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Google is warning the USA government that its ban on Huawei may actually compromise national security. Reuters is reporting that Facebook is now joining Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and others in the Huawei ban. As we've already explained, the ban means Huawei can't use Google's version of Android, which includes the Play Store and all the Google apps Android buyers want.
Alphabet Inc., which owns Google, suspended access to its Android operating system in all new devices-meaning they will lose access to popular apps such as Gmail and YouTube.
Google is among the tech companies lobbying the Trump administration to exempt it from a ban on exports to Huawei and avoid a shutdown of services.
The scenario might seem surreal but it is not hard to imagine how many foreign powers are not waiting for anything other than finding flaws in operating systems to obtain confidential information.
The social network said it has suspended providing software for Huawei to put on its devices while it reviews recently introduced US sanctions. Huawei's 5G infrastructure was deemed a threat to national security and therefore, United States companies were banned from doing business with their Chinese partners.
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Nara, a Japanese player and ranked No. 238, reached the main draw at Roland Garros via the qualifying tournament. Wang, the last Chinese player remaining in singles draw, fell 6-3, 6-0 to Polish youngster Iga Swiatek.
Last month, the United States government placed Huawei on a blacklist that restricted it from trading with U.S. companies without prior government approval. A system developed quickly and without a long test period is potentially full of flaws, which paradoxically could be used by the Chinese government itself to actually spy on the US.
"But new Huawei phones will no longer be able to have Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram apps pre-installed", Facebook Inc said.
"Politicians in the US are using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company".
But some customers at stores in Europe and Asia have told Reuters that they are reluctant to buy Huawei phones in the face of uncertainties, and analysts expect a dramatic drop in Huawei smartphone sales.
Huawei has said it was prepared for the USA action and vowed to work around any disruptions.


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Today, Ad360 announced their approved status as the latest Vendor to join IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent framework.
The framework, which was launched in April 2018, is designed to help all parties in the digital advertising chain ensure that they comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive when processing personal data or accessing and/or storing information on a user’s device, such as cookies, advertising identifiers, device identifiers and other tracking technologies.
The Framework was developed by IAB Europe in collaboration with organisations and professionals in the digital advertising industry. It provides transparency to consumers about how, and by whom, their personal data is processed. It also enables users to express choices. Moreover, the TCF enables vendors engaged in programmatic advertising to know ahead of time whether their own and/or their partners’ transparency and consent status allows them to lawfully process personal data for online advertising and related purposes.
Through the Framework, publishers can continue funding themselves through relevant online advertising, and brands can continue to reach their audiences. All the while and most importantly, consumer privacy is protected.
Ad360 cares deeply about customer’s data privacy and security. The company has integrated data privacy by design in all its technologies and products so that no personal or confidential information is tracked to run Ad360 Media ads. Ad360 run ads that are fully respectful of every user’s privacy.
Therefore, Ad360 is honoured to be part of IAB’s TCF v2.0 framework.
The added registration of Ad360 to the Framework, further bolsters IAB Europe’s mission to raise the standard and trust in digital advertising across Europe.

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Now that telephone and cable companies have increasingly moved away from using the old tried and true copper lines to provide landline service, you might find yourself without a phone in a power outage. Our seriously smart siblings at Consumer Reports looked into the drawbacks of landline fiber optic and VoIP telephone systems.
Heather signed up for Verizon DSL service at her new place last September. So she’s been enjoying several months of cost-effective Internet service by now, right? Not exactly. Her story is a perfect illustration of why it is that monopolies can make customers miserable. The scheduled installation technician never showed up, troubleshooting of her service didn’t work, and when she tried to set up service again months later, they misplaced her account and kept hanging up on her.
Apparently, there had been a way that you could talk the Verizon Wireless automated CSR into changing your current tiered data plan into an unlimited one. But now that this work-around has been published and oodles of people have tried it, VZW appears to have caught on and has begun auditing changes to customers’ accounts to make sure people aren’t working the system.
Well that was fast. Only hours after publicly stating it wouldn’t back off from charging a $2/month fee to customers who paid online or by phone with a debit/credit card, Verizon Wireless has pulled a complete 180 and decided to nix the fee completely.
Someone at the FCC must be a Verizon Wireless customer. The agency has just announced that it will look into the nation’s largest cell phone service provider’s plan to charge a $2/month fee to customers who don’t enroll in auto-pay or pay directly from their bank accounts.
Verizon Wireless is sending emails to customers this week informing them that the company will now begin storing their browsing history, location, app usage data and more, in the name of providing “more relevant” mobile ads. The company says it won’t “share any information that identifies you personally,” and the email includes instructions for customers who want to opt out of the tracking program.
Oliver tried to two-time FiOS after he got burned on a bad install. But Cablevision didn’t treat him right either, reneging on its promise to pricematch his old bill. Now he’s back again trying to rekindle a relationship with FiOS but they’re still up to their old ways and not giving him the tender loving he deserves.
If Verizon “erroneously” charged you for accidentally pressing the “Get it Now” or “Mobile Web” buttons on your phone, you can file for a refund, thanks to a recent class action settlement.
Leon liked Verizon’s FiOS service when he had it. It wasn’t until he moved and sent his equipment back that he had any problems with them. He sent his router and CableCard back via UPS, and the card was taped to the side of the router. Verizon received the router, but the CableCard is still missing. “I have visions of the router at some new customer’s house with the cablecard still taped to it,” he writes.
Despite not knowing how to use her phone for anything other than making calls, Michelle’s mother somehow racked up a $1500 bill for 2,888 MB worth of “music or video streaming.” It certainly wasn’t the latest Justin Bieber video on loop. Michelle is trying to negotiate with Verizon but all they’ve done so far is offer a 50% discount. That’s still about $600 more than Michelle wants to pay.
As a favor to you, Verizon internet says they’re going to start sharing your local geographical location to advertisers so you’ll get ads “of more interest.” For instance, “a pizza chain may want to deliver their ad to give a special offer to people living in a particular area.” Here’s how to opt out.
How long does your cellphone company keep logs of your text messages? Of the words you wrote? Of the calls you made? A Freedom of Information Act request by the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina unearthed a Department of Justice document that breaks down the retention periods for each mobile provider.
Verizon FiOS has done an admirable job with their online chat-based customer service, making it seem incredibly real and human. You almost forget that you’re not talking to a person over the phone. One of the ways they make this simulacrum seem so life-like is that you can be transferred from one agent to another, and then there’s silence on the other end because there’s no one there — just like the real thing! Reader Michael shares a recent chat transcript to illustrate:
The Institute for Policy Studies has just released its 18th annual review of U.S. executive compensation and found that 25 out of the country’s 100 highest-paid chief executives actually earned more in 2010 than their companies paid out in corporate income taxes.
Star commenter GitEmSteveDave contacted me this morning with a relatively minor but still irritating problem: he didn’t have FTP access to his webspace anymore. While all customers with Verizon as their Internet service provider have a small amount of storage space to put an entire web page or just a few files online, they can now only access that space through a web-based site-builder tool. The change is supposedly for “security” reasons, but somehow security is no longer a concern if you pay Verizon an extra six bucks per month.
Activating Google Voice On My New Verizon Account Somehow Undoes Cancellation Of My Old T-Mobile Plan
For several years, Consumerist reader Bryan and his wife were happy with their T-Mobile service, but after some recent dissatisfaction with service, they decided to jump ship to Verizon. Everything seemed to be go fine and dandy when Bryan called to cancel service — and then he got his final bill from T-Mobile.


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A new food trend has given birth to some delicious-looking dishes - but if you look closely, you'll see they're not for the hungry.
The miniature dishes have been created as part of a new trend in Japanese culture.
The Kawaii - Japanese for 'cute' - food trend features mini meals, plates, pans, chopsticks.
And it's all filmed when it's served up to please imaginary teeny-tiny diners.
YouTube channel Miniature Space has more than 460,000 subscribers, with the most popular video, a mini cake, viewed more than 3.8 million times.
On their page, Miniature Space explain: "We produce edible miniature dishes. All of the... cooking ingredients, small articles are bought in Japan."
Another popular video, the mini pancake has been viewed more than 3.6 million times .
Mini food videos like these now account for three per cent of the total views in the food category on YouTube according to video intelligence firm Tubular Labs .
Bengu Atamer, co-founder of content network BuzzMyVideos, told Business Insider : "I think in general, cooking/food is a massive interest topic on YouTube and when you add the 'cute' factor to it, then you create a potential trend that speaks to not only a specific interest group but appeals to a broader audience through making content shareable.
"The cute dimension adds up emotion to the content, hence increases its chance of shareability."


