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Couple alleges Mattress Firm delivery crew destroyed son’s $4K chair lift
Delivery crews deny blame | Family files insurance claim and are seeking damages
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Most consumers don’t think about liability when they purchase new furniture, an appliance, or a bed. If the delivery crew damages a new mattress, you request a new one.
But what if the delivery crew damages an expensive item in your home?
Since July 2021, a Marietta couple has been trying to get someone to take responsibility for damaging their disabled son’s $4,000 chairlift.
“The installer who came to replace the chair said that he sees it frequently, and it’s usually caused by someone leaning on it or falling into it,” Claudette Enners said.
Claudette and her husband, Rich, blame the crew that delivered their new king-sized bed from Mattress Firm. Claudette was home alone with their son Kevin, and she said one man removed the old bed while the other brought in the new one.
“I stayed upstairs because I wanted to stay out of their way,” Claudette Enners said. “I heard a lot of huffing and puffing, I heard a lot of ‘bing, bang, boom,’ but I did not see it.”
Claudette Enners said when she went downstairs and saw the damage, she confronted the crew but says a crew member instructed her to call Mattress Firm. A chair lift installer determined that someone bent the metal shaft with so much force that it stripped a bolt and damaged the securing plate.
She said a Mattress Firm representative referred her to the outside vendor who was contracted to make the delivery. Mattress Firm declined to comment on this story.
Mattress Firm assigned the delivery to a small company called Diverse Logistics. The Enners were shocked again when they learned the mattress delivery was reassigned to another vendor, 4 Rosedale LLC.
4 Rosedale LLC’s insurer, Canal Insurance, denied the Enners’ claim. “Our insured says that it did not damage the Enners’ chair lift and the Enners have no evidence to the contrary,” the company said.
Atlanta News First convinced Canal’s legal team to review its investigation. The Enners also provided the insurer with a statement from the chair lift installer.
But Canal Insurance stuck with its original decision to deny the claim.
“The letter from 101 Mobility did not change that,” Canal Insurance said in a statement. “I hope you understand that it’s simply not fair to ask us to assume that our insured is lying in order to pay the claim. Canal certainly has sympathy for the Enners family, but we also owe it to our insured to believe them in the absence of any evidence that they damaged the chair lift.”
The Enners filed a claim with their home insurer. They recently learned their claim was approved and were told their insurer would seek damages from the responsible party.
Here are the takeaways for large deliveries:
- Ask the delivery crew if they are contracted vendors. If they are, ask for proof of insurance and require the crew to inspect for any preexisting damage and document the damage in writing.
- Watch the delivery crews carefully and if you do witness damage, document it with video, and require the crew to contact the delivery service.
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Mark Taylor to head Cognizant Interactive
In an email to employees, Cognizant Digital Business President Malcolm Frank said Taylor has joined as the new Senior Vice President and Global Practice Leader of Cognizant Interactive.
Taylor joins the company from Capgemini, where he most recently served as Global Customer Engagement Lead. He will be based out of the Hudson Yards office in New York and will report to Taylor.
According to Cognizant website, Interactive brings together five key capabilities to deliver a suite of offerings, including strategy and design, content, marketing and social as well as platforms and technology.
Taylor brings decades of industry expertise across a variety of sectors, particularly in consumer products, retail and financial services.
Mark's career-long passion for the customer will be invaluable as Cognizant helps clients transform their customer relationships from the old world of marketing to the new world of customised consumer experiences, Frank said.
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Back in 1995, when working in the United States was seen as the ultimate achievement for an Indian techie, Dinesh Agarwal quit his job with HCL Technologies and moved back home.
India had officially opened up the internet to the masses that year, and Agarwal wanted to launch an online venture in the country.
Over the next few months, Agarwal dabbled with several online business ideas, including starting a website development company and an online directory of all Indian exporters. In 1996, he finally zeroed in on one idea and launched IndiaMART, a business-to-business e-commerce portal.
More than two decades later, IndiaMART is all set for a Rs 500 crore initial public offering, or IPO.
IPOs are a rarity in India’s $27 billion e-commerce industry, where companies have mostly stayed away from the bourses due to poor financial performance and the fear of heightened scrutiny that comes with going public. So far, the only e-commerce company to pull off an IPO in India is Infibeam, which listed in 2016.
Riding the internet boom
The idea of setting up a business-to-business e-commerce portal first came to Agarwal when he saw that exporters from India had to forgo a huge chunk of their profits just to appoint agents in other countries to promote and sell their products. It did not help that there was scarcely any information about Indian exporters available on the internet.
So, Agarwal, in his own words, decided “to democratise the Indian business information”.
“There was very little information available abroad about Indian manufacturers, Indian handicrafts,” Agarwal, currently the company’s managing director, said. “And any small and medium enterprises in India would have had a difficult time to market their products [in international markets through trade shows].”
In the beginning, IndiaMART allowed only exporters to list details about their businesses and products, and reach out to prospective overseas buyers.
But in 2008, as China began dominating international trade, exports from India stagnated. At the same time, there was a massive growth in internet access in India. So IndiaMART decided to pivot from operating an international business to focusing on the domestic market.
With $10 million in funding from Intel capital, IndiaMART relaunched its marketplace with a focus on the subcontinent.
Now, the portal caters to small and medium enterprises and traders across sectors, including manufacturing and industrial tools, electronics, automobiles, and fashion accessories. The company has a subscription-based model, where small and medium enterprises pay an annual fee for creating, operating, and marketing their products on indiamart.com. IndiaMART currently has around 4.7 million suppliers and 60 million buyers transacting on the website and competes with the likes of Alibaba, TradeIndia, and ExportersIndia.
Going forward, IndiaMART is looking to expand its business to larger companies and not just focus on small and medium enterprises. The company is also increasing its tech offerings in keeping with the latest trends. “We have recently launched a payments facilitation and an escrow programme,” Agarwal said. “The adoption of digital technologies and digital payments has improved considerably post-demonetisation.”
In the year ended March 2018, the company posted revenues of Rs 410 crore, and turned profitable at a cash-flow level, earning Rs 182 crore from operating activities. So far, IndiaMART has raised nearly Rs 200 crore from venture capital investors, including Intel Capital, Amadeus Capital, and Accion Frontier Inclusion Mauritius.
“The company is going steady in the last two-three years,” Agarwal said. “We have been growing at 30% revenues and we have become cash-flow positive.”
Taking the company public
IndiaMART is going public mainly to provide an exit route for its investors. “We had raised money from Intel Capital almost 10 years ago, so we wanted to give liquidity to all the investors, including the founders,” said Agarwal. None of the IPO proceeds will be used to fund the company’s business.
IndiaMART’s existing investors and promoters, Dinesh Agarwal and Brijesh Agarwal, will be selling around 4.2 million shares through the listing, according to the company’s draft red herring prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India on June 29.
Analysts expect IndiaMART to have a good run on the stock market. “It is a pretty solid company; they have sort of created this space of B2B e-commerce,” said Pranjal Srivastava, senior vice president and head of equity capital markets at ICICI Securities. “This is a sort of differentiated story, very different from a typical e-commerce company. So there will be demand for this kind of a story. They have shown growth, so we are expecting there to be a demand.”


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New Government Reserve towards Wednesday might increase the federal fund price for the tenth straight time to let straight down inflation. Since the Fed's speed hikes enjoys ultimately produced credit more expensive, additionally, it is made preserving so much more rewarding, with many licenses out of put and you will high-give offers prices significantly more than 5.00% APY. But we may getting interacting with a rotating point.
From the Government Open market Panel appointment, specific masters accept that the Fed can get increase rates of interest once again. However, since the rising prices is actually cooling together with unemployment price are steady, most other positives trust there's however a chance your Given often pause the pace hikes, that could cause offers and Computer game rates to stay stagnant otherwise even a little dip.
Is there other Provided rates walk?
Professionals is actually split for the whether the Given will increase pricing once more or pause the rate walk. But some professionals believe twoo reviews the new Provided will get walk rates just after last amount of time in Can get.
The newest Individual Rate Directory declaration means that rising prices only rose of the 0.1% from February so you're able to March -- an inferior increase out-of days earlier in the day. However, rising cost of living is still higher, within 5% season more season. Due to the fact we're not somewhat in the Fed's 2% address diversity, there can be a chance that we shall look for several other rate hike, not since the high as past year's fifty so you're able to 75 basis point expands.
"I do believe that Given would-be increasing costs from the twenty-five bps on May conference," told you Lawrence Sprung, a certified economic planner and you may composer of Monetary Planning Made Private. "This can result in banking companies adjusting prices large from where we have been now." Whenever you are Sprung expects pricing to increase a little more, the guy cannot predict them to go beyond the fresh new levels we knowledgeable a few weeks back.
Rising cost of living is the large it has been for the more forty years, said Chelsea Ransom money-Cooper, handling mate and monetary considered manager during the Zenith Riches Lovers. And it does not come down as easily since it increases.
The Federal Reserve Bank enjoys raised the federal funds price numerous moments because the 2022 to fight inflation, leading so you're able to the length of time it takes in order to peak brand new savings and you can rising cost of living. She believes attaining the dos% address rate needs a while. "Next FOMC fulfilling in may may be the last attention speed hike of the season," she told you.
What to anticipate if the Fed does not increase costs
Although some masters trust work of taming rising prices isn't complete, Powell noted at the March FOMC meeting that All of us benefit slowed down significantly.
"We not any longer state that i greet you to definitely ongoing price expands would be compatible so you can quell rising cost of living; as an alternative, we have now allowed one particular a lot more rules toning is generally compatible," Powell said. Centered on Powell's comments, last month's consumer price list report and you may signs of rising prices cooling of, particular benefits accept that this new latest streak off rates hikes is actually more for the foreseeable future.
"I am hoping they are through with increasing, but I didn't want them to raise after the Silicone polymer Area Financial collapse, in addition they did," told you Cary Carbonaro, a certified monetary coordinator and you may director of your lady and money section on Advisors Funding Government. "You want to wait for dirt to repay out of all punctual and you can enraged price hikes i already got."
Discover a spin the Fed is going to do nothing, said Ligia Vado, an older economist to your Credit Relationship Federal Organization. You can find grounds that will happen.
First, banking institutions try impression worry off toning underwriting conditions, provoked by current bank failures and other issues, she said. What's more, there was already a fall from inside the entry to credit and borrowing. "It could be contended that Silicon Area Bank impression tends to make an excellent Provided circulate too many," said Vado.


