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Southeast Asia’s gaming market could very well be in for a financial boom, if a report from Niko Partners has anything to say.
Lisa Cosmas Hanson, managing partner for the group, stated that the region – including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – will reach a whopping $1.2 billion over the next few years.
The gaming market currently hovers around $661 million in revenue, based around 85 million gamers. However, Niko believes the number of gamers will see a huge increase, to 132 million, by 2017.
Not only that, but mobile gaming isn’t the only part of the market expected to rise. PC games will also play a huge role in the market increases. “Mobile games are booming in Southeast Asia as they are worldwide, yet client-based PC online gaming remains vibrant and will continue to experience aggressive revenue growth over the five-year forecast period,” said Hanson. “We were surprised to find out that many Southeast Asian hardcore PC gamers ignore mobile gaming all together, a major behavioral difference from the Chinese gaming population.”

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'Baby, the police have arrested me': Australian designer Kym Ellery comes to her pro surfer beau's rescue after he's detained for an alcohol related incident
Australian fashion designer Kym Ellery has had to bail her handsome pro surfer boyfriend out of jail in New York City after an alcohol related incident on Saturday.
In a text to his gorgeous girlfriend - which she then posted to social media - Luke Stedman begged for her help after landing in a pickle.
'Baby the police have arrested me for having a beer on the side walk,' he explained.
Jail bird: Australian fashion designer Kym Ellery was sent an SOS message from her boyfriend, pro surfer Luke Stedman, on Saturday after a run in with New York police
'They said they may take me to the police department. It's my first beer. My phone is out of battery.'
He finished the long-winded message with a plea, 'Can you hurry this is not a joke.'
Finding the funny side in his predicament, Kym, 30, shared the screen shot with her 27,500 Instagram followers.
Captioned: 'LOL. The long arm of the law takes it's next victim #badboys #lightbeers @luke_stedman @saturdaysnyc #YOLO.'
Supportive girlfriend: Kym thought it would be funny to share Luke's plea for help via text message
Hopefully Luke also sees the funny side.
In New York City it's illegal to drink from an open container of alcohol in a public place, which unfortunately for Luke includes the city's streets.
When not getting himself arrested, the tanned athlete is having a crack at his own fashion label.
He launched menswear brand Insted We Smile in 2012, which is inspired by Luke's 'flamboyant style' and his 'affinity for the ocean.'
He's a keeper: The fashionable pair aren't afraid to laugh at themselves on social media
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It’s a Win for cartime! Dealership Triumph at Made in Bury Business Award
Bury-based used-car dealership cartime is celebrating today –after winning Best in Class in the Motoring and Transport category at the 3rd annual Made in Bury Business Awards.
This award recognises cartime’s contribution to the car retail industry. Judges were looking for businesses that have demonstrated consistently high standards of customer care, as well as businesses that identify new income streams, develop new products and invest in the development of their workforce. cartime pride themselves on their unrivalled customer journey and aim to deliver the best possible customer service. They’re also committed to developing their workforce, offering ongoing training schemes for all members of staff.
The Made in Bury Business Awards 2015 (MIBBAs) acknowledge the success of Bury’s diverse business community and serve to recognise and reward local enterprises and celebrate their outstanding achievements. Standards were high this year, with the car retailer facing some tough competition. The other two finalists were established local transport providers, Bury Minibus Hire and Grahams Driver Training, a local driving school.
cartime’s owner and Bury-native Matt Kay who represented cartime at the glitzy, black-tie ceremony at the Longfield Suite, Prestwich said, “Since I founded cartime in 2012, my goal has always been to offer people a new way to buy a used car. It’s an honour to be recognised with a Made in Bury Business Award, as these awards have contributed a lot to the local business community in the last three years. I’m really proud of the whole team at cartime and it’s been a great year so far – so well done to them all for another great achievement. It’s also great to be able to say we offer an ‘award-winning’ new way to buy a used car!”
cartime were also up for the Best in Class Retailer award, but Slattery Cakes pipped them to the post in that particular category.
Notes for Editors –
1) cartime was founded in 2012 by Matt Kay. They specialise in selling prestige used cars (BMWs, Mercedes, Audi etc.) and are one of the biggest independent used-car dealerships in the North West with over 300 cars on site.
2) The Made in Bury Business Awards or ‘MIBBAS’ are in their third year of honouring the local businesses around Bury. Visit their website at www.madeinbury.co.uk/
3) cartime should always be spelled will a lower case ‘c’.
4) Since they began trading, cartime’s turnover has increased exponentially to £15 million in 2014. They are projected to turn over £40 million by 2017 thanks to the expansion plans.
For more information or to arrange interviews with Matt Kay please contact: Canada Berryman, Content Writer at K2L Marketing. canada@K2L.co.uk or 0161 848 9008.
ABOUT CARTIME: cartime is an independent Bury-based business that has enjoyed unprecedented growth in the last few years; so much so, it is now one of the region’s most recognisable brands. Their Bury showroom has gone from holding a modest fifty cars to over three-hundred and this growth is only set to continue; with their ongoing expansion plans to evolve into a prestige car supermarket, capable of holding more than 500 cars.
This is not all, as cartime also has plans for a six-figure sum investment involving a new bodywork-prep centre and a state-of-the-art car collection centre, bringing further enterprise and investment to their hometown of Bury.


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This Is How Bob Marley's Pot Brand Is Trailblazing the Cannabis Industry
Bob Marley and cannabis are almost synonymous — in some places, "Bob Marley" is the street name for pot. So, it was almost an inevitability these two would one day be formally united. That day came in November 2014 when Marley's family and private equity firm Privateer Holdings announced the creation of Marley Natural, the world's first international cannabis brand.
Marley Natural is reinventing the cannabis industry from something informal and clandestine to professional and sleek. The brand is more than a cannabis distributor. It is developing a wide range of products derived from the plant — including lip balm, body lotion, hand cream, serum and edibles, to name a few — along with all the paraphernalia one could ever need.
The new-age dealer: At its official launch at the end of the year, Marley Natural will start selling roughly three to five strains of smokeable cannabis, along with innovative new products derived from cannabis. They will distribute these to dispensaries in states where recreational cannabis is legal.
Some of these new products will feature infusions of CBD, THC or both, the psychoactive compounds that produce a high, while others will not include psychoactive ingredients. There will be a range of options from THC-infused cream for an epidermal high, to innocuous hemp seed oil, which will only leave the consumer feeling moisturized (and not high).
One of the things that makes Marley Natural different is its accessories. Not only is the company selling cannabis in different forms to be consumed, but it's also selling the products people use to consume them, putting them in the unique position of potentially controlling both distribution and means of consumption.
"We'll be offering an accessories collection. Not just things like vaporizers, pipes and storage containers, but ceremonial and lifestyle accessories, too," Tahira Rehmatullah, general manager of Marley Natural, told Mic. This is one of the crucial ways the company is building its brand, setting itself apart in the process.
"They'll have a modern and sleek look very much in line with the DNA of Marley Natural. The attraction will be in the design itself: We look at them as pieces of art versus just a pipe, for example. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of these products out there, which are a little shady," Rehmatullah said. Marley Natural intends on destigmatizing cannabis in the process. "We want to make products that you would feel very comfortable having on your bedside table," Rehmatullah said.
While Marley Natural's accessories and smokeable cannabis will be rolled out at the time of their official launch, they will initially be more cautious and restrictive about how they sell their newer products, specifically the CBD- and THC-infused creams, oils and edibles. The law regarding the sale of these types of products is more opaque than that of cannabis in its pure form, Rehmatullah said. For legal reasons, only accessories and products that won't produce a high will be sold on their website; the rest will be distributed to be sold in brick-and-mortar stores.
Ahead of the game: Privateer Holdings were one of the first firms to really understand the cannabis market, and in preparation for Marley Natural, the founders started the legal and business legwork five years ago.
"I think one of our competitive advantages is that Privateer set up to really understand this market and this space. We met with lawyers and activists and political campaigners and patients and growers and really built a network of people to fully understand the marketplace," Zack Hutson, public relations director at Privateer Holdings, told Mic.
Cannabis is recreationally legal in Washington, Alaska, Colorado and Washington D.C., with medicinal cannabis legalized in 20 more states. The laws vary by state, both in how it can be grown and how it can be sold, making it potentially difficult to ensure a cannabis company is always operating within the confines of the law.
"It has taken awhile to figure out but I feel like we have a good sense of how this can work and how we can build a national brand by working with local growers in different states and in different countries, but still assuring they meet our quality standards and brand standards," Hutson said.
Privateer Holdings invested considerable resources into understanding this legal landscape in order to dominate the market and make the best decisions possible for the company.
"We really have the benefit of being the movers in the industry, who really took the time to learn the nuances of all the markets," Rehmatullah said. "We've traveled the world, understanding how different governments function, how they're looking at this, what the forward looking opportunity is, and we continue to do that."
Marley Natural is constantly in dialogue with their growers, the country's policymakers and lobbyists, allowing itself to evolve with the laws. But Hutson and Rehmatullah also said everyone in the industry is confident the end of prohibition is imminent. Marley Natural also has the unusual advantage of pioneering a market which everyone knows there's a demand for.
"There's no risk these products won't resonate with the market place. We believe cannabis is a mainstream product consumed by mainstream people," Hutson said.
A family affair: Marley's children are playing a hands-on role in the development of this brand. "The family has been great to work with and involved in a number of levels. They're thinking about design and really how to position the brand because they want to preserve the life and spirit of their father," Rehmatullah said.
The Marley family has met with Privateer employees in Jamaica on a number of occasions as they develop the company. Jamaican ministers are also involved in the project, in order to integrate the country into the company, through ethos and in the actual production of Marley Natural accessories.
"My dad would be so happy to see people understanding the healing power of the herb, he's smiling right now at what's really happening," Marley's daughter, Cedella, told Caribbean Life News after her company was announced.
America must brace itself for a change. What was once the business of college students furtively showing up at one's doorstep with a backpack full of pot, is soon to be dominated by a sleek, international brand to be found in mainstream stores. Whether consumers choose to get high with THC serum and Perrier or a fancy, Marley-approved vaporizer, the world of weed is about to be shaken up like never before.


