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"[U]nder the transmit clause, we must examine the potential audience of a given transmission by an alleged infringer to determine whether that transmission is “to the public.” And because the RS-DVR system, as designed, only makes transmissions to one subscriber using a copy made by that subscriber, we believe that the universe of people capable of receiving an RS-DVR transmission is the single subscriber whose self-made copy is used to create that transmission."
I'm just telling you what the judge is going to pass down. Doesn't do any good to argue with me about it.
A free trade agreement with Tokyo could boost European GDP more than the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Czech MEPs say after coming back from Japan. EURACTIV Czech Republic reports.
The EU-Japan FTA is expected to boost European economy by around 0.8 % of GDP and some analysts compare the importance of the deal with that of TTIP where the number is 0,5 % according to preliminary expectations.
“If we look at the impact on GDP growth, FTA with Japan could actually be more important than TTIP,” ANO 2011 MEP Petr Ježek (ALDE), chairman of the European Parliament’s delegation to Japan stressed, after a recent trip to the country.
Japan is the EU’s second biggest trading partner in Asia, after China. European exports to the country are dominated by machinery, transport equipment, chemical products and agricultural goods. Machinery, transport and chemicals are also the main items of imports from Japan to the EU.
With the deal, EU exports could increase by 32.7 %, while Japanese exports to the EU would increase by 23.5 %, according to the European Commission estimates.
The EU and Japan have been negotiating for over 3 years now, and there have been 16 rounds of negotiations – the last one took place in April in Tokyo.
The next round of talks is scheduled for September in Brussels.
At the last G7 summit held in Japan’s Ise-Shima at the end of May, political leaders from Japan, the EU, France, Germany, Italy and the UK reaffirmed a commitment to reach political agreement on the deal as early as possible this year.
On Thursday (16 June), Japanese and European businesses supported this commitment when they met in Tokyo for a sector-to-sector meeting.
“At a time of global economic uncertainty, this agreement provides a unique opportunity to create real growth for two of the world’s largest economies,” representatives of Keidanren and the EU employers’ confederation BusinessEurope said in a statement.
But several difficult issues still remain to be cleared up.
While Japan wants European duties in the automotive sector and agriculture waved, the EU is trying to link this to the elimination of Japanese non-tariff barriers (NTBs), especially in the automotive and railway sectors. Tokyo has already made a number of concessions on the first list of NTBs presented in December, however, the EU wants to see more on the second list before moving on its own tariffs.
The European automobile industry is particularly concerned, and appealed to the European Commission to be careful about possible impacts of the deal. More Japanese cars are sold in Europe than European cars sold in Japan.
“On the other hand, the Commission has been consulting its approach to this issue with the industry representatives. Therefore no dramatic problems should be expected,” MEP Ježek told EURACTIV.cz.
Above all, only 32 % of Japanese cars sold in Europe are imported. Two-thirds of them are produced right in the EU.
For the EU, access to the public procurement market in Japan is also important, especially for the European railway sector, which claims to lack a level playing field in the Asian country. On the contrary, the EU public procurement market is already open.
According to Křesťanská a demokratická unie – Československá strana lidová MEP Tomáš Zdechovský (EPP), the EU would benefit from concluding the FTA Japan as it could offer boost in Japanese investment in Europe. Japan is a major investor in EU states.
“We often talk about investment from China as if we have forgotten about one of our most important and stable partners,” he says about Japan.
“Japan has been a stable and – most primarily – a democratic partner of the EU over a long term. They have been carefully following the situation in Europe, including the migration crisis,” EURACTIV was told by Zdechovský after he visited Japan as part of the Parliament’s delegation.
“They share the same concerns with the EU and also their recipes for solving problems are similar to the European ones,” chairman of the Parliament’s delegation to Japan Petr Ježek (ALDE) says. According to him, a parallel can be seen in the EU-Russia and Japan-China relations.
Together with the EU and the United States, Japan forms an important part of democratic world based on respect towards the international law and multilateralism, Ježek insisted.
He sees the economic contacts among the three partners important as well.
Together, the two economies account for more than a third of the world’s GDP.
“This agreement would fit well into the overall context. The recently concluded Transpacific partnership (TPP) linked the US with the Pacific area. The Transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) would connect the EU and US. This triangle could set the global economic in motion,” Ježek said.
The European Union and Japan agreed on 25 March 2013 to launch talks on one of the world's most ambitious trade deals despite opposition from European carmakers, a test of how far both sides are willing to go in their hunt for economic growth.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy discussed the plan by phone after Brussels postponed an EU-Japan summit scheduled in Tokyo for Monday to hammer out a last-minute deal to resolve the Cyprus financial crisis.
