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Savage Tooele Railroad Line in Utah Wins Surface Transportation Board Approval

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Longevity, STR, STB, Union Pacific Railroad, Environmental impact assessment, Transport, Savage, Surface Transportation Board, Environmental analysis, Rail transport by country, Line, Rehabilitation

SALT LAKE CITY, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has granted Savage Tooele Railroad Company (STR) the authority to build and operate approximately 11 miles of rail line in Tooele County, Utah, including the rehabilitation of existing track.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has granted Savage Tooele Railroad Company (STR) the authority to build and operate approximately 11 miles of rail line in Tooele County, Utah, including the rehabilitation of existing track.
  • The STR rail line will connect to Union Pacific Railroad for tenants of the Lakeview Business Park in Grantsville, Utah, linking supply chains and providing an alternative to truck-only transportation with a more environmentally-friendly option.
  • STR is one of the only new railroads approved in the U.S. this year and one of the first railroads owned and operated by a Utah-headquartered company in the state’s history.
  • “I want to congratulate Savage Tooele Railroad on the approval of their Tooele Valley rail project by the Surface Transportation Board,” said Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox.

Secure Trust Bank PLC Preliminary Results for the 12 months to 31 December 2023

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Secure Trust Bank PLC (‘STB’ or the ‘Group’), a leading specialist lender, is pleased to announce its financial results for the 12 months to 31 December 2023.

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  • Secure Trust Bank PLC (‘STB’ or the ‘Group’), a leading specialist lender, is pleased to announce its financial results for the 12 months to 31 December 2023.
  • The Group has made good progress on its Optimising for Growth strategic priorities to drive sustainable and attractive RoAE.
  • Statutory cost income ratio at 57.5% (2022: 55.0%)
    Cost of risk stable at 1.4% (2022: 1.4%)
    "Secure Trust has made significant progress in 2023 against our strategic priorities.
  • Once again, we have demonstrated our ability to grow in 2023 and the Group is well placed to realise our ambitions.

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY'S MANAGING DIRECTOR, ROBERT PADGETTE, APPOINTED BY THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO THE 'FIRST-EVER' PASSENGER RAIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
STB, Surface Transportation Board, Capitol Corridor, Environment, PRAC, Rail transport

OAKLAND, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) proudly announces the appointment of its Managing Director, Robert Padgette, to the Surface Transportation Board (STB)'s newly formed Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC).

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) proudly announces the appointment of its Managing Director, Robert Padgette, to the Surface Transportation Board (STB)'s newly formed Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC).
  • "I am truly honored by this appointment to join a group of esteemed rail industry leaders," said Padgette.
  • "I look forward to serving alongside them, examining the multifaceted issues impacting passenger rail systems nationwide for years to come."
  • The PRAC's activities include providing information, advice, and recommendations to the Board on issues impacting the development and operations of passenger rail services, including: improving efficiency on passenger rail routes; reducing disputes between passenger rail carriers and freight rail hosts regarding the use of freight-owned facilities and infrastructure for passenger service, including passenger on-time performance issues; and improving regulatory processes related to intercity passenger rail to the benefit of the public, the communities served by passenger rail, and the environment.

Science and Technology Daily: A Closer Look at China's Innovation Efforts

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Since enterprises are the main innovation makers, specific policies have been made to offer preferential taxation and financial support for high-tech enterprises to encourage innovation.

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  • Since enterprises are the main innovation makers, specific policies have been made to offer preferential taxation and financial support for high-tech enterprises to encourage innovation.
  • In its efforts to set ethical guardrails for developing science and technology, China introduced a range of trial measures for the ethical reviews of R&D activities.
  • Overall, these policies are designed to create a sound environment for sci-tech innovation and drive economic growth.
  • The domestically developed Fendouzhe has greatly improved the independent innovation level of China's deep-sea equipment technology.

Humax to launch EV Home Chargers in European market

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
EV, CPO, Government, STB, OTA, Solar energy

LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humax, the total mobility platform provider, has announced that it is expanding into the global EV charging market, starting with the launch of its EV Home Charger range in Europe.

