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The statement said that Trump asked the United States trade representative to determine $200 billion worth of Chinese goods that could be targeted by the 10 percent tariff. Virtually all economists agree that restricting trade has damaging economic consequences for all countries that employ such policies, but the scale and the scope of the losses are potentially huge, not just for the USA and China, but also for countries not directly involved. Jimmy Goodrich, vice president of global policy for the Semiconductor Industry Association, said chipmakers could be forced to pay tariffs on their own products simply for doing a small portion of the work in China.
The US lists have now been released and include aerospace parts and machinery, and it too has $16bn-worth of other Chinese goods “under review”.
Pompeo said, “Let’s be clear: It’s the most predatory economic government that operates against the rest of the world today”.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, a sharp critic of Chinese trade actions, said China has more to lose from any trade war.
China might be unable to match the US tariffs because it imports much less from the United States – $130 billion in goods past year, compared with Chinese exports to the United States of $505.5 billion.
Reflecting the weakness in the steel sector, the NYSE Arca Steel Index slumped by 2.3 percent to its lowest closing level in over two months. The Nasdaq composite is up 65 points, or 0.9 percent, to 7,790.
Germany’s DAX was up 0.1 percent to 12,692 and France’s CAC 40 added 0.2 percent to 5,400.
The three major indexes pared losses from earlier in the session.
Industrial and technology companies took some of the worst losses as investors anxious that the dispute could grow more intense and drag down global economic growth.
“There are trade frictions not only between the USA and China but also between the U.S. and its allies”. “And as a USA soybean farmer with the prices below break even now, it’s definitely not good for us, either”.
Trump accused Beijing of being unwilling to resolve the dispute over complaints it steals or pressures foreign companies to hand over technology.
However, this did not stop China from saying immediately that it would retaliate with “equal scale and equal strength”. Chips from non-Chinese wafer fabs sold to American companies that pass through those facilities likely would not be hit. Apple fell 1.9 percent to $185.16 and Facebook gave up 1.2 percent to $195.92. Soybean futures sank 3.2 percent. The euro edged down to $1.1552 from $1.1623.
CURRENCIES: The dollar inched down to 110.47 yen from 110.62 in late trading Friday.
Companies also are watching the fate of ZTE Corp. -China Business Council. He asked whether that might include delaying or denying licenses required by US companies. Search engine Baidu dropped 3.6 percent. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond ticked down to 2.88%.
But it is the investigation launched by the Department of Commerce – using the same national security clause – into whether tariffs should be slapped on cars and light trucks entering the USA that sparked major concern Tuesday for Conservative and New Democrat MPs.
The moves could start to meaningfully slow US growth, economists warn. China threatened to retaliate, leading Trump to seek broader penalties.
In a surprising move, Chinese smartphone marker Xiaomi said on Tuesday that it would postpone its application for a mainland share offering until after it completes a separate listing in Hong Kong.
CURRENCIES: The dollar edged down to 110.02 yen from 110.07 in late trading Tuesday. US crude fell 1.6 percent to $64.80 a barrel in NY, and Brent crude, the global standard for oil prices, fell 0.5 percent to $74.94 a barrel in London. Wall Street was poised to open higher. The Commerce Department said housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.35 million in May, the strongest pace since July 2007. Apple was down 1.9 percent at $185.20 in afternoon trading in NY. The Russell is up nearly 10 percent this year while the S&P has risen 3 percent and the Dow is flat.
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Since the launch of the refreshed Nexus 7, there has been quite the rollercoaster of good and bad news. Some stores jumped the gun on the release date, which inspired Google to get an early start, as well. That was followed by the revelation that the device would never be able to support Google Wallet. Then came the really shocking news that factory images may never be published, which was almost immediately resolved after JBQ announced he was leaving his station with AOSP.
Google's latest hot piece of hardware has certainly earned some high praise, but like many products, it's bound to suffer at least a few complications. Several people, myself included, have experienced problems with random reboots, freezing, and assorted Wi-Fi connection issues. Now, complaints are emerging about the GPS from quite a few owners of the tablet. Many people are finding that a good lock is achieved initially and persists for a while, but eventually drops out or gets stuck on a single location and can only be restored after some tinkering in settings or completely rebooting the device.
We're all happy to see Android 4.3 finally make its appearance, especially as it brings some pretty important and positive low-level improvements like Bluetooth Low Energy and TRIM support. Unfortunately, new versions often introduce new bugs that slip by even the most diligent testers. Jelly Bean 4.2 had its fair share of issues, including an almost comically bad oversight: the total annihilation of December in the stock Contacts app. This is why each major release is often followed by a couple of bug fix OTAs in the following weeks.
In the greater history of computer gaming, Linux is a relative newcomer, still missing out on quite a few AAA titles and only recently gaining access to Steam. While the library of games is growing for the open-sourced OS, the actual development process is still locked in to Windows. Most of the tools used for designing 3D models (e.g. Blender), landscapes, and other graphics have made the transition to Linux, but the primary coding tools are mysteriously absent.
Chainfire has been a busy, busy developer. Just a few days ago he released the first working root app for Android 4.3, and now he's sharing an early alpha of his new location tracking project, GeoLog. It's similar to other coordinate logging applications, but takes full advantage of Google's new Fused Location Provider and Activity Recognition APIs (check out Google's demonstration at I/O) to determine how precisely it should be tracking your position, and if it should even be actively logging at all.
Screen mirroring on Android is still a bit of a hit-and-miss prospect. Plenty of issues can arise from environmental factors like network congestion, to the type of device being used (*ahem*, Tegra). A few months ago, we covered a recent entrant in this market, BBQScreen by XpLodWilD and nebkat. The app was able to deliver a pretty consistent 25 fps from several types of devices over WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB. Unfortunately, several bugs and incompatibilities plagued some users, but the developers have been working hard to remedy many of those issues.
It's no surprise that Google's latest update to our favorite operating system is in instant demand amongst power users and enthusiasts. Without fail, the people eagerly installing 4.3 are frequently the same ones who consider root privileges a necessity for a good Android experience. Unfortunately, it seems a wrench has been thrown into the works when it comes to exposing ultimate access, and people are experiencing more than a few hiccups because of it.
When it comes to beautifying your phone, most of the options involve complicated modding procedures, installing sketchy software, or spending entirely too much time shuffling through configuration screens. Sometimes, all we need is a low maintenance option that does the hard work for us. To that end, Sparky Lock Screen is determined to deliver an ultra-fast, incredibly simple lock screen replacement that looks great without making you work for it.
Simplicity is obviously the driving force behind Sparky.
It's hard to deny that Android Studio has been a big hit since its announcement at Google I/O this year, and despite the "Early Preview" moniker, developers have been flocking to it. Yesterday afternoon, version 0.2.0 was announced through the Android Developers account on Google+. The new version brings several bug fixes and updates to the IntelliJ IDE, Lint, Gradle, templates, layout rendering, and more. While the list of new features is relatively sparse, what has been added it pretty cool.


