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Ads and Content Experience Influence Audience Engagement with Dynamic Media Platforms
COVID-19 and Shifting Generational Preferences Reshape the Future of the US Media and Entertainment Landscape
Advertisers are constantly looking for ways to amp up ‘Audience Engagement’ to drive brand awareness. The pandemic has opened up new channels of engagement between audience and popular media platforms. We saw a meteoric rise of the online gaming, OTTs and on-demand audio streaming platforms during the pandemic months from which top players earned sizeable revenue, thanks largely to media partnerships and ad sales. However, things are changing for these players, especially when it comes to driving revenue with ad sales on popular media platforms like paid music and gaming.
So, how do subscribers react to ads and what are their reactions to ads placed on a paid video, music, or gaming service?
According to Deloitte’s latest Digital Media Trends Survey, eighty-two percent of U.S. consumers subscribe to at least one paid streaming video service; the average subscriber has four paid video streaming services.
The report also found fifty-five percent of respondents now watch a free ad-supported video service.
So, how does content influence audience engagement?
According to Kevin Westcott, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology, media and telecom leader, “Not only are American consumers more reliant than ever on digital media and entertainment, information gathering and social connection, there is also more competition for audiences among a crowded field of entertainment options. This requires consumers to ‘dance’ between services introducing frustrations as they try to manage multiple subscriptions and keep track of their favorite content. Media and entertainment companies with a deeper understanding of customer concerns about content, cost and ad-tolerance across all entertainment options and generations, can cultivate long-term relationships and reduce churn.”
For Generation Z, playing video games is their No. 1 favorite entertainment activity
This is what Deloitte’s Digital Media Trends Survey, found out:
- Streaming music subscribers pay for an average of two paid music services, and those who subscribe to gaming services pay for an average of three.
- Subscribers cite an increase in price as the biggest reason they would cancel a paid video, music, or gaming service.
- For Generation Z, playing video games is their No. 1 favorite entertainment activity (26%), followed by listening to music (14%), browsing the internet (12%), and engaging on social platforms (11%). Only 10% of Generation Z say that watching TV or movies at home is their favorite form of entertainment (which is No. 1 for all other generations).
- While more people go to social media for news, 67% don’t trust the news they see on these services.
Consumers love video, but it’s not the only show in town
U.S. consumers have access to multiple free and paid entertainment options that are all competing for their attention and loyalty. However, all these different options are dividing and fragmenting the market and challenging providers to understand the nuances among segments, generations, and different kinds of media.
- Eighty-two percent of U.S. consumers subscribe to at least one paid streaming video service; the average subscriber has four paid video streaming services.
- Streaming music subscribers have an average of two paid music services; and gaming subscribers have an average of three paid gaming services.
- Watching TV and movies at home continues to be the overall favorite entertainment option, with 57% ranking it in their top three (out of 16 entertainment activities). However, only 10% of Generation Z say that watching TV or movies at home is their No. 1 favorite form of entertainment.
- Playing video games is Generation Z’s favorite entertainment choice (26%), followed by listening to music (14%). Watching TV and movies was their fifth choice for entertainment.
- When asked what factors caused people to cancel a paid video, music or gaming service, an increase in price was the biggest reason.
Courting the consumer with cost and content
Consumers find it frustrating to manage and pay for a plethora of streaming video services that are now available. As they chase niche content and trending entertainment, consumers are also showing strong interest in ad-supported options that subsidize or remove subscription costs. However, from October 2020 to February 2021, Deloitte found that the churn rate for streaming video services is still hovering around 37%.
- Content (35%) and cost (46%) are the most important factors in deciding to subscribe to a brand new paid streaming video service.
- Fifty-two percent find it difficult to access content across so many services, and 49% are frustrated when a service doesn’t make good recommendations for them.
- Fifty-three percent of those surveyed are frustrated by needing multiple service subscriptions to access the content they want.
- Sixty-six percent get frustrated when content they want to watch is removed from a service.
Generation Z prefers gaming and music
Generation Z has strikingly different entertainment preferences, often seeking video games and music over watching TV and movies — unlike older consumers who are “video first.” As early adopters, Generation Z may actually influence the behaviors of Millennials and Generation X — and possibly younger generations that follow them.
- Eighty-seven percent of Generation Z are playing video games daily or weekly on devices such as smartphones, gaming consoles and computers.
- A strong majority of Generation Z, Millennials and Generation X agree that during the pandemic video games have helped them stay connected to other people and get through difficult times.
- Close to half (46%) say that video games have taken away from other entertainment time.
- For all generations, listening to music is a top-three favorite entertainment activity. Around 60% of respondents have a paid streaming music service, and the same amount have used a free, ad-supported music service.
- For those who pay, the library of music was the primary reason, followed by an ad-free and reasonably priced experience. For those using a free, ad-supported music service, zero cost was the primary reason, followed by ease of access and a broad range of content.
Social media is a gateway to entertainment and information, but trust is a concern
Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter are ranked among the top social media sharing channels that garnered a sizeable volume of audience engagement in the last 2 years. Bit, it doesn’t stop at just engagements! These are also very popular and attractive media to promote branded content in the form of videos, news feeds and influencer DIY blogs.
Clearly, beyond connection and sharing, social media services have become a gateway for consuming music, video, games and news. However, there is tension between the value that consumers get from social media and the challenges of establishing trust, responsibility for content and the role of regulation. Consumers value social media, but they want more control over their data, and information that is more trustworthy.
- Half of Generation Z rank social media as the No. 1 way they prefer to get news, whereas only 12% prefer to get news from network or cable TV. Conversely, 58% of Boomers say they prefer news on network or cable TV, and only 8% look to social media first for news stories.
- While more people, across generations, go to social media for news, 67% don’t trust the news they see on these services.
- For Generation Z, the top two activities on social media are listening to music, followed by playing video games.
- Consumers are divided around the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election; 43% of respondents felt that social media companies did a good job managing misinformation, while conversely 44% of respondents felt that they could have done more.
- Seventy-seven percent of respondents believe that the government must do more to regulate data collection and use.
- Forty-five percent said they are willing to pay for social media if it didn’t collect their data.
Jana Arbanas, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. telecom, media and entertainment sector leader said –
“It’s clear that consumers like the convenience of social media as a delivery platform for everything from entertainment to news, however, they also want to trust that social media companies are committed to distributing truthful, reliable information while protecting their own personal data. By building trusted and equitable relationships with consumers that address the need for more transparency, agency, privacy and security, social media services can continue to build on their success as dependence on their platforms continues to grow.”
Advertising: Building block for some, barrier for others
As more consumers use advertising-supported digital entertainment services, ad-related preferences and expectations around personalization and privacy vary across consumer segments and media. Some people welcome ads as a way to get more content while managing costs, building their own set of go-to services; others will do whatever they can to avoid advertising.
- Forty percent of U.S. consumers note that they would prefer to pay $12 a month for a streaming video service with no ads, versus 60% of consumers who would accept some ads for a reduction in monthly subscription costs.
- Forty-five percent of consumers agreed they would rather pay than have ads on their music streaming service. For Millennials, 67% say they would rather pay.
- For those that subscribe to a gaming service, adding or increasing the amount of advertising are the top reasons they would most likely cancel or stop using a paid service.
- Younger generations say that social media influencers and ads on social media are the two most persuasive channels influencing their buying decisions (55% of Generation Z and 66% of Millennials say that ads on social media are influential versus 49% of Generation X and 13% of Boomers).
- Sixty-two percent of Generation Z and 72% of Millennials would rather see ads personalized to their likes and activity than generic ones. However, only 40% of consumers overall said they would be willing to provide more personal information to receive advertising targeted to their interests.
- Forty-three percent of consumers (39% of Generation Z and 54% of Millennials) say they would associate content that included hate speech with ads that are displayed nearby.
Deloitte’s annual “Digital Media Trends” survey, 15th edition, found a world reshaped by pandemic-driven trends; and one where streaming video and subscription services have revolutionized the traditional U.S. media and entertainment industry.
The online survey of 2,009 U.S. consumers, conducted in February 2021, also revealed there is growing competition for audiences among a crowded field of streaming video providers, but also with other forms of entertainment, including music, video gaming and social media services. In this world of limitless choice, consumers can easily jump to competitors or other forms of entertainment as they weigh cost, content and ad-tolerance, making it challenging for media companies to earn consumer loyalty and cultivate enduring customer relationships.
Low-cost Paid Content Best to Retail Audience
Digital content creators have to work with advertisers to ensure they produce and advertise content that is consumable for audiences from all sections of society, especially those who have lose their employment to COVID-19 cut-downs. It’s time to sought a fine balance between value and pricing in content advertising to extract mileage out of digital advertising efforts and boost audience engagement with paid media services.
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NRF asks for healthcare reform delay
Washington, D.C. – Neil Trautwein, VP and employee benefits policy counsel of the National Retail Federation, told a congressional panel today that retail and chain restaurant companies continue to have serious concerns about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and remain worried by the quickly approaching deadlines for full healthcare reform implementation, anticipated for January 2014.
“Our nation — particularly employers — cannot afford for the ACA to stumble out of the starting gate,” Trautwein said in prepared testimony. “We fear that as time diminishes between now and January 2014, a cascade of additional last minute regulations will create added confusion and thus could encourage more employers to back out of coverage.”
Trautwein is scheduled to testify before a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on the “Challenges Facing America’s Businesses Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” There he will present the NRF’s view that Congress should mitigate the potentially adverse impact of the ACA on retailers by redefining full-time coverage eligibility to 40 hours, and reiterate NRF’s call on Congress and the administration to delay ACA implementation for up to one year.

