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A Chinese company alleging that Faraday Future CEO Jia Yueting owes it $11 million for an overdue loan from 2016 convinced a California district court judge to freeze his ownership stake in the electric car startup, as well as four of his U.S. mansions, The Verge reports.
A 1956 Ferrari 290 MM sold at a Los Angeles auction for $22 million. Unlike some of the other old Ferraris that sold at auction for a lot of money, this one was special because it had most of its original period parts and was restored by Ferrari itself. How neat is that?
On paper, the Kia Stinger and Tesla Model S 75D have fairly similar power figures, which means it should make for an interesting contest in a short drag race. Yet the result is just another example of how important torque can be when trying to show off.
While we’re fairly certain that a mid-engine Corvette is coming soon, we don’t really know when to expect it. The camouflaged cars we’ve been spotting suggests it could be soon, but GM Authority is reporting that the car has been delayed over an issue with its wiring harness.
The 2019 Ford Mustang will race in NASCAR next year with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup champion Joey Logano behind the wheel, and to celebrate, Logano particiapated in some tandem drifting with Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. This has given me an idea.
The same forums that brought you a great rending of what a production 2019 Porsche Taycan could look like have now used their skill and power to render a Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo. They even threw in a Targa render for the fun of it.
Back in October, I was in California to check out the new 2019 Volvo S60, which I really liked. At a dinner with some of the folks at Volvo, a very kind, very tall Swedish man shared a photo of the car surrounded by people with bowler hats and umbrellas, and I’ve been trying to figure out why ever since.
Most of Volkswagen’s latest cars have shifted over to its MQB platform—which affords them plenty of powertrain and technology upgrades—but not the “new” 2020 Volkswagen Passat coming to the Detroit Auto Show. Nope, the new Passat is instead just a reskinned version of the same car introduced back in 2011, and VW isn’t…
Where the outgoing car was dinged for a harsh ride, tight interior, vague steering and diminishing appeal, the all-new 2019 BMW 3 Series has an overhauled suspension, is stretched longer and wider, features reworked steering and has boosted both power and torque.
A giant industrial spool for fiber optic cable fell off a truck and went cruising down the Houston highway yesterday. Strangely, it’s the third time a spool has fallen off a truck in the last two months, so get your conspiracies ready.
The world fell to silence on October 2 when BMW revealed the first awkward press photos of the seventh-generation 2019 BMW 3 Series. Why did the back end look like a Lexus? Why does the front have a weird notch in the headlights? Has BMW lost its mind? Well, no, it’s just the Germans trying to be cute.
Elon Musk trash-talking the SEC on national television, Ghosn and Nissan indicted, China’s car sales are still slipping, and more in The Morning Shift for Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.
Now that the application process for the Ford GT is open again, somebody has gone to great lengths to get the company’s attention by flying an aerial banner over Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan at lunch time.
It’s time again for a new BMW 3 Series. We do know the manual gearbox is pretty much dead this time, and we also know a lot of the engineering behind its new chassis. What we don’t yet know is what it’s like to drive. I’m about to find out, and I’m curious what you would like to know.
Earlier this month, Jalopnik received an anonymous tip with two photos of what looked to be the key of a future mid-engine sports car from General Motors, the only snag is the car is supposed to be a Corvette and the key had a Cadillac badge. Now another key has cropped up, which is virtually identical except for one…
The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S is all-new, and it’s bigger, faster and a little more awkward-looking. Here are the major differences between the new 992 generation and the outgoing 991.2.
The 2020 Audi E-Tron GT Concept electric sedan is finally completely uncovered, showing off a stunning design and boasting 590 horsepower, an electric range of 248 miles, and a recharge time to 80 percent capacity in just 20 minutes with the same 800-volt system from the upcoming Porsche Taycan.
I know we’re all busy studying the minute differences of the new 2019 Porsche 911 and enjoying the very early accidental reveal of the 2019 Jeep Gladiator pickup, but if you want to cleanse your palette with something British and beautiful, this Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake in cool gray’s got you.
Hyundai will win the hearts and minds of Americans with the upcoming 2020 Hyundai Palisade, and also K-Pop sensation group BTS.
Porsche has yet to officially reveal the new 2020 Porsche 911, saving it for this week’s LA Auto Show, but they’ve gone ahead and uploaded a video of Mark Webber driving it without camouflage on its website, so here’s that.


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EARLY risers will be able to eat their breakfasts at a JD Wetherspoon pub from next month after the chain today announced plans to extend its morning opening hours.
Wetherspoon, which said it is now the country’s second or third biggest coffee chain, is planning to open at 7am from April 28 after five years of breakfast trading from 9am.
The Watford-based group also hailed record profits and sales despite a difficult trading environment that has seen many smaller pubs collapse.
Profits before tax and exceptional items rose 17.5% to £36.2 million in the 26 weeks to January 24 on total sales up 4.1% at £488.1 million.
Chairman Tim Martin said: “I think we are doing well with record profits, record sales, very strong cash flow and good opportunities to double the number of pubs over the next 10 to 15 years, doubling the number of jobs.”
He said the firm paid out an average bonus of about 13% of salary to all staff, with cash and share awards totalling £12.5 million over the period.

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2013 Ford Taurus EcoBoost gets EPA rating of 32mpg
Ford's most popular sedan is getting a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine in its 2013 iteration and now the Environmental Protection Agency has given the car a class-leading 32 miles per gallon rating on the highway.
Interestingly, this also puts the 2013 Taurus EcoBoost at a higher average fuel economy than the Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec diesel, the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, and both V6 versions of the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry. Ford is working hard to become the efficiency leader amongst its counterparts, especially rivals General Motors and Chrysler. This new achievement with their flagship sedan is a strong indication that they're serious about being on top.
Two other engine options for the 2013 Taurus still get at least 25mpg from the EPA, so those who don't go with the EcoBoost option will still have high efficiency for the full-sized sedan segment.
The base 3.5-liter V6 engine for the Taurus has been upgraded for 2013 to include twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), which adds 25 horsepower while also adding 1mpg to city and 2mpg to highway fuel efficiency numbers over the 2012 model. The SHO version of the Taurus will keep the same 3.5L V6 365hp engine, but will have 25mpg on the highway.
Added technologies to all three engine options include a low-tension front-end accessory drive belt to reduce engine drag, aggressive deceleration fuel shut-off, a variable-displacement air conditioning compressor to reduce belt drag, and electric power-assisted steering to remove the weight of a power steering pump from the accessory belt.
Ford's new Active Grille Shutter System is also featured on all models of the Taurus, increasing aerodynamics by controlling the grille opening during operation.
The Taurus is built at Ford's Chicago Assembly facility and will begin shipping to dealerships later this summer.


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How Much Will COVID-19 Affect Tesla Production?
There are high levels of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19’s economic impact. What does this hold for Tesla’s electric vehicle production?
The stock market continues to recede in response to fears of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Tesla Inc., relies on a significant share of its revenue from China, the source of the outbreak. In fact, according to MarketWatch, “In 2019, the electric vehicle maker derived $2.98 billion in revenue, or 12.1% of total revenue of $24.58 billion, from China…”
However, the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak for Tesla’s production are mixed. Due to recent supply chain disruptions, Tesla downgraded chips installed in Chinese versions of the Model 3’s autopilot system. Many Chinese customers were angry. After all, buyers were expecting the 3.0 version of the chip installed. Instead, they discovered the 2.5 version. Ever the conscientious business entity, Tesla consoled Chinese customers, guaranteeing a free hardware upgrade once supply issues resolve. Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory reopened for production on February 10th.
On the positive side, China recently approved production of the Model 3 Long Range. Tesla recently advertised Solar Roof orders on Twitter with their campaign “Art of the Roof”. Diversification into solar energy and manufacturing projects a bright future for Tesla. While the economic ramifications of the coronavirus outbreak remain to be seen, Tesla looks to maintain its stature in electric vehicle and clean energy production.


