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Planning Commission urges for integrated transport system
The 6th annual Automotive Logistics India conference, recently held in Pune, was characterised by a new level of openness and debate among the 300 delegates, and a desire to move on from recitals of familiar problems to engaging together to solve them.
Amid recent uncertainty about economic growth there remains confidence that, despite not being able to accurately forecast it, India is still on its way to 5 million annual car sales within a handful of years. That compares with an expected 2.6 million for 2012, and will move the country up to being the world’s third biggest car market, after China and the USA.
Overall, India is “nearing an inflection point” at which its economic growth will increase rapidly, says consultancy Roland Berger. Having started its economic liberalisation about 15 years after China, the next 15 years will see “dramatic” reductions in poverty and put India on course to be the world’s third largest economy in terms of purchasing power by 2020.
The conference featured participation from a high level of national government, with a keynote address by Vinita Kumar, senior advisor for transport at the Planning Commission. Kumar said that transport- related issues are a focus of India’s 12th Five Year Plan, which is a year underway. She noted its intention of raising the share of GDP invested in transport from 7 per cent to 10 per cent, which she characterised as a “five lakh crore programme” (50 trillion rupees or $1 trillion).
The conference this year also featured several new voices and themes, and heard that private investment in rail is back on the agenda. Weaknesses in policy that have characterised debate at the previous five Automotive Logistics conferences were acknowledged by the Planning Commission.
Kumar reviewed many welldocumented challenges, including an over-reliance on a road network which is itself under-developed, bottlenecks and capacity constraints at ports, a general lack of multimodal transport including under-use of rail, and maze of bureaucracy that makes moving goods cumbersome and costly.
The latest Five Year Plan includes a range of upgrades to rail infrastructure and rolling stock, as well as roadworks and some port developments. The share of the investment anticipated from the private sector is expected to grow substantially from its current levels of around 25 per cent, she said. In general, the intention is to have more ‘optimally distributed’ transport with more intermodal and move away from the present excessive reliance on road.
The Planning Commission estimates that for the financial year 2012-13 India will have moved 1,025m tonne by rail, and nearly twice as much as that by road. Port cargo will have reached 1,032m tonne, though coastal shipping will have moved only 125m tonne. In total, rail transport will have accounted for around 30 per cent of freight movement (although it is much lower for automotive), with just a few percentage by water and air. Unfortunately the bias to road transport will get worse in the near future.
Kumar also acknowledged “the near-absence of an integrated regulatory regime for overseeing tariff-setting, the cost of operations, anti-competitive practices, etc.” However, her description to delegates of the content of the 12th national plan did not include any reference to tackling these issues.
Panelists interacting with the audience at Automotive Logistics India Conference in Pune
Vinita Kumar, senior advisor for transport, Planning Commission addressing the conference


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China is lifting its ban on sales of video game consoles to promote the industry and a new manufacturing zone in Shanghai.
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TripActions Reportedly Files for IPO
TripActions has filed confidential documents for an initial public offering next year, according to a report by Business Insider.
The travel, card and expense management company plans to go public in the second quarter of 2023 with a valuation of $12 billion, according to the report, which cites an anonymous source. That’s up from its reported valuation of $7.25 billion a year ago, when it announced more than a quarter billion dollars in Series F growth funding led by Greenoaks. TripActions has also been on a busy acquisition path over the past few years, acquiring TMC Reed & Mackay last year and both Sweden’s TMC Resia and Berlin’s TMC Comtravo this year.
TripActions did not confirm the IPO report, with a spokesperson saying the company “has long considered a potential initial public offering as an option to fund the business, but we are not commenting on our plans or timing. specific”. Confidential IPOs — a strategy also followed by Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb — allow companies to begin the process without disclosing information publicly until a few weeks after the actual IPO date.
Bloomberg last month also reported that TripActions was preparing a confidential IPO filing, with help from Goldman Sachs in the process.


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The international exhibition-fair for the wholesale sale of light industry goods will be held from October 7 to 9 at the BelExpo National Exhibition Center at the address: 14 Pobediteley Ave., Minsk
The exhibition is dedicated to the light and textile industries, brings together professionals from different countries, from different continents: Poland, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and many others. etc. Designers and fashion designers, designers, manufacturers, suppliers of light industry products, raw materials, equipment, heads of enterprises manufacturing light industry products, representatives of wholesale companies, specialists in retail chains and specialized stores gather here.
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Two years after opening a Dupont grocery focusing almost exclusively on local foods, Glen’s Garden Market is preparing for its second location. Owner Danielle Vogel says she’s finalizing a lease for a space in the Shay, a mixed-use development at 8th and U streets NW.
“We’ve launched 32 food businesses,” Vogel says of the local artisans whose products she’s made a home for on Glen’s shelves. “For most of them, we are their biggest customer, and now we’re going to double our demand.”
The new market will be a smaller version of the Dupont original with 2,100-square feet of retail space versus 5,300. The Shaw location won’t have room for a pizza oven or a smoker, but other than that, it will offer the same things, just in tighter confines. There will still be a bar serving $4 pints of local beers. Salads and other meals will still be made fresh in-house every day. And the same set of grocery options grown in the Chesapeake watershed or made by small local producers will still be available.
“It’s going to feel more like a bodega,” Vogel says. “You’re going to be completely enrobed by the bounty of the region.”
Having learned some lesson during the first go-around, Vogel is also making some improvements. For example, unlike the current market, which only has a refrigerated prepared foods case, the new Glen’s will have also have a hot prepared foods case. That means things like meatballs and empanadas don’t have to be reheated. “Everything that should be hot will be served hot,” Vogel says. And because sandwiches are so popular, the new Glen’s will have two sandwich stations.
Another major upgrade will be the beer garden, which Vogel plans to make twice the size of the Dupont one. She hopes to put build a permanent structure outside, so that it can be used year-round with heaters and fans. “That’s the dream,” she says. “We’ll see if D.C. has a different feeling about that.”
Vogel aims to open the new location by November.
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A new funding round for Zencargo is a further signal that the digital forwarding model has legs in a market where turning to a logistics provider to incorporating data in planning decisions has become the norm.
Kalmar's Shanghai factory delivers its 1,000th reachstacker to Wing Wah Container Depot Co., Ltd., Hong Kong
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The removal of quarantine rules for fully vaccinated Hong Kong-based air freight crew is a relief for airlines like Cathay Pacific, which estimates the operational constraints caused by the regulation has added more than $100 million to its monthly costs in Q1.
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Cosco joins other carriers in posting strong profit figures for 2020 due to the rebound in rates and volumes in the second half of last year.
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OOCL has continued to invest in new ships and services, placing an order last year for 12 23,000-TEU vessels for delivery during 2023-2024.
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Kerry Logistics will sign warehouse management agreements with each of the nine individual warehouse companies it is selling to current parent company Kerry Holdings; the facilities are located in some of the prime industrial areas of Hong Kong.
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Without easing the air draft limits under the Tsing Ma bridge, ships calling at Hong Kong and the western Shenzhen ports face a lengthy transit south of Hong Kong through Chinese waters.
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The decision by Singamas shareholders offers hope that a bigger debt rehabilitation plan put forward by PIL will be accepted by the carrier’s other creditors and approved by Singapore’s high court at meetings early next year.
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The price caps are among five commitments made by Hong Kong terminal operators to ensure the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance can continue to operate.
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Shippers and forwarders fear cargo-related charges in Hong Kong could surge given that terminal members of the Seaport Alliance handle about 90 percent of box cargo at Kwai Chung container port.
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Easing the height limit under Hong Kong’s Tsing Ma bridge ends a six-year campaign by the Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association. The structure spans the main shipping channel between Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung container port and the Shekou and Chiwan container terminals in western Shenzhen.
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Today in Boston, companies from across the globe are gathering to take a closer look at e-retailer products and services for the 2009 Internet Retailer Conference and Expo. In fact, several Rackers as well as some friends from our partner Magento, a leading Open Source eCommerce platform, have made the trip to Beantown to showcase what we can do.
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Internet retailers are serious about their hosting providers – their livelihood often depends on it – so it’s no surprise that scalability, security and uptime are major drivers when choosing a solution. This is why the Magento and Rackspace partnership has proven successful for many of our customers over the last year.
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WASHINGTON – China envisions becoming an industry innovator of producing drugs and medical devices, but the country “lags far behind” the U.S. when it comes to the pharmaceutical industry, according to a report released Tuesday by Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
In “Made in China 2025 and the Future of American Industry,” the Florida Republican looked at China’s long-term plans to become a pharmaceutical powerhouse. China has already made strides in the industry by controlling a huge portion of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) market, Rubio’s report pointed out.
“Chinese policymakers aim to make China’s domestic biotechnology industry the medicine cabinet of the world. To a large extent, they have already succeeded in achieving dominance in the lower end of the pharmaceutical and medical technology value chain,” the report found.
For now, the main concern is the safety of those drugs should they be sold to American consumers. Many Americans take drugs without realizing their components originated in China, but scares like recall of blood pressure medication valsartan in July can make consumers wary. Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals had to recall active substances used in valsartan because they were found to have carcinogens in more than 22 countries.
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The Chinese Drug Administration (CDA) is trying to improve its reputation in many ways, including by “bringing China into better alignment with international drug assessment standards,” according to Rubio’s report.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does approve all drugs and ingredients before they can go on the market in the U.S., but Rubio’s report highlighted that “American quality control over foreign producers” is not always up to par.
“A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimates that of 535 of China’s facilities subject to FDA monitoring, as many as 243 – almost half – may have never been inspected between 2010 and 2016,” the report stated.
Meanwhile, some U.S. companies are teaming up with Chinese companies that want to develop products that ultimately gain FDA approval, reported Axios.
“The U.S.-China pharmaceutical and medical technology trade relationship represents short-term opportunities for American businesses and long-term vulnerabilities for the American public,” Rubio’s report warned.
Rubio’s report comes at a time when many lawmakers are touting out-of-the-box solutions for high prescription drug prices. Senate Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley has held multiple hearings on drug prices since the 116th Congress convened and is once again pushing legislation to let consumers import cheaper drugs from Canada, according to his office.
Another out-of-the-box proposal? The Trump administration is pursuing an “international pricing index” that would reduce certain Medicare drugs to what other countries pay after announcing the policy Oct. 25.
It is surprisingly parallel to a proposal from Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sanders and Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna announced they would introduce the Prescription Drug Price Relief Act in the 116th Congress on Nov. 20. The bill would “require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make sure that Americans don’t pay more for prescription drugs than the median price in five major countries: Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan,” according to a press release.


