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Italian fashion house Valentino is emphasizing its accessories in a dedicated space within its new Fifth Avenue flagship.
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British accessories brand Anya Hindmarch has set up a temporary mini-mart-themed boutique on London’s Mount Street.
High-end home gym designer TechnoHome is offering affluent consumers in-home wellness experiences through a new partnership with Italian fitness equipment manufacturer Technogym.
Fairmont’s The Plaza Hotel in New York is teaming up with Random House Children’s Books to replenish its Magic Tree House experience through Sept. 30.
Bergdorf Goodman is facilitating the summer travel plans of affluent consumers through Aug. 2 with free same-day shipping to Manhattan and the Hamptons.
British fashion label Burberry is extending its list of items that can be personalized to reflect the looks seen at the fall/winter 2014-2015 runway show.
British retailer Fortnum & Mason has announced its first standalone airport store within London’s Heathrow Airport.
Swiss timepiece manufacturer Bovet 1822 is increasing visibility among affluent consumers with a boutique within London luxury goods house Asprey.
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is now taking reservations for its first United Arab Emirates property in Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.
In an attempt to compete with commercial airliners’ luxury cabins and the popularity of private aviation, Japanese railway company JR East is trying to keep affluent travelers grounded with the launch of its Cruise Train.


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The Fourth Circuit recently found that charging convenience fees can violate consumer protection laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Convenience fees are typically charged by financial institutions in exchange for a consumer’s ability to easily make payments online or over the phone instead of making payments by mail.
The deal is Alexander v. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLCand the Fourth Circuit’s three-judge panel unanimously ruled that a mortgage agent violated Maryland’s consumer protection law when he charged consumers a $5 fee to make mortgage payments online or by telephone.
Above all, Carrington does not apply only to mortgage managers – instead, because the Court applied the broad definition of a “collector” in the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act, the decision impacts everyone who tries to collect a debt resulting from a consumer transaction.
The case is particularly notable because Maryland’s consumer protection law incorporates the substantive provisions of the FDCPA, including the FDCPA’s prohibition against charging consumers amounts not expressly authorized by agreement or authorized by law. .
In Maryland, charging a convenience fee may not be expressly prohibited, but neither is it explicitly permitted. Thus, the Fourth Circuit determined that the mortgage servicer violated Maryland law by engaging in conduct that violated the FDCPA when it charged the convenience fee, as the fee was neither authorized by agreement nor expressly authorized by law. According to the Court, to hold otherwise would defeat the purposes of the FDCPA and would run counter to statutory interpretation.
The Carrington The ruling was issued just weeks before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a “request for information regarding fees charged by providers of consumer financial products or services.” According to the CFPB, convenience fees “drain tens of billions of dollars a year from Americans’ budgets.” And as demonstrated by the decision of Carringtonthe CFPB is not alone in targeting convenience fees and the trend shows no signs of faltering.
As online payment systems quickly replace outdated mail payment methods, convenience fees are likely to come under scrutiny in the future. This is especially true when, as the Carrington The court specifically notes that convenience fees generally exceed the actual costs incurred by a financial institution when processing online payments, and paperless payment options are generally more beneficial to the financial institution compared to traditional payment methods. .
The light at Carrington and given the CFPB’s renewed emphasis on convenience fees, financial institutions should assess their policies on the imposition of such fees.

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The stinging report titled ‘iPhone Illegally Produced in China – Apple Allows Supplier Factory Foxconn to Violate Labor Laws’ by China Labor Watch (CLW) about ‘iPhone City’ Zhengzhou Foxconn has put Apple in the dock, literally.
CLW Alleges Serious Labor Law Violations Which Apple Denies As False
Apple announced, “We looked into the claims by China Labor Watch and most of the allegations are false. We have confirmed all workers are being compensated appropriately, including any overtime wages and bonuses, all overtime work was voluntary and there was no evidence of forced labor.”
Foxconn did not respond to media queries even though it was at the center of the controversy.
CLW, the labor watchdog organization based in New York, alleged serious labor law violations on the part of Apple contractor Zhengzhou Foxconn. The report covered various aspects in detail like employment terms (including hiring of temporary workers), working conditions, severance and related pay, fire safety, and training, etc. and was published yesterday.
The 51-page report interspersed with pictures of factory premises and worker says Apple goes against its own supplier code of conduct to ‘ensure its suppliers provide safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity and respect, act fairly and ethically…’.
Workers face an uncertain future following flagging iPhone sales, retrenchment and abrupt recall subject to demands for Apple devices. During this new iPhone season, supplemental labor hiring of student workers as ‘dispatch’ workers to earn a few yuans as pocket money during vacation has indeed marred the reputation of both – Foxconn as well as Apple.
Apple addressing the excess employees on the Foxconn premises said it would work closely with the supplier to redress the issues.
Apple said, “When we find issues, we work with our suppliers to take immediate corrective action.” Apple is committed to the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility and ethical conduct, opens the six-page Apple Supplier Code of Conduct.
The world’s leading company will not accept such a dim view of its contractor by a watchdog agency. But at the same time, its partners must ensure that labor laws of the country where they hail from, are followed in letter and spirit.
Apple is appreciated for its commitments to its employees, contractors, and customers, including on data privacy, that remains steadfast and trustworthy – as reliable as its iPhones and other products and services.
Apple may be a victim of a part of a sinister campaign to vilify it and pull down from the mantle it stands on. Very few companies can ever set a repute over years of planning and hard work.
Undoubtedly, it must acknowledge the millions who toil for the company to make products like iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and other services to be cherished, the world over.
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Ludhiana, Apr 13 (PTI) Punjab Industries Minister Sunder Sham Arora on Tuesday inaugurated a new plant of Hero Motors Company (HMC) at Hi-Tech Cycle Valley, village Dhanansu, near here.
Earlier, the cabinet minister also inaugurated the 8.5 km long and 100 feet wide approach road (connecting Chandigarh Road to cycle valley), that has been constructed at a cost of Rs 66 crore.
Hero Motors Company Cairman and Managing Director Pankaj Munjal while speaking on the occasion said that the cycle valley is a critical element in establishing HMC's global engineering and manufacturing chain with research and development facilities centred in Europe and manufacturing in India.
He said that the new factory is a major component of Hero Motors Company's (HMC) ambition to make India a global manufacturing hub of premium bicycles and E Cycles.
He said the factory will help HMC augment its production capacity to 10 million units annually, with a production of 4 million premium bicycles and E Cycles, majorly for global consumption.
Along with the new plant, Hero E Cycle Valley will also house a series of international component suppliers to achieve complete localisation of manufacturing in India, he said. PTI COR CHS VSD MKJ


