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PORTLAND, OR -- (Marketwired) -- 01/14/14 -- Janrain, the leading provider of user management solutions for the social web, today announced the results of their 4th annual consumer survey, a Social Login and Personalization study that reveals 96% of consumers acknowledge having received mistargeted promotional information. While mistargeting may not be new, the alarming finding is that as a result, 94% have taken steps to break off communication, including automatically deleting emails, unsubscribing from lists and never visiting the site again. Simultaneously, 88% of consumers have encountered social login -- the use of an existing ID from a social network such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc. for registration -- with more than half (51%) using it to register and login to other sites. Yet while the vast majority of online consumers (91%) are satisfied with social login, and most report a preference for personalized communication, brands have yet to seize the opportunity to improve online marketing as a result of the data they can collect in the social login process.
The study conducted by Blue Research, an independent research consultancy, which surveyed a nationally representative sample of nearly 600 social media consumers in October 2013, confirms that marketers are wasting money providing content to consumers-ads, offers, promotions, etc., that has nothing to do with their interests. People are fed up and taking action. "In the four years that we have conducted this study, what is interesting to note is the evolution of consumers that are now no longer willing to accept mistargeted communications," said Paul Abel, Ph.D., Managing Partner, Blue Research. "Today, of those who receive mistargeted communications, almost 7 out of 10 report automatically deleting the email without even looking at them. This should be of interest to marketers determining best practices related to personal customer communications."
Another key finding is the fact that among non-users of social login, the number one barrier is lack of trust. Almost half (49%) reported that they don't trust a company to use their information appropriately. Just over one third (33%) are concerned the company will post to their social network feeds. "This year's study confirms that it's paramount for marketers to establish trust and transparency about how personal information will be used," said Larry Drebes, CEO, Janrain. "The good news is that once trust is no longer an issue, consumers are willing to be identified and recognized as customers across multiple devices to receive personalized content."
Other Key Findings:
- 64% of consumers using social login are more likely to return to a website that remembers them without a username and password.
- 60% find suggested products/promotions based on their social login profile information useful.
- 49% of respondents who use social login would allow mobile phone apps to offer special in-store offers.
- Social login users are 78% more likely versus non-users to download a mobile app from a site that is personalized.
Paul Abel, Ph. D., Managing Partner, Blue Research, will provide insights regarding the full report during a live webinar titled, "2014 Consumer Research: Social Login and Personalization" to be held Wednesday, January 29 at 11am PST/ 2pm EST. Click here to register.
The Janrain User Management Platform (JUMP) helps organizations succeed on the social web with leading technology that leverages the popularity of social networks and identities for new user acquisition, engagement, and enhanced customer intelligence. Our solutions, including social login, social sharing, social profile data collection and storage, access to the social graph, and digital strategy services, improve the effectiveness of online marketing initiatives for leading brands like Fox, Universal Music Group, Whole Foods, Mattel, Purina, Samsung, Macy's and Dr Pepper. Founded in 2005, Janrain is based in Portland, Oregon. For more information, please call 1-888-563-3082 or visit www.janrain.com and follow @janrain.
About Blue Research
Blue Research provides proprietary information businesses use to better understand their markets, develop compelling products and services as well as capture and maintain market share. Blue uses state-of-the-art market research techniques to create reports that drive action throughout the organization. Blue Research specializes in technology markets worldwide and is a preferred market research consultancy for some of the largest technology brands and upcoming innovators. For more information, to review testimonials or case studies, please visit blue-research.com. Paul Abel, Ph.D. can be contacted at [email protected] or 1-888-780-BLUE.
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Join Sarasvàti Productions for its inaugral Beer College Fundraiser at Luxalune Gastropub on May 30th! The event is a beer tasting featuring samples of eight beers from local brewers, plus Luxalune’s delicious pizza, a silent auction and a door prize. All profits from the event will be used to support our important artistic work.
The event runs from 6-9pm. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling 612-1112 or at Luxalune Gastropub (734 Osborne Street).
Check out the full media release – Sarasvati Beer College Media Release

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Hertz has announced it is going big with electric vehicles. The car rental giant has placed an order for 100,000 EVs from Tesla in a deal reportedly worth $4.2 billion.
Car renters in the US and Europe will soon lease an electric car from Hertz, who recently agreed to purchase 100,000 Model 3 units from Tesla. This is the second time an EV maker will get such a big order after Amazon bought 100,000 electric vans from Rivian for package delivery. Amazon, however, is an investor in Rivian.
Hertz is on a mission to electrify its more than 500,000 cars in a big push for zero-emission mobility.
Tesla will deliver the cars within 14 months, which will be a remarkable feat given that the total number of vehicles represents about 10 percent of its annual capacity and the global chip shortage that has gripped the automobile industry.
CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, claims Hertz paid full price for the Model 3, surprising as car rental companies typically get discounts on bulk purchases. This shows Tesla had a strong lever during the negotiation.
Hertz most likely did not buy the lowest trim of the Model 3, which should make the cars nicer for the renters.
The contract kicks in immediately, as Hertz says people would be able to rent the Tesla cars from November.
Hertz also announced it is building public chargers for the cars to complement Tesla’s own Supercharger global network.
This is a complete turnaround for Hertz, which went bankrupt last year due to the pandemic. A debt management company bought it out about a month after.
Hertz’s purchase is a win-win for the two companies. The car rental company has now become the first big car rental company to go electric, a big selling point for lovers of environment conservation. Other car rentals will now be compared to Hertz when it comes to zero-emission.
Hertz has also possibly blocked out its competitors who might want to make the same order as Tesla is perhaps the only EV maker with the capacity and appeal.
Since these are electric cars, Hertz will spend less on maintenance as they do not break down as much.
For Tesla, this is a free advertisement because the more Hertz advertises the new cars, the more Tesla shows up. The vehicles will even go to places Tesla as a company might not be able to reach. Ironically, Tesla does not do traditional advertisement, instead relying on constantly being in the news and the CEO’s use of Twitter.
Hertz’s cars will also serve as a massive test-drive scheme as people who are new to electric cars might become interested in buying a Tesla car after renting one from Hertz.
It is also nice to have chunk payment, apart from becoming more established as the EV company to beat.
More significant for Tesla is the effect of the news on its stock price. On the back of this mega-contract, Tesla’s share price has surged to above $1000, making the American EV a trillion-dollar company, a status few companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google enjoy. It has also rocketed Musk’s fortune to close to $300 billion.
Below is part of Hertz’s press release on the deal:
“Electric vehicles are now mainstream, and we’ve only just begun to see rising global demand and interest,” said Hertz interim CEO Mark Fields. “The new Hertz is going to lead the way as a mobility company, starting with the largest EV rental fleet in North America and a commitment to grow our EV fleet and provide the best rental and recharging experience for leisure and business customers around the world.
Today, 40% of US consumers say they are likely to consider an electric vehicle the next time they are in the market for a new vehicle, according to Pew. Global EV sales skyrocketed 200% in the last year and will likely continue to grow with commitments from global automakers to increase EV sales. For example, in August, three US automakers pledged to boost EV sales to 40-50% by 2030.
The growth is powered by electric vehicles’ high efficiency, positive user experience, and climate change benefits – coupled with battery breakthroughs and rapidly expanding charging networks. EV drivers also benefit from lower maintenance and fuel costs.
Beginning in early November and expanding through year-end, customers will be able to rent a Tesla Model 3 at Hertz airport and neighborhood locations in US major markets and select cities in Europe. To learn more, visit hertz.com/ev.
Hertz also is installing thousands of chargers throughout its location network. Customers who rent a Tesla Model 3 will have access to 3,000 Tesla supercharging stations throughout the US and Europe.
Hertz will offer a premium and differentiated rental experience for the Tesla EVs. This includes digitized guidance to educate customers about the electric vehicle to get them on their way quickly, and coming soon, an expedited EV rental booking process through the Hertz mobile app.
With the current order, EVs will comprise more than 20% of Hertz global fleet and is expected to be supported by a combination of Level 2 and DC fast charging in approximately 65 markets by the end of 2022 and more than 100 markets by the end of 2023. Hertz said these ambitions could be affected by factors outside of Hertz’s control, such as semiconductor chip shortages or other constraints.”
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What a day at Interpack in Düsseldorf! We are thrilled with the stimulating discussions and positive feedback we received from our national and international customers. The opportunity to present our groundbreaking Siopack Barrier Technology was a true highlight!
Our Siopack technology provides a 100% plastic-free packaging solution that caused a stir among the attendees of the fair. With existing certificates for direct food contact and high recyclability, it stands as a true innovation in the packaging sector.
