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DETROIT – Ford's promise to double down on trucks and SUVs, kills the Fiesta Subcompact, mid-size sedan and It's going to go forward with only two cars in its lineup: the Mustang and a new hatchback called the Focus Active. "The big Taurus sedan announced it Wednesday.
Active as a beefy little vehicle that will have a higher profile like an SUV, but still considered to be a car
The plan is in line with the concept outlined recently by CEO Jim Hackett to introduce more trucks and SUVs, the vehicles that buyers most want. Automotive sales have declined across the industry.
Ford will use the excess capacity created in its plants by car models introducing new trucks and SUVs. For example, the new Ford Bronco off-roader is on the way.
"We will explore our full range of traditional crossover and SUVs that everyone knows, such as Explorer and Escape," said Jim Farley, Ford President of Global Markets. "And then we will introduce and deploy capital and use it for new silhouettes, products that give customers the benefits without the penalty of fuel economy."
Fiesta and Taurus may disappear from the lineup soon as next year. The recently released version of the Fusion, which plays in the mid-range segment that was most popular until SUV enthusiasm in the industry, is likely to last for a few more years.
Ford shows at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit the new model of the popular Fusion.
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The announcement came when Ford said it earned a first-quarter profit of $ 1.7 billion, a 9% increase over the same period last year. In the first quarter, the Dearborn car maker made 43 cents a share, beating Wall Street analysts' average expectations by 2 cents a share.
Ford's worldwide revenue increased 7% to $ 42 billion. The 9% increase in quarterly profit can be almost entirely attributed to a fall in the automaker's effective tax rate from 28.6% to 9%, according to Ford representatives.
The automaker's pre-tax profit fell 14% to $ 2.2 billion for the quarter.
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed an announcement from the Department for Transport, which highlights an additional £1.2 billion in funding for transport network upgrades and maintenance across England and Wales.
Additional funds will be made available to councils to improve the condition of roads in their area, with a special provision for tackling the ongoing issue of potholes in many parts of the country.
Making the announcement, transport minister Andrew Jones said: "The funding we have allocated today is focused on relieving congestion and providing important upgrades to ensure our roads are fit for the future."
The extra money will be made available during the 2017/18 financial year and the FTA has congratulated the government department on the move.
According to the organisation, potholes in particular can be a costly and troublesome hazard for the nation's fleet managers, with the damage they can cause to vehicles costing in excess of £5,000 on average per year to repair.
The body stated that "after years of a general decline in conditions, this [investment] is critical in ensuring that logistics and supply chain businesses can continue to trade as cost effectively as possible".
Natalie Brinkley, brand manager at Fuel Card Services, adds: "Providing additional funds to ensure an improved state of repair for roads up and down the country will not only benefit the nation's fleet operators, but all motorists in the years ahead."
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Fifteen members have been appointed to the new NSW Freight Transport Advisory Council (FTAC) to be chaired by Duncan Gay.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said appointing Gay as chair to the new body will give the group a wealth of experience when interacting with government and understanding policy.
“The new appointees come from a wide cross-section of industry, including road and rail bodies, intermodal operators, port representatives, couriers, retailers and producers,” said Farraway.
“The new body will not only discuss freight and supply chain issues, but provide input into government strategies, policies and projects.
“The wealth of industry leadership and experience on the council will mean better outcomes for the freight sector, which is expected to increase by 28 per cent to see 618 million tonnes moving across our state by 2036.”
The new council replaces the Freight and Logistics Advisory Council and the Road Freight Industry Council to represent the entire freight chain across different transport modes as a single council.
Gay welcomed his appointment and said: “I am honoured to be appointed as inaugural chair and look forward to giving the entire freight industry a united voice that will help inform NSW government policy as freight demand continues to rise.”
The new council will meet four times a year, with the first meeting to be held in June.
New appointees will remain on the council for a term of two years.
The others are:
- Port of Newcastle – Craig Carmody
- National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) – Warren Clark
- Ron Crouch Transport – Geoffrey Crouch
- Woolworth Group – Rick Dani
- Qube – Paul Digney
- Ports Australia – Michael Gallacher
- Freight on Rail Group – Andrew Harding
- Namoi Cotton – Allan Neil Johns
- Livestock Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) – Paul Pulver
- Road Freight NSW – Austin Vella
- Monidale VGL – Scott Walker
- Australasian Railway Association – Caroline Wilkie
- Australian Logistics Council – Brad Williams
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Published on : Thursday, July 12, 2018
The UAE cabinet on Wednesday settled to put in place a system that will permit the visitors to get refunds on the five percent tax they pay on goods, starting from the fourth quarter of this year.
When questioned by Gulf News, retail analysts highlighted few uncertainties that the move would be enough to conquer few key structural challenges of the retail sector like high rents and an oversupply of mall space.
From the viewpoint of the government, however, permitting tourists to reclaim their VAT brings the UAE in line with international standards.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi tourism authorities explained that they welcomed the news and the boost to tourism that it will bring.
“The UAE’s leadership has long recognised the importance of tourism to the national economy, and this move to implement a value added tax refund system for tourists will ensure the sector’s competitiveness globally and drive further growth in its GDP contribution,” said Helal Saeed Al Merri, director-general of Dubai Tourism, adding that as retail continued to be a key reason many tourists came to Dubai, he expected “to see significant numbers of tourists taking advantage of their shopping opportunities in Dubai”.
Abu Dhabi’s tourism board, for their part, mentioned that the move would additionally fortify its strategy of positioning Abu Dhabi as a visitor-friendly destination.
The country’s two largest home-grown hotel groups also expressed support for the decision.