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Subaru of America, Inc. and Local Subaru Retailers Partner with Make-A-Wish® New Jersey to Deliver Surprise Wish for 8-Year-Old Camden Boy
CAMDEN, NJ, December 16, 2020 /3BL Media/ – On Friday December 11th at 3:00PM, eight-year-old Antonio of Camden, New Jersey received the surprise of a lifetime – a fleet of Subaru vehicles, led by a Camden County Police Department escort, drove past his home, each car carrying gifts that Antonio wished for during his virtual shopping spree just a few weeks prior.
Antonio, who courageously battles a critical, life-threatening illness, was completely unaware that his wish would come true on Friday afternoon. His wish for an online shopping spree has been granted thanks to support from Subaru through their annual Subaru Share the Love Event. Through Jan. 4, 2021, Subaru of America, Inc. will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased nationwide to the customer's choice of participating national charities, including Make-A-Wish. As a proud supporter of Make-A-Wish since 2011, Subaru is honored to sponsor this wish for such an inspirational and resilient child.
The fleet of Subaru vehicles, driven by representatives from Subaru of America, Lester Glenn Subaru of Toms River, and Subaru of Cherry Hill, was escorted by the Camden County Police Department past Antonio’s home at 3:00PM. Antonio’s family brought him outside their home just in time for him to experience the thrill of a lifetime when his new friends from Subaru arrived in cars filled with Antonio’s wish gifts. Make-A-Wish New Jersey and the Camden County Police Department unloaded the packages in front of Antonio’s home as drivers, police officers, and Make-A-Wish staff waved and cheered for Antonio from a safe distance on his Wish Day, delivering hope and joy into Antonio’s life when it is needed most.
Antonio was diagnosed with a critical, life-threatening illness that qualified him for a wish from Make-A-Wish. According to his mother Rachel, Antonio is energetic, enthusiastic, and sweet with a warm heart and a deep love of his younger brother. Antonio has struggled with his cancer diagnosis. He doesn’t fully understand his illness and it has been difficult for him and his family, but he has faced his challenges with a positive attitude and a smile, even when he must stay overnight at the hospital. For Antonio and his family, a wish-come-true brings joy during a difficult time. Antonio loves Hot Wheels, race cars, the Disney movie Cars - Antonio quite clearly has a deep love of cars, so it was a perfect fit for Make-A-Wish to partner with Subaru of America to deliver his wish with a fleet of vehicles driving by in his honor.
Antonio received an array of items that will bring him happiness this holiday season, including a brand new HD TV and TV Stand, a PlayStation console and games, Hot Wheels, race car tracks, an assortment of Lightning McQueen items from Disney’s Cars, a tablet, a new desktop computer, new clotheas, sneakers and winter jackets, bedding, and much more.
Since becoming a national charity partner beneficiary in 2011, Make-A-Wish has received a total of more than $23 million in donations through the Subaru Share the Love Event. These funds have allowed more than 2,500 children nationwide to replace fear with confidence, anxiety with hope and sadness with joy due to the powerful impact of a wish come true. To join Subaru and others in giving renewed hope and joy this season, visit wish.org/Subaru.
About Make-A-Wish® New Jersey
Make-A-Wish New Jersey creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. In the fight against a critical illness, a wish serves as a catalyst for renewed strength and encouragement for every child and family. A wish helps kids look past their limitations, families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy. Most importantly, wishes can improve a child’s quality of life. Put simply, we believe a single wish transforms lives. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, with 59 chapters serving children in every community in the United States and its territories, and nearly 40 international affiliates serving children on five continents. Make-A-Wish New Jersey was founded in 1983. Serving children in every municipality in the Garden State, Make-A-Wish New Jersey has granted over 11,000 wishes since its inception. For more information about Make-A-Wish New Jersey, call 800-252-WISH or visit nj.wish.org and discover how you can help transform lives, one wish at a time.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $190 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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You can see it reflected on the top search trends on the Yahoo! Philippines most of the time: Filipinos are searching for more entertainment-related content online. Whether it’s the latest Willie Revillame controversy, or wardrobe malfunctions of different stars, online users in the Philippines can’t get enough of celebrities.
One of the key findings of the Net Index 2010 Philippines study that Yahoo! and Nielsen Media released today is that search tops the online activities of Filipinos. From 58 percent in 2009, search has grown to 76 percent this year, with young and middle-aged users (10-39 years old) driving usage.
Jay Bautista, executive director of Nielsen Philippines, said at a press briefing that the craving for entertainment-related content is what propelled search on top of Filipino online activities this year.
Entertainment-related content accounted for 62 percent of searches, video was responsible for 52 percent, while information/research documents accounted for 44 percent and music/audio clips, 31 percent.
Bautista also noted that social media was driving the online activities of Filipinos, citing in particular the staggering growth of Facebook usage in the country from four percent in 2009 to 83 percent this year.
“Social media has four distinct areas,” Bautista said, namely, social networking, user-generated content, community groups/forums and blogging.
He said that social media usage varies depending on factors such as income. Lower-income individuals, he pointed out, concentrate on consuming content, whether user-generated content such as online video or social networking updates. Those with higher education and better income are more likely to multi-task, creating as well as consuming social media.
In his opening remarks, Yahoo! Philippines general manager Jack Madrid stressed that Yahoo! partnered with Nielsen to provide an in-depth study on the online behavior of Filipinos.
“Net Index 2010 is a way for us to give a deeper understanding of the Filipino Internet user,” Madrid said. Through these insights, Yahoo! is better able to fulfill its commitment to fully addressing the needs of its audience and partners.
“This is all about the audience and the integrity of our stories,” Madrid said, as he cited Yahoo! Philippines’ successful Purple Thumb coverage of the Philippine elections as a case study not only for the Philippines, but other markets.
In response to a question from the media, Madrid also cited the newly launched Yahoo! Pulse social networking service that integrates the Yahoo! and Facebook experiences of users on one platform.


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Next Week, Apple will be releasing its iOS 14.5 and iPad 14.5 update for iPhones and iPad users. The new update is likely to bring some new useful features to iPhones and iPads. Now, leaks and rumors about Apple iOS 15 are already out in the market. This upcoming Apple iOS 15 update is likely to some notable changes with the update. According to recent reports, Apple is likely to focus on notification issue on iPhones with this new update. Additionally, the Tech Major will revamp iPad’s homescreen with the upcoming iPadOS 15 updates. This report has been disclosed by Bloomberg.
According to Bloomberg’s report, Apple will be bringing some notable changes with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 updates. The iOS 15 update on iPhones will allow users to smartly access the notifications directly on the lockscreen. Beside this update, source confirms that Apple is also working on a new feature to bring additional privacy. This new privacy feature will be implemented on its flagship iPhone models. Alongside iPads will also be getting some kind of overhaul this year.
iOS 15, iPadOS 15: Upcoming features
Notification Upgrade on iOS 15:
For iPhone users, the new Apple iOS 15 update will allow users to manage their notifications smartly. Users will be able to arrange their notifications according to their preference based on their current work mode. This can relate with driving, sleeping, working and many more daily situations. For each situation, users can manage their notifications and how the smartphone should react to each notification. For instance, users can set their smartphone to silent while their status is “sleeping”. On the other hand, users can set to priority notifications only while “driving”. The report also confirms that the new update will also bring the auto reply to message while driving feature.
Revamp Homescreen on iPadOS 15:
Beside Apple iOS 15, For iPad Users, the new iPadOS 15 update is likely to bring some UI upgrades to their iPad’s homescreen. To recall, last year, the iPadOS 14 update brings the ability to add the widget panel in the homescreen. However, users were not allowed to drag the widgets inside the app grid. Although, this dragging feature works on iPhones. With this new UI upgrade, the iPadOS 15 will allow users to reposition these widgets on homescreen.
Meanwhile, Apple is also working on the features for the privacy of the users. The Tech Major wants to take privacy to another level by adding new features both in iPads and iPhones. The upcoming Apple iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 update will bring a new menu that will show all the apps that are using the data without notifying.
Additionally, Apple is also planning to convert iMessage into a social media platform just like WhatsApp. However, this will take time, as the changes are currently in initial development phase. Some reports also claims that iMessage update might not make it till the iOS 15 update release. Also Read: iMessage for Android may impact Apple, says Epic Games


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London-based games studio BF Games has entered a deal with operator Giant Gaming Group. The partnership will see the studio’s complete portfolio of 53 casino games offered across the Malta-licensed operator’s four online casino brands: LuckyDino, Casino JEFFE, Ola Spill and Kalevala Kasino.
BF Games’ line-up includes popular titles like Book of Gods, Stunning Hot, Stunning Hot 20 Deluxe, Crystal Mania and Hot Classic, and new releases such as Bonnie & Clyde, Aztec Adventures and Road Cash.
Commenting on the news CEO of BF Games, Piotr Szpoton, said:
“We are pleased to join forces with Giant Gaming Group and to offer our growing portfolio of games to its customers. We have had a fantastic year entering new markets and partnering with a number of great operators and we look forward to adding new content and extending our presence in global markets next year.”
While CEO of Giant Gaming Group, Harold Bagnovecs, added:
“All our casino brands were created to deliver an experience that will keep our players entertained and excited. By partnering with BF Games we will add some world-class titles to our existing offering that we know will be loved by our client base.”
BF Games will be showcasing its portfolio of online content, alongside its extensive range of retail products, including slot machines and betting terminals, at the world’s biggest iGaming trade show, ICE London 2020, between February 4th and 6th. The BF team will be at Stand S3-248.
Though they’ve been around for a couple of years now as something of a dark horse in the highly competitive casino games market, BF Games seem to have found their stride in 2019, going live with a number of new operators and aggregators including LeonBets Casino, PlayFortuna, ORYX Hub, SoftGamings, BetConstruct, Soft2Bet, Pariplay (read more) and EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine (read more).


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Tesla recall of 123,000 cars
According to the Telegraph, Tesla has announced their largest ever recall for their Model S cars built before April 2016. Tesla has said that a power-steering component needs to be retrofitted.
The recall will affect around 123,00 vehicles globally. Tesla has reassured customers that the recall is not a response to any accident or injuries and will only affect the Model S sedan.
An email was sent to impacted customers which stated the reason for the recall as ‘excessive corrosion in the power steering bolts, though only in very cold climates, particularly those that frequently use calcium or magnesium road salts.’
‘Nonetheless, Tesla plans to replace all early Model S power steering bolts in all climates worldwide to account for the possibility that the vehicle may later be used in a highly corrosive environment,’ said Tesla spokesperson.