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There are concept cars and then there are concept cars. Toyota’s new lineup of possibilities for tomorrow, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, shows the broad range, from the conceivable to the almost unimaginable, of one manufacturer’s innovative thinking.
On one end of the spectrum is the Toyota FCV, a hydrogen-fueled “practical concept” that Toyota plans to introduce sometime in 2015. Running on a well-developed clean-energy technology that rivals electric plug-ins, the four-door sedan boasts a driving range of over 300 miles and the ability to fuel up about as quickly and conveniently as gas-powered cars. On the other end is the science fiction-inspired FV2, a Tron-like kaleidoscope of futuristic technologies engineered to, as the company boasts, make cars ”fun to drive, again.” It’s also a car that none of us will be taking for a spin any time soon (if ever).
“This is an imagination piece rather than something that will be seen in production in the next few years,” an unnamed company spokesman told the BBC. “But some of the technologies we’re suggesting could be introduced further down the line—say in five to 10 years’ time.”
This “imaginary” theme is fitting since the Japanese automaker’s aim is to get drivers to momentarily put aside the conventional logic of steering by hand and consider doing so by using the body and its movements as a whole. While the Wall Street Journal has described the FV2 as basically a “four-wheel cross between a tilting three-wheel scooter and a Segway personal transporter,” navigating streets with the dashboard-less vehicle seems more akin to the sport of riding a skateboard in that controlling the vehicle is done through the driver shifting parts of the body to “intuitively move the vehicle forward and back, left and right,” according to the press release.
And like almost all futuristic models, the FV2′s computer systems are designed to be far more brainier than anything anyone’s ever experienced, so much so that it can darn near do our thinking for us. Hence it comes equipped with what Toyota calls an “intelligent transport system” that communicates with other vehicles and reads the road environment to generate optimal safety information, like if there’s a vehicle hidden in a blind spot at an intersection. The car also showcases technologies from the “Toyota Heart Project,” a collaboration between Toyota and other research institutions that led to the creation of twin robots named Kirobo and Mirata, both of which possess voice and facial recognition capabilities. The car adapts this technology to get a better read on the driver’s mood and to analyze each person’s driving history and other behavioral tendencies in order to offer up advice on potential destinations and ways to improve as a driver. The Verge reports that the same augmented reality system that conveys traffic information in the car’s windshield also changes color, almost like a mood ring, depending on the driver’s emotional status.
Of course, there’s a valid argument for “Who the heck needs all this?” Driving with two hands, for one, has worked out fine so far, and the categorical separation between skateboards, bicycles and cars has enabled city infrastructures comprised of dedicated bike lanes, sidewalks and highways to co-exist as a functional, if not perfect, transportation ecosystem. Shouldn’t Segways be enjoyed in less motorized areas and away from where the serious—and sometimes hazardous—business of getting somewhere on time takes place?
“I think in practical terms the FV2 won’t see the light of day,” Paul Newton of consultants IHS Automotive told the BBC. “If you are standing up and leaning to move it, my first thought would be, what if you hit something? The likelihood of it being licensed in today’s safety-conscious environment is zero.”
But keep in mind that as touchscreen devices such smartphones and tablets become constant, almost attached-to-the-hip forms of entertainment, people are continually wanting more and more out of their personal technologies. It isn’t enough that phones can make calls anymore, so it’s also not entirely unreasonable to believe that cars will someday be expected to also cater to our ever-expanding emotional needs. With the FV2, car companies like Toyota have at least shown that they’re hard at work on a contingency plan, no matter how far down the road that may be.


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Yamaha USA has announce that they will be holding a special live stream event on Friday, September 14th at 1PM/1300 Eastern Daylight Time (18:00 UK Time)
The event, hosted by Yamaha product gurus Dom Sigalas and Blake Angelos will feature a new product announcement and live performances and interviews with:
- Electronic artist and sound designer: Richard Devine
- Keyboardist and Yamaha Artist: Nick Semrad
- Pianist/keyboardist and Yamaha Artist: Domi Degalle
The event will be live streamed via the YamahaSynths Facebook page.


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The business-to-business manufacturing providers startup has held talks with funds resembling Premji Invest, TCV Partners and Catamaran
Zetwerk is in talks to raise $100-125 million in a funding spherical, valuing the corporate a notch larger than its final valuation of $2.7 billion.
The business-to-business manufacturing providers startup has held talks with funds resembling Premji Invest, TCV Partners and Catamaran, according to a news report in Mint.
The spherical can be completely main fundraising, with the corporate’s current traders additionally topping up, according to the report.
Founded in 2018 by Acharya, Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Rahul Sharma and Vishal Chaudhary, Zetwerk helps small and medium enterprises translate their digital designs into physical products. It operates in more than 25 industry segments.
The company offers manufacturing services to sectors such as consumer goods, apparel, defence, space and aerospace.
In December, the four-year-old firm raised its Series F funding spherical of $200 million from traders led by D1 Capital and Greenoaks, valuing it at $2.7 billion.
Earlier $150 million funding spherical helped it enter the unicorn membership.
Geopolitical tensions, hovering inflation and rising rates of interest have now made traders extra cautious in direction of riskier investments, in a marked change in sentiment this 12 months.
In the most recent funding spherical, Zetwerk is probably going to decide on a home fund to take care of steadiness on its capitalization desk or captable. “Though there’s inbound curiosity from international traders and crossover funds, the corporate is inclined to accommodate a home fund,” the report quoted people familiar with the matter.
The company counts funds such as Avenir, IIFL, Greenoaks Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital and Accel as its other investors.


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COFFEE lovers may soon be paying more for their favourite pick-me-up after production costs rose to a seven-year high.
Bad weather has hit supplies from Brazil, the world’s largest producer.
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And anti-government protests in Colombia have disrupted shipments, bringing exports to a 40-year low.
A shortage of shipping containers in South East Asia is another headache.
Carlos Mera, commodities market researcher at Rabobank, told The Grocer trade magazine: “There have been challenges almost everywhere.
“Colombian exports have recovered since the protests but there’s a lot of coffee still to be shipped.
“At some point you have to pass higher costs on to the consumer.”
Supermarket prices are most likely to increase, experts predict.
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MARKET REPORT: Laura Ashley rocked by second profit warning in under a year with shares falling 18.2% to hit a 14-year low
It was popularised by Hollywood beauties such as Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Ross in its heyday, but homeware giant Laura Ashley seemed a shell of its former self yesterday as it put out its second profit warning in under a year.
The retailer, which is more than 50 per cent owned by Asian investor Mui and its owner Khoo Kay Peng, said its results for the year ended June 30 will be materially below market expectations.
The company said it has continued to struggle against 'demanding trading conditions' after previously complaining of commercial pressures in another profit warning issued in February for the 2016 Christmas period.
The group said it will also be hit with an exceptional £2.8million charge stemming from the re-evaluation of its freehold property.
Laura Ashley, which is more than 50% owned by Asian investor Mui and its owner Khoo Kay Peng, said its results for the year ended June 30 will be materially below market expectations
Laura Ashley was founded in 1953 and became famous for its floral dresses in the 1980s. Yesterday, shares fell 18.2 per cent, or 2p, to hit a 14-year low of 9p.
The FTSE 100 rose 0.41 per cent, or 29.96 points, to 7,383.85. Airline stocks were among the biggest winners after Air Berlin filed for insolvency in late afternoon trading.
EasyJet rose 4.5 per cent, or 57p, to 1322p, IAG was up 2.9 per cent, or 18p, at 631p, while Wizz Air gained 4.6 per cent, or 130p, to 2932p.
Next fell out of fashion following a savaging by analysts at Berenberg, who downgraded the high street retailer to 'sell' from 'hold'.
Analysts said Next's refusal to fully invest online despite recognising the importance of internet shopping earlier than its competitors is reminiscent of former photography giant Kodak.
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A drop in football sticker sales because of the absence of a major tournament – such as last year's Euro 2016 – hit John Menzies in the first half of 2017.
Menzies, which delivers the stickers to newsagents, saw profits fall from £12million to £10.8million in its distribution arm.
Costs related to the company's failed takeover of rival DX and the purchase of an aviation arm pushed group profits down to £0.5million from £3million last year.
Shares rose 1.7 per cent, or 12p, to 725p.
Kodak was decimated in the 1990s when it held back its development of digital cameras – despite being one of the first to make them – for fear of killing its all-important film business.
Berenberg said Next continues to be burdened by its large stores, which are restricting its ability to invest in products and free home delivery, a business model which has led online rivals like ASOS to thrive in recent years.
The broker said: 'We believe management's current strategy is formulated to maximise short-term returns, rather than adapting to ensure longer-term survival.' Next shares fell 2.8 per cent, or 124p, to 4271p.
Drug firm Shire was on a high yesterday after announcing a major step towards getting its treatment for dry eye disease in adults on the European market.
The group's marketing application for Lifitegrast has been validated by the UK after the firm carried out five clinical trials. With most of the trials improving symptoms, Shire will now seek European-wide approval for the drug's sale.
Lifitegrast is sold in the US with an awareness programme headed up by actress and dry eye disease-sufferer Jennifer Aniston. Shares rose 1.3 per cent, or 50.5p, to 3843.5p.
The investment giant formed by the merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen enjoyed a strong second day of trading as a combined business.
Standard Life Aberdeen rose 0.9 per cent, or 3.7p, to 427.7p after being raised from 'underweight' to 'overweight' by analysts at Barclays, who praised estimated savings of around £200million as a result of the merger.
Pawnbroker H&T Group said strong gold prices and an 87 per cent jump in its personal loan book led year-on-year profits to grow by £3.3million to £28.5million over the first half of the year.
H&T has also been lifted by a drop in pawnbrokers on the High Street and its growing second-hand watch collection, which is now more than 500-strong. Shares rose 6.4 per cent, or 17p, to 285p.
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A new five-reel, 25-payline video slot has been launched by online gaming developer Net Entertainment this week, featuring an interesting robbery theme and fantastic graphics.
What’s special about the game are not only its features, but its setting, as well, since it changes throughout the game, taking players from the rainy street of the main setting to the upper levels of a hallway and a vault that hosts Free Spins.
In addition to the two Free Spins modes, there are also Expanding Wilds which contribute to the game’s generosity.
Net Entertainment’s CEO Per Eriksson said about the new release that “Net Entertainment’s ambition is always to drive the online casino market through better games and Thief does exactly that.
“Our latest video slot is packed with fun and innovative animations, sounds and features to make sure our players get the best gaming experience out there.