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SEATTLE, Wash. - Athletes watch recordings of their performances to improve their game. Now, doctors can do the same with a new device that is allowing surgeons to document their operations in a high-tech way.
It looks like something from a sci-fi movie, but this device lets surgeon Heather Evans, see her work like never before!
Evans, Assistant Professor of Surgery at UW Medicine, is one of about 5,000 explorers chosen to test Google Glass. She won the chance with a tweet she entered in an online contest.
"It was just an opportunity to discover not just a new product, but a new way of interacting with people," said Evans.
The device's eye-level screen projects info right into the wearer's retina, which could allow doctors to instantly see charts or lab results. It also lets users record and transmit exactly what they're seeing.
"The design allows for hands-free use and control of the device, which in the operating room, obviously, is quite important because of sterility," Evans said.
While she's only testing it, Evans believes it will be a great way to document surgeries.
"Instead of having to write that down, or dictate that, or type it in after the case is over, I immediately have a record of what happened," Evans explained.
It could also be useful for training. Dr. Evans has used it to instruct another surgeon while looking at video recorded from the device.
"The idea is to be able to coach someone, to be able to watch what they're doing through their own eyes," Evans said.
However, there are some downsides like patient privacy and interacting with the gadget can be a distraction during surgery. Still, Evans is excited about the possibilities.
"Immediately, as soon as I put the unit on and started taking photographs and video, there was this sense of wonder," she said.
If all goes well it could be the future of recorded medicine. By the way, when Evans won the contest, she had to buy the Google Glass device for $1,500! The device is expected to be available for sale next year.
It has a five megapixel camera, 16-gigs of storage, can respond to voice commands, and allows the user the ability to control the device by winking their right eye.
Whether reading social media, checking the weather, or simply checking out the wealth of data out there, many of us spend a significant amount of time glued to our smartphones making it hard to do anything else. Google Glass might offer a solution to this problem, giving us a way to use the outboard brain of the internet while still being able to do other things. According to Google, Glass was created "to be there when you need it and get out of your way when you don't." The first Google Glass units have been with early explorers since April. Google is using this semi-public testing period to fine tune the device for general consumption, as well as get consumers used to the idea of wearables. (Source: www.techradar.com)
GOOGLE GLASS FEATURES: Google Glass is a wearable Android-powered computer built like a pair of eyeglasses so that you can place a display in your field of vision, take pictures, film, search and translate on the go as well as run specially-designed apps. Google Glass uses a tiny display to put data in front of your vision courtesy of a prism screen. It responds to voice commands as well as taps and gestures on the touch-sensitive bar that runs along the side of the frame. You can start a search by saying, "Ok Glass," and take a photo or launch an app with a command phrase or tap of the finger. The early Google Glass apps provide a glimpse into the potential of the headset. For example, The New York Times has demoed an app that will pop up news headlines on request and JetBlue has suggested that it could create an app to show how much time was left before you had to board your flight. (Source: www.techradar.com and http://www.google.com/glass/)
GLASS IN MEDICINE: Google Glass in the medical world has potential benefits and pitfalls. If a surgeon was in the middle of surgery and came across an unexpected condition, like a rare tumor, the doctor could use real-time video to show it to the world's expert and receive help. With the eye-level screen, a doctor could instantly see relevant parts of a patient's chart or lab results. It could also be used to teach. However, there are technical issues that make it less than ideal in the OR, as well as difficult privacy concerns. For example, there are federal privacy laws that govern against the transmission of patient information, like videos or photographs. Other privacy issues come up just from wearing the device. If a doctor were to wear them down a hallway at their hospital, then they could be accused of violating privacy. So far, medical professional societies haven't issued guidelines for using the device, which is still experimental. Companies are working on add-ons and apps to make Glass useful in the medical world. (Source: seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2022282502_googleglasssurgeryxml.html)
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Amazon executive Andy Jassy (Andy Jassy) will receive a stock package worth more than $200 million Take over Jeff Bezos took over as CEO on Monday.
In a regulatory filing on Friday, the company said it had approved a 61,000-share plan — to vest in the next 10 years — and elected the 53-year-old man to the company’s board of directors.
Jassy has been Amazon Since 1997, he is serving as the CEO of Amazon’s cloud computing unit AWS, which he has been leading since its establishment in 2006.
He will take the helm on July 5, the 27th anniversary of the company’s founding, and this will be the first leadership transition in Amazon’s history.
Bezos will become executive chairman and said he plans to devote more time to personal business, such as Space travelling And his ownership of The Washington Post.
Amazon’s stock price closed at $3,510.98 this week, and Jassy’s valuation is slightly higher than $214 million. However, once fully vested, its value may be much higher: in the past 10 years, Amazon’s stock price has risen by more than 1,500%. Its market value is currently 1.77 tons.
According to data from Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ, Jassy’s award is in addition to the 88,538 shares he already holds and the 48,756 shares that have not been granted by the end of 2020.
Amazon did not outline any performance goals related to the award. A company spokesperson declined to comment.
Huge stock grants are a typical example of large technology executives entering high-level positions. In 2012, Apple awarded Tim Cook 1 million restricted stock units, which were worth US$376 million at the time because he replaced the late Steve Jobs.
In 2019, Sundar Pichai received $276 million in stock and options in Google owner Alphabet, partly dependent on achieving performance goals.
Satya Nadella, who was appointed CEO of Microsoft in 2014, received $59 million, which was also performance-based.
Additional reporting by Richard Waters in San Francisco
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5 things to know in Austin food right now: Funky Tex-Mex chain heats up the ’burbs
Editor’s note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the fast pace of Austin’s restaurant and bar scene. We have you covered with our regular roundup of essential food news.
The gospel of a long-loved Austin Tex-Mex chain continues to spread, this time to a nearby suburb that’s mushrooming in growth. According to a state filing and a report from the San Antonio Business Journal, Chuy’s is planning to open a restaurant location in New Braunfels — smack in between its seven Austin-area locations and its four in San Antonio. The whole enchilada is expected to cost $2.1 million, and the 6,630-square-foot restaurant will be located at the bustling intersection of I-35 and FM 306. It will represent the 40-year-old restaurant chain’s first location in Comal County. Construction is expected to begin in late April and be completed by November 2022.
A meat-tastic Plano-based biz touting itself as a fast-casual “better burger” franchise is beefing up its locations in Texas, currently scouting real estate in Austin, as well as Waco, San Antonio, and Houston. According to a report from RestaurantNews.com, Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes aims to open 15 Austin locations in the coming years, as well as an additional three in Waco, 10 in San Antonio, and 15 in Houston. The chain, which hawks made-to-order burgers (with a variety of buns and patties, including vegan options), hand-cut fries, and real ice cream shakes, currently has 90 locations throughout the country. Mooyah is further targeting its home state because of the major growth Texas has experienced of late, with Mike Sebazco, Mooyah’s executive vice president of operations and development noting, “Texas has the ninth-largest GDP in the world and is only expected to grow in the future. It makes perfect sense for Mooyah to ride this wave and expand its presence to meet the demand.” Stay tuned for more juicy details.
In other burger news, it appears Austin-based Hopdoddy, known for its hot buns and cold beer, is the latest local chain with plans to expand in the suburb of Kyle, following other favorites like Z’Tejas, P. Terry’s, Costco, and Dutch Bros Coffee. The Austin Business Journal reports the burger joint is in the midst of a major expansion after some shake-ups caused by the pandemic. Hopdoddy plans to grow the brand nationally and augment its current restaurants in Texas, California, Arizona, Colorado, and Tennessee, with CEO Jeff Chandler telling the ABJ that Kyle might be next on its expansion list “because it is a growing commuter town.” The city’s new incentive plan targeting restaurants probably sweetens the deal.
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After a pandemic shutdown then a restart in April, Queer Eye’s sixth season is filming in Austin, and one local eatery recently got a visit from one of the guys, Antoni Porowski. The expert foodie popped by the Zilker location of Salt Traders Coastal Cooking, whipped up some gumbo in the restaurant’s kitchen, and happily posed for some photos with Salt Traders’ culinary director Chris Ten Eyck and director of operations Parker Richardson. The local restaurant will appear in one of the upcoming episodes of Queer Eye. We’re guessing there will be a viewing party at the restaurant. If you can’t wait that long to get a Salt Traders fix, swing by for the eatery’s new brunch service, which starts January 8 and features $1 Gulf oysters, $18 bottles of bubbly, and a bunch of new brunch dishes.
When it comes to Austin’s best breweries, there is an intoxicating number of local beer makers that bubble to mind. But according to Hop Culture, which provides independent craft-beer journalism, one of the best is Austin’s Hold Out Brewing. The downtown brewer, which opened in March 2020, was named one of Hop Culture’s 12 Best Breweries of 2021, with the publication noting, “Hold Out has become one of the best taprooms in town, with a crazy-talented team on the beer side as well as the kitchen side. … Hold Out is keeping Austin on its weird toes and pushing the envelope of quality forward.” Cheers to that!


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Royal Caribbean International has appointed a new sales director and a new head of key accounts for the UK.
Martin MacKinnon will join as sales director from early April. He has held a number of senior commercial leadership roles at Diageo and Kimberly Clark. He will join the line’s UK and Ireland senior leadership team and report to associate vice-president and managing director for UK and Ireland, Ben Bouldin.
MacKinnon’s appointment takes the sales team to its “full complement”. He replaces Stuart Byron, who has held the role of interim sales director since mid-2018, when Amanda Darrington left. Royal said the move would enable Byron to return to his role as insights director.
Donna Carley will join as head of key accounts at the beginning of April, from Hall & Woodhouse. She replaces Angela Hall, who leaves the company to relocate to New Zealand.
A further addition to the Royal sales team for 2019 is Lauren Mepham, previous retail manager at Tui.
Mepham has started her role at Royal Caribbean as regional sales manager for London South & the Channel Islands. At Tui she was also regional cruise business development manager.
She replaces Harriet Fallon who has been promoted to key accounts manager for Scotland and the North East.
Bouldin said: “We were intent on carrying out a thorough search for the role of sales director, and in the end we screened over 600 candidates.
“In Martin I believe we’ve found a very credible individual with the passion for sales that this business demands.
“Similarly, Donna has the breadth of experience and the ambition and drive to equip her very well in the role of head of key accounts.”


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Photography enthusiasts looking to use ink supplies to produce hard copies of their favourite snaps may be interested in a new device from Apple that includes an improved camera.
Yesterday (October 4th) at an event in California, the firm introduced the iPhone 4S, which includes an all-new eight-megapixel digital camera as one of its key features.
Apple stated the technology offers "the most advanced optics of any phone" and has 60 per cent more pixels than the existing iPhone 4 model for higher quality results.
"With iPhone 4S, the Camera app launches much faster and the shot to shot capability is twice as fast, so you'll never miss another shot," the company stated, while other features include a new custom lens, a larger aperture and an advanced filter for producing sharper, more accurate results.
One expert to look at the new device was Richard Kilpatrick of the British Journal of Photography, who suggested a new app that allows people to make personalised greetings cards will be a valuable addition to the gadget.


