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Pakistan's Finance Minister Asad Umar quits ahead of International Monetary Fund deal
North Korea’s masters of propaganda unload on Mike Pompeo ‘talking nonsense’
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Uber reveals strong growth, huge losses ahead of IPO
Uber finally unveils its highly anticipated IPO filing
Trump tells Apple to move plants from China to US
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Donald Trump: U.S. could move "very soon" to hit China with $200B in new tariffs
The proposed tariffs follow 25% duties the Trump administration already has placed on $50 billion in goods from China, aimed at putting a stop to what the White House has said is China's theft of USA intellectual property, the forced transfer of American technology and cyberattacks on US computer networks.
Cell phones, the biggest US import from China, have so far been spared, but would be hit if Trump activates the new $267 billion tariff list.
The US government already imposed 25 percent tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports in July and another $16 billion last month. Because of this, the consumer will pay more for products from Apple, said the company.
"Semiconductors are America's fourth-largest export, and our industry has a global trade surplus of over $6 billion and a surplus with China of close to $2 billion in 2017", Intel's letter said. US stocks erased gains after Trump's remarks.
HiSilicon Kirin 980 announced
In addition, the Kirin 980 has a new way of implementing what's known in smartphone processor circles as "big little" processing. The HiSilicon Kirin 980 is the latest chipset from the company, which is the successor to the HiSilicon Kirin 970 SoC.
"I don't think this magnitude of tariffs has been priced into the markets", Lara Rhame, chief US economist at FS Investments, told Bloomberg Television in an interview. "Lower barriers, open markets, quit stealing IP and technology", he said, using an abbreviation for intellectual property.
Signs have been growing in recent weeks that Trump wants to focus his ire on China, which he has repeatedly accused of trading unfairly.
FILE PHOTO: Top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2018. It brought in about $6.1 billion in revenue previous year, according to an estimate from analyst firm Bernstein.
"It's never too late to make good trade policy", Kudlow said in an interview on Bloomberg television. Such a step would significantly escalate his trade war with Beijing and would likely increase costs for a broad range of US businesses and consumers.
Keys to face Osaka in US Open semis; Nishikori beats Cilic
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We review products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Japan will have a "big problem" if it doesn't conclude a new trade deal with the United States, he said on Air Force One.
"I'm scared; I am overwhelmed", Mosee said.
The talks have been hung up over Canada's insistence on retaining a dispute resolution mechanism in Chapter 19, and the U.S. objections over Ottawa's tight controls over the dairy market.
The company noted it spent US$50 billion with 9,000 U.S. suppliers in its most recent fiscal year, including Texas-based chip firm Finisar Corp and Kentucky-based Corning Inc.
The trade war could inflict further damage if it rattles financial markets, thereby hurting business confidence and potentially discouraging investment.
In the letter, Apple says the tariff list "covers a wide range of Apple products and the products used in our USA operations", including the Mac Mini, Apple power adaptors, cables, the Apple Watch, the Apple Pencil and Air Pods.
Xi announces $60bn financing for Africa
Xi told him on Sunday that "foreign forces" should not interfere in Sudan's internal affairs, China's Foreign Ministry said. At the last three-yearly gathering in Johannesburg in 2015, Xi announced $60 billion of assistance and loans for Africa.
Serena, Venus to meet in third round of US Open
Venus, the 2000 and 2001 champion, made the third round for the 17th time with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Camila Giorgi of Italy. The last time they played each other though, in the third round in Indian Wells 2018, Venus won the match in straight sets.
US, Mexico reach NAFTA deal as attention turns to Canada
USA automakers have opposed raising the North American content requirement, but the United Auto Workers union has supported it. The U.S. president also had words for Canada, which was not involved in the weekend talks between the U.S. and Mexico.


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One of my favorite things to do is grocery shop. I think I’ve spoken before in this column about how I love a nice, leisurely trip to the grocery store to pick out foods and see products, plan …
One of my favorite things to do is grocery shop. I think I’ve spoken before in this column about how I love a nice, leisurely trip to the grocery store to pick out foods and see products, plan dinners and grab cool new items. It was always foreign to me that someone would order groceries online without seeing them, or at least squeezing the produce and eyeing the meats up close.
But everything has changed in these past few months. It seems like everyone is ordering groceries online, for pickup or delivery. Some products are still hard to find on the shelves, though inventory has improved. Germ control has become 50 percent of the hassle during a typical grocery trip. Many shoppers are going to two and three stores to find what they need, instead of doing a one-stop shop. But what is becoming most obvious is that a lot of these changes are going to be permanent.
Shoppers have changed what they buy and why they buy it, and the industry as a whole is revamping how it does business. More Americans say health food is on their minds. A recent Whole Foods food trend prediction for 2021 claimed that healthier foods like kombucha and veggie jerky will be on the shopping lists. And in-store aisles, frozen food is king. With a survey showing more than 50 percent of Americans will stockpile foods in the future if need be, frozen food is one of the most stockpile-friendly options. Already, frozen pizza is becoming scarce.
All of this is a lot to digest. I shop at several local stores, and have noticed a lot of these changes, but I went to supermarket guru Phil Lempert, of supermarketguru.com, for the lowdown. The mustachioed product pundit is a national food trend analyst, radio host and the food trends editor for NBC’s Today Show. Lempert has been following supermarket trends for years, and very closely since the pandemic erupted. I talked with Lempert about what is happening in stores right now, from what’s trendy and not, to what we can expect in the future with the grocery world’s new normal.
What has this year been like for the grocery industry?
This year has been terrible. From the farm to the retailer it’s been a very strange time, a very trying time. People working side by side is not possible. If one farmworker becomes ill the whole team has to be quarantined… And to say grocery stores had record profits is very misleading because a lot of the costs the supermarkets incurred [like sanitation and cleaning] have not really been calculated.”
What is trending now in the grocery stores as a result of this pandemic?
People have been ordering more online and curbside pickup has really gained a lot more traction, even more than delivery. A lot of people were not able to get products and shelves were empty and that was very off-putting and scary. Supermarkets are getting smaller, reducing the amount of product on the shelves. Supermarkets are built for 40,000 to 50,000 products. They are reducing the number of products that they are carrying. Companies, like Progresso soup, have gone from making 88 types of soup to 40.
How are people thinking differently about groceries now?
In the beginning of Covid everyone was making their own bread and making meals from scratch to occupy their time. We’ve moved away from that. Now we are seeing an uptick in frozen food because it has a shelf life. We have a frozen pizza shortage. Again, we are in this very rocky area where the industry is trying to catch up. Consumers are also finding that everything they want is no longer in their favorite supermarket. They are going to two and three [supermarkets.]
How do you see Thanksgiving shaping up this year in terms of what we’ll eat at home?
There has been a lot of talk about turkeys, and how we are going to see smaller turkeys. That’s not necessarily true. Unless someone grew smaller turkeys, I think there are still going to be 20 to 22-pound turkeys in the frozen food case, and as a result of that, people are going to be offering other things because there are not going to be big family gatherings. They might buy turkey breast, or a small ham or seafood.
What do you see shaking out as longer-term trends in the grocery market?
There will be more pandemics. In talking to scientists they really point to climate change [as to why the viruses] are created and why they are spreading. The changes we are making now are going to be permanent. I think the stores will change dramatically. Your average supermarket today is 40,000 square feet but that will be cut in half to 20,000. In the back of the store, it will be fully robotic for curbside pick-up. We are going to go online and make a reservation to go grocery shopping. We are going to preorder those unemotional items like cans, jars and boxes. The complaint about online shopping has been with produce and meats. The front of the store [in the future] will be fresh food. We’ll spend less time in the store and as I’m leaving, the rest of my groceries will be there for pick-up. There will be something like the Amazon fulfillment center in the stores.

