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With several central banks around the world, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) already collaborates closely. This holds true for the topic of Central Bank Digital Currencies , a type of Cryptocurrency , as well as for the printing of CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currencies). G+D has its own solution for countries that want to issue a CBDC, and it also offers other services like advice and help to make sure the Cryptocurrency meets the requirements. In addition, a large number of people use digital services and shop online as our lives grow more interconnected. Therefore, a digital form of fiat money is required, one that satisfies customer demand for quick and simple transactions. That's CBDC.  Dr. Ralf Wintergerst , Chairman of the Management Board and Group CEO of Giesecke+Devrient and chair of the North Africa Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI), said in an exclusive interview with Local news media that an increasing number of states are looking into the implementation of ...

Lady Gaga made a naked  ( nude ) video for Marina Abramovic , Lady Gaga recently got naked in the woods for performance artist Marina Abramovic. Gaga perform a series of exercises to make this nude video .  Performance artist Marina Abramovic is famous within the avant-garde community for her ways of displaying her nude body for the sake of, well, art. Lady Gaga full naked  nude video no sensor Her newest venture is a Kickstarter project to fund the Marina Abramovic Institute, which is to be "an experimental space to conduct research and host workshops, public lectures, and residencies, and will serve as a venue through which the public may experience and interact with works of long durational performance." In full support of this effort, Lady Gaga stars in a performance art video in classic weird get-up and, for the most part, in the nude. Gaga seems to be warming up to promote her new album ARTPOP, which is to be released on November 11. Lady G...

2014 Range Rover Evoque Convertible Release in progress, Range Rover Evoque will enter the production line in 2014. What's New Features for 2014 Range Rover Evoque ? refer to the following reviews : 2014 Range Rover Evoque Convertible Models 2014 Range Rover Evoque Convertible Previews This model will be produced based on the three-door Evoque . the Evoque Convertible will share engines with the 3 existing models . The current Range Rover Evoque can be ordered with a choice of three powerplants  a 2.2-liter SD4 diesel engine (190 BHP), 2.2-liter eD4 diesel engine (150 BHP), and 2.0 liter petrol engine (240 BHP).  Range Rover Evoque Convertible weighs 75 kilograms heavier than the standard model . This model was developed by the Land Rover design director, Gerry McGovern and his team Evoque Convertible features In concept, the Evoque convertible featuring a retractable roof system with roll-over protection. Its roof will be fa...

who is new 'doctor who' ?  Peter Capaldi is Your New doctor in "Doctor Who" ,  Peter Capaldi was named the new star of 'Doctor Who' on Sunday, Peter Capaldi takes over for the departing Matt Smith, Capaldi's first appearance will be in the annual Christmas special later this year. New Doctor Who  Capaldi, 55, becomes the 12th man to play the Doctor since the cult show debuted in 1963 with star William Hartnell and the fourth Time Lord since executive producer Russell T Davies rebooted Doctor Who in 2005, following Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant and Smith The special interview with Peter Capaldi It's so wonderful not to keep this secret any longer," said Capaldi , a lifelong fan of the show. "I haven't played Doctor Who since I was 9 on the playground." Executive producer Steven Moffat had considered Capaldi when they were casting the 11th Doctor. "There comes a right time for the right person to pl...

2 Guns Movie Review 2013 , Thinking about seeing 2 Guns this weekend? Check out our review before you head to the theater, Starring Mark Wahlberg an d Denzel Washington. 2 Guns Movie Review 2013 Movie Review  : a DEA agent and a naval intelligence officer ( Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington ) find themselves on the run after a botched attempt to infiltrate a drug cartel, They plan to rob a bank across the street from a diner with "the best donuts in 3 counties." Neither is aware that the 2 guns Film Cover other is on the right side of the law—Bobby's DEA and Stig is with the Navy. The duo, who have been operating together over two years, plan to frame each other as a means to the same end: the capture of drug lord Papi Greco (Edward James Olmos). The targeted bank supposedly contains Greco's drug money in safe deposit boxes, but when things go wrong, they find themselves scrambling for a backup plan before their cover is blown. While fleeing, they lear...