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|Ohio businesses urged to utilize use-tax amnesty|
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's tax commissioner is urging eligible businesses to take advantage of a state amnesty program before it ends and avoid penalties and interest for any unpaid use taxes incurred since January 2009.
Tax Commissioner Joe Testa says the use-tax amnesty ends May 1. The program was intended to increase awareness of the use tax that many business taxpayers don't know exists. Testa says Ohio businesses have paid more than $19.8 million in use-tax debt since the program began Oct. 1, 2011.
The use tax has the same tax rate and base as the sales tax. It generally applies when out-of-state suppliers don't collect Ohio sales tax and the Ohio consumer must pay use tax.
Testa says the issue is growing as more businesses buy products and services from outside Ohio.
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Portuguese-language website G1 discovered that Apple announced the May 11 launch on its official Brazilian iPad page. Apple's new iPad will launch in a total of 30 new countries this weekend, with the largest among them Brazil. Most launches will occur this Friday, May 11, but a handful more in the Middle East will have a launch this Saturday, May 12.
Apple's assembly partner Foxconn recently began manufacturing devices in Brazil, and has opened plants intended for iPhone and iPad production there. Apple began selling iPhone 4 units built in Brazil in their home country in February, but thus far, production has been limited to the 8-gigabyte handset model, model number "MD198BR/A," and has not extended to version of the latest-model iPhone 4S.
9to5mac reports that Apple starts officially selling the iPad 2 in Russia and Ukraine this Friday, May 27. That’s the same day carrier Aircel will start offering the iPhone 4 in India, in what it looks like a day focused around international releases ahead of the WWDC. The Russian iPad 2 sales will begin this Friday through retail chain Re:Store, with MediaMarkt, Beliy Veter Cifrovoi, ION, Technosila and Eldorado also looking to jump on board for the May 27 rollout. Retailers are expecting “unprecedented demand” for the iPad 2, which doesn’t surprise considering the device’s popularity and the lack of Apple’s retail presence in Russia.
It is reported that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will gift the iPods to each of the Chilean miners rescued from deep beneath the Earth. Jobs has become one of the vast number of benefactors, who are impressed at the courage and inner power of the 33 Chile’s miners. They survived 68 days being literally buried alive. Le Figaro magazine claims that the iPods are the “personal gifts from Steve Jobs.” Now we don’t have any information about its model, but we believe it will be a top-of-the-range iPod touch 4G.
Today DevTeam released an ultrasn0w update that fixes a bug for those who run it on firmware 3.1 and 3.1.2 with the 04.26 baseband. This bug was about a missing carrier name in the upper left-hand corner of your home screen. The update is avaliable in Cydia (repository http://repo666.ultrasn0w.com).


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The July 13 editorial “Real cost of bottled water” makes the well-worn argument that bottled water exacts a heavy toll on the planet and seems to suggest that vending machines run 24 hours a day to deliver a liquid that we could get from our taps.
But those machines supply many drinks, and water is arguably the least damaging. People use vending machines for drinks when they are mobile, and opting for a juice, cola or sports drink instead is hardly a great green leap forward. In this sweltering summer heat, people will be purchasing chilled drinks. Is bottled water the worst of the options available?
If this is a purely environmental point, why is there no similar campaign against foreign wines? Why not protest the import of plastic-wrapped chunks of coagulated milk from Europe? And why not chastise people for drinking bottles of world beers instead of domestic drafts?


text: Focus on CommunityThe Hershey Company has developed innovative sustainability programs in West Africa, including its mobile phone program CocoaLink, which will be launched in Côte d’Ivoire next month. These initiatives are part of Hershey’s 21 st Century Cocoa Sustainability Strategy, a comprehensive plan to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and communities dependent on cocoa. Through better agricultural practices, West African farmers will realize greater crop yields that will increase family income. Cocoa Horizons is Barry Callebaut’s global initiative to ensure sustainable cocoa production by working with farmers to enhance yields and quality, training the next generation of cocoa farmers, and improving access to clean water and basic healthcare for cocoa framers and their families. Both companies believe the development of these programs is essential for both the livelihoods of the cocoa farming community and their families as well as business growth. Barry Callebaut ( www.barry-callebaut.com ): With annual sales of about CHF 4.8 billion (EUR 4.0 billion / USD 5.2 billion) in fiscal year 2011/12, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products – from sourcing and transforming cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolate, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. Combined with the recently acquired cocoa ingredients business from Petra Foods, Barry Callebaut generates estimated annual sales of CHF 6 billion (EUR 4.9 billion / USD 6.4 billion), runs around 50 production facilities worldwide, sells its products in over 100 countries and employs a diverse and dedicated workforce of more than 8,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The two global brands catering to the specific needs of these customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®.


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Loblaw Companies Limited says it is laying off 500 workers from its office operations.
President Sarah Davis wrote in a memo to employees that some of the employees were informed Monday and many of the positions will be eliminated immediately.
She said the business faces growing pressures from both new costs and competition, and remains committed to reducing costs and running efficiently.
Davis said Loblaw is making major investments in omni-channel, financial services and other growing areas and expects to create hundreds of near-term jobs.
Spokesman Kevin Groh said the job cuts would come from its offices around the country including Calgary, Toronto, Winnipeg, Halifax and Montreal.
He said Loblaw employs about 200,000 people across Canada.
The decision comes after Metro announced last week it would eliminate about 280 jobs starting in 2021 as the grocery-store chain modernizes and automates its distribution network. Metro said the choice was unrelated to its efforts to offset added costs from Ontario's rising minimum wage.
Grocers and other retailers have expressed concerns over rising minimum wages in some Canadian provinces.
Groh said the grocery industry faces a variety of pressures and the announced job cuts don't relate to any single one, including rising minimum wage.
BMO Capital Markets analyst Peter Sklar, however, said in a note that "we believe the primary purpose of the layoffs is to mitigate the impact of the upcoming increases in the Ontario minimum wage."
The first major increase takes place in the new year when Ontario's minimum wage rises from $11.60 per hour to $14.
Sklar estimated the minimum wage increase would have a $150-million impact on a pre-tax basis on Loblaw next year.
The announced layoffs could save the company $75 million a year on a pre-tax basis, Sklar said. Between those savings and passing on the cost to consumer through price increases, he said "we believe Loblaw will largely be able to mitigate the impact of the increase."


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Japanese bathroom products and tiles manufacturer Inax has opened its largest Chinese flagship store in the Huaihai Road business area, Shanghai.
The company says that it is confident in China's real estate market. A provider of environmentally friendly products for the 2005 Aichi World Expo, Inax will continue to provide help to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
Inax entered the Chinese market in 1996 and it has opened four manufacturing plants in Suzhou and Hangzhou. These plants are mainly engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of tiles and bathroom supplies. Started from 2006, the company adopted a new franchise model. So far, Inax has 30 franchise stores in China and it plans to increase the number to 50.