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Police arrest 'Nerdy Bandit' robbery suspect
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland police on Friday arrested a robbery suspect known as the "Nerdy Bandit."
Thaddeus Vachel Lindsay-Woods, 31, was arrested after the Special Emergency Reaction Team served a search warrant at his home on Southeast Division Street at 5 a.m., police said.
Lindsay-Woods is suspected of robbing three businesses in October of 2013.
The first robbery happened on Oct. 4 at the American Apparel store at 3410 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., according to police. The suspect walked in just before 8 p.m. and gave an employee a demand note that said he was armed. He walked out of the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.
On Oct. 11, the suspect tried to rob an American Apparel store located at 1234 S.W. Stark St., but when he gave an employee a demand note, the employee ran away from the register. The suspect ran out of the store without any money.
Two days later on Oct. 13, investigators believe the same suspect robbed an Urban Outfitters store at 2320 N.W. Westover Rd. This time, police said the man was armed with a handgun. He ran out the back entrance of the store after an employee gave him cash.
Police said in all three incidents, the suspect browsed for clothes for a few minutes before approaching the employee.
Witnesses told police the suspect looked "nerdyish". He wore black-rimmed glasses and a different hat during each robbery.
Police released a forensic sketch of the man last year. Crime Stoppers of Oregon received several tips that police said helped them with the investigation.
Police took Lindsay-Woods to the Multnomah County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday to face charges of 1st degree robbery and 2nd degree robbery.


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Prominent figures from Ethiopia’s public and private sectors have spoken out publicly to welcome the return to Addis Ababa of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) which is the premier tourism and hotel investment conference in Africa, and to encourage others to attend. AHIF attracts many prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and their advisers. It will return to the Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa in the last week of September, 23-25, 2019. AHIF was previously held in Ethiopia’s capital city in 2014 and 2015.
According to an independent study by Grant Thornton and the international tourism advisory expert, Martin Jansen van Vuuren, of Futureneer Advisors, the event is forecast to be worth $millions to Ethiopia’s economy and to facilitate the investment of $billions in hospitality projects across Africa. In 2018, AHIF facilitated around $2.8 billion of investment in the hospitality sector and between 2011 and 2018, $6.2 billion. Abebe Abebayehu, Commissioner, Ethiopian Investment Commission, said: “We are glad to support this prestigious event. AHIF attracts the highest calibre group of business leaders in the hospitality industry in Africa. By taking part, we will be able to get a much deeper understanding of what investors need. That is particularly important to us in the context of the government’s focus on tourism as a strategic pillar of the economy. By encouraging more investment in hospitality projects, we will create productive employment for our young population and earn valuable hard currency.”
One of the most important roles played by AHIF is to facilitate networking between delegates. Many investors and developers are keen to find new sources of finance, expert advisers and importantly, local partners. One Ethiopian businessman, Neway Berhanu, Managing Director, Calibra Hospitality Group, has benefitted substantially from this. He says: “Calibra Hospitality Group’s success in becoming the leading consulting company in Ethiopia has been greatly helped by being an active participant in the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, since 2011. Thanks to Bench Events (www.BenchEvents.com), we are now well connected, having established very good relationships with all the major international hotel Brands. That has enabled us to conclude close to 25 International transactions, bringing business to Ethiopia. I would encourage the business community and all stakeholders in the hospitality sector to attend.”
The promotion of tourism is another critical issue for many African countries. For Ethiopia, it is underlined by a report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which states that Travel & Tourism represents 61% of Ethiopia’s exports and it expects the industry to expand by a whopping 48.6% in 2019. A rapidly growing national airline, a new hub airport, relaxed visa regulations and the country being the political centre of Africa, by virtue of hosting the headquarters of the African Union, are drivers of these impressive numbers. Ms Lensa Mekonnen, CEO, Tourism Ethiopia said: “AHIF will provide an excellent opportunity to welcome the cream of the hotel industry to Ethiopia. Our aim is to show them our assets and thereby attract more international-standard hotel and resort brands to establish themselves close to our historical, natural and cultural sites, in addition to the capital city. By promoting regionally balanced development, we will attract more tourists to Ethiopia and encourage them to stay longer.”
Matthew Weihs, Managing Director, Bench Events, concluded: “Ethiopia is a centre for political meetings in Africa and a fast-growing transport hub. That already makes it attractive to hotel investors. The government’s declared interest in prioritising tourism will further increase the attractiveness, along with its renewed enthusiasm for collaboration with the business community. When AHIF first came to Ethiopia, there were three internationally-branded Hotels, the Hilton, the Radisson and the Sheraton. Now there is a Best Western, a Golden Tulip, a Hyatt Regency, Marriott apartments and a Ramada; plus, another 27 hotels in the pipeline!”


