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Tesla reported its biggest quarterly loss in the company’s history and will reduce Model X and Model S vehicle production to focus on Model 3.
After laying off 3,000 SolarCity employees last year to improve “efficiencies,” Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors is also looking in bad shape, according to Business Insider UK report. Climbing out of “production hell” proves challenging.
In a statement, Tesla said,
“While we continue to make significant progress each week in fixing Model 3 bottlenecks, the nature of manufacturing challenges during a ramp such as this makes it difficult to predict exactly how long it will take for all bottlenecks to be cleared or when new ones will appear.”
Bloomberg business highlights:
- Adjusted loss per share: -$2.92 (-$2.23 expected).
- Revenue: $2.98 billion ($2.39 billion expected).
- Free cash flow: –$1.4 billion (-$1.2 billion expected)
This is the biggest loss reported for the company but, on the other hand, they have made many groundbreaking strides in the electric vehicle, energy storage, and solar power industries:
- world’s only fully integrated sustainable energy company
- best and highest-selling pure electric vehicles
- highest rated and safest cars in the world
- powering several islands with solar panels
It seems all the moving parts and Musk’s other projects (SpaceX, HyperLoop, Boring) got a bit out of hand and he needs to bring things back in order. This is to be expected when you’re changing the world; there are bound to be obstacles, conflicts, and mistakes along the way.
— Elon Musk, Tesla CEO
Tesla Motors is racing to make 5,000 Model 3’s per week by end of Q1 2018, and so cut Model S and X production 10% for Q4 2017.
But besides inefficiencies and production bottlenecks, former employees are upset for being given no warning or performance review for their termination. The sudden layoff for reasons they cannot see have shocked and upset many of them. Perhaps trying to keep pace with production goals and innovation, the employees’ condition was overlooked and required immediate action.
Former Tesla employee, Daniel Grant, supported the union effort because of dangerous working conditions in the factory and believes he was fired for it.
“Management pushed us hard, and it created very real risks for us working on the line,” Grant said in an email. “That’s why I wore a union T-shirt, and that’s why I handed out flyers.”
Although Tesla admits it’s injury rate surpassed the industry average before, it says they have been declining steadily.
Do you still have faith in the future of sustainable energy? Is the $35k Model 3 worth the wait for you? Let us know in the comments below.


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When the corona virus started impacting Spain in March, Ariadna Serra realized that 2020 and beyond looked alarming for the cycling tours for foreign students that she co-founded ten years ago.
Hence Serra and five of her female co-workers thought of new opportunities. They decided to follow their passion for cycling to fund a delivery company that makes use of bikes in Barcelona, considering benefitting from the online shopping boom brought about by the pandemic.
The company, Les Mercedes, was founded in July by six women and is run by five of them, aged 35 to 45 from Spain, France and Argentina. “It’s not only a delivery company. We want to go a bit further,” said Serra at the company’s headquarters in Barcelona’s old town.
It aims promoting a more women-oriented and climate-friendly city, offering good jobs, boosting responsible shopping and supporting the struggling tourism-dependent local economy.
Above all, the company aims to be an “alternative model” to delivery bigwigs like Amazon and Glovo.
“Shops and bars are the culture of our neighborhoods. What we want is to join forces with them so that they can remain there and adapt to the changes,” said Serra.
Les Mercedes has around 50 core customers, mainly groceries, wine and flower shops as well as neighborhood shopping associations which have started their own online marketplaces.
“We bring gender perspective to a sector that is very masculine,” said Marie Dufouleur, 42, another company founder.

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hotel chains have their eyes on China's economy hotel business but it
looks like this much-hyped market is not the gold mine it once was.
France's Accor group today announced
it is gearing up for growth in AsiaPac where it wants its economy
brands like Ibis (shown left) to become as familiar to budget
travellers as they already are in western Europe.
Its AsiaPac headquarters will be moved to Singapore from Sydney by
the end of the year to be closer to the growth opportunities in the
region and it plans to build 70 three-star Ibis hotels, 40 of them in
As any visitor to China will testify, the country is awash with
home-grown budget hotel chains such as Jin Jiang Inns, which IPO'd in
HK and Shanghai earlier this year, 7Days Inns, GreenTree Inn Hotel and
Home Inns — the latter had an IPO on Nasdaq last year. All told, there
are over 140 economy hotel brands of different sizes in China, but they
are difficult to tell apart because they are run with undifferentiated
These domestic chains see big growth opportunities. Jin Jiang Inns,
for example, will increase its number of economy hotels from 165, the
number it had at the time of its IPO, to 600 across the country by the
But are there enough budget-minded travellers in China to keep those
extra beds filled? The US has around 60,000 economy hotels, accounting
for 75% of its entire hotel industry. Economy hotels in China account
for only 10% of the whole domestic market and, as the disposable income
of Chinese consumers rises, and more people travel for pleasure rather
than just business, that will lead to a growth in demand for affordable
hotels around the country.
At least, that is the bull case for budget hotels. But there are
signs are that the expansion boom may already have got ahead itself.
According to figures from the China Hotel Association, quoted in this
Knowledge@Wharton article, last year saw a fall of seven percentage
points in occupancy rates for China's economy hotels to just over 82%.
Meanwhile, the average room rate plummeted more than 36% from 328 yuan
in 2005 to RM yuan in 2006.
Home Inns' CEO Sun Jian admitted during a recent press conference
that there is a bubble in the market. He warned that, in spite of huge
market potential, the belief among many people that economy hotels mean
high profits is simply too optimistic. Nevertheless he argued that
there is still lots of room for latecomers in a market where demand is
great but fully integrated brands are scarce.
Accor, of course, has one of the best integrated brand strategies
around. Michael Issenberg, Accor's regional manager, argues that
economy hotels in Asia are either old four- or five-star hotels which
have fallen into disrepair, or “ill-conceived” economy hotels.
Accor's Formule 1 and Motel 6 chains are a ubiquitous sight on the
outskirts of European towns, while its Ibis chain is slightly more
upmarket and has better locations.
While the guest guest experience offered by these budget brands is
far removed from that of staying in a Sofitel or Novtel — Accor's
premium brands — they nevertheless offer a no-frills alternative to
travellers who do not need the trimmings and services of a traditional
hotel, but do not want to take a risk on no-name budget hotels.
If anyone can make a success of transforming the budget hotel experience in China, Accor can.


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Fuel distribution companies in the UAE said on Sunday that prices would be increased from next Wednesday.
The firms said in a statement that they have decided to raise the prices of petrol by 15 fils at various fuel stations nationwide as of April 21.
They added that the prices will be liberalised and increased gradually as part of efforts to gradually reduce increasing losses being suffered by companies, news agency WAM reported.
In January, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) called for an end to controls on petrol prices, saying it has been hit financially by rising costs for crude oil.
Saeed Khoory, the company's chief executive, reportedly said that the company was losing money with every sale at its 170 service stations in the UAE while the price is fixed at AED1.37 per litre.
The UAE Government should either offer direct subsidies for retailers to cover their losses or let the petrol price rise, he added.
ENOC is currently working on plans to introduce self service at its service stations, with attendants still being employed but at an extra cost to consumers.For all the latest retail news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and Linkedin, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
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Prospect of six months’ curfew ‘very worrying’
With the local lockdown restrictions now established, and the prospect of another six months of a 10pm curfew – or even worse – for the hospitality trade, businesses are anxious about the future.
Angie Thompson of Angie’s bar told The Ambler “I’m absolutely gutted at the 10pm curfew. I get and agree with a lot of the restrictions, we already wear face coverings and do table service. But I don’t see how a 10pm close will help.
“It’s a big blow to an already troubled trade. Also it’s hard on some customers, a few of my customers work in restaurants and don’t get finished till 10pm, so enjoy the last couple of hours we are open. It’s going to affect a lot of people.”
Ruth Charlton of the Old Boat House and the Fish Shack told The Ambler she wondered where and when the restrictions would end. She described some customers as looking worried at times.
“It’s very sad for the pub trade” she told The Ambler. “Some of these pubs in our local area rely on service after 10pm.
“Customers who eat with us enjoy moving on to enjoy a local beer or two in locals bars and restaurants. It is very sad and our thoughts are with our colleagues who own or operate establishments which rely on trade after 10pm.”
Ruth said that their staff often go out to local pubs after their shifts.
“Our team of staff work so hard – even harder at this moment in time because of restrictions and added pressure and whilst we totally understand these measures are necessary to try and minimise the virus spread, our future worry is where and when will these measures end.
“The Boathouse has lost a bit of soul; there’s no seats at the bar.” she said “There’s just a general feeling of anxiety overall.”