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Green Team plants tree at potato farm
A POTATO farm has planted a tree as a “lasting legacy” for its Green Team.
QV Foods at Glenthorn, in Whittlesey Road, which employs more than 200 people, set up the team in 2011 to try and find new ways it could save energy across the company.
Already it has recycled more cans, plastic cups and packaging by providing separate bins and has set up a cycle to work scheme to encourage workers to leave their cars at home and reduce their carbon footprint.
The team meets every month to discuss new energy-saving ideas and hopes to use its vast roof space to collect rain water for recycling, as well as revisit proposals for solar panels and wind turbines.
“The sapling was brought from proceeds from recycling tin cans,” QV Foods’ Andrew Larham said.


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Innovate Mississippi kicks off a 24-hour fund-a-thon at 11 central tonight and through 11 Tuesday night to raise prize money for winners of a venture challenge later this month.
The idea is to help “great new startup ventures in Mississippi,” Innovate’s CEO Tony Jeff said in an email to media and supporters of the organization that helps both creative economy and brick & mortar businesses launch and grow.
“One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the winners of the 8th Annual Mississippi New Venture Challenge Business Competition being held May 19 in Jackson,” he said.
Jeff said Innovate is asking for any size donation, from $20, $100 or more. He called the fund-a-thon a “unique crowdfunding opportunity.”
“While you may be familiar with crowdfunding through organizations like Kickstarter and GoFundMe, where you can donate or receive rewards for donations to companies online, we are excited that Give Local America is offering this investing opportunity for Mississippi companies,” Jeff said in his email.
Potential donors will receive an email Tuesday morning with a link and simple instructions for safely donating
He directed readers with questions to a site that will be live when the campaign opens: at https://www.givelocal15.org/#npo/innovate-mississippi.
The Mississippi New Venture Challenge is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at the Jackson Convention Complex. It is free to the public.


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Uniden Australia will be presenting some of their road essentials at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show. The world-leaders in wireless communication with over 50 years of global excellence, Uniden produces high-quality products ranging from UHF CB mobile radios to in-car smart dash cameras.
A Global Leader
Uniden Australia is part of the Uniden Corporation of Japan, a global company with a presence in America, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. Uniden invests in state of the art engineering that ensures maximum quality and longevity for their products. As world-leaders in wireless multimedia technology, they strive to stay ahead of the curve and invest their time and resources into extensive research and development. As a result of their efforts, Uniden has become the world’s largest manufacturer of wireless communication products.
What to Expect at the Show
Uniden will be bringing three innovative and high-quality products to this year’s Brisbane Truck Show. The premium UH9050 CB mobile radio is perfect for staying connected on and off the road with innovative new features such as the instant reply function, Smart Mic, Master Scan and a built-in scanner. Also showcased at will be their UH5050 Models, DIN sized radios that are ideal for long distance travellers and their new Smart Dash Cam range including the popular IGOCAM70R that provides additional driver assist features and captures incidents even when the vehicle is parked.
In addition to the exciting products that will be at the show, the team of knowledgeable staff will also be at the stand to provide information about Uniden products and answer any questions you may have. Make sure to stop by the Uniden stand as the team at Uniden is looking forward to helping you discover the very latest in wireless communication solutions for those in need of durable and reliable in-car equipment.


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Retailer provides bikes to children at Arden
Amarillo's Academy Sports + Outdoors store presented 30 bicycles and helmets to students at Arden Elementary School on Dec. 21.
Academy has conducted a bike donation program for 11 years. The sporting goods chain provides schools with bikes to reward children, at school administrators' discretion, based on a variety of criteria including academic performance, attendance, good behavior and need.
This year, the retailer has donated bicycles and helmets with a combined retail value of more than $200,000 to benefit an estimated 2,100 students.
Source: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Co-op names new leader
Producers Cooperative Oil Mill, headquartered in Oklahoma City, announced the hiring of Austin Rose as president and CEO.
The co-op is a regional cottonseed processing company serving Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee. The mill's member gins include a site at Wellington in the Texas Panhandle.
Rose has been a president and partner at Edwards & Rose Cottonseed, which does business as Cape & Son, since 1994. He grew the business from a one-person cottonseed trading office to a business with 17 employees trading multiple commodities for feed ingredients.
Before Cape & Son, Rose held management positions at various cottonseed and oil processing facilities across Texas and
He will officially join Producers Cooperative Oil Mill on Jan. 7.
Office Depot adds PayPal
Office Depot has added PayPal to its selection of online payment options on www.officedepot.com.
Using PayPal on www.officedepot.com simplifies the checkout process by providing shoppers with a quick and secure option to pay for purchases without sharing financial information. PayPal also can help shorten the time needed to checkout as customers do not need to type billing and shipping addresses or financial information that it is already stored securely in their PayPal account.
Customers can pay for purchases by using either an existing PayPal account or creating a new PayPal account through a link during the checkout process on the Office Depot website.
PayPal currently has 117 million active registered accounts worldwide and is available in 190 markets.
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Jo-Ann to start women's leadership effort
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores next month will begin a team-member development initiative designed to prepare women to ascend the company's leadership ranks.
"Jo-Ann is committed to developing our future leaders, and we understand women face unique challenges and
demands as career professionals," said Tom Williams, senior vice president of human resources. "With those unique challenges and demands in mind, we have crafted this initiative to strengthen the company's current and potential leaders."
The program launching in January will consist of group training sessions, peer development groups and keynote speakers.
Program gives IT training
SAP Americas, a subsidiary of SAP AG, has launched Veterans to Work, a new employment program to train and certify U.S. veterans on database and technology, analytics, and enterprise mobility solutions from SAP.
Though this program, the software company will provide 1,000 veterans full scholarships over the next 12 months in order to help them get into IT careers while allowing SAP and its partner ecosystem to enhance their own technology workforce.
The company estimates that SAP customers and partners will need tens of thousands of professionals trained on SAP technology by 2015.
The first group of veterans started class this week in Texas. Within 12 months, SAP aims to train and certify 1,000 veterans in California, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. The training program also is available online.
Veterans who successfully complete the training will be connected with potential job opportunities with companies including Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte and HP.
To learn more, visit www.sap.com/veteranstowork, "like" the program page on Facebook or follow on Twitter at @SAPVetsToWork.
Group adds media monitoring
A technology partnership between the Texas Oil & Gas Association and Snap Trends Inc. will bring the association's members a suite of tools aimed at listening, collecting and analyzing news, opinion and information across a wide range of social media networks.
"The power of SnapTrends rests in its ability to be the energy industry's eyes and ears across Twitter, Facebook and other social media channels," said association Executive Vice President Deb Hastings. "...We view SnapTrends as a key resource for TXOGA members looking to stay informed and ahead of the competition."
Billions predicted in holiday fraud
Retailers in the U.S. are expected to lose $8.9 billion over the holiday season as a result of shoplifting, dishonest employees and vendor or distribution losses, according to a new study released by the Centre for Retail Research.
The report, funded by an independent grant from Checkpoint Systems, suggests the losses incurred by the retail industry from mid-November through Christmas could add an extra $98 to each family's shopping bill.
The report found that American retailers could lose $3.8 billion through shoplifting, $4.7 billion through employee theft, and $400 million through vendor losses.
The losses could represent a four percent increase over the same period last year. The primary contributors to retail crime are employee theft and shoplifting.
The "Shoplifting for Christmas 2012" report also revealed the product categories most likely to be stolen over the Christmas period, which include 1) alcohol, 2) women's clothing and fashion accessories, 3) toys, 4) perfume and health & beauty gift packs.
Construction spending rises for seventh straight month
All major segments of construction spending increased in October, bringing total spending to a 37-month high at an annualized rate of $872 billion, according to an analysis of new federal data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The "fiscal cliff," however, imperils future improvement in public and private spending, association officials said.
"Widespread gains in spending in October, along with hefty upward revisions to estimates for the previous two months, show that construction has finally come out of its long slump," said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. "Although all major spending categories are far below pre-recession highs, they are well above their recent low points."
Simonson noted that total construction spending rose for the seventh consecutive month in October, up 1.4 percent from September's upwardly revised total and 9.6 percent from the October 2011 mark, bringing the total to the highest level since September 2009.
Source: Associated General Contractors of America
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Standard software connects industrial trucks with virtually any warehouse management system / Logistics Interface substantially lowers costs while raising productivity / Award seen as “proof of Jungheinrich’s IT competence”
An innovative IT solution from Jungheinrich has been presented with an award at LogiMAT 2015. The Hamburg-based enterprise was honoured for its Logistics Interface, reaping a ‘BEST PRODUCT’ award in the category of “Software, Communication, IT”. “This award is proof of Jungheinrich’s outstanding IT competence in the field of intralogistics,” stated Richard Brandstetter, Managing Director of Jungheinrich Logistiksysteme GmbH, adding that it “set a benchmark” for operations in the field.
The Logistics Interface consists of middleware which is installed on the customer’s truck terminal or network server, from where it communicates with the truck and/or sensors mounted on the truck. The Logistics Interface is standard software which interfaces with virtually any warehouse management system. “Currently the Logistics Interface is being used with six different Jungheinrich solutions – from the Auto Pallet Mover to Warehouse Navigation, with more on the way,” reports Brandstetter.
State-of-the-art industrial trucks are increasingly fitted with sensors and intelligence. By communicating with these trucks and connecting them to the highly variable IT structures found in the field, the Logistics Interface substantially improves the efficiency of material flow processes while enhancing process safety and the truck’s ergonomics. Jungheinrich uses its standard Logistics Interface to hook up different machines, in keeping with the trend toward advanced manufacturing (aka “Industry 4.0”). According to Brandstetter, “the Logistics Interface hooks forklifts up to the IT landscape which then controls them. Practical reports from our clients reveal that our Logistics Interface makes a substantial, direct contribution to cost reduction and productivity gains in their intralogistics operations.”
The prize-winners were selected by an independent jury, which used a firm set of criteria to adjudicate the competition entries during the run-up to LogiMAT. The jury members consisted of representatives from business, research and the media. Over the years the award has come to be considered one of the most coveted prizes in the intralogistics sector.
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Nearly 40 per cent of 16-24 year olds would be happy to get into a self-driving car and a quarter would put their child alone into one.
This compared to just 20 per cent of over 55s being willing to use the technology and just 8 per cent trusting it with their child.
These are the latest research figures from a survey carried out on behalf of the UK arm of Japanese ICT giant Fujitsu.
“Technology is transforming Britain and has the potential to bring enormous benefits to our society,” said Rupal Karia, Head of Public and Private sector for Fujitsu UK.
“However, we must ensure that we take steps to avoid a digital generation gap.
“That means upskilling consumers, but also increasing their awareness about what technology can do. That will help to ensure that the UK is truly ready for a digital future.”
The survey included 2,000 UK consumers and 635 IT decision makers in the retail, utilities, financial services, central government and transport sectors.
The study also found:
- Older consumers are more likely to feel personally responsible for understanding new technologies
- 61 per cent of 16-24 year olds are excited by the way technology is shaping the UK, compared to 37 per cent of over 55s
- 28 per cent of over 45s feel that they have all the skills needed to take advantage of new technology, compared to 44 per cent of those aged 44 and under
- One in four of the over 55’s believe that cyber-attacks are the biggest threat facing the UK
- 43 per cent of 16-24 year olds believe social anxiety than over 55s
- 31 per cent of over 55s are concerned about technology’s effect on to social skills, compared to just 10 per cent of 16-24 year olds
“The UK can become a leader in tech, both in our personal lives and through our businesses, but the public and private sector must take citizens of every age with us on that journey,” added Kaira.