The visitors of the fair were particularly impressed by the sustainability and efficiency of our technology. The ability to offer a completely plastic-free packaging that simultaneously meets the requirements of food safety and yet is highly recyclable excited many of our customers.
But it wasn’t just the technical aspects of our Siopack technology that were positively received. Also, our commitment to a more sustainable future and our drive for continuous improvement and innovation resonated with visitors.
We are excited about the next steps and look forward to continuing the exchange with our new and existing customers. Together, we can shape a more sustainable future, and we are proud that our Siopack technology can contribute to this.
Interpack 2023 was a great opportunity to showcase our innovations and solutions and to interact with other industry leaders and forward-thinkers. It is inspiring to see how the industry is evolving and how our contribution can help pave the way towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.


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The Giant Crumpet Show’, WCRS’ pre-Christmas campaign, for the launch of bread-maker Warburtons’ Giant Crumpets, featuring The Muppets, has won the November/December 2015 Thinkboxes award for TV advertising creativity.
In an attempt to run counter to the traditional emotive approach favoured by so many brands at that time of year, a high-energy, mini-edition of The Muppet Show was created.
Classic characters were featured making a song and dance about the crumpets, while chairman Jonathan Warburton, whose previous ad appearances have included starring with Sylvester Stallone, hung out with Miss Piggy in the two-minute spot.
"Rather than look to pull on the nation’s heartstrings, we wanted to set a completely different tone at Christmas with a celebratory and fun Muppets extravaganza for the launch," explains Warburtons marketing director Mark Simester.
While Warburtons takes its baking seriously, it doesn’t like to take itself too seriously as a brand. The Muppets perfectly reflected its association with fun and family.
"Ultimately, we wanted to make an impact with this campaign and get people talking about bakery, and the reaction from consumers has surpassed our expectations, so we know this has been achieved," says Simester.
"The combination of strong product innovation, coupled with a light-hearted and fun creative campaign, has really helped our Giant Crumpets become an instant favourite with families across the UK."
Currys PC World’s ‘Spare the act’, created by AMV BBDO, scooped second place in the November/December Thinkboxes winners’ line up. In third place was Sainsbury’s ‘Mog’s Christmas calamity’ – also by AMV BBDO.
"We wanted to get people talking about bakery, and the reaction surpassed expectations"
Client Mark Simester, marketing director, Warburtons.


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BrandLoyalty announces strategic collaboration with Disney in the US and Canada
BrandLoyalty has announced a strategic collaboration with Disney in the United States and Canada. This follows the announcement in November 2021 about the continued collaboration with Disney in EMEA.
Over the past years, BrandLoyalty was able to exclusively offer loyalty campaigns covering the full spectrum of Disney’s brands and franchises to retailers across EMEA. Now, BrandLoyalty can offer these loyalty campaigns in grocery stores in the United States and Canada and, for some Disney franchises, in convenience stores in Canada as well.
BrandLoyalty is the leading global provider of campaign-based loyalty solutions for grocers and other high-frequency retailers. BrandLoyalty changes shopper behavior on a mass scale – both emotionally and transactionally – through its innovative and digitally-enhanced loyalty solutions.
Claudia Mennen, CEO of BrandLoyalty, commented: “We are beyond excited to offer loyalty campaigns featuring Disney franchises to grocers in the United States and Canada, as well as, for some Disney franchises, convenience stores in Canada. Over the last few years, the exclusive collaboration has proven to create magical moments in retail stores across EMEA, over and over again.
BrandLoyalty’s Disney and Pixar Toy Story loyalty campaign at Albertson’s United Supermarkets in 2019 already demonstrated the powerful combination of campaign-based loyalty and Disney’s universal and multi-generational reach. We can’t be prouder to spark this magic at our retail clients in North America.”
The collaboration includes Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars TM, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic.
Mennen continues: “Ever since we’ve started our exclusive collaboration with Disney in EMEA, it felt like a perfect match. From inspiring and generating excitement through storytelling to creating the element of surprise and spontaneous happiness to as many people as possible – in retail stores across the world as well as into the homes of consumers.”


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Unilever said on Thursday that it would wind down its dual-headquarters corporate structure, ending nine decades of the consumer products giant keeping bases in Britain and the Netherlands.
The parent company of Dove soap, Lipton tea and Dollar Shave Club said that it would essentially fold its Dutch arm into its British one, a move that it said would simplify its business operations. Having just one corporate entity would make it easier to sell shares to raise money, buy companies using stock or spin off divisions, as it may do with its tea unit.
Not much else would change, the company added. Its stock would still trade in the Amsterdam, London and New York stock exchanges. And it added that no jobs would be lost because of the move.
Thursdayâ€™s announcement concludes 18 months of deliberations over what to do â€” and marks a reversal of Unileverâ€™s last decision to simplify its structure. In 2018, the company planned to consolidate under its Dutch arm, but backed off amid opposition from British shareholders concerned that Unileverâ€™s stock would have fallen out of Londonâ€™s FTSE 100 stock index.
Unilever has had two bases, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and London, since it was formed in 1930 by the merger of Unie, a Dutch margarine maker, and Lever Brothers, a British soap company.
The corporate consolidation will require approval by shareholders of Unileverâ€™s Dutch and British parts.


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Boutique Rugs reduces annual shipping costs by $1.5m and earned $60k revenue in 3 months with Extend Product Protection and Shipping Protection
“With shipping protection, our customers are protected, our customer service team is happier than ever, and we save millions of dollars in product replacement costs.”
Protecting the post-purchase experience to increase loyalty and LTV
Over the past five years, BoutiqueRugs.com has enjoyed steady online growth. Today, they’re shifting their focus to increasing customer retention and lifetime value. They do this, in part, through a commitment to unparalleled customer service that drives satisfaction across the entire customer experience.
It’s not just about getting customers in and out the door — it’s about retaining customers and delivering an exceptional post-purchase experience that keeps them coming back, starting from the moment of checkout.
“Shipping rugs is a challenge,” Ali explained. “They’re not in a box; they're rolled up in plastic wrap. They get damaged all the time. And that leads to overhead in the shipping department.”
Boutique Rugs’ internal team estimates that about 5% of their shipments encounter issues, costing an estimated $3,000,000 annually. In fact, they have a whole team dedicated to negotiating with their major shipping carrier and submitting claims for disputed shipments.
To enhance their end-to-end customer experience and help mitigate rising costs, Boutique Rugs integrated Product Protection and Shipping Protection with one simple integration from Extend.
Extend Product Protection and Shipping Protection work together to increase profitability
“Extend Shipping Protection and Product Protection are a crucial part of our efforts to deliver a best-in-class digital experience that drives customer lifetime value and brand loyalty,” Ali said.
Shipping Protection ensures customers receive the product, so merchants can start the most important part of the customer relationship right — and reduce the cost of making it right when things go wrong.
Then, Product Protection delivers added benefits as customers enjoy their products, and keeps customers in the merchant’s brand ecosystem, increasing both average order value and incremental revenue.
They work together to create a profitability engine that maximizes brands’ profit margins.
Product replacement costs reduced by 45%
The cost of acquisition is too high to lose a customer to a failed delivery. “We’ve seen increasing shipping issues over the past few years, and being able to offer our customers the opportunity to protect their purchase while enroute to their homes is a tremendous value add,” said Ali.
With a 45% attach rate, Boutique Rugs is offsetting the risk and cost associated with nearly half of their shipping losses, resulting in $1.5 million saved. That includes diverting more than 100 claims from Boutique Rugs’ customer service team to Extend in just the first three months. In the case of covered shipping mishaps, where before Boutique Rugs would have absorbed the cost of replacement products, instead they are recognizing a net-new sale to their bottom line.
“With Extend Shipping Protection, our customers are protected, and we save millions of dollars in product replacement costs,” said Ali.
Reclaimed time among customer service and negotiation teams is reinvested in the business
The self-service nature of Kaley, Extend’s 24/7 virtual assistant, means that Boutique Rugs’ customer service team has to field much fewer shipping-related claims. This keeps their focus on resolving other customer issues efficiently. This also takes some of the pressure off of the shipping carrier negotiations team, as the shipping insurance claims they’re fighting for will have been reduced by almost half.
“Our customer support team is happier than ever,” said Ali, in part because they’re spending less time managing failed deliveries. Saved customer support time gets reinvested into the business in other areas.
Industry-leading product protection and shipping protection, delivered in one simple integration
“We want to offer peace of mind at every step our customers take with us,” Ali said.
