SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- 少年三國志(Junior Three Kingdoms), a game that unifies elements of card collection, strategy and interaction, recently received quite positive reviews on its Traditional Chinese version.
(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO82Dzok_JE)
“The overall quality of the game is fantastic. The graphics are colorful, making the scenes and hero skills look stunning. The complexity of the game also attracts me, and I have to really study the game to master it. Strategy plays an important role in the different game modes but collecting heroes that work well with each other is the most important thing,” commented the gamer 勇猛赵子龙.
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Monday, November 30, 2015
MOST AWESOME MOBILE GAME: REVIEWS ON JUNIOR THREE KINGDOMS TRADITIONAL CHINESE VERSION
SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- 少年三國志(Junior Three Kingdoms), a game that unifies elements of card collection, strategy and interaction, recently received quite positive reviews on its Traditional Chinese version.
(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO82Dzok_JE)
“The overall quality of the game is fantastic. The graphics are colorful, making the scenes and hero skills look stunning. The complexity of the game also attracts me, and I have to really study the game to master it. Strategy plays an important role in the different game modes but collecting heroes that work well with each other is the most important thing,” commented the gamer 勇猛赵子龙.
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(Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO82Dzok_JE)
“The overall quality of the game is fantastic. The graphics are colorful, making the scenes and hero skills look stunning. The complexity of the game also attracts me, and I have to really study the game to master it. Strategy plays an important role in the different game modes but collecting heroes that work well with each other is the most important thing,” commented the gamer 勇猛赵子龙.
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MICF Attractions Include 'Hearme Hearme' Campaign And 'Teddy Bear Hospital Program'
SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The 'HearMe HearMe' Campaign and the
'Teddy Bear Hospital Program' are among the major attractions of the
three-day Malaysia Islamic Children's Fair (MICF) which began today at
the Shah Alam Convention Centre here.
Managing Director of Zurriyat Ventures Sdn Bhd, who is also MICF chairman, Dayang Lily Maznah Abang Muas said the MICF was a platform for various Islamic-based educational activities, products and services for children.
"For instance the 'HearMe HearMe' campaign is aimed at encouraging children to give their opinions and views on issues, and adults can give their feedback.
"This will help children build confidence to talk, discuss ideas and aspirations with their parents or other adults," she told reporters today.
Lily Maznah said children who visit MICF could participate in activities such as the 'Teddy Bear Hospital Program' managed by the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Children and Teens Super Team (IMACAT).
She said under the programme, children could use teddy bears to conduct basic health checks.
"This activity is among the most exciting as the teddy bears will be treated as patients while the children are the parents.
"Through this activity, we will expose the children to eye and tooth issues as well as the importance of nutritious food," she said.
The programme which is in its third year, will also include various competitions aimed at fostering family ties, such as 'Family Treasure Hunt' and 'Family Coloring Contest'.
-- BERNAMA
Managing Director of Zurriyat Ventures Sdn Bhd, who is also MICF chairman, Dayang Lily Maznah Abang Muas said the MICF was a platform for various Islamic-based educational activities, products and services for children.
"For instance the 'HearMe HearMe' campaign is aimed at encouraging children to give their opinions and views on issues, and adults can give their feedback.
"This will help children build confidence to talk, discuss ideas and aspirations with their parents or other adults," she told reporters today.
Lily Maznah said children who visit MICF could participate in activities such as the 'Teddy Bear Hospital Program' managed by the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Children and Teens Super Team (IMACAT).
She said under the programme, children could use teddy bears to conduct basic health checks.
"This activity is among the most exciting as the teddy bears will be treated as patients while the children are the parents.
"Through this activity, we will expose the children to eye and tooth issues as well as the importance of nutritious food," she said.
The programme which is in its third year, will also include various competitions aimed at fostering family ties, such as 'Family Treasure Hunt' and 'Family Coloring Contest'.
-- BERNAMA
PFIZER AND ALLERGAN TO COMBINE
NEW YORK & DUBLIN, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Allergan plc (NYSE:AGN) today announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved, and the companies have entered into, a definitive merger agreement under which Pfizer, a global innovative biopharmaceutical company, will combine with Allergan, a global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model - Growth Pharma, in a stock transaction currently valued at $363.63 per Allergan share, for a total enterprise value of approximately $160 billion, based on the closing price of Pfizer common stock of $32.18 on November 20, 2015. The transaction represents more than a 30 percent premium based on Pfizer's and Allergan's unaffected share prices as of October 28, 2015. Allergan shareholders will receive 11.3 shares of the combined company for each of their Allergan shares, and Pfizer stockholders will receive one share of the combined company for each of their Pfizer shares.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015
UTI EARNS SECURE TRADE PARTNERSHIP CERTIFICATE FROM SINGAPORE CUSTOMS
LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UTi Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:UTIW), a global supply chain services and solutions provider, has earned a coveted Secure Trade Partnership (STP) certificate from Singapore Customs. The certificate is awarded to companies that have adopted robust security measures throughout their trading operations to enhance the security of global supply chains and prevent disruptions to the smooth flow of goods.