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By Jon Peterson
El Segundo-based Paragon Commercial Group has taken its acquisition efforts into the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time with $51 million acquisition of the 128,000 square foot Target store located at 20745 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino. The purchase price was according to sources familiar with the transaction.
“This is a property that we feel very good about and will take on a long-term view from an ownership standpoint. It’s good real estate whether it’s leased to Target or to some other kind of retail. Target doesn’t lease a great deal of its stores. I think in its last report, Target had stated that somewhere between 75 percent to 80 percent of its stores are owned by Target,” says Jim Dillavou, a principal with Paragon.
The asset was acquired from a private seller. According to data from the San Jose office of SRS Real Estate Partners, within the three-mile trade radius of the property there are over 192,000 people, as stated in the 2015 census projections. The medium household income varies from $128,719 within one mile of the location and slides to $124,385 three miles out.
Paragon is planning to be a much bigger player in Northern California going forward. “Our goal is to open a regional office in the [Bay Area] before the end of the year. The company has not made a final decision as to where this office will be located. We will be hiring an acquisition person to work out of the regional office, which will allow us to grow our operation in the marketplace,” said Dillavou.
Paragon will be actively looking at assets throughout the Bay Area. The company wants to invest in retail properties that have a value-add component, which would mostly involve necessity/grocery-anchored shopping centers. This strategy could allow for the acquisition of existing properties and pursuing ground-up development opportunities.
Paragon made the acquisition in Cupertino for a family office capital source. The company also buys properties for the Canyon Catalyst Fund, which is an entity funded by the California Public Employees Retirement System, however this purchase was not for that fund.


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More dealers choose LEDs for outdoor lighting
The light bulb blinked on in the mind of Mike Lallier, owner of Reed Lallier Chevrolet in Fayetteville, N.C., as a result of serving on his local utility board.
The board was exploring replacing streetlights with light-emitting diode, or LED, lights. The more he researched LEDs for the board, the better they looked for his dealership, too. Compared with conventional lighting, LEDs would slash energy costs and be almost maintenance free for close to 10 years.
He calculated the more-expensive LEDs at his store would pay for themselves in about six years. Add in that the quality of light from the LEDs "makes our product show better," he says, and "I just felt it was a no-brainer."
Lallier is one of a small but growing group of dealers switching to LED lights, particularly for outdoor lighting, because of their low operating costs and natural-looking light. LEDs can be dimmed at night and come on at full brightness in an instant. That makes them ideal for security plans that hook LEDs to a motion detector on a dealership lot.
Vendors say LEDs also are suitable for indoor use, particularly in the service department, where they reduce heat and thus reduce the need for extra fans or air conditioning. But LEDs have not been included in automakers' facilities standards, and that has slowed their use indoors.
As LEDs gain traction at dealerships -- much as they are becoming more common as luxury-brand taillamps -- LED vendors are stepping up their pitches to dealers. GE Lighting was one of 24 lighting vendors displaying their wares at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Orlando last month, up from 10 last year and just six in 2007, the last NADA convention before the recession.
Ryan Rodau, retail marketing manager for GE Lighting in East Cleveland, Ohio, told Automotive News that the confluence of factors favoring LEDs would make this a "crossroads year" for sales to dealers.
Several dealers say that what sold them on LEDs was the quality of the light.
Lallier says his new lighting, from Cree Inc. of Durham, N.C., "makes our cars really pop." And because LEDs can be focused exactly on the location where the light is needed -- without the dim spots between lamp poles common to standard metal-halide, high-intensity lights -- that allows his store to "showcase our inventory in the best possible light."
Once dealers are reassured that the light from LEDs will make their cars look good, they look at the numbers -- and find a compelling case.
LEDs slash electricity use. Equally important, they're easy to install and almost maintenance free. Lallier says he was especially pleased that his lights, installed at the end of last year, could be attached to his existing light poles, so the dealership "didn't have to tear up asphalt" to put them in.
Reed Lallier Chevrolet, which sold about 1,200 new and 1,000 used vehicles last year at its eight-acre site, installed the new lights at the end of last year. For the 100 light poles, the total installation cost -- including fixtures, controls, labor and taxes -- came to about $120,000. Utility-bill savings so far are about $2,000 a month. Lallier expects to save another $3,000 a year on maintenance.
For Bernie Moreno, president of Collection Auto Group, in suburban Cleveland, installing LEDs dovetailed with his expansion plans.
Collection Auto Group sells 21 brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Aston Martin and Fisker, at 14 dealerships. The company currently has 11 construction projects under way, including nine new stores. The group began installing LEDs at its dealerships about 18 months ago, and has converted half of them so far. It will convert all of its stores and make LEDs part of all new store construction plans.
One project involves tearing down a hotel in Fort Mitchell, Ky., to build a Mercedes store. The site sits next to a busy stretch of I-75 that connects Cincinnati and its airport in northern Kentucky, but it also abuts a residential neighborhood.
Dealership construction plans always bring up zoning issues. "No. 1 with the city and neighbors is lighting, lighting and lighting," Moreno says. "They think of these gigantic flame-throwing lights that are going to keep them up all night."
Support from neighbors
The Fort Mitchell store promised to be especially problematic, since city regulations banned car dealerships. But Collection Auto Group got the site rezoned in just three months. Moreno says "every single neighbor went to City Hall supporting us," and half the reason for their support was the LED lighting proposal. LEDs were just "less intrusive," he says.
Moreno switched to LEDs expecting to use just 15 percent of the wattage for lighting that conventional lights would use. "That's a gigantic number that you can't ignore," he says.
But the savings he most appreciates is in maintenance. Most of his luxury-brand dealerships have high ceilings. So when one bulb goes out, whether outdoor or indoor, that means getting the lift and "it's $10 to $15 to replace a $5 bulb." And, he says, "Not a day would go by without an outdoor lamp going out." But the first store to get LEDs was a former Saab store, now converted into a Mercedes Certified used-vehicle center. Since it got LEDs a year ago, not a bulb has failed.
The switch is too recent for Moreno to know if he's getting the $77,000 in annual savings he had projected. But, he says, "It's simple math. If you used to use 20,000 watts and now you use 3,000, you're going to save a lot."
Plus, he says, it's the right thing to do environmentally.
A dealer might need 90,000 watts of electricity for conventional lights to light up a vehicle lot with 50 light poles and 80 fixtures. "That's just not responsible," Moreno says. "It's like driving a car that gets 2 mpg."
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Get ready for some spring skiing, Colorado!
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area recently announced that it will be opening its slopes this Wednesday, May 27, but with some restrictions.
According to Summit County officials, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment approved the reopening of the ski area "in response to Summit County's health-order variance request, which petitioned the state for various exceptions to restrictions contained in state public health orders." Dine-in services and short-term rentals were denied variance requests.
Amy Wineland, Summit County Public Health Director, said in a statement:
"Many of Colorado’s earliest cases of COVID-19 appeared in Summit County and other mountain communities, so we enacted restrictions before the rest of the state. Local residents and businesses have been very diligent in adhering to those restrictions, and we have succeeded in flattening the curve here.
"We’re ready to take a step forward in the reactivation of Summit County’s amazing recreational opportunities, so we’re excited about receiving the go-ahead on alpine skiing. However, we believe our local case data, contact tracing capabilities and hospital capacity do meet the thresholds for the other components of the variance request, and we are disappointed with the state’s decisions regarding restaurants and short-term rentals."
A-Basin will allow for a maximum of 600 per day, and skiers will need a reservation as access will be very limited. Passholders and those interested in a single-day lift ticket can make reservations* on the A-Basin's website.
*Please note that the online store is currently down. A new system will be up and running by Tuesday, May 26, around midday.
In addition to the capacity limit, skiers and snowboarders will be required to wear face coverings or masks in certain areas. Tailgating is not allowed. A-Basin staff "will actively police the parking lots to ensure compliance with all state, county and company mandates."
The ski lifts will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with uphill access available from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., starting on May 27. Black Mountain Express Lift, Pallavicini Lift, and Lenawee Lift will be open and available, while Montezuma, Beavers, Lazy J, Molly Hogan, The East Wall, and terrain parks will remain closed.
A closing date has not yet been determined.
If you're interested in making a reservation or would like more information on the new restrictions, visit the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area's website.
Will you be hitting the slopes at A-Basin? Are you excited to get out and ski/snowboard again? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


