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15 Apr 2014 at 5:17pm
The London-based luxury brand has opened a new flagship store in Shanghai, its largest in China so far and the first in the country to feature the Burberry Beauty room concept. Located in the city's Kerry Centre in Shanghai's Jing An district, it's the British brand's eighth location in the city. Open from Monday, the store will get an official launch with an event on April 24 designed to bring London to Shanghai with an immersive digital Burberry experience. With the full Burberry lines in-store, there's a dedicated watch area, and the first in-store Burberry Beauty room in China.
15 Apr 2014 at 1:11pm
This year, the brand will be leaving the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City, which has hosted the show over the past four years, and setting up camp in London. The news was announced Tuesday in London at the Victoria's Secret Bond Street store by Brazilian model Adriana Lima and fellow "angel," South African Candice Swanepoel. The London show will take place on December 2 at London's Earls Court.
11 Apr 2014 at 10:50pm
By Amanda Orr HOUSTON (Reuters) - A Texas jury sentenced a woman on Friday to life in prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death with the 5-1/2-inch stiletto heel of her shoe during an argument after an alcohol-fueled night out last year. Ana Trujillo, 45, was convicted on Tuesday of killing University of Houston professor Stefan Andersson, 59, who had been stabbed about two dozen times in the face and head during an altercation at his upscale condominium. "I didn't mean to kill him," Trujillo told Judge Brock Thomas after hearing the sentence. Jurors took less than two hours to convict Trujillo of murder and the same jury deliberated for several hours on Friday before deciding that she should serve life in prison.
9 Apr 2014 at 4:24pm
Known for its denim collections, Replay will reinvent itself and its signature material with Replay One Off, a new collection due in stores for the Fall-Winter 2014-2015 season. According to the brand, this chic new line represents "the evolution of denim." Setting aside the rustic and vintage styles typically associated with jeans, Replay focused on clean tailoring, innovative materials and avant-garde techniques for Replay One Off, which includes pieces for both men and women. Emphasizing innovation, the menswear line features raw denim jeans (available in slim, regular and regular evolution fit), combination chinos/sweatpants in multi-layered jersey, raw denim shirts, and a nylon padded jacket.
9 Apr 2014 at 11:58am
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8 Apr 2014 at 9:43pm
Ana Trujillo, 45, had said she was acting in self-defense when she picked up her shoe and stabbed University of Houston professor Stefan Andersson in a drunken altercation at his upscale Houston condominium on June 9 last year. Andersson, 59, was stabbed about two dozen times in the face and head with the shoe and prosecutors said Trujillo had a history of unprovoked violence. Trujillo, who wore a sundress with a cream-colored sweater, appeared to tremble slightly and too deep breaths while the verdict was being read, but her facial expression remained unchanged. James Wells testified that two weeks before Andersson's murder, Trujillo walked up to Wells puckering her lips as if to kiss him and instead bit him on the scalp, tearing the skin and leaving marks.
8 Apr 2014 at 11:40am
After collaborating with Riccardo Tisci this spring, Nike has teamed up with Liberty London for a new summer collection. Some of the sportswear brand's most iconic pieces, including the Tempo running short and the Air Max 1 sneakers, have been adorned with a series of Liberty London's famous prints. The collection features three of the brand's prints: Anoosha, a floral design; Lora, inspired by William Morris's famous Willow print;
8 Apr 2014 at 11:30am
By MacDonald Dzirutwe KARIBA, Zimbabwe (Reuters) - Crocodiles are some of the most feared predators in Africa, ruthless reptiles renowned for tearing their prey to pieces before swallowing hunks of meat raw. But in the baking sun at Nyanyana crocodile farm on the shores of Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, feeding time has a surreal edge as the beasts nibble lazily at bowls of vegetarian pellets. "We don't feed them meat anymore," said Oliver Kamundimu, financial director of farm owner Padenga Holdings. Four hundred kilometers (250 miles) northwest of Harare, Nyanyana is home to 50,000 Nile crocodiles and is one of three Padenga farms around Kariba, Africa's largest man-made lake.
8 Apr 2014 at 7:15am
By Amanda Orr HOUSTON (Reuters) - A Texas man who died after his girlfriend attacked him with her stiletto-heeled shoe might have been saved if police and medical responders at his Houston condominium had checked him for heart activity, a pathologist testified at the woman's murder trial on Monday. Defense attorneys have said 45-year-old Ana Trujillo was acting in self-defense against an alcohol-fueled assault by her boyfriend, University of Houston professor Stefan Andersson. "I did not see any one injury that would have been fatal to Dr. Andersson," forensic pathologist Lee Ann Grossberg told a Harris County jury. Because his pulse and respirations weren't checked, we will never know if he could have survived." Grossberg, who had not directly examined the body, said police and medical crews should have performed CPR or tried other emergency procedures, or at least used an electronic monitor to gauge his heart's activity.
7 Apr 2014 at 8:04pm
The first volley is a series of short films which launched Monday featuring famed food artists Sam Bompas and Harry Parr of Bompas and Parr, young musician Clement Marfo, and Charles Morgan of sportscar maker Morgan Motor Company. It is the cornerstone of most wardrobes and is routinely worn by as diverse a selection of individuals as one could imagine -- from schoolchildren to presidents, the world over," explained Thomas Pink Creative Director, Florence Torrens. Thomas Pink will be awarding giftcards as prizes to the weekly winners of the competition.


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As the CEO of Australia’s first superannuation fund for women, Christina Hobbs is painfully aware of the superannuation gap between men and women – particularly for those who also happen to be self-employed. In this article, she shares her tips on how to start rectifying the situation.
The convenience online retail offers consumers is undeniable, but for the business owner it presents a new set of challenges. Not least of which is the increasing occurrence of digital fraud.
It’s the time of year where Christmas sales are beginning to spike for retail business owners. But this is also the time of year for spikes in fraudulent sales activity.
Responsiveness is a critical factor for winning businesses in the wholesale distribution industry. Being able to process orders on time and efficiently can make or break a wholesale distribution company no matter what the vertical market focus is – from basic commodities to advanced technology components.
Amazon launched in Australia exactly one year ago this week. Its aim was to rattle cages and change the game for retail down under. Has it done this? Well, not yet – but we’re not far off.
Word on the street says the open-plan office is now dead, but could open-plan offices get a bad rap because people don’t know how to use them? More to the point, is an office even needed?
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A woman apparently got her just deserts after fat-shaming a teen in an Indiana cupcake shop.
Vega Blossom says in a viral Facebook post that she went to a local bakery for cupcakes where she found herself in line behind a woman taking a long time to buy a cake and in front of a woman making rude comments about having to wait.
When it was her turn at the counter, Blossom heard the woman behind her say to a friend, “now let’s hope this fat b—- doesn’t buy all the cupcakes.”
Blossom says after hearing that remark she decided to teach the woman a lesson.
She originally planned to buy six cupcakes, but instead bought every one in the shop.
“I SPENT $54 ON CUPCAKES JUST TO BE A B—-,” she wrote. “HAPPY EASTER.”
She posted her story on Saturday. Whether or not it’s true, the post has been liked nearly 75,000 times and shared 25,000 times.


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CHOICE, assisted by real ‘watchdogs’, will be delivering letters outlining the Better Banking campaign to bank CEOs
Survey reveals crisis of consumer confidence in banks
CHOICE, the people's watchdog, today launches its Better Banking campaign aimed at putting consumers first in line for better competition alongside practical measures for better services, fairer products and decent practices.
The launch of the Better Banking campaign coincides with fresh research showing that – despite widespread dissatisfaction – almost 80% of bank customers have not considered switching to other financial institutions because of the effort involved and the fear that it will make little difference.
The Better Banking campaign will focus on some immediate practical solutions to help the banks and government demonstrate much needed decisive, confidence- building leadership. CHOICE will also ensure that the voice of consumers is heard loud and clear in national and international debates about banking.
Better Banking campaign director Richard Lloyd says real reform must begin now as the problems of rip-off fees, consumer unfriendly policies and excessive market power are well known.
"From our research it seems the crisis in banking has moved from the global to the local level with consumers lacking confidence in the ability and willingness of banks to compete. The Better Banking campaign will take the people’s frustrations to the heart of government and the banking industry.
“Our Newspoll results* show that, despite the government's bank switching push, only 7.6% of Australians have switched bank accounts in the last two years. Despite the controversies a staggering 78.5% have not even given switching a thought,” saysLloyd.
“As a first step, banks and the government must take speedy action to reduce the hurdles and make this a simpler, streamlined and a more worthwhile option.”
The CHOICE Better Banking campaign will include a series of country-wide, town hall style meetings where consumers can discuss their concerns and have their say on priorities for a better banking system.
"Throughout the GFC the voice of banks was heard loud and clear, now it’s the people’s turn. CHOICE will combine their sense of urgency with practical solutions to make a difference now rather than never. No option should be off the table." says Lloyd.
The CHOICE campaign for a better, more competitive banking sector is calling on the banks, the government and consumers to each act:
BANKS – GET ON BOARD AND MAKE SWITCHING EASIER
- Get on board now with Better Banking before the Government is pushed by overwhelming public opinion to force change through regulatory measures.
- Eliminate unfair charges.
- Make it easy to switch.
GOVERNMENT – STAMP OUT UNFAIR FEES AND INCREASE COMPETITION
- Stamp out disproportionate banking charges across the board.
- Put in place a mandatory new switching scheme that takes the hassle out of switching - consumers wanting to move to a new bank should only have to sign a single form at the new bank that guarantees the transfer of all direct debits and credits from the old bank to the new.
- Break down barriers to new providers offering alternative banking services.
CONSUMERS - CALL YOUR BANK TODAY AND DEMAND A BETTER DEAL
- Ask your bank for a better deal; go to www.choice.com.au/betterbanking for advice.
- Consider switching financial institutions – see if you can get a better deal with a smaller bank, credit union or building society, customers of these institutions are normally much more satisfied than Big Four customers.
- Sign up to Choice's Better Banking Campaign and attend CHOICE's Better Banking forums in your town or city; www.choice.com.au/betterbanking
SUMMARY OF CHOICE COMISSIONED NEWSPOLL RESULTS (1,203 people surveyed nationally; 29-31 October 2010, by telephone):
- 78.5% have not even thought about switching;
- 11.8% have thought about switching and not done so;
- 7.6% of people surveyed have switched bank accounts;
- The most common major reason people choose not to switch is because it takes too much effort to sort out all the paperwork (50.4%);
- Not having enough time to research the best deal (48.4%) and not believing they will be better off anyway (44.1%) were also major reasons for not switching.
- Older people – 50 years+ - are least likely to switch (3.4%).