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Sony Corp.'s music operations, which consists of Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Japan and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, reported 39.3 billion yen ($348.16 million) in operating income on revenues of 218.43 billion yen ($1.93 billion) in the company's fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2017.
Those results reflect increases of, respectively, 40.6 percent over the 27.98 billion yen ($256 million) in operating income in the year-earlier period; and 22.4 percent from the total revenue of 178.5 billion yen ($1.63 billion). Looking at it another way, the company's operating margin improved to 18 percent from 15.7 percent in the year earlier period. Billboard estimates the music operation's overall earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization at 45.38 billion ($401.6 million), versus the year earlier fiscal third quarter when it was 32.89 billion yen ($300.9 million).
Within its revenue total, recorded music accounted for 128.24 billion yen ($1.135 billion), while the visual media & platform segment (consisting largely of mobile video game app) generated 67.7 billion yen ($599.06 million) and music publishing totaled 18.33 billion yen ($162.2 million). For recorded music, that represented an increase of 11.7 percent from the 114.83 billion yen ($1.05 billion) it recorded in the fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2016; while visual media & platform grew 58 percent from 42.84 billion yen ($391.9 million); and music publishing grew 17.9 percent from 15.55 billion ($142.3 million).
Breaking out recorded music, digital led the way at 68.3 billion yen ($604.3 million), an increase of 23.2 percent over the 55.39 billion yen ($506.76 million) the company generated in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. Within digital, streaming totaled 55.54 billion yen ($491.5 million), a 36.6 percent increase over the corresponding year-earlier period when streaming totaled 40.65 billion yen ($371.9 million); downloads totaled $68.3 billion yen ($112.85 million), or a 13.5 percent decrease from the 14.74 billion yen ($134.83 million) the format generated in the earlier period.
Meanwhile, physical formats generated 43.66 billion yen ($386.41 million), a 2.9 percent decrease from the 44.97 billion yen ($411.39 million) tallied in fiscal 2016. Finally other, which includes synchronization, master recording performance revenues, and merchandise, totaled 16.3 billion yen ($144.13 million) up 12.5 percent from 14.48 billion yen ($132.47 million).
Breaking out revenue by percentage, physical totaled 34 percent, downloads 9.9 percent, streaming 43.3 percent and other 12.7 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2017, while those percentages for the third quarter fiscal 2016 were physical 39 percent, downloads 12.8 percent, streaming 35.4 percent, and other 12.6 percent.
For this story for the third quarter, Billboard used exchange rates of 113 yen to the dollar for fiscal 2017 numbers and 109.3 yen to the dollar for fiscal 2016. For the nine-month period, Billboard used exchange rates of 111.8 yen to the dollar for fiscal 2017 and 106.6 yen to the dollar for fiscal 2016.
Moving over to the nine-month year-to-date numbers, the Sony music operations generated operating income of 96.88 billion yen ($866.9 million), a whopping 60.5 percent increase over the 60.37 billion yen ($566.35 million) the company tallied in the first nine-months of fiscal 2016; while revenue rose to 593.6 billion yen ($5.31billion), a 26.1 percent increase from the 470.6 billion yen ($4.41 billion). Looking at operating margin as a percentage of revenue, that rose to 16.3 percent from the 12.8 percent the music operations posted at the end of the nine-month period in 2016. Moreover, Billboard estimates that Sony music operations' EBITDA totaled $111.53 billion ($998 million), a 51.8 percent increase over the 73.47 billion yen ($672.2 million).
Within its music operations, Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Japan's recorded music operations generated 337.24 billion yen ($3.018 billion), a 14.6 percent increase over the 294.3 billion yen ($2.261 billion); while visual media & platform grew 62.4 percent to 190.25 billion yen ($1.7 billion) from 117.17 billion yen ($1.1 billion) in the corresponding year earlier period; and music publishing grew 16.9 percent to 54.7 billion yen ($489.4 million) from 46.8 billion yen ($438.94 million).
Within recorded music, digital was the dominant channel, generating 185 billion yen ($1.66 billion), a 25.1 percent increase over 147.85 billion yen ($1.387 billion). Breaking that out further, streaming generated 146.3 billion yen ($1.31 billion), a 42.3 percent increase over the year earlier corresponding period when streaming was 102.81 billion yen ($964.5 million); and downloads were 38 billion yen ($340 million), down 15.6 percent from the nine-month period in 2016 when they totaled 45.04 billion yen ($422.49 million). Meanwhile, physical totaled 104.81 billion yen ($938.83 million) a 0.3 percent increase over the 104.51 billion yen ($980.38 billion); and other product lines totaled 47.47 billion yen ($424.78 million), a 13.2 percent increase over the 41.94 billion yen ($422.49 million).
Looking at each as a percentage of recorded music revenue, in the current fiscal year, streaming accounted for 43.4 percent, physical 31.1 percent, downloads 11.3 percent and other 14.1 percent; while in the prior fiscal year those percentages were, respectively 34.9 percent for streaming, 35.5 percent physical, 15.3 percent downloads and 14.3 percent other.
The company revised its forecasts so that it now projects music will have 110 billion yen in operating income ($984.2 million) on revenues of 780 billion yen ($6.98 billion).
Overall, Sony produced net income of 552.1 billion yen ($4.94 billion) on revenues of 6.593 trillion yen ($59 billion) for the nine month period. And in the biggest Sony news of the day, Kenichiro Hoshida has been named president and CEO effective April 1, replacing Kazuo Hirai, who will become chairman.


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Tesla Will Shut Down If Its Cars Could Spy: Musk Post China Ban
China banned Tesla cars for government and military use, citing alleged security risks by its electric vehicles.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company would shut down if its cars are used for the purpose of spying, Reuters reported. His comments came in response to recent news of China banning the use of Tesla cars for government and military use, citing alleged security risks posed by the company’s electric vehicles.
"There's a very strong incentive for us to be very confidential with any information," Reuters quoted Musk as telling a prominent Chinese forum during a virtual discussion. The CEO urged greater mutual trust between the world's two biggest economies.
Sources told Reuters on Friday that the Chinese military has banned Tesla cars from entering its complexes, citing security concerns over cameras installed on the vehicles. China is the world’s largest market for electric vehicles.
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) amounted to 1 and 0.25 million in 2020, respectively.
Tesla’s electric vehicles have a total of eight cameras; three front-facing, two side-cameras, two side-rear-facing cameras under the front fender badges, and one rear-facing camera. These cameras provide 360 degrees of visibility around the car at up to 250 metres of range.
Those restrictions surfaced as the top Chinese and US diplomats were holding a contentious meeting in Alaska – the first such in-person interaction since US President Joe Biden took office in January.
He was holding a discussion panel with Xue Qikun, a Chinese scientist specialising in quantum physics who is now head of Southern University of Science and Technology.
(With inputs from Reuters.)
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In six short years, Web Summit has grown from 400 attendees to over 50,000 attendees from more than 150 countries. It has become “Europe’s largest and most important technology marketplace”, a crossroads for the world’s largest buyers and sellers of technology, alongside many of the world’s most disruptive emerging technology companies.
For the past few years Beenius is participating at important industry events and summits. WEB SUMMIT in Lisbon was the event of the year says Mr. Dragoslav Radin, General Manager at Beenius. Read the interview where Mr. Radin shared his impression from the event.
One thing that fascinates me is the growth rate of this event in last 6 years. The extra appeal to the event gave also this year’s location- the city of Lisbon. The Portugal government strategically invests and supports start-up companies with their financial instruments and infrastructure. Portugal government was giving away free tickets to all students for Web Summit 2016 main stage events.
The attendees of this year’s event was a mixture of entrepreneurs, start up fans and companies which are supporting financially small business or otherwise co-create the future of the world with implementing their ideas, designs, products and innovations.
Great amount of start-ups and exhibited companies presented ideas that were in great interest of Beenius and the industry we are working in. For sure, Beenius could expend the service portfolio with some of the presented companies, and make it even more interesting and attractive for potential new service providers, telecoms, broadcasters and content owners.
The 2016 buzzwords echoed also at the Web Summit. Big Data, analytics and machine learning found the way in different industry segments. The blockchain technology was adapted to expand its use beyond simple digital currencies. Start-ups, open-source communities and large financial institutions alike are improving and expanding the technology with the aim of one day using it to facilitate exchange of fully digital assets.
Artificial intelligence (AI) was presented on different levels, chatbots are used today in finance, telco and hospitality industry where they enable personalized communication with potential new clients and existing customers. AI was also presented as humanoid robot on the central stage of the event.
Beside AI, the Intelligent Mobility presented so called autonomous vehicle and self-driven cars. Today’s level where cars are only connected to internet and social media is just the beginning of infomatization of the automotive industry. We will see a lot more in coming years in this segment. “Internet of vehicles” is a sort of sub segment of IoT where vehicles can communicate with each other, with roads, other infrastructure and all other traffic participant.
Imagination has no limitation, showed one of the inspired speakers who presented his vision of 2020. At year 2020 the idea of honeymoon will mean that you take your honey literally to the moon, for the price of airplane ticket from Australia to US.
I am glad to hear it will be in Lisbon, not just because I personally love the city but also the location is perfect from business side. Beenius clients are near and that way I can combine business and pleasure on this trip.
I am sure that I will once again meet new people, new entrepreneurs, companies and smaller start-ups that are only at the beginning of the business path with fresh and innovative ideas that could support Beenius to develop even further innovative services for our customers and partners. I am sure that Web Summit 2017 will once again syndicate the new and fresh ideas all joined in one place.
See you again next year!