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Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ether, the second most important cryptocurrency on the market, prophesies the failure of Meta’s imagined metaverse. According to him, the concept is still too vague for companies to meet user needs. While the metaverse market is expected to explode in the coming years, Meta’s Reality Labs division is in poor shape.
Vitalik Buterin, the creator of the Ethereum network and the cryptocurrency Ether, doesn’t believe it the future of Meta’s metaverse. On his Twitter account, the Russian-Canadian developer estimated ” that none of the current attempts by companies to intentionally create the metaverse will go anywhere “. It is unclear whether the computer scientist is of the same opinion regarding decentralized metaverses distributed on the blockchain, such as Decentraland or The Sandbox.
The “metaverse” will happen, but I don’t think any of the company’s existing attempts to intentionally create the metaverse are going anywhere. https://t.co/tVUfq4CWmP
– vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) July 30, 2022
The metaverse, a concept that is still very vague
In another tweet, Buterin specifies that in his eyes the metaverse imagined by Meta (ex-Facebook) is destined to fail. On the other hand, he is convinced that the concept of metaverse, or metaverse in English, is well on its way to being realized. But, for the moment, this concept is still too vague for companies to successfully address it.
“We don’t know the definition of ‘metaverse’ yet, it’s too early to know what people really want. So everything Facebook creates now will fail “Vitalik Buterin prophesies.
According to Buterin, companies are building the metaverse before user needs have been clearly defined. As a study by Censuswide shows, there is a huge gap between consumer expectations and the solutions developed by companies. While most of the Internet users surveyed want save time shopping in virtual reality or augmented, brands develop experiences modeled on reality.
Furthermore, a Sortlist survey reveals this half of Europeans distrust the metaverse as currently presented. If of ” many companies invest 10 to 20% of their marketing or innovation budget ” in the metaverse, more than half of users say they don’t trust this concept, points out Sortlist, the specialist in connecting advertisers and marketing agencies.
Reggie Fils-Aime, former director of the US branch of Nintendo, agrees with Vitalik Buterin. Questioned by Bloomberg last March, he believes the “ current definition ” Meta metaverse will not be successful. Fils-Aimé points the finger lack of innovation inherent in the group of Mark Zuckerberg.
Note that Meta defines the metaverse as ” 3D spaces that will allow you to socialize, learn, collaborate and play in a way that goes beyond what we can imagine “. As Vitalik Buterin points out, this definition is indeed very vague.
Related: Meta sees Apple as its rival in creating the metaverse
Meta’s metaverse in turmoil
In the wake of the name change, Mark Zuckerberg’s group has established itself as one of the figureheads of the metaverse. Meta has multiplied its investments in the sector. Various accessory projects related to augmented and virtual reality have emerged from the company’s laboratories. In parallel, Meta has also launched software solutions aimed at the metaverse future, such as Meta Pay, a digital clothing store for dressing avatars and Meta Horizons Workroom, a VR conference room.
Unfortunately, Reality workshops, Meta’s dedicated metaverse division, quickly accumulated financial losses. Within a quarter, the branch lost the Californian giant 2.81 billion dollars. In 2022, Reality Labs accumulates $ 5.77 billion in losses. To reduce the deficit and reassure investors, Mark Zuckerberg canceled several projects, including the connected watch dedicated to the metaverse, and postponed the launch of the first augmented reality glasses to 2024.
Against this backdrop, Meta’s stock market contracted by around $ 160, down more than 50% in one year. Despite the losses, Mark Zuckerberg continues to defend his vision of the metaverse in front of shareholders. The CEO thinks ” convinced that the development of the metaverse will unlock hundreds of billions of dollars, even trillions of dollars, over time ”.
Despite Meta’s setback, most analysts expect Metaverse to represent a huge market in the years to come. According to Technavion, a consulting and research firm, the digital worlds market will reach 50.37 billion dollars by 2026. Even more optimistic, the American consultancy Grand View Research (GVR) has a market of 678 billion dollars. by 2030. According to Technavion according to a study by Gartner, 25% of people will spend at least an hour in the metaverse in 2026. Will Meta be able to ride the wave?


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Whether you’re talking about high-end splurges like Chanel bags, or mass-retail staples (think the Nike swoosh), the designer logo has long been considered a status symbol. But, as anyone who’s clicked through pics of the Fashion Week collections — or even breezed through the mall recently — knows, the role of the ubiquitous fashion logo has been moving in the opposite direction. Some brands have embraced minimalism. Louis Vuitton made news back in 2013 when it pulled back on the use of its iconic LVs in accessories. And, logo-less purses, such as the understated Mansur Gavriel bucket bags, have usurped the popularity of branded carryalls. Now, there’s a noticeable change happening on the other end of the fashion spectrum: Major fashion labels are flaunting the logos of brands other than their own. Call it the Jeremy Scott effect. For his debut fall 2014 Moschino show, the designer sent models down the runway decked out in McDonald’s and SpongeBob SquarePants motifs. Scott’s throwback vibes continued for spring 2015, with a Barbie-inspired Moschino collection that was almost exclusively pink and plastered with the Mattel doll’s logos. Scott has been repurposing logos — both commercial and indie — for his eponymous line for years, and he's not the first to do so, but following the financial success of his Moschino collections, others in the industry are rushing to get in on the business.
The trend picked up more steam this season with additional designers hopping onboard: Opening Ceremony showed tops printed with old-school Kodak branding, NYFW newcomer Bobby Abley debuted a collection featuring characters from The Jungle Book, and Joyrich referenced retro Coca-Cola logos in its pieces. David Melgar, creative director of Joyrich, explained the inspiration behind the logo-centric design: "Being that we are heavily influenced by ‘80s and ‘90s pop [and] street culture, I wanted to do something that reflected this time. I liked how the logo had a nostalgic, vintage feel to it and I felt that with the combination of the fabrications that we used, it would bring life to a whole new story.” Inspiration aside, tapping into these instantly recognizable images is also a strategic move. Jeremy Scott is consistently one of the top-ranked brands on social media for both Scott's eponymous line (its spring 2015 collection earned 650,000 likes, posts, and tweets), as well as Moschino, which essentially won the Internet last season with 1.5 million total interactions. It's smart for designers to capitalize on our nostalgia for other brands, but we have to wonder: How is this even legal? Turns out, there’s a line between nodding to another company’s logo and infringing on its intellectual property rights, and it all boils down to the message the design sends to consumers. According to Christopher Sprigman, a professor at NYU School of Law, brands that evoke other brands' logos must first negotiate licensing deals. “I had seen a report that there was a deal made between Kodak and Opening Ceremony,” he said. “If there hadn’t been one, it would raise questions in the consumers' minds about whether the product was sponsored.” Not having a deal could have spelled major trouble for OC.
In this case, the partnership with Kodak was part of a collaboration between OC cofounders/designers Humberto Leon and Carol Lim and the photo company. As the duo said in an interview with Kodak, “We've always loved Kodak's logos and trademarks, and admired Kodak's dedication to continuity. We think the capsule celebrates all [the] Kodak values we appreciate.” Unsurprisingly, this type of licensing deal usually entails a financial transaction. “It’s a situation in which a brand like Opening Ceremony would say, ‘We want to use T-shirts with your logo,’ and Kodak would say, ‘Okay. Pay us money.’ The fashion industry is notoriously for-profit, so this would be typically a deal that exchanges a license for money,” said Sprigman. The goal is to define the relationship between the parties, and if a designer incorporates a logo in a way that might cause confusion about whether it was sponsored, he or she runs the risk of being sued. The exception? When logos are used in a way in which there’s no risk of misleading consumers into thinking they're endorsements. One example is using multiple logos. Sprigman cites the streetwear designer Heron Preston. His signature tees feature 17 logos splashed all over them, including Google, Nascar, Home Depot, and M&Ms. But, despite all the branding, Sprigman says the message remains clear: “If I had looked at this shirt, I wouldn’t necessarily think that any of these companies were sponsoring the shirt,” he said. “I don’t think the trademark law would require this to be licensed, because I think consumers would conclude that this is a commentary about brands as opposed to a T-shirt sponsorship.” With London, Milan, and Paris still left in Fashion Month, these clearly aren't the last of the logos we’ll be seeing on the runway. So, designers, take note: Imitation might be the highest form of flattery, but don’t forget to ask permission first. For all things Fashion Week around the world — including street style snaps, designer news, and the trends you'd actually wear — head over to Refinery29's Fashion Month hub.


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Weston Park “Heli Fest 2017
This year HeliFest is building on it’s success at Weston park Park Model Airshow.
There’s been some big changes made this year to keep on improving and expanding the event. Not only are some major changes to what’s happening at the event.
Take a read below to see some of the exciting features that make HeliFest 2017 even better!
3D competition is on its way to Helifest – Further information will be available very soon.
This year HeliFest will host FPV with it shaping up to be an exciting and interesting event, Please come and see this up and coming side to RC flying! More to follow on the FPV Competition and the Freestyle section within it.
- Open Fly-in
This year the Weston Park Model Airshow is open to public from Friday to Sunday, and so we will be opening the flight line to ANYONE who can fly!
After last year’s amazing show on Saturday night, Align-Trex.co.uk will be sponsoring the show this year.
At Weston park there is possibly the largest amount of trade stands of all UK events, However this year HeliFest will see a large increase in RC helicopter specific trade stands in our territory.
HeliFest TV is one of our newest features for 2013. We will be brought the HeliFest TV studio on site in the HeliFest HQ Marquee where it was used to film the latest products, interview’s with sponsor’s and pilot’s, along with set-up video’s from some of the UK’s top competitor’s.
Once again HeliFest has it’s own Flight School run by Jason Platts at Ultimate Build and Fly.He will be working with flight trainer’s from all over the UK to offer flight training for the first time pilot’s up to expert 3D tuition.
- Top Pilot and Brand Demonstrations
Throughout the weekend many of the HeliFest sponsor’s will be demonstrating their latest products with some of the best pilot’s around.
- Product Testing
A large number of companies showcasing their latest products at HeliFest will be offering trails to pilot’s.!