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Tesla stock has been on a downward trend in recent months, causing concern among investors and shareholders alike. There are a variety of reasons why the electric car maker's stock has been falling, including production delays, increased competition, and concerns about CEO Elon Musk's behavior.
Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company founded in 2003. The company's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through the design, manufacturing, and sale of electric vehicles, solar products, and energy storage systems. Tesla's products include electric cars, batteries for homes and businesses, and solar panels.
The company's stock, which trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TSLA, has experienced significant volatility over the years. In general, the stock price of a company is determined by a variety of factors, including the company's financial performance, market conditions, and investor sentiment.
There could be a number of reasons why Tesla's stock price has declined in recent months, reasons beyond the general downward trend of the stock market due to the looming threat of a recession and the war in Ukraine. For example, the company may have released disappointing financial results, such as lower-than-expected revenue or profit. Additionally, the overall stock market may be experiencing a downturn, which could affect the stock price of even successful companies like Tesla.
One major factor contributing to Tesla's stock decline is the company's production issues. In 2018, Tesla set a goal of producing 5,000 Model 3 vehicles per week, but struggled to meet that target. This led to production delays and a backlog of orders, causing frustration among customers and investors.
Additionally, Tesla has faced increased competition from established car manufacturers, as well as new players in the electric vehicle market. Companies like General Motors and Toyota have ramped up their production of electric vehicles, offering more options for consumers. This has put pressure on Tesla to compete on price and features, which has negatively impacted their stock price.
Another factor contributing to Tesla's stock decline is the behavior of CEO Elon Musk. In 2018, Musk was sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for making false and misleading statements on Twitter about potentially taking the company private. This lawsuit caused significant damage to Tesla's reputation and led to a significant drop in their stock price.
Other potential reasons for a decline in Tesla's stock price could include changes in the competitive landscape, regulatory challenges, or shifts in investor sentiment. It's also worth noting that the stock market is inherently unpredictable, and stock prices can fluctuate for a variety of reasons, both positive and negative.
Despite these challenges, there are still reasons to be optimistic about Tesla's future. The company continues to innovate and push the boundaries of electric vehicle technology. In addition, Tesla has a strong brand and loyal customer base, which could help them weather the current challenges and emerge stronger in the long run.
One potential solution for Tesla's stock decline is for the company to focus on improving their production capabilities. This could include investing in new manufacturing technologies and processes, as well as hiring experienced production managers to help them meet their targets. By addressing the production issues that have plagued the company, Tesla could regain the confidence of investors and improve their stock price.
Another potential solution is for Tesla to focus on expanding their market share and building a larger customer base. This could include expanding into new markets and offering more competitive pricing and features on their vehicles. By increasing their sales and revenue, Tesla could improve their financial performance and boost their stock price.
In conclusion, there are a variety of reasons why Tesla's stock is down, including production delays, increased competition, and concerns about CEO Elon Musk's behavior. However, the company continues to innovate and has a strong brand and loyal customer base. By addressing their production issues and expanding their market share, Tesla could turn their stock decline around and emerge stronger in the long run.
It's important to conduct thorough research and analysis before making any investment decisions, and it's always a good idea to consult with a financial advisor or professional before making any major financial decisions. I hope this information is helpful, and good luck with your article!


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Recently news has come that companies like Netflix, Disney, Comcast, Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global, Walmart, and Lions Gate Entertainment now want to start advertising on X/Twitter. Out of which Netflix has announced that now it has again started advertising on Twitter. Because currently Elon Musk has said that X platforms have already overtaken Instagram and many other platforms in organic growth. which means that banning advertising on all companies will create opposition Elon Musk’s platforms will never impact Twitter and Elon Musk. Because the companies that had banned Elon Musk’s platforms Twitter/Twitter are now starting advertising on Elon Musk’s platforms again.
Why are US Top Companies still planning to resume Advertising on X amid the Israel-Hamas War?
Often Elon Musk gets caught in some controversy but this time Elon Musk is getting new advertisers from the losses incurred due to the Israel–Hamas war. Meaning, it has now come to light that big companies are seen bowing down in front of Musk. Considering what all the companies did to boycott Elon Musk and And on the contrary, all the companies are incurring losses. Because of all this, Elon Musk had earlier said that GFY (Go F*ck Yourself) was the way Elon Musk came to know that he has to focus only on the organic growth of Twitter/X. So in the future, we will ignore all the companies that have been boycotting Elon Musk and X since many days. After suspending advertising on X, all the projects and campaigns on Twitter started failing. And there are no specific platforms like Users and customers for the biggest companies.


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Public healthcare companies often question the best course of action during quiet periods – those stretches of time during which they should limit their interaction with Wall Street due to their knowledge of material and timely information that has not yet been disclosed. Specifically, management teams struggle to figure out what the quiet period means for their investor relations (IR) efforts.
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If your company is publicly traded or a private company preparing for an IPO, then you likely have two separate communication tasks, one focused on reaching investors and financial analysts, the other on reaching customers and the general public – investor relations and public relations.
The last year has been challenging for businesses — from global pandemic, economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions to labor shortages and growing concern over inflation — but there was also robust activity in the financial markets, and in healthcare specifically. See what you missed in 2021 with our most-read posts of the year.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive significant changes to nearly every industry, from real estate to staffing to consumer goods — but it fundamentally changed how consumers view and access healthcare. As the U.S. continues to navigate the pandemic, alongside mixed economic data, supply chain challenges, and labor challenges, what lies ahead for the healthcare industry in 2022? Below, our experts offer their predictions.
Investors know that biotech and biopharma companies in the early development stages can be risky investments. So finding the right investors that believe the rewards will outweigh the risks requires strategy.
As public health officials discuss whether to call subsequent COVID-19 vaccinations “boosters,” fearing it gives the impression that previous inoculations weren’t effective—some preferred “third dose” or “final dose”—chalk it up to yet another debate about words and nomenclature related to the worst global pandemic in a century.
In the face of a global pandemic, capital markets have (understandably) seen unprecedented behavior over the past two years. With vaccines, rapid testing, and medical research at center stage of every news outlet and publication, the biotech sector has been especially active. There have been major shifts in both buy- and sell-side activities, leaving many companies wondering how to best raise capital as the world finds its new normal. As young and emerging biotech companies look forward, there is growing concern about the current and future state of funding.
Do you know how the investment community views your company, including your products, leadership team, business strategy, and financial performance? Asking the tough questions and opening your company up to potential negative feedback can be a scary prospect, but it’s well worth it. By conducting a perception audit — an independent investigation into investor and analyst impressions of a company — your company can realize the following benefits.
Securing media coverage can be a fantastic opportunity to tell your company’s story, boost your reputation, and exhibit credible thought leadership in your industry. However, delivering articulate quotes can be challenging.
Investor meetings are essential for managing and expanding your shareholder base. They provide investors with clarity on a company’s story and can allow you to gauge potential investor concerns, but most importantly, they provide management the opportunity to control the story being told to investors.
The buy side often views a meeting with management as a critical component in their due diligence process. Even in the wake of increased scrutiny from SEC regulators regarding Reg FD, these meetings give the buy side more insight into a company story, recent developments, and potential headwinds.