The European Union and Japan agreed on Monday (25 March) to launch talks on one of the world's most ambitious trade deals despite opposition from European carmakers, a test of how far both sides are willing to go in their hunt for economic growth.
Now Controversial ?!? But not with the Japanese ?!? We leave now Americans on the corner???
I hope on both !!
They used to be byword for cheapness and no-frills shopping. But now Aldi have released their first ever German TV advert - and it doesn't appear to have just been filmed on someone's phone.
For decades any unnecessary frippery was strictly taboo at discounter Aldi. Brands were forbidden. Interior design was kept to the bare minimum. And television adverts were out of the question, at least for Germany.
But that all seems to be in the past now.
First they introduced freshly baked bread, then the big brands like Coca-Cola and Pampers started to creep in. Efforts were even made to improve the spartan decor.
And from this Sunday onwards, Aldi will be beaming their brand into German living rooms for the first time ever.
Up until now the supermarket has stuck to newspaper advertising and flyers - and the message has always been the same: how cheap the prices are.
But the new television advert is a break with the past.
Rather than just emphasize the low cost, with the slogan “Einfach ist mehr” (Simple is more) the supermarket is billing itself as a shelter against the hectic consumerist world where we are overwhelmed with choice.
In one advert, children complain about how complicated adults make the world.
“We don't need a supermarket that's so big that you can't decide what to buy. Why do you think that you need more?” the child narrator kid asks.
"Just pick the right one and free yourself from the rest," he advises over footage of kids playing with sticks and jumping into lakes.
How well the advert is received remains to be seen. But Aldi is playing catch-up. Arch rival Lidl has been investing millions in advertising spots for years with campaigns such as “Lidl lohnt sich” (Lidl pays off) or their current campaign “Du hast die Wahl” (You have the choice).
The more upmarket Edeka meanwhile has been praised for its surreal and funny advertising campaigns in recent years - although many people thought its Christmas advert in 2015 was a bit of a stinker.
Aldi is keeping its cards close to its chest on the cost of its virgin campaign. But a report by market research firm Nielsen on Lidl's 2015 ad spots showed that the costs can stretch into the tens of millions of euros.
Nevertheless, Aldi is determined to shed its image as being a purveyor only of cheap goods. And that is because Germans seem every more willing to splash the cash on quality, as research by the Society for Consumer Research (GfK) shows.
But there is another reason they are loosening the purse strings. While older customers have remained loyal to the supermarket, younger shoppers often flit between Aldi and Lidl.
With this in mind, they have produced an advert to appear in the cinema with Zeus as an Aldi customer and have also teamed up with rapper Fargo to produce a song on the theme “simplicity”.
In one way though, Aldi is still sticking to its roots. Unlike all of its competitors, it is yet to have its own online shop. But even that could change - in the UK the discounter now sells wine as well as a variety of special offers online.
Disney’s ‘Oz The Great And Powerful’ Ignites a Rivalry With ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Owner Warner Bros.
When people think of The Wizard of Oz, they think of the 1939 film starring Judy Garland. Yellow brick roads, munchkins, ruby slippers, the wicked witch, all that stuff. Fast forward about 75 years and Disney releases Oz the Great and Powerful, a prequel that features iconography very similar to, but not exactly the same, as the famous film. The reason? Warner Bros. owns the rights to the 1939 classic, but not the L. Frank Baum book it’s based on, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Sam Raimi and his team were very careful not to use any of Warner Bros.’ intellectual property, going so far as having lawyers present during production to make sure they didn’t cross the line. So there are no ruby slippers, the witch isn’t the same color green, the Emerald City looks different, etc. It’s close, but just different enough to avoid a lawsuit.
On its opening weekend, Disney and Raimi’s gamble paid off, grossing an impressive $80 million and work on a sequel has begun. The cash is rolling in for the Mouse House much to the chagrin of Warner Bros., who rightfully feels a certain ownership to the property.
House Benghazi Committee member Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015.
A California congresswoman whose husband was indicted on theft and conspiracy charges in Connecticut cited an "unexpected family matter" Thursday in withdrawing as a candidate for chair of the House Democratic Caucus.
U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez, now the caucus vice chair, is married to James Sullivan, one of five people indicted on theft and conspiracy charges this week in connection with a public electricity cooperative and $800,000 worth of trips to the Kentucky Derby and other locations.
