Life on Mars: Will humans trash the planet like we have Earth?

December 17, 2018, 5:02 am

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Resources on Mars, where NASA's InSight mission just landed, will be so limited that creating a waste stream will be nearly impossible at first.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Walker Zanger debuts two new complementary natural stone collections

December 17, 2018, 5:08 am

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Modern styles, large formats and neutral colors work in harmony to unify any design space

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) December 17, 2018

Natural stone is one of the earth’s truest natural treasures, one that artisans can skillfully call attention to through superior craftsmanship and human ingenuity. Walker Zanger’s two new natural stone collections—Fragmenta Terrazzo and Marble Luxe—are inspired by this time-honored craftsmanship, yet invigorated with contemporary sophistication. These new large-format tiles form a worldly compilation of colors and designs that work in balance with each other to deliver an elevated overall design experience.

“These new collections are an homage to the limitless potential of natural stone and our legacy and experience in selecting only the finest quality materials,” said Erika Egede-Nissen, Walker Zanger Director of Marketing. “Fragmenta Terrazzo and Marble Luxe deliver classically-inspired and skillfully-crafted tile in a versatile selection of formats that celebrate each material through modern styles and beautifully neutral colors to unify your designs.”

TWEET THIS: Two new tile collections from @walkerzanger—Fragmenta Terrazzo and Marble Luxe—feature modern styles, large formats and a neutral color palette to celebrate the craftsmanship behind natural stone. http://bit.ly/WZ_CuratedElegance #walkerzanger

True to the historical inspiration behind the new collections, Walker Zanger has partnered with one of Italy’s oldest family-owned terrazzo tile makers, combining ancient roots and contemporary trends to create the Fragmenta Terrazzo collection. It combines the unique, composite characteristics of classic terrazzo tiles seen in 17th century Venetian palazzos with sleek, modern shades of grey, white and black. Offered in large 24-by-24-inch tiles, the collection blends tradition and innovation to produce a tile that is both rich with history and in line with current design sensibilities.

The new Marble Luxe collection elevates the classic elegance and refined style of marble even further. Cut from large blocks usually reserved for slabs, this tile is offered in a premium size with minimal thickness for easier installation and thinner grout lines. Incorporating crisp colors and patterns, Marble Luxe accentuates the superior quality of marble while transcending the traditional look and feel of more conventional marble tiles through colors like bold turquoise, creamy whites, warm browns and rich greys.

Fragmenta Terrazzo and Marble Luxe are part of the new Curated Elegance collection by Walker Zanger, which includes three exclusive natural stone tile collections that celebrate skillful craftsmanship and modern styles to unify any design space. Visit walkerzanger.com/curatedelegance to learn more.

About Walker Zanger
Walker Zanger, the world’s most respected stone and tile company, combines traditional tile-making techniques with a modern sophistication that transcends any singular design style. A leading choice for design professionals, architects and consumers, Walker Zanger’s natural stone and tile products can be found in luxury homes, trendy boutiques, lavish spas and resorts, famed museums and fine restaurants around the globe. Walker Zanger is available through 14 beautiful showrooms and more than 200 authorized dealers nationwide. For more information, visit walkerzanger.com. Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.

GSR Capital Engages tZERO to Develop Commodity Contract Token

December 17, 2018, 5:34 am

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Companies plan to build tokenized cobalt commodities project in Asia

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) and its subsidiary tZERO Group, Inc., the global leader in blockchain innovation for capital markets, announced today that Hong Kong-based private equity firm GSR Capital has retained tZERO to develop a smart contract token that will be utilized for an upcoming sale of cobalt. Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, the sale is expected to offer recurring tranches of electric vehicle (EV) battery-grade cobalt, with up to $200 million of the material projected to be available for sale in 2019, with more planned for 2020.tZERO and GSR Capital intend to build an ecosystem in Asia for tokenized commodity purchase contracts that would simplify the process of identifying, purchasing and tracking the supply of rare minerals. The companies also envision adding a security token trading platform in the region, subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

To accommodate an additional key partner in that project, the companies will be extending the deadline to finalize their previously-announced equity investment until Feb. 28, 2019. More information on the previously announced equity transaction can be found in a letter to investors in the Form 8-K filed by Overstock on December 17, 2018, which can be found on the company’s Investor Relations page.

