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Jiangxi, China: Turning hardship into flowers

BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A video story presented by China.org.cn on the disabled population living under the poverty line making silk flower bouquets to escape poverty and striving for a more prosperous life in Jiangxi: &nbsp; Disabled population needs special care in the campaign against poverty in rural areas because they are often in a disadvantaged situation and require more help to escape poverty. Egong town in Ganzhou city, Jiangxi province has more than 1,300 disabled residents, most of whom are living under the poverty line. Ye Gensheng is one of them. "I'm 42 years old. When I was seven I was so playful that I fell off a building. The accident severely damaged my spine but I didn't give up on myself," said Ye Gensheng. Ye didn't just survive the accident, he also strove hard to live a better life. Moreover, he managed to provide job opportunities for people like him. "I used to own a department store in town, doing good business. Then I discovered that in the whole town there were more than 1,300 disabled people like me, and they had a hard life too. I tried to find ways to help them, so I decided to open a shop to make silk flower bouquets, and asked them to join in. With the help of the county's disabled person's federation, I opened the first silk flower arrangements factory for the disabled at Egong town," said Ye with a sense of pride. Ye encountered a lot of difficulties and problems due to a lack of experience at that time, but he managed to get through and expand his business into five factories, offering jobs to more than 100 disabled people and those living under the poverty line. "I'm unable to go to the factory, so my boss (Ye Genshen) sends the materials to my home in person. I'm grateful for his care and the life of my family has greatly improved," said Feng Qiulan, a disabled worker whose legs were burnt owing to a gas leak. For Ye, it's more than just a business. Providing jobs and care for disable people has become a mission for him, and he hopes his story could inspire more disabled people to be strong and strive for a better life. "I hope my experience in starting up businesses can be helpful to other people and encourage more disabled workers to enjoy their life by relying on their own hard work, banding together to get rid of poverty and striving for a more prosperous life," he said. Jiangxi, China: Turning hardship into flowers http://p.china.org.cn/2018-12/25/content_74311391.htm About China.org.cn Founded in 2000, China Internet Information Center (China.org.cn/China.com.cn) is a key state news website under the auspices of the State Council Information Office, and is managed by China International Publishing Group. We provide round-the-clock news service in ten languages. With users from more than 200 countries and regions, we have become China's leading multi-lingual news outlet introducing the country to the outside world. We are one of the country's authoritative outlets for government press releases and are authorized to cover various major events. "Live Webcast" is our online webcasting service to present State Council Information Office press conferences in both Chinese and English languages. We are reputed for timely and accurate delivery of news and information, and wide interactions with audiences. In addition, we are authorized to publish and live broadcast major events and press conferences of ministries, local government agencies and institutions as well as enterprises. In the era of mobile internet, we endeavor to create an array of products for mobile devices headed by the multilingual WAP platform and the mobile APP. We also use Chinese and international social media to publish information for different user groups. In the future, CIIC will continue to offer authoritative information about China, tell China's stories, voice China's opinions, and introduce a vivid, panoramic and multicultural China to the world through multi-language, multi-media and multi-platforms. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jiangxi-china-turning-hardship-into-flowers-300779128.html

Safeguard Properties with Landlord123 Mobile App

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Damaged property and irresponsible tenants are the bane of landlords everywhere, but with the launch of Landlord123 by Matrix Invent MSC Sdn. Bhd., landlords can now manage and safeguard their most valuable asset in a single app. Introducing Landlord123 -- An app that gives landlords peace of mind when managing rented properties. Landlord123 -- the masterpiece of local property portal Estate123.com -- is a mobile app for landlords to manage and keep track of their rental properties. It offers landlords a more controlled tenancy and uninterrupted peace of mind by providing measures to avoid becoming a victim of property damage and other uninvited situations, which are highly preventable. It is also a paperless, hassle-free way for landlords and property managers to keep track of rental properties. Landlords usually do not have time to conduct inspections regularly, and do not wish to invade the tenant's privacy. As a solution, the Landlord123 app prompts on-the-spot photo updates from the tenant on selected dates, using just a smart phone. It is as easy as 1-2-3 to use, and all landlords will be able to manage their properties anywhere, anytime. Both the landlord and tenant must download the app into their smartphones. The tenant will update photos on certain required areas, and the landlord will receive updates instantaneously on a regular basis. Users of Landlord123 can create their first property for free, and each additional property slot for landlords can be purchased in-app. Tenants do not have to pay to activate additional properties in the Landlord123 app. Landlord123 is currently running a campaign with B Infinite. Users who download the Landlord123 app and complete the sign up will be rewarded with 100 BPoints. The promotion is valid from 9 January to 8 February 2019. Download the Landlord123 app on iOS and Android, or visit www.landlord123.app for more information. Media Inquiries: Eng Wei Yong Tel: +6016-210-2113 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190115/2347181-1 Related Links :http://www.landlord123.app

SLI Systems Acquired by ESW Capital

SLI Systems creates personalized customer experiences that drive purchases AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ESW Capital LLC, has acquired SLI Systems, a cloud-based search platform that enables the world's top retailers to convert shoppers into buyers, increase order values, and generate more traffic. SLI will become part of ESW's Think3 portfolio, and will anchor an offering to support and advance e-commerce. On December 27th, SLI Systems was delisted from New Zealand Exchange and became a private entity. SLI operates on five continents, in 20 languages, and is the most chosen cloud-based site search provider to U.S. Internet Retailer Top 1000 retailers. SLI's customers are among the top sites globally, including Boden (UK), Super Retail Group (AUS), Country Road (AUS), Dollar Tree (USA). Retailers utilize SLI solutions to increase e-commerce conversion, maximize average order size, and optimize consumer search results. On average, retailers using SLI product discovery solutions experience significant increases in average order values and conversion rates. ESW and Think3 have a strong history of strengthening and growing companies - developed from acquiring 75 companies over the last 15 years. SLI customers will now be enrolled in the ESW/Think3 Customer Success program. This program is a proven method for building strong customer partnerships and aligning product development with customer priorities. SLI will also become a key component of the ESW/Think3 PRIME solution for e-commerce and enable customers to utilize software across the portfolio at no additional charge. Andy Tryba, Think3 founder, with more than 20 years of experience managing global companies for growth and profitability, is the new CEO of SLI Systems. "SLI has a great history of bringing innovation into the retail search space. Now as a part of ESW and Think3 family of companies, we will invest further in enabling strong search ROI for our customers and enable them to continue to grow their businesses," said Tryba. "The added resources to SLI will enable us to scale, grow, and increase the speed to which we bring our innovations to market." About Think3Think3 is a $1 billion private equity fund designed to enable SaaS founders to take more shots on goal. As a completely new kind of fund backed by proven experience in successful company acquisitions, we believe entrepreneurs should think of their careers as a portfolio and sell their companies earlier to move on to their next high-growth venture. We purchase SaaS companies and enable a unique transition process that empowers founders and their teams to then launch their next startup. For more information, please visit www.think3.com. About SLI SystemsSLI Systems accelerates e-commerce for the world's top retailers by converting shoppers into buyers, maximizing order values and generating more traffic. The SLI Product Discovery Suite uses sophisticated machine learning to predict what each shopper is most likely to buy right now, and includes solutions for improving site search, navigation, mobile, merchandising, recommendations and SEO. The SLI Commerce Console™ organizes key sales insight and tuning capabilities into one easy-to-use control center. For 17 years, established brands have trusted SLI Systems to deliver innovative features, knowledgeable service, and reliable SaaS-based infrastructure that delights customers and increases revenue. For more information, visit www.sli-systems.com. Related Links :https://www.think3.com