Sanchez, who represents the 38th District in the Los Angeles area, wrote in a letter to fellow Democrats, "Unfortunately, an unexpected family matter requiring my attention compels me to withdraw my name as a candidate for Chair of the Democratic Caucus."
She said later Thursday in a statement, "Earlier today I learned that my husband is facing charges in Connecticut. After careful consideration of the time and energy being in leadership demands, I have decided that my focus now needs to be on my son, my family, and my constituents in California."
The indictments of Sullivan and the other four defendants were announced Thursday by federal prosecutors, the FBI and the IRS. All five were linked to the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Corp., or CMEEC, a public company that has received more than $9 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Sullivan, 52, of Norwich, Connecticut, was the chairman of the cooperative's board of directors. Among the others indicted were the company's chief executive, Drew Rankin, 57, and chief financial officer, Edward Pryor, 62.
All five defendants pleaded not guilty Thursday in federal court in New Haven and were released on $100,000 bail.
"These defendants are alleged to have used the CMEEC Margin Account as a secret slush fund to pay for lavish junkets for themselves and their family and friends, as well as for other inappropriate expenses," Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham said.
Prosecutors said the defendants organized the trips to the Kentucky Derby in 2015 and 2016 and to a luxury golf resort in West Virginia in 2015, and the trips did not relate to any CMEEC business.
The indictment says Rankin authorized numerous payments for Sullivan's expenses, including trips for Sullivan and his family to attend the Kentucky Derby and airfare for Sanchez to travel to Key West, Florida, in 2014.
DELICATELY scented basmati rice spiced with cardamom, fluffy naan, rich curry sauces served with pungent pickles, and flavorful chutneys — these delicious foods are known to just about anyone who has eaten at an Indian restaurant. But the ingredients used to achieve those exquisite blends of taste and texture may not be quite as familiar. Discovering them at a local Indian grocer can not only spice up the dinner plate at home but also provide some bargains.
Many customers of the tiny Bengal Grocery in downtown White Plains had experienced the flavors of India at the Bengal Tiger Restaurant next door; both establishments are owned by members of the Kalathara family.
As is clear from the restaurant’s menu, Indian food is not one cuisine but many, shaped over millenniums by resources and climates, the dietary strictures of its many religions and even the influence of Mogul and British invaders. The unifying trait of the food in India is what brought foreigners to its shores to begin with: spices.
Despite its small size, Bengal Grocery has a robust assortment of spices. Even if you’re not in the market for fenugreek or cardamom, the prices of crossover staples like black peppercorns and cloves ($2.49 each for 3.5 ounces) or cinnamon sticks ($2 for 7 ounces) make a visit worthwhile. Or pick up some asafetida, a spice added to food to help digestion, or candy-coated fennel seeds, also a digestive aid, as well as a breath freshener.
From 1980 to 2000, the Asian Indian population in Westchester rose to more than 14,000 from just under 3,500, according to census data. There are more than 5,000 Indian families in the lower Hudson Valley, said Jyotin Thaker, the president of the Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester. Kirit Sanchala, the owner of another store, Bhavik Grocery in Elmsford, credits that growth, along with the increased popularity of Indian food among non-Indians, as the reason he expanded his business a year and a half ago.
From native rose water, used for flavoring drinks and desserts, to great lumps of cane-sugar-based jaggery, to the Britannia digestive biscuits that hark back to the days of British rule, Bhavik’s spacious, well-stocked shelves provide a browsing adventure.
For a quick fix of the exotic, the selection of crunchy bagged munchies rivals a supermarket potato chip aisle. The offerings have names like Kerala murukku — savory pinwheels made from rice flour and gram (chickpea) flour, spiced with onion, cumin and chili. Or try one of the crispy, mild or spicy mixtures that include ingredients like fried chickpea flour noodles, puffed rice, fried lentils, nuts, and fruit or vegetable chips. Most of these are great sprinkled on a salad for added crunch and flavor.
Chutneys, pickles and spice pastes can lend easy pizzazz to a meal, and the selection at Bhavik is deep and varied. Mint or mint-coriander chutney ($3 to $4) can be added to yogurt for a quick dip or dressing. Marinate chicken pieces in a mixture of tandoori paste and yogurt overnight before grilling, or spread a thin layer of the paste on pounded chicken cutlets before grilling or quick-sautéing. As a side dish, basmati (“the perfumed one”) rice cooks up as easily as ordinary white rice but has extraordinary flavor. Ten-pound bags range in price from $9.99 to $17.99, for the prized Tilda brand.
