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Nordstrom is gearing up for its big entry into New York City.The Seattle-based retailer this week will begin recruiting for its first stand-alone men's store, slated to open on Broadway between 57th and 58th Streets in April. The company will hire 250 employees to staff the 47,000-square-foot, three-level store.In the fall of 2019, the men's store will be followed by a 363,000-square-foot women's flagship.All told, the Nordstrom project will encompass four properties in the Columbus Circle area including both existing, historic buildings as well as new construction at the base of Central Park Tower, an Extell Development Company project. It will mark Nordstrom's costliest construction project to date, estimated at over $500 million.The men’s store opens ahead of the women’s store because it is retrofitting an existing space, while the women’s store is being built from the ground up.
On Wednesday, Jan. 3, sales and support job listings will be posted on Nordstrom's web site. Cailin Caro has been named store manager of the men's store and company veteran Chris Wanlass has been named vice president of the company's Manhattan full-line stores.“This is an exciting and historic time to be a part of Nordstrom as we prepare to open our first full-line store in one of the best retail cities in the world,” said Caro. “We’re building an empowered team of people focused on service and providing customers with an elevated experience that reflects the best of what we have to offer.”Sales positions are available in all areas, including men’s apparel, designer, furnishings, shoes and grooming. Hiring will also take place for support positions in building services, housekeeping, loss prevention, as well as jobs in the store’s food area.To promote the recruitment efforts, the retailer wrapped the exterior of its men’s store with large "Help Wanted" banners with catchy phrases such as: “Desperately Seeking Sock Svengali,” “Now Hiring: Sneaker Obsessives,” and “People People Wanted.” The recruiting campaign also includes digital and social media components.Wanlass began his career in 1992 as a stockperson at Nordstrom Fashion Place in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has served as store manager at Stonestown (San Francisco), The Westchester (White Plains, N.Y.), Arden Fair (Sacramento, Calif.), Bellevue Square (Bellevue, Wash.), and most recently Pacific Centre (Vancouver, B.C.).Caro joined the company as a seasonal salesperson in lingerie in 2006 at the Nordstrom Downtown Seattle flagship, and most recently was store manager of The Westchester full-line store in White Plains, N.Y.
Exclusive: @longchamp is planning to stage its first official runway show at New York Fashion Week this fall. The French leather goods firm has expanded into ready-to-wear as part of its repositioning as a lifestyle brand. The show, scheduled for September 8, will also cap the brand’s 70th anniversary celebration. Get all the details on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @dominiquemaitre)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex undertook their first overseas engagement as a married couple in Dublin. The trip included multiple events and outfits changes, including this black dress by @emiliawickstead that Meghan Markle wore for a party at the British Ambassador’s home. #wwdfashion #royals
At 20 years old – and with an estimated net worth of $900 million - @kyliejenner is the youngest person to ever make @forbes’ annual list of America’s Richest #SelfMadeWomen. “It’s incredible to be recognized for something I’m so passionate about, and I’m really grateful for that. I’ve always loved makeup and worked really hard to bring the first lip kit to the market,” said Jenner on founding @kyliecosmetics. See who else is on the list on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdbeauty (📷: @rainerhosch)
“The collection is inspired by Tulum and the Mayan Riviera – its laid-back luxury, life of cabanas, untouched coastline, natural habitats, exotic cocktails and jungle parties with renowned DJs,” said Matteo Maniatty, creative director and cofounder of @descendantofthieves, on the brand’s inspiration for its latest collection. See more designer sketches and inspirations on WWD.com. #wwdfashion #nyfwmens #nyfw
@riccardotisci17 is releasing a limited-edition capsule collection as part of his anticipated runway debut for @burberry in September. Delivered in a series of instant drops, this is the second Burberry capsule collection announced since Friday, when Tisci broke the news on his collaboration with @viviennewestwood. Get all the details on WWD.com. #wwdfashion #wwdnews
“It’s like a Cinderella story. You get a little fake, you get a little real, you put it together and voilà,” said legendary rapper Slick Rick, who helped pioneer the merge of luxury and streetwear. WWD’s @ariahughes spoke to @therulernyc about his jewelry collection, his collaboration with @bally and how the industry has evolved – link in bio. (📷: @kristaschlueter)
@ragandbone and @eminem are teaming up on a special capsule collection of streetwear pieces. Sold at a one-day pop-up in London’s Soho on Friday, the collection features three different T-shirt designs and a hoodie. The capsule is set to kick off the rest of Eminem’s shows in his European Revival Tour, which ends on Sunday. Get all the details on WWD.com. #wwdfashion


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Plans to pedestrianise a part of Beverley’s Saturday Market have moved a step forward thanks to a successful funding bid from the Department of Transport’s Active Travel Fund.
