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October U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $459.16 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Massachusetts still #1 state for energy efficiency, while Oklahoma, Montana and South Carolina are among most improved.
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Associated General Contractors of America: Construction spending in July maintained consistent year-over-year growth according to fed. data analysis.
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Google will soon let businesses add additional descriptors to their listings that appear in Google Search and Maps results to better help potential customers understand what online services they offer. The company is adding these new descriptors and announcing a number of other features today to help businesses better surface important information for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The descriptors, which Google calls “attributes,” are short notes that show up under other business information on a listing. You might have seen these before; a restaurant might have an attribute noting that it offers takeout, for example.
The new attributes will let a business say what online services they have. That means a yoga studio offering virtual lessons could add an “online classes” attribute, for instance. Business owners will be able to add one online attribute, though their businesses will have to be verified by Google to use the feature. Here’s a screenshot from Google to give you an idea of what the online attributes may look like:
Google is also expanding a tool called Reserve with Google that lets people book appointments directly from a listing. Google previously offered integrations with more than 100 service-booking partners for in-person services, but now businesses can offer appointments for online services via those partners. Businesses will also be able to specify how to attend the online appointment or class right from the listing.
There are a few new features for restaurants, too. Restaurants will soon be able to specify their preferred delivery or takeout partner company in their business listing, and Google is now letting restaurants that are takeout- or delivery-only (sometimes called virtual or cloud kitchens) apply to become verified businesses.
Google is also letting more businesses across the globe add links to direct donations or buy a gift card right in their business listings. Google first said these links were available to businesses in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on May 11th, but Google is rolling out the feature for businesses in 18 more countries, including Italy, Spain and Japan, starting today.
Correction: Businesses could already add some attributes to their listings in Search and Maps results. What’s new is that they will be able to add an attribute about online services they offer to their listings. We have made changes to this article to reflect this distinction. We regret the errors.

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Black Cats in town on Saturday, January 21
HOME season ticket holders and members can now purchase tickets online (click here) for Albion’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.
The Black Cats visit The Hawthorns on Saturday, January 21, with a 3pm kick-off scheduled, and seats are priced at £25 adults, £20 seniors, £15 students/22 and under & £10 under-17s.
From Wednesday, December 28, home season ticket holders and members will be able to buy tickets for the fixture in person from the East Stand Ticket Office or by calling 0121 227 2227.
Remaining seats will be placed on general sale from Monday, January 2, 2017.
Come on you Baggies!


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Functionality of Android Auto is now available to all motorists with smartphones
At the moment, the Android Auto functionality added more than 200 models of cars from 50 different manufacturers. The developers regularly release updates, expanding the list of compatible models.
However, the majority of people who drive old cars and don’t want to install a modern head units, deprived of the opportunity to use Android Auto. For this audience, Google introduced the ability to use the capabilities of Android Auto using a smartphone with Android operating system (5.0 or newer). To utilize the vehicle’s audio system, you can use Bluetooth or AUX. In the first case, the application will automatically start when you connect your smartphone.
With Android Auto you can use the Navigator via Google Maps, make calls, manage messages and music player as little as possible distracted from the road.
The developers promise to soon release an update that will improve the performance of voice recognition systems voice commands in different languages.


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Sony’s PSPgo left a a lot to be desired and that $250 asking price isn’t helping It just can’t compete with other handheld consoles. But if you’ve been thinking about buying the PSPgo anyway, here’s some good news.
A leaked document seems to indicate that there might be a $50 price drop coming soon. Sony hasn’t commented on this, neither a refute or a confirmation. But they have to start moving units.


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According to the business leaders questioned in May 2013, the economic situation in the wholesale trade sector has decreased again. The business climate indicator has declined by two points compared to March and it stays below its long-period average.
The turning-point indicator is located in the neutral area.
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(Pocket-lint) - There's a new Google hardware device in the works that's going to replace the Chromecast Ultra. It has the codename Sabrina and it's expected to be a full Android TV device, rather than just being a casting device.
We've seen a recent flood of information about this device, coming from pre-release firmware and adding to this wealth of information is more on the specific hardware that Sabrina will offer, as well as some of the more advanced functions.
All this information is coming from XDA Developers, with a lot of detail on the source link below if you want to know more. However, there's code that suggests that the new Google device will be powered by Amlogic S905X2 hardware, a quad-core platform common in Android TV devices.
The platform supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision, so there's a good chance that all those HDR formats will be supported by the device.
It also looks like it's going to support a low-latency gaming mode, likely to support Google Stadia. It would make a lot of sense for Stadia to be accessible through an Android TV device like this, potentially meaning you can leave the phone to one side, switch to gaming and grab your controller.
This low-latency gaming mode is hinted at by code to trigger this feature over HDMI 2.1 - designed to be supported by the TV. Some TVs will allow this option - game mode - to be triggered by a third-party device and it looks like that's being built into Google's new device.
We'd previously guessed that there would be some shortcut buttons on the remote for common services, as you'll find on a Roku remote for example. Again, the leaked code suggests YouTube (naturally) and Netflix are likely to have button support.
All in all, when you compare what this device will potentially offer compared to the rather complicated offering of Chromecast Ultra, it looks a lot more compelling. The real question is when Google is going to launch some of this hardware. The rumours are building up, but delays seem to be creeping into Google's launch plans.


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LONDON (MarketWatch) — The Swiss National Bank took financial markets by surprise on Thursday, when it scrapped its euro exchange cap and lowered interest rates.
The move sent shock waves through the currency and stock markets, with the Swiss franc CHFUSD, +0.0206% rallying more than 30% against the dollar and euro CHFEUR, -0.0281% at one point. Get all the details about the Swiss National Bank’s surprise move.
All but one of the companies in the Swiss Market Index closed in the red, as the stock benchmark suffered its worst day since 1989.
UBS’s chief investment officer, Mark Haefele, said the move had “come as a complete surprise.”
’[T]he impact of the decision on Switzerland’s economy could be significant for a few years.’
“Nonetheless, the negative impact of this move on the Swiss economy will be large. Swiss CPI inflation could be affected by as much as -0.9% month-on-month. The direct effect on Swiss goods exporters is estimated to be about 5 billion Swiss francs (-0.7% of Swiss GDP),” he said in a statement.
Among other Swiss business leaders, Swatch Group’s UHR, +0.19% chief executive, Nick Hayek, called the move a “tsunami” for the Swiss economy.
“Words fail me! Jordan is not only the name of the SNB president, but also of a river… and today’s SNB action is a tsunami; for the export industry and for tourism, and finally for the entire country,” Hayek said in emailed comments.
They weren’t the only ones bemused by the SNB move. Here are some of the first reactions from analysts:
• “The SNB pulls out the carpet from under the floor as its protectionist approach results in complete carnage, on the back of the central bank’s removal of the four-year peg to support its currency and economy. It’s the biggest move I’ve seen in my 30-year career as a trader, and undoubtedly the Swiss officials timed their move right, in line with reducing their interest rates. ... The SNB’s peg — AKA their self-defense model to safeguard their economy — has bought warfare to the markets with the Swissy bulls getting totally cleaned out.” — Steve Woodcock, head of trading at TradeNext
• “With ECB easing coming up, and worries over both Russia and Greece looming, we cannot rule out that the SNB will have to do more than today’s rate cuts to curb the strength of a floating Swissie.” — Danske Bank analysts
• “The timing of the move is a surprise, coming just a month after the last change in interest rates. But it could well be that the SNB has chosen to front-run the likely move to QE from the ECB, whether than happens next week or the subsequent meeting in March. ... Clearly, the SNB felt that they were giving with one hand and taking away with the other by moving rates further into negative territory. But at this point in time, the SNB has broken a dam wall and the waters have flooded out. It will take time to see what lies beneath.” — Simon Smith, chief economist at FxPro
“If sustained, the impact of the decision on Switzerland’s economy could be significant for a few years. Exporters will suffer lower price competitiveness and might move more production outside the country. Tourism and retail trade are also likely to suffer. A period of strong deflation is a serious risk. However, the Swiss economy is used to occasional periods of overvaluation and should ultimately be able to cope.” — Christian Schulz, senior economist at Berenberg
“This is the biggest FX shocker in years and it is likely to create more volatility in the short term. A central bank does not act in such a dramatic way very often, it’s a ‘once in a blue moon’ event and it has taken the currency markets by surprise. It’s the biggest single move in one day on currency markets and trading today has been defined by wide-spread deleveraging and panic-selling.” — James Stanton, head of foreign exchange at deVere Group


