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As we near our 9th month of the coronavirus pandemic, 43 retailers have filed for bankruptcy. Many of these companies were already in the beginning stages of bankruptcy or heading toward it before the pandemic started. With less than 5 months left in the year, there have already been more retail bankruptcies this year than in the past 8 years. The pandemic has exasperated challenges for some retailers that were already having trouble reaching new
According to an article posted on Fox Business, American credit card debt has fallen during the coronavirus pandemic, dropping below $1 trillion for the first time since September 2017. Credit card debt fell by $24 billion in may and $58.2 billion in April. Debt is down almost $100 billion from the start of the year. The shrinking debt highlights how the recession changed consumer spending as U.S. households tried to avoid taking on new debt.
The coronavirus has spared no one in it’s devastation of the U.S. economy. From iconic department stores to entertainment giants, many stores are now facing bankruptcy. CMX Cinemas:Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 25. J. Crew:Filed for bankruptcy on May 4. Gold’s Gym:Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 4. JCPenney:Filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 15 and plans on announcing the first phase of store closing in the coming weeks. Pier 1
During this crisis, many credit card issuers are working to assist their customers by providing them with options to alleviate some of their financial burden. We’ve compiled a list of some issuers’ assistance efforts below. All measures are subject to individual eligibility and may not apply to all customers. American Express Advice on managing accounts onlineLower monthly paymentsRelief from late payment fees Bank of America Deferred paymentsRefunds on late fees Capital One Financial hardship support
As the New Year unfolds, watch out for the following retailers who may be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020. Pier 1 ImportsThe company plans to close 450 of its 936 stores, cut 40% of its headquarters staff, and close many of its distribution centers. Bed, Bath & BeyondThis big-box retailer plans to close 60 stores in 2020. Fundamentally, this company has been unsuccessful in battling online retailers. GameStopWill GameStop be the next blockbuster?


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Researchers have unearthed a new phishing campaign involving North Korea-linked hackers targeting NFT users purchasing tokens on platforms such as OpenSea, X2Y2, and Rarible.
Users would first purchase legitimate-looking NFTs on these websites, and these NFTs would then direct the buyer to fraudulent NFT-related websites to complete the minting process.
However, as per a report from blockchain security company SlowMist, these websites used the minting process to try to extract valuable data, including IP addresses, authorizations, and their use of plug-in wallets in the process.
This reportedly involved duping users into carrying out authorizing activities such as sending their Seaport signature, a type of digital signature used to verify NFT contracts made on OpenSea.
OpenSea, X2Y2, and Rarible did not immediately respond to Decrypt’s request for comment.
The researchers uncovered that there were over 500 domains in total running these types of “malicious mints,” and the campaign has reportedly been ongoing for several months, with the first domain appearing to be created over seven months ago.
The vast majority of these domains were said to have used the same IP address.
According to the report, the hackers were able to capture around 1,055 NFTs and made a profit of approximately 300 Ethereum, or $366,000, via their scheme.
SlowMist also alleged that tokens such as Wrapped Ethereum (WETH), USD Coin (USDC), DAI, and Uniswap (UNI) were then used by hackers to facilitate further illicit transfers.
North Korea has become a key player when it comes to crypto-related cybercrime.
A recent report from South Korea’s primary intelligence agency found North Korea-linked cybercriminals have successfully made off with 1.5 trillion won ($1.2 billion) over the past five years.
Sources talking to the Associated Press alleged that in the wake of the U.N. sanctions imposed in 2016 and 2017 in response to the country ramping up its nuclear program, which severely restricted some of its core exports such as coal and seafood, the Hermit Kingdom has pivoted towards cybercrime as a way of extracting revenues.

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DURING the coronavirus lockdown, online scams and hoaxes have soared by over 70%, according to Guardia Civil figures.
One of the most shocking scams has been from online fraudsters posing as sanitary product distributors, offering to deliver PPE (personal protective equipment), including gowns, masks and gloves.
Using a fake website posing as a reputable company, hackers preyed on nursing homes and private medical centres, taking their money through orders and not delivering the items.
“In a matter of days we saw that it was a false supplier, it had used the identity of a real supplier and the server from which it operated was in Chile,” explained a source from the Policia Nacional.
During the crisis, the Central Cybercrime Unit of the Policia Nacional has stepped up its surveillance of online domains, hoping to catch illegal activity.
In a recent press release, it was revealed that a total of 415,973 domains have been investigated since the state of alarm came into play, resulting in a total of 120,353 being found to be involved in suspicious activity.
Most recently, Correos has reportedly become the latest victim of an online scam.
People have received emails that if they are awaiting a package, they must pay an extra €1.40 to have their items disinfected or risk losing their order.
So far limited to the Canary Islands, authorities appear to have stopped the scam before it reached mainland Spain.
According to figures, many online fraudsters have moved on from targeting the general population.
The headquarters of the Guardia Civil in Madrid reported a decrease from almost 40 complaints per day to just seven per week.
The targeting of institutions and public entities have proved a much more appealing prospect, using the nationwide lack of PPE as a way in, leading authorities to warn of being extra vigilant during these testing times.
Professionals are also being warned of the influx of below-standard equipment being imported into the Spain from countries such as Romania and Bulgaria.
It was discovered that masks and other PPE equipment that was to be shipped between Bulgaria and France last week, had had manufacturer names removed, while official documentation missing.
Often these masks are produced in countries where the quality control and medical requirements are much lower, potentially putting users lives at risk.
So far, the Ministry of Health has kept its PPE purchasing a secret, using the urgency of the orders to withhold contracts from the public eye.
But with almost 80% of masks being imported from China, the government is under extreme scrutiny to avoid another ‘testing kit debacle.


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Raymond James & Associates raised its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 3.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,670,895 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 128,618 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson makes up about 0.7% of Raymond James & Associates’ holdings, making the stock its 22nd largest holding. Raymond James & Associates owned 0.14% of Johnson & Johnson worth $516,242,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in JNJ. Altshuler Shaham Ltd purchased a new position in Johnson & Johnson in the 1st quarter worth approximately $35,000. Lake Point Wealth Management lifted its position in Johnson & Johnson by 144.4% during the first quarter. Lake Point Wealth Management now owns 286 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 169 shares in the last quarter. SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Johnson & Johnson by 160.0% during the second quarter. SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC now owns 325 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Lion Street Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Johnson & Johnson during the first quarter worth $45,000. Finally, Joseph P. Lucia & Associates LLC grew its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 50.8% in the 1st quarter. Joseph P. Lucia & Associates LLC now owns 374 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after buying an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. 68.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
JNJ has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. SVB Leerink reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. UBS Group lowered shares of Johnson & Johnson from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their price target for the company from $163.00 to $160.00 in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $140.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Credit Suisse Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $161.00 price target on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. Finally, Independent Research raised Johnson & Johnson from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $161.00 to $164.00 in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and twelve have given a buy rating to the stock. The company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $163.38.
In related news, EVP Ashley Mcevoy sold 29,000 shares of Johnson & Johnson stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $147.47, for a total value of $4,276,630.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 21,682 shares in the company, valued at $3,197,444.54. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.27% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Johnson & Johnson stock opened at $145.76 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $383.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.31, a P/E/G ratio of 3.23 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a current ratio of 1.25, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. Johnson & Johnson has a twelve month low of $109.16 and a twelve month high of $157.00. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $144.04 and its 200-day simple moving average is $144.14.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $1.67 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $1.50 by $0.17. The firm had revenue of $18.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.73 billion. Johnson & Johnson had a return on equity of 35.21% and a net margin of 22.69%. Johnson & Johnson’s revenue for the quarter was down 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.58 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Johnson & Johnson will post 7.85 earnings per share for the current year.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be paid a dividend of $1.01 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 24th. This represents a $4.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.77%. Johnson & Johnson’s payout ratio is 46.54%.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, together with its subsidiaries, researches and develops, manufactures, and sells various products in the health care field worldwide. It operates in three segments: Consumer, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices. The Consumer segment offers baby care products under the JOHNSON'S brand; oral care products under the LISTERINE brand; beauty products under the AVEENO, CLEAN & CLEAR, DABAO, JOHNSON'S Adult, LE PETITE MARSEILLAIS, NEUTROGENA, and OGX brands; over-the-counter medicines, including acetaminophen products under the TYLENOL brand; cold, flu, and allergy products under the SUDAFED brand; allergy products under the BENADRYL and ZYRTEC brands; ibuprofen products under the MOTRIN IB brand; and acid reflux products under the PEPCID brand.
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Avtotor, China's SNAT agree to localize production of auto components
KALININGRAD. May 26 (Interfax) - Avtotor and Shanghai Nuoang Automobile Technology Co. Ltd (SNAT), a Chinese developer of electric vehicles, electric motors and components for them, have signed a cooperation agreement on localizing production of auto components in Russia, the Russian automaker reported.
The companies agreed to cooperate on a project to set up production in Kaliningrad of electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles, automobiles with hybrid engines and parts and components for them, including electric motors, gear systems, electronic control systems and printed circuit boards, Avtotor, which is based in the Russian Baltic exclave, said.
The company plan to work out a joint plan for the localization program, which will be carried out in stages. Production will be aimed at supplying Avtotor as well as other Russian automakers.
The first phase of facilities, for machining and electric engine assembly, is scheduled to be launched before the end of 2023. The second phase, including the launch of equipment to make castings, will be brought on line in 2024, the company said.
The signed agreement also calls for the companies to work together "to attract technology partners for the organization of auto component production in Russia aimed at maximum involvement of local manufacturers in the production chains of Avtotor and other Russian automakers in future," Avtotor Holding LLC president Denis Pak was quoted as saying in the press release.
The company recalled that production of electric vehicles and auto components is one of Avtotor's obligations under a ten-year special investment contract (SPIC) with Russia's Industry and Trade Ministry and the government of Kaliningrad Region.
It was reported earlier that, under the SPIC, Avtotor is carrying out a project to build several plants for production of electric vehicles. Overall investment in implementing the announced plans, including current investment obligations, will total at least 32 billion rubles.
Avtotor is working on producing a pilot batch of 200 electric vehicles in 2023. These will be budget vehicles, with prices starting at 500,000 rubles.
Avtotor has been producing automobiles since 1997. It assembled BMW, Kia and Hyundai cars until 2022, but assembly of the German vehicles was shut down in the spring of 2022 and production of the South Korean vehicles stopped in early October.
Avtotor now assembles the automobiles of Chinese brands Kaiyi, BAIC and SWM.