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Market-leading ad and content-funded mobile platform, Unlockd recently launched its fourth market in just eight months with Digicel, Jamaica’s largest telecom provider.
Powered by Unlockd, Digicel “Plus” can help its one million active smartphone users reduce their monthly payments in exchange for viewing relevant ads, content and offers when unlocking their Android smartphone.
While Digicel has shown interest in adblocking at a network level to reduce data costs across its network, its customers now have the option of a value exchange model whereby they view relevant ads to subsidise their monthly bills.
By partnering with Unlockd, Digicel is now able to own a proportion of advertising revenue not previously available via the proprietary ad and content-funded platform to bridge the digital revenue divide between telcos and the mobile ad world.
Through the partnership, geo-targeted ads, offers, discounts or content from brands including Hyundai, Heineken, Red Stripe and HiPro are shown at various times as users unlock their Android smartphones.
What has Unlockd been up to lately?
Following its successful UK launch in June with Tesco Mobile and the USA launch with Sprint Telecom subsidiary, Boost Mobile at the beginning of the year, interest from telecommunication providers has been extremely strong. With the inclusion of Digicel, two additional carrier partnership deals have also been signed to launch in the coming months, with more in the pipeline to roll out in 2017.
“Our first emerging market partnership with Digicel underpins our vision of making smartphone usage more affordable for everyone. Unlockd is in a unique position in Jamaica as it’s providing the opportunity to connect the un-connected by making phone and mobile data usage accessible for all,” said Matt Berriman, CEO and Co-Founder of Unlockd.
“From our conversations with carriers around the world, the market for the ad and content-funded value exchange model is at a tipping point. Telcos are quickly recognising that the adblocking model does not deliver the same win-win-win that Unlockd’s value exchange proposition does for them and their customers.
“This is the fourth market we’ve launched within eight months with UAE and a major market in Asia to follow within the next three months. We know the company can deploy at least 6+ new markets every year and we’ll be launching even more after our Series B Capital Raise,” Berriman added.
What exactly does Unlockd do?
Founded in Melbourne, with offices in New York and London, Unlockd is changing the way people use and pay for their mobile phones around the world.
Unlockd’s revolutionary mobile technology allows users to earn a discount off their mobile phone bills or free additional data, by viewing full-screen ads, offers and relevant content upon unlocking their phone.
Unlockd launched in the US with Sprint Telecom subsidiary Boost Mobile in January 2016 and recently launched in the UK market with Tesco Mobile. Major partners include: News Corp, Yahoo, Twitter, Facebook Audience Network and ,Dentsu Aegis in addition to high profile brands such as McDonalds, British Airways, Doritos and Lyft.
This hot start-up closed a $AU15 million Series A Round in early 2016 from some of the biggest names in the business community, and has recently appointed an advisor to assist with their Series B raise of up to $US30 million, noting the strategic investment approaches over recent months.
In July this year the company also appointed telco and media heavyweight Solomon “Sol” Trujillo and former Virgin Group CEO David Baxby to the Board with Atlassian and Goldman Sachs key executives joining the business.


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The FCC’s decisions to overturn Net Neutrality is bad news for privacy advocates
Today’s decision to overturn Net Neutrality went exactly like everyone expected it to go. Despite a highly theatrical distraction in the form of a bomb threat, the FCC voted 3-2 to overturn Obama-era net neutrality rules.
Net neutrality is certainly not dead. But it’s on life support.
Already a group of State attorneys general are preparing a lawsuit to stop the decision. Others will file suit as well. This is going to be tied up in the courts for years. So don’t expect the big ISPs – Comcast, AT&T and Verizon – to trip over themselves enacting any major changes right out the gate.
That may actually play into their opponents’ hands and make it easier for them to get a stay in court.
But rest assured once the dust is settled, change is coming. That’s why we took the time to reach out to some industry experts for their opinions on what these upcoming changes mean for our privacy and for cyber security, in general.
Let’s start from the top
What is Net Neutrality?
Without getting too technical, net neutrality was essentially a rule that required internet service providers to treat all traffic as equal.
“The premise behind Net Neutrality was the notion of Internet as a utility, much like electric grid or water that we depend on,” said Hamid Karimi, VP of Business Development at Beyond Security. “Utilities by definition are essential for basic living and cannot be monopolized or manipulated simply for profit reasons.”
The FCC’s argument in overturning Net Neutrality is that the internet is not a public utility.
“Besides allowing Internet Service Providers to throttle and block content based on policy, paying customer, paying vendors, and overall content, [the decision to overturn Net Neutrality] moves the governing body of Internet communications from the FCC to the FTC,” said Morey Haber, VP of Technology at BeyondTrust.
“This has some staggering ramifications that businesses and consumers need to watch. The Internet itself is no longer viewed as a communications vehicle in the eyes of the government but rather a trade vehicle for commerce and content. This means that recent laws requiring the taxation of goods interstate, services provided that could be taxed, and premium fees for services can now be better enforced and potentially new taxes levied. These are hidden possibilities with the changes voted on today.”
How Will the Loss of Net Neutrality Affect User Privacy?
Beyond the obvious fact that this sets the table for the internet to be split into packages and sold like cable television, this will also take a toll on our right to privacy on the internet.
“The FCC’s current Net Neutrality provision called Title II requires carriers to adhere to consumers’ privacy rules based on the definition of “proprietary information,”” said Karimi, referring to the now undone Obama-era protections. “Current US laws do not offer such protections, therefore for privacy advocates, the repeal of Net Neutrality is a costly measure allowing the potential compromise of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).”
Matt Pinsker is a Professor of Homeland Security at Virginia Commonwealth University. He expounded on the ways that this could affect individuals’ privacy:
“It means a decrease in privacy because ISP’s will have the option to determine the type of media you are accessing, as well as logging not only what you access but how often. If they want to create a price to access adult content, then internet users would have to out themselves as “porn users” by paying a special fee to access adult content. ISP’s could apply this not just to adult content, but to any content such as email, videos, or news. It could even go further where ISP’s could charge different rates if you want to access conservative or liberal online resources, and users would again have to out themselves by opting to pay in order to have access.”
And there’s an incentive to ISPs to collect this information, too.
“For ISP’s to enforce such rules,” added Pinsker, “they would need to more closely monitor each individual’s internet usage to identify just what exactly the web traffic is.”
Could Losing Net Neutrality Make us Less Competitive?
America’s cybersecurity specialists are in a constant arms race with their international contemporaries. Lately, it’s felt a little like we’re beginning to fall behind.
Todd Millecam, the CEO of SWYM Systems thinks this decision will only widen the gap.
“By removing some of these constraints, the traditional learning space for cybersecurity experts will effectively be demolished. Since Russia and China have kept their security-specialist incubators intact, if this policy remains in place for more than a year or two, I would expect our cybersecurity as a country will erode as foreign nationals enjoy a more friendly environment to learn in,” said Millecam.
“The short of it is that this puts us at a human-capital disadvantage to other nations.”
One Benefit: Better DDoS Mitigation
The news isn’t all bad though, one of the positive offshoots of this decision is that it potentially makes it easier to mitigate DDoS attacks. A DDoS or Distributed Denial of Service attack takes traffic from a network of computers and uses it to overload a targeted server.
The old rules actually made DDoS attacks more effective by requiring ISPs to treat all traffic equally.
“The current rules limit the ability of providers to respond quickly to a suspicious Denial of Service since they are effectively forced to treat all traffic equally even if there is reasonable doubt about certain benign bits and bytes,” said Karimi. “The repeal, in theory, allows these providers to implement limit recursion (throttling) and disable or block certain flows.”
Not Everyone is Convinced Overturning Net Neutrality is Bad
Not everyone thinks today’s decision is a bad thing. Gregory Morawietz, VP of Operations at Single Point of Contact, thinks the markets will bear things out.
“I say that if we eliminate net neutrality and business is affected by it then people will leave providers that are tampering with internet usage,” said Morawietz. “The market will manage what the law fails to oversee. We will not see a lot of the changes that are made by these organizations but again the market will try and reveal them so that companies can differentiate themselves and promise marketing incentives.”
“The repeal of Net Neutrality appears to have a built-in naive assumption based on both the goodwill of players and market competitiveness. However, there is no incentive or mandate that will protect the small vendors or even the larger ones if they have a competing business with the Internet service provider.”
Regardless, as was mentioned before, we’re not likely to see any rapid changes. Things are going to continue on the way they have been for a while.
“The myriad of lawsuits regarding this change will surface and ultimately this decision will be decided in the courts,” said Haber. “Much like beer sales in the 1980’s when Coors could not be sold across state lines, the FTC may be reaching to say the Internet can be restricted across state lines when free and open commerce should occur across state boundaries; minus any local prohibiting laws like on fireworks.”


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How many apps for Windows Phone 7 at launch?
They are taking an approach of quality over quantity, which can be looked at as a shot at the Apple iPhone’s app store and their full arsenal of fart applications. Or this can be looked at as a way to escape any scrutiny they might face if they only have a few hundred applications at the time of the newest platform’s launch.
Either way, does anybody really have any clue? There was a rumor that pegged the number of applications at launch to be in the neighborhood of 2000.
One comment obtained from a man at Microsoft by the guys over at Gizmodo is that “it will be more than the iPad at launch.” Well given that the iPad really only had around 350 specific applications for it at launch, that isn’t much. The phones have been announced, now we all just have to wait and see for ourselves.