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Honda Introduces Standard Manual Gearbox on Turbocharged 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe
The turbo Civics finally get the transmission they deserve
Honda has announced the introduction of a six-speed manual transmission as standard on 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe models equipped with the 174 hp 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.
Arriving in U.S. showrooms from October 4, the 2017 Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe get a standard six-speed manual transmission in EX-T trims. EX-T models powered by the 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with manual transmission are rated at 174 hp and 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) of torque from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm. That's 5 lb-ft (7 Nm) more than models equipped with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
"For 2017, we're thrilled to boost the Civic lineup by pairing the manual transmission with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine – something we know our customers are very excited about," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division.
The CVT remains optional on turbocharged EX-T trims and standard on EX-L and Touring models. Another change for the 2017 Civic lineup includes the addition of HD Radio and XM Satellite Radio on Civic EX Sedans.
Prices for the 2017 Honda Civic Sedan EX-T with manual transmission start at $21,500, while the similarly-equipped Coupe is priced from $21,600. Both MRSPs exclude a $835 destination charge.


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- Al Wahda Mall becomes a one-stop solution offering to its visitors Banks and Ministry of Labour services alongwith already existing fashion and lifestyle brands to offer more to its visitors at one go
- “We believe in adding more value to what we already have to offer to our visitors, the mall continues to remain an ‘everything mall’” – Mr. Mohammed Nauman Thakur, General Manager, Al Wahda Mall
- The mall is headed towards being adaptive keeping customer satisfaction its main dedication
- Al Wahda Mall, sprawling across 3.3 million square feet with over 350 brands including fashion, beauty, entertainment, food, supermarkets with this new initiative caters not only to mall visitors but also to the community at large
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 23, 2017: Al Wahda Mall, an iconic landmark and favorite shopping destination located in the heart of Abu Dhabi city offers to to it visitors with bank and labor services. The services include not just ATM machines but also physical banking services. At present the list of banks present at the mall are Commercial Bank International (CBI), Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and Noor Bank. Also, opening soon at the mall is Tas’heel providing Ministry of Labour service.
Commenting on this new announcement, Mr. Mohammed Nauman Thakur, General Manager, Al Wahda Mall said, “We believe in adding more value to what we already have to offer to our visitors. The mall still continues to remain an ‘everything mall’. At Al Wahda Mall, we are continually on the lookout for new ideas that will not only help the mall visitors but also benefit the community at large. We are hopeful these services will enable visitors to visit the mall for more than one reason. Comfort shopping is key, and we are certain our visitors perceive it that way and experience it at Al Wahda Mall.”
Al Wahda Mall’s additional services include Pink Parking, Overnight Parking, Sports Lounge


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South Lake Tahoe Styrofoam ban goes into effect on Oct. 3
In six months South Lake Tahoe restaurants will no longer be able to use expanded polystyrene — also know by the brand name Styrofoam — take-out containers.
On Tuesday, April 3, South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that bans the use of expanded polystyrene products at restaurants as well as the sale of foam coolers and single-use food containers at retail stores. Expanded polystyrene is already prohibited at special events held in the city.
The ordinance also limits the use of straws and plastic utensils at restaurants to an “on request” basis.
Expanded polystyrene is a cheap material used to make everything from packing peanuts to take-out food containers. It has a lengthy lifetime in landfills and breaks easily, resulting in small pieces finding their way into the environment.
Though polystyrene can be recycled, it rarely is; most municipal recycling plants don’t accept it because it’s bulky, difficult to clean and has a low resale value. South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling Service, the garbage collection service for the South Shore, does not recycle it.
The council began looking into the idea of a ban back in October 2017.
The new ordinance will go into effect on Oct. 3 and be enforced by South Lake Tahoe Police Department code enforcement officers. Warnings will be given through April 3, 2019, and citations, ranging from $100 – $500, will be issued thereafter.
“By eliminating the local sources of single-use polystyrene products, the city of South Lake Tahoe is helping to protect Lake Tahoe now and for future generations,” said Marilee Movius, the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s community engagement manager, who advocated for the law’s passage.
“But our work is not done. The best way to protect the lake from plastic pollution is for more people to choose reusable options over disposables, and to take their litter with them when they leave.”
Between 2015 and 2017, the League and its volunteers removed over 5,000 pieces of disposable expanded polystyrene products — including coolers, plates and containers — and 4,500 plastic straws and utensils from beaches.
While some restaurants worry about the additional cost of using recyclable, compostable or biodegradable products, a number of establishments have been using them for years — and others are fine making the switch.
“I don’t think it’s going to be a big impact, and I was already looking at the different materials and a new supplier before the ban,” said Mutty Dangvijit, manager for Orchid Thai, which handles a lot of take-out meals. “Keep Tahoe blue!”
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Verizon Wireless started rolling out Voice over LTE service nationwide but is initially making VoLTE available on only two smartphones: the Samsung Galaxy S5 and LG G2. The carrier had promised that a " robust " lineup of devices would come with its VoLTE launch, and vowed that more will come soon.
AT&T Mobility is expecting a strong third quarter in terms of churn and overall results, according to a senior AT&T executive. "We're not the victim in the quarter," AT&T's John Stankey said.
T-Mobile US would strike an M&A deal with another company only if they had U.S. spectrum, a U.S. customer base and offered "favorable financial terms," according to financial analysts.
Apple said it took a record 4 million preorders for its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the first 24 hours of availability, which started last Friday. The company did not say how many preorders it took during the first weekend of preorder sales; retail sales for the phones start Sept. 19.
T-Mobile US added 760,000 branded net customers in the month of August, which was its best month ever in terms of postpaid net adds, according to CEO John Legere. The brash and outspoken T-Mobile chief said that while the company is open to a deal with another player to gain more scale, it has a great deal of momentum already.
LAS VEGAS--Executives from a handful of the nation's top wireless carriers unanimously rejected arguments that wireless networks should fall under the same net neutrality guidelines as wireline networks. The comments are notable in light of a speech this week from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler hinting that the agency is considering rules that would apply much more strict open Internet guidelines onto wireless carriers than it did in 2010.
LAS VEGAS--The fact that Sprint abandoned a merger with T-Mobile US in the face of opposition from regulators, especially at the FCC, has set back the cause for competition in the U.S. wireless market, according to C Spire Wireless CEO Hu Meena.
SAN FRANCISCO--T-Mobile US is making a big push for Wi-Fi calling by letting customers upgrade to a new Wi-Fi capable smartphone if they don't already have one. In addition, the carrier is offering postpaid customers a free (with a $25 deposit) proprietary "Cellspot" Wi-Fi router for their home to enhance their in-home coverage.
LAS VEGAS--Now that Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been announced, U.S. carriers are getting down to brass tacks to try to take advantage of consumer excitement. The launch is shaping up to be the most dynamic, unpredictable and hard-hitting iPhone release U.S. carriers have ever seen.
Sprint is trying to make the most of Apple's launch of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus by introducing a $50 unlimited plan for customers who buy one of the new phones. The plan is likely the opening salvo in a battle carriers will engage in over the next several weeks to retain and attract new iPhone customers.


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DIRTY DOG’S CAR WASH OPENS IN KENNESAW AS PART OF NATIONWIDE EXPANSION
Fueled by a $35 million strategic growth equity investment, Dirty Dog’s Car Wash (Dirty Dog’s) will open at 1585 Crater Lake Drive on Saturday, November 11 with family-friendly festivities. It will be Dirty Dog’s second location in Georgia, after Calhoun, and fourth in the Southeast, including Oxford, AL and Melbourne, FL. The company aims to open an additional 25 locations nationwide over the next 36 months.
“As we aggressively expand throughout the Southeast, it’s great to celebrate an opening right here in our backyard,” said Martin Emmett, CEO of Dirty Dog’s. “Kennesaw is home to a robust university, expansive residential and a growing business community. We’ve already started cleaning the Kennesaw State University squad cars for free and it feels great.”
Last year alone, Dirty Dog’s donated more than 10,000 car washes to clean squad cars in its local markets. Started in 2018, the company remains committed to supporting first responders and local schools through its “Helping Heroes” program.
Dirty Dog’s will offer a special $10 monthly introductory Rookie membership rate to build customer loyalty at a time when people need it the most. Dirty Dog’s will be supporting the community locally as it continues to grow nationally.
About Dirty Dogs Car Wash
Founded in 2018, Dirty Dogs Car Wash wanted to create a different kind of car wash experience, one fueled by our commitment to our customers, employees and the communities where we are located. We know anyone can wash a car, and we believe our values, First in Service, First in Community, are what set us apart in the industry. Dirty Dogs Car Wash provides fast, efficient and affordable car washes.
For more information on their services and locations, visit dirtydogscarwash.com.


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Hormel Foods, a global branded food company and its current and former team members announced a commitment to donate 200,000 meals to COVID-19 hunger-relief efforts during the company's virtual live concert event on Friday night featuring Chris Kroeze, runner up on season 15 of NBC's Emmy Award television show "The Voice." This commitment is in addition to the company's previously announced $1 million in cash and product donations to help those impacted. The concert was a way to help thank the company's team members for their continued efforts to provide food for the world during this unprecedented time.
"Our team of nearly 20,000 has continued to work tirelessly as we play a critical role in providing safe, high-quality food during this uncertain time," said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods. "This special concert was a way we could thank them for how they have risen to the challenge and continue to produce food with a sense of purpose and pride. I'm proud we are able to continue to help with COVID-19 hunger-relief efforts and of the generosity of our current and former team members. Together, we are donating an additional 200,000 meals to help others in addition to our previously announced $1 million in cash and product donations."
The 200,000 meals will go to Feeding America and other nonprofit organizations throughout the county. Hormel Foods has donated more than $50 million in cash and product donations to help others over the last five years. For more information about the company's charitable giving and corporate responsibility efforts, please visit https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.