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PRESS RELEASE October 18, 2022
The new iPad Pro features a next-level Apple Pencil hover experience, ProRes video capture, superfast Wi-Fi 6E, and powerful features in iPadOS 16
With breakthrough performance of the M2 chip, a next-level Apple Pencil hover experience, and superfast wireless connectivity, the new iPad Pro delivers a powerful and unique iPad experience that continues to be in a class of its own.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the new iPad Pro with the M2 chip, delivering the ultimate combination of portability, versatility, and unbelievable performance. The new iPad Pro features a next-level Apple Pencil hover experience and superfast wireless connectivity, along with the world’s most advanced mobile display, pro cameras, Face ID, Thunderbolt, and a four-speaker audio system. New features in iPadOS 16 — including Stage Manager, full external display support,1 desktop-class apps, and Reference Mode — take pro workflows on iPad even further. Enabled by its advanced hardware and iPadOS 16, iPad Pro has an incredible ecosystem of powerful pro apps unlike any other device of its kind. The new iPad Pro is available to order starting today, and in stores beginning Wednesday, October 26.
“The next-generation iPad Pro pushes the boundaries of what’s possible on iPad, bringing even more versatility, power, and portability to the ultimate iPad experience,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Powered by the M2 chip, the new iPad Pro features incredible performance and the most advanced technologies, including a next-level Apple Pencil hover experience, ProRes video capture, superfast wireless connectivity, and powerful iPadOS 16 features. There’s nothing else like it.”
Breakthrough Performance from the M2 Chip
M2, the start of Apple’s next generation of M-series chips, brings even more breakthrough performance and capabilities to iPad Pro, with industry-leading power efficiency, a unified memory architecture, and custom technologies.
M2 features an 8-core CPU — up to 15 percent faster than M1 — with advancements in both performance and efficiency cores, and a 10-core GPU, delivering up to 35 percent faster graphics performance for the most demanding users. Combined with the CPU and GPU, the 16-core Neural Engine can process 15.8 trillion operations per second — 40 percent more than M1 — making iPad Pro even more powerful when handling machine learning tasks. The M2 chip also features 100GB/s of unified memory bandwidth — 50 percent more than M1 — and supports up to 16GB of fast unified memory, making multitasking and working with large assets even more fluid.2
The performance of M2 turbocharges even the most demanding workflows, from photographers editing massive photo libraries and designers manipulating complex 3D objects, to healthcare professionals taking advanced imaging and analysis, to gamers enjoying graphics-intensive games. The power of M2 also extends to the new media engine and the image signal processor, which combined with the advanced cameras, enable users to capture ProRes video for the first time and transcode ProRes footage up to 3x faster.


