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Ignite has been in Washington since June, and already is attracting local entrepreneurs in need of physical space.
The business incubator, operated by Washington & Jefferson College at 57 E. Chestnut St., offers offices, conference rooms and creative space for entrepreneurs.
“We’re trying to help entrepreneurs at every stage of their business,” said Ignite Executive Director Max Miller. “We’re also helping existing businesses and people who were working out of their living rooms.”
One of those people getting out of her living room is North Franklin Township resident Jessica Garda. Her business, The Cheerful Balloon, was born out of the pandemic.
“I’m a former event planner, and events weren’t happening,” Garda said.
So Garda taught herself a new skill – balloon art – and was able to build a business offering balloon décor and custom gifts. It started with making balloon animals for her two daughters. Business started to take off when she shared some of her creations on social media.
“People started to reach out to see if they could hire me to make creations for their kids’ parties,” Garda said.
Then she began making balloon bears for residents of assisted living facilities who were unable to see their loved ones due to COVID-19.
Her budding business began to take over her home, which she says became “an absolute nightmare.”
“It has taken every square inch of the house,” Garda said.
Wanting to establish a separation between home and work, Garda was initially unsure where to go. She was not ready for a brick and mortar location, and most co-working spaces did not have space for her to be inflating balloons without disrupting others.
She found her solution at Ignite.
Garda is one of seven current Ignite members, according to Miller.
A monthly membership is $65, while one of eight fixed work stations costs $150 a month while an office runs $500 a month. There is also a daily rate of $15 for those without a membership. Members have 24/7 access to the building.
While the front of the building has traditional office spaces and conference rooms, the back is more of a warehouse, and there Garda has a 10-by-10 “cage,” where she can store her supplies and construct elaborate balloon displays.
“Having that as an option is not something you’re seeing anywhere else. Especially not so local. This place is five minutes away from where I live. Even if I could find something in Pittsburgh, I want to be here in my hometown, and in my market. I’m trying to keep most of my business local,” Garda said.
With a designated area for creative entrepreneurs, Garda gets dual use out of Ignite, as she can still make use of the other amenities, and she said it is a good place to meet with clients.
“Sometimes the coffee shop meetings just aren’t going to cut it. I can still have an office, show (clients) samples,” Garda said. “It checked all the boxes for me.”
Also making a space for herself at Ignite is Peters Township resident Debbie Magyar. She started Launch and Balance Consulting LLC in 2018.
Her business dovetails with the mission of Ignite, as Launch and Balance helps entrepreneurs develop business plans and digital marketing solutions.
“We primarily work with entrepreneurs called ‘micropreneurs,’ which are companies with nine or less employees,” Magyar said.
Magyar’s business has been an online-only operation since the beginning. She said Ignite’s proximity to W&J opens them up to offering internships to students in the fall.
“It’s really helped our business by being able to move our physical address to a more centralized location and to have a formalized business address,” Magyar said.
In addition to the co-working space, Ignite also offers a program called “Ideas to Enterprise Business Planning Competition.” Lauren LaGreca, Ignite’s manager, said the program is free, and provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground.
“It’s a four-week session, three hours per session,” LaGreca said. “Then at the end of the workshop series they have an opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of judges.”
The judges pick three people to receive grants, which are worth $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000.
Lars Lange participated in Ideas to Enterprise in 2018. He serves as a West Bethlehem Township supervisor, and is now a member at Ignite. Lange works as an attorney part time.
“It was good, because Max is a good instructor. There were other participants you could bounce ideas off of. It was a good exercise,” Lange said.
Those who have had a chance to experience Ignite see it as a valuable asset to Washington County.
“Having worked in other cities and being a part of other entrepreneurial ecosystems … I’ve seen firsthand how a business incubator, like Ignite, can literally ignite or spark interest in an entrepreneur that’s in the ideation stage and they just don’t know what to do with their idea or where to get started,” Magyar said.
While Garda sees Ignite as offering a way to gain a better work-life balance, she also thinks it will help businesses to stay and grow in Washington.
“To have that right in our backyard, it keeps the talent here in Washington, and it grows the talent in Washington,” Garda said. “I think this is going to take it to the next level., not take it elsewhere.”
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Uber‘s ride-hailing and delivery services will soon be offered by Waymo’s autonomous vehicles — at least in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area.
On Tuesday, Waymo, a division of Alphabet, announced a multiyear partnership with Uber, offering autonomous ride-hailing service and delivery via Uber Eats that will begin later this year in a 180-square-mile operating territory around Phoenix, which Waymo bills as “the largest fully autonomous service area in the world.”
The news comes nearly two months after Waymo announced it would make its Waymo One ride-hailing fleet fully electric, and expanded vehicle testing in Austin, Texas.
“Fully autonomous driving is quickly becoming part of everyday life, and we’re excited to bring Waymo’s incredible technology to the Uber platform,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement.
“Uber has long been a leader in human-operated ridesharing, and the pairing of our pioneering technology and all-electric fleet with their customer network provides Waymo with an opportunity to reach even more people,” Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, said.
A representative for Waymo declined to comment on the terms of the financial partnership.
In the past, the two companies were rivals in the robotaxi space, settling a case over trade secrets in 2018 for $245 million after Waymo accused Uber of poaching one of its leading engineers. Uber also agreed not to use Waymo’s proprietary information in its operations. In 2020, Uber sold its autonomous car unit to Aurora for a reported $4 billion, in a bid to prioritize profitability and focus on surer bets amid the pandemic, such as ride-hailing and food delivery.

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Nearly two years after they were charged with scheming to sell fake sports memorabilia and art, a trial date has been set for two Michigan brothers and another man from Florida.
Donald “D.B.” Henkel, 63, and Mark Henkel 67, are facing federal fraud charges in what prosecutors say was a 15-year scheme to create and sell high-end memorabilia and artwork that wasn’t what it was purported to be. Raymond Paparella, 61, of Boca Raton, FL has been charged in the case for his role as a straw seller for the Henkels. Mark Henkel is also facing charges of witness tampering.
All three men pleaded not guilty on April 21, 2022.
According to court records, the men were in discussions for a plea bargain but no announcement on an agreement has been made and a status hearing is set for May 1, 2024. A trial is currently scheduled for January 6, 2025.
Donald Henkel and straw sellers recruited by Mark Henkel allegedly provided a false provenance for numerous items including baseballs or bats purportedly signed by Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Honus Wagner and Cy Young. The indictment states Paparella “schemed to conceal the Henkels’ involvement with the items in an effort to pass them off as genuine.”
Investigators say the fraud scheme began in 2005 and continued until 2020, when a team of FBI agents raided Henkel’s property in a rural area of northwest Michigan. Donald Henkel was a well-known artist in the area.
A 4,000-square-foot barn there is what FBI agents suspect was used as “a forgery factory,” according to a Detroit News story. Agents believe that’s where skillfully forged artwork as well as sports and entertainment memorabilia were created. According to an affidavit agents found the building “filled with art supplies, paintings ‘and other artwork that appears to be in progress as well as baseball bats, baseballs, and other memorabilia’.”
“It is a certainty that many big forgeries in autographs and bats have been successfully sold privately and in auctions under many different names representing the forger, who is very sophisticated,” one former auction company told us at the time.
“I think this is one of the biggest forgers in the entire history of the business,” Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication Services said then. “This guy’s been around forever. I first started detecting his stuff probably around 2002 or ’03 when I was at PSA. We figured out his forgery style of Babe Ruth pretty quickly.”
By using others to sell items on their behalf using phony stories about provenance, prosecutors say the Henkels were able to push their items into the market through art galleries, auction houses and private individuals. Prosecutors say many of the pieces of artwork and sports memorabilia were sold for more than $100,000 based on those stories.
“Christy Mathewson baseballs, Babe Ruth signed bats, game-used bats. This guy could do it all,” Grad said. “He manufactured game bats. He got the lengths right, the specs, everything. I would call him a master forger.
“The feds really didn’t open their eyes on him until about 2008 or 2009. I’ve been begging them to look at him for years. He went to great lengths to make up provenance. He would use couples or older people to front items (he had created).”
While the group is accused of peddling phony sports memorabilia, many of the more expensive works sold were paintings with forged signatures of well-known artists. A New York City art gallery reportedly spent about $500,000 on paintings linked to the forgery scheme that were purported to have been sold by Henkel conspirators.