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Do it at your own risk. Honor Note 10 Android Pie update Powered by the Kirin 970 Chipset, the 2018 Honor Note 10 will also get the Android 9. Huawei Mate 10 Pro features a 6. The smartphone as of now running on Android 8. You can also check out these if and when something related to Honor 6X pops up in future. Similarly, even though these devices mentioned above might indeed are eligible for the Android Pie 9. However, we are not sure when the device will get the update.
In fact, all of these devices, including the Honor 10, Honor V10, and Honor Play can based on Android Pie in China, with a global rollout expected very soon. Estimated date: Yet to be announced Huawei Y7 Prime Android Pie Update The Huawei Y7 Prime is another budget smartphone that was launched in March 2018. We have managed to make a list of all the Huawei Devices that are expected to get the latest Huawei Android P update. Huawei Mate 10 Pro launched on October 2017. Moreover, it is still running the same.
Follow below guide to Download and Install Android 9 Pie on Huawei Mate 10. Global users of the phone may have to wait a little bit longer before a similar update arrives. Estimated date: Yet to be announced Huawei Mate 8 Android Pie Update The Huawei Mate 8 is one of the oldest flagship devices that is scheduled for the Android Pie update. If anything, it should be around the same time in 2019 that the Pie update will arrive on the P10 and P10 Plus handsets. Huawei P20 Android Pie update The Huawei P20 is a pretty good smartphone, but it got overshadowed by its more premium model the P20 Pro. The device as of now running on Android 8.
This makes them definite contenders to receive Android Pie in early 2019 or maybe somewhere in Q2 2019, but we cannot be sure about the date. Because with Android Pie 9. The first to get the update would probably be the Nova 2s. The smartphone was launched in November 2015. Y si no funciona… A esperar.
The reports suggest that Huawei will roll out the update at the end of this year. So stay tuned to get more info about the update here. During the launch time, the device came with the Android 8. You can keep an eye on this development via the links below. The device came pre-installed with Android Nougat and has since been upgraded to Oreo.
Right now the smartphone is running on Android 8. Well the Mate 10 Series will indeed be getting the Android Pie update soon, and a stable update is expected for Mate 10 Pro as well in December, or if we are lucky, even in November. Estimated date: Yet to be announced Huawei Y5 Prime Android Pie Update The Huawei Y5 Prime is one of the entry-level devices that was launched in May 2018. Keeping track of software updates and what they bring can be a pain in the neck. Around the same time last year, we brought you news that Huawei had on the before its public release. In fact, a reports from MyDrivers also reveals that Huawei has already started testing Android 9.
A is already underway in the home country, which adds weight to the possibility of a late 2018 rollout for the stable version. Normal Update Huawei Mate 10 Pro to Android 9. Another reason that contributes to a device not getting the Android Pie 9. The Smartphone falls under the flagship category, and the company is planning to roll out the Huawei Android 9 update by the end of this year. Here we will discuss the release of Android 9. Want to try Android 9. As for those in India, the stable release may arrive in January 2019 especially since only arrived a few weeks ago.
Later the device had received the Android Oreo Update and now it will also receive the Huawei Android Pie update, just wait for it. Now, Huawei also reveals its Android 9. This is why we have this page dedicated to Huawei Mate 10 Pro software updates, minor or major, alongside their changelogs and where possible, download links for manual installation. A wider rollout is likely in the pipeline in the near future. However, these devices are also expected to get the Huawei Android Pie Update. All these phones are flagship models which are expected to get the update very soon.
We expect all three to be upgraded to Android 9 Pie, beginning with the Nova 3 and later followed by the Nova 3i and Nova 3e, in that order. They have been exceptional Imo. Now you can grab the download link from below which brings the latest Android 9 Pie for Huawei Mate 10 Pro device. The device will be one of the first Huawei devices to get the Android 9. The update is set to arrive on all the latest flagships and mid-range smartphones which makes the Android users wonder whether they will get the update on their phone or not. This will also allow you to repair your Huawei Mate 10 Pro if it is stuck at boot screen, stuck on Huawei logo, stuck in bootloop or if you decide to update it for any reason. The new update added many important features like more network modes support to Flippable Quick Settings, Roadrunner mode, Multi-window, Daydream enhancements, 3D depth Phase Beam and many more.
The is packed with some great Specifications. It still all comes down to Honor on where to throw their software development workforce. Huawei has started rolling Android 9. Dentro de esta carpeta Update. Estimated date: Yet to be announced Huawei Mate 10 Android Pie Update Huawei Mate 10 smartphone was also launched in October 2017. Estimated date: Yet to be announced Huawei Nova 3 Android Pie Update The Huawei Nova 3 is the flagship device of the company that launched this year in July. As updating drivers for the new version of Android is a tedious task and require a heavy investment of resources, which is diverted towards the flagship devices.


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Sony’s HomeShare speaker series unveils the latest edition to its lineup with addition of the updated SA-NS500. The speaker set includes new modifications like built-in AirPlay for wireless streaming from any device, four drivers and a sub-woofer unilaterally positioned for clear sound. The speakers are set to release later this year with the SA-NS500 scheduled to hit the shelves by early November for around $399 USD.


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The struggling Bed Bath & Beyond said recently it was closing 87 stores and eight of those are in Pennsylvania.
While none of the closings in Pennsylvania are in the Harrisburg area, Bed Bath & Beyond has updated the list of closings multiple times.
Last week, Bed Bath & Beyond said it had defaulted on loans and did not have enough money to pay what it owes.
“The home goods chain said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that the default would force it to consider alternatives including restructuring its debt in bankruptcy court,” the Associated Press reported.
The Union, New Jersey-based retailer yesterday also announced it would close all 50 of its Harmon beauty and health stores in New Jersey. Also closing are a few buybuy Baby stores
The most recent store closings announced in Pa. are:
- 1700 Oxford Drive, Bethel Park, Allegheny County
- 1261 Knapp Road, North Wales, Montgomery County
- 160 Quinn Drive, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
- 3739 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, Allegheny County
Previously announced closings were:
- 70 E. Wynnewood Blvd., Wynnewood, Montgomery County
- 6720 Peach St., Erie, Erie County
- 197 Falon Lane, Altoona, Blair County
- 170 Upland Square Drive, Stowe, Montgomery County
READ MORE: Bed Bath & Beyond considers bankruptcy, says its future is in doubt.