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Rocksmith to tour European festivals before its autumn release
Ubisoft has revealed European tour dates for Rocksmith to try out the game before it releases this autumn.
As well as appearing at GamesCom from the 17th to the 18th of August, Rocksmith will hit the Isle Of Wight Festival, the Reading Festival and Bestival in the UK across the summer.
In Europe it will make appearances at Rock am Ring and Wacken in Germany, Roskilde in Denmark and Hellfest in France.
Rocksmith is due out in Europe for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October the 12th with the PC version release due to be announced at a later date.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III is coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 after all
- Tomonobu Itagaki's Devil's Third gets a release date
- Adr1ft is coming to PC and consoles at the end of the summer
- EA gives the new Mirror's Edge a name – Mirror's Edge Catalyst
- ZombiU PS4 and Xbox One port reportedly in the works
- Mike Bithell's Volume to be released this August
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Kentucky Fried Chicken, or KFC for short, has been known for its wild marketing campaigns that often shock consumers. Here at DMS, we’ve written about their buzz-worthy campaigns time and time again. It’s no surprise KFC is now crowdsourcing for their unique KFC-themed inventions.
KFC Stays On-Brand With Quirky Crowdsourcing Campaigns
With the KFC Innovations Lab, a place for all inventions to come alive, the fried chicken brand has blueprinted five new ideas, all inspired by Colonel Sanders himself. KFC is fundraising from fans in hopes to create these new inventions.
“With the launch of KFC Innovations Lab,” said Steve Kelly, KFC U.S. Director of Media and Digital Marketing, “non-Colonels can now be part of that [fundraising] process and support important projects such as a hot tub that looks like a bucket of fried chicken, so we can keep focusing on making actual buckets of fried chicken.”
The five KFC crowdsourced campaigns are listed on IndieGogo, where fans can score some branded swag when they contribute to the inventions.
KFC Focuses On The Value Of The Buzz, Not The Money
On IndieGogo, the total donation goals for KFC inventions vary but are large amounts like $195,000 and $2.2 million. If the goals aren’t met, all donators get their money back.
While the KFC crowdsourcing initiative has been live since March 6, the IndieGogo campaigns have few donations. The Little Colonel Locator has been the most successful, reaching nearly $1,300 in donations, while the Smart Cane Remote has been the least successful with $110.
KFC is once again generating buzz. The KFC Innovations Lab has been covered by large media sources like PR Newswire, MSN, Forbes, Delish and Food & Wine. Even USA TODAY Money is tweeting about the fried chicken bucket hot tub.
Kentucky Fried Chicken's innovation lab has launched a few crowdfunding campaigns: a hot tub, a Colonel Sanders ice show and a little Colonel locator. https://t.co/vp9i93PCq2— USA TODAY Money (@USATODAYmoney) March 6, 2019
Using their Instagram account, KFC promoted their inventions to their followers to encourage buzz. Their chicken bucket hot tub garnered more than 11,000 likes and a portfolio of comments.
From celebrity portrayals of the Colonel to cardboard picnic tables, KFC hardly ever disappoints with creative marketing campaigns, leaving us to wonder if another brand will ever rival KFC’s marketing.


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It's time to taste the iPhone Rainbow. I'm Bridget Carey and this is your CNET Update. People are always hungry for news about the next iPhone and we have a fresh batch of rumors on the plastic models that are said to be coming out in the fall. A Chinese type blog says the factory Foxconn has begun making an entry level iPhone in multiple colors. A French website posted photos of what could be the colorful back plates. They are bright lime, green, yellow, and red-- reminds me of Skittles, but these are not the same shades of colors that you'll find in the existing iPod Nano lineup. Also from China, it said that these cheaper iPhones won't be really super cheap. They could be the same cost as an older iPhone 4 or 4S model. The Pebble smartwatch has been a popular kick-starter project, but now it's coming to Best Buy. The smartwatch synchs with iPhones and android phones to show alerts when you gain a text message or a call and it also lets you control music and some apps, like RunKeeper, and last week on one charge, it will be sold at Best Buy stores and online starting on Sunday for $150, but it will only carry the black version at first. The red model arrives in August and you'll have to go to the Pebble website to get the orange, gray, and white colors. If you're a college student shopping for laptops, keep an eye out for different promotions going on. Apple has an early jump on the back-to-school rush and it discounts the price of computers for college students. It also throws in $100 app store gift card for buying a Mac. Students can also get a $50 gift card for buying an iPad or iPhone. Now that Google Reader is a goner, it's time to setup an alternative app to keep up on the latest post from your favorite news sites and blogs. Check out Feebly, Pulse or also the new Dig app on iOS. Google Reader users have until July 15th to download a copy of their favorite feeds before the data is permanently deleted. And also on July 15th, Sony's new 4K TV media player will be hitting stores. It plays ultra high resolution video but you're probably not gonna buy it that's because it only works with the new Sony 4K TVs which start at 5 grand for the 55-inch model and then you have to buy the 4K player for another $500 and that's the discounted price. It includes 10 films and video shorts with 4K resolution. In the fall, Sony will launch a video service, so you can rent 4K movies for $8 of pop. There is just not that much 4K content available right now, so it's worth waiting for the price to go down. But if you like spending money because you just have to be the first to have this new resolution, well, more power to you. That's your tech news update. You could find more details at CNET.com/update. From our studios in New York, I'm Bridget Carey.
Apple's candy-colored 5C feels family-friendly and costs less than before, but hasn't lost a step over last year's iPhone 5.
HTC's new mid-range mobile is reminiscent of the iPhone 5C, but could be a lot cheaper than Apple's pricey plastic phone.
Pebble is updating its smartwatch with a classic look. CNET's Tim Stevens speaks with Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky about the new Pebble Steel design, growing competition, and what Pebble learned from Kickstarter
Apple's Phil Schiller unveils the iPhone 5C, a cheaper polycarbonate model. The new iPhone will be available in five different colors and could prove to be popular in countries like China and India, where consumers buy handsets off-contract.
Hulu launches a paid subscription service, Sony laptops are overheating, and new rumors surface about the iPhone coming to Verizon. Strangely familiar, we know.
Alleged photos of the next iPhone crop up, Facebook adds photo comments, and Sony teases a new smartwatch.
We've been tapping our Swatches, waiting patiently for his arrival and he's finally here! Eric Migicovsky, founder of the Pebble Smartwatch is in the studio answering questions about the developer API, popular complaints, and how to raise your own ten million dollars on Kickstarter.
We're kicking off CES with our first episode from the CNET Stage in Las Vegas, and Eric Migicovsky from Pebble joins us to show off the new Pebble Steel, the second version of the popular smartwatch.
Pebble's original watch costs a hundred dollars less than the Pebble Steel, but under the hood it's very much the same -- you're just trading metal and glass for plastic. Maybe that makes it the best value in smartwatches. We take a second look.
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Sellers in Australia are bypassing orders of Federal Court of Australia by taking online orders for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet
Last week, Federal Court of Australia ordered a temporary ban of sales of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets in Australia but Australians are making fun of Federal Court’s injunction by ordering them from online stores. Federal Court Justice Annabelle Bennet has forbidden Samsung from selling or marketing its tablet device in Australia until the court completes its full hearing about the infringement case of Apple which will be decided within the current year.
Online sellers like eBay and web stores in Australia like dMavo, Expansys, MobiCity.com.au, and Techrific have obtained stocks from countries live Hong Kong to bypass Samsung Australia. GetPrice.com.au has provided list of Australian sellers who are offering Galaxy Tab 10.1 while there are more than 2000 on eBay site. For instance, MobiCity is offering 12-month Australian warranty.
One of the online sellers Ruslan Kogan received legal threats from Apple after which he withdrew Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets from the market. But now it seems that sellers mostly hosted overseas don’t consider Apple’s threats.“If this is an outcome of the injunction, the harm is not to Samsung, which makes its sales all the same, but to the Australian retailers who do not have the opportunity to compete,” remarked a senior patent lawyer Mark Summer field in Melbourne, Australia. He added,” If we could ask one question of Justice Bennett in the wake of her decision it would be this: does she really believe, in a global consumer economy, that there is any practical value in an Australian court slapping an injunction on a mass-market consumer product that is, in any event, widely available for purchase online?”.
A director of dmavo.com.au told a ZDNet Australia on the condition of anonymity that he was importing hundreds of Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets as he has received large number of orders after the court orders. He believes that Apple has no grounds for legal threats against his business.
Kogan, founder of Kogan.com.au says that the companies have to understand that we now trade in a global market. The executive director of Kogam.com.au, David Shafers, said that only on local sellers will lose out because of the injunction by Federal Court of Australia. “In the age of the internet, an injunction in one jurisdiction doesn’t prevent supply of a product into that jurisdiction, it only harms the retailers or resellers in that jurisdiction because they can’t be the stores making the sale,” Shafer said.