Among the benefits of receiving the STP certificate are swift trade facilitations (available through Singapore Customs' TradeFIRST bands), automatic "known consignor" designation under the Regulated Cargo Agent Regime, quicker cargo clearance and fewer inspections where STP status is recognized by other national authorities, such as those in China and the US.
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Among the benefits of receiving the STP certificate are swift trade facilitations (available through Singapore Customs' TradeFIRST bands), automatic "known consignor" designation under the Regulated Cargo Agent Regime, quicker cargo clearance and fewer inspections where STP status is recognized by other national authorities, such as those in China and the US.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Gordagen Positions For Growth And Secures R&D Loan
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Gordagen Pharmaceuticals, a privately held Australian company commercializing tocotrienol-based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, today outlined the strategic initiatives it is taking in preparation for commercializing its first nutraceutical product in the US early next year.
As part of the Company's long-term growth strategy and shift toward commercial operations with the potential to have multiple marketed products in the coming years, Chairman of the Board, Mr Fred Nadjarian, has announced his retirement from the Board and will assume the role of Special Advisor to the Scientific Advisory Board.
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As part of the Company's long-term growth strategy and shift toward commercial operations with the potential to have multiple marketed products in the coming years, Chairman of the Board, Mr Fred Nadjarian, has announced his retirement from the Board and will assume the role of Special Advisor to the Scientific Advisory Board.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015
SAMSUNG BIOEPIS RECEIVES POSITIVE CHMP OPINION FOR THE FIRST ETANERCEPT BIOSIMILAR IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
INCHEON, Korea, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion on Benepali® – a biosimilar version of Enbrel® (etanercept), previously known as SB4 – for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) and plaque psoriasis. This marks the first time the CHMP has adopted a positive opinion on an etanercept biosimilar.
CHINA HI-TECH FAIR (CHTF): A FEAST OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
SHENZHEN, China, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- China
Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) 2015 presented a week of innovation to exhibitors and
visitors, especially technology geeks, from November 16 to 21, 2015 in Shenzhen
City of Guangdong Province, China. The fair is a feast of technology trends and
concepts.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
CITI NAMED BEST DIGITAL BANK IN ASIA BY GLOBAL FINANCE MAGAZINE
HONG KONG, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Citi has been recognized as Asia’s Best
Digital Bank for 2015 by Global Finance magazine, picking up Best
Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank and Best Consumer Digital Bank in the
region.
The annual competition evaluates
online and mobile banking applications. Winners were selected based on the
strength of strategy for attracting and servicing online customers, success in
getting clients to use web offerings, growth of the online customer base,
breadth of products offered, evidence of tangible benefits gained from Internet
initiatives and web site design and functionality.
NTT COMMUNICATIONS POSITIONED AS A "LEADER" IN GARTNER 2015 REPORT: "MAGIC QUADRANT FOR CLOUD-ENABLED MANAGED HOSTING, ASIA/PACIFIC"
TOKYO, Nov 20
(Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), a data, cloud and international communications leader
within the NTT (NYSE: NTT) Group, announced today it has been positioned in the
Leaders quadrant of the "Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Enabled Managed Hosting,
Asia/Pacific" (Magic Quadrant) report*1 published by
Gartner Inc. in November 2015, based on its ability to execute and completeness
of vision.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
NEW UNISYS SOFTWARE BOLSTERS ROLE OF CLEARPATH FORWARD AS HUB FOR MODERN SOFTWARE-DEFINED DATA CENTERS
BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 18, 2015 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/--
Integration with Docker, VMware and Microsoft SQL among key advancements in software for flagship computer systems
Unisys Corporation (http://www.unisys.com/) (NYSE: UIS) today announced new software developments, including integration with Docker containers, VMware management and Microsoft SQL databases, that advance its flagship ClearPath ForwardTM computer systems. The new capabilities are designed to evolve ClearPath Forward systems further into open, software-driven platforms that serve as hubs in hybrid software-defined data centers. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
CONFIDENCE AMONG ASIA PACIFIC CEOS AT LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 2012
MANILA, the Philippines, Nov 16 (Bernama-GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) -- Asia Pacific CEOs believe prospects for business
growth over the next 12 months are dimming fast. Ahead of the annual
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting November 18-19,
business leaders have a number of concerns, according to PwC’s fifth annual
APEC CEO Survey.
FROM UGLY U TO THE PERFECT V
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the age of appearance competitiveness, baby-face is winning over ‘pretty face’ & ‘nice body’ era. Baby face with small oval shape is becoming the trend. As the attention to baby-face grew, ‘facial contouring’ became the hottest topic. Facial contouring is not a procedure that simply makes the image of a face look younger, but eliminates the aged look by reducing the size of bone structure.