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Today is Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
Why Walmart Wants to Hire a Crypto Expert
Walmart (NYSE: WMT), the world’s largest retailer, posted a job listing late Sunday for a digital currency and cryptocurrency product lead.
Now Hiring: The job listing calls for someone to develop the digital currency strategy and product roadmap, drive the vision for the product and capabilities roadmap, and provide the leadership to identify tech and customer trends.
Monday: Walmart’s stock went up 0.82% on Monday, the day before it reports earnings. Despite the job listing news, crypto stocks such as Coinbase Global (Nasdaq: COIN) and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTCMKTS: GBTC) were down Monday. Most major cryptocurrency prices were also down.
History: This isn’t the first time Walmart has flirted with crypto. Two years ago, Walmart applied for a patent on a price-stable coin. The company also uses blockchain for tracking product movements.
Context: A few weeks ago, Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) also posted a job listing for a similar cryptocurrency role.
Final Thoughts: The job listings for Walmart and Amazon are proof that even the largest retailers and tech companies recognize the growing importance of cryptocurrency.
Notable Earnings Today: Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Home Depot (NYSE: HD), Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB), Krispy Kreme (Nasdaq: DNUT).
Notable IPOs Today: RenovoRx (Nasdaq: RNXT), International Media Acquisition (Nasdaq: IMAQ).
Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: Naboso (StartEngine).
Notable Economic Events Today: Retail sales (8:30 a.m.), NAHB Housing Market Index (10:00 a.m.).
Tesla Stock Slips Amid Government Investigation
Shares of Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) fell more than 4% Monday after the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it was investigating 11 crashes since 2018 that involve the use of autopilot.
Possible Outcomes: If investigators find safety issues, Tesla could issue a recall or it could go to court.
History: Tesla’s autopilot has been a source of controversy. Last year, a German court found that the use of the word “autopilot” was misleading. And even the company said previously that drivers who use the autopilot mode must stay engaged while behind the wheel.
Tech: The solution might involve technology, such as an update to the cars to prevent autopilot crashes.
Final Thoughts: If you were bullish or bearish on Tesla before Monday, this news probably won’t change your views.
Could Direct Indexing Threaten ETFs?
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are among the most popular passive investing options today. But the rise of direct indexing, which is when the investor owns some of the underlying assets of an index in order to get a similar return, could take market share away from ETFs.
ETF Popularity: ETFs are generally low-cost, tax efficient and usually outperform active funds most of the time. It’s no wonder many investors favor ETFs.
Direct Indexing’s Bad Side: Unlike ETFs or index funds, direct indexing could be more costly. It also requires some degree of active investing.
Direct Indexing’s Good Side: Unlike ETFs or index funds, direct indexing allows the investor to directly own the underlying assets. Combined with the right strategy, direct indexing could allow for tax harvesting (which means selling losses to lower taxes owed). A direct indexing portfolio can be customized to fit the needs of the investor.
Final Thoughts: Some asset managers and robo-advisors will offer both ETFs and direct indexing, thus capitalizing off both trends and satisfying the needs of retail investors.
Trends to Watch
Good Use of Blockchain: Microsoft wants to use Ethereum blockchain to fight piracy (Cointelegraph)
Happy Holidays: Aldi to hire more than 20,000 U.S. workers ahead of holiday season (Reuters / Yahoo!)
When the Music Starts to Play: Tencent Music Reports Strong Quarter Before Regulator Crackdown (Billboard)
Mark Your Calendars: U.S. to Advise Boosters for Most Americans 8 Months After Vaccination (New York Times)
Striking Oil: U.S. oil refiner Citgo Petroleum posts first profit in seven quarters (Reuters / Yahoo!)
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The biggest names in fashion and Hollywood put on a true spectacle at the Met Gala on Monday night with outrageous – and at times downright ridiculous – interpretations the evening’s theme, ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion.’
The invitation-only event, famed for its A-list celebrities and haute couture gowns, is a benefit for New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and also marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit.
Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian, rapper Cardi B, singer Katy Perry and Oscar-winning super star Lady Gaga were among those competing to be the night’s queen of ‘camp’ with dramatic entrances and over-the-top ensembles.
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Yesterday Chelsea Green ran a giveaway on Scrid, offering a digital version of the book Marijuana is Safer from midnight on 4/20 to midnight on 4/21. Today, Kate Rados, Chelsea Green’s director of digital initiatives, reports that the giveaway was “a huge success.” It was so successful, they’re extending the giveaway through midnight tonight.
In a statement she said “In that 24 hour window we had over 33,000 Reads and over 11,000 Downloads of the book. In addition to the scores of media hits and hundreds of tweets, we saw substantial gains via Amazon and our Chelsea Green Bookstore. And a nice bonus was that our website had a major spike in traffic yesterday as well.”
Then, Rados told eBookNewser that Chelsea Green has decided to extend the giveaway until midnight tonight. They’re at 50,000 reads, and, said Rados, “When we took it down, there was a lot of disappointment, so we definitely wanted to try to get everyone a book who wanted one. Great problem to have!”


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The internet is a great resource for finding unique items, but how can you tell if you are getting what you paid for? Hundreds of victims found out the hard way after getting caught up in an international art scam that lost millions of dollars.
It had all the markings of a scam, the promise of astronomical returns on an investment. Never any losses. But a large group of investors trusted it was all true because the ringleader was family.
Tens of millions of dollar lost - hundreds of victims. It's all a part of the financial carnage left behind by a financial adviser turned conman. There are some important lessons to learn from this case of betrayal.
How did one con-artist string along his victims and walk away with millions? This scam was one very elaborate scheme.
We have a cautionary tale about one elderly man who became the obsession of con-artists. One group of scammers ripped him off, he became a magnet for other thieves.
It sounded like a legitimate offer. Debt collection services offered for a reasonable fee. It was a scheme that made one man rich while driving hundreds of others into financial ruin.
He betrayed their trust by walking away with millions of their dollars. Here's the story of a financial adviser gone rogue and what you need to know to avoid falling victim to a similar scam.
It’s all in your mail. Bank accounts and credit card numbers - your most sensitive financial information. Just one case of mail theft netted thieves $150,000 and left a trail of victims in their wake.
If you get a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS, be suspicious!
Almost a million dollars’ worth of insurance claims – all of them a lie. Here's one outrageous case of insurance fraud – a crime that costs all of us.
It’s a nightmarish scenario. Someone files a trumped up lawsuit against you without even knowing. A judge rules against you in your absence and you end up owing thousands of dollars.
He was the man behind an identity theft scheme. Hundreds of credit cards found in his home and a large number of victims were hurt by this crime.
His victims trusted him and in return he stole millions of their dollars and destroyed their lives. This case comes with an important warning.
Sounds like a great online deal – over the counter drugs at deeply discounted prices. But buying those pills might be dangerous to your health.
The BBB is warning of the latest scam. In a new twist, scammers are using "jury duty" to commit identity theft or steal your money.
On January 7th of this year, a victim contacted the WFPD to report the unauthorized use of her Amarillo National Bank Visa Debit card at various locations throughout Wichita Falls.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest environmental disaster in US history, was also an opportunity for con artists. Some scammers seized the moment to make an easy fortune.
Thinking about selling something on an online auction site? You need to beware of scam artists who have only one goal in mind.
If you think you’ll never be the target of a conartist – thing again. Here's a story that brings home the point that no one is out of reach of criminals wanting to make an easy fortune.
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While the Ferrari Purosangue will soon enter the growing market for luxury and high-performance SUVs, it will do so with the key point of difference between it and all its competitors; A naturally ambitious V12.
Ferrari has confirmed that its first SUV will launch with a V12 earlier this month, and a handful of prototypes have been shot near the company’s Italian headquarters, which will be the first time we’ve heard the full glory of the V12.
The technical features of the V12 that will power the Purosangue have not yet been confirmed, but it will probably be similar to the 6.5-liter unit that powers the 812 Superfast, although it fits better with the SUV. Given that Ferrari’s V12 can comfortably produce more than 800 hp, it seems inevitable that the Purosangue could easily surpass the current Lamborghini Urus, which is limited to 650 hp.
Read more: The official teaser of the 2023 Ferrari Purosangue SUV is quite revealing
In March, Ferrari released a teaser image for Purosangue. This figure confirms that the SUV will have a dramatic front end with striking headlights and LED daytime running lights. It also features a large grill and air intake game. Previous leaked images of the rear end of the Purosangue show that it will have a 296 GTB-like taillight as well as a rocking quad exhaust pipe and a pronounced diffuser.
Although we know that Purosangue will launch with a V12, it looks like a number of different engine options will be offered. One possibility is the 296 GTB hybrid powertrain that can pump a combined 819 hp with a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 with an electric motor.
Ferrari will unveil the Purosangue later this year and it will likely land in early 2023.


