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The Reality of EV ‘Charging Anxiety’: A Positive Outlook
Note: The Automobile Association Ltd. (AA) provides roadside assistance and vehicles servicing in the U.K. The Company offers breakdown coverage, home emergency response, automobile hire, driving lessons, vehicle inspections, insurance and financial products, travel, repairs, and other services.
Electric vehicles have been around for years, but it’s only in recent years that they’ve become truly viable for everyday consumers. However, there remains a common perception that charging difficulties frequently lead to breakdowns, and ‘range anxiety’ forbids EV adoption. It’s been suggested these unfounded concerns have limited the uptake of EVs, on the other hand, common sense would suggest that such worries would be gradually overcome as charging infrastructure improves. Despite the sensationalist headlines, new research published by the AA reveals that the reality is a lot more reassuring than the myth: the proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge fell by over 70% in the past few years.
Four years ago, EV breakdowns due to out-of-charge vehicles were at 8% of all EV breakdowns. But the proportion of these kind of breakdowns reduced to 4% of all EV breakdowns last year and is now at a remarkable 2.1%. What’s more, so far this year, only 2.86% of the total breakdown calls the AA has responded to are for electric vehicles, so the proportion of these has been falling rapidly. In May 2021, 2.83% of the calls were from electric vehicles, equating to 7,428 individual callouts. However, for the first time this year, the proportion of EVs calling out of charge was less than 2%, making up just 1.8% of all EV breakdowns in May.
According to Edmund King, the president of the AA, the decrease in the proportion of EVs running out of charge shows that people’s worries about charging and range are not in line with the facts on the ground. King adds that the 70% decrease in out-of-charge breakdowns clearly shows an improvement in education, range, and infrastructure, leading to a better driving experience for EV drivers.
King concludes that the decrease in out-of-charge breakdowns is from the longer ranges in new EVs, with reliability and availability expanding for public charging stations. Moreover, people have increasingly installed home and work charging points, and drivers have become better informed about when and where they can charge their EV.
With such positive research from the AA, it’s clear that conventional perceptions of “range anxiety” are beginning to disappear. Improvements to EV range and charging facilities seem to be paying off significantly, giving more and more EV owners an increased level of confidence. With EV ownership taking off and more manufacturers releasing models with longer ranges, it is likely that these improvements will continue to boost the uptake of EVs in the future. Finally, it’s vital to remember that some of the concerns surrounding EV ownership are exaggerated or unfounded, so it’s important to look at the facts and make an educated decision.


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The Government has been criticised after it dropped proposals to make it illegal for an adult to buy tobacco on behalf of a minor.
An amendment to the Government’s Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill, would have made it an offence, but it has been withdrawn.
Jaine Chisholm Caunt, secretary general of the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), commented: “We fully supported the amendment to the Government Bill to ban the proxy purchasing of tobacco products. This would have brought it into line with legislation on alcohol and in turn provide the retail sector with greater clarity on age-restricted sales.
“It is disappointing that the Government is not progressing with a ban on proxy purchasing and have stated that “our action must be guided by evidence” but at the same time is considering the introduction of standardised tobacco packaging based on no reliable evidence at all.”
She added: “Why would the UK government pursue a counterproductive policy like standardising cigarette packs when other measures such as the recent ban on displaying packs in shops has not been given time to be implemented, let alone evaluated?
“We hope that any review will be open-minded, and take into account the views and concerns of the TMA and the thousands of businesses, large and small, who don’t see ’plain packaging’ as a workable solution or an effective tobacco control measure.”


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Aside from our 15 or so clean transportation stories from the past week, here are a few more from around the interwebs:
- Ford has unveiled the cost of its Ford Focus Electric batteries — “$12,000 and $15,000” per battery pack. “That is up to $15,000 on top of the $22,000 or so that the Focus compact would normally cost rather well-equipped. That works out to a cost of up to $650 per kWh that Ford pays, which is still more than twice the “competitive” level of $200 per kWh that many analysts and companies are shooting for. Even so though, Ford has been able to eek out impressive ratings of 76 miles per charge and a combined MPGe of 105.”
- GM’s Chevy Cruze Diesel has received a 72.4 Imperial MPG rating in the UK (which is about 50 MPG in the US). “The 1.7 liter turbodiesel in the UK Cruze is rated at 128 horsepower and 221 ft-lbs of torque, which is about the same horsepower but more than twice the torque of the Prius. That helps the Cruze diesel go from 0-60 mph in about 9.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 124 mph.”
- Tesla has opened a new showroom in Norway’s largest city, Oslo. “Norway currently boasts a very enthusiastic community of over 75 Roadster owners,” the company writes.
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- Leviton has added a new project to its Evr-Green™ line of residential, commercial and public electric vehicle charging systems – the Evr-Green 320 Level 2 Home Charging Station. “The new device provides up to 32 amps at 240 volts AC (7.7 kW output) – reducing the charge time of any SAE J1772™ compatible electric vehicle by seven percent when compared to leading competitors. The charging station has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the next generation electric vehicles with larger on-board chargers, enabling consumers to ‘future-proof’ their charging needs.”
- IBM, Honda, and PG&E have launched “a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. This project will demonstrate and test an electric vehicle’s ability to receive and respond to charge instructions based on the grid condition and the vehicle’s battery state. With visibility into charging patterns, energy providers will have the ability to more effectively manage charging during peak hours and create consumer-friendly programs to encourage electric vehicle adoption.”
- Ferrari is getting into the private high-speed trains business in Europe. “On Friday, one of 25 luxurious, red, high speed models named Italo, widely dubbed the ‘Ferrari train’, made its maiden voyage out of Rome’s Tiburtina station.”
- California’s Legislative Analyst Office has recommended little to no funding go towards CA’s $68-billion high-speed rail project primarily due to “highly speculative funding” from other private and federal sources.
- Tucson, Arizona has broken ground on tracks for the the Sun Link Streetcar. “The $200 million, 3.9-mile project will connect downtown Tucson with the University of Arizona and the university’s medical center…. That investment appears to be paying off already. The project has already led to $400 million worth of spending commitments along the corridor, according to a report from US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who was in Tucson for a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this week.”
- Zipcar has expanded into the city of San Jose, California. “The Zipcar program will launch with 12 vehicles located in pods of two, in six locations throughout San Jose. All of the vehicles will be located in private, off-street lots within the downtown footprint and will be easily accessible by the VTA Light Rail and public transit. Pods will be located near City Hall at East Santa Clara Street and North 4th Street and on South Market Street at West San Carlos Street, amongst others, for drivers ages 21 and up. Zipcar is also placing a pod of two Ford Focus vehicles near San Jose State University at 4th Street and Passeo de San Antonio, which will be available to student drivers ages 18 and older.”
- Oklahoma City is trying to help ween its citizens off cars with three new clean transportation projects — the revival of an Oklahoma City streetcar, a new electric vehicle charging network, and a new bike-sharing program.
- NASA “has developed a system capable of growing large amounts of algae for biofuel production within a network of floating plastic bags, an innovation its developers say could ultimately produce a new fuel source,” Yale Environment 360 and Technology Review report.
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German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 posted stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings Thursday thanks in no small part to its spate of digital acquisitions.
Second-quarter net profit, after tax and minority interests, jumped 16 percent to $151 million (€136 million), while recurring EBITDA for the quarter hit $283 million (€254 million), a 7 percent jump from this time last year.
Sales at the group, which operates two of Germany’s largest commercial broadcast networks carrying such hits as Germany’s Next Top Model and Navy CIS. But the company’s real motor of growth has come from outside the traditional television advertising business. Recent deals include the $234 million (€210 million) acquisition of online price comparison portal Verivox and last year’s $270 million deal for online travel service eTraveli, acquisitions that take the company far away from its core business of commercial TV.
ProSieben has also rapidly expanded its international production business, buying up numerous independent shingles, most recently taking a majority stake in 44 Blue Productions, whose credits include Wahlburgers, Nightwatch and Lockup.
Red Arrow, ProSieben’s international production and sales arm, now controls nine U.S-based production outfits, including Kinetic Content (Married at First Sight), Fabrik Entertainment (Bosch) and Half Yard Productions (Say Yes to the Dress).
So far this year, 44 percent of ProSiebenSat.1’s revenue has come from outside the TV advertising business, compared to 35 percent last year. The Munich-based group expects that share to increase to 50 percent by the end of next year.
ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Thomas Ebeling said the company’s “successful diversification and M&A strategy is “increasingly paying off” and he reconfirmed growth predictions, saying group revenues would rise by more than 10 percent this year, despite the expected negative impact following the Brexit vote by the U.K. to leave the European Union.
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“We establish financial relations with our partners in our national currencies, and in particular in rubles. By following this approach, we do not run the risk of payment delays while fulfilling our contractual commitments,” he explained.
The head of the intermediary company in charge of this nation’s exports and imports of defense-related products also indicated that in their operations they avoid using the US dollar in most of the cases.
Rosoboronexport actively uses offset agreements, which also appear in the documents signed the day before during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, he said.
The contract stipulates the purchase of goods for the needs of a state in exchange for investment commitments to establish production of certain products on its territory.