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Leander Games has received another boost to its North American interests after signing a distribution deal for its content with Pala Interactive.
The deal means Leander’s portfolio of games and those of its partners will be available for play on the CanPlayCasino offering, an igaming website powered by the Pala
Interactive gaming platform and operated by the Abenakis du Wolinak first nation.
Steven Matsell, chief executive at Leander Games, said the agreement was important given the pace of developments in the US with regard to gaming and betting. “Pala are among a handful of North American gaming operators which are cleverly positioned when it comes to opportunities in North America and we are delighted they have seen the potential in our library of exciting content.”
Leander’s LeGa remote gaming server supplies client operators with a selection of third-party and in-house games including the popular Ave Caesar game.
Jim Ryan, chief executive at Pala Interactive, added: “The focus has already switched to who can provide what in the North America and we are delighted to be adding such high-class games.
“This deal brings with it a wealth of games and content, readymade for our players. I know
from previous experience that originality in content is vital when it comes to both attracting
and retaining players, so we are delighted to be able to rely upon the Leander resource and, of course, the company’s exciting slate of future releases.”


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Mocha lovers are not best pleased with McDonalds right now.
The popular fast food restaurant has decided to remove its much-loved Mocha from McDonald's in the UK.
Customers have taken to twitter to voice their disappointment - and distress at the decision.
A quick check on the McCafe menu on McDonalds’ UK website confirms that the only hot drinks available on the menu are latte, cappuccino and hot chocolate - but sadly, no mocha.
The closest is a Mocha Iced Frappe - that is, a hint of coffee blended with ice and topped with cream and a drizzle of chocolate.
It's not the same.
McDonald’s revealed last month that they will be selling bottled McCafe drinks at supermarkets and other stores early next year.
The fast-food giant signed a deal with Coca-Cola Co. that will bring three flavours of its McCafe Frappe drinks to stores including caramel, mocha and vanilla.
A McDonalds spokesman told the Liverpool Echo: "We are currently making some changes to our McCafé range and as part of this we removed the Mocha from our menu.
"As a business we’re committed to continually evolving our offering, and this is particularly true of our breakfast choices.
"We appreciate a number of customers will be disappointed but sometimes, after careful consideration, items are removed."


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ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Flavored vape liquid was buy one, get one free at the Mad Over Vape store in Allendale near the Grand Valley State University Tuesday.
It was a last-minute push by management to rid the store of the product before a statewide ban on selling flavored e-cigarette products took effect at midnight.
The store said the product was selling fast as shoppers looked to stock up.
The ban imposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been met with applause and criticism. Supporters say the move is needed as vaping has been blamed on illness and some deaths across the country. Critics say the governor overreached the legislative process and is hurting businesses.
Kevin Finney was shopping at Mad Over Vape just before the store closed at 9 p.m. He said he has no plans to stop using the flavored vape.
“I’m addicted to it,” Finney admitted. “It’s just something I’m going to do. Nothing’s going to hold me back or stop me.”
Finney said he started vaping years ago when he was just 13. He says the governor’s ruling will just drive those who vape elsewhere.
“It’s so extra,” he said of the ban. “Because all of these other states ain’t banning them and I think this is going to make a black market and make more problems for students.”
Finney acknowledged the concern from the governor and some in the health care field who fear the flavors attract kids and rope young people into a dangerous habit.
“It’s understandable, but at the same time it’s just going to make so much more problems I believe,” Finney said.
Mad Over Vape said it won’t have to dispose of the product because the owners have vape shops outside of Michigan. The unsold product will simply be shipped out for sale elsewhere.
Management also remained hopeful that the governor’s decision would be overturned as legal challenges run their course.
After midnight, violators caught selling the product could be arrested. They would face a misdemeanor charge punishable by jail time and a fine.


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When it gets to be this late in the year, especially as the holidays approach, most people start looking back at the previous year and assessing what went well and what didn’t go so well. That’s true for companies as well, and as EOS prepares for formnext and looks back on 2017, it’s been overall a very positive year.
Right now, EOS has customers in 65 different countries, and the number of installed EOS 3D printing systems worldwide has risen to about 3,000, of which approximately 51% are polymer and 49% are metal. 94 of those have been EOS M 4-series systems, as metal 3D printing for serial applications continues to rise. The company increased its turnover by 10 percent over the previous fiscal year 2015/2016 to an expected €345 million, and over that period delivered around 450 systems across the globe.
EOS is not only growing financially but physically, as its facilities continue to become larger to make room for the company’s spreading operations. This summer, EOS moved production and training as well as parts of its warehouse, quality and laboratories into a new 9,000-square-meter facility in Maisach, near Krailling, Germany. The company’s facilities in France and Singapore also grew, as did its overall workforce, which expanded by 200 over the last year. EOS now employs about 1,200 people across the world, including application engineers and 120 service engineers.
At formnext, EOS will present its newest polymer 3D printing system, the EOS P 500. The system is the latest step in the industry-wide push toward production instead of just prototyping for plastic 3D printing. The highly productive machine is automation-ready and can print with plastics that require temperatures of up to 300ºC. It is aimed at customers who want to use 3D printing to mass produce parts with engineering-level quality.
“The AM market is currently experiencing enormous change as it continues to develop into a mainstream market leveraging a well-established technology,” said Dr. Adrian Keppler, who became EOS GmbH’s Speaker of the Corporate Management and CEO in June.
“As a result, our customers are changing too. AM becomes part of existing production environment and will play a key role in the digitalization of manufacturing. Here, technology integration will be key over the coming years. EOS additive manufacturing offers the key technology for advanced industrial production. Customers can rely on our profound and long-term experience, the largest installed system base in the market, our independence and our service and broadest consulting portfolio on the market.”
Formnext attendees who visit EOS will have the opportunity to learn about what is required for a company to succeed with 3D printing. EOS breaks down the process of implementing additive manufacturing into four steps:
- Screen the parts portfolio and identify the right applications for additive manufacturing
- Start designing for additive manufacturing, go through design iterations and develop the application
- Ramp up additive manufacturing production
- Certify and scale up a highly efficient additive manufacturing production chain
“From more than 300 consulting project we learned that nearly all companies implementing additive manufacturing go through four transformational stages,” said Güngör Kara, Director of Global Application & Consulting. “With each phase of their development, companies establish more knowledge and technological maturity, but at the same time also face different challenges. We help customers overcome these challenges to gain momentum on their journey to become an additive manufacturing champion.”
Formnext is taking place in Frankfurt, Germany from November 14th to the 17th, and 3DPrint.com will be on the scene all week. EOS will be in Hall 3.1, Booth G50.
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Download: iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4 Beta 4 Released For iPhone And iPad
Apple has today released the fourth beta of iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 for developers, suggesting that a final release to the public is closer than ever before.
The new update is available a week after Apple also released the third beta, with a fourth public beta release now expected to arrive within the next few days.
Those who are registered developers and have the correct developer profile installed can now download the new update via the usual Software Update mechanism within the Settings app. The IPSW files will also be made available for download for those who like to archive them or perform a clean installation using iTunes on Windows or the Finder on a Mac.
The iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 betas aren’t expected to add any big new features, but there are tweaks to be had. A number of new emojis have already been added in previous betas, while Safari Web Push notifications allow websites installed on the iPhone or iPad’s Home screen to receive notifications, just like real apps.
Third-party web browsers like Chrome can now also install websites onto the Home screen, while there are also tweaks to Apple Music, Podcasts, and Books.
It isn’t year clear exactly when Apple will make iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 available for the public to download, but it’s likely to be soon. One report suggested that the updates could be released before the end of March.