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Tableau Software is benefiting fundamentally through strong customer acceptance and rising adoption of production.
Also, it is strategically investing in various growth initiatives that continue to fetch potential customers to its folds. These trends and smart moves are driving its top as well as bottom line performance. Looking ahead, the company is expected to gain from its state-of-the-art product offerings and investments.
A closer look at the results and guidance
Tableau has provided strong guidance for the fourth-quarter 2014. It now expects its revenue to be in the range of $118 million to $120 million. This revenue guidance is above the market estimates of $113.9 million for the quarter and represents approximately 50% growth over the same quarter 2013. Also, it expects its non-GAAP profit to range between $8.0 million to $12.0 million.
For the full year, the company projects revenue of $388 million to $392 million. This represents about 69% revenue growth, considering the high range of its guidance. Meanwhile, its operating profits are estimated to be in the range of $30.0 million to $34.0 million.
In fact, the company expects its revenue to grow about 40% in fiscal 2015, which is quite impressive considering its continuous efforts of bringing in new products. The company also plans to increase investment in hiring, global operations, and product development that will drive gross margin and operating profit down year-over-year.
Tableau 8.2 to enhance its growth…
The company has released Tableau 8.2 of late. The Tableau 8.2 is expected to allow the customers to run Tableau natively on the Mac to create interactive story with data. Tableau has seen incredible customer adoption for its 8.2 version since its release in June. Moreover, its Tableau 8.2 desktop and surfer gained more adoption as it carries 50% faster adoption rate in first 90 days. It expects this product to drive its revenue and earnings this quarter and into 2015.
Tableau is additionally planning to bring in Tableau 9.0. This 9.0 version will better demonstrates its innovation in visual analytics, performance, data preparation, enterprise capabilities, cloud and mobile. It is also planning to advance its platform and offer more value added products to its customers across the world that should enhance its growth going forward.
In addition, its existing products are gaining traction at a much faster rate. Its sales order for the third-quarter increased $100,000 with incremental 2500 new customer accounts. Tableau has now total of 23,000 customers across the world. These products are driving its growth with plenty of new customers such as Yokohama Corporation of America, Simmons Bedding, Bioclinica, Kimbrell’s Furniture, West Springs Hospital, The Panama Canal Authority.
Tableau is additionally making various efforts to gain its market share in the international front. It is experiencing solid growth momentum in most of the regions for its products. Looking forward, the company is strategically investing in its international business. It plans to expand its operation and product development that should strengthen its global presence and drive its margins in the future.
Additionally, Tableau should benefit from the strong momentum for its Tableau Public. It is a free cloud based service, which is driving consumer engagements. It has a total of 300 million views globally, better highlighting its growth and community engagement. Further, the company remains on track to invest in vibrant customers and ecosystem.
Tableau looks good with its product pipeline that should drive its growth in the future. The analysts expect its earnings to grow at CAGR of 60.23% three times greater than average industry CAGR of 20.36% for the next five years. This indicates incredible growth for the stock in the long-run. Also, the stock trades at the forward P/E of 350.39, which signifies a lot of growth for bottom line in the future. Tableau’s balance sheet carries total cash of $644.52 million and has no debt outstanding. It has operating cash flow of $75.59 million and levered free cash flow of $43.28 million.


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Anti-Jobs 4-inch Screen Rumors Intensify, iPhone 5 Release Date: Summer
A new report surfaced today claiming that the 2012 iPhone 5 will indeed feature a larger screen and redesigned form factor. According to an unnamed source at iLounge, “the next-generation iPhone will not look like the teardrop-shaped version that was widely rumored for release in 2011 We’ve been told that the device will have a 4-inch display and will be 8mm longer than before, with a metal casing (probably aluminum).” The iLounge report also sheds some light on the iPhone 5 release date — targeting the Summer of 2012 as the most plausible timeframe — as well as the possible causes for the iPhone 5 not being released in 2011, stating that “We suspect that poor battery life doomed the prior prototype version, and that this one is being built with LTE-ready battery drain in mind.”
iLounge’s report comes more than two weeks after the iPhone 5 News Blog‘s own inside source reported to us on November 4th that the iPhone 5 is “going to have a 4-inch screen and will be announced in June 2012.” The only detail that our source diverges from the iLounge source on is the thinness of the iPhone 5: whereas the iLounge report is claiming that the iPhone 5 will be thicker in order to accommodate a larger battery for the 4-inch screen and 4G LTE technology, our source is claiming a thinner form factor.
It is important to note that the iPhone 5 News Blog‘s source accurately predicted that the 2011 iPhone would be a refresh of the iPhone 4 while the majority of the tech community was reporting that a teardrop-shaped iPhone 5 would be released in 2011, sporting a larger screen. The new iLounge report appears to put to rest the predictions of a teardrop form factor for the 2012 iPhone 5.
Steve Jobs Was Against a 4-inch Screen for the iPhone 5
According to several well-placed sources, it is now apparent that the iPhone 5′s release in 2011 was squelched by Steve Jobs for some unknown reason. While reports have suggested that either the battery or processor posed a performance issue for the larger-screened iPhone 5 prototype, a new report is suggesting the real reason why Steve Jobs stopped development of the iPhone was the larger screen itself.
According to The Register, Jobs himself scrapped production of the iPhone 5 due to concerns over the size of the screen, and how it might negatively impact the user experience: “Steve stepped in to kill the iPhone 5 because he thought that the bigger screen would fragment the iOS ecosystem and make some apps look less than perfect on the new phone.”
If this report is true, then a 2012 iPhone with a 4-inch screen would indeed be a major departure from the wishes of Jobs, marking Apple’s desire to move in a different direction for the design and functionality of its flagship mobile device.


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An Irish food company has signed a €40m deal with Lidl, which will see it supply its Irish, European and British markets.
O'Brien Fine Foods will supply all Lidl Ireland and Lidl Great Britain stores all year round - and 14 European countries twice yearly on a promotional basis.
The Kildare-based company is the primary producer of Lidl Ireland's sliced hams, beef and poultry lines.
Lidl has also made a further €50,000 investment in O'Brien Fine Foods - which will see their Irish beef produce exported to more than 3,000 Lidl stores in Germany as part of their Christmas 2020 offering.
Under the new agreement, Lidl will list O'Brien Fine Foods products in a total of 7,438 Lidl stores - including Austria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, Finland, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and Spain.
The deal comes as the company launches four new ham products under the Lidl own-brand range.
Henry Howard, senior Buyer for Lidl Ireland, said: "Supporting local Irish producers has always been a core commitment for Lidl.
"After 20 years of operating in Ireland, we are proud to say that this commitment continues, with Lidl now working with over 250 food and drink producers across the island.
"In terms of quality and flavour, the O'Brien Fine Foods range of cooked meat products are second to none and we are delighted that our customers in Ireland will continue to enjoy them, and that our international customers will have the opportunity to sample the best of Irish produce."
Managing director of O'Brien Fine Foods, John O'Brien, added: "This commitment by Lidl will allow us to invest in and expand our operations to enable to us to increase our output of high quality ham, beef and poultry products and continue providing consumers with the 100% Irish, Bord Bia-approved cooked meat products that they know and love.
"We are grateful for their continuing support and look forward to working with them for years to come."
O'Brien Fine Foods is a family-run business based in Timahoe, Co Kildare.
It operates from three dedicated facilities in Kildare, Meath and Westmeath.
Main image: Pictured (left to right): Brendan Conway, buying executive for Lidl Ireland; John O’Brien, managing director of O’Brien Fine Foods and Henry Howard, senior buyer for Lidl Ireland | Image: Supplied


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Cherry Bullet, a Kpop Group of 7 members, has partnered with Gemie to debut its first-ever NFTs on the metaverse platform. The fans will get a chance to connect with the “Gemstars” in virtual space.
Gemie is an Asia-based metaverse and NFT marketplace where users can get a virtual experience and collect digital assets to trade, sell, and buy while enjoying various benefits.
The platform is jumping on the global bandwagon by bringing in Kpop Groups and other A-list celebrities with international fandoms to attract interest in the metaverse.
According to Gemie, the platform aims to connect the “traditional entertainment players” with Web3. The group will be able to create NFTs and do virtual concerts without having to move physically.
“We've been looking for new ways to connect with our community… We are excited to work with Gemie…to build the digital items and spaces we're imagining,” the group shared.
“We hope that Gemie will serve as a platform for highlighting Asian talent in our home nations and as a link to share Asian entertainment with the world,” said Gemie’s co-founder John.
Gemie recently launched the alpha version of its platform where players can customize their avatars, decorate Gemie rooms, and complete missions at the Gemie Town Square.


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Residents of the UK would be the first individuals outdoors of the U.S. who’re in a position to make use of PayPal for purchasing and promoting crypto.
In keeping with journalist Carl Quintanilla, the funds platform is planning to increase its crypto choices to the U.Okay. within the coming months. PayPal additionally plans to make crypto accessible for Venmo pockets holders earlier than the tip of Q2 2021. Different non-crypto companies embody increasing Venmo internationally earlier than 2026 and a broader rollout of the app’s bank cards.
— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) February 11, 2021
PayPal CEO Dan Schulman talked about that the corporate would add crypto shopping for, promoting, and custody options to “Venmo and choose worldwide markets” in 2021 throughout final week’s This autumn earnings name. Nonetheless, it was unclear which market could be first for the rollout. Schulman stated that the agency was “considerably investing” in its crypto, blockchain, and digital currencies arm after the launch of crypto companies “exceeded expectations.”
U.S. customers have been capable of buy crypto straight by means of the PayPal app since November, when the corporate took a significant step in direction of adoption of digital property. Since that point, crypto buying and selling quantity on the platform has reached document highs, peaking at $242 million in transactions on Jan. 11.
The platform’s prospects will even quickly be capable to use cryptocurrencies to buy at any of the 29 million retailers in its community earlier than Q2 2021, in accordance with Shulman in the latest earnings name. The CEO stated on the time that PayPal is actively working with regulators and central banks “to form the long run” of a post-physical money world.
Cointelegraph reached out to PayPal for remark, however didn’t obtain a response on the time of publication. We are going to replace if crucial.