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What is a Super Service Award Angies List?
This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2020. “The service providers that receive our Angie’s List Super Service Award demonstrate the level of excellence that members have come to expect,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks.
Why is Angie’s List no longer Angie’s List?
CEO Oisin Hanrahan explained that despite its brand recognition, the name “Angie’s List” was confusing to users as it did not reflect the service’s current business model (which is now focused on connecting users to and booking contractors), and that the change was also intended to help emphasize its current ownership …
Why is Angie’s List in trouble?
Because contractors are no longer willing to pay Angie’s List to promote their business because they don’t get leads from Angie’s List anymore. Those leads are being sold to HomeAdvisor contractors and pretty much HomeAdvisor has ruined Angie’s List.
Is Angie’s List still owned by Angie?
On October 2, 2017, IAC announced that it had agreed to acquire Angie’s List for $781.4 million. and it merged Angie’s List and HomeAdvisor, renaming the merged company to ANGI Homeservices, retaining Angie’s List ticker symbol and stock history.
How much is Angie from Angie’s List worth?
Angie Hicks Net Worth
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Is HomeAdvisor the same as Angie’s List?
Formerly known as ServiceMaster, Homeadvisor is the largest player in the world of online home improvement marketplaces. It is owned by IAC, the same company that owns Angi (Angie’s List). HomeAdvisor offers various ways for homeowners to quickly connect with contractors.
Did HomeAdvisor buyout Angie’s List?
ANGI Homeservices Inc. was created in 2017 following the merger between Angie’s List and HomeAdvisor, a rival online marketplace. HomeAdvisor retained its separate identity after the merger, but will now be formally known as HomeAdvisor, powered by Angi.
Why did Angie change to Angi?
Angi CEO Oisin Hanrahan told CNN Business the name change is meant to help highlight that the company owns other housing-related services, notably HomeAdvisor and gig economy marketplace Handy. (Hanrahan is a Handy co-founder, who joined Angi in 2018 after the company bought his startup.)
Why did Angie’s List change to Anji?
Hanrahan said the company went with Angi, instead of Angie, because it was a unique name no one else was using, On Wednesday, the website’s URL went from AngiesList.com to Angi.com.
Where is Angie Hicks now?
In 2017, IAC announced its plans to acquire Angie’s List and combine it with IAC’s HomeAdvisor to form a new publicly-traded company called ANGI Homeservices Inc.
Who started Angie?
William Seelye Oesterle


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The Metropolitan Opera's Grammy win for Best Opera Recording on Sunday night was a pretty sure bet given the monumental nature of the project—Wagner's "Ring" Cycle—and the quality of the production. But it was also unusual in two ways.
First, Deutsche Grammophon, the label that distributed the Met's production, released it only on DVD and Blu-ray, not on audio CD. "I believe this is a first for us," said Costa Pilavachi, senior vice president of Classical A&R at Universal Music International. The recordings are edited versions of the high-definition transmissions that the Met produced and broadcast through its "Live in HD" series.
Second, while opera is always a team effort, this win reflected a rare shared conducting effort between the Met's music director, James Levine, and principal conductor Fabio Luisi. The first two of the four broadcasts were conducted by Mr. Levine (who now has 10 Grammys), and the next two by Mr. Luisi, who won his first.
Met general manager Peter Gelb pointed out that the quality of the production and artists were huge factors in the win, but so was the quality of the sound and the mixing of it. In that department, the Met's secret weapon is music producer Jay David Saks, who has worked on more than 30 seasons of Met recordings.
"He's a rare combination of producer and engineer," said Mr. Gelb. "It's almost a lost art."
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Deutsche Grammophon made the recording a world-wide release. "It has been constantly on the charts in Germany. We've had a big success with it," said Mr. Pilavachi, who finds that Grammy wins do not always translate into a boost in sales. "It depends on the project. My gut feeling that is that will work on this one."


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The McLaren P1 is pretty much as advanced as performance road cars get. Its 903bhp combination of petrol and electric motors can propel it from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds and cover the standing quarter mile sprint in an eye-watering 10.2 seconds.
Serious stuff in anyone's books, then, but being a road car, the P1 is hampered by the need to meet legislative requirements; mainly to ensure you don't hurt yourself or anyone else unduly should you run out of talent and stuff it into the side of a school bus. To show off exactly what the P1 is capable of when unleashed from these shackles, McLaren has revealed this, the P1 GTR.
Shown for the first time at last weekend's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California, the P1 GTR is described by its maker as the "best driver's car in the world on track". Just 35 lucky individuals will get the chance to test that claim, and will be selected from the 375 owners of the P1 road car. The price for this exclusivity? £1.9million.
However, for that wallet-busting price, owners will get something rather more than a lower ride-height, huge spoiler and gaudy sticker set (though that's included too). McLaren has comprehensively revised the P1 to make it the ultimate track tool. The engine has been uprated from 903 to 986bhp – the same output at the original Bugatti Veyron.
A McLaren spokesperson told Autocar: "With even greater emphasis on aerodynamic performance through its dramatic bodywork, the P1 GTR will also feature race-proven slick tyres, a fixed ride height, enhanced power delivery from the Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) powertrain and F1-derived Drag Reduction System (DRS) from the large, fixed rear wing, along with an ERS (Energy Recovery System) push-to-pass system. This all combines to offer the ultimate track experience."
All GTR models will be built and operated by Mclaren's Special Operations division, with drivers offered the opportunity to enter the marque's driver development program to improve their skills and get the most out of the car.
The unveiling of the P1 GTR coincides with the 20th anniversary of the launch of its predecessor, the F1 GTR, which took an overall win at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1995. The new car is being launched alongside a new track-only version of the 650S, dubbed the 650S Sprint.


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International Paper, celebrating its 125th anniversary, rolled out the company’s rebranding project in March 2023, along with a new corporate website which is supposed as a one-stop shop for the stakeholders to keep a tab on the company’s various products and initiatives.
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International Paper, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, has announced a new corporate website along with the company’s rebranding. The new branding was rolled out globally at the beginning of March 2023, including the updated website and logo.
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The website, launched last week, has been developed as a one-stop shop for stakeholders to see the company’s commitment to being among the most successful, sustainable, and responsible companies in the world. Meanwhile, the rebranding highlights the resilience of IP, the sustainability of its mission, and its commitment to creating what’s next, and is rooted in the company’s legacy of safety, ethics, and stewardship. It embodies a renewed sense of purpose, energy, and optimism, and marks another major milestone in the evolution of International Paper.
Mark Sutton, Chairman and CEO, shared that rebranding will help the company to direct its efforts toward current needs for renewable, fiber-based packaging and pulp while sharpening our focus on the future.
Also Read: Essity’s German Mill Becomes First to Use Renewable Hydrogen to Produce 152,000 TPA of Tissue Products
IP, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, is a global producer of planet-friendly packaging, pulp, and other fiber-based products, and one of North America’s largest recyclers. The company has a global customer base with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. It is listed on NYSE under the ticker of IP and recorded net sales of USD 21.2 billion in FY22.


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NRG4 has signed a distribution deal with Kali Portectives, with stock set to arriving early in 2014.
Dealers can place pre-orders now, with MTB, BMX, kids arriving in stock in January 2014 and road and downhill arriving in stock March 2014.
Operations manager Craig Middleton said of the link up: “The past few months have been all about adding quality new brands to key areas of our portfolio. We can now offer our dealers great margins on one of the highest quality helmet brands on the market covering road, mtb, enduro, downhill, bmx, commuter and kids helmets. We are especially excited about the new top of the range Kali Phenom road helmet which features market leading technology. The fact that Kali choose Nrg4 over many other suitors is yet another indication of our growing reputation in the industry.”
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The famed Islay distillery, renowned throughout the world whisky industry for its peat-forward, fruity expressions announced on Monday that it will be releasing one of it's oldest Scotch whiskies in the US, a Laphroaig 28-year-old single malt. Despite some recent news and many reports, however, this is not the 'oldest Laphroaig expression to date'. Just recently in 2015, the distillery released a 32-year-old expression, followed by a 30-year-old in 2016, and then a 27-year-old. The oldest official bottling by the distillery is 40 years old.
The new release was aged in a variety of casks for 27 years before the vintages were blended and inserted into sherry casks for an additional 12 months. The new release will launch for $799, available nationwide. At 44% ABV, the distillery mentions notes of sweet Manuka honey, dried fruit, and liquorice which are balanced out with the well-known Islay notes of leather, thyme and rosemary. Toffee, burnt wood, umami, dried spice, and cedar. The dram is bound to be an unforgettable experience.
The price is very reasonable for such a monumental expression, especially since August saw the Laphroaig 1967 15-Year-Old Sherrywood sell at auction for $79,000. Sure, it was a bottle from the late, famed bottler, Silvano Samaroli, but seeing as this is one of the oldest expressions ever released by Laphroaig it is expected to be an instant favourite for whisky collectors. The 32-year-old released in 2015 for the distillery's 200th anniversary was the oldest whisky to be released by the distillery in 8 years. Older releases came before that. Suffice to say, the secondary market will spike with flippers selling the bottle. Double, even triple the retail price online will not be surprising to see.
The Laphroaig distillery is one of the most iconic on the Scottish isle of Islay and enjoys a huge fan base across the globe, who love the distillery's signature light, fruity, and peated character. In August the distillery released the Cairdeas 2018, an annual range released by distillery manager John Campbell in honour of the Friends of Laphroaig loyalty group, which now amount to more than 700,000 members in over 150 countries. Campbell has been with the distillery since 1994 and has been instrumental in its success.
After the Laphroaig 27-year-old release last year, which brought forth salted caramel, sweetness, peat and immense balance, I think I speak for all fans when I say we are more than excited for this.


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BloombergNEF raises forecast for global PV installations in 2023 to 392 GW
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The market research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF) has once again increased its forecast for newly installed photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2023 to 392 gigawatts (GW). The »acceleration in China« is the main reason for this, but also the equally rapid development in other countries, analyst Jenny Chase said in a blog post.
Polysilicon producers have slowed production slightly, according to BloombergNEF, but »huge oversupply« is still expected. Global production capacity equivalent to 570 GW of module capacity is to be reached by the end of the year.
In general, industry margins are low, according to BloombergNEF, because of intense competition among Chinese companies and high inventories of solar modules in Europe and other major markets. According to the report, solar module prices are already at a low of 16.5 U.S. cents per watt, and by the end of the year BloombergNEF expects 14.5 cents for a typical monocrystalline and monofacial module.