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DALLAS -- Acid and botanical-based items are turning up the volume of Southwest skin care sales, according to retailers here.
Store executives said the treatment business is ahead 5 to 20 percent over last year, adding that the category typically outpaces color and fragrance.
While simplified regimens of four products or less that cleanse, tone, exfoliate and moisturize remain consumer favorites, it is the single-item business that's coming on strong -- from eye elixirs to moisturizers to wrinkle eradicators.
Sara Swanson, color and treatment buyer at J.C. Penney Co. here, said treatment was outpacing last year by about 15 percent.
"Skin care continues to outpace color and fragrance because of all the newness, especially with the acids," said Swanson. "It's an item-intensive focus, too, as stand-alone products are driving the business. The wave should continue with the alpha-hydroxy line extensions that are being offered from several companies."
She cited Ultima II's Brighten Up Tighten Up under-eye cream for $18.50, and Smart Move alpha-hydroxy moisturizing lotion, $25, along with Charles of the Ritz's three Timeless Difference items as bestsellers.
Swanson speculated that newness in the skin care market could also come from products formulated with anti-oxidants.
"The buzz in the industry is about eliminating free radicals in the skin with anti-oxidants," she said.
Top-selling skin care lines at Penney's include Color Me Beautiful, Dermablend, Frances Denney, EB5, Ultima II, Charles of the Ritz and Flori Roberts.
At Neiman Marcus here, the treatment business is trending up by at least 10 percent, said John Stabenau, vice president and divisional merchandise manager.
Estee Lauder's Resilience and Lancome's Renergie, both launched at Neiman's in the last couple of months, are generating strong sales and are meeting plan, according to Stabenau.
Best-selling treatment lines include La Prairie, Sisley, Prescriptives, Lauder and Chanel.
Melba Allard, cosmetics buyer at Balliet's, Oklahoma City, Okla., a women's specialty store, said January and February treatment sales were up by 20 percent over last year.
"It's the alpha-hydroxy acid boom," reasoned Allard. "The companies are doing so much advertising to lure the business in. It makes the consumer curious. Even doctors are claiming the acids work."
Hermès is launching a Laundromat pop-up shop in NYC - dubbed Hermèsmatic - where customers can bring their old scarves to be dip-dyed by an expert. Get all the details on WWD.com. #wwdnews (📷: @donstahl)


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More than 20 years removed from her scouting days, my wife still cites her Girl Scout training pretty much every single time we’re in the backcountry. She credits her time as a scout for deepening her love of the outdoors and providing her with a foundation to feel confident far from the comforts of civilization.
That’s pretty much the mission of the Girl Scouts. In an effort to spread that mission even further, they’ve teamed up with The North Face to create new adventure badges dedicated to some seriously physical outdoor challenges. Things like mountaineering, backpacking, and trail running, among others. 12 new badges in total. The idea is to use challenging outdoor experiences to help mold girls, regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status, into strong, into capable, fearless women.
The North Face will help out in lending athlete and adventurer expertise to help craft the badge activities. TNF has, in addition to their Girl Scout collaboration, kicked off a “Move Mountains” campaign, focused on celebrating a stable of world-class women who explore, adventure, climb, run, scramble, and paddle all over the planet. Inspiration, community-building, and support are the pillars of their initiative, which will open new woman-specific stores, aim for equality in marketing materials, and revamp lots of product lines. They’ve put together a team of absolute badasses from the outdoor world to help lead the program.
In their announcement of the team-up with TNF, the Girl Scouts cited some of their own research about how important youth initiatives are in preparing kids for success as adults. Back in 2014, a study of former Girl Scouts showed that half of the respondents said they’d never have learned a new activity like archery or horseback riding if not for the Girl Scouts. A full third said they overcame fears in life specifically because of their time spent as scouts.
We’re in the midst of a full-on renaissance of women’s outdoor empowerment and it only makes sense that renaissance would extend to the Girl Scouts, one of the oldest tools for stoking a love of adventure in women, and one that’s only getting better with this new program.
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Is a grown woman worthy of the Girl Scouts? AJ’s Shawnté Salabert challenged herself to earn 12 merit badges in 12 months, selected randomly, and found out there’s a lot more to being a Girl Scout than selling cookies. You can read her account only in print and only in Adventure Journal 08, available here.


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Inno3D Introduces i-ChiLL Black Series GTX 470 Graphics Card
May 21, 2010 9:24 am
Digital Storm releases Black Ops Assassin with advanced vertical cooling system
May 11, 2010 9:34 am
Sub-zero temps in sleek attire
Digital Storm Debuts Black | OPS Assassin - The World's Most Advanced Vertically Cooled PC
May 11, 2010 6:40 am
Blackberry tablet dubbed Blackpad rumored for 2011
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Blackpad tablet rumors swirl
Nintendo bringing Black Wii bundles to U.S. shelves
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Set to arrive May 4th at same $199.99 price point
AMD's Thuban arrives - Phenom II X6 six-core CPUs out to play
Apr 27, 2010 5:21 am
Along with 890FX chipset launch
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition 3.2GHz Six Core CPU
Apr 27, 2010 4:02 am
AMD has been lagging behind in the CPU race for a while, but now they jump back into the game with a 6-Core CPU that will definitely open some eyes.
Blackberry Bold 9650 coming in May
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Blackberry Bold 9650 debuts
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Blackberry Pearl 3G debuts
Microsoft makes available full Touch Pack for Windows 7 Touchscreen users
Apr 23, 2010 11:38 am
Six applications to toy around with
Blackberry 9670 flip phone leaked
Apr 21, 2010 5:06 pm
Ugliest berry of them all?
Cooler Master doing a limited edition red/black run of HAF 922 chassis
Apr 19, 2010 9:52 am
Available for pre-order from CM now.
Geohot shows picture of Jailbroken iPad
Apr 12, 2010 8:20 pm
Actual software still not public yet
Danger Den Black-Series Tower 21 Bruiser Chassis
Mar 31, 2010 1:29 pm
Danger Den sends us an all acrylic, 'build it yourself' chassis. I've never assembled my own chassis before; this could be fun!
Thermaltake releases LAN-Mobility V5 Black Edition chassis
Mar 22, 2010 1:32 pm
Tidy mid-tower for those on the go
Thermaltake Launches LAN-Mobility Mid-Tower V5 Black Edition
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WildCharge Wireless Charging Pad and iPhone 3G Adapter Case
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WD Caviar Black 1TB spotted with 6Gbps interface
Feb 11, 2010 9:31 am
On sale in Japanese market
XClio Blackhawk Full Tower Chassis
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XClio takes features from their high end "Super Towers" and trickles it down the production line into their full tower line-up with the Blackhawk.
Cooler Master Storm Sniper Black Edition Mid-Tower Case
Jan 7, 2010 3:28 am
Cooler Master sent me the Storm Sniper Black Edition chassis. Let's see how well the kill to death ratio plays out.
Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB Hard Disk
Dec 9, 2009 7:35 am
When we tested the Barracuda XT we didn't have the Caviar Black in for testing, that has changed and we have a potential new favorite on our hands.


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Global milk price recovery is likely on the back of tightening supply and growth in demand, according to Rabobank's global dairy strategist Mary Ledman.
Ms Ledman, who spoke at the Australian Dairy Conference in Canberra in February, said Rabobank’s longer-term outlook revealed an emerging 4-million tonne gap between demand and supply growth.
These fundamentals boded well for the global market outlook.
“The milk prices of 2015 to 2018 (are) likely to become the ‘new norm’,” she said.
Demand growth would be largely driven by Greater China, South East Asia and Africa.
Ms Ledman said three key regions mattered for export supply growth: Europe, the United States and Oceania.
“We see New Zealand continuing to have an export surplus, but smaller than the one that they had five years ago,” she said.
Although US production usually increased every year, there were signs the dairy herd was trending lower there.
“Milk production growth is expected to be less than one per cent in the first half of this year, before returning to a growth rate of around 1.5 per cent,” she said.
“But this rate of growth will remain dependent on the recovery in milk prices.”
Europe was the key region, as it now accounted for 30 per cent of global production.
“As such, what happens in Europe, and the magnitude of any change in European production has a big impact on global trade,” she said
Ms Ledman said Rabobank modelling suggested European production would increase by just 0.7pc this year.
Parts of Europe, like many other regions in the world, were constrained by the lack of land for growth - both of the quality to produce the grass or the forage the cows needed or the requirement to spread nutrient on that land.
“The social licence for dairy farmers to produce in the future is really going to be tied to that land base,” Ms Ledman said.
This meant growth in places such as the Netherlands was constrained.
But there are pockets in Europe with the land to grow milk production, including Ireland, which had really embraced growing its dairy industry after the removal of quotas in Europe in 2015.
Although the news was positive for prices, they were not likely to reach the record levels of 2013-14, Ms Ledman said.
“You almost have to have the perfect storm to have prices like that,” she said.
But the skim milk powder stockpile the EU had accumulated after the removal of quotas was now almost depleted so was not weighing down on prices as it had in 2017-18.
“Realistically prices are going to reflect still some premiums perhaps over the 2015-18 price level but we do not see them hitting the price levels that we saw in 2013-14,” she said.
US growth was being constrained by lower prices for some categories of milk.
Prices had started to recover in the middle of last year, but the negative trade rhetoric had meant lower prices for export cheese and whey.
This meant farmers were paid the lowest average class 3 milk price since 2010.