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In true VinFast fashion, it doesn’t do anything small. Rather than opening its first showroom in the US today, the Vietnamese EV automaker is opening six VinFast stores at once – all in California. With over thirty locations planned for the Sunshine State alone and intentions to expand deeper into the US, VinFast is once again truly moving – fast.
VinFast is an automotive manufacturing subsidiary of VinGroup, a multifaceted Vietnamese conglomerate dabbling in pretty much everything – even universities! Whenever we have covered VinFast since its US debut at the LA Auto show last year, the news has been big – and fast.
From the get-go, VinFast said it would be entering markets in North America and Europe as well as setting up a US headquarters in Los Angeles. Currently, the automaker is manufacturing its EVs in Vietnam but has already shared intentions to manufacture on US soil in North Carolina.
More recently, VinFast has shared details of its battery subscription model, as well as perks for new customers in the EU, US, and Canada that include years of complimentary charging sessions and/or free home chargers.
Oh, and did we mention it’s dabbling in solid-state batteries now too? VinFast has recently outlined plans for fifty retail locations throughout Europe, but before then, it is opening stores in the US. That process begins in California today.
VinFast cuts ribbon on six stores in California today
In addition to solid-state batteries, VinFast would be wise to invest in oversized golden scissors because it appears poised to be doing a lot of ribbon-cutting ceremonies for its stores going forward.
According to a press release, the new VinFast Store in Santa Monica, CA, will host the opening ceremony today while five other stores open simultaneously. Per VinFast, its stores are designed minimally to convey a “future of mobility” theme, where consumers can explore the automaker’s first two EVs – the VF 8 and VF 9 – up close, both inside and out.
Vingroup vice chair and VinFast global CEO, Madam Le Thi Thu Thuy, spoke to the company’s progress in the US so far:
The opening of the first six VinFast Stores in the US marks an important milestone in the company’s global journey, as we move toward bringing premium products and services to American consumers. I believe that introducing VinFast and interacting with customers one-on-one in our corporate-owned and operated stores is the best way to build relationships with customers and to ensure quality service. We are proud to drive the global EV revolution towards a sustainable future. This future officially takes its next step today in California and will soon expand across the US and globally.
VinFast explained that its upcoming network of stores will be implemented in three different layout plans to best serve the surrounding areas and the available footprint.
1S VinFast stores will be primarily located in high-visibility shopping centers and are focused on vehicle display and sales. 2S stores will be visible from major roadways, offering parts and service while supporting 1S stores nearby. VinFast 3S stores are the largest of the bunch and include merchandise vehicles, full parts, sales, and service centers.
The following VinFast stores will be open in California today starting at 4 p.m. PDT (5 p.m. PDT in Santa Monica following the opening ceremony):
- VinFast Santa Monica: 395 Santa Monica Place, Space 171, Santa Monica, CA
- VinFast Hillsdale: Hillsdale Shopping Center, 52 31st Ave, San Mateo, CA
- VinFast Westfield UTC: Westfield UTC, 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA
- VinFast Citadel: Citadel Outlets: 100 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA
- VinFast Berkeley: Fourth Street Shops, 1733 4th Street, Berkeley, CA
- VinFast Corte Madera: The Village, 1618 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA
Once again, VinFast is demonstrating that it operates at a quicker pace than pretty much any other EV automaker in the industry. Cash flow from a Vietnamese behemoth like VinGroup certainly helps, but this is an exciting US entry to follow based on the sheer velocity of it alone.
I’m not too far from Santa Monica, so I’m going to head to the opening ceremony this afternoon and get my first experience of the new VinFast store myself. I’ll report back on Twitter and try to get you guys some good pics of the EVs up close. Follow me @SCOOTERDOLL for more.
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PEI Signs Two-year Agreement with Golf Channel as Part of Golf Strategy in Building US Market
GOLF CHANNEL airs in approximately 30 million homes internationally and 80 million homes domestically (Canada and the US). Prince Edward Island will be the first Canadian destination to be the host site for a future “Big Break” series, the GOLF CHANNEL’s most popular series. It will air more than 100 hours of programming in the US and Canada, in addition to over 100 hours internationally. The reality show is where golfers vie for a chance of a lifetime to play on a professional golf tour.
As part of the overall agreement, there will also be edited shows of Legends of Golf 2006 and 2007, to be aired over a two-year period. Prince Edward Island will also be a featured destination on GOLF CHANNEL’s, Golf With Style half-hour series. As well, the PEI Tourism microsite will be hosted at www.golfchannel.com.
“The U.S. market is the largest market in the world,” said Minister Docherty. “Even a one per cent share of this market would mean an increase of $90 million in expenditures for this province. We are thrilled with this newly formed partnership with GOLF CHANNEL, as it will afford Prince Edward Island extensive exposure over a two-year period into the lucrative US market, and beyond.”
“The Big Break has become one of our most popular original programming franchise, and we’re excited about the opportunity to bring our production of the series into Canada for the first time,” said Gene Pizzolato, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer for GOLF CHANNEL.
Across all golfing visitors, the household income level is very high, much higher than the average visitor to PEI. For example, 55.8 percent reported incomes greater than $100,000. This group has more disposable incomes, and the average amount they would spend would be higher than the average visitor.
“U.S. golfers spend about $26.1 billion a year on golf travel, 75 percent of which goes to non-golf items such as accommodations, transportation, and food and beverage,” said Dr. Sean Hennessey, Faculty Director of the Tourism Research Centre. “The overall conclusion from our analysis of a 2005 survey of golfing visitors to PEI, indicates that these visitors have a very positive impression of the golfing product available. They spend much more money, they have high intentions to recommend the courses, and 80 percent indicated they would return to golf in the future.”
Prince Edward Island is Canada’s number one golf destination. The extensive exposure that will be provided as a result of this agreement will help to further build this reputation. Tourism PEI will contribute $800,000 over the two-year term of the agreement.
“The PEI Golf Strategy is a well-targeted strategy that will help us to increase awareness about our golf product and tap into the lucrative U.S. market,” said Barry MacLeod, Chief Operating Officer, Golf PEI. “We have recently brought in several U.S.-based Golf Tour Operator Executives, from the North American Golf Tour Operators Alliance, each of which has a database of customers that are dedicated to travel the world to golf. Combined with our direct mail campaign, which targeted 300,000 U.S. golfers, our on-line marketing efforts and experiential golf packaging incentives, the coverage from the GOLF CHANNEL will be a major factor in really breaking into this market.”
For more information, please contact Barry MacLeod at (902)566-4653 or visit www.golfpei.com .