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Conservative book publisher Regnery is being sued by some of its bestselling authors because it doesn't play fair with them. Regnery gives its authors a paltry, paltry, paltry royalty on books it sells to itself or gives away to its customers (via its Eagle-affiliated sister companies). Now the authors are mad and suing Regnery.
Posh on Regnery for giving publishers a bad name. Their treatment of authors on this issue is shameful. And then a lawyer for Regnery had the temerity to say, "These disgruntled authors object to marketing strategies used by all major book publishers that have proved successful time and again as witnessed by dozens of Regnery bestsellers." When what the authors objected to was not the marketing, but the self-dealing, author-robbing, underhanded, bogus deals Regnery makes with its sister companies.
Posh, of course, on the authors for signing such bad contracts in the first place. When are authors actually going to read the contracts publishers give them and negotiate the hell out of those contracts. Because, believe me, every publishing contract offered by a big publisher is full of such self-dealing, author-robbing, underhanded dealings -- even when those publishers are not selling to themselves like Regnery/Eagle does.
I don't object to publishers robbing authors blind -- if they admit to doing so. But they never do. Personally, I believe authors deserve such underhandedness for their inability to read and negotiate decent contracts.
Posh, of course, also to the agents that let authors sign such contracts. Posh, and be gone to such agents. Posh, posh, and be gone.
Well, now that I've angered authors, publishers, and agents, I guess I should attack the media and booksellers as well. That way I could get everyone in the industry mad at me. But I won't. At least not today.


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Craven Group Means Business with Scaffolding & Property Expansion
Manchester- based company The Craven Group is expanding its business, with the launch of its Birmingham scaffolding operation and extension into sales for its property operation, Craven and Company.
Investing over £150k into the two arms of the business, which includes a complete company re-brand, refurbishment of both headquarters and a substantial investment in materials for the scaffolding offering, The Craven Group is already seeing a boost in business. Craven Scaffolding has netted a clutch of key account wins with major builders and civil engineering brands, resulting in 50% increase in turnover year on year to the end of 2017. Craven and Company is celebrating a steady stream of new instructions and property sales since its 2017 launch.
A family owned and run business since 1984, The Craven Group – which specialises in the property, scaffolding and construction sectors – has appointed Steve Binfield as the Birmingham Area Manager, with Branch Manager Wendy Lamb heading up its Craven and Company property sales division, located in the Sale town centre.
Commenting on the company’s recent expansion and plans for future growth, founder of The Craven Group Dermot Craven, said: “We’ve spent the last year working really hard, developing both arms of the business, with an ambitious new roll out and recruitment drive, adding several new recruits to the team.
“Manchester’s Craven Scaffolding division is busier than ever, with the team working on projects for top contractors, such as McGoff Construction, the Kelly Group, JMK Civil Engineering, and Cummings Civil Engineering. We are also pleased to be working with Armitage on Kids Allowed nurseries in Broadheath.
”Within our new Birmingham division, we’re also working with established companies, such as DIY chain Wickes, Excelsior Land and Dorchester Living.
“We’re proud to have built on the success of our lettings agency, kick-starting Craven & Company’s sales division: an exciting move which taps into a thriving area of property sector. We’re powering ahead throughout the Group to be recognised across the North West and beyond as the best in the business.”


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YES! After days of constant teasing, Rockstar has finally announced that we will be getting a sequel to the hit 2010 Western game. The new game will feature a “new online multiplayer experience” and is expected to hit store shelves sometime next Fall (2017) for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
“Red Dead Redemption 2 will release worldwide in Fall 2017 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One systems,” as confirmed on Rockstar’s official website, “An epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland, the game’s vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience.”
Can’t wait? No problem. Rockstar is releasing a trailer tomorrow, Thursday October 20th at about 11 a.m. EST.


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Frustrating Fortnite Storm Bug Getting Patched Very Soon
The Fortnite storm visibility glitch that benefits PC players over console users looks to be getting patched in the near future.
Fortnite Storm Bug
Another major glitch has appeared in Fortnite, Epic Games’ massively popular battle royale. But thankfully, it appears that it may be fixed almost as quickly as it materialized.
For this specific bug, the console crowd has suffered the most. The Game glitch makes it so that players are unable to see while inside of the storm. Of course, the storm in Game is what players are ever-escaping. But on the PC there is a bit of a work-around. That should be no longer needed as the bug should be patched very soon.
The major issue is that the performance mode on the PC gives players an edge over console players in Fortnite with this bug. This is because the glitch makes it so that it is nearly impossible to see anything while in the storm, almost as if an unmanageable fog has overtaken the island. However, with performance mode on PC, the storm is hardly noticeable. While console players can barely see their own noses, PC players can see everything as if they were not in the storm at all.
This is clearly a major issue, and Game is known for game-altering bugs. Thankfully, it looks like Epic Games is working on a fix. According to the Game Trello, fans should expect this to be taken care of; apparently, by the next update. The visibility issue within the storm is explained as something that popped up with version 16.00 of Game, and something that Epic Games has completely addressed and will be fixed by the next game update (likely version 16.10).
Bugs have always been a problem in Game, but to be fair that is something that is expected in an online multiplayer game as a service environment. Another recent glitch in Game allows players to craft weapons instantly. The hope is that Epic Games will swiftly take care of this bug (and all game-breaking problems) as quickly as it seems that it will be taking care of the storm visibility issue.
Game has been heavy on the crossovers, and more are likely on the way. The game is continuing to do very well, as it has skyrocketed far beyond the experimental battle royale. First simply a blurb on a patch note meant to curiously compete with PUBG, Game is now known world-wide far beyond the world of gaming, but these constant glitches are certainly a pain-point for those who play the game daily. The good thing is that it looks like this rather massive glitch was fixed rather quickly, which is definitely encouraging.
Fortnite is free-to-play on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.