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Hitachi axes 6500 jobs
Japanese electronics giant Hitachi is to slash 6500 jobs - close to 10% of its workforce - as part of a major over-haul that will include shedding the group's loss-making businesses.
The news, which places a dark cloud over the future of hundreds of its British employees, comes less than two months after Hitachi warned that it would post a £2.1 billion loss in 1998, blaming the deterioration in the semiconductors and consumer electronics markets.
It also comes hot on the heels of rival Mitsubishi Electric deciding to cut 14,500 jobs - some 10% of the workforce - including 6100 overseas.
A spokesman at one of Hitachi's largest plants in Britain, making television sets and monitors, said however: "There will be no job losses from this site." The factory employs around 700.
Japan's electronics giants have embarked on a wave of Western-style restructuring in recent weeks. As well as the Mitsubishi blow, rival Sony said this month it would slash 17,000 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, over four years.
Such massive job losses have shaken a nation that had grown used to the idea that jobs were for life. Unemployment rose above three million for the first time since the Second World War according to figures released this week. The 4.6% jobless rate is now higher than the US' 4.4%.
While the boost to corporate profits will help to drag Japan out of recession, fear of redundancy could encourage further tight-fistedness among consumers who are already saving too much and spending too little.
The long-awaited restructuring has fuelled a surge in the battered Tokyo stock market, which today jumped more than 3%. The Nikkei 225 index reached 16328, 25% above its January low and its best since last July.
Paul Chertkow, head of global currency research at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi in London, said: "This is exactly what Japanese companies should be doing. In the short term it will cause wages to decline and unemployment to rise, but in the long term it will place Japan Inc on a much
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Hoci Cymru can proudly announce the launch of its brand new Retail Store in collaboration with Kitlocker and Castore.
Unveiling a range of high-quality leisurewear, this retail store is set to become the go-to destination for players, parents, and die-hard hockey enthusiasts across Wales.
In the coming weeks, the Hoci Cymru community will be able to get their hands on top-of-the-range Castore replica kit.
Our secure portal is your gateway to snagging the latest training wear, ensuring you're geared up and ready for the action-packed international season.
And what better way to kick it off than at the Easter Series in Cardiff?
Hoci Cymru is excited to be able to offer Welsh hockey fans the opportunity to secure merchandise and really get behind Cymru’s International and Masters team’s as they take to the field.
Head to the Hoci Cymru Retail Store to find the latest replica kit, leisurewear, training wear, and merchandise!
Hoci Cymru CEO, Paul Whapham, commented:
“Hoci Cymru is beyond excited to launch its own Retail Store, and it will be fantastic to see the hockey community in Wales turn out in force donning the latest kit to support our teams.
“We are delighted to see our collaboration with Kitlocker and Castore reach this height already, and we can’t wait to see how the relationship evolves from here.”


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In one of the fastest-growing industries globally, the demographics are starting to shift once again. The industry giants are sitting up and taking note as lady gamers are storming the iGaming scene. The girl gamer percentages are nearing 50% of the global market, and they’re here to stay.
Szilvia Sultes, the expert author here, regularly consults software developers about the rise of women in Hungarian gaming. She also looks at how to cater to them as a specific demographic. She shares some interesting ideas and facts on the percentage of female gamers 2020, and how it’s changing the face of iGaming forever.
There’s a reason why you see faces such as J-Lo and Kriss Jenner advertising social media games. Women are more prominent in the iGaming industry year on year, especially in Hungary. The experts at Zet Casino say they couldn’t be happier as women gamers bring a new flair and exciting challenges to the table.
Let’s take a look at the rise of women in gaming and online gambling:
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Women came a long way since burning bra’s in the ‘50s and ‘60s to be allowed out of the kitchen. Today, women take up their rightful place as contributors to the world’s economy, and online gaming and gambling is no exception.
Hungary is known to produce top-class pro gamers. A lady gamer, known as ‘Nylon,’ has proven that the world should take women seriously in a dominant male industry. Nikolett Keszeli has earned recognition globally as a first-person shooter in Counter-Strike.
Since the development of technology took expensive consoles and hardware out of the equation, women took to their phones. According to Forbes Magazine, women over 50 play more video games than men in the same age group. The same demographics apply to online casino games.
Another interesting fact is that there is not such a big difference in game preference as you might think either.
What Do Women Want?
Isn’t this the age-old question? Fortunately for game software developers, women aren’t so much different than men when it comes to woman games to play. The big difference is how women play, not what.
According to the experts at Frontiers, the typical girl gamer spends most of her time on RPG’s, FPS’s, MMORPG’s, MOBA and other action-adventure games. Then follows education and sports games.
Ladies enjoy a good simulation game as much as men do, and the preferred method is an online PC. SimCity, farming simulators and even war simulators are high on the most played list of games for women.
It might come as a surprise to you, but apparently, women want the same gaming action as their male counterparts in the iGaming industry.
What About Online Gambling?
The statistics for the girl gambler genre is in line with the increase of female gamers. Some of the significant differences here are the increase in mobility. Online gamblers are serious mobile gamers. The accessibility of online casino games makes it easy for women in Hungary to take a spin on the reels of their favourite slot.
Games such as Gonzo’s Quest, Starburst and fruit slots are ever-popular pastimes. According to some casino experts, female gamblers enjoy a game of Bingo and Poker on social platforms. Women tend to access more games from social media platforms than men. It could be because they can challenge their friends and compare outcomes. Women are social creatures and often follow the advice and suggestions of their peers.
Women make up 41% of gamblers globally, and established online casino operators have recognised its potential. With online casino sites specifically designed for women, you’ll find pink and pastel interfaces and games collections with women players in mind.
The ladies have left their mark on a previously male-dominated industry. We’re sure that the 24/7 live chatrooms are buzzing with excitement as the sisters are doing it for themselves.


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Takara Tomy’s Pokemon Mega Ring was declared best boys’ toy in this year’s Japan Toy Prize contest, it was announced Tuesday.
The top girls’ toy was a smartphone-type device called Puripasu, which can be used to network with game machines in video arcades.
Thirty-three other prizes honored products ahead of the International Tokyo Toy Show, which is set to kick off Thursday.
Pokemon Mega Ring is the latest in a series of gadgets associated with the long-running Pokemon anime series. It resembles a bracelet worn on the wrist of one of the show’s characters. Like Puripasu, the ring was lauded for its ability to network with games machines in video arcades; children can use it to control the monster characters they see on the screen.
Since its release on April 18, the ring has sold much faster than expected, shifting 160,000 units by the end of May, according to chief developer Takashi Oi.
He added that an annual figure of 1 million units was within reach.
“We hope (using this ring) kids will be able to feel closer to the monsters,” Oi said.
Proplica Moon Stick was declared best toy in the “high-target” toy category, or toys designed for young adults. The product is a carefully crafted life-size replica of the “magic stick” from the popular “Sailor Moon” anime series. The toy is made by Bandai Co. and was developed to mark the 20th anniversary of “Sailor Moon.”
The Proplica Moon Stick is on sale worldwide and primarily targets women in their 20s who manufacturers hope will want to revisit their childhoods by playing with one of Sailor Moon’s prized possessions.