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To comply with new regulations, all corporate taxpayers must register on the General Tax Authority’s new online portal. The deadline is September 30th, 2020. Some of the many advantages of registering, are the hassle free issuing of a tax card and the easy registration of a taxpayer’s representative.
Known as the Dhareeba tax portal, it aims to make all tax transactions simple and easy. In order to achieve this, it manages, calculates and reviews the various types of taxes for corporate companies. The system also saves time and effort by linking the General Tax Authority with taxpayers, its partners and the relevant government agencies.
It is simple for taxpayers to register through the Dhareeba tax portal website. The address is www.dhareeba.gov.qa. If you have any questions or require assistance, help is at hand. Please click on the link and reach out to our experts and specialists in the network of Business Start Up Qatar or contact the General Tax Authority by calling their hotline 16565.
Another option is to send them an email to firstname.lastname@example.org.
In 2018, the General Tax Authority was established by the Emiri Decree number 77. At the same time, other tax laws were introduced which included Law No 24 focusing on income tax and Law No 25 concerning selective tax
As a way to modernise fiscal policy, it was decided to develop Qatar’s tax system to boost public finances. It was also introduced to support economic growth and achieve financial stability.
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Cribbs Causeway expansion plans ‘a wake up call’
James Edwards from Colliers International discusses the Cribbs Causeway expansion. He is widely regarded as one of the West’s foremost commentators on planning and heritage issues.
Here he argues that small towns across North Somerset shouldn’t waste their efforts trying to curb the expansion out of town shopping centres – but re-double their efforts to improve their own unique shopping experience.
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Expansion plans at the Mall at Cribbs Causeway are a wake up call for Somerset towns struggling to preserve the viability of their High Streets, according to Colliers International planning and heritage specialist James Edwards.
The controversial proposals to expand Cribbs Causeway by two-thirds are presently being discussed by South Gloucestershire Council and the planning inspectorate.
The plan has triggered angry reaction across the West with objectors claiming the planned expansion would result in reducing trade in Weston-super-Mare by 11 per cent and in Bristol by 10 per cent.
But James Edwards said smaller town traders could not simply cross their fingers and hope the Cribbs Causeway scheme is thrown out.
He said: “The typical town in Somerset should not be distracted by what might happen twenty miles away. Out of town shopping centres such as Cribbs Causeway will continue to lure shoppers away from our local high streets, whether this particular plan is approved or not.
“Towns should be focussing on what they can do to increase the appeal of their own high street retail experience rather than worry about the expansion of centres like the Mall, which are largely out of their control.”
The Bristol-based planner was a vocal campaigner on behalf of the five Somerset towns bidding for their share of the Mary Portas Town Centre funds.
Chard, Wellington, Taunton, Wincanton and Burnham made unsuccessful bids for their share of the £1.2m ‘Town Team’ pot while Bedminster in Bristol and Liskeard in Cornwall were among the 12 successful applicants.
But James Edwards admitted the £100,000 cash injection on offer may not be enough to halt the decline of Somerset’s High Streets – even if the bids had been successful.
He said: “Town councillors and traders across Somerset must develop their niche offering with visitor-friendly strategies including regular markets and a strong range of independent shops to create a personable shopping experience if they were to compete with the larger out of town centres.”
The recently released Colliers International Midsummer Retail Review revealed that our of 36 West towns surveyed prime rents were stable in 20 and dropping in 14.
But he said there had been a small rise in rents in Taunton and a dramatic 45 per cent rise in Wells.
“Wells enjoys both geographic and demographic advantages over some of the Somerset towns which did not perform anywhere near as well. It is able to draw upon a fairly wealthy population who would find the drive out to Cribbs Causeway something of a challenge given the poor motorway connections from that side of the county.”
He said the fact many of the North Somerset towns surveyed enjoyed excellent motorway connections had proved to be a disadvantage, drawing trade out of the local centres and away to the out of town precincts.
Their High Streets had faced a double whammy – coping with the effects of the downturn as well as strongly performing and highly accessible out of town centres.
James Edwards said: “The fact is that if it’s not Cribbs Causeway it will be somewhere else – Bristol city centre, Cardiff, Gloucester and Swindon all have popular shopping malls and small town traders must ask themselves why customers are going elsewhere?”
“I believe their best course would be to look at the success of Wells and replicate the shopping experience there as far as possible, concentrating on offering a range of interesting independent shops set in a characterful and relaxing setting.”
Plans under discussion for the Mall include almost 115,000 sq ft of additional floor space in order to ‘safeguard its long term future.’
But Bristol City Council claimed the owners had not considered the likely impact of the expansion plan across high street shopping centres.
The Dolphin Square shopping centre development in Weston-super-Mare along with Cabot Circus and the Mall in Broadmead, Bristol, have also objected to the plans.


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According to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, in the last 12 months, real estate sales in the over-$350,000 range saw the most significant gains, and the Sullivan’s Island residential market definitely fit this statistic. Even though the more expensive homes are staying on the market a little longer than homes priced below $350,000, homes in the over-$350,000 category have realized major price gains in addition to increased sales numbers.
In the first six months of 2013, the median sales price for real estate on Sullivan’s Island was $1,447,500, up nearly 26% compared to 2012. The average sales price was up 21.8% to $1,546,155. Sellers have been getting a higher percent of their list price as well, nearly a 5% increase from sales in the first half of 2012. Homes on Sullivan’s Island were listed an average of 174 days before they sold. Inventory is down about 35% with only 33 active listings in June 2013, and new listings are down about 25%. So far this year, 22 homes have sold, six of which closed in June.
For sellers, this is one of the best times in recent years to put a home on the market. And although prices and interest rates are on the climb, buyers can still find homes at an excellent value. If you’re interested in selling or buying a home on Sullivan’s Island, make local Realtor Bob Brennaman one of your first resources. He leverages over a decade of experience in the area to help clients on either side of a real estate transaction get the best deals.


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German online retailer Zalando announced plans to create 2,000 new jobs by 2015 around Europe. The company wants to grow and increase its market share further, especially in other European countries. It is foreseen that most new positions will be for software developers and mobile technology professionals. Zalando employed approximately 7,600 people at the end of 2014. The decision to increase its staff headcount follows a 26% increase in the company sales in 2014.


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Issuers to Support New Debit Card Trend
The results of the 2019 Debit Issuer Study, commissioned by PULSE®, a debit/ATM network, and conducted by Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm, show that consumer debit use has skyrocketed in the last year and will keep soaring. In 2018, the number of debit transactions increased by 6.7% reaching more than 68 billion.
According to the study, people tend to use debit cards more and more often. In 2018, the number of transactions per month per active card reached 24.8 beating 23.7 in the previous year. The main reason for such a leap is the growing popularity of digital payments without presenting a physical card itself. A quarter of all debit transactions in 2018 belonged to card-no-present or CNP transactions versus one fifth in 2017. Such transactions are used in case of making purchases or paying bills online, when neither a card nor its holder is present. On the whole, digital transactions have risen about 24%.
Issuers are not sitting on the fence and ready to support the new tendency. Despite the fact that only 10% currently have contactless debit cards in their product line, 70% more plan to launch those by the end of 2021. It is expected that about 60% of debit cards in the U.S. will be issued as contactless by this time. Moreover, in order to increase customer satisfaction, more than half issuers plan to put the following digital capabilities to use by the end of 2020: virtual cards, cardless ATMs, and self-service disputes.
Digital payments are definitely taking a strong position today. Cardholders are moving away from using ATMs. Only 7% of debit card owners performed cash withdrawal procedures last year. Still customers are not quite satisfied with such an option as mobile wallets. While more than 90% of issuers allow to use their debit cards through digital wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, etc., only 1% of cardmembers take advantage of those.
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A virtual credit card is a unique credit card number that is linked to your main credit card account but is different from the physical card number. The virtual credit card number allows to shop online or over the phone without using your physical credit card. The numbers can usually be used once and expire if not used. The cardholders can also delete the numbers if they want or need to.
Yesterday, on October 28, Uber introduced their new team – Uber Money. According to the official website, it is supposed to work on financial products and technologies to let their customers access, manage, and grow money easier and faster. Uber is expected to develop several new features, as well as make enticing improvements to existing […]
Some serious changes are in store for many Citi credit cards like the Citi Prestige Card, the Citi Premier Card, the Citi Double Cash Card, the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi, the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card, and some other. The updates imply elimination of some consumer and travel benefits. The bank’s official response […]
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According to WWD: The legwear industry has a heartbeat again.
Given up for almost dead just a few seasons ago, when the trend was for women to go bare-legged even in the freezing cold, the industry is enjoying a major revival, thanks to the popularity of leggings and tights.
Only last week, Karl Lagerfeld's couture show for Chanel was dominated by black tights under colorful dresses. And further evidence of the renaissance came at the Sundance Film Festival in snowy Park City, Utah, where young actresses ditched the traditional uniform of jeans and Ugg boots in favor of tights, chic dresses and high heels.
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South Korean crypto payment platform Human Plus has unveiled plans to make its platform HUPAYX available to 420,000 stores in the country.
The move is the result of the platform’s alliance with KIS Information Communications, part of financial services firm NICE Group.
All the stores supporting HUPAYX are located in the South Korean capital of Seoul and include duty-free stores and tourist shopping districts.
The project’s scope also includes the integration of the service through an app with the HUPAY Wallet.
The pilot is anticipated to begin in the third or final quarter of this year.
By this year-end, HUPAYX aims to team up with more than one million stores with subsequent integration anticipated in the first quarter of next year.
The Human Plus Team said: “We believe that some of the key partnerships we did reflects not only on HUPAYX potential, but also in trust and technological advantage we possess over our competitors.”
In addition, Hupayx collaborated with LG U+, part of LG Group. The partnership is intended at distributing Hupayx’s POS systems through the LG U+ network.
“The LG U+ partnership will help the company leverage its sales partnership, merchant applications, and telecom infrastructure to expand its merchants base starting from domestic market,” HUPAYX noted.
HUPAY Wallet and merchant pos HPOS is currently being offered as a Beta version on Google Play store. An iOS version is slated to be made available this November.
The company also intends to introduce blockchain-based digital currency business backed by local governments.