Announcing New Name and Brand: Research Now SSI is Now Dynata

New Brand Identity Signals Expansion Beyond Market Research to Transform Data-driven Marketing DALLAS, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the merger and integration of two global leaders in first-party data, Research Now SSI announces that its new name and brand is "Dynata." The new brand speaks to the company's unique value proposition: Dynata offers one of the world's largest collections of first-party data, contributed by people -- consumers and business professionals -- who opt-in to participate in surveys and market research. The current opinions, reactions and data that they provide are critical to organisations' decision-making, particularly to business investment in marketing services spanning from product development and brand tracking to advertising. The new brand reflects the company's strategy to provide precise data based on actual people across the marketing spectrum from research to advertising to achieve new standards of marketing performance and to close the learning and knowledge loop across marketing disciplines. Dynata understands that marketers have evolved beyond big data and are now seeking reliable, connected information that will give them game-changing insights, more relevant engagement with their customers and prospects, and significant competitive advantage. With a reach of 60+ million people globally, Dynata is strategically positioned to provide data on a scale that is both broad and deep. As a single-source provider, the company actively manages and maintains its relationships with opted-in panel participants and their information, resulting in quality data. Gary S. Laben, CEO of Dynata, says, "Our new name and brand identity signify our ongoing commitment to revitalise data-driven marketing and to be a major player as a provider of first-party data representing the voice of actual individuals to inform the B2C and B2B dialog. Our new brand is representative of our growth strategy and vision. Just as we have undergone an organisational transformation via our merger, we look to transform marketing in an era requiring trustworthy data and to help our clients achieve better business results." About DynataDynata is one of the world's leading single providers of first-party data contributed by people who opt-in to member-based panels that the company manages and maintains. With a reach that encompasses 60+ million people globally and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around this core asset to bring the voice of the individual to the entire marketing spectrum, from market research to marketing and advertising. Dynata serves nearly 6,000 market research agencies, media and advertising agencies, consulting & investment firms and healthcare and corporate customers in the North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, go to www.dynata.com. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/808175/Dynata_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.dynata.com

Announcing New Name and Brand: Research Now SSI is Now Dynata

Sichuan province in China: Kiwifruit paves the road to prosperity

BEIJING, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A video story presented by China.org.cn on villagers making money by planting new Kiwifruit varieties with the support of local government and technological assistance of researchers: Pujiang county in China's Sichuan province is regarded as one of the best places in the world for growing kiwifruit because it enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate and a mild temperature all year long. Farmers in Pujiang started growing kiwifruits in the1990s, but they failed to see a rise in their revenue due to limited varieties and poor product quality as a result of lacking professional cultivation skills. In 2007, the local government approached Wuhan Botanical Garden under the Chinese Academy of Sciences for help. Researchers there then brought grafts of new varieties to Pujiang and started promoting them among local farmers. The farmland in the county at that time was still dominated by traditional crops, and local farmers were reluctant to change for fear of suffering losses. The researchers traveled through towns and villages and went door to door to promote the new varieties and planting skills. They also organized expert meetings and provided professional training to local farmers. "At first the villagers were skeptical because they knew nothing about these new varieties of kiwifruit. But after they visited our demonstration base, the locals finally accepted these new varieties," said Wang Peng, one of the researchers working on the project. The benefits were impressive. With the new varieties, each mu (15 mus are equal to 1 hectare) of land can produce as many as 2,000 kilograms and per mu income could reach 5,000 to 8,000 yuan. Now Pujiang has built up the largest modern kiwifruit cultivation demonstration base of over 10,000 mus, attracting more and more people to start business back home. "My elder brother even resigned his stable job and came back home to help me," said Li Zhiqiang who owns a kiwifruit farm of 200 mus. Luo Hongtao, the Party secretary of Jiuqu village of Fuxing town, does the math on kiwifruit cultivation. "Based on the current farming patterns, our per mu income could reach 5,000 to 8,000 yuan. After deducting the production costs, our net income could reach an impressive figure. Almost all poor households have now escaped from poverty through planting kiwifruits." China has set an ambitious goal of completely eradicating absolute poverty by 2020. Poverty-stricken areas in China are trying every means to offer help to the poor population, and advanced agricultural technologies and farming practices are key to providing targeted solutions to deep-rooted poverty. Pujiang county's success fully shows the charm of agricultural technology, and also paves the way forward for people who are still living under the poverty line. Sichuan province in China: Kiwifruit paves the road to prosperityhttp://p.china.org.cn/2018-12/25/content_74310754.htm About China.org.cn Founded in 2000, China Internet Information Center (China.org.cn/China.com.cn) is a key state news website under the auspices of the State Council Information Office, and is managed by China International Publishing Group. We provide round-the-clock news service in 10 languages. With users from more than 200 countries and regions, we have become China's leading multi-lingual news outlet introducing the country to the outside world. We are one of the country's authoritative outlets for government press releases and are authorized to cover various major events. "Live Webcast" is our online webcasting service to present State Council Information Office press conferences in both Chinese and English languages. We are reputed for timely and accurate delivery of news and information, and wide interactions with audiences. In addition, we are authorized to publish and live broadcast major events and press conferences of ministries, local government agencies and institutions as well as enterprises. In the era of mobile internet, we endeavor to create an array of products for mobile devices headed by the multilingual WAP platform and the mobile APP. We also use Chinese and international social media to publish information for different user groups. In the future, CIIC will continue to offer authoritative information about China, tell China's stories, voice China's opinions, and introduce a vivid, panoramic and multicultural China to the world through multi-language, multi-media and multi-platforms. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sichuan-province-in-china-kiwifruit-paves-the-road-to-prosperity-300778320.htmlRelated Links :http://China.org.cn