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Yielding to pressure from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford has agreed to recall an additional 1.2 million F-150 pickup trucks for potential problems with their airbag system.
The NHTSA has received nearly 300 reports of accidental airbag deployment in 2004 to 2006 Ford F-150 trucks. At issue is a manufacturing defect in the airbag system, which could lead to an electrical short and potential airbag deployment. Ford previously recalled some 135,000 F-150s in a campaign announced last February, but resisted a larger recall citing a high airbag failure rate at only a single manufacturing plant. The NHTSA disagreed, and pushed Ford to expand the recall to just over 1.3 million vehicles.
Ford had argued that expansion of the original recall wasn’t necessary, as vehicles affected displayed an airbag warning light, requiring dealer service, before any defect-related deployments occurred. Ford and the NHTSA also disagreed on the actual failure rate, with Ford citing 5.3 incidents per 100,000 units and the NHTSA citing 20 incidents per 100,000 vehicles.
In the end, the NHTSA won out, and Ford released a statement saying, “We understand the government’s desire to reach a broad group of potentially affected consumers and will recall the remaining population of trucks for our customers’ peace of mind.”
The original recall covered certain Ford F-150s manufactured in 2005 and 2006, but the newly expanded recall includes trucks manufactured in 2004 as well. Lincoln Mark LT pickups, previously excluded from the airbag recall, are now included in the list of vehicles affected. Ford expects to begin notifying owners in May.


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The program has 1.2 million viewers in Australia, which is a fast-growing source of visitors for the Colorado ski country, despite the fact that the trip takes nearly 24 hours, The Post reports.
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Apple could launch a (PRODUCT)RED version of the Apple Watch Series 5 as soon as the next year, according to a new report.
Before anything, it’s important to keep in mind that this is just a rumor, and despite it actually makes sense, it’s better to take everything with a pinch of salt until more reliable sources confirm it.
The report coming from French blog WatchGeneration indicates that the red Apple Watch Series 5 would be part of the (PRODUCT)RED lineup which already comprises a series of other Apple products.
Apple donates a part of the revenue it makes with (PRODUCT)RED devices to (RED) partners that use the money to fund HIV/AIDS programs. According to Apple, “for 13 years, supporters of our partnership with (RED) have raised more than $220 million in funding for HIV/AIDS programs.”
Possible launch in the spring
Details about the new red Apple Watch Series 5 are still vague at this point, but the cited source claims it came across evidence the device is on its way in an Apple product database. By the look of things, the red finish will be similar to the one on the iPod touch and will be offered on the aluminum model.
Apple typically unveils new device colors and accessories in the spring, so there’s a chance this new Apple Watch, if it indeed is on its way, could get the go-ahead in March or April. Previously, the company took the wraps off the (PRODUCT)RED version of the iPhone 7 in March 2017, while the iPhone 8 sibling was unveiled in April 2018.
Apple is also projected to announce the second-generation iPhone SE in the spring, so the red Apple Watch Series 5 could be introduced during the same event.
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SMALLER POINSETTIA INVENTORY FOR 2006
A smaller inventory of poinsettias are available for the upcoming 2006 holiday season according to USDA, NASS, Hawaii Field Office. Based on the October 2006 poinsettia grower survey taken earlier in the month, inventory is pegged at 342,000 pots, down 22 percent from the 2005 total.
Historically, October pot inventory represents 95-98 percent of total pots set and does not take into account culling for disease and quality, combining smaller pots into hanging baskets, and other factors that may affect the actual amount reaching markets during the peak holiday season.
Plenty of pumpkins await Hawai’i revelers | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii’s Newspaper
Something rotten is happening in pumpkin patches across the country, but that shouldn’t affect the supply of the orange orbs here this Halloween season.
Bad weather and a fungus on the Mainland have devastated pumpkin crops in the East and much of the Midwest. Pumpkin production is expected to be down between 65 percent and 75 percent, while prices are projected to be high.
But in Hawai’i, where about 70 percent of the pumpkins sold are grown at Aloun Farms in Kapolei, there should be enough to go around, and prices will be about the same as last year.
As recently as four years ago, 100 percent of the pumpkins sold in the Islands were brought in from the Mainland. Thanks to Aloun Farms, that’s down to 30 percent.
Aloun Farms anticipated a greater demand for pumpkins this year and planted 110 acres, compared with 90 acres last year.
Aloun Farms’ Alec Sou said his crop was planted after the March and April storms that damaged many crops; still, crop yield per acre is down this year.


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Subaru attempts extreme fastest road-rallying record with 2015 Outback
Subaru is not new to rally racing, but this is taking things to an extreme road-rallying level. The 2015 Subaru Outback is getting ready to make its dealer launch and Subaru wants to show the world what sets the brand apart from the rest of the recreation vehicles. Subaru Russia will attempt to set a new Guinness record with the next-generation Outback multi-purpose wagon. What are they attempting?
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Subaru Russia is reporting that the new Outback will take the longest road in the world that any car can drive within the boundaries of a single continent, and attempt a new Guinness record. Yesterday, the new Outback left Moscow and started the extreme expedition. The goal for Subaru is to make the fastest rally at a distance of more than 10,000 kilometers (6,213 miles) on a production car, and thus set a new world record.
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John Pisarek, Sales Director at Interactions, teams up with Amit Shah, Chief Marketing Officer at 1-800-Flowers, to discuss the growing role of AI in the customer experience
FRANKLIN, Mass.—October 23, 2019—Interactions, LLC, the world’s largest stand-alone artificial intelligence (AI) company, today announced an upcoming keynote at the Customer Service Summit in New York City. John Pisarek, Sales Director at Interactions, and Amit Shah, CMO at 1-800-Flowers, will lead a session titled “Case Studies: See how 1-800-Flowers uses Conversational AI to drive Customer Experience (CX)” at 10 a.m. EST this Thursday, October 24 at the Marriott Brooklyn Bridge.
As customer experience emerges as a key brand differentiator, Pisarek and Shah will discuss how AI solutions can power exceptional customer experiences at scale. The session will provide insight into how Interactions Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) enables 1-800-Flowers to bridge the customer expectation gap and consistently meet rising demand for engaging brand experiences. Attendees will learn how and why brands are turning to conversational technologies to facilitate productive interactions between brands and customers.
“I am honored to collaborate with 1-800-Flowers on stage to explore why conversational AI has quickly become a modern business necessity,” said Interactions Sales Director John Pisarek. “At Interactions, we firmly believe in the power of AI to transform the customer experience, and strive to establish long-lasting relationships with our customers by working together to deliver dramatic results with our Intelligent Virtual Assistants.”
The Customer Service Summit provides industry leaders with the tools and strategies they need to gain invaluable customer insights and drive brand loyalty. Trailblazers, executives and experts from some of the world’s most influential brands will gather to discuss the rising importance of omnichannel customer support and to ensure that brands are evolving along with customer needs. To learn more about the Customer Service Summit, see here.