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As Hollywood productions remain shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, network schedules have been ripped up as content pipelines begin to dry up. The novel coronavirus has caused countless films and TV shows to be delayed—and now, for the first time, it is postponing an entire network.
Magnolia Network—Discovery Inc.’s joint venture with Chip and Joanna Gaines’ home and lifestyle brand, Magnolia—will no longer debut on Oct. 4 as scheduled. Instead, the network will roll out when “we can safely resume production,” the home improvement power couple said today.
However, Discovery will give viewers a taste of what’s to come with a four-hour preview of Magnolia that will air this Sunday on DIY Network—which will ultimately be rebranded as Magnolia Network. Called Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead, the special will kick off at 5 p.m. ET.
“Right now, it’s important that we all continue to look out for one another by upholding the guidelines set forth by the experts, leaders and front-line heroes working tirelessly to get us all through this difficult time,” said Chip and Joanna Gaines in a statement.
“With this as our top priority, we’ve decided to delay Magnolia Network’s launch until we can safely resume production. We have an incredible team behind us and we look forward to the days ahead when we can get back to work, telling good stories that encourage, motivate and inspire hope. In the meantime, we are hosting this special preview where we’ll give you a peek into what we’ve been working on and more of what’s to come for this network we’re building!”
In January, Discovery had unveiled the name and launch date for the long-in-the-works network, which shares the name of the Gaines’ home and lifestyle brand.
“We couldn’t be more excited,” Discovery president and CEO David Zaslav said in January. “We think Chip and Joanna represent the values that America is looking for.”
Sunday’s four-hour special will include a look back at the Gaines’ hit HGTV series Fixer Upper, along with an early look at Magnolia’s slate of original programming, including Growing Floret (about an organic flower farm), Home on the Road (about a married music duo touring with their family), Bespoke Kitchens (kitchen renovation in England) and several other upcoming shows.
Last year, Discovery said the DIY Network—which debuted in 2010 as an HGTV spinoff—would be rebranded for the Gaines’ network. At the time, the company had expected Magnolia to launch in summer 2020.
The new network will extend the already wide-ranging home improvement brand helmed by Chip and Joanna Gaines, which also includes a remodeling and design company, a quarterly magazine Magnolia Journal, a home goods arm, a coffee shop and a hotel. Fixer Upper, the home improvement show that catapulted the couple to stardom, was one of HGTV’s most popular programs when it aired from 2013-2018.
Magnolia Network will also include its own direct-to-consumer offering, which Discovery said will be unveiled at a later date.


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This past weekend Activsion organized a beta for Call Of Duty Infinite Warfare exclusively for PlayStation 4. While the beta has ended, the internet is still talking about it, and mostly because of the bad things. Aside from what is good and bad in the beta, there was a glitch in the beta which was rather ridiculous.
The glitch is actually in an interesting one as it lets players fly across the map. Checkout this ridiculous glitch in the video posted on Twitter by user Refine Evil.Infinite Warfare beta features Combat Rigs, each has different traits and payload, one of the Synaptic’s Payloads is called “Reaper”, which allows it to charge towards enemies. Through an exploit this can be used to remain in the air.
While the glitch lets players fly like a superhero, but it also leaves them vulnerable while doing so. However, use it properly and it can be used to sneak up on enemies.
Infinity Ward has taken notice of this glitch, and has promised that this glitch will be fixed soon.
While the beta held this past weekend was exclusive to PlayStation 4, Xbox One users will get their chance to get their hands on the beta this coming weekend October 21 along with PlayStation 4 users.
While the game is set to arrive next month, rumors regarding next year’s Call Of Duty has started to pop up on the internet. According to a recent rumor, Call Of Duty 2017 will be set in Vietnam between 1955 and 1975. If this rumor has some credibility, then it makes sense since many fans have raised concerns over the futuristic approach of Activsion towards the franchise.
Call Of Duty Infinite Warfare is scheduled to launch on November 4, 2016 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.


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Normally bustling with shoppers on a sun splashed day, Newbury Street was not itself on Tuesday as pedestrians circled the cordoned off perimeter of the explosion site in the Back Bay, one day after two bombs killed three people and changed the Boston Marathon forever.
The eight blocks on Boylston Street from Arlington to Hereford streets near the Boston Marathon finish line where two bombs exploded on Monday have been closed to traffic as police search for evidence. The area was heavily guarded with police and National Guardsmen.
The retail region parallel to Boylston Street was slowly, cautiously coming back to life. A number of retailers were closed at noontime, including Victoria’s Secret, Intermix, a fashion boutique, Petit Bateau, a kid’s clothing store, Scott James, designer men’s clothes and the Closet, a used clothing store. Others remained open such as Banana Republic, Guess, H&M, Betsy Jenney and All Saint.
Restaurants were a mixed bag with Stephanie’s shuttered for lunch Tuesday while Joe’s across the street was brimming with patrons. Up toward Massachusetts Avenue, Sonsie was open.
“It’s been very tough because this morning Newbury Street was one of the areas that was closed,” said Michele Messino, executive director of the Newbury Street League, a trade group for local merchants. “It’s hit or miss and it’s changing all the time.”
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ASODEC Press Release
The Dominican Association of Courier (ASODEC) expressed their opposition to the announcement of the General Director of Customs (DGA) to tax imports of consumers under two hundred dollars (US$ 200.00). They rated the provision of illegal addition to directly harm consumers Dominicans.
José Burdie, President of the Association, said the measure announced clearly violate the provisions of Decree 402-05 Office regarding Express Delivery. He stated that «it is unprecedented and aberrant that an institution like Customs, mainly administrative, the specific mandate to be amended a decree, others that also was part of the resolutions passed in the framework of the implementation of DR-CAFTA. That violates the fundamental rule of law. »
ASODEC expressed also as illegal, the measures taken so irregular, Customs directly contradicts raised by President Danilo Medina about tax reform of 2012 where expressly stated to the public that the country elimination of the exemption «would violate a right acquired by the Dominican population. »
The President of the Association said the measure that attempts Customs would implement a direct tax burden on consumers who purchase goods under $ 200.00 with the Outside of between 18% and 38%, corresponding to ITBIS and tariffs. They indicated that these amounts would be a heavy burden for the middle class, which is what most makes this kind of shopping as a form of alleviate the multiple economic pressures and high prices of many products in the local market.
Also explained that the mechanism ASODEC also illegal, undermine the mechanisms of clearance merchandise expressed as would generate enormous delays that are incompatible with the Agility is supposed to have this type of service.
ASODEC regretted that Customs officials yield to the pressures imposed by the National Organization for Business Commercial (ONEC) and other private sector organizations and attempt to protect the interests of the sector at the expense of interest consumers in the country. In that sense, they qualified as «Worried that since the State’s interests are favored some business group, while the right is trampled acquired tens of thousands of Dominicans consumers. «