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Here at iPad n Gravy it seems that we love doing articles over stupid criminals who get caught trying to steal the iPad.
Do you remember that article we did on that guy who is facing attempted murder charges for trying to steal a mans iPad outside a mall? He almost ripped a mans finger completely off!! What about that Southwest Airlines employee who got caught trying to sneak a passenger’s iPad to their home? The owner able to track the iPad from his iPhone via the MobileMe GPS feature, amazing!
Well if you’re into this kind of thing then good news, because a 23 year old lady from Flemington, NJ has mad the list this time! According to a report, police in Flemington were called to a hospital emergency room after a patient reported the theft his Apple iPad to security personnel. The victim said that he accidentally left the tablet pc on a waiting room table while he was called in for surgery.
Police went to the hospital and watched the security camera footage and saw Jessica L. Andrews put the device into her purse. The report states that Jessica was also a patient at the hospital, which she filled out paperwork with all of her personal information, brilliant. The police then went to Jessica’s house to recover the stolen tablet for the victim. Jessica told the police that she found the iPad on the tablet and that she planned on returning to police the next day… ya right.
So what is the moral of this story you ask?? Don’t steal iPads obviously! And if you own an iPad, then you might want to consider getting it insured. This is just some food for thought.
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Payer, Provider Strategies To Encourage Biosimilar Uptake Gain Momentum
Getting doctors to prescribe lower cost biologics has become less of a challenge as additional products reach the market in the US, according to panelists at the World Biosimilar Congress.
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The 15 year wait is over with Kaspersky Lab finally releasing its new operating system, designed to protect Internet of Things (IoT) devices, network devices and industrial control systems. Developed without a pre-existing base, KasperskyOS is a secure-by-design environment for embedded and IoT systems with strict cyber security requirements.
Now available to OEMs, ODMs, system integrators and software developers, the OS has been been designed to allow programs to execute only documented applications.
Due to this design, KasperskyOS significantly reduces the chances of undocumented functionality and therefore mitigates the risk of cyberattacks. Talking about the 15-year journey, from concept to market, Kaspersky Lab’s Andrey Doukhvalov said:
“The idea behind KasperskyOS emerged 15 years ago when a small team of experts discussed an approach that would make it impossible to execute undocumented functionality. Further research revealed that such a design is very hard to implement in the environment of a conventional, general-purpose operating system.
“To address this we chose build our own OS that follows the universally embraced rules of secure development, but also introduces many unique features, making it not only secure, but also relatively easy to deploy in applications where protection is needed the most”.
KasperskyOS is not a general-purpose operating system and has been designed to meet the requirements of embedded devices in three key industries – telecoms, automotive and industrial. There are plans to introduce packages for the financial industry, as well as general-purpose Linux-based systems and endpoints.
Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, said: “Our OS started way back in the days when viruses were the most serious cybersecurity problem – long before complex attacks on industrial systems emerged and there was total dependence on computer systems in every aspect of our lives. Back then, the concept of ‘security without limits’ was certainly not on the agenda of the growing IT crowd.
“We understood from the very beginning that designing our own operating system would be a huge undertaking – a project that would require vast resources for many years before it could be commercialised. Today we see clear demand for strengthened security in critical infrastructure, telecoms and the finance industry, as well as in both consumer and industrial IoT devices.
“In the beginning it was a risky investment that no other security vendor had the courage to conduct. But today, thanks to our efforts, we have a product that provides the maximum possible level of immunity against cyberattacks – a product based on principles that can be verified independently”.
The risks posed by unsecure IoT devices and other threats were deemed severe enough by the UK Government to implement an online cyber awareness campaign. Despite this, a recent IoT security whitepaper by Canonical, found that 48% of UK citizens were unaware that devices such as smart appliances could create an entry point for a cyber-attack.


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ACL grid release and single day ticket sales pushed back
Previously scheduled to be released tomorrow, the ACL grid, announcing which of your favorite artists you may have to sacrifice seeing for another of your favorites, will now be released June 3. Single day tickets will be now also go on sale the same day so you have a couple more weeks to save up some change.
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When HomCo Lumber & Hardware in Flagstaff, Arizona, moved to a new location, the management team got creative with storage solutions in the new space. Throughout the retail areas, extra merchandise is stored above gondolas and shelves, hidden behind large photo montages that tell the history of the area and the company. The photos are installed on sliding doors that give employees easy access to additional products.
Chief operating officer Todd Callan says the photos represent important pieces of the company’s storied history and also provide a clever way to hide overstock merchandise.
“The extra products are still accessible and easy to reach, and the photos add a personalized touch to the store,” he says. “Our company culture is extremely important to us, and these photos are one way we can share that culture with our customers and remind our staff of the heritage their work supports.”
Honoring a Furry Friend
Just a few steps from Settergren’s of Linden Hills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a bronze statue pays homage to beloved store dog Jäger, who passed away in 2019. A long-time customer started a GoFundMe fundraiser to raise money for a commissioned statue of Jäger, which was completed and dedicated in August 2020 thanks to generous donations from customers and the community, says owner Mark Settergren.
“We also added a park bench to what we now call Jäger’s Park along with a plaque that tells the story of Jäger and his role as the unofficial mayor of Linden Hills,” Settergren says. “It’s so great to see people come out and see his statue. It was the community that really pulled together to keep his name going. It’s a cool thing.”
Jäger became a part of the Settergren Ace family in 2005 at the operation’s Penn Avenue location. In 2011, Jäger moved to the new store in Linden Hills where he lived out the rest of his days greeting customers and becoming a mainstay of the store. Jäger was a Münsterländer, a rare breed of hunting dog known for their mellow and family-oriented temperaments. Along with the statue, Jäger’s memory lives on in the newest store dog, Jürgen, who is Jäger’s grandson.
“Jäger was well-known in the community and everyone loved him; many customers and families would come in just to see him,” Settergren says. “Jäger had a very special personality, he would greet you at the door and just wanted to make you happy.”
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From countertops to cutting boards, live edge wood is a popular choice for many woodworking projects. Customers at Hartville Hardware in Hartville, Ohio, can shop a large selection of live edge wood pieces to use for their projects. The section includes varying sizes of wood slabs in a wide variety of wood types, including cherry, maple, rosewood, macacauba and more.


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(Crain's) -- Guidant Corp.'s board accepted a $71 dollar-a-share takeover bid from Johnson & Johnson Inc. on Friday, a move that could undercut Abbott Laboratories hopes of becoming a major player in cardiac medical devices overnight.
Guidant board picks J&J, in setback for Abbott
The J&J bid, which Guidant's board accepted, is about $3 per share higher than its previous offer, but still $2 short of a day-old bid by Boston Scientific Corp. Boston Scientific has agreed to sell Abbott Guidant's fast-growing catheter and stent business if it wins the bidding for Indianapolis-based Guidant.
However, several large Guidant shareholders previously expressed support for the higher Boston Scientific bid and it's likely the takeover battle is still far from over.
Boston Scientific's plan to ease antitrust problems by spinning off to Abbott Guidant's catheters and stents divisions, a fast-growing business with more than $1 billion in annual sales, is still raising antitrust concerns that could create delays, according to a report on the Wall Street Journal's website.
"This agreement with Johnson & Johnson provides significant financial value and certainty for shareholders," said James Cornelius, chairman and chief executive officer of Guidant Corp. in a statement announcing the deal.
"Together with Johnson & Johnson, we will have the resources to continue to build upon the existing Guidant businesses in our pursuit of meaningful innovations to address cardiovascular disease." A spokesman for North Chicago-based Abbott had no comment.
The deal with Abbott would allow Boston Scientific, a leading maker of stents, to retain rights to some of Guidant's technology used to improve the effectiveness of the cage-like devices to prop open clogged arteries, which could be an issue for regulators.
In addition, Abbott and Guidant have the only two carotid artery stents on the market that have won approval from the Food and Drug Administration, but it's unclear whether the potential monopoly in that small-but-promising market was a sticking point for the Boston Scientific bid.
Johnson & Johnson, which plans only to license some stent technology to Abbott to ease antitrust concerns, has already won approval from antitrust regulators and could close a deal more quickly than Boston Scientific, theoretically making its lower bid less risky and therefore worth more than one that would take several months to complete.