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In November 2022, Meta cut 11,000 jobs (about 13% of its staff) in the biggest tech layoff of 2022. It wasn’t just Meta, many other tech industry giants made cuts and “right-sized” amidst uncertain economic conditions.
This means that many skilled immigrants were forced to quickly find a new job or leave the countries they were employed in. Considering the emerging tech and start-up scene in Southeast Asia (SEA), the region might appeal to many of these young, innovative, and determined individuals.
Let’s not forget that for some, it could be the perfect reason to go “home” – wherever it may be.
What does this mean for SEA? How might its tech industry develop and how could its societies change? What would it mean for (non-tech industry) brands?
Let’s explore some possibilities.
SEA is going through a period of digitalisation
We’ve seen various unicorns – Bukalapak (Indonesia), Grab (Malaysia), Lazada (Singapore), etc – emerge from the region in the past decade, and we don’t expect it to end there. In many ways, SEA is still “playing catch up” with the modern world.
There remain many challenges to be solved throughout the region – in healthcare, education, banking, entertainment, and so on – and solutions often bring about new challenges (or opportunities).
While tech skills are growing among locals, there’s arguably still a lack of practical experience. SEA companies will be on the lookout for skilled individuals who have experienced failure and success – to help them avoid missteps, mentor local talent, and inspire new ideas for the future.
To attract these individuals, certain SEA nations – Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia – have started offering “digital nomad visas” to attract skilled foreign talent and other high-net-worth individuals.
To clarify, SEA’s tech ecosystem was not immune to layoffs in 2022 and in the current economic environment, funding appears constricted. However, experts continue to project economic growth in the region, even if it seems a little slow right now.
One reason for this is that, in our ageing world, the World Economic Forum predicts that Gen Zs and Millennials will make up 75% of ASEAN consumers by 2030. This is a change-driving demographic so expect many to start their own tech- and purpose-led businesses.
So beyond e-commerce, Fin-tech, Edu-tech, and digital entertainment, expect to also see investments in Agri-tech, Food-tech, Health-tech, Green-tech, SaaS (Software as a Service), EV, Automation, etc.
Will SEA consumers welcome these tech-led changes?
Depending on one’s perspective, tech can be viewed as a force for good or one for evil. It’s been called the great isolator but also the great connector. It has “stolen” jobs but created new ones. It has given us the power of anonymity but also a path to fame.
It won’t just be technically skilled individuals (eg engineers, programmers, designers) in high demand, but those with keen human understanding as well.
With many new tech innovations, adoption is part of the product itself. Social media platforms cannot exist without users, and solutions are meaningless without the need (eg e-grocery).
How well a company or start-up understands the market, the community, their potential audience, and its needs are key to its success or failure – along with an offering that is convenient, safe, and pleasing to use. This means there will be immense opportunities for collaboration (eg between local and foreign talent or companies), but also heightened user expectations to meet.
What will this mean for brands in SEA that do not operate in the tech space?
Even if a brand does not directly operate in tech, it’s undeniable that they have to understand how to operate in a digital world. Tech is not limited to software, platforms, data, or devices. Technology drives innovation at all levels and changes how consumers interact with the world.
Advancements in technology (eg cell-cultured protein) will change how consumers think about the sustainability of their food, will change the approach taken in the agriculture industry, will change the food industry, will change the healthcare industry, and so on and so forth.
The proliferation of local start-ups will make collaboration between tech and non-tech brands easier.
Hence, established brands should prepare themselves for the wave of anti-brand brands which promise – through technological innovation – ways to improve the lives of consumers while saving them money. Similar to how start-ups like Airbnb, WhatsApp, and Groupon emerged in 2008 amidst the Great Recession of 2007-09.
These start-ups will be worthy, agile challengers that quickly respond to the latest technologies and changes in consumer behaviour.
Across all industries, brands will be the disruptor or be disrupted
But let’s bring it back to skilled individuals that may soon find themselves in SEA. Commanding relatively higher salaries, these consumers will likely have more disposable income than the majority of locals. Expect neighborhoods surrounding tech hubs to gentrify as they seek artisanal luxuries, spaces for leisure and community, and various other ways to improve their quality of life.
They will potentially bring about new opportunities for local and international brands, accelerate tech ecosystems, and hopefully benefit local communities.
Southeast Asia’s tech and start-up scene could dramatically change in the next five years, and influenced by their surroundings (ie changemakers and trendsetters), so could Southeast Asian consumers.


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Episode two of Activ8 sees us deliver our verdict on the best 'mini' tablet while we also talk about technology we really hate
Technology is being trialled that will make mobile phones unusable on the inside after more than 7000 phones and Sims were uncovered last year
One of the first smartphones to use Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 920 has some great features, and a hefty weight
Plus a reader's review of the Asus Nexus 7 smartphone
Communications regulator looks to the future of mobile broadband to avoid a "capacity crunch"
Rest easy with this simple mobile phone
Regulator looks at how much people rely on their smartphone and whether they prefer face-to-face contact to categorise 'communicators'
We've created a project home on Codeplex
Discover the legal and easy ways to fill your tablet or smartphone with apps - without paying a penny
Details of agreement remain secret, but HTC and Apple agree to end legal sparring
New phones and new operating system as RIM looks to start 2013 with a bang
We pit EE's 3G and 4G networks against one another on the streets of London
Widespread 4G services from a number of providers will be available in the UK from next summer
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Not to be outdone, HTC had reps on site hawking the new — but currently unreleased — HTC One smartphone at Samsung’s Unpacked event in New York City tonight.
The Unpacked event was being held tonight by Samsung at Radio City Music Hall to announce its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S IV. HTC actually held a similar event of its own almost a month back now, but it appears that wasn’t enough exposure for their new handset: there were people dressed in HTC-branded clothing showing off the new phone to those waiting in line for the Samsung event.
In a recent interview with Brighthand, HTC president of global sales Jason Mackenzie said that the company would be making a greater effort with marketing and keeping potential customers informed about their products. This move would appear to be part of that marketing push, as it was about as direct of an approach as HTC could take to reaching out to customers.
In addition to showing off the new phone, the reps were handing out branded cans of chips and fliers to pre-register for the One, which they were saying could grant customers as much as $100 off the phone once it’s actually released.


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A year of new stores for the Capital Region
Improving economy, changing demographics among factors attracting high-end retailers to region
When Colonie Center announced earlier this year Nordstrom Rack would be occupying the mall, area shoppers celebrated. Social media feeds filled with hashtags such as #lovenordstrom and #finally and people commented how they'd no longer need to drive to New Jersey to shop at the outlet version of the department store known for its designer goods, massive shoe selection and excellent customer service.
This was the year our area started to see a true influx of higher-end big box stores. Everything from Michael Kors and Lord & Taylor in Crossgates Mall to the Lululemon showroom in Loudonville and Whole Foods in Colonie Center suggests the Capital Region may now be seen as a community able to support the kind of stores previously found in larger metro areas.
"There's the expression of the tipping point and we've reached the tipping point," says Mark Eagan, president and CEO of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce. "We've had a growing economy for a number of years. We're growing our industry sectors, we're growing our income levels. People moving here are more diverse — from different countries and metropolitan communities."
All these factors play a major role in attracting new high-end stores.
Eagan says these stores — retailers selling brands worn and touted by celebrities and Instagram fashionistas — likely would've come sooner, but the recession impeded their arrival.
Now, though, companies "realize we have the income levels and appetite for it to work," says Eagan.
Other factors help bring all this shopping goodness to our area.
"Without studying the demographic changes over the past 10 or 20 years I have to assume the nanotech jobs and the Global Foundries developments have made the region more attractive to higher-end retailers," says Jeff Pfeil, who helped reposition Stuyvesant Plaza years ago and later was one of the developers of The Crossing in Clifton Park.
"It's interesting that Lord & Taylor returned after trying this market it and leaving years ago. Nordstrom Rack is a very good fit, I think, because they have an upscale image but affordable pricing, especially for young professionals," says Pfeil. "Some of these retailers are just getting to Albany because they've got stores in the 50 or so markets that many of them get to before Albany."
Seeing other businesses do well in the Capital Region helps attracts others, says Eagan.
"Success breeds success. When one comes and you can see it works, others come," he says.
People wanted Trader Joe's, and they got it. Trader Joe's did well, so that could've contributed to Whole Foods dipping into the local market and joining The Fresh Market, Healthy Living market and the independently owned food co-ops as alternatives to larger, traditional grocers.
"Once one came, they all came," Eagan says.
Higher end retail is something some longtime local residents have wanted for awhile, says Eagan, it's also something people moving to the area to take one of the many tech jobs expect.
"A lot of us who are born and raised here may be fiscally conservative, but there are times we want to splurge," Eagan says, "And other people, their normal buying patterns are the higher end. If our income level and education levels weren't rising, we wouldn't be getting those businesses coming here."
Lord & Taylor arrived earlier this year and Nordstrom Rack is expected to open in Colonie Center in the fall of 2015. We asked readers what other high-end department store they'd like to see in the region. See more and add your thoughts at blog.timesunion.com/OntheEdge
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Neiman Marcus/Last Call 23%
Saks/Off Fifth 18%
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Having the malls so close to the highway exits makes it easy for trucks to deliver their goods. Also, consumers are more willing to drive to shop at the stores they love. A 150-mile road trip isn't that unusual for shoppers these days, says Potrikus, so someone may come over from Syracuse or up from Poughkeepsie for these higher-end retailers.
Research is crucial to which retailers open their doors in our area. You know how a cashier will ask for your ZIP code when you're checking out? That's not so they can track you, specifically, but rather track shoppers as a whole. If, say, Bloomingdales Outlet sees an influx of people from our area heading over to Wrentham, Mass., to shop, they may consider opening a store closer to Albany. The company also looks at the demographic of the area and how close their other retailers may be (example: you aren't going to have a specialty store like a Nordstrom Rack in Colonie and Crossgates).
Retailers also watch their competitors.
"Once one store of any kind takes a plunge into the market their competitors come in," says Potrikus. "They don't want to lose their share in the market. So Lord & Taylor says they're coming in so Nordstrom says "whoa, wait now we come in, too."
So what's next? Eagan and Potrikus aren't sure, but both say companies always have their eye on the area and mall management is continuously working to bring in new, buzz-worthy stores that will make consumers excited to spend.
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South African-based mobile telecoms major MTN Group has partnered with three Rwandan companies to provide financial services to a larger part of the country’s population. The deal involves Kenya Commercial Bank’s unit in Rwanda, payment-system provider RSwitch and I&M Bank. Via the partnership, MTN will offer its mobile-money-service subscribers the opportunity to transfer and receive money via KCB accounts, from ATMs operated by I&M Bank and from machines that are part of the RSwitch network. For all this, users will not need to use bank cards, which will make the service accessible for the unbanked part of the Rwandan population.
Commenting on the news, as reported by The New Times daily, KCB’s head of banking, Keza Monica, said that providing innovative banking services for its clients has been one of the priorities of KCB, and that this latest deal with MTN will prove to be a game-changer. She explained that the mobile-money system will expand financial inclusion among Rwandans; it will improve people’s lives, create jobs and at the same time promote an economy less dependent on cash. RSwitch’s head of projects, Catherine Ngali, also said her company was happy to take part in this partnership, helping provide people with card-less financial-transaction options.
MTN was recently named the top brand in Africa by Brand Finance South Africa in its Top 50 awards. The company has a dominant position on the continent with an extensive presence in many if not most countries. This latest service in Rwanda is unique for MTN as it will serve to satisfy the needs of both the banked and the unbanked population, MTN’s general manager of business, Norman Munyampundu, said. It is part of the company’s Bold New Digital strategy
Mobile banking has been gaining prominence thanks to the fast development of digital technologies. Banks are even closing branches to focus more on providing remote services via mobile devices. Statistically, in the US alone, 81 percent of the population has used online-banking services at least once over the 12-month period to July 2014, and 19 percent used mobile banking, almost a fifth. Of these, 90 percent said they checked their account balances or recent transactions, and 42 percent said they made a money transfer. A quarter said they paid a bill via mobile banking.
The US is among the most technically advanced nations in the world, but the mobile-banking trend is certainly catching on everywhere, and bankers are quick to grab the opportunity to expand their service offerings to their clients. Mobile-money services are especially relevant in African countries where the proportion of the unbanked population is higher. Such services give these clients the opportunity to take advantage of banking services without even having to open an account, allowing banks, in turn, to expand their customer base; a perfect example of a situation full of mutual benefits.