USANA-sponsored The Dr. Oz Show now officially distributed in China

Ten-time Emmy® award-winning show will be available on multiple Chinese digital platforms SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aofei Media now distributes new episodes of The Dr. Oz Show in China with Chinese subtitles. On December 25, 2018 it became available on digital platforms including Youku, Tencent Penguin, iQiyi, Sohu Video and Sina Weibo. The Dr. Oz Show (WeChat: "Doctor Oz" Sina Weibo: "Oz Doctor") has jumpstarted a successful 10th season on network television in the United States and is broadcasted to an estimated 35 million viewers weekly in 215 markets around the world. The 10-time Emmy® award-winning show will help the Chinese audience find enjoyable paths to health by providing preventive medicine and care information. "With a large part of USANA's business in China, we know how important this market is and how inquisitive and conscious they are about health," says Dan Macuga, USANA's chief communications and marketing officer. "Having The Dr. Oz Show broadcast digitally in China is a huge step forward. I know the show will be well received and will provide the audience with new and compelling health information." USANA has been a Trusted Sponsorship Partner of the show since 2015 and has had a long-standing relationship with Dr. Mehmet Oz through his foundation, HealthCorps®. "The big battles for improved health are won in our homes, especially in our kitchens. We can share healthy lifestyle decisions that will benefit all our viewers and their families," says Dr. Mehmet Oz. Earlier this year, Dr. Oz completed a multi-day trip to China where he filmed show segments at the Lama Tibetan Temple and the Great Wall of China. He also spoke to nurses at the Beijing University Medical Center to express his appreciation for their profession and all they do. While at the Dafu Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, Dr. Oz learned how herbs are used for patients and had a moxibustion treatment he taped for his show. Dr. Oz also visited USANA Baby Care's Chinese headquarters in Beijing, where he witnessed world-class efforts to produce their well-respected nutritional products. Episodes dedicated to his recent trip to China will be broadcast later in 2019. About Dr. Oz and The Dr. Oz ShowThe Dr. Oz Show is distributed by Sony Pictures Television and hosted by Dr. Mehmet Oz, accredited health expert, best-selling author, and world-renowned cardiac surgeon. Dr. Oz is an attending physician at NY Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center and performs dozens of heart operations annually. He holds several patents, including the MitraClip device used world-wide for heart valve disease, and has authored over 400 original publications, book chapters, and medical books. About Aofei MediaAofei Media (Stock Code: 834452) is the leading digital marketing brand in China and has a leading domestic big data intelligent marketing service platform. As China's largest scene marketing service provider, Aofei has fully employed the brand's own resources and industry influence to enter the professional content production field, including content production, management, distribution, operation, fan brokerage and content liquidation. About Sony Pictures TelevisionSony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform, managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows, and formats. SPT is home to a thriving global production business operating 21 wholly owned or joint venture production companies in 12 countries around the world. Sony Pictures Television is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. About USANAUSANA (NYSE:USNA) prides itself on providing consumers the highest quality nutritional products in the world. From its award-winning supplements to its innovative new skincare line, USANA has proven for more than 25 years why it's a company you can trust. To see our lineup of groundbreaking products, please visit us at usana.com. Media Contact: Ashley Collins Vice President of Marketing & PR (801) 954-7629 media(at)us.usana(dot)com Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/547824/USANA_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.usana.com

Joseph Nye: China, US not in 'cold war', but cooperative rivalry

BEIJING, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the opposition that appears now in China-U.S. relations, cooperation is far more important, underscored prominent U.S. political scientist Dr. Joseph S. Nye during an exclusive interview with Wang Xiaohui, editor-in-chief of China.org.cn, on Jan. 10. &nbsp; Ties between the two countries underwent tremendous challenges in 2018, noted Nye. At the close of China-U.S. vice-ministerial level talks on economic and trade issues, the prospects for a swift settlement still remain unclear. Some today are looking at China-U.S. relations through a Cold War lens, even labeling the two sides as "strategic adversaries." Nye, the University Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University, stressed the cooperative nature of China-U.S. relations. He suggested that rather than focusing on the negative aspects of the two countries' current relationship, people should think cooperatively, as transnational challenges are impossible to resolve without cooperation. In the face of climate change, for example, "No way can the U.S. solve that problem without working with China. No way can China solve that problem without working with the U.S.," said Nye, noting the same is true when it comes to financial stability, dealing with pandemics, and other issues. "So as we think about this, yes there will be tension, but there has to be cooperation." Nye contrasted today's China-U.S. situation with then Soviet Union-U.S. relations during the Cold War era. In the latter case, he explained, there was almost no trade and no social relations, while today with China, "We have obviously massive trade. And we have 370,000 Chinese students in the U.S., and millions of tourists going in both directions. This is not like the Cold War. And we should not use the language of cold war. I've called it a cooperative rivalry." China's poverty alleviation achievements "good for all of humanity" Nye, perhaps best known as the inventor of the concepts of "soft power" and "smart power," spoke highly of China's achievements in the alleviation of poverty. Smart power refers to the ability to combine the power of attraction with the power of coercion and economic strength. He noted that China has been following a smart power strategy since the 17th CPC National Congress. He further noted that the "economic miracle" of poverty eradication has far-reaching benefits. "China has much to be proud of. If you look at what has happened in China, of raising hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, that's good for China. That's good for all of humanity," Nye said. From 1978, when the reform and opening up policy was first adopted, to 2017, China has lifted 740 million people out of poverty, contributing more than 70 percent to global poverty alleviation work in the past 40 years. Nye advised China to continue its effort in increasing its soft power, "because China's hard power, economic and military, is growing. But if China can also increase its soft power of attractiveness, it makes that more acceptable to other countries." "America First" slogan a blow to American soft power According to Nye, U.S. President Trump has damaged American soft power with his "America First" rhetoric, as well as his decision to drop out of the Paris climate accord and other international agreements. Nye mentioned that the Global Ranking of Soft Power 2018, published by London consultancy Portland Communications, showed the United States' ranking fell from the top position two years ago to fourth today. "You can see this by public opinion polls. When you have a slogan like 'America First,' it makes everybody else feel second. So it may be a good slogan for American domestic opinion. It's a very bad slogan for international opinion," Nye said. In contrast to Trump's "America First" policy, Nye thinks Chinese President Xi Jinping's concept of "building a community with a shared future for mankind" reflects a collaborative spirit required in today's global climate. "I think President Xi's slogan is a way of illustrating that type of cooperation. It's something which is going to be essential for all mankind. I sometimes say that we have to learn not about power over others but power with others. The power with others." View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/joseph-nye-china-us-not-in-cold-war-but-cooperative-rivalry-300777456.html

Review – [Jekyll and Hyde] Return of the King! There Is No Such Word as “Disappointment” in Seung Woo Jo, Jo-Jekyll’s Dictionary

It has been four years. It took a full four years for Seung Woo Jo to return to ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ as Jo-Jekyll. I can assure there wouldn’t have been any musical fans who did not miss Seung Woo Jo’s comeback. The musical ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ is a masterpiece of masterpieces that surpassed the cumulative audience of 1.2 million since its premiere in 2004, and Seung Woo Jo has been with the musical since the premiere. He was awarded the Best Actor Awards at The Musical Awards in 2011 as well as at Korea Musical Awards in 2004. So, Jo-Jekyll in the musical ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ has a symbolism more than just a main character to the actor Jo Seung Woo and also musical fans. Jo-Jekyll was last seen in 2014 and has not seen at all for the past four years. Even actor Seung Woo Jo was not seen on the musical stage for about two years since ‘Sweeney Todd’ in 2016. The fans thirsted for his appearance on the musical stage. On the other hand, it was worried that we would not be able to see Jo-Jekyll again. Finally, while waiting for him, he came back with his masterpiece ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ . On the day of performance, the atmosphere in the theater of the musical ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ was unusual from outside. I have seen a number of musicals so far, but it was the first musical to see the audiences excited from outside the theater. Maybe it’s because everyone was already aware of the importance of this performance. Everyone was filled with anticipation. As it was a great deal of crisis for obtaining a ticket, it was like a gathering of winners from the ticket reservation. However, the inside of the theater was completely different from the outside. I couldn’t find a distracted atmosphere like before the musical began. Everyone was quietly preparing to meet Jekyll and Hyde. Seung Woo Jo’s return could be explained in one word: perfection. The musical was intense and the numbers were magical. It was 170 minutes hard to breathe. It is not enough to say that I do not know how time passed. I bated my breath all the time since I was worried that even my movements would interfere with me. Everyone was the same. All the audience focused solely on them. Only Jekyll and Hyde existed in the venue. Every time was filled with them until the moment when the stage ended. I couldn’t have any intention of wondering how the musical will develop in the future. I couldn’t even spare one moment. I hesitated to applaud after numbers since I was afraid that impressions and resonances will disappear. So we became one with Jo-Jekyll. Now, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ ran one-third of the show. For many, Jo-Jekyll’s performance is a veil itself. There will be many questions; how will Jo-Jekyll’s stage differ? And how has Jo-Jekyll been changed from 14 years ago? I highly recommend you to look forward with more questions. No matter what you expect, there will be no disappointment. More than you imagine.