PRA HEALTH SCIENCES在新加坡拓展業務
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov 17
(Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRA Health Sciences (PRA)（納斯達克：PRAH）欣然宣佈將搬遷到新加坡的新辦事處，以支援其在該地區的業務擴張。此次搬遷後，PRA將能夠整合其員工實力，並靠近其在該地區的許多客戶，具有戰略意義。新辦事處的地址為21 Biopolis Road, Nucleos, Singapore。
PRA臨床業務（亞太區）區域高級總監Jonathan Newton表示，「我們對此次搬遷感到非常高興。新加坡是卓越的臨床研究中心，也是PRA在亞太區佈局的區域中心。此次搬遷是PRA對自身承諾的一次踐行，以滿足客戶不斷增長的需求並在該地區提供優質服務。
PRA HEALTH SCIENCES EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN SINGAPORE
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRA Health Sciences (PRA) (NASDAQ:PRAH) is pleased to announce that it is relocating to a new office in Singapore to support its expanded operations in the region. The move will allow PRA to consolidate its workforce and be strategically located near many of its clients in the area. The new office location is 21 Biopolis Road, Nucleos, Singapore.
TORONTO, VANCOUVER AND SINGAPORE COME OUT TOPS IN PWC'S BUILDING BETTER CITIES SURVEY
MANILA, the Philippines, Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto, Vancouver and Singapore emerged as the top three cities in APEC in which to live and do business, according to a new study launched today at the APEC 2015 CEO Summit. The PwC study gives city leaders a view of where they are now, and it hopes to inspire cities within APEC to collaborate and seek advice to solve tenacious problems.
$100,000 USD BATTLEHACK PRIZE AWARDED TO DEVELOPER TEAM FROM VENICE COURTESY OF PAYPAL AND BRAINTREE
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS
WIRE)-- PayPal and
Braintree today announced the $100,000 USD grand-prize winner of its 2015
BattleHack Series. The 24-hour BattleHack World Finals took place at PayPal
Headquarters in Silicon Valley and hosted 14 teams of developers from across
the globe, all winners of their regional BattleHack competitions. At the World
Finals, competitors were tasked with building an application that incorporates
the PayPal, Braintree or Venmo APIs, encouraging hacks that include an element
of social good.
OPPLE LIGHTING RANKS NO.1 ON LIGHTING AND INNER DECORATION SALES CHART OF ALIBABA'S 11.11 SALE
SHANGHAI, Nov 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 2015 Global 11.11 Shopping Festival of Alibaba Group concluded at the end of November 11 (Single Day). As one of the lighting companies that started e-commerce early, OPPLE Lighting has been involved in the 11.11 Shopping Festival for six years in a row. This year with an income of RMB 120 million, it ranked No.1 among lighting and inner decoration players for the third year in a row and made a hit on WeChat.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE VERSION OF JUNIOR THREE KINGDOMS WILL LAUNCH SOON, INVITING CHINESE PEOPLE WORLDWIDE TO ENJOY THE EXCITING GAME
SHANGHAI, Nov 16
(Bernama-BUSINESS
WIRE)-- Youzu Interactive recently
announced that the Traditional Chinese version of its mobile game Junior
Three Kingdoms favored by 30 million gamers will be available globally
in early December.
WELCOME TO CHINA HI-TECH FAIR 2015
SHENZHEN, China, Nov 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- The China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) 2015 will be held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on Nov. 16-21. With the theme of “innovative entrepreneurship, cross-border integration”, CHTF 2015 aims to attract innovative resources, promote entrepreneurship and innovation, push for cross-border integration, and facilitate international exchange and cooperation in science and technology.
WEX AUSTRALIA - VICTORIAN WINNER OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN A CONTACT CENTRE CATEGORY AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA 2015 SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- WEX (NYSE: WEX), a leading provider of corporate payment solutions, today announced it was recognised by the Customer Service Institute of Australia as the 2015 Victorian Winner of the Service Excellence in a Contact Centre under 100 employees category, and the runner up in the National Award.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
'TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL PROGRAMME', HEARME HEARME, MAIN ATTRACTIONS AT MICF
SHAH ALAM, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Campaign #HearMe HearMe and 'Teddy Bear Hospital Programme', are among the main attractions at the Malaysia Islamic Children's Fair (MICF), which is scheduled to last for three days starting from Nov 27 at the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC) here.
Zurriyat Ventures Sdn Bhd managing director who is also the chairman of MICF, Dayang Lily Maznah Abang Muas, said the programme in its third year, was expected to draw up to 50,000 visitors.
HearMe #HearMe campaign aims to encourage children to present their opinions on any issue to adults so that adults can provide feedback on the issue.