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The thread on which Musk replied had linked Blue Origin’s welcome letter where it says, “Be the tortoise and not the hare.” To the thread, Musk replied, “The lesson from “tortoise & hare” is not that tortoises are faster, but rather that hares should not be complacent.”
@TrungTPhan The lesson from “tortoise & hare” is not that tortoises are faster, but rather that hares should not be complacent
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 1631866918000
Musk seems to be repeating the same lesson from the tortoise hare fable that kids learn while growing up. The Tesla CEO seems to be hinting that Blue Origin and Bezos became hares and got rather complacent.
Meanwhile, Amazon recently complained to the FCC in the US that Musk and his companies don’t follow rules. In a letter to FCC, Amazon said, “The approach comes from a playbook familiar to any regulator faced with the unfortunate task of evenhandedly applying its rules to SpaceX: concede nothing, ignore rules wherever possible, and when all else fails, malign those that invoke them.”
Amazon, in the letter, made it clear that Musk-led companies do not believe rules are meant for them. “If there is anything kind to say about SpaceX’s approach, it is that it has been effective in achieving SpaceX’s goal of avoiding both the rules and any sanction for flouting them,” said Amazon.


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The significant upgrade of Tesla's autopilot, Full-Self Driving, FSD, started to roll out to a few selected people last night, and now we have the first videos.
By the way, Tesla also last night recorded record profits, production and deliveries for Q3.
First some really excited Tesla owners turning on FSD for the very first time.
And a video when they have calmed down (a bit) and the car stops and then takes a left turn in an intersection.
Here another Tesla owner showing the display as the car drives along.
Elon Musk has said they will do the roll-out of the beta really slow, and if everything goes right, it will be ready for wide release at the end of the year.
The beta test provides Tesla with lots of data to upgrade and make the software better. Similar to how Google Search always gets better because of billions of searches every day.
Update on October 23
Tesla Raj shared this video with more clips and his experience in the car.


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Vaccine mandate could drive truckers off the road, worsen supply chain crisis, industry warns
(Worthy News) – Fearful that the Biden administration’s private sector vaccine mandate could force commercial truckers off the road and exacerbate disruptions to an already backlogged supply chain, the U.S. trucking industry is demanding an exemption for drivers, amid signs their concerns are being heeded by officials.
“The U.S. is already facing unprecedented supply chain disruptions and delays due to many factors, including significant labor shortages, production shutdowns, a shortage of raw materials, and pent-up consumer demand,” American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear said, and ATA data “shows that a vaccine mandate may very well further cripple the supply chain throughout the country by forcing up to 13% of drivers to leave the industry entirely,”
The Biden mandate requires private employers with 100 employees or more to require COVID vaccination or, failing that, weekly testing as a condition of employment. It imposes fines on those that don’t comply under the oversight of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the U.S. Department Labor. [ Source: Just the News (Read More…) ]


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Capcom has sent over one last trailer to feast your eyes on before Dragon's Dogma officially launches.
Capcom has released a new trailer for Dragon's Dogma, featuring the powerful and mighty Ur-Dragon.
Capcom has released a new developer diary for Dragon's Dogma, cleverly titled a "Game of Pawns."
Capcom has released a new gameplay video for Dragon's Dogma, showing a battle with the mighty Cockatrice.
Capcom has announced a way for Resident Evil fans to get an the first demo for Resident Evil 6 before release.


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Throughout the past few months, wharf workers and their trade union have been engaged in several rounds of industrial action across Australian ports.
Within a week, we’ve seen industrial action at Port Botany (Sydney) having significant impacts on both importers and exporters. This has left businesses across Australia struggling against substantial unforeseen port congestion fees and last-minute omissions of Port Botany directing cargo instead to Melbourne or Brisbane and leaving importers to pay the price.
Below, we’ll take a look at what the industrial action dispute is about as well as its ongoing effects on importers and exporters.
What industrial action is occurring at DP World ports?
Industrial action at ports operated by major players such as DP World, Patricks and Hutchinson has been going on for some time. The trade union has been negotiating over the terms of new enterprise agreements, yet those discussions continue to break down. At Port Botany, DP World have been discussing terms for a new agreement over the past 18 months with no conclusion in sight.
In August, DP World said in a statement that the effect of action “varies across [terminals] and includes various bans on employees working in tasks above their normal grade, overtime, shift extensions, accepting late call-ins and ceasing advanced or delayed start times”. As a result of the most recent breakdown in Sydney, the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) organised industrial action ay Port Botany consisting of work bans at major stevedores.
DP World made an application to the Fair Work Commission to stop the ongoing strikes at Port Botany. On Saturday 21 September 2020, hours before the dispute was scheduled to be heard, DP World and the Maritime branch of the CFMMEU reached an agreement whereby workers would their industrial action after DP World agreed to continue ongoing discussions.
This, however, does not mean that future strikes are off the table. Importers and exporters should continue to factor in further uncertainty in their planning.
How is industrial action impacting shipments?
A look over recent weeks will see how significant the impact has been.
It’s been reported in the Australian Financial Review that there’s a cargo backlog at Port Botany of up to 11 days directly because of the overtime and work bans at Patrick Terminals and at Hutchison Ports. This has caused several shipping companies to pass the costs over to importers and exporters with a “congestion charge”.
On Thursday 10 September, shipping line MSC announced they would be introducing a mandatory import and export Port Congestion Fee in Sydney effective Monday 14 September. The following day, on Friday 11 September, ANL CMA CGM followed suit and announced they too would be implementing a similar fee albeit slightly cheaper at 285 USD per TEU. PAE then joined in making a similar announcement on Friday. On Wednesday 16 September, Hapag Lloyd announced their Port Congestion Fee.
On Friday 18 September 2020, Maersk added fuel to the fire announcing they would cease all new bookings for destination cargo from Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and India Sub-Continent to Sydney.
As these announcements were released, similar announcements came out to reveal shipping lines had omitted Port Botany from their schedules, releasing cargo instead into Melbourne or Brisbane where importers would need to pay for on-carriage. Similarly, export cargo has been at Port Botany only to discover the vessels booked will no longer call at the port to avoid the industrial action and subsequent delays.
The delays are costing companies around $25,000 a day per ship. Many importers who have been forced to redirect to Melbourne are now facing additional charges of around $2,000 per container in order to return stock to Sydney.
How we’re coping – rerouting your cargo
In the midst of an industrial dispute coupled with ongoing COVID-19 uncertainty, we’ve been working hard to ensure importers’ and exporters’ cargo is protected and reaches its destination without significant delay.
Right now, we are:
- currently working hard to reroute cargo through shipping lines that are not applying a port congestion fee – we’re unsure how long this will be the case for; and
- continuing to put pressure to the Government to put an end for the industrial action through industry representatives Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA).
Federal Government Support for Importers and Exporters
The Federal Government is on our side, calling for a resolution to this dispute as quickly as possible.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has expressed his support, saying that “our exporters are already having to grapple with significant pressures as a result of the pandemic and now is the worst possible time for such actions that only compound these pressures”.
He recognised that the “last thing [our farmers and businesses] need is further uncertainty and delays in getting their product out of Australia.”
Industrial Relations Minister and Attorney-General Christian Porter has also spoken out on our behalf to end the strikes. In a statement, he recognised that Port Botany alone handles virtually all container movements arriving and leaving New South Wales, contributing $3.7 billion each year to the State’s profit – not to mention its support of around 25,000 jobs.
“With so many businesses still struggling to get back on their feet, now is certainly not the time for damaging industrial action that threatens to put our wider recovery efforts in jeopardy, along with the health and safety of everyday Australians,” Mr Porter stated.
But even though the most recent industrial action planned at Port Botany has been suspended, the saga isn’t over yet.
Importers and Exporters – What It Means For You
We’re currently in one of the most challenging periods we have ever seen. Not only is the industry facing enormous waves of uncertainty because of a global pandemic, but the waves of industrial action have been crippling the industry for importers and exporters alike.
Importers and exporters are facing unforeseen charges up to $600USD per 40GP for goods that are already on the water. At International Cargo Express, we’re continuing to advocate against this action.
As an importer or exporter, the best course of action to take right now includes constant communication with your freight forwarder. We’ll keep you up to date with information as soon as it comes to light, including informing you of:
- how we’re rerouting your cargo to avoid congestion fees;
- any new charges you may be required to pay, if such a reroute is not possible; and
- the state of any current or planned industrial action at your port destination.
If you have any queries or concerns about your cargo, and how the industrial action is impacting your imports or exports, please don’t hesitate to contact our experts on 1300 227 461.


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The design and color options of Oppo Reno 8T have been revealed by the company ahead of its upcoming launch. The company has now set up a landing page showcasing the upcoming smartphone along with some of its specifications. Oppo Reno 8T was previously spotted on various certification sites, hinting at an imminent release. The Chinese company launched the Reno 9 series in November of last year and soon there were rumors of a new Reno 8 series variant.
The Landing page for the upcoming Oppo Reno 8T, detect GSMArena’s first, showing a smartphone with Midnight Black and Sunset Orange color options. The phone will also be available in a 5G variant. The Oppo Glow design will be available on the Reno 8T 5G and Midnight Black variants, while the Sunset Orange version appears to have a leather finish.
The handset is said to feature a triple rear camera setup, and the company confirmed on Twitter that one of them is a 100-megapixel portrait camera. The front camera is housed in a punch-hole in the upper left.
— OPPO Indonesia (@OPPOIndonesia) January 20, 2023
Previous Oppo Reno 8T appeared on several certification sites confirming an impending release. It appears on the IMDA database with model number CPH2505 and is also said to have been found on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Europe’s EEC and Thailand’s TKDN certification websites.
These listings confirmed that the phone will come with 5G, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS connectivity. One page ago report suggests that the phone may support 33W fast charging.