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Postponement from January due to latest Coronavirus developments will bring beauty, premium drinks and aerosol packaging community together for a unique summer edition next year
London & Paris, 7 December 2021 – Global event organiser Easyfairs today announces that ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2022, the world’s leading event for packaging innovators in the beauty, premium drinks, aerosols and dispensing systems markets, will be postponed from its current January 2022 dates to new dates of 29 & 30 June 2022.
For the past few months, the Easyfairs team has been working tirelessly with the event’s partners, exhibitors and the community as a whole to plan the upcoming edition of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris in January 2022; and the 2022 edition is shaping up to be the largest ever in the 21-year history of the event.
However, following the latest developments in the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and after consultation with many of the key stakeholders in the event, it has become clear that it will be impossible to run a successful event in January.
Many countries are currently re-imposing restrictions as a result of the current wave of cases, while new cross-border travel restrictions are being implemented since the emergence of the Omicron variant in recent weeks. In addition, the French government has recently announced the requirement for a third dose of the vaccine for all adults to maintain their Covid passport (or Pass Sanitaire), with the new requirement coming into force on 15 January 2022, just days before the planned January dates of the event.
With around 50% of exhibitors and more than 30% of visitors to ADF&PCD and PLD Paris coming from outside of France, this combination of circumstances represents a force majeure situation with regards to the successful organisation of the event.
Easyfairs is confident that moving the dates to June is the best way to ensure a successful event that will continue to connect and inspire the full international community of packaging developers, designers and suppliers that it serves. The event will be held at the same venue as originally planned, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Renan Joel, Divisional Director for Easyfairs’ packaging events in the UK and France, comments: “It is our mission run fantastic events that connect the packaging innovation community, drive innovation and business and give a truly inspiring vision of the future. We want to ensure that the next edition of ADF&PCD and PLD Paris does this and moving the event to June dates will give the whole community the best chance of having the event it deserves”.
“I would like to thank all the stakeholders in our event – exhibitors, associations, media and visitors – for their support for the change in dates. We can’t wait to bring them all together in June and help them drive their innovations for the year to come.”
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Explore the world of ADF&PCD and PLD at www.adfpcdparis.com
Easyfairs organises and hosts events that bring communities together to visit the future.
We currently organise 200 face-to-face events in 14 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and manage eight event venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden (Antwerp, Ghent, Mechelen-Brussels North, Namur, Gorinchem, Hardenberg, Malmö and Stockholm).
We are passionate about “easifying” the life of our customers and increasing the return on investment and return on time for professional communities through our all-in formulas, advanced technology and customer-centric approach. Our digital features and initiatives provide these communities with excellent opportunities to network effectively and do business throughout the year. We listen carefully to create compelling online formats that meet their constantly evolving needs.
The company is ranked 17th in the list of the world’s leading exhibition companies.
Visit the future with Easyfairs and find out more on www.easyfairsgroup.com


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Methionine production at its site in Commentry, inactive since October 2022 due to challenging economic conditions, will not recommence.
Located in the Auvergne region, Commentry is the group's only multi-product site. Up until October 2023, the facility was manufacturing methionine powder (Rhodimet), coated methionine (Smartamine) and vitamins (Microvit).
In announcing a temporary shutdown of that site’s methionine powder unit last year, Adisseo cited the higher energy and raw material costs, as well as demand stagnation. The supplier had recorded long-term contract cost increases of +26% for propylene, +13% for methanol and +78% for sulphur compared to the year prior.
After a thorough evaluation, the company, a subsidiary of China National BlueStar, announced today that it has determined that restoring the plant is no longer viable. A voluntary redundancy plan, encompassing 47 positions, from a total workforce of 335, is anticipated to take effect from April 2024.
That plan will be accompanied by negotiations for a robust job protection plan with trade unions, added the animal nutrition player.
The Commentry plant represented more than 10% of European methionine capacity, noted Kemiex in 2022.
Adisseo stressed that the closing of the Dl-methionine unit at Commentry is designed to fortify the competitiveness of its production activities on a European scale. Efforts to centralize its production of that amino acid at Roches-Roussillon are aimed at safeguarding competitiveness amid an evolving and competitive landscape, it continued.
Supply outpacing demand
Hervé Alexandre, executive director of Adisseo's methionine SBU, highlighted the significant and lasting change in the methionine market globally and in Europe. Globally, methionine production capacity has outpaced demand, particularly in Europe, where powdered methionine demand is declining.
Commenting on methionine market developments today, Kemiex's Stefan Schmidinger told us:
“A preliminary estimate suggests that methionine quantities exported from France may have dropped by about -31% from 2022 to about 50,000 tons, and by -38% from 2021. In monetary terms, we are talking about an annual revenue shortfall of about €60-90m (US$65-98m).
"Coincidentally, China has ramped up production to reach total export quantities of 154,000 tons in 2023 from only 50,000 tons in 2020 with further capacities coming onstream lately and in near future.
"China’s monthly exports to the EU hit the largest on record in December 2023 (5,700 tons), totalling about 30,700 tons over the full year 2023, mostly NHU brand material.”
Despite the shuttering of the methionine powder operations, Adisseo said it is committed to preserving its industrial presence in the Commentry area. It made investments totaling just under €30m between 2021 and 2023, with an additional €20m outlay planned for 2025. The focus will shift to the production of Smartamine, a high value-added product, and Vitamin A.
Adisseo has six research centers and production sites located in Europe, the US, China, and Thailand.


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A Volvo logo is seen connected a rim displayed astatine a Volvo showroom successful Mexico City, Mexico, connected April 6, 2018. (Gustavo Graf/Reuters)
DETROIT—Volvo is recalling different 195,000 vehicles successful the United States due to the fact that the beforehand driver’s aerial bags could detonate and nonstop shrapnel into the cabin.
It’s the company’s 3rd U.S. recall for the contented with aerial container inflators made by supplier ZF/TRW. It stems from the decease of an unidentified U.S. driver. In all, the recalls screen much than a half-million vehicles.
The latest callback posted Thursday by U.S. information regulators covers XC70 and V70 wagons from the 2001 done 2007 exemplary years that were built from Feb. 22, 2000 done May 4, 2007.
The occupation is akin to wide occupation with aerial container inflators made by bankrupt Japanese aerial container shaper Takata. The institution utilized ammonium nitrate to make a tiny detonation to inflate the aerial bags. But the chemic tin deteriorate implicit clip erstwhile exposed to precocious vigor and humidity and pain excessively fast, blowing isolated a metallic canister.
At slightest 19 radical successful the United States and 28 worldwide person been killed by exploding Takata inflators. More than 400 person been injured successful the United States.
The Volvo inflators bash not usage ammonium nitrate, but the propellant tin inactive deteriorate erstwhile exposed to precocious vigor and humidity, according to documents posted Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Volvo said successful the documents that the fatality is the lone inflator rupture lawsuit that it knows of.
ZF/TRW said the inflators were not sold to immoderate different automakers successful the United States. The company’s U.S. office is successful Livonia, Michigan, adjacent Detroit.
Earlier this period Volvo recalled astir 260,000 older cars successful the United States for the aforesaid problem. That was successful summation to a callback from November of 2020.
Dealers volition regenerate the driver’s aerial container “with a modern state-of-the-art propellant/inflator,” the Volvo documents say. Owners successful the latest callback volition beryllium notified by missive starting Dec. 14.


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Muslim Pro, an app designed to provide prayer times and other religious content, has denied media reports that the company is selling its users’ personal data to the US military.
In a statement, Muslim Pro described the allegations as “incorrect and untrue”.
“Muslim Pro is committed to protecting and securing our users’ privacy. This is a matter we take very seriously,” the company said, adding that it will terminate all relationships with data partners such as X-Mode effective immediately.
The company said that aside from its Community function, every single feature in the Muslim Pro app is available to users without having to sign up or log in, explaining that this measure “contributes to the anonymity of data” that it collects and processes.
It added that anonymised data was shared with selected technology partners as part of an effort to better serve its users and help businesses enhance their product and service offerings.
“Since we were made aware of the situation, we have launched an internal investigation and are reviewing our data governance policy to confirm that all user data was handled in line with existing requirements.”
The company also apologised to users over the concerns caused by the media reports.
“We apologise to all our users for the concern that these reports have caused them and we can confirm that your data is secure with us.”
On Nov 16, website Vice reported that the US military is buying movement data of people around the world from various apps, with the most popular being Muslim Pro which had racked up 98 million downloads worldwide.
Vice claimed that it had uncovered two companies that the US military engaged to obtain this data, namely Babel Street and X-Mode, which reportedly “obtains location data directly from apps” then sells the data to contractors.
According to a report, Muslim Pro had some 5.5 million downloads in Malaysia in 2019.


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New Delhi: A woman’s footwear without a back strap is a sandal, the Delhi High Court has ruled opposing the government’s contention that it was a ‘chappal’.
The issue assumed significance as the export of sandals attract a 10 per cent customs duty drawback, while that of ‘chappals’ attracted only five per cent duty.
The government had withdrawn a 10 per cent duty drawback given to a footwear manufacturer saying the footwear exported by it were ‘chappals’ as these did not have back strap. The Delhi High Court, while ruling that these were sandals, quashed the government’s decision.
Disagreeing with the government’s view, a bench of justices S Ravindra Bhat and Najmi Waziri ruled, “The respondents (Centre and the Revenue Department), in our opinion, acted upon prejudice and a preconceived notion that ladies sandals cannot be without a back strap”.
It said in view of the totality of circumstances, “this court is of the opinion that the impugned orders, upholding duty drawback withdrawal and imposing penalty cannot be sustained. They are hereby quashed”.
The court said that an expert body, Council of Leather Exports which routinely dealt with such issues in context of export, had, based on evidence and instructions of government, furnished an opinion that goods were sandals and not chappals.
It also said there was no evidence to hold that the Council’s opinion was insufficient.
“Apart from these, the court wonders whether any of the experts in this case was a woman, the ultimate customer. In such cases, the commercial parlance test would predominate,” the bench observed.
The court’s order came on a plea by Chennai-based footwear manufacturer, Wishall International, challenging the government’s position that a woman’s footwear without a back strap was a chappal and not a sandal.
The firm in May 2003 had filed a shipping bill to export the consignment declared as “ladies leather sandals” claiming 10 per cent customs duty drawback. The Customs Department here, however, had said the export consignment were chappals.
The company, however, had sought opinion from the Council of Leather Exports which had cleared the export consignment as sandals.
But the Customs department approached the Council that sought the opinion of Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), which ruled that the products were chappals.
Following this, the Customs served a show-cause notice on the company, demanding recovery of the drawback already paid at 10 per cent as well as a penalty.


