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Do you know anyone who is effortlessly chic? Not afraid to smile or smize (as Tyra Banks would say) in front of the camera? Could that person be you? Harper’s Bazaar has teamed up with Estee Lauder for a nationwide casting search for women, Fabulous At Every Age.
“At Harper’s Bazaar, we celebrate women who are fabulous at every age, because great style is timeless,” said editor in chief Glenda Bailey said in a press release.
There is two ways to enter: First by going to www.harpersbazaar.com/fabcontest, or to attend a live casting call which will be held at select Estee Lauder counters at Saks Fifth Avenue locations around the country Jan. 20-22. Unfortunately, the San Francisco Saks is not one of the participating stores, so local ladies will need to enter online.
At the counter, women will have the chance to get a makeup touch-up from a beauty advisor, then pose for a digital photo which can be uploaded immediately to the contest microsite. Customers are advised to call ahead to schedule an appointment.
What do you win you ask?
Five finalists, each representing a decade between 20 and 60+, will each receive a $5,000 cash prize and be honored at a VIP party hosted by Estee Lauder spokesmodel Elizabeth Hurley at Hearst Tower in New York City on April 12. One grand prize winner will be selected from the finalists and receive an additional cash prize of $5,000.
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As Smart Procurement gears up to host its Western Cape Smart Procurement World online conference in May 2020, the benefits of aligning themselves with the event led Oracle to sign up as one of the event’s preferred sponsors.
The online event will include presentations, international and local keynote addresses, and panel discussions.
The panel discussion – ‘Technology Zone: Maximising technology to drive procurement risk mitigation’ – will address the need for digital literacy in procurement as now more urgent than ever. Delegates will learn about the why, what and how of successfully implementing technological change, and the benefits of doing so. The moderator will be Julian Abrahams (Global Change, Strategy and Digital Transformation Executive at Vodacom), who will be joined online by panelists Phakiso Mataitsane (Applications Sales Director at Oracle), Andy Potter (Business Development Director, EMEA, at Ansarada), Faan Du Toit (Group Manager: Procurement & Planning at Distell) and Brandon Gordon (Systems Manager at the Provincial Treasury).
“Two other sessions which we highly recommend are the presentation by Sydney Tshibubudze (Executive: Strategic Sourcing (CPO), Barloworld Automotive and Logistics) on ‘Procurement value beyond cost savings – Business unusual’ and the international opening keynote address by Andy Potter entitled ‘Fixing the future of procurement – Urgent action in extraordinary times’,” says Jodi-Lee Rood, Project Director for Smart Procurement, the organisers of the event.
“We encourage potential sponsors to contact our team as soon as possible, as there are a limited number of packages available. Delegates can visit our website to find more information on the conference sessions, being held on 19 and 20 May,” says Keshni Reddy, Head of Commercial for Smart Procurement.
For more information on the upcoming series of Smart Procurement World events for 2020 please visit the website at www.smartprocurementworld.com

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Redbox launch Redbox Free Live TV across the U.S.
Feb 19, 2020 – Redbox is bringing even more options to consumers with Redbox Free Live TV. Redbox Free Live TV is now available nationally and features nearly 30 channels of movies and episodic content including three exclusive Redbox-branded channels.
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LG introduces ATSC 3.0-enabled OLED TVs in USA
Jan 8, 2020 – LG, co-developer of the ATSC 3.0 next-generation television standard, is ushering in the era of NEXTGEN TV with the introduction of six advanced new LG OLED TV models equipped to receive new services with enhanced content, pictures and sound.
News categories: LG Electronics, Tim Alessi, Gordon Smith, Anne Schelle, Madeleine Noland, ATSC, CES2020, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart TV, USA
Comcast first MVPD to launch CBS All Access STB app
Jan 8, 2020 – ViacomCBS and Comcast have announced that the companies have renewed their content carriage agreement. In addition, CBS All Access, CBS’ SVOD and live streaming service, will be available on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex platforms later this year.
News categories: Comcast, ViacomCBS, Rebecca Heap, Ray Hopkins, Apps, Cable TV, Digital TV, OTT, Set Top Box, USA
NEXTGEN TV powered by ATSC 3.0 takes center stage at CES 2020
Jan 3, 2020 – NEXTGEN TV, powered by ATSC 3.0, will be one of the key technologies highlighted at CES. The first U.S. consumer receivers with integrated NEXTGEN TV are expected to be announced, highlighting the key consumer benefits of the system.
News categories: ATSC, Madeleine Noland, Gary Shapiro, Gordon Smith, ATSC, CES2020, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, USA
EE hosts 5G-powered multi-location augmented reality gig
Nov 28, 2019 – EE has treated commuters to an AR gig over 5G starring British band, Bastille. Bastille performed at Birmingham’s New Street Station, while fans in Liverpool and Edinburgh live streamed the performance using Nreal mixed reality glasses and the latest Samsung devices.
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Apple TV+ now available
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News categories: Apple, Eddy Cue, Apps, OTT, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide
'NEXTGEN TV' announced as go-to-market name for ATSC 3.0
Sep 26, 2019 – The CTA has announced 'NEXTGEN TV' as the go-to-market name for ATSC 3.0 technology. The association also unveiled a NEXTGEN TV logo for devices meeting newly developed ATSC 3.0 interoperability test specifications.
News categories: Consumer Technology Association, Gary Shapiro, Gordon Smith, Anne Schelle, John Taylor, ATSC, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, USA
ACCESS CO. and EKT integrate the NetRange Application Store
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Operator 5G boosted by strong projections for 5G PCs and tablets
Jul 16, 2019 – Research from Strategy Analytics shows that 45 million PCs and tablets globally will incorporate 5G connectivity by 2023, offering mobile operators a fresh opportunity to sell the advantages and new use cases of high-speed cellular connectivity.
News categories: Strategy Analytics, Eric Smith, David Mercer, 5G, Market Research, Tablet, Worldwide
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Quebec lovers of lingerie rejoice! Victoria's Secret has finally announced they will be opening a store in your province.
Set to open this summer, the 11,000 square foot store will be located in the Carrefour Laval Shopping Centre in Laval. The store will feature a wide assortment of the brand's signature bras, panties and sleepwear as well as their much-coveted swimwear and beauty lines.
Some 2,650 square feet of the store will be dedicated to Victoria's Secret PINK collection -- a collegiate-inspired line of undergarments and loungewear.
The Victoria’s Secret Carrefour Laval location will open on August 30, at 3035 Boul, Le Carrefour. Regular store hours will be Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Check out some scenes from Victoria's Secret's 2011 Fashion Show.


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Seeing old movies and the obstacles thereto:
That means that when deciding which titles to prepare for digital release, archive managers must walk a tightrope between serving their audience and protecting the bottom line. Some classics are easy calls. "There always will be a place on the retail shelf for 'Casablanca,' 'King Kong' or 'Citizen Kane,'" says Warner's Feltenstein. But finer judgments are required for what Feltenstein calls "the deeper part of the library."(Found this article in October and apparently forgot all about it. Sorry.)
"My job is to monetize that content, make it available to the largest number of people possible and do so profitably," Feltenstein told me. [...]
Feltenstein says Warners is releasing 30 more titles to its manufacturing-on-demand library every month. "It's growing precipitously and there's no end in sight." Universal's Gardner says there's "real momentum" at her studio behind "making our titles more available than ever before."


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Tesla sets price of China-made Model Y SUV below competitors
Tesla Inc. will start deliveries of its China-made Model Y SUV this month to customers in the country, as it set the vehicle at a price below some of its rivals to maintain a competitive edge.
The Model Y starts from 339,900 yuan ($52,074), while the Model Y Performance car will be from 369,900 yuan, Tesla China said in a statement on Friday. Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has said the Model Y has the potential to outsell all other vehicles it makes.
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Tesla also launched a modified Model 3 sedan which remained at a post-subsidy price of 249,900 yuan for the basic version. The Model 3 qualifies for China’s national subsidy for electric vehicles, while the Model Y doesn’t.
Tesla’s Dominant Position in China Could Be Threatened Next Year
China is Tesla’s largest market after the U.S., with sales in Asia’s biggest economy topping 120,000 units in 2020, according to the latest local registration data. Tesla is still ramping up production in Shanghai, prompting analysts to forecast that China will account for a bigger slice of its sales and earnings going forward.
The Model Y, an SUV crossover that has a driving range of up to 594 kilometers (369 miles), is expected to help the electric carmaker expand its product lineup and target a bigger customer base.
Tesla regularly topped monthly premium electric vehicle sales tallies in 2020, helped by the sedans coming out from its multi-billion-dollar plant that was launched with much fanfare in Shanghai the year before. Still, last year was also marked by rivals catching up, and 2021 is expected to hand the company stiffer competition.
A trio of local champions Nio Inc., Xpeng Inc. and Li Auto Inc. has emerged. They are enjoying backing from government entities or internet giants, and the three startups are quickly winning fans, with sales of their electric SUVs, sedans and crossovers rising in 2020 and their shares surging. Nio’s electric SUV for example, sells at 368,000 yuan or more.