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After nearly three years of allowing users to freely install emulators on Xbox consoles, Microsoft has now changed its mind.
According to The Verge , Microsoft has now banned users from running game emulators on Xbox Series X/S consoles. The information was first discovered by Twitter user ‘gamr12’, who was involved in the implementation of RetroArch emulator software on Xbox
Specifically, when trying to launch emulator content, gamr12 encountered the error message ” Unable to launch this game or app ” – could not launch this game or application. The content of the error message says ” The game or app you’re trying to launch violates Microsoft Store policy and is not supported ” – The game or app you are trying to launch violates Microsoft Store policies and is not allowed. support.
After gamr12 shared the error message on Twitter, many other users using Xbox Series X/S also reported that they all encountered the same situation.
Previously when it was launched in 2022, users could install and run emulator software on Xbox Series X/S. This makes it possible for them to play most of the classic games like PlayStation 2, GameCube, Wii, on newer consoles
Gamr12 has shown that users can still emulate games on Xbox Series X/S, but only if the device is set up to work in paid Developer Mode. As can be seen, Microsoft has disabled this option with the free Retail Mode that users have used throughout the past time.
The reason behind this change by Microsoft is still unclear, but a Microsoft Azure developer has said that much of the reason is inspired by Nintendo. The Japanese game company has long been associated with emulator-related troubles. Specifically, Nintendo sued the RomUniverse website for $1.2 million in 2019. As well as filed against Gary Bowser, a Canadian hacker who specializes in selling Switch hacks, this person has now agreed to pay 10 million. USD fine and is currently serving a 40-month prison sentence.
Because while emulating games is legal in itself, it is often used to illegally play copyright-protected games, causing great harm to publishers. So it is understandable that Microsoft strongly bans these types of applications


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Hingham police take on a touch of pink -- for breast cancer
HINGHAM – Starting this weekend, Hingham residents will see a different-colored department patch on some police officers’ uniforms – pink patches, for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s part of a national Pink Patch Project that started in California. Chief Glenn Olsson says Hingham police are the first in Massachusetts to wear them – and he was the first to display one, at Thursday night’s selectmen’s meeting.
“I don’t think anyone nowadays doesn’t know someone who’s had it,” Olsson said Friday. “So it’s really crucial to support this. And it’s another way for the police department to show that we’re in tune with things going on in the community.”
He said at least two dozen of his 52 officers have already purchased the $10 patches, which are made by the Rockland embroidery firm Apparel 2000.
The company produces regular patches and embroidered hats and clothing articles for police and firefighters in more than 1,000 towns and cities across the country.
Apparel 2000 co-owner Bob Mazzola said he’s also making pink patches for police in Hull, Hanover, Cohasset and Quincy, “but Hingham was first.”
The patch also features a small pink ribbon, the familiar symbol for breast-cancer awareness.
All proceeds from the purchases will be donated to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers. Hingham residents can also buy one at the police station next to town hall, or online at the Hingham Police web site, hpd.org.
Olsson said two local police-supply shops – Doughboy Uniforms in Rockland and Andrea’s in Weymouth – are sewing the pink patches on his officers’ shirts at no charge.
He said no money from the department budget is being spent on the campaign. “It’s all privately funded,” he said.
The Pink Patch Project started at the Seal Beach, Calif. police department, inspired by an employee who’s a breast cancer survivor.
Olsson said Sgt. Steven Dearth, the department’s public information officer, suggested the patch for Hingham when a California police officer told him that dozens of departments in the state will be wearing them.
“We thought it was a great idea,” Olsson said.


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Every seven minutes someone is bullied on a playground in Canada (www.bullying.org). A University of Guelph Bullying Study found that 50 per cent of Canadian school children report being bullied, with 45 per cent of surveyed children feeling unsafe when they go to school.
Pink Shirt Day is February 25th and we are getting our pink on with some fashionable upcycling inspiration for the official Pink Shirt Day t-shirts that you can purchase exclusively at London Drugs for $9.80 in support of anti-bullying initiatives across the country.
London Drugs is proudly in its seventh year of partnering in support of Boys and Girls Clubs’ anti-bullying programs.
“Pink Shirt Day is a way for us help share the message that you can make noise against bullying, and give the youth in our programs a way to share their voice,” said Liz O’Neill, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton. “Our clubs in Edmonton and area have directly benefited financially from the sales of the official shirts, and we continue to see these donations increase year over year as the initiative continues to grow. We encourage everyone to support this cause, grab their official shirt at London Drugs and join us in making some noise against bullying.”
Make sure you grab your shirt at your local London Drugs, and make some noise against bullying. Stand up for the victims and help support the bullies in a positive way so everyone can heal and grow. Bullying isn’t positive, and it hurts everyone. Everyone.
And don’t just wear your shirt once… recycle it.
I love this year’s style. It’s retro, fun, and best of all… it’s pink yo!
Disclosure: Proud ambassador for London Drugs over here. Opinions are my own. Stand up to bullies.
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Recently, Chinese smart home-cleaning appliances maker Dreame completed a 3.6 billion yuan ($563 million) Series-C financing led by the Huaxing Growth Capital and CPE Yuanfeng. The financing round was also joined by Country Garden Venture Capital, Yunfeng Capital, Stoneylake Asset, Beijing Taikang Asset Management, Skywalker Capital, Harvest Capital Management and Fortune capital, while the previous shareholders of Xiaomi, Shunwei Capital and IDG Capital put in additional funds.
Yu Hao, the founder and CEO of Dreame, said that this round of financing will be used to increase its introduction of cutting-edge R&D talent and the construction of its technical teams. The aim is to encourage innovation and development within the company.
Dreame was founded in 2017. In the past four years, the company has been a global pioneer in core technologies such as high-speed motors and products called SLAM, or “simultaneous localization and mapping.” The company has nearly 1,800 members, among which the R&D staff accounts for more than 70%. The company’s annual R&D investment currently exceeds 12%.
Dreame has been actively exploring and strategically entering forward-looking fields such as bionic robots. In August, Xiaomi released the first generation of bionic quadruped robot CyberDog called “Iron Egg”. Dreame, as an ecological chain company, was responsible for the design and development of the robot dog in addition to the manufacturing of the whole machine in the project’s R&D.
In the third quarter of 2021, Dreame successively launched four important new products: the smart wireless vacuum cleaner H11 Max; an automatic dust collection and mopping robot vacuum cleaner L10 Plus; a sweep, wet and dry vacuum cleaner W10; and a new generation of flagship wireless vacuum cleaners, the V16. All of the products contribute to the acceleration in the field of smart cleaning.
By September 2021, the company has applied for 1,656 patents worldwide and obtained 726 authorized ones. At present, the sales of Dreame in overseas markets account for about 70% with its products covering more than 100 countries or regions.


text: In the first quarter of this, year Tesla‘s Model S sales outpaced Audi A8, BMW 7-series and Mercedes S Class sales. But what’s really striking about the comparison is that Tesla is a young car company and its Model S has been selling for only about 14 months, while BMW has sold its 7-series since 1977 and Audi‘s flagship A8 launched back in 1994. But Tesla has bigger aspirations than just tackling the luxury or PEV market. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been very vocal about introducing a $30,000 car for the masses by 2016. To achieve that goal, the company will need to significantly decrease the cost of its batteries. That’s why the latest information form the Electrification Coalition is so important. The group expects battery costs to drop by almost half by 2020.