"Usually we only hear adults giving opinions but this time we will make a difference and give the children a chance to express their opinions and aspirations.
"More interesting, the interview session and video recording will be done by children as well and the interview will be shared using the hashtag #HearMe HearMe, MICF is not just an exhibition but also a platform to produce children who will become future leaders," she told reporters here today.
Lily Maznah said children who visit the MICF can also participate in learning activities through the 'Teddy Bear Hospital Programme' under the supervision of the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Children and Teens Super Team (IMACAT).
She said the programme allows children to bring their dolls for a basic health screening.
"The programme themed 'Learn About Health the Fun Way!' inspires to promote proactive participation of health sector workers like medical students and doctors to promote a healthy lifestyle among children as well as exposing the children so that they are not afraid to go to hospital for treatment," she said.
According to Lily Maznah, MICF this year for the first time will introduce 'Anugerah Tunas Selangor' which will be presented to competent children in conjunction with Selangor Children's Day. MICF also provides various competitions to foster the family spirit.
--BERNAMA
Monday, November 16, 2015
FOSSIL GROUP, INC. TO ACQUIRE WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATOR MISFIT
RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 13, 2015 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Misfit, Inc., an innovator in wearable technology and stylish connected devices. The acquisition will enable Fossil Group to expand its addressable market, offering consumers both traditional timepieces and fashionable connected accessories. Misfit brings to Fossil Group a scalable cloud and app platform, a world-class software and hardware engineering team, a native wearable technology brand and a pipeline of innovative products.
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Friday, November 13, 2015
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Nov 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb+” of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (Oriental) (India). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect Oriental’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and consistently favorable investment performance.
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The ratings reflect Oriental’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and consistently favorable investment performance.
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A.M. BEST COMMENTS ON RATINGS OF CHINA REINSURANCE (GROUP) CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOLLOWING INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
HONG KONG, Nov 13
(Bernama-BUSINESS
WIRE) -- A.M. Best has
commented that the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer
credit ratings of “a” of China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation (China
Re) and its subsidiaries,China Property & Casualty Reinsurance Company
Ltd. (China Re P&C), China Life Reinsurance Company
Ltd. (China Re Life) and China Continent Property &
Casualty Insurance Company Ltd. (CCIC), remain unchanged following
China Re’s initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange (HKEx) on October 26, 2015. All the above companies are domiciled in
China.
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Nov 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb+” of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (Oriental) (India). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect Oriental’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and consistently favorable investment performance.
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The ratings reflect Oriental’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and consistently favorable investment performance.
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NTT COMMUNICATIONS AND PLDT TO PROVIDE DATA CENTER SERVICES IN PHILIPPINES
TOKYO, Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT, NYSE: PHI), the Philippines' leading information and communications technology company, agreed on a collaboration partnership on November 5 to provide Nexcenter™ solutions in the Philippines and promote cross-selling. Under the agreement, Philippines corporations with international operations will be able to use NTT Com’s globally standardized high-quality Nexcenter™ services at some 140 locations in 84 cities of 19 countries, in addition to its Arcstar Universal One private-network service, which is already available in the Philippines.
PLDT, supported by NTT Com, expects to gain Nexcenter™ accreditation for its two main data centers and begin providing Nexcenter™ services by January 2016. In addition, PLDT will incorporate Nexcenter™ standards in a new data center now under construction, which also will be launched as a new Nexcenter™ facility. The additions will strengthen Nexcenter™ as No. 1 data center brand in the Asian region.
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PLDT, supported by NTT Com, expects to gain Nexcenter™ accreditation for its two main data centers and begin providing Nexcenter™ services by January 2016. In addition, PLDT will incorporate Nexcenter™ standards in a new data center now under construction, which also will be launched as a new Nexcenter™ facility. The additions will strengthen Nexcenter™ as No. 1 data center brand in the Asian region.
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Thursday, November 12, 2015
Genesis Healthcare Expands Its Consumer Testing To Asia Starting November 17th, 2015
TOKYO, Nov 12
(Bernama) -- Genesis Healthcare Co., the pioneer of genetic research and
testing in Tokyo, will be expanding its direct-to-consumer (DTC) tests, sold
under the GeneLife brand in Japan, to Asia from November 17. GeneLife's EC site
will open first with its flagship product "GeneLife Genesis," a
US$250 genetic test kit that offers genetic analysis of 359 diseases/traits and
allows customers to analyze the risk onset of various lifestyle diseases.
GeneLife Genesis will be made available to consumers online in Hong Kong,
Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines
on November 17, followed by India and China in 2016.
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MINIMAL INVASIVE, MAXIMUM SATISFACTION TL ANTI AGING
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- As
appearance plays an important role to have competitive force, procedures to
make a baby face are popular along with other ones to make beautiful or
handsome face. Especially, it is a trend that more people prefer petit plastic
surgery than technical plastic surgery as they want to have better appearance
fast and simply.