Beverley Community Lift is celebrating the start of the transport charity’s golden jubilee year by taking delivery of its latest minibus.
It has taken the charity three years to raise the funds needed to buy the vehicle. As a result of the new arrival, this means the charity will maintain a fleet of five buses.
Beverley Community Lift (BCL) is celebrating the start of the transport charity’s golden jubilee year by taking delivery of its latest minibus.
It has taken BCL three years to raise the funds needed to buy the vehicle, which maintains the charity’s fleet at five. The 16-seater, named Clover, is already in use for shopping trips and outings.
There will be a chance to come along to a musical afternoon with Chameleon at the Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley, on Thursday, 6 February at 2pm.
Chameleon is a multi-instrumental woodwind quartet, exploring a varied programme of folk, classical and twentieth-century music.
Hull Samaritans say they are overwhelmed with the generosity shown by shoppers in Beverley. The comments come after the group raised almost £800 in donations on Christmas Eve.
This was the second time the Hull Samaritans had fundraised in the town centre over the festive period.
The London Theatre Voices will be making a welcome return to Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley.
They will be back in Beverley on Saturday, 18 January 2020, at 7.30pm with ‘The Gentlemen of English National Opera’.
Hull Samaritans would like to thank everyone who supported them and made a donation when fundraising in Beverley.
In all the charity raised over £800 which will be used to fund their work which they undertake in the area. Money raised by the charity was almost £200 more than the previous year.
Yorkshire-based jewellery retailer, Azendi, has revealed the opening date for their new Beverley store.
The British brand, known for selling unique jewellery designs in sterling silver, will open at 44 Toll Gavel on Friday 29 November.
There are still some tickets left for classical number one selling soprano Rebecca Newman in Beverley.
She who will present a special programme of her favourite operatic arias, traditional folk songs, sacred arias and songs from her childhood growing up on the coast in Devon.
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, will be continuing his regular street surgeries this Saturday 21st September.
The surgeries are an opportunity to raise an issue with Graham about personal matters or to raise any kind of concern to do with government or parliament, or simply just to pop by and say hello.
Kindred Spirits is the latest business to open in Beverley. Located in Beverley’s Historic Core on Toll Gavel, they have a very unique approach to selling alcohol.
Kindred Spirits which opened this week and sells crafted spirits which are sourced from around the UK. Furthermore, they do not just bottle them, the packing, if desired can also be personalised.
MP Graham Stuart says he is extremely disappointed with the decision to close Beverley’s Crown Post Office.
Mr Stuart had joined others in campaigning to keep the postal service at the office in Register Square. The MP also met with bosses of the postal service handing them a petition signed by residents.
Beverley Crown Post Office will be closed and the service transferred to nearby WH Smith store on Toll Gavel.
Despite the public consultation and intervention by local councillors and the MP, Post Office bosses confirmed it will close.
Humberside Police want to trace this woman in connection with two alleged purse thefts in Beverley on the same day.
Both victims were women, one in her 90s and one in her 60s.
A new Beverley-based festival is seeking young musicians who would like to take part in what promises to be a very special event.
The First Beverley Gentle Festival is being organised by Music Living, a local not-for-profit organisation, and follows their successful Gentle Concerts held In 2018.
Cllr David Boynton says that while it is sad that a business is closing in Beverley over all the town centre remains a vibrant place for business.
His comments come following the news that Steamer Trading said they are to close their stores. This includes the one in Beverley.
The White Company, a luxury lifestyle brand have announced the date they will be opening their long-awaited Beverley store.
Following a major project, The White Company have confirmed the store on Toll Gavel will be open to the public on 28 March.
New Paths Music has announced the programme for its fourth spring festival in Beverley, which runs 4th-7th April.
Almost thirty events take place across the four days in a packed programme of song, chamber music, talks, late-night events, a world premiere, performances for families and children and a recital on the Minster’s world-famous organ. Performers in this young festival include rising stars from the world of classical music alongside veteran international artists.

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Time limit of operation of large stores, according to developers of the bill must support small and medium businesses
In the Federation Council completed preparation of a bill to amend the law “On trade” regulations prohibiting large shops to work at night, reports TASS. Simultaneously, it is proposed to limit the operation time of the hypermarkets at weekends.