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"[Facebook] visitors can browse a store’s full catalog without ever leaving Facebook and share their favorite products instantly with their friends." --Amit Kumar, Lexity CEO
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Lexity, the App Platform for Ecommerce, recently introduced the Facebook Live Store app that lets merchants create a storefront directly on their store’s Facebook page. The Lexity Facebook Live Store App also enhances their brand presence on Facebook while engaging their fans.
"Ecommerce merchants want the ability to place their products directly in front of consumers on one of the top social media platforms,” said Amit Kumar, CEO of Lexity. “Visitors can browse a store’s full catalog without ever leaving Facebook and share their favorite products instantly with their friends."
The Facebook Live Store App automatically syncs with product data daily. Users can comment on products and engage with social widgets for Facebook and Twitter. Visitors who decide to buy will be redirected to the merchant’s online store to complete the transaction.
The App integrates with Lexity Live, Live Sales and Facebook Retargeting, giving merchants the ability to monitor their Facebook visitor activity in real time, view traffic and revenue generated from their Live Store and bring back visitors with retargeted display ads. Merchants can also receive notifications when interesting visitors are browsing their Live Store and chat directly with them on Facebook.
The Facebook Live Store App is available now at lexity.com, starting at $19 per month.
Lexity is the developer of the App Platform for Ecommerce and helps online merchants drive sales through its innovative marketing apps. Founded in 2009, Lexity is backed by Spark Capital, True Ventures and 500 Startups. Lexity is headquartered in Mountain View, and has a presence in Bangalore, India. For more information, visit lexity.com, Twitter (@lxty), and Facebook (facebook.com/goLexity).
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CES providers Cefndy-Medequip step up to store and supply millions of items of PPE
Joint services providers Cefndy-Medequip have used its logistical expertise to help support the care sector in South Wales get hold of vitally-needed personal protective equipment (PPE).
Gwent-Wide Integrated Community Equipment Service (GWICES) commissioning team reached out to the providers of the Gwent community equipment services – a joint service operated by Medequip in partnership with Cefndy Healthcare – to see if they could help support storage and distribution of PPE at the height of the pandemic.
After an assessment visit from the British Army, who were assisting with setting up a reliable distribution service, the Cefndy-Medequip depot in Newport was contracted by GWICES to receive the PPE deliveries.
Sourced by the Welsh Government Supply Network, these were to be stored and distributed to five local hubs in Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen. From there it is supplied directly to social care service providers.
Since starting over the Easter weekend, the Cefndy-Medequip partnership has now processed in excess of 200 pallets of PPE – quite literally millions of individual items.
These have been sourced from overseas as well as in the UK, with one of the latest high-profile deliveries being face visors supplied by the Royal Mint.
According to the community equipment providers, onward distribution of the PPE takes place daily to ensure the five supply hubs are stocked appropriately for demand.
Darren Morrish, Medequip Contract Manager at Newport, commented: “We are delighted and very proud to be part of the vital PPE supply chain in Gwent. We have added this service to our normal operations seamlessly, through the hard work, willing efforts and terrific engagement of the whole Cefndy-Medequip team.”
Judith Addis, Cefndy Operations Manager at Newport echoed his sentiments.
“Our storemen, supervisors, technicians and engineers have been really keen to help,” she said.
“We are receiving large deliveries that need to be offloaded, counted, split and delivered the same day. We are proud of the team for their willingness and enthusiasm to help front line workers.”
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Lithium-Ion batteries will empower GM and Johnson Controls
We've heard a lot of hype from General Motors recently about its Saturn VUE Plug-in and Volt prototype. Johnson Controls-Saft recently announced (Jan. 9) that they are striving for major advances in lithium-ion technology.
According to Alan Mumby, who leads the JCS joint venture, lithium-ion battery technology will become the technology of choice over nickel-metal-hydride, because it offers significant advantages in packaging, energy storage and energy-delivery performance.
Ongoing research and development work is underway at the JCS lithium-ion battery-development laboratory in Milwaukee. The facility is devoted exclusively to lithium-ion battery development for hybrid vehicles.
It is smart for GM to seek out their own supply partners to build their own innovative ideas. One of the problems with licensing technology from a giant like Toyota is that often suppliers, which build the licensed part, will first supply the dominant partner leading to shortages for the minority partner. Ford complained about this with the Escape hybrid early on, which was dismissed by Toyota.