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Apple Seeks $2.5 Billion in Damages from Samsung
According to new court filings, Apple is looking to recover $2.5 billion in damages and more than $30 per device sold by Samsung for alleged patent infringement. Apple’s claims for damages are revealed in its initial trial brief filed in court this week ahead of the company’s July 30 trial start date with Samsung. According to Florian Mueller of FOSS Patents, Apple believes Samsung’s alleged infringement the company $500 million in profits and $25 million in “reasonable royalty damages.” The document also argued that Samsung has been “unjustly enriched” by an assumed $2,525 billion in damages.
The Cupertino California company is saying that the largest part of those damages is related to Samsung’s alleged infringement of Apple’s design patents. The iPhone maker has asserted that it is entitled to $24 per Samsung device that violates Apple’s design patents or trade dress rights. This is compared to Apple’s move of seeking less for its technical software-based patents. The court filings also revealed that the Apple is entitled to $2.02 per unit in royalties for the “overscroll bounce” patent, $3.10 for the “scrolling API” patent, and $2.02 for the “tap to zoom and navigate” patent. It was pointed out that rather than collecting these royalties, Apple preferred that Samsung just simply work around Apple’s patent inventions.
The filings mentioned that "Apple looks forward to a trial that will vindicate its intellectual property rights. Samsung must play by the rules. It must invent its own stuff. Its flagrant and massive infringement must stop." That being said, Mueller still believes that Apple and Samsung will end up settling their differences outside of the courtroom. The filings revealed that Samsung offered Samsung a half-cent per standard-essential patent. According to Mueller, "the price for Samsung to pay will be a significant per-unit royalty rate, and it will have to accept restrictions in terms of which Apple patents it's allowed to use and in which ways. Samsung will ultimately get paid for its (standards-essential patents), but the amount will be tiny compared to what Samsung owes Apple if it chooses to license its non-SEPs. That's because Apple's patents make the difference between a $50 phone and a $500 device, while Samsung's patents cover a small part of what a $10 component of such products provides."
The heated legal battle between the two tech giants continue as both are unable to reach a compromise. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook even met with Samsung Vice Chairman Choi Gee-Sung last week, but even that attempt ended up being futile as the talks ended up going nowhere. We’ll have to wait and see what comes of the whole ordeal by being patient.
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Screw Samsuck, copy other companies.
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Why is the pictured blacked out in some areas?War is my mission. Killing is my ambition.
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I agree Samsung sucks but the devices between "samsuck" and "crapple" are no where near similar in any out ward design. Not to mention the cameras, screens, etc are not really similar either. Next thing we know crapple is going to sue android for using 3.5/4" screens. Companies all need to get over themselves because none of them are as good as they all claim to be.
07-24-2012, 09:42 PM #9
First of all, these are ridiculous things to get such ENORMOUS amounts of money for. No one buys a phone for the bounce back overscroll effect. No one. Secondly, Apple has made a living off copying others so I don't want to hear it Metallica.
07-24-2012, 10:58 PM #10
Wow what a load of BS
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i don't see apple copying off other companys. apple has not made a living off it breezer23. so show me the proof. get your facts before you say anything.
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Duncan Enterprises is leveraging their international partnerships and product-development capabilities to produce disposable face masks, alongside their other essential products, to donate to local organizations in need as a way to give back to their community during the coronavirus crisis.
The CDC has recently expanded its face mask regulations to include handmade masks, read more here, and professional-grade masks such as these coming from Duncan Enterprises. When the company learned that the Community Medical Centers were in need of donations for such materials as well, they acted quickly to help.
“Our professional-grade face masks are made using high-quality materials aimed to help safeguard you and others against the spread of germs, allergens, and illness. Our goal is to make a difference in our community’s health and wellbeing.” - Larry Duncan, Chairman of Duncan Enterprises
As of April 13th the company has donated 2,500 masks to CMC and the week of April 20th will donate 1,000 bottles of hand sanitizer. By the end of April, they will also have select inventory available to the public and other local businesses for purchase.
“As a family-owned business since 1946 in the Central Valley, Duncan Enterprises wanted to utilize its resources to provide coronavirus relief to its family, friends, and neighbors.” - Larry Duncan, Chairman of Duncan Enterprises
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The world's largest family-friendly convention of "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" is coming back to Baltimore August 1st-August 4th!
To visit for one day, it's $40. All weekend access is $70. BUT all-weekend access plus exclusives is only $150!
What is BronyCon? BronyCon is the world’s largest convention for and by fans of the animated TV series “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.” Starting out as a one day event in New York City with just 100 attendees, BronyCon has grown over the years to a 4-day-long extravaganza drawing over 9,000 fans from every corner of the globe.
Featuring show guests, an incredible panel lineup, BronyPalooza, a fully stocked vendor hall, screenings, contests, and so much more, BronyCon has something in store for everyone.
This year’s event will take place August 1st-4th, 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD.


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A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that we are not eating enough of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. The CDC report stated that in 2009, 67.5% of adults ate fruit less than two times daily and 73.7% ate vegetables less
McDonald’s Recalls Shrek™ Glasses
On June 4, 2010, McDonald’s issued a recall of all of their Shrek Forever After™ glasses. It was found that the paint on the exterior of the glasses contain cadmium. It is important to note that the glass itself was not contaminated. Cadmium is a soft metal found in dirt. … READ MORE
Baby Teeth Stem Cell Banking
In recent years, baby teeth have been recognized for having stem cells as well. The baby teeth that can be used to store stem cells are the top and bottom six (6) front baby teeth.
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OpenSea has expanded its ecosystem by adding support for the Arbitrum blockchain despite the declining volume of NFT transactions. The marketplace tweeted that producers may now establish their own rates for selling NFTs on the platform.
The leading NFT marketplace has announced that it will support the collections Diamond Pepes, GMX Blueberry Club, and Smolverse, which are now minting on the Arbitrum Blockchain. You can buy tokens with Polygon, Solana, Klaytn, and Ethereum.
OpenSea has made many improvements, most notably redesigning the site of the NFT market. The NFT marketplace is the biggest NFT platform by sales volume – it has settled $32.34 billion in total transactions.
OpenSea has incorporated three new features:
- Artists can showcase their collections on the website with devoted drop pages and increased discoverability.
- Collectors may now mint straight from the marketplace page.
- Drops will also have accessibility to Seadrop, a new, safe, open-source contract that drives the drop’s experience. It will eliminate the need for authors to construct custom smart contracts.
Overall, the platform is attempting to mitigate the negative impacts of the crypto winter, which has reduced the transaction volume of NFTs.
At the moment, OpenSea works with the Polygon, Ethereum, and Solana blockchains to facilitate the creation and trading of NFTs. To access the rest of the Arbitrum ecosystem, you’ll need to start with Arbitrum One, a permissionless rollup of Ethereum’s layer 2 that allows smart contracts on the Ethereum network.
The move to integrate Arbitrum could see OpenSea continue to dominate the NFT marketplace despite new players joining the system. Arbitrum could prove vital in mass NFT adoption in future, given the quick and cheap transactions.


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Patrice Boston accused of punching, pepper spraying 99 Cents Only Store manager
Manager said he tried to stop Boston, 23, from shoplifting
SAN ANTONIO - Police have caught up with a suspect, identified as 23-year-old Patrice Boston, accused of a violent shoplifting at a 99 Cents Only store on Walzem Road.
An arrest warrant affidavit offered details about the May 24 incident. It stated that the store manager told officers he was attacked by a woman who he tried to stop from shoplifting.
The manager said he saw Boston and two other women stuffing items into their clothing inside the store. When Boston began to leave without paying, the manager said he confronted her but she responded by punching him.
He said he then grabbed onto her purse, and Boston sprayed him with pepper spray, then threw a deodorant can at him before running away, the affidavit stated.
Police said a witness obtained a license plate number for the getaway car, and they were able to link it to Boston. They said the victim also picked her out of a photo lineup.
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text: In a move with far-reaching implications for the future of antimicrobial copper, A.T. Cross Company in collaboration with Olin Brass has announced the introduction of the world’s first pen made with a U.S. EPA-registered CuVerro ® bactericidal copper. Known as the Century ® Copper Pen, the product represents a truly unique and innovative addition to the Cross signature collection of stylish, quality writing instruments. With its Olin Brass supplied CuVerro ® bactericidal touch surface, the pen kills 99.9% of bacteria* within two hours of contact – including MRSA – and delivers continuous and ongoing antibacterial action 24 hours a day. With heightened public awareness for hygiene, the Century Copper Pen with CuVerro® surfaces fits perfectly into everyday life, continuously killing bacteria* on-the-go, at home or in the workplace. The Century Copper pen also boasts a sleek iconic design, stunning finish, and quality craftsmanship that have established Cross as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium writing instruments, timepieces, and personal accessories. Like all Cross writing instrument products, the Century Copper Pen was designed and engineered in the U.S. and is backed by a lifetime mechanical guarantee. Available in ballpoint, this distinctive pen is priced at $50 SRP and is available to consumers through select retailers in the United States, on-line at www.cross.com, and to business and corporate clients through the U.S. Corporate Gift division of A.T. Cross. “The Century Copper Pen represents a huge step forward in our efforts to bring CuVerro ® bactericidal touch surfaces into the product mainstream and everyday life,” said Jeff Byrd, Olin Brass Vice President of Marketing & Sales. “It illustrates how simple and sensible an autonomous bacteria control measure can be. And it’s our hope that other manufacturers of everyday personal products will take notice.” Many already have!