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Abercrombie has become troubled over the past decade
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) Chief officer electro-acoustic transducer Jeffries, World Health Organization helped produce the definitive wardrobe for Nineteen Nineties teens before losing his standing as a tastemaker in recent years, is stepping down. Jeffries can retire now as corporate executive and a member of the board, the New Albany, Ohio-based company aforesaid these days during a statement.
The corporate conjointly suffered from broader call shopping-mall traffic, causative to eleven quarters of same-store sales declines and a 77 percent plunge in profit last year. Jeffries’s departure reflects a modification in strategy, aforesaid Simeon Siegel, a replacement York-based analyst at Nomura Holdings Iraqi National Congress. This is what individuals are looking forward to,” he said. “They’ve not been proud of the results. Therefore in theory, modification is nice.” The shares jumped 8 percent to $28.46 once the move was proclaimed, marking the most important one-day gain in additional than 9 months.
Abercrombie had already stripped Jeffries of his chairman role earlier this year. Whereas the temporal arrangement of the modification — but a month before Christmas — could appear abrupt, merchandise, discount and promoting plans for the season have long been set and therefore the corporate executive search won’t have an effect on execution in stores, he said. Photographer: archangel Loccisano/FilmMagic for Paul Wilmot Communication. Electro-acoustic transducer Jeffries, former chief officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. “The temporal arrangement could be a byproduct of an extended method over many months,” Martinez aforesaid in associate degree interview. “Succession designing within the council chamber these days is topic No. 1. Choice of a corporate executive is that the most significant duty a board has.”
Like several teen-apparel retailers, Abercrombie began troubled over the past decade, hurt by e-commerce competition and therefore the rise of fast-fashion chains like H&M. The company’s next corporate executive can got to facilitate the corporate adapt to the chop-chop dynamic trade, Martinez aforesaid. “It’s not like they’re getting to be aimless while not a corporate executive. As a part of the makeover, Hollister stores area unit additional bright lit and therefore the company has turned down the music. “He really was the whole,” aforesaid Terre Simpson, president of recent York-based executive-search firm Simpson Associates. “Now it’s virtually as if they have retail psychotherapy to see what the whole direction ought to be.”


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Two men suspected of operating a phony stock and pyramid scheme for their Riverside-based online company were charged with 72 felony counts by the California Attorney General’s Office, officials announced Friday.
James A. Sweeney II, 62, of Afton, Tenn. and 34-year-old Patrick M. Ryan, of Canyon Lake, Calif., face extradition to Riverside County after they were arrested Wednesday in Tennessee and Nevada, respectively.
The pair are suspected of stealing $8.8 million dollars from more than 1,000 Californians through Big Co-op, Inc., a company they co-founded, and related shopping web site Ez2Win.biz, according to prosecutors.
“They stole investors’ money and used it to pay for luxury homes, fancy cars and a $100,000 Las Vegas wedding,” said Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr., in a statement.
Both defendants face 78 counts of grand theft and securities fraud. Bail was set at $8.8 million each.
If convicted on all charges, each could face more than 25 years in prison.
Consumers were told that if they purchased a Big Co-op membership, they could save money on their own purchases and also earn commissions and rewards by convincing others to shop on the site, according to prosecutors.
However, consumers never received rebates or rewards. Instead, profits were based on recruiting others to purchase memberships, and having those purchasers recruit others to purchase memberships, prosecutors said.
Members earned $100 commissions for every six members recruited. Those recruited then paid Big Co-op from $19.95 to $99.95 in ongoing monthly membership fees.
According to the complaint, from 2005 to 2007, Big Co-op generated $1.3 million in revenues through the pyramid scheme.
In addition to the pyramid scheme, the two sold phony stock in Big Co-op as a stand-alone investment and as part of certain membership plans, say prosecutors.
At seminars and meetings statewide, Sweeney and Ryan pitched Big Co-op as the future of online commerce, compared it to Google and EBay, and falsely informed investors the company was already turning huge profits.
Investors were also told that an initial public offering (IPO) was imminent, and that when the company went public, the shares could climb to well over $100 per share.
But prosecutors say Big Co-op was never profitable, there was not an impending IPO, and the only significant revenue generated was a result of the sale of phony stock and membership fees for the pyramid scheme.
Shares in the company were sold for $0.50 to $5.00, with two-for-one deals offered to investors willing to pay cash. From 2005 to 2007, Big Co-op took in $7.5 million from the phony investment scheme.
With investor cash, Sweeney and Ryan bought luxury homes, country club memberships, five Mercedes, paid for a $100,000 Las Vegas wedding and ran up $30,000 to $50,000 in monthly credit card bills.
The Attorney General’s Office is committed to shutting down get-rich-quick schemes that proliferate in a down economy.
Over the past few months, Brown said he has entered into settlements enforcing restrictions on three companies – YTB International, Imergent, Inc. and Stores On Line – that falsely promised customers that they could earn full-time income by selling merchandise and travel over the Internet.


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- Google’s domain blogspot.in is inaccessible to many users in India.
- This is because Google has lost ownership over the domain blogspot.in.
- Bloggers can access their blogs through blogspot.com.
Blogger – Cannot access Blogspot.in ?
As per reports, Google’s ownership over domain blogspot.in has expired creating problems for bloggers.
Google’s blogspot.in is currently inaccessible to many users in India. People who post on the platform are facing issues getting access to their blogs. Many web pages within the Indian domain are inaccessible at the moment. This is because Google has lost control over the URLs blogspot.in.
However, blogs are visible when users change the URLs to blogspot.com.
As per a report by the Next Web who ran a WHOIS query, Google no longer owns blogspot.in domain. It is, however, not clear when Google lost control over the domain. Regular blog users with blogspot.in can use their own domains as for now.
Blogspot.in is part of Google-owned Blogger, previously known as Blogspot that Google acquired in 2003. As per a report by Neowin, country-specific domains are not different blog addresses but just a redirect based on the country where the blogger is living. When a user searches within India, he will get a domain with username.blogspot.in as against username.blogspot.com.
Country-specific URLs were brought about by Blogger in February 2013. This was done to remove content that would violate local law. It would be easily removable with the specific domain and hence no longer available to the local readers.
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Google hasn’t addressed the problem yet. And certainly, there are millions of bloggers in India who could be suffering because of Google’s lost ownership over the domain.