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Trademark row could lead to iPad shortages
A Chinese firm which claims that it owns the iPad trademark in China is to ask customs officials to block shipments of Apple's iconic device in a move that could potentially disrupt the technology giant's supply chain.
If Shenzhen-based Proview succeeds, it would be a major blow to the Californian company's sales, as all of its worldwide supplies of iPads come from the country. The move could, in theory, lead to serious shortages of iPads around the world.
It would also be a major blow for the company in what is Apple's fastest-growing market. Earlier this week, there were media reports of retailers in some Chinese cities removing iPads from their shelves after local authorities banned their sale.
Apple says it bought the rights to the name years ago and insists it is operating entirely legally. But Proview, which last year won a judgment in a Chinese court which said it owned the name in China, has claimed otherwise and, according to local media reports, is seeking up to 10 billion yuan (£1bn) in compensation from the US firm. Apple, which is no slough when it comes to protecting its own intellectual property rights, has appealed the decision.
The row over who owns the name iPad in China is another example of how thorny copyright and trademark issues are in China, which is rife with piracy but also learning fast when it comes to beating the big international companies at their own game in terms of intellectual property rights.
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Nissan announced Monday, Oct. 2 that it will recall 1.2 million vehicles in Japan after it was discovered that they did not go through the country's required final checks.
This news comes after the country temporarily froze the registration of any new Nissan vehicle in Japan last week after noticing the inspection issues.
The automaker reports in a news release that the affected vehicles were manufactured between October 2014 and September 2017. Nissan says each vehicle is subject to re-inspection, and that they will submit a noncompliance recall report this week.
The 1.2 million represents registered vehicles that had already been sold, and does not include the 34,000 unregistered and unsold recalled vehicles. Registration will resume following the re-inspection, which will start Tuesday, Oct. 3.
This recall only does not affect or include any Nissan vehicles sold outside of Japan.
"A team that includes an independent third party is currently investigating the causes and measures to prevent recurrence," Nissan says in a news release. "Nissan regrets any inconvenience and concern this has caused to its valued customers in Japan. Nissan is taking proactive action to resolve this matter."
The Associated Press reports from a press conference in Yokohama, Japan that the inspection oversight is not expected to have hindered vehicle safety. Hiroto Saikawa, the automaker's CEO, said that the oversight occurred at all six of Nissan's plants in Japan.
Saikawa said that not enough had been done to educate the inspection staff on inspection requirements, and that the recall and re-inspections could cost around $222 million (25 billion yen). More information should be available later this week once the automaker submits its reports to Japan's Ministry of Land.


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Equine Sales Company will hold its 2016 2-year-olds in training sale on Tuesday, May 10, in Opelousas, Louisiana, with the breeze show set for Sunday, May 8. The company also announced that the inaugural runnings of the Sales Stakes races for 3-year-olds will be held on May 6-7, 2016, at Evangeline Downs.
“We pushed the date of the sale back a little bit in 2016 to allow more time for buyers and consignors who might also be participating in earlier sales,” said Foster Bridewell, sales director for Equine Sales Company. “We had a lot of interest in this auction last year with the addition of the Sales Stakes, and we expect that interest to continue to grow this year.”
This will mark the third juvenile auction for Equine Sales Company with the 2015 edition in April recording a seven-percent increase in gross sales compared to the first auction in 2014.
The Sales Stakes are restricted to graduates of any of the three annual Equine Sales Company auctions, starting with the auctions held in 2015, and will offer two divisions at $75,000 a piece going a route of ground. The fillies division has been set for May 6, Kentucky Oaks Day, with colts and geldings running on May 7, Kentucky Derby Day. Graduates of the 2015 Stars of Tomorrow 2-year-old sale at Evangeline will also be eligible for the 2016 races, however that auction will not be conducted in the future. Graduates of the 2016 Equine Sales Company 2-year-old sale will be eligible for the 2017 races as 3-year-olds. The races will be given official names in the near future.
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Nintendo shares slumped 6% in Tokyo trading after the Kyoto-based game company announced it will delay the release of the highly anticipated sequel to "Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" from its planned debut this year to spring 2023. The drop in share price came after Nintendo's stock had gained 25% year-to-date by the close of trading Tuesday. The move eased concerns that the successful Switch console may have peaked after a hardware refresh in October and the release of a critically acclaimed Pokemon title in January. Read more.
Apple is cutting production of its new low-cost iPhone SE due to weaker-than-expected demand, Nikkei Asia reported Monday. Read more.
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State Rep. Christie Carpino (R-32) spent the afternoon touring three Cromwell businesses to collect their views about the state's business climate and to offer support to the local employers.
Carpino said, "I want to remind local business owners in Cromwell and Portland that they have a supporter on the state level in Hartford. It's a win, win for the community, the more successful businesses we have the more jobs we have for our workforce."
Rep. Carpino visited Anytime Fitness, a new neighborhood 24 hour fitness center which opened on June 29th. Carpino met with Scott Regina, one of the club owners, as well as member services staffers Sam and Bryan, who gave her a tour of the Anytime Fitness facility.
Anyone interested in touring the Anytime Fitness facility or have questions should call or email Sam, (860) 635-4024 (860) 635-4024, email@example.com.
Additionally, Carpino toured Cromwell's new grinder shop Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe with franchise owners Hani and Susan Shehata. The Shehata's have been part of the Nardelli grinders business for the last 15 years and are excited about opening the Cromwell location.
"Hani, Susan and their two children not only opened a business in Cromwell but are committed to the community," said Carpino.
Finally, Carpino visited Lighthouse Enterprises Inc., electrical contractors in Cromwell. Lighthouse Enterprises is not only a Cromwell business, but owner by Cromwell resident Mike Holcomb. Holcomb shared some of his experiences and offered suggestions of how the state could make doing business in Connecticut less burdensome. First and foremost, Holcomb echoed what many businesses in the district have already told Carpino-Connecticut is expense to operate a business.
Since her first term, Carpino has made it a priority to visit and promote different businesses in her district and let them know she will fight job killing legislation in the legislature. In 2011, Carpino helped pass a widely successful bi-partisan jobs package, which included the Small Business Express Program, a program which gives out low-interest loans to companies with fewer than 50 employees to expand facilities or hire additional employees and this year she voted to expand the program.
To date over 1,000 small businesses have received money through the program, including some in Carpino's district.


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Chain with hundreds of UK branches to close Horsham town centre store
A retailer with hundreds of UK stores has revealed its Horsham town centre store will be closing down.
Bensons for Beds has put up signs in its store in the Forum advertising a closing down sale.
The signs read: “Massive stock liquidation. Everything must go. Store closing down.”
The firm has more than 270 stores around the UK and was first founded in 1950.
It was set up as Bensons for Beds in 2011. No closing date has yet been set for the store.
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It appears camera gear continues to be a target for thieves. The Pan Am games opened this past weekend in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and there have already been 4 reports of stolen gear.
If you're out shooting any of the events around Ontario, take extra care with your gear.
Police services from across the GTA are investigating a spate of thefts of expensive camera equipment from professional photographers here to document the 2015 Pan Am Games.
Since the Games began on July 10, photographers have had cameras or lenses go missing in four separate instances, according to a memo sent out to media outlets on Monday.
Towards the end of the Games’ opening ceremony on Friday, photographer Gary Hershorn was sitting in an aisle seat in section 117 of the Rogers Centre, a designated photo position, packing up his things.


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A total of 272 MPs voted for this decision on Tuesday. As noted in the explanatory memorandum, the ratification of the agreement will promote the development of bilateral trade and economic relations between Canada and Ukraine, provide benefits for Ukrainian producers in terms of duty-free market access to Canada, and open new markets, reports Interfax-Ukraine. The agreement was signed on July 11, 2016 in Kyiv.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Trade Stepan Kubiv said during his speech in Parliament that according to preliminary research, being free of import duties to Canada would allow Ukrainian producers of food, chemical, petrochemical, machinery, and light industries to maximize benefits on Canadian markets. On the other hand, the agreement will enable the import of raw materials and advanced technologies that will contribute to economic growth.
According to the forecast calculation, the adoption of this agreement will lead to a slight loss of revenue, especially from the abolition of import duties which will amount to 1.2 million dollars lost during the first year. However, it is assumed that in the medium term the shortfall will be offset by VAT, and by increase in foreign direct investment.
“This is a historic moment for our bilateral trade with Canada. It is a country that has been systematically, permanently supporting Ukraine and helping in the development of the economic potential of our country. This agreement opens a symbolic transatlantic bridge of free trade,” said the president in the statement on the occasion of the ratification, which was published on the president’s website.
Poroshenko said that Ukrainian businesses are going to have access to the North Atlantic market, which will help Ukrainian exports. Also, the agreement will promote foreign direct investment in Ukraine up to the amount of 36 million dollars, will create new jobs in different industries, and provide duty-free access to 98 percent of export goods into the Canadian market.
“In fact, we are creating a free trade triangle: Ukraine-Canada-EU,” the president said. “It is because the free trade zone Canada-EU is also being created,” he concluded.