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Just weeks after replacing its president and CEO Mary Berner, Reader’s Digest Association has shaken up its top management, naming Dan Lagani to oversee a larger portfolio as president of North America. Lagani, who had been overseeing the company's flagship magazine, adds responsibility for the company’s lifestyle businesses that were previously handled by Suzanne Grimes. Grimes, a longtime Berner pal who had been with the company for most of Berner’s tenure, is leaving the company.
“Suzanne did a lot of great things for the business,” Lagani said in a phone call. Putting all the North American units under one head will be more efficient, though, he said.
Before joining RDA in 2010, Lagani was president of Condé Nast's Fairchild Fashion Group. Earlier, he led Meredith's Better Homes and Gardens.
As part of the shift under Tom Williams, Berner’s replacement, RDA’s India business will fall under the Asia Pacific region. Lisa Sharples, who as president of All Recipes had been reporting to Grimes will now report directly to Williams.


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Daimler Truck Unveils Freightliner SuperTruck II
On February 6, Daimler Truck North America and its subsidiary, Daimler Truck, unveiled the new Freightliner SuperTruck II concept. Co-funded by the US Department of Energy, the SuperTruck II project is 12-percent more aerodynamic than the first concept, SuperTruck I, thanks to the use of an enhanced Aerodynamic Height Control technology that lowers the truck just inches off the ground, and cameras in place of exterior mirrors.
The SuperTruck II boasts a 5.7-percent reduction in fuel consumption over version 1 thanks to the Detroit DD13 diesel engine being optimized through combustion, fuel delivery, and timing tweaks—along with a two-stage turbocharger for increased airflow at lower vehicle speed. A 48-volt electrical system also decreases fuel consumption while simultaneously offering a new electric air conditioning system.


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Geek Gestalt hits the heartland.
Mozilla's modernized mobile OS is catching up to Apple and Google rivals with improvements necessary to carry Firefox OS beyond its bare-bones roots. Copy-paste and find-my-phone tools patch significant shortcomings.
Dot-com? How quaint. A smorgasbord of new Net domains has arrived, with hundreds more on the way. There's opportunity aplenty, but lots of trademark hassles, too.
Google chairman and former CEO defends his controversial stint on the board of bitter rival Apple at an event Thursday in London.
Mozilla and Facebook are joining forces in an unusual alliance to save bandwidth by reducing the size of image files on the Web.
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Bitcoin: Capital Management CEO on future of cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency guru and former hedge fund manager Michael Novogratz said bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have bottomed and insisted a bounce back is due.
A bottom indicates the lowest price reached by the cryptocurrency in a specific timespan and could be in the early stages of an upward trend.
The former macro hedge fund manager and founder of cryptocurrency asset management firm Galaxy Digital Capital Management told Yahoo Finance’s second annual All Markets Summit in New York there is a “classic bottom” seen in bitcoin price, as he cited Galaxy Digital’s cryptocurrency index.
Mr Novogratz said: “Bitcoin has held $6,000. Yes, it is off its highs, but it has established itself as a store of value.
Bitcoin is off its highs, but it has established itself as a store of value
He added: “I think institutions are moving towards investing. It’s shocking how much has happened."
Mr Novogratz was asked by Fox News when investors will be coming for bitcoin. He said: “It’s happening right now. If there are four big kind of buckets I think about.”
He added: “Goldman Sachs has announced they are on their way with custody. They haven’t given us a date yet but I am hearing it is close.
“Lots of custody solutions are coming. So I bet by year end institutions will have not just one but two or three good custody solutions that they have heard of.
Bitcoin price: Michael Novogratz said bitcoin shows a "classic bottom"
“Two is indexes, we came up with the Bloomberg Galaxy crypto index. There is a bunch of different indexes that people can benchmark.”
Mr Novogratz said the third point would be institutional players, adding: “I would bet by the end of the year that framework is there and we are already seeing institutions like endowments and pension funds make bets.”
He revealed: “You’re starting to see the first people saying ‘hey the is a store value’.”
Bitcoin price was at $6,695.75 at 09:45 (BST) on Friday, according to CoinDesk. It saw its highest value before Christmas when it reached a monumental price of just under $20,000.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have faced criticism by banks and finance experts, with billionaire Bill Gates telling CNBC he would bet against the bitcoin and short it if he could.
Bitcoin in a 'depressing scenario' says Andrew Marsh
The Microsoft co-founder said: “As an asset class, you're not producing anything and so you shouldn't expect it to go up. It's kind of a pure 'greater fool theory' type of investment.”
He added: “I agree I would short it if there was an easy way to do it.”
Former PayPal CEO Bill Harris also claimed bitcoin is the “greatest scam in history”.
Writing in Recode, Mr Harris said: “Okay, I’ll say it: Bitcoin is a scam. In my opinion, it’s a colossal pump-and-dump scheme, the likes of which the world has never seen.
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Southeast Asia-based mostly trend market Zilingo has closed an $ 18 million series B funding round led by way of Sequoia Capital India and Burda principal Investments.
Zilingo changed into based less than two years ago via ex Sequoia analyst Ankiti Bose (CEO) and former Yahoo engineer Dhruv Kapoor (CTO). The basic imaginative and prescient is to support Southeast Asia’s thriving impartial style retailers and boutiques retailers expand their groups on-line.
The startup had existed mostly beneath the radar except it raised $ 8 million round 12 months ago. This most recent circular comprises participation from present backers Venturra Capital, SIG, Beenext and Wavemaker, as well as new buyers — two angels — Tim Draper and Manik Arora, ex IDG Ventures India head, by way of his household office fund.
This new funding is being put to work growing Zilingo’s presence in Southeast Asia, and exceptionally Indonesia — the location’s largest economic system. The startup observed it has grown its revenue over 10-fold and delivered 5,000 new merchants all the way through the past twelve months. It at the moment ships to eight nations, with vendor hubs in Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Korea, Vietnam and Cambodia, with 5 business offices.
“A tremendous part of this round is dedicated to turning out to be in Indonesia,” CEO Bose told TechCrunch in an interview. “There’s no other similar fashion company, so we probably have a window of a few year to make to massive earlier than others observe.”
Zilingo accelerated into Indonesia prior this 12 months after Bose relocated to Jakarta to learn more in regards to the market. Some six months into operating there, she’s impressed with the aid of the alternatives of the country.
“I’ve certainly not viewed a market that’s so able to devour buyer web items,” she mentioned. “we’re seeing eighty five p.c boom each and every month, that’s now not something any one has seen in different Southeast Asia markets. individuals spend somewhat less on every transaction, however the conduct is loopy and they store greater times.”
“We had been in the beginning in reality involved about logistics, as a result of Indonesia is an archipelago, but it hasn’t been that hard. in case your expectations are correctly set, it’s a very good market,” the Zilingo CEO introduced.
Zilingo founders Ankiti Bose and Dhruv Kapoor
apart from aiming to develop its share of the native market, Zilingo is additionally making strikes overseas. It has just opened a B2B community to be able to permit vogue marketers within the U.S. and elements of Europe to purchase objects direct from Zilingo at a aggressive rate for native resale.
“There’s demand for that supply outdoor of Southeast Asia,” Bose pointed out. “If you run a boutique in Europe or america, it’s likely you are buying items from Asia but there are a lot of middlemen.”
For now although, the fundamental focus is Southeast Asia at this point.
Bose added that she’s principally excited to work with Burda, which has emerged as one of the few traditional collection B investors in Southeast Asia after hiring ex-GREE investor Albert Shy to head up the location.
“These guys bring a whole new standpoint on trend and culture,” she referred to in reference to Burda’s investment in Etsy and its global media portfolio, which comprises brands comparable to Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and InStyle.
“It looks handiest the previous day that Zilingo started with a seed circular from Sequoia India and lots of the crew based mostly out of the Sequoia incubation area in Bangalore. it’s notable to peer how they’ve advanced against constructing the leading trend and lifestyle e-commerce company in Southeast Asia,” observed Shailendra Singh, managing director at Sequoia Capital India — an extra Zilingo backer — in a statement.
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iPad Causing Split in PC Sales
PC manufacturers around the globe are starting to see large declines in their desktop PC sales, creating what is being referred to as a “bifurcated market” of corporate and home device usage. The iPad is getting credit for adding a new variable to home computer usage with its small form factor and large array of applications for movies, games, document publishing, and more which is filling the computing need of many personal users. HP PC sales dropped 23 percent and Dell consumer sales dropped 7.5. The 4.69 million iPads sold last quarter are even making an impact in software sales with Microsoft Windows numbers dropping 4.4 percent. The home PC market is transforming itself into smaller and more mobile devices with many of the big PC manufacturers following Apple’s lead and beginning to produce their own devices.
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Apple's first TV show will be an app-making reality show
NEW YORK — Apple is getting into producing its own TV shows, and we finally have some details on its first one.
Called Planet of the Apps, the new show will focus on finding the "next great app," putting a spotlight on how apps are created and the people who make them.
While it's unclear how large of an official role Apple will play on show, eager developers on the show will be creating apps exclusively for the company's various platforms — iOS, macOS, the Apple Watch's watchOS and Apple TV's tvOS.
Executive produced by entertainer will.i.am and veteran televsion producers Ben Silverman (The Biggest Loser) and Howard Owens' (The Biggest Loser, Master Chef), the show will be hosting events in New York, San Francisco, Austin and Los Angeles to find its 100 contestants.
Developers can apply individually or as part of a team, but as with many other reality shows, those interested need to be at least 18 years old and willing to take time off to film later this year in Los Angeles. Online applications for the show are due Aug. 26. Contestants will also need to have a functioning beta of their app ready by Oct. 21.
While not many details are known about the show, such as when it will air or on what platforms, it appears to be a mixture of Shark Tank and The Voice.
Referring to itself as not a show, but a "launch pad and accelerator for exceptional developers," contestants on the program will receive mentorship from "experts in tech and entertainment" with those who make it to the final round getting the chance to meet with venture capitalists for the chance to receive up to $10 million in funding.
Apps will also be promoted and receive featured placement on Apple's App Store at the end of the season.
Apple's move into creating its own content continues the trend of tech companies branching further into more traditional television and movies. Amazon and Netflix have been doing it for years, as has Google's YouTube which last year launched its YouTube Red subscription platform that features original shows from its top creators.
Others such as Yahoo and Twitter have explored purchasing streaming rights to shows and events, with Twitter set to stream Thursday night NFL games this upcoming season.
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THE NEW NISSAN ALMERA LEADS “VISIT THE PHILIPPINES, DRIVE TO DISCOVER WITH NISSAN” TO THE HIGANTES FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015
(Manila, Philippines)– Nissan Philippines Inc (NPI) unleashes its redesigned Almera sedan onto Philippine roads with the launch of the “Visit the Philippines, Drive to Discover with Nissan” program through a media drive event at the Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal. The program, aligned with the objectives of the Department of Tourism (DOT) of stimulating local tourism, is created in conjunction with the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing and promotions arm of the DOT. “Visit the Philippines, Drive to Discover with Nissan” aims to boost local tourism through the promotion of road travel to tourism destinations recommended by the TPB.
“We chose to bring the new Almera to the Higantes Festival as a nod to our sedan’s class-leading spaciousness,” Antonio Zara, NPI President and Managing Director, said. “If the Higantes bring ‘bigness in size’ in top of mind recall, so does the new Almera in terms of not just cabin space, but also trunk space,” he explained.
“Also, ‘Visit the Philippines, Drive to Discover with Nissan’ is a facet of how we at Nissan Philippines do things differently,” Zara said. “This is our way of showing the beauty of the country from a different perspective, that the drive, the journey, can be as meaningful and exciting as the destination. And thanks to our partnership with the TPB, we look forward to bringing more of our fellow countrymen into making new discoveries and new experiences possible.”
In response, Mr. Milo Oropeza, TPB Project Development Officer said, “We are happy to partner with Nissan in order to strategically bring the best of the Philippines closer to more people. There are still many interesting places to visit, sights to see, and activities to try out that is unique to the country. By working together with Nissan, we hope the public will be encouraged to make new discoveries on the road.”
The road to the Higantes Festival was a colorful drive that highlighted the artistry and creativity of the event, as the procession honoring the town’s patron saint, San Clemente, took center stage. Devotees dressed in colorful local costumes, and carrying “higantes”, or giant paper mache effigies brought the image of the saint all the way to a fluvial procession at the Laguna de Bay, with the revelry continuing all the way until the statue was returned to its sanctuary.
Other high points of the trip included the breakfast meet-up at the Estancia Mall, followed by a drive to Angono where guests partook of traditional food at the Balaw-Balaw Restaurant and Art Gallery. Afterwards, guests witnessed the Bisperas Mayores grand parade that featured the Higantes floats.
The convoy then drove to the Thunderbird Resort in Binangonan, Rizal, taking advantage of the new Almera’s easy handling capability, vaunted cooling, and generous leg space to reach their home for the night in relative comfort. The following day was jumpstarted with a visit to the oldest work of art in the country, the Petroglyphs in Angono, then the group motored to the ancestral house of National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco, where the guests took pictures and listened to tales of the house by its current owner.
The new Almera is available in all Nissan dealerships for test-driving and outright sale, while the “Visit the Philippines, Drive to Discover with Nissan” is on its pilot run and will continue until October 2016. The program will be jointly spearheaded by NPI and TPB with monthly road trips with members of the media to various destinations that will be set by the TBP.