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Garden is packed with displays that are super-fun for children and exciting for adults. On the occasion of the upcoming 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, Dubai Miracle Garden has just inaugurated a sculpture of the admired cartoon character.
Dubai Miracle Garden features many oversized floral sculptures (including a floral A380) making the perfect place to get clicked. An 18-metre Mickey Mouse sculpture has just been put up at the garden in Barsha South.
The record-breaking topiary (it’s officially the tallest supported topiary structure, according to Guinness World Records) weighs close to 35 tonnes. It is created of close to 100,000 plants and flowers, including white petunia, red petunia, white geranium, yellow viola, zinnia marigold and green alternanthera. It’s supported by a 7-tonne steel structure (that stands on a 50-tonne concrete foundation).
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signed a deal with The Walt Disney Company which means that more Disney characters will appear in the park by November this year when it is ready to reopens after a summer break. Visitors to Dubai Miracle Garden can enjoy Disney’s most iconic character in a spectacular floral display, with further Disney characters planned for November 2018 when Dubai Miracle Garden reopens for the winter season.
The certificate from Guinness World Records international committee was awarded to Engineer Abdel Naser Rahhal, the creator and co-founder of the Dubai Miracle Garden and Vice-Chairman of Cityland Group. Dubai Miracle Garden is the proud owner of two other Guinness World Records titles. IT has been recognised for having the ‘Largest Vertical Garden in the World’ and for the ‘Largest Floral Installation’ with the Emirates A380 display.
Speaking on the occasion, Rahhal said: “
We are very pleased to partner with The Walt Disney Company to bring their beloved Mickey Mouse to life through the wonderful medium of flowers. Dubai Miracle Garden’s imagination and creativity in coming up with novel and exciting floral displays will be a perfect complement to the appeal of classic Disney characters who will be revealed in amazing new displays in the future.”
Mr. Rahhal added, “We are also delighted to win this recognition from Guinness World Records for this iconic Mickey Mouse structure at the start of our relationship with The Walt Disney Company. Over the years, Dubai Miracle Garden has evolved to become a truly integral part of Dubai’s tourist attractions and give visitors and residents alike a unique experience that allows people to enjoy the outdoors and nature in all its glory. This latest initiative will boost Dubai Miracle Garden’s popularity and appeal among UAE residents and tourists and add to Dubai’s reputation as a global tourist destination that offers a superlative destination experience.”
Chafic Najia, senior vice-president and general manager of The Walt Disney Company Ltd, said, “Mickey Mouse is one of the world’s most iconic and beloved characters, and we are proud to be able to celebrate such a unique touch point at Dubai Miracle Gardens with UAE residents and visitors, and enable them to connect with Disney and our characters. We look forward to celebrating more local experiences for Disney fans in the UAE and across the Middle East region in the future.”
Dubai Miracle Garden opened its doors for its sixth season. Famous as the world’s largest natural flower garden, Dubai Miracle Garden is home to more than 100 million blooming flowers. Last year the place broke many world records when it unveiled a full-size replica of an Emirates A380 plane. The park had closed its doors in the summer months, but has been renovated for the new season.
The park is attractive and has one-of-a-kind floral displays and attractions including a floral clock, peacocks, an aromatic garden, and the Dubai Butterfly Garden, the world’s largest butterfly garden and sanctuary. During the winter months, the garden attracts thousands of visitors. The opening of Dubai Miracle Garden has transformed the parched desert landscape of Dubai into the world’s biggest natural flower garden. Beautiful as Alice in Wonderland, people are amazed as soon as they step through the entrance gate at the Dubai Miracle Garden.
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ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US
A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates Consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US.
According to the analysis, under current standards, buyers of model year 2025 vehicles would fully recoup the extra cost for technology in the vehicle in the third year of ownership under a cash-purchase scenario. Those who finance their vehicles will see a net positive cash flow—again, specific to the additional cost of technology—starting immediately. Consumer benefits would be more than 3 times the costs of the standards. Fuel savings are 2.4 times the costs if fuel prices stay low for the next several decades.
The ICCT analysts applied the technology cost results from the March 2017 ICCT report Efficiency technology and cost assessment for US 2025–2030 light-duty vehicles to a consumer-impact analysis.
The report estimates the direct fuel-saving benefits to buyers of model year 2025 and 2030 vehicles under four sets of targets:
The adopted 2025 targets against a baseline of 2021 targets, as reflected in the most recent assessment by EPA.
4%, 5%, and 6% compounded annual reductions in CO2 targets for cars and light trucks for 2026–2030, compared against vehicles that meet the adopted 2025 targets.
The authors evaluated each of these sets of targets according to three measures of consumer benefits: payback period; lifetime fuel savings; and consumer benefit-to-cost ratio.
Consumer benefits were also evaluated under low, reference, and high fuel prices. The report did not assess the non-consumer benefits of adopted 2025 standards—e.g., greenhouse gas emission mitigation, energy security, and health benefits.
The analysis found that consumer benefits are available across vehicle types, from cars to light trucks.
The average new car fuel economy label would increase from 35 mpg in 2021 to 41 mpg in 2025 under the adopted standards, and to 52 mpg in 2030 assuming improvements of 5%/year—each of these steps would save consumers $2,300–$2,600 in fuel costs over the lifetime of the vehicle. For trucks, the average fuel economy would increase from 25 mpg in 2021, to 30 mpg in 2025, to 38 mpg in 2030—each step would save consumers $3,900–$4,000 in fuel costs per vehicle.


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Samsung has unveiled a few of its next generation Galaxy handsets ahead of its September 1 event in Berlin. The Galaxy W, Galaxy M Pro, Galaxy Y, and Galaxy Y Pro smartphones will all be released this fall with the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update.
The South Korean device manufacturer provided a few scarce details on the Samsung Galaxy W, which will feature a 1.4GHz processor, a 13.7-inch WVGA display, and speeds of up to 14.4Mbps HSDPA. Information on the rest of the lineup will have to wait until the official event next week.
As part of this announcement, Samsung is introducing a new naming strategy. The Galaxy S ”Super Smart” will remain the top-of-the-line model, with the Galaxy R “Royal/Refined” settling into second place as the premium category. Galaxy W “Wonder” devices will seek a “balance between style and performance,” with Galaxy M “Magical” handsets bringing up the rear. Galaxy Y “Young” smartphones will be limited to emerging markets and young audiences. Devices with the “Pro” suffix will include QWERTY keyboards, while the “Plus” moniker simply denotes an upgraded model.