TL Plastic Surgery Korea recommends the power V contouring as a way to recover V line in the face and to make a small and slim baby face without having a facial bone surgery.
TL Plastic Surgery Korea recommends the power V contouring as a way to recover V line in the face and to make a small and slim baby face without having a facial bone surgery.
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Genesis Healthcare Expands Its Consumer Testing To Asia Starting November 17th, 2015
TOKYO, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Genesis Healthcare Co., the pioneer of genetic
research and testing in Tokyo, will be expanding its direct-to-consumer (DTC)
tests, sold under the GeneLife brand in Japan, to Asia from November 17.
GeneLife's EC site will open first with its flagship product "GeneLife
Genesis," a US$250 genetic test kit that offers genetic analysis of 359
diseases/traits and allows customers to analyze the risk onset of various
lifestyle diseases. GeneLife Genesis will be made available to consumers online
in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the
Philippines on November 17, followed by India and China in 2016.
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PRINTRONIX TO SELL THERMAL/AIDC PRODUCT LINE TO TSC AUTO ID TECHNOLOGY
IRVINE, Calif. Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Printronix Inc., a worldwide leader in industrial printing solutions, today announces that it has reached an agreement to sell its Thermal/AIDC business to TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3611.TWO)
TSC will acquire all intellectual and branding rights to Printronix’ Industrial Thermal stationary and mobile printers, barcode verification, RFID, and PrintCart product lines that will operate post-closing as a stand-alone company called Printronix Auto-ID Inc.
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TSC will acquire all intellectual and branding rights to Printronix’ Industrial Thermal stationary and mobile printers, barcode verification, RFID, and PrintCart product lines that will operate post-closing as a stand-alone company called Printronix Auto-ID Inc.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF MERITZ FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
HONG KONG, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a-” of Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. (Meritz) (South Korea). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect Meritz’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization and stable operating performance.
The company’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), remains stable and sound to support the current ratings. The company has reported positive operating results over the past five years in large part due to its focus on profitable long-term, protection-type products.
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The ratings reflect Meritz’s adequate risk-adjusted capitalization and stable operating performance.
The company’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), remains stable and sound to support the current ratings. The company has reported positive operating results over the past five years in large part due to its focus on profitable long-term, protection-type products.
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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF EVERGREEN INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a” of Evergreen Insurance Company Limited (EICL) (Bermuda). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect EICL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, its contribution to the risk management of the Evergreen Group and a favorable track record of underwriting results. As a pure captive of the Evergreen Group, EICL is the group’s risk management platform and underwrites risks in marine, aviation, property, engineering, motor and other liability in relation to group operations. The ratings also recognize EICL’s prudent investment strategy and sound liquidity position.
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The ratings reflect EICL’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, its contribution to the risk management of the Evergreen Group and a favorable track record of underwriting results. As a pure captive of the Evergreen Group, EICL is the group’s risk management platform and underwrites risks in marine, aviation, property, engineering, motor and other liability in relation to group operations. The ratings also recognize EICL’s prudent investment strategy and sound liquidity position.
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Mokaya Penetrates Local Supermarket Chains
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Mokaya brand of fine premium
and luxury chocolates will be available at Japanese-owned supermarket
chains in the country by the end of the year or early next year, says
its founder.
"Mokaya's chocolate products are already available in well-known supermarkets and hypermarket chains outside Kuala Lumpur, and among Mokaya products are eight premium flavoured chocolates, dark chocolate and chocolate bars," Rahul Agarwal told Bernama.
Mokaya's cacao beans, sourced from Madagascar, have a distinctive flavour with hints of aromatic fruits, nuts and mint.
The Mokaya brand was conceived from Rahul's extensive travels and passion for chocolates which have inspired him to explore chocolate developed by small, local chocolatiers as well as global mainstream companies.
His ultimate aim was to create a Malaysian-made chocolate with the finest cacao beans and ingredients able to compete with the finest in the world.
-- BERNAMA
"Mokaya's chocolate products are already available in well-known supermarkets and hypermarket chains outside Kuala Lumpur, and among Mokaya products are eight premium flavoured chocolates, dark chocolate and chocolate bars," Rahul Agarwal told Bernama.
Mokaya's cacao beans, sourced from Madagascar, have a distinctive flavour with hints of aromatic fruits, nuts and mint.
The Mokaya brand was conceived from Rahul's extensive travels and passion for chocolates which have inspired him to explore chocolate developed by small, local chocolatiers as well as global mainstream companies.
His ultimate aim was to create a Malaysian-made chocolate with the finest cacao beans and ingredients able to compete with the finest in the world.