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Volkswagen presents its mobile charging robot prototypes
As part of the company’s visionary charging concepts and its hopes to expand its charging infrastructure in the next five years, Volkswagen has provided a glimpse of its latest mobile charging robot prototypes.
The ambitions for the prototypes is to provide fully autonomous charging in restricted parking areas for vehicles. “A ubiquitous charging infrastructure is and remains a key factor in the success of electric mobility. Our charging robot is just one of several approaches, but is undoubtedly one of the most visionary,” commented Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group Components’ CEO.
The latest information on the mobile charging robot prototypes
Started via an app or Car-to-X communications, the charging robot is fully autonomous, independently steering the vehicles to be charged. “ from opening the charging socket flap to connecting the plug and decoupling it, the entire charging process takes place without any human involvement whatsoever,” stated Volkswagen.
In order to charge multiple vehicles at a time, the robot moves what is being described as a ‘mobile energy storage unit’ to the vehicles, in order to connect them up and begin charging the electric vehicle battery.
Once the service is completed the robot collects the ‘mobile energy storage unit to take back to the central charging station.
“Setting up an efficient charging infrastructure for the future is a central task that challenges the entire sector. We are developing solutions to help avoid costly stand-alone measures. The mobile charging robot and our flexible quick-charging station are just two of these solutions,” added Schmall.
With plans to launch the flexible and quick charging station in early 2021, Volkswagen is currently working on a complete DC charging family.
For several weeks the company has been trialling the DC wallbox at different German production sites, and has successfully reached prototype status, with plans to further develop.
Gartner: Leaders Lack Skilled Smart Manufacturing Workers
With organisations rapidly adopting industry 4.0 capabilities to increase productivity, efficiency, transparency, and quality as well as reduce cost, manufacturers “are under pressure to bring their workforce into the 21st century,” says Gartner.
While more connected factory workers are leveraging digital tools and data management techniques to improve decision accuracy, increase knowledge and lessen variability, 57% of manufacturing leaders feel that their organisations lack the skilled workers needed to support their smart manufacturing digitalisation plans.
“Our survey revealed that manufacturers are currently going through a difficult phase in their digitisation journey toward smart manufacturing,” said Simon Jacobson, Vice President analyst, Gartner Supply Chain practice.
“They accept that changing from a break-fix mentality and culture to a data-driven workforce is a must. However, intuition, efficiency and engagement cannot be sacrificed. New workers might be tech-savvy but lack access to best practices and know-how — and tenured workers might have the knowledge, but not the digital skills. A truly connected factory worker in a smart manufacturing environment needs both.”
Surveying 439 respondents from North America, Western Europe and APAC, Gartner found that “organisational complexity, integration and process reengineering are the most prevalent challenges for executing smart manufacturing initiatives.” Combined they represent “the largest change management obstacle [for manufacturers],” adds Gartner.
“It’s interesting to see that leadership commitment is frequently cited as not being a challenge. Across all respondents, 83% agree that their leadership understands and accepts the need to invest in smart manufacturing. However, it does not reflect whether or not the majority of leaders understand the magnitude of change in front of them – regarding technology, as well as talent,” added Jacobson.
Technology and People
While the value and opportunities smart manufacturing can provide an organisation is being recognised, introducing technology alone isn’t enough. Gartner emphasises the importance of evolving factory workers alongside the technology, ensuring that they are on board in order for the change to be successful.
“The most immediate action is for organisations to realize that this is more than digitisation. It requires synchronising activities for capability building, capability enablement and empowering people. Taking a ‘how to improve a day in the life’ approach will increase engagement, continuous learning and ultimately foster a pull-based approach that will attract tenured workers. They are the best points of contact to identify the best starting points for automation and the required data and digital tools for better decision-making,” said Jacobson.
Long term, “it is important to establish a data-driven culture in manufacturing operations that is rooted in governance and training - without stifling employee creativity and ingenuity,” concluded Gartner.


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Egypt 'offering holiday bargains'
Consumers looking for cheap holidays to Egypt should have no trouble finding bargains this year, according to International Currency Exchange (ICE).
The company revealed that the country is offering better value for money for Britons, following a ten percent improvement in the value of sterling against the Egyptian pound over the past 12 months.
industry is returning to normal following recent civil unrest in the country, allowing travellers to make the most of the low prices on offer.
Joanna Williams, head of marketing for ICE, said: "Egypt has traditionally been a popular destination for Easter and there are now some bargains to be had in the key resorts as confidence returns.
"Certainly Brits will get over ten per cent more on their holiday
money compared to this time last year - making it a good value destination for sun, sand and sea."
ICE also revealed that Hungary and the United Arab Emirates are offering better value for money for Britons this year, with the Middle Eastern resorts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai described as the "place to go" for a "five-star break".


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Lenovo-Moto deal's impact on Apple? Zip
Analysts just don't see any new threat from beefed-up Chinese smartphone maker
Computerworld - Apple won't lose any sleep over the Lenovo acquisition of Google's Motorola handset business, analysts said today, citing a slew of reasons.
Late Wednesday, Lenovo announced that it would buy the Motorola phone business from Google in a deal worth nearly $3 billion that also included 2,000 patents and the Motorola brand and trademark portfolio.
Google acquired Motorola Mobility in 2011 for $12.5 billion, but did not lose the entire $8.5 billion difference, having gotten the $3 billion in cash that Motorola had at the time of purchase. Google also sold off Motorola's set-top box business to Arris in late 2012 for $2.35 billion.
While analysts digested the unexpected news yesterday and today, trying to forecast the changes in the global smartphone and tablet markets that might take place with a larger Lenovo in the running, few thought that the deal would affect Apple, or its iPhone or iPad businesses.
"The overall dynamic has changed, but this shouldn't keep anyone awake at Apple," said Tuong Nguyen of Gartner, in an interview Thursday. "For Lenovo, this has a lot to do with them expanding beyond the Chinese market and trying to get a footprint in other geographies. But Apple is a high-end play. I don't know that Lenovo has any kind of brand share at that [price] tier, which is where it would have to be to threaten Apple."
Last quarter, Lenovo was the world's fourth-largest smartphone vendor, according to IDC estimates, and was fifth worldwide for the year. The bulk of its smartphone sales are in China.
Apple was the No. 2 smartphone maker for 2013, and held the same spot for the fourth quarter; in both cases, Samsung was the clear leader, accounting for nearly a third of all devices shipped during the year.
"Motorola might give Lenovo some awareness and credibility in North America," said Nguyen. "But Apple and Samsung dominate there, by a large, large margin."
Ben Bajarin, of Creative Strategies, also thought the Lenovo-Motorola deal, assuming it passes regulatory muster, wouldn't change the landscape for Apple.
"No real issue for Apple in this deal," said Bajarin in an email reply to questions today. "It seems this is largely focused on helping Lenovo accelerate their U.S. presence in smartphones, which, even with the acquisition of Motorola, is no guarantee. They still have to foster and invest in the brand and the technology."
Much of the thinking behind the "nothing to see here" outlook for Apple stems from the Cupertino, Calif. company's focus on the top, and premium, part of the smartphone market. The success of Apple's flagship iPhone 5S, to the detriment of the lower-priced iPhone 5C -- which prompted investors to punish the stock to the tune of a 9% downturn since Monday -- was proof of Apple's strategy.
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Daniel McNeel, executive director of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Pedro Alvarez, head of ALIMPORT, Cuba┤s food import company, have renewed an agreement to increase shipments from that harbor to Cuba.
The accord with Gulfport, the third most important southern US seaport, was first signed in 2003. McNeel said he would be pleased if the renewal signed Thursday would help boost bilateral trade exchange.
McNeel called Cuba a natural destination since a ship is able to cover the distance between the two countries in barely 26 hours, but transactions remain unidirectional since US laws forbid imports from from the Island.
Alvarez said that such hostile policy hinders traffic between Gulfport and Cuban ports. Today the trips are limited to three or four, when the real flow could range between 12 and 15. That estimate does include cruise ships that could have trips daily.
Washington exceptionally authorized in December 2001 limited food sales to Cuba, whose agriculture had been harshly hit by Hurricane Michelle.
Since then, imports have surpassed US$ 1 billion. In 2002 the figure stayed below US$176 millions and climbed to US$470 millions in 2003.
For his part, Alvarez highlighted the increasing number of US citizens and companies opposing Washington"s hostility against the island and on bilateral exchange, and voiced Cuba"s interest to foster and enhance trade beyond the food industry.