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The popular service empowering users to filter movies and TV shows for language, nudity, violence, and other items takes legal action to ensure that Hollywood studios comply with the 2005 Family Movie Act and discontinue their efforts to undermine the law
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — VidAngel, the market-leading entertainment platform empowering users to filter language, nudity, violence, and other items from movies and TV shows, filed an antitrust lawsuit today against Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Brothers, and Lucasfilm in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Western Division. The legal counterstrike comes on the heels of a suit brought by the same four studios last month, attempting to shut down the service.
Neal Harmon, CEO of VidAngel, has issued the following statement:
Baker Marquart LLP, counsel for VidAngel, filed the suit in U.S. District Court, pointing out that the Plaintiffs’ “carefully selected and misleading allegations distort relevant facts and law” by “suggest [ing] that VidAngel needs their permission to offer a filtering service, despite Congressional law which expressly authorizes VidAngel’s service without need for any such consent.” The suit also states that the Plaintiffs, in asking to shut down VidAngel, are “asking that the Court repeal a federal statute enacted to protect American families.” VidAngel details how the company purchases a legal copy of each title, matching a DVD to each user, and argues that its service is a value add for the four studios because users are purchasing titles they otherwise would avoid without being able to apply filters.
The complaint states: “Plaintiffs have interfered with VidAngel’s attempts to partner with streaming content providers to filter movies. Plaintiffs have also sought to improperly expand their copyright monopoly, seeking to deprive consumers of their right to buy and sell copyrighted works. As alleged in VidAngel’s Counter-Complaint, Plaintiffs should be held accountable for their improper actions.”
“The Plaintiffs in the VidAngel case claim that this is not about their desire to stop yet another filtering company, rather it’s about our process for buying, preparing and transmitting filtered content. This case is fundamentally about filtering, and as that becomes clear in the legal process, we are confident that the courts will uphold the law of the land,” said Neal Harmon, CEO of VidAngel. “We hope that the filing will help these studios to realize that they are asking the court to shut down a service that will allow millions to filter content for themselves and their children.”
The company is asking the judge to declare that VidAngel and its process is fully legal, and is also seeking damages against the studios for interfering with its business.
View the entire filing by clicking here: https://blog.vidangel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/VidAngel-Answer-and-Counter-Complaint.pdf
VidAngel is the market-leading entertainment platform empowering users to filter language, nudity, violence, and other items from movies and TV shows. VidAngel’s success has been well documented, earning a #1 BestCompany.com user rating and making VidAngel one of the fastest growing entertainment companies in the U.S.


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The Independent Medi publishing house announced the relaunch of the Russian version of the American men's magazine Menʼs Health in April.
The last issue of its previous version was released in Russia in December 2019. Then the publisher was the Yasno Publishing company. The closure of the project was explained by the continuing decline in advertising revenues in the press. As for the new version, in addition to the printed issues, which will be published five times a year, the magazine's accounts on Facebook, Instagram and VKontakte will be launched. Later, they will have a profile on TikTok and a channel with podcasts on YouTube.
Vladimir Garev, partner of Possible advertising agency, commented on the reboot of Menгрузs Health in an interview with Business FM:
Vladimir Garev partner of Possible advertising agency “I think that nothing will change. In principle, a set of social media and some kind of digital activities, he is probably on duty. And for many publications that started out as print, in fact, online versions are now more priority than print versions, but this is provided that fairly successful publications opened their social networks, then it all smoothly passed into the online version. The relaunch will probably cost Men Healths Health itself quite a lot of money to rebuild this audience. Secondly, I am not sure, to be honest, that this format is now in demand in the world, which is increasingly moving away from brutal machismo to some more neutral gender agenda. This is not the beginning of the 2000s or the late 1990s. If they cook something that they don't talk about and that will ruin the market, perhaps it will play a role. But so far, I have not heard anything new in this agenda. I don't think online presence will work. At the same time, the monetization format is also not very clear yet - banner advertising on sites will bring some money, but not enough to contain the entire publication."
Anton Ivanov will become the editor-in-chief of the second Russian version of the magazine; he previously held the post of deputy chief editor of GQ, and also worked at the first Men Healths Health. Independent Medi also publishes Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire and others. Menʼs Health magazine was founded in 1986 in the USA and is now represented in 35 countries. The project has more than 20 million readers.


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Energy giant SSE, which owns Swalec, has revealed it made a loss of £115.4 million in its retail supply business, just weeks after announcing a hike in household bills.
The company insisted it was battling "difficult" energy market conditions.
The group, which has more than nine million customers and is the UK's second largest generator of electricity, blamed the performance on rising costs of wholesale energy, environmental and social policies and distribution.
Its overall underlying group profits fell 11.7% to £354 million in the six months to September 30.
The first half loss in its retail supply arm compares with a £48.3 million operating profit a year earlier.
SSE was the first of the major suppliers to announce a tariff rise, saying last month that it would lift prices by an average of 8.2% from Friday.
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Countries around the world are bracing for a possible, looming “second wave” of infections. However, the damage to the automotive industry has already been done.
As one of the hardest hit sectors, the world’s light vehicle market is forecasted to decline by 17 percent to 73 million units in 2020, due to its impact and its associated economic fallout, according to GlobalData. This is a bigger one-off shock than witnessed in the two years of the global financial crisis. In fact, the damage has been the most acute in the second quarter of this year, when strict lockdown measures were in place across the world.
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In Indonesia, car sales fell by 46 percent annually in the first half to just 260,933 units, according to Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) data compiled by Astra, as reported by The Jakarta Post.
Sales for the first half of the year in Thailand were down by 37.3 percent to 328,604 units, according to MarkLines Data Center. In particular, vehicle sales in June declined by 32.6 percent year-on-year to 58,013 units, marking its 13th month of successive declines. Production during the first half of the year was down by 43.1 percent to 606,132 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Here, we continue to bring you the latest coverage in ASEAN’s automotive industry amid COVID-19:
- Energy Absolute (EA) will be unable to deliver 5,000 electric vehicles (EV) to clients this year, causing it to revise its revenue outlook from THB20 billion set before the outbreak to THB15 billion, according to a report from Bangkok Post.
- By brand sales in June (data by MarkLines Data Center):
- Isuzu was up by 26.1 percent to 16,661 units. For January to June, Isuzu reports sales of 76,054 units, down by 15 percent YoY.
- Toyota was down by 53.8 percent to 13,345 units
- Honda was down by 52.1 percent to 5,822 units.
- Mitsubishi sales were down 45.7 percent to 4,002 units
- Nissan sales were down by 35.5 percent to 3,523 units.
- The FTI announced that new vehicle production in June was 71,704 units, down by 58.5 percent YoY, but around 28 percent higher than the previous month as most car makers have restarted operations at their manufacturing plants. For 2020, FTI expects total vehicle production to reach 1.4 million units in 2020.
- Sales of eco-cars in Thailand witnessed over 40 percent drop in the first half of 2020 to 69,816 units, MarkLines citing an article from Prachachat Turakij.
- Starting August, Mazda Motor Corp. will return operations to normal or to pre-production adjustment levels. Overtime hours and work on holidays will resume for all plants. The car maker plans to continue normal operations from September onwards.
- According to Bangkok Post, Germany-based MAN Truck and Bus Thailand remains optimistic about its future business in Thailand. Despite the ongoing pandemic, MAN maintains plans to expand its market in Thailand as it still sees the country—located geographically in the center of ASEAN—as a market with potential for its business expansion.
- Suzuki Motor Thailand has sold 11,089 automobile units in the first half of 2020, down by 9 percent YoY.
- The Thailand Energy Business Department said the enforcement of Euro 5 emissions standards will be postponed from 2024 after lockdown measures halted upgrade plans at six refineries. The upgrade requires technical help from overseas experts who are unable to visit Thailand because of travel restrictions imposed during the pandemic. According to Bangkok Post, the government is considering delaying a plan to make E20 the fundamental petrol at all stations because of the crisis.
- China-based tire maker Linglong International Tire (LLIT) aims to boost its production capacity in Thailand in 2020, according to MarkLines, citing a Prachachat Turakij report.
- Vroom Thailand, importer and distributor of Indian and European motorcycle brands, plans to expand its business by setting up a local factory to produce them in the country by 2023, according to Bangkok Post. The company plans to make Thailand its HQ in the ASEAN region.
- During the first five months of 2020, only 600,000 motorcycles were sold in Thailand, down by 18 percent from 740,000 year-on-year, Bangkok Post cited Vroom chief executive Hideki Yanagisawa as saying. However, he expects better market sentiment in the second half this year, with full-year sales at 1.4 to 1.5 million units.
- Thailand’s natural rubber industry is likely to remain depressed this year despite a sharp rise in demand for protective rubber gloves driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Thai Rubber Association, the virus crisis has prompted many automotive factories, notably in the United States and Europe, to shut down or slow their production, resulting in lower rubber tyre demand, Bangkok Post reported.
- Eastern Polymer Group (EPG), Thailand’s top plastic moulder by capacity, is considering a move into the lucrative healthcare plastics market after suffering sales drops in its automotive products and insulation materials in air conditioners because of the pandemic, according to Bangkok Post.
- PT Astra International has reported a drop in revenue and net profit in the first half of the year, largely because of the pandemic’s major impacts on the automotive industry and commodity prices, according to The Jakarta Post. Countermeasures against the pandemic implemented in most regions in Indonesia, including the temporary closedown of manufacturing activities and automotive distribution, have impacted the group’s operations substantially.
- Astra’s car sales fell by 45 percent during the first half of the year to 139,500 units. In the second quarter alone, sales fell 92 percent against the previous quarter. Honda Astra’s motorcycle sales, meanwhile, fell 40 percent to 1.5 million units in the first half and 80 percent quarter-on-quarter.
- The Trade Ministry expects a boost in the export of some Indonesian products to Australia, including automotive products, electronics, and communication tools, as the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) is now in effect, according to The Jakarta Post.
- Vietnam Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (VAMM) has reported sales of 518,920 motorcycles in the second quarter, down by 30.8 percent. For the first half of 2020, sales surpassed 1.24 million motorcycles. Among the members—Honda, Piaggio, Suzuki, SYM, and Yamaha—Honda Vietnam now accounts for 80 percent of the motorcycle market share in the Vietnam market, according to a MarkLines report citing Autodaily.vn.
- Vietnam’s motorcycle market has also entered a period of saturation, being unable to maintain the impressive sales growth rate as in previous years.
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will focus on removing difficulties in industrial sectors in the second half of this year, especially the processing and manufacturing industry, to expand production and business, according to Viet Nam News. It plans to work closely with foreign-invested firms such as Samsung and Toyota and search for local producers to make raw materials and components to replace imports. The ministry has suggested localities develop material production regions, industrial parks and economic zones to ensure they have raw materials for domestic production.
- The Philippines Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors Inc. (AVID) said sales of imported vehicles in June nearly tripled to 3,697 units from just 1,239 units in May, according to Philippine Star. Despite the huge improvement month-on-month, vehicle importers still registered a 55 percent YoY drop in sales during the first half of 2020 amid the temporary closure of dealerships during the lockdown imposed by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AVID said it remains watchful of factors that may continue to dampen automotive sales in the coming months. These include lower remittances, weaker demand, and the prospect of a second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
- Following the sales tax exemption announced by the government on 5 June to boost car sales amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Perodua has wrapped up June 2020 with an estimated 21,250 cars sold—its highest monthly sales figure so far this year and nearly triple that of last month. Perodua managed to sell 8,601 cars in March before the Movement Control Order (MCO) came into effect on the 18th day, halting the carmaker’s nationwide operations for two months. Perodua officially restarted nationwide on 19 May, managing to sell 7,886 cars before month-end.
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Hanshen won the "2016 KONE Global Supplier Quality Award"
On March 23, 2016, Hanshen won the "2016 KONE Global Supplier Quality Award" in KONE Annual Global Supplier Conference. This award is unique in KONE global 48 key suppliers, also has got more attention from KONE and global suppliers in recent years.
Winning this award can’t be separated from Hanshen team's hard work and efforts during these years. "Customer Satisfaction" is the highest standard which Hanshen continues to adhere. Quality control was properly implemented step by step in Hanshen, and now has established a high efficiency tightly quality management system. Quality is the life of enterprises, the full implementation of quality guarantee system will be continued in Hanshen. That way, Hanshen can realize standardization and brand marketing of service quality, and to ensure the industry-leading of quality management.
Made in Hanshen is the delegate of national industry brand. This award is a respect and a deep sense of honor of Chinese elevator manufacturing, as well as bringing more advanced demands to Hanshen. This is not the end, but the beginning. Sincerely hope Hanshen employees continue to contribute professional skills and service to win the trust of our customers and win the market!