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The LinkedIn challenge: acting like a publisher
So many publishers today are focused on not just being publishers, but becoming “technology companies” or “platishers,” that is, websites that merge publishing with the user-generated content typically found on platforms like Twitter or Instagram.
But what’s it like when the opposite transition occurs? That is, how does a Silicon Valley tech company learn to be a publisher?
LinkedIn began that exact transition three years ago with the launch of LinkedIn Today, a section of its homepage that aggregated business news. It continued its evolution in 2012 when it began publishing original content through its “influencer program,” a collection 150 high-profile contributors that included President Obama and Richard Branson at launch. LinkedIn opened that blogger network to all users in February and in April announced an initiative to get brands to use LinkedIn as a native ad platform.
Alison Engel, LinkedIn’s senior director of global marketing, talked about the challenges of creating and growing a publishing arm within a platform company — and how it has balanced open publishing without diluting the quality of what is published.
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CHENNAI: Craftsmen from around the country hurriedly set up their stalls at the Co-optex Exhibition Ground for the Chennai Dastkar Bazaar exhibition. Stacks of colourful and hand-woven cloth lined four tables at the entrance of the exhibition, which will be held till December 1. A few artisans from east India neatly arranged reed fibre products alongside photo frames, trays, bowls crafted with seashells and herbal beauty products.
“The Chennai Dastkar Bazaar has been helping craftsmen showcase their skills for over 20 years. It’s a collective of NGOs who are working towards conserving the cottage industry in the country,” said Rhea Gupta, an organiser, on behalf of Chennai Dastkar Bazaar.
The exhibition is showcasing artisans from Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra, displaying woven and embroidered products, along with metal work, jewellery, and glasswork. Artists from Jammu and Kashmir had intricate sozni-embroidered material on display. Those from Uttar Pradesh put forth ceramic khurja pottery in primary colours. Artists from Madhya Pradesh had displayed a variety of Chanderi- and Maheshwari-woven cloth, Gond paintings and date palm fibre products.
“Most products you’ll see at the exhibition are eco-friendly and made using natural materials,” said Rhea. They will also be conducting workshops on pichwai painting and tie-dye methods, today and tomorrow. Rajasthani puppet shows and Gotipua Odishi dance performances will be held on all days.
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We feel every day women should be celebrated around the world, but this past weekend some fearless female travelers upped the ante in honor of International Women’s Day by celebrating the power of connecting travel-loving women all over the world.
Inaugural Women’s Travel Fest in NYC
The inaugural Women’s Travel Fest, presented by Go! Girl Guides, kicked off in New York City at the awe-inspiring Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts building. Kelly Lewis, founder of Go! Girl Guides, created the 1-day event to inspire and empower women to travel through tips from the experts on everything from how to travel through the Middle East to connecting with fellow female travelers.
“There’s just something magical about getting women together to openly address our hopes, our fears and our dreams,” says Lewis. “Women have unique concerns about their health and safety … that’s why I created Go! Girl Guides, and why we needed the Women’s Travel Fest as a community of women.”
Travel Channel’s favorite globetrotting gal, Samantha Brown, was the featured speaker. Other female travel speakers included Sarah Shroud, a journalist held political hostage for 410 days by the Iranian government, and Sonia Gill, founder of the digital language learning company Fluenz and host of award-winning Sonia Travels web series.
High-Altitude Dance Party on Top of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Whoa, talk about women moving mountains! To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, WHOA Travel (Women High on Adventure) led a group of 28 women from 9 different countries, including the US, Estonia, Russia and Tanzania, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro together and summit the roof of Africa to support women’s education. Not only did all 28 women make it to the top of Africa’s highest mountain on International Women’s Day, but they danced their way to the summit and broke out in a full dance party on top of Mt Kilimanjaro.
The group was led by Saumu Burhan Msuya, the only local female guide on Kilimanjaro, and 100% of the funds raised from the event will go toward supporting women’s educational programs at the Tembea Girls School in Kajiado, Kenya, and Give a Heart to Africa in Moshi, Tanzania. WHOA adventure trips include hiking (and dancing) the Inca Trail, and all trips give back by connecting with local women to make a positive impact. And, of course, all trips include dance parties.
Jet Airways to Offer Discount for Women’s Day
So now that you’re inspired to conquer the world, you’re ready to book your next plane ticket, right? Good news, Jet Airways is offering a 10% discount on base fare for women in honor of International Women’s Day. And the discount didn’t end on Saturday; the promotion goes until May 8, and is valid on all domestic and international fare.
As part of International Women’s Day, Jet Airways will also support 3 NGOs that support women’s issues by conducting an in-flight fundraising drive on all domestic flights. Jet Airways will contribute the benefits of these in-flight collection proceeds that are collected until March 22 to the following NGOs — Mijwan Welfare Society, Save the Children India’s Women’s Institute for Social Education and Women’s India Trust. All tickets must be booked online on www.jetairways.com and www.jetlite.com and will be valid for travel for 11 months.
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Retiring Selby businessman to close Greens Furniture World stores across North Yorkshire
A Selby businessman, recently diagnosed with cancer, is preparing to close his stores across North Yorkshire, to enjoy retirement.
Greens Furniture World, in Ousegate, will be put on the market next week, after owner Peter Green was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June.
Mr Green, 73, who also runs a store in Malton , has recently undergone his first bout of chemotherapy treatment, and said both shops would close once the remaining stock had been sold. A closing-down sale will start next Thursday, at the Selby branch.
He said: “It’s prompted the sale, and the fact I was 73 on Wednesday, it felt like someone was telling me to give up.
“We were weathering the storm quite well, but got all this dark news and we’ve got no-one to move the business on to. Our children are doing their own things, so the main thing is to get our money out of the business and enjoy retirement – for a long time hopefully.”
Mr Green said running the 22-year-old business had “not all been easy”, but he was pleased with his time in the town, and would continue to work at the store re-ticketing stock throughout the sale, for as long as he could.
The news comes as doubts surround the future of Johnsons Cleaning, in Market Cross.
A spokesman for the company refused to confirm whether the Selby store had been selected for closure, but said: “Johnson Service Group announced on July 4, plans to close around 100 loss making shops by the end of the year. The company is currently consulting with staff at shops identified as at risk of closure. We do not think it helpful, particularly to staff, to identify which shops are at risk.”
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Microsoft's newest operating system is being designed for a new technological landscape, and will be offered as a free upgrade during the first year after launch.
As per Microsoft’s tradition of failing with every other iteration of Windows, the company appears to have given up on Windows 8, and on Jan. 21 unveiled a preview of its upcoming Windows 10.
The new operating system, presented on stage by Executive Vice President of Operating Systems Terry Myerson, will be available as a free upgrade to existing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users for the first year after its release. A Windows 10 release date has not yet been announced, but the presentation -- which also brought news of upcoming products like Windows Holographic and HoloLens -- have people on Twitter talking:
Windows 8 was so bad, Microsoft had to give us holograms to make it up to us. #Windows10— Bridget Carey (@BridgetCarey) January 21, 2015
The operating system is not yet completed, so some details are fuzzy. But Myserson looked forward to a near-future in which Windows is no longer thought of as software with a version number, but as an online service that is continually updated.
Windows 10 will enable a close integration with a burgeoning Internet of Things. The number of mobile devices that each user owns is “exploding,” Myserson said, and Windows 10 will enable users to switch between devices seamlessly to continue their work. Notifications, likewise, will be synced across devices.
Myerson noted that Windows 10 will also have an emphasis on privacy. “Everything we do puts the customer in control, because you are our customer, not our product,” he said, later noting that as mobile and wearable devices become more prevalent and there is more overlap between devices work and home, it’s important that people trust that their devices are secure and privacy-minded.
Windows 10 will also integrate new modes of interaction from the user. “Interacting with technology should be as natural as interacting with people,” Myerson said. “Voice, pen, gestures and your gaze should help you get more out of your devices in an additive and intuitive way. The right interaction in the right way at the right time.”
Other new features slated for Windows 10 now include a full-screen Start Screen, an Action Center that enables common tasks like toggling Wi-Fi, VPN or Tablet Mode, and the addition of an upgraded Cortana, Microsoft’s version of Siri, to desktop devices. The Windows 10 interface has been polished, new apps will provide a consistent appearance across devices, and Microsoft’s replacement to its widely-disliked Internet Explorer Internet browser will be replaced by an app now named Project Spartan.
More than 1.7 million registrants to the Windows Insider program will assist development of the OS by providing feedback before the final version is released.
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Luxury womenswear brand Arainna is rapidly expanding its retail presence across India with more innovation in its products. The brand completed its one year of operations on November 30, 2020.
The brand offers a range of outfits including tops, dresses, shirts, pants and Kurtas, which are designed to keep the smart, curious, passionate and always-on-the-move woman happy in her second skin! Keeping up with the changing times, the brand also launched textile face masks to counter the COVID-19
Apart from selling offline, Arainna launched a robust online presence with its dedicated e-commerce store and also targeted space on multiple e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon India, LBB and Flipkart. Aiding this diversification, the company also heightened its social media presence on Instagram and Facebook to grab even more eyeballs with its memorable dresses and catchy content. Besides, the team is also working with some of the best social media influencers in the online space, to drive home the message that ARAINNA is the brand that is future-ready.


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Earlier this month, YouTube ran an experiment where ever it asked for some no expense conclusion users to enhance to a prime high quality account to search at motion pictures in 4K resolution. The business has now completed this evaluation — most very likely largely for the reason that of uproar from shoppers.
In a tweet, YouTube confirmed the conclusion of the experiment and stated, “viewers ought to now be ready to get hold of 4K quality resolutions with no obtaining High high quality membership.” So all folks can now love online video clips at the finest resolution without having possessing shelling out for a membership.
YouTube ran the check to completely grasp to gauge users’ reactions when a distinct characteristic was pushed driving the high quality tier. In a now-deleted tweet, the corporation recommended a shopper who got a pop-up inquiring them to update that the purchaser was “a portion of our experiment to know improved the attribute tastes of Top quality & non-High-quality viewers.”
Google service fees $9.99 for every 30 working day period of time for YouTube New music and $11.99 for every thirty working day period for YouTube top rated high-quality in the U.S. — these fees fluctuate all through the planet. The organization statements to have far far more than 50 million compensated out subscribers in the course of both of those offerings globally. The Good quality membership offers abilities like advert-price tag-no cost viewing, movie clip downloads for offline ingestion, and history engage in.
YouTube tries really a few techniques to transform price-free of charge shoppers into compensated consumers. Earlier this calendar year, it ran an experiment demonstrating clients up to 11 unskippable adverts in advance of the commence off of a prolonged video clip to allow for them have an uninterrupted realistic experience. This examination was brief-lived and the company finished it inside times.
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EA's been teasing the next Medal of Honor for some time now, so it's not a huge surprise to hear more about it on Twitter. Game Informer's Jim Reilly spent the past half hour sharing some info, saying the game is called "Medal of Honor: Warfighter," is arriving this coming October, and runs in DICE's Frostbite 2.0 engine.
The info is apparently coming from a copy of OXM, which arrived a bit ahead of EA's intended marketing push, it would seem. Reilly also says the game's multiplayer will be handled in-house by EA Danger Close now, rather than DICE as was the case with 2010's Medal of Honor reboot.
Update: The Medal of Honor blog offered a teaser image of the game, confirmed the title, and teased more details in the coming weeks. Boom! See the full image on the other side of the break.