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Another State Street business is closing its doors after decades in the same spot.
Shakti Books will shut down in January, according to manager Stephanie Langham.
"A lot of the stores that they used to come to are gone now," Langham said.
Langham said in the last two years, sales have dropped 20 percent. Even though she and the customers are sad, she said the shop can't continue to survive.
"We have a lot of customers who are like, 'Well, I've been coming here since 1971.' They feel that Shakti is a staple on State Street, and they don't know what they're going to do without it," Langham said.
While Freakfest and its thousands of potential customers converging on downtown Saturday made news, it was also notable that Husnus served up its last meal after 34 years of business on State Street.
Gino's Restaurant also recently announced it would close this month.
Langham said her customers complain about pricey parking and not being able to find a spot in the area.
In addition, Langham said fewer people have been passing the store.
"I don't know if the students don't come up this far and the farmers' market people don't come down this far," Langham said, "but the traffic has really changed on State Street."
A note handed out to customers said the books and music Shakti stocks are not selling, in part thanks to modern technology. It goes on to mention a spike in jewelry prices, rent increases, and parking issues as reasons for the close.
Langham said she doesn't know what will move into the space, but she has noticed fewer familiar storefronts over the last four years as a manager at Shakti.
"It seems to be changing a lot. And so, it's just time to move on," Langham said.
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Ocado has today reported a big slump in half-year profit – yet the City remains, for now at least, fairly sanguine.
Putting a brave face on what would have been – for any other retailer – an absolute shocker of a first half of the year, Ocado boss Tim Steiner said that the etailer-turned-technology business has “never had as many opportunities to grow as we do today”.
In the 26 weeks to June 2, 2019, Ocado saw its EBITDA dive 46.3% to just £18.1m in adjusted terms, despite a 10.5% increase in group revenue to £882.3m.
Despite the profits plunge, it seems most shareholders and the City more widely, broadly agree with Steiner’s prediction.
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New hair, who dis?
Just one day after making everyone swoon at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, Kim Kardashian is turning heads once again.
On Monday night, the SKIMS founder debuted a fun and flirty new hair color: a honey blonde shade.
Taking to social media, Kim showed off her fresh 'do that was styled with full, voluminous curls and parted to the side.
She appeared to be in the middle of a glam session, as celebrity hairstylist César DeLeön Ramirêz worked his magic on her tresses.
According to the Keeping With the Kardashians star, she revealed that her sisters, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, have been wanting to try out the honey blonde hair color but she decided to do it first.
"Do you guys like it," the reality TV personality asked on her Instagram Stories of her chic 'do. "So Kylie and Khloe thought they were gonna beat me to this hair color... I got 'em."
It didn't take long for Kylie to join in on the conversation and comment on her big sister's hairstyle. "We know it's a wig," she quipped on her Instagram Stories.
While Kim didn't share whether or not she dyed her real hair, César called it a "hair transformation" on his social media page.
In that same post, the stylist tagged makeup artist, Etienne Ortega, and the SKIMS account.
It's only a matter of time before they share what they have cooking up.
The E! star's new beauty lewk comes one day after she dropped jaws at the annual Vanity Fair after-party bash. She hit the red carpet in a diaphanous creme-colored gown by Alexander McQueen, which was part of the brand's archival collection.
The epic piece debuted in 2003 and was famously dubbed the "Oyster Dress" by the late designer.
For the special occasion, Kim donned her signature soft glam makeup look and styled her hair in long, loose waves that perfectly complemented her flowy dress.
All in all, her fashion moment was major.
"I literally have to lay down in the car, like I cannot sit up, because my dress will rip or pop or something," she revealed on Instagram Stories on Sunday night. "But it's worth it. McQueen."


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The American Automobile Association (AAA) is forecast this week that a record-setting 49 million Americans are planning an Independence Day getaway this year.
Overall travel volume for the holiday is expected to rise 4.1% over last year, with an additional 1.9 million people planning road trips and other vacations to celebrate America's birthday. For the record-high 41.4 million Americans who will travel by automobile this Independence Day, INRIX, a global mobility analytics company, predicts drivers could face delays as much as four times a normal commute, with Wednesday, July 3 the worst day on the roads.
In addition to lower gas prices compared with last summer, broader economic fundamentals remain strong. Low unemployment, robust consumer spending, and rising disposable incomes are all encouraging more consumers to invest their hard-earned money in travel this summer.
"As Independence Day approaches, it's time for the much loved family road trip and this year will be one for the record books, with more Americans than ever planning vacations," said Paula Twidale, vice president, AAA Travel. "This holiday builds on the strong travel demand seen for Memorial Day, and with schools now out of session across the country, families coast to coast are eager to travel."
Top Independence Day travel destinations
Fun-in-the-sun locales like Orlando and Honolulu lead the top 10 the list of popular destinations for American travelers this Independence Day, based on advance AAA Travel bookings:
1. Orlando, Florida 2. Honolulu, Hawaii 3. Seattle, Washington 4. Las Vegas, Nevada 5. Anaheim, California 6. New York, New York 7. Boston, Massachusetts 8. Maui, Hawaii 9. Anchorage, Alaska 10. Chicago, Illinois
For those travelers planning an international vacation, Europe is the destination of choice. Rome, London, Dublin and Paris are the most popular spots for international vacations this Independence Day, with Vancouver, Canada -- a top departure port for Alaskan cruises -- rounding out the top five.
Independence Day holiday travel, by mode
Automobiles: The vast majority of travelers - 41.4 million - will hit the road, the most on record for the holiday and 4.3% more than last year.
Planes: 3.96 million people will take to the skies, the highest number on record and 5.3% more than last year.
Trains, Buses and Cruise Ships: Travel across these sectors will increase by 0.6% to 3.55 million passengers.
Record-level drivers equals record-level delays
For the 41.4 million Americans traveling by automobile this Independence Day, INRIX, in collaboration with AAA, predicts drivers will experience the greatest amount of congestion on Wednesday, July 3 as commuters mix with holiday travelers. In major metros, drivers could face delays as much as four times a normal commute. Nationwide, delays are expected to increase by approximately 9%.
"With record-level travelers hitting the road this holiday, drivers must be prepared for delays around our major metros," said Trevor Reed, transportation analyst at INRIX. "Although travel times are expected to nominally increase throughout the week, hands down, Wednesday afternoon will be the worst time to be on the road."


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According to media reports, Fireside Ventures, a venture capital firm, sells a 1.9 per cent stake in Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) unicorn.
The sale will be executed through multiple block deals. Kotak Securities has been designated as the broker for this transaction.
Fireside Ventures intends to offload 61 lakh shares at a floor price ranging from INR 368.7 to INR 384.1 per share. The potential proceeds from the sale could amount to INR 234 crore at the upper limit and INR 224 crore at the lower limit.
This move suggests Fireside Ventures may be aiming to capitalise on favorable market conditions, even amid reports of the D2C unicorn allegedly overstocking its distributors.


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San Francisco, Feb 18: Google has removed former US president Donald Trump's 2020 campaign app from its Play Store for violating its policies.
Android Police first reported that the app was unable to load any content and appeared to have been taken down.
Both the Android version of the app and its iOS counterpart have been left online since the November 2020 elections, but hadn't received recent updates.
The Play Store version hadn't been updated since October 30.
"The Trump 2020 campaign app recently stopped working and we reached out to the developer multiple times in an attempt to get them to address the issue," a Google spokesperson was quoted as saying in reports on Wednesday.
"People expect that apps downloaded from Google Play provide a minimum level of functionality and our policy is to remove non-working apps from the store if they are not fixed," the spokesperson told TechCrunch.
The Trump 2020 app dates back to 2016, where it was used in the former president's first campaign.
The app allowed users to register for Trump rallies, check into events, contribute financially, keep up to date with campaign news, and earn rewards.
The iOS version was still able to load which means Apple has not suspended the app as yet.