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The reality TV star and makeup guru, Kylie Jenner, has emerged the world’s youngest billionaire at 21.
The mom of one was admitted to the “nine-zero” fortune club by Forbes on Tuesday.
Kylie was ranked the 2,057th richest person in the world by Forbes. Jenner beat Mark Zuckerberg who snagged that position back in 2008 when he was 23.
The reality TV star snagged this spot from the profit made from her Kylie Cosmetics. The cosmetics company, according to Forbes, made $360m (£274m) in sales last year.


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Bollywood’s promising and versatile actress Kiara Advani, who was last seen in Vishnuvardhan directorial Shershaah, has managed to capture millions of hearts with her role as Dimple Cheema in the film. Well, looks like the B-town beauty has now brought home a beast! Reference not found? What we meant to say is that the actress has now gifted herself a very expensive Audi A8L, and the price of that car is something that will blow your mind!
Read on to know some exciting details about the new car of Good Newwz fame!
So the news of Kiara Advani buying Audi A8L was given by Audi itself, through this Twitter to handle The brand tweeted a picture of Kiara standing in front of her new car and wrote, “Progress and creativity go hand in hand. We are delighted to welcome @advani_kiara to the Audi Experience. #FutureIsAnAttitude #AudiA8L”
Now, for the part where we reveal the Audi A8L price tag that Bollywood star Kiara Advani just got, a car costs a hefty sum. Rs 1.58 crore,
Yes, you read that right!
— Audi India (@AudiIN) December 15, 2021
Coming to the car, the Audi A8L is the flagship luxury sedan from the automaker. The car was launched in India earlier this year with some new design, sleek features and a touchscreen controlled cockpit. The luxurious sedan is not only a beauty but also a beast because of its insane power and performance! The Audi A8L is indeed one of the best curated automobiles that Audi has launched this year.
Meanwhile, looks like Kiara has a lot going on in her life as she has not only brought a new car but it is also reported that the actress is currently dating. BollywoodHandsome Munda, Sidharth Malhotra. Recently, the Fugly star was seen stepping out of the actor’s house. However, both the celebs have remained very silent about their relationship.
On the professional front, Kiara Advani will next be seen in Karan Johar’s Jag Jag Jio alongside Varun Dhawan, Neetu Singh, Anil Kapoor and Prajakta Koli.


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Donatos Pizza – the fast-casual pizza franchise famous for its Edge to Edge toppings – has continued building upon the record success of the brand since its founding in 1963. This year, Donatos has opened over 55 locations, including five traditional stores, along with over 50 strategic partnership locations. The franchise currently has over 430 locations in over half the states in the U.S. In 2022, Donatos entered six new key states, including Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
“Our brand’s aggressive growth strategy and commitment to partnering with franchise owners that align with Donatos core values have positioned us perfectly to continue to succeed with expansion in the future,” says Jeff Baldwin, Vice President of Development & Franchising for Donatos. “I am thankful for our amazing customers who love Donatos premium pizzas and our dedicated associates who fulfill the Donatos Promise ‘to serve the best pizza and make your day a little better’ every day at our restaurants.”
With a powerful traditional store AUV of over $1,290,000 and strong category EBITDA, Donatos is accelerating growth plans across the U.S. with new franchise development agreements in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, and South Carolina, to name a few. The brand has also amped its marketing efforts to communicate the Donatos story and opportunities to grow the company through traditional franchising efforts and strategic partnership agreements to fuel store expansion in 2023 and beyond.
Donatos’ strategic partnership with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, has been a win for both Donatos and Red Robin. The Donatos partnered locations are a proven, high-return growth driver for the Red Robin brand. The partnership looks to continue the Donatos rollout in 2023 and beyond.
“Our partnership with Red Robin has been very beneficial to lay a foundation for aggressive traditional store growth across the U.S.,” says Kevin King, President of Donatos. “Working with Red Robin has been a real game-changer for the company, and we are excited to see our continued partnership develop and grow.”
Donatos continues to grow its national footprint and increase its presence in existing markets. Today, Donatos is served in 431 locations across 27 states, including 173 traditional Donatos restaurants. Its products are also proudly served in nine sports and entertainment venues and through a partnership with REEF Kitchens. Additionally, Donatos continues to expand through its strategic partnership with Red Robin, involving a scaled-down menu alongside Red Robin’s signature burgers. Today, the partnership includes 248 Red Robin locations with plans to scale to additional markets across the U.S. in 2023 and beyond.
Donatos was founded in 1963 when Ohio State sophomore Jim Grote bought a small pizza shop in Columbus, Ohio from a young seminarian for $1,300. Donatos restaurants serve oven-baked wings and sub sandwiches, appetizers, and salads in addition to its award-winning Edge to Edge® pizza, Donatos’ trademark refers to abundant toppings that go right to the edge of every thin-crust pizza. Along with the dine-in experience, Donatos also offers pick-up, delivery, and catering services.
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(by Claus-Peter Schmitt and Julius Müller)
Iconic API-first payments infrastructure company Stripe acquired Paystack for $200M in one of the largest exits on the African continent.
Key facts about Paystack and the deal:
- Value Proposition: Paystack gives merchants online and offline the opportunity to offer a frictionless payment experience to its customers by providing a simple, full-stack API
- Founded: 2015 / HQ: Lagos, Nigeria
- Stripe Acquisition: $200M all-stock transaction
- Latest Funding Round: Series A in Aug 2018 at an undisclosed valuation | Funding: USD8m
- Estimated ARR: $14.8m
- Notable Investors: Stripe, Visa, Tencent, Y Combinator
- Announcement: Stripe
Paystack wants to solve the problem of a “broken payments system” (according to founder Shola Akinlade) to become a growth engine for merchants all over the African continent. They provide a quick way of integrating various payment systems like card payments, bank transfers, and mobile money operations. Their full-stack API allows customers to ‘securely collect, encrypt, transmit, and store customer card information while offering continuous anti-fraud and chargeback protection services.’
🚀 Why you should really care about this deal
- Paystack is basically the ‘Stripe of Africa’ - Stripe is on a mission to ‘increase the GDP of the internet’ and Paystack was founded to be ‘the growth engine for a new generation of innovative, forward-looking organizations operating in Africa’. Both businesses are hugely popular among developers. The question as to why Paystack decided to become part of the Stripe group can actually be seen more like a “Why not?”. Through their shared history, they grew closer organically and are as aligned on their objectives as they could be. Even though culturally both companies are very close - both have a largely customer-driven innovation process for example - Paystack is expected to remain an independent brand and entity for now. Yet, without having to worry about fundraising anymore, Paystack can focus on the execution of their main priorities of expanding their presence in Africa, building software and services across the continent, and increasing the reliability of their product.
- Paystack’s vertical expansion. Paystack launched “Paystack Commerce” this June which provides a suite of tools for small businesses to “sell more online” and a “toolkit for African creators to bring ideas to market”. That reminds us a bit of “Anyone, anywhere, can start a business”. Paystack was quick to stop the comparisons with Shopify right there, but the move could still be a symptom of one of the observations we shared in our focus on API-first companies in our last edition. Both last week’s spotlight company Twilio and Stripe have the firepower to acquire or build their own solutions to capture more of the value chain while powering the backend themselves. Publicly-listed Shopify might be too intimidating to take on directly in the core market by now - the African market would seem more accessible. And who knows, maybe the trial goes well enough to emulate the move in other geographies as well.
- Stripe and Paystack’s shared history: Paystack was the first Nigerian company to come out of Y Combinator (W16 batch, check out their YC application). Stripe had come out of YC just seven years earlier (S09). We are not familiar with Paystack’s pitch back then but it’s not unreasonable to think that they initially branded themselves as “Stripe for Africa”. That was enough of a promise to attract Stripe as a strategic investor (Stripe led their Series A in 2018) and Paystack has operated in close alignment with their more established role model since then. Using a stake in another company to experiment instead of venturing out yourself could prove to be a valuable strategy for other scale-ups as well - would help to avoid costly disasters where the start-up really doesn’t understand the new markets or verticals (looking at you, Uber).
🤔 What you need to believe in
- Stripe ability to tackle regulatory challenges: It really is difficult to find any fault with the strategic rationale of Stripe behind this deal - they were intimately familiar with Paystack for years, the acquiree builds a strikingly similar product and they share the same developer-first philosophy. Yet, the deal is clearly a macro bet on the promise of the African continent when it comes to digital transactions. The market potential is obviously staggering; however, every business with heavy exposure to the fragmented financial market in Africa still faces significant regulatory risks, as the FT reports following the deal, citing experts. Payment processing on the African continent might be more likely to be powered by cryptocurrencies that are largely government-agnostic. Stripe, however, shut down experimental crypto support back in 2018. Stripe co-founder John Collins did state back in June though that Stripe “is following crypto for buying things online very closely, [...] but that’s not something that has happened at scale yet”. We believe that crypto could play a major role in facilitating digital payments where legacy infrastructure is both underdeveloped and extremely inefficient - maybe Paystack could test such payments with little risk for their parent company (they are already experimenting anyway, according to some reports). That approach seemed to work well for Stripe to understand the payments market in Nigeria and Ghana - why not try to understand crypto as well before rolling it out in other markets?