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The restrictions caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic has immensely impacted the working routines of many colleagues at BAADER. For the Service Department at BAADER Luebeck the travel restrictions have proven especially troublesome. The technicians were no longer allowed to travel to the international customers around the world to provide maintenance or machine repair.
When the machines of a customer in Greece came to a hold on the 18th of March, no technician was able to provide ad hoc service for the customer. The stop of the machines was thus impending a financial loss and production stop for the customer.
The Service Team at BAADER Luebeck is currently working on the implementation of a Smart Assistance technology that provides a remote troubleshooting via video chat and the application of augmented reality. The customer is using an app to connect with the experts at BAADER. The experts then analyse the situation and create a step-by-step guide to fix the problem.
“Ultimately, the visual tutorial helped to fix the problem the very same day, without the on-side support of a technician”, says Matthias Krellenberg, Deputy Head of Service & After Sales.
The Smart Assistance technology is the next step on the way to creating personalized and holistic service solutions for our customers. The first application of the new technology during the Corona times showed how important it is to install a flexible service that allows for combining remote and on- side support.
The Service Team in Lübeck is currently working on further improving and marketing of the Smart Assistance technology and is looking for customers eager to enrol for a trial run.
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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless headset keeps you gaming for 300 hours
HyperX’s latest wireless gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless, boasts an astonishing 300 hour battery life.
It’s not often that stamina proves to be the headline feature of a new set of gaming headphones. Manufacturers tend to focus on things like audio fidelity, microphone sensitivity, and silly RGB lighting.
But then, most wireless gaming headphones can’t claim to last the best part of a fortnight (or should that be Fortnite?) on a single charge. That’s precisely what HP’s gaming brand is claiming for the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless as part of its CES 2022 offerings.
HyperX reckons that this is the “World’s first 300-hour wireless gaming headset”, and we’re not remotely inclined to disagree.
Astonishing stamina aside, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless offers immersive DTS Headphone:X surround sound and custom-designed Dual Chamber Technology. Interestingly, its meaty 50mm drivers sport a slimmer, lighter design than their wired equivalent, the HyperX Cloud Alpha. Perhaps thats how they squeezed in all that bonus battery life.
We really wouldn’t recommend testing that stamina in a single sitting, but extended gaming sessions should be made comfortable through the provision of pliable leatherette and squidgy memory foam materials, padding out a durable aluminium frame.
You also get a detachable noise-cancelling mic, complete with LED status indicator, while the ear cup houses all of your audio controls.
In terms of availability, the Cloud Alpha Wireless headset is expected to roll out some time in the first quarter of 2022 with a price of $199.99, which works out to around £150.


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Eiji Aomuma recently had a interview with Official Nintendo Magazine. While the interview won’t be entirely available till the next issue ONM, they were nice enough to share some tidbits relating to Zelda Wii. I think we all were already expecting to see Zelda Wii at E3 2010, but Eiji let out a little tidbit to reconfirm his interest in showing the title at the trade show saying “I hope that we can show you something at the E3 show next year and it is something we are hopeful will be surprising.”
ONM also asked Eiji what Nintendo plans on doing to make this title differnt from past titles, he answered “…we have been trying something new in terms of the structure of the Wii version of the new Zelda game this time. I am really hopeful that people will be surprised with the changes we have implemented for this Wii version.”‘
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Drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist Rob Trujillo of heavy metal band Metallica showed up to hang out and drink with a few dozen friends and music industry folks during an intimate VIP launch of its all-new beer collaboration with Stone Brewing’s Arrogant Consortia at No Name on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles on Monday night.
The Enter Night Pilsner is the result of six months of back-and-forth brainstorming sessions and tastings between the band and Stone co-founder Greg Koch.
“The guys were all very actively involved and really interested in connecting with us and connecting with our mutual fans so for all the right reasons, it just came together,” Koch said, kicking back in a plush booth with a six-pack of the 16-ounce Enter Night Pilsner cans chilling on ice in a bucket on the table.
There is definitely a similarity in the ethos of Stone Brewing and Metallica. Koch said he was slightly worried about meeting Metallica since he’s been such a huge fan of their music, but it turns out Metallica was equally as ecstatic about Koch’s beer. As Ulrich addressed the crowd, he exchanged playful jabs with Koch on a small stage, referring to him as “Beer Jesus.”
“I think we’re at a point now where we’re going to stop searching and stop thriving and this is … actually, we have an exclusive tonight, we’re retiring,” Ulrich said jokingly after the ceremonial Enter Night Pilsner toast. “Because this is the pinnacle of all of it … this is it. Just don’t tell James (Hetfield) and Kirk (Hammett).”
He’s kidding, of course, but he did have a huge smile on his face as he announced that Enter Night would now be available “in every grocery store and liquor store and every rock and roll show near you in all 50 states.”
Koch also shared that the band has been rolling out small batches at shows and allowing fans in the Midwest to taste the beer and they received a lot of positive feedback, although one fan posted that “the beer was so awful, I took two sips and poured it down the drain,” Koch said.
“Perfect,” Ulrich said. “It’s the ‘St. Anger’ of beers.”
Six months ago Koch flew to Copenhagen to meet up with Ulrich and there was instant chemistry. After getting to know the guys during a series of backstage and in-home beer tastings they decided on a smooth and drinkable, 5.7-percent alcohol Pilsner-style beer, something that could be enjoyed while tailgating, at the show or hanging out in the backyard with buddies with Metallica music cranked up to 11.
“I particularly like this style because the commercial pils of today are sort of insipid and sort of the elevator music version of beer,” Koch said. “We wanted the heavy rock version so we said, OK, let’s crank it back up and make it true to its roots and bring some of that Stone and Arrogant Consortia influence into it and what would that look like? Well, it looks like this beer.”
Stone Brewing and Arrogant Consortia brewer Steve Gonzalez said that Enter Night was a true team effort. He created several small batches with different flavors for the band to sample and they actually ended up selecting his original prototype.
“They were just happy with the flavor profile, which I was excited about,” he said. “The ingredients are almost all exclusively European … with German and Czech hops, it really makes a flavor profile that’s much more authentic and we broke tradition a little bit with this one because we dry hopped it to give it a little more flavor intensity and make it more Arrogant Consortia.”
Now, as Gonzalez held the black can in his hand, he said it’s always rewarding when he gets to see one of his recipes packaged and on store shelves, on tap in bars and being shared with friends via photographs on social media.
“It’s gratifying, but I’m always on to the next 20 projects, so I celebrate for about 10 minutes then I’m literally onto something else,” he said, noting that he’s currently working on five other brews at the moment. “It does always feel good though when that happens and there’s been so many moments like that. Like the 21st Anniversary (Hail to the Top Thief Double IPA) was my recipe, too.”
The band was so hands-on with the collaboration that Trujillo had actually spent the afternoon at the Stone Brewing warehouse in Downey, the city where Metallica initially formed in 1981. Trujillo said he got to learn all about that side of the business and even went out on a few deliveries as well. He said that during the tasting process they sampled the brewed beer but also did a blind taste test of some other more generic and mainstream beer just to really showcase the difference. Trujillo, who is a fan of ice cold Tecate with a lime, said that after tasting the beer from the brewery and going into the blind taste test of the more generic drinks, he could really appreciate the differences.
“Just understanding the little ingredients like how a tangerine can affect the flavor or something like habanero can completely change the way something tastes, that can be really fun to play around with,” he said. “That’s the stuff I had no idea about and I was really learning from Greg. He’s also musically inclined, just like we’re inclined to drink so it made sense. A lot of the (Stone) lifestyle relates to our fans and our music so all if just kind of went hand in hand.”