the X Factor boss,  Simon Cowell is to become a father,  Lauren Silverman is pregnant with Simon Cowell , while still married to his close friend Andrew Silverman, An insider tells Us Weekly (who was first to report the baby news) that Lauren, 36, is "around 10 weeks along" in her pregnancy.  Lauren Silverman  and  Simon Cowell   53, reportedly "became close" as her marriage "deteriorated." Lauren Silverman  and Andrew have been unhappy in their marriage for some time, and their divorce has been in the works for a while," adds the source. This will be the first child for  Simon Cowell   And while he might not be the first guy you think of as having paternal instincts, he told the U.K.'s Sunday People in April 2013, "I'd want kids if I knew I could be faithful. Cowell said, "I do like kids," he clarified. "I'm not sure I would be good for the first six months or so, but once they knew who I am…" ...

300 GB Optical Discs Promised by Sony and Panasonic at the end of 2015 . Sony and Panasonic have announced that they are working on the next generation optical disc for long-term digital data storage. The latest effort comes on the part of Sony and Panasonic. The two have signed an agreement for the development of a new standard for professional-use o ptical discs . 300 GB Optical Discs release by Sony and Panasonic 300 GB Optical Discs Specs 300 GB Optical Discs released by Sony and Panasonic, Specs, preview Sony and Panasonic are currently targeting the video production industry along with motion picture houses and broadcasters as its potential customers. However, cloud-based data centers too are expected to make use of the upcoming high-capacity disc to store large amount of data. Thus, by the end of 2015 , we may see recording capacities of 300 GB . After that, the standard will steadily improve if things go well, until 1.5 TB is reached. 300 GB Optical Discs...

Kidd Kraddick has died .,  Kidd passed away today in New Orleans at a golf tournament organized to raise money for his beloved Kidd’s Kids charity. He died doing what he loved, and his final day was spent selflessly focused on those special children that meant the world to him. We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and his colleagues. At the appropriate time, we will release more information about the cause of death. On Saturday evening at 7:32 p.m., Cuban allegedly tweeted the following: “ RIP Kidd Kraddick . You were an amazing man and a friend. You are already missed.” Cuban and Kraddick are both popular Dallas personalities, and the fact this comes from Cuban’s actual Twitter account is enough to raise some eyebrows. Kraddick dies in new orleans But considering the KiddNation[dot]com website has mentioned nothing of the demise and that no other news outlets were reporting on it close to three hours after Cuban’s tweet, we’re willing to bet this is a ...

Google Chromecast Review  And Specs  -  Google’s new Chromecast HDMI dongle is a reality. The small device lets users beam content from their mobile devices or computers to their HDTVs, but instead of the content going through the device first, it goes straight to the television. The best part is, the dongle only costs $35. We’ve gotten the chance to have a peek at the HDMI dongle here in San Francisco where Google just announced a handful of new products, including a refreshed Nexus 7 , Android 4.3, and the Chromecast . The dongle itself is fairly simple, with a textured plastic feel with an HDMI port on one end and a microUSB port at the other for power. The microUSB provides power to the stick, and it’ll come with a cable and power adapter in the box. From there, you can either plug it into the USB port on your television, or plug it into a nearby outlet using the included power adapter. While USB ports on TVs don’t provide a way to transfer data, they do ...