Prior to partnering with Extend, Boutique Rugs used a competitor’s solution for product protection and handled shipping issues in-house. Today, their team manages both through one simple app and a hands-on partnership with Extend.
Shipping Protection and Product Protection complement each other, said Ali, “allowing us to further drive incremental profit and defray costs.”


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The ever developing LTE saga in the UK is potentially about to get another chapter. Following a 2010 Government spending review, the Ministry of Defence was forced to sell off at least 500MHz of public spectrum. In summer of 2014 200MHz will be auctioned off, and will be expected to raise around £1 billion. Better news for mobile users is that the spectrum will give the UK mobile operators more opportunities to strengthen their LTE offerings.
The MoD will begin to clear users from the spectrum to be vacated by the end of 2013, ahead of the auction. LTE is still in its infancy in the UK, with impending spectrum auctions being awaited by rival carriers to EE, which currently offers 4G services un-challenged.
VoLTE — or Voice over LTE — is the new standard for calling throughout the U.S., Canada, and parts of Europe. Not only does it facilitate much higher call quality between cell phones, but it allows devices to stay connected to LTE while on a call, improving data speeds for everyone.
Google has made the initial setup of a Pixel relatively painless these days, but that initial tutorial and then installation of all your old apps don't quite get everything set up perfectly. If you picked up a Pixel 6 or 6 Pro during the insane carrier deals on Cyber Monday or Black Friday, here's what to do with it first.
Android Auto is an absolute necessity when driving, regardless of whether you're headed out to the grocery store or for a long road trip. These cables will ensure your phone stays protected and charged, no matter what.


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UPDATE 1-Tax dispute blocks 72,000 T cocoa at Ivorian ports
* Shipment delays could cause cocoa products to spoil
* Exporters say stocks protected from tax by grace period
* Customs officials say need instructions from superiors
By Ange Aboa
ABIDJAN, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast customs officials are blocking the export of 72,000 tonnes of cocoa products remaining from the recently ended 2011-12 season due to confusion over tax rates, exporters and customs officials said on Friday.
The world's top grower this season abolished a 20-year-old subsidy, under which local cocoa grinders benefited from a reduced export tax. Grinders say their leftover products are protected from the new rate by a grace period.
"What is now happening with customs and the Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) is totally unacceptable. All of the product exporters ... remain blocked by customs," said the director of an Abidjan-based grinder, who asked not to be named.
Exporters said delays could cause their semi-finished cocoa products, including cocoa butter, to spoil.
Customs officials began applying the new rate for local grinders, including Cargill, Barry Callebaut, CEMOI and ADM, at the start of the 2012/13 the season on Oct. 3, but the finance ministry later said exporters would have until Dec. 31 to export stocks from last season under the previous tax structure.
Ivory Coast's deputy customs director, Pierre Da, relayed the ministry's order of a grace period to customs officials in an Oct. 25 memorandum seen by Reuters. But exporters say port agents have yet to act on it.
"The customs officials run us in circles, don't pick up their phones, say they aren't responsible for the application of the measure, etc. Their superiors don't get back to us," said the head of another grinding company.
Customs officials contacted by Reuters said they were still waiting for further instructions on how to process the stocks for export under the grace period.
"We are waiting for our bosses to tell us how to carry this out, then we'll do it. While it's true that the director sent out a memo, there are other things that must go with it," said one agent, who asked not to be named.
Cocoa stocks at the ports of Abidjan and San Pedro stood at 185,832 tonnes on Oct. 2, the last day of the 2011/12 season, of which 72,263, or nearly 39 percent, were owned by grinders, CCC data showed on Thursday.
The grinders had planned to export around 29,000 tonnes of 2011/12 product stocks in October and the remainder throughout November and December.
"Nothing was exported in October. That's 29,000 tonnes. And now we are in November, and if the situation isn't sorted out, you can add the same amount (to the backlog)," said a third grinder.
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Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system to fix issues with how it ignores posted speed limits and behaves around intersections.
Tesla’s recall affects some 2016-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles, as well as 2013 through 2017 Model 3 and 2020l through 2023 Model Y vehicles. The recall came after U.S. safety regulators expressed concern about how Tesla’s system reacts in four areas along roads.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday that Tesla will address concerns with an online software update in the coming weeks.
Focus of Super Bowl ad
Tesla’s self-driving system was at the center of a Super Bowl ad this month by The Dawn Projecta non-profit organization that campaigns for the development of computer software that is safe for humans
The 30-second spot claimed that Tesla’s self-driving technology is built on “unfortunately inept engineering” and is a treat for pedestrians and drivers. The software could also cause the electric car maker’s vehicles to swerve into oncoming traffic or drive on the wrong side of the road, the group claimed.
Tested on public roads by as many as 400,000 Tesla owners, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system performs unsafe actions, such as driving straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, not coming to a complete stop coming at stop signs, or passing through an intersection without due caution during a yellow traffic light, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
“FSD beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or cross intersections in an illegal or unpredictable manner increases the risk of an accident,” NHTSA said.
Tesla, which has disbanded its media relations department, could not be reached for comment. The automaker announces on its website that its cars cannot drive themselves and that owners must be ready to intervene at all times.
Tesla received 18 warranty claims from May 2019 through September 12, 2022 that may have been caused by the software. But the electric vehicle maker told the agency it is not aware of any deaths or injuries.
NHTSA said in December it is investigating two November crashes in California and Ohio involving Tesla’s automated driving systems. Since 2016, the agency has investigated 35 separate crashes, 19 of which were fatal, in Tesla’s self-driving capabilities.
In a statement, NHTSA said it found the problem during tests conducted as part of an investigation into “Full Self-Driving” and “Autopilot” software that takes on certain driving tasks.
Shares of Tesla fell about 2% in Thursday afternoon trading. The stock is up about 71% year-to-date, reversing the hefty 2022 loss.
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A new social engineering-dependent malvertising marketing campaign focusing on Japan has been discovered to supply a destructive software that deploys a banking trojan on compromised Windows devices to steal credentials associated with cryptocurrency accounts.
The application masquerades as an animated porn sport, a reward details application, or a online video streaming application, Development Micro researchers Jaromir Horejsi and Joseph C Chen stated in an examination posted past 7 days, attributing the operation to a danger actor it tracks as H2o Kappa, which was earlier identified targeting Japanese on the internet banking customers with the Cinobi trojan by leveraging exploits in Internet Explorer browser.
The change in methods is an indicator that the adversary is singling out buyers of web browsers other than Internet Explorer, the scientists additional.
Water Kappa’s hottest infection regime commences with malvertisements for both Japanese animated porn online games, reward points applications, or movie streaming services, with the landing web pages urging the target to download the application — a ZIP archive that contains information from an older model of the “Logitech Capture” software dated 2018, but also showcasing modified files that are orchestrated to decrypt and run shellcode that, in switch, triggers the execution of the Cinobi banking trojan.
In addition to geofencing entry to the malvertisement portals from non-Japanese IP addresses, the trojan is made to pilfer usernames and passwords for 11 Japanese financial institutions, three of which are associated in cryptocurrency buying and selling. In the occasion, a consumer visits a person of the targeted web-sites, Cinobi’s kind-grabbing module is activated to seize the filled-in facts in the login screens.
“The new malvertising campaign demonstrates that Drinking water Kappa is continue to lively and continually evolving their resources and tactics for higher financial attain — this one also aims to steal cryptocurrency,” the scientists said. “In buy to minimise the chances of currently being infected, consumers require to be cautious of suspicious adverts on shady web sites, and as substantially as attainable, obtain programs only from reliable sources.”
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Inc TSLA.O said on Wednesday that long-time executive Diarmuid O'Connell, vice president of business development, had left after more than a decade at the electric car company.
“For more than 11 years, Diarmuid has played an important role in helping Tesla grow from a small startup to a company with a presence around the world,” Tesla said in a statement. “He started with Tesla before the rollout of Roadster, and now that we’ve reached the launch of Model 3, he felt the time was right to move on and spend more time with his family.”
O’Connell’s responsibilities, which included government relations, will now be taken over by Tesla’s president of global sales and service, Jon McNeill, the company said.
Reporting by Alexandria Sage; Editing by Matthew Lewis
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The evolution of The Life of Pablo continues: two months after its Tidal release, and more than 400m streams later, Kanye West’s seventh album is now available from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify and other major services.
In a statement to the New York Times, the label Def Jam explained that a “newly updated, remixed and remastered version” of The Life of Pablo would be streaming on all major services from 1 April. It added that the album would continue to be edited by West: “In the months to come, Kanye will release new updates, new versions and new iterations of the album.”