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FCC Urged to Forego Bidding Restrictions and TV Spectrum Scoring in Next Year's Incentive Auctions
By Tara Seals, TMCnet Contributor
A pair of broadcaster-friendly organizations has jumped in with a new lobbying effort in front of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC (News - Alert)) to implement a spectrum incentive auction framework, ahead of the upcoming sale of local broadcasters’ unused analog TV signals to mobile carriers.
The FCC is preparing to do a two-sided auction for the spectrum, in an effort to pay broadcasters a fair value for their assets, before selling it to the highest-bidding mobile carriers.
Reacting to bidding restrictions that the FCC is considering in an effort to promote competition, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadcasters Coalition (EOBC) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) are calling for a framework that supports “open participation by all wireless firms while meeting the price expectations of potentially-willing TV broadcast sellers for their spectrum as repurposed for wireless broadband, maximizing the benefits for consumers and public safety.”
The FCC is contemplating a cap on the amount of spectrum that AT&T (News - Alert) and Verizon could bid for—which is a position championed (unsurprisingly of course) by Sprint and T-Mobile. It’s also considering “scoring” the spectrum on a market-by-market basis, by taking into account the relative values of low-band and high-band spectrum and population covered.
The report argues that FCC bidding restrictions could reduce incentive auction revenues by nearly $5.8 billion, even if restrictions are placed on just 50 percent of the available spectrum, because it’s called an incentive auction for a reason: TV stations need a reason to put the airwaves up for sale. A proposal to lower the prices paid to broadcasters for their spectrum licenses by scoring TV stations would give low-scoring affiliates an incentive to forego participation in the auction and pursue alternative options in the marketplace.
“New options are emerging for TV stations to use their existing spectrum licenses,” said Preston Padden, executive director, EBOC. “To attract the critical mass of broadcasters necessary to make the auction a success, we need competitive bidding among all wireless carriers for every license and the assurance that every TV station will be fully compensated for its spectrum rights.”
The report also analyzes previous FCC auctions that imposed bidding restrictions on nationwide mobile spectrum and argues that such moves have failed to spur widespread, long-term participation by small firms in the wireless industry as originally intended. Also, it postulates that restrictions could delay the provision of new wireless services to 68 percent of the public by a weighted average of nearly seven years.
The report noted that Sprint and T-Mobile (News - Alert) are big enough to not need special protections. “The Department of Justice (DOJ) has not offered evidence that an open auction has the potential to cause harm to Sprint (News - Alert) and T-Mobile in the competitive marketplace,” the report reads. “After an exhaustive review of market data in 2011, the DOJ concluded that all four nationwide carriers (Verizon (News - Alert), AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile) are especially well positioned to drive competition in the wireless marketplace, at both the national and local levels.”
Within the last year, Sprint and T-Mobile have further strengthened their competitive positions by acquiring substantial amounts of additional investment capital, secondary market spectrum and new customers in the marketplace.
“The success of the incentive auction depends on the ability of every TV station to sell its spectrum license for its value in the wireless broadband market and the ability of every bidder to compete for all available spectrum,” said Fred Campbell, former chief of the FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and author of the report. He also said, “Maximizing the participation of TV stations and wireless firms in the incentive auction is the surest way to fully realize the transformational potential of mobile broadband services for consumers and support the build out of FirstNet, an interoperable, next-generation communications network for America’s first responders.”
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A couple of weeks ago, Honda has published the first pictures and details of the revised 2021 Civic Type R. The hot hatch gained some slightly minor exterior changes, an improved suspension and also minor tweaks for the interior.
Today, the Japanese car manufacturer announced us that the current 2021 Civic Type R will also be available in a performance variant called Limited Edition.
This new variant is 47 kilograms lighter than the standard one and has no air conditioning or infotainment system. The suspension has been tweaked to performance, the wheels have been replaced with 20 inch BBS special rims while the rubber is now Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.
Under the hood is the same 2.0 liter VTEC turbo engine with 320 horsepower and 400 Nm peak of torque. Thanks to the new weight and tires, the car can run from not to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, 0.1 second faster than the standard one.
Even thought the Japanese car manufacturer did not announce that, we are pretty sure that this variant will try to score a new record around the Nurburgring. The current generation Civic Type R was the crown of the German race track in 2017, but the time was beaten by the all-new Renault Megane RS Trophy-R. We are looking forward to see what Honda will do with this track beast.
And another important fact. The new 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition will be sold in Europe in just 100 units. Price will be soon announced.


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Kimberly-Clark, makers of Huggies® has introduced new addition, ‘Huggies® Nappy Pants’ to its wide range of diaper in the market.
The launch of the product took place at Ndubuisi Kanu Park in Ikeja, Lagos amidst fanfare.
This also afforded the organisation an opportunity to connect and host its key audience – mothers and children to an elaborate party, with various gift items given out to all attendees.
According to the company, the new solution is an innovation that offers all-day superior dryness and protection for babies.
Sales Director for West Africa, Kimberly-Clark, Bola Arotiowa added that the idea of the new product further reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to delivering quality products to Nigerian mums and their babies.
“The new Huggies® Nappy Pants are recommended by nine out of 10 Nigerian mums to deliver comfort to their babies, whilst guaranteeing all night dryness, fitness and ease of use. It answers the growing concerns of mothers on diapering solutions and innovation.”
Arotiowa also outlined the stages leading to the product launch and expressed appreciation to various state and federal agencies, as well as staff of Kimberly-Clark in Nigeria that contributed to the product existence.
Describing the product further, Head of Marketing, West, East and Central Africa, Kemi Saliu said that the new nappy pant was high in performance and was developed to help protect babies’ delicate skin with a breathable, soft and stretchy all-round waistband.
“We will continue to put all efforts to understanding consumers’ needs and provide them with innovative solutions and products. Our latest is specifically designed to meet evolving needs of parents and an easier approach to diapering active babies,” Saliu said.
Senior Brand Manager for Huggies, Martha Kayode, disclosed that the product was a result of research findings and an overall objective to offer mums all-day superior dryness and protection for babies.”
He said the product comes in sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6 and are suitable for all babies from three months upwards.


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Update: It appears Blass has deleted his tweet, which makes sense because it turns out that this device is just the Mate 9 Lite (or perhaps the already-announced Honor 6X?)
Evan Blass, otherwise known as Evleaks, has today shared an image of a supposed “Huawei GR5” smartphone set for sometime in 2017. That doesn’t make sense, however, since the Huawei GR5 is actually the name of the Huawei 5X for Canada. Still, this does appear to be a new Huawei phone…
The device, at least based on this render, appears to be an affordable version of the Mate 9 — sharing its dual camera set up, a fingerprint sensor right below that, and a flash. The front of the device looks a lot like the Honor 5X, and the device appears to be running an older version of EMUI.
This is all speculation on my part, however, as Evan himself hasn’t provided any details beyond saying that it’s called the GR5 (which, as I said, isn’t likely accurate), and that it will launch sometime next year. Stay tuned as we learn more about this phone in the coming months, but if I were to guess, it’s some kind of Honor 5X successor with Mate 9-like features in tow.
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Let's peek into how the second quarter is trending for McDonald's, Fossil, Macy's, Krispy Kreme and Bojangle's.
Investors wondering if McDonald's (MCD) all-important U.S. business could stage a turnaround sometime this year should look no further than markets in the U.K. and Australia.
With hacking and cyber security making headlines, Jim Cramer recommended a few cyber security stocks for investors, including Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Fortinet (FTNT), FireEye (FEYE), and Cyberark Software (CYBR).
Today is National Donut Day, and many donut makers like Dunkin Donuts (DNKN) are celebrating by offering free donuts to those with a sweet tooth.