50th chamber music festival in Kuhmo - The theme this year is Nostalgia

This summer it is the 50th anniversary of the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival. It will run from 14 to 27 July and the theme this time is Nostalgia. For lovers of the great classics of the chamber music repertoire this summer promises to be a real celebration, as it will feature many of the works that have become firm favourites with audiences over the years. On the programme too will be some of the musicians who were at Kuhmo in the early years, such as Yoshiko Arai, Seppo Kimanen and Izumi Tateno. ”The past is the root from which all creatures that have become creators are cultivating an immortal tree,” is how Artistic Director Vladimir Mendelssohn explains the theme. Mendelssohn is not interested in just looking at history, though, because, as he says, “There is a way forward from those bridges that bend towards the past.” The new works commissioned over the decades for which the festival has been in existence are indicators of the future, and this summer we will be hearing some of the more outstanding pieces. The commissions continue, and this year will see the first performance of Juha T. Koskinen’s Dream Transmission for solo clarinet and electronics. The early years remembered The Festival was introduced in 1970 by Seppo Kimanen, who will start the nostalgic ball rolling again this celebratory year on Sunday 14 July in Lentiira Church. All the works performed in the opening concert were on the programmes for the first festivals. That same evening the audience will hear the most frequently performed piece of the Festival, Schubert’s Trout Quintet, which has been played every summer since 1990. On Monday we will hear three commissioned works from the years gone by, including one of the most stunning pieces ever given their first performance at Kuhmo, Sofia Gubaidulina’s String Quartet no 2 from 1987. Some concerts have featured brilliant, virtuosic works as encores going on into the small hours. Some of these encores can be heard at the late night concert on Monday. On Tuesday there will be a performance by one of Kuhmo’s legendary musicians, Izumi Tateno, who played at Kuhmo back in 1971. He is still giving concerts, now concentrating on repertoire for the left hand only. On Wednesday we welcome Aulis Sallinen, and an entire afternoon is dedicated to his output. The day ends with The Story of Tango, with music by Piazzolla and the strains of traditional Finnish tango. On Thursday in the first week the theme is the elements of nature: water, earth and fire. Friday is for the ladies, and on the programme are works dedicated to, and composed by, women. On Saturday there is a chance to hear again works that received their premieres at Kuhmo, including offerings from Japanese composers. The evening ends with cabaret. Concerts in out-of-the-way places Sunday 21 July takes us to the salons and courts, but there will also be concerts in more rural locations. Kuhmo Chamber Music in its early years spread to neighbouring areas, and this year there will be five village concerts to celebrate past habits. Nostalgia on Monday comes in the form of Magnus Lindberg’s …de Tartuffe, je crois, which is one of the most regularly performed works that were premiered at Kuhmo. On Tuesday in the second week there is music dedicated to the League of Gentlemen, with Don Juan on the loose again. On Wednesday there will be reminiscences of first performances of works by Nordgren and Rautavaara. The theme on Thursday 25 July is the ‘two worlds’ of heaven and hell. The evening’s highlight will be Mozart’s Requiem. Friday is dedicated to the performance of 50 masterpieces. The Festival ends on Saturday and includes a rendition of this year’s commissioned work. The last concert offers listeners the opportunity to experience no less than 14 seasons, with music by Vivaldi and Piazzolla on the programme – naturally. New hall ready Tuupala Primary School, completed last year, is a new concert venue at Kuhmo. The school hall, made entirely of wood, was also designed to be used for concerts and last year’s events showed that the building acoustics were excellent. Where there are five concerts in any one day, both the afternoon events will be at Tuupala. The evening concerts will be in the Kuhmo Arts Centre and the morning concert, as usual, in the church. Almost 170 artists are appearing, including popular names such as pianists Natacha Kudritskaya and Nino Gvetadze, violinists Daniel Rowland, Nikita Boriso-Glebsky and, a familiar face at Kuhmo, Jean-Jacques Kantorow, clarinettists Christoffer Sundqvist and Lauri Sallinen, and virtuoso bandoneonist Marcelo Nisinman. Seven string quartets will be playing, including the Danel and Meta4 Quartets, both firm favourites in recent years. Youth continues to be represented, this time by the Young Chamber Musicians and the Quartet Academy, which was started in autumn 2018. To celebrate our anniversary, on display in the Kuhmo Arts Centre foyer will be a selection of festival photographs by Stefan Bremer from across the years. Bremer’s masterly images will also be included in ‘Viisikymmentä ihmeellistä kesää’ (‘Fifty Amazing Summers’), a commemorative survey of the Festival written by Juhani Koivisto that will be out in the spring. At Amati and Salakamari, Pekka Lehtinen’s old posters of the Festival are bound to bring back memories, and there will be a display of Vesa Varrela’s glass art and sculptures in the Gallery at the Chamber Music Centre. Kuhmo’s sponsors The anniversary year Festival has a budget of EUR 1.045 million, of which half is expected to come from ticket sales. The Ministry of Education and Culture and the City of Kuhmo provide financial assistance. The Finnish Parliament has given the sum of EUR 50,000 in grants for the anniversary year’s special programmes. The Festival’s main corporate partner continues to be OP. The Festival friends are Canorama Oy, F-Musiikki, Kainuun Sanomat, Kuhmo Oy, Loiste Oy, Metsähallitus, No-Pan Auto Oy and Osuuskauppa Maakunta. The Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation provides support for courses organised for young people who are members of the Kuhmo Chamber Music Quartet Academy and their performances. Support has also come from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for a book on the Festival’s history.