The news, while great for fans without a Tidal account, does contradict previous comments made by the rapper. On 15 February, he told his followers:
The album’s official release – it is also available to download from his website for $20 (£14) – comes after West’s impressive Tidal streaming figures were made public earlier this week. Until now, the album has not been eligible for official chart placement. The US recording industry counts 1,500 streams as the equivalent of one album sale – which in the case of The Life of Pablo would equal about 267,000 albums.
West’s album was given a completely new method of release: the record was premiered at Madison Square Garden on 11 February before its was made available on Tidal three days later. Some tracks became available to stream on Spotify – I Love Kanye and Famous – but West has continued to change elements of the songs, adding a vocal by Frank Ocean, tweaking lyrics and adding more gospel vocals.
It is not yet known what’s next for The Life of Pablo, but according to Def Jam, there’s more to come: “Stay tuned for updates on Kanye West’s living album project, The Life of Pablo …”


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Last Tuesday, July 24, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture held a women in food networking lunch just a few miles north of the city near Tarrytown. Among the assembled change makers was Mary Cleaver, the iconic activist, caterer, restaurateur and farmer who has been pushing for locally and sustainably grown food for the past four decades. The event was a powerful display of solidarity. Less than an hour after the event ended, an email blast landed in many of our inboxes, announcing in bold green all-caps: “THE GREEN TABLE IS CLOSING THURSDAY, JULY 26th.”
Many of us knew about the pending closure, and Cleaver had even mentioned her plans at the lunch. Her message was positive, asking customers to stay tuned for new developments and announcing her interim plan to open Cleaver Counter, a more casual, six-month pop-up along the Ninth Avenue entrance to Chelsea Market later this summer.
Yet for longtime supporters of Cleaver, one of the original 1996 tenants of the market, it felt like the end of an era, and a reminder that surviving for 40 years in the competitive New York food landscape takes a special kind of gumption. Especially if you’re determined to live your values, as Cleaver is. Reached by telephone, Cleaver said that after a two-year search, she’s finally found a new space that fits her company’s needs, “a 6,100-square-foot garage in Gowanus that will support a green roof for stormwater remediation.” Her plan is to open more kiosks like her Table Green in Battery Park, using her new space as a production and catering kitchen.
Though she runs a $4.5 million business, Cleaver is looking for help financing the build-out of her new commissary. “Potential bank lenders are eager to invest in startups,” she noted, “but less so for longtime, established businesses.” Plus, they want to see a quick payback. As a certified B Corp dedicated to harnessing business to solve social and environmental problems, Cleaver’s time table is longer. Her concerns are less about making more money but about succession planning so all of her employees will be taken care of when she eventually steps down from day-to-day operations.
Cleaver reminisced about the changes she’s seen at Chelsea Market. When she moved her Tribeca-based catering business into the space 22 years ago, the neighborhood was heavily industrial, the center of late-night truck deliveries and demimonde carousing. Developer Irwin Cohen wanted food manufacturing businesses in the old Nabisco factory space. Today there is no manufacturing left in the market or the neighborhood.
Cleaver’s food systems awakening occurred even earlier, in the late ’70s, when locally grown tomatoes were impossible to find in New York City. This outraged her, though not many others. She began to agitate for local produce in the city. Opened in 2003, her restaurant The Green Table was “another way of showing where food came from.”
“On a personal level,” says Cleaver, “there has been simultaneous mourning, pain of pulling up roots, and joy in the freedom of embracing the future.” She’s been heartened by the “loving barrage of responses” her email blast elicited. In an era when “70 percent of seeds are owned by three companies,” she adds, “we need to be in the game: We’re working hard to support the regional and farm food economy—that’s vital work.”


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Prefer to buy your music on vinyl or CD? Mark May 21 in your diary, because that's when the Independent Label Market will descend on Berwick Street. Indie labels including Moshi Moshi, Rough Trade, Bella Union and Domino will sell music and merchandise direct from market stalls.
The Soho street seems a fitting location for the market, which promises exclusive releases and artist appearances besides the chance to embrace music on physical formats. Berwick Street has long been synonymous with record shops and, even today, stalwarts like Sister Ray survive alongside a similarly resilient fruit and veg market.
With 13 labels signed up so far and more promised, Independent Label Market hopes to emulate the success of Record Store Day (which takes place this Saturday), raising the profile of indie labels and the exciting music they often produce.
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Home is where the gin is: Diageo has hit the dizzy heights of a £70bn market value but it hasn't peaked yet, says ALEX BRUMMER
When it comes to consumer goods, global Britain is doing very nicely despite Brexit.
The gin craze in Britain and Europe, together with surging demand for premium whisky in China, India and across the world, allowed Diageo to shoot out the lights in 2018.
The increasing preference of consumers for luxury liquor over wine and beer is lifting spirits.
The increasing preference of consumers for luxury liquor over wine and beer is lifting spirits at Diageo
Where that leaves Guinness remains to be seen. Diageo hit the current dizzy heights of a market value of £70billion because of its willingness to ditch lesser performing brands and focus on luxury.
Chief executive Ivan Menezes has had five years to put his stamp on Diageo, taking it into India in a big way and embracing marketing opportunities such as White Label Johnnie Walker and pioneering no alcohol spirits such as Seedlip.
It protects itself from the rise of the craft sector by acting as a financial partner for booze start-ups.
The new chief executive of Unilever, Alan Jope, on parade for the first time as the Dove-to-Ben & Jerry’s champion unveiled results, is still on the starting blocks.
Jope is not as formal as his grander predecessor Paul Polman but is nonetheless enthusiastic about things which make Unilever different. These include an interest in sustainable products and packaging and the importance of innovation.
Last year Unilever struggled with two financial targets set at the time of the repulsed Kraft-Heinz bid in 2017. It only just hit its pledge to increase in sales by 3 per cent to 5 per cent and was short of its 20 per cent margin target. But it is heading in the right direction.
Jope, like Menezes, sees India as a relatively untapped opportunity. He demonstrated commitment to the decision to buy Horlicks by travelling to the sub-Continent early on.
Jope is no stranger to this stuff, having spent much of his career building Unilever’s stupendous emerging-market operations.
That is where much of the promise for Unilever lies because of the intense price competition in the developed world. This could become even more tricky in the UK if the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger goes ahead with the promise to chisel down supplier prices.
Diageo investors have plenty to celebrate in a share buy-back programme lifted to £3billion, a 5 per cent dividend rise and 4.5 per cent jump in the share price. Peak Diageo has not been reached quite yet but greater space for progress could rest with a re-energised Unilever.
The credibility of Metro Bank’s chief executive Craig Donaldson has been shot to pieces following the discovery of dissembling over problems in its commercial lending. Shares were down a further 11.1 per cent on Thursday and are at their lowest ever level.
A lesson to be drawn from the financial crisis it that stemming a falling bank share price is like catching a knife.
Confidence will only be improved by a clean start with Donaldson stepping aside. If investor anger is to be stilled he should not be taking a swag bag with him.
It might also be better if founder Vernon Hill, inspiration for all the good things that Metro Bank does, steps back.
With the threat of a Commons probe hanging over it like the Sword of Damocles, the senior independent director Alistair (Ben) Gunn needs to act fast to restore credibility and stability.
One company not short of cash is the FTSE 100’s most valuable stock Shell. It hit a profits gusher in 2018, generating £16.5billion of income on the back of higher oil and gas prices.
Focus on liquefied natural gas, as symbolised by the risky £37billion takeover of BG in 2015, paid off handsomely for its architect Ben van Beurden.
The next big question for Shell is where it should invest next to future-proof itself for the age of the electric car.
Thinking of opening up a share investment account with Barclays Smart Investors? Don’t!
I spent at least two hours wrestling with the telephone and online services on Thursday in order to sell some shares, but was unable to deal.
Because it is a joint account with my spouse, advice was that she should visit a Barclays branch with photo IDs, utility bills and much else to update her personal security.
Having found a branch that wasn’t closed her request threw staff into panic and clients behind her in the slow queue were seething.
American-based marauder Edward Bramson maybe has a point.
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For the past week, the programmatic world has had daggers drawn over “bid caching,” a technique used by Index Exchange to extend the life of bids in programmatic ad auctions. Reactions have been split on the method, which Index Exchange has painted as an innovation, and others have panned as the type of opaque skulduggery that ad tech is looking to rid itself of. Index has copped to the “smart innovation” in a measured mea culpa to clients and halted the use of bid caching.