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"Samsung continues to be a clear leader in the Indian smartphones market. As per GfK data, which is based on actual sales, Samsung's volume market share in the October-December 2014 quarter was 34.3% and the value market share was 35.8%," the company said in a statement.
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He added that the company's value share was 40.2%, more than four times the next player.
The GfK data is based on actual retail sales in 50,000-plus population cities, compared with Canalys which tracks shipment data.
Samsung's sharp response came after Canalys earlier in the day released a report which showed that Micromax accounted for 22% of smartphone shipments in India in the October-December quarter, up from 21% in the previous quarter. Samsung's market share fell 2 percentage points to 20% in the fourth quarter.
This performance in Q4 is partly due to Micromax's continuing appeal to mobile phone users upgrading to smart phones. Canalys' analyst Rushabh Doshi said. He added that catering to local market preferences will become increasingly important in India.
"Micromax has been quicker than its competitors to improve the appeal of devices, for example, by including a wide variety of local languages on its Unite phones," he said.
The firm said Micromax's flagship line of products has also very effectively targeted the $150 to $200 (Rs 9,000 to Rs 12,000) segment, with products such as the Canvas Nitro and Canvas Hue.
According to the firm, Karbonn remained at the third spot in the country with 9% market share, down 1 percentage point in the quarter. Lava, another domestic vendor, saw a drop of 3 percentage points in its smartphone market share to 7% during the quarter.
Motorola and China's Xioami that sell their smartphones device exclusively via Flipkart through the flash sale models have achieved strong success in the fourth quarter, increasing their market shares by 2 percentage points each to 7% and 4%, respectively. Thus, Motorola joined Lava as the No. 3 smartphone vendor.
China's Lenovo, which recently launched the cheapest 4G LTE smartphone in the country, had a 2% market share in the quarter, unchanged over the previous quarter.
In total, 21.6 million smartphones were shipped into India in the period, up from 18.9 million in the third quarter. The firm said that total smartphone shipments surged 90% from a year earlier period.
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A few years have gone by since we’ve seen hardware at Google I/O, but it looks like this year that will change. Today, a teaser on the Google Store promises “something is coming to the Pixel universe” on May 7, the first day of Google I/O. Considering that we’ve been expecting the Pixel 3a and 3a XL—cheaper versions of Google’s Pixel 3 flagship—to be released sometime this summer, it’s a good bet this is referring to these devices.
Google’s teaser page is extremely vague. It’s mostly an ad for the Avengers: Endgame movie due out April 26, complete with an Avengers-themed Google logo and a crossover video ad for the existing Pixel 3 and the new movie. Just like with Stadia, though, we’ll remind you that the Google Store is for hardware, not software, and it’s hard to imagine teases like “something big is coming to the Pixel universe” and “meet a new hero” are not referring to a new phone. Stephen Hall of 9to5Google even claimed he heard whispers of a May 7 release date for the Pixel 3a a few days before this teaser.
The “Pixel 3a” and “Pixel 3a XL” are supposedly stripped-down versions of Google’s existing flagship smartphone. We’ve seen reports of a “mid-range” Pixel going all the way back to last summer, and pictures of a real device first started popping up about five months ago. We’ve seen a few spec lists reported, but the latest claims that the devices will have OLED displays, a Snapdragon 670, and 4GB of RAM. According to reports, part of the cost cutting involves swapping out the glass back of the Pixel 3 for plastic. Two big things to note: the mid-range Pixels will reportedly have the same amazing camera as the more expensive Pixel 3s, and the mid-range devices improve on the flagships with the addition of a headphone jack.
These phones represent Google’s first self-branded smartphone hardware that isn’t a premium-priced device. Google doesn’t keep its older phone models around, so currently the company only sells the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, giving Google smartphones an entry-level price of $ 800. That’s more expensive than devices from Apple or Samsung, which have much cheaper lineups through either selling older devices or designing cheaper hardware.
Of course, the price is the real question for the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. Demanding a premium price for Google’s vision of a premium smartphone is one thing, but can the company really compete in a price-sensitive market? The OnePlus 6T is currently the pick for a value-oriented smartphone: it already offers better specs than the Pixel 3 for $ 549. How will the Pixel 3a compare to devices like that?
Google I/O tickets have already hit our inboxes, and we have plane tickets booked. So if Google does announce a new phone at I/O 2019, we’ll have a hands-on and all the other coverage we can muster.
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Furama Resort Danang, the five-star culinary beach resort in Vietnam, has just been granted the “Green Lotus – The Ultimate in Luxury in Danang” certificate under the prestigious The Guide Awards 2017-2018, conducted by The Guide magazine (Vietnam Economic Times).
The Guide Awards is a prestigious/notable tourism award in Vietnam that promotes and promotes Vietnam’s tourism image as well as honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of tourism service.
The “Green Lotus” certificate aims to honor outstanding tourism enterprises for their significant contribution towards the development of Vietnam’s non-smoke industry as well as for their active involvement in environmental protection.
In 2015, the Danang Furama Resort was awarded the “For the Green Environment” award by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to recognize the resort’s positive efforts towards the ecological environment of the city as well as in the local tourism business. In addition, this “Green Oasis” has also been honored as the Asian-ASEAN Forum voted as one of the “Green Hotels” typical. “Go Green @Fabulous Furama” – a green tree for the resort’s loyal customers, is a significant event in the chain of connecting customers with nature, enhancing the cohesion of traveler.
According to Matthias Wiesmann, General Manager of Furama Resort Danang: “This year, under the theme of Tourism and Digital Transformation, Furama and the tourism industry thoroughly understands the impact of digital technology on the development of modern tourism. Tourism development, coupled with digital technology is an indispensable trend, however sustainable tourism development and environmental protection are always a key factor that enterprises should pay attention to.”
“Furama Resort is proud to be once again recognised as a 5-star luxury resort keeping up with technology as well as being a “green oasis” of Central Vietnam tourism.”, added Matthias.
Reputed as the best culinary beach resort in Vietnam and overlooking one of the six most gorgeous beaches in the world, Furama Danang comprises of 198 resort rooms and 56 two-to-four bedroom pool villas, featuring tasteful décor designed in a traditional Vietnamese style and a touch of French colonial architecture and Champa artefacts. Furama Resort Danang is part of the Ariyana Tourism Complex, including Furama Resort, Furama Villas, and the new Ariyana Beach Resort & Suites project, with more than 1,000 apartments, and the Ariyana Convention Centre, where a week-long series of APEC Danang meetings and related events were held in November, 2017.
Ariyana Convention Centre Danang will host the Techfest Viet Nam 2018 from 29 November – 1 December. Themed “From here to Global”, this year’s event is expected to attract over 4500 attendants, a large number of foreign investors, overseas Vietnamese, and 200 startup business people from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, and China.
The event will feature many fascinating activities. Included will be a scientific workshop on incentive policies for the development of a creative and innovative startup ecosystem, a dialogue between Prime Minister and young startup business people, a thematic seminar on how to develop creative and innovative startup businesses in the aspects of agricultural and healthcare technologies, tourism and finance, and a final round of a startup contest.
Startups participating will be divided into 8 startup technology villages: Edtech, Fintech, Agritech, Tourism, Industry 4.0, Impact and Startup supporting community.
Furama Resort Danang And Ariyana Convention Centre Proudly Attend “Hue, Danang, Quang Nam Tourism Products Introduction To Singapore”
Representatives from the Culinary Beach Resort – Furama Da Nang and Ariyana Convention Centre participated in the tourism product introduction for Hue, Danang and Quang Nam to Singapore held at Pan Pacific Singapore, to connect domestic tourism companies with international travel agents. The event welcomed 31 members from 19 tour operators and distinctive tourism enterprises from these cities and provinces.
The Hue, Danang and Quang Nam tourism product introduction event took place on October 16th 2018, prior to ITB Asia – Singapore 2018 which was scheduled for October 17th, 18th and 19th, 2018. Singapore is one of the prime markets with high purchasing demands for Southeast Asian tourism.
“This [program] is expected to evolve into an annual event, aims to connect Singapore to these 3 destinations; not only for demonstrating the products but also showing the willingness of domestic enterprises. We believe that the central Vietnam region will offer a variety of choices for customers. Moreover, our partners will make use of this opportunity to showcase the destination to other potential markets,” said Mr. Tran Chi Cuong, Deputy Director of Danang Tourism Department.
According to Mr. Shankar Daniel, representative of Furama Resort Danang and Ariyana Convention Centre office in Singapore: “The Singapore market recognises that Furama Resort Danang and Ariyana Convention Centre have all the right ingredients for a successful conference, meeting and gala dinner, with the right infrastructure, space and size to accommodate all kind of events. MICE planners and companies want their qualifiers to bring back unforgettable memories and experiences, to share with their colleagues, family and friends to build their business opportunities. Furama Resort Danang and Ariyana Convention Centre has set the pace to become clients’ preferred choice.”
Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh, Vice Chairman of Danang Hotel Association, Deputy General Director of Furama Resort Danang, opined: “The frequency of 4 direct flights/day from Singapore serves as a good premise for Danang to promote and attract tourists from Singapore market. With the existing expertise in organising MICE events and the only one-hour by flight distance, Da Nang and the Central Region are well-qualified to become an attractive destination for the Singaporean market. What we have to do now is creating connections and providing tourism products and services which meet the needs of Singapore clients. For the first 3 quarters of 2018, the number of Singapore visitors to Da Nang has reached 16,286; tourism researches have not seen Singapore being in the top ten international tourism markets for Danang. The number of Singaporean visitors to the Central Region is still modest, it is undoubtedly an important market as Singapore is the central hub of more than just Asia, gathering and connecting worldwide event planners. Singapore is a crucially prime market that we need to target.”
The ITB Asia 2018 with the “Travel Reimagined” theme will discuss MICE tourism topics and technological issues in modern tourism industry. Within the framework of the fair, the Culinary Beach Resort Furama Danang and Ariyana Convention Centre hosted a gala dinner party, creating a platform to connect key partners with potential buyers at the event.
This autumn, the luxurious Hai Van Lounge from Furama Resort Danang is delighted to introduce to you an exciting promotional program on various delicious drinks:
- Hanoi Egg Coffee
Taste the renowned Hanoi drink – Egg coffee or Ca phe trung, a perfect combination of Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and egg yolk. Enjoy 28% off the original price, now only at VND 60,000++/glass from 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily.
- Furama Milk Tea
Come have a sip of our new favorite milk tea choices featuring Traditional and Matcha flavors and enjoy from a discount of 28% on the original price, only at VND 60,000++/glass. Served daily from 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
- Espresso Martini
This October, try the classic pick-me-up post-dinner cocktail Espresso Martini with the fascinating Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion from 8:30 PM – 2:00 AM daily, at only VND 180,000++/glass while enjoying enchanting Jazz melodies from our Filipino band.
At only VND 670,000 net, exceed your lunch with our fantastic lunch pizza combo including 02 big Pizzas, 01 big Salad and 05 glasses of soft drinks for maximum 5 people at the fabulous Don Cipriani’s Italian Restaurant. Served at lunch only, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM daily.
For reservation, please contact our F&B hotline at +84 236 651 9999 or email email@example.com.
Don Cipriani’s Italian Restaurant, Furama Resort Danang
103-105 Vo Nguyen Giap, Khue My Ward, Ngu Hanh Son Dist., Danang City, Vietnam
The 16th Vietnam National Congress of Cardiology entitled “Cardiology in the New Era: Personalized Approaches for Complex Issues” took place at the Ariyana Convention Centre from October 5th-7th 2018.
Organised by the Vietnam National Heart Association, the event attracted the participation of 2,000 domestic and foreign professors, doctors, pharmacists, and cardiologists with nearly 600 reports and research projects by leading heart experts on updated issues related to cardiology, along with nearly 200 satellite symposiums and exhibition from international pharmaceutical companies.
Once again, Ariyana Convention Centre takes pride in having had the honor to be the ideal venue for such a grand-scale health and research event.
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Danang starting this December 19 as the third Vietnamese destination on the award-winning airline’s rapidly expanding global network. The flights will operate on a four times weekly basis, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Equipment of choice will be the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class.
The inaugural flight will depart Doha at 02:30 local, arriving in Da Nang at 13:20 local, with the return departing at 19:15 local, arriving back in Doha for 23:45 local.
Regular flight schedule:
→ Doha-Da Nang
- Mondays and Saturdays
Departs 07:15 local.
Arrives 18:05 local.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
Departs 20:10 local.
Arrives 07:01 local next day.
→ Da Nang-Doha
- Mondays and Saturdays
Departs 19:35 local.
Arrives 00:05 local next day.
- Wednesdays and Fridays
Departs 08:30 local.
Arrives 13:00 local.
Besides Doha- Danang route, the first non-stop flights from Da Nang to Japan executed by Vietnam Airlines will begin on 28 October. The airline will use an Airbus A321 with services meeting 4-star standards to cover the 2,114 miles (3,403 kilometres) from Da Nang to Japan’s Osaka City, with flights taking around four and a half-hours. The airline will operate 7 return flights each week. The non-stop flights will depart from Da Nang at 00:20am and from Osaka at 09:30am local time.This will be the 11th air route to Japan operated by the Vietnam Airlines after those from Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to Japanese cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
Vietnam Airlines is currently Viet Nam’s biggest carrier amongst those operating routes between Viet Nam and Japan, with an average of 70 flights per week.
The newly opened Danaksara restaurant, nestled in the heart of the fabulous Furama Villas Danang, was officially launched on 10th July 2018.
This latest high-concept restaurant makes the culinary beach resort a gourmet destination for all traditional food culture seekers, with a nostalgic ambience that recalls historical memoirs of the country embraced in the diversified traditional Danang and Central Vietnam’ cuisine passed down through generations. We are honoured to be part in preserving our sacred motherland’s history and culinary culture.
In the middle of this idyllic green oasis, boasting spectacular views to our central pool, leaving behind all the hustle and bustle of city life, hardly anyone knows this area was once a Military Base of the United States and part of the Salt Water Airport where US aircrafts took off to bomb North Vietnam during the war.
In these current days, we can immerse in the inestimable historical values of the sincere and peaceful ambience during these early silent hours, breathing in the pure ocean air.
In reminiscence of the old time’s simple joy through spending time with beloved family members, Danaksara restaurant recreates the experience through inspirations from the Central region’s mother’s home-cooked food using fresh locally-sourced ingredients and plentiful garden herbs and spices. Alongside such popular local favourites as Phở, Bún Bò Huế (Hue noodle soup) or Bún Chả Cá Đà Nẵng (Danang fish cake noodle soup), Danaksara proudly introduces flavourful braised dishes – Cá Cấn Kho Nghệ (slow cooked small rice field fish with tumeric), Cá Cơm Khô Kho Khế (simmered and dried anchovies with star fruits), Cá Chuồn Chiên Củ Nén (pan fried flying fish with white shallots and green chili), Ốc Um Chuối (simmered snails and pork belly), Heo Quay Bánh Hỏi (roasted pork belly with “bánh hỏi” rice noodles) and local unique broths including Canh Rau Bát Bát Nấu Nghêu (“Bat Bat” leaves with clams broth), Canh Mồng Tơi Cua Đồng (river crab broth), Rau Lang Nấu Mắm Ruốc (sweet potato leaves with shrimp paste broth), Canh Mít Nấu Tôm (young jack-fruit and prawn broth), Canh Hột Vịt Lộn Nấu Bầu (baby duck eggs in winter gourd broth).
Inspired by the ancient name of the city – “Danak” and the Hebrew word “Sara”, connoting the female minister figure, Danaksara gives away a voyage through Central Vietnam cuisine, offering diners with unique variations of local favorites, in a symphony of delightful and piquant local tastes, creating memories that will last for a life time.
Open daily from 06:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m for breakfast buffet and from 06:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for dinner.
Furama Resort Danang has successfully organised a roadshow promoting Danang tourism and showcasing the Ariyana Danang Tourism Complex in Shanghai, China.
The event has seen the attendance of more than 60 business partners, M.I.C.E travel agencies, international event planning companies as well as local and international media.
China continues to be considered as a vital M.I.C.E market for Vietnam tourism industry and is on the upward trend in the Central region. Over recent years, Danang has seen a dramatic growth in M.I.C.E tourism. This roadshow is part of a series of events which aim at attracting more Chinese visitors to the city.
According to Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh, Deputy General Director of Furama Resort Danang, in the past two years, Furama Danang has received countless requests from travel agencies and corporate customers with the demands for organizing big-scaled events of up to 1,000 guests.
Having recognized the enormous potential of M.I.C.E tourism in Danang, Furama Danang has organized the Shanghai Roadshow in an apparent bid to foster people’s awareness of the destination – Danang as well as to showcase the Ariyana Convention Centre (ACC), Furama Resort, Furama Villas and the Furama Danang International Convention Palace (ICP).
Quynh added that Danang’s tourism promotion plan has been carried out without properly specific focus. Although the city allures a considerable number of Chinese and Korean tourists and boasts great potential for bolstering the M.I.C.E tourism, the demands for this promising tourism sector are still limited. Therefore, it is necessary to actively promote M.I.C.E tourism and the existing up-to-date facilities Danang has to offer.
So far, the ACC has been the hosting venue for big events featuring a 200-booth exhibition and 900-guest conference in March 2018, two incentives of 2,000 guests each in May as well as the Sixth Global Environment Facility Assembly and Associated Meetings in the presence of 2,000 delegates from 183 member countries in late June and most recently, two Chinese groups Yi Sheng Ginseng and Yijange with the approximate total number of 2,000 people. The ACC, the first and only oceanfront convention and exhibition centre, is now the largest multifunctional convention centre in Vietnam. Officially opened in mid-October 2017 and owned by Sovico Holdings, the ACC is part of Ariyana Danang Tourism Complex, including the 1,400-key luxurious Ariyana Beach Resort & Suites Danang, which will open in late 2019 and the existing beach culinary Furama Resort with 198 rooms and the fabulous Furama Villas with 131 two-to-four-bedroom villas. Covering an area of 12,000 square metres, the Ariyana Convention Centre is connected with the Furama Da Nang International Convention Palace. It is the largest conference and exhibition complex in Vietnam, accommodating up to 5,000 seats and 15 functional rooms, with a pillar less Grand Ballroom alone offering 2,500 seats.
Danang expects to attract 7.47 million visitors in 2018, a year-on-year increase of 13.9% with the total tourism revenue of VND 22,500 billion. Danang will cooperate with enterprises with to jointly advertise and promote the city’s beautiful images to potential markets.