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Restaurant chain Chili’s Grill & Bar is installing 45,000 Ziosk tabletop tablets in 823 outlets across the US, enabling customers to browse the menu, place orders, leave feedback, access entertainment services and pay from their table, using an integrated card reader... More
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Wing Hu, Partner at Gobi Partners China was joined by Gerry Zhou — CEO of BoraNet, Marks Zhang — Co-Founder of MegaRobo, and Derek Zheng — CEO of Thingworks on the Gobi Tech Open Day “Industry 4.0 — Exploring Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies” panel as they discuss the opportunities in the sector which has experienced significant growth under initiatives like “Made In China 2025” and “One Belt One Road”.
Zhang, Co-Founder of MegaRobo which specializes in lightweight collaborative robots and automation solutions in biotech, smart retail, and manufacturing, shared how catering to their clients’ needs meant reprioritizing their products’ technical features. For example, manufacturing robots are typically built with efficiency as its key feature, but for collaborative robots, while efficiency is still crucial, safety is a much higher priority since they operate alongside humans. Zhang added that broadening the scope of the developed technology’s application use cases is just as important to staying competitive. As investors become even more sophisticated, businesses that do not operate strong business models will encounter immense challenges when seeking funding.
On the other hand, Zhou, CEO of BoraNet, offered his view on the importance of offering targeted solutions. He noted that manufacturers of various sizes have very different demands when it comes to business process improvement. The high volume of small-scale manufacturers in China are still looking to automate certain processes, whereas mid-sized players are going through digitization projects as they explore leveraging data for further business growth. Large enterprises on the other hand, are looking to consolidate data across business units or even entities to utilize analytics on a group level. BoraNet targets growing mid-sized manufacturers through their cloud MES (manufacturing execution system) platform that consolidates data collected from different business processes to allow for a more effective overall business management practice. Having a strong understanding of the market and how their needs will change as these target businesses scale has been the key to BoraNet’s growth, giving them the insight to accurately cater to customers’ needs.
Zheng, CEO of Thingworks, meets the market’s needs by offering low-cost digital solutions. Thingworks is a manufacturing dashboard system that allows frontline plant workers without the technological know-how to analyze data in order to improve efficiency and operational performance. Zheng also has plans to offer other solutions to help manufacturers standardize their business processes to achieve higher efficiencies. He foresees further opportunities in the field as IIoT (industrial internet of things) has become more accessible and the market’s appetite for these technologies continues to grow.
The panel agreed that as more capital is poured into the IIoT / Industry 4.0 sector, accelerated growth is to be expected. However, entrepreneurs must also adopt a long-term vision to scale their businesses with the growing but competitive market.
Stay tuned as we cover the last highlight post of the Gobi Tech Open Day event in our upcoming post: “Further Opportunities in Enterprise Solutions”
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"From the research that we've done, we know that fans of live entertainment are desperately seeking information. They want to be educated about ticket buying," said Jennifer Swanson, marketing communications director for TicketsNow. "Most people don't understand that TicketsNow is simply a marketplace for tickets."
Working with The Zeno Group, TicketsNow launched a PR push that included media outreach to entertainment publications like Rolling Stone and Billboard, and a piece in the local paper, the Northwest Herald. Online, the campaign is using its TicketsNow blog to have a discussion with fans, and it plans to enter more into social networks like Twitter and Facebook.
"We want to bring more transparency to this market," Swanson said. "We want to make it more transparent for the customer so they can be an educated consumer." TicketsNow is also reaching out to its partners—ticket sellers or brokers—to keep them informed of the changes to the site, such as the inclusion on a ticket's listing of the original ticket price and if original tickets are still available.


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Cloud computing is definitely a trend. Businesses from small to huge are moving to IaaS technology – otherwise known as the “Cloud.”
The cloud adoption has risen proportionally with 51 percent of enterprises now using IaaS as their primary work environment. In fact, a recent McKinsey report revealed that the percentage of enterprises (of all sizes and types) that were using in-house infrastructure would drop from 77 percent in 2015 to 43 percent by 2018.
So, what’s the big draw of cloud technology? For any business, here are five real benefits.
1. Infuse More Flexibility
Workforces are becoming more remote and will continue to become so as 50 percent of Americans are predicted to work out of offices by 2020.
The cloud technology perfectly accommodates remote work. When files, documents, etc. are placed in the cloud, everyone can access them, no matter where they may be geographically. In fact, many companies are actually purchasing mobile devices for their workforces, so that location and time will not matter at all.
According to a recent survey by Brother International, 21 percent of respondents stated that the biggest portion of their IT budget will go toward cloud-based file and file-sharing technologies. And 28 percent stated they are investing in mobile devices for an increasingly mobile workforce.
2. Improve Project Management
This is an offshoot of flexibility, but, again, it allows all members of a project team to be on the same page at all times.
They can set up task responsibilities, monitor progress, communicate individually and as a group, and keep the entire project on track, no matter where they may be geographically. And cloud technology has permissions built in, so that businesses can determine who has access to what throughout the process.
3. Pump Up The Security
This is a growing concern for companies whose infrastructure is complete in-house. This is why e-commerce businesses use third-party payment processors – they are in the cloud with SSL certifications that will keep customer financial information secure.
But security is not just for e-commerce.
“All businesses in all industries must have means by which secure data can be sent, received and accessed with the highest level of security,” said Bill King, Head of Digital Marketing at AvidXchange, a, Accounts Payable (AP) Automation company that helps businesses embrace automation, so all of their invoices and payment information live in the secure cloud. “Other businesses have trade secrets and other highly confidential information that should not be sitting in an in-house system. A private secure cloud system serves them well.”
4. Better Data Backups
What if your in-house system crashes? And with it goes all of your customer data. You may have a backup in-house server, but it can go to. If your backup is in the cloud, nothing is lost and is easily restorable.
5. Ease the Strain on Your Current System
Getting into the cloud will mean less money spent on new equipment and updates, and, as well, a reduction in employment costs. It is a cost-effective way for your business to scale and allow you to spend your dollars elsewhere.
You can start small and just incorporate one workload into the cloud. As you begin to see how it all works and its benefits, you can add more. Choose one of these five workloads and get started.


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Honda UK has just announced that the custom Honda Fury will be available in the UK from 2010.
The 1312cc V-twin was originally launched exclusively in the US, but Honda UK has decided to import the bike to Britain, under the name, Honda VT1300CX.
The bike is Honda’s most extreme custom bike with a long wheelbase and clean lines, giving it that custom, minimalist look. The 1312cc, liquid-cooled engine puts out 57bhp at 4250rpm and 79ft-lb of torque.
Kerb weight is 303kg and just two colours will be available: blue or black.
There are no details regarding price, but Honda say more announcements will be made throughout the year. Deliveries will start in 2010.


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In pictures: Unilever and Coca-Cola Hellenic debate packaging
Coca-Cola Hellenic, Unilever and an NGO were among the panellists debating sustainability at Europen’s 20th anniversary event on packaging in Brussels on October 9.
"Our hope for a revised packaging directive" Unilever, Coca-Cola Hellenic, and an NGO debate packaging Q&A Jazz, cocktails and packaging Dream or nightmare? Unilever calls for waste separation requirements Decoupling economic growth from resource use


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Tire Profiles, a laser-based tire and alignment diagnostic technology company, announces the release of TreadSpec 2.0, the latest upgrade to the company’s original non-stop, drive-over system.
“The release of TreadSpec 2.0 is the next milestone in our company’s development,” said Dave Boyle, President and CEO of Tire Profiles. “TreadSpec revolutionized the automotive industry when we launched it 5 years ago, and this latest version will continue the legacy of helping our customers around the world grow their tire and alignment sales.”
The upgraded features for TreadSpec 2.0 include a first-of-its-kind, durable, composite construction that won’t be affected by the harsh environmental conditions found in service drives and repair shops. The new design has a lower profile on the above-ground version that is easier for customers to drive over and will enhance any service drive with its futuristic look. TreadSpec 2.0 also features a patent-pending system to deflect water away from the system, reducing or eliminating the need for cleaning.
The company began taking orders for TreadSpec 2.0 on Sept. 4, 2018.
TreadSpec is a drive-over system that provides a complete tire and alignment diagnostic. Vehicle service center customers drive over TreadSpec when entering the service drive. The system captures tire diagnostics in one easy step and outputs a single-page, proprietary report for the consumer that includes tire tread depth and recommendations on tire alignment/rotation.