What exactly is the fuss about? Here’s a primer:
Bid caching happens when a lost bid from one auction is used to fill a subsequent auction — but without the buyer knowing, and with slightly different ad targeting information. For example, if a demand-side platform bids for a specific impression on a publisher’s homepage to appear at a certain time, and it loses the bid, the exchange will roll the bid into another auction where the impression characteristics don’t quite match up. So instead of bidding on a homepage, the buyer could end up with the ad appearing on an article page. The risk: The buyer might not get what it thought it was paying for.
“Bid caching is fundamentally wrong,” said Dan Wilson, CEO of London Media Exchange. “You’re paying for something else. It’s like going to supermarket and getting beans, and at checkout, they swap it out for something else.”
The case for bid caching
The core argument for the use of bid caching has been that it helps publishers generate revenue from latency-heavy environments, such as mobile apps. For that reason, some publishers have been sympathetic to the latency justification made by Index Exchange.
“Watching their revenue and CPM since Sunday, there has been no major fluctuation to Index, so I don’t think it gave them as much of an advantage as might have been thought,” said a newspaper publishing executive. “I would agree with their statement that this may become the norm as publishers focus on page speed.”
The buyer view
Many, particularly rivals coincidentally enough, have piled on Index Exchange for the practice. The focus on transparency has likely added fuel to the fire. The fact that Index revealed that the method was reportedly used on 50 percent of its impressions, was another shock for buyers.
“I was surprised that this whole practice was happening,” said Stefan Havik, md of Dentsu Aegis-owned M1 and Amnet. “I had never heard of bid caching before this. It is murky at best. From a buyer perspective it means you’re getting stuff you haven’t been bidding on.”
Beyond transparency concerns, some buyers fear the practice can screw up their strategies when it comes to everything from frequency capping to brand safety. For instance, there’s no guarantee that these ads aren’t being held and served into less reputable publisher sites, although the risk is relatively small. Also, there is no way of knowing for sure if that user who has been served the ad of the original lost bid hadn’t just received the same ad from a different auction.
“Index Exchange maintains bid caching is a reasonable solution to monetization in areas where high latency is a challenge, mobile being one such example,” said Simon Harris, head of programmatic activation at Dentsu Aegis’ media investment arm Amplifi. “While latency is a challenge in this environment, we feel this solution falls short of the market’s requirements for transparency and welcome Index Exchange pausing this feature. There is a need for more formal governance in this area on acceptable practices and agencies. Ad tech vendors and governing bodies all have a role to play in creating these standards.”
Playing to a narrative
Let’s face it: Ad tech has something of a trust problem. The convoluted programmatic ad system is hard to understand, and that complexity has given cover to several instances of corner-cutting. Bid caching, especially as it was implemented without a peep by Index, fits the story that ad tech providers are often pulling fast ones on unsuspecting buyers and sellers.
“In that [ad tech] space where micro-seconds matter, everyone is trying to get an advantage,” said a publishing executive who spoke on condition of anonymity. “You might call it gaming the system, or you might call it ‘smart innovation.’ It’s more disappointing how they went about it and systemic of ad tech’s approach on both sides of the supply chain around transparency of pricing and techniques. For many in the industry, the issue comes back to the importance of ad tech vendors disclosing their practices with publishers and advertisers. ”
The Index Exchange development is another sign of how disintermediated publishers and marketers have become from the decision making,” said Danny Spears, programmatic director at Guardian News & Media. “It’s the machines that now decide how ad spend is distributed across the web and at what price. They’re essentially deciding how a publisher [and marketer] supply chain works while their response to the outcry feels disingenuous.”
Like any good ad tech controversy, this one is likely to blow over. People will argue whether Index got its fingers caught in the cookie jar, but the company has a good reputation in the broader industry and will be given credit for reacting fast to the issue and halting the practice.
Buyers who spoke to Digiday on condition of anonymity said they weren’t likely to massively change their processes as a result. Any attempt to strictly monitor this in future, would incur large technical costs. Some believe that to progress and grow ad tech has to make these blunders, and the industry will work to retrospectively build in best-practice guidelines.
“Disclosure is the key here,” said an ad tech exec who spoke on condition of anonymity. “I would not be surprised if bid caching is a feature offered by all in 12 months as a option.”
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It hasn’t been that long since Bugatti introduced the Chiron to the market. In fact, it has only been a little over a year since production of the said model began in late 2016. And already, one owner is already planning to sell his hypercar. So for those of you who are interested, expect to see this 1,479 horsepower (1,102 kilowatt) Chiron at the upcoming RM Sotheby’s Paris auction next year.
This particular model was one of the first 20 Chirons to be delivered to their first owner, when it was brought to him during the second quarter of 2017 as one of the 18 examples delivered. Having said that, this car is pretty much brand new.
It has only been driven less than 621 miles (1,000 kilometers), and half of that number comes from test drives by the manufacturer. The auction house estimates that this car could sell for about 3.2 million to 3.6 million euros ($3.8 to $4.3 million). While that is quite a huge increase over the $3 million MSRP, it’s an awesome opportunity for any collector of rare models.Read the entire article Bugatti Chiron already going on auction in Paris
French high-performance car maker Bugatti Automobiles commenced deliveries of its 1,500-hp Bugatti Chiron super sports car in March 2017. While the demand for the Chiron hypercar is high, its production nature limits the number of examples assembled and delivered each year. Good news though as the company was able to reach its delivery target for 2017 – 70 examples of the Bugatti Chiron were sent to customers around the world.
Ordering and purchasing a new Bugatti Chiron is one thing, while getting to drive it is another. Wolfgang Durheimer, President of Bugatti Automobiles, remarked that the French carmaker is aiming to keep the waiting times for the customers as short as possible. So far, only 70 customers who ordered the Chiron have received their supercars.
When Bugatti commenced delivery of the Chiron in March 2017, the carmaker has already taken more than 200 orders. As of December 2017, the orders have ballooned to more than 300 examples. Bugatti revealed that 43 percent of orders were from customers in Europe while 26 percent were from North America, which includes the United States and Canada. Around 23 percent of the orders were from the Middle East while the remaining 8 percent were from the Asia-Pacific region.Read the entire article Bugatti achieves goal of delivering 70 examples of Chiron hypercar in 2017
One of the best feelings a person would experience is driving a brand new car that came straight from the dealership, especially if its something like a Bugatti Chiron that you probably have worked hard for. Also, we are all aware that any car depreciates the moment we take it out for a ride - but not this one.
Finally, the very first “used” Bugatti Chiron in the UK has reached the market, and it looks like the previous owner is not going to lose money. But instead, he will earn another £1M ($1.32M) since he first purchased it. The car is currently listed at a specialist supercar dealer Romans International in Surrey, UK.
Today, the black car, which was one of the very first examples delivered in the UK, has a market value of £3.6M ($4.78M). That is £1.1M more than its original £2.5M tag price when it first came out. How lucky is the owner considering that this car has already been used. This example is also one of just 500 examples built for the Bugatti’s whole 10 year lifespan.Read the entire article How much would you pay for the first used Bugatti Chiron in the UK?
With so many rims available in the market today, it’s quite the challenge to tell which one would look best on your car. How much more if you plan to match them to a Bugatti Chiron? Many owners of these 1500 hp monsters would usually prefer the manufacturer-supplied wheels over those that come from the aftermarket specialists. To some, the many choices out there can make the task overwhelming.
It’s good to know there exists a handful of Bugatti Chiron owners who are brave enough to take the less traveled road. Take for example, the owner of this Bugatti who decided to find a new set of Forgiato Tecnica rims instead of settling for the Chiron’s stock alloy wheels.
We have no way of knowing what the size of these wheels really are, but let’s just say they fit those tires that already came with the Chiron from scratch. The stock Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are made especially for the Chiron’s powerful road potentials so keeping it stable under any road condition is imperative to its performance. In case the owner preferred another set of high performance tires, then we have to assume these must be the better ones. The stock comes in the sizes of 11x20 for the front and 14x21 for the rear.Read the entire article Bugatti Chiron with Forgiato Tecnica alloy wheels is hard to come by
Are you a hypercar enthusiast? If you are, then this story might catch your attention. If you have unlimited cash to burn, one of the most expensive cars you could bring home is a Bugatti Veyron. Or the Bugatti Chiron might be more to your liking. But don’t forget that there is also the extremely rare Vision GT.
Because of how incredible this hypercar is, we just have to show you a video of its delivery to a collector based in Los Angeles. This one-off Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo first made its appearance in 2015. From looking at its design, you would be able to tell that it got some of its inspiration from the Bugatti Type 57G, which is a two-time Le Mans 24 Hour winner. Under the hood of this super rare model is a W16 engine that produces an impressive 1,650 horsepower (1,230 kilowatts) and 1,165 pound-feet (1,230 kilowatts) of torque.