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Uber is closing the doorways on its on-demand bundle supply service for retailers, RUSH, in New York Metropolis, San Francisco and Chicago, TechCrunch has realized. In an e-mail to customers, Uber mentioned it plans to shut RUSH operations June 30, 2018.
“At Uber, we consider in making large daring bets, and whereas ending UberRUSH comes with some disappointment, we are going to proceed our mission of constructing dependable expertise that serves folks and cities all around the world,” Uber’s NYC RUSH staff wrote to prospects.
Uber has since confirmed the wind-down.
“We’re winding down UberRUSH deliveries and ending companies by the top of June,” an Uber spokesperson informed TechCrunch. “We’re grateful for our companions and hope the following three months will enable them to make preparations for his or her supply wants. We’re already making use of lots of the teachings we realized collectively to our UberEats meals supply enterprise in over 200 international markets throughout greater than 100,000 eating places.”
With UberRUSH, which I forgot nonetheless existed, folks can request deliveries for objects not more than 30 kilos in dimension, besides animals, alcohol, unlawful objects, stolen items and harmful objects like weapons and explosives. Final April, Uber stopped offering courier companies to eating places, encouraging them to as a substitute use UberEATS, the corporate’s meals supply service. The shutdown of UberRUSH comes shortly after Shyp, an on-demand transport firm, introduced its final day of operations.


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China Arrests Alleged Culprit in Pet Food Case
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The general manager of a Chinese company whose contaminated wheat gluten allegedly ended up sickening thousands of pets in the U.S. and South Africa has been arrested on undisclosed charges.
Mao Lijun denied in an interview several weeks ago that his company’s product ended up in the pet food that poisoned dogs and cats throughout the U.S. and killed at least 16, according to the New York Times. But after initially denying that Chinese food exports had caused the epidemic of pet food poisonings the Chinese government last Friday banned the use of melamine in vegetable proteins made for food purposes. Melamine, which had been thought not to be highly toxic, has been identified as the culprit in the pet food debacle.
Lijun’s detention apparently followed, although the Times does not give a date. The article says a police spokesman declined to specify the charges on which Lijun is being held.


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Sonova posted disappointing first-half profits and a share buyback half the size of what was expected, worrying investors about its strategy of boosting market share by making deep discounts.
The National Retail Federation expects 25.6 million shoppers to take advantage of the Thanksgiving openings.
The platform is print periodicals, as CNET brings out on Monday a magazine, also named CNET, that carries a cover price of $5.99.
While some tech executives are quick to splurge on yachts and mega-mansions, others aren't so flashy with their riches.
James wants to become more involved in US politics and he is a backer of Hillary, who is widely expected to seek to be elected US President in 2016.
Alibaba Group plans a major move to win US business this year, by offering American retailers new ways to sell to China's vast and growing middle class.
Alibaba and JD.com are vying to ink deals with some of the world's most recognised brands, which offer big boosts in both sales and image at home and overseas.
Investors seeking to escape the turmoil crowded into US Treasurys on Tuesday, causing the yield on the 10-year note to dip below 2 per cent.


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American Eagle cuts China license agreement
American Eagle Outfitters said it has agreed to a mutual termination of its license agreement in China, Hong Kong and the surrounding region. The South Side teen clothing retailer, which will take over operation of six stores in the market, said it prefers to have company-owned stores in the area, which it believes has strong economic potential.
Eureka Financial saw drop in profit
Eureka Financial Corp., parent company of Pittsburgh-based Eureka Bank, said net income for the quarter ended Dec. 31 fell 14 percent to $333,000 from $388,000 a year earlier, while per-share profit dropped 19 percent to 25 cents from 31 cents.
December home prices rose by most in 6.5 years
U.S. home prices jumped by the most in 6 1/2 years in December, spurred by a low supply of available homes and rising demand. Home prices rose 8.3 percent compared with a year earlier, according to a report Tuesday from CoreLogic, a real estate data provider. That is the biggest annual gain since May 2006. Prices rose last year in 46 of 50 states. Steady increases in prices are helping fuel the housing recovery. The states with the biggest price gains were Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, California and Hawaii. The four states where prices fell were Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
U.S. service firms grew more slowly in January
Growth at U.S. service companies slowed slightly in January behind weaker new orders and business activity. But hiring improved, a bright sign for the economy. The Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity dipped to 55.2 in January. That's down from 55.7 in December, which was the highest level in nearly a year. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion.
BP's Q4 earnings decline as production retreats
BP Plc said fourth-quarter profit declined as oil and gas production slipped at Europe's second- biggest energy company. Net income fell to $1.6 billion from $7.7 billion a year earlier, the London-based producer said. Adjusted for one-time items and changes in inventory, earnings were $4 billion. That beat the $3.7 billion average estimate of 16 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Output excluding Russia fell 7 percent to 2.3 million barrels a day from a year earlier. BP is struggling to reverse production declines after selling off $38 billion in assets and divesting its stake in Russian venture TNK-BP, which was responsible for about a quarter of output.
Consumer Reports questions turbo engines
Consumer Reports is warning car buyers that turbocharged engines may not deliver the speed or fuel economy they expect. The magazine said its tests showed turbocharged models from Ford, Hyundai and Kia are less efficient than competitors. It also said the turbocharged Chevrolet Cruze got little extra power or fuel economy than a non-turbocharged engine. The magazine did praise a turbocharged four-cylinder from BMW. Turbochargers pump extra air into engines so more fuel can be added to boost power.
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Pew study: Most Facebook users have taken break
Too much drama, boredom and scads of irrelevant information are just some of the reasons Facebook users give for taking a break from the world's biggest social networking site for weeks at a time, according to a new study. A report from the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project found some 61 percent of Facebook users had taken a hiatus of at least several weeks for myriad reasons, whether they were weary from an onslaught of gossip, or -- for the more pious -- the arrival of Lent.
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Law firm Duane Morris' government strategies unit named Patrick Mangus senior counsel, strategic communications. Mr. Mangus will manage a new national communications practice for the firm from its government strategies offices in Station Square. Mr. Mangus was formerly executive director of the National Aviary and has owned several public relations and consulting firms. ... Mitsubishi is recalling 14,700 of its i-MiEV electric cars worldwide because a brake pump can fail. The automaker said the recall affects 2012 models made from Dec. 2, 2011, through Sept. 7, 2012. It covers 1,400 sold in the U.S., including those still on dealer lots.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and members of Congress held two separate meetings this week to discuss various topics in the cryptocurrency industry.
In response, BitcoinAssociation (BSV) Director of Global Public Policy Bryan Daugherty published an open letter calling for greater cooperation between the private and public sectors.
Dougherty emphasized the importance of distinguishing between cryptocurrency speculation and the utility of blockchain technology. He emphasized the need to strike a balance between protecting consumers and promoting innovation, especially as the industry approaches a crossroads in 2023.
Bitcoin Association has made several proposals to regulate the blockchain industry, including:
- Digital Asset Recovery: Invest in tools that allow miners and exchanges to recover lost or stolen digital assets through court orders. The service is available on the BSV blockchain and can be extended to other platforms.
- KYC Compliance: Require exchanges, custodial wallets, and service providers to comply with know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) rules, and strengthen licensing and regulation to protect investors.
- Engage with fiduciary entities: Participate in discussions with exchanges and fiduciary entities to discuss collaboration on consumer safety, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, risk transparency, and enforcement of court orders.
- Cryptocurrency Casino Prevention: Implement regulatory oversight to prevent money laundering transactions, ensure full disclosure of investments, and require exchange operators to keep their assets separate from those of their customers.
- Economic Incentives: Encourage laws and government guidance to provide economic incentives for blockchain entrepreneurs, establish a sandbox program to allow the development of utility-based applications, and establish standards prior to full regulatory approval where necessary.
- Howey Test: Seeks to apply established legal standards and theories, such as the Howey Test, to remove bad actors and increase public trust and confidence.
Bitcoin Association’s open letter also emphasizes the importance of private and public sector collaboration in decision-making, ensuring that diverse perspectives inform regulatory decisions.
The letter concludes with a call for concerted efforts to create a regulatory framework that fosters innovation and protects consumers, thereby ensuring the long-term success of the blockchain industry.