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Dubai: Italian cosmetics brand Bottega Verde plans to cross the 500 mark for its stores across the globe in 2015 including 20 in Gulf countries on rising demand for beauty products, its chief executive officer Benedetto Lavino told Khaleej Times in an interview.
Established in 1972, Bottega Verde is the leading Italian brand in the production and sale of cosmetics made with natural ingredients.
The company forayed into the UAE market last year with the opening of its first store in Abu Dhabi. This year the Italian firm opened one store in Sharjah and another in Al Ain. Surprisingly, it has no store in Dubai at the moment.
“We will open [a store] in Dubai by the end of this year,” Lavino said. “We have a presence in Bahrain and recently opened one in Oman,” he added.
Talking about the company’s 20-store target in the GCC, he said: “We will open 10 shops in Saudi Arabia this year and will meet our target of 20 stores in Gulf countries by the end of this year.”
Regarding the performance of the company’s stores in GCC, Lavino said: “All stores are doing very well as our products are based on natural ingredients and very well-accepted in these countries.”
Dubai-based Apparel Group, a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate, is Bottega Verde’s partner in the region.
The group operates brands from around the world originating from the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia, and includes leading names such as Tommy Hilfiger, Aldo, Nine west, Dune London, Skechers, Aeropostale, The Children’s Place, Tim Hortons and Charles & Keith, to name a few.
Bottega Verde is currently crossing national borders and reaching out to the international market, offering it the values of natural Italian beauty and the excellence of a brand focused on incorporating the efficiency of over 300 natural active principles with the sensorial perception and pleasant nature of the products, its distinguishing feature.
A majority of Bottega Verde stores are located in its home market Italy and a very few in other parts of the world.
The company has 414 stores in Italy and 70 in other markets, according to the chief executive.
“Right now we have 484 stores and we want to reach more than 500 stores by the end of this year,” he emphasised.
Last year, the company reported €160 million in sales. Its number of products in the range are more than 800.
Furthermore, the company has more than six million loyal customers and one million Facebook fans.
The company’s products are developed in the Bottega Verde laboratory by a team of in-house cosmetologists who work with the best universities in Italy.
The CEO mentioned that the company has enough manufacturing facility to meet the export demand.
“We have two production facilities. We have one facility for more than 80 per cent of our cosmetics products and another for fragrance products. We do have space to scale up, if needed,” he explained.
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The Walt Disney Company announced Thursday it will debut exclusively on Disney Plus on December 25. It will be available at no extra cost to subscribers.
“We are thrilled to share Pixar’s spectacular and moving ‘Soul’ with audiences direct to Disney+ in December,” said Disney CEO Bob Chapek in a press release. “A new original Pixar film is always a special occasion, and this truly heartwarming and humorous story about human connection and finding one’s place in the world will be a treat for families to enjoy together this holiday season.”
The film, from co-directors Pete Docter (“Inside Out”) and Kemp Powers (“One Night in Miami”), follows a middle school band teacher Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) who aspires to be a jazz pianist.
“The world can be an exhausting and frustrating place – but it’s also full of unexpected joys, even in seemingly mundane things,” said Docter. “‘Soul’ investigates what’s really important in our lives, a question we’re all asking these days. I hope it will bring some humor and fun to people at a time when everyone can surely use that.”
The decision to move “Soul” to streaming was made in the past week. Just last Thursday a Disney representative told Insider the film was still set for its theatrical release.
The move comes the same day the Regal theater chain closed all 536 of its theaters nationwide for the rest of the year.
According to the release, the film will be released theatrically in international markets where Disney Plus isn’t currently or soon to be available. Release dates will be announced at a later time.
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Pittsburgh cell phones ring with commercial texts
Text messaging may have just turned 20 years old last week, but it's still a vital service for companies serving the Pittsburgh region.
Pittsburgh is one of the dozen or so top markets for commercial text messaging, where cell phone users opt-in to receive ads and other marketing via text, according to a report released by text marketing company Mogreet. The top markets include Phoenix, Ariz., and Atlanta, according to the 5,000 text messaging campaigns that Mogreet conducted for retail and other clients between April and October.
Why is Pittsburgh so popular? Serena Ehrlich, director of marketing for Mogreet, said that a big reason for Pittsburgh showing up so high on the list is the use by WPXI-TV.
Customers of AT&T and Verizon have an almost equal amount of opt-ins for SMS/MMS messages — about 30 percent each — and Apple's iPhones receive about 50 percent compared to Samsung's 16 percent and LG's 9 percent.
“As the penetration of smartphones continues to climb, today’s marketers have the opportunity to engage with their customers with technology that is now native to the end user,” said Mogreet CEO James Citron in a prepared statement. “Text message marketing, mobile video and MMS — now supported by 97 percent of all U.S. mobile devices — are a perfect way to extend storytelling, as well as extending brand relationship to the devices consumers use most — the mobile phone.”
Paul J. Gough is digital producer at the Pittsburgh Business Times. Contact him at email@example.com or 412-208-3827. You can also follow him on Twitter.
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Samsung Pay is now available to Verizon Wireless customers with a Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ or Note 5. The carrier confirmed its support for the mobile payments service earlier this month after being notably absent from the list of companies supporting Samsung Pay when it launched in the US in September.
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What Caused the Massive Chipotle Food Poisoning Outbreak?
Chipotle’s most recent food-borne illness outbreak has been the biggest in the restaurant chain’s history with more than 600 people sickened after dining at a lone outpost in Powell, Ohio. According to a report on Thrillist.com, the restaurant chain’s latest brush with food poisoning garnered headlines and alarm because the cause of the outbreak was initially a mystery.
Bacteria Found in Consumers’ Systems
However, that mystery has now been solved after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tested stool samples from a number of infected customers. The culprit is clostridium perfringens, a bacterium that flourishes when food is left at an unsafe temperature. The food samples tested for the pathogen turned out negative, but they were found in the stool samples because this particular bacterium can grow in the intestinal tract even after the contaminated food is consumed. This is one of the most common forms of food poisoning.
Chipotle temporarily closed and sanitized the affected restaurant after news of the outbreak emerged. The Denver-based burrito chain has struggled to win back the trust of customers after a string of highly-publicized food-borne illness outbreaks in 2015 and 2016 tarnished its reputation. It remains to be seen if Chipotle can recover from this particular outbreak.
Liability in Food Poisoning Cases
Restaurants, retail establishments and food producers have a responsibility and a legal obligation to produce food that is safe for consumption. For restaurants, this means storing foods a the right temperatures and making sure that all employees follow safety procedures such as washing their hands after using the restroom and staying away from work when they are sick.
If you have been sickened after eating at a restaurant, it is important that you take a number of steps to protect your legal rights. First, make sure you get medical attention, treatment and care. It is important to diagnose what pathogen has caused your illness so you get the right kind of treatment. Make sure you save your receipt from the restaurant purchase, which would help establish that you bought and consumed the food on the said day and time.
Report your illness to the local health care agency, which usually keeps track of such food-borne illnesses. Contact an experienced food poisoning lawyer who will help you receive compensation for losses such as medical expenses, lost income, hospitalization and pain and suffering.