Marvel's first Chinese hero: Kung fu and beyond

BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on Marvel's first Chinese hero: &nbsp; With the passing of Stan Lee last year, it was reported that one of his unfulfilled wishes was to see the well-known Marvel character and kung fu master Shang-Chi, created in the 1970s, appear on the big screen. Now the film is in the works, and it will be the first Marvel Studios production with a Chinese superhero as its protagonist. In the original comic, Shang-Chi's sole "superpower" is his mastery of martial arts fighting and meditation skills, as well as various cold weapons. He later becomes one of the masters who trains Spider-Man. His appearance and movement were modeled after Bruce Lee, the Chinese kung fu megastar who gained widespread popularity in Hollywood starting in the 1970s, and of whom Stan Lee was reportedly a big fan. A classic figure from the Shang-Chi comic is likely to cause controversy in the making of the film, however, is his father, Dr. Fu Manchu. With narrow eyes and dark eyebrows, and a treacherous and deceitful personality, Fu Manchu is a composite of negative Chinese stereotypes shaped by various Western cultural products for nearly a hundred years. The character represents the West's misunderstanding, fear and discrimination against people from the East at the beginning of the 20th century, and could still be said to influence Westerners' perceptions of the Chinese even today. The appearance of such a figure in the film would undoubtedly be inappropriate in today's climate – even if he appears as a villain. Coupled with copyright issues, it is likely Marvel Studios will modify the setting for this part. Of course, we will be happy to see such modifications, and naturally we would also like to see Shang-Chi portrayed as a protagonist with humanity and a unique aura, rather than a one-dimensional kung fu machine or an American-born Chinese superhero. Last year, Marvel's "Black Panther" achieved both box office success and popular accolades by sincerely depicting elements of African culture. If Marvel Studios wants to repeat that success, it also needs to seriously study Asian and Chinese cultures. The name Shang-Chi itself has the meaning of "spirit rising" in Chinese. We expect that he will carry the spirit and philosophy of Chinese traditional martial artists. At the same time, we also hope that he will face complex motivations, troubles and growth in his development as a character, no less than the popular white superheroes. Marvel Studios is looking for directors and actors who are Asian or of Asian descent. We genuinely hope this film will become another breakthrough success following on "Black Panther." After all, audiences, too, are eager to see more and more diversified cultural elements represented on the big screen. China Mosaic http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm Marvel's first Chinese hero: Kung fu and beyondhttp://www.china.org.cn/video/2019-01/10/content_74358802.htm About China.org.cn Founded in 2000, China Internet Information Center (China.org.cn/China.com.cn) is a key state news website under the auspices of the State Council Information Office, and is managed by China International Publishing Group. We provide round-the-clock news service in ten languages. With users from more than 200 countries and regions, we have become China's leading multi-lingual news outlet introducing the country to the outside world. We are one of the country's authoritative outlets for government press releases and are authorized to cover various major events. "Live Webcast" is our online webcasting service to present State Council Information Office press conferences in both Chinese and English languages. We are reputed for timely and accurate delivery of news and information, and wide interactions with audiences. In addition, we are authorized to publish and live broadcast major events and press conferences of ministries, local government agencies and institutions as well as enterprises. In the era of mobile internet, we endeavor to create an array of products for mobile devices headed by the multilingual WAP platform and the mobile APP. We also use Chinese and international social media to publish information for different user groups. In the future, CIIC will continue to offer authoritative information about China, tell China's stories, voice China's opinions, and introduce a vivid, panoramic and multicultural China to the world through multi-language, multi-media and multi-platforms. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/marvels-first-chinese-hero-kung-fu-and-beyond-300776144.html

TalariaX Launches One of the Most Integrated Omni-Channel Messaging Platforms, sendQuick.io, for the Enterprise and Telco Markets

Integrated cloud-based service combines 10 messengers in one platform using a single API SINGAPORE, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- TalariaX, a leading industry player in enterprise mobile messaging solutions, has launched an omni-channel messaging platform and flagship solution that integrates 10 popular social messenger platforms - Facebook Messenger, Webex Teams, WeChat, Telegram, Slack, Microsoft Teams, WeChat Work, Line, WhatsApp (integration completed, not launched) and Viber (integration completed, not launched) - using a single Application Programming Interface (API). sendQuick.io, one of the most integrated messenger platforms currently available for the enterprise and telco markets in Asia, enables organisations to connect and leverage multiple applications (Reminders, Notifications, Alerts, Customer Service, OTP and more) and network systems across all 10 popular social messenger and collaboration channels, vastly simplifying the subscription process. The number of mobile phone messaging app users worldwide is projected to grow to 2.48 billion in 2021. This year[1], consumers will get in touch with businesses for customer support more over messaging than over social media[2], thus redefining digital communication. "sendQuick.io is a testament to TalariaX's versatile offerings that caters to the evolving needs of organisations for seamless integration, increasing productivity and delivering outstanding customer engagement. The holistic and simplified offering is not just a cost-effective solution proposition but also a service that offers hassle-free conversations seamlessly across multiple channels," said JS Wong, CEO of TalariaX. sendQuick.io key features include: Omnichannel Messaging: Connects with customers in real-time via social messengers Easy Configuration: Enables organisations to configure any number of social messaging or collaboration tools; Faster set-up and low entry cost Unified Applications Integration: Single and unified API integrates all applications and systems seamlessly Broadcast Messaging: Sends notifications, alerts and reminders instantly to customers about latest promotions, transactions and updates Data Access: Accessible via cloud on any browser/ device and can be recorded, archived and accessible for easy retrieval "Our readily integrated platform allows organisations to effortlessly streamline processes, enable easy subscriptions/configurations, and at the same time simplify their deployment by 90%," added Wong. A true pioneer in mobile messaging gateways and a key SMS and mobile messaging player in Singapore, Malaysia and in the Asia-Pacific region, TalariaX also launched 'Conversation', a unified web-based messaging tool for agents and staff to easily chat and interact with all messenger users in a single interface. This ready-to-use tool allows companies to avail of multi-user and multi-department login, serves as a customer service/support function like helpdesk, and acts as a marketing tool for customer feedback, enquiries and other customer facing interactions. In today's fast-paced business environment and connected world, TalariaX's tools and services helps organisations enhance operational efficiencies, reduce overhead costs and simplify processes for the most effective and efficient customer communication. [1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/483255/number-of-mobile-messaging-users-worldwide/[2] https://mobilemarketingmagazine.com/trend-alert-2019-messaging-apps-for-business About TalariaX Pte Ltd TalariaX™ develops and offers enterprise mobile messaging solutions for improving business workflow and productivity. Our range of business mobile messaging solutions is geared towards helping companies to easily deploy messaging solutions for all enterprise applications. They include IT Alerts & Notifications, Secure Remote Access via 2-Factor Authentication, Emergency & Broadcast Messaging, Business Process Automation and System Availability Monitoring. Our key product, sendQuick, is an enterprise grade messaging gateway, available on appliances, virtual machines and cloud services. sendQuick is used by over 1,500 corporations, including many Fortune Global 500 companies, in 40 countries across various industry verticals.