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Lance Armstrong’s 2000 autobiography is titled “It’s Not About The Bike.”
It’s a clear reference to the fierce determination that helped him beat
testicular cancer and win the Tour de France six times.
But as he pedals through valleys and over mountains in pursuit of a record
seventh title, the Texan’s sponsors would like to remind sports fans that
the bike, and the technology that helped build it, play an important
Several companies with tech ties have joined Armstrong. The most visible is
, “the official technology sponsor” of
Armstrong’s Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team.
AMD inked Armstrong and the team (then the USPS Pro Cycling Team) in January
2004 and recently extended the relationship through 2007. Terms were not
disclosed, but AMD spokesman Travis Bullard said sports marketing makes good
business sense. The AMD corporate logo is visible on the team’s bikes and
“Global sponsorships allow AMD to further establish corporate brand value
and significantly increase brand awareness,” Bullard said. “However, these
are more than mere commercial agreements. AMD’s sponsorships are also true
Compared to other Armstrong partners, like Nike and PowerBar, semiconductors
and cycling seem an odd match. But the company points to several areas
where its products have helped the team in the months preceding the Tour.
Its Opteron and Athlon processors power computers used by bicycle
manufacturer Trek. Back in 2000, Trek trashed its previous systems and
built a new workstation using AMD chips. The move slashed the total bike
completion time in half.
For the 2005 race, Trek designed a new bike for the uphill Alpe d time
trial. Designers narrowed Armstrong’s bike, cutting drag and weight, which are the primary enemies of competitive cyclists.
In addition, Armstrong and several teammates traveled to the Allied
Aerospace Low Speed Wind Tunnel to train. AMD-processor-powered systems at
the San Diego facility helped the riders learn proper positioning to limit
The Allied Aerospace Low Speed Wind Tunnel
Mathematical models show that aerodynamic changes can trim as much as 90
seconds off of an individual cyclist’s time over a 34-mile time trial, AMD
said. While that doesn’t sound like a lot, keep in mind that the Tour totals
2,241 miles and Armstrong won in 2003 by just 61 seconds.
AMD also provided a workstation, which serves as the tunnel’s bike computer,
displaying drag, rider heart rate, speed and cadence information.
Finally, AMD said Armstrong, his teammates and support staff use HP laptops
and personal workstations equipped with mobile AMD Athlon processors to
keep in touch while traveling.
Others on Lance’s corporate team include sunglasses maker Oakley, which
has designed the Oakley Thump, “digital music eyewear” for training. The
glasses with built-in MP3 player weigh only 1.8 ounces and have a USB
connection, so Lance can quickly download the Sheryl Crow catalog.
Some firms choose to sponsor the race itself. France Telecom/Orange provides
callers with updates, rankings and interviews and mobile users with Orange’s
video service can also download clips.


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The iPad Pros have had an LED flash for a year now. In fact, every single iPad Pro on the market has a LED Flash. But iOS hasn’t added support for the flashlight feature for iPads. That changes with iOS 11.
A big side effect of the new customizable Control Center in iOS 11 is that things you were used to, just aren’t there anymore. AirDrop toggle is hidden behind a widget. And so is the audio outputs section. In iOS 10, the music widget was a separate pane. And there was a clear section for switching between different audio outputs. In iOS 11 the entire system has changed. There are now three different ways to do this. And two of them are quite quick.
iOS 11’s Control Center sports a new one-page design, a dark color palette and more importantly, the ability to customize, which has been one of the most requested features since Apple introduced Control Center in iOS 7 back in 2013.
Apple has given us a real, customizable Control Center with iOS 11. Right now, all you can do is edit the controls below the first 4 rows. Apple gives you a dozen or so new controls that you can add to the bottom of the new Control Center.
One of the starkest new changes in iOS 11 is the newly redesigned Control Center that’s also customizable. We’ve been wishing for this since iOS 7 day and it’s finally here. How exactly does the new Control Center work? How is it customizable? Read on to find out.
Control Center is one of the major features of iOS that provides quick access to essential functionality, such as settings toggles, media playback controls, Night Shift, and much more.
The biggest changes in iOS 10 are clear as day when you pick up your iPhone. The Lock screen is completely redesigned. There are widgets everywhere and 3D Touch is much more pronounced, across the OS. We tell you how to use all the new iOS 10 features in the Lock screen, Home screen and Control Center.


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Sony Ericsson Doing Wonderfully
It was less than two years ago that Ericsson was threatening to pull out of Sony Ericsson, while declaring the whole joint venture a failure. They must be happy they gave it a bit more time. While Nokia is struggling, it seems like business is absolutely booming for just about every other handset makers and Sony Ericsson is no exception. In fact, they did even better than expected last quarter, thanks to strong demand for their camera phones.


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Click Forensics also warns of a new malware scheme targeting display banner ads. A “sophisticated” program increases impressions by rotating banner ads every 10 to 15 minutes.
“We are investigating the malware-driven attacks in more detail, but early evidence points to an impression inflation scheme,” Paul Pellman, CEO of Click Forensics, said in a press release. “It’s something we will examine more closely and report on later this year.”
Outside of North America, the countries that produced the most fraudulent traffic were Japan, The Netherlands, Philippines, Sweden and France.
Click Forensics’ data is based on advertising campaigns on search engines, comparison shopping engines, online publishers, and social networks from more than 300 ad networks.
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Detroit woman frustrated that Michigan veterinary clinics still won’t let pet owners inside
DETROIT – A Detroit woman is frustrated that Michigan veterinary clinics still aren’t allowing pet owners inside after two of her dogs died in a matter of weeks. Businesses across the state of Michigan have reopened, but many veterinary clinics are keeping pet parents outside. Making matters worse, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, owners aren’t being allowed inside vet offices. Maureen Kearns, of Detroit, said it’s critical to reopen the doors to owners. What I’d like to see is just that at least one pet parent be able to go in with the animal.”In Michigan, veterinarians can decide whether to allow pet owners inside their hospitals.


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Lucky Brand, the Southern California lifestyle denim label, has forged a licensing deal with Parigi Group to manufacture and market Lucky Kid to department and specialty stores, beginning in January. The line will also be available on luckybrand.com.“We’re excited for the launch of this line, and believe that our unique Southern California sensibility will translate well to the children’s market,” said Dave DeMattei, chief executive officer of Lucky Brand, a division of Fifth & Pacific Cos. Inc.Lucky Brand has done children’s wear internally for the last few years, but now aims to make it a bigger business.The Lucky Kid aesthetic will mirror that of the women’s and men’s collections and will incorporate the brand’s signature novelty details, prints and patterns. The line is comprised of T-shirts, dresses, jackets and denim, reaching children 18 months to 12 years. Sizes will go from 2 to 16 for girls and 2 to 20 for boys.RELATED STORY: Fifth & Pacific Trims Q2 Loss >>Retail prices will range from $22 to $36 for T-shirts; $49 to $69 for dresses; $59 to $110 for jackets, and $30 to $69 for denim.Lucky Kid will initially launch on luckybrand.com, and will be aimed at top doors of Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor, Dillard’s, Von Maur and Macy’s. For fall 2013, the brand will expand to infant apparel. Lucky Brand officials declined to reveal first-year projections.Parigi, founded in 1981, has an array of licensed brands, such as Puma, DKNY, Timberland, Nicole Miller, LRG and Baby Phat. Parigi, which is based in New York, also owns and operates the Hartstrings children’s brand, retail operation and e-commerce businesses.
EXCLUSIVE: Two and half months after John Targon, cofounder and codesigner of Baja East, was hired as creative director of the contemporary division at Marc Jacobs, he has left the company, WWD has learned. Marc Jacobs International, which is owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, confirmed Targon’s departure in a statement: “John Targon is a talented designer and we appreciate the work he has done here. Ultimately working together did not make sense for the brand and we wish him the best.” Read the story by @jessiredale, link in bio. #wwdnews
@theluxurycollection is officially launching a collection, tapping Sofia Sanchez de Betak for the capsule. Over 30 styles will be featured in the Chufy x The Luxury Collection, debuting next month at Bergdorf Goodman, The Webster, FiveStory and more. De Betak, known as “@chufy,” drew inspiration for the collection from her trips to Japan in the past year #wwdfashion
@lhd, founder and CEO of @thewebster, has teamed up with @lebonmarcherivegauche for the European launch of her ready-to-wear line, LHD. The launch will come with an exclusive pop-up opening today that’s set to run through May 20. Located on the second floor, it carries her debut Miami-themed resort collection, launched in November as see-now-buy-now. #wwdfashion
@longchamp, which marks its 70th anniversary this year, just opened its biggest U.S. store on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. On the lower level there’s a floor-to-ceiling display of the brand’s iconic Le Pliage bag – in all of its different colors, shapes and sizes. Customers can also have their product personalized in-store by imprinting names, initials or emblems. #wwdfashion (📷: @ericmtownsend)
“Whenever I’m in that place of sound and music, I don’t have fear or nervousness…This album has a lot of themes of courage and boldness and I want to be the soundtrack for people’s lives. I’ll be so happy if [my songs] evoke strength in people, which I know music has done for me,” says @kimbramusic of her newest album “Primal Heart.” The New Zealand-born singer sat down with WWD to talk about her music, newest tour and connecting with hear fans — read more on WWD.com #wwdeye (📷: @jilliansollazzo)
Luxury handbag resale company @rebagofficial is planning to sell a rare collectible for $70,000: the @hermes White Crocodile Himalayan Birkin. The exclusive Birkin sold for about $100,000 in 2008, when @davidbeckham bought one for his wife @victoriabeckham to add to her collection. Read more about the rare Birkin on WWD.com #wwdaccessories
With her costume pearl necklace and what-you-see-is-what-you-get style, Barbara Bush, who died Tuesday at age 92, was a straight-shooter from start to finish.
Born Barbara Pierce in New York City, Bush served as the 37th first lady, as well as the country’s second lady from 1981 to 1989. In addition to being part of the longest presidential marriage — 73 years — Bush also had the unlikely distinction of having one son, George W., become the 43rd president and another son, Jeb, run unsuccessfully in 2016. Having served as second lady during the Reagan administration’s two terms and lived all over the world during her own husband’s ascending political career, Barbara Bush made it clear that literacy — not fashion — was her priority. Read more from Rosemary Feitelberg’s obituary on the late First Lady in WWD.com, link in bio. #barbarabush #wwdnews
Western and ’90s trends have influenced denim for fall 2018. Think raw, dark and coated jeans mixed with bold prints and tough leather. #trendtuesdays #wwdfashion (Styled by @thealexbadia;📷: @ryanplett)