“GSR Capital and our partners are pushing forward with our plans to create a first-of-its-kind cobalt offering in 2019,” said GSR Capital’s Chairman and Founder, Sonny Wu. “We are proud to partner with tZERO for this token offering and believe that their leadership in this space will benefit our shared global outreach. GSR and our partner will be doing more than just cobalt tokenization, and we see further growth in our partnership with tZERO including consummating an investment directly by next quarter.”

“We are excited to work with GSR and their partner on this innovative cobalt token offering,” said Overstock CEO and tZERO Executive Chairman, Patrick M. Byrne. “Smart contract automation of these transactions will significantly reduce overall costs while effectively improving transparency in rare earth metals purchases throughout the supply chain process. We look forward to bringing the future of commodities purchasing to the global marketplace.”

Overstock will hold an informational webcast for its shareholders on December 17, 2018 from 2:30 PM (MT) to 3:00 PM (MT). The event will include discussion and Q&A with members of the company’s executive leadership team regarding recent developments with GSR Capital. Interested shareholders are invited to send their written questions to Overstock’s Investor Relations team at IR@Overstock.com before the webcast.

*Webcast Information*

To access the live webcast, please visit the Events & Presentations tab on the company’s Investor Relations website, http://investors.overstock.com. To listen to the conference call via telephone, dial (877) 673-5346 and enter the audience passcode 1682898 when prompted. Participants outside the U.S. or Canada who do not have Internet access should dial +1 (724) 498-4326 and enter the audience passcode provided above.

*Media Contacts:*
Overstock:
Public Relations
+1-801-947-3564
pr@overstock.com

tZERO:
Alexandra Sotiropoulos,
+1-212-754-5615
asotiropoulos@intermarket.com

*Investor Contact:*
ir@overstock.com

*About Overstock.com*

Overstock.com, Inc Common Shares (NASDAQ:OSTK) / Series A Preferred (Medici Ventures’ tZERO platform: OSTKP) / Series B Preferred (OTCQX:OSTBP) is an online retailer and technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s leading e-commerce website sells a broad range of new products at low prices, including furniture, décor, rugs, bedding, home improvement, jewelry, and more. The online shopping site, which is visited by nearly 40 million customers a month, also features a marketplace providing customers access to millions of products from third-party sellers. Overstock was the first major retailer to accept cryptocurrency in 2014, and in the same year founded Medici Ventures, its wholly-owned subsidiary developing and accelerating blockchain technologies to democratize capital, eliminate middlemen, and re-humanize commerce. Overstock regularly posts information about the company and other related matters on the Newsroom and Investor Relations pages on its website, Overstock.com.

*About tZERO*

tZERO Group, Inc. (“tZERO“) is a majority owned subsidiary of Overstock.com, focusing on the development and commercialization of financial technology (FinTech) based on cryptographically-secured, decentralized ledgers – more commonly known as blockchain technologies. Since its inception, tZERO has pioneered the effort to bring greater efficiency and transparency to capital markets through the integration of blockchain technology.

*About GSR Capital*

GSR was founded in 2004 by Sonny Wu and Richard Lim. Today, “GSR Ventures”, “GSR United Capital” and “GSR Capital” are three independent yet complementary teams set up by the partners in 2016 with the aim of sector leadership and going global with unique investment strategies and resources. GSR Capital has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and the USA.

O, Overstock.com, O.com, Club O, Main Street Revolution, and Worldstock are registered trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. O.biz and Space Shift are also trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. Other service marks, trademarks and trade names which may be referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact. Additional information regarding factors that could materially affect results and the accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained herein may be found in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, which was filed with the SEC on November 9, 2018, and in other reports or documents the Company files with, or furnishes to, the SEC from time to time. 

This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the security or commodity tokens or any other securities or other assets referred to herein. An offering of any such securities or assets, if made, would only be conducted solely by means of separate materials and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.