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New York City's Biking Boom
The Big Apple just got a lot more user-friendly for those who like to throw their leg over a two-wheeler, hit the bike paths, and take in the sights. The NYC Parks Department and Bike and Roll—a bicycle rental group that started seven years ago and now operates in five U.S. cities—cut the ribbon last week on their new Hop On/Hop Off program, which allows renters to pick up a bike at one of the easily recognizable 11 mobile Bike and Roll centers in Manhattan and drop it off at a totally different location, eliminating the need for a round-trip and encouraging exploration. Rates range from $12-20 per hour to $39-69 per day; child seats and tagalong attachments for kids are also available.
Speeding up the bike revolution even faster and promising greater freedom to roll where you want to in NYC is Social Bicycles, the founders of which have designed a special locking system—called the SoBi system—that is permanently mounted on the back of their bikes and works via smartphone or tablet. Log in to rent time on a bike and you’ll get a PIN number that you have to use in the next 15 minutes. When you are done, you can lock it up anywhere when and register the location back on the site. Subsequent users will log in and repeat!
Laura Teusink is the managing editor at Travel + Leisure.
Photos courtesy of Malcolm Pinckney/NYC Parks.


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Health officials in Saudi Arabia have passed an outright ban on the sale of sugar-based soft drinks in its health clinics and hospitals.
The new rules were approved at the Health Services Council’s fourth meeting on Sunday June 27th and will start being enforced over the coming months.
Held at the council’s headquarters, the debate was attended by 40 top officials, who gathered to plan national health strategy.
Yacoub Al-Mazrou, the nation’s deputy minister of health, said: “While banning soft drinks we want to introduce fresh juices or dairy products as alternatives.”
He added that further advice would be sought from the Ministry of Education, which has already “successfully” imposed a similar ban in Saudi Arabia’s schools.
Meanwhile, new research from the UK’s Beer Academy, which aims to promote sensible alcohol consumption, has revealed that beer may be one of the healthiest intoxicating drinks available.


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Over the last century, the brewing and beverage industries have been leaders in economic development and innovation. Both industries employ hundreds of thousands of hard-working people, contribute billions to our economy, and rely heavily on aluminum as a sustainable and efficient container to deliver our refreshing beverages.
Unfortunately, due to recently imposed tariffs and a complicated pricing system known as the Midwest Premium, the price to purchase aluminum has skyrocketed adding nearly half a billion dollars in additional manufacturing costs to local bottlers and brewers.
In an effort to shine a light on this issue, the beverage industry has joined a multi-industry coalition to support the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act. This commonsense legislation would provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Department of Justice the necessary authority to provide oversight over price benchmarking entities, including those that publish the Midwest Premium.
Brewers and beverage makers are committed to providing good-paying jobs and are constantly innovating to meet consumer demands when it comes to making our refreshing beverages; however, these additional manufacturing costs are jeopardizing this innovation. The APEX Act would help provide a little sunlight into how market participants assess and determine pricing so that America's manufacturers do business better and ultimately benefit U.S. workers and consumers.
To learn more about this issue and the APEX Act, please read the recent Washington Examiner op-ed penned by beverage industry leaders Katherine Lugar and Jim McGreevy.


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As the last shopping weekend before Christmas arrives, many stores are extending their hours — even staying open around the clock — in an effort to capture as many sales as possible.
Kohl's for example, opened at 6 a.m. Friday and will not close again until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Toys "R" Us will stay open more than 87 straight hours, from 6 a.m. Saturday until 9 p.m. Christmas Eve.
With Thanksgiving falling later than usual this year, retailers were dealing with an unusually short Christmas shopping season. The National Retail Federation said not quite half of shoppers had finished their shopping as of Dec. 9, compared to the normal 56.5 percent.
Kohl's tried the 24-hour opening at the holidays last year and after positive results decided to implement it nationwide, said Julia Fennelly, Kohl's spokeswoman.
"We have no idea what to expect. Hopefully we'll do a lot of business," said Jaci McGee, assistant manager at the Mechanicsburg store.
Macy's will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, and until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Stores such as JC Penney, Target and Best Buy are staying open until midnight over the weekend, and H. H. Gregg until 11 p.m.
The Saturday before Christmas is usually the busiest Saturday of the year, said Jack Ziegler, manager of the Camp Hill Boscov's.
"I think we will be extra busy. The weather is going to be with us, and we're down to the last few days now," he said. "We expect a very busy weekend."
The timing of last weekend's snowstorm slowed sales somewhat, he said. But this weekend is expected to be warm -- with temperatures Sunday into the 60s — and rainy, perfect for shopping.
Boscov's will be staying open until midnight starting Thursday, and will be open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Local retailers, such as Creative Elegance Boutique in Camp Hill, are also looking for a brisk shopping weekend, especially after the snow dampened sales last weekend.
"I'm hoping for positive things," said employee Ann Devlin. "We'll take the rain."
The store has extended hours to 12 to 5 p.m. on Sundays over the holidays, she said.
At Tanger Outlets in Hershey, manager Chuck Simmons said sales have been robust. The outlet stores hours will remain unchanged.
"This has been one of the strongest years for our company in general," he said. "which I believe speaks to an economy on the rebound."


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Today, business news is published worldwide. It is a broad genre that encompasses everything from the latest company earnings to mergers and acquisitions to global political events that impact the economy. While many people may not realize it, business news impacts us all, from the prices we pay for goods and services to the jobs that are created or lost.
A key function of business is creating value for customers through products or services that meet their needs. This value can be created through a variety of means, from traditional market research and customer feedback to new product development and entrepreneurship. The resulting profits can then be used to fund future growth and investments. A successful business must also be able to adapt to changing conditions and compete in new markets.
While some businesses are purely profit-seeking, this doesn’t mean they can’t contribute to the welfare of society. By providing jobs, supporting local economies and generating innovation, businesses can help create more equitable societies. However, the pursuit of profits can lead to unethical behavior and even societal collapse, which is why a responsible business should be held accountable for its actions.
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Iomega to introduce new storage device at Macworld Expo
This pocket-size LED lighting system for smartphones and cameras provides a softer and more flattering quality of light.
Whether you're working on your jump shot or just love leaping, this air gauge could lift you higher.
We're not at "Minority Report" quite yet, but the latest Leap Motion upgrade and its new Freeform software have brought us one step closer to the dream of next-gen computing.
Fraunhofer Institute unveils microscope that turns traditional scanning approach on head, using several tiny lenses to simultaneously scan one image instead of one lens to scan many.
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It's a bad day for Wall Street. Stocks fell following a slowdown in hiring and manufacturing last month. Big-name companies also reported disappointing results. The stock market drop was the biggest in two weeks. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 138 points to close at 14,701 today. The Standard & Poor's 500 dropped 14 to 1,582 and the Nasdaq lost 29 points.
- The price of oil is down more than 2 percent. The drop follows disappointing economic news from the world's two biggest oil-consuming nations and a large increase in U.S. crude supplies. Benchmark oil for June delivery fell $2.43, or 2.6 percent, to finish at $91.03 a barrel in New York. Data from China and the U.S. pointed to weaker demand for oil.
- Visa says its net income slipped nearly 2 percent in the first three months of this year from a year earlier, when the company benefited from an adjustment to its income tax provision. But the company reported growth in service and data processing revenue, as well as international transactions. Visa says its fiscal second-quarter net income totaled $1.27 billion, or $1.92 per share. Revenue grew nearly 15 percent to $2.96 billion from $2.58 billion a year earlier.
- A research firm says Microsoft is seeing slow sales of a version of Windows designed for thin and light tablets, even as the tablet market as a whole is growing. Researchers at IDC say manufacturers shipped 200,000 tablets running Windows RT, the special version of Windows for iPad-style tablets, in the January to March period. That's down from about 900,000 shipped in the fourth quarter. Microsoft's larger Surface Pro tablets, which run standard Windows 8, did better.
- A Detroit federal judge has sentenced a former General Motors engineer and her husband who were convicted of stealing hybrid technology from the automaker. Shanshan Du was sentenced to a year and a day in prison today. Her husband, Yu Qin (chin), was ordered to spend three years behind bars. Du copied thousands of GM documents before leaving the company in 2005. The U.S. government says the couple were trying to strike a deal with a competitor in China.