Ping An Good Doctor Releases Hurun.PingAn Good Doctors of China List

Chairman and CEO Wang Tao Depicts New Healthcare Ecosystem in 2019SHANGHAI, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On 8 January, China's leading one-stop healthcare ecosystem platform Ping An Health Medical Technology Company Limited ("Ping An Good Doctor", or the "Company", stock code: 01833.HK) and Hurun Research Institute co-hosted the second conference of Hurun·Ping An Good Doctors of China (the "Conference"), which was attended by hundreds of medical professionals from government departments, hospitals, colleges and health institutions today. Mr. Wang Tao, Chairman and CEO of Ping An Good Doctor, delivered a keynote speech at the conference, depicting the new healthcare ecosystem of Ping An Good Doctor in 2019. He proposed utilizing "Internet + AI" technology to empower hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and village doctors, whilst at the same time exporting this mature technology and service aboard to further boost the pace of the Company's internationalization strategy. Ping An Good Doctor Releases Hurun.PingAn Good Doctors of China List The conference was published by Ping An Good Doctor and Hurun Research Institute after a six-month cooperation, aiming to find doctors with "noble medical moralities, superb medical skills, excellent academic achievements, and good reputations" for the 1.4 billion people in China. It is said that the Good Doctors List" is the most authoritative and comprehensive list in China, helping people find good doctors nationwide. Cultivate China's most comprehensive "Good Doctors List" The Second Hurun·Ping An Good Doctors of China List was selected by the top domestic experts and scholars from two major fields: popular medical departments and common diseases. The multi-dimensional selection process means the results are more accurate and professional. Ping An Good Doctor Releases Hurun.PingAn Good Doctors of China List The selection and research of popular departments lasted nearly half a year, and the selection covered 25 cities across the country, including first-tier cities in northern Guangzhou and Shenzhen, and key cities such as Tianjin, Hangzhou and Chongqing. The winners are outstanding doctors who have both superb treatment and medical skills. They come from 30 medical departments, including internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, oncology, Chinese medicine, and mental psychology. The nominees were either recommended by hospitals and various medical departments, senior medical experts, or self-recommended. The selected candidates were evaluated by other nominees in the same discipline within the same city. By calculating and ranking the total votes, the top 30 doctors in first-tier cities and top 10 doctors in non-first-tier cities were selected in each medical department. The selection of 30 common diseases is the main highlight of the new list. The specific selection criteria is divided into two areas: Chinese medicine and Western medicine. A total of 20 Chinese medicine practitioners and 20 Western medicine doctors were selected in each disease field by combining doctors' mutual evaluations across the country and user comments from the Ping An Good Doctor app. In the end, 600 doctors made the list in the fields of Chinese and Western medicine. Mr. Wang said the list would help 1.4 billion people find doctors that are suitable for them, and the authoritative "Good Doctors Guide" is objective. Ping An Good Doctor will also continue to share its world-leading AI medical technology, utilize the wisdom of skilled doctors and improve the efficiency of services, to ensure patients enjoy the convenience of medical technology. Describing the new ecology of healthcare in 2019 Mr. Wang stated that the era of offline medical services has passed, which will lead to a new ecology integrating online and offline medical resources in the future. In 2019, Ping An Good Doctor will build its Hospital Cloud, Clinic Cloud, Pharmacy Cloud, Village Medical Cloud and further accelerate the pace of its international strategy. Regarding Ping An Good Doctor's four core capabilities, Hospital Cloud has joined hands with physical hospitals to construct a set of internet hospital services platforms that cover pre-treatment, diagnosis and post-treatment, integrating disease treatment and health management. Clinical Cloud provides industry standards for clinics, enhances clinics' business capabilities and influence, and assists in the implementation of information management. Pharmacy Cloud uses the innovative service model of "Internet Medical + Pharmacy" to empower pharmacies, creating a closed-loop medical service of Diagnosis Online, Medicine Offline to turn the drug-purchasing site into the medical treatment site, making medical resources accessible. Village Medical Cloud offers an exclusive APP, testing machines, multi-scenario remote training and other products to rural doctors in more than 10,000 poverty-stricken areas in Guangxi, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Chongqing and other provinces and cities. It helps improve the rural medical service capacity and the health of farmers in poverty-stricken areas. "The strategy of globalization is one of the priorities of Ping An Good Doctor in the future" Mr. Wang Tao said, "Ping An Good Doctor is exporting mature technology and services overseas as well as coordinating its medical resources around the world to build the world's largest healthcare ecosystem. At present, the Group has cooperated with Grab, Southeast Asia's leading O2O mobile platform, to provide online medical and healthcare services to Southeast Asia." Mr. Wang added, "To achieve the above strategic vision relies on Ping An Good Doctor's four core competencies, including a specialized self-owned medical team, the world's leading AI medical technology, mature operational capabilities and data capabilities. "By exporting our world-leading AI medical technology, mature products and operational capabilities, Ping An Good Doctor has created the world's largest healthcare ecosystem." Mr. Wang said, "Eventually, we hope to provide every family with a family doctor, every person with an e-health profile and everyone with a healthcare management plan." About Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited (01833.HK) Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited ("Ping An Good Doctor", stock code: 01833.HK) is the leading one-stop healthcare ecosystem platform in China. By combining "mobile health + AI technology", the Company strives to provide every family with a family doctor, every person with an e-health profile and everyone with a healthcare management plan. Ping An Good Doctor has established a comprehensive, one-stop healthcare ecosystem covering family doctor services, consumer healthcare services, a health mall as well as health management and wellness interaction. As of the end of June 2018, there were 228 million registered users and the Company's MAU reached 48.6 million. Ping An Good Doctor is today the largest mobile medical application in China in terms of user scale. Ping An Good Doctor employs more than a thousand medical personnel (Assistant Supervisor Level or above from Class III Grade A Hospitals) in its in-house medical team and contracts with 4,650 renowned external doctors. This in-house medical team, empowered by our proprietary AI technology, provides users with 24 x 7 online consultation services. In our offline partnership network, Ping An Good Doctor collaborates with approximately 3,100 hospitals (including more than 1,200 Class III Grade A hospitals) to provide services such as hospital referral, appointment and inpatient arrangements. Ping An Good Doctor also partners with more than 2,000 healthcare institutions, including physical examination centers, dental clinics, cosmetic surgery institutions and more than 10,000 pharmacy outlets, to provide relevant health and wellness services to our users. By integrating our AI-empowered medical team, external doctors and offline network, Ping An Good Doctor has established a closed-loop healthcare ecosystem which enables our users to enjoy online consultations and online drug purchases, as well as online consultations and offline follow-up treatment, thereby providing convenient, high-quality and efficient family doctor services. In April 2015, the App "Ping An Good Doctor" was officially launched. In May 2016, the Company completed an A round financing and raised US$500 million. In December 2017, the Company completed the pre-IPO financing from Softbank Vision Fund, during which it raised US$400 million. On 4 May 2018, Ping An Good Doctor became the No.1 listed internet health-tech company in the world when it joined the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stock code 01833.HK. Our IPO cornerstone investors include Blackrock, Capital Group, GIC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Swiss Re and CP Group. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190108/2341277-1-a Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190108/2341277-1-b

Finn Partners Expands in Greater China and Continues the Growth of its Global Travel and Hospitality Practice with the Acquisition of CatchOn