SOURCE: Overstock.com, Inc. Reported by GlobeNewswire 6 hours ago.

Steph Curry talks to astronaut Scott Kelly and apologizes for his moon landing joke

December 17, 2018, 6:23 am

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NBA superstar Steph Curry has been doing an awful lot of back-pedaling in recents weeks after he joked on a podcast that he believed the moon landing was fake. And now he's even made amends with astronaut Scott Kelly. 

As the news of Curry's joke made the rounds last week, drawing comparisons to fellow NBA star Kyrie Irving's flat-earth beliefs, Curry got an earful from just about everyone, including NASA and other NBA teams who were happy to troll the star.

Enter Kelly, who famously spent 340 days in space onboard the International Space Station. He tweeted his concerns to the NBA star about his comments and, to Curry's credit, the pair wound up in a 15-minute chat on Instagram live about, well, everything, including a genuine apology from Curry. Read more...

More about Scott Kelly, Steph Curry, Moon Landing, Culture, and Sports Reported by Mashable 5 hours ago.

Mercy Corps Welcomes Progress at COP24, But World’s Poor Need More Help to Adapt to Climate Change

December 17, 2018, 6:32 am

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Calls for increased access to insurance, credit, savings and innovative financial tools to help mitigate the effects of extreme climate events

KATOWICE, Poland (PRWEB) December 17, 2018

Following the conclusion of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change talks, Mercy Corps’ Chief Executive Officer Neal Keny-Guyer issued the following statement:

“Mercy Corps welcomes progress towards finalizing the ‘rulebook’ produced by the Conference of Parties last week. But we need bolder commitments and action on the ground. Even if all greenhouse emissions stopped today, the earth will still warm by a further 0.5 degrees Celsius in the next 20 years. That locks us into an increasing number of extreme events—heat waves, floods, droughts, hurricanes—that will have a disproportionate effect on the world’s most vulnerable people.

“When societies are unable to absorb the shocks of a changing climate, instability increases, making climate change a contributing factor to conflict. That’s why Mercy Corps believes that in addition to curbing greenhouse gas emissions, the world must also work to help vulnerable people and societies adapt to the coming crises.

“Climate change is making the poorest people poorer. To help them adapt and to avoid losses, we must invest in inclusive financial tools and other strategies to soften the blows of a changing climate. These can include lowering barriers to insurance, credit and savings, and increasing public and private finance. Otherwise, we risk undermining economic gains made in developing countries.

“The climate is changing. By taking action now, we can minimize risks and ensure that people, young and old alike, have the tools they need to prepare for and adapt to changes. Mercy Corps will continue to do so by focusing on innovative solutions, bold thinking and a stubborn insistence on seeing possibility in the face of pessimism.”

BACKGROUND
From Kenya and Ethiopia to Indonesia and Bangladesh, Mercy Corps is helping people to adapt by:· Providing access to climate information services.
· Helping farmers diversify their crops, learn new technologies, and redesign their farmland in the face of severe and frequent droughts.
· Integrating mobile technology into programs to help vulnerable communities better withstand conflict, displacement and urbanization exacerbated by climate change.
· Helping communities deal with floods by changing land use, improving governance, innovating new financial instruments and developing new partnerships for action. Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.

Mkango Announces Exercise of Warrants

December 17, 2018, 6:33 am

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LONDON and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mkango Resources Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) (the "Company" or "Mkango") announces the exercise of warrants over 50,000 common shares without par value in the share capital of the Company ("New Shares") at an exercise price of 6.6 pence each, for an aggregate consideration of £3,300.The New Shares will rank pari passu with the existing shares and application has been made for the New Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM ("Admission"). It is expected that Admission will become effective and dealings in the New Shares will commence at 8:00a.m. on or around 21^st December 2018. The New Shares will also trade on the Toronto Venture Exchange.

In accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR 5.6.1R) the Company hereby notifies the market that immediately following Admission, its issued share capital will consist of 111,299,188. The Company does not hold any shares in treasury. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

*Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Disclosure*

Certain information contained in this announcement may have been deemed inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 until the release of this announcement.