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US Dollar Exchange Rates of 10th October 2017
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Development and transformation of China¡¯s timber
The structure of China¡¯s forestry and timber industry
sectors has altered considerably over the past five years.
The scale of the industry has expanded and there has been
a consolidation in several sectors of industry.
According to government¡¯s 13th Five Year Plan for Forest
Industry Development, the total value of China¡¯s timber
industry output will be RMB8.7 trillion. Further, the plan
projects a transformation of China¡¯s timber industry from
resource orientation to innovation and that management
will shift from ¡®extensive¡¯ to ¡®intensive¡¯ through
technology upgrading. The plan also envisages the
emergence of a core of leading enterprises.
The total value of China¡¯s forestry industry output in 2016
was RMB6.49 trillion and in 2017 it is forecast to exceed
RMB7 trillion, around double that of 5 years ago.
Investment in sawmilling
It has been reported by the Russian Kommersant
newspaper that China AVIC Forestry plans to invest
US$430 million to set up a new sawnwood production line
in the economic and trade cooperation zone established in
Tomsk, the first and the biggest development project under
the framework of a Sino-Russian utilisation of forest
Under the Sino-Russian initiative a total of 10 factories
will be built in Tomsk including plants for the
manufacture of plywood, particleboard, laminated panels
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Environmental protection tax levied in Guangdong
A decision to levy an environmental protection tax for air
pollutants and water pollutants has been made jointly by
Finance Department of the Environmental Protection
Department and the Local Taxation Bureau in Guangdong
Province. Tax collection will begin in January 2018.
Analysts estimate that the costs of environmental
protection for flooring manufacturers will rise sharply with
this new tax.
China¡¯s environmental protection agency
The Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP),
formerly the State Environmental Protection
Administration (SEPA), is a cabinet-level ministry in
the executive branch of Government.
The Ministry is the nation's environmental protection
department charged with protecting China's air, water, and
land from pollution and contamination. Directly under
the State Council, it is empowered to implement
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Price of sawn rubberwood surges in Hainan
The production of sawn rubberwood in Hainan Province
has fallen drastically as many mills have been ordered to
close by the national environmental protection team.
Analysts report that almost all rubberwood mills in Hainan
have ceased operation.
Stocks of sawn rubberwood are said to be low and the
flow of rubberwood imports from the main supplier,
Thailand, has fallen as the rain season in Thailand
hampers harvesting. Inevitably the price of sawn
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Furniture from Bazhou City exported to 130 countries
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Bazhou City, Hebei Province, the number of enterprises
exporting furniture has increased.
In 2013 there were just 20 furniture manufacturers
exporting but that number has grown to 55 this year. The
expansion of furniture manufacturing for export is due
partly to the recent establishment of a furniture
demonstration/production zone in the city.
The value of furniture exports from manufacturers in
Bazhou City rose US$2,28 billion between January and
August this year, up 47% from last year. Exports are
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Restaurant Management Recruiting
Jack in the Box just completed a quarter in which the labor shortage both hurt sales as well as reduced margins at its locations. Next year doesn't look much better.
According to company executives, fixing this will require a variety of strategies. It won't be about how much restaurant workers are paid, although that is increasing.
Darin Harris, the CEO, stated that it will take more than money to attract and keep talent. "We will not only offer competitive pay but also better training and, most importantly, a strong culture that offers career opportunities and a strong environment that will inspire people to work in Jack in the Box restaurants."
Restaurants of all types have faced labor shortages. It is not uncommon for restaurants to close temporarily or reduce their services. Operators are trying to attract workers by raising wage rates.
Jack in the Box estimates that labor shortages have reduced sales by 3% in the last quarter. The company isn't optimistic that it will improve next year. It predicts that wage rates will increase by 8% to 10% during the 2022 fiscal year. This year began on Oct. 4.
This is causing price increases and keeping margins lower than the average. The company said it expects to increase menu prices in the "mid-to-high-single-digits."
Operators have had to come up with many strategies in response to the shortage. Many of these strategies are focused on recruitment.
Instead of having managers supervise the process, the company uses mobile and app-based portals to expedite and select employees. The company is also using social media channels and online channels to attract workers to its restaurants. It also uses daily pay as a condition for employment, something that restaurant workers increasingly demand.
Jack in the Box also uses shift differential pay to attract workers to the late-night hours, where the chain has experienced the most problems. According to CEO Darin Harris, this has resulted in a 25% increase in operating hours and is now stabilizing.
The issue extends beyond this and includes technology that makes operations more efficient. Many restaurants have implemented technology to make their jobs easier, less stressful, and more efficient.
Jack in the Box CFO Tim Mullany told investors that the company will be testing robot fryers. It plans to also test self-cleaning milkshake makers and automated drink machines. To help its restaurants manage labor better, the company has added technology and brought in Doug Cook as chief information officer. He has some ideas for artificial intelligence.
The majority of Jack in the Box's 2,200 U.S. franchisees are financially sound, despite the difficulties. Company executives are positive that the company will continue to invest in improving labor.
Harris stated that he presented to franchisees his strategy around financial fundamentals. Harris also highlighted areas where technology and processes can be used to reduce costs. Harris said that there was a lot of positive discussion about how we could take more labor points. The franchisees are in good health. Their cash flow is strong."
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In an initiative that would take the GSM mobile service offering in the Delhi to a new level, MTNL Delhi, state run mobile service provider, today announced the launch of "Trump Combo" an attractive tariff plans with lower Local and National calling, and SMS charges for customers of its prepaid arm Trump.
The Trump Combo Tariff Pack comes at Rs.75 with 30 days validity and Talk Time of Rs.10. With this pack MTNL GSM Prepaid customer can make Local call to own network (Landline and Mobile) at 20 paisa and 50 paisa per minute for other network phone.
STD call to any network across India would be charged at just 75 paisa per minute to any time of the day.
Local SMS to any network will be charged at just 25 paisa, National SMS would be charged at Rs.1 while ISD SMS at Rs.2.50.The Trump Combo Pack will available to all type of MTNL Delhi's GSM Prepaid customers from 11/08/2009.


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Will a trade war crush the Chinese economy? Unlikely, said a panel of experts speaking at the Fortune Global Forum in Toronto on Monday.
“The US-China conflict—it’s not a positive, it’s not something that is going to help growth [in China] but neither is it going to necessarily impact the overall macro economy,” said Jonathan Woetzel, a senior partner at McKinsey and director of the consulting firm’s McKinsey Global Institute.
He explained that much of the trade war’s impact falls on global corporation that do manufacturing there—accounting for 40-50% of Chinese exports, and 70-80% of exports from the targeted machinery and electronics industries—and that the impact on China is “actually very minor.” He noted the stakes are higher for regional economies like those of Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.
As for China: “The US consumer is a probably a much bigger factor than the US government in terms of the growth of the Chinese economy,” he said.
The Chinese consumer is of course a major factor too. He notes the future growth of the country’s economy depends more than anything on them and their continued appetite for goods and services. (80% of China’s economic growth has come from consumer activity.)
Louisa Cheang, CEO and vice chairman of Hong Kong-based Hang Seng Bank agreed, noting that consumer power is not limited to “crazy rich Asians” but millions of citizens who make up China’s fast-growing middle class. She added that she sees more and more foreign companies interested in China-based M&A; now that many Chinese companies are global and own foreign businesses (like Volvo), non-Chinese companies are more comfortable in China-based deals.
Afsaneh Beschloss, founder and CEO of RockCreek, a global investment firm, said that she is very optimistic about the future of China’s economy. She expressed confidence in the government’s decision makers, most of whom she noted spent time at international financial institutions like IMF and the World Bank and have knowledge and respect for such institutions. Pointing to the quick, successful rise of companies like Chinese Internet giant Tencent, she said she expects China will soon be “leapfrogging all of us.”


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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp said on Monday it is engaging a third-party expert to assess claims from Lithuania's government that its phones carry a censoring feature.
"While we dispute the characterisation of certain findings, we are engaging an independent third-party expert to assess the points raised in the report," a Xiaomi spokesperson said in a statement.
The announcement comes after Lithuania's defence ministry urged consumers to throw away Chinese phones last week, following a report published by Lithuania's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) alleging that Xiaomi phones have built-in censorship capabilities.
Xiaomi said at the time that its device "does not censor communications to or from its users".
Xiaomi did not specify which third-party organisation it was engaging to conduct the assessment. A spokesperson told Reuters it was an organisation based in Europe.
In response to the allegations of censorship, the company said it uses advertising software to shield users from certain content such as pornography and references that offend local users, a practice it described as standard in the industry.
The company also said with regard to data privacy, it was compliant with ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standards and the ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System, two frameworks for following Europe's GDPR.
In its report, Lithuania's NCSC alleged that flagship phones sold in Europe by Xiaomi have a built-in ability to detect and censor terms such as "Free Tibet", "Long live Taiwan independence" or "democracy movement."
The capability in Xiaomi's Mi 10T 5G phone software had been turned off for the "European Union region", but can be turned on remotely at any time, the report stated.
Xiaomi emerged as the top smartphone vendor in Europe for the first time in the second quarter of 2021, shipping a record 12.7 million units in the continent, according to research firm Strategy Analytics.
The company, along with other Chinese rivals on the Android operating system, has enjoyed a surge in market share following the enforcement of U.S. sanctions against Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, which crippled its once-dominant smartphone division.
Relations between Lithuania and China have soured. China demanded in August that Lithuania withdraw its ambassador in Beijing and said it would recall its envoy to Vilnius after Taiwan announced that its mission in Lithuania would be called the Taiwanese Representative Office.
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In a poll conducted by Yahoo Lifestyle SEA, 55% of respondents voted ‘No’, when asked if they would be going to the gyms during this coronavirus outbreak. And it’s no surprise why; following the government’s announcement on stricter social distancing measures, many gyms and yoga studios have taken the harder route of shutting down operations to flatten the curve.
On Wednesday (25 March), Virgin Active Singapore announced the closure of all its six clubs across the island until 30 April. The club has frozen membership accounts automatically, and no payment will be collected during this closure period. To support members, trainers are conducting online workouts on their app and across their social media channels. This comes after the gym announced that two of their members tested positive for COVID-19 on 16 March.
Fitness First Singapore also announced their closure yesterday (26 March), across all 19 outlets on the island. Members’ accounts will be frozen from today until 30 April, and the gym is resuming operations on 1 May. The gym chain will also be launching a new series of virtual group fitness classes online via their social media pages.
Gym studio Yoga Movement will also shut all six of its studios today, to minimise the spread. “We feel it’s best to let the world cleanse itself for a month while we also work on our studio spaces so that you can return to the mats for the best YM experience,” the company added. Classes that were booked by members today will be automatically cancelled, and credits will be returned to their accounts. The company will resume operations on 1 May as well.
Fitness centers Pure Yoga and Pure Fitness are also temporarily closing all of their Singapore locations for 14 days, starting today. Both chains will re-open on 10 April after “giving every club a deep clean to optimize the safety of our environment,” the companies shared on their social media pages. Members will receive a 14-day suspension without charge.
Amore Fitness gym is suspending all classes today until 30 April, “to safeguard the health and well-being of all our members and staff,” according to an announcement on the company’s social media page. Memberships are automatically suspended and will be reinstated on 1 May.
Other gyms are staying open while adhering to the social distancing measures. Gym chain Anytime Fitness Singapore has remained open, saying: “All of our 60+ Anytime Fitness clubs are continuing efforts and preventive measures to keep our space clean, sanitized, and safe for you while adhering to the Ministry of Health’s guidelines during these times,” the company shared in an announcement on their social media page.
Cycling studio Absolute Cycle has increased the number of classes across their studios, while reducing the number of attendees per class.
The Faculty of Calisthenics and Yoga studio is reducing the number of their class size to six, as well as minimising the usage of towels and props, in a statement shared on the company’s Facebook page.
With the US overtaking China and Italy as the country with the most coronavirus cases, with more than 81,300 confirmed cases so far, governments around the world are taking no chances in implementing stricter measures, including travel bans and movement control orders. Singapore’s government has also instructed the closure of all bars and entertainment venues – such as night clubs, discos, cinemas, theatres, and karaoke outlets – till end-April, as part of stricter measures to combat the coronavirus outbreak here.