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Lihue hotel, located near the Old City, is one of the largest luxury hotels in the world.
A number of the hotel rooms are furnished in the traditional way.
The decor includes chandeliers, large gold and silver lights, and a large red, white and blue light.
The hotel has many luxurious rooms including a private ballroom with a king bed, private lounge with an antique clock, a guest room, and three private suites.
The rooms come with their own kitchenette and refrigerator, with a full bathtub, and an island with a pool.
Lihue’s prices are very high.
One of the cheapest prices in the entire country is a one night stay at a one-star hotel, according to an average of international hotel industry reports.
The average price for a one day stay at an average one star hotel is approximately $15,000, according the Institute for Global Tourism, a think tank in London.
In addition to cheap hotels, the Israeli economy is booming, with some 40,000 jobs created during the first six months of 2017.
The number of Israelis seeking work has reached an all-time high, according a survey of Israelis published by the Israeli daily Haaretz.
This is the second time in three years that Lihute has been named as one of Europe’s top hotels.
The previous honor was given to a luxury hotel in the United States, the Hotel Indigo.
The Indigo, a five star hotel, is the most expensive in the country.
According to the latest tourism data, Lihu is the third most popular destination for Europeans, with more than 1.5 million visitors.
At the end of the first week of June, Lippe Luxury Hotel in Haifa opened its doors for the first time since 2009, and it’s expected to attract even more guests and make the hotel the second-most visited hotel in Israel.


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Furniture and wood industries are in the midst of a crucial time.
The furniture industry is facing a decline in sales because people are buying less expensive products. One of the reasons for this shift is that more and more consumers are deciding to rent instead of buy, which has led them to gravitate towards smaller items such as tables and chairs. Another reason for declining sales could be due to changing demographics since millennials have been having children at lower rates than previous generations did, meaning there’s simply fewer households who need new dining room sets or living room sofas. Regardless of what the specific causes may be, these changes will likely continue until some force intervenes on behalf of retailers looking to sell larger pieces like couches or armchairs. A potential solution would be shifting focus from big-ticket pieces exclusively to smaller, more affordable items that can boost sales while still providing some profit.
The wood industry is struggling to find enough skilled labor due to new trends in technology and business operations. One factor for this shortage of workers is the evolving nature of design software and how it impacts overall production processes; because designers are now able to do a lot on their own without needing input from manufacturers or engineers (as they may have done previously), there’s less need for precision work such as milling or cutting parts by hand with a jigsaw. Another reason could be changes in consumer preferences since people are buying fewer finished products than raw materials like lumber these days, which means there will inevitably be fewer demand-driven jobs available at mills or sawmills. A potential solution to this problem would be investing in apprenticeships or other training programs that can help fill the gap and ensure that these industries are sustainable tomorrow.
Painting is another skill-set that’s becoming increasingly rare, as more homeowners choose do-it-yourself projects instead of hiring professionals like painters. This trend has made it difficult for those looking for jobs since there simply isn’t enough demand from homeowners who want their walls repainted on a regular basis; some have suggested finding ways to lower prices so less affluent customers will still feel free to hire someone without feeling guilty about spending too much money. Another possible solution could be emphasizing quality over price point when marketing your services, which may lead more people to invest in a job well done.
A third industry that’s also struggling to find skilled labor is the manufacturing sector, which has seen demand for workers decline from industries like farming and construction as more people move away from rural areas into cities. Growth sectors such as healthcare have created new opportunities, but there are still jobs left unfilled because they require skills sets found only within this specific industry. The best solution would be investing in programs or training courses that teach relevant skills so these employees can stay ahead of any future changes their current employers might make.
What is ERP?
Enterprise Resource Planning is a software that offers business organizations solutions in areas such as financial management, customer relationship management, and human resources.
ERP systems are used by organizations to decrease the amount of time it takes to make decisions because they rely on data from across different company functions and divisions. The use of ERP systems can reduce costs for companies by automating some tasks (such as HR and finance) while increasing productivity through the use of technology to streamline workflow processes.


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Lower rubber prices in the December quarter prevented Apollo Tyres Ltd’s profit from skidding in spite of flat revenue growth. Average rubber price during the quarter was down around 14% from a year earlier and 10% from the preceding three months. Given that rubber accounts for nearly two-thirds of the cost of producing a tyre, it is not surprising that the lower material cost benefit translated into a 183 basis points expansion in operating margin from the year-ago period, to 11.9%.
A basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point.
In fact, lower rubber prices along with productivity-improvement measures offset higher other expenses and staff costs. Profit margin grew significantly across geographies and, according to Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd, the company’s European operations threw a positive surprise registering a strong 150 basis points increase in profitability.
The margin expansion was commendable given the poor traction in tyre demand. Domestic revenue slipped by 2.7% from a year ago, as it did in Europe, while rising 6% in the African region. The December quarter’s net consolidated revenue was flat at Rs.3,217.3 crore, pulled down by sluggishness in the original equipment supplies and commercial vehicles, where Apollo Tyres has a reasonably strong presence. Besides, there was disruption of work for 19 days at its Vadodara plant caused by a group of workers.
Poor revenue traction translated into lower-than-expected operating profit of Rs.382.2 crore, which though was 17.8% higher than a year ago. Net profit (adjusted for exceptional items in the year-ago period) grew by around 42% to Rs.180.6 crore—a tad higher than Bloomberg’s consensus estimates. Note that a huge 700% jump in non-operating other income fuelled net profit, along with a relatively lower tax rate.
The company management hopes to see recovery in the passenger vehicle segment in the next couple of quarters, although the commercial vehicle segment may take longer. Therefore, going forward, higher operating leverage should lift profitability, too.
Apollo Tyres’ shares, which have outperformed benchmark indices significantly over the last one year, have also been volatile, perhaps on account of a wobbly outlook on the automotive sector still. At Rs.84.85 apiece, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings multiple of six to its estimated fiscal 2014 earnings, leaving room for appreciation.


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Huggies Launches Diapers That Resemble Denim Jeans
Posted on May 22, 2010
Huggies has launched a line of diapers that resemble denim jeans. They are not really made from denim, but are made with a print that resembles denim. Salon has an article that calls the product ridiculous, which it is. However, it is going to be a popular product because parents will want to see their babies in the little faux denim diapers.
The diapers cost $95.9 for a jumbo pack and $19.99 for a big pack. They are available in three sizes. Huggies says the diapers will only be available for a limited time, through July 2010.