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It happens about six times a day down on Savannah’s historic waterfront.
A mammoth container ship sails past on its way to the tall cranes of the busy port upriver.
Tourists gawk, snap pictures and go about their business.
And it’s easy to miss the connection.
Those tourists wouldn’t be in Savannah if not for the prosperity that those ships brought and continue to bring.
“Savannah’s opulent homes still stand as a reminder of the past and present global economic achievements of the colonists,” says Robert Jepson, a member and former chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority board.
Jepson spoke about the past, present and future of the Georgia’s ports as part of Telfair Museums exhibit “Port City,” on display through January fourth, which looks at the seaport from artists’ perspectives.
Jepson talked about the port’s history at his namesake Jepson Center for the Arts, a fact that wasn’t lost on those in attendance.
The businessman and philanthropist needs no introduction in Savannah.
But the port always needs re-introduction.
That’s because the numbers that document its success are always changing.
Consider these facts, presented by Jepson in this 42-minute presentation.
About 8% of all U.S. containerized trade passes through the Port of Savannah.
The Georgia Ports Authority supports 352,000 jobs in the state.
Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, Wal-Mart, Hasbro and Sears all ship cargo through massive distribution centers located near the port.
“Georgia’s ports have brought the world to our doors and at the same time opened Georgia’s doors to the world,” Jepson says.
Jepson gave an outline of the port’s history, including:
The first Georgia exports sent directly to Europe, in 1749. Deerskin, hogs and tar were among are first exports.
The first Georgia bale of cotton shipped, in 1788. This was five years before Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin on what’s now Georgia Ports Authority property.
The chartering of the Central of Georgia Railroad, in 1833.
The creation of the Georgia Ports Authority, in 1945.
And many, many more.
But perhaps the biggest change came with the introduction of containerized cargo in 1977.
“This necessitated vast investments in infrastructure,” Jepson says. “Some ports, such as our port here in Savannah, adapted quickly and became a port of preference for shippers looking to take advantage of containerization.”
The port of Savannah has grown with containerized cargo and now is the fourth-busiest port in the country.
Jepson chronicles this history and some of the people who made it possible.
The talk provides a window into the city’s larger history and the Jepson Center exhibit.
“The city was born as a seaport from its very beginnings,” Jepson says. “And it is the sea, combined with innovation and technology, that has nourished and today continues to nourish Savannah and Georgia shores.”


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A majority of Americans now own a smartphone, a fact that leads some to believe that marketers can now ignore feature phone users.
I’m neither in that camp nor inclined to create mobile marketing and advertising programs that are exclusive.
For the first time, the highly respected Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project told us today that the majority of Americans now own a smartphone of some kind. Pew’s definition of a smartphone owner includes anyone who said “yes” to one—or both—of the following questions:
55 percent of cell phone owners say that their phone is a smartphone
58 percent of cell phone owners say that their phone operates on a smartphone platform common to the U.S. market
Taken together, 61 percent of cell owners said yes to at least one of these questions and are classified as smartphone owners. According to Pew, because 91 percent of the adult population now owns some kind of cell phone, that means that 56 percent of all American adults are now smartphone adopters. Further, 35 percent have some other kind of cell phone that is not a smartphone, and the remaining 9 percent of Americans do not own a cell phone at all (yeah, there are... Read more


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It’s been three long months since it was first announced Eataly World, the behemoth spin-off of the wildly popular restaurant chain and world’s largest agri-food park, would open in Italy. Now, that dream is finally a reality.
The 80,000-square-metre estate in Bologna in northern Italy officially opened overnight, featuring delicious wares from 150 producers across the country. Eataly founder and total genius Oscar Farinetti said he envisions it being the food equivalent of Milan Fashion Week.
“I hope that this becomes the most important place in the world for whoever wants to study food, eat well and understand the history of food,” Fatinetti told AP. “In this, we need to think big, like in the fashion world.”
Eataly World’s Italian name, “FICO”, stands for Fabbrica Italiana Contadine, or Italian Peasant Factory, but fico also means “cool” in Italian slang.
While entry is free, there are lots of ways to splash your Euros on site, including tours, Zumba classes, rides, truffle hunts and gelato-making classes. There are also 40 “farming factories”, where visitors can see everything from crop cultivation to pasta and cheese production, and 45 different restaurants.
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Kristen Amiet is a previous AWOL editor, bona fide travel addict, sometimes whisky drinker and full-time breakfast food enthusiast.


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Apple bets on the cloud with new engineering hires.
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Apple is shopping, but now it is not looking for companies but specialized engineers in the cloud computing. The Cupertino company is hiring a handful of engineers specializing in Kubernetes and Containers technology, two computer systems related to managing information in the cloud, according to a report by Protocol.
Michael Crosby, one of the new employees, is one of the engineers behind the Kubernetes system itself, the report says. Arun Gupta and Maksym Pavlenko, from the cloud area at Amazon, will recently join or join Apple. Francesc Campony, a former Google employee, will also join Apple, the report says. The signing of these brains, the report says, is part of Apple’s emphasis on data centers, cloud computing and information management. Apple announced in 2018 a $ 10 billion investment in the construction of data centers, in addition to strengthening its capacity in the centers in Iowa.
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Apple is betting on improving its cloud services because its infrastructure is considered to be inferior to that of Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Facebook and Netflix, the report says. Apple offers a wide variety of systems in the cloud or that work in part by them: App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, among others. Apple did not comment on the Protocol report.
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Tom Gannon joins team at Velo Coffee Roasters
Appointment announced with the goal of "accelerating Velo Coffee’s growth to the next level"
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Velo Coffee Roasters has appointed Tom Gannon as a new non-executive director.
With years of experience in the food industry, Gannon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organisation. The team are now confident that his systematic success across brands such as Red Bull, Fulfill & Cali Cali will accelerate Velo Coffee’s growth to the next level.
Velo is continuously pushing towards growth and development. The team has grown every year and they are constantly working to build and improve the brand and the product. In this next stage for the Cork roastery, the team plan to further expand the brand across Ireland and internationally with Tom Gannon’s guidance.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tom to the Velo Coffee team,” said the company’s Rob Horgan. “Tom’s extensive experience in FMCG and his proven track record of success makes him the ideal candidate to help steer our growth. We are lucky to be able to tap into his knowledge and experience.”
“I am delighted to join Velo and am looking forward to collaborating with the talented team here to drive the company forward,” said Gannon. “I am confident that my experience and my passion for Velo will enable me to make a significant impact at Velo Coffee Roasters.”
To accelerate this growth, Velo has started working with Tennant and Ruttle as the brand’s distribution partner.
Tennant and Ruttle is a leading FMCG sales, marketing and distribution company servicing both ROI and NI markets across retail, wholesale and foodservice channels. The T&R team have enabled the successful brands they represent to achieve and maintain number one positions through commitment and experience.
“It has been great to work alongside the entire team at Tennant and Ruttle. You can see their excitement about the brand, and we are already seeing the growth across retail,” added Horgan. “We’re all looking forward to seeing what the rest of this year will bring.”


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Kenyans should brace themselves for tougher times ahead, as maize flour prices keep soaring every week, even as drought and famine continue to bite.
A two-kg packet of Jogoo brand is now retailing at Ksh117 from Ksh109 last week, reflecting a 30 percent increase in just two weeks. A fortnight ago, the packet was retailing at an average of Ksh90.
Soko brand from Capwell Millers is now retailing at Ksh120, from an average of Ksh85 in last two weeks.
The rise in prices has been attributed to the sharp rise of maize prices, where the price of a 90 kilogramme bag rose from Ksh2,000 last month to Ksh3,200.
The millers on their side are deliberating increasing the price of maize flour by 10 percent alluding to shortage of maize in the country.
Another increase by 10 percent will see the prices soar to an average of Ksh135, depending on the locality.
However, the government has held that the country has enough stocks to last the country the next five months.
This comes at a time when the meteorological department predicted that there will be no long rains in the country.


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Bridgeline Digital, a leader in marketing technology software, announced that a global technology leader has implemented their AI-powered search technology, HawkSearch, on the Sitefinity platform to enhance their growth strategy. The company’s extensive content catalog can now be easily navigated through the personalized user experience offered by HawkSearch’s AI-powered search bar.
HawkSearch’s features such as autocomplete and visitor targeting results will make the online resource hub more user-friendly globally. The platform enables enhanced navigation between various document types in multiple languages, improving the overall user experience for visitors.
Ari Kahn, CEO of Bridgeline Digital expressed his confidence in the company’s AI innovation and excellence. He highlighted the technology leader’s choice of HawkSearch as a clear endorsement of Bridgeline’s capabilities. With HawkSearch, Bridgeline aims to set a new standard in online search, providing powerful AI technology to enhance site experiences and drive growth for businesses.
Bridgeline Digital helps companies increase online revenue by boosting traffic, conversion rates and average order value. For more information visit www.bridgeline.com or contact Danielle Colvin SVP of Marketing at Bridgeline Digital at email@example.com


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Tata Consulatancy net profit rises by 33%
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported a net profit of Rs 578.86 crore which is a rise of 33 percent for the first quarter ended June 30. The higher net profit was on account of increased international business, better employee utilisation and improved cost management. Consolidated revenues rose by 24.56 per cent, year-on-year, to Rs 2721 crore. TATA Consultancy Services has added 68 new clients during the quarter. The company hired 2,690 employees during the quarter under consideration. In another development Tata Infotech Ltd has been merged with TATA Consultancy Services. Tata Infotech Ltd has become biggest brand in Information Technology segment by becoming the first Indian information technology company to cross Rs. 10,000 crores.