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A reduction of $ 50 an hour when you buy smart Apple iPhone with the new phone
The company Apple to reduce the price of smart her watch Apple Watch temporarily by $ 50 when purchased with a new iPhone phones, and this reduction is rare in the history of the giant company.
And it can not get the reduction by users who demand via the Internet, but only available through specific stores located in Boston and San Francisco Bay areas, and that, according to an employee at the Apple Store.
The reduction starts from October 30 to November 15, does not include the reduction of hours Smart models Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Hermès,
The discount comes amid continuing questions about the amount that Apple has sold of smart watch, it was to raise more questions after the company’s decision not to disclose specific sales figures smart to her watch.
The finest hour smart Apple product within the category of smart watches, which include other manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, it is not yet clear whether the stream Almsthlekn towards these devices has turned strong.
Apple said it would not disclose the number of units sold of smart her watch because they do not want to provide vision defined according to the competitors numbers, and estimated analyzes and opinion polls has recently that Apple has sold 3.95 million smart hour during the last quarter ended several days ago.
Said Tim Cook, CEO of Apple in July that the smart watch that can be worn by consumers first copy sales exceeded sales of iPhone phones and computers iPad compared to the launch of both the number of copies sold within a certain period of time.
Cook added that he plans to expand the sale of smart watch outlets in the holiday season, depending on the fact that the smart thinking that Apple’s own time gift will be much needed for this period.
This is a discount is not customary in Apple that do not tend to offer promotions on the new hardware policy, while the technology giant to provide special rates for educational institutions and special rates cuts sales through sales on Black Friday annual, but this kind of interim reductions did not Company him.
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Cost-cutting in store at Liberty
Attempts by battered Regent Street store Liberty to put it troubles behind it were dealt a fresh blow as it revealed sales during spring had slumped.
Like-for-like sales tumbled 5.4% from February to May, reflecting the group's inability to claw back shoppers after a miserable 12 months.
The statement comes at a tough time for Liberty, which has been trying to restore credibility among investors after creeping back to the black last year. This followed a damaging board-room row almost 18 months ago.
Chairman Philip Bowman blamed the latest problems on tough trading conditions, exacerbated by a fall-off in tourist trade, which has typically been a strong source of income.
He said profits were likely to be sustained, however, after a round of cost-cutting on overheads and operations, while promotions across the store would help bring back shoppers.
The shares were steady at 170p.
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Microsoft Windows 11 has received a major update this time after its debut in last year October. You can pretty confidently update to the new version from the older versions like Windows 10. We say that because the new updates of the operating system have made the experience more stable than the earlier versions.
This new and big update for the Win 11 OS includes many changes and new features on board that will relieve many users around the world longing for a stable version. If you have not installed the new Windows version, you can do so by checking and installing the updates from the Windows Update settings. However, the unsupported PC users still cannot officially upgrade the software.
Windows 11 First Big Update and its New Features
The new Windows 11 massive update rolled out in February includes four new additions. These changes and new features include the improvements in the Taskbar area, support for Android applications on the OS and a revamp to a few applications. Apart from these changes, Microsoft has assured the users that they will receive faster updates from now with many changes.
The first big changes you can witness on the operating system are the changes in Taskbar on the desktop after the welcome screen. The operating system will now provide the clock on the taskbar even on the secondary screens apart from the main screen. Microsoft has finally solved the issue as many users have observed the absence of a clock and the weather gadget gives a comeback.
The next feature on the update includes the support for Android applications on the new Windows. Microsoft on the launch event has flaunted this feature as the next big thing for the Windows software but couldn’t bring it immediately in the initial versions.
Nonetheless, the software giant has finally brought the support for applications and games in partnership with Amazon. You can download some of the available Android applications on the Amazon AppStore easily from the Microsoft Store. Although, there’s an unofficial way of using the Google Play Store to download Android apps on Windows 11 as well.
Lastly, the latest update has come with a few redesigned applications featuring a revamped Notepad and Media Player. The new update for the Notepad comes with a new Dark theme along with an improved search interface and multi-step undo support.
The biggest change on the new Windows 11 update features a Media Player designed in the combination of Groove and older Windows Media Player and replaces them elegantly. This new media player will easily blend with the user interface of Windows 11. These were some of the features, additions, and changes brought with Windows 11’s major upgrade.


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The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is nearing final approval — and the trade deal means a larger share of the trucks you buy will be sourced in North America, according to a panel discussion Jan. 27. It was a key topic of discussion this week as representatives of the truck aftermarket participated in the annual Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, kicking off Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week outside Dallas.
President Trump triggered the negotiating process in 2017, when he threatened to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement and introduced a series of tariffs to force the issue. That agreement’s replacement — complete with a series of last-minute amendments — was approved by the Mexican government and U.S. Senate last December. Canada is expected to pass the agreement sometime in early February.
Manufacturing Content for Trucks
Seventy percent of a truck’s identified principal parts – including components such as clutches, drive axles, and wheels — will now need to come from this trade region, along with 60% of “complementary” parts like brakes and lithium-ion batteries. Those levels will be phased in over seven years, with interim levels of a respective 64% and 54% to apply in Year 5. Both levels are up from NAFTA-imposed limits that mandated 60% of principal parts and 50% of complementary parts.
Aftermarket replacement parts are not affected by the limits, however.
Meanwhile, 70% of a vehicle producer’s annual steel and aluminum purchases will need to come from North America before a vehicle can be said to originate here.
Forty-five percent of new trucks must also be produced by workers who make at least $16 per hour. Thirty percent has to be linked to high-wage material and manufacturing expenditures, with no more than 10% linked to research and development and IT expenditures, and no more than 5% linked to high-wage assembly expenditures such as engines, transmissions or batteries.
The wage figure is an annual average of base wages paid to employees who are directly involved in production, and doesn’t include benefits.
A Sense of Certainty
The trade deal that emerged has created a sense of certainty for manufacturers and suppliers, said Ann Wilson, the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association’s senior vice-president – government affairs. She’ll be part of the signing ceremony in the U.S., along with American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear.
“I think it’s a big deal relative to just giving us kind of a level set that we know — stability so that we can make investment decisions, and we’re going to move forward with that,” said Jim Kamsickas, Dana’s chairman and CEO.
He also sees it as a bargaining tool when negotiating future trade agreements: “The government needed to do what it did in the USMCA if they were going to be able to be perceived as a really [having] the backbone to do it elsewhere around the world. Obviously we’re now there and I think you’re going to see some things level out.”
“I think the recent USMCA will slow any more shifts down to Mexico. We’ve basically locked in where we’re at now,” said Rick Dauch, CEO of Delphi Technologies.
Still, there are significant changes for the vehicle supply chain to digest, particularly when it comes to identifying how different tariffs fit into the agreement. “It’s mind-bending. It looks like you’re splitting hairs,” Wilson admitted. There are also different ways to meet the requirements for labor content, as a percentage of the net cost of a vehicle, or basing it on the total vehicle plant assembly.
But the labor and environmental rules established under NAFTA were outdated, Spear told the crowd, noting how trucks themselves now move 76% of North American surface freight, and account for 72% of the trade-related border crossings between Canada and the U.S.
“We were really pleased with the outcome,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do in terms of the implementation.”
Global suppliers such as Delphi also need to keep a close eye on trade negotiations elsewhere.
“We still have three factories in the U.K. How Brexit is negotiated is a question,” Dauch said, referring to Britain’s pending exit from the European Union and negotiations for a replacement trade deal. “That could have an impact on whether we’re staying in Britain or the U.K. or we’re moving somewhere else.”
John G. Smith is the editor of the award-winning Canadian publication Today's Trucking and editorial director, trucking and supply chain, at Newcom Media. This article was used under a cooperative editorial sharing agreement between HDT and its Canadian counterpart.


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We are already aware that Razer is working on the follow-up to its genre-defining Razer Phone. So many rumors have appeared in the wild for the past few months and surprisingly, they might be on point considering what prolific leaker, Evan Blass has just released today.
Among them is the design similarities between the upcoming phone and its predecessor which include the minimalist rectangular shape and grilles on both upper as well as lower part of the phone’s front side. Based on the leak, it seems like there is still no audio phone jack on Razer Phone 2.
However, the leak also showed that Razer might have implemented a brand-new dual rear camera module on Razer Phone 2. While the original model already featured a 12MP + 12MP rear camera, but it was positioned on the upper left area of the phone’s rear side.
On the new phone, the modules are located on the upper middle area instead which is likely to avoid gamers touching the camera when they hold the phone in landscape position unlike on the original Razer Phone. Curiously, the date on the screen stated Wednesday, 10 October which is in-line with the phone’s rumored launch date.
Well then, we shall find out how true all these leaks are going to be in a few weeks’ time.