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Update the Massachusetts Bottle Bill
The Bottle Bill is the state’s most successful recycling and litter prevention program. Since the Bottle Bill's inception in 1983, over 30 billion containers have been redeemed, contributing to a healthier environment, cleaner and safer communities, and a stronger economy. But to keep up with the times and consumer’s tastes, the bottle bill must be updated.
An Updated Bottle Bill would expand our container deposit system to include “new age” drinks such as non-carbonated beverages, water, iced tea, juice, and sports drinks. It would decrease litter - and increase recycling. It would add up to $20 million to state revenue via projected unclaimed deposits.
An estimated 1.3 billion “new-age” beverages are consumed annually in Massachusetts, and this number is only expected to increase. As consumers purchase more of these beverages, an increasing number of containers are finding their way to landfills.


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iPad Air 2 Rumored to Launch in October, Updated Retina iPad Mini May Come Later
Apple has plans to introduce the next-generation iPad Air in October, according to Taiwan's Commercial Times [Google Translate]. The site says the updated tablet will enter production in September, shipping next month.
Commercial Times also suggests that the next-generation Retina iPad mini might not launch alongside the iPad Air, coming instead in early 2015, with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro to follow in the second quarter of 2015.
While the rumor suggesting the 12.9-inch iPad Pro will be coming in the second quarter of 2015 is in line with previous rumors, there has been no prior indication that second-generation iPad Air and the next-generation Retina iPad mini will see separate launch timelines.
Previous rumors have indicated that both the Retina iPad mini and the iPad Air 2 will be introduced simultaneously at an event in October. Recently, a rumor suggested the two tablets could be introduced at an October 21 media event, but that prediction was quickly shot down by The Loop's Jim Dalrymple. Dalrymple did not, however, rule out an event at another date in October, so an October unveil of the two tablets remains likely. According to recent report from Bloomberg, the iPad Air 2 is in production and the Retina iPad mini 2 is entering production soon.
Both the next-generation iPad Air and Retina iPad mini are expected to gain updated A8 processors, camera improvements, and the Touch ID fingerprint sensor first introduced with the iPhone 5s. Apple's iPad Air 2 may also gain an anti-reflective screen coating and it may also ship in gold, silver, and space gray, much like the iPhone.


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The munchies people in Colorado are about to have will be unprecedented!
On the first day of legalized marijuana, of the 24 Cannabis shops in the state, a reported $1 million was sold to eager shoppers. According to Colorado’s Channel 9 news, smokers braved long lines to be a part of the historic day.
Most of the shops were located in the states capital where shoppers enjoyed camaraderie with fellow smokers as they waited to legally purchase marijuana for recreational use.
With sales boasting $1 million profit in its first day, one could only assume Cheetos, Oreos and all other munhie-esque grocery items will experience a high profit as well.
Cheers to Colorado!
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Season Three Kicks Off With a Showmatch at IEM Expo This Weekend
Katowice, Poland – March 1, 2019 – ESL, the world’s largest esports company, and Oculus, the VR team at Facebook creating world-class VR hardware and software, today announced VR League: Season 3 will kickoff with a showmatch on March 3. Gameplay will officially commence on March 24 to compete for a prize pool of $250,000.
“Through our partnership with Oculus, VR League is helping competitive VR expand to new audiences and further its impact in the esports industry as a whole,” said Sean Charles, SVP Global Publisher & Developer Relations at ESL. “Kicking off the third season with a showmatch leading into full competition around four titles, we are set to create exciting new esports experiences for both players and fans.”
The opening showmatch for VR League: Season 3 will be between last season’s finalists during Intel® Extreme Masters Katowice at the IEM Expo, located adjacent to Spodek Arena. Onsite fans can watch the match at the Ballroom Stage, and more details on Season 3 will be unveiled live.
“2019 will be a huge year for VR gaming with the launch of Oculus Quest and Season 3 & 4 of the VR League,” said Christopher K. McKelvy, Head of Esports at Oculus. “This year will be Oculus’ biggest investment in esports yet. We’re adding new games, more broadcasts and a bigger prize pool.”
In addition to two of last season’s games, Ready At Dawn’s Echo Arena and Downpour Interactive’s Onward, the third season will also include Ready At Dawn’s Echo Combat and Ubisoft’s Space Junkies. VR League: Season 3 will have weekly cups in both Europe and North America, and culminate in an exciting offline Grand Finals event at Haymarket Theatre in Leicester, UK.
For more information on VR League: Season 3, please visit: https://vr.eslgaming.com. Tune in to watch the VR League Showmatch at IEM Katowice 2019:


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Chocolate and cocoa manufacturer Barry Callebaut has signed a strategic partnership with Amsterdam-based Tony’s Chocolonely to produce chocolate from fully traceable sustainable cocoa.
The agreement will see Barry Callebaut install a dedicated cocoa butter tank in its factory in Wieze, Belgium to produce cocoa butter from sustainable beans sourced from Tony Chocolonely’s partner cooperatives in the Cote d’Ivoire.
Using an industry scalable process, Tony’s Chocolonely will work with Barry Callebaut to create traceable bean-to-bar offerings.
The two firms have already been working together since 2005, when Barry Callebaut started to produce its Fairtrade cocoa liquor. Under the new agreement both the cocoa liquor and cocoa butter in recipes will become fully traceable.
Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Barry Callebaut, said: “Having made sustainable cocoa one of the four pillars of our strategy, we champion the development of a fully sustainable chocolate value chain. This partnership with Tony’s Chocolonely is a milestone in our efforts to provide fully sustainable products to our customers.”
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DETROIT — “I think they have to bite the bullet or there's going to be a slow bloodletting.”
Representative John E. Moss,’ Democrat of California, was talking about officials of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, which is embroiled in a hydra‐headed controversy over the safety of its Firestone 500 steel‐belted radial tires.
Tomorrow company representatives are scheduled to appear before the Department of Transportation in Washington to argue once again that the 23.6 million “500” radials produced since 1971 are safe and that the 13 million or so “500s” still on the road should not be recalled. The agency urged a total recall earlier this year in the wake of reports of more than 14,000 tire failures, 29 deaths, more than 50 injuries and hundreds of propertydamage accidents involving the tires.
Two Federal agencies and a Congressional subcommittee chaired by Mr. Moss are investigating the alleged defects of the radials, and dozens of consumers are suing Firestone for millions of dollars.
The case is being watched closely by businessmen and analysts. The outcome could determine Firestone's financial future. It could bring to light what some believe are industry‐wide safety and performance problems with radial tires. And raises broader issues about the manner and exitent of Government regulation of private corporations.
Firestone officials declined requests for interviews last week to discuss the controversy, explaining that they would have nothing to say prior to tomorrow's hearings. But the company has retained Washington attomey,Clark Clifford, whose capacity as a negotiator was most recently tested when he represented former Office of Management and Budget Director Bert Lance before
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A recall of the tires could cost Firestone as much as $150 million if only half of those currently on the road were sent back to the company, according to estimates of analysts at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
But much damage has already been done. Industry observers cite the widespread publicity about the defects and the insistence of company officials that the problem is not with the tire but with motorists who do not properly inflate it. And recent disclosures that company studies revealed radial defects as early as 1975 have added fuel to the controversy. Firestone is reported to have lost thousands of customers and thus a corresponding share of the tire market, and to be facing dealer unrest and an overall loss of credibility among the Wall Street community.
“They clamped an ironclad curtain of uncertainty about the future around themselves,” said an analyst who asked not to be identified because of the “sensitive nature” of the dispute. “They've been damaged by their inability to articulate clearly their precise position with respect to the tire issues, and I think they misgauged the public's and the Government's response to this whole thing. The long‐term ramifications could result in a permanent loss of market share.”
Firestone reported its first loss in its 55‐year history for the second quarter of this year, ended April 30. The $44.4 million deficit was attributed by company officials to a $73 million write‐off to phase out tire production at some plants, as well as to lagging demand, price competition and rising costs. The quarterly results also dragged firsthalf earnings into the red ink, to the tune of $37 million. The losses followed several quarters of disappointing profits that were registered as the company attempted to regroup after the 4½‐month‐long rubber workers’ strike that hit the industry in 1976.
Other problems have plagued the company over the last two years: foreign competition, particularly from France's Michelin; currency fluctuations, pressures brought by the Mexican Government to nationalize Firestone's operations there and a lawsuit and Securities and Exchange Commission investigation over a million‐dollar political slush fund operated by a former executive.
As those pressures have escalated, the company's stock value has dipped: last December, Firestone was trading at 15⅞; by the end of May it sat at 13½. While the Standard & Poor's index of 400 stocks has risen 3 percent so far this year, Firestone has declined 13 percent.
Some investment analysts say that Firestone might be saved from further stock market losses if it is able to maintain its $1.10 annual dividend, a tantalizing tidbit for investors in the current market. But a major recall of the “500” series of radials, however, might threaten the dividend as well. The recall of only half of the tires now on the road could cost as much as $1.35 a share after taxes, using Merrill Lynch's estimate — or more than 70 percent of the company's 1977 earnings of $110.2 million or $1.92 a share.
Its loss of market share as a result of the “500” problems is another key issue. Each point of market share the volume of tires sold by one company as a percentage of the total sold by the industry — is currently worth about $50 million on the wholesale level. Akron‐based Firestone, second largest tire maker behind the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, has seen its market share slip to 18 percent currently from 23 percent four years ago.
How It All Started Beyond the financial implications for the company, the brouhaha over the radials has brought into question the procedures used by some Federal agencies in regulating private businesses.
For many, the first public hint that something was amiss at Firestone came this spring with news reports of court fight between the company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over a consumer survey taken by the agency, which is part of the Transportation Department.
On March 1, N.H.T.S.A. announced that it was undertaking a formal investigation into the safety of the Firestone “500” radials. A few days later, Firestone, having learned that the basis of the investigation was an informal N.H.T.S.A. survey of more than 87,000 new‐car •owners whose vehicles were equipped with radial tires, went to court to block public release of the survey's findings. Firestone attorneys, challenging the survey as “unreliable” and “inaccurate,” obtained a Federal court order in Cleveland barring the agency from releasing the data.
But the results of the survey were obtained by a Washington‐based public service group founded by Ralph Nader, the Center for Auto Safety. Officials of the center were sent the document apparently inadvertently — along with many other items they had requested from the safety agency under the Federal Freedom of Information Act. They released it to the media on March 31. The “leak” of the document triggpred a sharply worded response from the Federal judge presiding in the case, who then permitted Firestone to subpoena Transportation Secretary Brock Adams, N.H.T.S.A. administrator Joan Claybrook and Lynn Bradford, the official who was in charge of the survey, in a civil contempt of court action. That action is still pending.
The agency's consumer survey reportedly was sparked by a number of random consumer complaints about failures of the tires, although N.H.T.S.A. had already caused Firestone to recall 400,000 of the “500s” in February 1977, because they did not meet safety standards.
Firestone's involvement in the manufacture of steel‐belted radial tires dates back to the early 1970's when American automobile designers began demanding that Akron come up with a product that would give a better ride, last longer and help achieve better gasoline mileage. Foreign makers such as Michelin had attacked the problems of tire technology earlier than American makers and have mastered many of the difficult processes that are now causing tire failures with United States radials.
As United States concerns entered the belted‐radial competition, Firestone appeared to be the company experiencing the most trouble with the technology — although other American manufacturers were also having their fair share.
In many cases the steel belts, which rest between the tread —on the outside of the tire — and the body ply or layers of fabric that make up the “carcass,” tended to develop adhesion problems. Among the reasons: heat build‐up that changes the chemical makeup of the adhesives binding the component layers together and improper placement of the belt on the carcass. Many of the blowouts and accidents have occurred when the belts either separated from the core fabric, pulled away from the tread, or shifted in various ways to distort the shape of the tire. A signal that these adhesion or bonding problems are present in a tire may be an unusually rough ride or vibrations in an automobile.
What apparently remains unknown, however, but is slowly coming to light as the inquiries into the Firestone defects continue, is how widespread these technological problems were — at Firestone as well as at other American manufacturers. Determining the ex‐. tent of the difficulties within the industry could change the face of the safety investigation.
The release of the survey data to the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal and to a trade publication revealed that of the 87,153 owners queried, only 5,414 responded, with 1,971 persons reporting problems such as blowouts, tread separations and distortions. Of the 2,200 responses from Firestone customers, 46.4 percent were critical, compared with 32.4 percent of the Goodyear tire own. ers responding.
To Recall or Not The N.H.T.S.A., headed by Joan Claybrook, made an “initial determination” early last month that the tires in question did have safety‐related defects, a finding that suggested that a recall order would be issued in the future unless new and significant information could be presented at the subsequent hearing on the initial finding, such as that scheduled for tomorrow.
Firestone representatives are not expected to present any new arguments, according to those familiar with the company's situation. Rather they are expected to face tough questioning from Miss Claybrook and her staff over the disclosure two weeks ago that company test results in late 1975 indicated that some of its steel‐belted radials tires failed to meet acceptable standards after a year or two of storage, but that Firestone did not report those results to the Government.
Some analysts believe that the entire American tire manufacturing industry could be damaged if Firestone persists in its arguments that its tires were no worse than those of any other domestic tire makers. They said other American tire makers have felt some impact already, losing customers to foreign manufacturers.
Some other observers agree.
“It has hurt the dealers and it has definitely hurt the company,” said Lester L. Loescher, a 57‐year‐old Firestone dealer in Kearney, Neb. Mr. Loescher is a second vice president of the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders As. sociation, which has discussed the impact of the Firestone safety debate internally, but has not taken a public posture.
“We know the 500 was no good and they they should have been recalled voluntarily,” said Mr. Loescher, Firestone dealer for 27 years and prior to that a company employee for 10. “They didn't need all that publicity and press that's going out on the negative side because they've hurt the industry as a whole,” he said. “People think it's the whole radial tire that's in trouble.”
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McDonald’s will try to increase its presence in India when the fast-food chain opens its first and only meat-free location in the north of the country. The Golden Arches, which has almost 33,000 outlets worldwide, has only 271 scattered across the Indian subcontinent—and the world’s most ubiquitous purveyor of burgers and fries hopes to up that quotient by ditching the red-meat formula that worked so well in America and going whole-hog vegetarian. Most McDonald’s franchises in India already serve a menu that is about half made up of fruits, vegetables, and other things that don't have parents. The new outlet will open near a Sikh temple in the city of Amritsar next year.
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In a shocking turn of events, Phillips, a global leader in healthcare technology, is grappling with a staggering economic loss of $479 million due to a massive recall of its Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices. This recall has sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry, raising concerns about patient safety, product quality, and the financial stability of one of the giants in the medical equipment market. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of this crisis, its economic implications, and the broader consequences for Phillips and the healthcare sector.
The CPAP Recall
Phillips, a renowned name in the healthcare industry, manufactures a wide range of medical devices, including CPAP machines used to treat sleep apnea. In June 2021, the company announced a voluntary recall of millions of its CPAP and BiPAP devices, citing potential health risks associated with foam used in these devices. The foam in question was found to deteriorate over time, releasing harmful particles that users could inhale, potentially leading to respiratory issues.
- Financial Hit: The economic repercussions of this recall are monumental. Phillips set aside $479 million to cover the costs associated with the recall, including replacements and repairs. This financial blow has significantly impacted the company’s bottom line and shareholder value.
- Legal Costs: Phillips also faces numerous lawsuits from affected patients and shareholders. Legal battles are expected to add to the economic woes, with potential settlements, fines, and legal fees further straining the company’s resources.
- Reputation Damage: The recall has severely tarnished Phillips’ reputation. The healthcare sector values trust and reliability above all else, and this incident has eroded confidence in the brand. Rebuilding trust will be a challenging and costly endeavor.
- The Broader Implications
- Patient Safety Concerns: The recall underscores the importance of rigorous quality control and product safety in the healthcare industry. Patients rely on these devices for their health and well-being, and any compromise in safety can have dire consequences.
- Regulatory Scrutiny: Regulatory bodies, including the FDA, are closely monitoring the situation. The recall has prompted questions about the adequacy of regulatory oversight and the need for stricter quality assurance measures for medical device manufacturers.
- Competitive Landscape: The CPAP recall has opened up opportunities for competitors to gain market share. As patients seek alternatives, rival companies with reliable products and strong safety records may benefit from Phillips’ misfortune.
- Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: The recall has exposed the vulnerabilities in global supply chains, as the shortage of replacement parts and the logistics of the recall have posed significant challenges. Companies may reassess their supply chain strategies in light of such risks.
Phillips has taken several steps to address the crisis and mitigate the economic fallout:
Recall and Replacement: The company is actively recalling affected devices and providing replacements or repairs to affected users, prioritizing patient safety.
- Improved Quality Control: Phillips has pledged to enhance its quality control processes to prevent such incidents in the future. This includes a redesign of the foam used in their devices.
- Legal Defense: Phillips is vigorously defending itself in the legal battles that have emerged as a result of the recall.
- Reputation Management: Rebuilding trust is a top priority. The company is investing in communication efforts to regain the confidence of patients, healthcare providers, and investors.
The Phillips CPAP recall serves as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of product safety lapses in the healthcare industry. The economic loss of $479 million is just one aspect of this crisis, with legal battles, reputational damage, and regulatory scrutiny adding to the complexity of the situation. The recall has sent shockwaves through the healthcare sector, highlighting the need for stringent quality control and regulatory oversight. As Phillips navigates this challenging period, the entire industry must reflect on the lessons learned and prioritize patient safety and product quality above all else.
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The expo aims to connect farmers with markets
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources announced that the Agri-Business Expo will return to the Gladstone Agriculture Centre on April 12-13, 2024 after a five-year hiatus. This year’s event will be held under the theme, “Agriculture is Bahamian Culture.” The announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry on Monday, 11th March. Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Jomo Campbell said that this event highlights another milestone in the journey towards sustainability.
“The Agri-Expo is not just a showcase of the latest advancements in agriculture and fisheries, but also a platform for collaboration, innovation and growth in our agricultural and marine industries,” he said. “Through this Expo, we aim to connect farmers with markets, promote value added products, artisans, and foster agribusiness entrepreneurship in The Bahamas.”
The expo will feature educational and interactive workshops
The Ministry said that the Expo complies with CARICOM’s vision of reducing food imports by 25% by the year 2025. “By showcasing local food production and highlighting innovations in farming techniques, the Agri-Expo will help to strengthen the agriculture value chain. Through knowledge-sharing capacity and networking opportunities provided at Agri-Expo, participants are able to learn from each other, exchange best practices and work towards common goals of food security, sustainability and economic development.”
The expo will feature the best in agriculture and fisheries in the country via educational and interactive workshops. The workshops will include demonstrations on soil maintenance, backyard farming, ornamental plants, sustainable packaging solutions, handicrafts, local body care products, a culinary division with ‘fierce’ competition including a ‘battle of the island’ culinary competition and animal husbandry demonstrations.
Events will also be held for children, including a ‘kiddie’ corner featuring educational and fun workshops, pony rides, a petting zoo, bouncing castles, face painting and other activities.