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Dish Network says it has reached an agreement with AT&T to restore premium movie channels HBO and Cinemax to its satellite television service.
Dish Network will move forward with a price increase for existing subscribers of its streaming television service Sling TV.
Dish Network is ditching its relationship with wireless carrier T-Mobile in favor of a new business pact with rival AT&T.
Dish Network’s streaming TV service Sling TV is rolling out a new look-and-feel for users of Roku Ultra devices.
Dish Network’s streaming TV service Sling TV is offering subscribers the opportunity to watch the Hallmark Channel for free.
Dish Network unveiled a new website this week that indicates the company is inching closer to launching its 5G service.
Sling TV is now accessible through the “Live” tab on the home screen of devices running Google TV.
Starting this week, Verizon’s phone and Internet customers can grab two full months of Sling TV at no cost to them.
Dish chairman Charlie Ergen criticized wireless phone company T-Mobile over its plans to shut down an older-generation network.
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The latest news from Bollywood is that Twinkle Khanna wife of Akshay Kumar might endorse Micromax Mobiles. You might have already seen Akshay in the not-so funny ads for the Micromax Gamolution phone aired during IPL.
Most mobile brands in India have Bollywood stars endorsing their phones and Twinkle who has been missing from the industry for quite some time might actually make a comeback with a TV promo for Micromax Mobiles.
We are trying to understand which section of the society actually buys a phone based on a Celeb’s recommendation or association.
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By Charlie Lunan
Columbia Sportswear Company’s (Nasdaq:COLM) recent growth tear came to an abrupt end in the third quarter of 2016, as U.S. retailers pushed back deliveries of fall and winter goods to the fourth quarter in order to mitigate the risk of another mild winter.
For keen industry observers, the trend at Columbia, VF Corp.’s The North Face and other outdoor brands of late shouldn’t be a big surprise. A bad (warm) winter, such as that of 2015, tends to hit vendors the following year. And that time is now.
Columbia reported net sales reached $745.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, a 3-percent decline compared with 14-percent growth reported in the third quarter of 2015, when retailers in the northeastern U.S. loaded up on winter gear following an extremely cold 2014 season. Net income totaled $83.6 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, which while roughly 8 percent below a year earlier, still beat Wall Street estimates by a penny.
Later shipments of U.S. wholesale advance orders and the bankruptcies of Sports Authority, Sport Chalet, Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports also contributed to a difficult comparison to the third quarter of 2015, when a favorable shift in timing of shipments drove a 26-percent increase in U.S. net sales, a 14-percent increase in consolidated net sales and a 39-percent increase in consolidated net income. Company officials said the bankruptcies shaved about 4 percent from Columbia Sportswear’s U.S. revenue in the quarter and are expected to reduce its U.S. revenue by 2 percent and total consolidated revenue by about 1 percent for the fiscal year.
“The North American marketplace looks and feels very different than it did one year ago, including weak consumer traffic across the brick-and-mortar retail landscape, lingering effects of wholesale customer bankruptcies and a glut of competitor brands in liquidation channels,” said CEO Tim Boyle.
In the U.S., consolidated net sales declined 6 percent to $484.8 million, as a low-double-digit percentage decline in wholesale revenue was only partially offset by a mid-teen percentage increase in direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales. Business in Canada declined 3 percent.
Better Results Abroad
Meanwhile, the story overseas was slightly better. In the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, sales grew 8 percent thanks to high-20-percent growth in the direct business in Europe, which was partially offset by a low-30-percent decline in net sales to EMEA distributors. In the Latin America, Asia Pacific (LAAP) region, net sales grew 3 percent, or 1 percent currency-neutral, consisting of mid-teen percentage growth in Japan (low-single-digit decline currency neutral) and high-single-digit percentage growth in China (mid-teen currency neutral), partially offset by a low-20-percent net sales decline in Korea and a high-single-digit percentage decline in net sales to LAAP distributors.
“The Korean marketplace continues to struggle to absorb a large industry-wide inventory overhang caused by a shift in consumer preference away from the outdoor sector in that country,” Boyle said. “We are currently expecting the industry-wide glut to continue, and make it very unlikely for us return to growth through at least 2017.”
The Columbia brand’s net sales fell 4 percent to $587.3 million in the third quarter compared to a year ago, but are expected to grow 4 percent for the full fiscal year. Sorel’s sales increased 2 percent to $87.6 million amid soft wholesale orders, supply chain issues that pushed deliveries into the fourth quarter and a slight impact from the retail bankruptcies. Sorel sales are expected to grow 6 percent for the full fiscal year. As of October 27, Columbia and Sorel had sold about 80 percent of their fall/winter product, which is normal for this time of year, said CFO Tom Cusick.
Prana’s net sales increased 11 percent to $38.1 million on top of 22-percent growth in the year-earlier quarter. The yoga/climbing-inspired brand is expected to grow fiscal-year sales by 14 percent. At Mountain Hardwear, which has been hit especially hard by the consolidation in Korea, net sales declined 12 percent to $30.5 million, and are forecast to decline 10 percent during the full fiscal year.
By product category, global apparel, accessories & equipment net sales decreased 4 percent to $574.1 million and footwear net sales were essentially flat at $171.6 million.
The company ended the quarter with consolidated inventories of $588 million, or 8 percent higher than a year earlier, with the increase consisting primarily of current fall 2016 product.
Updated 2016 Financial Outlook
Columbia Sportswear now expects full-year 2016 net sales growth of approximately 4 percent, what could be seen as a slight pullback from its previous forecast of mid-single-digit growth. The estimate, as it did previously, includes less than 1 percentage point negative effect from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, on a base of 2015 net sales of $2.33 billion.
The company’s gross margin growth forecast remained unchanged at 10 basis points, with selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses still expected to increase slightly faster than net sales. However, company officials noted that all anticipated growth in operating income and earnings is concentrated in the fourth quarter, and the forecast assumes normal seasonal weather globally. That makes it heavily dependent on DTC sales in the United States. The forecast anticipates overall DTC sales, which include the company’s online sales as well as sales from full-price brick-and-mortar stores and factory outlets, will account for 38 percent of revenue this year and less than 50 percent in the fourth quarter.
Boyle said sell-through rates in both its wholesale and DTC channels are comparable with prior periods and “about where we want to be globally.” Other assumptions regarding the forecast include continued DTC growth of 20 percent in Europe and a successful launch of Columbia’s OutDry Extreme ECO rain shell.
Based on those assumptions, the company expects operating income to increase up to 4 percent with an operating margin of 10.7 percent. The company trimmed its forecast for earnings per diluted share by 5 cents to $2.55 to $2.65, including a 26 cent impact from currency headwinds, compared with $2.45 in fiscal 2015.
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BMW issues a recall for more than 134,000 5 Series cars in the U.S. because the rear lights can fail.
As posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, the recall affects 528i, 535i, 550i and M5 cars from the 2008 through 2010 model years.
The safety bulletin says that increased electrical resistance can damage connections to the lights which could cause loss of tail, brake turn-signal or backup lights. This can increase the risk of a crash but BMW says in documents that it has no reports of any accidents or injuries from the problem.
The agency says the loss of lights can increase the risk of a crash, although BMW says in documents that it has no reports of any accidents or injuries from the problem. Furthermore, BMW says that in case of a faulty light, the cars will give drivers visual and audible warnings and unaffected rear lights will display to warn drivers behind the cars.
A similar issue occurred back in 2011 when BMW recalled 241,000 3 Series cars to fix the rear light connections
Owners in the latest recall will be notified starting next month. Dealers will replace part of the rear lamp connections at no cost to customers.
Owners can call BMW at (800) 525-7417 for more information.