“Saturday — till 4 PM, Sunday — does not work at all, and on weekdays until 9 PM, no 24-hour hypermarkets”, — said the first Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on agrarian and food policy and nature management Sergey Lisovsky (quoted by TASS).
According to him, restrictions on the operation of hypermarkets should help small stores where customers in a small area served by one or two offices.
“Definitely it should not be a branch office, trading partner network,” — said Lisowski, according to which the meaning of the bill is to increase the competitiveness of small forms of trading in comparison with the major networks (quoted by “RIA Novosti”).
Lisowski noted that the draft amendments to the law “On trade” is to be submitted to the state Duma during the autumn session of the Parliament on behalf of the “working group [the Vice-speaker of the state Duma Irina] of Spring” and the Senate Committee on agrarian and food policy.
The Senator also noted that the draft law supports and of the departments, and currently the developers are in talks with others.
“We are trying to negotiate with the Ministry of industry, Ministry of agriculture and FAS that it was an agreed position,” — said Lisowski, adding that the trade network will also involve in the discussion.
In July 2009 the same Lisowski advocated for the inclusion of the amendments, allowing to impose a ban on large stores at night, to the law “About bases of state regulation of trade activities in the Russian Federation”. However, the proposals then were criticized by experts and representatives of retail, and eventually limiting the time of operation of hypermarkets norms in the law are not included.
Published at the end of 2016, EY research of consumer preferences of inhabitants of Moscow and Moscow region showedthat the number of customers in the stores of large formats have declined. According to experts, consumer demand is shifting in favor of commodities, and can be met and “shop at home”.


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One of Belfast’s best-known independent book stores will open its doors on Friday.
The normally “beautifully cluttered” No Alibis on Botanic Avenue is being renovated to create more socially-distanced open space after Stormont gave the go-ahead to small retailers.
Nine-foot high perspex screens are being installed between staff and customers at a shop normally associated with leisurely conversation during book signings, music and poetry readings.
David Torrens runs it, and does not know how many to expect on Friday.
My heart would soar but part of me would also panicDavid Torrens
He said: “There could be 30 people outside the shop. My heart would soar but part of me would also panic.”
He added that his customers often wanted to talk about books and conduct conversations.
He said: “You want people to feel comfortable and not worried.
“It is going to be about creating a sense of mental well-being and confidence.”
Unfortunately weâll be unable to reply to any emails until after 1pm, as weâre putting the finishing touches on remodelling the front of the store! Our apologies for any delays (but it will be worth it!) 🔨— NO ALIBIS BOOKSTORE (@NOALIBISBOOKS) June 8, 2020
The store specialises in reading material on crime and usually only had a handful of customers inside at any time except for Christmas, but tended to fill with up to 50 people for events like poetry readings.
There will be no such gatherings for the foreseeable future.
This week should have been Belfast Book Festival, with an increased footfall through the shop.
Instead staff were furloughed as the economy shut down in March to curb spread of coronavirus.
Mr Torrens added: “That has been the only thing that has meant that the staff have been protected and have been looked after.
“It has taken a financial burden off the business.
“We could not have afforded to cover if the furlough system had not been in operation, we would have had to lay staff off.
“We are very grateful for that.”
The 23-year-old premises is close to Queen’s University on a normally bustling street filled with cafes and restaurants.
I am not naive or stupid about things, it is not a case of thinking everything will go back to normal - everything will not go back to normalDavid Torrens
Trade has been down by about 70%, the remaining 30% maintained by services like direct deliveries.
The owner said: “I am hopeful that we will be okay.
“I am not naive or stupid about things, it is not a case of thinking everything will go back to normal – everything will not go back to normal.
“So much is dependant on events and book readings and external events like music.”
The shop previously collaborated with Heaney HomePlace, the visitor centre celebrating Queen’s-educated Nobel Laureate poet Seamus Heaney.
Mr Torrens acknowledged the impact of online during lock down when readers have been confined to their homes and prevented from meeting others.
“For a lot of people the accessibility of online book stores is what has probably saved them in many areas, whatever they are purchasing online.”


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Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day but actually, the observance to commemorate the victory at the Battle of Puebla in the war during the French occupation of Mexico. In the United States, it is a festive celebration of Mexican culture. Lots of restaurants are offering special Cinco de Mayo deals and freebies this year, so here’s what you need to know about Chili’s Cinco de Mayo menu.
