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According to reports, McLaren, who recently has just released the 720S supercar, is already working on a variant of the supercar. During the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the company had recently announced that they are currently developing a Long Tail (LT) version of the McLaren 720S.
McLaren’s “675LT was a huge success” according to CEO Mike Flewitt, so he thought that launching another Long Tail will have great potential to be a hit, as the LT brand has already been recognized by people after the 675LT. And they know what to expect from it.
The 720S, weighing just about 2,800 pounds due to its carbon fiber body, with 710 horsepower is already so light and fast, considering its 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine. So what more can we expect from the upcoming 720S LT? Expect to be blown away. There are rumors that the LT version will have even more power, better driving dynamics, and will weigh even less - just like the 675LT.Read the entire article Very powerful McLaren 720S Long Tail (LT) will be going up against the Huracan Performante
Exactly one year ago on March 6th, Lamborghini decided to finally reveal the Huracan Performance at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. This year, the automaker decided to get rid of the coupe’s roof for the same event that is held yearly in Switzerland. The Spyder pretty much has everything you would want in the fixed roof model, but only this model can pull off this type of body style, with the open top.
Even with the company’s same Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva (ALA), the soft top Spyder has not been hampered in any way. The reason for the ALA is for it to create the sleekest body possible and consequently boost performance. The droptop Huracan also borrowed the coupe’s revised four-wheel drive system, along with an upgraded suspension and the optimized stability control.
Aside from that, Lamborghini’s engineers gave the droptop a lot of forged carbon fiber bits to cut down a total of 35 kilograms (77 pounds) over the standard Huracan Spyder, while also fiddling with its steering. The model now weighs 1,507 kilograms (3,322 pounds) when dry - distributed 43:57 front/rear. The fabric roof can then be lowered at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour (50 kilometers per hour).Read the entire article Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder arrives in style
McLaren has already shown some interest in electrifying their models. And initially, we thought that they will just use hybrid systems to use across their current lineup. Nevertheless, we have learned that they are actually planning something much bigger and one that’s quite unexpected.
Not so long ago, McLaren unveiled the 720S which changed the image of the British automaker. As we know, it will have a more upscale look, a stronger engine, and a lighter chassis. But this is just the beginning of the company’s transition to brighter future. It has been reported that the company has been developing a pure electric sports car which will be released in a few years, confirming what was rumoured last June.
Autocar reports that the electric sports car will have a performance similar to that of the 675LT, and will be one of McLaren’s range-topping Ultimate Series of vehicles like the P1. Since it is still under development, there is still no schedule as to when the model will come out. But it’s likely to arrive after the P15 and BP23, which are scheduled to both make their debut in 2018. The P15 will be the second Ultimate Series model after the P1 that had already been sold out.Read the entire article McLaren plans an electric sports car that will be like the 675LT
Having a full list of MSO options is certainly one of the modern miracles in the world of after-market tuning. That said, there’s a McLaren 675LT Spider with MSO upgrades currently on sale at McLaren Scottsdale. For $487,572, the 675LT Spider features Mercedes Benz’s Flintgrau Metallic paint with MSO’s front splitter, rear diffuser, rear bumper, hood and side skirts all made with carbon fiber. In addition, the airbrakes, roof and hood have been painted off with a pair of racing stripes in Cerberus Pearl.
With this many MSO options, the one listed here may not even be the highest priced McLaren 675LT but it surely is one of a kind. We say this because a whole other range of MSO upgrades could be seen throughout the exterior. For example, there’s a new set of wheels in bronze with brake calipers in signature McLaren Orange. It also boasts a satin blue carbon fiber paddle shifts and a 24 carat gold heat shield throughout the exhausts.
Inside, the MSO specced 675LT Spider comes with a unique combination of carbon black leather and Alcantra fabric with a touch of Midnight Blue to highlight the accents. To create a connection with the exterior motif, the seat belts feature the same McLaren Orange just as the one painted on the brake calipers. All in, this entire set would typically cost you more than $90,000, which we think isn’t bad for a car bearing the Speedy Kiwi “swoosh” logo to start with.Read the entire article You can own this McLaren 675LT Spider with MSO specifications for less than $500,000
Seven Car Lounge has released its very own bespoke version of the McLaren 675LT. Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this dealership is known for its exotic and rare models. For this version, the company used a royal blue shade on the exterior of this supercar and then put in a yellow racing stripe having white borders as contrast.
Other features of this customized version include the use of carbon fiber on the bumper in the front, the front splitter, and the wing mirrors. Carbon fiber also dominates the rear section. On the inside, the leather comfort seats are pretty clear. There are also various carbon accents as well as blue stitching. Additionally, the paddle shifter comes in black.
The blue, yellow, and white theme brings to mind the models owned by celebrated Instagrammer Azzurrodino. In particular, Azzurrodino has Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, Ferrari F40, and a LaFerrari, all having the same theme.Read the entire article Seven Car Lounge reveals McLaren 675LT in Azzurrodino
You might think that the Lamborghini Huracan Performante Coupe looks impressive. But have you imagined it without a roof? Yes, as a convertible. The fastest car to lap the Nurburging, the Huracan Performante, has been rendered, sans roof - and it looks insanely beautiful.
Just after publishing his rendering of the facelifted Porsche 918 Spyder, Aksyonov Nikita is back at it with the open-top Huracan Performante Spyder he posted on Behance. In the rendering, the car was illustrated without a roof, but even with its cloth top, it will definitely look as gorgeous. Since the roadster has sleek lines, the design naturally blends in with the convertible layout effortlessly.
Though photos and videos of Lamborghini’s Huracan Performante have been taken while it was out on the Nurburging being tested, the prototype is still wrapped in its camouflage, so we still can’t tell how it looks, but it will definitely get a folding soft-top. Just like the coupe, the Performante Spyder will be equipped with a potent 5.2 liter V10 engine that can produce a whopping 630 horsepower (470 kilowatts) and 443 pound-feet (600 Newton-metres) of torque.Read the entire article Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder rendered
It was in early March of this year when the brand revealed that this model managed to get that achievement and as proof, it released a video showing the telemetry. While fans were happy with the achievement, there were some who questioned if indeed the record was real.
According to blog BridgetoGantry.com, the speedometer may have not have received the wheel speed but rather the GPS data, which is considered by some as less precise. What the website did was to compare the speedometer of the Huracan Performante with that of the Aventador SV. The website also said that looking at the video, it appeared that the brand had increased the frame rate by as much as 5%. There were also those who supported Lamborghini like Chris Harris of Top Gear who said that while the video may have been edited, it is possible that the lap time is real.Read the entire article Lamborghini offers proof of Huracan Performante record run at Nürburgring
The Geneva International Motor Show has always been a favorite event for carmakers to show off their highly powered supercars.
In the past years, some of the most prominent supercars unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show are the 759-hp Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 and the 1,479-hp Bugatti Chiron.
Now, the 87th edition of the Geneva Motor Show this year is no exception, as major carmakers are also strutting their supercar offerings – in production or in concept. Here are some of them.Read the entire article Top 5 supercars from the 2017 Geneva Motor Show
The 2017 Geneva Motor Show has long been the site where great models are first shown and this year's show is no different. Automobili Lamborghini has revealed the Huracan Perfomante, a model that boasts active aerodynamics with aero vectoring as well as makes use of lightweight technologies. In addition, the brand enhanced the powertrain while putting in an all-wheel-drive system and even a new chassis configuration.
One feature is that the body of the Huracán Performante makes use of aluminum mixed with Forged Composite. Because the Forged Composite was able to use chopped carbon fibers for the resin, it resulted in creating the complex and lightweight geometric shapes that would not have been possible if the usual carbon fiber materials were used.
The Forged Composite was used in different parts that included the spoiler in the front and the rear section, the engine bonnet, the aerodynamic diffuser, and even the bumper in the rear. The result is that the brand was able to lower the overall weight by 40 kilograms.Read the entire article 2017 Geneva: Lamborghini Huracan Performante is the ultimate road car
Retired Formula 1 driver Jenson Button has just received his brand new McLaren MSO 675LT Spider. This was confirmed after McLaren Beverly Hills posted a picture on its official Instagram account. There must be a sentimental reason why he chose the new MSO among other high performance cars. It must have something to do with the fact that Button drove a McLaren-Honda in last year’s F1 world championship.