-- BERNAMA
QUINTILES CONTRIBUTES OPEN SOURCE CODE TO RESEARCHKIT
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quintiles, the world’s largest biopharma services provider, has announced its contribution of enhancements to the ResearchKit framework which was designed by Apple to make it easy for researchers to gather data more frequently and more accurately from research participants using iPhone apps.
ResearchKit enables participants to easily complete tasks or submit surveys right from an app and delivers a simple way to present participants with an interactive informed consent process. Quintiles contributed enhancements to the ResearchKit framework to provide developers with extensions that support additional capabilities which, in turn, will allow them to create more sophisticated application experiences. Quintiles plans to use these enhancements to develop patient engagement tools for ResearchKit-based apps.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25682
ResearchKit enables participants to easily complete tasks or submit surveys right from an app and delivers a simple way to present participants with an interactive informed consent process. Quintiles contributed enhancements to the ResearchKit framework to provide developers with extensions that support additional capabilities which, in turn, will allow them to create more sophisticated application experiences. Quintiles plans to use these enhancements to develop patient engagement tools for ResearchKit-based apps.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25682
QUINTILES CONTRIBUTES OPEN SOURCE CODE TO RESEARCHKIT
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quintiles, the world’s largest biopharma services provider, has announced its contribution of enhancements to the ResearchKit framework which was designed by Apple to make it easy for researchers to gather data more frequently and more accurately from research participants using iPhone apps.
ResearchKit enables participants to easily complete tasks or submit surveys right from an app and delivers a simple way to present participants with an interactive informed consent process. Quintiles contributed enhancements to the ResearchKit framework to provide developers with extensions that support additional capabilities which, in turn, will allow them to create more sophisticated application experiences. Quintiles plans to use these enhancements to develop patient engagement tools for ResearchKit-based apps.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25682
ResearchKit enables participants to easily complete tasks or submit surveys right from an app and delivers a simple way to present participants with an interactive informed consent process. Quintiles contributed enhancements to the ResearchKit framework to provide developers with extensions that support additional capabilities which, in turn, will allow them to create more sophisticated application experiences. Quintiles plans to use these enhancements to develop patient engagement tools for ResearchKit-based apps.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25682
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
HONG KONG, Nov 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb+” of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (Oriental) (India). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect Oriental’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and consistently favorable investment performance.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25699
The ratings reflect Oriental’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and consistently favorable investment performance.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25699
SO NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL, PEOPLE WON'T EVEN KNOW (YOU HAD PLASTIC SURGERY)
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A small and slim face is what everyone wants to have. It is because a slim and smooth face shape is an important element that decides the overall image of the face.
A projected cheekbone or a square and wide jaw may create tough and manly image. The facial bone contouring surgery such as malar reduction or square jaw surgery is popular as a way to have a smooth, sharp and slim face shape like 'Alphabet V.'
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25692
A projected cheekbone or a square and wide jaw may create tough and manly image. The facial bone contouring surgery such as malar reduction or square jaw surgery is popular as a way to have a smooth, sharp and slim face shape like 'Alphabet V.'
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25692
SO NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL, PEOPLE WON'T EVEN KNOW (YOU HAD PLASTIC SURGERY)
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- A small and slim face is what everyone wants to have. It is because a slim and smooth face shape is an important element that decides the overall image of the face.
A projected cheekbone or a square and wide jaw may create tough and manly image. The facial bone contouring surgery such as malar reduction or square jaw surgery is popular as a way to have a smooth, sharp and slim face shape like 'Alphabet V.'
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25692
A projected cheekbone or a square and wide jaw may create tough and manly image. The facial bone contouring surgery such as malar reduction or square jaw surgery is popular as a way to have a smooth, sharp and slim face shape like 'Alphabet V.'
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25692
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
MANDOM LAUNCHES "GATSBY CM AWARD UNLIMITED": WINNING VIDEOS TO BE SENT TO CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY!
OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 9, 2015 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
- Let's Produce Commercial Message on "GATSBY" -
- Any Video Commercial Featuring GATSBY Qualified for Easy Application from YouTube; Passion Is All That Is Required -
Mandom Corp. of Osaka City is accepting applications until Jan. 4, 2016, for "GATSBY CM Award UNLIMITED" (hereafter UNLIMITED) in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of GATSBY Student CM Awards (hereafter Student CM Awards) featuring the GATSBY men's grooming brand and products.