Limited Edition Cups, At-Home Margaritas, and a Dine-In Special For Reopened Locations
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Chili’s locations are only offering to-go pick-up and delivery. For Cinco de Mayo, the restaurant has launched limited-edition Cinco De Mayo cups and also to-go versions of the Chili’s Presidente Margarita and the Patron Margarita at participating locations.
According to the restaurant’s website, “Depending on your state’s alcohol restrictions, we’ve made our famous margaritas available either pre-mixed or in a Margarita Kit so you can celebrate safely in your home. We’ll be serving them with Limited Edition Cinco de Mayo cups, too!”
But to-go alcohol purchases must be made with a food order and you must be 21+ to purchase.
There will also be $5 Cinco De Mayo dine-in drink specials at locations that have been re-opened according to state guidelines. These drink specials include:
- Your local Chili’s draft beer selection
- Our world-famous Presidente Margarita
- Our new Patron Trifecta Margarita
The dine-in specials will also have the limited edition Cinco de Mayo cups while supplies last. To find out if your local Chili’s has re-opened for dine-in, check out the Find a Chili’s service here.
Chili’s is also doing a gift card promotion from now until June 28 where if you buy $50 worth of gift certificates, you get a free $10 e-bonus card.
What Is Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May) to commemorate its victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
In that battle, the Mexican army was outmanned and outgunned but managed to defeat the much larger French army, which provided a significant morale boost to the Mexican forces. According to an account on Napoleon.org, French General Charles de Lorencez’s failed attack on the convent at Cerro de Guadalupe hill in southern Mexico led to a retreat and a pursuit by the Mexican army, driving the French forces out of Orizaba.
In subsequent battles, the French would be victorious over the Mexican forces, eventually taking Mexico City in 1863. But the Mexican people fought back and in 1966, the French withdrew from the country.
A common misconception about Cinco de Mayo is that it is Mexico’s independence day, much like how the United States celebrates its independence on the Fourth of July. But in actuality, Mexico’s independence day is celebrated on September 16, which is the day that started the Mexican War of Independence. Mexico also observes the end of the war, which lasted for 11 years, on September 27.
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has become more of a general celebration of Mexican heritage rather than an observance of the specific Battle of Puebla. U.S. customs include cultural festivals with food and music, folklore demonstrations that include traditional Mexican dancing and mariachi music, or units taught in school about the day and its historical significance.


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The initial safeguard measure was introduced in July 2018 to protect the Union steel market against trade diversion, following the US decision to impose, under its Section 232 legislation, duties on imports of steel into the US market. The US Section 232 measures are still in force.
The decision to extend the safeguard measure follows an investigation requested by 12 EU Member States on whether the conditions to prolong are fulfilled. In accordance with the requirements under EU and WTO rules, the Commission found in its investigation that the safeguard measure continues to be necessary to prevent or remedy serious injury to the EU steel industry, and that the EU industry is adjusting to a market situation in the EU with higher level of imports.
The Commission will closely monitor the prolongation and will review it to ensure that it remains limited to the strict minimum, is adapted to the evolution of the market, and is in line with the overall interest of the EU. This will allow the Commission to change the functioning of the safeguard measure as necessary. In line with WTO rules, the duty-free import quotas of steel will also be increased by 3% annually. The Commission will also initiate a review if the US introduces significant changes to its ‘Section 232’ measure on steel.
The safeguard measure takes the form of Tariff-Rate-Quotas (‘TRQs’) reflecting traditional trade flows from third countries, above which a 25% duty is levied on imports. The Commission has reviewed the functioning of the measure twice – in October 2019 and July 2020. Following a duly substantiated request by 12 EU Member States, the Commission launched an investigation in February 2021 to assess whether to prolong the steel safeguard beyond June 30, 2021.
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Business-to-business media company WTWH Media, LLC isn’t afraid of the uncertainty surrounding the magazine market place—the company is launching a new title this month called Solar Power World magazine in an effort to expand its portfolio.
The new publication is a brand extension of the group’s renewable energy division and is designed to complement Windpower Engineering and Development magazine. Solar Power World magazine was originally a quarterly supplement to WTWH’s Design World magazine.
“In order to expand the advertiser base to other categories we needed a broader reach outside our engineering audience,” says Scott McCafferty, co-founder and managing director for the publication.