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“Can my employer force me to wear PPE?
Some companies are telling their employees to wear a mask on the job, which has readers like Paul T. wondering if businesses can force workers to put on personal protective equipment (PPE).
Actually, they can.
Richard Powers, a business professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, said the answer to this is simple because there are laws about workplace safety.
“The store owner or business owner has a legal obligation to create a safe work environment for employees,” Powers said. “If that involves PPE, that’s what they have to do. An employee would have to comply or else they wouldn’t be working.”
Employment lawyer Samara Belitzky said that in general, if it’s for health and safety reasons, “an employer can designate that employees have to wear PPE.”
“However, there might be exceptions to this where, for example, medical or religious accommodations are required for certain employees.”
Michael Bryant, director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, said because of human rights provisions, employees, for example, “wouldn’t have to wear a mask if they had a disability or medical condition.”
But he said he’d be surprised to hear if employees — especially those who deal directly with customers — wouldn’t want to wear a mask.
“Ordinarily those health and safety standards are sought by employees, and they want their employer to provide them a mask.”
Even in situations where you may not be interacting with customers, experts say it’s important to remember that wearing a mask protects everyone in your workplace — including your co-workers.
On Saturday, we answered questions about whether or not a store can force you to wear a mask to shop there.”


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According to McAfee, the NS-series offers throughput of up to 40 Gbps, increased scalability and more capacity to run next generation IPS services. It’s McAfee’s first IPS hardware platform based on Intel technology, and Intel engineers worked alongside McAfee engineers to developer a more efficient and more compact appliance, with greater port density than the previous generation.
“Although the raw throughput of the new McAfee NS-series is impressive by any measure, the real story is the full next generation IPS services at those throughputs,” said Pat Calhoun, senior vice-president and general manager of network security at McAfee. “The IPS industry has been talking about next generation IPS functionality for several years now, but when scalability tests are run, these services are almost always disabled, sacrificing security to boost throughput. These next generation IPS services, such as application visibility, situational and behavioural analysis, are needed to address today’s advanced threats.”
According to the vendor, the additional power in the McAfee NS-series solidifies a more realistic way to measure true IPS scalability. It delivers 40 Gbps of performance with all of the NGIPS services running, which McAfee says is a must, given the ever increasing demand for more bandwidth and the rapid adoption of 10 GigE and 40 GigE.


text: Cold weather is expected to seriously impact outdoor dining, but a move inside isn't simple. The chill in the air has restaurant owners nervously thinking ahead. Currently, there is a 50% limit on the number of customers who can eat indoors. The Restaurant Association of Maryland is pleading with Gov. Larry Hogan to raise the cap to 75%, saying it's essential to the survival of restaurants.


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Fashion designer L'Wren Scott, arrives for the world premiere of "Crossfire Hurricane", a documentary about the Rolling Stones, in London's Leicester Square on October 18, 2012. Carl Court / AFP / Getty Images.
The UpTake: Even in death, women's stories are often drowned out by men's. Prominent fashion designer L'Wren Scott led a remarkable life, but the attention has been on her relationship with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member.
L'Wren Scott, the prominent fashion designer and celebrity stylist, rose from modest circumstances to build a distinctive brand in the upper stratosphere of high fashion. But when she was found dead yesterday in an apparent suicide, many of the headlines fixated on her long-term relationship with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.
Robin Givhan, former fashion editor of The Washington Post wrote in an appreciation that Scott had to work hard to distinguish herself outside the relationship in order to be taken seriously in the fashion world.
"Scott had the worst kind of fame. Hers was reflected glory: She was Mick Jagger’s girlfriend," Givhan wrote.
It's the detail that many of the initial reports of Scott's death seized on.
The incident suggests larger problem of how obituaries treat women. Last year, the Women’s Media Center published a paper titled “The Status of Women in the U.S. Media,” which chronicled how women were memorialized in newspapers and news outlets. In 2012, in the top newspapers (the Times, the Boston Globe, etc.) 77 percent of obituaries were of men while only 23 percent were of women. The paper also noted that “obituaries have always been male-heavy. In 1972, a typical female obit was two paragraphs, and spoke not of the deceased’s accomplishments but of those of her husband and sons.”
The incident shines a light on how famous women are portrayed after they die. For example, when rocket scientist Yvonne Brill passed away last year, the New York Times obituary waxed on not just about her remarkable achievements in science, but her “mean” beef stroganoff recipe, and how she “followed her husband from job to job and took eight years off from work to raise three children."
Reviewing a list I helped compile of entrepreneurs and innovators who passed in 2013, six of the 28 listed are women.
Davis writes that "the entirety of her personhood is what we should remember first and foremost."
In reviewing Scott's interviews over the years, here are a few things that jumped out to me.
Scott reached six feet by the time she was 12 years old. Growing up in a small town in northern Utah, it was next-to-impossible to find fitting clothes.
"I had to learn to sew when I was growing up, because nothing else fitted me," she told the U.K.'s Telegraph in 2011. "I remember finding a black silk 1950s dress, taking it home and unpicking the waistband and the seams, then sewing it together again, so that it would fit me."
"I've never met a woman who thinks they've got a good enough figure - however perfect they look - which is sad, because no one else can see these perceived flaws; they're entirely internal," she said in the same Telegraph interview. "But I feel I've succeeded if I can design a dress that you can always rely on, that will stand the test of time, that becomes like a dear friend."
Wren Scott, dead at 49, stood on nobody's shoulders ">Of her runway shows she told The Daily Beast:
"The precision is intentional, and that’s what shows should be about. But there are more looks in the showroom than in the show. You have to tell a story in a short period of time during a show in a very clear way. And the editing process is a big part of being a designer. When you own your own business, you understand the costs of things, and the process. But what gets to the store isn't always just the clothes from the show."
Scott moved into work as a stylist after a stint as a model, "I didn't particularly like being objectified" she told the Telegraph.
"I just want to be known for what I do," she told New York magazine in 2008. "Not who I know."
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59% of UK Population Who Have Broadband Internet at Home Have a Wireless Network
Linksys, a Division of Cisco, has announced the latest results from its Connected Life Consumer Trends Survey carried out by YouGov. The survey was conducted to show the current state of wireless home networking in the UK market.
Online consumers certainly like their home gadgets with 96% of the respondents surveyed reporting that they have a PC/laptop at home, 69% a digital music player, 57% a DVR/PVR or hard disk recorder, 53% a games console and 15% a digital photoframe. With an increasing amount of exciting devices and gadgets now available for the home, from TV to film, music, gaming and photographs there is something for everyone's entertainment and working needs.
Some of those surveyed are already making the most out of their gadgets to release the full potential of a wireless connected home. By connecting their home gadgets together over the home network consumers can surf the web, watch high definition video, listen to streaming music, share files, make Internet phone calls, and play online games entirely wirelessly in any room.
The survey revealed that people are already beginning to dispense with unnecessary cabling. 59% of UK residents surveyed, with a broadband internet connection at home, reported that they already have a wireless network.
• 87% of respondents with a wireless network and a PC/laptop have attached their PC/laptops to their wireless networks;
• 28% have attached their printers;
• 20% attached their games console;
• 6% connected their digital music player.
"The research shows that wireless networking is now a mass market technology – and not only for the tech savvy consumer. That very same consumer is the owner of their network and tools like our Linksys EasyLink Advisor help the consumer make sure that the network fulfils their expectations", said Chris Dobrec, Director, Linksys Strategy and Business Development. "The consumer is by no means a computer network administrator – he or she is purely interested in the application of the network for tasks like accessing the internet wirelessly or printing wirelessly. It is the application that counts and we enable this through the network as the platform."
Of respondents who expressed a desire to access their personal content throughout or away from the home, 37% reported that technical knowledge was preventing them from doing so, along with concerns over cost (25%), and the anticipated set up time involved (24%). The family home is going through a lot of changes. The rapid growth in broadband access, together with developments in wireless technology, like Wireless-N, is providing even more choice but increasingly consumers are often left confused.
Linksys is focused on developing products that not only look good but which are also consumer friendly. For example, the new range of routers (WRT160N and WAG160N) feature a stylish new design and come with improved usability features such as the Linksys Easylink Advisor (LELA), which helps simplify the set-up of the home network, and helps both manage connected devices and helps ensure network security. LELA is a personal technology expert that helps enable network expansion and is designed to maximise accessibility – without difficult language and terminology.
Design as well as ease of use it important for the connected home use. Linksys develops products using and holistic approach to focus on the interaction between the product and the customer to work on the full customer experience from purchase, to set up and to use in the home.
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy A70 with triple camera setup in India. The Galaxy A70 was launched alongside Galaxy A80 at a global unveil in Bangkok last month. The Galaxy A70 joins the expansive Galaxy A-series lineup which includes the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in India. Samsung calls Galaxy A70 as a smartphone designed for digital natives and brings new features not seen even on its premium flagship smartphone. Also Read - Best battery smartphones under Rs 15,000: Redmi Note 10T, Realme Narzo 30 and more
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Samsung has priced the Galaxy A70 at Rs 28,990 in India and it will be available for pre-order between April 20 to April 30. The smartphone will be available for purchase starting May 1, 2019 in three colors – White, Blue and Black. It will be available online from Flipkart and Samsung e-shop in addition to all retail stores and Samsung Opera House. The customers who pre-book the smartphone will be able to purchase Samsung U Flex, a Bluetooth device worth Rs 3,799 for just Rs 999. Also Read - Infinix Smart 5A launched in India with a competitive introductory price: Details here
“Our recently launched Galaxy A line has seen an unprecedented success since its launch. It has reached a milestone of USD 500 million in sales within 40 days of launch. We are confident that we will make Galaxy A line a $4 billion brand by the end of 2019,” said Ranjivjit Singh, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung India.
Watch: Samsung Galaxy A30, Galaxy A50 First Look
Samsung Galaxy A70: Specifications and Features
The Galaxy A70 builds on the design seen with previous models like the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. It features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Display with Full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and waterdrop notch. Powering the smartphone is Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. While the company launched an 8GB RAM variant globally, it does not seem to be bringing it to India.
For photography, the Galaxy A70 is equipped with triple rear cameras comprising of a 32-megapixel f/1.7 main shooter, an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. At the front, the Galaxy A70 features a 32-megapixel selfie camera as well with support for 1080p video recording. It features an in-display fingerprint sensor, runs Android Pie with One UI and packs a large 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.