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Last week, after months of speculation, Saint Laurent Paris announced that Hedi Slimane would be leaving his post as creative director. His replacement: Anthony Vaccarello, most recently creative director of Versace’s sister label Versus. The appointment doesn’t come as much of a surprise—Vaccarello’s aesthetic is right in line with Slimane’s Saint Laurent. That is; young, sexy, edgy and yes, streetwise. All words no one would have used to describe the iconic French house four years ago.
Before he landed at Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane had women—from Nicole Kidman to Madonna—clamouring for menswear as creative director at Dior Homme. No small feat considering how little interest the men’s presentations generate compared to the global hoopla of ladies-only fashion month. So it was with great excitement that the industry received the news in 2012 that Slimane would be helming Yves Saint Laurent as creative director. Visions of razor sharp Le Smokings danced in our heads.
Instead, we got a new name, new logo and new L.A.-based head-office. In other words, the antithesis of Paris. His collections read like a rock classics Spotify playlist, alternating between ’70s, ’80s and ’90s silhouettes that had most critics aghast. Hedi fans have lauded the designer for elevating the fashion show to rock show status—a classic case of fashion amnesia considering Gianni Versace was the ne plus ultra of rock-meets-fashion trailblazers. Given Vaccarello’s Versace-approved pedigree, we can be sure the rock anthems will continue to blare on Saint Laurent runways.
Slimane’s Saint Laurent was no reinvention of the wheel, but it was a shrewd reinvention of fashion. He took a label that was rooted in the classic concept of clothing for the elite and made it accessible to the masses. (Visually, anyway, the price points are still one-percent oriented.) Vaccarello, too, is known for his forward thinking approach to the business, having embraced the see-now-buy-now strategy at Versus. Aesthetically, the two are on the same sexy, youthful page. Vaccarello’s most recent fall collection for Versus had a whiff of the new Saint Laurent, with military jackets and body skimming silhouettes, although his forte is in the barely-there sexiness that defines the Versace house.
Ultimately, both designers seem hell-bent on taking fashion labels out of their ivory ateliers and putting them on the street. It’s a strategy that, business-wise at least, is working. The New York Times reports that the house posted over 1 billion euros in revenue in 2015, up from 354 million euros prior to Hedi’s appointment in 2012. Clearly, the fashion flock has spoken. No doubt it all has Yves turning in his grave.


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Ubisoft has a lot of top video game franchises, but they don’t get any bigger than Assassin’s Creed. So it says a lot that the French video game giant is bringing its Assassin’s Creed game to Facebook with Assassin’s Creed Project Legacy, which will be available in the coming days.
Zynga, currently the top social gaming company, better look out. Ubisoft is bringing out the big knives. The new game is a companion to the console game Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood that launches on Nov. 16. The console and Facebook versions of the game are tightly integrated, so you can earn points in one game and spend them in another. The video below offers a glimpse of the game as presented by Ubisoft manager Kat Townsend.
The fact that Ubisoft already has hundreds of thousands of fans for Assassin’s Creed on Facebook gives it a big advantage. It could very easily promote this game by handing out links to it or other incentives on its fan page. In that way, the company hopes to get a kind of virtuous circle going, where its game properties and fan sites on different platforms can all feed each other. Check out the video below.
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We are organising a Commonwealth delegation to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, from 18th – 20th January 2019 in Gujarat, India.
The delegation for the trade visit will comprise of Ministers, officials and board level business leaders from across the globe. Throughout the 3 days there will be specially organised CWEIC and Commonwealth focused seminars and networking opportunities, as well as access to the wider Vibrant Gujarat Event which will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi and will see participation from business and government leaders from across the world.
Vibrant Gujarat aims to showcase opportunities for investment and partnership in projects across all of India’s 29 states, including the State of Gujarat. Under former Chief Minister (and now Prime Minister) Mr. Narendra Modi, Gujarat has driven a quantum change in how India addresses trade and investment and is currently one of India’s fastest growing and most highly developed commercial hubs.
The key highlights of the summit are:
- 33000 Participants
- 2700+ International delegates
- Participation from over 100 Countries
- Thousands of B2B and B2G meetings
- Special Focus on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Through interactive roundtable discussions, seminars and forums, including a regionally focused Africa Day and West Asia Day, Vibrant Gujarat will showcase the opportunities in Commonwealth markets to Indian business leaders. Vibrant Gujarat therefore provides an excellent opportunity to meet potential partners who are interested in both acting as local partners in India, as well as for those looking for partnership in Commonwealth markets.
Members of the our delegation will be able to demonstrate opportunities for investment and partnership in Commonwealth markets to major Indian and global investors at the event and will benefit from excellent networking opportunities through access to our private online portal to book on-site B2B meetings and B2G meetings with Central and State Government officials.
If you have any queries or are interested in joining our delegation, please contact our CWF manager Shreya Jain (firstname.lastname@example.org) at the earliest.


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Jeni’s debuts Ted Lasso ice cream
The flavour – named ‘Biscuits with the Boss’ – combines crumbly shortbread cookies with buttery sweet cream.
ARTiSTORY brings The National Gallery and Fairmont Singapore together for ‘Season of Impressionists’ afternoon tea
“We are delighted to offer this distinctive afternoon tea experience inspired by Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and hope to bring a new and different appreciation for this famous art piece through food,” said Robert Strasser, Hotel Manager at Fairmont Singapore.
Scatterbrain Studios welcomes Larkshead Licensing as brand’s global licensing agency
“I can’t wait to see Mr Kitty and his friends feature on an array of design-led lifestyle products,” said Julia Broughton, Creator and Owner of Scatterbrain Studios.
BTS gets the LEGO treatment
The build features the seven-piece band on the video set of their smash-hit single, ‘Dynamite’.
Lauren Shipman, Group Brand and Marketing Director at Posh Paws, on why they’re open to anything…
Lauren Shipman, talks Posh Paws, changing landscapes – and what’s on the horizon in plush.
Talking Brands: Hachette Partworks has launched a build-your-own Batmobile… What other brands are built for construction kits?
SGLP’s Simon Gresswell, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes and Dinosuit’s Ross Padgett share their thoughts on IP that’s built for success in the construction sector.
WATCH: Storytelling in Licensing panel discussion
SBC’s Sophie Bloomfield, Moonbug Entertainment’s Dominic Sander, iLLUMiARTi’s Marisa Morgan and Simon’s Cat’s Emily Osborne discuss the power of licensing to tell a brand’s story.
Mattel to bring back Barney in 2024
“We will introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products and experiences,” said Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer and Global Head of Consumer Products at Mattel.
Gifts & Concepts debuts Paw Patrol baking range
“We think kids and parents will really love them and hope they will create some special memories together in the kitchen,” said Wouter Struijs, director and owner of Gifts & Concepts.
Natural History Museum welcomes Jurassic Park-inspired shop
“The iconic Jurassic Park film is very close to our hearts and we cannot wait to host this unique retail experience for fans of all ages to enjoy,” said Sam Barnes, Retail Commercial Manager at the Natural History Museum.