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Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO), the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, is in initial discussions to either take a stake in or possibly acquire the Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group Inc (NASDAQ:CRON) as it looks to widen its business beyond traditional tobacco.
In a statement released late Monday, Cronos confirmed it is engaged in discussions concerning a potential investment by Altria. But the company said no agreement has been reached “with respect to any such transaction”.
“There can be no assurance such discussions will lead to an investment or other transaction involving the companies,” Cronos said.
READ: Tobacco powerhouse Altria in talks to acquire equity stake in Canadian cannabis grower Aphria, says The Globe and Mail
The legalization of marijuana by Canada this year is prompting renewed interest in investment in the country’s cannabis companies. And news of the discussions between Altria and Cronos come on the heels of the US alcohol beverage group Constellation Brands, which sells Corona Beer, completing a C$5 bn (US$4bn) investment in the Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth.
A deal between Altria and Cronos would be interesting as it would represent one of the first combinations of an old-school tobacco company, which is looking to offset a decline in smoking rates and an upstart cannabis company.
Altria is also reported to be weighing an investment in the e-cigarette maker Juul in another bid to widen its repertoire of smoking products beyond cigarettes. And earlier this year, reports surfaced that Altria had contemplated taking a stake in Aphria, another Canadian cannabis producer.
While the tobacco sector is coming under pressure due to diminished demand for cigarettes, interest in cannabis and e-cigarettes is on the rise.
Cronos shares jumped by 10% in Tuesday’s pre-market session to $11.20 while Altria shares nudged up by 0.5% to $56.00.
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Informa Exhibitions, one of the largest global exhibition organizers, is reorganising its portfolio of events dedicated to the cosmetic and beauty industries and markets. The company has expanded its presence in the global beauty market significantly over the last few years, most recently via the acquisition of China Beauty Expo in Shanghai and through the launch of Beyond Beauty ASEAN in Bangkok.
Informa Beauty, the newly formed cluster includes trade fairs, business meetings and congresses in ten countries: China Beauty Expo, an annual event held in Shanghai, Cosmeeting and Creative Beauty, held annually in Paris, Beyond Beauty Asean Bangkok, the Cosmeeting Business Meetings, the Spameeting Business Meetings, the Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress, SupplySide West, a U.S. event gathering suppliers in the animal nutrition, beverage, cosmetics, dietary supplement or food industries, Vitafoods, an event held in Geneva, Switzerland, and dedicated to nutraceutical, dietary supplements and functional food and drinks industries.
To head this cluster, Informa has appointed ex-SoGeCos Claudia Bonfiglioli as the International Director of Informa Beauty and Informa Baiwen (China Beauty Expo). As the former International Director of SoGeCos Milano (the organiser of the Cosmoprof shows) and General Manager of SoGeCos France, Claudia Bonfiglioli brings on board 20 years of experience and expertise in the beauty industry.


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Larry Dignan and other IT industry experts, blogging at the intersection of business and technology, deliver daily news and analysis on vital enterprise trends.
Larry Dignan is Editor in Chief of ZDNet and SmartPlanet as well as Editorial Director of ZDNet's sister site TechRepublic.
Andrew Nusca is a former writer-editor for ZDNet and contributor to CNET. During his tenure, he was the editor of SmartPlanet, ZDNet's sister site about innovation.
Rachel King is a staff writer for ZDNet based in San Francisco.
A review board will be a key part of how devices and manufacturers get Firefox OS branding.
AT&T says that machine-to-machine technology will take center stage next year in the corporate world.
The file-sharing platform has managed to secure millions in a fresh round of funding.
Yahoo is betting users won't leave no matter what it does with its service. It could lose that bet.
Actually, Meg, despite your optimism, they may well be.
The company says that the "reconsideration rate for mobile device management is extraordinarily high" and that it can be a player in one crowded market.
Microsoft may want to take the highly-coveted third-place space with Windows Phone in the market share rankings. And it's not far off, thanks to BlackBerry's decline. But it all boils down to money. And Android makes Microsoft plenty of dough.
Following the release of the fingerprint sensor-enabled iPhone 5s, more smartphone makers could soon jump on the bandwagon, if Ericsson's predictions prove true.
Despite legal bids by Cisco to scupper the deal, a top EU court has approved the merger. But the video conferencing giant can still appeal the ruling.


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In recent years, Germany has become an increasingly popular destination for startups and venture capital investment. In fact, according to recent reports, Germany has seen a surge in the number of new startups, with more than 700 new companies being established every day.
One such German startup that has recently caught the attention of investors is TIER Mobility, a Berlin-based company that provides electric atozmp3 scooters for short-term rentals in urban areas. TIER Mobility was founded in 2018 and has quickly grown to become one of the largest electric scooter rental companies in Europe, with operations in more than 100 cities across the continent.
In October 2021, TIER Mobility announced that it had raised €20 million in a Series B funding round led by Northzone, with participation from existing investors Mubadala Capital, Goodwater justprintcard Capital, White Star Capital, and Novator. The funds will be used to further expand the company’s operations and invest in new technologies, including AI-powered safety features and predictive maintenance.
TIER Mobility’s success can be attributed to its focus on sustainability and safety. The company’s electric scooters produce zero emissions and are designed to be more durable and reliable than traditional gasoline-powered toonily scooters. Additionally, TIER Mobility has developed a number of safety features to reduce the risk of accidents, including a unique helmet system that allows users to rent and store helmets directly on the scooter.
TIER Mobility’s success is also a reflection of the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions in urban areas. As more cities around the world implement regulations to reduce air pollution and promote sustainable transportation, companies like TIER Mobility are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.
TIER Mobility’s success is not unique in Germany’s startup ecosystem. The country has seen a number of successful startups emerge in recent years, particularly in the areas of fintech and e-commerce. One such example is N26, a Berlin-based digital bank that has raised more than $800 million in funding to date and has become masstamilanfree one of the largest online banks in Europe.
Germany’s startup ecosystem has also benefited from the country’s strong economy and highly skilled workforce. The country has a large pool of engineering and technical talent, as well as a highly educated population with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
In addition to TIER Mobility and N26, Germany has seen a number of other successful startups emerge in recent years, including delivery service provider Delivery Hero, online fashion retailer Zalando, and digital insurance provider Wefox. These companies have collectively raised billions of dollars in funding and have masstamilan become leaders in their respective industries.
Overall, the success of TIER Mobility and other German startups highlights the strength of the country’s startup ecosystem and its potential to produce innovative and successful companies. As the demand for sustainable transportation and other tech-enabled solutions continues to grow, Germany is well-positioned to remain a major player in the global startup landscape.