If the spirit runs to more elaborate food preparation, one can find the ingredients for traditional dishes, like all varieties of dal (dried lentils, peas and beans). A staple of Indian diets, dal has proteins, fiber and other nutrients that are important to vegetarians. Chickpeas ($4.99 for four pounds) and whole baby lentils (which resemble French lentilles de Puy and are $3.99 for two pounds) can be found in many ethnic diets.
In addition to the familiar, like mangoes, the official fruit of India, and coconuts, used in a number of dishes, the fruit and vegetable boxes yield warty-looking karela (bitter melon); the hairy, lumpy arvi (taro root); the ridged toray (a member of the cucumber family); and green beans that range from thin and tiny to a couple of feet long.
If cooking isn’t on the agenda, more immediate gratification can be found in the freezer cases, which house naan, the tandoor-grilled bread, and traditional dishes like pakoras (chickpea-battered vegetable fritters), saag paneer (spinach with fresh cheese) and aloo gobi (potatoes and cauliflower), as well as nontraditional ones, like Bombay Bites Paneer Poppers.
Mr. Sanchala reports a growing market for these convenience foods, both among non-Indians and younger generations of Indians who don’t want, or have time, to cook. He offers a selection of fresh snacks priced from 50 to 90 cents apiece, like hefty, spicy potato-and-pea-stuffed pastry samosas; dal vada, a savory fried patty made from ground lentils; and medu vada, a bready, doughnut-shaped fritter made with black lentils (urad dal). They can all be heated upon request.
In southernmost Westchester there are a number of grocers that primarily serve nearby enclaves of Indian expatriates. One is All India Grocery, which sits on an industrial stretch of Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers. While the exterior is not inviting, there is ample metered parking at the lot next door, which makes it easy to pop in.
OWNERS Kirit and Daxa Sanchala.
Like the other grocers, All India offers Bollywood movies and native beauty products, like hair oils and hennas (used for painting the hands, a wedding tradition). But the main attractions are on the neatly organized shelves, which hold a substantial selection of dry goods — dals, rice, spices, nuts, chutneys and spice pastes — at prices similar to or slightly lower than those at Bhavik, along with a modest assortment of fresh and frozen foods.
Although not as large as Bhavik, All India is much bigger than Bengal Grocery and provides ample ingredients for exploring the cuisine of India at home.
Traditional Indian food, along with other aspects of Indian culture, will be showcased at a heritage festival on Aug. 2, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Kensico Dam Plaza, Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla. Information: (914) 864-7275.
ALL INDIA GROCERY 19 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers; (914) 423-5812. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
BENGAL GROCERY 140 East Post Road, White Plains; (914) 686-5720. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
BHAVIK GROCERY 130 East Main Street, Elmsford; (914) 592-8086. Open daily, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MATHA 13 South Division Street, New Rochelle; (914) 636-2633. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
SURYA 589 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers; (914) 969-7651. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.
SWAMI INTERNATIONAL GROCER 642 Main Street, New Rochelle; (914) 632-6856. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Multi-platinum recording artist Bryan Adams is set to hit the UK next year with The Get Up Tour. in support of his studio album Get Up, released this week in the UK.
The ten-date arena tour will start on April 28 with a performance at Capital FM Arena Nottingham.
Tickets for the gig are priced at £39.20 and £47.60 (includes administration fee).
Tickets to see the veteran rocker in action can be booked online at https://www.capitalfmarena.com/online/bryanadams or via 0843 373 3000 or in person at Box Office, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1LA.
Virgin Hotels has welcomed Thomas Becker as the new senior vice president of operations.
Becker, who will be based in Miami, brings 35 years of experience to the brand, and will be responsible for the operational performance of all Virgin Hotels and will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop and execute the strategic plan to drive growth and profitability.
Raul Leal, chief executive of Virgin Hotels, remarked: “Thomas has an amazing and well-rounded background in the hospitality industry and brings a wealth of experience at a pivotal moment in our history.
A graduate of Cornell University, Becker was most recently area managing director for Two Roads Hospitality overseeing Ventana Big Sur and Carmel Valley Ranch.
Prior, he has held senior executive positions with Aria Resorts & Casinos, Mandarin Oriental, One & Only Resorts and Fairmont.
“I am honoured to be part of Virgin Hotels during this exciting time as the company announces its presence in key destinations.
“Our plan is to shake up industry norms with smarter services and offerings,” remarked Becker.
The company’s first property, Virgin Hotels Chicago, opened in 2015.
In terms of new development, Virgin Hotels San Francisco is slated to open fall 2018.
The brand has broken ground on four locations: New York, Dallas, Nashville and Edinburgh, UK.

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