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Jason Mraz Grows Coffee That Sells for $199 Per Can
The Grammy-winning singer has a coffee farm in San Diego, California.
A couple of years ago, the southern California-based Bird Rock Coffee Roasters started serving a limited-edition pour over, offering its customers the chance to taste La Esmeralda Bosque Geisha coffee, which is grown in the highlands of Panama. But that kind of universally coveted, ultra-rare coffee doesn't come cheap: each cup cost $11 bucks.
Earlier this month, Bird Rock announced that it's back with another Geisha varietal, one that it says is the first—and so far the only one—to be grown and harvested in San Diego. This one, which was grown on a farm owned by Grammy-winning singer Jason Mraz, makes that previous cup's price tag seem almost cute by comparison. Each pour over serving is $35, and it's selling four ounces of the stuff for $199 on its website.
"It has always been our mission to provide San Diego with the best specialty coffee the world has to offer, and now we can include San Diego County in that lineup of excellence," Jeff Taylor, the co-owner of Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, said in a statement. "Now, unlike any other moment in history, we have access to Geisha, one of the world's rarest, multiple award-winning and delicious coffees, grown right in our backyard."
The coffee is said to have notes of jasmine tea, honey, key lime pie, elderflower, and it was planted by Frinj Coffee at Mraz Family Farms in 2015. Mraz provided the land and the optimal, certified organic growing conditions, while Frinj dried and processed the beans. (And this isn't the only coffee that is coming out of Mraz Family Farms. It also grows more than a dozen other varietals and currently has 2,800 trees.)
But why is it so expensive? Partially because of its rarity, and partially because of its quality. This is the first time this Mraz-grown Geisha has been available, and it will only be sold, shipped, or poured by Bird Rock Roasters. "It’s the equivalent of unveiling a 50 year-old bottle of quality wine," Taylor told San Diego Magazine. "This isn’t for everybody. It’s a historic moment for a select few people who want to see what a Geisha grown in San Diego tastes like. We’re not going to be serving a $35 cup of coffee for very long. I imagine this will sell out in a few hours."
Geisha—also spelled Gesha—is believed to have originated in Ethiopia’s Gori Gesha forest, and was taken to the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) in Costa Rica in the 1950s. A decade later, a Panamanian official took a few plants back with him and gave them to farmers in the high elevations in and around the town of Boquete.
The coffee got everyone's attention in 2004, when beans from Hacienda La Esmeralda won the Best of Panama auction, selling for $21 per pound. (By comparison, Geisha from the Elida Estate sold for $1,029 per pound at this year's Best of Panama auction, setting a new record.)
Food & Wine has reached out to Bird Rock to find out out how long its Mraz-grown Geisha lasted. If you missed it, the next best thing might be a cup from your own Chemex while you listen to "I'm Yours" on endless repeat.


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Notably, the acquisition is part of a larger play by Blockchain to attract institutional investors to its ZeroBlock property.
RTBTC will power ZeroBlock’s new trading platform, and ZeroBlock’s proprietary news feed will be embedded in the new trading platform, allowing traders first access to market-moving news.
Dan Held, co-founder of ZeroBlock and director of product for Blockchain, told CoinDesk that the move had obvious advantages for both properties as well as consumers.
“ZeroBlock is the only trading platform that has an aggregated news feed. News moves markets, and our platform will empower traders to react faster to relevant breaking information.”
RTBTC has facilitated more than $150m in trading volume across multiple exchanges since its launch last July, and works by allowing traders to link their exchange accounts to the platform using its API.
The platform boasts advanced features usually reserved for professional-level platforms used for traditional markets.
As part of the purchase, RTBTC lead developer Clark Moody will join the Blockchain team. The terms of the bitcoin-only deal were not disclosed.
— ZeroBlock (@zeroblock) March 4, 2014
ZeroBlock indicated that the company’s existing news feed services would remain free, but that features made possible by the deal will be part of a new professional version of ZeroBlock.
Held elaborated on the pricing and availability details, stating:
“RTBTC will be integrated into ZeroBlock under the new ZeroBlock trading platform, which will be open for trading Tuesday. The subscription costs $20/month for unlimited trading.”
The paid version of ZeroBlock will allow traders to access a mobile app called ZeroBlock Pro, which hopes to enable mobile trading on Android and iOS apps, an interesting choice given that Apple has been notoriously strict in its policies regarding bitcoin apps. For example, the Blockchain wallet app was removed from Apple’s app stores in February.
Still, Held said he is optimistic that Apple will host the platform.
“Apple currently allows apps for trading like E-Trade and Oanda, which operate in traditional markets. Apple’s only worry with digital currency is that it will circumvent their in app purchase system. Bitcoin trading doesn’t directly allow the users to send/receive bitcoin.”
More to come
In the official release, ZeroBlock was enthusiastic about adding Clark to the team, lauding his development of the RTBTC platform. Further, CEO Nicolas Cary praised Moody, calling him a pioneer and visionary in the bitcoin economy.
Speaking to CoinDesk, Held talked further about Clark’s involvement with ZeroBlock, and what customers can expect from the partnership.
“Clark has incredible insight and technical understanding of the Bitcoin markets and is probably the most knowledgeable individual I know regarding cryptocurrency trading. Clark and I will sculpt the future of Bitcoin trading, taking it from a retail level to a professional one.”
Held said he is eager to develop his working relationship with Clark, but did not disclose additional details about any planned products.
The official release did however offer a teaser, promising “exciting new features are coming” to the trading platform, including support for additional exchanges.
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It may be frowned upon in many circles, in fact it’s downright illegal, but that hasn’t stopped one ASX-listed company which has undergone some whacky share price movements to actively encourage insider trading amongst its shareholders.
To the relief of market regulators, Insider Trading is the latest product launched by wine distribution company Digital Wine Ventures (ASX: DW8) as an invite-only membership program that offers its shareholders with discounts on wine purchases.
The preferential prices are also offered to the Company’s employees and suppliers that sell on their WineDepot Market, as well as private tastings, dinners and other wine-related events.
Insider Trading is just one promotional activity launched by Digital Wine Ventures which has undergone significant growth over the past 12 months which has included its first $1 million quarter as reported for the recent June Quarter, a 33% increase on the previous corresponding period.
“There’s been a noticeable lift in our key metrics over the last 3 months as existing and new suppliers embrace new functionality offered via our platform, such as MARKET & DIRECT,” said Digital Wine Ventures CEO, Dean Taylor.
“The combination of the new revenue streams generated by these products together with very strong customer growth, generated organically and via strategic acquisitions, provides the basis for a very exciting year ahead in respect of revenue growth.”
Emerging as a preferred distributor amongst Australian wineries where smaller vineyards can substantially increase their reach without exorbitant distribution fees or payment terms, DW8’s WineDepot platform has been rapidly expanding. In the June Quarter alone, the platform added 68 new suppliers and set a new record by shipping more than 75,000 cases over the period, 22% more than the March Quarter.
Further increasing its distribution reach, the Company launched WineDepot Market at the end of May as a direct-to-trade marketplace as its newest product that enables winemakers to outsound the backend of their business via the WineDepot platform.
“The evolution of the wine distribution model in Australia is long overdue. Technology has brought vast changes in the way we produce wine and sell to consumers, but in the middle, supply chains and wholesaling are still plagued by inefficiency,” said Taylor.
“The initial take-up that we have seen so far has been very encouraging and provides a clear indication of the latent demand for the unique solution that we’ve created.”
Continuing to grow momentum amongst its customers and investors, Digital Wine Ventures was recently admitted to the S&P / ASX All Technology Index.
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Logitech is bidding farewell to the Blue microphone brand, aiming to “simplify its product portfolio and focus on its core brands.”
Established in 2005, Blue rapidly rose to prominence as a top brand in the microphone market, gaining recognition for its high-quality and professional sound.
Logitech welcomed Blue into its fold in 2017 and continued to sell Blue products under its own brand. However, the tech giant will be phasing out the Blue brand in the coming months.
Logitech assures continued support for existing Blue products in the market, including software updates and customer support for the foreseeable future.
This significant move by Logitech, one of the largest players in the PC peripheral market, highlights the shifting landscape. The market has become fiercely competitive in recent years, with new companies entering and existing ones broadening their product range. Consequently, market share for some of the larger players, like Logitech, has dwindled.
Say goodbye to the Blue microphone brand, as Logitech streamlines its focus on core brands and products. By decluttering their product lineup, Logitech aims to rise above the fierce competition in the ever-evolving PC peripheral market.