*About Mkango Resources Limited*

Mkango's primary business is exploration for rare earth elements and associated minerals in the Republic of Malawi, a country whose hospitable people have earned it a reputation as “the Warm Heart of Africa”. The Company holds interests in three exclusive prospecting licenses in Malawi, the Phalombe licence, the Thambani licence and the Chimimbe Hill licence.

For more information, please visit www.mkango.ca.

*Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements *

This news release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of that term under applicable securities laws) with respect to Mkango, its business and the Project. Generally, forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “is expected”, “scheduled”, “estimates” “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “can”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will”, occur or be achieved, or the negative connotations thereof. Forward looking statements in this news release include statements with respect to the global market for products using the rare earth metals the Company is exploring for, completion of the feasibility study and of the transactions contemplated in the agreement with Talaxis, as well as the use of proceeds from the investments into the Company by Talaxis and the timing of such expenditures. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause actual performance and results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, without limiting the foregoing, market demand for the metals and associated downstream products for which Mkango is exploring, researching and developing, the positive results of a feasibility study on the Project, delays in obtaining financing or governmental or stock exchange approvals. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by, third parties in respect of the matters discussed above.

*For further information on Mkango, please contact:*
*Mkango Resources Limited*

William Dawes  Alexander Lemon
Chief Executive Officer  President
will@mkango.ca alex@mkango.ca
UK: +44 207 3722 744  
Canada: +1 403 444 5979  
www.mkango.ca  
@MkangoResources  

*Blytheweigh*
Financial Public Relations
Tim Blythe, Camilla Horsfall, Julia Tilley
UK: +44 207 138 3204

*SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP*
Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker
Jeff Keating, Caroline Rowe
UK: +44 20 3470 0470

*Alternative Resource Capital*
Joint Broker
Alex Wood, Rob Collins
UK: +44 20 7186 9004; +44 20 7186 9001

*The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.*

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any equity or other securities of the Company in the United States. The securities of the Company will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold within the United States to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except in certain transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act. Reported by GlobeNewswire 5 hours ago.

The Global Market for Synthetic Aperture Radars (SAR) - Outlook to 2023: Monitoring & Exploration is Expected to Register a Significant Growth Rate

December 17, 2018, 6:55 am

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Dublin, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Synthetic Aperture Radar Market - Segmented by Application (Military and Defense, Monitoring and Exploration), and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.

The global Synthetic Aperture Radar Market was valued at USD 2.24 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 4.24 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 11.6%, during the forecast period (2018-2023). The report profiles synthetic aperture radar (SAR) providers for various applications, such as military and defense, monitoring and exploration.

Synthetic aperture radars (SAR) have numerous applications, including terrain structural information for mineral exploration, oil spill boundaries on the water to environmentalists, and investigating and gathering information for military operations, among various others. The last two decades have witnessed unprecedented growth in the satellite-based earth observation segment.

The sector is still biased toward electro-optically derived imagery. However, increasing levels of acceptance and usage of satellite-derived synthetic aperture radar data were observed, during the last few years.

Moreover, factors, such as increasing demand for enhanced imaging technologies for remote sensing and security concerns, specifically to counter terrorism in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, and the need for continuous awareness of the environment, are expected to drive the synthetic aperture radar market, during the forecast period.

*The Monitoring & Exploration Segment is Expected to Register a Significant Growth Rate*

Synthetic Aperture Radars are increasingly being deployed for monitoring and exploration applications, such as oil gas exploration, forest monitoring, mineral exploration, and archaeology, among various other.

High risk of oil and gas exploration in the sea demands a high-level of safety insurance to prevent environmental damage, monitoring ship activity, oil spills, and monitor environmental parameters. Thus, use the quasi-real-time information received from the SAR imagery, an accurate understanding of the project during the tow-out, positioning, and installation, as well as external environmental conditions, can be obtained.

Also, Launch of SAR satellite missions, like Sentinel-1 in 2014, has allowed COMET to track 1,500+ volcanoes above sea-level for any signs of ground deformation, a significant sign of magma activity.