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- Hamish Kumar
Macy's Announcement Sends Ripples Through Retail Sector
- Macy’s recently warned investors that its margins are shrinking, and to expect a gross profit margin between 60-80 basis points below last year's.
- The stock price dropped by 8% as a reflection of this news.
- The company’s announcement has sent shockwaves across the entire retail sector, as fears grow of Amazon’s dominance.
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Tourism Australia, Mater Education and Braveda were among major award winners at the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) Awards for Marketing Excellence 2018 last night in Sydney.
In its 36th year, the awards celebrated and recognised the industry’s most outstanding achievements of 2018.
Each year, the awards honour campaigns from a diverse range of budgets, strategic approaches and audiences.
Top honours for the Marketing Campaign of the Year went to Mater Education for its campaign on enrolment rates for nurses, while Tourism Australia took home the coveted Marketing Team of the Year award.
Other awards winners included Tourism Australia’s Lisa Ronson, who was named Chief Marketing Officer of the Year.
Nicola Happenstall (Hall & Partners) was awarded the title of Certified Practising Marketing of the Year, while Chrissie Maus (Chapel Street Precinct Association) was recognised as Feature Leader of the Year.
Mark Ritson was presented the Sir Charles McGrath award in recognition of his experience and contribution to the marketing industry over the past 22 years.
AMI chief executive Lee Tonitto said: “Hats off to the 100 judges who have given up their valuable time to assess the innovative, creative and effective campaigns and marketing practice across 227 entries from 88 organisations and in 28 categories. A tough job!”.
View the full list of winners below:
Sir Charles McGarth Award
Mark Ritson, Melbourne Business School
Chief Marketing Officer of the Year
Lisa Ronson, Tourism Australia
Best Marketing Agency of the Year
Certified Practising Marketer of the Year
Nicola Hepenstall, Hall & Partners
Marketing Team of the Year
Consumer marketing team, Tourism Australia
Campaign of the Year
‘Practical Course. Exceptional Nurses’, Mater Group
Future Leader of the Year Award
Chrissie Maus, Chapel Street Precinct Association
‘BANZ Carewear for kids: A baby brand comes of age’, Bubblefish Creative Brand Building
Consumer Acquisition Marketing
‘The C-Suite. Perhaps the toughest nuts to crack’, 3M
‘Celebrating the SME Marketing Through Effective Thought Leadership’, EY Sweeney & CGU
‘A Global Collaboration Community Fostering Innovation’, Pitney Bowes
‘Bellamy’s Firsts’, Web Profits & Bellamy’s Organic
Corporate Social Responsibility
‘Find My Hero Australia’, Emergency Services Health
Creativity in Brand, Product or Service
Monaro Mall development, Canberra Centre & QIC
Customer Experience Marketing
‘Revitalising Roadside’, RACT.
‘Practical Course. Exceptional Nurses’, Mater Group
Financial Services Marketing
Westpac Rescue Rashie, Westpac and Saatchi & Saatchi
Innovation in Product/Service
‘A speed campaign accelerated by hyper-relevance’, BCM & Department of Transport and Main Roads
Integrated Marketing Communications
‘Get Set for the Games’, Department of Transport and Main Roads and Clemenger Brisbane
Not for Profit Marketing
‘After Hours Crisis Support Services: Encouraging Help Seeking Behaviours in the Murrumbidgee’, Junto Marketing & Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
‘Harmony by AVID Property Group’, AVID Property Group and Martins Brand House
Public Sector Marketing
‘Reducing Fare Evasion on Sydney’s Light Rail Network Through Behavioural Science’, Transdev and Transport for New South Wales
Small Budget Marketing
‘100% occupancy on a shoestring budget’, Braemar Presbyterian Care
Social Marketing and Social Changes
Queensland Health bowel cancer screening campaign, Queensland Health
Social Media and Digital Marketing
‘Visiting Friends and Relatives’, Tourism Western Australia and Cummins & Partners/Big Head Digital
Open Colleges’ AFLW sponsorship, Open Colleges
Tourism & Hospitality Marketing
‘Dundee’ Super Bowl campaign, Tourism Australia
Optus has announced world-champion tennis player Ash Barty as its chief of inspiration, Barty’s first new partnership since her retirement from professional tennis in March. The partnership will see Barty feature in a mix of content initiatives, employee engagement programs and community-focused campaigns to connect Australians and inspire them to say “yes” to their dreams, […]
Lisa Ronson has announced she’s is leaving her role at Coles as the chief marketing officer. Ronson is out of the trolley and into the fire, as they say! Ronson announced the news via Linkedin: “It’s with sadness today that I announce I’ve decided to move on from Coles Group to pursue a number of […]
Tourism New Zealand has unveiled its first global campaign in two years, IF YOU SEEK – the country’s invitation to international visitors. Launched today in core visitor markets such as Australia and the United States, IF YOU SEEK explores perspectives unfamiliar to the travel category; enticing audiences to explore Aotearoa New Zealand via glimpses of […]
Following a competitive pitch, retail group Godfreys has announced the appointment of independent creative agency Hardhat. Following two years of growth, with the business now sitting at more than 150 stores and 3 million customers, Godfreys has set about transforming its retail stores to more accurately reflect the business’ category leadership and expertise. At the […]
Rural and regional women who have excelled in making their communities better places to live and work are set to be celebrated with the launch of the Shine Awards, a six-year partnership between rural and regional newspaper, The Weekly Times, and Harvey Norman. Readers are being asked to share their stories and nominate the unsung […]
The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) has this month welcomed Blue Tongue Outdoor, SureVision and Veridooh as the latest companies to join the Association. Speaking about the three new members, Charmaine Moldrich, OMA CEO said: “We’re pleased to announce our continued expansion includes media owners, suppliers and adtech. Blue Tongue Outdoor is our first South Australia […]
Data-driven, CX agency Cheil has teamed up with Samsung Australia for the unveiling of Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Series, the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, at one of Australia’s busiest shopping centres, The GPT Group’s Melbourne Central. The ‘Unfold your world’ takeover, which consists of a 64sqm pop-up store in the center of […]
Nespresso is today calling for entries to the Australian StartCup Challenge, a new competition which supports and rewards innovative, circular business ideas. The challenge is open to pioneering start-ups and SMEs from any sector or industry to pitch their circular solutions for review by an expert jury and then via public vote for the chance […]
Australian new car website, CarExpert.com.au has today completed the strategic acquisition of PriceMyCar.com.au, accelerating the company from online publisher to new car marketplace. The acquisition is for 100 per cent of the business at a purchase price of $4 million. This is a mixture of an upfront payment with a two-year earn-out period which will […]
Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm in the U.S. with offices around the world, has debuted a new integrated brand platform entitled “Embrace Volatility.” The campaign, which seeks to flip the perception that volatility is something to fear to something that creates opportunity, was developed by StrawberryFrog in its first project for […]
Digital experience platform (DXP) provider Optimizely has announced it was named a Strong Performer in The Forrester WaveTM: Marketing Resource Management, Q3 2022. The report states that, “Welcome’s legacy in content marketing and editorial shines through in its ample content and people management offerings. And its superior innovation roadmap plans, to employ AI for content […]
Having racked up over 1 million paying subscribers since the release of Snapchat+, a paid subscription service complementing the communication app, Snapchat has announced a number of new features to further reward its user base. The newly added services include priority story replies, which highlights a users responses to Snap Stars; an option to show […]


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Demand for ABC’s live Internet stream of the Oscars telecast in February seemed to catch the network off guard, and the video feed went down for users across the U.S., while viewers also reported service downtime during the much anticipated Super Bowl 2014. Congestion also played into the failed launch of U.S. website HealthCare.gov last November, with the site receiving millions of visits and thousands of applications in the first 24 hours, but becoming so overloaded that only six people were reportedly able to enroll in plans.
More major events are on the way this year, but as an industry, are we ready? Are we underestimating what is necessary in terms of bandwidth capacity and application development?
It doesn’t matter if it’s a government, sporting, or entertainment event — any occasion or launch that attracts a large audience will affect your network. The industry has repeatedly under-estimated the popularity of services at different stages of the supply chain. Whether it’s an issue with application developers, bandwidth providers, or other resources, when a massive program is launched, a chink in the supply chain can affect the entire system. Frustration grows for subscribers counting on these services and expecting the entire chain to deliver.
In the future, application builders, network bandwidth providers, and content providers all need to be prepared. It’s going to take collaboration between all parties to make sure failure doesn’t occur for the next big entertainment, sporting, or political event.
The Internet is no longer a luxury — it’s as necessary as electricity or running water. Service downtime is not acceptable and you may find that customers don’t wait around for an apology — they just lose faith or jump ship.


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Hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts in Richland County will soon have a major new place to shop for their favorite outfitting items.
Cabela's, a nationwide retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise, with 40 stores across the United States and Canada, will open a new location north of Columbus on Thursday.
The 80,000-square-foot store is at 1650 Gemini Place, at the Polaris Parkway exit on Interstate 71, 52 miles south of downtown Mansfield. The retailer, which is visible from the freeway exit ramp, is near Costco, Cambria Suites, Toys R Us, Babies R Us, ...