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The team at MarkForged is responsible for a carbon fiber 3D printer and a 3D printing carbon material that together are equally impressive. They allow you to 3D print parts that are stronger. They allow you to 3D print parts faster. They allow you to 3D print with power. And now–they allow you to do so from the cloud.
As the ‘unveilings’ begin at 2015 International CES, MarkForged is front and center, letting their present and future client base know that an already amazing 3D printer now has an added feature for teamwork and convenience, as they roll out their cloud-based software for the Mark One Composite 3D printer.
On display at 2015 International CES today, the Mark One is a 3D printer created by a team of inspired engineers who have been working toward the goal of taking what originally seemed like an impossible concept to a reality for many years, pitching in to bring a comprehensive idea full circle and into motion with both machinery and material.
One word that seems to emerge repeatedly with the Mark One is power. And it’s obvious that the power of MarkForged’s product is a direct result of the power of their team. With the level of teamwork and collaboration present at MarkForged, an open, cloud-based environment for the 3D printer is a logical accessory. This is a group of creators who each had a part in designing a concept and building a product they believed in and were invested in. These are inventors who have made a machine for inventors.
Cloud-based software is an extension to promote and continue teamwork and collaboration not only for the group at MarkForged, but for all the teams who are busy using the Mark One to 3D print carbon products – some of which may have the potential to change the world. It’s an easy connection to make: a powerful team making a powerful product needs a powerful tool.
“We thought we’d show part of the potential of the cloud today by rolling out a cool new capability as we unveil our software,” said Greg Mark, founder and CEO of MarkForged. “As of today, the Mark One supports embedding of functional electronics and metal structures inside our continuous composite 3D printed parts. Your printer will notify you – via the cloud – when it is time to place your inserts.”
Made for individuals who have a specific idea and part in mind that they want to design and actually use, the Mark One prints in carbon fiber, offering lighter weight but greater strength, even than metal. Not only that, you can 3D print carbon parts on your desk, designing a part, 3D printing it, and putting it right to use. The capability to print with strands of carbon fiber allows for strength and innovation that supply the potential for designers in many industries to create products we have not even thought of — from aviation, to automotive and motorcycle parts, to prosthetics, robotics, parts for space — and far more.
While the idea of building a powerful new material and a powerful new desktop 3D printer was being conceptualized and designed for years at MarkForged, cloud computing is a concept that has been ‘up there’ for half a century, also conceptualized and in the works until it could be brought to fruition. Now, with many other technological advances all coming together at lightning speed, companies such as this are able to complete and accentuate their products with cloud-based software.
What do you think of the potential for 3D printing with carbon? Tell us about it in the MarkForged Cloud Based Software forum over at 3DPB.com.
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Samsung Electronics, hit by waning demand in its key mobile division, needs to double up efforts in the world's fastest growing markets for smartphones, or it risks shrinking its business further, analysts told CNBC.
Local smartphone makers in emerging markets like China and India are rapidly souping up the quality of their lower-cost models, and could become a real threat to the world's biggest smartphone vendor especially if it doesn't act fast.
"Right now, Samsung isn't targeting that segment. But they can't afford to ignore it," said Ajay Sunder, senior director, ICT Practice, Frost and Sullivan.
"Chinese and Indian vendors have models that are close to $100-200 and they are decent smartphones," Sunder added, referring to companies such as China's Huawei and Lenovo and India's Micromax. "Samsung still doesn't have a healthy pipeline of models between these average selling prices."
(Read more: Smartphone 'saturation' fears for Apple, Samsung)
Analysts forecast demand for premium smartphones will plateau in the coming months, given high penetration rates in developed nations. Penetration for smartphones in developed markets is estimated at between 75-85 percent, according to Citi, which forecasts saturation could be reached as early as 2014.
Shares of Samsung declined 0.9 percent on Friday following the release of the company's second quarter earnings. The firm posted a net profit of 7.77 trillion won ($7 billion) for the April to June period from 5.05 trillion won a year earlier, in line with estimates, but profits at its mobile division declined from the previous quarter.
"The reaction of the market is saying that Samsung has been a bit slow to adjust its strategy to the smartphone market, which is changing right now," said Tom Kang, managing director, Mobile Devices at Counterpoint Technology Market.
"They are being a too aggressive on the premium, and they have to shift their focus to the mid-tier at this moment. They need create phones that are cheap but capture the aspirations and imagination of users in emerging markets," he added.
Kang says given Samsung's brand advantage, the lower-cost vendors in emerging markets do not pose an immediate threat, but notes that it's a matter of time before they catch up.
"Samsung has a brand advantage, consumers accept the fact that Samsung phones can be at a higher price point. But the quality of the Chinese brands is getting better and better they will eventually catch up...it will take more than a year," he said.
(Read more: Are markets pricing in hard landing for smartphones?)
But Kang is confident Samsung would rise to the challenge, if history is any guide.
"When Android become a major operating system, they responded with Galaxy series - they have a good record of changing strategy and executing," he said.
—By CNBC's Ansuya Harjani; Follow her on Twitter: @Ansuya_H


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Sharp Corp.’s next smartphone is set to launch in Japan this spring. Ahead of its release, the smartphone manufacturer released the specifications of the same.
The new smartphone called the Sharp Aquos R5G will be able to capture overwhelming realism with the 16 times higher resolution than HD, with the super high-definition 8K shooting mode.
Moreover, the smartphone comes packed with four cameras set up on its back. The four cameras consist of a telephoto camera, a super-wide camera, a standard camera, and a ToF camera. The super wide-angle camera can shoot any video at the 8K resolution.
The Aquos R5G features a 6.5-inch liquid crystal display, and the screen will be able to showcase 1 billion colors using the Pro IGZO technology. The high definition of the display screen comes compatible with Dolby Vision. The smartphone automatically adjusts the display optimal brightness for each video content.
The smartphone also comes equipped with support for Adobe RGB, making the content more color precise.
Sharp Aquos R5G comes preinstalled with Adobe Photoshop Express making editing easier.
The smartphone runs on a high-performance CPU and comes with 12GB of RAM. The fact that the phone is the first 5G phone from this Japanese smartphone manufacturer, calls for the high-performance of the CPU. The 5G data speed which is 100 times faster than the 4G speed can download a movie in just seconds.
The company has not set a release date for the smartphone and has not mentioned any launch date for the same. Japan’s major telecommunication carriers, KDDI Corp. and SoftBank Corp. plan to start 5G services around March and NTT Docomo Inc. has said it will introduce 5G in spring. Keeping this fact that most of the Japanese companies will start their 5G services either in Spring or late in March, we can assume that the Sharp Aquos R5G will come out around the same time.


text: Stephen I. Sadove, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS), will make a presentation at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer & Retail Conference at 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City. A webcast of the presentation may be accessed at: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/baml/consumer2013/id17910980.cfm. The Company currently operates 43 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 65 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores, and saks.com. Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to be named a J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Service Champion and is only one of 50 U.S. companies so named.


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Welcome to the future, where apps can show you an ad for a burger, then lead you straight to it. Crowdsourced GPS app Waze, which was acquired by Google in 2013 for more than $1 billion, can now determine not only where exactly you’re driving, but also what billboards you may be seeing along the way. And in a recent partnership with McDonald’s, it put this data into action to steer app users directly to McDonald’s locations after showing them ads for McRibs, reports Search Engine Land.
Last October, Waze tested these new advertising capabilities in Southern California. The Waze app mapped the location of around 300 McDonald’s billboards in the area. When Waze users traveled along a route with one of these, the app pushed a “zero-speed takeover” ad, which appears on the Waze device when the car is stopped. (Safety first, then processed pork products.) Along with a photo of the elusive McRib sandwich, the ad offered drivers the option to reroute to a nearby McDonald’s location.
During the campaign, 8,400 drivers opted to reroute to a McDonald’s. This number only includes drivers who immediately went to a McDonald’s after seeing the ad, but given that the ad made 6 million total impressions, it’s likely other drivers picked up a McRib or made a McDonald’s visit later. Although Waze didn’t track those visits, the company does have that capability: Waze pings its users’ GPS every second and stores that data, sometimes sharing it with local governments, in what many consider a step too far regarding privacy concerns.
According to Waze’s “brand solutions” page for advertisers (it’s also worked with brands like Red Roof Inn and the 76 gas station chain in the U.S.), the company has the ability to target ads to drivers based on what it knows about where they’re driving (to work or home), whether they’re a tourist or a local, and depending on factors like the weather, traffic, or time of day. It also promises to share with its advertisers user data like the “average distance driven from ads” and “driver loyalty.” Basically, there’s nothing Waze doesn’t know about its drivers (i.e. potential product consumers).
This isn’t the first partnership Waze has done with a food brand — in 2017, it linked with the Dunkin’ Donuts app to allow users to order their coffee ahead, then guided them to their pickup. But the McDonald’s ploy feels particularly creepy, even aside from from the fact that it promoted the decidedly creepy McRib sandwich: Ads once only entered cars through the radio or a passing billboard, but now with what the advertising industry calls “out-of-home ad coordination,” drivers don’t need to see a billboard to register that a McDonald’s is coming up — their phones are doing it for them.
• Waze conquers ‘digital dark zone’ with in-car, out-of-home ad coordination [Seach Engine Land]