*North America is Expected to Register Highest Market Share*

The United States is a pioneer in the field of advanced technology in the military applications. Also, the country has the highest military spending in the world. It has been proactively investing in the research and development of synthetic aperture radars and is taking efforts in deploying this technology to increase the operational effectiveness of its surveillance systems.

The defense sector of the country has a strong technology front, due to its in-house technological capabilities and partnerships and contracts with major players, such as Lockheed Martin. These partnerships were encouraged through legislation, policy, and organizational innovations, and have been instrumental in encouraging the development of world-class military technology related to SAR, for national defense.

Also, the country boasts of the highest number of satellites deployed in the space. With more launches to follow suit, the demand for SAR in satellites missions is expected to increase in the country. Thus, a growth in the Synthetic Aperture Radar market can be expected in the North American region.

*Developments in the Market*

· June 2018 - Airbus announced a data-sharing agreement with Thailand-based satellite imagery purveyors, Planet Labs. The deal also comprises a project to deliver a geo-information platform and pipeline for the Thai government.
· March 2018 - ICEYE signed an agreement with Kongsberg Satellite Services to acquire SAR satellite tasking and data from ICEYE. The maritime and ice monitoring data will be collected with ICEYE-X1, its first satellite in orbit.

*Topics Covered*

*1. Introduction *
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Study Deliverables

*2. Research Methodology *
2.1 Research Phases
2.2 Analysis Methodology

*3. Executive Summary *

*4. Market Insights *
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Attractiveness- Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.3 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

*5. Market Dynamics *
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Increasing Demand for Enhanced Imaging Technology for Remote Sensing
5.1.2 Increasing Geopolitical Instabilities in Middle East and Asia-Pacific Regions, Leading to Surveillance Demand
5.2 Market Challenges
5.2.1 Performance Limitations Of Synthetic Aperture Radar Systems

*6. Global Synthetic Aperture Radar Market Segmentation*
6.1 By Application
6.1.1 Military and Defense
6.1.2 Monitoring and Exploration
6.1.3 Other Applications
6.2 By Geography
6.2.1 North America
6.2.2 Europe
6.2.3 Asia-Pacific
6.2.4 Latin America
6.2.5 Middle East & Africa

*7. Competitive Intelligence*
7.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation
7.2 Airbus Defence and Space
7.3 ASELSAN AS
7.4 BAE Systems
7.5 Cobham PLC
7.6 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
7.7 Harris Corporation
7.8 IMSAR LLC
7.9 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
7.10 Leonardo SpA
7.11 Maxar Technologies Ltd
7.12 MetaSensing Group
7.13 Northrop Grumman Corporation
7.14 Raytheon Company
7.15 Saab AB
7.16 SAR AERO
7.17 SRC Inc.
7.18 Thales Group
*List Not Exhaustive

*8. Investment Analysis *

*9. Future of the Market*

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qhzfgl/the_global_market?w=12

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Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Notes Writer Pro, Living Earth, more

December 17, 2018, 7:22 am

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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have notable price drops on iStudiez Pro Legendary Planner, ArtRage, Living Earth – Clock & Weather, Cubasis 2, Icewind Dale, Notes Writer Pro, and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:
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The Biggest Evolution in 20 Years – Earth Shoes Makes Their Big Announcement

December 17, 2018, 7:02 am

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Earth Shoes today announced their biggest evolution since they re-introduced Earth Shoes into the marketplace 20 years ago: a new Earth logo and all-new branding.

WALTHAM, Mass. (PRWEB) December 17, 2018

Earth Shoes today announced their biggest evolution since they re-introduced Earth Shoes into the marketplace 20 years ago: a new Earth logo and all-new branding. Starting in Spring 2019, consumers can expect to see the brand’s new logo everywhere—on every product and on their all-new recycled and glueless shoeboxes. The new look speaks to Earth’s loyal consumers, while inviting a whole new consumer into the world of Earth.

“We take great pride in being a company that’s always evolving, striving to be our best and open to change,” explains Philippe Meynard, president of Earth, Inc. “Our new identity reflects our incredible past while pushing ahead as a brand that believes in wellness, promotes vitality and brings joy to those who wear it.”