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AKIPRESS.COM - An international investment forum, Pamir Invest 2014, will take place in Khorog, the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region on August 15-16, according to the Association of Entrepreneurs and Mountain Farmers.
The event is organized by the Association of Entrepreneurs and Mountain Farmers and the Public Foundation to Promote Cross-border Trade Cooperation jointly with the Gorno-Badakhshan's regional administration, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the State Committee on Investment and State-Owned Property Management.
The forum is expected to bring together local and foreign investors, entrepreneurs and representatives of international organizations active in Tajikistan to discuss development of production enterprises in the region on the basis of use of domestic raw materials and attraction of local and foreign investments.
The participants will also discuss opportunities of development of tourism and relevant industries in Gorno-Badakhshan and efficient use of economic opportunities of the Free Economic Zone Ishkashim.
A fair of products of local entrepreneurs and craftsmen will take place on the sideline of a two-day forum that is expected to result in signing of a number of cooperation documents.


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By Sunrise Senior Living |
September 23, 2015
Fruits and vegetables are key pieces of a healthy diet, but many adults still don't get enough. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found that fewer than 1 in 7 adults eat the daily recommended amount of fruits. And fewer than 1 in 10 get the appropriate amount of vegetables. This data is disappointing because fruits and vegetables can help to lower the risk of many health conditions including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even some forms of cancer. When it comes to senior nutrition, eating fruits and vegetables is extra important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.


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It’s not an easy environment for health-care investors, with the sector front and center of political debates, but a bigger concern might be stemming from a key regulator: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
A New York state lawsuit is renewing longstanding questions about where some members of the billionaire Sackler family have invested the wealth they amassed from Purdue Pharma LP, the drugmaker accused of helping ignite the U.S. opioid epidemic.
Makers of medical device implants and diagnostic products proved health care was no monolith after broadly outperforming the U.S. market and their health care brethren in 2018. But 2019 is shaping up quite differently through the first day of trading amid a spotlight from a variety of investment banks.
As equity investors caught up in the cannabis craze push pot stocks to record highs, options traders are paying the most ever to hedge against a comedown.
Amazon announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire PillPack, an online pharmacy that offers pre-sorted doses of medications, home delivery, and a commitment to customer service


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Australia’s share market, or the All Ordinaries Index (INDEXASX: XAO)(ASX: XAO), is down by 0.51% at lunch.
The oil price has fallen slightly, which has caused Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) to fall by 1.18% and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) is down by 1.15%.
APA Group (ASX: APA) shares are up 22.5% after announcing that it has received a $13 billion takeover offer.
The Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) share price is currently down 2.5% after giving investors a presentation.
Retirement village operator Gateway Lifestyle Group (ASX: GTY) is up by 13% after receiving a takeover offer too.
Online retailer Kogan.Com Ltd (ASX: KGN) has fallen another 3.5% after it was announced that founder Mr Kogan had eventually sold some of his shares after failing to sell some shares last week.
Finance software business Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) is up by 3% after FitzPatricks chose it as its platform choice.
The Ausdrill Limited (ASX: ASL) share price has recovered by 5% today after falling 22% yesterday due to an adverse project update.
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Online gambling is illegal in the United States, and many states have not been particularly aggressive about enforcing their laws. However, some states are trying. Antigua and Barbuda, for example, claim that thousands of their jobs depend on online gambling. They also say that the United States’ laws are a violation of international trade agreements. A 2004 ruling by the World Trade Organization found in favor of Antigua and Barbuda. The ruling found that the United States violates trade agreements when its laws against online gambling are unconstitutional. However, despite this ruling, the European Union is considering filing a complaint with the WTO over its own laws against online gambling.
New Jersey, Delaware, and Nevada are currently taking steps to regulate online gambling. New York is also considering legalizing online sports betting. The state is currently considering whether to allow the practice by 2022. In addition, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has added online wagering to the state’s budget. Lastly, lawmakers are working on a bill to make online gambling legal in the state.
The Internet has created many new ways to gamble. One of the most popular forms of online gambling is through online casinos. Some of these sites require that players download software that runs through a Web site. Others allow players to play games in “instant play” mode through their web browsers. Online casinos can vary in their payout percentages. It is important to note that the casino’s payout percentages are determined by the rules of the game.
The Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (IGRA) was introduced in April 2007 to regulate internet gambling sites. This bill would have allowed states to allow online gambling, but would have prohibited sports gambling. However, the bill was considered unenforceable and ultimately failed to pass in either the U.S. House or the Senate.
Many internet gambling sites are located outside of the United States. Some of them do not pay any taxes to their home countries. In fact, they pay less than land-based casinos do. For example, in March of 2005, there were 536 internet gambling sites in Antigua. Antigua required the sites to pay 3% of their gambling revenues to the country. However, this was capped at $50,000 per month. Other popular locations for internet gambling sites are in Central and South America, Canadian Native American reservations, and the British Isles.
Regardless of where a site is located, there are laws regulating online gambling. Some states have laws against online gambling, while others have none. In the United States, it is illegal to transfer money to online gambling sites. However, if you have a credit card, you can still use it for gambling. Moreover, there is no federal requirement that you must have a gambling license to gamble on the Internet.
Another advantage of online gambling is that you don’t have to leave your home or office to play. Besides, online casinos offer a wide variety of games. This means that you can play different types of gambling to suit your preferences. In addition, online gambling is secure and convenient. You can play different games and win big money.


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NEW YORK— Johnson& Johnson said Tuesday that its board of directors approved a $10 billion stock buyback plan. The New Brunswick, New Jersey- based company had about 2.77 billion shares of common stock outstanding as of September 27. Its shares rose 13 cents to $96.12 in morning trading Tuesday as the company also reported mixed earnings results.» Read More
Dow component Honeywell International said Friday its board of directors authorized the company to buy back up to $3 billion in common stock.
"3M is another example of Corporate America utilizing its balance sheet to maximize shareholder returns," Goldman Sachs analyst Jack Kelly said in a research note.
TJX, which owns clothing discounters T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, said on Friday that it authorized a new program to repurchase up to $1 billion of its common stock.
After a year of record profits, Wall Street firms are returning millions of dollars to their shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
World's biggest aluminum maker Alcoa said its board authorized a buyback of about 87 million shares and a more than 13% increase in its annual dividend.
Another twist in the controversy over stock options. A new academic study on backdating suggests many outside directors--who are supposed to safeguard against cozy relationships with management--received manipulated grants themselves. Alan Murray is Managing Editor of The Wall Street Journal. He was on "Morning Call" to discuss the issue.


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Malco movie theater in Ridgeland set to reopen Monday
Malco Theaters, including Renaissance Cinema Grill in Ridgeland, will reopen starting Monday.
All locations have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Memphis-based movie theater chain announced the reopening for cinemas in Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky.
The first cinemas to reopen are as follows:
- The Renaissance Cinema Grill (Ridgeland, Miss.)
- Olive Branch Cinema Grill (Olive Branch, Miss.)
- Desoto Cinema Grill (Southaven, Miss.)
- Tupelo Commons Cinema Grill (Tupelo, Miss.)
- Smyrna Cinema (Smyrna, Tenn.)
- Owensboro Cinema Grill (Owensboro, Ky.)
No opening date has been announced for Malco Grandview in Madison.
Additional locations will reopen each week after June 15 through July 16 to coincide with the release of "Tenet","Mulan" and "Spongebob: Sponge on the Run".
“Malco is very excited to re-open theaters and welcome our customers back,” David Tashie, President and COO said on Wednesday via Malco Theaters Facebook page. “We have been diligently working on implementing new measures and protocols to ensure the safety of our guests and employees, and we cannot wait for everyone to enjoy a night out experiencing movies on the big screen again.”
The circuit will be adjusting its operations to implement additional sanitary and social distancing protocols. To see the reopening safety protocols, visit Malco's website.
Malco's programming will include pre-coronavirus releases, classic and indie films such as:
- "The High Note"
- "The King of Staten Island"
- "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off"
- "Indiana Jones"
- "Trolls: World Tour"
- "I Still Believe "
- "The Invisible Man"
Contact Italiana Anderson at (601)-720-3907 or email@example.com. Follow @ItalianaAnders2 on Twitter.


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In a recent turn of events, it appears that the people behind the alleged theft of $31 million worth of US dollar-backed digital tokens owned by Tether are also responsible for a high-profile hack that occurred a couple of years back.
The company behind the highly controversial digital currency Tether said that they have been robbed last Monday night, causing an upstream of controversy on its backers as well as its overall role in market movements for Bitcoin.
Unsurprisingly, the transparency of data that can be gathered from the blockchain led some people to try and find an answer to all of this.
In the subreddits r/cryptocurrency and r/bitcoin, a user that goes by the username of SpeedflyChris made a link between the recent Tether robbing and the 2015 Bitstamp $5 million hack, which at the time was a weeks-long attempt to phish out the exchange’s resources.
In the middle of SpeedflyChris’ scrutiny is this wallet, for which Bitstamp transactions date back to January 2015.
As the Reddit user points out, the address was allegedly used to dispatch bitcoins to another address, which later collected 21 transactions from Nov. 19 that contained tokens from Tether.
Additionally, SpeedlyChris’ investigation is also indicative of the primary address that is being scrutinized is also linked with several thefts back in 2015 concerning Huobi, a China-based Bitcoin exchange.
The digital currency blockchain has always had a shady reputation to some extent, what with hackers and scams that can go rampant, yet the data sent over the network still offers transparency.
However, this can also serve as one of its biggest weaknesses, as the absence of identity with these transactions means that people can only dig so much before reaching a digital dead end.