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The Samsung S9+ phone was launched in the year of 2018 .The phone inch was 6.2 with multi touch, Capacitive screen with display resolution 1440×2960 pixels.
The Samsung S9+ powered by QUALCOMM Snapdragon 845 processor and the RAM of 6 GB. The phone internal memory capacities are 64 GB,128 GB and 256 GB As for us the camera concerned, it has rear and front camera with 12 MP and 8 MP
The Samsung S9+, the battery capacity is 3500mAh, and non removable battery.
The Samsung S9+ is dual and also nano SIM. The Connectivity options include WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth .The sensor are Gravity sensing , distance sensing , light sensing , Hall magnetic induction , infrared sensing , fingerprint recognition , fast charging , iris recognition , NFC , gyroscope , barometer , heart rate sensor , wireless charging , OTG function.
Samsung S9+ is a very cost-effective product. Made by Samsung (SAMSUNG), the manufacturing process is excellent in quality and service life, the design is simple and stylish, and the texture is the most attractive. It is a value-for-money product and, overall, is a cost-effective choice.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are both incredibly successful soccer players, and they have each won a large number of trophies and awards throughout their careers.
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Al-Nassr FC is a professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The club was founded in 1955 and has won several domestic and international titles.
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Bloc Hotels is eyeing 10 new hotels across the UK and abroad within the next five years, according to director Colin Graham.
The brand, which operates affordable hotels built from prefabricated shells, launched its first property in Birmingham in 2010.
It will open its second hotel, the 245-key Bloc Gatwick, at Gatwick Airport sitting on top of the South Terminal in 2014.
“There are a few sights in London we’re looking at – none have crystallised yet, but Central London will be the next one. We hope to have five or six [hotels] in London; anywhere near a tube station with restaurants and bars around would be fantastic,” Graham told Boutique Hotelier.
He added that the group was also looking at sites in the US, and Barcelona and Madrid in Spain.
The brand distinguishes itself on high-end design and claims to offer properties with the most advanced integrated technology of any hotel in the country.
Guests at Bloc Gatwick can book the property, check in and enter using their own NFC-enabled smart phones, with rates starting at £59.
Once in the room, a Bloc mobile app will enable smart-phone users to control room features such as multi-layered lighting, Samsung air-conditioning, electric blackout blinds and Samsung Smart LED TVs. Alternatively they can use the Samsung Galaxy 2 10.1 tablet present in every room to do the same.
Other features will include free wifi, king-sized beds, Roca monsoon drench showers and Missoni-designed Swedish Bolon flooring.
READ THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH COLIN GRAHAM IN BOUTIQUE HOTELIER’S JANUARY ISSUE.


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NEW DIRECTIONAL CALL PLAYS
CVS Health Corp. - CVS - close: 103.07 change: +1.07
Stop Loss: 99.40
Target(s): To Be Determined
Current Option Gain/Loss: Unopened
Average Daily Volume = 4.7 million
Entry on October -- at $---.--
Listed on October 12, 2015
Time Frame: Exit PRIOR to earnings on October 30th
New Positions: Yes, see below
Healthcare stocks have outperformed the broader market over the last few years. The country's adjustment to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is one reason. There are huge demographic shifts occurring as well. Currently the U.S. sees 10,000 Baby Boomers hit 65 years old every single day. This is a trend that will last for years and highlights the aging population in the U.S. Older consumers have higher healthcare costs and they will likely try to save money by using companies like CVS.
CVS is in the healthcare sector. According to the company,
"CVS Health (CVS) is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Through its more than 7,800 retail drugstores, nearly 1,000 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with more than 70 million plan members, and expanding specialty pharmacy services, the Company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable, effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs."
CVS has been making some key acquisitions lately. They spent $1.9 billion to buy all of Target's (TGT) 1,660 pharmacies across 47 states. CVS will operate them as a store-within-a-store format. CVS also acquired Omnicare for almost $13 billion. Omnicare is the biggest provider of pharmacy services to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare providers. This is a key acquisition to capitalize on the aging of America.
CVS has been consistently beating Wall Street's bottom line earnings estimates. Their most recent report was August 4th. CVS said their Q2 earnings were $1.19 a share, above estimates. Revenues rose +7.4% to $37.17 billion, which was in-line with expectations. Management offered slightly bullish guidance, above analysts' estimates.
Technically healthcare stocks peaked this past summer and began to correct lower in August. CVS was no exception. The trading on August 24th, the market's August-correction low, was more than a little crazy in shares of CVS. If we ignore that one day, then CVS has corrected from $113.45 down to $96.35 by late September. That was a -15% pullback. Fortunately investors finally stepped in to buy the decline and CVS has produced a bullish reversal higher.
The last few days have seen CVS' stock rally through resistance at $100. Today's rally (+1.0%) was significant because CVS closed above technical resistance at both its 50-dma and its 200-dma. The intraday high today was $103.52. I am suggesting a trigger to buy calls at $103.75. We will plan on exiting this trade prior to CVS' earnings report on October 30th.
Trigger @ $103.75
- Suggested Positions -
Buy the NOV $105 CALL (CVS151120C105) current ask $1.82
option price is a current quote and not a suggested entry price.
Entry disclaimer: To avoid an unfavorable entry point, we will not launch a new play if the stock gaps open more than $1.00 past our suggested entry point.
Option Format: symbol-year-month-day-call-strike


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Stocks finished Friday on a mixed note; the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke a three-day losing streak while the Nasdaq lost ground for a fourth straight day.
Retail sales in September rose 1.9%, easily surpassing the 1.2% expected by economists. Those numbers paint a somewhat reassuring picture of the economy, at least for now.
More surprising numbers released Friday included the U.S. government’s budget deficit for fiscal 2020, which came in at $3.13 trillion — the largest ever on record and more than double the previous record of $1.4 trillion from fiscal 2009.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 112 points, or 0.4%, to finish at 28,606.
Hertz’s miraculous ride. Shares of Hertz (ticker: HTZ), the car rental giant currently in the bankruptcy process, soared 142% on Friday following news it had raised $1.65 billion in debtor-in-possession financing — an arcane type of debt that will allow Hertz to continue operations for the time being but simply kicks the can down the road on how the company will be reorganized (or liquidated) moving forward.
It’s not necessarily a good thing for HTZ shareholders — certainly not to the tune of a 142% gain. The company’s debt load is such that common stock owners will likely still be largely wiped out.
Coke abandons Tab. Coca-Cola ( KO) is ditching Tab, its diet soda drink, by the end of the year. The company is working through a strategic culling of underperforming brands in search of growth. It’s also discontinuing the Odwalla brand in the U.S.
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Retina iPad Mini 2 Reportedly Coming Alongside iPad Air 2, New Smart Cover and Case Colors
While the second-generation iPad Air has been the subject of a number of rumors ahead of its expected unveiling this Thursday, there has been less information about the Retina iPad mini, which is currently more or less identical to its larger sibling with the exception of display size.
Apple has generally been assumed to be planning a parallel upgrade for the iPad mini this month, but an early September report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expressed some uncertainty, saying the iPad mini would receive only a minor upgrade such as Touch ID, "if any", this year. Kuo's report was followed by another from Taiwanese media claiming the Retina iPad mini 2 was likely to launch early in 2015 ahead of the rumored 12.9-inch "iPad Pro".
But now a new report from Mac Otakara [Google Translate] claims the second-generation Retina iPad mini does indeed appear set for an introduction alongside the iPad Air at this Thursday's press event.
As part of this introduction, Apple also may update its Smart Cover and Smart Case lineup with new colors and a tweaked design compatible with these new tablets.
While leaked iPad Air 2 components have been abundant, details on the upcoming Retina iPad mini 2 have been sparse, with a few reports claiming the device will receive only a modest upgrade as compared to the flagship iPad Air 2. The Retina iPad mini 2 is rumored to include only a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and the A8 processor, as compared to the iPad Air 2, which may ship with a more powerful A8X processor, 2GB of RAM, Touch ID, a new gold color option, and more.
Apple is holding its press event this Thursday, October 16 at 10:00 AM PT on its Cupertino campus. Besides a new iPad Air and Retina iPad mini 2, the company also is expected to introduce new iMacs as well as unveil the launch date for the final version of OS X Yosemite.
Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro are finally nearing launch, with a release expected later this year. If you are considering upgrading to the new AirPods Pro once they are released, keep reading for a list of five new features to expect.
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Perspectives 2008: The next billion-dollar business
A bright outlook for consumer brands in China’s new markets
Dozens of flights have been cancelled, the passengers are getting restless, and the check-in queues here at Heathrow have become long and sessile. Perhaps it’s my Asian face or maybe out of sheer boredom, the American gentleman in front of me turns around and laments how he will miss his connecting flight and consequently, the meeting with his business partners in Xiamen. I mumble sympathetically. Meanwhile, the young woman two spaces down chimes in, “I don’t suppose I’ll make it to Chongqing either. This is so frustrating!”
It seems like only yesterday foreigners on business trips first started showing up with their smart carry-ons in China’s glitzy, first-tier cities. Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou — but Chong what? Today, forward-thinking Western companies are dispatching their super troopers to the likes of Chongqing, Xiamen, Nanjing, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Kunming. These lesser urban centers have emerged from the shadows and are now expected to become the country’s growth engines in the coming decade. Although the residents of China’s second- and third-tier cities have lower per-capita disposable incomes, they outnumber those in the first-tier cities by a factor of three. But make no mistake; these new market consumers have a first-tier desire for branded products and experiences.