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Google offering Pixel XL as a replacement for defective Nexus 6Ps
Google is replacing faulty Huawei Nexus 6P devices with Google Pixel XLs, according to reports. However, this is currently only occurring in some regions and only for those customers who purchased their device through the Google Store. Warranties are being honored even for customers where their device may have also fallen out of the official warranty period, suggesting that there may be some real substance to reports of reliability issues reported by users in the months after its launch.
Reddit users belonging to the Huawei Nexus 6P subreddit have been posting screenshots of their replacement device orders clearly showing that Google has been substituting the older Nexus 6P models with the more recent Pixel XL. Customers in North America are the most likely to be offered a replacement Pixel XL. Some (but not all) in the U.K. are also receiving Pixel XLs as replacements. Customers in Australia appear to be all out of luck at the moment and are still receiving refurbished Nexus 6P devices in exchange for their faulty units.
The Nexus 6P was one of the two final models to bear the distinguished Nexus branding and was released in late September 2015. It was the Google standard bearer for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and was the result of a partnership between Google and Huawei. It centered on a 5.7-inch WQHD AMOLED display and was powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 chipset clocked at 2.0 GHz. Since launching, however, users have reported a bootloop issue and a separate battery problem causing the device to randomly shutdown. Although software updates have resolved problems for some customers, others have been forced to return their devices.


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This is how often you should wash your cloth face mask.
A woman shopping without a mask at a California Trader Joe’s caused a scene Friday, calling employees “Democratic pigs” and screaming profanities.
Twitter user D. Giles posted several videos of the incident, which is believed to have taken place at the grocer’s newest location in North Hollywood during its opening day. One of the videos went viral Saturday with more than 3.6 million views.
“That man harassed me for not wearing a mask,” the woman said in the video. “I have a breathing problem, my doctor will not let me wear a mask. So anyone harassing me to wear a mask, you guys are violating federal law.”
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California started requiring masks or face coverings be worn inside businesses statewide June 18. Several parts of the state required masks before then.
Trader Joe’s officials weren’t immediately available for comment Saturday, but the grocer says on its COVID-19 update page that shoppers are asked to wear masks in stores.
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“It is our preference for and we strongly encourage customers to wear a mask or face covering while shopping in all our stores,” the company said. “Where face coverings are required by state or local authorities, we communicate that to our customers as well.”
Many of the comments on social media about the Trader Joe’s incident are similar to the responses on a viral Facebook post a maskless consumer posted earlier in the week. In a Facebook post Monday, Amber Lynn Gilles posted a photo of a barista named Lenin Gutierrez and says he refused her service for not wearing a mask.
A GoFundMe campaign for Gutierrez has grown to more than $67,000 as of Saturday afternoon.
Are masks required?
Local governments can decide what safety measures to impose on businesses and individual businesses can institute further restrictions, crisis management expert Ronn Torossian, who is at the helm of 5W Public Relations firm, told USA TODAY last month.
Just as businesses can require patrons to wear shirts, they can require them to wear a mask.
No evidence of low oxygen levels
The American Lung Association says in a June 18 blog post that “masks are designed to be breathed through and there is no evidence that low oxygen levels occur.”
The association also says there is “absolutely no scientific evidence that mask wearing or physical distancing weakens the immune system,” but says people with preexisting lung problems should “discuss mask wearing concerns with their health care providers.”
The Americans with Disabilities Act website warns of “fraudulent facemask flyers” and said the “Department of Justice has been made aware of postings or flyers on the internet regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the use of face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of which include the Department of Justice’s seal.”
Contributing: Dalvin Brown
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text: Gartner forecasts that 8.4 billion connected things will be in use worldwide in 2017, up 31 percent from 2016, and will reach 20.4 billion by 2020. Regionally, Greater China, North America and Western Europe are driving the use of connected things and the three regions together will represent 67 percent of the overall Internet of Things installed base in 2017. The consumer segment is the largest user of connected things with 5.2 billion units in 2017, which represents 63 percent of the overall number of applications in use. Businesses are on pace to employ 3.1 billion connected things in 2017. While consumers purchase more devices, businesses spend more. In 2017, in terms of hardware spending, the use of connected things among businesses will drive 964 billion dollar. Consumer applications will amount to 725 billion in 2017 dollar. By 2020, hardware spending from both segments will reach almost 3 trillion. “IoT services are central to the rise in IoT devices – said Denise Rueb, research director at Gartner -. Total IoT services spending (professional, consumer and connectivity services) is on pace to reach 273 billion dollar in 2017”.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook has been touring Europe this week, sitting down for interviews with various media publications. Augmented reality has been a running theme in Cook’s discussions, and it is a topic he brought up again in an interview with Dutch publication Bright, which is part of RTL News.
“I think AR is a profound technology that will affect everything,” Cook said, echoing comments from Italy earlier in the week. “Like I said, we are really going to look back and think about how we once lived without AR.”
Cook went on to say that it “won’t be that long” before we live in a world where we wonder how we did without augmented reality. Cook said that virtual reality also has its uses because of how immersive it is, but it is not a replacement for real life.
“It’s something you can really immerse yourself in. And that can be used in a good way. But I don’t think you want to live your whole life that way. VR is for set periods, but not a way to communicate well. So I’m not against it, but that’s how I look at it.”
On Facebook’s “metaverse,” Cook said that it’s important that people have an understanding of a product. “I’m really not sure the average person can tell you what the metaverse is,” he added. Metaverse is a word that precedes Facebook, having first been used in the sci-fi novel “Snow Crash,” but Facebook has embraced it, going as far as renaming the company “Meta.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said that the company is committed to developing a “metaverse,” aka a future digital reality.
Apple is hard at work on its own virtual and augmented reality headset that’s expected to be released in 2023, followed by AR “Apple Glasses” that could come out in 2024, but Cook has made it clear that Apple does not want to keep people from actual reality.
As he often does, Cook also spoke on the importance of programming as a universal language, and he touched on topics like climate change, recycling, and politics. Cook’s full interview can be read over at Bright using Google translate for those who do not speak Dutch.
Cook this week also spent time in London visiting AFC Richmond, home of “Ted Lasso,” Italy where he was awarded with an Honorary Degree in Innovation and International Management, and Germany, where he celebrated Oktoberfest and met up with developers.


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McDonald's has a long history with innovation in customer experience, but the long-lived restaurant franchise knew it couldn't just sit back and relax if it wanted to continue to carry this legacy forward. "We're never just going to take things for granted," says Jenni Dill, Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald's Australia. "We're always going to be searching for and striving for the better experience, the better business results."
That meant embracing the latest network technologies and incorporating big data into their business operations. It's no small task to bring new technology into a business with 850 locations nationwide ranging from rural areas to metropolitan precincts, especially when it needs to deliver the reliability that goes with McDonald's reputation of exceptional customer experience.
Enter Telstra. "Telstra has a scale to match a business of our size," says McDonald's Australia Chief Information Officer Scott Green. "Everywhere we are, Telstra can be." The company-wide networking solution was rolled out in two stages. First McDonald's started using Telstra Air in all of its 850 restaurants, so that customers could enjoy fast free Wi-Fi connections, then they worked with Telstra to build a new fibre-based network on the backend to augment that Telstra Air solution.
This provided reliable high-speed connections for staff communication over Telstra IP Telephony (TIPT) as well as the foundation for all of McDonald's customer-facing and back-office functions.
"We use the network technology across all our platforms," says McDonald's licensee Mark Halford, "from customer-facing products such as digital menu boards through to crew-training applications, through to devices where we order food and paper into our business."
The better technology and faster internet not only makes life easier for employees, corporate staff, and suppliers; it also attracts new customers to the restaurant franchise, many of whom are eager to make the most of the high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity, and it increases the time people spend inside.
Dill notes that the solution offers "an amazing platform for future growth and future innovation," adding also that "the best is yet to come" in this partnership between Telstra and McDonald's.
For Halford, the big takeaway is that the new fibre network future proofs their business. "No matter what technologies come along," he explains, "this new foundation will allow us to adopt these new technologies."