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With upcoming One Max, HTC Corporation has started sending strong messages to Samsung, Sony & Motorola thanks to decent success of HTC One phone. While smartphone size has touched the tablet PC size, why should HTC fall behind. HTC hasn’t tried anything special like what Samsung has done it in the recent past.
In reply to Samsung Galaxy Mega phone, HTC is planning to launch One Max phone and it will also compete with other existing 6 inch large display phones. Not to forget 6.3″ Sony Xperia Z Ultra will be another phone added to that list.
Although full details about HTC One Max isn’t available but keys specs were revealed by the source and it was good enough to let you know about it. HTC One Max will be out with 5.9 inches 1080p full HD display screen and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean mobile OS out of box. Apart from that, it will be powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.3 Ghz and beautiful Ultra Pixel camera as we saw with HTC One phone. 3,000 mAh highly optimized battery will power up this device and integration with Beats Audio is certain. We have summarized the specs known to us below.
HTC One Max will be with following specifications –
- Display: 5.9 inches HD Screen with 1080p Resolution
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion
- Processor: 2.3 GHz of Snapdragon 800 Processor
- Software: Android Jellybean 4.3 OS
- Camera: Ultra Pixel Camera + Front Facing Camera
Nothing has been particular official by HTC Corporation but it will be launched in Q3, 2013 and we will keep you updated as things happen.


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The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has released its final report on a mandatory solar feed-in tariff for customers in regional Queensland for 2017–18.
The Minister for Energy, Biofuels and Water Supply, the Honourable Mark Bailey MP, directed the QCA to set a feed-in tariff for 2017–18 for customers in regional Queensland.
QCA Chair Professor Roy Green said “The feed-in tariff for regional customers in 2017–18 is 10.102 cents per kilowatt hour—the highest since the QCA began setting the tariff in 2014–15.
“This rate is about 35% higher than last year’s tariff of 7.448 cents per kilowatt hour, mainly due to an increase in wholesale energy costs. The increase was driven by changes to the demand–supply balance. Demand for electricity was driven by, among other things, the ramp-up of electricity-intensive in-field gas compression associated with the LNG export facilities. A number of factors have affected supply, including higher gas prices and the closure of Hazelwood power station in Victoria.
“Prescribed retailers will be required to pay eligible customers the recommended feed-in tariff for 2017–18.
“The QCA’s approach ensures customers with solar panels receive a fair return for the energy they export to the grid. The QCA calculates the true market value of the energy,” said Professor Green.
Professor Green said when retailers buy energy from customers with solar panels, they avoid some of their normal business costs.
“Buying energy from customers with solar panels saves retailers from paying wholesale energy costs, certain fees levied by the Australian Energy Market Operator and the cost of energy losses associated with transporting electricity long distances. These are the avoided costs we estimate to calculate the solar feed-in tariff.
“However, retailers still incur most of their normal business costs, including retail operating costs and transmission and distribution charges. That is why the solar feed-in tariff is less than regulated electricity prices. Customers generating solar electricity are like very small generators. The final product that retailers sell involves a lot of other costs, which is reflected in the difference between the solar feed-in tariff and regulated electricity prices,” he said.
Customers receiving the 44 cents per kilowatt hour feed-in tariff under the Solar Bonus Scheme will not be affected by the new tariff. The 44 cent per kilowatt hour feed-in tariff will continue under the Solar Bonus Scheme until 2028.
Customers in south east Queensland (those on the Energex distribution network) can choose a range of feed-in tariffs offered by competing retailers. To help customers find the best deal, retailers’ feed-in tariff rates are published on the Australian Energy Regulator’s price comparator website www.energymadeeasy.gov.au
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Video-sharing startup picks niche: Giveaways
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WeWin.com has joined the rush of startups hoping to follow YouTube's success by building its own niche: giving away prizes.
The Pleasanton-based Web site faces challenges, including funding, copyright issues and problems surrounding user-generated content. But the motivation is strong.
Google Inc. paid $1.65 billion last year for San Bruno-based YouTube, with the company's two founders receiving shares currently valued at $650 million.
YouTube says it shows more than 70 million videos daily, just two years after its founding in February 2005. Those are numbers that put dollar signs in the eyes of advertisers.
They have also attracted countless competitors.
Brian Carrozzi, who founded WeWin.com and has built a 10-person shop, said finding a niche is essential when going up against giants like YouTube, whose advantages includes huge financial backing.
The concept behind WeWin.com goes back to the late 1990s when "the battle of the portals" was in progress - when Yahoo, Lycos and other portals fought for dominance, Carrozzi said.
One portal, iWon.com, found a way to build and retain loyalty: give cash prizes to users. That company is now owned by Oakland-based IAC Search and Media.
That inspired Carrozzi's idea: "incentive-based video sharing." On WeWin.com, registered users are awarded points for uploading and watching videos. Winners receive prizes ranging from video-game consoles to jewelry. WeWin named its first sponsor for prizes on Feb. 7, the online jewelry retailer Mondera.com, which is giving away $5,000 in gift certificates to WeWin users each month.
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Tourism's robot revolution: 'Our robot receptionist will be at your service'
Chinese factories are being flooded with robots, but now the machines are appearing in more public settings.
Recently, Anna Fifield, The Washington Post’s Beijing bureau chief, found this out first-hand during a trip to Shanghai. While checking into a local hotel, she said, she noticed a slender trash-can-shaped robot in the lobby, its cylindrical body plastered with a tiny human-ish face. The hotel’s receptionist told Fifield that if she needed anything she could request a robot delivery.
The next morning, after asking for more coffee, she found herself face-to-face with the delivery bot.
She posted a short video showing the human-robot interaction on Twitter and it quickly received nearly 7000 retweets, a testament, perhaps, to the public’s growing curiosity about life populated by robots.
After greeting the machine, Fifield located her coffee - inside a grocery bag-size compartment concealed by a sliding door that opened when she pressed a graphic on a touchpad.
Though potentially confusing to English-speaking audiences because of the language barrier, Fifield said the engagement felt “surprisingly natural”.
“When the robot arrived, it called my room phone and told me, in Chinese and English, that it was at my door,” Fifield said. “When I went out, it was waiting. It said in Chinese: ‘You are the cutest person in the whole universe. Do you want to take a selfie with me?”
She added: “When it was leaving, it said: ‘I hope my service leaves you in a good mood for a century’.”
A number of hotels experiment with robotics in China, Japan and South Korea. In the US, the trend is beginning to catch on. But Steve Choe, general manager of the InterContinental Los Angeles Century City, was sceptical. “With robots, you don’t get personalised service. Those are the touches people still want.”
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“Kanye West” and “trouble” seem to go hand in hand it seems in recent years, whether he’s saying massively controversial things, promoting horrible ideals, or supporting some of the worst people on earth. Now, however, he’s in trouble for different reasons — and it led to his new album, Vultures 1, being removed from Apple Music for a short time.
Distributer issues for the worlds most controversial rapper
On February 15, Billboard reported that Kanye’s album had been removed from Apple Music, updating the article a few hours later to say that the album had been brought back online.
The initial removal seemed to comply with a request from Kanye’s music distribution platform of choice, Fuga Music. Fuga said of the issue to Billboard “Late last year, FUGA was presented with the opportunity to release Vultures 1.” The spokesperson for the platform went on to say “Exercising our judgment in the ordinary course of business, we declined to do so.”
Kanye didn’t listen, apparently, and used the platform’s “automated release processes” to release the album to different streaming sites, making Fuga less than pleased. “On Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, a long-standing FUGA client delivered the album Vultures 1 through the platform’s automated processes, violating our service agreement. Therefore, FUGA is actively working with its DSP partners and the client to remove Vultures 1 from our systems.” said Fuga further — and not a few days later was Vultures 1 removed from Apple Music.
It’s not entirely obvious how Vultures 1 has since returned to Apple’s streaming platform — one can only assume that the distribution issues have been ironed out. That, or it was a technical glitch that has since been fixed. Either way, those curious can listen to the latest project from the mind of a self-confessed ‘madman’. Vultures 1 is available to Apple Music customers and iTunes buyers now.