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To welcome the New Year in style we bring you our biggest and best test of the year. The top 4×4 vehicles, split into six groups tested on- and off-road, but which is the ultimate production 4×4 for 2011?
Words: Kevin Baldwin; photos: Wayne Mitchelsn
The past 12 months has been a funny old year within the car industry. Cars that had been set for launch have been put on the backburner while manufacturers get their finances in order, and low-volume sellers have been chopped from model ranges. With the industry tightening its collective belts, just getting 4x4s on loan from scaled-down press fleets has been a tricky business. In the case of Jeep, it had the added complication of a corporate buyout, which resulted in an almost no-show at this year’s event from the oldest manufacturer of 4x4s in the world.
Last year Jeep won three groups with its Patriot, Cherokee and Wrangler models. We managed to secure a Wrangler model this year – only just mind – but that was from new owners Fiat. One does have to worry about Jeep in the UK. It offers decent 4x4s, packaged at the right prices, but in spite of this the UK buyer seems reluctant to buy into the Jeep brand. There’s a new Grand Cherokee in the US this year:
So far we’ve received no word on a UK launch. The Wrangler has been given an interior makeover in the US but, once again, there’s no word on the date of that UK launch. The ugly ducking Compass bombed everywhere and, not unsurprisingly, has been pulled from sale, but inexplicably, the Cherokee, our SUV class winner last year, has also disappeared from Jeep’s own website. Watch this space…
The good news is that we did get the ‘new’ Toyota Land Cruiser that came out just too late for last year’s event. It is seriously competing with Land Rover’s Discovery 4 and is an impressive update, but can it knock the mighty Solihull machine off its perch? The bad news is that the new Mercedes G-Class wasn’t available for testing, which left us bereft of another top class 4×4 on and off the road.
A few other models didn’t make the event due to lack of availability in these troubled car industry times. With a scaled-down entry, our mantra had to be you’ve got to be in it to win it. Read on…
To read more about the 4x4s of 2011 see the January 2011 issue of 4×4 Magazine – click here for back issues


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The historic shopping district of Fairhaven has a new online presence: EnjoyFairhaven.com.
The new website was long overdue, says Scott Ward, executive director of the Historic Fairhaven Association (HFA) and co-owner of Current and Furbish. Years ago, the original website, fairhaven.com, was created to support the businesses in the Fairhaven Village, but eventually the website was sold, and the merchants and the association no longer had the same access to it to add events or make updates.
“The Fairhaven association realized it wasn’t serving us very well at all,” says Ward.
After months of saying “we really ought to do something new” and discussing just exactly what a new website would include, a committee including Ward, Robin Robertson from Bellingham Training and Tennis Club and Royal Reinsch from 1PaperBoat got to work with Brian Hardy of FizzPop Media and convened early in the year to get started on the new website.
Hardy said the discussions about the website’s content were focused and intentional. “We really thought about what people are looking for,” he says.
The website caters to both out-of-town visitors as well as locals in search of places to eat, drink, shop and stay in Fairhaven.
“We wanted something that really reflected the businesses and the community,” says Robin Robertson, who chaired the website steering committee. “The website is beautiful, and it really represents Fairhaven. And it’s easy for businesses to use and update.”
Merchants who are HFA members get a free listing on the website and can further customize the listing to showcase their business.
“The best thing about a website is that it works 24/7/365. It’s always on,” says Royal Reinsch.
As a Fairhaven merchant, Reinsch knows the importance of having an online presence. He says the new website’s business listings are a “tremendous opportunity” for merchants to have a link to their website or social media.
In the coming months, www.EnjoyFairhaven.com will feature HFA-member businesses with itineraries that offer suggestions for making a day trip or weekend visit. Whether a tourist or a local is looking for romance, adventure or relaxation, these itineraries will make suggestions for activities in Fairhaven, pointing the way to the local businesses that can bring the itineraries to life.
“These itineraries will showcase what Fairhaven is about and drive visitors to the featured businesses,” says Robertson.
The website is also a centralized place for announcements, selling tickets to events and much more. In the future, EnjoyFairhaven.com will also feature an online store filled with Fairhaven swag.
The HFA is responsible for hosting many of the community events that take place in Fairhaven throughout the year, from the Fairhaven Festival in conjunction with Ski to Sea to the month-long Winterfest. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, events in the first half of the year were cancelled, but Robertson says the HFA is hopeful it can host some events this year in a modified fashion that maintains the state’s safety guidelines.
Originally set for the end of August, the annual Vino in the Village is being rethought and rescheduled as part of Winterfest. Details for the wine walk are still being worked out, Robertson says, but they hope to bring a hybrid event, with virtual and in-person elements, to showcase Pacific Northwest offerings and local businesses.
Another interesting feature on the new website is its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant accessibility features. When users navigate to the website, they will see a blue icon in the lower right-hand corner. By clicking on the icon, it gives them several “accessibility adjustments” to assist people who may benefit from accommodations, such as reducing flashes and color for those with epilepsy to a screen reader for blind users.
While Hardy provided the web development know-how, Ward, who is an artist, provided much of the creative inspiration for the look of the website.
Perhaps most importantly, the new EnjoyFairhaven.com website is now a true reflection of how the HFA sees itself and the Village. “It’s consistent with our image and what we are trying to present,” says Ward.
Reinsch adds that everyone involved deserves kudos for a job well done: “Everyone was dedicated to doing it right. I just think they did a great job.”
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Recently, Electric Ireland, one of the country’s largest energy providers, encountered a significant data breach. Approximately 8,000 customer accounts were potentially compromised due to unauthorised access by an employee of a third-party company working on behalf of Electric Ireland. The breach exposed sensitive personal and financial information, including names, phone numbers, dates of birth, bank account details, and IBANs.
In response, Electric Ireland took immediate action by informing the potentially impacted customers through letters. They advised these customers to cancel any credit or debit cards used for bill payments and to monitor their bank statements since October 2021 for any suspicious activity. They also recommended being vigilant for unusual activities or unsolicited calls and changing passwords where necessary. Customers who did not receive a letter were considered not affected and advised that no action was necessary.
The seriousness of this breach is underscored by the involvement of An Garda Síochána and the Data Protection Commissioner, who are currently investigating the matter. This incident not only highlights the vulnerability of personal data in the digital age but also the potential risks associated with third-party vendors.
The Bigger Picture
This breach serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of data security. It raises questions about the measures that companies, especially those handling sensitive customer information, must take to safeguard against such breaches. The role of third-party vendors in such scenarios cannot be overlooked, and there's a growing need for stringent vetting processes and continuous monitoring of data security protocols.
Consumer Trust and Legal Implications
Such incidents can significantly impact consumer trust. Customers entrust their personal information to companies with the expectation of privacy and security. When this trust is breached, it can have long-lasting effects on customer loyalty and brand reputation. From a legal standpoint, this incident brings to light the implications of data protection laws and the responsibilities of companies in protecting consumer data.
Compensation and Legal Recourse
In the wake of the Electric Ireland data breach, customers who have suffered losses face a complex legal landscape. The primary question revolves around identifying the responsible data controller, as this entity will bear ultimate liability for any loss incurred due to this breach. Given the involvement of a third-party service provider, the situation becomes more intricate, potentially leading to legal challenges to ascertain who holds the responsibility for the data mishandling.
For those adversely affected and considering litigation, the likely course of action would be to issue proceedings against all parties that had control over the data subject to the breach. This includes not only Electric Ireland but also any third-party operators involved in data processing. It will then fall upon the courts to determine who is ultimately responsible and liable for compensating the victims of the breach.
This scenario underscores the importance of clear legal frameworks around data protection and the need for robust contractual agreements between primary service providers and their third-party vendors. For affected customers, seeking legal counsel may be a prudent first step in navigating this complex situation and understanding their rights for compensation.
The Electric Ireland data breach is a cautionary tale for all companies. It emphasises the need for robust data security measures, transparency in handling customer data, and the importance of immediate and clear communication in the wake of such incidents. As consumers, it's a reminder to be vigilant about where and how our personal data is being used and stored. Companies, on the other hand, must continually assess and upgrade their data security practices to prevent such breaches in the future.