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Uber fires employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic had already severely affected the economy and made many people jobless. This has affected almost all the sectors of the economy because many companies are announcing layoffs, pay cuts, etc.
Uber fires employees – considered as a ruthless move
There has been a lot of mental pressure and confusion among the employees because Uber has ruthlessly fired 3700 employees over a zoom video call. The employees are completely dissatisfied because they didn’t even care to give prior notice.
Ruffin Chaveleau, head of Uber’s customer service, said, “We are eliminating 3,500 frontline customer support roles. Your role is impacted and today will be your last working day with Uber,”. Adding to this, Uber has also said that their business has reduced by half because of this lockdown and many customer support employees have little work. It is believed that Ruffin Chaveleau was very upset, and she almost broke down during the call. She thanked the employees for their contributions to Uber so far and she claimed that it was difficult for her to be at the receiving end.
Many employees have expressed their dismay towards Uber. Uber has received a lot of criticism for the way it had fired so many employees. This will create chaos in the mind of the employees who are still working too.
The company’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi conducted a meeting with the board of directors and relinquished his salary for the rest of the year, until December 31, 2020. Uber has also conveyed that it is never easy to let go of an employee and this unprecedented situation has made them undergo many hardships.
Uber reported a net loss of $2.9 million in the first quarter of the year. But the revenue reached $3.54 billion in the Q1, which is 14% higher than the previous year.
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Singaporean swimmer Nick Tan.
DOLCE & Gabbana has named Singaporean swimmer Nick Tan as one of the faces for its Spring/Summer 2014 collection.
The dashing lad is said to be the first South-East Asian male to nab an international campaign from the Italian luxury fashion house.
Tan was handpicked by designer Domenico Dolce himself. Shot by reputed fashion photographer Alvaro Beumand Cortes, the 24-year-old is among seven male models selected – some of which include famous faces like Oliver Cheshire of Britain and Dae Na of South Korea.
Tan is a South-East Asian (SEA) Games gold medallist who has competed at the Asian Games (2010) and SEA Games (2007 and 2011).
He formerly held multiple national records for the butterfly stroke in swimming, as well. – Bervin Cheong
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DAN HYDE: It's time shoppers were given the upper hand again, with industry-wide standards for weights and measures
Have you tried comparing the prices of fruit, veg, meat and other groceries in the supermarket recently?
Crafty bosses at big stores have made it almost impossible to work out whether you’re getting a good deal. Everything’s in different pack sizes with different weights.
Throw in two-for-one deals and it’s enough to give you a headache just walking down the aisles.
To get in and out of the shop without being ripped off you really need a calculator, pen and paper — plus a free afternoon to do the sums.
Food for thought: Crafty bosses at big stores have made it almost impossible to work out whether you’re getting a good deal
Scouring stores for Christmas presents takes so long, that by late December many of us are too worn out to hunt down deals on turkeys and trimmings. Marketing industry insiders tell me it’s intentional.
Years ago it was illegal to sell tea and other staples in anything other than 8oz, 1lb, 1lb 8oz (and so on) quantities. When you went to the greengrocer and saw the price of 1 lb of tomatoes and 1 lb of grapes on little blackboards, it was easy to work out which was more expensive.
I’d wager that most Sixties shoppers could have named the price of a pound of tea, sugar or flour off the top of their heads. Now? Forget it. I’d just be guessing if asked the price per kilo of almost anything in Sainsbury’s or Tesco.
A picture sent to me by a former retail marketing executive illustrates the problem this causes. It shows three prawn deals on a Waitrose shelf: one packet at £2.99 for 150g; one at £4 for 200g; and two 200g packs at £6.
Clearly, the best is to buy two 200g packets for £6 and freeze one.
But, crucially, how many of us could come away with a number we could use to see whether prawns were cheaper at another store?
These traps are becoming more of a problem as stores battle rising costs from the falling pound.
Instead of rumoured New Year price hikes — like the 10 per cent rise Tesco fought off from Marmite-maker Unilever — I expect food suppliers and retailers will use subtle ways to make us pay more.
Money Mail reader Christine Bishop spotted one of the sneakiest tricks after buying Winalot dog biscuits: less product but in the same packaging for the same price.
Comparing like with like: It's harder to compare prices when there is little consistency
‘When I was pouring out the biscuits I realised the box now contains 800g but is still being sold at the same price,’ she writes. ‘The box has not been altered so it’s not obvious, but this means a 20 per cent increase in price — what a con!’
Toblerone also used ‘shrinkflation’ last month, putting big gaps between its chocolate pyramids to reduce the weight of the bars. And Danone has reduced its Activia low-fat Big Pot yoghurts by 50g to 450g without changing the price.
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The fact is food firms and retailers can only get away with backdoor price hikes as they can use any weights and measures they like.
It’s time shoppers were given the upper hand again, with industry-wide standards for weights and measures. Then — and only then — should shops be allowed to tempt us with discounts and deals.
On the subject of Christmas shopping, Money Mail last month revealed how stores that collect email addresses at the till just want to spam you with offers — even if they say it’s to send an e-receipt.
If, like me, you don’t like giving out personal information, you can turn it to your advantage.
Instead of giving your email, look up the shop’s customer service or chief executive’s address and hand that over.
That way the shops will be inundated with their own junk mail — and their bosses will soon get the message.
Alternatively, set up a dedicated Google Mail address and redirect all messages from some retailers to their customer services. For instructions, see support.google.com/mail/answer/10957?hl=en.
It’ll take a bit of fiddling — and you may need the help of a computer whizz — but the pleasure you will get from spamming the spammers will be worth it.
Just make sure you get a paper receipt for proof of purchase.
For the past two years we have campaigned for improvements in the way companies treat families managing the financial affairs of vulnerable or deceased relatives.
Money Mail has exposed terrible failings at nearly all the big banks, insurers and other financial firms. It’s been a hard slog but, thanks to your support and the heartbreaking cases we’ve been able to publish, there are now signs of progress.
Take one Money Mail reader, Anne, 70, from Suffolk. She recently sent me a note to explain what a difference it makes when companies do get it right.
When she told Great Yarmouth Register Office in Norfolk that her husband had died earlier this year, she was given a code to enter online. It was this which alerted HM Revenue & Customs and stopped his state pension, passport, driving licence, bus pass, blue badge and library card.
She received condolence letters from the respective organisations without having to face a difficult phone call or spend time writing letters to them all.
Ovo, her energy supplier, was ‘outstanding’, Anne says, while NatWest sent a new cheque book with her sole name within a week.
She says: ‘I am still getting over the shock of how easy it all was and I believe this is partly due to your campaign for one-stop-does-all, and I thank you.’
That’s exactly what we were hoping our campaign would achieve, so well done to the firms concerned.
And thank you, Anne, for making the effort to write in at such a difficult time.
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OAKLEY, Idaho — Rather than watch his crop rot, an Idaho potato farmer decided to give away the farm -- offering thousands of pounds of potatoes for free.
The 113-year-old family farm has never been a place where people come to pick their own produce, but Ryan Cranney, of Cranney Farms, posted Tuesday that because of the downturn in the restaurant industry, he had no market for thousands of potatoes.
So he invited residents to bag their own.
“There’s been times where there were 20 or 30 cars there at a time it looks like,” Cranney told KTVB. “I think in the next several hours, most of that will be all gone. A lot of the people they were not necessarily gathering for themselves, but they were gathering for someone else and going and delivering those to friends, neighbors, someone they know is struggling.”
Most of the potatoes grown on the farm are sold commercially and used in restaurants and diners, but with most restaurants closed or sales significantly down, Cranney was stuck with thousands of pounds of potatoes
“Unfortunately, there may just not be enough demand and eventually some of them are going to end up going for either cattle feed or be dumped,” Cranney told KTVB.
There are 1,507 confirmed cases and 41 deaths from the coronavirus in Idaho, according to The New York Times.


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Actor Gal Gadot’s recent DC Universe release Wonder Woman 1984, which premiered on HBO Max on December 25, 2020, made a huge streaming debut by racking up the most viewing time yet for a feature film on its opening weekend.
The insanely popular superhero film (Review) has become the biggest feature film in Nielsen’s rankings and has also emerged as one of the biggest streaming titles of any kind since the launch of Nielsen’s streaming measurement.
“Wonder World! Congratulations to @GalGadot, @PattyJenksand the cast of #WW84 for nabbing the No. 1 streamed title during the holidays according to a special update of Nielsen”s streaming ranker,” Nielsen tweeted.
HBO Max had earlier said that nearly half of its retail subscribers had watched the film on the day of its release. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the film also starred Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen.
The 2017 Wonder Woman, also helmed by Jenkins, was a massive critical and commercial hit, generating more than $800 million at the global box office. The follow-up picked up with Gadot’s Amazonian warrior during the Cold War as she battles two formidable foes — Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal) and Cheetah (Kristen Wiig) — while reuniting with her past love, Steve Trevor (Chris Pine).
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Star Wars icons Mark Hamill and late Carrie Fisher, along with Stan Lee, Oprah Winfrey and Gary Marshall are set to be honoured with the Disney legends Award this year.
The two Star Wars actors are to be recognised by the company for their roles as siblings Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia respectively in the sci-fi saga which began in 1977 and which Disney purchased the rights of from George Lucas in 2012 when he sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012.
The ceremony will be hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger on Friday July 14, according to Walt Disney Company website.
Iger insists Hamill and Fisher – who tragically passed away in December 2016 at the age of 60 – are more than deserving of the accolade.
"The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company can bestow on an individual, reserved for those few who have truly made an indelible mark on the history of The Walt Disney Company.
"It's a celebration of talent, a recognition of achievement, and an expression of gratitude to the men and women whose work has significantly contributed to Disney's enduring reputation for creative excellence … We couldn't be more excited for these amazing artists to join past Disney Legends such as Julie Andrews, Alan Menken, Robin Williams and George Lucas to name a few."
Other recipients of the honour this year include Marshall, Clyde 'Gerry' Geronimi, Wayne Jackson, Julie Taymor and Manuel Gonzales.
Each winner will be presented with a bronze statuette and will have their handprints immortalised in bronze for display at the company's studio lot in Burbank, California.
Fisher will make her last appearance as Leia in the upcoming "Star Wars: The Last Jedi", which will also see Hamill, 65, back as Jedi Knight Luke.