Spring ‘19 will also mark the official re-introduction of the exclusive Earth Powerpath Footbed Design—inspired by Anne Kalso’s original design created in the 1950s that was an exclusive comfort feature inside the iconic Kalso Earth Shoe.

“Inside each of our shoes and across all of our brands—Earth, Earth Origins and Earth Kalso—consumers will find our exclusive footbed,” explains Meynard. “It’s designed to provide the ultimate in underfoot comfort and energize every step by combing a shock-absorbing heel, stabilizing arch support and high-density cushioning at the ball of the foot. It naturally propels and uplifts each step.”

As a brand focused on sustainability, Earth is expanding on their recycled shoeboxes and long-term partnership with Trees for the Future by introducing more sustainable shoe manufacturing and sourcing practices. Moving forward, the brand will be using biodegradable shoe forms in their manufacturing, and more organic and recycled materials in their shoes.

“This is an exciting time for our brand—sharing a new identity that deeply resonates with consumers and represents what Earth Shoes has become,” concludes Meynard. “Earth Shoes is Modern Wellness Fashion.”

Earth Shoes can be found at premium retailers across the country and online at earthshoes.com.

About Earth Shoes
No one has a story quite as special as Earth®. With roots dating back to 1950’s Denmark, Earth offers a lifestyle range of women's shoe styles – each one inspired by our founder, Anne Kalso, a Danish yoga instructor with a core belief that wellness and joyful living should start from the ground up. It all started with the heritage collection, Earth Kalso Shoes, which are famously characterized with a “grounded heel” design that emulates the mountain pose. Today, Earth® is a modern collection of fashionable shoes with uncompromised comfort to create a collection that brings a refreshing twist to footwear. This is Modern Wellness Fashion. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.

Emoji Fame Announces MAGAMOJI!, the First Animoji App That Lets You Transform Into Our 45th President, Donald Trump

December 17, 2018, 8:02 am

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The Latest From Emoji Fame is An Example of Something That's Done an Amazing Job and is Being Recognized More and More

NEW YORK (PRWEB) December 17, 2018

Since becoming president, Donald Trump has taken over our television sets, our government, and our social media. Now it's time to let him take over your phone. With MAGAMOJI!, the first Animoji app from Emoji Fame, you can embody The Donald's visage, using Apple's face-scanning technology to create your own fake news. Many, many people are saying that MAGAMOJI is the most exciting app to hit the App Store in years, centuries, or even decades.

Featuring an uncanny digital rendering of the President, MAGAMOJI! is an amazing tool for trolling people of all political stripes. Show off your best Trump imitation, try your hand at his numerous catchphrases, or create your own tremendous quotes and send them to your contacts. Perfectly responsive to your facial tics and expressions, only MAGAMOJI! could show you and your friends how you would look with the most famous head of hair on Earth.

MAGAMOJI! is currently available for free on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magamoji/id1443706143?mt=8

The leader in custom emojis, featured in NPR, Pitchfork, Complex, Billboard, Noisey, Guitar Player, The Albuquerque Journal, The Houston Chronicle, SF Weekly, and Bill Simmons' The Ringer, Emoji Fame partners with your favorite musicians, celebrities and brands to create unique emojis, with recent sets created for Cypress Hill, Scorpions, Devo, Big Freedia, and many more.

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Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky

December 17, 2018, 8:35 am

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The comet 46P/Wirtanen just made its closest approach to Earth in centuries. No word on the whereabouts of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen (and Rudolph). Reported by NPR 3 hours ago.

Discovered: The most-distant solar system object ever observed

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A team of astronomers has discovered the most-distant body ever observed in our solar system. It is the first known solar system object that has been detected at a distance that is more than 100 times farther than Earth is from the sun. Reported by Science Daily 2 hours ago.

New research may upend what we know about tornado formation

December 17, 2018, 9:23 am

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For a while now, we’ve thought that tornadoes start off in the clouds and spiral down to Earth. But new research from climatologists could change that.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Delhi High Court Monday sentenced Congress veteran Sajjan Kumar to life in the first conviction of a politician in the deadly anti-Sikh riots in 1984, holding it was perpetrated by those with "political patronage" and pushed for a new law for speedy prosecution of genocide and mass killings. Reported by DNA 2 hours ago.