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The iPhone 7: Everything You NEED To Know Before Ordering This Friday
After more than a year of speculation, Apple’s new iPhones are finally here. Predictably named the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Apple’s twin gadgets are glass-and-aluminum reflections of what’s come before. But in the few places where Apple does makes some changes, it makes some big ones.
For the first time ever, the new iPhone sticks with a mostly familiar design for three years running. But despite that exterior sameness, Apple does makes a gutsy gamble on improving, and completely removing, core features that have been part of the iPhone for nearly a decade. And yeah, it also comes in glossy black.
For better or worse, this is the 2016 iPhone.
As is tradition, Jony Ive delivered a wonderfully psychotic video to introduce the new iPhone, focusing on the new gloss finish and the redesigned camera housing. Apple’s Phil Schiller then ran down all the changes live on stage.
First up was design, Schiller confirmed what we already knew. Space Grey is out and Black is in. Apple also completely redesigned the home button, which has been the sole navigational button on the iPhone since 2007. Schiller says the new button is more reliable and customizable. With a new generation taptic engine, the button is now Force Touch sensitive. There are now unique feedback for messages, notifications, and ringtones. It’s a little vague exactly how this all works, but we’ll know more soon.
And a much needed feature is also here—the iPhone is now toilet proof. Apple says its re-engineered the casing so that the phone can survive most H20 plunges. And many accident-prone people rejoiced.
As you’ve likely guessed, Apple is sticking with an LCD Retina display, though much like the Apple Watch Series 2, it’s a much brighter display.
Then finally, Schiller got to the giant elephant in the room—audio. Apple couched the impending bad news by first talking about improved stereo speakers. Then came the Lightning-only earpods. Goodbye, headphone jack.
Schiller made certain we knew that there were over 900 million Lightning-connected devices from companies like JBL. But what if I wanted to use my headphones on, say, not an iPhone 7. Luckily, Apple will be including an audio jack adaptor in every box for the iPhone 7. Get prepared to lose it!
Schiller quickly began to explain the madness:
“The reason to move on comes down to one word—courage,” Schiller explained. “This is really important, our smartphones are packed with technologies...it’s all fighting for space. Maintaining an ancient analog connector doesn’t make sense.”
Apple says its vision for audio will be wireless. Hence, Apple AirPods. Apple’s new ear gear will work for up to 5 hours on a single charge and it’s included case will bring that number up to a full day. When you open the case, the iPhone immediately recognizes the AirPods. All you have to do is press “connect.”
Schiller says this is all possible because of a new chip called the W1. The AirPods can be set up so one pod answers calls or summons Siri and the sound is intelligently routed to the right ear when needed. In addition to the AirPods, Beats will also use the W1 chip in the new Beats Solo Wireless, Powerbeats 3 Wireless, and a new line called Beats X. The AirPods will be available in late October, starting at $160. These are NOT coming in the box.


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On Wednesday, AlliedCrowds released its latest report on the top developing countries for alternative finance. The data analyst company revealed it used its new emerging market alternative finance tool, Capital Finder, to identify the financing options for entrepreneurs in their countries and sections along with breaking down the type of funding they need whether its equity, loan or grant.
AlliedCrowds stated its definition of alternative finance does include venture capital firms, impact investors, angel investment networks, crowdfunding platforms and public/semi-public organization that currently provide entrepreneurs with funds. The list of top alternative financing countries is determined by the alternative financing options available to entrepreneurs. The current rankings are the following.
Top 3 Countries (Overall):
- India: 352
- Kenya: 259
- Uganda: 250
The alternative financing insight of each country is:
“India is a clear overall leader in the space, which isn’t altogether surprising: it’s got a large, entrepreneurial population, yet only 14 percent of its ~50 million MSMEs have access to credit, according to the IFC. It’s also got a thriving crowdfunding landscape (as displayed by the number of platforms operating in the country).”
The company went on to mention that the activity in East Africa is a great sign.