The New Nexus 7 Reviews ,  Specs Price And Release Date And Video Reviews  -  The first Nexus 7 was a big hit,” Hugo Barra, VP of Android product development, said at the launch this morning in San Francisco. “We are going to try and follow up with another one. It wasn’t exactly Google’s best kept secret, but the company did in fact announce today a refreshed version to its popular seven-inch Nexus 7 tablet. New Nexus 7 Specs New Google Nexus 7 specs and price review and release dateThe specification, Google has retained the same 7 in form factor as the original. Key components – including the display, processor and RAM – have been enhanced. The screen now packs a 1920 x 1200 resolution (323ppi). Asus has switched from Nvidia’s Tegra 3 chipset to Qualcomm’s S4 Pro 1.5GHz Snapdragon processor and doubled the RAM to 2GB. The CPU is 80 per cent faster and the GPU is four times as powerful as the New Nexus7, While the 0.64-pound tablet measures just 8.65mm inches th...

Amanda Bynes Crazy Behavior - The sad, lurid saga of Amanda Byne s continues unabated. The actress was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold, also known as 5150 in Los Angeles on Monday after setting a fire in a driveway,  She can be held only for 72 hours. Amanda Bynes Crazy According to Captain Don Aguilar of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, " Amanda Bynes was involved in a disturbance in a residential neighborhood last night in Thousand Oaks in the 200-block of Avenida De Los Arboles. Deputies investigated the incident and determined that she met the criteria of 5150 W&I (She was detained and taken for a mental health evaluation." Earlier this spring,  Amanda Bynes  was charged with reckless endangerment and attempted tampering with physical evidence after allegedly throwing a marijuana bong from the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment. The actress is known on Twitter for her odd, cryptic posts. The most recent one, dated July...

Gareth Bale News -  Tottenham Hotspur FC   continue to insist Gareth Bale will not be sold despite reports in Spain that a deal is already agreed. which is well known for its close allegiance to Real, claimed on Tuesday a six-year contract has been prepared for English football's double player of the year. The report also suggested  Gareth Bale  will be paid 10m Euros (£8.6m) a season and has already told Spurs he wants to leave. Gareth Bale News,Tottenham But speaking at a press conference in Hong Kong, where Spurs are preparing for the Asia Trophy, Andre Villas-Boas repeated the stance on  Gareth Bale  he has taken since before the end of last season. The Spurs manager said: "On Gareth, I want to repeat what I was telling you last season and what I was telling you from the beginning of (pre-season) so I cannot extend myself. He is a player that we are willing to continue to have, he's a Tottenham player, he's one of the most fantastic ...

Nate Robinson and the Denver Nuggets have come to an agreement over a two-year contract worth a cut of over $4million. Robinson , a 5-foot-9 point guard holds a career average of 11.5 points per game but averaged 13.1 points per game with 4.4 assists last season with the Chicago Bulls.  Nate Robinson  was a key prospect in regards to the Bulls’ offense and helping them battle through their playoff run last season.  robinson join nuggets He appeared 12 times and was active in Game 1 where he racked up 27 points and 9 assists with 40 minutes on the court. Nate took to Twitter to thank his fans and players alike for his time at the Bulls. He said: “Chicago will always have a place in my heart I'm a miss all my teammates it was a treat playing along side of all of them all stand up guys.” However, it won’t take long for  Nate Robinson  to fit in at the Nuggets . Re-uniting with familiar faces Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari when they were all Kn...

World welcomes royal baby boy for  Kate Middleton  and Prince William . the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William's wife, gave birth Monday to a son at 4:24 p.m. local time. after weeks of anticipation and excitement among fans of the royal family over the arrival of a new heir to the British throne. The child was born at 4:24 p.m. London time, about 10½ hours after Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, entered St. Mary’s Hospital in central London in the early stages of labor. Palace officials said the infant weighed 8 (eight) pounds, 6 (six) ounces . What is the name of the new royal baby ? His name  George Alexander Louis Royal Baby VIDEO Full Coverage A royal baby is born In a historic change, the baby was guaranteed to be third in line regardless of gender. A new rule being ratified by the 16 “realms” removes the automatic right of male offspring to leapfrog over older sisters on to the throne, a formula that held for centuries. ...