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Cuvva, the pay as you go car insurer, is to launch a brand-new category of car insurance aimed at car owners who use their cars infrequently.
A new insurance service, Trov, has launched in the UK, enabling you to insure your gadgets whenever you need to via a mobile app.
There’s been a growth in the number of car insurers offering driving apps which aim to prove you’re a safe driver and consequently cut the cost of your car insurance.
Brits warned to check their insurance before becoming home-hosts.
Aviva is testing out a new Android smartphone app which has the potential to save new customers money on your car insurance.
Confused.com have launched a new service which allows customers to get a car insurance quote by text message.
Price comparison site Confused.com has analysed the data from 5 months worth of car insurance quotes and has compiled a graphic showing the types of car most likely to break the law.
Price comparison site MoneySupermarket.com has released an app that allows you to search for car insurance on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.
A new iPhone/Android app has been launched to help homeowners record and value their assets, as research reveals that millions are putting themselves at risk by not being able to make an accurate home contents insurance claim.
Here’s an infographic from the US which shows how your social media use could compromise the safety of your home.


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Western Illinois University to notify possible victims of hacker
Macomb, Ill. – Western Illinois University will start mailing letters today (Monday) to the thousands of people whose personal information was compromised by a hacker this month.
School officials say names, addresses, and Social Security numbers for as many as 240,000 people connected to WIU were affected. They don't know if the hacker viewed or copied the records, but so far there have been no reports of misuse.
The computer system holds credit card information for anyone who used the Web to buy items from the WIU's bookstore or who stayed in the hotel in the student union.


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Sea of Thieves may occur PS5: According to a source who claims to be familiar with the matter, Xbox It is considering bringing the pirate game exclusively to the Sony console in 2024.
Following rumors about Hi-Fi Rush coming to Nintendo Switch, rumors have been multiplying in the last few hours that Microsoft is about to offer a new game. first party productions to historical rivals
With a player count that can exceed 25 million, Sea of Thiefes undoubtedly represents A great value Xbox exclusive and its possible arrival on PlayStation would be a sensational move.
What's more, Stephen Totilo isn't the only one reporting this rumor: Jeff Grubb has also talked about it in the last few hours, and usually as reports pile up some basis of truth emerges.
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While there has been heated debate about Microsoft's intention to bring its exclusive content to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, some argue that Game Pass has now reached that level. maximum possible extension.
Therefore, unless the acquisition of Activision Blizzard and their content somehow changes the trend that now seems to be consolidated, this new strategy will become necessary.


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Galway Christmas Market 2019
The Annual Christmas Fair has returned to Galway from last Friday, 15 November 2019 until Sunday, 22 December. The well-known Christmas event has returned with a 32 metre Big Wheel and the traditional Carousel, also including Santa’s Grotto, the German Bier Keller, 50 wooden stalls with a variety of Christmas stock to choose from, live music and performances. The market will also offer the public a chance to taste their mulled wine, apple cider, waffles and crepes.
Light up Festival Galway
Galway’s most loved Christmas attraction returned once again this year on Friday, 15 November at 5:30pm. Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the Giant Elf & Snowman will assist the Galway Council in turning on the lights in Eyre Square and all the way down Shop Street and the Latin Quarter.
Galway on Ice
Get your skates on because the ice rink is returning to Leisureland, Salthill. The ice rink will officially open on Saturday, 16 November until Sunday, 5 January. A great activity for students to take the stress off from studying for exams.
Annual Christmas Day Swim
COPE is hosting this year’s Christmas Day Swim commencing on Wednesday, 25 December between 10am – 1pm. The event will take place in Blackrock, Salthill with anyone being encouraged to participate.
Galway Food, Craft & Gift Fair
A great opportunity to buy your loved one the present you won’t get anywhere else. The two-day event begins on Saturday, 30 November and ends Sunday, 31 November and will include artisan food, jewellery and unique gifts.
Connacht Rugby v Gloucester
Connacht Rugby v Gloucester Game will take place in Galway’s Sportsground in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, 14 December, kicking off at 12:45pm.


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VoIP.ms Receives 2022 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award|
12 April 2022
VoIP.ms, a portfolio company of Olica Capital, is awarded for the second year in a row
MONTREAL, April 12, 2022 (Newswire.com) – VoIP.ms announced today that TMCnet, a global integrated media company, has named VoIP.ms the recipient of the INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award for the second consecutive year.
Founded in 2007, VoIP.ms is a fast-growing cloud-based communications company serving the North American market, offering state-of-the-art phone service, a wide range of features, and unparalleled, award-winning customer support.
“Receiving this award for the second year in a row is a strong signal that we are doing the right things and a well-deserved recognition for all of our team’s hard work,” said David Rouleau, COO of VoIP.ms. “We will continue to push our growth agenda and listen to our customers’ feedback to deliver innovative features and new opportunities.”
“Our team is focused on creating VoIP solutions that have the best interests of consumers at heart, which is why we firmly believe that our no-contract, pay-as-you-go business model is strategically positioned to be recognized as one of the best communications solutions in the market. market,” added David. “
Founded in 2007, VoIP.ms is a Canadian owned and operated Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider headquartered in Montreal, Canada, serving residential, commercial and reseller customers, namely cPanel, ICON Health & Fitness and others. VoIP.ms provides a wide range of standard telephony features such as local DID numbers in over 60 countries. It also offers free porting in the U.S. and Canada for local and toll-free DIDs, termination (outbound calls) in more than 125 countries worldwide, toll-free numbers and services such as E911, SMS, virtual fax and virtual PRIs.
For more information about VoIP.ms, please visit https://voip.ms .


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MultiVersus broke concurrent player records for fighting games managed to be after the launch Top grossing video game in the US for Julybut the game is already more than a month old.
How many people are still actively playing Warner Bros. A big step into the platform fighting game space as the early days and weeks begin to cool with the hype?
Unfortunately, while we cannot access player data for console users, Steam charts thankfully it lets us at least get an idea of who’s left on PC / Steam.
Compared to last week, we examined MultiVersus’ performance on Steam during the first week after the open beta was released to everyone, and there were some pretty significant changes.
Even with the release of Morty a few days ago, MVS averaged 29,608 users per day over the past week.
That’s still more than double the number of players Brawlhalla, the second most popular brawler on Steam, but nowhere near when it broke records a month ago.
Average MultiVersus peaks in the game’s first week was 142,920 concurrent players, which means only 20% of that crowd continues to be online regularly.
Now, any video game that peaks at launch is expected to have a major player drop after the first month. We see it all the time.
It’s just how low MVS has fallen that we’re not used to seeing that much.
These comparisons won’t be exact, as the Steam Charts don’t get as detailed with data from titles that have been around for months/years, but it’s the best we can do.
Other fighting games such as Street Fighter 5 and Guilty Gear Strive both saw declines of around 50% from their peaks for the second month.
However, those titles were $60 games, and MultiVersus is free and widely available for just about anyone to try – so it makes sense that more people would try MVS while blowing up MVS. a few days / weeks.
Brawlhalla, despite being free-to-play, doesn’t compare too well, as this game has only gotten bigger over time.
However, we have a huge initial push between MVS and another f2p cross-platform game, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master duel.
From Master Duel’s peak of 262,333 players on Steam to its second month, the game’s average player base dropped by about 67%.
It’s closer to what we see with the MVS numbers than with our regular combat work, but there’s still a noticeable gap (though it’s still comparing weeks to whole months, so it’s not perfect).
As a new beast in the Warriors space, it’s hard to fully gauge what the current numbers mean about the game’s trajectory.
The fact that MultiVersus is technically still in open beta, where the game’s features aren’t finished, throws a wrench in there as well.
It’s also important to remember that these numbers only refer to Steam users, not those on the PlayStation, Xbox or Epic Games Store.
Even if the player bases are PC on console, that’s still like over 90,000 players online at the same time every day, which is pretty wild compared to what we’re used to for fighting games.
But the numbers are probably even higher than consoles.
MultiVersus certainly isn’t in danger of dying out anytime soon, especially considering the game has surpassed 20 million downloads in total.
How the developers continue to handle the first season and eventually move away from open beta will likely have the biggest impact on the game’s performance in the near future.
They have made a historic start so far, but the real test begins now.
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It’s official: Sephora just announced that it is going fur-free following a campaign by PETA and its international affiliates.
The beauty retailer — with its Middle Eastern flagship store located in The Dubai Mall — will discontinue selling its mink eyelashes (currently phasing out its current stock) and have vowed to stop selling them online and in stores worldwide.
“Following a PETA campaign and emails from more than 280,000 concerned shoppers, Sephora has confirmed that it has banned mink-fur eyelashes and will purchase only synthetic or faux-fur lashes going forward,” a statement from PETA reads.
Speaking of Sephora’s decision, PETA Senior Vice President of International Campaigns Jason Baker, says: “There’s nothing pretty about the fur industry: whether it’s a pair of false eyelashes or a coat, if you buy a product made of mink, you’re supporting cruelty. PETA celebrates Sephora’s decision to leave mink-fur lashes off its shelves.”
In other beauty news, read more about Coty’s stake in Kim Kardashian’s beauty line.