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One of the most promising technologies to emerge over the last decade is digital twin technology. Technology writer Aminu Abdullahi explains, “A digital twin is essentially an avatar of a physical object in the virtual world, allowing people to operate it remotely, manage it, and monitor its performance by collecting data from embedded sensors. Digital twins technology is a core element of digital transformation.” Cybersecurity journalist Charlie Osborne agrees that digital twin technology has an important role to play in digital transformation. “When corporations wish to revamp their supply chains and gain more visibility into the everyday workings of their business,” she writes, “Digital twin technologies can provide the solution.” The most successful companies in the Digital Age will be those that demonstrate the best “phygital” fitness (i.e., companies that leverage digital processes to optimize real-world outcomes).
Digital Twin Basics
Abdullahi reports, “The concept of digital twins can be traced back to NASA’s efforts with its space exploration project in the 1960s. This technology took a step further in 2002 when Michael Grieves publicly introduced the concept and model of the digital twin at a Society of Manufacturing Engineers conference in Troy, Michigan. In 2010, NASA’s John Vickers introduced a new use of the term digital twin that was not confined to manufacturing industries but applied across all sectors.” Osborne notes that the emergence of practical digital twin technology had to wait until foundational technologies, like the Internet of Things (IoT), sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and wireless technologies, matured. Stefan Weisenberger, a Global Vice President at SAP, asserts that digital twin technology provides both companies and their clients with a “more reliable ‘phygital’ experience.”
Weisenberger observes that having greater phygital fitness is “especially relevant in the area of supply chain dynamics, where companies that have historically focused on manufacturing excellence are shifting their efforts to improving the customer experience through greater flexibility, more real-time information sharing and tighter collaboration.” Manufacturers were among the first enterprises to appreciate the potential of digital twins — especially in the area of preventive maintenance. Elizabeth Hackenson, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President at Schneider Electric, insists, “[Digital twin technology is] going to be a competitive advantage [as organization’s begin] to understand how [their] assets are performing not only from a maintenance perspective but also profitability.” She predicts, “In 10 years, digital replicas of industrial equipment in industries ranging from food and beverage to manufacturing and health care will be widespread.”
Deloitte analysts agree that digital twin usage will continue to grow as the technology becomes more sophisticated. They write, “Digital twins are multiplying as their capabilities and sophistication grow. But realizing their full potential may require integrating systems and data across entire ecosystems.” Looking forward, they write, “Imagine you had a perfect digital copy of the physical world: a digital twin that can virtually replicate physical products and processes. This twin would enable your organization to collaborate virtually, intake sensor data and simulate conditions quickly, understand what-if scenarios clearly, predict results more accurately, and output instructions to manipulate the physical world.”
The Way Ahead
Deloitte analysts note, “Today, many companies are using digital twin capabilities in a variety of ways. Digital twins can simulate any aspect of a physical object or process. They can represent a new product’s engineering drawings and dimensions or all the subcomponents and corresponding lineage in the broader supply chain, from the design table all the way to the consumer.” As they mentioned earlier, digital twins can also be used to understand what-if scenarios. That is one of activities the Enterra Global Insights and Decision Superiority System™ (EGIDS™) can help organizations with today. Powered by Enterra’s artificial intelligence engine — the Enterra® Autonomous Decision Science™ (ADS®) platform — it can help business leaders rapidly explore a multitude of options and scenarios.
How important is this capability? Alex Koshulko, Co-founder and CEO at Streamline, explains, “Advanced supply chain players strive for real-time supply chain execution. In fact, a Gartner study shows that 60% of chief supply chain officers are expected to make quicker, more informed and accurate real-time decisions. Meanwhile, real-time decision making requires two things: knowing exactly what’s happening in the supply chain at any given moment and seeing into a variety of future scenarios.” He adds, “In times of uncertainty and non-stop disruption, the digital twin technology can be a way to achieve both by improving the supply chain visibility, performance and more. The technology can help companies boost revenue by up to 10%, improve time to market by as much as 50% and upgrade product quality by up to 25%, according to McKinsey.”
Today’s business world moves at computer speed — and that presents a decision-making challenge. It also helps explain why digital twin technology is gaining more attention. Jeff Harris, a Vice President at Keysight Technologies, writes, “Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital twins — why are we hearing so much about them and why do they suddenly seem critical? The simplest explanation is this: When something is too complex for a human to easily process or there is too little time for a human to make a critical decision, the only choice is to remove the human. That requires the ability to replicate the thought process a human might go through, which requires a lot of data and a deep understanding of the decision environment.”
Deloitte analysts predict, “Digital twins [will be] deployed broadly across industries for multiple use cases. For logistics, manufacturing, and supply chains, digital twins combined with machine learning and advanced network connectivity such as 5G will increasingly track, monitor, route, and optimize the flow of goods throughout factories and around the world. Real-time visibility into locations and conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) will be taken for granted. And without human intervention, the ‘control towers’ will be able to take corrective actions by directing inventory transfers, adjusting process steps on an assembly line, or rerouting containers.”
Harris concludes, “The shift to AI-driven development and digital twins has become necessary due to the amount of functionality and autonomous decision-making expected in new products. … The need for AI and digital twins is real.” In today’s digital environment, finding the right data to drive a digital twin is not as difficult as one might think. Journalists from The WHIR note, “You can leverage information, data sciences, and powerful systems to enable digital twins of supply chain management, entire factory processes, and even inventory management.” Digital twin technology will continue to help companies perform “what if” scenario analysis and, when prudent, make autonomous decisions to optimize processes as they improve their phygital fitness.
 Aminu Abdullahi, “What Are Digital Twins?” eWeek, 14 November 2022.
 Charlie Osborne, “The rise of the Digital Twin: Why the enterprise needs to take notice,” ZDNet, 3 May 2018.
 Stefan Weisenberger, “‘Phygital’ Fitness: Melding Physical and Digital to Improve Supply Chain Outcomes,” SupplyChainBrain, 19 August 2021.
 Sara Castellanos, “Digital Twins Concept Gains Traction Among Enterprises,” The Wall Street Journal, 12 September 2018.
 Adam Mussomeli, Aaron Parrott, Brian Umbenhauer, and Lane Warshaw, “Digital Twins: Bridging the Physical and Digital,” The Wall Street Journal, 23 June 2020.
 Alex Koshulko, “How Digital Twins Can Help Supply Chains Survive Disruption,” Forbes, 21 June 2022.
 Jeff Harris, “The Genesis of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins,” InformationWeek, 2 May 2022.
 The WHIR, “Understanding Digital Twins as a Key Part of Digital Transformation,” Channel Futures, 23 September 2017.


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Renault's latest car project called ULC (ultra low cost) is moving on a slow track. Renault is working on this project in joint venture with Bajaj Auto, India's leading two wheeler manufacturer.
According to a senior official of the company, “The ULC project which also had the involvement of Nissan is now independent and has stopped the product plan at its Chennai plant”.
Currently the French manufacturer has also slowed down its other projects across the globe including its factory in Morocco, which is still under development. Though the construction work at the Chennai plant continues, the product plan is put on hold.
With the halt at Chennai unit, the company is thinking of the various products that can be rolled out from its Nasik factory, which assembles the Logan in joint venture with the Indian car major Mahindra and Mahindra.


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Electronic/soul singer Connie Constance joined journalist Hilary Alexander OBE on the GFW Live! stage to talk about Constance’s success having joined Clarks as a brand ambassador and fronting their latest advertising campaign. Having trained as a dancer, she was approached by the British footwear brand having posted a video on Instagram of herself dancing in a pair of their trigenic shoes.
Accompanied by a track which she wrote exclusively for the brand, it features her dancing to a routine which combines her love of ballet, contemporary and hip-hop. The Watford-born artist talked about her love of the capital’s ‘creative scene’ and discussed her next steps after success so far. Shoe design is definitely on that list, but until then she will be releasing an EP later this year, as well as performing on the fields of Glastonbury this summer (wearing her Clarks, of course!)
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Focus on Scalability in a new offline payment white paper and webinar by Crunchfish and Lipis Advisors
The interest in offline solutions from central banks, commercial banks and payment system providers have skyrocketed in recent years. Crunchfish in partnership with Lipis Advisors are proud to announce the fifth white paper and webinar in the series “Enabling offline payments in an online world” with a focus on Scalability.
Crunchfish in partnership with Lipis Advisors announced today the fifth white paper and webinar focused on offline payment Scalability. The white paper will be released on August 31st on 12 noon CET / 15.30 IST with a follow-up webinar streamed live on September 1st at 8 am CET / 11.30 IST.
The webinar will start with a short presentation of the white paper, followed by moderated Q&A with a panel and the audience. The panel for the fifth webinar will feature Bonni Brodsky Payment expert at Lipis Advisors, Anthony Ralphs Director Management CBDC at Ripple and Joachim Samuelsson CEO at Crunchfish. The webinar is moderated by Johan Wester.
The video trailer to the fifth white paper and webinar on offline payment Scalability is now available. Register for the webinar by following this link.The webinar will be live streamed on Zoom and LinkedIn, it will also be recorded.
Read the previous white papers in the series Enabling offline payments in an online world focused on offline payment design, security, privacy and interoperability. All webinars in the series are available here.
For more information, please contact:
Joachim Samuelsson, CEO of Crunchfish AB
+46 708 46 47 88
The information was provided by the contact person above for publication on 25th August at 12:15 CET. Västra Hamnen Corporate Finance AB is the Certified Adviser. Email: firstname.lastname@example.org. Telephone +46 40 200 250.
About Crunchfish – crunchfish.com
Crunchfish is a deep tech company developing a Digital Cash platform for Banks, Payment Services and CBDC implementations and Gesture Interaction technology for AR/VR and automotive industry. Crunchfish is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market since 2016, with headquarters in Malmö, Sweden and with a subsidiary in India.