There have been no reports yet on what the 2009 F1 champion plans for his immediate future. Since he has retired, it’s likely that he must’ve bought the 675LT for his own personal use and enjoyment. He had owned 12Cs and 650S in the past but this new Spider surpasses all of them when it comes to performance and price. His Longtail comes with special MSO finishing, which includes black alloy wheels with five spoke design as well as brake calipers of the same color.
Earlier reports revealed that a McLaren 675LT Spider with MSO paint would cost you an additional $60,000. That’s merely for the paint job. There is also this $12,000 color coded key fobs that come separately.Read the entire article Jenson Button now the proud owner of a new McLaren MSO 675LT Spider
The newest version of the Lamborghini Huracan is not a Superleggera, but a Performante. When Lamborghini filed for a patent for a new name, there were still debates whether this would be for a Superleggera or a Performante. Now, we know it is for the Lamborghini Huracan Performante.
As its name indicates, the focus of the Lamborghini Huracan Performante is all about performance. While the Huracan Performante is lighter than a typical Huracan by around 90 lbs (40 kg), the weight saved wasn’t that great as the development didn’t focus on making the supercar as light as possible.
Hence, Lamborghini opted to baptize this Huracan as a Performante, instead of Superleggera (which is the Italian term for “super light”). A performance version of a Lamborghini Huracan is clearly at another level, considering that this supercar is already a true performer on the road.Read the entire article Lamborghini Huracan Performante: new details revealed
McLaren has finally shown some images for its MSO Carbon Series LT. If you can recall, the limited edition model was only revealed earlier this year. Since then, the Carbon Series LT sold out quickly after the British car manufacturer has allotted only 25 units for production. Or it could be because McLaren dressed up the usual 675LT with 40% more carbon fibre. Either way, we’re not at all surprised.
The limited version features a 666 hp, 3.8 litre twin turbo engine to begin with. Besides the devil’s 3-digit code, the car also boasts up to 516 pound feet of torque. This makes it go all the way from 0-100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds. If that’s not enough, wait ‘til you see its top speed reach up to 200mph.
Although the company hasn’t released the full price details for the McLaren Special Operations Carbon Series LT, we’re expecting it to cost more than £285,450. That is if we have to consider the 675LT Spider’s already expensive price tag. Of course the use of carbon fiber for its entire body certainly comes with a price.Read the entire article McLaren flaunts its MSO Carbon Series LT with new pictures
Many had wished that a Lamborghini Huracán Superleggera would somehow make a surprise debut at the recently held Paris Motor Show. Sadly, not a single Lamborghini appeared anywhere in sight. Much to everyone’s dismay, we are still hoping to see one in the next several months or probably at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March. While waiting for this to happen, allow us to share what we just found out.
Though there are no official announcements (yet) regarding the launching of a Lamborghini Huracán Superleggera, we are quite positive that things are likely heading this way. The spy pictures are literally everywhere. Only recently, the Italian automaker has also filed for a trademark in Europe and is probably for the new Lamborghini Huracán Performante. Although the trademark description has not been disclosed, the filing was placed under paper goods, toys, clothing, electronics and vehicles.
What we have at the moment are pictures of the Gallardo Spyder Performante, which we think will look brilliant if Lamborghini will come up with a possible combination of Spyder and Superleggera for the same. If the recently trademarked vehicle will follow Gallardo’s footprint, it would definitely be an awesome combination, don’t you think?Read the entire article Lamborghini trademarks the Huracan Performante, might just be the Superleggera Spyder
McLaren Automotive revealed that it will be displaying its full three-tier model line-up during the Geneva Motor Show which highlights this British brand’s growth. Included in the exhibit is the bespoke 675LT Spider which will be the first time it is shown to the public after being sold out for weeks.
There will also be McLaren Special Operations’ carbon fiber tribute for the McLaren P1 as the brand had stopped the production of this model. This will be the fourth time that the brand has participated in this auto show and it is its largest presence by far. The exhibit will also include the 650S GT3 racing car which the brand has just confirmed.
It will also present the new model for the Sports Series family, details of which have yet to be announced. The exhibit can be seen on Stand 6040 at Hall 6. The carbon fiber McLaren P1 is the latest project completed by the MSO Bespoke division of McLaren Special Operations.Read the entire article McLaren set to highlight brand growth at 2016 Geneva Motor Show
The McLaren Longtail just a got a new big brother and he’s bigger, tougher and more intense than anything we have ever seen. The 675LT Spider was revealed along with five other new models at McLaren Automotive in 2015.
The impressive line-up included McLaren P1 GTR, 570S Coupé and 540C Coupé, and the fixed-head 675LT Coupé -- reinforcing the impressive McLaren’s Super Series range. So if you had a spare $372,600 USD and you acted fast, you may have been lucky enough to be one of the 500 customers who are set to get their hands on this limited edition.
It is easy to see why this model flew off the shelves. The 675LT Coupe appears weightless as it uses uncompromising technology and aerodynamics to make it the fastest and most thrilling open top model to date.Read the entire article Limited edition open top McLaren 675LT Spider is launched
Lamborghini revealed today the all-new Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, lighter version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder which promises to deliver better handling and performances. As we already told you yesterday, the car is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine delivering 570 hp (419 kW) at 8,000 rpm and an impressive 540 Nm of torque (398,3 ft lbs) at 6,500 rpm.
With these numbers the car can sprint from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 3.9 second, while the top speed is limited to 324 km/h (201 mph). The engine is mated via the e-gear transmission operated via steering wheel paddles, as standard.
As expected, the e-gear control unit has three operating modes: two of them are available in automatic, while the third (Thrust mode) is programmed to deliver maximum performance and to deliver starting revs of around 5,000 rpm with minimal wheel slip.Read the entire article Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante: official details, photos and specs
Lamborghini revealed today at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, a convertible version of the already impressive LP 570-4 Superleggera. The new car is with 65 kg lighter than the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, and comes with a 5.2-liter V10 engine delivering 570 hp and 540 Nm of torque.
With these numbers, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 324 km/h or 201 mph.
Furthermore, the car also comes with a new set of super light 19-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance tires (the wheels are with 13 kg lighter than those found on the standard model).Read the entire article 2010 LA Auto Show: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante is awesome
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A new national standard will ensure Australian wood products are sourced from sustainably managed forests.
Assistant minister for agriculture Richard Colbeck says the new standard will ensure sustainability is central to Australia's forest and wood products sector.
Global demand for timber products is expected to quadruple by 2050, Mr Colbeck says.
"The new Australian FSC standard will help us tap into this growth market by utilising a globally recognised trust mark for sustainable forest management," he said in a statement on Monday.
"Consumers are increasingly aware of, and interested in, the origins of the products they buy and the processes that go into making them."
The Wilderness Society welcomed the new standard after years of negotiations between conservationists and industry.
The charity's national director Lyndon Schneiders says an existing global standard has seen major retailers such as Bunnings and Officeworks pledge to only sell certified products from 2020.
"It's up to the rest of the industry to also try to reach that standard and secure markets," he said.
All levels of government should ensure any future logging agreements meet the new environmental management requirements, he added.
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Almost half of Apple Inc's AAPL 200 top suppliers are based in Shanghai and other COVID-19 lockdown-hit areas of China, according to a Nikkei Asia analysis of the tech giant's latest available supplier list.
The analysis found that more than 70 companies that directly supply the iPhone maker have their manufacturing plants in the coastal Chinese province of Jiangsu — mostly in the cities of Kunshan and Suzhou. Further, around 30 of them have facilities in Shanghai itself.
These suppliers run the gamut for Pegatron Corporation, a major iPhone assembler, and Compal Electronics, the iPad maker. Previously, several key suppliers, including iPhone assembler Pegatron, had to shut down production amid the lockdowns.
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Half of North Americans use a drink linked to dementia on any given day.
Both sugary and artificially sweetened ‘diet’ drinks are linked to dementia by two new studies.
People who drink sugary beverages tend to have poorer memories, smaller brains and a smaller hippocampus (an area vital for learning and memory).
Diet sodas, though, don’t seem much safer.
A follow-up study found that people who drink diet sodas are three times more likely to develop dementia and stroke, compared to those who drink none.
Both studies show associations, so it doesn’t prove cause and effect.
Professor Sudha Seshadri, who led the research, said:
“These studies are not the be-all and end-all, but it’s strong data and a very strong suggestion.
It looks like there is not very much of an upside to having sugary drinks, and substituting the sugar with artificial sweeteners doesn’t seem to help.