The very first owner of this Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo was Saudi Arabian Prince Badr bin Saud. He then sold it to the new owner who is based in LA. As you heard in the video, this is the one and only Bugatti Vision GT that has reached the US soil, and it will be sitting in its new owner’s garage alongside a Porsche P1, Ferrari LaFerrari and a one-of-twenty Lamborghini Centenario. Undeniably, the Vision GT comes with stunning bodywork and a dramatic engine, as well as a few other outstanding features to take note of.Read the entire article One-off Bugatti Vision GT is delivered to its new owner in LA
Bugatti is no longer the automaker that carries the fastest street legal production model after the Chiron was overtaken by no other than the Koenigsegg Agera RS. The new champion posted an average speed of 277.9 miles per hour (444.6 kilometers per hour) after doing two runs going in opposite directions as part of the Guinness’ requirements. It was Niklas Lilja, Koenigsegg’s factory driver, who was behind the Agera’s wheel when he broke the record at Pahrump, Nevada. All the figures were recorded and verified by Racelogic during the run last Saturday.
A couple of months ago, Koenigsegg was already talking about taking the crown from the Bugatti, which had Chiron’s 0-240-0 record. Drive Tribe had provided some of the details of the record-breaking feat. It reported that Agera RS was in Nevada, where it was put through a number of tests on a closed section of a road somewhere between Las Vegas and Pahrump. To make this possible, the Swedish automaker had to get permission from the Nevada Department of Transportation so they could close the particular road for the high-speed run.
In 2010, an unrestricted Bugatti Veyron Super Sport made a record of 267.81 miles per hour (431 kilometers per hour) at Volkswagen Group’s Ehra-Lessien test track. It was driven by Pierre Henri Raphanel, who was the automaker’s official test driver. It wasn’t long after that moment that a road-legal production model, which was the Veyron Super Sport World Record Edition, was launched. However, it had an electronic top speed limiter that lets it do just up to 258 miles per hour (145 kph) to preserve the integrity of the tires.Read the entire article Bugatti Chiron loses title of fastest road-legal production car to Koenigsegg Agera RS
Have you ever wondered what you can you buy with $9,365 in your pocket? Well, you have quite a lot of options. In fact, you can even purchase a used vehicle and perhaps modify it to build a super fast car. On the other hand, you can get this scale model of the Bugatti Chiron’s powertrain.
This 1:4 scale model of Chiron’s 8.0 liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine and seven-speed dual clutch transmission is created and built by Amalgam. The real powertrain, on the other hand, measures 18 inches long and nine inches high.
You are probably wondering what makes it so expensive. Well, Amalgam claims that they took 2500 hours just to design everything, and that does not even include building it. Building each example took them around 220 hours using a total of 1,040 individual pieces.Read the entire article Would you buy this 1:4 scale Amalgam Bugatti Chiron engine for $9,365?
Around a year and a half ago, a certain Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse (2014 model year) wrapped in a Transformers-themed finish was flagged for sale in California. Back then, the asking price for this one-off Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse was $2.1 million. Now, the same Autobot-marked Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is being sold by iLusson, a dealership that sells hypercars in Orange County, California.
While this is the very same Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse that was offered for sale in February 2016, it wasn’t clear whether it changed hands by then. It might have been or might have not been sold at the time, when this Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse still had 352 miles (568 km) on its odometer. What is clear is that since that time, this Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse was only driven for just a further 113 miles (180 km), as its odometer indicates it has already reached 465 miles (748 km). This added distance, however, is negligible, and that means this Transformers-themed Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse remains fairly new.
Its new asking price has dropped by around $200,000, as this one-off Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse – with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of VF9SV25265M795079 -- is being sold by iLusso at just $1,899,000. That is still a lot of money to shed to purchase this Bugatti creation, but for a super-rich kid who is also a big fan of the Transformer’s Autobots, this example of the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse could be a great buy.Read the entire article Asking price of Transformers-themed Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse drops to $1.89 million
It can be recalled that the 32-year old football champ gifted himself with his very own Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse after winning the UEFA Euro Cup in 2016. Fast forward to the present, Cristiano Ronaldo has recently showed off his brand new Bugatti Chiron hypercar after Real Madrid’s win over Borussia Dortmund. Seen from his official Instagram account, the football superstar posted a video while taking his son for a ride on board this highly exotic machine.
While the video was captured just as the two were leaving the driveway, another post shows a picture of the hypercar still parked in front of the building. The video, with a caption that reads; “new animal in the building Bugatti Chiron” has currently earned over 16 million views after it was posted only four days ago.
Ronaldo spent nearly 2.4 million euros just to get his hands on the new 1,500hp, 1,180lb-ft Chiron, a limited production hypercar with only 500 units. That’s about 3 million USD, equivalent to about £1.85 million. Either way, the footballer’s hypercar features a two-tone grey black finish, thus, showing his taste is more subdued unlike the first Chiron that came to the US dressed up in a yellow and black combo.Read the entire article Cristiano Ronaldo is now the proud owner of a Bugatti Chiron
Potential customers in Hamburg, Germany who want to a good look at one of Bugatti’s prized offerings could now do so at the French super sports car brand’s latest showroom in the city. Bugatti Hamburg is now opened with a new showroom design and with a new Bugatti Chiron in tow.
Located at 222 Weg beim Jager or just near the Hamburg airport, Bugatti Hamburg is an exclusive outlet that the super sports car maker has established along with sales partner, Kamps in Hamburg GmbH & Co. KG. Hamburg Bugatti is the carmaker’s fourth dealership in Germany featuring the new showroom design and the 12th in Europe. It is one of Bugatti’s 34 dealerships in 17 countries around the world. Kamps in Hamburg GmbH has been an official dealer partner of Bugatti since 2009.
While Bugatti Hamburg only has a floor space of almost 100 square meters, the vehicle in display is certainly not ordinary. A brand new Bugatti Chiron in silver finish is the main attraction of the Hamburg showroom, and is currently the centerpiece of the luxury brand’s product offensive. Aside from the Chiron display, the new Bugatti Hamburg showroom also features a heritage section dedicated to the Bugatti brand values of “Art, Forme, Technique” with three wall-mounted steles expressing each of them.Read the entire article Bugatti opens new exclusive showroom in Hamburg, Germany
Wolfgang Durheimer, president of Bugatti, said in an interview with Automotive News that the four-door model "is not dead". Though he did not elaborate on this statement, he said that by 2018, its future will be determined by the Volkswagen Group executives.
If the automaker's plan pushes through, we can expect to see this model by 2024, and this model may actually replace the current Chiron, considering what Durheimer said will be a "one-model brand" for the future.Read the entire article Bugatti might replace the Chiron with an ultra-luxury sedan
You have probably heard of the name Stephan Winkelmann, more so if you’re in the automotive industry. He was once the big boss of Lamborghini for 10 years, until first quarter of last year when he became head of Audi Sport. Now, he is switching teams again to move to Bugatti, as he replaces Wolfgang Durheimer as President. But this move still puts him within the VW Group.
The 52-year-old executive spent most of his time in the industry with Lamborghini, acting as the CEO of the Italian supercar marque from 2005 to 2016. And this year, he will be replacing Bugatti’s former CEO, the 59-year-old Durheimer after a quick year with Audi Sport. Though Durheimer wanted to leave the company before the end of the year, he was convinced to stay for the launch of the upcoming Continental GTC, that is the convertible version of the GT. Therefore, he will still be chairman of Bentley for the time being.
Back in the day when Winkelmann was in Lamborghini, he was able to help the brand triple its number of dealerships.Read the entire article Stephan Winkelmann is leaving Audi Sport, will become Bugatti CEO
There is no disputing that the Bugatti Chiron is a beautiful monster. Much-awaited and much-hyped, this hypercar was described by Bugatti as the most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car in the world, beating its likewise monstrous stable mate, the Bugatti Veyron. However, there is also one aspect that the Chiron is better at than the Veyron 16.4 – its fuel economy.
Yes, while the Chiron is over 50 percent more powerful than the Veyron -- their quad-turbo, 8.0-liter W16 engine producing outputs of 1,500 hp and 987 hp respectively, it nonetheless travels more miles per gallon on the combined cycle. That means the Chiron essentially consumes less fuel when on the go. Letting numbers do the talking, the Bugatti Chiron has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver 11 mpg on the combined cycle. This means that on the combined cycle, the Chiron has a better fuel economy than the Veyron, which is rated at 10 mpg.