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global marketing and communications firm, Finn Partners, announced it has acquired a majority stake in CatchOn, a 30-person Hong Kong-based firm with clients in the travel and hospitality sector, as well as in wellness, food and beverage, and architecture and design. Cathy Feliciano-Chon, managing partner, CatchOn, a Finn Partners Company and Peter Finn, founding partner, Finn Partners. Cathy Feliciano-Chon, founder and CEO of CatchOn, will serve as a managing partner and join FINN's Asia management team led by Allan Tan and Yin Ching Yeap, who are based in Singapore. CatchOn will be known as CatchOn, a Finn Partners Company. The addition of CatchOn's staff in Hong Kong and Shanghai will strengthen Finn Partners capabilities in China and bring its total Asia staff strength to more than 70. It will also help grow its global Travel and Hospitality team to more than 100 professionals. Finn Partners is one of the fastest growing independent communications firms in the world. In 2017, Finn Partners acquired Ying Communications, a B2B tech firm located in Singapore, and ABI, which has offices in Singapore and Shanghai. In 2018, the firm acquired London-based Brighter Group, a highly respected travel firm in the UK, and recently added Missy Farren Associates in New York, which has a unique focus on outdoor sports and adventure. Peter Finn, founding partner of Finn Partners said, "The addition of CatchOn in Hong Kong and Shanghai is an important next step for us in building out our China and Asia-Pacific presence. And having strong, committed leaders like Cathy join the team is absolutely critical to our success. "China's travel market represents a massive opportunity. With CatchOn on board, we now have one of the world's largest global communications teams focused on travel and hospitality, and are perfectly positioned to tap this growing market. Cathy will be working closely with our global travel practice lead, Gail Moaney, to grow our travel and hospitality clients in the Asia Pacific region." Cathy Feliciano-Chon commented, "Joining a global network like Finn Partners gives our clients unparalleled access to a breadth of expertise and experience while blazing the trail for us beyond the sectors we currently serve. While we've grown exponentially in the last few years, being part of the Finn Partners' family accelerates our growth and capabilities and I'm excited about what the future brings. At a personal level, I was drawn to Finn Partners' 'work hard, play nice' principle, which reflects CatchOn's manifesto of 'doing great work for good people'. Our values, corporate culture and attitudes toward client service align." SI Partners facilitated the introduction of Finn Partners and CatchOn and advised CatchOn on the negotiations. About CatchOnSince 2001, CatchOn has distinguished itself as a hybrid consultancy with combined expertise in brand development, marketing communications, market research and PR. With offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, its team of multi-disciplinary experts work with some of the world's most respected names in travel, hospitality, F&B, design, wellness and luxury to create and communicate new brands and reinvent existing ones. www.catchonco.com About Finn Partners, Inc.Founded in late 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, Finn Partners has grown four-fold in seven years, becoming one of the fastest growing independent public relations agencies in the world. The full-service marketing and communications company's record setting pace is a result of organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 650 professionals, FINN provides its clients with global access and capabilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia, in addition to PROI Worldwide. Headquartered in New York, FINN's other offices are located in: Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Jerusalem, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Nashville, Paris, Portland, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore and Washington D.C. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @finnpartners. Contacts:Finn Partners:Renee Martin, Partner renee.martin@finnpartners.com 646.307.6334 (New York) CatchOn:Cathy Feliciano-Chon, Managing Partnercathy.chon@catchonco.com +852 2566 8988 (Hong Kong) Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/805800/Cathy_Feliciano_Chon_and_Peter_Finn_Finn_Partners.jpg Related Links :http://www.finnpartners.com

Swedish myFC Releases Electric Cars and Smartphones From Wall-fettered Charging at CES in Las Vegas

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES Las Vegas, myFC will showcase its answers to three major global questions: How to double the range of an electric car, with zero tail pipe emissions, supporting Agenda 2030 targets: a demo of fuel cell-based LAMINA Range Extender (LAMINA REX). How to eliminate of the fear of a depleted phone battery forever: myFC's integrated smartphone solution LAMINA MAX and its JAQ Hybrid fuel cell powerbank. Just add a power card. How to provide safe hydrogen on-the-go: LAMINA REX, LAMINA MAX and JAQ Hybrid all deliver safe onboard hydrogen generation, using nothing but water, salt and harmless reaction components. First out, the LAMINA REX, a fuel cell powered range extender for the automotive market: myFC believes that new technologies and a new fuel logic are required to meet the Agenda 2030 targets. myFC initiated the development of LAMINA REX toward the automotive industry in order to solve the limitations of today's battery technology and to support the electrification of the global car fleet, reducing CO2 emissions globally. Even high-end electric cars today can't promise a satisfying range on a single charge compared to high-end gasoline cars, and because of battery cost and weight, the price point remains much too high to ensure electrification of the global car fleet. At CES, myFC will show a demo of a car component with integrated fuel cells and two convenient ways to charge the car batteries. This demonstration proves how the company's fuel cell technology can be integrated in small spaces to reduce battery weight and extend driving range with zero tail pipe emissions. "I expect a lot of interest in our solution for electric cars, and we are located in the automotive section of CES because of the high relevance of our technology for the automotive industry. Car manufacturers keep announcing new battery electric vehicle models, but it's increasingly clear these models won't entirely do the job of electrifying the global car fleet. Car manufacturers are required to follow through on delivering long-range electric vehicles and bringing down the car prices, which are still much too high from a consumer perspective, not to mention the lack of sufficient number of fast-charging stations for drivers to travel long distances with comfort. myFC's solution, a fuel cell-based range extender, cleverly addresses these challenges promising lowered OEM cost, longer driving ranges, and integration flexibility – obviously still with zero tailpipe emissions," says Pouya H. Moud, Head of Development for LAMINA REX. The JAQ Hybrid is the world's first and smallest portable fuel cell power bank. The power card, micro fuel cell and power management system of the JAQ Hybrid are all under continuous improvement, and at CES live demonstrations of the latest system will be made. The JAQ Hybrid is trimmed and updated with all the required certifications such as FCC, PSE, IEC and CCC. The JAQ Hybrid system is easy to use and always ready, providing connectivity assurance for the most unpredictable of moments. Single-use power cards containing water, salt and safe reaction components provide green electricity, and charge JAQ Hybrid's integrated battery, providing convenient, green energy, always. The JAQ Hybrid system has enough capacity to power one smartphone charge, depending on the capacity of the phone battery. It has an output power 5 W and a capacity of 2,700 mAh plus the energy the power card gives. It is compatible with Android, Apple iOS, Windows smartphone, tablets and USB 5V devices and fully compliant with international air safety regulations. "I'm looking forward to showing the robust solution in our updated platform at CES. We have addressed and solved many new requirements in the past months, and I'm feeling confident that we will have a great show at CES this year," says Ville Lejon Avrin, acting Sales Director at myFC. Finally: myFC's most recent offering LAMINA MAX – a deep integration of fuel cells in smartphones – will be showcased to the media at Showstoppers on Tuesday January 8. This offering provides smartphone manufacturers with a sought-after competitive edge and consumers with power gap relief. The integrated fuel cell, which is still under development, currently builds less than 0.8 mm in the smartphone. Its dedicated PowerCard weighs about 30 grams and provides a full working day mobile activity extension. This reference design will be available for private viewings at CES. "LAMINA MAX promises to be a fantastic energy boost for the smartphone world. The smartphone integration team has had good progress over the past months, thanks to the modular and inexpensive fuel cell technology myFC has been developing for more than a decade. This could be a game-changer for the smartphone industry and for all of us who use smartphones," says Sebastian Weber, Chief Technology Integration Officer at myFC. myFC at CES 2019: Meet myFC at ShowstoppersWynn Hotel, January 8, 18-22 Visit myFC at North HallBooth 6438, Las Vegas Convention Center For further information, please contact: myFC Press Office Email: press@myfc.se Phone: +46 (0) 738-09-33-83 This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com http://news.cision.com/myfc/r/swedish-myfc-releases-electric-cars-and-smartphones-from-wall-fettered-charging-at-ces-in-las-vegas,c2713355 The following files are available for download: https://mb.cision.com/Main/9804/2713355/973363.pdf Download the press release as pdf http://news.cision.com/myfc/i/jaq-hybrid-205g,c2554241 JAQ Hybrid 205G

