his Substack https://danafblankenhorn.substack.com/.
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|BIDV customers now can receive money transferred from 38 banks connecting money transfer services 24/7 with the ATM card number. — Photo soha.vn|Viet Nam News
HÀ NỘI — From July 5, customers of the Bank for Investment and Development of Việt Nam (BIDV) can receive money transferred from other banks immediately with their ATM card number (16-digit card number printed on the front of the ATM card).
This feature is part of the service "Interbank money transfer 24/7" by BIDV in co-operation with National Payment Corporation of Việt Nam (Napas), launched on July 5, 2017.
Accordingly, BIDV customers can receive money transferred from 38 banks connecting money transfer services 24/7 with the ATM card number without any transaction time limit or need to declare bank or branch name information.
Previously, BIDV successfully deployed the quick customer transfer service through card and account number. The banks offer this service via one of the following channels: Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, ATM, SMS Banking and transaction counters.
With the advantage of fast transfer and receipt, after a few seconds of completing the operation through the above-mentioned electronic transaction channels, customers can receive the money transfered, not limited to transaction time, even on a public holiday. Money will be credited to the customer immediately. — VNS


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Now that it looks like the federal government is going to step in and prevent reality from falling on the mortgage market, Kentucky policymakers holding out hope for a federal bailout of our public employee fringe benefits mess have to know the cavalry isn’t coming:
“In choosing inflation over the collapse of the real estate market, which a Freddie and Fannie bankruptcy would immediately produce, the government is trading lower home prices for higher consumer prices. However a real estate price collapse is inevitable. Either nominal prices will fall sharply, or real prices will be crushed even more. The government has predictably opted for the latter. So buckle up, and prepare for a dollar collapse and soaring consumer goods prices, as the direct consequences of this “bailout.” In the end, even those getting the bailout, holders of Freddie and Fannie insured mortgages, will lose, as the value of the dollars in which these bonds are denominated go up in smoke.” – Peter D. Schiff, Euro Pacific Capital
In the midst of all this national turmoil, Kentucky is going to have to work out its own solution to our problems. And soon.


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Japan Tourism Agency has announced that the new version of the push-enabled information alert app for foreign tourists,“Safety tips,” has been published on March 13.
The function of the app has been improved based on the experiences from the recent disasters including the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake.
“Safety tips” app is available in five languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese. It provides push notifications of Earthquake Early Warnings, Tsunami Warnings, Weather Warnings and Eruption Notices.
The app now offers new information such as a list of hospitals that can treat international visitors, emergency contact information and etc. Also, some features such as the navigation flowcharts have been improved.
GetAroundJapan is a travel information website of Japan. We cover different topics from the essential travel tips and the latest news about discount transportation passes to the list of SIM cards sold in the major airports.


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Cara is back!
A British top model Cara Delevingne is back to modelling. She publicly stated that she is done with modeling around a year ago. According to the model it made her “hate” her body. Even extremely high fees, co-operation with the best fashion photographers and covers the major glossies could not change the decision of the star.
However, we are lucky to have Karl Lagerfeld, whose efforts bring Cara back to business. 82-year-old fashion designer personally took the camera to capture his favourite model for the new campaign of Chanel glasses.
British star also become a new face of Saint Laurent’s “La Collection de Paris.” Collection was officially presented during Paris Fashion Week.
"I never quit" - was the respond of the model to news about SL campaign.


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Biostime swallows Swisse Wellness Group
Updated: 2015-09-19 10:55
By Wang Zhuoqiong(China Daily)
Infant formula products made by Biostime International Holdings Ltd at a supermarket shelf in Qionghai, Hainan province. [Photo/China Daily]
Biostime International Holdings Ltd, a Chinese nutrition and baby care products provider, is buying 83 percent stake in Australian vitamin maker Swisse Wellness Group Pty Ltd for about A$1.38 billion ($989.27 million), to cash in on Chinese consumer's growing demand for health products.
Biostime is acquiring the stake in Swisse, Australia's top provider of vitamins, herbal and mineral supplements products. "The acquisition will help Biostime enter the adult supplements segment with powerful and well-known products and provide the Swisse brand an ideal expansion platform in China," the Chinese company said in a statement.
The deal will also help the company expand its geographic footprint as Swisse has a global collaboration agreement with PGD Healthcare LLP, a joint venture between Procter & Gamble Co and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Swisse posted a compound annual growth rate in gross sales of about 28 percent between its financial years ended June 30, 2013 and June 30 this year, while showing significant margin improvement and strong cash generating capabilities.
The strong appetite of Chinese consumers for overseas quality supplements has enabled Swisse to enjoy a strong momentum for growth.
"The group believes that the acquisition will enable Swisse to grasp this growing demand by growing Internet sales while activating sales through the distribution channels, resulting in significant revenue synergies," said the statement.
"This represents a significant milestone in our development as we are now a premium nutrition provider for Chinese and global families," said Luo Fei, chairman and chief executive officer of Biostime.
Jason Yu, general manager of Kantar Worldpanel, a market research firm, said the acquisition is a good indication that Biostime is actively diversifying its product offers beyond the core infant milk business where it is seeing increased competition due to price wars and entry of new products.
"Chinese consumers are keen on quality, imported healthcare products, and are already buying those from e-commerce channels and cross-border platforms," he said.
Song Liang, a leading dairy analyst, said the deal will help upgrade Biostime from its milk powder business to a nutrition provider and manufacturer with a wider access to consumers not only in China but the rest of the world.


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The Walt Disney Company obtained a patent for a device capable of producing virtual reality and augmented reality without the need for glasses, headsets, or digital devices. Virtual World Simulator had its name registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office on December 28 and should bring something unprecedented until then.
The patent suggests that Disney intends to raise the level of digital simulation to something unprecedented, far beyond virtual reality and augmented reality, two of the main production focuses of large technology companies. The Disney theme parks metaverse must connect digital, data, and physical elements in a “virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space,” according to the documentation.
Disney would be willing to create a virtual universe inspired by Disneyland that would allow the simulation of animated characters and theme park attractions in a virtualized, 3D, and realistic way. The technology would use three-dimensional images generated by multiple projectors capable of generating a high rate of images per second.
How does Virtual World Simulator work?
The premise of Virtual World Simulator would be the use of the SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technique, which tracks in real-time the user’s point of view and implements changes in the images, which gives a sensation similar to being in motion.
The 3D virtual effects would be projected onto real park locations and could bring animated characters to life or simulate animated objects, props, and artwork. If all goes well, the experience of visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks could deliver an even more enchanting and unique experience.
According to Founders Legal’s technical and patent technology consultant, John DeStefano, the entertainment giant would come out ahead of competitors by bringing simulations independent of the phone screen or headphones. “Disney has developed a system that is almost similar to a movie projector to project onto a real surface what humans see on a screen,” he explained in an interview with SiliconValley.
There’s still no time frame for Disney to deploy the Virtual World Simulator technology, but it likely won’t take that long, as the patent is often one of the last processes performed in the development of a product.