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Pakistan failing in every economic index: key survey
Pakistan's economy has been stricken by a balance-of-payments crisis as it attempts to service high levels of external debt, while months of political chaos have scared off potential foreign investment. Inflation has rocketed, the rupee has plummeted and the country can no longer afford imports, causing a severe decline in industry.
S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower as traders cash in on latest megacap rally
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the day lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a long megacap stocks run and ahead of key economic events. The Russell 2000 climbed 1.78%. The US inflation data for May is expected to show consumer prices eased, although core prices remain high. The Bank of Canada's decision to raise interest rates pushed up the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields. The CBOE Volatility Index closed at its lowest since 14 Feb 2020. Wells Fargo raised Netflix's price target, with shares climbing 0.12% on the news. Yext soared 38.44% and Campbell Soup fell 8.91%.
Will you change job if your employer asks to come to office more? Here are the answers
According to Markets Live Pulse survey, roughly one in two people who work in finance in the US would change jobs, if their managers required them to spend more time in office.
Reading beyond India's GDP optimism: With advanced countries slowing, circumspection would make sense
India's GDP growth has slowed to 7.2% in fiscal 2023 from 9.1% the previous year, due to sluggish merchandise exports and decelerating advanced economies. The country is expected to grow at 6% this fiscal due to global headwinds, lowering growth in areas such as export-oriented domestic manufacturing, which is being hurt directly by weak exports. Despite the slowdown being felt in the manufacturing sectors, services such as travel, tourism and entertainment remain strong and output grew 9.5% in fiscal 2023.Feedback from the Indian Meteorological Department has recently predicted a normal monsoon season, however activity in the farming and agriculture sectors remains vulnerable.
Private capex to see broad-based revival in FY24, says CII chief
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Economists divided over global recovery; India to benefit from supply chain changes: WEF surveyEconomists worldwide are evenly divided on the prospects for the economy, with equal shares of 45 per cent finding a global recession this year likely or unlikely, but India figures among the economies most likely to benefit from supply-chain changes, a survey showed on
Warren Buffett will beat the market in recession times, say investorsInvestors believe that Berkshire Hathaway's shares carry a premium, with respondents voting that the company will outperform the S&P 500 over the next five years, according to Bloomberg's MLIV Pulse survey. The result is despite fears of a US recession, for which almost 352 respondents assigned a 65% chance of happening. The group is keeping faith in Warren Buffet's investment ability, given his tendency to invest in value-driven defensive stocks — as opposed to riskier tech stocks — and his recently expressed interest in Japanese stocks
How health-tech is breaking silosEquitable and timely access to quality, affordable healthcare to its 1.43 billion people will be important on the road to becoming an economic powerhouse. Ensuring universal healthcare for over 17% of the world’s population is a tall order. But keeping World Health Day tomorrow in mind, this goal is attainable.
Economic Survey 2023: India ready for faster takeoffWith respect to growth, the survey appears optimistic on both the near- and medium-term outlook. In FY24, its baseline expectation is real GDP growth will rise 6.5% YoY versus 7% in FY23, suggesting that despite a global slowdown, it expects domestic demand to remain resilient, backed by strength in private consumption and a pickup in private investment.
Economic Survey 2023 Highlights: Growth to remain robust, CAD may widen, loan rates to stay highEconomic Survey 2023 Highlights: The Survey said that the Indian economy has recovered from Covid-induced contraction. It noted that Indian economy is staging a broad based recovery across sectors and the country will remain the fastest growing major economy in the world. India's GDP growth is expected to remain robust in FY23 at 7 per cent (in real terms).
Eco Survey 2023: Private sector’s capex push to help rekindle animal spiritIn the eight months ended November 2022, India saw capex investments to a tune of Rs 4.5 lakh crore against Rs 2.7 lakh crore and Rs 2.1 lakh crore, respectively, in the first eight months of FY22 and FY21.
Disinvestment proceeds of Rs 4.07 lakh cr realised in last 9 years: Economic Survey"During FY15 to FY23 (as of 18 January 2023), an amount of about Rs 4.07 lakh crore has been realised as proceeds from disinvestment through 154 transactions using various modes/instruments," said the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Global commodity supply disruptions can intensify in coming years, says Economic Survey“Supply disruptions could intensify over the coming year, as the war in Ukraine will lower global production of wheat, maize and fertilisers, while price caps on Russian oil and gas may reduce the supply of these products,” the Economic Survey said. The survey has warned that the re-emergence of Covid-19 in China could trigger supply chain disruptions as happened during the pandemic period.
These factors will impact your household budget this year: Economic Survey 2023India's retail inflation eased below 6 per cent in November 2022, after remaining above the RBI's upper tolerance level for 10 months since January 2022. "... overall, the inflation challenge in FY24 must be a lot less stiff than it has been this year," the Economic Survey of 2022-23 mentioned.
Economic Survey hints at what will bring back animal spirits to IndiaHighlighting the fast growth of India's capital expenditure, the Survey on Tuesday said that going by the capex multiplier estimated for the country, the economic output of the country is set to increase by at least four times the amount of capex. Capex-led growth may bring back animal spirits and manage debt levels, it said.
Why Economic Survey 2022-23 is so upbeat about India's prospectsThe optimism about FY24 in the Economic Survey 2022-23 stems from a number of positives such as the rebound of private consumption given a boost to production activity; higher capital expenditure; near-universal vaccination coverage enabling people to spend on contact-based services, such as restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, and cinemas.
PM GatiShakti, National Logistics Policy to support India's economic growth: Economic SurveyEconomic Survey: The PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan was announced in 2021 to break departmental silos and bring in more holistic and integrated planning and execution of projects to address the issues of multi-modal and last-mile connectivities. The projects pertaining to seven engines (roads, railways, airports, ports, mass transport, waterways and logistic infrastructure) in the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) will be aligned with PM Gati Shakti framework.
Economic Survey: India Inc hopeful of out-of-box measures to boost growth in BudgetChandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, said the Survey effectively analyses and captures the prevailing trends across all major sectors of the economy which could form a pivot for deliberations on the future course of the economy.
Mutual funds witnessed significantly lower inflows during April-November 2022: Economic SurveyAs per AMFI data, growth/equity-oriented schemes and solution-oriented schemes witnessed inflows of Rs 1.53 lakh crore and Rs 1,554 crore respectively.
How Modi-govt's 'new-dimension' reforms stand out to lift growthThe reforms undertaken before 2014 primarily catered to product and capital market space. They were necessary and continued post-2014 as well. The government, however, imparted a new dimension to these reforms in the last eight years, according to the Economic Survey 2022-2023.
India government to stay fiscally prudent for more policy actions, set to meet budget gap aim, Economic Survey says"The resilience in the fiscal performance of the Union Government has been facilitated by the recovery in economic activity, buoyancy in revenues from direct taxes and GST, and realistic assumptions in the Budget," the Survey said. "The prudent assumptions in Budget FY23 provided a buffer to the government during global uncertainties." Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Survey in the parliament today. The Survey is prepared by the finance ministry’s Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran.
Buoyancy in real estate, construction activities created jobs, says Economic SurveyThe Economic Survey for FY23 stated that buoyancy in the real estate sector and enhanced construction activities in the fiscal created jobs in the country. It also said that increased construction activity facilitated the return of migrant workers to cities.
Economic Survey 2023: 11.3 cr farmers covered under PM Kisan, Rs 2 lakh cr disbursed; how to applyFurther, income support to farmers through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) and the promotion of allied activities has led to diversification in sources of farmers’ income, improving their resilience to weather shocks
India's current account deficit needs to be closely monitored, Eco Survey saysThe Economic Survey on Tuesday said that India's current account deficit needs to be closely monitored. It also says that the widening of CAD may continue as long as prices remain elevated, however, the country's economy remains strong. India's average current account deficit stands at 3.3% of GDP for the first six months of 2022/23.Load More
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The government is seeking to prevent leakages by tightening the GST law on fraudulent demands for an input tax credit in the hands of those who receive goods and services in the February 1 budget.
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CXOs, directors or employees who are directly responsible for such claims can be fined under proposed changes aimed at dealing with evasion.
Changes in the law are being proposed to address issues relating to the fraudulent input tax credit.
The Rs 5 crore limit applies to the offence considered on bail; In spite of that, it will not bail. This provision already applies to suppliers of goods and services. The GST Council has made changes, and it is now proposed to expand the provision to include those accused of such fraud.
The Legal Committee and the GST Council have approved the proposed amendments to Sections 122 and 132 of the GST Act. Current regulations have no specific measures to deal with such tax evasion.
Value-added tax, such as GST, must have explicit penalties for dealing with cases of active compliance in input tax credit fraud,” said Deloitte India Partner MS. Said the bell.
Such cases of a small community of taxpayers lead to increased compliance and procedural requirements for all taxpayers. Another official has come to the government saying that beneficiaries of such false claims, usually made by fake companies, should be fined. Authorities have filed numerous lawsuits claiming input tax credit without receiving invoices or goods or services. The second official said that a clear provision in the law would provide a framework for dealing with such cases.
One official said the names of daily wage rickshaw pullers and others are used to open many companies that offer invoice services without providing goods or services to send an input tax credit. Planners of such frauds also arrange for actual suppliers of goods or services to be sold at an agreed amount. These suppliers use this debt to fulfil their GST obligation or to repay the debt that is paid for the export of high-value goods, the official said.
The GST Council has also approved changes to Section 49 of the GST Act which empowers authorities to prevent debt in the case of fraud. It will also be introduced in the budget. Experts said the changes would have to be detailed in order to avoid confusion. “When there is a need for legislative assistance to prevent such incidents, it is important for the government to issue detailed guidelines on how and when these rules should be applied, thus reducing the possibility of misuse,” said Indirect Tax Chief Pradeep Jain, PVC.
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March 22, 2013 - Kasia
Calculating the cost of starting up
According to research by O2 Business, small British businesses say the working capital needed in their first year was £17,095. And 60% said that if they had their time again, they could launch for the same or less. Almost half of the small businesses surveyed (48%) said they prefer to rent or lease goods because they felt it was the smartest way to reduce their upfront costs. Over a third said it allowed them to stay up-to-date with technology and 36% said renting gave them better control of their cash flow. The most popular items to rent or lease were a phone line, office space, photocopiers and franking machines, water-coolers, cars and vans, smartphones, coffee machines and IT equipment.
A date for your diary – World Backup Day
It may be slightly tongue in cheek, but World Backup Day – on 31 March, the day before April Fool's Day – is nevertheless a timely reminder to all of us that forget to back-up our files on a regular basis. It is the brainchild of an American biology student, Ismail Jadun. A recent study by research firm Gartner found that the average storage per household will grow to 3.3 terabytes in 2016.
Business owners alienated by political parties
Many small business owners don't believe that the UK's main political parties understand their needs, according to new research by YouGov carried out for FreeAgent. In a poll of more than 500 people who run small businesses with five or less employees, 42% said that no one UK political party best understands the needs of the small business sector. It found that 25% said that the Conservative party understood small business needs, compared to 9% for UKIP and 9% for Labour. Just 3% of respondents said that the Lib Dems were most supportive of the small business sector.
Hours wasted every week in pointless meetings
Office workers waste more than a year of their lives attending unnecessary meetings, according to a new survey by Officebroker. It found that workers estimate around one quarter of all the time spent in meetings could be saved. With the average office worker attending 16 hours of meetings each week that means around four hours are wasted in meetings. Over a career, the average worker sits through around 9,000 hours of needless meetings. For workers in the public sector, the time spent in meetings was even higher.
Market research opportunity for start-ups
Marketest is holding its third business start-up competition, aimed at anyone over 18 years old with a new business idea. The winner will receive a tailor-made market research report to help inform their business plan, worth £1,000. All participants get money off marketing research. Entrants can find out more on the Marketest website. The closing date is 12 May 2013.
Millions "too shy" to ask for pay rise
Millions of workers believe they have missed out on pay rises or promotions because they are too shy, according to a study into how a lack of confidence affects us on a daily basis conducted by Stagecoach Theatre Arts School.
In the workplace, 41% of people struggle to do presentations or head up meetings, while another 40% are too shy to talk in meetings at all. And 34% of people say they aren't confident enough to ask their boss for a pay rise, with another 29% feeling too timid to go for a promotion.