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Apple Pay support in Spain has been extended to CaixaBank and ImaginBank, according to reports out of the country this morning.
Spanish tech blog AppleSfera first reported that cards issued by the banks were working with Apple’s mobile payment system as of Tuesday, and CaixaBank has now officially confirmed the support.
Apple Pay integration with Caixabank had been promised „before the end of the year“. Previously the biggest financial entities in Spain to support Apple Pay were American Express and Banco Santander (Mastercard cards), so the addition of CaixaBank and ImaginBank (CaixaBank’s mobile arm) should see the digital payment [...]
Ahead of the launch of iOS 11, there were several signs suggesting 32-bit apps would no longer be supported in the new operating system, which has been confirmed with the release of the first iOS 11 beta.
When attempting to open a 32-bit app when running iOS 11, the app refuses to launch, offering up a message that says the app needs to be updated to work with iOS 11.
32-bit apps are also not available when searching in the new version of the App Store, and previously downloaded 32-bit apps can’t be installed through the Purchased tab.
Over the course of the last several months, warnings about 32-bit apps have gotten increasingly dire. With the [...]
Apple Maps has been recently updated with public transit information for those living in and traveling to the Netherlands. Transit directions allow users to navigate the Netherlands thanks to integration with the Intercity direct train line, various bus routes, trams, and ferries.
Transit in the Netherlands includes up-to-date advisory information with the help of data accumulated from various local transportation companies including NS, Connexxion, and GVB (via iPhoned). With the data, Apple Maps can warn users about reduced service, or a complete service shutdown, and update their transit trip directions accordingly.
Apple first added in a small amount of [...]
Apple Pay is now accepted by 36 percent of merchants in the United States, according to research conducted by retail consulting firm Boston Retail Partners and shared by NFC World. That’s up from 16 percent last year.
Boston Retail Partners derived its information from a survey of more than 500 top North American retailers.
22 percent of retailers who don’t currently support Apple Pay said they plan to accept the payments service within the next 12 months, while 11 percent plan to do so in the next one to three years. 31 percent plan to take a „wait and see“ approach before implementing Apple Pay support.
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Shahram Shadan was born and raised in the Grimsby area, and Will Douglas – the grandson of the late town clerk, Frederick Ward – spent 40 years in London before making the move to the town five years ago. The two friends joined forces and together, they are bringing craft brewing back to Grimsby.
Will and Shahram were introduced to the partners behind Axholme Brewing Company – the creators of the much-loved Cleethorpes Pale Ale – by Charles Lumley, owner of Cleethorpes’ independent beer shop, Message in a Bottle. The team put their expertise, dedication, and passions into the North Lincolnshire Brewery, helping to expand their range and get their craft beers into shops, bars, and pubs across the region, from Lincolnshire Co-ops to a venue in Hull. It wasn’t long before a new home was needed.
In 2017, it was announced that Grimsby would have its first brewery for 50 years. Will and Shahram had acquired the 120-year-old former St Barnabas Church in King Edward Street, a place that was once the heart of Grimsby’s docker community. It was the perfect location for the investment; Will and Shahram could have chosen a modern, purpose-built facility, but instead, they’ve put their blood, sweat, and tears into the transformation of an important part of Grimsby’s heritage, becoming a major player in the ground-breaking regeneration of the town.
This passion for Grimsby, its heritage, and its future is reflected in the brewery’s new brand, Docks Beers. Three new canned beers have already begun brewing here; Hard Graft, Graveyard Shift, and Never Say Die. The names and branding pay homage to Grimsby’s story.
On Wednesday 3rd October, Docks Beers Brewery will open to the public, where craft ale enthusiasts can purchase the range, enjoy a beer in the tap room and watch the brewery in action.


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A former GameStop worker is facing theft charges for stealing Pokémon cards from one of his ex employer’s video game stores. Surveillance footage shows the incident unfolding at a location in Cleveland, Ohio on March 31. Despite being employed by GameStop at the time, the 34-year-old was in the store as a customer.
was able to leave the store without raising suspicion
He robbed two boxes of Pokémon cards and was able to leave without raising suspicion. It was only after staff looked at the surveillance footage that they saw what had occurred. The value of the stolen boxes is unclear, but it is likely that the sum is greater than $100.
Although originally gaining mass popularity around the turn of the 20th century, Pokémon cards have had a resurgence in recent years. Some of the most highly sought-after cards sell for millions of dollars.
Due to the increase in interest, the number of Pokémon card-related thefts has also risen. In perhaps the most notable case, a 62-year-old lost a card collection worth around $500,000 after it was stolen from his home in South Carolina last July.


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Cushman & Wakefield has recently concluded two important office deals in in the Citypoint building located on Prospect Hill. MathWorks and Ipswitch are two US based information technology companies which have taken up residence in the city for their European headquarters.
This impressive mixed use development overlooking Eyre Square, known as Citypoint, has come to the market for sale through DTZ Sherry FitzGerald.
ONE of Galway's biggest retail developments ever opens its doors this morning when the massive TK Maxx store opens in the CityPoint complex at Eyre Square.


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The slow death of the department store
Myer and David Jones are Australian icons, but their steady decline could eventually see them go the way of video stores.
If Amazon killed bookstores and Netflix killed video rentals, UberEats and Deliveroo may be stabbing shopping centres in the back as they attempt to protect themselves against the onslaught of e-commerce.
Over the past few years, the likes of Westfield, Mirvac and Vicinity have invested millions of dollars converting their tired old food courts into hipster “dining precincts”, while shifting to an “e-commerce resilient” store mix.
This focus on entertainment and “experiential” retail — think lifestyle services like health and beauty as opposed to traditional staples like books and clothing — was designed to drive foot traffic and encourage shoppers to stay longer.
There’s only one problem — it doesn’t seem to be working.
Australia and New Zealand saw a 15 per cent decline in shopping centre visits in 2018 compared with the previous year, according to a UBS survey of more than 14,000 consumers across 14 Asia-Pacific countries.
While Australian shopping centres still have the highest rates of visitation in the region, typically because each is “anchored” by one or two large supermarkets, UBS described the sharp decline as “unexpected”.
Most worryingly for Australian shopping centre operators, when consumers were asked what they wanted most, dining and services were way down the list compared with in Asia. The one thing Aussies want more than anything? Parking.
Thirty seven per cent of Australian respondents said they wanted better parking facilities, more parking spaces and lower parking cost, while just 25 per cent wanted more services and 24 per cent more dining.
“In Asia with higher population density, shopping precincts are centred around key transport hubs — people are not driving cars in Tokyo to go shopping,” UBS analyst Grant McCasker said at a roundtable event on Thursday.
“All these landlords have been investing in entertainment, leisure, dining precincts, that’s underwritten 90 per cent of the big developments retail landlords have done. The data here is saying (consumers have) less of a focus on dining and entertainment than what the landlords perhaps think. The landlords are less focused on the lower-return (investment) the customer is asking for which is carparking.”
The survey showed consumers were “not going to the mall more often to dine” in Australia. At the same time, they were increasingly using meal delivery services like UberEats and Deliveroo, which UBS identified as a key threat to increased spending in these dining precincts.
“It really does highlight a trend which I’m not sure most analysts or the market would be across,” Mr McCasker said. “We’re not saying (the landlords) have got it wrong, but the survey puts into question those strategies.”
UBS said its findings suggested landlords should focus more heavily on cutting up underperforming department stores and discount department stores to boost variety and services while spending more on parking to improve access.
But carparking facilities give shopping centres little bang for their buck, “another reason why we expect a decline in capex returns in Australia”. “It potentially means the landlords have to put more investment into these assets without getting an immediate return,” Mr McCasker said.
The reversing “wealth effect” as house prices continue to fall is expected to put further pressure on bricks-and-mortar spending, as is the “significant” boost to online shopping as a result of Amazon’s entry in late 2017.
In Australia, 93 per cent of respondents were aware of Amazon, 22 per cent had purchased an item and around 40 per cent said they were planning to. Importantly, whenever Amazon enters a country it leads to more people shopping online generally.
All 11 of its market entries have seen online shopping rates double in five years and the “same thing is occurring in Australia”. “Penetration rates are increasing as a result of Amazon launching in Australia despite Amazon being a very low proportion of total online sales,” Mr McCasker said.
Retail analyst Geoff Dart from DGC Advisory said the biggest issue facing shopping centres was their high rents compared with stand-alone stores or the “hypermarket” format of Home Consortium, which has taken over the old Masters sites.
“You can’t get away from the fact that it’s $600 per square metre compared to a stand-alone store or hypermarket like Home Consortium which is $200 per square metre,” he said.
“They’re expensive places to be, I think that’s sometimes forgotten. (As a shopping centre) you’re playing catch-up. All the tenants are saying, ‘We’re paying a lot in rent, what’s happening with foot traffic?’”
Mr Dart said shopping centres tended “to try and build things” like cinemas, entertainment and dining for the “sake of trying to justify a high cost structure to get more people into the centres”.
“But the shops can’t stay open that many hours to benefit from the foot traffic,” he said. “They can’t afford to be open at midnight. Shopping centres have huge, expensive cost structures and they’re losing tenants.”
Mr Dart predicts a growing number of national retailers that have strong enough brands in their own right to attract customers will start “looking for alternatives” in coming years. “With all of the (challenges) around retail they will be saying, ‘Why do I need to be in a shopping centre?’”