text: Samsung to try and block iPhone 4S sales Leigh Geary October 6, 2011The war between Samsung and Apple continues. Reuters reports that it will file patent-infringement claims to try and ban the sale of the new iPhone 4S before it even hits the shops.Samsung said preliminary injunction requests for a ban on iPhone 4S sales will be filed on Wednesday and each case involves two patent infringements related to its wireless technology.Link – Reuters Helicopter. Smartphone. Video camera. Want. Steve Jobs diesShare:FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinGoogle+Email Martin Williams Can’t Apple & Samsung (and HTC for that matter) see that all these lawsuits are hurting competition, not helping it? They reduce choice for the customer and make manufacturers less likely to co-operate in development of new products and standards. John Kyle Personally I think it’s all getting a bit silly now. I can just see the head line of the next law suit… “Apple to file for injunction over what Samsung said about it’s mum….Meanwhile Samsung file for injunction due to hair pulling by Apple. HTC are seeing to by standing in the corner giggling, whilst Google looks on chanting ‘FIGHT, FIGHT’.”I think we should get the Execs from each of the company, dress them up in silly outfits, and put them in a wrestling ring filled with something slippery. Let them fight it out, winner keeps all patents. Maybe they will realise what a bunch of 4 year olds they are being, all while entertaining the masses. ninemil Samsung are just replying in kind. Karma’s a bitch, and hopefully Samsung will suceed. That should show Apple that the legal blade cuts in both directions, and force them to actually compete, rather than sue, in an attempt to claw their failing market share back. Paul ninemil what a stupid comment …. Apple lead the rest follow simple as …iphone ipad imac macbook air and so on…. i know this and I’m a frustated nokia users…. ninemil Actually, if you’d bothered to read the news articles on this site, you’d know Apple are #2. Android have market share, and aren’t likely to lose it anytime soon.As for the mac? It’s a PC with a dumbed down user interface for idiots that can’t maintain a PC correctly. Please, do be quiet. It’s no different to an xbox – PC guts, with a shitty UI. John apple have only 4 phones out there in what 4 years andriod have over 60 + models out there… not 1 on them on its own can sell more than a high priced iphone…..!!!!!!says it all really …. nice try tho ninemil…booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmmm ninemil Do you actually read this site? John Do you read the site….. android are not making any big news sueing other companys due to the fact they dont own any good ideas..!!!!apple sold 47 million iphone 4 in 201035 million iphone 3GS 2009 (best selling phone)35 million iphone 3G 3 million iphone 2Gno 4 android phones come close to this….simples…!!!!!! lol Mark Grant Exactly, this is just about slowly Samsung down. Well they ain’t going to work at Apple’s level, that is their choice. Apple can try and stop them but they will fail, the best they can hope for is get a few dollars off every Samsung phone sold, yippee-do. Apple need to dig in a raise the bar, and that iPhone 4s fart is a joke concerning that. Don’t get me wrong, the iPhone was great, a 3.5″ devices had their day in the sun, but those days are gone – I don’t want that today, and the market doesn’t want that today, yet Apple are making that and going to try and market that in today’s market. Worse still is that they won’t even fail in bringing a under-specced and over-priced product to market – and that isn’t a reflection on the level Apple are working at, but a sad reflection on sheep with bad haircuts.


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In the last 6 months, JC Penney at Somerset Mall has seen a similar scenario played out time and time again.
“I’m starting to see people pile things up on their arms, more than normal,” says manager Ray Stennett.
Shoplifters aren't stealing stuff because they need clothes. Stennet says they're looking for cash.
“Anything they can sell. Anything that's got street value,” he says.
Somerset Police say the problem is citywide.
“We've been seeing an increase of over 20 a month ever since last July,” said Lt. Allan Coomer.
Police and retailers blame the economy in part for the increase. People don't have as money. Gasoline is high, and stores maybe don't have as many employees to keep an eye on merchandise.
Somerset police say some shoplifters are going “semi-pro,” targeting multiple stores at once, as evidenced by a bust just this week.
“We recovered property from about 6 different stores. They had a very busy day. Most of them were felony thefts. Found over $300 in merchandise,” said Lt. Coomer.
But retailers have a message for the crooks.
“You know people think they can get away with it. But they always get caught. We're watching every nook and cranny,” said Stennett.


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Halo Infinite came out of the gates strong, with the sequel marking the biggest ever launch for the franchise. Sadly, it seems that the game's player base has steadily reduced since launching in November.
That's evidenced by Microsoft's most played games list, where Halo Infinite dropped out of the top 5 rankings. Previously, Infinite had been on the top 5 list since launch.
Halo Infinite's Player Count Has Declined Significantly
Now, the sequel has now dropped to no.6, with the following games taking over:
The sequel's player count has gradually reduced on Steam, with peak players currently matching 56,000 in the last month. It's a big difference from the game's biggest count at 256,619 (via Steam Charts).
So, why is this occurring? Halo Infinite has been plagued by several issues, mainly with frame rate and performance problems for PC gamers. Hackers have also impacted games, especially due to the lack of an anti-cheat system.
343 Industries is looking to turn this around in the next few months. With a forge mode, co-op campaign, and potential Battle Royale playlist on the way; the future is still looking bright for Halo Infinite.


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Bitcoin will receive capital equivalent to a tsunami, says Tyler Winklevossadmin, · Kategorien: Bitcoin
Gemini’s billionaire founder, Tyler Winklevoss, says Bitcoin will receive a tsunami in terms of capital amounts.
Exchange Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss says Bitcoin will soon receive a „tsunami“ of capital. In a text on his Twitter social network account, he said that the recent investments by Square and MicroStrategy are just the beginning.
It should be remembered that last week, the technological giant Square, founded by Jack Dorsey, announced the purchase of Bitcoin, equivalent to 50 million dollars. Dorsey is also CEO and co-founder of Twitter.
Weeks before this investment, another large company, the service firm MicroStrategy, made transactions for Bitcoin. These would have been the equivalent of $475 million.
The beginning of the capital tsunami that Bitcoin will receive
For the mentioned investor, the operations of these two firms are just the beginning. In that sense, he believes that many more companies will join similar moves, which means that Bitcoin will receive capital in large amounts.
Recently, Tyler assured that the most important of the crypto currencies is stronger than ever. All of this, in his opinion, is due to the current inflationary trend in the world’s major economies.
On this last point, a report published in the Fox Business portal should be brought up, where the consequences of inflation are beginning to be evident. „If you feel that the prices of everything you buy have been rising, it is because they have,“ they say.
As a consequence of the crisis that accelerated the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Federal Reserve announced a plan to increase liquidity. It consisted of printing up billions of dollars, which would allow the economy to stay afloat.
Square and MicroStrategy are, in Winklevoss‘ opinion, the first investments of a capital tsunami to be received by Bitcoin.Square and MicroStrategy are, in Winklevoss‘ opinion, the first investments of a capital tsunami to be received by Bitcoin.
Bitcoin’s Price Goes Up by a Rocket
More visionary leaders will come
For the millionaire founder of Gemini, Bitcoin will receive capital from more visionary investors. He sees the weaknesses in the traditional financial system as an encouragement for the most popular of crypto currencies to be seen as a valuable asset.
Aside from Square and MicroStrategy, he writes, „tomorrow a new visionary leader will appear, and then another and another… a tsunami is coming. It is also important to note that these firms have benefited in terms of their actions.
Since they made this investment in Bitcoin, both firms have notably recovered their balance sheets, explains the Newsbtc.com portal.
Bitcoin Price Could Be Rising Due to U.S. Stimulus
Beyond the optimism of an enthusiast
Many may think that Tyler Winklevoss is not a very objective authority on this kind of prediction. This is because of his proven sympathies with Bitcoin.
Nevertheless, the chances of the veracity of this judgment are high, according to the opinion of Andrew Kang, founder of Mechanism Capital. This investor agrees that Bitcoin will receive significant amounts of capital.
As a result, he says that the background for institutional investment has never been so strong. All of this, he explains, could attract dozens of large investors to Bitcoin.
To support this statement, Kang lists a number of related trends. Among them is the low volatility of the crypt-currency market.
Facts to Keep in Mind
The recovery in terms of shares of Square and MicroStrategy after having invested in Bitcoin, can attract other large investors.
Tyler Winklevoss believes that these two companies and the investment of part of their capital in Bitcoin is just the beginning of a tsunami that is coming.
Between the two companies mentioned, they invested more than $500 million in Bitcoin.
The inflationary trend of the economy could be one of the reasons for investors to seek refuge in Bitcoin.