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Earlier this Summer, Kat Von D teased the above trippy artwork for her upcoming Metal Matte palette, causing her millions of fans to speculate on its contents. At long last, she's sharing it all — the entire palette, swatches of every shade, and release information — and it's definitely worth the wait.
Here's what you need to know: the palette contains 21 powder shadows (nine of them are metallic, while 12 of them are matte). The limited-edition set will cost $60 and launches on Sept. 27 online, then will hit stores on Oct. 7.
Each hue is richly pigmented, regardless of the finish, with options ranging from a gleaming sapphire (Nebula) to a velvety taupe (Oak). While there's no word yet on whether or not the collection is vegan, there's still hope: Kat is working on making her entire line free of animal by-products. But we're especially impressed that the diverse range of shades are largely flattering on fair, medium, and dark skin tones. Read on to see swatches of every shadow.


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58.com blames prostitution ad on human error
China's leading online recruiter, 58.com, has responded to a recent prostitution employment ad on its website, saying it was an "operational error," Beijing Youth Daily reported on Wednesday.
According to the company, its staff made a mistake when manually double-checking the ad after the illegal information was blocked by the system.
58.com has deleted the post and suspended the account of the company that published the ad. It has also issued a disciplinary warning to the reviewer, the report said.
An online tip alerted the company of the prostitution recruitment ad on its website on Tuesday. The ad showed the employer, a hardware company, offered the job with a monthly salary of 4,000 (US$574) to 5,000 yuan. 58.com reported the situation to the police on the same day.
According to corporate-information provider Tianyancha, the company that posted the ad is based in the city of Linyi in eastern China's Shandong Province.
The person in charge of the company told Jimu News on Tuesday that it didn't publish any job ads on 58.com's website and believes the company's information was misappropriated. The company also reported the situation to police and is cooperating with the investigation.
The Beijing-headquartered, Craigslist-style website was established in December 2005. It offers free classified services to local communities.


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Anonymity systems designed to allow users to carry out actions on the Internet without identifying themselves can often be cracked with a bit of unorthodox thinking, according to a Cambridge researcher.
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Intel has released survey data it has gathered in an effort to find out what PC alternatives are winning the hearts and minds of its customers. The short answer from the survey is this: None of them.
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Microsoft is an odds-on favorite to pass regulatory muster over its proposed acquisition of Yahoo, according to analysts.
While dealing logistically and technically with their overlapping online offerings will certainly prove troublesome if its bid to purchase Yahoo succeeds, Microsoft will at least have an immediate outlet for bringing more of its traditional desktop p...
Microsoft Friday rocked the industry with its offer to buy Yahoo. Clearly, the battle lines against Google are poised to be redrawn, and other areas of the Web that Microsoft is fighting for, including services it can combine with its on-premise sof...
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Romance is out and sex is in, according to security experts who said the Mega-Dik botnet has ousted the infamous Storm as the most prolific sender of spam.
Google on Wednesday launched an enhanced search service designed to streamline the mobile Web browsing experience to reap faster more targeted results, the company said.
Retail chain, JB Hi-Fi, is opening its first dedicated IT and computer store in Melbourne's CBD. The shopfront will be located close to its existing Elizabeth Streets premises.
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January is going to be interesting...
FT.com / Technology - Stage set for Google-Apple mobile duel: "By announcing a Google phone ahead of Apple’s tablet, the internet company had a chance to steal its rival’s thunder and build a following for its first Google-branded consumer device, Mr Kumar said.
However, some analysts warned that if it created a rival gadget, Google would alienate other mobile handset makers that have used its Android mobile operating system in their own products.
“If they’re doing their own phone, it’s really a dumb idea,” Ken Dulaney, an analyst at Gartner, said.
Rather than produce its own phone, Google was more likely to put its name on the device and have influence over its software, Mr Delaney said."


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The Wine Thief & Ale Jail Opens in Crystal
Wine and beer aficionados now have a new place to go in Crystal.
Crystal city officials celebrated the grand opening of The Wine Thief & Ale Jail Friday morning.
The new shop occupies the space of a former Pizza Hut at 36th Avenue and Douglas Drive, which closed in 2020 and has been vacant ever since.
The husband and wife ownership team bought the property, increased the building’s size by 50 percent, and stocked it with a wide selection of wine, beer and spirits from all over the world.
“Coming over here felt like a big step but, you know, we’re excited to be part of the community,” said co-owner Mejken Thompson. “We’ve loved meeting the neighbors on this corner and we’re happy to be here.”
The owners received a grant from the city and Hennepin County to make improvements to the building.
Meanwhile, the shop plans to host a number of tasting events to introduce customers to their products.
The Wine Thief & Ale Jail also has another location in St. Paul.


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There is a new multi-millionaire in Santa Cruz! The California Lottery announced Tuesday afternoon that Jacob Lackey just won $6.5 million, becoming the latest winner of the California Lottery's Lucky for Life $10 Scratchers® ticket game.
Lackey told Lottery Officials he plans to make some repairs to his house and pay some bills.
Lackey will have the option of selecting a lump sum payment of $3 million or weekly payments of $5,000 a week for 25 years.
Lackey purchased his winning ticket at Steve's Union Service, located on Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz.
The lucky retailer will receive a bonus of $32,500 just for selling the winning ticket.


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Industry Live to hold virtual Beauty & Wellness India Convention in April
On April 6, Industry Live will host a virtual edition of Beauty & Wellness India, which will feature an awards ceremony, conference, and exhibition.
The upcoming virtual event aims to bring together stakeholders from across India in the beauty and wellness industries to forecast upcoming trends, areas of growth and innovation, disruptive business models, and the future course of action to recover and grow in the post-pandemic economy, Industry Live announced in a press release. The event will focus on areas such as e-commerce which have grown due to the pandemic and how to harness health and safety measures for a safe retail experience.
“While the pandemic has somehow impacted the pace of growth of this industry, it has actually put forth an opportunity to critically analyse the existing business models and reset them in accordance with the evolving needs of the consumers in the New Normal,” announced Industry Live in a press release.
The exhibition portion of the event will facilitate business-to-business meetings and link up buyers with manufacturers. Brands will have a platform from which to launch new products and reach new demographics.
The Beauty & Wellness India Awards 2021 will follow on from the conference and will celebrate accomplishments of businesses in sectors including beauty, wellness, spas, and fitness among others. There will be 85 awards categories for businesses and individuals.
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Metasearch giant Kayak announced a partnership Friday with crypto-friendly travel booking service Travala, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2022.
Founded in 2017, Travala offers booking on more than 600 airlines globally, as well as more than 2 million properties and 400,000 activities in 230 countries. Approximately 80% of bookings on the platform are purchased with more than 90 different cryptocurrencies, with traditional payment methods like credit cards also supported.
With travelers conducting billions of queries on Kayak each year, the integration will enhance Travala’s exposure, showcasing its hotel and flight offerings side by side with more traditional travel platforms, CEO Juan Otero said.
“This integration is a significant step for crypto adoption in one of the largest industries globally,” he said. “Our partnership with a major player like Kayak enables crypto travelers to easily compare options at a glance and reinforces the crucial role that blockchain and web3 technologies will play in the future of the travel industry.”
Travelers who select a Travala hotel on Kayak’s site will be redirected to the relevant product on Travala.com for booking.
Kayak officials called it an exciting deal, given the interest they see from travelers exploring new ways of payment. “Combining the convenience of Kayak’s powerful search capabilities with Travala.com’s crypto-friendly ethos will help us make planning easier for those seeking an alternative form of payment,” said Paul Jacobs, Kayak’s general manager and vice president for North America.