Maybe good old-fashioned water is something we need to get used to.”
Excess sugar intake has long been linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Its effect on the brain is more of an unknown (although what are the chances it’s going to be good for us?!)
More surprising is the link between diet sodas and dementia.
The researchers suggest it could be down to the artificial sweeteners used.
Sugar is toxic to the brain
This is certainly not the first study to link sugar intake with dementia.
A recent study linked excess sugar intake with Alzheimer’s disease.
It suggested that too much glucose (sugar) in the diet damages a vital enzyme which helps fight the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
High blood sugar levels have also been linked to memory problems.
The researchers in this study think that sugar could have a ‘toxic’ effect on the brain.
Chips, chocolate, cheese. There are some foods we simply can’t get enough of.
And turns out there’s good reason why we’re hooked.
Why we can’t get enough
What is it about the three Cs: Chocolate, cheese, and chips? For some reason, we can never get enough of them. But wanting to chow on a particular food is one thing, being addicted to it is another. Fact is, you can become addicted to a certain food, and you can blame your brain’s response to it. That’s because certain foods elicit a release of dopamine in the brain, which can lead to more cravings for that particular treat, especially when it comes to foods that are high in sugar, salt, and/or fat. Addictive foods are ones that hit your brain right in its pleasure center, ostensibly telling you that you need more, more, more. “When this pleasure/reward center is stimulated, the brain starts secreting dopamine and other chemicals that make us enjoy the experience even more,” says Ashvini Mashru, a registered dietitian in Malvern, Pennsylvania. “Because your brain loves the sensation caused by that dopamine release, it seeks more of it by creating cravings, that if listened to can cause a vicious cycle of addiction.”
Chocoholics take note
That bowl of M&Ms sitting on your office mate’s desk is a delicious temptation, a crunchy chocolatey treat that’s hard to resist. What we know is that chocolate is one of the most addictive foods around because it binds to the same pleasure centers in the brain as alcohol and certain drugs, according to a 2011 study conducted by Drexel University. It also boasts a nice “mouth feel,” which stimulates oxytocin production, another feel-good hormone, according to Dan DeFigio, author of Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies. “Over time, our brains start looking for that dopamine hit, and every time we eat chocolate, it reinforces that ‘wiring,'” he says. You’ll feel less guilty munching on these next-level chocolates with added superfoods.
More cheese please
If you’ve hovered over a cheese platter and piled up the cubes, you’ll be relieved to know that it’s not just you. Cheese, which is generally high in fat and cholesterol, also contains a substance called casomorphin that binds to the opioid or feel-good receptors in the brain. “Casomorphins attach to neurotransmitters in our brains and release dopamine, feel-good chemicals, that often lead us to wanting more,” says Neal Barnard, MD, author of The Cheese Trap, adding that the average American today consumes 30 pounds more cheese per year than we did 100 years ago. “While cheese does have its health benefits, it also can be seriously addictive.” (If you’re having some wine with your cheese, here are the best pairings to try.)
Reach into that bowl of potato chips, tortilla chips, or pretzels over and over again, and you’ll know something is happening on the addiction front. And, while there’s no particular compound in these foods that bind to specific brain receptors to cause a euphoric, stimulating, or addictive behavior, there’s something else at play. “Simple carbohydrates are seen as ‘addictive’ because they cause a quick glucose release, and this quickly increases a person’s energy, says Celina Jean, a nutritionist in Austin, Texas. “This energy will quickly be used up, and then you’ll be forced to eat more simple carbohydrates to keep your blood sugar raised.” These are the silent signs you’re eating too many carbs.
Oh, sweet sips
Not only do sugary sodas (also lemonade and sweet tea) provide us with very little nutrients, but one 12-ounce can contain a staggering 35 grams of sugar. Like sugary treats, soda can stimulate the release of dopamine too. Add caffeine and you’re getting a double-energy hit. “Once you’re hooked on caffeine, you can suffer symptoms of withdrawal if you try to stop, including sluggishness, headaches, and emotional distress,” says Mashru.
Pass the French fries
French fries are typically crisp, hot, and salty. This is a triple-threat that signals the tongue and the brain to eat more, Mashru says. The fat content in French fries triggers receptors in our mouths that send a signal to our brain and gut reinforcing the desire to eat more. “These little potato sticks are also a comfort food,” Mashru says. “Therefore, every time you go through the line in a restaurant and see them on the menu, you may find the urge to order them as a side to your entrée irresistible.”
Ice cream you scream
Cravings for ice cream can be insatiable—it’s all about the sugar content and creamy texture, and researchers agree that foods like ice cream, which is basically cream and milk, stimulate the brain in the same way drugs do, inducing behaviors that resemble addiction, says Keri Glassman, RD, a dietitian in New York City. “The sugar ‘highs’ and ‘lows’ you experience are consistent with sugar ‘dependency,'” she says. “When your body gets used to sugar, you feel out of sorts when you consume less, which causes you to eat more.” Here’s how to crack your sugar addiction.
That slice of ‘za
Whether it’s the stringy salty mozzarella cheese, the fluffy dough or the sugar in the tomato sauce, pizza ranks first in food addiction, according to a recent University of Michigan study. That’s because when you eat it, your blood sugar zip up quickly and then when it drops, you feel hungry again and want more. These are the healthier pizza crusts that won’t blow your diet.
(Reuters) – A California bill to require sugary soft drinks to carry labels warning of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, the latest move by lawmakers nationwide aimed at persuading people to drink less soda pop.
If enacted, the legislation would put California, which banned sodas and junk food from public schools in 2005, in the vanguard of a growing national movement to curb the consumption of high-caloric beverages that medical experts say are largely to blame for an epidemic of childhood obesity.
“By doing nothing, we are putting Californians at risk,” the bill’s author, Democratic state senator Bill Monning, said at a hearing on Wednesday. “The minimal burden on industry to comply with this bill is far outweighed by the benefits.”
In 2012, then-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spearheaded a citywide ban on sales of oversized sugary soft drinks, but the move was declared illegal by a state judge after a legal challenge by makers of soft drinks and a restaurant group. New York’s highest court has agreed to hear an appeal.
The California measure, passed on Wednesday by a vote of 5-2 by the state senate’s health committee, marks the second time that Monning, who represents the central coastal area around Carmel, has tried to influence consumers’ drink choices. Last year, he backed an unsuccessful measure that would have taxed the drinks.
Labeling them instead would educate consumers about the dangers of consuming too much sugar without requiring a controversial measure like a tax.
Efforts to curtail consumption of sugary drinks through taxes and other efforts have met fierce resistance from the U.S. food and beverage industry, which opposes the labeling bill.
Lisa Katic, who testified on behalf of the California Nevada Soft Drink Association, said the proposal, while well intentioned, “will do nothing to prevent obesity, diabetes or tooth decay, and may even make problems worse.”
According to Katic, the main source of added sugars in American diets are sandwiches and hamburgers, and not sodas or other soft drinks.
The bill next goes to the senate appropriations committee.
(Reporting by Sharon Bernstein, editing by G Crosse and Dan Whitcomb)


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Apple is also getting into the bunny dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2023, with a limited edition of one of its flagship products: the AirPods Pro, stamped with the silhouette of the rabbit, the star animal that some of the world will cherish from January 21, 2023.
Keeping with its annual tradition, Apple has released a limited edition of its new second-generation AirPods Pro, which have been engraved with a special design for the year of the water bunny on this occasion.
The limited edition model features an engraving of the fourth animal of the Chinese zodiac on the charging case. The same pattern also appears on the case but in color. Apart from that, the design of these AirPods Pro as well as its price remain unchanged.
This is not the first time Apple has released a limited edition of its AirPods Pro for the Lunar New Year festivities. Previously, there was the 2021 edition for the year of the buffalo as well as the 2022 edition for the year of the tiger.
These second generation AirPods Pro were launched last September and offer up to 2 times more active noise cancellation and longer battery life.
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These “Year of the Rabbit” AirPods Pro are already available in Apple stores and online in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.
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Private Eye published its annual review of national press share tips this week. It makes for amusing reading and rather shows that financial journalists are no better than you and me at picking winners – indeed worse in most cases. The Guardian was noted as remaining “keen to empty its readers’ pockets”. It’s top ten share tips underperformed the FTSE100 by 28 percentage points, repeating the same dire performance as in 2017. One big loser was Footasylum (FOOT) which was down 90%. The Sunday Times was also mentioned as a provider of duff tips including Faron Pharmaceuticals, Clipper Logistics and William Hill. Also collecting brickbats were the Independent and Mail on Sunday. The moral is that relying on share tips from newspapers is not a sound investment strategy.