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VFILES, the creative social media site, app and fashion design collective with a loyal celebrity following — including Naomi Campbell and Teyana Taylor — opened New York Fashion Week for the seventh time last night. Merging materials, textures and technology, the hour-long fashion show read more like a collaborative art school performance than a highbrow runway collection, and that is exactly what the founder of VFILES, Julie Ann Quay, was going for.
“This show was an emotional thing because you’re working with young artists, photographers, designers, and for a lot of them, it’s their debut, their first step into the spotlight,” Quay said in an exclusive interview with Billboard. “Instead of parents front-row at a grad school ceremony, it’s Scooter Braun [manager for Justin Bieber, Usher, Vic Mensa and more] and Joel Madden, Young Thug and Charlie Walk from Republic Records,” she said.
While most designers save coveted front-row seats for fashion editors and big-name moguls, VFILES takes a cue from the “country” of the internet, a place “only segregated by service and IP addresses,” and gathers as many diverse influencers as possible. A-Trak, producer and owner of culturally influential Brooklyn-based label Fools Gold Records, DJ’d the run of show donning a VFILES x Mountain Dew wearable tech camo jacket. Transgender stylist Kyle Luu, known for her inspired styling of Travi$ Scott and Tinashe, had a prime front-row spot. And while wearing Rushemy Botter, one of the five featured VFILES designers, rapper and VFILES mentor Young Thug tweaked one of Botter’s outfits on a model as he was walking down the runway.
Quay says she was grateful for that moment, because fashion is meant to be collaborative and loves the direction designers, like Kanye West with Yeezy Season 4, are taking the industry in. “If you look at what the models wore, if you look at the presentation, the concept, the whole thing was brilliant, and it’s ridiculous the fashion media are criticizing it,” Quay said. “We should not be judging and criticizing each other. I want to tell the industry, ‘Stop being so passé! Look around you!’ This is the world now, and this world is changing.”


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In a recent article in Newsweek magazine refers to the presence of harmful chemical ingredient triclosan in toothpaste, soaps, skincare and make-up products. Triclosan is a chlorinated aromatic compound: very basically, two benzene rings linked by an oxygen atom, with three chlorine atoms protruding like spokes, as well as a lone hydroxyl group.
“Triclosan is 110 percent marketing,” says Michael Osterholm, who heads the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Osterholm, who helped Minnesota become the first state to ban most uses of triclosan. This compound has been superseded by superior, safer antimicrobial agents.
Earlier this summer, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology in America, whose mission is to prevent hospital infections, expressed concerns about the potential human and environmental impact of this chemical. Meanwhile, most people are absorbing triclosan whether they know it or not. Triclosan is nearly ubiquitous, easily entering the body by ingestion or through the skin.
Among the health risks underlined in many studies are: adverse impact impact on the endocrine system; exposure to low levels of triclosan disrupts thyroid hormone-associated gene expression and can alter rate of thyroid hormone-mediated postembryonic .. development; this could make young children, infants and pregnant women especially vulnerable.
This is yet another scientific finding linking potential health risks to the inclusion of triclosan chemical in skincare or beauty products. HERBALLY RADIANT has, therefore, been highlighting the adverse impact which many chemical-based cosmetic products currently being marketed aggressively, could have on the skin. On the other hand, there are hundreds of herbs and plant extracts which nourish and maintain the skin in the most natural way. By using selected Essential Oils in combination with powerful natural ingredients, HERBALLY RADIANT has launched more than 76 natural organic beauty products so far, all of which provide the skin the best nutrients it deserves be it for creating anti-aging effect, deal with acne, bloc spots, wrinkles, lines or other skin related disorders.
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iOS 16 and next-generation Apple CarPlay taking over entire dashboard
Apple has not announced an electric car yet, but it's going all-in on taking over vehicle dashboards.
On Monday, in the keynote address at the 2022 World Wide Developer's Conference, Apple previewed iOS 16 for the iPhone as well as its next-generation of Apple CarPlay. Spoiler: Your vehicle's gauge cluster will now integrate with your iPhone.
The next-generation of CarPlay will allow your iPhone to take over the instrument cluster by communicating in real time over a secure connection to monitor real-time vehicle systems. Apple noted the information that can be displayed in the gauge cluster includes navigation, speed, rpm, fuel levels, and outside temperature.
Apple showed various versions of the gauge cluster as examples, noting the designs will range from traditional-looking round gauges to modern bar graphs. The colors, backgrounds, and dial treatments can be changed as well.
Customers will be able to add widgets to the center screen and gauge cluster. Apple said the system can adapt to different screen sizes automatically to work with various vehicles.
Apple shared a list of automotive partners, including Land Rover, Mercedes, Benz, Porsche, Nissan, Ford, Lincoln, Audi, Jaguar, Acura, Volvo, Honda, Renault, Infiniti, and Polestar. The specific cars the system will appear in will begin to be announced next year.
The iOS 16 operating system also includes updates to Apple Maps, including multi-stop routing enabling up to 15 stops.
The last major CarPlay update came two years ago with iOS 14 featuring digital car keys. That feature still hasn't fully taken off using CarPlay as automakers work to implement this function via their own proprietary apps.
Apple said 98% of vehicles sold in the U.S. today have Apple CarPlay, and took a shot at Tesla and Rivian by noting that 79% of U.S. buyers will only consider a car with CarPlay. Apple did not note where it got this data.


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HUAWEI has announced that its annual dev gathering – the HUAWEI Developer Conference 2020 – will kick off on September 10 and go through September 12. We are expecting a ton of major announcements regarding both new hardware as well as the company’s software ecosystem which is now based on HMS (HUAWEI Mobile Services) core for smartphones and of course, the under-development HarmonyOS. For starters, the official HUAWEI Mobile Weibo handle has teased the debut of a new true wireless earbud, wired Bluetooth headphones, laptops, a smartwatch, and what appears to be a fitness band with a rather larger rectangular display.
As per the keynote schedule on the official HDC2020 website, CEO of the Consumer Business Group (HUAWEI), Richard Yu, will talk about the company’s ecosystem of connected consumer products that includes everything from smartphones and laptops to wearables and routers. There will also be sessions on the growth and development of HMS, but there is one session that particularly intrigues us. “Powering a Boundlessly Connected World – All-Scenario Device OS Launch” is what HUAWEI is calling this keynote delivered by Wang Chenglu, chief of its software engineering division.
This will most likely be about HarmonyOS, the in-house operating system that will reportedly run across all HUAWEI devices. According to a recent report, HUAWEI will unveil a new version of HarmonyOS at its developer conference, and will also talk about a slew of upcoming devices that will run the operating system down the road. Moreover, the Chinese giant will also hold sessions covering a broad spectrum of topics ranging from e-commerce, fitness and AI to its Petal search engine project, gaming, HMS Core 5.0, as well as AR and VR.
Another key area that we’re particularly excited to hear about is the AppGallery and the progress HUAWEI has made when it comes to securing more partnerships. To recall, HUAWEI pledged around a billion dollars to boost the development scene around HMS and AppGallery, and it would be interesting to see that journey unfold and further carried forward during the “Growing with Partners, Embracing New Opportunities” keynote session. It will be addressed by Wang Yanmin, the President of Global Partnerships & Eco-Development at HUAWEI Consumer Business Group. We’ll be covering all key aspects of HUAWEI’s developer conference, and will especially focus on what Yanmin has to say about the AppGallery’s growth so far and what the company has in the store for the foreseeable future. At this point, it goes without saying the HUAWEI’s success in the smartphone segment relies on the app ecosystem it offers, now more than ever.
Talking about products though, HUAWEI has already teased the debut of its next true wireless earbuds – the FreeBuds Pro. As per an extensive leak, they will offer active noise cancellation and will feature a bone sensor as well that will likely assist during call recording. Additionally, another leak has given us a detailed look at HUAWEI’s upcoming smartwatch – the Watch GT2 Pro. It will offer features such as wireless charging and up to 14 days of battery life, all in a sleek package. Unfortunately, HUAWEI has not teased a smartphone launch so far, so we are unlikely to hear about the upcoming Mate 40 series flagships at the HUAWEI Developer Conference 2020.