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The Aka Burger – “aka” means “red” in Japanese – is here to give its Kuro cousin company. The burger comes in two varieties: Samurai Beef and Samurai Chicken. These burgers sport a bright red bun, red cheese, and – surprise surprise! – a red tomato.
This isn’t the only crazy color concoction we’ll be seeing from Burger King Japan. The chain has also updated its Kuro Burger, or “black” burger, which rolled out last fall. The new versions, the Kuro Shogun and the Kuro Taisho, both tout the same charcoal-blackened bun and squid ink-dyed sauce as their namesake burger, but now include new ingredients. The Kuro Shogun sports grilled eggplant and the Kuro Taisho features a hash brown patty. The Kuro Shogun and the Kuro Taisho are arriving on August 21.
What’s the source of this red?
The black in Kuro came from squid ink, we are too scared to know where the red in Aka comes from! *shudders*
The company says that the fiery crimson hue was created using tomato powder. And suiting their color, these burgers are spicy – slathered in what Burger King has named “Angry Sauce,” created from chili peppers and chili paste.
The Aka Burger will be available starting July 3.
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If you’re in the market for a used car, you might consider going compact. According to a report from Edmunds, even though used car prices have increased overall, prices of used compact and subcompact cars are down.
According to their Used Vehicle Market Report, compact car prices were down 1.5% in the first quarter 2016, and subcompact car prices were down 5.7%. This is a pretty big difference compared to overall cost of used cars, which have increased by 3.2 percent. Jessica Caldwell, Director of Industry Analysis, said the trend has to do with gas prices:
Low gas prices and easy credit are making SUVs — and their higher price points — more appealing to used car shoppers, but they’re also creating a great opportunity for small car shoppers who now have a wider selection at lower prices. If you’re a used car shopper right now and your primary objective is to get a great deal, you’d be smart to consider a compact or subcompact car.
By contrast, the price of pretty much all other car types were up, as you can see in the graphic above. Compact trucks had the largest increase in price, at 11.8%, and midsized SUVs and large cars weren’t far behind. In short, cheap gas has lead to a greater demand for bigger cars, which means you can likely get a better deal on a smaller used car. For more insight, check out Edmunds’ full report at the link below.
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Sports Direct yesterday hailed its generous bonus scheme for boosting profits.
The company, controlled by Mike Ashley, the owner of Newcastle United Football Club, reported improved sales and profits, defying a lacklustre environment for consumer spending.
Under its bonus scheme, eligible staff can earn shares worth 25 per cent of their base pay if earnings targets are hit. “The board believes that the bonus share scheme has played an important role in delivering this strong performance,” it said in a statement yesterday.
It said that it would implement a similar plan that would provide an incentive for workers in the run-up to the Olympic Games and the next European football championship.
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Black Friday 2023, the busiest shopping day of the year, is quickly approaching, setting the stage for the upcoming holiday shopping madness. Millions of people from all over the world attend this yearly shopping event in the hopes of scoring some spectacular discounts and getting their holiday shopping off to a great start. Everything you need to know about Black Friday in 2023 is covered in this article.
The Shopping Extravaganza That Is Black Friday
Black Friday has become linked with unbelievable sales and price cuts. The answer to the issue of when is Black Friday in 2023 is highly anticipated by both retailers and customers since it will set the tone for the rest of the holiday shopping season. Find unbelievable prices on anything from electronics and clothing to home appliances and more. Now is the time to stock up on necessities without breaking the bank.
A Look Back at Older Black Fridays
Black Friday’s origins are just as interesting as the sales they spawned. Philadelphia in the 1960s was the birthplace of this shopping bonanza. First coined to characterize the mayhem and heavy foot and car traffic that occurred on the day after Thanksgiving, “Black Friday” has come to be synonymous with this shopping holiday. As time went on, the term became synonymous with stores turning a profit after years of losing money thanks to the large influx of cash brought in by Black Friday sales. And so the tradition of shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving, known as “Black Friday,” was established.
How long before Black Friday 2023?
Many consumers are already planning their holiday shopping around the date of Black Friday 2023. Put Tuesday, November 24th, 2023, in your diaries now. Black Friday is always the day following Thanksgiving, which is on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The holiday shopping season is sure to get off to a roaring start on Black Friday 2023.
Predictions for the 2023 Thanksgiving Day Sales
What can we expect on Black Friday 2023 now that we’ve marked our calendars? The reason is obvious: loads of sales and discounts. Every retailer, whether large and small, is represented at this shopping festival. Specified discounts on consumer devices like smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles will be announced closer to the sale date. Discounts on apparel, footwear, and accessories will be everywhere for fashionistas. Amazing discounts on home furnishings, appliances, and decorative items provide homeowners the opportunity to completely transform their dwellings. The options are limitless.
Comparison between Black Friday Store Visits and Online Orders
Black Friday as a shopping event has changed dramatically over time. Historically, customers would camp out in front of establishments the night before they opened. However, with the proliferation of online stores, purchasing goods has never been easier. It all comes down to personal opinion, as both in-store and internet shopping have their own pros and benefits.
Strategies for a Profitable Black Friday
Some tactics are necessary to make the most of your Black Friday shopping:
Making an itemized list of what needs to be purchased will help curb impulse buys.
Determine how much money you can afford to spend.
Find the Best Deals by Doing Some Pre-Black Friday Research Be on the lookout for ads and sales leading up to Black Friday.
In-store shoppers who get there early may be able to snag one of the store’s coveted doorbuster specials before they sell out.
If you must shop in person, it is important to take measures to protect yourself, such as hiding your face.
It’s time to start anticipating the sales and bargains that will be available on Black Friday 2023. You may get amazing deals on all sorts of items today because it is the first day of the holiday shopping season. Marking November 24 on your calendar is a great reminder to plan your shopping strategy, set aside enough money, and think about your safety while out and about. Black Friday 2023 will be a thrilling shopping experience whether you do your shopping online or in a physical location. Set your calendars for this one-of-a-kind shopping event!
Why is Black Friday so well-liked, and what exactly is it?
Black Friday is an annual shopping occasion in which stores offer huge discounts and sales to customers. It’s well-liked by consumers because it kicks off the holiday shopping season and provides an excellent opportunity to stock up on cheap goods for their homes.
To what date would Black Friday 2023 refer?
The day after Thanksgiving in 2023 is known as “Black Friday.” This day marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and is therefore anticipated by many.
Can I shop for Black Friday offers in advance?
Yes, in the days and weeks before Black Friday, many stores now offer offers and promotions. Keep your eyes peeled for these early deals.
When you think about Black Friday sales, what kinds of items normally come to mind?
Electronics, clothing, appliances, toys, and more categories are all included in Black Friday sales. You may get great deals on anything from big-ticket items to basic necessities.
Can I only get Black Friday sales in stores, or can I also find them online?
Store and web-based discounts for Black Friday are readily accessible. You can skip the crowds and buy at your leisure with the many discounts available only online.
What should I do to get ready for Black Friday sales?
Get ready for Black Friday by doing some preliminary research on sales, making a shopping list, and sticking to your budget. Having a clear idea of what you’re looking for and where to locate it will make your shopping trip much more efficient.
Is there a minimum order requirement or any restrictions on Black Friday deals?
Quantity restrictions and prohibited products or brands may apply to some Black Friday offers. Always make sure you read the fine print and terms of a transaction to be aware of any limitations.
If I change my mind about a Black Friday purchase, can I return it?
Black Friday purchases can typically be returned within a certain time frame, so long as you follow the store’s return policy. Black Friday deals may be subject to additional guidelines at some retailers.
Is Black Friday celebrated all across the world, or just in the United States?
Black Friday has spread over the world from its American roots. Many international retailers have joined, making global sales and promotions available to shoppers.
Ten. How come Cyber Monday isn’t like Black Friday?
Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday are shopping days, however on Black Friday consumers can get discounts at brick-and-mortar stores as well as online. Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving and it is dedicated to internet sales.
Can I still get in on Black Friday offers if I’m not in the US?
Many stores do indeed cater to customers outside the United States who shop online during the month of November for Black Friday sales. However, depending on your region, there may be additional shipping expenses and import duties.
Does Black Friday 2023 provide any sustainable or environmentally friendly discounts?
There are several stores that are including sustainable and environmentally friendly products in their Black Friday deals. As the importance of sustainability grows, keep an eye out for sales on sustainable companies and goods.
If I want to get the best prices on Black Friday, how early should I go shopping?
If you want to get the best prices, whether you’re shopping in a store or online, you should start early. There may be a limited supply of doorbuster items, so those that buy early have a better chance of getting what they want.
Where can I find Black Friday deals without breaking the bank?
If you want to keep your Black Friday spending under control, prepare a list, adhere to it, and don’t give in to impulse buys. The only way to keep your expenditures in check is with careful planning and self-control.
Is it possible to find vacation packages at a discount on Black Friday?
Black Friday in November is when some hotels, airlines, and vacation packages go on sale. It’s a great chance to save money on your next vacation.
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The upcoming time-twisting shooter Deathloop is going to remain a PS5 exclusive, even though Microsoft has acquired Bethesda, according to a spokesperson linked to Bethesda.
The takeover went through this week after Microsoft had revealed its intention of purchasing ZeniMax media and publisher Bethesda for $7.5 billion last September. While there were some obstacles during the acquisition, the European Commission approved of it on Monday, making Microsoft the parent company of one the of the largest publishers in the gaming industry.
We can expect to see multiple Bethesda titles to hit Game Pass soon, but Arkane Studios (also under ZeniMax) is going to honour its exclusivity deal with Sony.
In a statement, the studio stated that recent events have not affected the development of the latest shooter title, and that there are no plans to have it run on any other console but a PS5. The statement reads as “The acquisition hasn’t affected day-to-day development of Deathloop, which we’re developing exclusively for PlayStation 5 on console and also PC.”
On the other hand, Xbox head Phil Spencer has confirmed that some of Bethesda’s games currently in development will be exclusive to the Xbox and PC. He did not divulge any further details such as the kind of games we can expect to be exclusives. He stated that games going to other platforms shall be on a case-by-case basis.
Deathloop, as well as Tango Gameworks’ Ghostwire: Tokyo will proceed according to plan as PS5 exclusives. Deathloop is one of the most anticipated games of 2021 and is scheduled to release on May 21st.
The title is currently up for pre-order, which means you could get some exclusive digital content. So, if you’re planning on getting Deathloop, make sure you pre-order soon to get the most content from the game.
Deathloop is an upcoming first-person action-adventure game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
The game revolves around Colt, an assassin that is stuck in a time loop and is given eight targets to finish off before midnight. However, should he die, he’ll restart the loop, retaining the memories of his previous loop. Not to mention, he also is a target of Julianna, who is tasked with protecting the time loop and stopping Colt.
Deathloop will be released on Windows and PlayStation 5 on May 21st, 2021, with the latter platform having a timed console-exclusivity to the game.