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Manufacturers are looking to boost use of automation, according to a report by Ericsson released today. However, the report cautioned that may be easier said than done.
While fossil fuels dominate the energy market, expect a new mix of parts as renewable energy and EVs grow in market share.
Walter has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based GWS Tool Group, a manufacturer of solid carbide endmills and drills as well as HSS taps and PCD products.
The acquisition of CAD/CAM pioneer Mastercam by Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions will help further tooling developments.
Sandvik Coromant’s Package Selector Application analyzes a 3D CAD model of a product and recommends the smallest packaging possible using an AI algorithm that calculates the product’s rotation.
An adaptive manufacturing strategy gets every team essential to a product’s success communicating and collaborating in real time.
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Automakers will need more flexible manufacturing with the shift to electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and other powertrains, automation company ABB said today in a presentation.


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Incentives are an investment which do not last forever, but which can ultimately lead to economic benefits for the entire hospitality industry in Tobago.
This is what Sandals Resorts International (SRI) corporate services director Jeremy Jones wants local stakeholders to bear in mind as the hotel chain negotiates with the TT government to build Sandals and Beaches resorts on the island.
The Sandals resort targets couples only, while Beaches caters to the family – and the project is the largest undertaken by the group in the Caribbean, Jones told reporters at the breath-taking Sandals Royal Barbados resort, St Lawrence, Barbados on October 11.
Asked about possible incentives for the resorts, Jones tackled the issue head-on saying while the “conversation” is still ongoing between both parties, the spin-off benefits would also include other sectors such as agriculture, transportation and banking.
“We look at the incentives as an investment and they don’t last forever, but at the end of the day, the jobs that come along would lead to economic benefits that come with this.
"The model we have here in Barbados worked really well, if we can get a blueprint of that, that’s fine, the same applies to Grenada – it provides a lot of incentives for us to be able to be where we are and able to find local produce.”
He said some of the factors they are looking at are transit times for goods getting into Tobago and the time it takes to clear ports and customs before making a determination as to what would make the destination profitable.
“The hospitality industry in Tobago is under pressure, the occupancy that we see currently in Tobago will not necessarily allow the Tobago hoteliers to pay the bills that they have, some of them mortgages.
"In all of the destinations we’ve gone to, we’ve seen that change, as far as we are concerned when the sea rises all the boats float a little bit higher and that’s what we think Sandals brings to the island and to the destination, because it’s not going to be a charity event, we’re doing it to make money for everybody.
Tobago, centre of resorts brand
"So to say that we are only going to be taking, no, its an investment and everybody (is) going to benefit from it because when the additional airlift comes into the destination, not every person is coming to Sandals or Beaches. You are going to have people who don’t necessarily want a Sandals or Beaches experience but they want a Tobago experience. And it’s not by accident that all of our hotels carry the name of the destination in which we operate, which is Sandals Barbados, you have Sandals St Lucia, you have Sandals Grenada. You’re going to have Beaches Tobago, so this tells you the destination as much as you are the brand. So everybody should benefit from that marketing power as well.”
He said once the negotiation stage is completed there are still several procedures to be completed, such as the advertising of tenders from the various contractors for the project.
“We have to determine exactly what’s going to happen once we’ve got the final approval to send the tenders out, so the different contractors are going to be competing and we getting the best prices in place to get that started. So there is still a little bit of work to take place before we get to that stage (sod turning).”
He said the actual construction phase may last approximately two years as over 2,000 people will be employed on the facility.
Asked about the benefits to the local Tobago community, he said spin-off economic activity would increase such as the local farmers, taxi drivers and banks.
“The farmers mostly get ahead of the game from the start, first with the clearing of lands, find out what the seasonality of the different crops are and we will provide well beforehand what the consumption is in every aspect of our food and beverage preparation so the farmers can get prepared.
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"One of the islands we went to, two years before we told the farmers this is not what you have seen before, 700-800 rooms occupied at 80 per cent occupancy every day for 365 days, and they say ‘oh no we can handle it’. The first year and a half there, they couldn’t handle it, they were like ‘oh we didn’t know this was going to hit us'.”
Jones said if Tobago farmers are unable to handle the amount of produce required, the resort will have to import the goods to ensure the smooth running of the resort.
He noted that close to 90 per cent of all the produce consumed at the Jamaican resort are locally produced. And to reinforce the economic benefits which come with the resort, he recalled a conversation with an employee at the Barbados Sandals who had complained about the shortage of parking spaces.
“And you wouldn’t think that’s a problem but it caused congestion on the street. So you know why that problem occurred, because there are more employees earning more money, buying more vehicles, financing more homes so there is a lot of traffic and it’s not only tourism, the spin-offs are all over.”
Jones also assured the resort group had "nothing to hide" on its plans for Tobago, in response to chartered surveyor Afra Raymond's efforts to have Government disclose details of the project in a judicial review application of the Freedom of Information Act.
Meanwhile, Sandals regional public relations manager Sunil Ramdeen said the resort did not only offer economic benefits to the respective islands but also provided academic qualifications to its employees, and cited the Sandals Corporate University which offers certification and degree programmes in hospitality, training and management programmes.
“We have members doing doctorates at the moment and this is all borne by the company so we develop everybody who comes in, so we invest in the industry.”
Jones said the Sandals resorts started close to 37 years ago with a single small resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
“Since then we have expanded throughout the Caribbean with close to 5,000 rooms. We feel the brand has grown tremendously with a lot of support from Caribbean countries.”
He said there are approximately 14,000 people employed across the two brands.


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INDarya Green Power to set up 300 MW solar power in Manamadurai
INDarya Green Power Pvt Ltd, (owner of President Hotel in Chennai) is setting up a 300 MW solar power plant in Manamadurai in Tamil Nadu. The company has awarded the EPC contract to L&T to set up the park on turnkey basis. The project will also feature a 230 kV sub-station. The main objective of the solar park is to facilitate energy consumers who are obligated to buy solar power and they can purchase solar modules.


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Equities analysts expect GAN Limited (NASDAQ:GAN – Get Rating) to report sales of $38.16 million for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Three analysts have issued estimates for GAN’s earnings, with the lowest sales estimate coming in at $36.80 million and the highest estimate coming in at $39.50 million. GAN reported sales of $34.63 million during the same quarter last year, which would suggest a positive year-over-year growth rate of 10.2%. The business is expected to announce its next quarterly earnings report on Monday, January 1st.
According to Zacks, analysts expect that GAN will report full-year sales of $157.09 million for the current fiscal year, with estimates ranging from $155.26 million to $160.00 million. For the next year, analysts forecast that the business will report sales of $208.78 million, with estimates ranging from $199.35 million to $225.10 million. Zacks Investment Research’s sales calculations are a mean average based on a survey of analysts that that provide coverage for GAN.
GAN (NASDAQ:GAN – Get Rating) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, March 22nd. The company reported ($0.20) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.13) by ($0.07). GAN had a negative return on equity of 9.82% and a negative net margin of 18.88%. The firm had revenue of $30.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $35.26 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.27) EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 242.7% on a year-over-year basis.
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of GAN. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in GAN by 36.6% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,010,591 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,898,000 after acquiring an additional 539,016 shares during the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its stake in shares of GAN by 692.1% in the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 594,915 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,867,000 after purchasing an additional 519,808 shares during the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. raised its stake in shares of GAN by 20.9% in the third quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 2,728,582 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,574,000 after purchasing an additional 471,971 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of GAN by 58.3% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,160,821 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,668,000 after purchasing an additional 427,615 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of GAN by 62.2% in the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 741,072 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,019,000 after purchasing an additional 284,252 shares during the last quarter. 49.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Shares of GAN stock opened at $3.41 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $4.43 and a 200 day moving average of $7.28. GAN has a 52 week low of $3.06 and a 52 week high of $18.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $144.08 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.98 and a beta of 1.40.
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GAN Limited operates as a business-to-business (B2B) supplier of enterprise software-as-a-service solutions to online casino gaming and sports betting applications in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, B2B and Business-to-Consumer (B2C).
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Taco Bell Handing Out Free Tacos to Everyone on Tuesday
The Golden State Warriors have achieved many accomplishments this season, but their latest accomplishment will be a spicy gift wrapped up for all of us.
According to Taco Bell, since the Warriors won a road game (game three) the other night in Cleveland, Taco Bell will now live up to their promise and give everyone a free Doritos Locos Taco on Tuesday, June 13th.
The taco must be ordered between 2 pm - 6 pm on Tuesday.
Limit one free Doritos Locos Taco per person.
There are multiple locations through Northern Colorado to take advantage of the offer.