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The recently announced merger of Penguin and Random House, which is owned by Bertelsmann in Germany, sent shock waves throughout Western publishing circles. This new leviathan will publish a quarter of all books appearing in English, with annual sales of close to $4 billion, yet it is being treated by The New York Times and other media as a routine and perhaps even beneficial development.
Led by sales on sites from Apple to Zappos and back to Amazon again, consumers put any questions they may have had about the state of the economy to one side, and they spent like crazy.
This past weekend, the first of the holiday shopping season, has already been breaking records for consumer online spend. Today comScore announced one more: Cyber Monday raked in $1.465 billion in online sales, making it the heaviest-spending day in U.S. e-commerce history. It was second only to this year’s Black Friday sales, which topped $1 billion.
Today is Cyber Monday, the day when experts suggest that more than a billion dollars will be spent online as people purchase gifts for the holiday season. This fact coupled with an interesting but not particularly revealing article “Death by a Billion Clicks” by Michael Copland on Best Buy in Wired Magazine raises the question:
What are the digital edges available to incumbent retailers?
A digital edge is the combination of digital technology with the physical world to create new sources of customer value and company revenue.
Shares of Scholastic (SCHL) plummeted more than 20% Wednesday morning as the children’s book publisher’s sharply dimmed 2013 earnings outlook spooked Wall Street.
Citing shrinking sales of higher-margin products and uncertainty caused by the fiscal cliff, Scholastic warned late Tuesday it now anticipates posting EPS from continuing operations of $1.40 to $1.60 for 2013, well off its earlier projection of $2.20 to $2.50.
Even the optimistic end of the new range would badly miss expectations on Wall Street for full-year EPS of $2.27.
On the heels of the announced Penguin/Random House merger, Laura Hazard Owen at PaidContent has a piece about preliminary talks between HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster. HC parent company News Corp, was reportedly ready to make a cash bid to acquire Penguin once its talks with Random House became public.
While Random Penguin was a meme goldmine, HarperSchuster doesn't seem quite as hashtag friendly.
With the vaunted "Big 6" set to become a "Big 5" and possibly a "Big 4", we expect someone, somewhere to report rumors of talks between Hachette and Macmillan in 3…2…1…
Barnes & Noble is shutting down Fictionwise, a company running several eBook websites, including Fictionwise.com, eReader.com, and eBookwise.com. Although the move shouldn’t be all that surprising in a world of Amazon Kindles, iBookstores, and of course, B&N’s own Nook library, it’s worth a tip of our hat to these sites that laid the groundwork for the digital e-reading revolution.
William Lynch, chief executive officer at Barnes & Noble Inc., talks about the company's performance, outlook for the industry and the Nook tablet. Lynch speaks with Nicole Lapin on Bloomberg Television's "In the Loop."
Click through for the video.
Digital book sales were up 3 percent during Q3 2012 at the Hachette Book Group as compared to Q3 2011, according to financial results released today from HBG’s parent company The Lagardère Group.
According to the financial report, Lagardère’s net sales were approximately $795 million, up 4.2 percent on a reported basis during Q3.
As we mentioned yesterday, the marketplace of ideas around what the Random House/Penguin merger all means is heating up. The Financial Times' Robert Cookson looks at bigness vs. smallness and might vs. agility as competing strategies for success in an increasingly digital world. In smallness' corner is indie house Salt Publishing's Christopher Hamilton-Emery:
“I don’t think big necessarily means better." The rise of digital publishing, he argues, is likely to lead to an “explosion” of smaller, more focused publishers that can harness technology to establish relationships directly with consumers. —Brian Howard
Big news out of Hoboken and D.C. today as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Wiley announce that HMH has acquired several assets from Wiley, namely it's culinary program, Webster's New World Reference and CliffsNotes:
Quoth the press release: “This strategic acquisition reflects HMH’s continued commitment to consumer publishing, and represents an exciting growth opportunity within the culinary market. Even as digital sales increase, the print cookbook segment shows particular strength, both at HMH and within the market in general,” said Gary Gentel, President of HMH’s Trade & Reference division. “The combination of Wiley’s culinary, reference, and CliffsNotes lines with our existing business will significantly strengthen HMH’s market position in both the culinary and reference categories.”
Also heading HMH-ward is Wiley VP and publisher Natalie Chapman, who will head up HMH's culinary program (reporting to General Interest Group Senior Vice President and Publisher Bruce Nichols) as well as a number of Wiley editorial, marketing, publicity, and production staff.
In another development related to the move, HMH Senior Executive Editor Rux Martin will launch Rux Martin Books.


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DOMOTEX has announced major enhancements for 2018, including changes to the exhibition’s layout.
A new theme, “UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE”, puts the spotlight on trends, new inspiration and an abundance of new offerings – all contributing to enhancing the DOMOTEX 2018 experience for exhibitors and visitors.
“We are receiving highly positive feedback about the changes at DOMOTEX. Many exhibitors now see the new site and hall layout as an opportunity to redefine their position at DOMOTEX and profit from this,” said Susanne Klaproth, DOMOTEX project manager. “Many companies have already registered, allowing us to consider them in our new hall layouts from the very start. Over two-thirds of the available display space have already been filled.”
UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE: New lead theme generates new opportunities
“UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE” creates new opportunities for exhibitors to align their product offerings under this theme. The theme stands for the strong trend towards individualisation, as products and services are being increasingly personalised.
Consumers are also increasingly keen to be involved in the process of product development. New, innovative technologies make it possible to support the personalised customer experience.
“Individuality and quality are in greater demand than ever for home furnishings inside your own four walls,” remarked Jürgen Knauth, general manager of pro Office Büro + Wohnkultur in Hannover. “An ever-growing number of people wants to create their own personal living spaces. Consequently, we are working together with our customers to develop holistic interior solutions with a personal touch.”
He added that a personalised living experience increases well-being, contentment and relaxation.
Framing Trends: An immersive experience inspired by the show’s lead theme
Visitors will be able to see the latest trends and creative product presentations in Hall 9, where brand and lifestyle-oriented companies are offering diverse experiences – both by means of company exhibits as well as a special “Framing Trends” display that serves as a first port of call and source of inspiration for visitors.
The “Framing Trends” display is divided into four modules, each one staged by providers from different disciplines. “Flooring Spaces” will feature creative product presentations by floor covering providers; “Living Spaces” will feature exhibitors and partner enterprises from the interior design sector; “NuThinkers” will see students teaming up with young designers and startups to showcase their innovative ideas; “Art & Interaction” will feature presentations from the world of art and design.
Talks, guided tours, networking opportunities and meeting areas will be available.
DOMOTEX 2018 will run from January 12 – 15, 2018.