The 29 hottest video games you shouldn't miss in 2019

December 17, 2018, 9:46 am

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· *With 2019 arriving in just a few weeks, it's time to start looking ahead to next year's big games!*
· *Things kick off soon with the launch of a long-awaited sequel, "Kingdom Hearts 3," in January.*
· *Some major games are expected in 2019: "The Last of Us: Part II" on PlayStation 4 and a brand new "Pokémon" game for the Nintendo Switch are highlights of the year.*With 2018 coming to a close in just a couple weeks, we're hurriedly preparing for the coming year of major video game launches. 

What does 2019 bring? Plenty! The year starts with a trip into the worlds of Disney with the long-awaited arrival of "Kingdom Hearts 3" in January. Not too long after that, the folks behind "Mass Effect" have a brand-new series launching in February: "Anthem." 

And that's just the first two months of the year! Here's a look at the coming year in games:

*SEE ALSO: Forget about 'Fortnite' — the new 'Call of Duty' makes 6 brilliant changes to the Battle Royale formula*

-1. "Resident Evil 2" (re-mastered)-

The long-awaited remake of fan-favorite horror classic "Resident Evil 2" is nearly ready — it's set to arrive early in 2019, just like so many other great games currently in development.

"Resident Evil 2" introduced the world to Leon S. Kennedy (seen above) — the main character in "Resident Evil 4." Kennedy and Claire Redfield find themselves in the middle of a surprise zombie outbreak in the fictional town of Raccoon City. It's an action-packed introduction to many of the major themes of the "Resident Evil" franchise, and it's getting gorgeously remade for modern consoles.

*Release Date:* January 25, 2019

*Platform(s):* Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC-2. "Kingdom Hearts 3"-

Woody, Buzz, Rex and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang are moving from film to video games with "Kingdom Hearts 3," an upcoming Xbox One and PlayStation 4 action-adventure game.

The game is the long-anticipated third entry in the "Kingdom Hearts" series — the last major entry, "Kingdom Hearts 2," launched all the way back in 2005 on the PlayStation 2. In "Kingdom Hearts," various Disney characters and their worlds are mashed up with characters that would be right at home in a "Final Fantasy" game.

Alongside the cast of "Toy Story" (and their Earth-like setting), "Kingdom Hearts 3" also stars Goofy and Donald Duck. You may've noticed a third character here — that's "Sora," the main character of "Kingdom Hearts 3" and who you'll play as.

*Release Date:* January 29, 2019

*Platform(s):* PlayStation 4, Xbox One-3. "Far Cry New Dawn"-

A new "Far Cry" game? Didn't one of those come out, like, in 2018?

Yep! That game was "Far Cry 5," and it came out back in late March on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The open-world first-person shooter was set in America for the first time ever, and featured a new antagonist: a maniacal cult leader with nuclear ambitions.

"Far Cry New Dawn" is a sequel to that game, set in a post-apocalypse Montana 17 years after the events of "Far Cry 5." The trailer alludes to a period of extreme weather following a nuclear detonation, eventually leading to a new world — a world where people shoot sawblades from crossbows, apparently.

*Release Date:* February 15, 2019

*Platform(s):* Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC
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December 17, 2018, 10:32 am

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The leading CBD oil and confectionery company's products, favored by Snoop Dogg, Tommy Chong, Scott Disick and Dave Navarro, are now available in hundreds of stores across Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *SWISSX Oil & Confectionery Inc.* and *Kohanoff Affiliated* have launched a partnership to distribute SWISSX CBD products in over 500 convenience stores and gas stations across Los Angeles and the Southern California region. SWISSX products are made from hemp seed grown and processed in Switzerland to create the purest and most powerful CBD possible, with zero THC. Learn more at https://swissx.com/.The completely legal products being distributed with Kohanoff Affiliated are from the SWISSX Gold Line and the launch product is a 1000 ml, 5 dose oral dispenser for $19.95. The ingredients include 70% Swissx CBD, bee pollen, Vitamin E, Ormus gold and coconut oil.   A handsome cabinet has been placed on counters at outlets with literature and video about SWISSX and the wellness benefits of CBD. More products, including SWISSX’s CBD infused chocolates, are planned for the distribution deal soon.  