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19th Textile Asia 2018 ends with great success
Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters
Association (PRGMEA) and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan have jointly
organized 19th Textile Asia 2018 - International Textile,
Garments Machinery and Clothing Trade Fair from 27th – 29th
March, 2018 at Karachi Expo Centre.
Mr. Mohammad Younus Dagha, Federal Secretary for Commerce,
Government of Pakistan alongwith Ms Li Yang - Vice Division
Director Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province – China;
Han Chong, CEO - Zhejiang China Textile City Network Co. Ltd;
Mr. Inam Ullah Khan Dharejo - Secretary Trade Development
Authority of Pakistan; Mr. Shaikh Mohammad Shafiq - PRGMEA
Chairman (Central), Dr. Khursheed Nizam, President – Ecommerce
Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. and Mr. Uzair Nizam, Project
Director Textile Asia inaugurated the exhibition by Multiple
Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
Mr. Mohammad Younus Dagha, Federal Secretary for Commerce
Government of Pakistan, said that the export of Pakistani
readymade garments has increased in the international market as
well as prices of Pakistani readymade garments have also
increased. He was of the view that the holding of this event
would be beneficial for the local textile industry and that
there would be enhancement in the country’s exports. The display
of the modern machinery will also benefit this sector and those
associated with the industry would also enhance their capacity.
On this occasion Ms Li Yang, Vice Division Director
Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province said that the
purpose of holding Zhejiang Export Fair in Pakistan during the
period of 19th Textile & CFT Asia 2018 is to help the Pakistani
market for better understanding of Zhejiang textile & apparel
industry which will surely increase bilateral business and
PRGMEA Chairman (Central) Shaikh Mohammad Shafiq said that
this trade fair is expected to host more than 2,000 foreign
delegates as well as 65,000 visitors from trade and corporate
sector. The focus of this trade fair is value addition in the
textile industry to increase the export of our value-added
textile and garment products.
More than 1,000 International Brands displayed their products
in over 800 Booths from 27 countries including Austria, China,
Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Japan, Turkey,
UK, and USA.
President Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan, Dr. Khursheed Nizam
said that 19th Textile Asia is a UFI (Paris) approved textile
trade fair. Adding to it, Mr. Uzair Nizam, Project Director
Textile Asia told us that this trade fair showcases immense
buying selling potential of textile, garment and allied
industries and is poised to introduce overseas suppliers of
textile and garment materials, accessories & parts and machinery
to the textile and garment industry of Pakistan.