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> In fact, Netscape has learned that Microsoft is charging
> $3 more per copy for Windows 95 if the OEM places the
> Netscape icon alongside Microsoft Internet Explorer on
> the desktop, according to the letter.
> Microsoft has offered to buy out the contracts that larger
> ISPs (Internet service providers) have signed with
> Netscape and, in some cases, has offered up to $400,000
> to other international ISPs not to sell Netscape software.
> Microsoft offered to pay international telecom customers
> $5 for each Navigator installation replaced with a copy
> of IE.
> "These APIs, which have a very significant impact on
> Internet server performance, were only disclosed by
> Microsoft in late 1995 in its Service Pack 3 but were
> already incorporated into the beta of IIS released shortly
> thereafter," he wrote. "Plainly, the IIS developers had
> been given these APIs months before the rest of the
> "In short, it is plain that Microsoft intends to 'zero
> out' the markets for Internet servers and Internet tools
> [like Internet browsers], and drive all other competitors
> out of these markets," he wrote.
And of course, the NT Workstation TCP/IP limit controversy thunders on...
I'll keep an eye out for copies of the actual complaint letter... wait, got
it! it's at the end... nope, it's only a complaint to the Wall Street Journal,
not the actual DOJ letter... keep searching!
August 20, 1996 7:47 PM ET * PCWEEK
Netscape to DOJ: Stop Microsoft before it's too late
By _Michael Moeller_ and _Charles Cooper_
A lawyer representing Netscape Communications Corp. late today said that
Microsoft Corp. was guilty of making under-the-table payments and
strong-arming OEMs, and urged the Department of Justice to press an
investigation into the software giant's marketing practices. (See related
story, _"Netscape to present DOJ with Microsoft antitrust info.")_
In an eight-page letter to Deputy Assistant Attorney General Joel Klein that
was made public today, Gary Reback ticked off a laundry list of abuses that he
said violated antitrust laws and the consent decree Microsoft reached with
the Justice Department two years ago.
"The allegations are wild and untrue," said Brad Chase, vice president of
Microsoft's Internet Platform and Tools Division. "I think they are trying to
manufacture controversy to divert attention from the fact Internet Explorer
3.0 is being acknowledged as the better product."
Mike Homer, Netscape's senior vice president of marketing, countered, "We
just want a fair and level playing field."
In the letter, which was sent to the Justice Department on Aug. 12, Netscape
claims that Microsoft has discounted Windows licenses to OEMs that featured
Internet Explorer and made other browsers, such as Netscape Navigator, "far
In fact, Netscape has learned that Microsoft is charging $3 more per copy for
Windows 95 if the OEM places the Netscape icon alongside Microsoft Internet
Explorer on the desktop, according to the letter.
The letter cites specific examples as well. For example, Hitachi PC Corp. has
refused to bundle Navigator on its laptop computers because it is prohibited
from carrying the product under its license with Microsoft. What is more,
Reback asserts that Hitachi has decided not to sell other software that
incorporates Netscape Navigator because it breaks the Microsoft license.
Among the other charges in the letter were the following:
Microsoft has offered to buy out the contracts that larger ISPs (Internet
service providers) have signed with Netscape and, in some cases, has offered
up to $400,000 to other international ISPs not to sell Netscape software.
The TCP/IP limitations within the NT Workstation 4.0 license infringed upon
the spirit and the letter of the 1994 consent decree.
Microsoft also withheld several key APIs that are part of its NT Server
software for other Internet server software vendors that had a drastic impact
on the performance of third-party World Wide Web servers running on the NT
Netscape was not able to release a final version of its Internet server until
June 1996 because it did not have access to the two new NT Server APIs. As a
result, the version of the server that was on the market suffered in
head-to-head comparisons between Microsoft and Netscape Web server software.
Microsoft has offered to provide a range of free products and services to
corporate customers who use Internet Explorer. In one instance, Microsoft
offered to pay international telecom customers $5 for each Navigator
installation replaced with a copy of IE.
In the letter, Reback asserts that Microsoft has threatened OEMs, contending
that their users may be violating the license agreement if companies bundle NT
Workstation with Netscape's Internet server.
"And Netscape believes that independent software vendors writing products to
run on Netscape's or other third parties' Internet servers have received the
same implicit or explicit threat," he wrote.
Reback returned to a familiar theme, charging that Microsoft had an unfair
advantage over its competitors because of its unique, near monopolistic
domination in the operating systems market.
Specifically, he said Microsoft had used secret APIs in Windows NT Server in
a bid to gain a speed advantage for IIS (Internet Information Server).
"These APIs, which have a very significant impact on Internet server
performance, were only disclosed by Microsoft in late 1995 in its Service Pack
3 but were already incorporated into the beta of IIS released shortly
thereafter," he wrote. "Plainly, the IIS developers had been given these APIs
months before the rest of the industry."
Reback warned in the letter that the absence of federal intervention would
allow Microsoft to maintain its monopoly of desktop operating systems to
increase the installed base of its Internet software and to inhibit the
continued growth of competition through conduct of the very type addressed by
He also contended that Microsoft had engaged in predatory pricing and
bundling behavior in violation of antitrust laws. He pointed to Microsoft's
marketing strategy to give away many products and services to customers who
use the company's Internet Explorer browser software.
"In short, it is plain that Microsoft intends to 'zero out' the markets for
Internet servers and Internet tools [like Internet browsers], and drive all
other competitors out of these markets," he wrote.
Clearly, the stakes are enormous. Industry analysts have written extensively
about the threat the Internet poses to Microsoft's desktop monopoly.
"That is the reason, Netscape believes, why Microsoft has resorted to such
desperate measures in trying to eliminate its Internet software competitors,"
August 19, 1996 6:30 PM ET * PCWEEK
Netscape to present DOJ with Microsoft antitrust info
By _Michael Moeller_
Netscape Communications Corp. is gathering information about Microsoft
Corp.'s Internet practices and plans to present its findings to the Department
of Justice within the next couple of weeks, according to people familiar with
the informal investigation.
Netscape hopes to convince investigators that Microsoft's distribution and
bundling arrangements have broken the law.
Specifically, Netscape wants to shine a light on Microsoft's bundling of
Internet software with NT Server 4.0, as well as the marketing and
distribution partnerships the company has struck to promote Internet Explorer
3.0. Additionally, Netscape contends that the Justice Department should also
investigate Microsoft's TCP/IP limitation on Windows NT Workstation 4.0
software, the sources said.
Netscape believes that Microsoft's new browser promotion involves direct
payments to content providers, according to the sources. Last week, Microsoft
announced a free subscription to The Wall Street Journal Interactive through
the end of this year as part of a promotional deal for Internet Explorer 3.0.
Non-Internet Explorer users who don't subscribe to The Wall Street Journal's
print edition are required to pay $49 per year to access the site.
Netscape contends that Microsoft's decision to increase its market share by
giving its browser away for free is analogous to pricing its product below the
cost of manufacturing, sources said.
Market-leader Netscape charges Microsoft with anti-competitive browser practices
By Elinor Mills
Posted at 6:51 PM PT, Aug 20, 1996
Netscape Communications Corp. is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to act
immediately on new evidence that it says illustrates Microsoft Corp.'s
anti-competitive practices, including allegations that Microsoft is offering
money and other incentives to hardware vendors and Internet service providers,
an attorney for Netscape said Tuesday.
Microsoft is either barring companies from offering Netscape's Navigator
browser or offering incentives to companies that provide Microsoft's Internet
Explorer instead of Navigator, according to Netscape spokeswoman Rosanne
Microsoft denies the allegations.
The complaints from Netscape follow an eight-month battle between the two
companies over the blossoming market for Internet software. The acrimonious
charges between the two companies has taken a more serious turn with the
letter to the Justice Department, which has an on-going investigation of
Microsoft for its largely dominant position in PC operating systems and
The charges from Netscape on the browser front, however, come with a hint of
irony. Netscape holds some 80 percent of the worldwide browser market compared
to some 5 percent for Microsoft.
Nonetheless, in addition to outright payments, Netscape charges that
Microsoft is offering vendors discounts on licensing prices, free hardware,
free advertising, a place on the Windows 95 desktop screen, as well as
prohibiting customers from entering into licensing and other agreements with
Netscape, according to an Aug. 12 letter from Gary Reback, outside legal
counsel to Netscape, to Joel Klein, deputy assistant attorney general for
international and policy matters at the Justice Department.
Microsoft has made such offers to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),
internet service providers (ISPs), value-added resellers (VARs), telephone
companies, systems integrators, and large corporations, Reback charges.
These offers not only limit customer choice, but are in violation of a 1994
consent decree designed to prevent anti-competition, Reback and Siino said.
The decree prohibits Microsoft from tying the licensing of its operating
system with licensing of other Microsoft products and prohibits Microsoft from
conditioning the licensing of its operating system on OEM agreements to not
license or distribute rival products.
Microsoft spokesman Greg Shaw called the allegations wild and untrue.
"We all go to OEMs and ISPs and others and try to make a compelling case for
why our product is a great product to offer to their customers, but we do so
in a way that's fair and certainly competitive," he said. "Our licensing
arrangements with OEMs and ISPs are completely in the interest of customers
and completely fair and competitive, so it's very unclear to me what they're
Reback and Siino complained that Microsoft's alleged activities are limiting
customer choice and hurting the industry by preventing competition. "We want
to see a level playing field on which we can sell our product," said Siino.
"Customers don't stand for it. Whether they like one company or another, they
want a choice of products."
Reback suggested that if the Justice Department won't act quickly on its
ongoing investigation, that the investigation be turned over to the Federal
Trade Commission, which he said is concerned with antitrust issues in the
"Much of Microsoft's conduct appears to violate the letter and spirit of the
existing consent decree entered in U.S. vs. Microsoft," said Reback in the
letter. "Indeed, Microsoft's behavior is, if anything, more anti-competitive
and pernicious than the conduct addressed specifically in the decree. In
engaging in the far-reaching anti-competitive behavior, MS hurts consumers and
restricts consumer choice," he wrote.
Bill Brooks, a spokesman for the Justice Department's antitrust division,
said he could not comment on the allegations.
Netscape Accuses Microsoft
Of Violating Antitrust Pact
By DON CLARK
Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
_Netscape Communications_ Corp. accused _Microsoft_ Corp. of offering
improper payments and other inducements to persuade personal-computer makers
and Internet service providers to use Microsoft's World Wide Web software.
* Join the _discussion_ about the battle of World Wide Web browsers.
* The _full text_ of the letter from attorney Gary Reback to the Wall Street
Journal Interactive Edition.
Netscape, based in Mountain View, Calif., asked the Justice Department to
investigate whether Microsoft's Web marketing tactics violate a 1994 antitrust
settlement with the government. The company's allegations are contained in an
Aug. 12 letter to the agency released Tuesday by a Netscape lawyer.
Microsoft flatly denied the charges, branding them a desperate response by
Netscape to counter Microsoft's momentum in the marketplace. "They are trying
to divert attention from their products with a PR stunt," said Brad Chase, a
vice president of developer relations in Microsoft's Internet platform group.
A Justice Department spokesman declined to comment. Even if true, some
antitrust attorneys questioned whether Microsoft's alleged tactics would be
regarded by courts as anticompetitive.
But Netscape's allegations significantly escalate tensions between the two
software makers and raise the odds that the agency will expand a long-running
investigation of Microsoft to include Web software.
The two companies are locked in a battle of competing Web browser programs,
and Netscape complained to the Justice Department earlier this month about
Microsoft's attempt to place limits on the number of Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation software for competing Web server programs.
Netscape's letter was written by Gary Reback, a Palo Alto, Calif., antitrust
attorney who has tangled with Microsoft on several fronts for two years. He
alleged that Microsoft is using "clandestine" incentives and penalties to
convince PC makers to use Microsoft's free Internet Explorer browser, and to
make Netscape's Navigator program less accessible to users.
Claims of Financial Incentives
Mr. Reback said PC makers that try to display the two companies' browsers
equally have been told by Microsoft that they must pay $3 more for a copy of
Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system than those that give favorable
treatment to Microsoft's software. Most weren't named, but the letter says
Hitachi Ltd. has refused to bundle Netscape Navigator with a laptop computer
because its operating system license with Microsoft prohibits it. A spokesman
for that company's U.S. subsidiary declined to comment until it had consulted
with legal counsel in Japan.
Microsoft has forged a series of agreements with Internet service providers,
including _America Online_ Inc. and _AT&T_ Corp., that give preferred
treatment to Microsoft's browser. Without naming specific services, Mr. Reback
alleged that Microsoft has offered such companies sweeteners that include
free hardware, free advertising and free software. Some international services
have been offered as much as $400,000 in marketing funds on condition that
they won't sell Netscape or other competing Internet software, he said.
The letter cites other alleged violations of antitrust laws by Microsoft to
woo large corporate customers. Some international communications companies
were offered $5 for every copy of Netscape Navigator that they removed from
their corporation and replaced with Internet Explorer, he said.
'Pot Calling Kettle Black'
Microsoft's Mr. Chase denied that any of its marketing agreements
discriminate against Netscape. Microsoft executives contend that Netscape has
been manipulating Internet standards processes to hurt Microsoft and other
competitors. "This is really the pot calling the kettle black," Mr. Chase
In its July 1994 consent decree with the Justice Department, Microsoft agreed
to drop a discounting practice that discouraged PC makers from installing
rival operating systems. Mr. Reback contends Microsoft's tactics violate a
separate provision of the settlement in which Microsoft agreed that sales of
Windows 95 can't be conditioned on the PC maker's agreement not to use a
"Microsoft's enemy is not Netscape; its enemy is consumer choice," Mr. Reback
said. "They don't want consumers to choose another way of getting to the
Contempt of Court Order
If Netscape can convince the Justice Department that Microsoft is violating
the consent decree, the agency may be able to seek a contempt of court order
more quickly than the agency or the company could mount an entirely new
antitrust case. Samuel Miller, a San Francisco antitrust attorney who worked
on the Justice Department's investigation, said Microsoft's alleged tactics
fall in a gray area of antitrust law but could nonetheless be damaging to
Microsoft if proven. "If it can be shown that this is not just an isolated
instance but part of a pattern, then Netscape is raising serious issues," he
Along with the letter to the Justice Department, Mr. Reback also distributed
a letter that he sent to The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition, which
asks the publication to disclose terms of a recent arrangement under which
Microsoft paid the electronic publication to offer Internet Explorer users
free access to the interactive edition until the end of the year.
A spokesman for _Dow Jones_ & Co., publisher of the Journal and its
interactive edition, declined to comment on terms of the agreement.
The full text of the letter from Gary L. Reback:
[REBACK LETTER SUBMITTED TO WSJ INTERACTIVE EDITION]
I have read the postings that the WSJ has received regarding its recent deal
with Microsoft. WSJ's decision to prevent its readers from receiving content
unless they use a Microsoft browser obviously has struck an angry chords, as
its readers plainly believe that they should be able to choose which browser
they want to use, rather than have their choice dictated for them. WSJ's
readers seem to have taken particular offense at the fact that, based on WSJ's
reporting of the deal, Microsoft has paid WSJ to limits its readers' ability
to use the browser of their choice.
As you no doubt are aware, this is not the first time that Microsoft has
attempted to use its market power to limit user choice. For example, a few
weeks ago, Microsoft tried to strong-arm Netscape into cooperating with it in
a scheme to prevent customers from being able to use Windows NT Workstation as
a platform for Web servers. We reported Microsoft's conduct regarding NT to
the Justice Department, but this exclusionary behavior turns out to be just
the tip of the iceberg. Netscape has received numerous additional complaints
from customers and others in industry, and it has retained my firm to
investigate these incidents. We have found what we believe to be a wide range
of serious antitrust violations, some of which we documented in another letter
last week to the Justice Department.
As Netscape made clear when it rejected Microsoft's NT Workstation scheme,
Netscape believes that consumers should get to choose what products they want,
rather than have their choices dictated for them. We hope that WSJ will
promote consumer choice, rather than be on the side of those who would
We would also appreciate it if WSJ will disclose to its customers whether it
already has entered into terms that put it on the side of exclusion -- for
example, whether WSJ is precluded from giving Netscape Navigator equal status;
whether it is prevented from displaying the Netscape NOW logo or linking to
Netscape's site; whether WSJ is required to use Microsoft's browser for its
internal use; and whether WSJ's decision to use ActiveX was one that it made
on the merits, or whether it was required in order to get the Microsoft
payments. Finally, if WSJ believes that it is prevented from disclosing these
terms because it has agreed to "nondisclosure" -- one of Microsoft's favorite
tactics -- I would urge it to reconsider whether it properly can honor such a
term, if in the process it must suppress reporting on what is obviously an
important issue of great interest to its readers.
Gary L. Reback,
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati


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ANAHEIM – A developer is in the process of purchasing 17.6 vacant acres near Angel Stadium with plans to build an 826-unit apartment complex with 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, according to an application filed with Anaheim’s Planning Department.
The proposed development by Texas-based JPI/TDI Cos., dubbed Jefferson Stadium Park, is under review and will likely receive comments from city planners by Aug. 25, said Anaheim city spokesman Mike Lyster.
A spokeswoman for JPI/TDI Cos. declined to comment. JPI’s proposal did not cite construction costs.
JPI is under contract to purchase the property at Gene Autry Way and State College Boulevard from Prologis of San Francisco, according to a development plan filed late last month. Prologis won approval in 2007 to build 1,208 apartments, 100,000 square feet of office space, 50,000 square feet of retail and a 1.7-acre park within a complex known as The Experience at Gene Autry Way, according to city records.
Nearby, JPI started construction in January on Jefferson Platinum Triangle, a $119 million complex near Katella Avenue and State College Boulevard. It will feature 400 luxury apartment units, club rooms, pools, outdoor kitchens, gyms, a wine bar and a dog park. JPI purchased that 7.6-acre plot for $24 million from BEX Portfolio in December.
JPI’s latest development plan was submitted just one month after LT Global Investment formally applied to build a $500 million residential, hotel and commercial complex that relies on using 1,300 parking spaces at Angel Stadium. Team officials have that they won’t surrender any parking spaces, and the plan remains under review by city officials.
The developments are part of the 820-acre Platinum Triangle master plan, approved in 2004 to include shops, offices, restaurants and condominiums.
While the recession brought much of the construction to a halt, development slowly started to return last year when Wolff Co. started work on a 399-unit complex, the Platinum Gateway, at Katella and Lewis Street. Wolff Co. started construction this year on an adjacent 389-unit complex, dubbed Platinum Vista, on the site of the former Mr. Stox restaurant.
The largest piece of development within the Platinum Triangle would be Lennar Corp.’s A-Town, which was scaled down in December 2013 to include 1,400 to 1,742 condominiums and apartments with up to 50,000 square feet of shopping and retail space spanning 43.1 acres.
“The vision of the Platinum Triangle is coming to fruition, and it is very encouraging to see such strong interest from a variety of private investors,” Councilwoman Kris Murray said.
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Tesla is looking for ways to secure its foothold in the Chinese auto market. Specifically, the California-based electric car maker wants to start building cars in the country that has the largest auto sales market in the world. Given that electric vehicles are in high demand in China, this seems like a natural move, but CEO Elon Musk admits there are a number of challenges to overcome before a China-based Tesla factory could become a reality.
Tesla’s Model S sedan is already available in China as an import, supported by a Supercharger network of 1,400 stations throughout the most populated parts of the country. The newly released Model X will reportedly be sold in China by mid-2016, which coincides with deliveries of the all-electric SUV’s in the United States and Europe. This simply isn’t enough for Tesla, though. CEO Elon Musk wants to begin building the electric vehicles in China to reduce the luxury cars’ costs.
Musk says this could help cut the cost of a Tesla by up to one-third and, as one might imagine, that could lead to a lot more sales. The price currently starts at around $76,000 in the United States, but the same car costs the equivalent of $106,000 in China due to shipping and import fees. A more affordable Tesla could help the company grab a larger share of the country’s 20-million-car annual sales market.
There’s a catch, though. China doesn’t allow foreign car makers to just move in and set up shop. In order to begin manufacturing its luxury electric cars in China, Tesla would have to partner with a Chinese automaker. That presents such a challenge that Tesla reportedly asked Obama administration officials to broach the subject with Chinese President Xi Jinping during Obama’s visit there last month. There’s no word on whether that conversation took place.
Although the Wall Street Journal initially reported that Tesla planned to begin Chinese manufacturing operations within the next two years, that timeline has been retracted. Instead, WSJ confirms only that Tesla is in discussions with officials in China, and will hopefully have some news for the world soon.