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To this day, Beef Products Inc. insists that that which is now known generally as “pink slime” isn’t what it’s claimed to be, but actual beef. It’s so determined to prove this, that it’s even taking legal action against ABC, it has emerged.
TMZ reports that the network is being hit with a major lawsuit by the meat processing company for running an investigative story on how ground beef isn’t meat, but a paste obtained from trimmings and left-overs treated with ammonia.
Below is a segment of the story in question.
Because of it, Beef Products Inc. claims, it had to shut down factories (3 out of 4, no less) because demand in its products decreased. Consequently, over 650 jobs were lost.
The company is asking for $1.2 billion (€920.5 million) in damages, hoping that, with the money, it will also get its name cleared in public.
“A major US beef processing company is suing ABC News for $1.2 billion – claiming the network's coverage of a product called ‘pink slime’ has duped consumers into believing it's unhealthy and unsafe,” TMZ reports.
“The company behind the lawsuit is Beef Products Inc. – which claims ABC News made somewhere around 200 ‘false and misleading and defamatory’ statements about the product... which BPI refers to as lean, finely textured beef,” adds the same media outlet.
These statements deceived customers into believing the finely textured beef was worse than dog or catfood and, what’s worse, they had zero merit.
“[The ABC News reports have] caused consumers to believe that our lean beef is not beef at all – that it's an unhealthy pink slime, unsafe for public consumption, and that somehow it got hidden in the meat,” an attorney for BPI says.
ABC News is not backing down without a fight, though.
“The lawsuit is without merit. We will contest it vigorously,” a network representative is quoted as saying.
ABC News isn’t the first one to expose ground beef as being made over 70% of “pink slime” either. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver also did an entire show on it, showing mothers what they were giving their kids for lunch whenever they packed a hamburger.
McDonald’s and various other junk food chains dropped “pink slime” afterwards.


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New 'one-stop shop' opens in Worthing
A new builders' merchant has been opened in Worthing.
Travis Perkins opened a new branch in Sompting Road, Broadwater, on March 4.
The store has been described as a ‘one-stop shop’ for tradespeople, with a full range of supplies from bricks and timber to a stunning Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery showroom plus a tools, plant and equipment hire service.
The store will create five new full-time jobs.
A Travis Perkins spokesman said the new site will benefit local tradespeople thanks to its business hours. It will open 7am until 5pm every weekday and Saturdays from 8am until 12pm.
Branch manager Richard Hellen will be running the site. He said: “It’s great to set standards high for the trade in Worthing. With a perfect space and knowledgeable staff, our customers can be confident that we can their next job sorted to keep them building across the town.”
The development of the site has not been without controversy, after neighbouring residents complained about racking built to hold wood stores. Read more about it here: Worthing pensioners plagued by ‘monstrosity’ development


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Bewilderment among entrepreneurs over the speech at the ‘British Confindustria’: the premier also imitated the roar of an engine and lost the thread
The British premier Boris Johnson created a certain bewilderment among entrepreneurs with a speech in which he praised Peppa Pig today, compared himself to Moses, imitated the roar of an engine and at a certain moment lost the thread of words., apologizing to the assembly as he searched his papers for where he was left.
“Yesterday I went, as everyone should, to Peppa Pig World. Hands up whoever was there,” Johnson said speaking to the front. at the annual conference of the British Confindustria, in a speech that was to focus on the economic development of the north east of England and the green economy. Returning from a weekend with his wife Carrie and son Wilf at the amusement park inspired by the famous animated catone for children, Johnson used Peppa Pig to praise the creativity of the private sector. “Peppa Pig world is just my kind of place. Safe streets, disciplined schools, an emphasis on mass transit,” he said, but complained that “Papa Pig is a bit stereotypical.”
In addition to the cartoon reference, Johnson also mimicked the roar of an engine to make it clear that electric cars are quiet “but turn on the lights faster than a Ferrari.” There was no lack of comparison with Moses: my ten points for the Green economy “are a decalogue that I produced a year ago when I arrived from Sinai”, he affirmed.or.
The ‘Peppa Pig speech’ was immediately targeted by the opposition. “It’s a perfect metaphor for a chaotic and incompetent government – said the Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey -. Entrepreneurs demand clarity and Boris Johnson rambles on Peppa Pig. “While Labor said his” jokes aren’t funny. “” It was a catastrophic speech“Berger Group entrepreneur Richard Swart told the Mirror, according to which” statesman behavior is needed to help us navigate through covid, Brexit and labor shortages. ”