Several big stories in the national media today and yesterday are worthy of note. Debenhams (DEB) have lost their Chairman when he got a majority of votes against him after Mike Ashley of Sports Direct voted their 29% stake against him at the AGM, with support from another major shareholder. The new CEO, Sergio Bucher, also failed to get elected to the board but retains his executive job which is somewhat unusual. The company is clearly in need of refinancing as it is being overwhelmed by debt of £520 million. The share price is now down to 4p valuing the business at less than £50 million – not much for a business with revenue of £2.3 billion! But trading over Christmas and before was dire – see the trading statement issued on the date of the AGM. Mike Ashley has offered to refinance the business in return for more equity but has been rebuffed by the Debenham’s board. Comment: Can traditional department stores survive even if they dump their debt and reduce their property costs by a CVA? John Lewis still seem to be doing reasonably well but reported challenging trading and may cut their staff bonus this year. But most traditional department stores disappeared years ago. Debenhams do have a good on-line web site but will shoppers think of them and go there? Men’s shirts at 70% off, i.e. for £11.70, look good value but what margins are they making on those one wonders. Damn all I would guess. Some retailers like Dunelm do seem to be achieving a change to on-line customer service but Debenhams will be hobbled by its financial structure unless some vigorous action is taken. But it may simply be too late.
There has been much teeth gnashing over the thousands of job cuts announced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR Group). Is that due to Brexit or other reasons? In fact it’s been hit by facing the unpopularity of diesel vehicles with a car product range that has very few petrol or hybrid/electric models unlike other up-market car makers. It has also been hit by a slow down in sales in China and by the fact that a new production plant has been built in Slovakia with state aid, i.e. jobs have moved there to a lower cost venue. That decision was taken before the referendum on Brexit in the UK. Jacob Rees-Mogg apparently drives one of their vehicles and said “Brexit has not happened. The reason it is making all these cuts is because it produces too many cars with diesel engines and its top of the range cars are not as reliable as you would want them to be”. As a Jaguar driver I agree with the first part but not the second
On the issue of the Brexit Referendum it is worth noting that the City of London Corporation Council have voted 60 to 31 against the suggestion of a second referendum – or “people’s vote” as some call it when the people already voted. This seems to be a very unpopular idea in general mainly because most “people” are rather fed up with the politicking over Brexit. And would just like to see the matter concluded.
Another big story in the media yesterday was that of the lady who had received two hand transplants (Corinne Hutton). She lost all her hands and feet from sepsis. I can understand her desire for the operation but I am not sure it is at all wise. Transplant recipients of any organs (and I am one) need to take drugs that are nephrotoxic to suppress the immune response, i.e. they damage the kidneys long-term. This means that they may need a kidney transplant after a few years and there is also a high risk of short-term graft failure. I know this not just from my knowledge of the field but from meeting a heart transplant patient in hospital who had also subsequently had to have a kidney transplant. Let us hope it works out well for Corinne though. But for the wealthy investors who read this blog, bear that in mind before you start shopping for new body parts.
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Imperial Tobacco Canada is the first tobacco manufacturer to raise the pricing issue with the tobacco growers and with the federal government's Round Table on Tobacco. The company intends to work in a cooperative manner with both the federal and provincial governments as well as the Ontario marketing board to find solutions to this issue. The federal and provincial governments are rightly responsible for providing financial assistance to growers for the impacts of the overall decline of tobacco consumption in Canada.
Imperial Tobacco Canada is concerned about the impact of industry realities on tobacco growers. That is why the company has raised this issue in a forum where solutions can be found in a cooperative manner. That is also why it did not unilaterally stop buying leaf tobacco from Quebec, and instead implemented a gradual phase-out.
Imperial Tobacco Canada has indicated to the tobacco Board that the landed international market price for tobacco is the inevitable direction if the overall industry is to remain competitive in their respective markets. Imperial Tobacco Canada believes that finding solutions to these issues is the only means of ensuring the long-term competitive stability of the tobacco growing industry in Canada.
National shortages of some tobacco grades have forced the company to import for the last 15 years in order to meet its quality and grade requirements. Cigarette brands use specific recipes which require different mixes of tobacco grades. These different recipes allow the company to offer adult consumers products with specific taste differences. Meeting consumer demand and expectations means that Imperial Tobacco Canada will not compromise the quality of its products. Therefore, the company will continue to purchase high-quality Virginia flue-cured tobacco in the specific grades it requires in order to fulfil its recipes. – less–ZoomInfo


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell slightly in Monday’s auction.
The Treasury Department auctioned $39 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.820 percent, down from 0.825 percent last week. Another $33 billion in six-month bills was auctioned at a discount rate of 0.945 percent, down from 0.950 percent last week. The rates last week were the highest in more than eight years.
The discount rates reflect that the bills sell for less than face value. For a $10,000 bill, the three-month price was $9,979.27, while a six-month bill sold for $9,952.23. That would equal an annualized rate of 0.833 percent for the three-month bills and 0.963 percent for the six-month bills.
Separately, the Federal Reserve said Monday that the average yield for one-year Treasury bills, a popular index for making changes in adjustable-rate mortgages, fell to 1.03 percent Thursday from 1.07 percent at the beginning of the week on April 10.
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According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, a nonprofit group intent on "solving the planet's most pressing problems," less than 1 percent of U.S. motorists drive electric vehicles, despite that 65 percent think EVs are an important part of our transportation future. Long commutes, range anxiety and just plain habit are preventing most people from investigating whether an electric vehicle would work for their family. Apparently, however, there are fewer hurdles than most people think.
A new UCS survey reports that an EV would fit the lifestyles of 4 out of 10 households, requiring little change in driving habits. The organization randomly surveyed 1,004 adults about their driving and parking routines and found that 42 percent of car owners met the basic criteria for daily use of a plug-in hybrid EV, like the Chevrolet Volt. Half of those households could comfortably own a traditional EV, like the Nissan Leaf.
The survey used the following criteria for the suitability of a plug-in hybrid: having access to parking and an outlet at home and work, not needing to carry more than four occupants in the car and not needing to haul or tow anything. For EV suitability, the survey criteria expanded to include a maximum weekday driving range of 60 miles and access to another vehicle if typical weekend driving exceeds that.
So what's preventing 42 percent of U.S. households from jumping on the EV bandwagon? The UCS cites cost as an issue, though prices of EVs are going down and government tax incentives help ease the sticker shock, though getting the credit can be tricky. To the USC, however, the cost of not adopting widespread EV usage is high. According to the organization, if everyone who could switch to driving on electricity did so today, the nation would:
- Save 15 billion gallons of gasoline each year, more than all the gasoline consumed last year by the entire state of California.
- Avoid 89 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year, equivalent to removing 14 million of today's gasoline cars from the road a year.
- Save $33 billion on fuel each year — based on gas prices of $3.60 per gallon and electricity costs of 12 cents per kilowatt hour.
So, why do you think drivers are reluctant to kick the gas habit? Tell us below.


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Amidst the ongoing challenges faced by American businesses due to the persistent labor shortage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a growing realization that a significant portion of the workforce that exited in recent years may never return. In response to this dilemma, robots are stepping in to fill the void left by human workers.
Autonomous delivery robots are becoming a common sight in hotels, airports, and other public spaces, as businesses, grappling with a shortage of manpower, increasingly turn to emerging technology to sustain their services. Ritukar Vijay, the co-founder and CEO of robot-maker Ottonomy.IO, emphasizes that their products are not designed to replace human workers. Instead, these robots are deployed to complement existing staff, bridging gaps and enhancing efficiency for both businesses and consumers.
According to Vijay, the severe labor shortage has created a crunch in staffing for many companies. Ottonomy's delivery robots, equipped with the capability to navigate through both indoor and outdoor crowds, are designed to deliver food, parcels, or equipment in compartments comparable to a standard shopping cart. The company has a diverse clientele across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, with a successful service running at CVG Airport in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for the past six months.
Despite concerns about job displacement, the Ottobots have achieved a remarkable safety record, with zero incidents reported among the 2,000 deliveries made at CVG. Ottonomy.IO has already extended its services to airports in Philadelphia and Rome.