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Holy Crap, There's a New Porsche 935
Built to celebrate Porsche's 70th anniversary
We're in the middle of Rennsport Reunion VI, an over-the-top celebration of everything Porsche that takes place every other year. And while we knew Porsche planned to reveal something new, there was no way we could have predicted it would be a new 935.
That's right. There's a new 935, and it's not a concept. Porsche plans to actually sell it. In honor of Porsche's 70th anniversary, only 77 will be built, each costing an eye-watering 701,948 (a nod to the year the first Porsche 356 was built). In U.S. dollars, that works out to about $817,000, nearly three times the cost of the 911 GT2 RS it's based on.
"This spectacular car is a birthday present from Porsche Motorsport to fans all over the world," said Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Porsche's vice president of Motorsport and GT Cars, in a statement. "Because the car isn't homologated, engineers and designers didn't have to follow the usual rules and thus had freedom in the development."
The 935-inspired body panels are almost all made from a carbon-fiber composite to keep weight right around 3,000 lbs. And while the styling was heavily dictated by the legendary LeMans car, Porsche says the aero elements are all functional. Even the incredible red wheels were designed to optimize aerodynamics. Like the 911 GT2 RS it's based on, the 935 is powered by a 700-hp 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six and a seven-speed DCT.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, yes, Porsche will offer the new 935 with an optional Martini livery.
Inside, the Spartan cabin is dominated by the 911 GT3 R's carbon-fiber steering wheel and a single display screen. The wooden shift knob, meanwhile, serves as a nod to previous race cars such as the 917. And since the new 935 is meant to be taken to the track, it comes standard with a single seat, a six-point harness, and a full roll cage. An optional passenger seat is also available for drivers who want to ride with a friend.
Sadly, it'll be a while before the 77 lucky owners get their cars. Porsche says deliveries will begin June of 2019.
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The Dacia Duster has won the Small SUV class at the fifth annual Green Apple Awards held at the Houses of Parliament in London. The Duster, in dCi 110 4×2 guise, was voted into first place by judges thanks to its efficient performance, value for money and high specification.
Ian Donaldson, Chairman of the Midland Group of Motoring Writers said: “The Dacia Duster represents the best sort of economical motoring, returning good economy and costing less than you might expect for a car that feels modern and well equipped. It was greatly liked by my fellow members of the MGMW.”
Marks were awarded by judges for the way a car drives and behaves in the real world, away from the testing laboratory.
The multiple award-winning Duster has been a part of the Dacia range since the brand’s launch in the UK in 2013 and is the most affordable SUV on the UK market – priced from £9,495 with the Green Apple Award-winning dCi 110 4×2 starting at £11,995.


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Chinese device maker Xiaomi is back to selling its smartphones in Nigeria after a short hiatus. Xiaomi’s temporary absence from the market was occasioned by an interim injunction filed by Mi-Fone Africa and granted by the Federal High Court of Nigeria on March 1st that halted any sale or distribution of its devices in the expansive West African nation.
Xiaomi’s entry into the African market has been challenged by Mi-Fone, an African smartphone brand, that has accused the Chinese company of intellectual property infringement. Mi-Fone objects to the use of the “Mi” branding by Xiaomi as it claims that it is its registered trademark on the continent.
According to representatives of Xiaomi’s appointed distributors in Africa, Mobile in Africa Limited, who we reached out to, the company re-introduced its smartphones in the Nigerian market on April 30th after the lapse of the period ordered by the injunction in law.
The ex-parte orders made in the above captioned suit against MIA and all members within the ambit of the class action will therefore lapse on 29 April 2016. Parties are at liberty to distribute and offer for sale electronic devices bearing the “MI” trademark as from 30 April 2016 until otherwise advised.
Xiaomi is selling its devices like the Redmi Note 2 through e-commerce platform Jumia whose holding company, Ecart Internet Services, was among the listed respondents to Mi-Fone’s suit.


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American retailers are going bankrupt at the fastest rate since the Great Recession. Many are sitting on mountains of volatile debt. J.C. Penney, Sears, Abercrombie & Fitch, GameStop, and others are shuttering locations left and right.
As Business Insider recently put it, dying shopping malls are wreaking havoc on suburban America. As they close down or fall into disrepair, shopping malls are, “in some cases, leaving jobless communities and rotting buildings that are hotbeds for crime in their wake.”
The commercial real estate firm CoStar “estimates that nearly a quarter of malls in the US, or roughly 310 of the nation’s 1,300 shopping malls, are at high risk of losing an anchor store.” In other words, quite a few malls could soon be three-legged stools with two legs. If they aren’t located in upscale urban areas, these struggling malls are much less likely to attract new anchor businesses, restaurants, or residential developers, partly because the income level and resulting demand for what many developers could offer just isn’t there.
How the Mall Ebb Fits Into the World
This deterioration is part of a larger trend, wherein BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) and countries like Turkey and Mexico are experiencing an increased upwardly mobile and large younger demographic with major spending power. However, many Western countries are seeing the opposite, wherein the population is collectively aging and “several hundred million middle-class consumers are slipping down the ladder to join a global lower middle class.”
This is leading some experts to proclaim the end of mid-size and small strip malls and the emergence of shopping and dining wonderlands tailored to the moneyed classes who live in good neighborhoods: outdoor, ambient commercial and residential mall-neighborhood hybrid developments built along an orderly grid. Examples include Denver’s former Villa Italia Shopping Center, a 1.2-million-square-foot retail property that was demolished to make way for a large outdoor, mixed-use commercial and residential space, now the “iconic” Belmar Shopping + Dining District.
Belmar has been a major economic success since its 2004 inception. It’s even significantly driven up surrounding real estate values by some 700 percent. Belmar includes upscale apartments, a major ad agency, restaurants, and businesses of all kinds—yes, of course there’s a Whole Foods. As this Denver Post article notes, “Belmar was on the forefront of a national trend of creating high-density, mixed-use development that clustered along transportation corridors with an emphasis on getting around with a car.”
Goodbye, Traditional Big Box Malls
Indeed, traditional malls and their ugly parking lots are on the way out, according to experts like Christopher Leinberger, chair of the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University. Leinberger extolls the virtues of concepts like Belmar and believes the next recession will see up to 30 percent of strip malls and mid-size regional malls close, making way for a golden heyday of gentrified enclaves like Belmar.
Massive malls like the King of Prussia mall just outside Philadelphia will be fine, Leinberger says. It’s the medium-sized and generic, forgettable malls that will go the way of the dinosaur just like the Main Street, family-owned stores those same malls once put out of business when they got rid of the “little man.”
In his 1998 book “Main Street Blues: The Decline of Small Town America,” Richard Davies plumbs the depths of mom and pop shops that disappeared for today’s world of strip malls and chain stores. He focuses on the small town of Camden, Ohio and documents how society’s shift to large chain stores was already starting to gather serious steam by the early twentieth century.
The advent of television and widespread use of automobiles spelled the beginning of the end of communal life, as town became a bedroom community for nearby cities and people stopped spending as much time out and about, chatting and fraternizing in public spaces. Not only blaming the changes of outer society and technology, Davies also acknowledges towns simply wouldn’t get with the times and were thus overtaken.
Malls and mass production supplanting small enterprise was a long process, aided along by globalization and automation. Big box stores offered mass-volume prices that small family businesses just couldn’t compete with. The so-called “liquid modernity” posited by Marxist sociologist Zygmunt Bauman became the new normal.
Increasingly, the most upwardly mobile people have become those able to move and live anywhere and adopt new customs and behavior without any significant attachment to locality. Many social institutions can barely react to the rapid pace of today’s technological and social change, much less keep up with it or present a dominant counter-movement.
Is it Back to Main Street Again?
Now, from all indications, the future might include imitation Main Street faux neighborhoods replete with glitzy showrooms for high-tech products and fancy clothes, as users browse and try out products they can later decide about buying online. The look-only concept is being tried out by companies like menswear retailer Bonobos, and seeing some success. The real world is a tactile, experiential version of what you can later find and acquire on your computer.
It’s the furtherance of the “experience economy,” a term first used in a piece in Harvard Business Review in 1998. The article posited an economy in which successful businesses would increasingly be engaged in “staging experiences” rather than just offering goods or services. The experience economy is the idea of offering customers immediate value and an ongoing interaction or connection to a brand that is part of an experience rather than just a dry monetary transaction.
As a developer behind the struggling Regency Square Mall in Richmond, Virginia put it of future plans to revitalize the emptying building, “We are trying to create a new experience and bring people in, to attract them to the Regency experience. What that means is we need theaters and craft breweries and restaurants and trampoline parks and laser tag — things that people can experience in real life to compete with the Internet. That’s becoming our big competitor now — the web. We want to give people real-life experiences.”
In many places and perhaps at some past time “real-life experiences” would also have been known as being part of a community and knowing those whose shops you frequent and whose families you care about. It would have meant having a life grounded in place, tradition, and ancestral connection. But the wheel just wasn’t good enough, I suppose, and the managerial class rounded it some more. That world had to be refashioned with even nicer name tags, even friendlier door greeters, and even more fleeting jobs that yield massive rallies on the stock market.
Living Inside an Amusement Park
Now even mid-size malls aren’t safe in the wave of modernization and urbanization as the countryside and smaller cities are increasingly left behind. The World Economic Forum promotes a future of “plural cities” to end the “poison” of populism and rural tribalism, and foresees a world of interchangeable global hubs. These hubs will undoubtedly include vast and amusing outdoor shopping and living developments with the authentically recreated architecture and ambience of days gone by — a shopping version of Westworld.
The one thing you can’t replace, though, is the people. As more and more move to the city and to new developments that mimic pre-mall human communities, what will be left but imitation cities full of people playing the roles delegated for them by Madison Avenue or Sheryl Sandberg?
Only a decade or two ago communities rued the disappearance of their local barber shop or hometown eatery and its replacement by large, impersonal chains stretching along the highway. Now it’s time for bigger, more well-connected consumer populations to be served what they want in ever more amusing and perfected fashion, in some cases even to create kitsch versions of the mom and pop stores people once frequented on a daily basis.
Progress waits for no man — it just leaves him stranded by an empty, decaying mall in Akron, Ohio.