CyberAgent Launches "PFX LIVE," Supply-side Platform Specialized in Monetizing Live Streaming Services

TOKYO, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AdTech Studio of CyberAgent, Inc. (listed in the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange; Stock Code: 4751) has developed "PFX LIVE," which is specialized in monetizing live streaming services in "CA ProFit-X," a supply-side platform. (Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/201812261801-O1-Vv32cuj1) In recent years, the live streaming market has been growing worldwide, and service media that utilize the live streaming functions such as live commerce, which is a new form of EC, and the game streaming service have been launched one after another. However, since monetizing of live streaming depends the expenditure of stream viewers (hereinafter referred to as viewers) and showing advertisements is considered as a stable source of profits, it was necessary to find a way to advertise without spoiling user experience. In these circumstances, "CA ProFit-X" has launched "PFX LIVE" as an advertising service specialized in monetizing live streaming services in order to expand the profits of businesses that provide live streaming services. "PFX LIVE" will provide various advertising functions with consideration for user experience, and reporting and support functions that can return profits of advertisement to streamers (*1). "Pause roll," the first advertising function "CA ProFit-X" will start providing, lets streamers see the option to take a short break and have an ad play during that time. Since streamers can decide when to play ads during a live broadcast, a larger number of viewers are likely to see the ads without spoiling user experience. (Image: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M105277/201812261801/_prw_PI2lg_G883dPAx.png) From now on, "CA ProFit-X" plans to provide "Pre roll," a function that plays advertisements before a live streaming video, and "Post roll," a function that plays advertisements after live streaming, in addition to advertising between intervals of live streaming. "CA ProFit-X" will provide functions dedicated to live streaming and contribute to the growth of the live streaming market through "PFX LIVE" specialized in monetizing live streaming services. (*1) As for whether or not to return profits of advertisement is based on the deal made between a live streaming service provider and a streamer. About CA ProFit-X "CA ProFit-X" manages Japan's largest supply-side platform (SSP) that is specialized for "Native In-feed Ads for Mobile" with a goal of maximizing the revenues of worldwide media. "CA ProFit-X" currently focuses on expanding video ad inventories in preparation for digitalizing the advertising budget, and also optimizes revenue of inventories across various ad formats like "video," "native ad" and "banner" by real-time bidding technology. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caprofitx/ Corporate profile of CyberAgentCorporate name: CyberAgent, Inc.Headquarters: 1-12-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043Representative: Susumu Fujita, PresidentEstablished: March 18, 1998Capital: 7,203 million yen (As of the end of March 2018)Business lines: Media business, Internet advertisement business, game business, and investment development business View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cyberagent-launches-pfx-live-supply-side-platform-specialized-in-monetizing-live-streaming-services-300774368.html

Asia's Got Talent Takes Centre Stage

New Season Premieres February 7 on AXN SINGAPORE, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated third season of top-rated Asia's Got Talent returns to AXN next month with a display of talent from 17 countries. Global music icons David Foster, Anggun and Jay Park return to the judges' table to witness a new generation of talent emerge, and ultimately Asia's next superstar. The Iconic judges return! From left: David Foster, Anggun, Jay Park Premiering on Thursday, February 7 at 8.30pm (7.30pm JKT/BKK), fans of the record-breaking series can expect a kaleidoscope of variety acts, comedic moments and stunning talent with performers ranging in age from 6 years old to 69 years old. Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia said, "Asia's Got Talent continues to be the region's favorite entertainment reality series on TV and in the social sphere. It provides a powerful platform for aspiring performers to launch their careers, and we're thrilled that many previous contestants have toured internationally as a result of Asia's Got Talent, including season one winner, El Gamma Penumbra and last season's winner, The Sacred Riana." Hosted by Alan Wong and Justin Bratton, who are the contestants' side-stage cheerleaders, Asia's Got Talent invites fans on a captivating journey over 10 episodes, where the personal stories of aspiring performers are shared as they take the stage. "Asia's Got Talent isn't just about performing, it's about the storytelling of diverse cultures that all unite on the region's biggest stage in pursuit of one dream," said Lim. The judges, 16-time Grammy-award winner and music producer David Foster; internationally acclaimed singing sensation Anggun; and multi-platinum recording artist Jay Park, take the hot seat to determine who goes through to the next round in the first five episodes, but it's the audience -- the 'fourth judge' -- who will vote in the semi-final episodes to determine the ultimate winner. An undisputed social phenomenon, which saw The Sacred Riana achieve the most video views in Facebook history at 600 million, Asia's Got Talent will delight fans across social media with a series of behind-the-scenes snippets and digital exclusives. AXN has also teamed up with Google to add a Google Assistant Action of the show experience, where fans can playfully interact with the hosts and learn more about the show, the judges and the acts on their mobile devices. Fans can activate the Google Assistant and simply say "Talk to Asia's Got Talent" to get the conversation started. With a life-changing prize of USD100,000 up for grabs, who will get buzzed and who will receive the coveted golden buzzers? All will be revealed on Asia's Got Talent only on AXN, the home of talent. Asia's Got Talent is supported by regional sponsors Princess Cruises, the official cruise line of Asia's Got Talent; Great Eastern, the market leader and a well-established trusted brand in Malaysia and Singapore; and GoDaddy, the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures. Marina Bay Sands, Asia's leading business, leisure and entertainment destination, is the official destination partner of Asia's Got Talent. Asia's Got Talent is the 67th adaptation of the Guinness-World-Record-breaking hit "Got Talent" format, which was created by Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment and is co-produced by FremantleMedia. The "Got Talent" format is officially the most successful reality TV format in history and currently airs in 186 countries. AXN is a leader of regionally produced original content in Asia, with notable ratings successes including two record-breaking seasons of Asia's Got Talent, five seasons of the award-winning The Amazing Race Asia; The Elements: Cosentino; Adventure Your Way; Cash Cab Asia and Cash Cab Philippines; The Apprentice Asia; Cyril: Rio Magic; Cyril's Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition; and Cyril: Simply Magic. Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 133 million households across 21 territories and is available in both SD and HD. AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia. To watch extended highlights of Asia's Got Talent and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, fans can subscribe to the official YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com/AsiasGotTalent. www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent ABOUT SONY PICTURES TELEVISION Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television industry's leading content providers, producing and distributing programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry's largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is home to a thriving global production business operating 21 wholly-owned or joint venture production companies in 12 countries around the world. Sony Pictures Television is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190104/2338660-1 Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190104/2338660-1logoRelated Links :https://www.axn-asia.com/programs/asias-got-talent

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