Vijay emphasizes that their robots are not just a technological solution but also a cost-effective one. Ottonomy adopts a subscription model called Robotics as a Service (RaaS), which they claim is more efficient, safer, and cheaper compared to traditional third-party delivery services. Vijay asserts that customers experience a return on investment from the first month of installation, with cost savings of up to nearly 50% compared to alternative delivery services.
While Ottonomy's delivery bots can communicate with humans through screens displaying various information and speakers for audible messages, Vijay dismisses the idea of these robots replacing servers in a sit-down restaurant setting. He notes that the essence of being served in a restaurant involves a unique human experience that robots, at least for now, cannot replicate. The warmth and personal touch that patrons seek when dining inside a restaurant remain distinctly human.


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A computer security researcher by the name of Troy Hunt has been able to penetrate the Nissan Leaf’s software with merely a Web browser and Internet connection. Moreover, the regular ol’ Leaf was tapped from thousands of miles away, proving what Hunt hypothesized a while ago.
Though the developer was only able to access the Leaf’s HVAC (climate controls and seat heaters), his discovery raises questions about what else might be vulnerable with better resources or more time. Indeed, if the security risks lead to experiments like Chrysler’s UConnect hacking, there may be broader concerns for Leaf owners.
While at a developer conference, Hunt met an attendee who began using Nissan’s smartphone app to control features on his own Leaf not intended by the automaker. What’s worse, the developer could control other people’s Leafs as well.
On Hunt’s webpage, the researcher teams up with friend and Leaf owner Scott Helme to show how he can infiltrate Helme’s Leaf in the U.K., from his home in Australia.
Hunt was able to access the Leaf computer to document recent trips, power usage information, charge levels, and more. He was also able to control the vehicle’s climate controls. While the latter might sound like the perfect recipe for a prank, the available data could also easily be leveraged by criminals, and non-native app functions could conceivably be made available to a skilled programmer.
Hunt showed that access to any Leaf is possible thanks to a shielded code request where the VIN can be exchanged at will. If a hacker gained access to a Leaf’s VIN (via a Web search or a glance at the vehicle’s windshield), they could perform the same experiment on that car.
Oh, and if you assumed that a hacker would be putting themselves at risk by accessing this information, Hunt notes that each API session didn’t contain origin information (it was completely anonymous).
With these findings in hand, Hunt reported the security risks to Nissan. However, as the researcher notes on his site, it’s been over a month and Nissan has yet to resolve the issue. Hunt did clarify that he was able to get in touch with the right people at the automaker post-haste, but the lack of security within the native app is still concerning.
Sure, the present risks to Nissan Leafs aren’t life-threatening (unless you’re driven insane by seemingly autonomous climate controls), but this should serve as a warning for all automotive manufacturers of connected cars: people can and will exploit security gaps.
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How a San Francisco law aimed at healthier fast food failed (The Numbers/The Wall Street Journal)
The Healthy Food Incentives Ordinance, or “toy ordinance,” intended to improve the nutritional value of quick-service kids' meals.
More E. coli cases confirmed in Minnesota (Fox Twin Cities)
Two more cases of E. coli O111 have been confirmed in Minnesota, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 15 in a food-borne illness outbreak that linked at least 12 to Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar units. Applebee’s removed an oriental chicken salad from its Minnesota menus on July 14 as a precaution, but has since changed suppliers and reintroduced the salad to its menus. The Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Agriculture continue to trace ingredients to suppliers and points of origin, looking for a common source.
Tim Hortons reveals restaurant of the future (Financial Post)
Salads with quinoa, cold-brewed coffee and loose-leaf teas could be offered by the chain some day.
Let's get rid of tipping (Vox)
Here’s another well-reasoned argument against the American tipping system which suggests the practice is discriminatory, ineffective as a motivational tool and has no role in a democratic society. And yet, tipping persists.


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League of Legends: Wild Rift has made everyone excited, and since the release of the Regional Open Beta for countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea etc, the players are getting more hang of the things, the game offers.
There have been some patch notes and changes in the game with time to time to make it more smooth and user friendly, especially until it’s not officially released. However, the news of the hour is that Riot Games have confirmed the release date for Wild Rift Open Beta for Europe, and it’s not very far away.
League of Legends: Wild Rift has just released their November 13 update. Their previous Update 1.0a nerfed a ton of champions. This time around, there have been some more really serious nerfs to Ezreal and Murmana alongside changes to matchmaking and the leaderboards. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at all the patch notes of the November 13 update.
Wild Rift is still operating in Regional Open Beta. However, since they have a large active player-base now, they’re very open to suggestions and critique from the players, which is very apparent as every update focuses on player-based decisions. The November 13 Update for Wild Rift seems to be no different as well.
Riot Games has just released their patch notes for the League of Legends: Wild Rift 1.0a update. This patch is the first one after the launch of the regional open beta. This means that this update is mainly based on community feedback and bugs reported by early adopters of the game. This article is going to talk about everything new in the patch notes for Wild Rift.
Riot’s latest game has taken the mobile gaming world by storm. Wild Rift has gotten extremely popular even though it hasn’t been globally released yet. The game features unique champions ported over from League Of Legends and the map itself is optimized to suit mobile’s much shorter, casual gameplay.
Wild Rift has recently launched its regional open beta. This means that anyone who lives in South East Asia can play the game. This, however, leaves a lot of players without a chance to play the game. Worry not though! We’ve figured out a way on how you can play Wild Rift from any region on your iPhone / iPad devices!
Wild Rift is the newest MOBA from Riot Games that takes inspiration from League of Legends, its PC counterpart. The game is currently seeing positive critical reviews for its performance and visual fidelity. You can check out the complete roster of champions available for Wild Rift here.
In this guide we will show you how you can play Wild Rift in 60 FPS graphics settings for the smoothest visual performance. League of Legends: Wild Rift is one of the hottest and most anticipated games of this year. Riot Games is hard at work to bring the currently available regional open beta of the game to more users worldwide.
According to the minimum specs guide, Wild Rift is capable of running on a large number of mobile devices. That means, there are different graphics settings available for the type of phones. In the last developer talk, it was confirmed that Riot will be bringing the toggle for 30 FPS / 60 FPS to a number of mobile phones.


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Digital Desk: Work-from-home would become a recognised legal right under legislation being proposed by two Dutch politicians, making the Netherlands one of the first nations to do so.
Senna Maatoug, a legislator for the Green Party, and Steven van Weyenberg, a member of the pro-European D-66 Party, will introduce the legislation, Weyenberg told Bloomberg on Wednesday. Before the House leaves for the vacation on July 3, the two will present the plan to the legislature.
Weyenberg stated, "We have the go-ahead for this new law because of the support we received from both employees' and employers' unions. We have high hopes that it will be approved before the summer.
Since the outbreak, many workers have sought to keep some of the flexibility they have benefited from over the previous two years. However, the question is growing more divisive as businesses try to meet the soaring demand as the pandemic fades. Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, gave the company's employees till the beginning of this month to come back to work or leave.


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Two malls were planning to track shoppers' movements by following their cell phone signals, but they have since suspended the program, due to privacy concerns raised by a U.S. senator.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Two malls are axing their plans to track shoppers' cell phones, after a U.S. senator raised privacy concerns over the weekend.
As CNNMoney first reported last week, the Promenade Temecula in southern California and Short Pump Town Center in Richmond, Va., launched a survey on Black Friday, tracking shoppers' movements by monitoring the signals from their cell phones.
The original plan was for those malls to continue the survey through New Year's Day, but after receiving a phone call from Sen. Charles Schumer's office over the weekend, they put the survey on hold.
The technology used antennas set up around the shopping centers to anonymously track shoppers as they moved from store to store. Customers were notified of the survey via small signs, and the only way for them to opt out was to turn their phones off.
In a press conference on Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer said the malls should have given shoppers the choice to opt-in.
"A shopper's personal cell phone should not be used by a third party as a tracking device by retailers who are seeking to determine holiday shopping patterns," the New York senator said in a statement. "Personal cell phones are just that -- personal. If retailers want to tap into your phone to see what your shopping patterns are, they can ask you for your permission to do so."
While the Cleveland-based mall management company, Forest City Commercial Management confirmed that it tracked shopper data on Black Friday, it said it now plans to pursue an easier opt-out option for consumers.