Royal Baby News - Princess kate middleton in labor as world waits for royal baby . Catherine and the Duke of Cambridge arrived by car at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, at 06:00 BST. Kensington Palace said she was in the early stages of labour, which was progressing as normal. The couple do not know the sex of their first child, who will be third in line to the throne. The world 's media have been camped outside St Mary's for days in anticipation of the birth. The due date had never been officially announced but had widely been expected to be mid-July. kate middleton news Royal vehicles were seen at a back entrance to the hospital at about 06:00 BST, with the announcement coming from Kensington Palace 90 minutes later. The couple, both 31, travelled to the hospital without a police escort, their spokesman said. The duchess is being tended by a top medical team led by the Queen's gynaecologist Marcus Setchell, who delivered the Coun...

Andrea Antonelli died - Italian struck by fellow rider after crashing in Moscow race . The Italian rider Andrea Antonelli died after a crash on the opening lap of a World Supersport Championship race at the Moscow Raceway on Sunday. Antonelli dies The Kawasaki Go Eleven rider lost control of his ZX-6R bike in rainy weather, said Tatiana Makhina, a spokeswoman for the Moscow Raceway organisers. The 25-year old came off his bike and was struck by a fellow rider. He was treated by an emergency medical team but died of his injuries at the circuit's medical centre. The race was called off as were the day's headline World Superbike Championship races. The crash occurred when Antonelli collided with fellow rider and compatriot Lorenzo Zannetti , who Il Messagero points out was "wholly innocent," after Zannetti lost control of his bike. It appears as if Antonelli suffered massive head trauma in the accident. Video of the crash is below. Fair warni...

Update News Royal Baby Born - See The Video The royal baby 's arrival will be announced in lights on London's BT Tower , the company revealed today. The landmark's scrolling information screen - consisting of 177 separate panels and 529,750 LEDs - will display news of the birth. That means people in London will find out whether William and Kate have had a boy or girl by looking up towards the 600ft tower. The telecommunications building can also be seen from the suburbs - although royal fans will need sharp eyes to read it Kate middleton Since the LED screen at the top was first installed back in 2009 it has counted down from 1000 days to the start of London 2012, and commemorated the Royal wedding and the Diamond Jubilee.  A Kensington Palace spokesman said:  "We're excited to be sharing news of the royal birth too." Broadcasters, photographers and journalists have been camped outside the hospital since the start of the month waiting for the ...

Lovebox festival - With the flamboyant mayhem of Lovebox approaching, Xbox has teamed up with the London festival for an interesting take on the festival experience. This weekend, Xbox Live Gold subscribers in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain and Italy will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Lovebox from the coolness and comfort of their living room. Featuring interactive coverage of performances and interviews from the like of Plan B, Kelis, John Newman, Mykki Blanco and many more, the action will start this Saturday 20 and continue on Sunday from 18.00 – 23.00 BST. Hosting proceedings will be BBC Radio 1’s Alice Levine and The Voice of Ireland’s Eoghan McDermott.  Three days of flamboyant mayhem in the heart of the capital, celebrating life, love, diversity, good sounds, good vibes, creativity, and hand-crafted fun, all set against the backdrop of the city’s oldest public park. Our festival unites a myriad of styles, and we bring you the very best and br...

Detroit bankruptcy -  At the height of its industrial power, Detroit was an irrepressible engine of the American economy, offering well-paying jobs, a gateway to the middle class for generations of autoworkers and affordable vehicles that put the world on wheels. But by Thursday, the once-mighty symbol of the nation's manufacturing might had fallen from that pinnacle into financial ruin, becoming the biggest U.S. city ever to file for bankruptcy -- the result of a long, slow decline in population and auto manufacturing. Although the filing had been feared for months, the path that lay ahead was still uncertain. Bankruptcy could mean laying off employees, selling off assets, raising fees and scaling back basic services such as trash collection and snow plowing, which have already been slashed. Now city and state leaders must confront the challenge of rebuilding Detroit's broken budget in as little as a year. Kevyn Orr , a bankruptcy expert hired by the state in...