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THQ Producer Sean Dunn today confirmed rumors about the second expansion for Dawn of War, titled “Dark Crusade”. The new expansion will bring the Tau and the Necrons to Dawn of War and is scheduled to be released this fall.
bq. The cat is out of the bag a couple weeks early, but yes, this information is correct. Dawn of War: Dark Crusade does in fact include the Tau and the Necrons. There will be massive amounts of video and screenshots coming out of E3, and I even will try and make our entire E3 presention available in HD online somewhere. I can truly say that I have not been more excited about the new races. I have never been a huge Necron fan, but not surprisingly the designers and artists have done an incredible job on both races, and the Necrons are a sight to behold!
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The car manufacturer around the Dane Henrik Fisker is starting a new attempt to bring an electric SUV onto the market and is daring a fresh start with the Ocean at the end of 2022. According to a Twitter statement by Henrik Fisker on March 2021, 18, the competing model should go on sale as early as 2019 at a price of less than $ 40.000. But instead of the start of production, the entire concept has now been revised and fundamentally reissued as the OCEAN model and now it is to be built in Graz at Magna for the European market from the 4th quarter of 2022.
The contract manufacturer Magna has confirmed its cooperation with Fisker on the development of driver assistance systems (ADAS) for the Fisker Ocean SUV, which is expected to be on the market at the end of 2022, in December 2020. The basis is a modified version of the e-car platform developed by Magna. The use of the “Icon Radar” for digital imaging as market-leading radar technology should be of interest. According to the manufacturer, it is the first single-chip radar solution for digital imaging for the automotive market.
"The ability to integrate Fisker Intelligent Pilot technologies into the Fisker Ocean SUV from launch is crucial for the entire program," said Henrik Fisker, Chairman and CEO at Fisker. "The excellent collaboration between the Fisker and Magna engineering teams, already proven by passing the first technical milestone last November, gave us the confidence to work with Magna on these important technologies for the ocean."
As early as 2011, the former BMW and Aston Martin designer Henrik Fisker launched the first PHEV under the name Fisker Karma with the newly founded Fisker brand. The project went down in the wake of financial and technical problems, and the story of the ambitious Californian start-up would have reached the end of the last chapter. But here in the north there is a belief that the dead live longer.
However, the history of the electric car initially revived Tesla. The turnaround was completed with the help of Chinese investors, who are mainly active in the automotive industry in the electromobility sector. The Chinese automotive supplier Wanxiang took over Fisker, which now operates as Karma Automotive. Originally designed by Fisker, the Karma later changed its name to Karma Revero and was produced in Southern California. The successor model is the Karma GS-6 plug-in hybrid. A 1,5-liter in-line six-cylinder with a turbocharger from BMW is used here. Also new is a pure battery-electric version as GSe-6.
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The confirmation of the cooperation on the part of Magna is now fueling new hopes for a definitive start of production at the end of 2022. The new platform for the Ocean with the designation “FM29” is based on an electric car architecture from the manufacturer Magna. Some basic technical data have already been communicated. A basic version with two-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive version are being prepared, which will be equipped with a 300 HP (225 kW) electric motor. As a competitor to the Y from Tesla, a performance variant is supposed to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in around 3 seconds. For the entry-level two-wheeler version, more precise data will not be provided until later.
An 80 kWh battery is to be used as the battery, which can probably achieve a range of between 400 and 500 kilometers under optimal conditions. Charging is expected to take place via CCS on the fast charger up to a maximum charging power of 150 kW.
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As in the past, Henrik Fisker continues to make large-format promises about the future: “We want to disrupt the automotive industry by questioning all conventions and development time, increased production, experience with customer ownership, vehicle financing and service. That's not a little, but we really believe we are entering a new era where customers expect demand for radical change. People want mobility as a service, ”which is made possible without any problems through the use of exciting, affordable vehicles.
Henrik Fisker officially presented and unveiled the new Ocean at the CES technology fair in Las Vegas.
The CEO Henrik Fisker announced, among other things, the starting price for sales in the USA as well as new functions of the mid-range SUV. The presentation focused on a few important aspects: sustainability, environmental friendliness and a very good price-performance ratio.
The innovations can also be found in the details. A further developed cooling system has been announced, in which the volume of air that is directed to the cooler is program-controlled. The aerodynamic efficiency should be optimally used and the range improved. The basis for this is a large-format opening in a honeycomb structure in the front spoiler. As an answer to the Tesla Y, the Ocean is 4.640 mm long, 1.930 mm wide and 1.615 mm high and offers enough space for five adults. With two inductive charging cradles for smartphones, there is also a continuous charging option for everyday companions.
As a universal SUV, the Ocean offers an impressive 566 liters of trunk volume, which can be expanded to 708 liters by removing the rear cover. The lowerable rear window is a special gimmick, so long objects can be transported easily. They are then placed on a rubbing strip on the window frame. Roof rails and a trailer coupling are also provided.
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Fisker's and Magna's plans were manifested in late June 2021. The production in Graz at the manufacturer Magna is expected to start in the 4th quarter of 2022. The Ocean will be based on a Fisker modified version of an electric car architecture developed by Magna ("FM29" platform). The new, aluminum body as an e-car base is intended to create a long range and a large interior space in its vehicle segment at a marketable price. For the US, Fisker has announced a starting price of $ 37.499 before taxes. In Germany, the Ocean should cost less than 32.000 euros after deducting current subsidies. (Source press release Fisker)
With the official announcement of the cooperation with Magna, the European market is a viable option for the American electric car manufacturer Fisker. According to announcements, the European market will probably be served by a new headquarters to be set up in Munich. But there is still a long way to go before the planned start of production in the last quarter of 2022.
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Condega Cigars is off to stores in Poland. The company has entered into a partnership with Cigar Koneser, a cigar importer and distributor in Poland.
The first shipment of Condega Cigars is landing in Lebanon to meet requests of the passionados that were looking forward to welcoming the premium cigars brand.
Condega Cigars is now making their products available throughout Thailand thanks to an agreement signed with Cigar Emperor.
Last April, Condega Cigars began shipping their most demanded lines to the island of Cyprus.
Condega Cigars are now available in Malaysia through Cigars Lounge’s three brick and mortar stores in Kuala Lumpur and their online shop.
Dom Cigár, importer of many premium cigar brands to Slovakia, will hold a Condega cigar evening on October 14, 2019 at Hron Club in Bratislava (Dudvážska 5).
Condega Cigars has just launched a new design specially designed for boxes containing the Serie F.
Condega Cigars will be on sale in France by summer 2019 after the agreement signed with the company Eurotab for the distribution of premium cigars throughout the French territory.
Dom Cigár, importer of many premium cigar brands to Slovakia, will hold a cigar evening on October 22, 2018 at Hron Club in Bratislava (Dudvážska 5).


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Car dealerships around the nation are reportedly having trouble restocking inventories following the prolonged production shutdowns enacted in response to the pandemic. Despite supply chain issues subsiding a bit, Cox Automotive reported the industry only has a 62-day supply of vehicles. That’s approximately 2.3 million sparkly new units, and would be more than enough to keep consumers happy if people didn’t care which model they drove home. Demand may still be suppressed, but the selective nature of shoppers is not.
For example, you may be able to find a Nissan Rogue (the brand’s biggest seller) without much hassle. But finding one equipped how you wanted may be outside the realm of possibility in 2020, depending upon where you live and the fickle winds of fate. And you could apply that same logic to any number of brands, as most continue to note that some suppliers and assembly lines occasionally have to shut down to comply with health mandates.
The lithium industry — essential for the production of battery electric vehicles — has run into a problem. It’s currently amassing more of the metal than it needs. Despite automakers like Tesla suggesting there will be upcoming global shortages of metals like copper, nickel, and lithium, the only element that battery suppliers appear to be truly desperate for is cobalt, which is largely the fault of where and how it’s mined ( the Congo, often by children).
Demand for the brittle, bluish metal skyrocketed this year, but not lithium. The latter metal’s global supply currently exceeds demand by about 5 percent, according to data from Canaccord Genuity.
Due to weakening new-vehicle sales, the United States was staring down the barrel of near-record inventories a couple of months ago. Encouraged by the factory to ensure their lots were filled with the latest wares, dealers have watched their margins evaporate as employees and customers drowned in the sea of metal parked out front.
While still uncomfortably high, U.S. inventories started creeping back down in May. By the end of the month, the number of vehicles waiting to be adopted fell below 4 million for the first time since the beginning of 2019.
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The smart irrigation market is growing due to the increasing role of technology in irrigation management.
The smart irrigation market was valued at USD 0.83 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 1.76 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 16.30%, according to research company MarketsandMarkets.
Major factors contributing to the growth of the smart irrigation market include initiatives undertaken by various governments to promote water conservation, increasing adoption of smart irrigation controllers, and growing emphasis on increasing farm productivity and profits using smart irrigation solutions.
However, the implementation of smart irrigation technologies in fragmented land and the lack of awareness related to smart irrigation among farmers restrain the smart irrigation market growth, say the researchers.
ICT-based decision support systems, along with real-time data, can provide information covering all the aspects of farming at a granular level, which was not possible earlier. This enables improved decision-making, reduced water wastage, and increased efficiency at farms. With the help of smart controllers and sensors, farmers can ensure the supply of the right amount of water at right time in the farm.
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Smart irrigation comprises specialised hardware devices, software, and services used to obtain real-time data to help farmers make effective decisions pertaining to their farms. The combination of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, such as machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics, further allow farmers to analyse real-time data of weather conditions, temperature, soil moisture, and plant health.
The Americas account for a substantial share of the global smart irrigation market in 2018, wherein the US and Canada are considered to be the major contributors. The Americas accounted for a major share of 47% of the smart irrigation market in 2018, and the same trend is expected to follow during the forecast period.
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The Americas held the largest market share owing to the early adoption of smart irrigation technologies by countries such as the US and Canada. The Americas have the highest number of smart irrigation systems installed at farms, residential landscapes, and golf courses. This region is home to several major players in the smart irrigation market; some of these are The Toro Company (US), Hunter Industries (US), Rain Bird Corporation (US), HydroPoint (US), Rachio (US), Banyan Water (US), and Rain Machine (US). These companies have contributed to the growth of the smart irrigation market in the Americas by launching innovative products and services and spending extensively on the R&D of smart irrigation technology.
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Internet of Things (IoT) can play a vital role in increasing productivity of farm on per acre basis through site specific irrigation management, states the report by MarketsandMarkets. With the use of smart controllers, and sensors in farms and farming machineries, IoT-based smart irrigation offers real-time data and analytics, which enables farmers or growers to take corrective actions at right time.
“Hence, IoT is the most reliable approach for monitoring and predicting critical variables such as water quality, ambient temperature and moisture, and soil condition, which impacts the crop quality, yield, and the returns. Thus, IoT-based smart irrigation practice has the potential to transform the traditional irrigation method by making it more efficient and productive,” say the researchers.
Some of the major players in the smart irrigation market are The Toro Company (US), Netafim (Israel), Hunter Industries (US), Rain Bird Corporation (US), HydroPoint (US), Rachio (US), Banyan Water (US), Rain Machine (US), ET Water (US), Galcon (Israel), Weathermatic (US), Blossom (US), Skydrop (US), Delta-T Devices (UK), Calsense (US), AquaSpy (US), Soil Scout (Finland), Caipos (Austria), Acclima (US), and Rain Machine (US).