In terms of highway fuel economy, the Veyron is slightly better than the Chiron. A gallon of fuel allows the Veyron to travel 15 miles and the Chiron for 14 miles – on the highway. On the other hand, the Chiron has better fuel economy on the city than the Veyron. The Chiron has been EPA-rated to return 9 mpg on the city, while the Veyron was estimated to be able to travel 8 miles on a gallon of fuel.Read the entire article Bugatti Chiron rated by EPA, do not expect an impressive fuel consumption
Bugatti Chiron is currently limited to a top speed of 261 miles per hour (420 kilometers per hour), which is more than impressive for car enthusiasts. That’s even faster than the Veyron Super Sport World Record Edition (WRE) by 3 miles per hour. But what a lot of people don’t know is that the Chiron can actually do better.
Andy Wallace, the company’s test driver, told Popular Mechanics that an unrestricted Chiron can actually go a little further than 280 miles per hour (450 kilometers per hour). He pointed out that its current production tires are holding it back from its true potential. He said that the Michelin engineers will be able to prove that the Bugatti will break the record for fastest production car ever made, between now and sometime next year.
Back in 2010, the unrestricted Veyron Super Sport was able to hit 268 miles per hour (431 kilometers per hour) at Volkswagen’s 13-mile Ehra-Lessien test track. It’s likely that the Bugatti Chiron will make its attempt here as well. After seven years, it is still the Veyron SS that holds the record in the Guinness World Records book.Read the entire article Bugatti test driver says top speed of Chiron is limited by its tires
While Bugatti doesn’t sell itself short when it comes to performance, many people know it doesn’t have enough oomph to stand out. Simply put; the French marque tends to go for subtlety, unlike other exotic hypercars with sharp edges or flashy color schemes. All the same, there is truly nothing wrong with a Veyron wrapped in gold as it is a car that costs over a million dollars.
American actor and Grammy award winning musician Jamie Foxx took to Instagram as he showed-off his newly customized Bugatti Veyron. His car, which used to be painted in a standard black and blue two-tone combination, now looks every inch an object built for those with the most expensive preferences.
Foxx opted for a gold wrap on every panel except for the horseshoe grille, door handles and center wheel caps that come with the standard chrome finish. On his post, the singer/ songwriter uploaded a photo of his gold Veyron with a caption saying; “I was feeling solid gold today when I drove in for work…”. He ended it with a Bugatti hashtag before telling more about Beat Shazam, an all-new game show he will be hosting on Fox TV.Read the entire article It’s gold or nothing for Jamie Foxx’s Bugatti Veyron
How much are you willing to pay for the one-off super exclusive Bugatti Veyron Mansory Linea Vincero? As it is one of the most expensive cars out there, being seen driving it will make everyone sit up and take notice.
We are aware that whoever can afford a brand new Bugatti Chiron has an extra $2.9 million sitting in their bank, and definitely a lot more to keep it maintained every year or so. If you have been eyeing one but don’t want to spend that much, you can always get a second hand Bugatti. However, not all second hand units are cheaper than a brand new one. In this case, there is a 2008 Mansory Linea Vincero that is currently being sold through Dupont Registry. It is as luxurious as it sounds, plus it is a one-of-one model so don’t expect it to cost less than a brand new Chiron.
This beauty is just one of three Mansory Bugattis you will find in the world, and it is the only example ever built. What makes it more unique is the fact that it had been customized by the infamous German tuning shop, and has a full carbon body exterior. The Veyron has also been given a facelift, now with a “V” built into the front bumper, and LED daytime running lights that complement the new front fenders and front apron. To complete the look, gold wheels and gold side mirrors were added for a more luxurious feel.Read the entire article Extremely rare Bugatti Veyron Mansory Linea Vincero is for sale
It seems that Dubai has become home to some of the largest dealerships in the world. For instance, Lamborghini of Italy and Bentley of the United Kingdom have their largest dealerships in the most populous and perhaps wealthiest city in the rich United Arab Emirates. Now, French carmaker Bugatti has recently opened its largest dealership in this wealthy city.
Opening a dealership in Dubai is a simple decision for carmakers – especially those building high-end and premium units – to make. After all, Dubai is a city where premium vehicles, supercars and exotic mobile units are a common sight. Seeing a Ferrari or a Lamborghini in different parts of the city is considered a normal event, considering that it is home or the second home to several of the world’s wealthiest families and individuals.
Considering the special status of Dubai among carmakers, it was no wonder that Bentley opened its largest dealership where it matters. In fact, the French carmaker has received 30 orders for its new Bugatti Chiron hypercar from the UAE alone. The establishment off the new dealership should boost Bugatti’s presence in the Middle East.Read the entire article Largest Bugatti showrrom opens in the rich city of Dubai
It seems insurance companies in the United States know how to ruin the Bugatti Chiron. Thankfully though, it is quite easy to restore the Chiron back to its original form, sans the nuisance feature.
Bugatti describes the Chiron as the most powerful, fastest, most luxurious as well as the most exclusive production super sports car in the world. However, its performance and luxury levels aren’t the only things that makes the Chiron stand out from rest. After all, the new Chiron is a beautifully crafted creation that is a product of excellent design. Its inherent beauty, however, could be ruined by installing a supposed protection feature which design doesn’t fit the elegant dynamic appearance of the Chiron.
We are referring to the two bumper protecting pads installed on the rear end of the Chiron. They could be best described as unsightly tumors, which do serve a function but fail to justify their existence. These pads are meant to protect the bumper from low-speed fender benders; although it seems that their design couldn’t even minimize body damage from rear-end collisions. According to Jalopnik, these two bumper protecting pads are even large enough to serve as seats for tailgating.Read the entire article US-bound Bugatti Chiron gets ruined by two rear bumper protection pads
As we count the days before the Bugatti Chiron will be released to its expectant owners, the Bugatti designers will carry the burden of designing another super car to fit the needs of its affluent client roster. It will be a great mountain to climb indeed, and they need all the skill and luck to top their latest release. Recently an expert renderer teased the public of yet another Bugatti vehicle design, and yet we can only dream of it.
The new Bugatti Chiron was unveiled to us at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and is now considered as the world's fastest, most powerful production car to be ever released. How fast, you ask? This supercar of epic proportions is powered by the extensively updated version of the Veyron's 8.0 quad turbo W16 and produces what is regarded by the automotive company as the fastest speed yet from a production car: a mind boggling 1,500 metric hP (1480 bhp) and its max torque is shockingly massive with 1180 ft, spread in between 2,000 and 6,000 rpm.
Reported top speed of the Chiron is electronically conditional for road use, estimated to 420 kh/h (261 mph) due to its tire durability. And now it has been deemed one of the inspiration of the imagined Bugatti supercar, dubbed "Bugatti Type 57 T", and the render is breathtakingly beautiful. The Bugatti Type 57 T concept was conceived by Palestinian automotive artist and exterior designer Arthur B. Nustas. From the looks of it, you can tell that he based his concept on the new Chiron and the vintage line-up of cars including the original Type 57 of the 1930 s and 40s, combining the retro and the modern design with such impact.Read the entire article An Eye-Candy Render of the Bugatti 57 T Concept
A visit to Auto Serendin in Stuttgart Germany may be a matter of choice, but to some, having to wait another year for a brand new Bugatti Chiron is a test for patience. Or maybe not. Okay, so the German auto dealer’s asking price comes between $3.2 million to 3.8 million USD. That’s about 3.57 million euros compared to Bugatti’s 2.4-million-euro original price tag. What’s the deal?
Well, if you order this new Chiron at this dealership, instead of waiting 2 years for the delivery, it has been reduced to 1 year. Apparently, that’s just the icing on the cake. The best part of course, is all the goodies it will be receiving courtesy of Auto Serendin.
To make it really worth the price, the German dealer will be throwing in several premium upgrades on the stock Chiron model. The optional configuration includes a €50,000 wheel set with French Racing Blue accents amounting to €7,500 plus an additional €2,500 for the diamond cut finish. Clients who want a black-painted brake calipers should be more than willing to fork out an extra €2,500 to have it done. Not bad, huh.Read the entire article Auto dealer in Germany has a very tempting offer for Bugatti Chiron buyers
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06 Jan 11 Frito-Lay goes au naturel
That nebulous, indefinable word “natural” has hit the top of the trends charts early this year, with PepsiCo walking its much-vaunted talk to produce healthier offerings.
In the US, Frito Lay’s new year resolution is to go on a health kick, and while it’s not exactly donning Birkenstocks, it has announced a cross-brand commitment to produce more than half its products from all-natural ingredients by the end of this year ie lose the likes of MSG, sodium diacetate and artificial colours. The move is motivated by consumer demand, with taste the top consideration, a spokesperson comments.