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A Boulder company that manufactures cannabis-infused edibles has voluntarily initiated a state-wide recall on one of its products because of “a lack of temperature control during the manufacturing and distribution processes,” according to Denver’s Department of Environmental Health. No illnesses have been attributed to the recall, the city confirmed.
A Colorado Springs-based maker of pot-infused candy sued by The Hershey Company for using knock-off labels to peddle its products says the wrappers for its chocolate bars look nothing like the candymaking giant’s famous brands.
Hershey is suing a Colorado marijuana edibles company that makes four pot infused candies that it says closely resembles its iconic products.
Before walking to our first Colorado Rockies game of the season we smeared our lips with marijuana-infused lip balm, dropped vials of Dixie Elixirs watermelon-flavored tincture and watched Sean writhe excitedly to the Bruce Springsteen track, “Dancing in the Dark.”
We left Aqua Golf quickly, embarrassment crawling up our necks, and somehow during the one hour spent driving golf balls into a man-made lake — downing drops of tincture — Sean had managed to tell me of his greatest fear.
Got arthritis? Dry skin? Menstrual cramps? Trouble sleeping or feeling stressed? The CBD industry claims it has the cure for you.
SEATTLE — The hemp industry still has work ahead to win legal status for hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD oil, as an ingredient in food or dietary supplements despite the big farm bill President Donald Trump signed this week designating hemp as an agricultural crop. CBD oils have become increasingly popular…
Nearly 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed tests for potency and purity since the state started requiring the checks on July 1, a failure rate some in the industry say has more to do with unrealistic standards and technical glitches than protecting consumer safety.
Boulder couple Jessica and Ed Bates are opening a new CBD boutique that will be stocked with products made from hemp grown right down the road from future store location.
America’s marijuana supporters have a lot to celebrate on this 420 holiday : Thirty states have legalized some form of medical marijuana, according to a national advocacy group.
Texas hasn’t legalized marijuana, but that hasn’t stopped some entrepreneurs from planting their flags early, wagering that the Lone Star State will one day have its own “green rush.”
Natural Products Expo West, the industry’s largest trade show, served as the coming out party for CBD and brands like Weller Snacks, makers of hemp extract-enriched coconut bites.
People United for Medical Marijuana, a committee formed by Orlando attorney John Morgan, filed the lawsuit last July against the state’s Department of Health.
Cannabis businesses, beware: The Hershey Co. is on the warpath.
Diana Briggs lobbied for passage of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law. Today she was the first person to legally buy medicine from a dispensary in the state.
Teens likely will encounter situations involving marijuana. How do parents navigate the world of teen marijuana use post-legalization?
Some doctors who had signed up for medical marijuana programs promptly backed out when Sessions reversed the hands-off policy of the Obama era.
A Florida judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the state’s decision to ban smokable forms of medical marijuana can proceed but without one of the key parties.
Despite outward appearances, 2017 was a year of progress for Massachusetts marijuana policy, regulation, education and cultivation.
A small-business owner with hopes of selling CBD oil in staunchly anti-marijuana Idaho has found himself lost in conflict with local officials.
As part of the new findings, the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence announced plans to undertake a fuller review of cannabidiol in 2018.
Many Maryland medical marijuana dispensaries have run out of inventory in the opening days of sales or have been forced to limit sales to preregistered patients.
A fast-growing world of athletes — from pros to weekend fitness enthusiasts — are incorporating cannabis into regular workouts and competitions.
For California marijuana growers, the fires have compounded existing problems with the 2018 start of adult-use cannabis sales because of a regulatory mess.
Experts say Northern California’s legal cannabis sector, including parts of the Emerald Triangle, could face a long recovery after catastrophic wildfires.


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A wide range of disinfecting products adopting UV LEDs or UV lamps are become a hit in the consumer electronics market as people are using them to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. However, The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) and RadTech North America consisting of UV equipment vendors, scientists, engineers, consultants, and members of the medical profession published a press release to inform the public that UV light is not safe to be used directly on the human body.
These organizations noted that there are no protocols to advise or to permit the safe use of UV light directly on the human body at the wavelengths and exposures proven to efficiently kill viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. UV light under the conditions known to kill such viruses are also known to cause severe skin burns, skin cancer, and eye damage.
Thus, they strongly recommend that anyone using UV light to disinfect medical equipment, surfaces, or air in the context of COVID-19, applications that are supported by sound scientific evidence, follow all recommended health and safety precautions and to avoid direct exposure of the body to the UV light.
Disinfecting applications based on UV LEDs or UV lamps are rising in the market for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Since using UV radiation for disinfection could be dangerous if the devices are not operating correctly, many associations in the industry are trying to inform the public with more details of UV disinfection. The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recently issued a report to provide professional information for UV disinfection and its potential to safely reduce the transmission of coronavirus.
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You may be forgiven for thinking not much has been happening in the world of business startups for the past year or so. You’d be wrong. We’ve seen our busiest year ever here at Streamlion, and it seems there’s been no change to the old adage that alongside crisis comes opportunity.
Startups.co.uk have published their list of The Startups100 for 2020, using criteria such as finances, turnover, strength of business idea and the opinions of existing successful entrepreneurs, to rank businesses across the categories of tech, family, social, B2C, B2B, and regional.
The full list of the class of 2020 is here, and we’re excited to see everything from healthy baby food, to outsourced delivery services for small grocery stores and a platform for families to use to monitor elderly relatives in care.
There’s a heavy emphasis on automation – or making everyday life more simple – with a hefty number of data and analytics platforms included. Wellbeing and sustainability are also big players. Overall though, it’s great to see the appetite for entrepreneurialism hasn’t diminished.


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The Chevrolet Traverse is the brand's fourth best-selling model in Canada, and for 2021, the American automaker is adding additional safety features to its SUV, starting right from the entry model.
The 2021 Traverse will also benefit from cosmetic upgrades, including a redesigned front end, four new wheel designs and new LED headlights and lights. The 7-passenger mid-size SUV faces stiff competition within its segment, namely from the likes of the newly overhauled Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander, not to mention last year's industry-leading newcomers Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade.
"Safety is growing in importance to SUV buyers, as are consumer expectations. And Chevy is delivering on those expectations with Equinox, Trailblazer and now Traverse with a suite of standard safety features that detect, prevent and protect."
- Steve Majoros, Chevrolet vice president of marketing
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is expected to go on sale at the end of this year, but given the current situation, such things are not carved in stone at the moment. Canadian sales of the model totaled 6,157 units in 2019, about 350 fewer than the previous year, according to the Automotive News Data Center.
Safety features being added as standard equipment on all models include automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane-keep assist, forward collision alert, auto high beams and following-distance indicator.
The multimedia interface has also been slightly revised and it will be possible to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto applications without the use of a cable.
Finally, features such as adaptive cruise control and a seat height safety alert system will be available on higher-end models.


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Future Electronics is introducing new Panasonic Capacitor technologies.
Montreal, Canada – December 3, 2020 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, is featuring Panasonic polymer aluminum, tantalum-polymer, hybrid and film capacitors in their latest edition of The Edge newsletter.
As more electronic systems continue to be integrated into end applications we use every day, the need for capacitor technologies that deliver high reliability, long life, stable performance, low ESR and low cost continues to grow.
Visit www.FutureElectronics.com/subscribe to receive the latest issues of The Edge newsletter and always stay up to date with the latest innovations of the technology world.
About Future Electronics
Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, recognized for providing customers with global supply chain solutions, custom-tailored engineering services and a very extensive variety of electronic components. Founded by Robert G. Miller in 1968, Future Electronics believes its 5000 employees are its greatest asset, with 170 offices in 44 countries. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with a unified IT infrastructure that delivers real-time inventory availability and access to customers. With the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Come February, Sears could have fewer than 500 open locations. The once profitable department store filed for bankruptcy in October, forcing closures of more than 200 stores, including Meridian. Bonita Lakes General Manager Renee Williams says news of the closing came as a surprise.
"I think it's a matter of what Sears is going through on a corporate level right now. As you know, they're going through chapter 11 bankruptcy so those are issues that are being worked out with Sears.- the bankruptcy proceedings and things like that, so it was a little bit of a shock and a disappointment to us when we received the news," says Williams.
Even though Sears Corporate locations are shutting down, Sears Hometown stores are up and running. In Philadelphia, Lee Gardner says his store is successful and is in no danger of closing.
"So no it's not going to have an effect on us in the immediate future. We're trying to weather the bad news storm and come out of the bad news storm and let people in the community know that we're here for them. We're going to be here for them," says Gardner.
Gardner says Sears Hometown is an independent company from Sears Corporate and has been a separate entity for six years.
"So that we don't have to be concerned with what goes on with corporate and their bankruptcy, because we're not included in that bankruptcy in any way."
Sears Hometown store in Philadelphia is open Monday through Sunday.


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Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire and the President of the Saint Lucia Craft and Dry Goods Vendors Association, Peter ‘Ras Ipa’ Isaac, have praised a customer training initiative for vendors, asserting that it would enhance the tourism industry.
“This programme not only enhances our tourism industry but also improves our local human capital,” Hilaire wrote on Facebook.
The Minister said the vendors involved in the training would be able to pass on what they learn to others.
Hilaire said he looked forward to the benefits.
The Vendors Association President described the training as ‘phenomenal’.
“The training has been really helpful. It has been something that we have always been clamouring for that at the end of the tourist season we should have,” Isaac stated.
“Even something as simple as addressing customers as ‘darling’ or ‘sweetheart’ when they come to the booth or stall, all that we need to revise,” he told St. Lucia Times.
Isaac said visitors may feel offended by such terms because they come from different cultural backgrounds.
He said the Ministry of Tourism and the Vendors Association have collaborated in the training.
Isaac said the training started with twenty-five vendors per two-day training session.
And he disclosed that there had been three sessions so far for Castries vendors.