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RapidEVChargE, which is engaged in the manufacture of electric chargers and the creation of related software applications, has plans to set up an electric vehicle charger manufacturing unit in Telangana Hyderabad. It will be through a franchise route. It currently manufactures chargers in Coimbatore, said the company’s founder and CEO, P Sivasubramaniam.
It also has plans to set up 1,000 charging stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over 18 months. The locations include housing associations, shopping malls, hospitals and other parking lots. It will be through the charging point operators who will bear the installation costs. It will provide loaders and the software. The charger infrastructure costs from Rs 40,000 to Rs 12 lakh, depending on the configuration, he said.
The charging points will have slow chargers that will take about six hours and also fast chargers that only need 30 minutes. The charging rate ranges from Rs 8 to 25 per unit, depending on the speed of charging. These points will fit vehicles of all makes, he said.
It also has products such as electric pole charging stations. It will have a power socket and a mini screen or a QR code to authenticate the users with an OTP. The slot must be discussed on the application and it will be a prepaid transaction. Such poles are already in use in Coimbatore and the company plans to launch them in Telangana soon, he told Telangana Today.
The company is in talks with manufacturers of original car equipment and other businesses to provide them with suitable EV charging solutions, Sivasubramaniam said.
The Indian car industry is the fifth largest in the world. An estimated four lakh charging stations are needed to meet the charging requirement for two million electric vehicles that could potentially hit the roads by 2026. “India is investing heavily in electric mobility. The focus in the next few years will be on faster and more efficient charging infrastructure. “Battery exchange technology will take time to be in the mainstream,” he said.
Source: Telangana Today


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Over the past few days, several Galaxy devices have received the October 2021 security patch through OTA. Now, Samsung has started sending the latest security update with October 2021 patch to the Galaxy F62 smartphone users in India.
In addition to the October 2021 Android and One UI patches, the latest firmware update includes improvements for the Camera function as part of bringing enhanced photography experience to the consumers. To be noted, the update is currently releasing in India under a staged rollout.
Just recently, Samsung released the details of its latest security patch, which confirms the update comes with a bunch of CVE fixes alongside various SVE items. You can read more about the October 2021 security patch HERE.
Consumers in India can now identify the latest firmware update for their Galaxy F62 smartphone through PDA version number – E625FDDU2AUI2. Since it’s an initial rollout, the company will expand its reach to more regions in the coming days weeks.
How to check for updates manually:
- Open device Settings
- Tap on Software updates
- Hit the Download and install button
Samsung sending weighty One UI update to 3 Galaxy devices
Samsung is rolling out a huge size update for three of its Galaxy smartphones – Galaxy F62, Galaxy F22, and Galaxy A22. The update brings several improvements to the device’s security, stability, and performance. The update might also add some new and enhanced features to the devices as installtion package sizes are more than 1GB.
The major update is based on the August 2023 Android security patch level and protects the devices from potential threats and vulnerabilities. It improves the behavior of these devices and fixes some bugs that may have affected the user experience.
Users of Samsung Galaxy F62, Galaxy F22, and Galaxy A22 are getting this update in India and the company will expand it soon.
- Firmware: E625FDDU4CWI1
- Package size: 1261.60 MB
- Firmware: E225FXXU8DWH4
- Package size: 1157.26 MB
- Firmware: A225FXXU7DWI1
- Package size: 1125.17 MB
The update is available as an OTA and users can check for it by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install. The update size may vary depending on the device model and region. However, we recommend users back up their data before installing the update and use a stable Wi-Fi connection to avoid any interruptions.
Samsung rolls out new update for Galaxy F23 5G smartphone [733MB]
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G smartphone is getting a new software update that brings improvements and enhancements to the device. The update is rolling out to users in India and the company will soon make it available for all F23 models.
The security of the device has been improved with the August 2023 security patch level, which fixes various vulnerabilities and bugs. The update also improves the performance and stability of the device, as well as fixes some minor issues and errors.
Moreover, several Samsung apps have been updated to the latest version, such as Samsung Notes, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, Samsung Members, and more.
The latest firmware version of the Samsung Galaxy F23 smartphone is E236BXXU4ACWI1 and the update has a size of 733.59 MB. It is advised to use a stable Wi-Fi connection and a fully charged battery to download and install it. To check for the update manually, users can go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE bags September 2023 update in India
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone users are getting the September 2023 security update in India. This update is already rolled out for Galaxy S21 FE in Europe and the company will soon make it available for all models.
September 2023 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in India can be identified through One UI build version G990EXXS7EWI3 and an installtion package size of 221.06MB.
The latest update improves system security and stability to provide a better experience. In addition, it fixes over 60 issues encountered in previous versions for seamless and bug-free device performance.
Users can install the update through Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install. If you have received the update notification, then update it now to enjoy enhanced functions.


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rAge 2015 will take place from 9 – 11 October at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg.
“This year rAge will be pulling out all the stops to dazzle and enthral after claiming the title of Consumer Exhibition of the Year at the annual EXSA Awards in November 2014,” said the event organisers.
“rAge 2015 will boast a unique collection of console and PC video games, computers, technology, computer hardware for sale, virtual reality peripherals, exclusive preview events for upcoming games, behind-closed-door sessions, and local game development studios.”
The centre piece will be the “epic 2,500-seat 52-hour BYOC LAN”.
Ticket prices and show times
- Day ticket: R100
- Weekend ticket: R250
- Kids under 6: Free
- NAG LAN ticket: R550 (includes all-weekend access to the expo)
Update: Tickets for the rAge expo will go on sale from 1 September, while tickets for the NAG LAN will go on sale from 1 August. Tickets are available through Computicket, or at the door.
- Friday 9 October: 10:00 – 18:00
- Saturday 10 October: 09:00 – 18:00
- Sunday 11 October: 10:00 – 16:00
For more info, visit: www.rageexpo.co.za


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The Palm Oil Industry Association of Sri Lanka (POIASL) held its 4th AGM on the 24th of November 2022, at the JAIC Hilton in Colombo.
High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka and Maldives – His Excellency Dato Tan Yang Thai, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Her Excellency DewiGustinaTobing, stakeholders, including cultivators, refiners, processers, manufactures marketers and sellers, and invitees from private and public institutions were present at this event.
The AGM voted to extend the same executive committee’s tenure for another year to make further developments towards accomplishing its mission. The Executive Committee of the Association is made up of senior executives within Sri Lanka’s palm oil industry, and the POIASL’s primary focus is improving Sri Lanka’s economic crop diversity through a competitive, resilient, and sustainable palm oil sector.
Discussions at the Association’s AGM also touched on the unprecedented challenges encountered by the Sri Lankan economy in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the fertilizer ban and the false myths surrounding the consumption of palm oil. Despite these challenges, there is hope on the horizon as the POIASL has strategically designed a blueprint to navigate the local economic crisis, while simultaneously fighting misinformation via awareness campaigns.
Palm oil is versatile and budget-friendly for consumers, allowing the industry in Sri Lanka to expand on its potential which is not currently being utilized to its full capacity. However, in positive anticipation of support to eliminate the ban on palm oil, along with international support and advice from the Indonesian and Malaysian Embassies, and the Indian High Commission, there is a promising future for this industry in Sri Lanka
Emphasizing that allowing the palm oil industry to expand in Sri Lanka can only be beneficial, President of the POIASL, Dr Rohan Fernando said, “The imminent rescindment of the ban on oil palm cultivation in Sri Lanka will provide our country with an opportunity to further improve its macroeconomic position and increase self-sufficiency with regard to edible oils, while paving the way for increased export revenues from coconut oil, and eventually oil palm itself. Liberalization will also empower smallholders and transform rural economies at the same time. We must look to build synergies with the media and the Asian Palm Oil Alliance to build awareness, and rely on our Malaysian and Indonesian friends, through their missions here, to realize the promising future that oil palm cultivation holds for Sri Lanka, ultimately strengthening our own economy and creating value for Sri Lanka and the world.”
Delivering the key note address Her Excellency, Dewi Gustina Tobing, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka said, “Palm oil has characteristics that are not readily replaceable. Global demand for palm oil is steadily increasing, and the industry is both environmentally and economically sustainable, and is a golden opportunity for Sri Lanka to improve its edible oil self-sufficiency, while strengthening its export sector, and we are willing to help our Sri Lankan friends in this. On this special occasion, based on the positive facts and advantages of the palm oil industry, I would like to encourage all stakeholders to support the development of oil palm plantations and the industry in Sri Lanka, as palm oil shall remain the world’s leading vegetable oil for years and decades to come.”
Her Excellency further added, “I believe that main palm oil producing countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia, are pleased to assist the Sri Lankan palm oil industry with knowledge and best practices to support the development of the industry, while improving the economic standing and quality of life of the communities involved in the plantations. It is important to empower farmers in Sri Lanka through the ‘smallholder model’, as such initiatives will enhance the quality of the livelihoods of the farmers involved in the agriculture sector. Collective measures by palm oil producing countries are indispensable. Collaboration, cooperation and partnership are the keys.”
The AGM of the POIASL concluded with a pressing emphasis on the immediate need to rescind the ban on oil palm cultivation, which the industry believes will be achieved shortly, while renewing its commitment to create awareness and make factual information readily available to the public.