Frito-Lay North America is remaking more than six dozen varieties of product with all natural ingredients. Affected brands include all the flavors of Lay’s potato chips, Tostitos tortilla chips, Sun Chips multigrain snacks (which made headlines with its noisy compostable bags last year), Baked! snacks, and Rold Gold pretzels.
The change to all natural ingredients with no artificial flavors or preservatives and no synthetic ingredients like monosodium glutamate (MSG), will affect about 50% of all Frito-Lay product — and millions of loyal, snacking consumers. Barbecue-flavored Lay’s potato chips, for example, will have an average of 25% less sodium.
Frito-Lay will use digital media to drive consumers to its Facebook and individual brands’ FB pages, making it the company with the broadest portfolio of consumer products that include a Facebook URL to date.
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COMMENT: “This is the largest evolution we’ve ever had in our product line,” says Ann Mukherjee, chief marketing officer at Frito-Lay. Read more
COMMENT: Pepsi’s answer to “eat natural”: snackify beverages and drinkify snacks – by Marion Nestle


text: Diesel fueled cars make up 60 per cent of European sales. Can these types of cars break the UAE and US markets? The recent demonstration by Audi shows that diesels are highly efficient, but still has a reputation as the fuel used by smoky trucks. BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen aim to break the US market but the current trends in the UAE, with low petrol quality and low costs, it would be difficult to see these cars here anytime soon. Should the UAE be more geared to go diesel? Have your say.


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A woman caught a thief on camera stealing packages right off of her porch.
She says she doesn’t want to be on camera, but feels this story is too important not to share.
Unfortunately, it’s that time of year when most of us are shipping presents to our homes.
With that, comes the unforeseeable attempt of someone stealing those gifts.
Eugenia Bullock of Terre Haute says this thief needs to be caught.
“I couldn’t sleep that well the whole night, because it really invaded my space,” says Bullock.
Here it is all caught on security footage.
A woman walks up, nonchalantly, to 2027 N. 13th Street.
Nabs a package that was delivered in broad daylight.
Then walks back to the vehicle, obviously driven by someone else.
“It makes me feel real sad because it was one of my kid’s gifts that we bought for Christmas,” says Bullock.
Eugenia Bullock says she’s not the only victim.
Here in the 12-points area, she says four more people have now reached out to her saying they’ve had packages stolen of of their front porch.
“We have a sticker on our door warning people that they are being taped.”
Still with cameras in plain view, this thief left with a book, meant for a 2-year-old.
“It’s seems like it’s natural to her.”
Bullock says the package was stolen within 20 minutes of being delivered, but there’s an even more unsettling feeling.
“I was home the whole time it happened.”
While Bullock remains without a gift for her youngest child, she says she hopes for just one positive thing to come out of this.
“Keep and eye out and try to get cameras so they would know and [be able] to get the person who stole the product.”
Bullock has filed a report with THPD.
She says a detective is supposed to come to their home within the next few days.
In the mean time, Bullock says that she believes she has seen the car drive by her house since their package was stolen.


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Peter Navarro told Newsmax on Friday that the divide between ordinary Americans' perception of the economy and the Biden administration was "like a Grand Canyon."
The director of trade and manufacturing policy in the Trump administration joined "Rob Schmitt Tonight" to discuss the state of the economy, which he believes the White House is being intentionally dishonest about ahead of the November midterm elections.
"This whole idea of co-opting the term supply-side economics and trying to say that their Keynesian, gorge, demand-side spending somehow is going to change the structure of the economy in a good way — not going to hunt," Navarro stated.
Giving examples of Biden's "cognitively dissonant" policies, Navarro cited California Gov. Gavin Newsom's request that residents cut back on electricity use while also advocating for a transition to electric vehicles.
"They finally figure out electricity is needed for these cars," Navarro said. "But if you look at the other end, tax credits: This is like the Tesla Full Employment Act, but not for cars made in the U.S. — they're made in China.
"What we're doing ... with this plan is exporting and increasing our supply chain dependencies on the electric vehicle supply chain, broadly around the world," the trade expert continued, adding that the Biden administration's policies were "just crazy stuff."
Navarro emphasized that a better barometer for how the economy is doing is by looking at the state of the stock and bond markets, noting how the two are both going down simultaneously, indicating "a stagflation scenario."
"Europe should scare the hell out of us," he noted. "Because, what's going on there, we can see up to or more a 10% drop in their GDP [gross domestic product] over the next six to nine months, simply because of the energy crisis that has been precipitated by Ukraine.
"We'll basically import both their inflation and their recession," Navarro concluded.
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ATLANTA, GA. (August 26, 2021) – Panda Health Inc., the digital health marketplace company, today announced the launch of a new solution category, Patient Financial Engagement, featuring industry leaders Cedar and Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (“Flywire”) as the first two awarded suppliers on the marketplace.
Digital tools and tech-enabled services are revolutionizing how health care providers work with patients to manage their financial responsibility. The best solutions – as exemplified by offerings from companies like Cedar and Flywire – lead to improved patient satisfaction, increased patient collections, and decreased cost to collect, all of which are critical outcomes to any health care provider.
Solutions in the Patient Financial Engagement category leverage automated, digital, and self-service strategies to help ease the financial burden of care on the patient and improve transparency. These platforms improve customer satisfaction by empowering health care organizations to proactively deliver price estimates to patients prior to service, provide self-service payment plans customized to meet each patient’s financial needs, consolidate billing (hospital and professional) on easy-to-understand digital statements, and offer digital payment flexibility (omnichannel communication channels and payment options). All of these solutions are powered by predictive analytics that tailor content to what will best engage, and serve, each individual patient.
“We are thrilled to bring Cedar and Flywire to our marketplace and to make these high-ROI solutions available to Panda Health’s participating health care organizations,” said David Harvey, CEO of Panda Health. “Payment bottlenecks and bureaucracy create some of health care’s most frustrating experiences for consumers and providers, making Patient Financial Engagement solutions a top priority for our buyers.”
To launch this category, Panda Health evaluated over 40 suppliers offering Patient Financial Engagement solutions, and selected Cedar and Flywire because they met Panda Health’s highest bars of requirements, including:
- Usability of their advanced technology applications
- Track records of customer satisfaction and excellence in value and service
- Market-leading features and functionality
- High performance on data security tests
- Commitment to improving the experience of health care consumers – including patients, families, caregivers, and providers.
“Flywire is excited to partner with Panda Health to make it easier for health systems and hospitals to quickly adopt and gain value from patient financial engagement solutions,” said John Talaga, EVP of Healthcare, Flywire. “With the rapid shift to digital brought on by the pandemic, there’s never been a more crucial time for health systems to better engage their patients with digital channels and create more personalized paths to payment. Flywire is excited to take a leadership position in the market and help these hospitals on their digital journey.”
“Between the challenges of COVID-19 and increasing financial burden, patients are getting more and more exposure to the billing process – which means that having a strong patient financial engagement strategy is no longer an option for healthcare providers,” said Florian Otto, CEO and co-founder of Cedar. “As a leader in the patient financial engagement space, this partnership with Panda Health aligns with our mission of empowering patients to easily and affordably pursue care, and we are looking forward to working together to make it easier for health systems to digitize and streamline the patient financial journey.”
About Panda Health
Panda Health is a leading marketplace connecting health care providers with the industry’s leading digital health solutions and ensuring the acceleration and standardization of their adoption and implementation. Formed in 2020 as an independent company, Panda was founded through a partnership between three leading health systems, CentraCare, Gundersen Health System, and ThedaCare, with the development and investment firm Fitzroy Health.
Cedar’s mission is to empower us all to easily and affordably pursue the care we need. As the only complete solution to address all of the challenges consumers face when paying for healthcare, Cedar enables a better and more transparent financial experience. Since 2016, Cedar has provided a smarter, more efficient way for hospitals, health systems and medical groups to manage the patient payment ecosystem and create a personalized financial experience, while also dramatically improving billing operations. To learn more, visit www.cedar.com.
Flywire Corporation is a global payments enablement and software company. Flywire combines its proprietary global payments network, next-gen payments platform and vertical-specific software to deliver the most important and complex payments for its clients and their customers. Flywire leverages its vertical-specific software and payments technology to deeply embed within the existing A/R workflows for its clients across the education, healthcare and travel vertical markets, as well as in key B2B industries. Flywire also integrates with leading ERP systems, so organizations can optimize the payment experience for their customers while eliminating operational challenges. Flywire supports more than 2,400 clients with diverse payment methods in more than 130 currencies across 240 countries and territories around the world. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, USA with global offices. For more information, visit www.flywire.com. Follow Flywire on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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