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  • LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humax, the total mobility platform provider, has announced that it is expanding into the global EV charging market, starting with the launch of its EV Home Charger range in Europe.
  • Humax's EV Home Charger will be launched under the brand name Humax ECORD.
  • Based on its brand awareness in the set-top box market in Europe, Humax UK will begin by offering its EV charging services via its own dedicated website ( https://humaxcharging.com/uk ).
  • In addition to supplying EV Home Chargers in Europe, Humax plans to enter the EV Commercial Charger market on a pan-European level, based on its CPO experience in Korea.

Humax to launch EV Home Chargers in European market

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
EV, CPO, Government, STB, OTA, Solar energy

LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humax, the total mobility platform provider, has announced that it is expanding into the global EV charging market, starting with the launch of its EV Home Charger range in Europe.

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  • LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humax, the total mobility platform provider, has announced that it is expanding into the global EV charging market, starting with the launch of its EV Home Charger range in Europe.
  • Humax's EV Home Charger will be launched under the brand name Humax ECORD.
  • Based on its brand awareness in the set-top box market in Europe, Humax UK will begin by offering its EV charging services via its own dedicated website ( https://humaxcharging.com/uk ).
  • In addition to supplying EV Home Chargers in Europe, Humax plans to enter the EV Commercial Charger market on a pan-European level, based on its CPO experience in Korea.

Singapore Tourism Board Partners with Saks Fifth Avenue to Debut the Made in Singapore Campaign in the USA

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) officially launched the "Made in Singapore" Campaign in the USA. This global campaign puts a fresh spin on the destination's brand positioning of "Passion Made Possible," by showcasing quintessential Singaporean experiences, from iconic attractions to hidden gems, and how ordinary moments are transformed into extraordinary experiences in Singapore.

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  • To celebrate the launch, STB has partnered with the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue to bring Singapore's vibrant city to luxury shoppers in the U.S. in an exciting and imaginative way.
  • Aligned with the bespoke windows at Saks Fifth Avenue, STB also unveiled a 3D billboard in Times Square this week, putting a spotlight on how extraordinary experiences are made possible in Singapore.
  • "We are delighted to unveil the 'Made in Singapore' campaign in the heart of New York City – Times Square and Saks Fifth Avenue.
  • Even more, travelers can receive up to 25% off their stay at select hotels in Singapore on Expedia now through March 31, 2024.

MWC 2024 | What Is the Way out for Telco Video Services As IPTV Is Becoming a Past?

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
IPTV, Education, MWC, CSAI, China Mobile, EPG, Sport, Advertising, URL, STB, Ecosystem, Huawei, Television, MPEG, OTT, Mobile World Congress, Video game

Back then, telecom operators valued a vast user base, whereas today, high-quality video services take priority over large user bases.

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  • Back then, telecom operators valued a vast user base, whereas today, high-quality video services take priority over large user bases.
  • Here are some inspiring suggestions:
    Facing the mounting pressure from OTT video services, most operators have started or completed the construction of their OTT video platforms.
  • Now, approximately 140 operators around the world having deployed IPTV services, although they all differ in terms of development status.
  • MWC Barcelona 2024 will be held from February 26 to February 29 in Barcelona, Spain.

Mortgage borrowing limits and house prices: evidence from a policy change in Ireland

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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    UEI Announces QuickSet® Software Expansion for Better Entertainment and Increased Engagement through Personalization

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    Thursday, January 11, 2024
    Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, Audio, Video, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Cloud, Family, IP, Multimedia, Home, STB, Booth, Frustration, SVOD, Friends, Intelligence, SmartThings, Consumer, CSR, Smart TV, FAST, Ecosystem, AVOD, UEI, Apple, Universal Electronics, Research, Hub, Consumer Electronics Show, Video game

    This privacy-first approach in capturing user preferences across devices helps increase engagement through enhanced personalized recommendations for a better end-user experience.

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    • This privacy-first approach in capturing user preferences across devices helps increase engagement through enhanced personalized recommendations for a better end-user experience.
    • (Graphic: Business Wire)
      QuickSet Cloud is now discovering more devices than ever ranging from entertainment devices to other smart home device categories across multiple protocols.
    • This privacy-first approach in capturing user preferences across devices helps increase engagement through enhanced personalized recommendations for a better end-user experience.
    • With more devices capable of streaming within the home, it is necessary to have better insights on content usage across the whole home for better personalization.