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(Reuters) – U.S. hotel operator Marriott International Inc <MAR.O> said on Wednesday it was withdrawing its 2020 financial outlook as cancellations mount due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The hotel industry could lose $1.4 billion in revenue every week on account of the virus, according to estimates by American Hotel and Lodging Association and the U.S. Travel Association, as demand craters.
Marriott said it was working to reduce its 2020 corporate general and administrative costs by at least $140 million and asking senior executives to take significant pay cuts.
The company had decided to start furlough for what it anticipates will be tens of thousands of employees.
Marriott is the latest hotel operator to abandon it forecast. Smaller rivals Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc <HLT.N> and Hyatt Hotels Corp <H.N> too had pulled their annual outlook earlier this month.
(Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel and Arun Koyyur)


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Omnicom strengthens position in Asia Pacific - a region where it saw its revenue increase 42.5 percent in 2011 over the prior year.
Omnicom Media Group China today said it will acquire NIM Digital, a digital agency in China that specializes in media planning and buying.
"Our combined resources will add operational depth, expertise and enhance our position in the market," Benny Zhu, founder and president NIM Digital, said in a news release.
The companies did not disclose the price of the deal.
NIM has 230 staff; Omnicom Media Group has 950. NIM clients include HTC, Accor Hotels, and Anta sports.
L:R. Gordon Zhang (CEO, NIM Digital), Doug Pearce (CEO, OMG China), Benny Zhu, (Founder/president NIM DIGITAL), Barry Cupples (CEO, OMG, Asia Pacific), Andy Chen (Co-Founder and VP, business development, NIM Digital)
Omnicom is comprised of three advertising agency networks - BBDO, DDB, and TBWA - and more than 175 marketing services companies and a media group, Omnicom Media Group. For the year ended Dec. 31, 2011, Omnicom reported revenue of $13.9 million, an increase of 10.6 compared to the prior year.
Asia Pacific offers growth potential for the company. Revenue from Asia Pacific, including Australia, totaled $1.36 billion in 2011, an increase of 42.5 percent compared to 2010, according to the company's annual report. In contrast, revenue from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East totaled $12.5 billion in 2011, an increase of 7.9 percent compared to the prior year.
Anna Maria Virzi, ClickZ's executive editor from 2007 until 2012, covered Internet business and technology since 1996. She was on the launch team for Ziff Davis Media's Baseline and also worked at Forbes.com, Web Week, Internet World, and the Connecticut Post.
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NAPLES, FL - Grand Woodworking partners Neil Heuer and Eddie Martin say launching their shop in 2011 during the downturn made it stronger.
The timing has coincided with a South Florida real estate market decline of more than 60 percent since peaking in June 2005 according to MDA DataQuick, a San Diego real estate research firm.
Heuer says he viewed it as an opportunity.
"Grand Woodworking is a business model destined to thrive under a wide variety of economic circumstances," Heuer says. "Our team uses a strict series of best practices to generate superior results.''
With CNC routers and computerized moulder, the firm has another unique advantage: almost 1,800 profile knives for cutting materials, which allows for permutations of cuts and finishes running into the millions.
Heuer entered the custom woodworking business upon selling an Internet business that he ran from 1998 to 2008. Martin has over 30 years of experience in the woodworking business, having started when he was 16.
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Goods And Services Tax
The CII wanted a reduction of the number of GST slabs to "two or three" as well as make keep the 28% slab to only include “de-merit goods.”
The directorate general of audits has communicated a plan to field, setting the ball rolling for the exercise that will be first after the roll out of new tax regime.
Industry bats for bringing petrol, diesel and aviation fuel under GST, enhancing third-party access to gas pipelines.
The e-invoice generation method will be similar to the one being followed for e-way bill on the 'ewaybill.nic.in' portal or payment of GST on the GSTN portal.
In the GST regime, businesses have to file monthly tax returns by the 20th day of the subsequent month.
E-way bill system will be enabled to auto calculate the distance for movement of goods based on the postal PIN codes of source and destination locations while allowing a variation of only 10%.
Many instances of bogus e-way bills and fake invoices have come to notice since April last year.
This was an 80% jump in deal value over 2017. As per the GT report deals worth $ 60 billion were concluded in 2017, and $ 57 billion in 2016.
Prabhu, along with commerce and revenue department officials, met exporters to discuss the problems faced by the sector.
Currently, businesses with a turnover of up to Rs 20 lakh are exempted from GST. The Council could consider hiking the threshold to Rs 75 lakh for only MSMEs.
GST not just made India one market, it also did away with tax-on-tax prevalent in the previous system.
There were around 226 goods in the 28 per cent category, when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented on July 1, 2017.
The credit growth to MSEs is quite stupendous post-GST, the report by SBI Ecowrap said. GST, which subsumed most of the indirect taxes, was rolled out in July 2017.
The finance ministry has targeted monthly GST collections to be Rs 1 lakh crore for this fiscal, but the actual mop-up has fallen short of the target month after month.
Ruling out any excise duty cut on oil, the official said the dependence on oil as a source of tax revenue has to be brought down and this can only happen when the share of non-oil tax to GDP goes up
The thinking is guided by the fact that 90 per cent of the taxes come under the 18 per cent rate slab, the official said.
GSTR-2A is a purchase return auto-generated by the system based on the transaction between a business and its supplier.


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[Press release] Bioplus received export permission to India, the world’s second-largest population
Bioplus obtained permission for Dermal Filler in the Indian market with 1.3 billion people.
Recently, Bioplus has acquired an export license to India, a 1.3-billion-strong market that is emerging as a major player in the beauty market with the world’s 10th largest scale.
Bioplus has already set up a local branch in New Delhi since 2018 and has been working on licensing, which led to bearing fruit recently.
India has recently seen a growing increase of filler treatments among petit plastic surgery. In addition, the national image of Korea has been greatly improved due to the influence of the Korean Wave such as K-POP and Korean movies, and the recent response of COVID-19 has also increased the image of Korean products.
Bioplus has already passed ‘MDSAP’ screening, a single European EC-held and medical device screening program and through this, it exports directly and indirectly to a number of foreign countries with skin care markets such as South America, Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Russia.
A company official said, “This is an opportunity to expand and diversify export channels to various countries, and we will strengthen our sales capabilities outside of India by utilizing our know-how and overseas distribution networks.”