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Fake it till you make it! Instagram users flock to pose in LA art installation that looks just like the interior of a lavish private jet to trick their followers into thinking they are living the high life
- The Private Jet Experience is an installation by 33-year-old artist Matty Mo, aka The Most Famous Artist, and his new company, SelfieCircus
- The set is built to look like a section of a luxurious plane so people can take pictures that make it look like they're flying in a private jet
- The installation was stationed inside a Fred Segal store in LA until Monday and will now travel to 30 locations over the next 12 months
- The Private Jet Experience headed to Art Basel in Miami next
- The project makes a statement on the falsehood and unreliability of social media
Flying in a private jet is a luxury that is far from attainable for most people, but a new selfie installation resembling the inside of a plane is helping Instagrammers fake their lavish lifestyles.
The Private Jet Experience, a traveling project that launched in Los Angeles, is a replica of the interior of a Gulfstream G3 jet, built solely for the purpose of a cool Instagram snap.
The set was created by 33-year-old LA-based artist and entrepreneur Matty Mo, aka The Most Famous Artist, and his new company SelfieCircus.
Insta life: The Private Jet Experience is a replica of the interior of a Gulfstream G3 jet that is built solely for the purpose of a cool Instagram snap
Location: The traveling project was originally stationed inside the Fred Segal store on LA’s Sunset Boulevard
Lifestyles of the rich and famous? People flocked to the store to strike a pose on the faux leather seats
Feeling posh: Some people couldn't resist taking snaps with a glasses of bubbly in their hands
Originally stationed inside the Fred Segal store on LA’s Sunset Boulevard, the installation is a perfect way for people to fool Instagram followers into thinking they’ve chartered a private jet.
People flocked to the installation to pose on the faux leather seat with a glass of bubbly in hand.
Complete with plush carpeting and round plane windows, the fake private jet is simply a set with two chairs, but is a much cheaper experience than actually chartering a private jet, which could cost upwards of $1,100 per hour.
The Private Jet Experience might not be equipped for air travel, but the project is set to tour the country to allow everyone the chance at an awesome Instagram photo.
The installation just ended its tenure at Fred Segal and is en route to Art Basel in Miami, where it will stay until December 6.
Really selling it: One woman went as far as bringing props, which included her pup, a plush blanket and a newspaper
Really making you think: The project makes a statement on the falsehood and unreliability of social media
Brilliant: The set was created by 33-year-old LA-based artist and entrepreneur Matty Mo, aka The Most Famous Artist, and his new company SelfieCircus
Fair: 'Most people cannot afford a real jet, so we made one that democratizes access to a backdrop previously reserved for the rich and famous,' Mo explained
Beginning in January, the faux private jet will travel to 30 locations across the U.S. throughout 2019, including Atlanta, New York and Austin.
With the Private Jet Experience, social media users have to ask themselves, in the world of Instagram, does it matter if you actually do something cool or if you take a picture that makes it look like you did something cool?
The artist has a repertoire of installations and artworks that challenge how we see social media and opens our eyes to the impact of social media and technology on society.
‘The Private Jet Experience was created because we wanted to be able to take pictures on a private jet like all of the celebrities we see online.
'Most people cannot afford a real jet, so we made one that democratizes access to a backdrop previously reserved for the rich and famous,’ Mo said in a statement.
Surprise! Complete with plush carpeting and round plane windows, the fake private jet is simply a set with two chairs
Moving around: Beginning in January, the faux private jet will travel to 30 locations across the U.S. throughout 2019, including Atlanta, New York and Austin
Earlier this week, Kim Kardashian posted a video touring the private Boeing 747 jet she and Kanye West chartered, which left fans outraged. The plane had multiple bedrooms and could accommodate up to 660 seats, but was not filled nearly to capacity.
Fans took to Twitter to complain about the waste and environmental impact of using such a large plane for a small group of people.
The fake Private Jet Experience works to take away the glitz and glamour from the celebrity private jet posts like Kardashians because it allows everyone to share a chartered plane experience on their social media.
‘We are purposefully commoditising [sic] a symbol of excess, ultimately nullifying the status boost people receive from posting photos on real private planes, thereby forcing everyone to be more creative and seek out the next great symbol of influence,’ Mo said of his private jet installation.
The artist's previous works have spiked a huge social media interest as well. In 2016, Mo sold artworks made from stacks of cash with undisclosed values to make a statement about value within art. The stunt earned him a large social media following.
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Broadband provider Be has refreshed its Value package to make it the first sub-£8-a-month service available in the UK with no traffic shaping.
Available for £7.50 a month, the deal gives consumers the chance to enjoy a service that sees all traffic treated equally, which means certain subscribers will no longer see their connections slow down at peak times.
A 40GB download allowance is also included with the service, which was created after consultation with consumers on forums and at its recent social events.
Tom Williams, Head of Operations at Be, said: "Our members demand the freedom to prioritise and think for themselves, not have their broadband provider do it for them."
He added that many customers will "leap at the chance" to sign up to the service.
Be recently confirmed it is supplying public Wi-Fi organisation Freerunner with free broadband for local communities without connections.
Over 46 locations have been selected to receive the services.


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Tu Dinero's advertising rates will be substantially higher than rates for general market publications. “This is a specialized product, delivering a specialized reader,” said Linda Rodriguez from corporate communications at Grupo Televisa. She added that the target CPM (cost to advertisers per 1,000 readers reached) will be approximately 25-50% higher than the current CPM for the US Hispanic magazine market.
Tu Dinero is the result of a co-publishing agreement between Julie Stav and Editorial Televisa, the Mexican multimedia group with a publishing arm based in Miami. Stav, a financial analyst, hosts the Univisión radio program Tu Dinero con Julie Stav, which airs Monday through Friday. Stav also plans to do a TV program (Univisión).
Advertisers will have the option to buy cross-platform (radio, TV, print). “The details are still being worked out, but this will no doubt occur when and where feasible,” said Ms. Rodriguez.
During the January-August 2004 period, financial advertisers spent US $3.5 million on ad space in Hispanic magazines, according to the ad-tracking service HispanicMagazineMonitor. The financial category (Financial Services & Insurance) is the seventh largest category in Hispanic magazine advertising. With banks and insurance companies increasingly interested in marketing to Hispanics, these figures could rise substantially over the next few years. HispanicMagazineMonitor reported that the total ad volume for the Hispanic magazine market in 2003 was close to US $150 million. The real figure, after applying rate card discounts, was probably between US $75 and US $80 million.
Tu Dinero. a monthly, will have a newsstand price of between US $2.25 and US $2.75, and an anticipated subscription price of between US $15 and $18 a year. The magazine will also be distributed to Hispanic customers through their financial institutions. These financial institutions have not yet been determined.


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Spotify has announced plans to acquire Parcast, a scripted entertainment podcast studio – the streaming giant’s third podcast pickup so far in 2019.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Spotify expects the acquisition to close in the second quarter of 2019. Parcast had not raised any outside funding; founder and chairman Max Cutler and his father, radio producer Ron Cutler, were the only investors, according to a report in Podcasting Business Journal.
The acquisition of Parcast comes after Spotify last month paid around $337 million to buy two podcasting companies: producer Gimlet Media and service provider Anchor FM Inc. Spotify told investors it plans to invest between $400 and $500 million in podcasting this year.
Parcast, founded in 2016, has launched 18 premium podcast series so far and has more than 20 shows in development that are expected to launch later this year. The startup focuses on the mystery, crime, sci-fi and historical genres – with an audience that is over 75% female. Parcast’s lineup of original shows includes “Serial Killers”, “Unsolved Murders”, “Cults”, “Conspiracy Theories” and “Mind’s Eye”.
Los Angeles-based Parcast operates two studios and has about 20 employees. According to Spotify, Parcast will continue to operate as a standalone studio.
“Adding Parcast to our growing roster of podcast content will advance our goal of becoming the world’s leading audio platform,” said Spotify chief content officer Dawn Ostroff when the deal was announced. . “Crime & Mystery podcasts are a top genre for our users and Parcast has had significant success creating hit series while building a loyal and growing fan base.”
“In three years, we have created a production house that has grown exponentially and struck a chord with mystery and true crime fans, especially women, in all 50 states and around the world. We are proud to join the world’s most popular subscription audio streaming service and have access to one of the largest audiences in the world,” Parcast’s Cutler said in a statement. “Alongside Spotify, our ability to scale, grow and amplify the unique, bespoke content brand we create is brimming with fantastic possibilities.”