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We can’t wait for the iPhone 3G to hit market, and it seems most of the US smartphone consumer market is thinking along those same lines. RBC Capital Markets has just released the results of a study that indicates a majority of consumers in the market for a new smartphone are seriously considering the iPhone 3G as their handset of choice.
The study, which surveyed 3,600 RBC Technology Adoption Panel members after Apple’s iPhone 3G unveiling at WWDC earlier this month, showed that a full 56% of mobile consumers looking to buy a new smartphone in the next 90 days planned to buy and iPhone 3G after its July 11 launch.
The results offer a glimpse in to the blooming smartphone market in the US. Just this past March, RBC conducted a similar survey to estimate potential iPhone 3G interest. The study was conducted prior to Apple revealing the surprisingly low iPhone 3G price-point – and showed that only 35% of consumers planned to buy the iPhone 3G.
It seems that the $199 admission price for the iPhone 3G-show has hit a sweet spot among consumers. With an entry-level iPhone 3G costing little more than a few tanks of premium gas, interest has increased significantly.
And, more encouraging for Apple, the RBC study showed that only 23% of smartphone buyers were waiting it out for a new BlackBerry handset in the next 90 days. Palm limped in with a 3% planned buying-share. HTC, Nokia, and Samsung managed to swing 2% of the votes their way, while Motorola barely managed to convince 1% of respondents that theirs was the smartphone to own.
So, the iPhone 3G is set to take the US smartphone market by storm – that much is clear – but why? The lower price-point and faster 3G data access were indicated as the most compelling reasons to buy the Apple handset, with 67% and 63% of survey respondents indicating such aspects as most-important in their buying-decision. The addition of GPS was listed as most-important to 47% of survey participants, while 35% and 20% place a premium on enterprise support and third-party applications, respectively.
Will the iPhone 3G deliver on the hype in the US? Most definitely – and probably more so than the first go-around with the original iPhone. Will the iPhone 3G make as big a splash overseas? Probably, but only time will tell.


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The Dump furniture outlet brings jobs, possible economic boost to Lombard, Addison
LOMBARD – They've been preparing for it for weeks, everybody saw it coming and finally Lombard is getting dumped on.
But early indications suggest this could be a good thing for the area as a new furniture outlet store called The Dump prepares to open its doors in Lombard next week.
The store has the noticeable name of The Dump because its unique business model is designed to make shoppers dump their old ways of furniture shopping, said a store spokesman. The Dump is only open on weekends, it carries discounted furniture items and the sales floor is restocked weekly.
Haynes Furniture, the parent company of The Dump, is a Virginia-based furniture chain that will occupy a 134,000-square foot location on Highland Avenue, which previously housed the Great Indoors. It will also operate a 215,000-square foot warehouse in Addison. In all, the new store will create about 250 local jobs, according to the company.
"We began talking to them in earnest back in the fall," said Bill Heniff, director of the village's Community Development Department. "It's a really great opportunity. It's a recently constructed building, so it's completely up to code. It is really one of the main properties in the Butterfield corridor."
Marilyn Ramos is a 30-year Lombard resident, and she is one of the newest employees at The Dump. Although the store doesn't open until next Friday, she's already been working there the past month to help set up furniture displays. Ramos is a sales associate who will be helping customers select items for purchase.
"I've been in there helping set up the store," she said. "The atmosphere is fabulous."
She said her passion is design, and when The Dump opens, she's looking forward to helping customers select furniture and other items for their homes.
"I'm looking forward to helping," she said. "To mixing and matching, to helping people decide what they want."
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Local Native artists and craftsmen sold their handmade items at the 2021 Native Bazaar in Tulalip.
The event was held from Nov. 12 to 14 and will return from Dec. 3 to 5 as well.
It is held at the Don Hatch Jr. Youth Center at 6700 Totem Beach Road, Tulalip, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
“It’s a great place for people to come and purchase Native art that you wouldn’t be able to go into a store and just buy,” said Tammy Taylor, the main organizer for the event.
There are about 50 vendors signed up for the event who sell a variety of traditional and modern art pieces, including beadwork, blankets, quilts, drums and rattles.
“There’s lots of interesting stuff,” said Rebecca Zegstroo, who has come as a customer to the bazaar for the past three years.
“We even have [cedar] graduation caps that have become a staple for our Native children,” said Taylor.
The cedar caps are frequently worn by Native Americans graduating high school or college in recent years.
Taylor and her husband sell their own goods at the bazaar with traditional cedar baskets and other items.
“We harvest our cedars off the trees to make our beautiful baskets and our regalia,” she said.
The annual bazaar was started more than two decades ago by Tulalip Tribal member Carolyn “Uppy” Thornberry.
“She encouraged me and my husband to actually sell our wares, which we never did before,” said Taylor.
They mostly gave the items away.
“We never thought we could sit here and sell them,” she said.
Many people come to Taylor at the event to talk about artists in their family.
“You’ll hear stories about maybe their great-grandmother who knit wool or elderly men will come in and talk about how they used to be a master drum maker,” she said.
She hopes the bazaar encourages people to continue with their traditional arts and traditional crafts.
“It is a beautiful thing for people to see there is an outlet and that it can help people survive in some ways,” said Taylor.
Lyla Skaggs comes to the bazaar most years to sell her fabric items.
“I do really good here,” she said. She also enjoys the community there. “I know all the people, or the majority of them,” she said.
Many of the artists enjoy seeing each other, said Taylor.
“It’s good in here and everyone is visiting. You get to see people and art we haven’t seen in a while because we didn’t set up last year,” she said.
There was no event last year because of the pandemic and Taylor admitted she was nervous about this year.
“The COVID outbreak in Indian country is so big,” and all across the country, the Taylor.
Closer to the date of the event cases began trending down and she decided that people would be safe at the event.
“They are keeping themselves safe, and that’s what we need to do, to remember to mask up and wash our hands,” said Taylor.
Taylor said she is glad how many people from the community come out to the bazaar each year to support local artists.
“Thank you to the community for always coming out and supporting us. Every one of us appreciates the love that comes through the doors,” she said.


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Seasonal retail stores trading exclusively in Christmas trees and decorations will open on December 7 and will operate until January 8, said Secretary General for Trade and Consumer Protection Panagiotis Stampoulidis at Friday's live coronavirus briefing.
Opening hours of the specialized shops will be from 7 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. daily, and will follow strict public health safety rules. Only four customers will be allowed per 100 square meters, while elevators can only be used by people with special needs and for restocking purposes only.
All customers must be standing 2 meters apart from each other.
To visit the stores, shoppers should select option #2 in the SMS to number 13033 before leaving the house.


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Microsoft has revealed that it is developing Customer Lockbox for Teams, which ensures that the company cannot access your information during service operations without your explicit approval.
38 million records from multiple companies including Ford, J.B. Hunt, and American Airlines were left exposed to the public internet due to a default configuration in Microsoft Power Apps portals.
China has passed a new privacy bill into law. Similarly to the EU's GDPR, the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) will see companies adhere to stricter privacy requirements when handling data.
LG has successful sent and received wireless 6G THz data over a 100-metre distance in an outdoor setting. The 6G spec will be standardised in 2025 and LG hopes its innovations will be included.
Some U.S. Senators have penned a letter to Amazon's CEO, asking for more details about the company's Amazon One program and how it plans to ensure the privacy and security of biometric user data.
In a bid to make the internet a safer space for teenagers, Google is making changes to many of its major products. SafeSearch will be enabled by default for teens and YouTube uploads will be private.
In a blog post, Facebook has highlighted its efforts in preventing data misuse and unauthorized scraping. It aims to block illegal scraping at scale without compromising on the platform's features.
Google has announced a bunch of ways that it will be enhancing the privacy of customer data with the introduction of new tooling and technology over the course of this year on both web and mobile.
Sky Mobile has revealed that its customers have each saved up 43 GBs of data on average due to them staying at home over the past year and opting to get online with their broadband connection instead.
Microsoft has disclosed details of three cases where it fought secrecy orders issued by the U.S. government accessing customer data. The orders came from federal courts in Maryland and New York.
Three is offering disadvantaged school children free unlimited data upgrades to help them engage in remote learning. The data is being provided in partnership with the UK Department for Education.
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Google has urged Android developers to make their applications more immersive ready for a 5G world. Some of the suggestions seem quite data-heavy and could burn through data quickly.
A team of engineers at the University College London have developed new technologies based on the existing fiber optics network of cables to achieve a record breaking speed of 178Tbps.
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Amazon AppFlow automates data flow between AWS Services and Software as a Service applications (SaaS) while providing security enhancements and allowing 100 GB to be sent in a single flow.
Using aggregated, anonymized data, Google has released the COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports detailing how the movement of people has changed in 131 countries after the pandemic.
500,000 Vodafone Pay Monthly customers in the UK are now eligible for free unlimited data to help soften the blow of coronavirus-related economic inactivity. It'll expand the offer if it can.
A security researcher has uncovered a public database containing a plethora of information about users that connected to public Wi-Fi at UK train stations. Access has since been restricted.
Mozilla has announced Firefox users will benefit from the CCPA protections, no matter where they are in the world. The firm also said users can delete telemetry data in an update due January 7.
Microsoft's Artist in Resident program has unveiled its latest project - a two-story structure that uses AI to translate data obtained from people and expresses it in the form of light and color.
With Environmental Insights Explorer, Google will be analyzing global mapping data to estimate building and transportation carbon emissions and renewable energy potential to help fight climate change.
With the release of the paper, Facebook hopes to invite discussion and deliberation amongst privacy experts and think tanks about the regulations governing the privacy and portability of data today.
Azure's latest storage redundancy type, Geo Zone Redundant Storage, is now available in preview. Currently only in some U.S. and European regions, availability for GZRS will be expanded soon.
Microsoft has announced new pricing for its Azure Archive Storage service, dropping costs by up to 50% in some regions. With this, it is hoping to provide the most cost-effective storage offerings.
The Italian government charged Facebook with a hefty penalty of €1m today for breach of user data by political analytics company Cambridge Analytica. The million euro fine is non-negotiable.
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Auction in Punta Gorda, Florida, will Cap Off Mecum Kissimmee 2021
WALWORTH, WI – December 30, 2020 – Mecum Auctions recently announced a full-scale extension to the January auction action in Florida with an additional offering of 200 cars plus an extensive selection of Road Art and memorabilia from Rick Treworgy’s Muscle Car City. The assemblage will be offered all at no reserve this Jan. 22-23 at an on-site auction at Muscle Car City, which is located in Punta Gorda, Florida, just 2.5 hours southwest of Kissimmee, Florida, where Mecum will hold the world’s largest collector car auction the week prior, Jan. 7-16.
Rick Treworgy’s outstanding Muscle Car City exhibit of 200 cars stands as one of the largest GM muscle car and Corvette collections in the country and represents more than 80 years of American automotive history. Mr. Treworgy spent decades personally collecting and curating the cars and Road Art within, and after 14 years of sharing his collection with the public in Punta Gorda, he’s decided to retire and is ready now to share the vast majority of his treasure with fellow collectors.
The auction of Muscle Car City on Jan. 22 and 23 will be open to registered bidders only, a group that will automatically include all bidders registered for Kissimmee 2021. For those not already registered for Kissimmee 2021, bidder registration is available online for $200, which includes admission for one bidder and one guest. The public is welcome to visit Muscle Car City during its regular hours of operation, Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Jan. 17. Admission is $12.50 plus tax per adult. The facility will re-open on Jan. 21 for an auction preview prior to the auction starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22.
For more information on the auctioning of Rick Treworgy’s Muscle Car City or Mecum Kissimmee 2021, visit Mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles to be offered. To view the most up to date listings or to register as a bidder for this and all Mecum auctions, visit Mecum.com, or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.
Schedule: Mecum and Kissimmee 2021 Present Rick Treworgy’s Muscle Car City Collection Auction
Location: 10175 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Dates: Jan. 22-23, 2021
Admission: Open to registered bidders only, including all bidders registered for Kissimmee 2021
Preview: Thursday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Auction: Doors open at 8 a.m.
- Vehicles will begin on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22-23 at 1 p.m.
- Road Art will begin on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22-23 at 9 a.m.
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About Mecum Auctions
Nobody sells more than Mecum. Nobody. The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 30 years, now offering more than 20,000 lots per year and averaging more than one auction each month. Established by President Dana Mecum in 1988, Mecum Auctions remains a family-run company headquartered in Walworth, Wisconsin. For further information, visit Mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050. Follow along with Mecum’s social media news and join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
Source: Mecum Auction, Inc.