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- Let's Produce Commercial Message on "GATSBY" -
- Any Video Commercial Featuring GATSBY Qualified for Easy Application from YouTube; Passion Is All That Is Required -
Mandom Corp. of Osaka City is accepting applications until Jan. 4, 2016, for "GATSBY CM Award UNLIMITED" (hereafter UNLIMITED) in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of GATSBY Student CM Awards (hereafter Student CM Awards) featuring the GATSBY men's grooming brand and products.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25676
MANDOM LAUNCHES "GATSBY CM AWARD UNLIMITED" IN COMMEMORATION OF 10TH "GATSBY STUDENT CM AWARDS"
OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 9, 2015 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
| - No Age, Occupation, Sex or National Limit on Applications for Movie Featuring GATSBY; Passion Is All That Is Required; Winning Movies to Be Sent to Cannes Festival of Creativity - Mandom Corp. of Osaka City is accepting applications until Jan. 4, 2016, for "GATSBY CM Award UNLIMITED" (hereafter UNLIMITED), a companion award to GATSBY Student CM Awards (hereafter Student CM Awards) featuring the GATSBY men's grooming brand and products. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25677 |
Monday, November 9, 2015
FRACHT USES DESCARTES' BROKER AND FORWARDER SOLUTION TO STREAMLINE COMPLEX INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
WATERLOO, Ontario, Nov 6 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group
(Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive
businesses in commerce, announced that logistics service provider Fracht is
streamlining international shipment management, customs clearance, and customer
and carrier connectivity with the Descartes OneView™ solution suite and the
Descartes Global Logistics Network™ (Descartes GLN™).
"We strive to deliver innovative, tailor-made logistics
solutions that add business value for our growing worldwide customer
base," said Armin Frey, VP IT, Sales and Marketing at Fracht.
"Descartes provides the integrated technology platform and domain expertise
to help us simplify and better manage shipment and compliance processes. We're
more productive because we've automated the data exchange between us, our
customers, and the air and ocean carriers we use. Today, all parties benefit
from the seamless flow of information, improved efficiency, and reduced
opportunity for human error made possible by Descartes."
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Higher Income, Job Opportunities In Agriculture Through IoT
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture and aquaculture is set to revolutionise the country's food production industry, hence providing higher income and employment opportunities for the people.
Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic System (MIMOS) Senior Director (Corporate Strategy) Ahmad Helmi Abdul Halim is hopeful IoT in both the fields can be fully implemented by 2020.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=1186742Higher Income, Job Opportunities In Agriculture Through IoT
Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic System (MIMOS) Senior Director (Corporate Strategy) Ahmad Helmi Abdul Halim is hopeful IoT in both the fields can be fully implemented by 2020.
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v8/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=1186742Higher Income, Job Opportunities In Agriculture Through IoT
PAYONEER SELECTED BY AMAZON TO EXPAND CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT OPTIONS IN SELECT COUNTRIES
Expanding Cross-Border
Payment Possibilities for Sellers in 24 Countries Allows Amazon to Improve
Customer Experience and Drive Global Expansion
NEW YORK CITY, Nov 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Payoneer Inc., a leading online payments company transforming the way businesses send and receive cross-border payments, has been selected by Amazon to expand cross-border payment options to sellers from 24 countries1 who sell on marketplaces in the U.S., Spain, France, Italy, Germany and the UK. As a featured payment solution for select countries within Amazon Seller Central, Payoneer provides a simple and convenient way for sellers from top markets including China, Japan and South Korea to receive their Amazon disbursements.
SMARTTRADE ENHANCES ITS FX PLATFORM WITH MARGIN CREDIT EXTENSION
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, Nov 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- smartTrade Technologies announces the addition of a margin credit functionality to its end-to-end low latency FX trading platform, LiquidityFX.
smartTrade's LiquidityFX platform has seen increasing adoption by a large variety of clients looking to move from their incumbent platforms to a flexible non-volume based priced solution and has led to a growing demand for a margin credit extension.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25652
smartTrade's LiquidityFX platform has seen increasing adoption by a large variety of clients looking to move from their incumbent platforms to a flexible non-volume based priced solution and has led to a growing demand for a margin credit extension.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25652
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
GORDAGEN APPOINTS NPI AS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION PARTNER
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 4, 2015/Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
Gordagen Pharmaceuticals, a privately held Australian company commercializing tocotrienol-based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, has appointed Nutritional Products International, Inc. (NPI) as its exclusive US marketing and distribution partner for its Heart Health nutraceutical product.
nE1-Heart(TM) is an evidence-based nutraceutical for the maintenance of a healthy heart and is planned for release in the US during the first half of 2016, bringing forward previously forecasted revenues for the company. The US represents one of the largest nutraceutical markets in the world.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25650
Gordagen Pharmaceuticals, a privately held Australian company commercializing tocotrienol-based nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, has appointed Nutritional Products International, Inc. (NPI) as its exclusive US marketing and distribution partner for its Heart Health nutraceutical product.
nE1-Heart(TM) is an evidence-based nutraceutical for the maintenance of a healthy heart and is planned for release in the US during the first half of 2016, bringing forward previously forecasted revenues for the company. The US represents one of the largest nutraceutical markets in the world.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25650
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF MARBLE REINSURANCE CORPORATION
HONG KONG, Nov 2
(Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)
-- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the
issuer credit rating of “a-” of Marble Reinsurance Corporation (Marble
Re) (Micronesia). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The ratings reflect Marble Re’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and profitable operating performance. Marble Re’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), has remained strong due to its continuous and strong profitability.