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If haste makes waste, then H&M clearly needs to slow its roll.
The Swedish fast-fashion chain has amassed a staggering $4.3 billion in unsold clothing—up from 7 percent the year before. In an industry where profits are hitched to turnover rates, this volume of surplus doesn’t bode well for H&M’s bottom line. Neither does it improve the burden of a planet already contending with some 26 billion pounds of clothing and textiles entering landfills every year, according to the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association.
H&M’s saving grace might be the one thing savvier rivals such as Zara have already wielded to great effect: data analytics. The retailer is reportedly using sophisticated algorithms to scrutinize store receipts, returns and loyalty-card histories in a bid to gain insight into what their customers want and, more important, don’t want at each of its 4,288 locations worldwide.
Inventory optimization, powered by numbers rather than instinct or experience, is obviously the goal here. As a rule of thumb, about 80 percent of sales come from 20 percent of a company’s assortment, said Karen Moon, CEO and co-founder of Trendalytics, a fashion-centric data-analytics firm based in New York City.“Although the numbers might vary for different people, it really is true within the commerce landscape where your bestsellers are driving a disproportionate amount of your revenue,” Moon said. “And so getting that right is really important.”
Trendalytics looks at various data streams, including social-media buzz and online searches, and breaks them down by product type so it can pit, say, denim jackets against bomber jackets or trench coats to gauge demand and supply. “What you can do is predict where consumer demand is headed and make better assortment opportunities as a result,” Moon said.
The right kind of data can help brands and retailers optimize their assortments, hedge fewer inventory “bets” and squeeze the same returns from a narrower but more targeted product offering, Moon said. Understanding consumption patterns can allow companies to time their product drops with maximum customer interest. Should swimsuits grace racks in March or June, for example? When are people in the market for rain boots? When should markdowns begin for sundresses?
Plus, fewer unsold clothes means less waste—a win for the environment. “Everything around excess has to do with uncertainty of demand,” Moon said.
Target, for instance, is testing a proprietary app that serves as a direct line into the minds of a select pool of customers. Through Studio Connect, designers can glean feedback about specific products or crowdsource ideas for future ones. Eventually, with an expanded user base, Target might use the data from the app to curate the offerings of individual outlets.
Zara uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) to tag its products and manage inventory flow. Because the retailer can quickly determine if a certain style is flying off the shelves or languishing on the sales floor, it can rejigger its assortments accordingly.
Indeed, for companies that are ramping up their sustainability goals, reducing overstock is one low-hanging fruit Big Data can easily tackle with relative ease, said Jessica Graves, founder of Sefleuria, a boutique firm that employs machine-learning strategies to help fashion businesses scale. “It also takes away some of that pressure that we put on the supply chain to get more stuff produced in less time for less money,” she added.
Getting a better handle of the kinds of garments customers want (and how much of them) might even relax some of the tensions between the demand for ever-cheaper clothes and the welfare of the people who make them.
“If you reduce some of that pressure of, ‘We need to get x many garments,’ then your factories aren’t incentivized to sub-contract to factories that you’ve never been to, you’ve never heard of or you might never have approved,” Graves said, referring to the small, often unregulated “shadow” facilities that populate the gray economies of producer countries such as Bangladesh.
And raw numbers aren’t the only way of predicting what’s in, out or on the cusp of a comeback. IBM and the Fashion Institute of Technology are training a visual search engine, known as Cognitive Prints, to filter results by design element, pattern, color, genre or era. (Some possible examples: “1920s white wingtip Oxford shoes” or “1980s shoulder-pad prom dresses.”)
Similarly. a French startup called Tagwalk aspires to be the “Google of fashion” while parlaying popular keyword searches into the type of consumer insight brands crave. Sotheby’s recently acquired a deep-learning company that specializes in image recognition and recommendation to boost its auction searches. Even Asos has a Style Match app search that allows users to search the e-tailer’s inventory by uploading a photo and getting similar looks in return.
It’s the rare visionary, Graves said, who looks at data “not just as numbers and counting and business intelligence but creating a product experience and becoming a user tool.”
Recommendation systems are only going to get increasingly sophisticated, especially when you throw artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix. AI could even help shift from suggesting products to designing them. Researchers from Adobe Research and University of California San Diego, for instance, are experimenting with neural networks that could someday create bespoke garments based on a buyer’s personal taste.
This could pave the way for a “new type of recommendation approach that can be used for recommendation, production and design,” said Julian McAuley, a professor of computer science and engineering at the school. “These frameworks can lead to richer forms of recommendation, where content recommendation and content generation are more closely linked.”
For companies leaning into machine learning, however, Graves warns that data cannot completely supplant human intuition and the good ol’ gut check. A person can buy only so many cold-shoulder tops, after all.
“Most people assume using lots of data and smart algorithms will improve predictions about what inventory customers will buy, when algorithms are often mirroring the past forward,” she said. “If consumer behavior changes or the market changes, the predictions may end up less relevant and less accurate. How the algorithms allow for serendipity and assumes the customer changes over time will be key.”
Personalization and waste reduction aside, data can also help shine a light on some of the more opaque portions of the garment industry, where social and environmental abuses can flourish unchecked. Provenance, a London-based software service uses blockchain, along with “smart” labels that interact with mobile devices using near field communication, to help brands trace the origins of their products and, in doing so, promote greater transparency in their supply chains.
Blockchain breeds trust because its ledger technology is decentralized, meaning there is no one owner of the information contained within a “chain.” Neither can these blocks of information be edited or deleted without leaving behind a “scar” as a signal that something has been altered.
Jessi Baker, the founder of Provenance describes blockchain as a “real-time Facebook timeline” for a product as it’s moved from one point in the supply chain to another. “It’s tracking, like FedEx for food,” she added.
For Provenance, transparency will one day be a “fundamental requirement” for retail success. Brands will need to verify the sustainable and ethical claims they make about their business, said Neliana Fuenmayor, founder of A Transparent Company, a tech agency working with Provenance on several pilot projects.
“In the future, we would like people to make more conscious decisions about what they are buying and consuming not just based on what their stomach is telling them or what they can afford but based on the story behind the item and how it was created—that is a really powerful way to buy,” Fuenmayor said. “This means brands and global businesses will likely fail if their customers cannot easily access product information.”
Moon agrees. “Transparency is going to be really important in the future,” she said. “It’ll be an expectation almost.”


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Marketers believe AI will not impact creative roles, new research finds
Most marketers are confident the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will not impact creative functions, according to research by The Drum, in association with social media analytics platform Sysomos.
The Drum Market Insight Report – Artificial Intelligence Edition
While over half of the marketers surveyed (61%) believe the integration of AI will result in a loss of jobs, almost two-thirds (63%) feel confident creative jobs will prove to be resistant to the threat of automation.
But when asked about specific business areas marketers do not want AI to handle, creative briefs (43%) and recruitment (37%) came out on top.
The findings come from The Drum Market Insight Report – Artificial Intelligence Edition. The Drum partnered with Sysomos to discover how marketers view AI and how it will impact their marketing agenda over the next five years.
Over 200 marketers were surveyed to gauge opinions on AI and the automation of jobs, specific areas marketers do not want AI to handle, and investment in AI technology.
The survey found that while marketers feel positively about AI increasing productivity (62%), efficiency (60%) and generating new ideas and opportunities (49%), only 37% are actively investigating the potential of AI for business applications.
Commenting on the survey findings, David Berkowitz, chief strategy officer at Sysomos says: “As AI technology improves year on year, it’s only a matter of time before it starts to make a significant impact on the marketing industry. It’s certainly an area that’s important for us and this research shows that marketing professionals are clear that a change is coming, even if they’re not yet certain of how they should prepare for AI.”
The automation of creativity is a big topic in the industry. As automation is set to claim 50% of all jobs in the next 30 years, opinions remain mixed about whether technology will one day have the ability to be just as creative as humans. Some believe AI will liberate us to be more creative than ever before, while others are worried it will be used as an excuse for delivering poor creative.
The full results of the survey can be found in The Drum Market Insight Report – Artificial Intelligence, which is available to download here.


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Last year, the EU introduced new regulations for infant and follow-on formulas manufactured with protein hydrolysates.
This year, the European Union rolled out new regulations for infant and follow-on formulas manufactured with protein hydrolysates. The regulations cover specific compositional requirements for these products, including for protein content, protein source, protein processing, and key amino acids and L-carnitine. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has stated that “the safety and suitability of each specific formula containing protein hydrolysates has to be established by clinical evaluation in the target population.”
Whey-ingredients supplier Arla Foods Ingredients (Viby J, Denmark) had submitted its protein hydrolysate ingredient Peptigen IF-3080 for review, with EFSA publishing an opinion that the ingredient is safe for use in infant formulas and follow-on formulas. According to Arla, the company was “one of only a few milk protein hydrolysates” to achieve this status.
Now, Arla says, Peptigen IF-3080 is covered under European Commission Delegated Regulation 2023/589—which establishes the new protein hydrolysate rules, amending Delegation Regulation 2016/127 and published this January—cementing Peptigen IF-3080's authorized use in the EU in these products.
Anders Steen Jørgensen, head of Arla Foods Ingredients’ pediatric business unit, said in a press release, “It’s great news that Peptigen IF-3080 has completed its journey to market in the EU. Safety and quality are of course paramount in infant nutrition, and this decision reflects our absolute commitment to the highest possible standards. We believe it will benefit manufacturers developing innovative products, as well as increasing the choice of high-quality formula available to parents.”


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Indore: In the name of selling cheap iPhones online on Instagram, the accused had cheated 60 thousand rupees from the young man. With this, the accused had asked to buy mobile from abroad and give it, which is found at home. The young man had booked in the greed of cheap phone and had also transferred the money. At the same time, even after four when mobile was not found, he filed a report in MIG police station. The police has filed a fraud case.
According to the police, Nehru Nagar, a resident of Yashvardhan's father Devendra Sisodia, said that four months ago, one lakh rupees iPhone was being found on Instagram for 25 thousand rupees. The seller of the phone also shared the WhatsApp link. Accused's WhatsApp number opened on clicking on it. At the same time, there was talk of buying a phone from him through WhatsApp. Accused said that 50 percent rupees will have to be paid before booking the phone. Yashvardhan had transferred the money to Paytm of a person named Nasir through online payment. After booking the mobile, 50 percent payment was made. Payment was made to Paytm account of Ram Singh Jatav. After the payment of the rupee, then I got a call that the duty is charged when the mobile comes from abroad, which is returned. 40 thousand rupees more will have to be deposited. At first Yashvardhan refused to give money. But, later due to greed, he paid Anju cover and Swati Baheti's account.
Yashvardhan said that he has paid more than 60 thousand rupees in pieces. After this, when asked about the mobile, the accused stopped the mobile. A few days later, I took out the accused's number and called him, but no response was received. After this, he has filed a case of fraud against the accused. The police has started looking for the accused.