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“I buy adult a stuff, retail, full monty,” Mike Hallatt told NPR final year. “I possess it, we get to do with it whatever we wish to and we usually occur to wish to sell it to my friends in Canada.” That evidence was not adequate to remonstrate Trader Joe’s, however.
The bandit north of a limit has conceded defeat.
After 5 years of shopping Trader Joe’s products in a U.S. and offered them during a high markup in Vancouver — and fighting a prolonged authorised dispute to keep doing so — a male behind Pirate Joe’s has finally shuttered a secondhand store.
Mike Hallatt’s farewell, that came overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, spells a finish to a twisty tale that saw his tiny opening prolonged sealed in dispute with a renouned American grocer. Trader Joe’s sued a unaccepted (and unwelcome) Canadian reflection in 2013 for spiteful a code — and yet Hallatt got a proxy postpone when a box was discharged in sovereign court, an appeals justice preference final year put a matter precisely behind in court.
Hallatt prolonged protested that he was good within his rights to lift on this operation in a Canada carnivorous of Trader Joe’s locations.
“I buy adult a stuff, retail, full monty,” he told NPR final year. “I possess it, we get to do with it whatever we wish to and we usually occur to wish to sell it to my friends in Canada.”
That evidence did not remonstrate Trader Joe’s, which, according to a New York Times, had criminialized Hallatt from a stores. The Times sum Hallatt’s plural efforts to get around a anathema — including disguises, day laborers hired on Craigslist and even a integrate of freelance purchasers who had tattoos, dreadlocks and, by a finish of their shopping spree, some $600 in chips and crackers.
He even attempted a name change, dropping a “P” from his store’s name and swapping in an underscore, to make it _irate Joe’s.
But now, Hallatt says a ascent authorised fees have simply valid too most for his brute business.
“I had to face a music,” he told CTV on Thursday. “I got myself into this, so we had to get myself out of it.”
The Canadian broadcaster reports Hallatt shuttered his emporium usually “after entrance to an agreement with Trader Joe’s” — yet it stays misleading what this preference spells for a lawsuit.
The American grocer has not commented publicly about a move.


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In December, Google served over 3 billion searches, half of the Web’s searches. That’s according to data released by Nielsen//NetRatings.
Google experienced 22.6 percent year-over-year growth in searches to reach 50.8 percent of the market in December. Yahoo gained 30.1 percent year-over-year growth to reach a 23.6 percent share of searches. Yahoo served up 1.4 billion searches.
MSN’s integration to Windows Live Search cost the software and Web giant 9.7 percent of its searches, year over year. It served almost half a billion searches and closed the year with 8.4 percent of searches.
Nielsen//NetRatings uses a sampling methodology through its MegaPanel of Internet users.
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The first time teen influencer Lexia Hayden saw a TikTok video featuring a Squishmallow plush stuffed animal, she knew she had to have one.
“I love their faces, I love how soft they are and I think it’s so cool how on TikTok the videos always show how someone’s Squishmallow matches their room,” said Hayden, 14, who lives in New York City and posts pics of herself and her collection of “plushies” to her 260,000 Instagram followers.
“What I love is that the shape is so appealing — there are no edges,” said Lexia’s mom Adele. “Lexia is always cuddling with hers when she’s doing homework or reading — it’s like a stuffed animal that really curls into your body.”
Since 2017 when Kellytoy in Vernon, California first introduced Squishmallows to the toy market, more than 82 million have been sold. They range in price from $10 to $100 and come in a wide variety of products, from keychains to a 24-inch beanbag-sized plush. And while you can buy them on Amazon and Walmart or at Costco and Claire’s (or via the competitive resale market on eBay and Etsy if you’re looking for a limited-edition plush), the specialty stores, especially, can barely keep them in stock once they hit shelves.
Take what happened at a local New York City kids’ store: A few weeks ago, a massive line formed outside Lester’s on the Upper East Side after customers got the alert via the store’s social-media sites that 400 of the fluffy faves were stocked and ready to be sold.
Every single one sold out within two days.
“Moms and kids of all ages, from as young as five to pre-teens, were grabbing whichever ones they could and buying whatever they could get their hands on,” said Sabrina Cedeno, manager of the Upper East Side store, adding that there will be another Squishmallow shipment mid-May and monthly sales thereafter. “It didn’t even matter which ones were the most popular.”
If this reminds you of the Beanie Baby — or Furby — craze of the ’90s, Jackie Cucco, senior editor at the Toy Insider, a go-to source for toy reviews, news and info, would agree.
“I think these are so popular because of their collectability factor,” said Cucco, who admits to having 30 Squishmallows herself.
“You have this squishy marshmallow-looking plush with a simple embroidered face and there are over 1,000 different characters and each has its own fandom. There are constant new releases, too, like their new line of food-themed styles like a burrito and hamburger, and a new collaboration with Hello Kitty, that makes it exciting.”
The social media buzz is helping too. To date there have been to 2 billion-plus TikTok video views on Squishmallows-related hashtags, including more than 1.1 billion views on #squishmallows alone, according to a company spokesperson.
“Fans go hunting for them and it’s a big win when they can find the character they’re looking for. People go crazy hunting them down,” Cucco said.
Lindsay Grace, 24, who goes by “Squishy” online, has managed to squeeze “more than 500” of the soft sweeties into her Queens home.
“They’re all over my apartment,” said the FIT student, who chronicles the travails of her toys on the @squishmallowlovers Instagram account.
“I put them in little floating shelves, they’re like little decorations, though I will say that some of them end up in bins. There’s just not enough room in my apartment so I put away the Christmas and Halloween ones and then I put them back out at those holidays. They can’t all be out at once!”
She added, “I live with my fiancé and he’s okay with it… he always tells me that as long as they make me happy he’s fine with it.”
But not everyone wants to be surrounded by “squishies” 24/7.
Candice Kilpatrick Brathwaite, founder of Insider Society, a female business success accelerator, and a mother of three kids, offloaded nine small, nine medium and a “super-huge” Squishmallow to a local teacher in her Bed-Stuy neighborhood when she considered moving to London.
While her collection is far smaller since her giveaway, her two-year-old daughter, Lucille, loves sleeping in a toddler bed with a bumper made up of the six remaining Squishmallows she owns. Her favorite even shares her name: “Lucille the seal.”
“The animals fit in there so nicely,” said Brathwaite, who now lives in Hell’s Kitchen. “It gives her the feeling that I’m in the bed with her and, when she rolls over, she spoons the animals. It’s adorable!”
Maybe they are onto something: Squishmallow groupies are even crediting them with helping them get some rest.
“I have trouble falling asleep and just sleeping with them has helped me feel comfortable,” said Sophie Clair, 19, who lives on the Upper East Side and sleeps with her two Squishmallows.
“They’re so soft and squishy. They make you feel so much better. I can’t wait to grow my collection.”


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Peter Philips reveals his plans for Dior
“A lot of pressure on my shoulders”
Last week it was announced that Peter Philips had been appointed as the creative and image director of Christian Dior make-up. Although he's just started his role, Philips has already shared big plans for the future of the brand - with his first "full-on" collection set to hit beauty counters in autumn 2015.
Philips revealed his first Dior show will be the cruise collection in May, "It's a nice way to start because it's not as heavy as prêt-à-porter. It's nice to slowly get [to know] the mechanism of a Dior backstage."
The new head of Dior beauty will continue to familiarise himself with the Dior archives as well as with existing cosmetic formulas. For this, he has spent time with the marketing team, "They showed me every formula, where it comes from, the history of it," he revealed adding that he was impressed by exceptional quality standards of the products with 90 to 95 per cent of them developed in-house.
Philips acknowledged that there's "a lot of pressure on my shoulders" - referencing Serge Lutens, the man behind Dior colour cosmetics in the 60s; as well as Tyen, the brand's former make-up colour guru who still works as an artistic advisor within LVMH. "I love his work; when I was at the academy in the Eighties, Nineties, I quite often used his images for collages and things like that. It's amazing how he made this image for Dior - not only as a makeup creator but also as a makeup artist and photographer."
With five years of experience under his belt as the creative director of Chanel make-up, numerous backstage shows for the likes of Fendi and Dries van Noten; not to mention that he's been friends with Raf Simons, the current creative director of Dior, for 20 years - we have no doubt that Philips will settle into his new role well.