The magazine will be published six times a year, alternating in an every other month style with Windpower Engineering and Development magazine. So far, the title has a circulation of 13,000 and will have 10,000 e-newsletter subscribers and at least six scheduled webinars.
“The six times a year frequency shows that we’re committed to the market,” says McCafferty. “The idea is there’s a lot of crossover in the advertisers that market in both wind and solar technologies. As opposed to clustering the topics into one, we wanted to have two distinct editorial voices for the respective markets.”
In addition to the print product, newsletters and Webinars, the title will be rolling out online banners, developing lead generation efforts and executing strategies on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. McCafferty says WTWH is going to be providing ROI to marketers associated with their investment through selling these integrated programs.
There is also a Solar Farm online database to keep readers engaged throughout the year and provide a circulation strategy in seeing who “the power purchasers are, who developed the solar projects and who maintains them,” says McCafferty. “It gives us a good baseline of who the readers are from a print and newsletter standpoint and who we’re supposed to deliver against. For the user, it’s probably the most easily accessible database of where solar projects are.”
The Solar Farm database has online selection tools for panel manufacturers, inverters manufacturers and racking and mounting systems as well as a comprehensive map of solar farms throughout the United States above 1 megawatt or larger.
While there aren’t any plans as of right now to design a mobile, digital e-Reader or iPad app for the new magazine, McCafferty did say that Design World has an in-app RSS feed that will include content from the renewable energy publications.
“The next notion is that we have to mobilize via iPad and digital readers for wind and solar with this commitment,” he says. “It’s not just about a print magazine—you don’t just post content when the issue comes out. We’ll be constantly updating, constantly engaging and using all the different mediums to drive people to the Web site. The user is in control when they receive the information by what channel they get it by.”


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In 2019, the need for faster and more reactive innovation will become even more integral. Some companies have already realised the importance of speed and are implementing more streamlined innovation processes, but next year we should expect to see a lot of this being put into action.
Already, larger companies are creating spaces dedicated to innovation that sit outside of the business and this will only become more common over the next 12 months.
PepsiCo has launched ‘The Hive’ in the US, which will be an innovation hub to foster smaller and niche brands. PepsiCo chairwoman Indra Nooyi (speaking while still in the position of CEO) explained this decision on a results call in July.
“It is a business within a business and will be taken out of the core headquarters,” Nooyi said. “It’s going to be an entrepreneurial group which will take some of the products we launched and nurture and incubate them to find what works.”
Coca-Cola is doing something similar with its Global Ventures Group to speed up routes to market for newer brands. It is about speeding up innovation for its hero products, not just new portfolio additions.
Arnab Roy, senior global director of Coca-Cola trademark, tells Marketing Week that faster innovation is a key priority for the company moving forward.
He explains: “Innovation is going to be a very important driver on every brand. Yes, Coca-Cola classic will be the biggest jewel we have but we do feel innovations have to happen with Coke. There is a lot more flexibility with what Coke can do than what Coke can’t do.”
He adds: “A lot of the ‘holy grail’ [brands] have a ‘why not’ attitude now.”
This attitude also extends to marketing, with Coca-Cola saying the use of crowdfunding sites will become more commonplace. This year it used crowdfunding site Indiegogo to launch its premium Swiss water brand Valser in the US. Coca-Cola joins Heineken and Procter & Gamble, both of which have also used Indiegogo to test and launch products.
Because the investment comes from outside of the business, crowdfunding helps companies to be less risk-averse. But it also functions as a marketing tool, raising awareness and gauging consumer appetite. As companies try to launch more products in 2019 at a faster rate, this option is only going to become more popular.
As companies try to launch more products in 2019 at a faster rate, this option is only going to become more popular. Honda cited a need for speed in marketing as a reason for creating its in-house content hub, Engine Room. The aim is to streamline online media and advertising so that it can be more reactive and independent.
The end of 2018 has seen brands introducing ways to speed up marketing and 2019 will see the fruition of these efforts. It is inevitable some will fail, but in this brave new world, failure matters less as long as you fail fast – and cheaply.


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The owners of famous West End restaurant The Ivy have announced plans to open a brasserie at the One Tower Bridge development next to Potters Fields Park.
Harry Lewis, managing director of Berkeley Homes (South East London) Ltd, said: "This latest signing follows the recent announcement of the London Theatre Company's exciting new riverside venue and marks a significant move to establishing this heritage location as the Covent Garden of the south bank.
"The Ivy brasserie will perfectly complement the highly anticipated new 900-seat theatre and we look to forward to working with these, and other high quality operators across the development's retail offer, to create the capital's newest cultural and dining destination."