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With 2014 behind us, we’ve seen the predictions for everything from the fitness trends to look out for (hey, more high-intensity training) to Pantone’s spring 2015 color picks. And now, we’ve got the latest foodie trends to come in the new year.
Here NBC’s Today Show nutritionist and founder of Nourish Snacks, Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D.N, gives her top 5 picks!
1. Goodbye, diet food. Hello, real food!
There’s been a rise in popularity of eating “clean,” wholesome foods and the trend is only growing.
“Mother Nature got it pretty close to perfect herself—she doesn’t need much help,” says Bauer. “Diet foods, which are often heavily processed and loaded with artificial sweeteners and other suspect ingredients, seem to be losing their appeal.”
Now, people are filling their plates with foods like veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, whole grains and lean protein.
2. High-carb goes low-carb.
While, low carbs isn’t necessarily a revolutionary idea, what IS new is how people are going about it. Think comfort foods like mashed potatoes, pasta, and pizza upgraded and made healthier with veggie substitutes like cauliflower or spaghetti squash. Some recipe favorites for Bauer: Slim-Style Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower Pizza Crust.
3. Bring on the snacks.
No, we’re not talkin’ that morning doughnut with your coffee or mid-afternoon muffin from the break room.
“You have to choose smart snacks,” sharedBauer. “By that I mean, nibbles that are calorie-appropriate (less than 200 calories) and made up of the right nutrients: fiber and/or protein with bonus points for healthy fat.”
Not only will these nutrients help to stabilize blood sugar levels, but you’ll also keep your energy levels and focus up.
4. Thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
There’s been a real movement towards organic, locally sourced, and humanely raised produce and meats.
“We care about not only how the food tastes and if it’s good for us, but if it’s good for the Earth and everyone involved in the development of that food,” Bauer said.
5. Unusual produce makes a debut.
Sure oldies like broccoli and carrots or apples and oranges are always a nutrition do, but exotic picks like jicama (a Mexican yam or turnip) and sunchokes (the Jerusalem artichoke) are making their way on to people’s plates. “Switching things up is fun, delicious, and will ensure your bowl doesn’t get boring,” noted Bauer. “You’ll also score all the various phytonutrients found in different colored fruits and veggies.”
What do you think about these foodie trends for 2015?


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US-based TSYS has become the first corporate card processor to enable tokenisation across all of its platforms in North America.
With the tokenisation, Visa and MasterCard issuers can enable their cardholders to make payment with a smartphone using Apple Pay, Android Pay or Samsung Pay.
The tokenisation will also allow corporate cardholders to manage their personal payment preferences into the commercial setting.
TSYS said that U.S. Bank is first commercial card issuer to start enrolling customers with a mobile payment solution for Visa corporate card transactions.
TSYS president and COO Pam Joseph said: “We are excited to be able to offer this capability to our Visa and MasterCard commercial issuers, enabling them to be first in market with a mobile solution for their cardholders.
“To do this across all of our U.S. platforms, and to have clients in-market already today with these capabilities, is further testament to our standing as the leader in the commercial payments market.”


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Kiwis will pay roughly a $3000 penalty for their favourite utes from 2022 under new government rules, the Automobile Association (AA) says.
The penalty under the Clean Car Discount package will apply to the likes of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger – two of the top selling cars – and will come into effect in January 2022.
AA national policy manager Simon Douglas said the penalty would occur at the point vehicles were first registered in New Zealand, whether they were second-hand cars that had been imported or new cars.
The new penalty was questioned by Motor Trade Association (MTA) strategy manager Greig Epps, who said we could end up with “country folk who need larger vehicles paying penalties that fund discounts for city folk to use on a low emission run-about”.
Labour’s $3,000 car tax will hit many families hard.
And it won’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one iota. We have a cap and trade system and transport is part of that. Even if this policy does accelerate the uptake of electric cars, then those emissions quotas will be used in other sectors.
David Boot, owner of Christchurch’s EV City, said the rebate would not be the best thing for the EV industry in New Zealand long term.
The money would just end up in Japan or other countries where EVs were imported from.
People selling the cars in the offshore markets would know the New Zealand Government was paying a rebate and that combined with a big increase in demand caused by the rebate would push the price up, Boot said.
Importers were going to be put under pressure to buy as many EVs as possible and they would all be competing against each other.
“It will not be me making the extra money. It will be the Japanese.”
This is very possible. It’s like when they increased student allowances by $50 a week and surprise surprise rents in university cities went up by $50 a week.
So NZ families may end up paying $3,000 more for a car and that money will go to Japanese car makers!


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LivingSocial's outgoing CEO Tim O'Shaughnessy recently did an interview with Fortune Magazine's senior editor-at-large Adam Lashinsky about the state of the business that he'll be leaving as soon as the company finds a replacement. In the interview, he reveals some interesting stats about LivingSocial:
“This is a 4,000-plus-person company that did almost $400 million in revenue and about $1 billion in sales last year. The company has hundreds of millions in the bank,” says O'Shaughnessy.
As someone who remembers when LivingSocial was four guys building Facebook apps, it's been incredible to watch LivingSocial's ride. With the start of the new year, soon-to-be fresh leadership, and plenty of cash from the sale of TicketMonster to Groupon, everyone will be extra anxiously awaiting to see if LivingSocial can become a long-term sustainable company.


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Tezos Integrates Baanx App to Allow Users to Borrow, Spend Crypto
Blockchain network Tezos (XTZ) has introduced a new app to help users manage their digital assets in collaboration with the crypto-focused fintech company Baanx Group.
The app, dubbed Cryptolife, will integrate with the Tezos blockchain, and will allow users to “save, transfer, and manage their digital assets,” according to an announcement from Tezos.
With the new app, users will also have access to Baanx’s stablecoin loan service known as Cryptodraft, that promises to unlock loans of up to 50% loan-to-value (LTV) backed by the baanx (BXX) token with interest starting from 0%.
In addition, physical or virtual debit cards that can be used to spend crypto will also become available, the announcement said.
Baanx and its Cryptodraft service were recently granted a regulatory license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which Garth Howat, Founder and CEO of Baanx, called a “milestone” for the company’s journey in the space.
Based in the UK, Baanx is a technology company that is working to modernize financial services with the help of digital wallets, debit cards, various payment gateways, and white label smartphone apps.
Tezos is a part-owner of Baanx, along with a number of other smaller investors from the traditional finance and technology industries, according to the company’s website.
As of Monday at 12:43 UTC, Tezos’ native token XTZ stood at USD 3.89 in the market, down 3.2% for the day and unchanged over the past 7 days.
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LEE'S SUMMIT, MO., Sept. 9, 2013 -- The Aircraft Electronics Association announced its second quarter Avionics Market Report for this year. In the months of April, May and June 2013, total worldwide avionics sales amounted to $1,620,201,160.49, or more than $1.6 billion, as reported by the 20 aviation electronics manufacturers participating in the report.
The extent of the quarterly report simply is one total number: the collective sales figure -- both forward-fit and retrofit -- for the current time period sales, as received from the participating manufacturers.
The dollar amount (using net sales price, not manufacturer's suggested retail price) includes: all aircraft electronic sales -- including all component and accessories in cockpit/cabin/software upgrades/portables/noncertified aircraft electronics; all hardware (tip to tail); batteries; and chargeable product upgrades from the participating manufacturers. The amount does not include repairs and overhauls, extended warranty or subscription services.
The second quarter sales were 5 percent less than what was reported in the first quarter 2013 report, which amounted to $1,706,006,894.49, or more than $1.7 billion.
"Although there was a slight decrease in the amount of sales compared to the first quarter of this year, the industry is still on pace to outperform the total year-end sales from 2012, which amounted to more than $6.3 billion," said Paula Derks, president of the Aircraft Electronics Association. "It's important to remember that the AEA Avionics Market Report is still in its first year of existence, and it has not had the opportunity to gather and report a complete year's worth of data on a quarter-by-quarter basis. However, as we move forward in time and the report evolves into its second and third phases, we certainly will be better able to analyze and compare current sales against the same time period from previous years. I expect the report eventually will reveal the impact of seasonal and economic trends as well as upcoming equipment mandates, among other things in the years ahead."
History and Background Information:
The AEA first introduced its Avionics Market Report March 26, 2013, during the 56th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nev. During the event's Opening Ceremonies, the association reported the total year-end international avionics sales for 2012 amounted to $6,279,317,197.54, or nearly $6.3 billion.
Today's announcement marks the second quarterly report following the initial announcement in March.
In addition, the first year of reporting also will establish a baseline to compare future total avionics sales against the same time period the previous year.
The concept to produce the AEA Avionics Market Report began in April 2012, when the AEA formed an ad hoc committee comprised of representatives of avionics manufacturers to solicit input on a new benefit for the AEA membership and general aviation industry. To date, 20 aviation electronics manufacturers have committed to participate in the report. Additional manufacturers will continue to be invited to contribute sales data. Eligible companies interested in participating in the report should contact the AEA.
The AEA Avionics Market Report will continue to expand and provide greater detail in future reports. For example, it eventually will report not only the total dollar amount of worldwide sales for the current time period, but it also will report both certified and noncertified aircraft electronics units sold. In addition, the report will be enhanced to include dividing the numbers into domestic and international sales, fixed-wing versus rotorcraft, airplane categories and subscription sales.
"Never before has there been a true capture of the dollar size of the general aviation electronics market," said Paula Derks, AEA president, when the AEA Avionics Market Report was unveiled last March. "Not only will this report be useful to our membership in strategic planning and examining market share, but it will be valuable information to promote our industry to the aviation community, investors, and most importantly, when informing our elected officials of the value of the industry to the global economy."
To ensure confidentiality, the participating manufacturing companies submit their overall avionics sales figure to an independent third-party accounting firm retained to produce the AEA Avionics Market Report. The companies currently participating in the report include:
- Accord Technology
- Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp.
- Aspen Avionics
- Cobham (Mineral Wells)
- Cool City Avionics
- FreeFlight Systems
- Honeywell Business & General Aviation
- Jupiter Avionics
- Latitude Technologies
- L-3 Aviation Products
- Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
- Rockwell Collins
- Sandia Aerospace
- Shadin Avionics
- Trig Avionics
- Universal Avionics Systems Corp.
For more information about the AEA, visit www.aea.net.
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Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including approved maintenance organizations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of aircraft electronics systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of aircraft electronics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions.