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Gauri Khan gets early Christmas gift from Farah Khan, shares pic of handwritten note. See here
Farah Khan sent Gauri Khan a gift and a note ahead of Christmas. Gauri has reacted to the gift. Check it out here.
Interior designer Gauri Khan, wife of actor Shah Rukh Khan, on Tuesday reacted to her early Christmas gift that she received from filmmaker Farah Khan. Taking to Instagram Stories, Gauri shared a note from Farah that she got with the gift.
Gauri Khan shared Farah's note that read, "Merry Christmas! We are sending you our favourite snack, these yummy cherries from Chile that we received from our secret Santa. Let's celebrate the joy of Christmas together and we hope that you love these Chilean cherries as much as we do. Love, Farah, Czar, Anya, Diva." Czar, Anya, and Diva Kunder are Farah and her husband Shirish Kunder's kids.
Reacting to the note, which appears to be handwritten, Gauri tagged Farah Khan. She also added the hashtag, ‘cherries from Chile’. A stemmed cherry was also drawn on the note.
Last week, Gauri had shared a video, her first since son Aryan Khan’s arrest in the drugs-on-cruise case in October. Currently, Aryan is out on bail. On the Instagram handle, Gauri gave a peek of her latest project, the new Falguni Shane Peacock store in Hyderabad.
She captioned the post, "A collaboration where design meets fashion for the new @falgunishanepeacockindia store in Hyderabad with the dream team @falgunipeacock @shanepeacock @tanaaz New designs, new city, same team....so excited for the continuation of this alliance. Can't wait to share more details!" Reacting to the post, Farah had commented, "So good to see back at work Gauri."
The Bombay High Court recently relieved Aryan from appearing before the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) every week. However, the court directed him to appear before Delhi's Special Investigation Team (SIT) whenever summoned.
Aryan, along with accused Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha, were granted bail by the high court on October 28 in the drugs-on-cruise case. An NCB team busted an alleged drug party on a ship that was on its way to Goa at mid-sea.
Last week, Shah Rukh too had made an appearance, digitally, at a Hyundai India event, his first after Aryan's bail. The brand announced its new brand ambassadors and Shah Rukh congratulated them over a video message. Several pictures were shared online. However, it wasn't clear if the clip was a pre-recorded message or a live conversation.


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In recent years, regulators have determined numerous chemicals initially developed to solve life’s daily challenges are also potentially harmful to our health. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals we have used for decades in technical and consumer products. PFAS have given oil, water, and heat-resistant properties to items like nonstick cookware, water resistant clothing, food containers and wrappers, as well as cleaning products. Concerns around the human health impacts of PFAS have substantially increased awareness and scrutiny of these chemicals. PFAS are also contaminants that are difficult to remove from the environment.
In pursuit of more agile and effective solutions to protect the environment, and ultimately people, from PFAS, Arcadis has partnered with Australian company Evocra to launch a portable fractionation pilot system, a mobile technology that separates contaminants like PFAS from water. This innovative system has consistently removed up to 99% of PFAS from water and can decrease the volume of contaminant-impacted waste streams by up to 99.5%. The technology represents the culmination of a two-year effort with Evocra to pilot ozone fractionation with Arcadis’ North American clients. This new technique has the potential to become a convenient tool for improving quality of life by helping to remove PFAS quickly and safely from places where it can impact people’s health.
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The deep-fried offspring of Over-the-Rhine's The Eagle, CityBird is a fast-casual chicken tender joint from Cincinnati-based Thunderdome Restaurant Group. The eatery dishes out cage-free, all-natural chicken paired with housemade craft sauces in addition to sandwiches, salads and sides.
The restaurant, which opened in OTR in 2018, is expanding with a third location in Crestview Hills Town Center (2887 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills, Kentucky); a second location opened in Harper's Point in July 2019. A fourth location is slated to open in the next few months on Beechmont Avenue in Anderson Township.
The Crestview location's grand opening is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 and, according to a release, the first 50 guests will get a free meal. The restaurant also features a dining room for those who want to dine in. CityBird will also be donating a portion of Wednesday's sales to the DCCH Center for Children and Families, which, according to its website, "helps rebuild the lives of individuals with traumatic, emotional and behavioral difficulties."
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ANCHORAGE (AP) -- Grocery shoppers in the state's three biggest cities will have another option as Kmart Corp. this month begins adding full-line grocery departments at four of its five Alaska stores.
Kmart already has a small food selection, but the stores are being reconfigured to offer some 40,000 items. They will also have deli and seafood departments, as well as fresh produce and sushi, said spokeswoman Julie Fracker on Friday.
The two Kmarts in Anchorage and the Fairbanks and Juneau stores are getting groceries. They will stay open during the conversion, which should be finished by mid-October. A grocery department is not being added at the Kenai Kmart, she said.
Kmart's decision to expand into groceries is the latest change in the competition among grocers in Anchorage. In the mid-1990s, Fred Meyer expanded in Anchorage and added groceries to its stores there. In 1999, Safeway Corp. bought its biggest competitor, the homegrown Carr Gottstein Foods Co., which was the state's largest grocer.
In the wake of that $330 million takeover, a new chain, Alaska Marketplace, opened but died last December. Two specialty food stores have also expanded in Anchorage, and Fred Meyer is adding a fourth store.
Kmart's move is part of a trend nationwide to build ''supercenters'' that sell a wide array of groceries and general merchandise.
Kmart doesn't plan to add space to its stores, but rather to reconfigure them to make room for more groceries. Kmart said it won't close existing departments. The merchandise will just be reshuffled.
''The Alaska stores are really large compared to those in other states,'' Fracker said. ''Most of our Big Ks range from 84,000 to 120,000 square feet, but the Alaska stores are on average about 140,000 square feet.''
A big challenge to running a grocery chain in Alaska is keeping the stores stocked with fresh merchandise, much of which comes thousands of miles from the Lower 48. The question is whether Kmart will be up to the task, said Carrs Safeway's general manager Richard Near.
''I imagine distribution is going to be difficult for them, not having done it before in Alaska,'' he said.
Michigan-based Kmart is getting help with the distribution, Fracker said.
Kmart contracts with food wholesaler distributor Flemming, a Dallas-based company that recently cut a decade-long deal worth $4.5 billion annually to be Kmart's sole food supplier.
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text: IoT World 2021 will take place November 2-4, 2021 and will co-locate with AI Summit Silicon Valley, to showcase the next wave of secure connected environments through the intelligence of things. As the timeline for the safe return of large-scale events becomes clearer, for this same reason, the decision was made to move IoT World 2021, traditionally held in April, to now be held November 2-4, 2021, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. After the huge success in attracting international attendees from 94 countries to IoT World Virtual in August 2020, the 2021 event will now also leverage the capabilities of reaching a global audience by being a hybrid event. The event will now be able to connect the in-person North American audience, to the online global audience at IoT World, for the very first time. As a result, the previous IoT World Europe, IoT World Asia, IoT World China and IoT World Africa will now be held virtually, during IoT World, creating a global festival of IoT innovation.


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Suburban Philly Office Asset Lands New Tenants
Iron Run Corporate Center in Allentown, Pa., has been recently renovated and features upgraded common areas, as well as a new lobby and fitness room.
NY-Area Retail Centers Land $663M Refi
The refinanced portfolio comprises 98.1 percent leased retail centers anchored by grocery stores, including ShopRite, Aldi, Home Depot and more. The loans include 14 fixed- and two floating-rate facilities with terms ranging from seven to 13 years.


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Facebook is not changing the way it collects data
The company is not collecting, sharing, or using user data in new ways following the policy update. The company insists that it still doesn’t sell personal data. Instead, it has tweaked the language and offered more examples to help users grasp what every section is all about.
After reviewing the revised policy and contrasting it with the previous one, it appears that this is still valid. Electronic Privacy Information Center senior counsel, John Davisson, told The Verge that Meta’s promise that, as per the new policy, they won’t share user data seems good, but the challenge is that the company already funnels client data at a large scale to a huge targeted ad ecosystem. As a result status quo isn’t good for privacy.
Meta is trying to make its policies straightforward
Meta has attempted to make the policies straightforward on multiple occasions in the past few years (for example, in 2014 and 2018), and the layout might just do the greatest job thus far, but it could help Meta more than it helps consumers comprehend what they are consenting to. For example, giving examples helps avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations of rules, such as the issue with Instagram’s terms and conditions update in 2012, when users feared the service might start selling everybody’s images.
The new policy affects Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and other Meta products, but not Workplace, WhatsApp, Messenger Kids, or Quest devices that are not connected to the Facebook account. Meta is also introducing new Audience Controls on Facebook, which allow you to choose who sees your posts.
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