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Requiring small business and student customers to ‘opt out’ if they don’t want the Covid-19 payment holiday is at issue.
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YouTube boasted about the breadth of its platform and size of its global audience, made possible by the service’s open nature, but also reassured advertisers about its platform’s safety at the company’s seventh annual Brandcast, held Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Featured were multiple musical performances by YouTube talent, a testimonial showcasing the merits of partnering with YouTube from a digital advertising perspective from Deanie Elsner, President US Snacks, Kelloggs, and, of course, an array of bragging points and promises combined with a preview of the original programming initiatives.
“Today, more than ever, audiences are seeking out content online and with an open platform we see an opportunity to inspire creativity, to share powerful information and to build a meaningful community,” said CEO Susan Wojcicki. “With more than 1.8 billion monthly users across 90 counties and 80 languages, we are opening up the world to communication and so many inspired moments.”
”In this next era of entertainment and information, we are more committed than ever to YouTube as a platform for fresh voices, authentic stories, and thought-provoking dialogue,” she added. “And it is critically important to me, and to everyone at YouTube, that we grow responsibly. There is not a playbook for how open platforms operate at our scale.”
YouTube’s mission, as always, is to deliver compelling content to mobile screens where the attention span of the typical millennial end user is minimal. A reported 60 percent of YouTube’s primary usage happens on mobile devices, but with users now watching 50 percent more hours each day of YouTube on television screens worldwide, according to Wojcicki, the Google-owned video platform also understands the value of the actual TV screen.
“With more than 150 million hours of YouTube content each day now streamed on TVs, we are witnessing usage that resembles what you once would have expected from a traditional TV network,” said Wojcicki. “We are tapping into this growth with new features that will allow advertisers to reach audiences who are watching YouTube on their smart connected TVs, gaming modules and over-the-top devices. And brands will now have a new TV creative option.”
YouTube, additionally, is offering its YouTube live streaming service in a partnership with networks to make its inventory available as part of the company’s premium advertising program, Google Preferred, starting next season. Ad inventory on all official music videos on YouTube will also be available through Google Preferred, in partnership with Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Vevo.
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YouTube also announced four new series for next season: Priyanka Chopra: If I Could Tell You; Jack Whitehall: Training Day; Best Shot and Will Smith: The Jump Off.
Priyanka Chopra: If I Could Tell You Just One Thing will feature the Quantico star going on a personal journey to meet the world’s most successful and inspirational people.
Jack Whitehall: Training Days follows the comedian and actor as he trains the world’s most elite soccer players.
Best Shot, executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, is a documentary series featuring the Newark Central High School Blue Devils as they find community through basketball and receive mentorship from former NBA player Jay Williams.
And Will Smith: The Jump Off follows the Oscar nominee as he bungee jumps from a helicopter over the Grand Canyon next September – all to raise awareness for charity.
YouTube also has announced second season renewals for The Super Slow Show, Kevin Hart: What the Fit, and the untitled Demi Lovato Project, featuring the singer raising awareness about issues that matter.
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Millennium HealthCare Inc. (MHCC) today announced that its subsidiary, Millennium Medical Devices LLC, has signed yet another network selling agreement. This agreement was signed with a US based healthcare organization for the use of Millennium's medical devices in 400 of the organization's locations. This agreement includes an average monthly minimum use of 350 units per device, per location.
The network selling agreement includes the use of the VasoScan cardiovascular assessment test. The Company has exclusive distribution rights for the VasoScan device. VasoScan is an FDA cleared, non-invasive device that provides a reproducible assessment of arterial elasticity and stiffness, which determines plaque levels in the arterial walls. Plaque buildup in the arteries can cause cardiovascular disease and inhibit blood flow to major organs causing heart attack and stroke. Millennium Medical Devices maintains the exclusive rights to market and distribute the VasoScan device in the United States.
The network selling agreement also includes the use of the OralCDx Brush Biopsy Test Kit. The Company's has exclusive distribution rights for the device. OralCDx is a non-invasive test that is used to test the small white and red tissue spots commonly found in the mouth to rule out precancerous change. According to the oral cancer foundation, close to 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancers this year. This disease will cause over 8,000 deaths. The test has previously been available to dentists nationwide, and has already resulted in the prevention of thousands of oral cancers. Through the exclusive distribution agreement with Millennium Medical Devices, primary care physicians will now be able to easily administer this test to their patients.