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Simi has finally spoken up on the arrest of Naira Marley.
Naira Marley was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and is currently being prosecuted for alleged credit card fraud.
Naira Marley’s arrest and prosecution comes after he feuded with Simi over internet fraud and cybercrime.
When someone asked her: “You happy Naira Marley is arrested yeah?” on Insta Story, Simi responded writing, “No.”
Simi had condemned internet fraud with Naira Marley making a case for it. Naira Marley put forward an argument saying if people were aware of slavery, they’d know yahoo yahoo (internet fraud) isn’t a crime.
Naira Marley also had an online altercation with Ruggedman, as well as anyone who cautioned him or expressed a contrary view to his position.


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On the mend! Naomi Campbell has a spring in her step as she rocks athletic top and clingy leggings following foot injury
She was last seen being pushed through the airport after struggling from foot pain due to an enduring injury.
But Naomi Campbell appeared to be fighting fit as she stepped out in Beverly Hills on Thursday, rocking an athletic ensemble from head-to-toe.
The 45-year-old supermodel looked the picture of heath in her sports top and figure-hugging leggings, which showcased her long and lean legs to perfection.
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Athletic attire: Naomi Campbell looked fighting fit as she stepped out in Beverly Hills on Thursday, rocking an athletic ensemble from head-to-toe
Naomi added a pair of high top Nike trainers for comfort, and kept a low profile thanks to a baseball cap and sunglasses.
The star wore her hair in a super sleek style and appeared to have gone make-up free for the day, looking naturally gorgeous as ever.
The British bombshell was first spotted in a wheelchair in Sao Paulo airport last December, and has occasionally been since using a cane in recent times.
Sports chic: The 45-year-old supermodel displayed her toned and trim figure in a casual top and cropped leggings, rounding off the casual attire with a pair of high top trainers
At the time, her rep insisted she was suffering from a 'light foot injury' which she sustained on a recent trip home to London.
Meanwhile, Naomi recently shared her desire to start a family, revealing she does not know which method she will use to have children in an interview with the Sunday Times magazine.
When asked if her longevity as a model was in part due to not taking time out to have children, she said: ‘Well, I’m not saying I won’t have children. I could have children. I just don’t know which way I’ll have children.
Keeping a low profile: Naomi set off her look with a black baseball cap and oversized sunglasses
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She might have been taking a back seat from fashion recently, but as proved when she walked the runway at Kanye West's New York Fashion Week show, Naomi Campbell has definitely still got it.
The supermodel opted for a casual gym look which she finished off with a pair of Nike trainers.
They're not just your bog standard kicks mind - Naomi's trainers are from fashion designer Riccardo Tisci's new collaboration with the brand which launched earlier this week.
Sadly Naomi's trainers are already sold out, but you can browse Nike's new range just by clicking right.
Alternatively get the look with our edit of the best high tops below, with styles new in at Topshop to Saint Laurent. We think the Puma version is spot on!
'I’ll just do it when I’m ready. I’m not rushing to anyone’s drumbeat, I’m going to my own.'
The star added that people have often told her she'd be a good mother.
Naomi also shot down rumours she is dating actor Idris Elba, 43, after reports he had split from the mother of his 23-month-old son.
Long process: Naomi's rep revealed the catwalk queen was suffering from a 'light foot injury' which she sustained on a trip home to London late last year
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ECJ confirms that the sale of a streaming player giving access to websites with illegal content, as well as streaming such illegal content, may be a copyright infringement.
In its decision C‑527/15 , handed down on 26 April, the ECJ ruled that the sale of a multimedia player containing (in its pre-installed software) hyperlinks to websites — that are freely accessible to the public — on which copyright-protected works have been made available to the public without the consent of the right holders, constitutes a 'communication to the public' within the meaning of Article 3 of Directive 2001/29/EC. In addition, the ECJ clarifies that the (temporary) copies of such illegal content made by in the course of the streaming player are not covered by the ''caching' exemption pursuant to Article 5 (1) of the InfoSoc Directive 2001/29/EC. Given that the ECJ had already in the past (see ACI Adam ) concluded that the private copying exception within Article 5(2) of the InfoSoc Directive does not encompass reproductions from unlicensed sources, it seems to be clear now that streaming copyrighted content from illegal sources is not covered by any applicable exemptions under the InfoSoc Directive.
The decision is important for rights holders: It essentially clarifies that streaming copyrighted content from illegal sources – as well as the sale of technology that is marketed specifically for such purposes – is unlawful, at least in circumstances when the seller or user knew or ought to have known that the content in question has been made available without the rights holders' consent. In pratice, this will most likely be the case whenever the content in question is hosted on websites that are known as illegal streaming portals.
See the court's press release at http://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2017-04/cp170040en.pdf


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Through a statement released on May 19, Tuesday, the New York Stock Exchange introduced a new bitcoin index to keep track of the popular cryptocurrency’s value. NYSE Group President Thomas Farley noted, “Bitcoin values are quickly becoming a data point that our customers want to follow as they consider transacting, trading or investing with this emerging asset class.”
According to the statement, the index – designated NYXBT – will “initially feature data from transactions from Coinbase Exchange, the leading US-based bitcoin exchange”. In January, NYSE had invested in Coinbase during its Series C financing.
The move adds some crucial credibility to bitcoin, whose value briefly breached the $1,000-mark in late-2013 before sagging into the $200s by 2015 thanks to flagging interest and initial overestimates of its adoption. As of writing this piece, 1 BTC was worth $233.53. The index will represent the value of 1 BTC in US dollars “as of 4 pm UK time” every weekday.
Bitcoin is an alternate form of currency that exists solely digitally. At present, it can be acquired either by a process called mining or by trading. In mining, the user has to run a cryptographic hashing algorithm on an existing ledger of bitcoin transactions to output data that conforms to predefined limits on its size, using expensive and power-hungry equipment. If successful, a ‘block’ of bitcoins is released by the network and distributed among users according to how much computing power they contributed.
Alternatively, a user can acquire bitcoins by trading on exchanges – either by exchanging other cryptocurrencies for bitcoins or for bona fide currencies. The NYXBT index will be based on what bitcoins are bought and sold for in some reputable exchanges – just Coinbase for now, but could expand in the future to include exchanges like Bitstamp as well.
The blips in bitcoin’s credibility have been prompted by its use by criminals. Before the notorious deep-web website called Silk Road was shut down by US law enforcement agencies in October 2013, it sold drugs for bitcoins. At the same time, since the cryptocurrency’s introduction in 2008, various countries have tacitly approved of its use, albeit as a commodity, not a currency. Their reticence is also rooted in the virtual currency not being backed by any government, leading to occasional but significant swings in its value.
The longest strides in adopting bitcoins have come from the US government, with the state of New York having published draft regulations for virtual currency businesses to operate in July 2014.


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"For Schmersal, the Thai market and the entire region of Southeast Asia offers great potential," explains Prasad Kulkarni, Managing Director of Schmersal Thailand Co. Ltd. The countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
The Bangkok office will support Schmersal's sales partners in the ASEAN region and supply the markets in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and South Korea with machine safety products and innovative system solutions. In addition, certified functional safety engineers from tec.nicum are also working on the new site. tec.nicum is a business division of Schmersal, which offers a comprehensive range of safety services.
The customers of Schmersal Thailand Co. Ltd. include companies from the food and beverage industry, pharmacy, personal care industry, robotics and automation technology, steel and automotive industry.
"With the new company in Thailand, we will meet even better the strong growth and we are now able to respond even more flexibly to the rapidly developing Southeast Asian markets," says Prasad Kulkarni. "Our customers benefit from shorter delivery times and better service."
The contact details of Schmersal’s new branch in Bangkok:
Schmersal (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
71, Sukhumvit 52,
Bang Chak Sub District,
Phra Khanong District,
Bangkok – 10260
Phone: +66 (0) 2-117-1723