"We have temporarily suspended further trial of the technology while we work with the system developer on possible enhancements, and in deference to concerns raised by Senator Schumer," the company said. "We look forward to meeting with the senator and his staff, together with the system developer, to further explore his concerns."
Schumer sent letters to Path Intelligence, the U.K-based manufacturer of the technology and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz. Schumer wants the the FTC to examine the legality of the technology, under U.S. privacy regulations.
Sharon Biggar, CEO of Path Intelligence, told CNNMoney that she welcomes the chance to speak with the senator directly about privacy concerns.
She points out that online retailers often track customers' movements in the digital world, without notifying shoppers or giving them an opt-in choice.
"We are simply seeking to create a level playing field for offline retailers, and believe you can do so whilst simultaneously protecting the privacy of shoppers," she said.
Both Path Intelligence and Forest City have reiterated that the technology does not identify shoppers' personal data like their name or phone number. Instead a random ID number is assigned to each phone, enabling the companies to track shoppers' movements anonymously, like dots moving around a screen.
Schumer said he's concerned that hackers could get hold of the data, somehow linking the ID numbers to personal information.
While Black Friday marked the first launch of this technology in the United States, it has already been used in Europe and Australia, with very little backlash, Biggar said. U.S. retailers including J.C. Penney (Fortune 500) and Home Depot ( , Fortune 500) have also considered using the technology, she said.,
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Solyndra was a solar start-up that developed a state of the art, gold standard technological advantage over its rivals.
This was a game changing innovation that included solar panel design changes (that allowed for cheaper installation and maintenance) as well as raw material differences that brought down the cost of the product significantly at a time when silicon (the lead ingredient in solar panels) was selling for nearly $1000 per pound.
Several unforeseeable market forces came together in a perfect storm to drive it into bankruptcy. But had Solyndra been able to raise new financing, it would have survived, and would have thrived.
It can still license its technology out to existing players and make significant returns over time. Very, very smart people backed this venture, including major venture capital funds, private investors and big energy players.
It is a shame that the politics of green energy have conspired to bring down what should have been a great American success stroy. This company was killed by US Republicans as much as by market forces. In a simple analysis, massively flush Chinese firms using near-zero interest loans from government backed banks, flooded the market with cheaper, lower quality panels that were the result of hugely scaled up factories financed by government mandated loans.
This is basically a Chinese victory over America. They committed to financing a struggling, yet viable industry.
Lost in the debate is the fact that American innovation and technological advances were sacrificed by short-sighted politicians looking for cheap polical gain. That is what is killing the US in its competition against China.


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According to a recent study, published in the journal Obesity, when our body starts craving for food more than normal, it might be indicating the need for more protein. It is an important nutrient to reduce the risk of obesity and manage these cravings. Along with food cravings in general, many people also find themselves consuming snacks with hollow calories, which can be managed by increasing protein intake. Protein rich foods such as lentils, eggs, fish, and dairy products can be included in your diet to fight obesity, the study suggests.
To conduct the study, an analysis was done from the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey, from the time period between May 2011 to June 2012. The research included 9341 adult participants who were at an average age of 46.3 years. Both dietary and physical activity schedules were taken into consideration for the analysis. It was concluded that their diet involved 30.9 percent fats, 18.4 percent proteins, 4.3 percent alcohol, 43.5 percent carbohydrates and 2.2 percent fiber.
Researchers also noted that the peole who did not consume enough protein during breakfast ended up eating more calories during the day, and even ate foods that were high in fat, sugar, and salt, had more alcohol, and consumed less healthy foods such as grains. , fruits, vegetables, legumes, dairy products, and meats. Participants who ate a high-protein breakfast ate less as the day went on. They also noted that one of the main factors why participants did not eat enough protein was because of the high consumption of processed foods.
Also read: Expert Tells Reasons to Eat More Protein Daily
Lead author Dr. Amanda Grech, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Center and the university’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences, said, “As people consume more junk foods or highly processed and refined foods, they dilute their dietary protein and increase their risk of being overweight and obese, which we know increases the risk of chronic disease.”
While talking to EurekAlert, one of the authors of the study, Professor David Raubenheimer, the Leonard Ullmann Chair in Nutritional Ecology at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, said, “It’s increasingly clear that our bodies eat to satisfy a protein target. But The problem is that the food in Western diets has increasingly less protein. So, you have to consume more of it to reach your protein target, which effectively elevates your daily energy intake.”


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Brisbane media professional and former OMD Australia Account Director Taylor Fielding (pictured) has officially launched TFM Digital.
TFM Digital is a specialist media agency based in Newstead which primarily provides media buying services, and strategy development, to businesses chiefly, but not exclusively, within the franchise sector.
Prior to the launch of TFM Digital, Fielding spent the last eight years working for some of Australia’s most prominent media agencies, having begun his career at WPP Agencies before going on to work for the multi-international award-winning OMD Australia, the country’s largest media and communications agency.
With a wealth of experience in the franchise space, Fielding’s past clients include Vita Group; Telstra’s largest retail store licensee, McDonald’s QLD & NT, UnitingCare Queensland which encapsulates Blue Care, and Lifeline Queensland’s 130 stores, and Michel’s Patisserie, as well as Queensland Government, Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Artisan Aesthetic Clinics; a premium and bespoke, skin health and wellness brand, the Star Entertainment Group, and Super Retail Group, namely BCF – Boating, Camping and Fishing.
Fielding’s first solo endeavour, TFM Digital has experienced immense growth since its official launch in December 2020, with the business having already brought on its first full-time staff member.
The agency currently boasts an enviable list of clients, all of which were acquired through referrals, including City Cave Float & Wellness Centre Head Office, as well as its 19 individual centres, Fitstop Australia, Eureka Street Furniture, and Stellarossa Beenleigh, and has its sights set on several hospitality groups and health and fitness clubs.
Fielding said the idea for the agency was born when he identified a gap in the market for a trusted media and marketing consultant for franchisees who could also offer local bricks and mortar store marketing.
“My realisation of this market gap came at an opportune time as I was at a point in my career where I possessed a wealth of experience from working as a media professional in some of the country’s best media agencies, as well as a strong drive and desire to lead, and I felt ready to take a leap into the great unknown that is being your own boss,” he said.
“I was confident in my ability to launch an agency that would fill this gap for the franchise sector as my media experience to date had directly lent itself to this area through my work with clients such as Vita Group, McDonald’s, and UnitingCare Queensland. Throughout my career I had also gained substantial exposure to local area marketing and overall brand marketing.”
Co-Founder and Director of City Cave Float & Wellness Centre, Jeremy Hassell said TFM Digital had proved to be a refreshing change from the media agencies and consultants their business had used in the past.
“After years of working with different media professionals and not being able to find the right fit, we finally found transparency and stride with City Cave’s media and marketing efforts when we brought TFM Digital on board,” Hassell said.
“So much so that they have been contracted to our franchisees and have been paramount to the success of the whole City Cave network.”
TFM Digital offers clients a consultancy model that sees them act as an extension to a business’s existing marketing team, with the agency advising as required, to ensure the client achieves growth through the success of their marketing campaigns.
Fielding said a key offering that sets TFM Digital apart from other media agencies though is that it aims to simplify the media buying process and develop great strategies for its clients, whilst also acting as a conduit for contractors, allowing clients to ‘bolt on’ additional marketing services as required.
“You need SEO, we’ll find a specialist and manage this process for you,” he said. “You’re finding the use of PR agencies ridiculously expensive? We’ll source a suitable professional within budget for you, and work directly with them to bring your project to life.”
He also said he’s proud to have launched a media agency in Brisbane, a city which offers an incredibly supportive media industry.
“Over the last few years we’ve seen clients leaving the Brisbane market to seek services in other Australian cities and one of my goals with TFM Digital is to ensure the clients we represent, either continue to work with, or join, the Brisbane media network,” he said.
“I can’t wait to see where TFM Digital stands at the end of its first official year as we’re not even six months old and already we have our own space, our first full time employee, and a rapidly growing client list. I never could have predicted the pace at which we’d grow. It’s been such an exciting first few months for us.”
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Toyota’s investment values Uber at about $72 billion, slightly higher than where SoftBank Group Corp. valued the ride-hailing company earlier this year with its funding, according to people familiar with the matter.
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MedTech SaaS Platform continues rapid growth and extends its market leadership in the medical device industry.