"Being able to detect disease for early intervention could potentially help the over 800,000 people alone (according to the CDC) who die annually from cardiovascular disease in the United States," said Dominick Sartorio, CEO of Millennium.
"There are over 250,000 primary care physicians in the United States who could utilize these tests in their practices. We anticipate that a majority of the 400 locations under contract will be operational within the next 18 months and we will continue to introduce VasoScan and OralCDx as quickly as we can, utilizing the contracted model. We feel that this sales model can assist investors in easily understanding the opportunities we have through these exclusive distribution relationships. Based on the minimum contracted amounts within the signed network selling agreements, Millennium can be in a position to potentially exceed $200,000,000 in revenues annually." The signing of another selling agreement further supports the Millennium model of distribution and the Company anticipates the device usage to increase as the delivery of product becomes more standardized.
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New York (ap) -- AT&T; Corp. offered $58 billion Thursday for MediaOne, the nation's fourth-largest cable-television company, hoping to thwart a merger agreement that Comcast Corp. and MediaOne reached two months ago.
AT&T; said its rival bid, a combination of cash and stock, exceeded the value of the Comcast deal by 17 percent. The offer is 26 percent above MediaOne's current market value, AT&T; said.
An AT&T; deal would make the nation's largest telecommunications company also its No. 1 cable TV company. AT&T;, which completed its acquisition of cable company Tele-Communications Inc. last month, now has 12.5 million cable subscribers. MediaOne has 5 million. Time Warner, currently the largest, has 12.6 million subscribers.
AT&T; is in the market for cable TV companies because it plans to use cables to deliver a combination of phone service, high-speed Internet access and interactive entertainment to millions of U.S. homes. Other cable companies have been merging to make them more competitive as technological innovations allow for such new services.
While AT&T; is the nation's largest long-distance company, it has stumbled using more conventional methods to break into the lucrative local phone market.
Cathy Fowler, a spokeswoman for Denver-based MediaOne, said the AT&T; proposal is under review and "We have nothing to add at this time."
AT&T; chairman C. Michael Armstrong said in a statement, "Americans have been waiting for someone to run another wire to their homes to give them a choice in local phone service and deliver the advanced services they expect in a competitive market."
The deal would give more U.S. consumers a choice among local phone companies, he said. Most of the country is now dominated by the regional phone companies called Baby Bells, which have resisted efforts to open their businesses to competition.
AT&T; said the deal would save it $175 million to $200 million in costs. While there will be some work force reductions, AT&T; officials wouldn't specify how extensive they will be.
The company acknowledged the cost of the deal would cut its profits by about 30 cents per share in the first year after completion, but it said profits would rise after that.
AT&T; has structured the cash-and-stock deal so that if AT&T;'s share price drops as much as 10 percent, the amount paid MediaOne shareholders would not decline.
AT&T; is also assuming $4.5 billion in MediaOne debt and other obligations.
AT&T; announced its rival bid after the close of financial markets Thursday. The company detailed its offer in a letter to MediaOne chief executive Charles M. Lillis.
MediaOne is a spin-off of the U S West regional phone company, which decided in late 1997 to get out of the cable TV business.


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The Web-based car marketplace says "Cash for Clunkers" doubled consumer contacts to dealers. Since the program ended, per the firm, contacts to dealers have remained equal to the amount of activity the site was experiencing before the program started.
"We had been experiencing a significant amount of new car activity on the site prior to the launch of the program and that activity has remained strong now that the program has ended," said president of Cars.com Mitch Golub, in a release. "While there has been a leveling of shopping activity since the program ended, we haven't seen the huge drop off that has been predicted."
The firm says consumer activity for used cars continues to be strong as well. Consumer contacts with dealers during the "Cash for Clunkers" program was up 6% versus before the program. The site's used car shopping activity post Cash for Clunkers is currently 2%.
"It's clear from looking at the traffic on our site and the resulting vehicle sales reports that the program solicited its desired response in new car shopping and certainly had a halo effect on the used car market," added Golub. "We believe this program helped to revitalize the marketplace and brought consumers back to market in a big way. We are encouraged to see site activity remain strong and are hopeful that this trend will continue throughout the fourth quarter and into 2010."--Karl Greenberg


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Elly Harwin, a shareholder in the Houston-based Zapata Corp., says in a lawsuit that [Malcolm] Glazer arranged the "wrongful" purchase of $18-million in stock from a second company Glazer controlled to help satisfy a passion to own a professional sports team.