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Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Bitflyer has contested media reports that the Japanese financial regulator has deemed its user verification process to be insufficient. Nonetheless, the exchange admitted to being in talks with the authority and has implemented additional measures.
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Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, is not really money and Visa won't touch it, the credit card giant's CEO told CNBC. "I don't view it as payment system player," Alfred Kelly said in an interview recorded on Tuesday at the National Retail Federation conference in New York City. Despite the …
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More than five million Jeep vehicles are being investigated by the federal government for deadly fuel-tank fires caused by rear-impact collisions.
Fuel-tank ruptures and fires during crashes have resulted in 48 fatalities in the Jeep Grand Cherokee model since 1993, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, to this point neither the federal government nor Chrysler has announced a recall for specific model years.
And this week, the NHTSA expanded its investigation to include Jeep Cherokees from model years 1993 to 2001 and Jeep Liberty models from 2002 to 2007.
Federal investigators initially looked into the Jeep Grand Cherokee following complaints by the Center for Auto Safety. The fuel tank of the 1993-2004 Grand Cherokee is made of plastic and extends below the rear bumper “so there is nothing to protect the tank from direct hit” in a rollover or rear-end collision, the watchdog group said in a letter sent to NHTSA.
“Chrysler Group has concluded that 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles are neither defective nor do their fuel systems pose an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in rear impact collisions,” responded Chrysler in a written statement.
The company estimates that two million of the affected vehicles are still on the road. “We still feel confident these vehicles are safe. They have really good safety records,” said a Chrysler spokesperson. “We feel really confident, and we’ll work cooperatively with NHTSA.” The investigation could take a year to complete, possibly longer if it becomes complex, the NHTSA said.
In 2005 and later models, Chrysler moved the gas tank of the Jeep Grand Cherokee from behind the rear axle to the middle of the vehicle. A Chrysler spokesperson said that Chrysler made the move to allow for more cargo space, not due to safety concerns. However, since that change, there has been only one fatal fire crash in the redesigned vehicle, according to the Center for Auto Safety.
So it remains to be seen if this evidence of many more deaths and injuries before the design change will result in liability lawsuits from those involved in accidents in the earlier Jeep models.
If you or someone you know suffers an injury such as third degree burns or smoke inhalation, you should call Kramer & Pollack LLP in Mineola, New York so that the personal injury attorneys in that firm can determine whether another party has legal liability for injuries suffered, and if the injured party has a strong legal case.


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A few days ago Samsung lunched the 2016 variant of the Galaxy On7
and we already know that the 2016 variant of the Galaxy On5 will be coming
Now, it seems that there is another Galaxy On handset will be
coming soon, India-based online retailer Flipkart, in a Facebook post, has
revealed that a new Galaxy On phone with Super AMOLED full HD display is coming
soon, and it will exclusively carry the device.
Flipkart doesn’t give away the actual name of the device, but Flipkart’s
page for its upcoming Big Billion Days sales event reveals it to
be the Galaxy On8.
This is the first time we are hearing about the device “Galaxy On8”
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Long before the launch of Google+, there was a recurring rumor that Google would get into social games in a big way. The company invested more than $100 million in Zynga, and was reportedly planning to use games as an anchor point for an upcoming–and still unnamed–social network. The result was Google+ Games, which sprung up shortly after the launch of Google+.
Google pitched it as a less annoying version of Facebook gaming, cordoned off from the rest of the network so other users wouldn’t be flooded with spam from their friends. True to the rumors, Zynga was on board with a Google+ version of Zynga Poker and eventually CityVille. PopCap offered a version of Bejeweled Blitz, and Rovio brought Angry Birds to Google+ as well.
(VIDEO: How Google+ Works)
But now, a couple game developers are splitting from Google’s social network. According to Gamasutra, PopCap–now owned by Electronic Arts–and Wooga have pulled their games from Google+. Though neither developer spelled out their reasoning, it’s obvious from EA’s statement to Gamasutra that user adoption wasn’t there: “These decisions are never easy, but ultimately we believe that dedicating our resources to new projects is in the best interest of PopCap and our Bejeweled fans.”
Two developers don’t equal a revolt, but the Google+ games library is already tiny. At the moment, I count 43 games in the catalog, not including the recently departed. There are no signs of momentum in Google’s favor.
What can Google do? The company has already said that it plans create a single platform for gaming on Google+, Chrome and Android. As VentureBeat points out, a unification may help broaden the appeal of Google’s gaming service and help it compete with Facebook.
(PHOTOS: A History of Google Doodles)
But simply mimicking Facebook isn’t good enough, because Facebook will always win out on selection and the size of its network. Google should embrace the fact that Google+, Android and Chrome appeal to tech-savvy users, and should work with new gaming talent to come up with something big. Just as an example, imagine what cross-platform support and Google+ integration could do for the multiverse in 0x10c, the next game by Minecraft developer Mojang.
Social networks have amazing potential for video games, but they’re currently stigmatized by games like FarmVille. It’s now clear that Google+ users aren’t interested in that type of game, so I hope the departure of PopCap and Wooga is a wake-up call for Google to try something new.
MORE: Why Google’s Biggest Problem with ‘Search Plus Your World’ Isn’t Antitrust


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Renault Chairman Louis Schweitzer does not rule out buying Volvo Car Corp., amid reports that the Swedish luxury brand is unhappy as part of the Ford Motor Co.
Schweitzer, a keynote speaker at the Automotive News Europe Congress, was asked whether Renault would be interested in buying Volvo from Ford if the US-based manufacturer decides to sell it.
"If the price was right, yes," Schweitzer said.
He later told journalists that Volvo was a "great brand" as well as a profitable one -- "and that's why I believe Ford won't sell Volvo." But there was "absolutely no talk" about it between Ford and Renault, he added.
But Schweitzer's comments on the Swedish carmaker, which he previously tried to acquire in the early 1990s, contrast with remarks he made to Automotive News Europe last November.
"The objective is to grow organically," he said then.
Schweitzer's apparent change of tack comes after an article in French daily La Tribune earlier this month said executives at both Renault and Volvo were toying with the idea of renewing the partnership that fell apart in 1993.
Meanwhile, some Volvo executives have been complaining about their lack of autonomy within Ford's Premier Automotive Group, which also includes Aston Martin, Land Rover and Jaguar.
Ford has denied any intention of getting rid of Volvo.
"Absolutely not," said PAG CEO Mark Fields, when asked at the Automotive News Europe Congress whether Ford would sell Volvo. "I did not come over to PAG to preside over an auction."
The speculation on Renault wooing Volvo again comes as the French brand's latest attempt to gain a luxury-market foothold appears to be failing. Schweitzer admitted that sales of its Vel Satis flagship have been "disappointing."
Besides, the production of the Avantime luxury coupe that Renault co-developed with coachbuilder Matra Automobile was stopped last February barely one year after its launch.
Schweitzer made clear Renault remains determined to compete in the premium segment.
"When Vel Satis will near the end of its life, we must think how to go about it, with Nissan," he said.
Nissan has its own luxury brand, Infiniti. However, it does not plan to launch Infiniti in Europe as long as it has no diesel engines. (See Patrick Pelata story on this page.)
Schweitzer was a strong supporter of the alliance between the French and Swedish companies in the early 1990s.
In Renault's view, it failed largely because of cultural frictions and because Volvo did not feel it needed Renault. This was unlike Renault's acquisition of a controlling stake in Nissan in 1999. Nissan was on the verge of bankruptcy before Renault agreed to invest $5 billion into the venture.
At the time, the car industry met Renault's move with great skepticism, as Schweitzer recalled.
"At the time, a cousin of mine said Renault would be better off buying $5 billion worth of gold bars, heap them on a ship and dump them in the Pacific," he said. This cousin was then-Chrysler executive, now General Motors Vice-Chairman Bob Lutz, he added.


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The education and technology company has acquired WebAssign, a provider of digital learning solutions for higher education, in an effort to strengthen Cengage’s market position by offering three additional platforms in science, technology and math.
While the conference and the community that developed the original software and pioneered the Kuali movement have been active for more than 12 years, it's been only two years since the advent of Kuali as a new company — now, the software is being developed and offered through a separate, for profit entity. The Kuali Foundation's executive director tells CT how a foundation, a company, and old and new customers thrive and complement each other.
EBSCO Information Services has launched Stacks, a hosted content management system for libraries, and Stacks Mobile, a native app for iOS and Android devices.
Digital textbooks may be seen as a cost-friendly alternative to traditional course materials, but the fees for access codes can be just as pricey and can take away consumer autonomy from students, according to a new report from Student Public Interest Research Groups.
Photomath, a free app for iOS and Android devices, enables students to take photos of their handwritten math equations and receive step-by-step instructions for solving the problem.
NEC Display Solutions of America has launched a new line of direct-view LED displays designed to be easily viewed from long distances, making them suitable for outdoor signage on building exteriors and indoors in large auditoriums or lecture halls.
Turnitin, the writing feedback and plagiarism checking service, has released a new iPad app. Feedback Studio for iPad gives students full access through a mobile device to Turnitin’s Feedback Studio program.
In addition to delivering millions of accessible e-books, Benetech released a set of resources aimed at helping publishers and other content creators understand how to make content accessible from the start.
Faculty and students at Pennsylvania State University are embracing blogs as teaching and learning tools.
If the outcome from online courses is uneven, it's little wonder. Most instructors aren't exactly up to speed on what to expect, according to a new report from the Online Learning Consortium