SWISSX, which is owned by Greek billionaire and media mogul *Alki David*, has received testimonials from all over the globe including from Keeping up With the Kardashians’ *Scott Disick*, Cheech and Chong’s *Tommy Chong*, *Chief Keef*, *Snoop Dogg*, *Dave Navarro* and former NFL star *Tully Banta-Cain*.  CBD oil has been shown to aid with pain and anxiety associated with many conditions including M.S., P.T.S.D., cancer treatment side effects, and more. SWISSX’s devotion to delivering the purest product on earth aids in the powerful healing effects.

Kohanoff Affiliated is the new generation of the Kohanoff family business, known for its extensive network of gas stations and retail outlets. Led by* Justin Kohanoff*, Kohanoff Affiliated is involved in bringing new products to market with a millennial focus, as well as music partnerships, streaming video projects and new marketing strategies.

SWISSX was the first CBD product allowed to distribute at Coachella VIP areas and also has an exclusive contract with Hologram USA to be available at the snack bars of its planned network of 100 theaters nationwide. It’s first theater is open in Hollywood with exclusive Swissx parties and guests are thrilled with the combination of CBD oil chocolates and hologram entertainment.

Go to https://swissx.com/ to find locations or purchase directly.

*About SWISSX Oil & Confectionery Inc.:*

SWISSX Oil & Confectionery has developed a patented technique for extracting cannabinoids from hemp seeds, yielding a CBD that is more pure and potent than other CBD extracts anywhere in the world. While most CBD oils contain only 10% cannabinoids, the rest being waxy plant byproducts, SWISSX CBD oil is 57% pure CBD and a blend of organically grown essential oils including bee pollen and coconut that truly enhances the wellness effects of SWISSX CBD. Rich in neuroprotectants antioxidants immune and nervous system supporting compounds, Swissx is a powerful addition to your daily wellness routine through a patented formula of CBD that genetically multiplies hemp seed extract. The seeds are harvested from an exclusive strain of CBD rich plants in the Swiss alps near Gstaad. Our plants thrive on pure mountain air and water--there are never any pesticides just love. SWISSX headquarters is in Delaware, USA.  For The Higher Good. Learn more at: https://swissx.com/

CONTACT: Owen Phillips
SWISSX
323-903-1306
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One of the 'brightest comet in years' has arrived. Here's how to see the 'Christmas Comet'

December 17, 2018, 10:34 am

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The so-called “Christmas Comet,” which has the technical term Comet 46P/Wirtanen, has already approached Earth. Reported by Deseret News 42 minutes ago.

One of the 'brightest comets in years' has arrived. Here's how to see the 'Christmas Comet'

December 17, 2018, 11:15 am

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The so-called “Christmas Comet,” which has the technical term Comet 46P/Wirtanen, has already approached Earth. Reported by Deseret News 15 hours ago.

Farout: Scientists spot solar system’s farthest known object

December 17, 2018, 11:38 am

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have spotted the farthest known object in our solar system — and they’ve nicknamed the pink cosmic body “Farout.” The International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center announced the discovery Monday. “Farout” (pronounced far-out) is about 120 astronomical units away — that’s 120 times the distance between Earth and the […] Reported by Seattle Times 15 hours ago.

Farout: Scientists spot solar system's farthest known object

December 17, 2018, 11:44 am

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have spotted the farthest known object in our solar system — and they've nicknamed the pink cosmic body "Farout." The International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center announced the discovery Monday. "Farout" (pronounced far-out) is about 120 astronomical units away — that's 120 times the distance between Earth and the sun, or 11 billion miles. The previous record-holder was the dwarf planet Eris at 96 astronomical units. The Carnegie Institution's Scott Sheppard says the object is so far away and moving so slowly it will take a few years to determine its orbit. At that distance, it could take more than 1,000 years to orbit the sun. Reported by SeattlePI.com 15 hours ago.