INDIANAPOLIS — December 14, 2022 — Greenlight Guru, the leading cloud-based platform purpose-built for the MedTech industry, welcomed its 1,000th customer this week, extending its market leadership presence and building on its strong community of customers.
From early-stage MedTech startups to large medical device companies, Greenlight Guru’s QMS and Clinical solutions are trusted to track quality events, drive traceability throughout design and manufacturing, and capture and manage clinical trial data.
“We celebrate our 1,000th customer because we know that with each new customer, we have improved the quality of life for real people - a child, a parent, a co-worker, or a friend,” says David DeRam, CEO of Greenlight Guru. “Every single one of our thousand customers is a medical device company and because we are 100% committed to this industry, we can provide superior products and services that meet their unique needs. Our focus on medical device companies has also allowed us to build a thriving customer community where members share their knowledge and experiences. So with each new customer, we help the MedTech industry advance.”
Greenlight Guru has spent the past 16 quarters atop G2’s rankings for Leading QMS software, earning additional recognition for driving the best results for their customers, providing the best customer support, and being the easiest-to-use solution on the market.
“Greenlight Guru was instrumental in implementing our quality system,” said Maxime Rochon, Manager of Quality Assurance and Design Control at Puzzle Medical. “With them, we can bring safer, high-quality medical devices to success while maintaining a quality culture throughout our entire device lifecycle. Greenlight Guru’s solution makes it easy for us to know what we need to focus on next.”
The impact of Greenlight Guru’s industry-leading software is felt most in its customers' results. In the last week alone, half a dozen Greenlight Guru customers have announced passing ISO 13485 and MDSAP audits with zero findings, successfully navigating FDA inspections, and receiving 510(k) clearances. Greenlight Guru has helped the MedTech industry obtain 1,700+ 510(k) clearances and CE markings and 2,000+ ISO 13485 certifications.
CEO David DeRam penned a letter to customers this week celebrating the milestone, which he concluded with a powerful message:
“At Greenlight Guru, we feel a sense of urgency to push our mission forward,” said DeRam. “This urgency doesn’t come from a place of fear. It comes from a place of love. Every single one of us has a friend or family member whose quality of life is directly impacted by the quality of the medical devices they come in contact with. We owe it to those people to advance our mission. Now, onward.”
In the coming year, Greenlight Guru expects to continue this rapid customer growth. To learn more about joining a growing team and working on their mission of improving the quality of life, visit greenlight.guru/careers.
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Tesla files a lawsuit against Chinese ‘Tesila Beer’
Electronic automotive and clean energy company Tesla is set to sue a Chinese company for releasing a “Tesila Beer” that is alleged to have infringed the company’s trademark.
Sino Drinks Food Company, the offending company, has been selling ‘Tesila Beer’ and ‘Tesila Liqueur Soda’ with a logo that resembles a lot to that of Tesla’s in China.
According to court documents, Tesla Shanghai filed a lawsuit in March, accusing Sino of infringing the trademark of the company. The Shanghai High Court will hear the case next week on 23 June.
Trademark squatting is the practice of registering a company or brand’s trademark with the hopes of selling it back to the original brand owner for a profit by preventing them from using it in the country. Sino is also found to get involved in suspicious squatting practices over 200 trademarks from other companies, around 50 of these squatted trademarks are related to Tesla, including “Tesila”. Although Sino argued that “Tesla” can also be perceived as the well-known Serbian-American scientist, as such they doubt whether the EV automobile company can claim the ownership of the generic name.
It was not the first time for the brand to tangle in disputes with trademark infringement when it comes to alcoholic beverage products. A Chinese winery was found to release a Tesla Tequila lookalike last year.
Originally an April’s fool joke, Elon Musk brought the Tesla Tequila to life in November 2020 and the bottles were sold out just hours after it was released. In October 2021, Musk has also revealed the plan in making the company’s own beer, named “Giga Beer” on the Giga Fest in Germany.


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In today's news from around the world of Apple:
- It looks like AMC and Sling TV are coming soon to the 4th-generation Apple TV
- Third-party resellers are having issues with inventory of the iPad Air and iPad Air 2, a solid sign that a replacement is on the way
- Apple Pay is popular with merchants who are on the way to updating their systems to accept NFC-based mobile wallets
- The CEO of Fiat Chrysler has words of warning for Apple if the company is thinking about building its own car
- TSMC is about to double capacity of 16nm chips this month, leading so speculation that the company is ramping production up for iPhone 7 production
The text of this podcast may be found below.
Hi, I’m Steve Sande from Apple World Today, and this is the AWT News Update for March 2, 2016
A couple of leaks today indicate that owners of the 4th-generation Apple TV may soon be able to watch AMC — American Movie Classics — on the device. A representative for the network noted that an AMC app will be “released shortly” although it is unknown if other networks that are part of the AMC Network — like IFC or BBC America — will be included in this app or would be targeted with separate apps. Another fun app also appeared for a short time this morning on the tvOS App Store. Several people reported seeing a Sling TV app, although it disappeared shortly thereafter. Sling TV offers bundles that stream live TV channels at less cost - starting at about $20 per month — than cable or satellite packages, and it could be that Apple would find the app to be competition for a similar inexpensive package it wishes to launch.
If you were thinking about getting an iPad prior to this month’s expected announcement of a successor to the iPad Air 2, you may find it difficult to find the model that you want. A number of iPad models are currently on backorder or listed as sold out, particularly the iPad Air and iPad Air 2. Those are the two models that are most likely to be replaced with a new model, either called an iPad Air 3 or a 9.4-inch screen iPad Pro. It’s still possible to find adequate stock at most Apple Stores and the online Apple Store, but third-part retailers are seeing inventory constraints.
A lot of people have been requesting that merchants provide them with more options to pay with NFC-based mobile wallets, something that should make all of the e-wallet vendors quite happy. Piper Jaffray took a poll of 507 resellers and independent software merchants about mobile payment technology, and the news is great for Apple Pay. Apple Pay was given the thumbs up by 67 percent of those merchants, with about 16 percent wanting Android Pay, PayPal grabbing about eight percent, and Samsung Pay getting about seven percent support. In actuality, just about any contactless card or NFC payment system will be able to handle all four of those platforms.
At this week’s Geneva International Motor Show, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler said that Apple should think about collaborating with existing carmakers and not build its own car without assistance. Speaking to journalists at the show, Sergio Marchionne said that carmakers have the capacity to handle Apple’s demand, and turning to those companies would make sense in such a complex business. Marchionne got a few laughs when he said “If they have any urges to make a car, I’d advise them to lie down and wait until the feeling passes. Illnesses like this come and go, you will recover from them, they’re not lethal.”
Finally, Apple processor supplier TSMC reported that it will double its production capacity for 16-nanometer chips in March, leading to speculation that this is a buildup for this year’s rumored iPhone 7. Currently the company has capacity to make about 40,000 12-inch wafers from which a number of processors are extracted. By the end of the month, that number should top 80,000. It’s been rumored that TSMC will be the sole supplier of the A10 processors for the newest flagship iPhones, meaning that it would be best for the supplier to begin mass production as soon as possible.
We’ll be back tomorrow with another edition of the AWT News Update.


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The business world was in for quite a surprise this past Sunday. Elon Musk, a name synonymous with radical innovation, announced an unexpected overhaul of Twitter, a platform closely interwoven into our daily conversations and culture. Musk’s decision to not only rename Twitter to ‘X’ but also to discard its globally recognized bird logo and all related terminologies such as “tweet”, has left both analysts and the market in a bit of a spin.
This transformational move has an estimated cost attached to it, and it’s not insignificant. Experts from brand agencies and financial analysts suggest that this change could eliminate anywhere between $4 billion and $20 billion in brand value. This comes at a time when Musk’s company has already witnessed a substantial drop in value since acquiring Twitter for $44 billion last October. The rebranded ‘X’ debuted with a sleek black logo on Monday, crafted by a fan over a weekend.
CEO Linda Yaccarino articulated the future vision for ‘X’ as a hub for a myriad of services, ranging from audio and video to messaging, payments, and banking. However, this ambitious plan hasn’t pacified analysts and brand agencies who are skeptical about the renaming move.
Todd Irwin, the founder of brand agency Fazer, reminded us that Twitter was one of the most recognized brands in the world of social media. Twitter’s iconic bird logo had achieved universal recognition, akin to the likes of Instagram and Facebook.