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On Sunday, February 7, at 6:30 pm, most Americans will turn their attention to CBS to watch Super Bowl LV (55). The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes are setting their sights to win back-to-back Super Bowls against a guy named Brady (who has won the Lombardi Trophy a record six times), attempting to do it with a new team this time, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There is a lot at stake for this Super Bowl; for one, there will only be 22,000 fans in the stadium, with 7,500 of them being health care workers. Also given the current news cycle, filled with rising coronavirus cases, growing unemployment numbers, Capitol violence, a new president, and impeachment round two for a former president, it’s safe to say anxiety levels are rising for more than just the NFL and its players.
Super Bowl LV brings a very strong debate: Should you invest the $5.5 million for a 30-second spot? Is this the most underrated or overrated spot in TV? Will the audience still be as engaged as previous years? In years prior, I’d argue it was an underrated spot, as the audience watching the game was supremely engaged during the commercial break; it was a moment in time when brands had the opportunity to speak to consumers directly. However, it appears that the audience may look a little different this year. Add on the fact that NFL ratings were down 7% for the season, marking the first decline in three years. After two years of ratings growth, the audience for the 2020 17-week regular season games dipped across all broadcast and cable networks. According to Nielsen, the 2020 regular season averaged 15.4 million viewers (live + same day).
Super Bowl Viewership Has Declined Since 2015
Some Brands Sit Out the Big Game, Some Go All-In
For the first time, the brands sitting out the Super Bowl have been bringing as much buzz as the gutsy marketers who are putting up the $5.5 million to participate. Advertisers like Budweiser, Avocados From Mexico, Coca-Cola, Hulu, Ford, Hyundai, Pepsi-Cola, Sabra (remember “How do you ’mus”?) and others have already taken a seat on the sidelines. But this also brings opportunities for CMOs who are looking to make an immediate impact with their brands. Huggies has confirmed that it will debut a brand refresh at the Super Bowl this year, making it the first diaper brand ever in the Super Bowl. Hellmann’s is taking on food waste in their first-ever Super Bowl ad, featuring famed comic Amy Schumer. Some advertisers are using the massive platform to establish new marketing positioning like food-delivery service DoorDash, who will run its first Super Bowl ad this year. E*Trade is back in the Super Bowl after a two-year hiatus, and the mystery guest known as #FlatMatthew mentioned in Doritos’ first Super Bowl teaser is none other than ad land darling Matthew McConaughey (alright, alright, alright)! Commercial teasers leading up to the Super Bowl are a major part of the strategy to build up frequency of the creative prior to the massive reach it will obtain on Sunday.
To date, there has been a blend of familiar brand participants (Anheuser-Busch, Frito-Lay, M&M’s, Mountain Dew, Pringles, Toyota, Squarespace and TurboTax) mixed with up-and-comers that have thrived during the pandemic, like Fiverr and Vroom, who will join the lineup for the first time, using the Super Bowl to provide a platform to take their brand awareness to an entirely new level. And now, TikTok competitor Triller is allegedly joining in, reports Ad Age. Will the audience respond to these live spots? For the likes of Fiverr and Vroom, it is essential that they supplement their live spot with teasers and storylines on social to gain more buzz.
Who Will Emerge as the Most Talked-About Brand?
Former New York Times advertising columnist Stuart Elliott stated it best that “the Super Bowl is going to require a real gut check for marketers in terms of whether they’ll be able to walk the tightrope between striking the right tone and misfiring by alienating people with the wrong approach.” We will have to wait and see till Sunday if the big bet pays off for these advertisers. So, who do you have winning? No, not the game – the important part – which brand will have people talking post-Super Bowl LV?
Post-Game Interview: Follow us on Twitter @MarketsmithInc and follow along as we call out the good, the bad, and the ugly in Super Bowl 55.


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‘Project D’ lab grown all diamond ring
The world’s first ring made entirely from a laboratory-grown diamond was launched recently by Dutch Diamond Technologies (DD).
The ring, dubbed Project D, was graded by HRD Antwerp. It was forged from a 155-carat rough CVD lab-grown diamond that was polished using laser cutting and traditional techniques into a ring with 133 facets, compared to 57 for a standard brilliant cut.
Project D has a total weight of 3,865 carats. It wasn’t until 2017 that it became technically possible to grow monocrystalline lab-grown diamond plates large enough to craft a ring.
According to HRD Antwerp, this is not the first ring to be created from a single diamond. In 2011, Swiss jeweller Shawish unveiled the world’s first wearable ring made from a single crystal of natural diamond.
The quality and carat weight of CVD synthetic diamonds have increased drastically over the last ten years. It takes up to five weeks to grow a diamond plate of this exceptional size in a laboratory, noted the lab.
In its lab-grown diamond grading report, HRD Antwerp said the ring is an E colour diamond with a VVS2 clarity grade, as well as very good polish and excellent symmetry.


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NEW YORK -- Borders Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. The troubled bookseller plans to close 30%, or about 200, of its most underperforming stores during the next few weeks. The long-expected filing will allow Borders to access new capital and reorganize its operations, Borders Group president Mike Edwards said in a statement.
"It has become increasingly clear that in light of the environment of curtailed customer spending, our ongoing discussions with publishers and other vendor related parties, and the company's lack of liquidity, Borders Group does not have the capital resources it needs to be a viable competitor," he said.
The chain has appointed Ken Hiltz, the managing partner of Southfield-based turnaround firm AlixPartners, as Borders Group senior VP -- restructuring of the company.
Borders listed $1.27 billion in assets and $1.29 billion in liabilities in its Chapter 11 filing, which was done in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York. It has fewer than 50 creditors, mostly publishers. The top creditor is Penguin Putnam, which is owed $41.1 million.
Borders recently announced it had received a commitment for $505 million in "debtor-in-possession financing" from GE Capital's Restructuring Finance division.
“We are confident that with the protection afforded under Chapter 11 and with the support of employees, publishers, suppliers and creditors and the reading public, a successful reorganization can be achieved enabling Borders to emerge from the process as a stronger and more vibrant book seller,” said Edwards.


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As we step into 2024, the electronics industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and global market dynamics. In this blog article, we will delve into the pivotal trends that are set to define the landscape of the electronics industry in the year ahead.
1: Rise of 5G Technology
One of the most significant trends in the electronics industry for 2024 is the widespread adoption of 5G technology. With its promise of ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and massive connectivity, 5G is set to revolutionize various sectors, including telecommunications, IoT devices, autonomous vehicles, and more. Manufacturers are racing to develop 5G-enabled devices to cater to the growing demand for high-speed connectivity.
2: Sustainability and Green Technology
In response to growing environmental concerns, sustainability has become a key focus for electronics companies in 2024. From eco-friendly manufacturing processes to recyclable materials and energy-efficient products, the industry is embracing green technology to reduce its carbon footprint and meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers.
3: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are reshaping the electronics industry by enabling smarter devices and personalized user experiences. In 2024, we can expect to see AI-powered innovations in areas such as smart homes, healthcare wearables, autonomous drones, and more. These technologies are driving efficiency, automation, and customization across various electronic devices.
4: Internet of Things (IoT) Expansion
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand its reach in 2024, connecting an ever-growing number of devices and systems. From smart appliances and wearables to industrial sensors and smart cities infrastructure, IoT is transforming how we interact with technology. The electronics industry is investing heavily in IoT solutions to create seamless connectivity and enhance user experiences.
5: Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are gaining momentum in the electronics industry as they offer immersive experiences across various applications. In 2024, we can expect to see advancements in AR/VR headsets, gaming consoles, educational tools, training simulations, and more. These technologies are blurring the lines between physical and digital worlds, opening up new possibilities for entertainment, education, and communication.
6: Cybersecurity Challenges
With the increasing connectivity of electronic devices comes a heightened risk of cybersecurity threats. In 2024, cybersecurity will be a top priority for electronics manufacturers as they work to safeguard user data, prevent breaches, and ensure the integrity of connected systems. Companies will need to invest in robust security measures and collaborate with cybersecurity experts to stay ahead of evolving threats.
As we navigate through 2024, the electronics industry is poised for exciting developments driven by innovation, sustainability, connectivity, and security. By staying abreast of these key trends and embracing technological advancements, companies can position themselves for success in a rapidly evolving market landscape.