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For a few years, the idea that the fashion industry was the world's second-most polluting industry circulated constantly, repeated in endless articles and sustainability summits. While that fact has turned out to be impossible to prove, a new report suggests one that's just as dark: The fashion supply chain funnels more money toward modern slavery than any other industry besides tech.
Slave labor sneaks into the fashion industry in myriad ways, from children who are lured into coerced factory labor via promises of free education to cotton pickers who are kept in debt bondage by their employers. In an increasingly globalized industry, where fabric may be woven, cut and sewn in different nations before being shipped to yet another to be sold, slavery in any country is a problem for every country.
The Global Slavery Index's 2018 report, published by the Walk Free Foundation, states that $127.7 billion worth of garments at risk of including modern slavery in their supply chain are imported annually by G20 countries, a group of nations which account for 80 percent of world trade. These imports help underwrite a global economy that trapped 40.3 million people in modern slavery in 2016, 71 percent of whom were women. This means that even in developed nations where forced labor may seem unthinkable to the average citizen, consumers are still supporting slavery in a crucial way — through our imports of clothing, tech and other commodities.
The U.S., for example, has one of the lower rates of modern slavery, but far out-consumes its global neighbors. While California passed an act in 2010 that requires large companies to publicly disclose their efforts to address slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains, the act is only valid in that state — and any brand with an annual global business under $100 million is exempted from this transparency legislation.
Across the pond in the U.K., the problem takes a similar format, with imports of apparel possibly tainted by slave labor being worth $9,289,350 annually. Like California's legislation, the U.K. Modern Slavery Act of 2016 requires that businesses of a certain size publish what they're doing to combat slave labor in their supply chains. Since then, thousands of brands including Burberry and Asos have released statements on the matter. While these statements are a starting point, their efficacy in changing policy is unclear, as some of the statements are not easily available and some aren't even signed by relevant company executives.
So what can be done to address the problem and move toward a slavery-free global supply chain? It starts, the Walk Free Foundation suggests, with citizens and governments everywhere acknowledging that we're all implicated in this mess.
"Too often, the onus of eliminating modern slavery is placed only on the countries where the crime is perpetrated," the Global Slavery Index website claims. "They certainly have a responsibility, but they are not alone in this regard. An atrocity as large and pervasive as modern slavery requires a united, global response."
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Tactics used by cafés, petrol stations, fast food chains, cinemas and pubs to get people spending and eating more is fuelling the obesity crisis to significant levels, a new report has claimed.
The damning report by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and Derbyshire-based Slimming World says the tactic of "up-selling" is leading customers to consume an average of 17,000 extra calories a year.
Over the course of a week, verbal up-selling leads one in three people to buy a larger coffee than they intended, upgrade to a large meal in a fast food outlet and buy chocolate at the till in petrol stations and newsagents, a survey of more than 2,000 UK adults found.
The "drip drip effect" of being up-sold to larger portions 106 times a year leads the average person to consume an extra 330 calories a week, or 17,000 calories across the year, and potentially gain 2.3kg, the report calculated.
Young people aged 18 to 24 are the most likely to experience up-selling, with the study finding that they consume an extra 750 calories a week as a result, potentially gaining 5kg in a year.
The RSPH and Slimming World, which has its headquarters in Alfreton, are calling on businesses to pledge to only up-sell healthy food and drink.
They have also urged businesses not to link staff pay to the up-selling of junk food and have introduced the hashtag #JustThisThanks to encourage consumers to insist on buying only what they initially asked for.
RSPH chief executive Shirley Cramer said: "Obesity is the public health challenge of our generation and if not addressed urgently could tip over the point of no return.
"Almost everyone can relate to the feeling of being pressured into buying extra calories through up-selling.
"Our latest report shows the extent to which these extra calories can really add up, often without us noticing.
"We hope that, through this work, the public can become more aware of how businesses target them with up-selling and help people to maintain a healthy weight."
Caroline Cerny, from the Obesity Health Alliance, added: "It's all too easy to eat more than we need when we are encouraged to buy larger sizes, add unhealthy extras or take advantage of special offers when it comes to unhealthy food and drink.
"There is clear evidence that marketing techniques persuade us to eat and drink more of the wrong types of food and this is driving the obesity epidemic.
"The food industry can play a vital role by helping to make healthier choices the easy choice and creating a healthier food environment for us all."


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Crackdown on silent callers
NEW Rules to cut down on silent calls from telesales companies were launched yesterday. They will help consumers find out who is behind the nuisance calls and stop them being repeated.
The Direct Marketing Association brought in the measures after its research showed that 22% of people felt anxious when they received silent calls. Some 37% complained that they felt 'unacceptably inconvenienced'.
Elderly people can be particularly worried by the calls. There have also been reports of relationships breaking down amid suspicions by one party that they came from a secret lover of the other. Most of the calls are generated by the automated dialling systems used by call centres.
They dial many numbers simultaneously, and sometimes so many people answer that there are not enough sales staff to talk to them all.
The changes in the DMA's code of practice mean telemarketers must now display a 'caller line identity' - rather than people who dial 1471 being told the number is unknown or was withheld. It must be free for consumers to phone them back on that number if they wish to do so.
The name of the organisation making the call - or on whose behalf the call was made - must be given out when consumers phone back. A database of the numbers and contact details of DMA members will be set up so that phone owners can identify callers.
The DMA, Europe's largest trade association in the marketing and communications sector, has given its members three months to put the code into effect. Its survey showed that phone owners received an average 5.7 silent calls per month. For people over 65 the figure was 7.3 - possibly because they are at home more.
The rise in nuisance calls has prompted more than eight million people to register with the Telephone Preference Service, which screens out sales and marketing calls.
The DMA's updated code demands that its members have procedures to meet such 'do not call' requests. A spokesman said its research into silent calls was the first of its kind in the UK. He said: 'The DMA is trying to take the lead. Ofcom welcomed the research and we will be working with them on joint initiatives.'
Ofcom, the phone industry's watchdog, says silent calls are also generated by financial services, such as debt recovery, and scanners which dial sequences of numbers to see which are in service.
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SEJONG, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday that South Korea’s economy will shrink 1.9 percent this year as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged exports and consumption.
The IMF’s latest forecast represented a slight upgrade from its previous prediction of 2.1 percent contraction in June.
The IMF also painted a somewhat brighter picture of the global economy as advanced nations reopened their economies, although the pandemic has showed no signs of weakening.
The global economy is expected to shrink 4.4 percent this year, compared with a 5.2 percent contraction predicted in June, according to the IMF.
The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a global recession this year as it has shut down factories and cities around the world.
The U.S. economy is expected to shrink 4.3 percent this year, while the Chinese economy is forecast to grow 1.9 percent this year, the IMF said.’
Last month, South Korea’s National Assembly approved this year’s fourth extra budget, worth 7.8 trillion won (US$6.8 billion), to help small merchants cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic and protect jobs.
The extra budget raised the total of the nation’s stimulus packages to 278 trillion won as the government has stepped up fiscal and monetary responses to the pandemic.
South Korea has pledged to maintain an aggressive fiscal policy to fight the pandemic, which will push up the debt-to-GDP ratio to 43.5 percent this year, compared with some 40 percent before the virus.
South Korea’s export-reliant economy is expected to suffer a bigger hit from the pandemic as the novel coronavirus disrupted global businesses and ravaged consumer demand.
However, South Korea saw exports rebound in September after seven months of decline, helped by increased shipments of chips and automobiles as major trade partners gradually resumed their business activities.
Outbound shipments came to $48 billion last month, up 7.7 percent from $44.6 billion posted a year earlier.


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British Gas cuts standard tariff bills by £35 but customers are advised to switch to a fixed deal
British Gas is cutting its customers’ bills by £35 from August 27 — but the households who’ll be affected by this could save hundreds of pounds by switching supplier instead.
This is because the energy giant has cut the cost of its standard gas tariff, which is usually a firm’s most expensive deal.
But by switching to a top fixed deal, customers could save much more.
British Gas is cutting customers’ standard gas tariff bills by £35 from August 27 but cheaper deals are available
The cheapest fixed gas and electricity deal available is Scottish and Southern Energy’s One Year Fix, costing a typical household £899 a year.
British Gas’s standard tariff costs an average of £1,156 — £257 more. In fact, there are 19 deals cheaper deals up for grabs.
First Utility’s new iSave Fixed December 2016 deal costs an average of £905 a year, while Extra Energy’s Fresh Fixed Price Nov 2016 v1 tariff is £912.
And it’s not just British Gas customers who can make serious savings by switching.
The average bill size for customers on a standard tariff with the Big Six suppliers is £1,237 if you pay by cheque each quarter, or £1,158 by direct debit, according to price comparison website uSwitch.
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