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Rails and Ales Festival to bring craft brews to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, WV (WCHS/WVAH) —
Saturday several tents at Huntington's Harris Riverfront Park will be filled with people and flowing with beer of almost every imaginable taste, color, and consistency.
Organizers like Jessica Pressman have spent a long time putting the annual festival together.
"It's a historic 2 session beer festival,” Pressman said, “and it's also historic because it's the largest gathering of West Virginia Breweries in the History of West Virginia."
More than 250 hand-made craft beers, not all from West Virginia, will be poured in an afternoon and evening session.
Pressman said the festival was created by craft beer enthusiasts to push the industry into West Virginia.
“We wanted to grow the craft beer scene in Huntington," she said.
It has worked, opening the door for businesses like Summit Beer Station on 9th street.
Owner Jeff McKay says interest in craft beer has steadily increased in his small pub and across the state.
"It's a way to connect to the industry," he said.
According to the Better Beer Coalition, 24 breweries run in the state which is up from 11 just two years ago. In 2014, they said, craft beer contributed more than 200 million bucks to the state economy.
"We get people who are new to craft beer and then suddenly we see them two three times a week," McKay said.
McKay said there is still a lot of room to grow.
He said the state will not truly capitalize on the craft beer sensation until enthusiasts travel cross country to get a taste of Mountain State beer.
"Craft beer is not unlike many other industries in West Virginia,” McKay said, “we're about 7 to 10 years behind other states."
Rails and Ales first session opens at noon, and the second runs from 6P.M. to 10P.M.
Tickets can be purchased online here until the festival begins, and at the door for a higher price.


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New boutique grocery store hopes to boost the town’s food conscious image
The opening of a new specialty grocery store in downtown Wolfville has created buzz among foodies in the Valley. Pete Luckett, the British entrepreneur behind the “Pete’s Frootique” grocery store brand and the recently opened Luckett Vineyards in Grand Pré, is in the process of opening another business in the Valley. Pete’s Frootique will be expanding to Wolfville, enhancing and hopefully supporting the strong, community oriented food culture that is so unique to the Annapolis Valley. Despite some concerns that the new store will bring unwanted competition, the reception has been overwhelmingly positive.
Luckett operates two other “Frootiques” – one in Bedford and the other in Halifax off of Spring Garden Road. Luckett says that his Halifax and Bedford stores are designed for the “urban customer” and that the Wolfville location will have a “different feel and mood; a bit more relaxed with a country atmosphere.” Nevertheless, shopping at a Pete’s Frootique is designed to be a unique and authentic experience. The stores are famous for their range of local food, selections of exotic fruits and vegetables, British treats like McVitties cookies, marmite and Montreal Bagels. These fancy foods are not cheap, however; in other words, Acadia students should not expect to buy weekly groceries at Pete’s. Still, the grocery store fills a niche that has not yet come to Wolfville. The selection is endless and the stores are heaven for amateur-chefs, weekend-browsers, or someone who is looking for that special ingredient that you cannot find anywhere else.
The new store will be occupying the Warehouse Mall, an old apple storage and distribution warehouse, located behind the Tim Horton’s downtown Wolfville. The historic building will add to the store’s feel.
Why Wolfville and not New Minas or Windsor? Luckett mentions that he is always on the lookout for new and exciting business opportunities and Wolfville seemed to be a wonderful match for a new store.
“The demographic is perfect in Wolfville,” he says. Wolfville is a community that is focused around good, delicious food, and Luckett felt a specialty grocery store committed to providing fresh produce, great customer service, and many avenues for community involvement was a much-needed addition.
Luckett is planning on removing the ceiling in the building to expose the natural vaulted ceiling. Renovations are planned to begin in the fall, continuing through January with an opening in April or May of 2012. The store will be slightly smaller, but Luckett plans to work around the space and create a comfortable and cozy market. Parking and space for deliveries will also have to be reworked in the already busy location. Pete’s ToGoGo – a sandwich and salad takeout shop that Luckett recently opened in Halifax – will potentially make an appearance in Wolfville as well.
“I’ve heard great responses so far,” Luckett says. He hopes the store’s great reputation will also boost Wolfville’s image, adding something “different and unique.” Many Valley residents already make the trip to Pete’s in Bedford to pick up goods you cannot find elsewhere. “Now they won’t have to make that trip,” Luckett says.
Although there has been some concern that a new boutique grocery store will bring hostility or unwanted competition, Luckett’s view is that “business breeds business” and hopes that the stores will “complement what is already here.”
“We want to create a destination and whole new customer who will hopefully shop at other stores in Wolfville in addition to Pete’s. There is certainly enough to go around.”
Carl Oldham, the manager of the Wolfville Save Easy, seems to agree. “It’s free enterprise,” he says. ”The Save Easy is going to continue to do what we do to support the community and hope that the community continues to support us.”
Similarly, Wolfville is known for its strong commitment to buying and eating local. Farmers’ markets, including the newly redesigned Wolfville Farmers’ Market are strongholds in the community and reminders of the ease and importance of choosing local produce. Pete’s, however, is not necessarily all local. Yes, the stores do feature a selection of produce from Nova Scotia farms; but it is juxtaposed with baskets of colourful fruit from the Caribbean or imported British cookies and tea.
Still, the Wolfville Farmers’ Market remains optimistic and is excited to be working with the new grocery store. Kelly Marie Redcliffe, the manager of the Farmers’ Market hopes that Pete’s Frootique will help to cross promote the town as a whole.
“We all need to work together to create a hub in the community that is centered around food, farming, and good cuisine”, Redcliffe says.
Pete’s is an opportunity that should not be taken lightly. It will take cross promotion and collaboration and “it wouldn’t be smart to stand by and just watch what happens. It is important to work together to make something bigger and more special,” Redcliffe adds.
Luckett is looking forward to engaging with the community and customers, and becoming part of the Wolfville business community. The store hopes to hire 50 new employees.
“We are carving a niche and I hope most people will appreciate it,” Luckett says.
The process of carving such a niche in the Warehouse Mall location did end up displacing and disorienting some businesses that are currently renting space. Despite the large number of vacant spaces in the Warehouse Mall, a significant number of tenants will be forced to move. The Clayground, Progeny Software, Wolfville Massage Therapy, Apple Valley Driving School, Lamb’s Way, and MP Scott Brison’s constituency office are now required to find new leases and new locations.
The Clayground is already in the works of moving one building over to 348 Main Street, and although they have not found a place yet, Scott Brison’s office is hoping to stay in Wolfville because the location serves the biggest percentage of Brison’s constituents.
“Our customers are really happy and excited that there is a Pete’s Frootique moving to Wolfville,” Clayground owner Linda Barkhouse says. “Depending on what they carry, I think it will be great for a lot of people, including international students at Acadia who may not be able to find their favourite foods from home.”
Although Barkhouse and a few others are not particularly impressed with how their landlord handled the matter, The Clayground is turning the situation into something extremely positive.
“Yes, businesses are leaving, but we are still existing. We are just going to be in different locations and it is important that our customers realize that.”
The new location gives The Clayground an opportunity to do its own renovations before it opens on August 1st.
“We have a brand new place designed for us and it is forcing us to get creative and forcing us to think about how to use our space. We are going to throw a celebration party instead of a ‘grand opening’ on August 13th.”
Hopefully, other businesses share the same attitude as Barkhouse who believes that “If we have to get out, why not have fun and get creative doing it.”
David Hovell, the head of the Wolfville Business Development Corporation (WBDC), also thinks that the arrival of Pete’s Frootique will be a positive addition to the community and senses that the displacement of other businesses will not be too dramatic.
“I know the membership is very pleased to hear that he is coming. Anytime a new business announces it’s going to open in town it’s a good thing. One thing Pete Luckett has done with his businesses is creating a destination – it’s an experience that you don’t see in other areas and one of the primary upsides to this area is that he is going to attract new people to town who we also hope will patronize other businesses in town,” Hovell says.
The WBDC hopes that Luckett’s confidence in the Wolfville community will reciprocate with other entrepreneurs.
“There is just so much opportunity here, the door is always open,” Hovell says.
Whether it is new grocery stores, bookshops restaurants, art galleries, or cafés, the businesses that thrive in Wolfville are often the ones who foster community involvement, and environmental and social well-being. Hopefully Pete’s Frootique will be able to add to this positive tradition of community appreciation and stewardship.