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Back in July, Microsoft stopped offering the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903) to its own Surface Book 2 PCs, due to an issue that caused the Device Manager to stop recognizing the dedicated GPU. In fact, the issue started up back in May, but it took until October to finally fix it with a firmware update.
At the time, the Windows 10 version 1903 known issues page, said that the block from upgrading to version 1903 would be lifted in the coming weeks. It's been 10 days since the fix was released, and the page now says that the "safeguard hold has been removed". It still might take up to 48 hours before you're offered the feature update.
Some users are already reporting receiving the update:
The news comes as the Windows 10 November 2019 is right around the corner. The good news is that Windows 10 version 1909 is just version 1903 with an enablement package to set up some minor new features. There shouldn't be any compatibility issues with this new update.
Thanks to Dr. Robert for the tip!


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ShanthalaMemberDecember 28, 2021 at 10:30 AM
It is observed that these days, there has been an increasing trend that many people are prefering to consume cuisines from different parts of the world than locally prepared food.This is because of globalisation.In my opine,this is a positive trend to support international trade and also to satisfy people’s taste buds.
Due to globalisation,students who studied abroad have exposure to foreign culture and its famous cuisines.So, they crave to have those cuisines often in their home country.To meet this demand,many eateries of international origin have flourished near colleges and IT companies.These eateries are offering students and IT employees plethora of international cuisines to satisfy their taste buds and also to experience a feel good factor of trying food which is not locally originited.For an instance,in a recent study published in a local news paper suggested that these days more youngsters prefer to eat noodles than dosa for supper.
It is certainly a good development for international trade to increase their consumer base across the globe.This also gives exposure to local markets to franchise international food to local people.Besides,this trend also brings positive impact on home country’s economy by hosting international food festival which can cater to people’s need.With this exposure, of different international foods in their home counrtry,youngsters can easily adapt international cusinine when they travel abroad for higher education without any hassle.
To conclude,this increasing trend gives exposure to local people to experience different cultures and also satisfy their taste buds.Truly,globalisation has created positive impact on international trade.Because,it gives an opportunity to people to satisy their needs to consume international cusine.


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European Automakers Hit by Falling Dollar
To those of you who would like to believe you could some day afford a European vacation, the falling value of the dollar is like a blow to the heart. Instead of Paris, France, you might have to settle for Perris, California, which is pretty much the same except for the differences in history, beauty, culture and charm. Now consider the plight of the European automakers. Some European companies, even those assembling vehicles in the United States, are now absorbing at up to a 40 percent disadvantage compared with prices commanded for the same vehicles in Europe, according to John Hoffecker, a managing director of AlixPartners LLP. He made his observation in an opening keynote speech to more than 200 auto-industry executives at the 10th Annual Global Automotive Conference, sponsored by the non-profit Global Advanced Leadership Center in Bowling Green, Ky.
Hoffecker noted that in the past five years, the U.S. dollar has depreciated more than 30 percent versus the European euro and that some foreign, especially European, automakers manufacturing in the U.S. are still sourcing less than a third of their parts domestically, which means they are in a severe cost-price squeeze. Rather than passing on the increased costs to the consumer, which the competitive market makes difficult, many of these companies are choosing to suck it up and take less profit or even sell vehicles at a loss.
“These European automakers should be quickly rethinking their sourcing strategies and moving faster toward more 'natural hedging' -- more local parts purchases and investments,” he said. “Clearly, some are not moving fast enough.”
Hoffecker also stressed that all auto companies, no matter where they are based, need to be more fully aware that outsourcing parts purchases and manufacturing to countries like China is no longer as simple a calculation and decision as it once was. The Chinese price advantage, while significant, is dwindling.
“In addition to the recent dramatic shifts in currency exchange,” he said, “labor costs in the most industrial part of China, the southeastern provinces, have risen 50 percent in the past four years.”
He pointed out that many of the Chinese-government export credits have been recently eliminated or greatly reduced for a number of auto-part exports. Using the example of tires made in China, Hoffecker noted that due to a combination of currency swings and China's recent reduction in a value-added tax rebate for exports, Chinese tires are now 16 percent more expensive to export to the U.S. than they were in 2007.
“Fast-changing currency exchange rates and sky-rocketing costs in general in some developing countries are clearly changing the game when it comes to making optimal sourcing decisions,” said Hoffecker. “Countries like China and India are still a very attractive venue for automakers and suppliers, particularly when they are servicing the local markets as well as exporting. However, other low-cost countries such as Mexico are more attractive today than they were just a couple of years ago because of their closer tie to the U.S. dollar and lower labor inflation rates.”
In the simplest terms, the lower value of the dollar means that American consumers are likely to pay more for foreign-produced goods like automobiles, but the complex, global nature of the car business means that the effects won’t be nearly as harsh as some might anticipate. Meanwhile, car manufacturers are working harder than ever to satisfy the still-affluent American customers at prices they can afford.


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A Brandon woman is accused of stealing from the University of Vermont.
UVM Police believe 34-year-old Olivia Chicoine misused her university-issued credit card, racking up between 17 and 22-thousand dollars worth of merchandise over a 10-year period.
Chicoine worked as a secretary and gift shop supervisor for the UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge. Investigators say she signed her boss's name on expense reports so she could buy groceries, gas, clothes, farm supplies and other items for her personal use.
Chicoine pled not guilty to embezzlement in September but on Monday her lawyer updated the court, saying his client is working on making restitution. Court documents show Chicoine resigned her job at UVM when the allegations came to light.


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$UNFI's 4Q16 GM came in at 15.6%, up 25 BP over 4Q15, driven by acquisitions. Excluding acquisitions, GM would have been down for the quarter, as the company continues to face competitive pricing pressure, moderated supplier promotional activity and reduction in fuel surcharges. Total fuel cost fell 15 BP as a percent of net sales vs. 4Q15.
$WBA is yet to receive US anti-trust clearance for its Rite Aid acquisition. The deadline for the deal expires on January 27.
$BMY plunge 7.2%. No credits to the non-acceleration of approval for lung cancer combination treatment.
Well this is big! I don’t know if it’s someone’s monopoly or genuine excitement, but either way, $CSX is up 23% after market closed. I heard some activist investor is going to blow big money into CSX Corp. Anyone mind explaining?