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY ACQUIRES KOEHLER GROUP
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Corporation Service Company® (CSC®) announced today that it has acquired Koehler Group, a Hong Kong-headquartered provider of incorporation, tax, accounting, and trade support services.
“We view this acquisition as a significant opportunity to offer international expansion services to our U.S. and international corporate customers,” said CSC Vice President Jim Stoltzfus. “We are excited about what this development means for our clients with subsidiaries in the Asia-Pacific region.”
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF SINGAPORE REINSURANCE CORPORATION LIMITED
SINGAPORE,
Nov 2 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the
financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of
“a-” of Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Singapore
Re) (Singapore). The outlook for both ratings is stable.
The
ratings acknowledge Singapore Re’s favorable operating performance and strong
risk-adjusted capitalization as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio.
UNIONPAY INTERNATIONAL EXCLUSIVELY SPONSORS 2015 MNET ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS-CARDHOLDERS CAN BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE VIA "UNIONPAY ONLINE PAYMENT"
SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 2, 2015 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
The 2015 MAMA will be held in Hong Kong on Dec. 2. From October 30, UnionPay International, the exclusive sponsor of MAMA, will offer multiple exclusive privileges, including that of buying tickets in advance, to cardholders (with card number starting with 62). The "UnionPay" logo will also appear in and outside the stadium that day.
Hosted by South Korea's CJ E&M corporation, MAMA is one of the most important music awards in Asia. This is the second time that UnionPay International sponsors MAMA exclusively, demonstrating that UnionPay, as a rapidly growing international payment brand, has been recognized by an increasing number of people overseas due to its amiable, dynamic and confident image. Last year, BIGBANG and EXO were awarded the "UnionPay Best Song of the Year" and the "UnionPay Best Singer of the Year" respectively. This year, the lineup of stars attending the event will be even more amazing.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25640
The 2015 MAMA will be held in Hong Kong on Dec. 2. From October 30, UnionPay International, the exclusive sponsor of MAMA, will offer multiple exclusive privileges, including that of buying tickets in advance, to cardholders (with card number starting with 62). The "UnionPay" logo will also appear in and outside the stadium that day.
Hosted by South Korea's CJ E&M corporation, MAMA is one of the most important music awards in Asia. This is the second time that UnionPay International sponsors MAMA exclusively, demonstrating that UnionPay, as a rapidly growing international payment brand, has been recognized by an increasing number of people overseas due to its amiable, dynamic and confident image. Last year, BIGBANG and EXO were awarded the "UnionPay Best Song of the Year" and the "UnionPay Best Singer of the Year" respectively. This year, the lineup of stars attending the event will be even more amazing.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25640
2015 TOP TRAVEL TRENDS REVEALED AT WTM
LONDON, Nov 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Euromonitor unveiled today the WTM Global Trends Report 2015 identifying the top emerging travel trends:
The new American dream: work less, play hard
A growing number of American companies offer unlimited vacation time to create a happier, loyal and motivated staff, which will have an effect on travel bookings.
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The new American dream: work less, play hard
A growing number of American companies offer unlimited vacation time to create a happier, loyal and motivated staff, which will have an effect on travel bookings.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25643
Monday, November 2, 2015
ZOMATO EXPANDS FURTHER INTO SOUTHEAST ASIA; LAUNCHES IN MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Zomato, the restaurant search and discovery app, has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of its Malaysia section two years after it entered the region via Philippines. Zomato is now available to users in Malaysia covering over 12,000 restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya regions and is available on web and mobile.
Users in Malaysia can now browse through restaurant information, read and write restaurant reviews, as well as build a personal network of trusted foodies on Zomato. It also offers an exciting prospect for business owners to reach out to and engage with a highly targeted audience. Business owners can explore the full potential of how Zomato can help them grow their business at www.zomato.com/business.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25613
Users in Malaysia can now browse through restaurant information, read and write restaurant reviews, as well as build a personal network of trusted foodies on Zomato. It also offers an exciting prospect for business owners to reach out to and engage with a highly targeted audience. Business owners can explore the full potential of how Zomato can help them grow their business at www.zomato.com/business.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25613
SUNDANCE ENERGY AUSTRALIA LIMITED REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2015 RESULTS
DENVER, Oct 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sundance Energy Australia Limited (ASX:SEA) (“Sundance” or the “Company”), a U.S. onshore oil and gas exploration and production company focused in the Eagle Ford and Greater Anadarko Basin, reported its unaudited third quarter 2015 results as filed with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=25624
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