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To follow up on our recent article titled "Overweight and overfueled - fat America uses more gas" we thought we'd offer some additional information that's relevant to the topic. A recent study conducted by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) suggests that U.S. drivers may be overweight partially due to factors beyond their immediate control. The APTA study found that:
While the emissions produced by cars traversing the world's cities are undoubtedly a problem, it is by no means the only issue with personal transportation. As the world's car fleet continues to grow, the problem of traffic congestion will get dramatically worse, even if they are all powered by magic electric fairies.
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Chocolate cravings may be a sign of a more serious health problem.
The scientists discovered that those who ate the most chocolate scored the highest on depression tests. People with higher scores ate about 12 servings of chocolate a month.
Depression could trigger the need to self-medicate, and for many people, chocolate is the drug of choice, according to researchers.
"Our study confirms long-held suspicions that eating chocolate is something that people do when they are feeling down," said study co-author Beatrice Golomb, an associate professor of internal medicine at the UCSD School of Medicine. “Because it was a cross sectional study, meaning a slice in time, it did not tell us whether the chocolate decreased or intensified the depression."
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Toronto, Ontario — SATA went all-in at the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) in Toronto last week when the company auctioned off a one-of-a-kind Stan Lee-inspired spray gun and donated all the proceeds to Autism Speaks Canada.
The gun—a custom SATAjet 5000 B decorated with comic and pop art designs—sold for $3,000 to Doug Roberts of Fix Auto Barrie North, with all proceeds going to Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and along a life span for needs of people with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
For the past three years, SATA has attended CCIF Toronto and auctioned off a limited edition spray gun. Two years ago, the brand auctioned off a Canada 150 gun at CCIF Toronto—of which there were only 150 made—and, this year, it showcased its one-of-a-kind Stan Lee-inspired tool.
Doug Roberts was also the winner of the very first Canada 150 gun two years ago at CCIF 2018.
“This is a one of one gun,” John Turner, general manager for SATA told crowds at CCIF Toronto 2020. “You will never see anything like this again. We’re trying to help kids with autism, and all of the money we receive for this gun will go to Autism Speaks Canada.”


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Experts advise avoiding sugary drinks to improve cholesterol levels, and quench your thirst with pure water.
A study has shown that regular consumption of sugary drinks increases triglyceride levels and lowers high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, known as the “good” cholesterol.
Adults in this study who drank one sugary drink per day had a 98% higher risk of low HDL and high triglycerides — by 53%.
Triglycerides — these are fats found in the blood, and abnormal levels of these fats (lipids) combined with high levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, known as “bad” cholesterol) or low levels of HDL cholesterol can accumulate in the arteries.
< br />Half of American adults suffer from dyslipidemia — a medical term for abnormal lipid levels in the blood.
Dyslipidemia can lead to atherosclerosis, and possible consequences include heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
The research team also tested whether diet drinks or 100% fruit juice is a better option than sugar-sweetened drinks. But they didn't find enough evidence that these drinks reduce the risk of dyslipidemia.
Emerging studies on long-term health benefits of diet soda consumption are inconclusive, so it's reasonable to say that diet drinks should only be indulged occasionally.
For 100% fruit juice, it's best to limit your intake and eat whole fruit whenever possible.
The study analyzed dietary data from 5,900 American adults, as well as changes in cholesterol levels and triglycerides in their blood depending on the frequency and types of drinks they drank.
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The German economy is growing steadily. Germany has run up a record trade surplus, and consumers are making the most of low oil prices. Marion Hütter on the flourishing German economy and latent fears.
NATO members have increased defense spending in general, but European countries are having difficulties meeting a target of 2 percent of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump. Germany is a long way off.
From Berlin to Washington, Germany's role in the trans-Atlantic alliance has taken center stage. But what does Germany actually do for NATO? DW examines its strategic role amid a spat prompted by US President Trump.
After years of continued growth and increasing domestic demand, the German government has sharply upped its 2018 economic outlook, projecting a growth rate of 2.4 percent, after predicting a mere 1.9 percent in October.
Economic growth in India is forecast to beat out last year. The emerging economy is thus on track to regain the title of the world's fastest growing major economy, once again overtaking China.
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While Apple is yet to announce the price of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in India, as per trade estimates the 16GB iPhone 6s will be priced at around Rs 55,000-56,000 while the iPhone 6s Plus 16 GB model will be sold at around Rs 65,000-66,000.
“I have emailed not only Steve Jobs but Tim Cook”, Mr Engo said outside the store, sporting an Apple Watch with a pink band and an iPhone 6 in a pink case.
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s are truly some serious megapixel packing handsets.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 6S Plus will cost €869, €979, and €1,089 respectively.
The new color has been a huge hit for Apple.
Thousands of people who pre-ordered the new iPhone 6S and 6S plus got deliveries today.
Live Photos, 3D Touch, 12-megapixel iSight camera, 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera with Retina Flash and it’s powered by the Apple-designed A9 chip, “the most advanced chip ever in a smartphone, delivering faster performance”. Apple upgraded the number of megapixels in the sensor from 8 to 12 and added ultra hi-res 4K video. If you’d like to see how the new camera stacks up to its entire line of predecessors, Camera+ co-founder Lisa Bettany has published a series of side-by-side comparison images showing the same scenes captured with each camera. Logic dictates that smaller batteries mean bad battery life.
“Indestructible” is not a word that many iPhone owners would use to describe Apple’s mobile device, but based on the latest torture tests from SquareTrade, the 6s and 6s Plus are not only far sturdier than previous models, but even beat a top Android contender in some categories. For any standard user however, the camera on the iPhone 6s is more than capable.


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The marketing services group’s revenues grew three per cent year on year to £82.6m.
David Kershaw, M&C Saatchi chief executive, said: "Our results for the first six months of 2014 showed continued revenue momentum and excellent earnings growth and give us confidence for a successful full-year outcome."
Kershaw pointed to its current international rollout of M&C Saatchi PR and the export in recent years of the group’s mobile and sport & entertainment ventures to its overseas offices.
He added: "This success is based upon a combination of new business wins in our core operations and a growing contribution from our developing new businesses.
"Most of these have yet to reach their full potential and we are anticipating even better returns in 2015."
Chris Hides, managing director at M&C Saatchi PR, told PRWeek that the division is performing in line with expectations and is making a "very good contribution to the overall group figures".
Hides said: "We’re pretty much on track, we’ve seen consistent year-on-year growth since we launched in 2010 and we’re actually slightly ahead of expectations year-on-year."
He added that M&C Saatchi PR’s four key practices – consumer, B2B/corporate, events/experiential and digital/design – are all delivering good revenue for the group.
The group's UK revenues were up 17 per cent, with CRM and mobile in particular performing strongly.


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3D printing is the next revolution in technology according to many, and people are already printing all kinds of interesting things. Now, Nokia has become the first cellphone manufacturer to announce a public development kit that will allow people to print their own casing for their Lumia 820 smartphone.
The Nokia Lumia 820 is a mid-range Windows Phone 8 handset currently available on AT&T. It comes in a variety of back casing colors including red, white, cyan, yellow, and black. But what if you want to use your own color? Now you can with a 3D printer. (more…)