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According a recent report, models of the iPhone have different versions of the A9 chip powering them, produced by either Samsung or TSMC. The Samsung version apparently leads to lower battery life.
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Microsoft today announced its two new flagships, the Lumia 950 and 950 XL. Read on to see how they stack up against the competition from Apple, Samsung and Google.
Samsung latest smartwatch additions, the Gear S2 and S2 classic, have officially been launched in U.S. stores. The release comes months after Apple's reported strong demand for its Apple Watch.
After ten different labs set out to determine if the energy consumption claims of TVs are accurate, Samsung came under the spotlight for a feature which some claim bypasses the test.
Hours before Google unveils Android 6.0 Marshmallow, T-Mobile has finally upgraded two of its devices that had been stuck on 4.4 KitKat... with an Android version originally compiled in December 2014.
Samsung expanded its Milk Music streaming service to include curated video clips from providers like BuzzFeed and Funny or Die - but Milk Video is to be shut down, one day after its first birthday.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be formally announced tomorrow, but AT&T has just got around to updating its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge to 5.1.1 - three months after Samsung first made the update available.
Samsung are offering to pay the installment bills for new Galaxy S6 customers, until the end of 2015. The latest campaign comes as an attempt to curb Apple's 6S sales in the US.
From the Selfie Spoon and the starship Enterprise, to enterprise devices, BlackBerry's 'droid, Apple's Titan and Samsung's love for iPhone buyers, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news.
Those queueing at Apple's Store on London's Regent St might have been trolled by Samsung reps as they passed out pillows, water bottles and blankets. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus make their debut today.
Samsung's Gear VR headset made its debut a couple hours ago at Oculus' Connect 2 conference in Los Angeles, California. We have gained access to the unit and have some close-up images of the Gear VR.
Samsung has announced a new Gear VR headset that will be available in November 2015. The headset will accommodate the latest line of handsets launched by Samsung in 2015.
An adult entertainment firm has interviewed the public, offering a small trial of its virtual reality porn experiences. The interviewees were given a trial using BaDoinkVR on the Samsung Gear VR.
The Galaxy Note 5 is Samsung's latest iteration of their stylus-equipped smartphone, featuring an all new metal and glass design, a 16MP camera and Exynos 7420 SoC and a large 5.7-inch display.
Samsung has launched the 950 PRO SSD, which is the company's fastest mass-market solid-state drive based on V-NAND technology and will be bringing larger storage options by next year.
Apple's Upgrade Program lets buyers pay from $32 a month for a new unlocked iPhone, which they can upgrade to the latest model every year - and it seems Samsung is now planning something similar.
Buyers of Samsung's latest Android flagships will get a range of 'Galaxy Gifts', including 100GB of free OneDrive storage for two years, app extras, subscriptions to popular publications, and more.
Samsung's Galaxy S4 is now almost two and a half years old, but the Google Play edition of the device is getting an update - albeit to Android 5.1 Lollipop, rather than the newer 5.1.1 release.
A new rumor has emerged, claiming that Huawei could be working on a dual-edge screen for its next flagship device slated for 2016. The display could be manufactured by Samsung itself.
Samsung has started mass production of 12Gb LPDDR4 modules on a 20nm process in order to allow devices makers to start building 6GB devices or 3GB devices in a smaller footprint.
Along with a few partnering companies, Verizon is working on the next generation of radio technology that will bring about the 5G standard to the U.S., with field testing slated for 2016.
As its market share declines - and after its profits fell for a seventh consecutive quarter this year - Samsung is reportedly planning to cut around 10% of the 99,000-strong workforce at its HQ.
The Galaxy Note 5 will be unavailable in many parts of the world, but it will launch in India this month - and those who pre-order will get a free wireless charger, and a one-time screen replacement.
From snappy Snapdragons and an awesome little droid, to a flurry of flagships, Apples and oranges, the rise of Skylake, and mighty Predators, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news.
Android 5.1.1 was released for Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in Canada yesterday - but the update was quickly pulled, after a bug was discovered just hours after its rollout began.
Samsung teased a new device called the Galaxy View today with an unusual rear kickstand - but while the company is saying no more for now, clues suggest it may be its rumored 18.4-inch Android tablet.
SmartThings just released version 2.0 bringing new features such as battery backup, local processing, and more - and with this release, they are debuting a new selection of compatible devices as well.
Samsung's new Galaxy Note 5 won't be coming to Europe anytime soon, but the handset's predecessor is getting an update there, to the latest public Android OS release, version 5.1.1 Lollipop.
The S6 Active is almost a clone of the standard S6, featuring the same 5.1" 1440p display, Exynos 7420 SoC inside, and 16MP optically stabilized camera. But it has a rugged design an beefier battery.
Samsung has announced its next smartwatch ahead of IFA Berlin 2015, the 'Gear S2' and the 'Gear S2 classic'. Both will be powered by Samsung's Tizen OS and offer roughly up to two days of battery life
As promised during its last event, Samsung has made its payment service available in the United States, however, it is an invite-only beta available on select carriers for the time being.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is now just weeks ahead from its official launch, and ahead of its release, Samsung has confirmed a list of devices which it currently plans to upgrade to the new OS version.
A design flaw present in Samsung's new Galaxy Note 5 means that when the new S Pen is inserted backwards, it'll break the pen detection sensor and get hopelessly stuck; video after the jump.
'Quick Charge 2.0' has been touted as being able to charge a phone's battery by up to 60% in just 30 minutes. A new test determines which device provides the best charging capabilities.
You might soon be able to buy a Big Mac with your Android Phone, if this leaked McDonald's memo is anything to go by. Android Pay is reportedly set to roll out in US stores on August 26.
From Google's lightning data loss and Ashley Madison data dumps, to Microsoft's hardware extravaganza and the fiery death of an old Nokia, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news.
Following rumors of Samsung launching a Windows 10 tablet, another report claims that the company might also be working on an 18.4-inch Android tablet with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of expandable storage.
A new rumor claims that Samsung could be looking to launch a 12-inch Windows 10 tablet soon. The device could feature a Super AMOLED display with 3840×2400 resolution and 4 GB of RAM.
Switching over to Android just got a little easier for iPhone users in the U.S. with Samsung offering a free month to try out some of the latest Galaxy phones.
It looks like LG has decided to poke some fun at Samsung by highlighting the company's recent decision to not offer the Note 5 in Europe. Currently, LG offers its flagship, the G4, globally.
Samsung has released a new video revealing its latest smartwatch, the Gear S2. Although we don't have the full details, the device is slated to make its debut in Berlin at IFA in September.
Samsung, in partnership with MIT, have figured out a way to make your battery last 'indefinetly' by replacing the liquid electrolyte by a solid, reducing costs and doing away with battery explosions.
There haven't been many options exceeding 1TB, or none that have been consumer friendly. That is until Samsung released its new 2TB 850 Evo which we are going to review today.
The USPTO has now ruled that one of the design patents used by Apple to sue Samsung was not valid in the first place, thus reducing possible damages significantly.
With less than a week to go before the release of Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5, T-Mobile is offering a full year of Netflix for free as part of its preregistration promotion.
While a 128GB model wasn't announced at Samsung's 'Unpacked' event, many hoped that a 128GB placeholder on Samsung's site would be available. Unfortunately, Samsung has confirmed that it was an error.
Samsung is reportedly planning to add a new line of devices to its Android range, with two handsets - the 'Galaxy O5' (SM-G550) and 'Galaxy O7' (SM-G600) - said to be in development.
If you're looking for a high-end Android device packaged into a flip phone, the SM-G9198 might be for you! Samsung debuted its latest flip phone that packs a Snapdragon 808, 2GB RAM and a 16MP camera.
Samsung unveiled two new high-end handsets yesterday, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5, featuring some of the specs ever seen on a smartphone - but the latter device won't be sold in Europe.
Looking for a Android device with a keyboard? Samsung might have what you are looking for as their new 'Keyboard Cover' aims to cater to a niche group that yearns for a physical keyboard on Android.