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The streaming landscape has experienced its second major shakeup this year with Huya’s merger with DouYu on October 12, 2020. Huya and DouYu are China’s largest streaming platforms, averaging 169 million and 165 million monthly users respectively, and will combined be worth around $11 Billion USD. The merger positions the new entity as the largest esports platform in China, and makes it the de facto destination for esports eyeballs in the region.
This shake-up is coming off of Microsoft’s decision to functionally shut down its streaming service, Mixer, in June. As part of that move, Microsoft released its exclusive streamers from their contracts and took down the ability to stream to the site. The announcement came as a surprise at the time, given that up until then the platform had been making deals to exclusively host popular streamers, most notably its arrangement in August 2019 to host Ninja.
Both moves reduce competition in their respective regions during a year which was set to be have increased competitiveness with the start of a “streaming war” for exclusivity arrangements with streamers. DouYu and Huya were poised for a fierce fight over establishing dominance in China’s rapidly growing esports landscape. Although Huya and DouYu were competitors before the merger, both entities were heavily backed by Tencent, as is the case with most companies involved in China’s gaming landscape. The merger further consolidates Tencent’s continually growing esports efforts.
The merger is particularly relevant to those following the industry because it’s a signal that the industry is moving away from fractured landscape with many entities competing for dominance, and that consolidation will be a driving force as the esports industry grows. Those who are interested in learning more about the nuances to mergers and acquisitions in the esports industry should check out our round table with Stephanie Zeppa and Jordan Hamburger.


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Federal law in the United States still outlaws cannabis, but states and cities are becoming so comfortable with legal marijuana that they’re starting to build tourism around the plant.
Local officials in Modesto, a medium-sized city in California of some 215,000 people, announced Friday what’s believed to be the first ever government-sponsored cannabis tourism initiative anywhere in America. The educational campaign is focused on supporting the city’s dispensaries while also teaching visitors how to properly shop, smoke and dispose of the plant.
The free MoTown CannaPass is available online and offers a variety of perks and discounts to those who sign up.
“We wanted to create a program centered around education because cannabis is as legal as beer and wine and whiskey,” Visit Modesto CEO Todd Aaronson told the Modesto Bee “We want to make sure the community and users are all comfortable.”
The campaign kicked off this weekend with buy-one, get-one-free tickets to Cheech & Chong’s “Up in Smoke” tour stop at the Modesto State Theatre as well as a similar offer for a showing of popular stoner comedy “Pineapple Express.” Aaronson said the site will offer a slew of additional discounts when the campaign makes its public launch this week. Visit Modesto partnered with cannabis travel consultant Cultivar Strategies, as well as Cookies, a local marijuana retail dispensary, to put the program together.
The idea for the CannaPass came during the COVID-19 pandemic last year when the city’s tourism industry came to a screeching halt. Aaronson said his group found untapped opportunities in marijuana. A group survey found that 30 percent of visitors were interested in marijuana and that 40 percent of product sales at local dispensaries went to tourists.
Recreational marijuana use has been legal in California since 2016, when voters passed Prop 64 to allow adults 21 and older to buy the plant through licensed dispensaries. Recreational sales began in 2018 and Modesto now has over 20 marijuana stores.
The CannaPass also provides information, resources and specials to help users buy and experience the plant. That includes products with psychoactive THC as well as medicinal hemp and CBD products. The site helps users to pair their local cannabis experiences with local food, art and outdoor activities.
“We found that people who participate in cannabis, hemp and CBD are also foodies, into wine tourism and enjoy the outdoors,” Aaronson said. “We just wanted to make sure they could do all the things they like.”


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Stocks plunged on Friday and hit new lows for 2022, wrapping up a sharp selloff this month as investors continued to dump tech stocks amid continued uncertainty around an economic slowdown caused by the surge. inflation and the prospect of aggressive interest rate hikes.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.8%, more than 900 points, while the S&P 500 lost 3.6% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite 4.2%.
The Nasdaq recorded its worst month since October 2008, falling around 15%, with technology stocks among the hardest hit by the sell-off in recent weeks.
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 (down nearly 9% this month) hit new lows for 2022 as investors continue to face myriad uncertainties, from upcoming interest rate hikes of the Federal Reserve and soaring inflation to the Covid-19 cases in China and the continuing war in Ukraine.
Shares of tech giant Amazon became the latest to slump after weaker-than-expected first-quarter results: The stock plunged 14% on Friday after disappointing results.
Shares of other tech stocks also fell, with Intel and Apple dropping 7% and nearly 4% respectively, amid a bleak outlook that spooked investors.
The earnings season so far has been mixed. Big companies that have reported lackluster results in recent days, such as Netflix, Alphabet and Amazon, have all seen strong sales. According to data from Refinitiv, of the 275 S&P 500 companies that have reported first-quarter results so far, about 80% have exceeded analysts’ expectations.
“Disappointing guidance from tech giants Amazon and Apple has heightened fears that a decidedly more hawkish Fed, coupled with still unresolved supply chain issues, and rising energy prices will make more elusive is the hope of a “soft landing” from the Fed, says Quincy Krosby, chief equity strategist for LPL Financial.
Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla fell 0.8% on Friday after billionaire CEO Elon Musk sold an additional 5.2 million shares this week. It has now sold more than $8 billion worth of Tesla stock in recent days as it seeks to fund its $44 billion acquisition of social media company Twitter.
Amazon shares wipe out $210 billion in a day after inflation triggers surprise loss and ‘ugly’ selloff (Forbes)
Elon Musk sells more Tesla shares, bringing total sales to over $8 billion this week (Forbes)
Is it time to buy Netflix and Alphabet again? Experts say battered tech stocks are value plays (Forbes)
The stock market sell-off continues: the Dow plunges 800 points ahead of big tech earnings (Forbes)


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Splash Mountain closed at Walt Disney World Resort on January 23 after years of debate on the racism hidden in its film inspiration, Song of the South (1946). The water ride will reopen as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park in 2024, though the latter hasn’t officially closed. (Tokyo Disneyland will keep its version of Splash Mountain).
As some mourn the decades-old attraction, others call out over-the-top tributes to the disgraced log flume ride. Some of the loudest voices on social media this week have been Disney Influencers, an already-controversial group known for disruptive live streams and inappropriate behavior.
One Disney Park fan, Luis (@luis.wtf on TikTok), shared what became a popular video about the way Disney Influencers were saying goodbye to Splash Mountain on Sunday:
“So Disney’s most racist ride is closing in Walt Disney World today, and this is what Disney influencers’ Instagram stories basically look like,” Luis said. Alongside the infamous “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan, he shared a recreation of many Instagram stories he’d seen.
“Get a grip besties,” he wrote. Commenters overwhelmingly agreed.
“I’ve spent my day laughing and calling out the bigotry,” wrote @b_Minnie_24. “I was called too woke lol! Bring on Princess Tiana!!!”
“’Thanks woke Disney’ it’s a ride???? 😭 like it’s giving micro aggression,” @claremacee agreed.
“It’s so funny to watch tho ppl make literal obituary videos for it here,” @powerfullyisa said.
“The amount of grown adults I’ve seen in comment sections mad bc disney is being ‘woke’ by retheming the ride,” echoed @makeupbyjennesy.
Disney Influencers aren’t the only ones being chastised for their behavior in the wake of Splash Mountain’s closure. One mom became the subject of social media harassment after revealing she named her daughter after the ride. An artist went viral after making a digital painting equating the closure of the controversial ride to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Are you excited to visit New Orleans on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure?