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LG P930 coming with 720x1280 screen, pixel density to outgrow Retina Display?
posted by Victor H. / May 19, 2011, 2:30 AM
The puzzle got one step closer to being solved after news broke yesterday at screen-centric SID in LA that Toshiba is demonstrating a 4-inch 720x1280 pixel screen boasting a pixel density of the whopping 367ppi, a significant addition to the 326ppi on the iPhone 4.
The rest of the information in the uncovered XML file brings nothing all that surprising – HSUPA/HSDPA as well as EDGE/GPRS support sounds pretty standard. The device will also come with 3 soft keys. The rest is pure speculation, but some sources are theorizing that this could well be the Google Nexus 3. We’d take this with a huge grain of salt, but we’re surely looking at something interesting, so stay tuned as more information is sure to come out soon.
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apple will freak and sue over the retina name use... that was Apple's label... jealousy will drive them mad!!!!!
posted on May 19, 2011, 3:09 AM 1
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LG will not call it 'Retina display'.
posted on May 19, 2011, 6:28 AM 0
Not possible,Steve Jobs assured devotees that retina was the best and had the absolute maximum resolution the human eye can ever see so this must be a lie. Apple are always the best and no other screen can be better even if it does has much higher resultion and brightness or contrast because if it isn't on a iphone it doesn't matter. Steve Jobs will soon clear this awful blasphemy up soon with us loyal servants and ease our minds that he was correct with retina display and that apple loves us
posted on May 19, 2011, 6:09 AM 4
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I dont even know why you It3rds open your mouth. Apple doesnt even manufacture their screens.Also, You dont know what goes on behind LG's Entire Factory. And if Apple loved you, Wheres the External memory, Great Call quality, Flash, Universal USB, Dual Core, 4G, Bigger Screen, Durable screen, Ect...
posted on May 19, 2011, 8:27 AM 1
The above statement is entirely wrong and sounds almost like a Steve Jobs islave pr statement see below http://www.pcmag.com/article2/
Not that fanboys will believe theses findings,Steve Jobs will not allow it!
posted on May 19, 2011, 10:49 AM 0
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It's been almost a year now, and no phone could match the ip4's resolution. But of course the iphone is playing catch up, lol.
posted on May 19, 2011, 5:42 PM 0
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Still playing the victim I see. Yes, it is possible that a phone with the highest ppi to still be plying catchup in the eyes of others. But who knows, maybe Apple will revolutionize the industry again with the iPhone 4s or 5.
posted on May 19, 2011, 9:57 PM 1
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lol playing catch up? to me a resolution higher that what the human eye is not a priority when you can focus on other aspects like visualization under direct sunlight more vivid colors and power saving instead of making something you ant actually appreciate, I bet if android had higher ress and you will be saying you don't need it, and why do I know this? because is the same thing you said when your iPad2 screen resolution was lower than the ones on the android tablets.... that just mean you are just another hypocrite
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apples retina claims have always been false claims and pr stunts to enslave the fanboys
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Enterprise tech company MuleSoft made its debut on the public markets Friday, pricing shares at $17—above its announced range of $14 to $16—and raising $221 million in the process. The stock opened for public trading at $24.40, up 44%, and closed Friday at $24.75, giving the company a market cap of just over $3 billion.
Founded in 2006, MuleSoft provides an integration platform for connecting applications, data sources and APIs, servicing companies in industries such as financial services, government, education and healthcare. It achieved revenues of $187.7 million in 2016, up 70% from 2015. While the company still lost $49.6 million last year, that number is notably lower than the $65.4 million in net losses posted in 2015. MuleSoft boasts 1,071 customers that pay an average of $143,000 in subscription costs as of last year, up from 839 customers paying an average of $105,000 in 2015.
The year's first enterprise tech IPOThe warm public market welcome MuleSoft received is notable largely because the IPO marks the first large enterprise tech public offering this year. AppDynamics was set to claim that crown in January before Cisco, in a surprise move, swooped in at the last minute to acquire the company for $3.7 billion. With that gauge taken away, the tech industry was left to wonder about the public market’s appetite for enterprise. That curiosity seems to have been, at least partially, satisfied.
VC's big winnersMuleSoft had raised about $260 million in equity funding, which includes a $128 million round in 2015 at a valuation of $1.5 billion. VC backers include Lightspeed Venture Partners (17% pre-IPO stake), Hummer Winblad Venture Partners (15.7%) and New Enterprise Associates (14.2%).
If Lightspeed Venture Partners rings a bell, it’s probably because the firm was one of the largest VC shareholders in Snap prior to the camera company’s IPO last month. Lightspeed was also an investor in AppDynamics and Nutanix, which completed its public offering last September.
Exit outlookAlthough 2016 was a notably slow year for tech IPOs, it seems this year is shaping up to be much better. Eyes now turn to the herd of unicorns stabled in the private markets, waiting for the right time to take the plunge. Just this past week another enterprise tech unicorn, Okta, filed for its own public offering. Perhaps more will follow suit in the coming months. IPOs have generally lagged M&A in regards to VC exits recently, but we may be in the beginning stages of a shift.
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The first big Xbox One system update, which arrived earlier this month, was released in order to prepare gamers for the release of Titanfall, but there were other key implementations besides. Twitch, the streaming service that allows gamers to capture and share their progress with the rest of the world, also rolled out onto the latest and greatest Microsoft console, and with the Game Developers Conference having just kicked off in San Francisco, Twitch has outlined its plans to hit the mobile gaming world - beginning with Asphalt 8 on iOS.
If you have spent time in the Games category of the iOS App Store looking for a fast-paced, adrenaline fuelled racing game then the chances are that you've at least tried Asphalt 8: Airborne. The arcade racing game is undoubtedly one of the most addictive offerings that we've had the pleasure of getting to grips with and has certainly managed to take mobile racing games to the next level. If the gorgeous graphics and nitrous fuelled fun wasn't quite enough for you then the fact that the game has gone free-to-play should hopefully convince a hoard of new users to get in on the Asphalt action.
Gameloft has taken to the mobile industry like a duck to water, and with a wide range of different titles available for both iOS and Android, the company has built a solid reputation for high-end, graphically-intensive fare. Asphalt, a nitrous-charged racing game, has been a staple part of the company's range for a number of years, and today, the company has released Asphalt 8: Airborne for both iOS and Android. In addition, the Paris, France-based developer has revealed that the game will soon be arriving for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, while also outlining its intention to port a multitude of titles over to Microsoft's fledgling platforms.


text: Alongside their Canadian agency Zulu Alpha Kilo, German automaker Audi organized a fun PR stunt in Toronto’s business district. The “Audi Quattro Experience” aimed to capture the attention of business men over 30 by installing a slot-car test track with scale models of the Audi A4. Equipped with their iPads and thanks to a dedicated app, the visitors were able to control the cars that all featured an in-car camera to put the drivers right into the cockpit. Watch the in-car test footage below. We like!