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LAHORE: During a raid in Nishtar Town, Punjab Food Authority (PFA) imposed an emergency prohibition order (EPO) halting unregistered water filtration and drinking water production.
Water samples were sent for laboratory testing after 5,000 liters of water bottles and a large stock of water were confiscated. PFA Director General Mudassar Riaz Malik informed the membership of this development.
Food business operators (FBO) were selling bottled water without getting accreditation from competent authorities, he claimed. In his statement, he said that PFA imposed EPO after they violated the Punjab Pure Food Regulations and failed to present the training and medical certificates of their workers.
In Punjab, the DG of the PFA has warned FBOs to procure food-graded bottles and obtain registration certificates to operate water filtration plants or bottle water suppliers. The authority will continue to indiscriminately enforce its anti-illegal food business policies throughout the state.
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Zafco Reintroduces Armstrong Brand
International tire distributor, Zafco, has announced that it is re-introducing the Armstrong Tire brand to the U.S. market.
U.S. Tire Market Improvement on the Horizon
The most dependable way to predict the future is to understand the present. In this article, we’ll diagnose the health of the end-markets today and provide some directional guidance on tire demand going forward. The tire industry is highly correlated to GDP growth which has been growing in the low to mid-2% range recently versus


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Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) unveiled its new organizational logo during a press conference held in Ottawa in November.
The new logo symbolizes Dairy Farmers of Canada the organization, representing Canadian dairy farmers who believe in the power of dairy to give Canada a healthier future.
A slightly different logo that reads “Quality Milk” will be used as a certification mark of origin for 100% Canadian milk and Canadian dairy products.
The new logo will heighten consumer awareness of both Canadian dairy farmers and Canadian quality milk, and is part of DFC’s new brand conviction, which will bring most of DFC’s numerous programs under one umbrella.
While the 100% Canadian milk blue cow symbol has been in the marketplace for several decades to represent dairy products of Canadian origin, its use had been extended over time to stand for dairy farmers generally. DFC research clearly indicated that it needed to be revisited and enhanced.
Canadians want Canadian quality milk, which is produced following farming best practices by dairy farmers who have animal welfare, environmental protection and Canadian families’ health and well-being at heart.
The new organizational logo, and its complementary certification of origin logo, have been designed to be eye-catching, easier to understand, to create a stronger brand identity and to leverage the positive relationship farmers have with consumers.
In revamping its organizational logo and certification mark of origin logo, DFC kept what consumers loved about the 100% Canadian milk blue cow symbol, the cow, the maple leaf and the rich blue colour – and used those as inspiration.
The new logos portray the dairy industry in a more accurate way – a real cow that inspires confidence and the professionalism of a proud industry.
The standing cow was inspired by the simple, natural purity of milk. It stands proudly forward-looking, bearing the Canadian maple leaf prominently. The box the cow stands on can represent different kinds of farmground and bedding, and gives the sense of an honest product.
The bright blue, which is slightly lighter than the former logo, is optimistic and speaks to freshness. The mark balances a sense of power and purpose with a feeling of being real and authentic.
The logos represent the farming community, their pride and commitment to the animals they raise and care for, and the natural healthy products they provide Canadians.
The words “Dairy Farmers of Canada” are included on the organizational logo, whereas the certification of origin logo will be differentiated with the words “Quality Milk.” The 100% Canadian milk blue cow and the Quality Milk certification of origin logos will co-exist during the transition period.
During the press conference, a video stating the reasons why DFC chose to shift towards a master brand approach was presented. The video, which garnered more than 30,000 views in just three days, can be accessed through the organization’s Facebook page.
A well-attended cocktail party was held on the evening of the event to celebrate DFC’s stepping into a new era. Guests included board members, MPs and staffers, industry stakeholders as well as DFC staff.
Dairy Farmers of Canada
Founded in 1934, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is the national organization which defends the interests of Canadian dairy farmers and strives to create favourable conditions for the Canadian dairy industry.
Working in accordance with supply management principles, DFC promotes safe, high quality, sustainable and nutritious Canadian dairy products made from 100% Canadian milk through various marketing, nutrition, policy and lobbying initiatives.
Driven by a strong sense of community and pride, DFC and Canadian dairy farmers actively support a number of local and national activities. Visit dairyfarmers.ca for more information.
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Computer sciences: Compaq taken over by Hewlett-Packard !
A giant transaction of $25 billion which concerns Sophia the Compaq Computer Cntre Technique Europe, 300 people, focused on the telecom activity.
This is a real thunderstruck for the computer industry which happened last night: a press release has announced that Compaq has been taken over by another American company, Hewlett-Packard (HP). The transaction, which costs $25 billion, will be done by share exchange. During the closure of American marketplaces (on Friday night, as Monday was a Labour Day), Compaq’s securities experienced a bonus of 18% in the exchange. The operation should end during the first six months of 2002.The news of a takeover which redefines the world computer situation has been associated to the furious war of prices which is happening on the market of PCs and servers, with a world recession on the market of computer sciences as background. The new entity, which associates Compaq, number 2 and HP, number 3 of PC becomes the largest PC manufacturer in the world. Bigger than Dell, which had stolen the first place on the market of servers from Compaq a little time ago and which is the leader on the market of PCs. The new group has generated a turnover of $87 billion, near the giant IBM ($88 billion in 2000). It has been précised that Carly Fiorina, who has been at the head of HP for two years, will be the CEO of the new group, and Michael capellas, the CEO of Compaq will be director.As far as consequences on the Riviera are concerned, if HP is not very present on the French Riviera, Compaq benefits from a strong setting up (around 300 people) on the site of Sophia Antipolis. By taking over Digital, the American manufacturer was at the head of Digital Sophia three years ago. This company was only composed of more than 300 people while they have reached one thousand in the past. The Compaq Computer Centre Technique Europe, 80% focused on the telecom activity, has kept the 300 employees with around one hundred contractual workers. Of course, it’s impossible to know the consequences such a giant merger should have on the site of Sophia Antipolis.


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Pound sterling drops half a percent after Theresa May's Brexit speech
Sterling dropped almost half a per cent against the dollar in the wake of Theresa May's much-anticipated Brexit speech in Florence, where she reiterated that "no deal is better than a bad deal".
The UK currency fell as low as $1.3486 after the Prime Minister outlined her proposal for a two-year "implementation period" after March 2019 but also warned that she was still prepared to pull the UK out of the bloc without a deal at all, an outcome widely seen as an economic disaster for the UK.
It ended the trading down 0.4 per cent at $1.3525. Against the euro the pound fell 0.54 per cent at €1.1310.
Commenting on the Florence speech, Kathleen Brooks of City Index said: "The fact that the pound is lower after the speech suggests that May failed to deliver everything that was expected."
The currency is currently around 5.7 per cent higher against the dollar than at the end of August, and is trading around its highest since the 23 June 2016 Brexit vote, when the pound experienced a record one-day fall.
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High tech galore at PLDT and Smart’s ‘Jump’
MANILA, Philippines – Two leading telecommunications firms have banded together to create technology hub described to be “the place to go” for those who want to experience the latest technologies first-hand.
Launched last week, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. and Smart Communications, Inc.’s first “Jump” experience center at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City boasts of the companies’ latest devices, services and technologies.
The center is quite interactive as well, with its three gigantic touchscreen displays that flank its premises to the two multi-touch screens which can accommodate 32 fingers or four people using it simultaneously.
“Jump” also highlights their efforts in bringing to their clients “the best possible service,” said PLDT President and CEO Napoleon Nazareno. He added that the center houses “the newest, coolest gadgets and services that we have to offer to serve the digital and mobile lifestyles of our customers at home, work, and leisure.”
Clients, for instance, may want to try their hand at PLDT’s new Telpad, an android tablet bundled with a broadband and landline service plan, and smartphones and tablets such as the Apple iPad 2, BlackBerry Playbook, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and the HTC Sensation.
Meanwhile, those on the hunt for handsets and other devices may also opt to check out several units which have yet to be introduced in the market but are featured at “Jump” like the HTC EVO 3D, Sonny Ericsson Xperia Ray, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, and the NFC-enabled Nokia C7.
Visitors of “Jump” may also try out PLDT’s Fiber to the Home and Smart’s WiMAX and HSPA+ connectivity using their own devices. The two services, which the partner firms consider to be the fastest in wired and wireless internet connections in the country, are used in operating the gadgets on display at the center.
Orlando Vea, Smart’s chief wireless advisor swore by their services showcased at “Jump”, stating that they “constantly upgrade our equipment and our facilities so that we can treat our customers to the latest and the best, each and every time.”


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along with the quilt–art, the issue will feature details on the storyline, characters, screenshots, concept arts and greater.
Andy McNamara, editor-in-leader of GameInformer stated that the preview incorporates “greater screens and recordsthan any previous Rockstar monitor” done through them.
The virtual version of the contemporary trouble will be launched on the iOS, Android and laptop at 11AM crucial Time (5PM GMT) nowadays. assume the internet to head nuts with whatever the 18-paged preview includes.
Rockstar has already promised to release a 2d trailer of GTA five subsequent week at the 14th. The trailer turned intospeculated to be launched earlier however the events of hurricane Sandy brought about some unexpected delays.
In another news, this week’s trouble of every other mag, Shortlist has found out statistics on the game’s protagonist.
in step with the reveal gta 5 7z will have an “East Coast gangster” because the lead character, person who has moved to Los Santos “for a sparkling start.”
but, matters don’t work proper for him and he is forcefully pulled returned into the sector of crime.
earlier this month, Rockstar showed that GTA 5 could see to a release in Spring 2013 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. surprisingly, no point out of computer become there, perhaps it’ll get hold of a not on time release.