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Is that his eye cream or hers? The number of men buying WOMEN'S beauty products soars by 76per cent
It is no secret that the male grooming industry is a booming market. And with sales up 420per cent since 2010, it shows no sign of slowing.
But new research has revealed a surprise growth area: women's beauty products sold to men.
An infographic released today by flash sale site HauteLook found that the number of men buying cosmetics, skincare and haircare from the women's aisle is up by 76per cent.
Face value: New research has found that the number of men buying beauty products intended for women is up by 76per cent, with skincare proving to be the most popular category
The most popular category for men buying for themselves was skincare, with cleansers, moisturisers and eye creams among the most purchased products.
Of the items men were buying for women, make-up came top, though skincare also featured on that list too.
The site points out that this soaring demand for grooming products from men comes as sales from women have dipped.
A press release read: 'Simultaneously, women have been cutting back on grooming, taming and general femininity...
'Today, women are “manning up” even more a la Downton Abbey-inspired trousers, suits and vests, as seen on spring/summer 2013 runways at Hermes and Ralph Lauren.'
As far as men are concerned, though, it seems this penchant for grooming is more than a passing fad.
Man's world: The infographic from HauteLook showed that there had been a 420per cent increase in sales of men's grooming products over the past two years
Writer Elana Fishman commented in her article on Lucky.com: 'It's been a while since we've thrown the word "metrosexual" around, but with Marc Jacobs wearing sheer lace dresses, men's kilts popping up on runways and Morgan Spurlock directing an entire documentary about guys' grooming habits, we're guessing this isn't the end of this particular trend.'
HauteLook's research found that sales of men's jewellery were increasing by an average of 117per cent every month, with watches proving to be the best-selling category.
And it seems men are buying almost as many pairs of women's underwear as men's, with 11,390 pairs of boxer briefs sold on the site over the last two years, compared with 9,221 pairs of women's knickers.
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We’ve moved from the Great Recession to the Great Shutdown to the Great Conundrum, said Dr. Charlie Hall at the State of the Industry presentation during Cultivate’21. “We’re in a period of probable growth but we’re constrained,” he said, “but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.”
Pre-COVID, we were in an unprecedented period of 128-month economic growth. Housing was peaking, inflation was in check and consumption was steady at 70% of overall GDP. Unemployment was low and the stock market was steadily growing.
Since the Great Recession, we’ve seen:
- 16.1% fewer growers (nursery and greenhouse)
- 4.6% fewer IGCs and box stores
- 17.6% more landscape service providers
However, there has been mixed performance across the industry. The last six years have seen steady growth for growers in Hall’s database. In 2020 vs. 2019, there was a 10.6% increase for all growers in Hall’s database. But when digging into the numbers, the median growth was 7%, but the range was wide from 26% down to 32% up.
“A lot of the negative was due to the fact that businesses weren’t deemed essential until May and it’s tough to make that up,” Hall said.
On the landscape side, 46% of firms were up significantly while the remainder were either static or up slightly.
All of that increased business has resulted in a high level of working capital. “I have never seen working capital as high as it was going into 2021,” Hall said.
But Hall cautions against aggressive spending. Whenever consumers are forced to remain at home, whether it’s due to economic reasons or public health issues, the horticulture industry gets a “shot in the arm,” he said.
“But in every single case bar none (since 1949), when people make the switch to buying durable goods like cars and refrigerators, they pull back on buying lawn and garden products,” he said.
And in the past, the industry hasn’t been able to maintain the public’s interest. On top of that, there has been huge disruption in the supply chain. Not only are there not enough truckers to move product, Amazon and other delivery services are stressing the system even more. The plant shortages of 2020 and 2021 are challenging the industry as well. Hall noted that unlike past years, retailers are not reneging on pre-orders.
Currently in the industry, there is a need for nearly 9.2 million workers, Hall said: about 6.5 million jobs that are open now and 2.6 million that would have been created if there were the workforce to fill them.
While many blame the issue on COVID unemployment checks, two separate university studies have found that the effect on the workforce has been very small, Hall said.
In the past few years, tariff costs have been passed on to the consumer and with a pandemic on top of that, there has been increased difficulty in obtaining raw materials. And the industry felt that pinch this spring as it drove up the cost of containers and plant protection materials. Hall said this drove up the cost of doing business by 11%.
“Input costs are rising so we’re going to need to increase prices to maintain margins,” Hall said. The way to do that is to increase the perceived value of plant material through marketing, whether it’s the economic, health, experience or quality of life benefits.
Because while consumers are spending more on houseplants, landscaping and flowers when they’re forced to remain home, that spending won’t continue at the same level without the proper marketing. “It’s incumbent on us to continue talking about the benefits of plants,” he said.
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Google to Buy Chelsea Market Building for $2.5B, the Second Largest Single Sale in NYC History
Google has entered contract with Jamestown LP to buy the Chelsea Market building for over $2 billion. As 2018’s first billion dollars plus transaction in New York, the deal is expected to close sometime in the next two months, according to the Real Deal. This will further the tech giant’s presence in the Manhattan neighborhood; it is currently the biggest tenant at 75 Ninth Avenue and its headquarters are located across the street at 111 Eighth Avenue.
While its best known for its popular food hall, which attracts about 6 million visitors each year, Chelsea Market also features office space upstairs for tenants like Food Network and Major League Baseball. Out of the 1.2 million-square-foot building, Google currently takes up more than 400,000 square feet.
It remains unclear what Google has in store for Chelsea Market, but sources told TRD that it most likely will keep the building’s retail space the same. The building is almost fully occupied, but the MLB’s lease runs out in 2022.
Last year, Chelsea Market expanded on the lower-level to create “Chelsea Local,” a grocery with New York vendors like Manhattan Fruit Market, Buon Italia, Dicksons Farmstand and Ronnybrook Farmstand.


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Generac will not acquire Briggs & Stratton
15 September 2020
Generac Power Systems, based in Waukesha, Wisconsin in the US, has withdrawn its previously expressed interest in bidding on another Wisconsin-based stalwart, Briggs & Stratton Corp.
Generac, maker of portable worksite equipment including generators and light towers, competes with veteran engine-turned-light-equipment manufacturer Briggs on some product lines.
According to reports in the Milwaukee Business Journal, the company did not submit a bid by the deadline of 28 August, after indicating an intention to do so in mid-August.
It was also reported that no other prospective buyers submitted qualified bids by the deadline, and Briggs will now likely be sold to baseline bidder KPS Capital Partners, a global private equity firm, at US$550 million for nearly all of Briggs & Stratton’s assets.
The Business Journal reports that a hearing on the sale was scheduled for 15 September and an attorney for the official unsecured creditors committee said the committee will challenge the proposed sale.
Tom Hayes, an analyst with Northeast Research in Cleveland, Ohio in the US told the news outlet that it’s possible Generac wasn’t interested in all of Briggs’ assets.


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April 26, 2005
Bass Pro Shops failed to meet city projections last year for its downtown Oklahoma City store, according to published sales figures that provide a rare glimpse into the company’s private records.
The outdoor retailer had $33.5 million in sales in 2004, or about $5 million short of a city consultant’s projections.
But Bass Pro Shops president Jim Hagale said the store faces the challenge of an urban redevelopment area, is smaller than the average store, does not have a restaurant and has higher sales per square foot than is projected in Mesa.
Mesa voters on May 17 will decide the fate of the Riverview at Dobson project and its estimated $80 million incentive package. If approved, the 250-acre project at Dobson Road and Loop 202 will include the state’s first Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
The figures from Oklahoma City showed a sharp drop in sales from $5.65 million in December 2003 — the store’s first full month of operation — to $4.84 million in December 2004. But the $3,78 million in sales produced last month was slightly higher than the $3.61 million from March 2004.
Hagale said the Oklahoma City store is about 100,000 square feet and nearing $340 in sales per square foot, higher than Ernst and Young’s projections for Mesa of $300 per square foot. The Mesa store is projected to be between 150,000 and 180,000 square feet and generate between $45 million and $54 million per year.
"We feel that (the Oklahoma City) store has tremendous upside potential as we go along with the redevelopment process," Hagale said.
But "No on Riverview" campaign spokesman Jason Rose called the figures "alarming."
"This dismal performance of this overhyped store show why these guys keep their books closed," Rose said.
The figures were first reported last week by The Journal Record, an Oklahoma City business publication, and confirmed by the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority, a cityfunded group that oversees downtown redevelopment.
"It’s unfortunate sales are down from what the consultant had projected, but what the city wanted with increased traffic . . . has proven 1,000 percent true," said JoeVan Bullard, executive director of the urban renewal authority.
Oklahoma City spent about $19 million to bring the Springfield, Mo.-based company to Bricktown, a historic warehouse district that also includes a minor league baseball stadium, a convention center and a canal. This was the closest store to Arizona until a Las Vegas store opened in November.


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DAYTON, Ohio – (September 30, 2015) –“The use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites in infrastructure is still a long road with new challenges,” says Scott Reeve, vice president of Composite Advantage. The Dayton, Ohio-based manufacturer designs and fabricates very large FRP composite parts, up to 100 feet, for structurally demanding applications and corrosive environments. Its’ core products include pedestrian, trail and vehicle bridge systems that have been sourced and installed throughout the United States.
“It has been 20 years since the first FRP vehicle bridge deck product was installed here in the U.S.,” says Reeve. “This is a large market space with considerable potential that is yet untapped. Taking a 30,000 ft. high view of this industry gives insight into segments of the industry where FRP is experiencing growth and the reasons why. Understanding current barriers to acceptance and ways products can demonstrate advantages that customers are look for is crucial to educating different industries about its uses.”
Reeve will present this topic along with the answers the topic – FRP Composites in Infrastructure – A Long Road With New Challenges – raises at CAMX 2015 in Dallas, Texas at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
Contact Composite Advantage at 937-723-9031 or email@example.com.


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Style Smart expert Anya Sarre joins celebrity dermatologist and sponsor Dr. Ava Shambam to share the products that keep celebrities looking and feeling great on the red carpet.
What to keep in your red carpet clutch
- Never let them see you sweat: Qbrexa wipes reduce excessive sweat
- Make the most of photos: Upneeq drops brighten eyes and lift lids
- Stay energized on a long red carpet: Vitri vitamin patch
- Alleviate aching feet: CBD cream and Aspercreme pain relief cream
- Refresh your dewy dermis: Mineral Air Mist
- Sunny skin cheat: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Daily Anti-Aging Primer With Sunscreen
This segment aired on KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on Sept. 10, 2022.


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From October 13 to 15, LLP «PTC Holding» participated in the 24th International Kazakhstan exhibition TransLogistica Kazakhstan, which was held in Almaty, Atakent.
For three days, experts in the fields of transport and logistics had the opportunity to talk about the potential of the industry, the introduction of digital technologies, the improvement of transit, infrastructure.
TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2021 opens up opportunities to expand business in the Central Asian region, launch new products and services. For many market participants, this is a good opportunity to hold meetings, establish corporate relations and present new directions of the company», – shared the CEO of LLP» PTC Cargo» Shyngys Tuleushin.
The pandemic period once again emphasized the social need and economic benefits of the transport corridors, which added to the investment attractiveness of our country.
The exhibition is attended by 88 companies from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia and Ukraine. 60% of foreign participants – testifies to the high interest of international business in the opportunities that Kazakhstan opens.