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An artist's rendition of what the Blueseed floating startup incubator may look like. Blueseed
Most entrepreneurs are in the dream business—but Max Marty is actually in the business of other people's dreams.
The 28-year-old son of Cuban immigrants, Marty founded Blueseed LLC, a high-tech startup incubator set to open on an ocean vessel off the coast of California. The enterprise is designed to sidestep U.S. immigration restrictions, yet still be close enough to host impromptu meetings with Silicon Valley executives.
“The American Dream has shifted,” Marty told Portfolio.com. “It used to be you follow your dreams, then it switched to climbing the corporate ladder, and now it’s switching again—back to the self-made person.”
Marty describes the current state of U.S. public policy as mired in an "industrial-era mentality" dependent on the support of existing businesses—and as a result, he says that many entrepreneurs are forced to go home or work for legacy companies, stifling the very ingenuity that makes entrepreneurs valuable.
Blueseed was founded in September 2011 and quickly raised $60,000 from various investors. But it wasn’t until all-star investor Peter Thiel got on board to lead a $500,000 seed-funding round that things really started to pick up.
Marty says the company will eventually need between $15 million and $35 million dollars to open and pay the bills until it is cash-positive—with room rates fluctuating based on size, at approximately $1,600 per person per month.
As the former director of business strategy at the Peter Thiel-funded Seasteading Institute—dedicated to creating floating autonomous states for exactly Blueseed's purposes—Marty saw many an entrepreneur come and go with great ideas, but with limited means to implement them within U.S. borders. He says the lost potential covered as diverse a series of needs as there are businesses in the United States, and some that don’t yet exist, ranging from simple chocolate shops to state-of-the art new technologies.
Michael del Castillo is the technology and innovation reporter at Upstart Business Journal, a member of American City Business Journals. A graduate of Columbia University, his work has appeared in the New Yorker. He is also the cofounder of Literary Manhattan, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting Manhattan’s literary community and creating new ways to appreciate literature.
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Apple and Samsung’s domination of the smartphone world is being challenged like never before, with Chinese companies muscling in with cheaper and just as innovative devices.
In an ominous sign for the tech titans — whose iPhone and Galaxy handsets have had a stranglehold on the almost $500 billion market for years — China’s Huawei Technologies Co. has unseated Apple to become the world’s second-largest smartphone maker. Now, it’s setting its sights on No. 1 Samsung, which has seen disappointing profits as Chinese phones gain share of a market that looks increasingly like it has peaked.
And others are not far behind. Here are the players — and phones — to watch:
Huawei: The Big Threat
Based in the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen, Huawei is plowing cash into bolstering its phones’ camera capabilities in a quest to dominate. Its flagship P20 Proboasts a three-lens camera that was co-engineered with the 104-year-old German camera maker Leica. Huawei also offers a shiny, rainbow-effect handset finish known as Twilight, differentiating their product from the many monotone smartphones on the market.
Like most of the Chinese devices, the P20 Pro is also cheaper. It retails for about $800 in China, compared with the $1,000-plus cost of an iPhone X. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 — which debuts on Thursday in New York — is expected to be priced at at least $1,200, according to reports in the tech media. Active in more than 170 countries, Huawei has managed to outstrip Apple on smartphone shipments despite being almost entirely absent from the U.S., where it’s failed to strike a distribution deal amid security concerns.
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Food For Everyone, a not-for-profit culinary poster shop founded by artist Gemma Leslie has launched its second collection of limited-edition prints to raise money for FareShare—an Australian charity that cooks millions of free meals for those in need across the country.
The prints, available in an array of colours and designs feature recipes from Australian chefs such as Andrew McConnell (Cumulus Inc.), Lennox Hastie (Firedoor, Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table: BBQ’), Lisa Valmorbida (Pidapipó Gelateria) and Kay-Lene Tan (Tonka). Following the sell-out success of the first collection which raised $41,585.33 for FareShare. Leslie is doing her second run of limited-edition prints, which feature each chefs’ recipes translated into artworks that embody organic forms, imperfections and bright colours.
“Food For Everyone is my way of bringing a touch of happiness into people’s homes during an extremely difficult time,” said Leslie in a press release. “For me, this project was born out of my love for sharing food with family and friends. Coming together and sharing a meal is a communal and binding act—an act that is understood globally. I wanted the posters to capture that spirit.”
“By collaborating with some of the country’s best chefs and cooks, Food For Everyone honours those who have made a lasting impact on Australia’s food scene, while allowing people to own a small piece of culinary history. Most importantly, it puts food on the table for those in need through the work of our friends at FareShare.” She continued.
As food relief becomes even more imminent amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative comes at a crucial time as approximately 35% of Australians currently experiencing food insecurity expect they won’t cope when the additional Government support via JobSeeker and JobKeeper is withdrawn in March.
"The support from Food For Everyone has already allowed FareShare to provide more than 30,000 free cooked and highly nutritious meals for Australians in need. Gemma's artwork celebrates Australia's exceptional food culture by capturing its bright spirit and bringing together the industry's best to generously support some of our most vulnerable.” said FareShare Director Toni Hetherington.
Leslie's prints are available to pre-order via the non-profits website between February 11-25, 2021.


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If there is one thing this year has taught us, it is that we are more divisive than ever. Whether we’re talking Android versus iOS, Republicans versus Democrats, or closing versus opening up the economy, we apparently can’t agree on anything. Well, except for one thing: 2020 has been a terrible year.
This is an annual summary of the biggest technology failures CNET has prepared to make us feel better about the terrible year we have had.
The amount of inaccurate information being disseminated everywhere has simply increased. For example, the idea was born that Bill Gates is the person behind the coronavirus pandemic, and that he will implant chips in our bodies. Although the companies have tried, they have not been able to fight this phenomenon.
TikTok continues to be a social phenomenon, but the success of the company has attracted the attention of Trump, who has attacked the Chinese platform as a platform that he says is dangerous to the American people.
Trump has signed an executive order asking TikTok to sell its US subsidiary to a US company. TikTok chose Oracle and Walmart as buyers, and the deal received Trump’s blessing. But then the election happened and Trump completely forgot about it as an issue.
One of the most sensational hacks of this year was the hacking of all reputable profiles like that of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Kanye West, Barack Obama, and other famous executives.
Bad behavior of electric cars
Nikola had an unforgettable year, even if the company wanted to forget it. It was discovered that in the ads for the electric truck the truck was not actually moving by itself, but was edited to look like that. Things got out of hand when stakeholders accused Tesla of fraud.


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MeLLmo, Inc., a San Diego, CA-based provider of innovative mobile apps that allow travelling business professionals to stay connected to critical company information, has secured an additional $10m in funding from private investors.
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate product innovation and global commercialization strategy for Roambi, a mobile app that makes company reports and data quick to access and easy to interact with, via dashboards and visual analytics on any iPhone or iPad.
This round brings the total amount the company has raised to date to $20m.
MeLLmo has already expanded Roambi connectivity to the major business intelligence systems and data sources including IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Endeca, Google and Salesforce.
Founded in 2008 by Chairman Santiago Becerra, the company intends to develop strategic reseller, system integrator and technology partnerships with industry-leading companies, and invest in further enhancements.
In addition to the on-premise Roambi ES3, MeLLmo offers a suite of online publishing services for individuals, small & medium businesses and workgroups, including Roambi Lite (free) and Roambi Pro ($99/year).


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Budding Designers from Pearl Academy Showcase Future of Fashion at FDCI's Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week 2019
Over 500 budding designers of Pearl Academy from Delhi, Noida and Jaipur campuses took to the ramp to showcase their final collections at the FDCI's Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week 2019 held at Jawaharlal Nehra Stadium in New Delhi recently. Students from the graduating batches of undergraduate and postgraduate programs of fashion design, fashion styling & image design, fashion media makeup, textile design, jewelry design, and celebrity and bridal hair and make-up, enthralled the audience.
Each collection stood out for its innovative approach, fashionable materials to create sartorial, chic and timeless apparel. From apparel that infuses LED technology with fluid fabrics to create retractable clothing that will help prevent assault, to attire inspired by India's traffic woes; each collection on the ramp showcased the storehouse of talent.
Congratulating the young designers and commending their efforts, Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, "At FDCI, we are committed to providing young designers a platform to gain recognition and our association with Pearl Academy is a step in that direction. Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week provides these young designers a great opportunity to highlight their work amongst the right audience including industry leaders, veteran designers and buyers, which is an amazing starting point for any fashion entrepreneur."
'Pearl Portfolio', has been a signature event of Pearl Academy for more than 25 years and has been an annual launch pad showcasing the work of graduating students. Pearl Academy students have also showcased their work at other prominent fashion weeks abroad including Milan Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week and London Graduate Fashion Week. The students of School of Fashion have also had the opportunity to intern with Rahul Mishra and Manish Arora at Paris Fashion Week in the past.


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At a recent roundtable on the trends for global travelers held by Marketing, several marketers from luxury brands such as Christian Dior, DeFred Jewellery, Clarins, Club 21, Valiram Group and more found themselves drifting to the topic of e-Commerce.
Here's where the conversation got heated.
e-Commerce is stealing business from retail
While several marketers such as Club 21's Linda Locke, Christian Dior's Brenda Chow and Valiram Group's Karen Leong clearly outlined how e-Commerce was rapidly forcing their businesses to change and at other times, posing strong competition to their retail businesses, not all of them felt their brands should be in e-Commerce yet.
Dior's Chow outlined how e-Commerce businesses were posing a threat: "We have customers calling us and saying, hey we saw this bag on Reebonz, it's 20% cheaper than what you're selling in the store. I say, well you may go ahead and buy from Reebonz but I cannot guarantee that it is genuine."
Locke, Chow and Leong all said how customers were increasingly only using retail stores to touch and see the product in person, but would make the actual purchases online anyways.
"We see customers do it all the time - they come in, they try the size, they go home and they buy it online," said Locke.
While Club 21 has an e-Commerce offering, Christian Dior does not.
"We don't have e-commerce for Dior," said Chow, but added she did not rule out the brand going into this few years from now.
Brands stay offline: does it work?
However, marketers from Audemars Piguet and Richemont Luxury both felt e-Commerce was no threat to their brands.
Audemars Piguet's marketing lead Stephanie Ng said she felt it is not a threat for the watch industry as "people need to touch, feel and know more about fine watches."
"You need to find the right fit; that is why we have an edge with our customers - because of the relationship that all of us have built, including the retailers."
Dior's Chow talked about how traditional retail is still working for the brand.
She gave the brand's boutique in Marina Bay Sands as an example. "In the daytime, it is a dead town but come maybe 8pm to about 12am, it's boom time and transactions keep on coming because that's when these people go to the casino to gamble and they have a win."
Aside from these luxury brands, e-Commerce is in the plans for another brand: BreadTalk.
Group senior vice-president of brand development at BreadTalk Joyce Koh tells Marketing that this is the next step for the brand.
"Our objective has always been to convert an online impression to an in-store sale. With this in mind, we focus on engagement social media strategies by tapping on current online user behavior, i.e. where do Facebook users currently spend most of their time."
She gives an example of an online game the brand ran on Facebook during Chinese New Year, which Facebook users being able to accumulate points and redeem e-vouchers to use in its stores.
Over 1,500 Facebook users played the game from 1 January to 6 February 2013, she added.
However she acknowledges that there have been several barriers to entry for this, perhaps revealing the challenges many other brands face in going online.
Firstly, finding an integrated and effective IT system is a challenge. This should maximise the efficiency of the existing operations and supply chain, including just-in-time purchasing from suppliers, said Koh.
Another is getting a strong loyal customer base - which is often underestimated for any e-commerce business. "Creating customer strength and loyalty requires a lot of hard work and customer loyalty is earned one customer transaction at a time - starting with the first transaction. And this goes beyond just giving discounts," said Koh.
Finally, one big constraint for BreadTalk is its production facility - that is its central bakery from which it can deliver from - which has been the key reason the brand has held back from e-Commerce.
e-Commerce firm Asia Pacific Digital has said it does not see brands in Asia Pacific taking to e-Commerce as quickly as they should.
Sean Toohey, group head of eCommerce for e-Commerce firm Asia Pacific Digital, said that the company regularly sees retailers and brands taking 12 to 18 months to launch their online platforms.
"Many find that when they launch, all they have really done is build a shiny piece of technology with some nice creative, but without clear visibility on how they are going to make money online. So 18 months into the process, we find many brands are not successful online; some claim that eCommerce doesn't work for them, but it is their approach towards eCommerce that is often wrong," said Tooley.
A daunting challenge facing retailers and brands from operating in the Asia Pacific region is how to segment and enter the regional markets, said Asia Pacific Digital.
*A Reebonz spokesperson has sent a note of clarification to Marketing.
"All products on Reebonz are guaranteed authentic and we stand by this with our 100% Authenticity Guarantee policy quoting that if in any doubt, customers can send the purchased item to the respective brand's boutique in their country to verify. We will do authenticity claims with no questions asked should an official letter from the brand be issued stating that any item purchased from Reebonz.com is not authentic. This letter has to be provided before we proceed with an exchange or refund," said Reebonz.
Do brands still have the luxury of time to debate the effectiveness of e-Commerce, or are they running the risk of being left behind? Share your thoughts with us. Write to me at firstname.lastname@example.org