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Barbara Berger obituary is floating online. Netizens want to know the New York fashion jewelry designer’s cause of death.
Barbara Berger, a luminary in fashion jewelry, championed renowned brands like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Christian Dior, expanding her remarkable collection.
Beyond design, she founded a diamond-cutting workshop in Amsterdam, earning acclaim in the city’s jewelry scene.
Her legacy intertwines artistry, curation, and innovation in haute couture.
New York Fashion Jewelry Designer Barbara Berger Obituary
The fashion world mourns the loss of Barbara Berger, a distinguished New York City collector of fashion jewelry, as news of her passing circulates online.
Barbara Berger’s obituary reveals a life dedicated to the appreciation and support of renowned fashion brands, including Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Christian Dior.
Barbara’s passion for fashion jewelry extended beyond mere admiration; she contributed to the industry by amassing an impressive collection of exquisite pieces.
Her discerning eye and unwavering support made her a cherished figure among designers and collectors.
Berger’s commitment to the artistry and craftsmanship of fashion jewelry elevated her status to that of a respected influencer in the fashion community.
Born into a life of affluence, Barbara Berger’s journey through the fashion world was intertwined with the stories of iconic brands.
Her collection proved her deep appreciation for the art of design and her commitment to preserving the legacy of fashion houses that defined an era.
Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Christian Dior were not just names on labels for Barbara; they were symbols of creativity and innovation that she celebrated through her curated assortment of jewelry.
Beyond her contributions to the fashion world, Barbara Berger’s personal life added layers to her narrative.
She endured the loss of her first husband in 2011, a poignant chapter that undoubtedly shaped her resilience and determination.
Barbara was a mother to two children, Christopher Berger and Kimmie Orem, who indeed inherited her appreciation for beauty and style.
Reports suggest that Barbara Berger, in addition to her first marriage, embraced love again, marrying Mauricio Berger.
The couple resided in Mexico City, where Mauricio owned fine jewelry and watch stores.
This second chapter of her life reflected her passion for jewelry and her capacity to find love and happiness anew.
As the fashion world remembers Barbara Berger, her legacy lives on through the timeless pieces she collected and the indelible mark she left on the industry she loved dearly.
Barbara Berger Death Cause: How Did She Passed Away?
The sudden demise of Barbara Berger, the esteemed New York Fashion Jewelry Designer, has left netizens inquiring about the circumstances surrounding her death.
The lack of information on Barbara Berger’s health or any pre-existing illness adds an air of mystery to her passing, prompting a collective curiosity about the cause of her demise.
Barbara Berger, recognized for her significant contributions to haute couture jewelry, has left a void in the fashion world that enthusiasts and industry professionals deeply feel.
As news of her death circulates, many are eager to understand the circumstances that led to the loss of this iconic figure.
Despite efforts to glean information, the available search results have not shed light on the exact cause of Barbara Berger’s death.
The absence of details concerning her health or any prolonged illness only adds to the intrigue surrounding her passing.
This absence of information has fueled speculation and a desire for clarity among those who admired her work and persona.
Barbara Berger’s legacy is marked by her impeccable taste in fashion jewelry and the aura of mystique surrounding her untimely departure.
Her influence on haute couture and her ability to elevate fashion to an art form made her a revered figure in the industry.
As the fashion community mourns her loss, the unanswered question of her cause of death serves as a poignant reminder of the enigmatic nature of life and the transient essence of even the most prominent figures.
Without concrete details, the world can only reflect on Barbara Berger’s impact on the fashion landscape and honor her memory by celebrating the artistic legacy she leaves behind.
While perplexing, the unanswered questions surrounding her death do not diminish the profound impact she had on the world of fashion and jewelry design.


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Now that there are foreign competitors on the market, Tata, the largest company in India, will also begin making chips there. In support of that endeavour, the group intends to invest $90 billion over the following five years, according to the chairman.Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, stated that the corporation intends to start new operations in developing industries.
With the Indian semiconductor market expected to more than quadruple to $64 billion between 2021 and 2026, according to the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association and others, Tata’s entry into the chipmaking industry will be a first for the country. Except for software-based design, the nation currently has essentially no semiconductor sector, despite the fact that demand for semiconductor-intensive products like smartphones and electric vehicles is rising quickly.
Over the past few years, there has been a significant change in the setting in which the Indian government operates. The nations that are involved in semiconductors have changed dramatically over the past two years, unlike any other time in the industry’s history. There is a common desire to keep those supply chains internal given the recent chip problem following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using the 2020-founded electrical components maker Tata Electronics as an example, Chandrasekaran stated to Nikkei Asia, “We are going to start up semiconductor assembly testing business” He went on to say, “We will have negotiations with different players,” bringing up the prospect of collaborations with current chip makers.
According to a recent report by India Ratings and Research, India will require roughly 63,000 charging stations and cumulative investments totaling Rs 26,900 crore to set them up over the next five years to meet the country’s rising demand for electricity to power electric vehicles.
According to the survey, the nation may require 0.23 million charging stations over the next ten years to keep up with the surge in EV sales, costing a total of Rs 1.05 lakh crore by FY32. According to data, there are currently roughly 1,000 commercial charging stations in the nation as of FY22.
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Mamaearth files for IPO
Sequoia-backed raised Rs 55 crore ($6.6 million) from Innoven Capital and Trifecta Capital, which had invested $12.5 million (Rs 100 crore) each in the company’s previous debt round in November. This is Rebel Foods’ third debt round this year.
Several other companies, such as, , , and , have also raised debt rounds in 2022 amid the ongoing funding winter.
In its annual funding report, market intelligence firm revealed that 2022 saw a 34% drop in funding raised by Indian startups, attributing this decline to a 45% drop in late-stage investments, as well as a 38% decline in seed funding.
ICYMI: A visualisation of the 100 biggest public companies in the world.
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- Top startup stories of 2022
Here’s your trivia for today: When and where did the first Indian Coffee House outlet open?
The first unicorn of 2022 and the parent of brands like , , and Aqualogica, Honasa Consumer Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO).
The public foray:
- The fresh issue of equity shares aggregates up to Rs 400 crore and the OFS (offer-for-sale) size, comprising external investors and individual shareholders, is up to 46,819,635 equity shares.
- Honasa plans to use the net proceeds from the IPO to step up advertisement goals, create awareness for its brands, set up new brand outlets, and invest in its subsidiary BBlunt.
- Mamaearth competes with platforms like WOW Skin Science, Plum, Biotique, The Moms Co., Purplle, Nykaa, and The Good Glamm Group.
Launched in 2017 by NITI Aayog, the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) is a unified access portal to bring together women from different parts of India and create an ecosystem to nurture their entrepreneurial aspirations.
Two versions later, the WEP 3.0 platform now caters to the unmet needs of women taking their first step towards entrepreneurship and those at an inflection point in their entrepreneurial journey, thinking about growth and scale. Anna Roy, Senior Advisor, NITI Aayog and Mission Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Programme (WEP) tells us more.
- WEP 3.0 uses state-of-the-art technology and provides Smart Matchmaking with a pan-India outreach.
- Partner organisations include the United Nations, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Human X, Mastercard, SIDBI, Square Panda, Tech Mahindra, CISCO, Atal Innovation Mission, Flipkart, and Microsave Consulting.
- Anna says women entrepreneurs must have basic knowledge of the processes, including legal and finance, apart from hiring professionals. She says founders need to be a ‘jack of all trades’.
Cryptocurrencies burned, markets tumbled, investors worried, AI went mainstream and Elon Musk bought–2022 was filled with chaos. The year, however, was also filled with hope and marvel as a historic Loss and Damage Fund was established and we got to catch a glimpse of the distant universe.
And, as always, YourStory discovered some of the most interesting stories from the Indian startup ecosystem.
- Tech30, a specially curated list of India’s 30 most promising startups, has been the star attraction of YourStory’s TechSparks. This year’s list featured startups such as Aerobiosys Innovations, Algorithmic Biologics, BugBase, CARPL, Dextroware Devices, ElectricPe, and GalaxEye.
- Launched as a blog in 2010, Internshala is one of India’s top internship portals and provides services such as skill training and a job listing forum.
- Then there’s Starscapes, which offers private observatories with professional equipment for observations, astrophotography, and research projects.
News & updates
- The next phase: Globally, travellers continue to prioritise nature tourism as part of overall wellness interest. The travel industry is expected to bounce back furiously in 2023 as it simultaneously weighs its climate impacts and the benefits to local businesses.
- Box office buzz: James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water has passed the billion-dollar mark at the global box office. Worldwide ticket sales for the Disney film now stand at $1.03 billion, the combination of $317 million in domestic sales and $712 million from international markets.
- Legal troubles: A US appeals court revived a lawsuit accusing Google and several other companies of violating the privacy of children under age 13 by tracking their YouTube activity without parental consent, in order to send them targeted advertising.
When and where did the first Indian Coffee House outlet open?
Answer: In 1936 at Churchgate, Mumbai (then Bombay). The chain was named ‘India Coffee House’ at the time.
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African Women Voices
A plastic bottle’s life doesn’t have to end once what’s inside is consumed and discarded. Its particles can be modified to be worn, like a green scarf.
Since, 2008 the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has been rescuing plastic bottles from recycling bins, making clothes out of them and selling them online and in local stores in Taiwan.
“It is not about money,” said Jeckie Leeng, a volunteer with the foundation who was attending the conference. “It’s about recycling and the relationship with Earth.”
Other than scarves, the foundation sells mugs, T-shirts and totes from recycled and natural materials. The average price of a t-shirt is €24 and proceeds go towards the foundation’s mission of environmental protection, advocacy, development, medical care and charity.
So how does a transparent, rigid, green bottle become a warm, soft scarf?
Once bottles are collected and ready to be processed they’re sent to DA.AI Technology, the foundation’s factory in Taiwan, funded by a sister association of Tzu Chi.
From there, the cap is removed and the bottles are reduced to raw material, which is then used to create the scarves and other products.
Leeng, who is part of the UK delegation, explained all this at the 64th UN/DPI (Department for Public Information) conference where she was manning a booth displaying the recycled white t-shirts and blouses. As in the game, Spot the Odds, two empty plastic bottles stood between two piles of clothes, a reminder of the products original form and proof that life after death is possible, at least for plastic bottles.
This version of the article was originally published on the UN DPI/NGO conference blog