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Uganda call rates start climbing from rock bottom
BUSINESSBy BiztechAfrica - Sept. 4, 2011, 10:30 a.m.
Uganda’s mobile operators have started increasing their call charges, after a price war drove them to unsustainable rock bottom rates.
MTN Uganda last week increased its call tariffs, in some cases by as much as 100%.
The company said the low per second rate it had been charging was unsustainable and would hamper investment in more infrastructure.
Shortly after news of this price hike, Airtel increased its per second call rate to 4 shillings per second, in line with MTN’s new rate.
Operators in Uganda have been engaged in a fierce price war in recent months.
While the low prices may have grown subscriber numbers, they did little to boost operator revenues and their tax contribution. It also made increased infrastructure roll-out less viable.
Competing operators Warid and Orange have yet to react to the price increases.
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Tesla’s issues in Chinese suppliers appears not even close to over. Its Chief executive officer Elon Musk’s try to placate the Chinese authorities above suspicion of Tesla vehicles used as a resource to spy has not been able to cut the ice-cubes up to now. Within the latest developments, places say that a few of the Oriental government office buildings have finally been determined as a no car parking zone for Tesla’s electric powered autos.
Within the most up-to-date move, a minimum of two government departments in Beijing and Shanghai happen to be instructed verbally to quit allowing Tesla electric autos becoming left close to the offices.
Your decision continues to be used on account of safety concerns above digital cameras put in the Tesla electric powered vehicles. A similar problem continues to be raised with Tesla before too.
Chinese suppliers got recently fall difficult on Tesla vehicles being left in great-stability zones like armed forces buildings believing that these EVs can be abused to store and spy hypersensitive info.
Their State Council Info Place of work (SCIO), which handles press demands for China’s govt, and Tesla The far east authorities have not replied about the latest developments yet.
Tesla vehicles have video cameras installed inside of which are used for innovative travel characteristics like park your car autopilot, assist and self-traveling. Several of the Tesla vehicles possess a digicam even within the cabin to keep watch over the driver’s focus span, amongst others.
Earlier, Tesla Chief executive officer Elon Musk got denied that his EV producing firm pose this kind of threats to Chinese suppliers. If his company used cars to spy in China or anywhere, it would be shut down, days after the March ban on Tesla cars in military complexes, Musk told China that.
So as to placate the authorities, Tesla experienced also clarified that digital cameras on its electric automobiles aren’t turned on just about anywhere outside America and therefore buyers in the US too experienced the option of sometimes possessing these video cameras on or away from.
China continues to be Tesla’s 2nd most significant industry outside the house United States. Around 30 per cent of Tesla’s worldwide sales originate from Chinese suppliers, the world’s biggest niche for automobile sector. China is also the first land outdoors Tesla’s property bottom in California state, where by it possessed put in place its gigafactory production center. Based in Shanghai, the center is commonly used by Tesla to make Version 3 sedans and Product Y SUVs.


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Fashion has been hit hard by the cost of living crisis as shoppers scale back spending. As a result, the Asos share price has plummeted in 2022, with its full-year results forecast to scrape the bottom of its last earnings guidance. Can its new CEO help the stock pick up again?
It’s been a difficult year for fashion, and the Asos [ASC.L] share price is no exception. In 2022, its value has crashed, closing at 541p on 11 October – down 77.4% year-to-date from 2,391p at the start of 2022. In the last week alone, it has dwindled 8.6%.
Higher rates of returned clothing have hammered Asos’s net profits this year, as the cost of living crisis chews its way through the pocket money of would-be customers. In the summer, the company adjusted its guidance for the year “to reflect uncertain consumer purchasing behaviour”.
In that statement on 16 June, it anticipated revenue growth of 4% to 7%, with profits before tax of £20m to £60m. But in September the company reassessed. It now expects revenue to sit at the lower end of this range, with yearly growth forecast at just 2%.
Through to mid-August, Asos was one of the most shorted stocks around. With results landing for the year ended August 2022 on 19 October, investors are likely to wonder what is in store for the UK online fashion retailer and its battered share price.
Inflation hits sales and revenue
On 16 June, Asos delivered a trading update for the quarter ended 31 May, in which it reported delivering accelerated gross sales, which had been dented by the high rate of retail returns, and tied that to inflationary pressure. Total group revenue was £983.4m, with over 40% of this down to UK sales, which were up 4% to £431.8m, while US sales accounted for roughly 15% of total revenue and were up by the same percentage year-on-year. Meanwhile, EU sales fell 2% to reach £294m, though they constituted almost 30% of total sales.
COO Mat Dunn said the company had worked to face a “challenging” sales environment in the face of global supply chain disruption, with “an improved stock profile and increased newness and availability”.
But its most recent full-year forecast of £20m to £60m profits represent a mighty fall from last year’s £190m.
Adding to the company’s woes, it has also been accused of ‘greenwashing’. In July, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it would be investigating whether or not Asos has been misleading its customers with untenable claims regarding its sustainability efforts.
Recently appointed Asos CEO, José Antonio Ramos Calamonte, may wish to try new survival strategies. The question is what measures – if any – will offer respite from its currently bleak economic tidings.
Tough times ahead for fashion, say experts
The retail sector has been struck by a chill wind as shoppers tighten their belts and scale back to bare essentials. With rival fashion retailers Boohoo [BOO.L] and Next [NXT.L] also issuing gloomy outlooks for profits in September, investors in Asos have reason for doubt.
While June and July were positive, the fashion company reported a sales pulled back in August, suggesting customers are nervous about spending as times get more uncertain for the economy. In news likely to surprise no-one, the British Retail Consortium has also reported a slowdown in clothing demand from UK shoppers. Primark [ABF.L], another major UK fashion retailer, also recently warned that customers’ lower disposable income would hammer profits next year.
In a trading update on 9 September, Asos said it now expects to end the year with net debt of £150m, significantly more than the £75 to £125m originally forecast. If its trading update later this month fails to show signs that the company can close the gap, investors may have trouble keeping faith in the stock.
Analysts see positive outlook for partnerships
Paul Rossington, a retail analyst with HSBC, said in September he expected uncertainty over demand to continue to affect the Asos share price performance, saying the bank is “also concerned about the impact of increased competition in international markets, particularly in Europe”.
However, Matt Britzman, an analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, implied that it wasn’t all bad news for Asos in a June note. “An area of future growth is the growing partnership fulfilment arm, where brands supply inventory and Asos collects a commission on sales,” he said, pointing out it wasn’t “on the hook for holding inventory”. This implies that it has less risk and potentially higher margins compared to other retailers.
Of 30 analysts providing ratings to the Financial Times as of 6 October, 16 held came to a consensus of ‘hold’ for the shares, while three called it a ‘buy’, five an ‘outperform’ and six an ‘underperform’. None have labelled the stock a 'sell'. Twenty-five analysts providing a 12-month price target arrived at a median target of 950p, representing a 75.6% upside on its most recent close of 541p.
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Apple might be adding another notch onto its acquisition belt.
The iPhone-maker is acquiring Shazam, the popular music recognition app, according to TechCrunch. The report suggests that it's adding the app to its portfolio in order to bolster Apple Music functionality.
London-based Shazam, whose app can also identify movies and TV shows, is expected to sell for "nine figures" or "around £300 million ($401 million)," according to TechCrunch's sources.
The claims are unconfirmed. Neither Apple nor Shazam immediately responded to a request for comment.
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The golden arches have found themselves in the news once again.
McDonald’s have been “upgrading” their restaurants for some time now – leather couches, TVs, chandeliers, even fireplaces and aquariums have been found in these fast food havens over the past year. It is pretty clear that McD’s is trying to change their brand image and attract a wider market to their drive-thrus.
I always thought this was a strange move – you were established as a fast food diner; stay that way. It has been too long and too many customers going through those lines for their McFlurry to try and change your ways.
Well, turns out McDonald’s isn’t as classy as we all thought. An employee in a Georgia restaurant PUNCHED a woman in the face, while she was with her two autistic twins and one guide dog. Apparently, there was an argument over whether or not the dog was allowed in the restaurant. The woman said that it was perfectly legal; the
employee fired person said that unless the kid was blind, there was no reason for the animal in the store. Intelligent.
So obviously, the logical thing to do was follow the woman to the bathroom and punch her in the face. She deserved it. Well done, McDonald’s. I wonder if that is in their training manual. “If the customer is wrong, punch them.”
Can’t wait to see the documentary come out about this one. They already have Hot Coffee under their belt – what’s next, Ronald?