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Former Apple CEO John Sculley gave a talk at the 2013 Forbes Global CEO Conference, where he was asked about his split with Steve Jobs, which led to Jobs leaving the company in the mid-1980s. Sculley aimed the blame squarely at Apple’s board at the time and pointed out that Jobs then lacked the business acumen for which he later became famous. Sculley said he regrets not reaching out to Jobs to bring him back to Apple later. “I didn’t do that, it was a terrible mistake on my part. I can’t figure out why I didn’t have the wisdom to do that. But I didn’t. And as life has it, shortly after that, I was fired,” Sculley said. follow link
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Last week Verizon Digital Media Services and Distil Networks announced a partnership aimed at delivering bot protection services across Verizon’s Edgecast CDN. Verizon is expanding their current security portfolio which offers DDoS mitigation, DNS protection, Web Application Firewall, TLS encryption and managed security services. Distil Networks uses advanced fingerprinting techniques to distinguish malicious bots from legitimate users with a high rate of accuracy.
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Ralf Jacob, president for Verizon Digital Media Services, stated “With Distil’s accurate and proactive approach to protecting against sophisticated malicious bots, we are pleased to expand our security offerings to thwart web bot attacks.”
In partnering with Distil on bot mitigation, Verizon’s enterprise CDN security will gain protection against automated threats including web scraping, application DoS, account hijacking, transaction and digital ad fraud. The service will be immediately made available to all current Verizon Digital Media Services customers.
Bizety also predicts that the newly founded partnership is just a step toward Verizon’s future acquisition of Distil Networks. A deal they estimated will total over $400M.
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As Cisco attempts to grow beyond their traditional core business to keep pace with industry trends, the acquisition of AppDynamics represents the next step in their efforts. AppDynamics has around 2 000 paying subscribers and notable clients as NASDAQ, Nike, Kraft and even Cisco itself. The deal is supposedly worth $3.7 bn, which almost doubles the US based software firm November 2015 valuation of $1.9 bn.
With this move, set to close in April 2017, Cisco enforces their efforts to stay ahead of emerging technologies, especially cloud tech and IoT. Upon acquisition, AppDynamics will join Jasper, a cloud-based software company bought last year for $1.4 bn, and will continue to operate under current CEO David Wadhwani.
In a recent interview, Rob Salvagno, Cisco’s head of acquisitions, stated that the company was looking to bring in AppDynamics talent and not only their technology but didn’t confirm if all 1 200 employees would be kept at Cisco.
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Even cybercriminals need protection. Ripper.cc is a new service intended to help Dark Web users to aviod being scammed. The service was established in June 2016, and its release was announced on a hacking forum. The service holds information on over 1 200 scammers and it operates by cross-referencing its database of scammers across forums. Aptly named “blacklist” – it contains contact informations and fraud scheme details. It also provides Chrome and Firefox extensions, a plugin for Psi Plus and profile creation.
According to a report published by security firm Digital Shadows, criminals in the cyber underground became used to paying a “ripper tax”. Fraud is widely spread in the cybercrime environment and services like Ripper.cc threat to stop the trend. Along Ripper, Dark Web criminals use Kidala.info to track and identify “rippers” – a term used for scammers on Dark Web forums and marketplaces. The creators announced to release Ripper.cc services as open-source to prove there’s no malicious code in any of their features. They also plan to enable ads as well as introduce an escrow service.
The emergence of this kind of services is yet another example of the ongoing industrialization of hacking and the increasing levels of professionalism in modern cybercrime.
With revenue for the quarter reaching $26.1 bn, Microsoft topped analyst predictions of $25.3 bn. The tech giant continues to close the gap with AWS, so the results come as no surprise considering high demand for Microsoft’s “intelligent” cloud services. The company’s revenue spiked mostly because of Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Centre, Azure, and other enterprise solutions. Also, their commercial cloud efforts, spearheaded by Office 365, amounted well over $14 bn.
“Accelerating advancements in AI across our platforms and services will provide further opportunity to drive growth in the Microsoft Cloud.” said Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella.
The recent revenue report is the first since the $26 bn LinkedIn acquisition in December. The service achieved $228 mil in revenue although generated a $100 mil net loss for the quarter. As for their PC unit and other legacy businesses, they continued a negative 5% YoY trend with PC and Mobile divisions raking in $11.8 bn. Also, Microsoft’s gaming division underperformed with a 3% decline as Xbox loses momentum since the 2013 release.
Nadella also announced plans for a stronger push into AI predicting further growth for its Office 365 platforms.
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In order to re-focus their efforts in the cloud, Oracle will axe 450 positions in its Santa Clara and Burlington hardware divisions. These decisions could be due to last quarterly figures which showed a 20% decline in software and 13% in hardware revenues. On the other hand, SaaS and PaaS revenue soared, reaching 68% YoY growth propelling Oracle as one of the fastest growing cloud companies in the last quarter.
Anonymous reports speculate that 1 800 positions are on the line with hardware and software developers on the radar, as well as managers, technicians and other staff. Co-CEO Safra Katz, said they were evaluating their hardware division expenses, discretely suggesting that the company could cut back in order to reduce losses.
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It’s official–we know when EVO 2018 will be next year! The fighting game mega-event will be taking place August 3-5 2018, and it’ll take place in Mandalay Bay, the same venue as last year. Make sure to mark your calendars!
EVO released a trailer for this announcement on Twitter:
Last year, EVO 2017 had quite a line-up for tournaments. Some of the games included were:
- Street Fighter V
- The King of Fighters XIV
- BlazBlue Central Fiction
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Tekken 7
- Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator
There were plenty more games on show too. Basically any fighting game with a following gets a spot at EVO. For EVO 2018 we should expect most of the main-stays like Street Fighter, but I’m sure we’ll also see Dragon Ball FighterZ and other early 2018 fighting game releases in EVO 2018.
EVO is also the event for new fighting game oriented announcements! Last year we got the first playable demo for ARIKA’s Mysterious Fighting Game (which still doesn’t have an official name), as well as a character reveal for Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite. What announcements will we get next year?
Are there any particular games or match-ups you’re hoping to see in EVO 2018?


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Silgan Holdings report record Q2 net income
Silgan Holdings Inc, a leading supplier of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products, reported record second quarter 2021 net income of $94.5 million, or $0.85 per diluted share.
This was compared to second quarter 2020 net income of $78.2 million, or $0.70 per diluted share.
Adjusted net income per diluted share for the second quarter of 2021 was $0.85. Adjusted net income per diluted share for the second quarter of 2020 was also $0.85, after adjustments increasing net income per diluted share by $0.15.
“We are very pleased to have maintained exceptionally strong performance levels in the second quarter of 2021, delivering earnings of $0.85 per diluted share which matches the unprecedented pandemic driven second quarter 2020 results,” said Tony Allott, Chairman and CEO.
“Our Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment continued to benefit from strengthening beauty and fragrance markets and the inclusion of the Albéa operations.
“This continued volume growth along with great operating performance more than offset the significant unfavourable impact of unprecedented spikes in raw material costs and the contractual lags in passing these on to customers.
“Our Metal Container segment continued to experience sustained strong demand levels but was challenged by lower inventory levels to meet this demand, largely as a result of unacceptable steel supply performance, and by tight labor markets across the supply chain.
“Our Custom Container segment once again delivered improved profitability primarily on the strength of its product mix and operating performance, despite the anticipated decline in volumes and the impact of significant raw material inflation.
“While the raw material and labor supply challenges are real across all of our operating segments and will continue to have a negative impact on the rest of the year, given other areas of strong performance we are holding our estimate of full year 2021 adjusted earnings per diluted share in a range of $3.30 to $3.45, which represents a 10.3 percent increase at the midpoint over record 2020 levels.”
Income before interest and income taxes for the second quarter of 2021 was a record $153.0 million, an increase of $21.8 million, or 16.6%, as compared to $131.2 million for the second quarter of 2020, and margins increased to 11.3% from 11.2% for the same periods.
The increase in income before interest and income taxes was the result of higher income in the Dispensing and Specialty Closures and Custom Container segments, lower corporate expenses primarily related to prior year costs of $16.1 million for announced acquisitions and lower rationalisation charges, partially offset by lower income in the Metal Container segment.
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