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Today we celebrate the 68th Republic day of India. The Information Technology field of India have been developed rapidly over the past 10 years. India is listed as one of the top technology field in the world. Indian has developed many new technologies. The Indian space research center ISRO have been launched space crafts even to mars to study about its geographical features. The communication sector have witnessed a growth of 50% in a few years, which is a the biggest growth in any country in the world. Let us find out the latest trends and technologies in the developing India.
Make in India
The government of India had taken initiative to produce all the foreign products in India itself. This will grow the production sector, export sector etc. India will become a global hub for manufacturing products. As an initiative APPLE will be producing in Bangalore India from this year on wards. Huge investors capital will flow to India when this initiative is taken place.
When the products are made in India the price of the products decreases and there will be a huge increase of sales in every sector this will be an industrial revolution in India. From February 13 to 18 the government of India is conducting a mega event called ‘Make in India Week’ in Mumbai. This will be a step towards a digital India.
The E-commerce in India is developing rapidly. India is the third startup country in the world (after US and UK). The huge growth of E-commerce is due to the increase of mobile phones and internet connections, as the people have more interactions to the digital world they become more familiar with the technologies. The online shopping and money transactions is giving them a good idea about the E-commerce sector. Online applications like ‘Paytm’, ‘Mobikwik’ etc is helping people to make a user friendly environment with the payment of their daily needs.
The Indian E-commerce will hit more than $38 Billion this year and the mobile commerce will give a contribution of more than 70% in the revenue. The Government of India is taking so many initiatives to develop the E-commerce sector and we can say it is a major success to the people in India.
Smart city technology
India will be developing 20 smart cities in this year the IoT (Internet of Things) will be making a big contribution for the development. The multinational company Cisco will take initiatives to connect people around India with a lesser cost. “The Internet of Everything for Cities” is the name given by Cisco to their dream project.
The Indian government is planning to invest $15 Billion to their smart city project in Kochi. The smart city will be consisting of a city within a city. The communication technologies will be much more easily available to the people.


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CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (AP) — It's a "miracle" more people weren't wounded when a man dressed in camouflage, wearing body armor and armed with two semi-automatic rifles sprayed a retail store with dozens of rounds, wounding one man, before being tackled by police, authorities said.Police in the town of Cheektowaga said the gunfire erupted around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday outside a Dollar General store. The gunman fired repeatedly at the store's entrance from outside while several customers and employees were inside, police Chief David Zack said.
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Supermarket operator Foodstuffs is isolating itself as a low wage employer for young workers, and should instead take the lead from the large fast food firms and others in retail who have opted out of youth rates, the retail workers’ union said today.
Kmart, Countdown, Bunnings and Farmers were some of the major chains which operated without a youth wage rate, Maxine Gay said. "They all operate completely and utterly successfully without youth rates."
A potential merger of the two North Island Foodstuffs cooperatives should be used as an opportunity to improve workplace relations and lift their very low wages, the union for workers at the company says.
FIRST Union says that while there may be a bit of leeway for getting physical on the rugby field, there is no place for it in the workplace and that shop workers should be treated with respect by both customers and management.
“Retail staff head into the Christmas season knowing it will be more difficult and stressful,” said FIRST Union Retail Sector Secretary Maxine Gay. “The number of abusive incidents increases dramatically as the shops are busier and customers are under pressure.”


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University of Kentucky basketball fans had their chance to see, touch and take pictures with the UK’s men's college basketball championship trophy when it made stops at Verizon Wireless stores in Lexington and Louisville on Saturday, April 14.
The trophy traveled to the Hamburg Verizon Wireless store Saturday morning and then the Old Brownsboro Crossing store on Louisville’s east end that afternoon. During the stops, fans had a rare opportunity to touch the trophy and take individual photos with it. There was a great turnout at both stores by loyal UK basketball fans.
The line of UK fans at the Verizon Wireless store at Old Brownsboro Crossing in Louisville extended more than 100 people for most of the two hours that the national championship trophy was on display there.
Greg Miles and Ashley Schaffner of Louisville pose with the trophy at the Verizon Wireless store at Old Brownsboro Crossing in Louisville.
Verizon store manager David Stidham took this short video of the line to visit the UK trophy at the Old Brownsboro Crossing store.
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OnePlus Nord LE smartphone launched, the company is offering the opportunity to buy for free
OnePlus Nord LE is the limited edition smartphone company and is getting the opportunity to buy it for free. But to get it free, users will have to do a small work. In this, users will get the facility of dual punch hole display feature.
OnePlus Nord, the new variant of OnePlus Nord's affordable phone OnePlus Nord, has been launched in the market. The special thing is that this smartphone is getting a chance to buy absolutely free. But let us know that this is not a new smartphone of the company, but a new color variant of OnePlus Nord. Which will come in a blue marble and gray onyx color option with a glossy finish. Which company has been tagged 'Literally Only One Edition'. If you also want to buy OnePlus Nord LE, then let us know what you have to do for it.
The company has shared information about OnePlus Nord LE on its forum page. In which Andy Liu, the product manager of OnePlus, has told that this is not a new model but is a new color variant of OnePlus Nord. In this too, users will get 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display quad rear camera setup and Warp Charge 30T features just like OnePlus Nord. There is no difference in the price and features of both the smartphones.
This is how OnePlus Nord LE will be available
The company has informed that the OnePlus Nord LE is designed not to be sold, but to be given for free, and if you want to take it for free, then you have to do a very small job for it. To get OnePlus Nord LE, you need to follow the official Instagram page of OnePlus Nord. After following the page, click the photo of the smartphone you use and post it on the Instagram feed. But keep in mind while posting, you also have to tell why you want to upgrade to OnePlus Nord. It is necessary to use the #SwitchToNord hashtag in the post. After this, the company will choose whether you should get this smartphone or not.


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This year’s Innovation Day was about the present and future of autonomous cars
This was the third time for the audience committed to driving and the newest technologies to meet up at the drivingcamp driving technique and event centre in Zsámbék. The Innovation Day event on 23 May covered the topics of the different levels of autonomous driving and the possible directions for development.
The CEO of drivingcamp, Reinhard Platzer greeted the guests at the opening, and emphasised in his speech that they pay special attention to innovation, and are devoted to the development of e-mobility. Thus, the programme series started with the ceremonial handover of the power charger of MVM Partner Zrt., which, from now, is available not only to the guests of drivingcamp but to anyone who wants to use it.
Zoltán Szilágyi from MVM Partner Zrt. said that at first, electro-mobility and autonomous driving might sound like two totally different topics, however, both will have fundamental roles in the future of sustainable transport. As one of the largest energy merchants of the country, MVM Partner Zrt. considers it one of its most important strategic priorities to offer complex e-mobility services to the electric car community, thus it’s going to further develop its infrastructure by installing additional service stations countrywide.
Dávid Bíró from AVL, the professional partner of the event held a presentation titled Cutting Emission with Predictive Control. As the largest independent corporation group engaging in developing internal combustion engines, hybrid engines, electric engines and powertrains, AVL is currently working on developing a software that optimises the energy management system of hybrid vehicles. The prerequisite for optimisation is synchronising the operation of the internal combustion engine and the electric engine. The software is currently being tested in a sim environment, and results show that thanks to the system, emission can be reduced by 7%.
Erich Ramschak, AVL’s Senior Product Manager engaging in AD and ADAS systems said that thanks to its innovative solutions and technologies, the company plays a significant role in testing and validating different assistant systems, however, it also contributes to mapping customer satisfaction that is measuring sense of security and comfort, which is key to sales and basically the acceptance of assistant systems.
Guests learned about the newest telematic generation of Mercedes Benz from Balázs Csordás’ presentation. The company presented the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) at the CES2018 show in January 2018 in Las Vegas, which brings a major change in car multimedia systems. Earlier, systems “merely” served our needs (navigation, media, telephony etc.), the new system based on AI, however, supports our time spent in the car as a personal assistant. It adapts to our driving styles in a coordinated way (with mood lighting, different styles of the menu system, driving dynamics modes etc.), maps and remembers our habits, driving styles, and offers possibilities based on them, e.g. it offers navigation automatically on our way to work in the morning, considering current traffic, and with the fastest route.
The recently introduced A-Class produced in Kecskemét, which has the assistant systems of the S-Class, takes the technological knowledge of the compact segment to a higher level, taking a step closer to fully autonomous transport.
As it turned out from the presentation of Porsche Hungaria, the key condition to autonomous driving is perfectly precise (that is centimetre-precise) navigation and cloud-based information as cars must work with timely data for us to be safe. It’s a task for car manufacturers to develop vehicle sensors to perfection, and also to equip them with software that is able to process up to 4 TB of data a day. In his presentation, László Papp pointed out that simultaneously with technological development, the most important thing is to clarify the legal environment as there’s no official position on responsibility in case of an accident. From the brands distributed by Porsche Hungaria, the new A8 model of Audi offers category 3 autonomous driving, and 22 assistant systems reflect current technology in the newest model of Volkswagen Touareg.
Together with the conference, guests had the opportunity to test innovative cars like the Volkswagen Arteon R-line, the Volkswagen POLO Beats 1.0 TSI, the Mercedes e-Smart, the Mercedes C 350e, the Nissan Leaf or the Jaguar e-pace at the most modern track complex of Europe. The day was completed by mind-control games and the robotics show of the InnoRobot-X team. Thanks to Sixt, guests of the event were offered a chance to win a weekend Nissan Leaf test drive.