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NEW DELHI: Tech giant Microsoft recently held its annual developer conference, where the company CEO Staya Nadella teased the upcoming big announcement during his keynote.
During the keynote Nadella said, “Soon we will share one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade to unlock greater economic opportunity for developers and creators. I’ve been self-hosting it over the past several months, and I’m incredibly excited about the next generation of Windows.”
Now, the company has started sending out invites for the ‘next generation of Windows’ event later this month. Microsoft has scheduled the Windows event for June 24. The virtual event will take place at 11 am EST (8.30 pm IST) on June 24. You can also watch the livestream of the event on the company’s official website.
The Windows event will be presented by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and chief product officer Panos Panay.
Nadella has also promised that the new Windows will create more opportunities for every Windows developer today and welcome every creator who is looking for the most innovative, new, open platform to build and distribute and monetize applications.
As reported by The Verge, the company is expected to reveal the new and important changes coming to Windows. It is also said that the new changes will include various visual enhancements. Microsoft is also expected to unveil the new Windows logo at the event. The software giant is also expected to showcase some significant UI changes to Windows.
Recently, Microsoft confirmed that it will no longer ship Windows 10X, its OS built for dual-screen. The company also said that it will bring the best features of the OS to the main version of Windows 10.


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RCMP are looking for a person who stole a speaker system from a store in North Nanaimo.
The theft happened just before 11 am on Monday at Best Buy in the Country Club Mall.
A caucasian woman grabbed the JBL Party Speaker and walked out, making no attempt to pay for the item.
“The suspect appears to be a Caucasian woman wearing a red winter parka with a furry hood pulled up, and wearing white checkered pants,” says the RCMP release.
If you have any information you’re asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP on their non-emergency line at 250-754-2345, and quote file # 2023-921.
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Dell signed an OEM agreement with Tandberg Data for a new type of low-cost removable storage drive and media, according to a statement filed with Oslo Stock Exchange.
Both vendors declined to comment on the exact nature of the of the technology that Dell plans to OEM from Tandberg.
Tandberg and other vendors have been marketing a new type of removable hard drive that can be used to replace tape drives and cartridges. The drives can sit in a magazine and be mechanically picked and plugged into a server or storage device in the same fashion as a tape cartridge.
In the filing, Tandberg officials stated that the company agreed to supply Dell with "a new low cost removable storage drive and media" in a deal that could be worth $50 million to $60 million over the three-year length of the contract. The statement also said that Dell made no purchase commitments and that deliveries would start after successful qualification by Dell.
A Dell spokesperson said that the company would not comment on the report. A Tandberg spokesperson also would not comment, other than to say that publicly listed Norwegian companies are required to report such deals. Tandberg is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and has its U.S. headquarters in Poway, Calif.
Last month, Tandberg officials signed a licensing agreement with Boulder, Colo.-based ProStor Systems to manufacturer, market, distribute and support that company's new RDX removable disk cartridges. Tandberg said at the time it will offer the RDX drives to OEM customers and channel partners. The RDX cartridges are basically 2.5-inch hard mobile drives ranging in size from 40 Gbytes to 400 Gbytes.
ProStor on Wednesday said it secured $12.2 million in Series B funding, bringing the total investment in the company to $18.4 million.
A couple of vendors have already introduced removable hard drives. San Diego-based Iomega in March introduced an autoloader that automates the use of up to eight of its REV removable disk cartridges. Each REV disk has a native capacity of 35 Gbytes, or up to 70 Gbytes compressed, for a total capacity of up to 560 Gbytes.
That same month also saw Milpitas, Calif.-based Quantum introduce its GoVault line of removable hard drives. The GoVault Drive is a Seagate 2.5-inch mobile hard drive in a ruggedized cartridge. They plug into a docking station that fits in a 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch server bay. The drives are currently available in 40-Gbyte, 80-Gbyte, and 120-Gbyte capacities, with future capacity options increasing with new mobile hard drive releases.
A move by Dell to embrace removable hard drives would be the second validation of the technology after IBM, which last week said it signed an agreement to OEM the GoVault drives from Quantum.
Greg Knieriemen, vice president of marketing at Chi, a Cleveland-based solution provider which counts Tandberg as one of its vendors, called Tandberg a great channel partner.
Knieriemen said that the Tandberg OEM relationship with Dell now brings in the question of how it might impact the OEM deal supposedly signed between Dell and another channel-friendly storage vendor, San Diego-based Overland Storage. Published reports and channel sources said Dell is expected to OEM Overland's new entry-level OEM tape autoloader, code-named "Dreadnaught."
The Tandberg-Dell deal also brings up the question of channel conflict, Knieriemen said. "To the channel, any relationship with Dell, whether it's Overland or Tandberg, causes channel conflicts for those vendors' own channel partners," he said.


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The 2024 Arab (Dubai) International Medical Equipment Expo (2024 ARAB HEALTH) opens at the Dubai World Trade Center on January 29, 2024. This is also a world-wide professional medical expo with the largest medical exhibition scale, the most complete exhibits, and the most outstanding exhibition function in the Middle East. Since it was first held in 1975, the exhibition planning, exhibitors and visitor numbers have increased year by year, and it has always enjoyed a high reputation among hospitals and medical device agents in Middle Eastern countries. Telijie Holding Group was invited to participate in the exhibition and displayed its latest products and technologies.
At the exhibition, Telijie attracted the attention of many customers with its excellent products. Company representatives shared Telijie's innovative achievements and solutions in the field of sanitary materials with customers from different countries. Customers unanimously expressed that Telijie Holding Group It has enjoyed an excellent reputation in the international market, and its technical strength and product quality have been recognized. We hope to establish a closer partnership in the future.
Telijie Holding Group has always been actively committed to providing customers with more environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions. The recognition and cooperation of international customers will promote the application of more environmentally friendly innovative technologies on a global scale and make unremitting efforts to realize the vision of becoming a leader in the sanitary materials industry.
The Arab (Dubai) International Medical Equipment Expo is an excellent platform for technical exchanges and plays an important role in promoting enterprises, developing markets, and enhancing corporate image. In the future, Telijie Holding Group will continue to increase technological innovation at the forefront of the development of the sanitary materials industry, further improve product structure and performance, develop more high-quality products that meet customer needs, and make new contributions to economic and social development.