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CCL Industries Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of labels and specialty packaging for the consumer products and healthcare industries, says that sales for the second quarter of 2008 from continuing operations were $312.8 million, up 3 percent from $303.5 million recorded in the second quarter of 2007, while sales for the first six months of 2008 of $607.9 million were 2 percent lower than last year’s $619.7 million.
Sales rose for the quarter by 4 percent due to organic growth and acquisitions, while foreign exchange accounted for a reduction of 1 percent. CCL President Geoffrey T. Martin says that financial comparisons to the prior year’s second quarter results have been negatively affected by the significant depreciation of the US dollar (8 percent) and the UK pound (9 percent) but this was offset in part by the appreciation of the euro (7 percent). Also, he adds, business acquisitions in the label division have had a positive impact on the comparison to prior periods. Year to date, sales decreased by 2 percent as a result of negative foreign exchange of 5 percent partially offset by organic growth and acquisitions of 3 percent.
“We are pleased with our earnings performance in CCL’s second quarter of 2008 in light of the economic turbulence in the United States, increasing uncertainty in parts of Europe and the impact of record high commodity and energy costs,” says Martin. “We have also been affected by unfavorable currency exchange and the loss of earnings from the sale late last year of the ColepCCL joint venture. However, our global businesses have held up well and have delivered operating income that was 10 percent higher than last year’s record second quarter despite unfavorable currency.
“The label division, which now represents over 80 percent of our sales, continued to show good growth overall in both sales and operating income, especially outside of North America. Although we have experienced market weakness in our home and personal care business in both North America and parts of Europe, this has been more than offset by the strength of our global healthcare business, new products such as our patented wash-off labels for glass beverage bottles and geographic expansions into emerging markets with higher growth profiles. We are particularly pleased with the CD-Design business in Germany, which was acquired in January. Results from the first quarter of reporting from the Clear Image Australian wine


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Cadbury is planning an aggressive assault on one of Nestlé Rowntree’s top-selling products, Kit Kat, with the launch of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Wafer. The new bar is the brand’s key launch under the Dairy Milk brand this year, and will be backed by a multi-million-pound advertising campaign.
The new variant will have the same block format as the rest of the Dairy Milk range, but with a wafer running through the middle. It will be launched in September and will be supported by a television campaign, as well as outdoor.
The Dairy Milk range was relaunched last summer as the company’s first power brand. Cadbury brought a number of sub-brands, such as Caramel and Fruit & Nut under its umbrella. It also axed the Wispa brand and relaunched it as Dairy Milk Bubbles (MW May 8, 2003). It launched a number of new products such as Dairy Milk with mint chips and crispy pieces.
Dairy Milk is the leading brand in the block chocolate market and, according to Euromonitor, holds a 30 per cent volume share of the market.
The relaunch aimed to create a dedicated Dairy Milk area on retailers’ shelves and Cadbury is planning to develop Flake as its second power brand. Cadbury has a number of new products planned for later this year, including a range of wafer-thin chocolates called Cadbury Snaps (MW June 24).


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Electric mobility is fast emerging as the leading path to help the world transition into a low-carbon, clean and sustainable economy. India too has planned its green journey by including EVs in its policy to lower carbon emissions while providing convenient and cost-effective mobility. This has led to emergence of unprecedented opportunities in the sector.
“We need to have right infrastructure and charging stations so that consumers don’t face issues. We’re on the cusp of many kinds of opportunities as well as challenges in terms of renewable energy,” said Nishant Arya, Executive Director, JBM Group.
Aiming to exploit the early-mover advantage, Panasonic on Wednesday launched Nymbus, their electric vehicle charging service in Delhi NCR, in collaboration with e-mobility service providers Smart and Quick.
According to a study, the sale of passenger EVs is expected to outpace the sale of conventional vehicles run on internal combustion engines by 2038. However, much of this growth of EVS in India would depend on the development of charging infrastructure that could provide reliable and affordable power in terms of per kilowatt-hour. The launch of Nymbus by Panasonic is, therefore, a giant leap in that direction.
“Panasonic for the first time is venturing into service domain in energy and eMobility. We are creating an integrated common platform to cater to the unsatiated needs of multiple stakeholders and enable faster adoption of EV in the country,” said Manish Sharma, President & CEO of Panasonic India.
Panasonic aims to expand its EV charging service to major Indian cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune in the next three years, and across 25 more cities in the next five years.
But the EV adoption is bound to increase in those states where governments have taken a pro-active approach in formulating policies that are not only favourable to companies like Panasonic but also alligned to the sustainability goals set by India.
For example, Karnataka has become the first state to announce subsidy on electric vehicles for the sector to bloom under a comprehensive and well-designed Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy 2017.
“Karnataka’s policy framework for electric and sustainable mobility in the fields of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and battery technology would be a game changer in the Industry and will be a model for other states,” said K J George, Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industry, Government of Karnataka, while addressing the Future Mobility Show (FMS) 2019 in Bengaluru in February this year.
The state government also aims to replace 50 percent of petrol and diesel vehicles used by the government staff in Bengaluru with electric vehicles by the end of this year.
States like Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh have also drafted a medium- to long-term policy to encourage the growth of an ecosystem around electric mobility. These states, therefore, will also be the first to see expansion and adoption of EVs in India and hold the key for the future growth of e-mobility in the country.
Integration of renewable energy into charging infrastructure and measures for cost reduction would also go a long way in ensuring EV adoption happens in India at a fast pace.
According to CV Raman, Senior Executive Director (Engg and R&D), Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, mobility in the future is going to become a service — it could be shared, personal, public, leasing, etc. “We need to look at it from the perspective of making it convenient, safer and affordable,” he said.
India also needs to learn from the experience of countries like the UK and China. “We started with our electric journey back in 2015. We were fortunate to secure funds from central government to install charge points for the city. We’ve installed at least 20 charge stations last year. In terms of realising this project into life we’ve put in a lot of expertise and sources,” said Rasita Chudasama, Principal Transport Planner, Nottingham City Council, UK.
“Our challenge was where to actually put these charge stations. We identified power was one of the biggest constraints and the second aspect to that was reliability of network was critical from the beginning. We were very keen to ensure that whatever we installed was reliable,” Chudasama said.


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New York City this week welcomed the newest addition to its hotel offerings—Radio Hotel and Tower in Washington Heights.
The hotel is the first-full-service boutique hotel in the Upper Manhattan neighborhood, offering 221 guest rooms along with meeting space and Jalao NYC, a Santo Domingo-inspired restaurant. It also includes an on-site gym and parking on its lower level.
Radio Tower sits in the area that used to be a former parking lot and now, after a $300 million investment, stands 23-stories above the city’s streets, reflecting the changing face of its surrounding neighborhood.
The hope for the new property is that it helps drive tourism to the neighborhood, which was famously profiled in 2021’s In the Heights movie. New York City Mayor Eric Adams was on-hand at the ribbon cutting for the hotel this week and said that the “Radio Hotel will be a magnet and gravitational pull of people visiting here who will go to the local stores, restaurants, shops, bodegas, and will shop locally.”
Aside from its accommodations and restaurants, Radio Hotel said it will offer some ongoing partnerships with local businesses and talent that will showcase resident artists in its lobby radio and podcast studio.
The hotel said it is catering to “both the local community and out-of-town travelers looking for affordable yet stylish oms below the steep asking prices of Downtown Manhattan hotels.”
Aside from its standard rooms, the hotel also offers King Suites with pull-out sofas for families, and bunk rooms for larger groups. All rooms feature wall-to-wall windows, walk-in showers, and more.