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I did already post the Kill Your Darlings release date for all the Dutch fans, which was 17th October 2013. But just like the UK date, this one has been changed. Lumière did announce that KYD is now set to be released on
Then second, Sony Pictures Classics release a new exclusive Kill Your Darlings clip via Out magazine. I did already post it on Facebook, but you can also watch it below.
Update: 29th October. Lumière changed the release date to 30th January 2014.
Update: 9th January 2014: another change. Now to April 2014. (when the exact date will be announced I will update)
Update: 21st January 2014. The release date is now set to 27th March 2014.
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Representatives from Double Fusion have announced a partnership with Emergent Game Technologies to integrate the company’s in-game advertising technology as an inline feature in Emergent’s Gamebryo Element game engine and toolkit. The integration is intended to allow developers using Gamebryo to incorporate in-game advertising placements from within the Gamebryo environment. The partnership is the first time in-game advertising technology has been integrated directly into a game engine. Emergent and Double Fusion will also provide financial incentives to publishers and developers to serve and sell their in-game advertising space. Developers and publishers that purchase the Gamebryo engine from Emergent and reach an agreement with Double Fusion as their in-game advertising partner within three months of the engine license will receive a rebate on their engine license fee. The concept of in-game advertising has been increasing in profile within the industry for some months now, and was most recently highlighted by the announcement of deals between Electronic Arts and in-game advertising companies Massive Incorporated and IGA Worldwide. "The earlier a developer begins work on the integration of an advertising campaign, and the more integrated the ad placement process is with the creation of the game, the more contextual and native the advertising will be," said Jonathan Epstein, president and CEO of Double Fusion. "Our partnership with Emergent means more opportunity for advertisers, more lead time for the creative and sales teams, and more ad dollars for game developers and publishers."
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In what could be a good news for the fans of iPhone, Cupertino tech giant will start to assemble the new low-cost iPhone in February and unveil it in March.
Reports suggest that the assembly work will be split among Hon Hai Precision Industry, Pegatron and Wistron and the California based company is set to address the wider market before it’s 5G phone launch in the second half of the year.
This will be the first low-cost iPhone model since iPhone SE, and according to reports it will look similar to iPhone 8 from 2017 and will include a 4.7-inch screen, and the phone is estimated to be sold between the range of $399 (INR28,407) to $499 (INR 35,530).
The new iPhone is rumoured to have Touch ID built into the Home button using the previous apple technology rather than using an in-display fingerprint sensor like it’s android rivals.
It is expected to have the same Face ID biometric authentication but it will feature the iPhone 11’s processor and it is expected to have the latest iOS 13 and would start with 64GB internal storage.
A cheaper offering may help Apple to fight in this competitive market against its android rivals whose prices go as low as $200, and when the market is fast and ever-growing like India, a cheaper offering would help Apple compete in the competition. Apple has shown a will to carve out a niche for itself and is eyeing locations for Apple stores within its borders. Although a cheaper phone may boost sales for the company, as the price of iPhone 11 was $50 lower than it’s typical pricing, the demand for the phone sky-rocketed, reports suggest.
Apple is also planning to launch high-end iPhones later this year that are expected to include 5G connectivity, faster processors and new 3D cameras on the back.
The US tech giant is hoping the new handset’s sale will be a success and will grow this year, and has set a goal of shipping more than 200 million units in 2020, as the new iPhone is a successor to the iPhone SE and that would be playing a major role in this task.


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Digital belongings will largely decouple from conventional fairness markets in 2023, believes Arca chief funding officer Jeff Dorman.
Discussing his outlook for 2023 in a latest interview with Cointelegraph, Dorman argued that as the worldwide economic system enters a recession this yr, equities will probably be negatively affected whereas some cryptocurrencies will carry out nicely. The worth of the latter, he defined, is decided not solely by macroeconomic elements but additionally by their utility inside their respective ecosystems, which might stay unaltered in a recession.
“You’re going to see loads of shares get punished below the burden of restructurings and below the burden of decrease revenues and decrease money flows,” stated Dorman. “And also you’re really going to see loads of tokens do rather well.”
Nevertheless, crypto’s decoupling course of from equities might not contain Bitcoin (BTC), which Dorman believes will stay extremely correlated to the inventory markets given its excessive sensitivity to macro elements akin to world liquidity and rates of interest.
“Bitcoin has simply turn into a 24/7 VIX. It is only a buying and selling car now for giant funds who need to get out and in of threat on weekends and in a single day buying and selling hours,” Dorman said.
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A Clifton Park e-commerce startup and a food-focused social media business have won $10,000 apiece in seed funds through the Innogen Business Accelerator in Schenectady.
Dkorr LLC, which plans to sell Scandinavian furniture and home decorations, will use the funds to market its interactive shopping site, dkorr.com.
Laura Laz, founder of Clifton Park-based Culinary Celebrations magazine, also was awarded $10,000 to develop a new restaurant- and food-focused social media business.
An Innogen advisory panel made the awards following the completion of Innogen’s inaugural entrepreneurship bootcamp.
Bootcamp organizer Michael Visk said Laz has raised $160,000 of the $500,000 she plans to raise before debuting the business.
Mel Chudzik, an Innogen adviser and Union Graduate College professor, said the social media business is unique and has multiple proposed revenue streams including Internet advertising, a discount card and memberships.
Laz also attracted an investor from the Culinary Institute of America and reached an equity agreement with WSI, a Toronto web developer, to design the social media site.
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CVS said it has deployed the technology in more than 170 locations in the Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, markets, as well as in nearby locations in central and southern Ohio and northern Kentucky.
The technology electronically delays pharmacy employees from opening safes that contain controlled substances by automatically triggering a wait time after a code has been entered. Once the code has been entered by an employee, the code can’t be overridden.
“Pharmacy robberies are a challenging issue for every pharmacy, and we are committed to doing all we can to reduce the number of pharmacy robbery incidents in the Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton markets,” Alisa Ulrey, Ohio area vice president for CVS Pharmacy, said in a statement.
“We believe that time-delay safes, combined with other security policies and procedures in place at our stores, will help drastically reduce these incidents and ensure that our stores remain a safe environment for shopping and filling prescriptions,” Ulrey explained.
Oxycodone and hydrocodone top the list of narcotics targeted in pharmacy robberies, according to CVS. Now those substances will be stored in time-delay safes in all CVS Pharmacy locations in these markets to help prevent these medications from being misused or abused.
“Drug abuse continues to be a substantial health and safety risk in Montgomery County,” stated Phil Plummer, sheriff of Ohio’s Montgomery County. “With overdose deaths in Montgomery County being at an historical high, I believe any efforts to control substance narcotic medications that are sought after by robbers, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, is welcome. I applaud CVS Pharmacy for taking this proactive step to combat the opioid epidemic in Montgomery County and across Ohio.”


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When talking with solar experts about PERC these days one could get the impression there is little to exchange. PERC is now the new standard for monocrystalline cell technology, which is quickly expanding its shares and is expected to leave its less efficient family member multi soon behind, in particular after the world largest and long-time exclusive multi wafer manufacturer GCL recently announced that it will soon strongly invest in mono wafer production capacities.
Instead of talking PERC, both equipment manufacturers and cell manufacturers like to share their views about alternative or next generation technologies. Understandable, one wants to sell equipment and exploit new business fields, the other wants to find the next cell technology to differentiate from the competition.
But PERC has just arrived, is now establishing itself, and doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon.
First of all, PERC just reached less than 20% market share in 2017, and might, if all goes well and our optimistic estimates are correct, reach around 45% this year. This leaves still quite some room to grow.
Moreover: With so many cell manufacturers now active in PERC production, there’s real momentum in R&D.It has been amazing to see how quick efficiency records have been falling recently. In the last 12 months, since we published the 2017 edition of our PERC report, the efficiency record was broken 6 (!) times. And it’s not only about the frequency, but even more about the high level of the recent records.
The ISFH/SolarWorld roadmap towards a 24% PERC cell was considered by many experts an unrealistic target. However, in Oct. 2017, LONGi announced a new PERC world record, which exceeded for the first time the 23% level. The company said this 23.6% commercial size cell was based on pure PERC technology. The current world record, announced by JinkoSolar in May 2018, is already knocking at the 24% door. However, JinkoSolar said that its record cell is based on a PERC platform though it uses also passivated contacts, which is considered another very promising future crystalline cell technology.
That’s why it looks like the next big thing after standard PERC is what we call PERC+. Using selective emitters, everything the advanced module tool-box has on offer (half cells, multi busbars, bifacial) or the combination with passivated contacts. All this shows quite some further potential for PERC to turn the world records into solutions that can be mass manufactured as well, and thus supporting its successful march.
There is also a lot of potential for other crystalline technologies that are similar to PERC, like PERT or PERL. For both, there is already mass production experience. N-type even offers higher efficiency potential and better bifaciality than PERC. All that would also speak for heterojunction technology (HJT), although the production process is much different. (For details on these alternative technologies, check chapter 8 in our 2018 PERC+ Report). However, the window for many of these PERC alternatives is closing quickly.
Because once a train is rolling at full steam – and that’s the status of PERC today –, it’s very difficult to stop it. The more stakeholders are involved with a technology, the better are usually the R&D results, the faster you see progress in development, while a gigantic mass production machine leads to economies scale, resulting in significant cost reduction.
So even if solar experts prefer to discuss potential fancy alternatives, it is very likely that they will have to talk about and work on the new standard cell technology for quite a while, no matter if it is called PERC or PERC+. The Beyond PERC scenario will have to wait.
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Although the Wii U has been long dead since the arrival of Nintendo Switch last March, Nintendo hasn’t given up on it… in June 2018.
A photo taken by Russian Nintendo fan Yuri Litvinenko shows Nintendo has been sending Wii U owners advertisements promoting Nintendo Switch games up till this very day. The latest advert is a Mario Tennis Aces trailer the company uploaded this morning.
Apparently this eccentric behavior wasn’t replicated when the Wii U first launched, as all Nintendo had was a single WiiConnect24 message.
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