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By Mark Prigg For Dailymail.com In Redmond
Published: 22:58 GMT, 28 February 2019 | Updated: 22:58 GMT, 28 February 2019
Microsoft has revealed the first details of a radical new streaming service that doesn’t require players to buy a console.
Called xCloud, it streams games from specially built Xbox One consoles housed in Microsoft’s server farms around the world.
Users can stream games to their phone, tablet or TV, allowing them to play the games anywhere in the world.
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Microsoft has revealed the first details of a radical new streaming service that doesn’t require players to buy a console. Microsoft has not revealed any details of the pricing for the service, but is expected to offer it as a monthly subscription
Users will connect over the internet to their own dedicated Xbox console located in Microsoft’s giant server farms around the globe.
Using a mobile phone, tablet or other device, the live video will be streamed to their device. Using either on screen controls or a joypad, users will play in exactly the same way as if they were using a console.
The key to the service, Microsoft admits, is getting speeds fast enough that the user doesn’t notice a lag between moving the controller and the game changing.
Microsoft has developed special Xbox server, each containing eight consoles, to test the service, and already has them up and running in a data center in Quincy, near its Redmond HQ.
Microsoft’s Xbox boss Phil Spencer told Dailymail.com he hopes the new service will boost the amount of time spent playing games.
‘This is not a replacement for consoles,’ he said.
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This could well be a watershed moment in the history of real-money trading and virtual goods. eBay has made the controversial decision to cease allowing auctions of virtual goods. Note that this doesn’t just affect the sale of gold in World of Warcraft, which was already against the Terms of Service anyway. This affects all virtual goods, even if the companies running the game worlds do allow trade or sale for real money (such as Entropia Universe, Second Life, Magic the Gathering Online, etc.). Presumably this will even affect sales of virtual documents and information, like strategy guides, get-rich-quick guides, coupon codes, and more.
eBay has probably done a detailed cost/benefit analysis and decided that it simply isn’t worth it to be involved in the trade of virtual goods. For one, a large number of them aren’t allowed to be traded, and so eBay was constantly getting bugged by game companies. But more importantly, trading of virtual goods is very hard to verify and police. If I buy a real-world good, the seller can put delivery confirmation on the package, and there’s no confusion about whether or not I received it. Packages can also be insured. In an online game, however, there’s no guarantees. Fraud runs rampant.
Although it’s not optimal that sales of virtual goods in games that do allow real-money trading are being shut down, I can see why eBay wants to take a universal stance on this and simply say “no virtual trading”. The hassles just aren’t worth it. There’s definitely a new niche now for an auction site that solely deals in virtual goods, but I would be wary of getting in on such a thing. The potential problems are so grand.


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Throne and Liberty Drops Exciting New Trailer as Hopeful Release Date Looms
After years of anticipation, fans caught a glimpse of Amazon's much-talked-about MMORPG, Throne and Liberty, in an all-new trailer showcased during the Summer Game Fest. In development since 2011, the game features a combination of PvPvE combat, conquest battles, and the unique ability to fight as animal-human hybrids. Despite the dazzling computer-generated visuals on display, a definite release date remains elusive.
Developed by NCSoft, Throne and Liberty has been on the horizon for quite some time. The latest trailer offers a closer look at the game's story and unique combat elements that have kept players and prospective fans excited for years. Playtesters are still needed, suggesting there's more work to be done before the title's eventual release. Recent reports suggest a further postponement, pushing the game's launch to Q4 of 2023, but this remains unconfirmed.
The game has seen several cinematic trailers and insider glimpses throughout its development cycle, with each update offering more insight into the world and mechanics of Throne and Liberty. The latest trailer, in particular, highlights the intense battles and expansive open-world environments players can expect to explore. However, with no concrete release date in sight, it remains to be seen when fans will finally get their hands on this highly anticipated MMORPG.
Though the road release has been long and winding for Throne and Liberty, the dazzling new trailer showcased during the Summer Game Fest promises a riveting and unique gaming experience for fans of the MMORPG genre. While the need for more playtesters and a potential Q4 2023 release shift may be frustrating for those eagerly waiting, the visual spectacle and gameplay teased in the trailer ensure that the hype train for Throne and Liberty hasn't derailed just yet.
As the gaming world keeps a keen eye on any updates regarding Throne and Liberty, we can only hope that the dedication and hard work put in by developer NCSoft over the years ultimately pays off in the form of an unforgettable MMORPG experience, regardless of the final release date.


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The electric vehicle market is booming, with new registrations for pure-electric vehicles up by 86% in the first half of 2020 (NextGreenCar). But while some drivers may still be hesitant to make the switch to an EV, they should remember that these cars are more than just “green.” They come with a whole host of benefits that could see them save money, reduce emissions and even boost their business.
Electric vehicles produce zero emissions, so they’re far better for the environment than their fuel-powered counterparts. This can help to tackle climate change at a global scale, and it’s also good news for your local air quality. Not to mention, driving an EV produces lower levels of CO2 than the average new petrol car.
EVs are also quieter, which can be great for people who live in cities. In addition, they’re often more efficient than their fuel-powered counterparts, meaning that you can go further on a single charge. Regenerative braking also means that the vehicle can recover energy that is otherwise lost during braking which can be recycled back into powering the vehicle. For more information on leasing polestar 2, visit a site like MPH, a supplier of leasing polestar 2 vehicles.
Changing to an EV could also mean qualifying for tax breaks and incentives. This reduces the upfront costs, making them significantly more economical than a comparable fuel-powered car. Plus, you can help to protect the environment further by choosing a 100% clean electricity provider for your home and charging your EV with sustainable solar and wind power.


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The roads will be seeing more vehicles in the coming days as Filipinos travel for the Holy Week break. To help motorists safely navigate their way to their destinations, mobility leader Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is offering a free pre-Holy Week vehicle safety inspection service.
After a challenging year that saw the upward momentum of the car industry interrupted by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, automotive leader Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) said it is more than ready to do its part in helping move the country forward this 2021.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is helping drivers and operators of Hiace Commuters being used in business restart their livelihood so they can in turn serve more Filipinos in need of a reliable and safe way of getting to their destinations.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), the country’s leading automotive company, donated 5,000 units of face masks to its supported communities to help in the nation’s fight against the spread of COVID-19.
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Xealth CEO, Mike McSherry, was featured throughout an article in VentureBeat regarding startup funding in the health care industry. McSherry talked about how health care differs from other markets and the importance of finding an investor who can provide both funding and product adoption.
Enterprises portfolio company, Curavi Health, acquires TripleCare
Since its inception in 2016, Curavi Health has focused on addressing the care gaps in …
What is the secret sauce of a health care startup?
Last month, Fast Company published an article looking at trends in the digital health startup space and comparing the traits of consumer based tech companies to health care startups.


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Diversified Lenders, Inc. has created Diversified Transportation Finance, LLC. The new firm will focus on serving the financial needs of trucking companies across the country through factoring, AR finance lines and equipment finance, the company said.
“We are extremely excited to put this offering together and expand on the success that Diversified Lenders has enjoyed over the past several decades. We feel we have a great team in place and look forward to continued growth,” said Don Roberts, founder and owner of Diversified Lenders.
Eric Myers has been named president of Diversified Transportation Finance. Myers has spent more than 20 years selling and marketing financial services, primarily in the transportation sector. He spent several years with Transportation Alliance Bank and Transfac Capital in Utah; most recently he was vice president of marketing for TAB Bank.
“Diversified Lenders’ strong team and resources are a perfect match for the offering we are bringing to the transportation industry. While the transportation finance market is competitive, our offering of equipment finance, working capital and industry knowledge will help us carve out a profitable piece for Diversified,” Myers said. “I could not be more pleased with what we have put together so far.”