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Yahoo has named Elisa Steele, former marketing exec at NetApp, as its new chief marketer. The firm’s new CEO Carol Bartz has a connection to Steele through enterprise application firm NetApp, where Bartz serves on the board of directors. In hiring Steele, Bartz indicated a desire to centralize Yahoo’s marketing teams and strategy.
Yahoo has not had a permanent chief marketing officer since October 2007, when Cammie Dunaway resigned from the post after a four-year stint. According to a Yahoo spokesperson, Bartz decided to re-establish the position.
The new CMO hails from NetApp, where she served as SVP of corporate marketing, handling a similar set of responsibilities. Steele also has management experience at Sun, AT&T, iPlanet eCommerce Solutions, and JavaSoft.
“Yahoo!’s marketing strategy and teams have become decentralized over time; hiring Elisa in the CMO role will quickly mobilize our plan to integrate the function globally and more effectively represent the Yahoo brand,” noted Bartz in a company statement.
Steele’s is the first major executive hire announced by Yahoo since Bartz took over the foundering company in January. The move could signal a shift at Yahoo toward recruiting from outside the digital media industry. Soon after her appointment as CEO, Bartz, previously CEO at design software firm Autodesk, suggested that her own tech-centric background will not prevent her from understanding the media market. “Media versus technology, that’s a lot of nonsense,” she said during a press conference in January.
Header bidding is a programmatic technique that allows publishers to offer their inventory through multiple ad exchanges before they serve up ads from their ad server.
YouTube is said to be preparing new non-video features that will allow content creators to interact with their viewers through photos, text posts, links and polls.
Few digital terms are as dirty as clickbait. It's the scourge of the web, and Facebook recently announced a News Feed update aimed at reducing the prevalence of clickbait headlines on its service.
The website of National Public Radio (NPR), npr.org, receives upwards of 30 million unique visitors each month, but as of next Tuesday, ... read more


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French fashion house Dior is the latest luxury brand to embrace blockchain, announcing a new line of men’s footwear late Thursday that features both a unique, encrypted online authentication system and accompanying “digital twin” NFTs.
The shoe, the B33 sneaker, was designed by Dior Menswear artistic director Kim Jones as part of the fashion house’s Men’s Fall 2023 collection. The first of seven styles of the sneaker—which combines mohair with the fashion house’s signature Dior Oblique pattern—will be released online exclusively on July 6 in a limited run of only 470 pairs.
Each shoe pair will be linked to what Dior is calling a digital twin—a corresponding, matching NFT of the shoes minted on the Ethereum blockchain. Each shoe pair will cost $1,350.
Shortly after the release of these exclusive, NFT-matched sneakers, Dior will release six more styles of the B33. Those styles will also feature an NFC chip placed under the sole of the right foot, but won't come with a digital twin NFT.
The NFC chip will be associated with an encrypted key that leads holders to what Dior describes as a personalized, secure online platform that offers digital certificates of authenticity for each shoe owner, as well as other dedicated services that have yet to be revealed. These pairs will range in price from $1,000 to $1,100.
What is distinct about Dior’s announcement, however, is its notable avoidance of any blockchain-related terminology. The words “Web3” and “NFT,” prominently featured in the promotional materials of past LVMH-orchestrated, blockchain-backed activations, have thus far not been used by Dior in its promotional rollout of the B33 sneaker line.


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After nine years, the beloved Hummer is back, but not in the way you may have expected. Rather than the gas-guzzling powerhouse of yesteryear, the newest edition is powered exclusively by an electric motor. So, without further ado, welcome to the Hummer EV.
What little we know about the Hummer EV is that’s meant to be as capable off the road as on it, and with GMC’s recent promise a rugged AT4 trim from every vehicle in its lineup, there very well may be a nostalgia-inducing SUV-type trim of the Hummer EV as well as the base “pickup” model. In terms of appearance, details are sparse, as the only image available is the teaser image released ahead of the year’s biggest football game – depicting a six-slat grille with an illuminated “HUMMER” emblazoned on the front.
Though the new Hummer EV won’t have the V8 gas engine fans have grown to expect from the brand, GMC promises the Hummer EV should be able to rave from 0-60 miles per hour in around 3.0 seconds, making it a rival to almost any sports car on the market. Though GMC has been somewhat hush-hush about the revolutionary vehicle, the promise of off-road capabilities means there’s likely to be an all-wheel-drive system and electric motors for both the front and rear axles.
The Hummer EV will be built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, and is expected to go on sale in the fall of 2021, likely for the 2022 model year. We can’t wait to see you right here at Danny Len Buick GMC when the groundbreaking Hummer EV finally hits the road.


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The Manitowoc Company agreed to sell Kysor/Warren to Lennox International for approximately $138 million. The sale includes the Kysor/Warren refrigerated display merchandisers manufacturing business in Columbus, GA as well as Kysor/Warren de Mexico.
Kysor/Warren had been one of many brands in the Manitowoc commercial foodservice equipment business.
“Over the last several years, Manitowoc has built a strong portfolio of leading brands serving the commercial foodservice industry, and we believe the value of Kysor/Warren will be better leveraged under Lennox’s ownership,” said Glen E. Tellock, Manitowoc’s chairman and chief executive officer. “In addition, this divestiture will allow us to intensify the focus on our strategic imperatives including greater innovation around our core brands, improving operational efficiencies across our global footprint, and driving organic growth opportunities.”
"Refrigeration is a core business for us with solid long-term performance," said Todd Bluedorn, CEO of HVAC/R producer Lennox International, and added that the Kysor/Warren acquisition supports the Lennox growth strategy in the refrigeration market and extends the value chain to food retail and supermarket customers.
"Our refrigeration subsystems combined with Kysor/Warren's systems and display cases will enable us to provide complete refrigeration solutions utilizing the most advanced technologies to maximize energy efficiency for our customers. We will drive operational synergies in the combined business and expect the acquisition to be accretive within the first year. We still expect our Refrigeration segment margin to be in the 12-14% range for 2012." Lennox International's refrigeration segment revenue – 18% of total company revenue - was up 11% and segment profit was up 44% for the first nine months of 2010 over the prior year. Refrigeration segment revenue was $513 million for 2009 and is expected to be approximately $560 million for 2010.
Kysor/Warren had $145 million in revenue for 2009, and 2010 revenue will exceed $190 million.
Kysor/Warren has been active in introducing carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration systems into major supermarkets: http://bit.ly/kysorwarrenco2
"This divestiture will allow us to intensify the focus on our strategic imperatives including greater innovation around our core brands, improving operational efficiencies across our global footprint, and driving organic growth opportunities," said Glen E. Tellock, Manitowoc's chairman and CEO.
Manitowoc will use the net proceeds of approximately $100 million from this sale to further reduce its secured debt and financial leverage.


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Futuristic entrepreneur Elon Musk unveiled his Neuralink startup’s experiment where a pig called Gertrude has a chip in her brain to demonstrate the working of brain-to-machine interface. The Neuralink in Gertrude “connects to neurons that are in her snout,” and showed a gathered crowd that when Gertrude sniffed and ate food, the computer received signals.
Musk described the Neuralink device as “a Fitbit in your skull, with tiny wires.” The threads connecting the device to her brain are flexible, Musk said, so when she head-butts other pigs it can jostle around and still work.
His start-up Neuralink applied to launch human trials last year. The interface could allow people with neurological conditions like parkinsons and dementia to control phones or computers with their mind.
The device the company is developing consists of a tiny probe containing more than 3,000 electrodes attached to flexible threads thinner than a human hair, which can monitor the activity of 1,000 brain neurons.


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Renault India has commenced the mass production of its brand new compact SUV Renault KIGER at its world leading manufacturing facility in Chennai. Dispatches have also started to Renault’s network of more than 500 dealerships across India. Renault KIGER is the latest in the line of revolutionary products to be first launched in India, followed by other markets.
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Tiger Global led a $17.4 million seed round for Faze Technologies, the company announced Wednesday.
Faze, a startup that creates digital collectibles, also announced its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to launch a cricket non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace on the Flow blockchain, where NBA Top Shot captured mainstream attention earlier this year.
Faze CEO Anshum Bhambri said in a press release he hopes to use the partnership “to build the metaverse for cricket.”
Flow builder Dapper Labs, major Dapper backer Coatue, Sequoia Capital India, Samsung Next, Courtside Ventures and Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive also invested in the round.
Faze’s cricket marketplace will mimic Top Shot’s use of present-day and historical moments in the sport, the company said in a press release. It also plans to build a “play-to-earn universe” involving the “battling of NFTs.”
It’s not the first cricket NFT platform to hit the market. Polygon-based Rario launched in August with a pair of cricket leagues signed on.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Faze to launch the ultimate cricket fan experience with the ICC on Flow,” Dapper Labs CEO Roham Gharegozlou said in a press release. “With over one billion cricket fans across ICC’s 105 member nations, Faze is revolutionizing how cricket fans everywhere connect and engage with some of the greatest moments in cricket history.”
Dapper Labs announced a $250 million funding round in September at a $7.6 billion valuation.