The significance of Twitter extends beyond its logo and name. Joshua White, assistant professor of finance at Vanderbilt University, pointed out the cultural and linguistic footprint that Twitter has established. ‘Tweet’ and ‘retweet’ are now part of our contemporary lexicon, shaping how we perceive and describe online communication. This cultural capital will need to be recreated with ‘X’ – an endeavor which is as daunting as it is necessary for the brand to regain its standing.
Renaming, however, could also be a strategic move to allow ‘X’ to be perceived without the baggage of its Twitter history. As Yaccarino mentioned in a tweet, second chances to make a big impression are a rare commodity in both life and business.
The tech industry has seen its fair share of rebrands: Google became Alphabet Inc., and Facebook morphed into Meta Platforms Inc. These changes were strategic, intended to emphasize a new focus for the companies, but their consumer-facing brands remained unaltered.
So, what’s the actual value of a brand? Brand Finance, a consulting firm specializing in brand valuation, puts Twitter’s brand value at approximately $4 billion. In contrast, estimates from Vanderbilt University range from $15 billion to $20 billion. It is essential to note that brand valuation is a complex and subjective process, as indicated by Dipanjan Chatterjee of Forrester Research Inc. Despite this, many analysts concur that Musk’s takeover has negatively impacted Twitter’s brand value.
Another concerning factor for Twitter’s financial future is the decline in advertising. With Musk’s reputation for stirring the pot and his acceptance of rule-breaking users, advertisers are reportedly pulling back. Twitter’s advertising revenue has seen a steep fall of over 50% since October, according to Musk.
To sum up, we are now witnessing the dawn of the ‘X’ era, where a familiar name vanishes, giving way to a new identity. The financial implications of this decision are still unfolding, and the industry keenly watches how ‘X’ will navigate the road ahead.


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Digital media and the Internet are rapidly transforming the marketing and media industries, fundamentally and forever changing how brands engage with their consumers. From watching connected TV at home to accessing their mobile devices and tablets on the fly, media and entertainment is all of a sudden ubiquitous, available to consumers everywhere, on every screen, on every device, on demand all day long. While technology has liberated people of all ages, brands are working harder than ever to keep up with their consumers, let alone stay one step ahead of them. .
Nevertheless, leading brand marketers are embracing new media formats and advertising technology — including social media, mobile, content marketing, and digital video advertising — to build loyalty and long term relationships with their consumers. In addition, breakthroughs in data and analytics are enabling brands to reach their consumers more effectively and efficiently, with more personalized messages than ever.
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— Elliot Lum, VP Strategic Marketing, Columbia Records
“Having attended my first Brand Innovators event, I left highly impressed with both the content and fellow community members in attendance. It’s great to be connected with leaders in the industry to share expertise and innovations, and I look forward to attending as many future events as possible.”
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“The Brand Innovators Summit was a refreshing change from the usual conference circuit…all of the speakers were leaders in their fields, talking about the innovative programs that distinguish their brands. No sales, no fluff. It was a day of provocative discussion, innovative thinking, top tier case studies and networking with peers. A great day.”
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COVID-19 is affecting many e-commerce businesses and how consumers shop online. In this difficult time, many brick-and-mortar retailers are watching foot traffic and sales drop to near zero. The most significant shift in consumer behaviour is happening in e-commerce globally. According to Rakuten Intelligence, order volume for online grocery retailers surged 210% from March 12th to 15th compared to the same period in 2019 in the US. Also according to insights from Austrade in India, a number of online grocery platforms such as Grofers and Big Basket reported 50% growth in order volume during the 2 weeks before the lock-down period. Similar growth in e-Commerce is reported in many other markets.
In the coming month, Austrade is working with a number of partners to share market insights on how COVID-19 has impacted cross border e-commerce in different aspects.
In this session, we invited Nathan Archie from Payoneer and Ashley Wales-Brown from Podean as our guest speakers. Together they will share with us:
- How COVID-19 has affected online marketplaces
- What are the opportunities and challenges with online markplaces and how it can fit in your export strategy
- How can you manage your logistic solutions with online marketplaces
- What are some of the policies you should be aware when working with online marketplaces
As part of ‘Team Australia’, Austrade is working closely with the network of government departments and industry agencies to help Australian businesses overcome complex and fast-evolving COVID-19 related challenges..


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New cloud data warehousing service
Informatica Corporation, an independent provider of data integration software, today announced the Informatica Cloud Connector for Amazon Redshift, a cloud data integration solution for direct connectivity to the Amazon Web Service (AWS) cloud-based data warehouse service. The new offering is aimed at changing the economics of data warehousing by making cloud-based analytics a viable and affordable option for small and large organizations.
“Amazon Redshift allows companies to analyse vast amounts of data at less than a tenth of the cost of traditional data warehousing solutions,” said Terry Wise, head of Worldwide Partner Ecosystem, Amazon Web Services. “Informatica’s new cloud integration offering moves on-premise and cloud data into Amazon Redshift in a highly efficient and economical fashion and we’re pleased to work with Informatica to provide customers this cost-effective data warehousing solution.”
“Informatica is changing the economics of data analysis by making it possible to integrate nearly all volumes and types of data easily into Amazon Redshift,” said Brad Kern, senior vice president, Worldwide Alliances, Informatica. “Consequently, more companies will have access to affordable data analysis and data warehousing in the cloud, and Informatica’s customers will gain a compelling new option for their data warehousing requirements.”
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Air Cargo Industry awaiting a push to compete global market
Though the economy has taken a downward turn in major markets like USA and EU, there is an opportunity for India because of its initiatives for exploring new markets. The air cargo industry has to grab the opportunity by offering hassle-free and cost-effe
Sharma emphatically said that though there is a slowdown in export from India because of the present economic scenario in the US and EU, the market scenario will gradually change towards positive direction. „We are quite confident that Indian industry will grow and overcome the challenges very soon. Most of the established players in the industry have already started diversifying their market like Brazil, South America, Latin America, South Africa, Turkey and Russia which are fast developing. We expect a good volume of business thanks to the economy of these countries. We have also experienced a positive response from these countries and our export import has shown a good sign of improvement,‰ he maintained.
Sharma is also expecting good traffic from the Far East countries like Indonesia, Korea, ea, Hong Kong and China. „Introduction of Free Trade Agreement by the government will facilitate and benefit our exporters/importers tremendously. Due to this, FTA our logistics industry will definitely grow because of the fact that warehousing and distribution will be required in a big way,‰ he explained.
In Sharma's opinion, Indian airports are lacking in providing infrastructural facilities like X-ray machine, weighing machines, fork lifters, cranes, adequate space and parking facilities for loading and unloading of trucks, etc.
„With the growth of air cargo, we must improve the standard of our airports by providing pre-requisite facilities near the airport like warehouses and Shipper-built Unit Load Devices concept to bring in efficiency. In addition, cargo dwell time must be reduced,‰ Sharma viewed.
Sharma stressed that Indian airports are becoming exceptionally expensive owing to the high airport charges. This is squeezing the business of airlines. „Unfortunately, the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) which is the authority to approve such increase has done it without taking consent from stakeholders. Airport operators like AAI and DIAL are indirectly forcing airlines to increase charges, which is resulting into higher transaction cost of exporters and importers,‰ he said.
SIGNIFICANCE OF ACAAI CONVENTION
According to Sharma, ACAAI Convention brings all air cargo stakeholders on one platform where they get opportunity to discuss on various issues, which subsequently helps them in improving the growth of their export and import of India. „All challenges and impediments halting the growth are also discussed with an aim to resolve the same. Hence, such interactions among the various players definitely bring progress to the industry as well as the country's economy,‰ he said.
Commenting on the importance of the 39th Annual Convention of the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), which is taking place from November 22 - 25 in Istanbul, Sharma maintained that it would facilitate investment and trade between India and Turkey. „Turkey is a very good transit hub. The country has two European and six Asian countries as neighbours along its land borders,‰ he pointed out. Sharma highlighted that Turkey has gradually opened up its market through economic reforms by reducing government control on foreign trade and investment and privatising publicly owned industries.
SL Sharma WITH THE GROWTH OF AIR CARGO, WE MUST IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF OUR AIRPORTS BY PROVIDING PRE-REQUISITE FACILITIES NEAR THE AIRPORT LIKE WAREHOUSES AND SHIPPER-BUILT UNIT LOAD DEVICES CONCEPT TO BRING IN EFFICIENCY