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The recent Coffee Summit in Cherry Hill, N.J. shattered attendance expectations, drawing people from all over the country. It was the best attended dedicated OCS event in recent memory.
The major take away of the 2-day, intensive event is that OCS is entering a growth phase built on a higher level of professionalism than in its formative years.
For veterans, the Summit revived memories of an earlier time, when OCS events drew operators by the hundreds, anxious to share best practices with each other about their new and growing industry.
Since that initial growth period of the 1970s and early 1980s, OCS has graduated to more sophisticated products, better equipment, higher upfront investment, a better educated and demanding customer, all requiring more and better industry specific education.
THE ROAD HAS BEEN DIFFICULT
The path from the earlier era to the present hasn’t been easy. In the 1990s, coffee experienced an identity change, led by Starbucks. The OCS industry had to adapt to survive. This took time and commitment, and many companies could not survive beyond the initial growth period.
As operators consolidated over the years, attendance at OCS trade events declined, as did membership in OCS organizations.
Some observers postulated that OCS had become a “mature” industry. They couldn’t have been more wrong.
OCS HAD ITS GROWING PAINS
The OCS industry was simply experiencing growing pains. The first wave of operators grew or became acquired, resulting in consolidation. But OCS as a dedicated discipline did not lose its identity. Quite the opposite occurred.
OCS operators that survived consolidation became bigger, more vibrant, more committed to excellence, and demanding of better educational activities.
The recent Coffee Summit hosted seminars on a range of issues that pertain to today’s, not yesterday’s, marketplace.
Seminars addressed issues such as the nuances of evolving single-cup technology, coffee sustainability and environmental awareness, expectations for green coffee prices, and new software technology.
Discussions focused on new challenges, such as the environmental impact of single-cup products and pricing pressures emerging on the newly-established single-cup portion packs.
Interest from new players was also evident. Joining the dedicated OCS operators at the Summit were vending operators, office supply companies and water service providers who all recognize the OCS opportunity but know they must be up to speed on new products, equipment and best practices.
The bottom line is that OCS is entering a new growth phase that will take the industry to new heights.
A FORUM TO ADDRESS CHANGE
The National Automatic Merchandising Association, which absorbed the National Coffee Service Association in 1999, provides a forum to allow the industry to meet its unique challenges as it enters this exciting era.
Randy Parks, in his remarks at the event’s conclusion, postulated that 20 years from now, the Coffee Summit will be remembered as a turning point in the industry’s history.
Based on the outstanding response, it’s a good bet there will be more Coffee Summits to come.


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Tourism Up More Than 4 Percent From 2011
A new report says the economic impact of tourism in Kentucky grew again last year.
The study reports a $12 billion impact for tourism last year. That's up about 4.5 percent from the previous year. In addition, the report credits tourism for 174,000 jobs and $2.7 billion in wages.
In a statement, tourism officials give partial credit to growth of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The series of distilleries has drawn steady interest since its inception in 1999, but broke an attendance record last year, drawing over half a million visitors.


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Deliveries of food items to Kroger stores usually come in through the back door. This time, they were leaving that way. With a strike that closed those stores Monday showing no signs of being settled, the stores are doing their best to keep thousands of dollars worth of food from spoiling.
While Kroger may see this as making the best of a bad situation, it's something that not only benefits local charities, but also benefits the stores.
"The product will be put to good use. It won't perish, and be destroyed. It will be used by people who need the product," says Jamie Sprague, manager.
Those clients include the old man rivers mission in south Parkersburg. In the afternoon, it received dairy, produce and bakery products from the seventh street store, as well as meat products from the south side store.
"I knew the product they put out would go to waste, and it's things the community could use, and it's really nice to help families that are in need," says Kim Ward, a mission worker.
And it isn't just food banks, which will get the store's items.
"The flowers, we're going to give to nursing homes. We're going to give pumpkins to the schools so the children can use them for Halloween. Anything that's perishable, we're trying to move out as soon as possible," says Jamie.
Just as loyal Kroger customers hope this dispute will end as soon as possible, the next shipment of goods to charities is scheduled for Friday.


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California would be the eighth largest economy in the world if it were a independent nation.
California's once-booming export sector is continuing a deep slide, according to an analysis of federal data by the University of California's Sacramento Center.
The weak international economy is dampening demand for California's agricultural products and other goods, Jock O'Connell, a consultant to the UC center said.
California exports totaled $9.5 billion in May, 25.2 percent below the $12.7 billion in goods the state shipped abroad in May of last year. "The May export numbers offer no encouragement that economic recovery will be a near-term thing," O'Connell said. "These were the lowest California export totals for the month of May since 2004."
California's manufactured exports fell by 28.0 percent in May, while agricultural goods and other non-manufactured exports shrunk by 23.3 percent. Re-exports of goods previously imported into the state were off by 15.4 percent.
On a year-to-date basis, California exports are down by 22.6 percent compared to last year when the state's exports totaled $59.9 billion. So far this year, the state's exports have amounted to just $46.4 billion.
Imports through California ports have been hit even harder. The UC analysis of Commerce Department data showed that the value of foreign goods entering the United States through California dropped by 31.7 percent in May.
Economists define a depression as a 10% decline in GDP from peak to trough. We know California's trade is already in a depression since exports are down 25.2% and imports are down 31.7%.
In addition to imports and exports being down significantly, California's tax receipts are down approximately 11%. The drop of over $10 Billion dollars is the largest drop EVER!
Government spending makes up a material part of California's economy. Due to declining revenues, massive cuts and government shut downs are foreseeable.....the impact on the economy will be unprecedented and will likely confirm California's economic Depression.


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Tesla jobs in Nevada fewer than projected
CARSON CITY - The number of workers at Tesla’s giant battery factory in northern Nevada has only reached about one-fifth the level the electric car company had projected would be in place by the end of this year.
An analysis presented to state lawmakers before they approved a $1.3 billion tax inventive to lure Tesla to Nevada in September 2014 projected employment would reach 1,700 at the plant by the end of 2016.
But an independent audit conducted by Grant Thornton released on Monday shows only 331 jobs have materialized so far at the industrial park east of Sparks.
Jennifer Cooper, spokeswoman for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal they’re not concerned. She says Tesla decided to adopt more of “phased-build approach” so the plant could be operational at the same time it’s being built.


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Codemasters today announced a new arcade racer called Onrush.
The title has been underway at the F1, Grid and Dirt studio since it acquired the bulk of Evolution Studios (Motorstorm, Driveclub).
Onrush is being helmed by game director Paul Rustchynsky, who also served as director on Driveclub.
"It’s been too long since there was an awesome, all-out arcade racing game!" said Codemasters senior community manager Christina McGrath.
"It’s great that there’s so much choice for those of you who love choosing tyres and tweaking set-ups, but what happened to the love for physics-defying, fast-paced, all-action racing?
"Onrush is a brand new game that celebrates everything you loved about the iconic arcade titles of yesteryear, but in a visually stunning, phenomenally fun and fresh take on what it means to race."
Onrush promises unpenalised collisions galore, racing with style and flair, daring stunts, and a boost mechanic called "rush".
It is coming summer 2018 to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.


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One week after releasing the October 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+, Samsung has released it to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite as well. The smartphone, which was launched in January 2020, has been consistently getting security updates every month.
The Galaxy Note 10 Lite has started getting a new software update in France. It comes with firmware version N770FXXS8EUI4 and includes the October 2021 security patch. Samsung had revealed earlier this month that its latest security patch fixes more than 60 privacy and security-related vulnerabilities. The new software might also include general bug fixes and device stability improvements.
If you are a Galaxy Note 10 Lite user in France, you might have already received the notification of the update. If you haven’t received the update yet, you can head to Settings » Software update on your smartphone and tap on Download and install to check for the update manually. You can also download the latest firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.
Samsung could release this update to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite in more markets over the next few days. The smartphone debuted with Android 10-based One UI 2.0. It received the Android 11-based One UI 3 update earlier this year.