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At Disney World guests can celebrate Mickey’s 90th from November 16-18 with special merchandise and food, a special dance party in Tomorrowland, and more.
In 2019 the World’s Biggest Mouse Party is coming to Disney World too!
At Disneyland guests will celebrate with a “celebration cavalcade for Mickey Mouse on November 18” and then the World’s Biggest Mouse Party will also happen in 2019.
The World’s Biggest Mouse Party also sets sail on the Disney Cruise Line in 2019.
But first, the World’s Biggest Mouse Party kicks off at Shanghai Disney Resort on September 15 with the launch of a new Mickey-themed float at the Shanghai Tourism Festival.
A giant birthday cake and birthday card will be installed at Shanghai Disneyland, and guests can enjoy special food and merchandise from November 16-18.
Hong Kong Disneyland kicks off their part of the World’s Biggest Mouse Party on November 18 “with commemorative park tickets, special food, beverages, and merchandise, a hotel room overlay” and more.
Tokyo Disney Resort will feature special decorations and merchandise, while Disneyland Paris will celebrate with new holiday entertainment and more.
And, as part of the celebration, a new exhibition, Mickey: The True Original Exhibition, opens in New York City on November 2 and runs through February 10, 2019.


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‘Twas the day before Xmas…. It could almost be a xmas present for everyone in the UK as Facebook started to roll out its Live video streaming feature, a week after it was announced for US users and a few days after it made it available to verified pages.
Facebook Live has been the talk of the town for a few months already but it was previously only available to verified users with the Facebook Mention app.
The test was successful and Facebook decided to roll it out to everyone, starting with selected users in the US first. Then came verified pages (although admin can only access Live video through the Blue app, not the dedicated Pages app). Today, users in the UK – and some in France – have gained access to the feature.
If you like our stories, there is an easy way to stay updated:
To start a Live video, tap on the “publish” icon in the Facebook app, and you should see a new icon in the toolbar, just above the keyboard. Tap on this to “record and share live video”:
Facebook Live is a definite competitor to Twitter‘s Periscope, and my guess is that it will soon take over as the main live streaming mobile app, essentially thanks to the 1 billion Facebook user base.
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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced that Liberty Shoes, a Gurugram-based Indian shoes manufacturer, will serve as the Formal Shoes Partner to the Indian contingent for the 2022 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023.
PT Usha, President of the IOA, commented:
“Liberty Shoes will lend a smart touch to the ceremonial dress that has been designed for the members of the Indian team for the opening and closing ceremonies. IOA, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, our National Sports Federations and Sports Authority of India have left no stone unturned to assist the athletes in their preparation for the Games.“
Shammi Bansal and Ayush Bansal, Spokespersons for Liberty Shoes, said:
“We could not have found a greater opportunity to showcase our brand before the world than the ceremonies in the Asian Games in Hangzhou. We are delighted that IOA has chosen Liberty Shoes as its partner ahead of the continental sporting showpiece.“


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Amman, Jordan – (ARAB NEWSWIRE.COM) – Globitel, a leading telecom and customer experience solutions provider, is proud to announce that it has successfully deployed its SpeechLog Retail for one of Kuwait’s telecom companies, rolling out the state-of-the-art solution across 50 shops—and more than 200 customer service agents—in record time.
Globitel’s SpeechLog Retail system allows businesses to seamlessly evaluate and monitor their sales representatives, observing and tracking interactions with customers and deriving valuable data and insights in order to enhance their customer service operations. The solution employs audio and video recording tools alongside advanced, AI-powered facial and vocal recognition technology in order to evaluate the appearance, sentiments, and overall quality of customer service representatives’ in-person interactions with customers.
Commenting on Globitel’s most recent business achievement, the company’s Managing Partner, Fadi Qutaishat, said, “Winning this contract is a testament to our solution’s proven ability to capture large swaths of data in order to determine how well shops and agents are performing their customer service functions.”
“Our goal,” Qutaishat continued, “was to deploy SpeechLog Retail as rapidly as possible, so that our client could immediately begin deriving value from the solution. Our team managed to roll out the solution across more than 50 shops in record time—meeting our ambitious deadline with time to spare! As one of our top-selling solutions, SpeechLog Retail is now supporting our client’s operations in Kuwait, helping them achieve higher rates of customer satisfaction across all their retail shops.”
Globitel’s newest telecom partner in one of the MENA region’s largest telecom operators. The company has adopted SpeechLog Retail as part of its strategic efforts to further prioritize its relationships with customers, adding value through every customer interaction at every touchpoint. As always, Globitel is eager to serve as a trusted partner in helping clients achieve their vision for the future of their business.
Established in 1996, Globitel has maintained a commitment to technology innovation by providing advanced software solutions and high-quality products for customers in various industry verticals, including telecom service providers, financial service providers, contact centers, government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers. Globitel has offices in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Iraq.
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In a blog post, the company said the device had a Snapdragon 730G SoC, Titan M security module for on-device security, six GB of memory and 128 GB of storage with an even bigger battery that lasts all day.
The size of the battery was not specified but this was an issue with the Pixel 4 which had a very small battery 2800mAh.
The phone will be made available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany and India later. It will be sold in Ireland, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US right away.
The new smartphone has features like Recorder, which can connects with Google Docs to save and share transcriptions and recordings in English.
Pixel 4a will include the Personal Safety app for real-time emergency notifications and detecting car crashes; this feature will only be available in select languages and countries.
Pixel 4a also has Live Caption, which provides real-time captioning in English for video and audio content.
The device will also be sold from 20 August on BestBuy.com, Amazon and other outlets, as well as US carriers including US Cellular and Verizon.
The company said 5G models bearing the names Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 would be available in the US in autumn, with prices starting at US$499. These devices will be sold in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and Australia.