In another lawsuit, a former member of Zapata's board of directors says he was misled about a new business strategy Glazer devised for the company. Peter Holt, who resigned from the Zapata board last month, says Glazer changed directions when he decided to take the company out of the natural gas business and into food service companies Glazer owned, including Specialty Equipment Co. and Houlihan's Restaurant Group.
And in a quiet deal in October, Houlihan's - which has Glazer and four of his sons on its seven-member board - agreed to pay $10-million to the Bucs for the naming rights to Tampa Stadium. The agreement left local officials wondering about Glazer's need for a cash infusion. The Houlihan's name has questionable marketing value in Florida since the chain has just two restaurants in the state.


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Higher Insurance Premiums, Additional Security Needed
By Carly Fields
Project cargo carriers, caught in the literal cross hairs of geopolitics, are having to make difficult trade routing decisions today.
The Red Sea routes are increasingly difficult to justify due to the risk of attack from Houthi-led rebels, threatening the safety of ships and crews. Yet, schedule slippage is never an easy conversation to have with shippers.
Christophe Grammare, CEO of AAL Shipping, explained that avoidance of the Suez Canal – compounded by the drought restrictions in the Panama Canal - have compelled vessels to take longer routes, significantly affecting voyage durations and supply chain schedules.
For instance, a voyage from Asia to Europe (or vice versa) requires an additional 10 days via the Cape of Good Hope compared with a voyage via the Suez Canal. It is 14 additional days for a cargo movement from Jebel Ali to Antwerp and 22 days for Porto Maghera in the Adriatic Sea to Jebel Ali.
“This will create issues for servicing the Mediterranean and Black Sea ports and potentially also for the Middle East region,” Grammare said. AAL is still offering customers sailings through the Red Sea but warned that this comes with heavy insurance premiums and security protocols.
“This ongoing situation is affecting not only voyage costs, but also global tonnage supply which, considering the increase in longer voyages re-routing around Africa, is limiting supply. This is harming supply chain schedules and pushing up freight rates.”
AAL said it is in constant contact with its technical managers, underwriters, and other security advisers to evaluate every voyage on a ‘case by case’ basis, prioritizing the safety of its crews, vessels, and customer cargoes.
Speaking to Breakbulk, Grammare turned to multipurpose vessel supply and demand, acknowledging that while both are generally balanced, the Red Sea situation and reduced Panama transits have introduced a temporary supply/demand imbalance.
He highlighted the evolving dynamics of MPV ship capacity. Unlike the container market-driven capacity squeeze seen in prior years, the MPV market is now mainly influenced by non-containerizable cargo demand.
“On the MPV and project vessel front, we have seen investments driven solely by carriers, that is to say no speculative investment due to the unpredictable nature of the project and heavy-lift market demand – unlike the container world.” Added to which, it is exponentially more difficult to secure finance or find suitable yards for new buildings today.
“Newbuilding orders are being more carefully considered and mostly placed by the owner/operators themselves and only when they see a real market gap or need,” he said. “Another hurdle is the future proofing of new vessel design in view of the expected fuel and propulsion revolution that is bound to occur within the next 10 years.”
For its part, AAL takes delivery in May of the first in a series of six new 32,000 dwt Super B-Class with 3 x 350 ton lifting gear. Three more will be delivered this year and two in 2025. While other heavy-lift operators have also taken deliveries in the past few years and added new orders, the general feeling around orders is caution.
“Project carriers are very cautious about market demand and vessel supply after a decade of losses from 2009 to 2020 and mindful that freight rates and charter rates need to be at levels that are sustainable for everyone in the supply chain,” Grammare said.
In the pursuit of sustainability, Grammare underscored the pivotal role of carriers in addressing ecological concerns and aligning tonnage availability with market changes. As project cargoes continue to grow in size and complexity, there is a notable shift towards specialized, project-oriented vessels equipped with heavy lifting capabilities.
“AAL with our focus on large project vessels with heavy lifting gear is right at the center of this continuous transformation. Our Super B-Class are focused on the ability to take larger cargoes,” Grammare said. However, he stressed the importance of striking a balance between sustainability initiatives and ensuring the viability of freight rates, emphasizing the need for partnerships and long-term contracts to mitigate supply chain risks.
“The huge variations in freight rates we have seen have been disruptive not only for cargo interests but for carriers with many years of extremely low levels. Every breakbulk project carrier will be careful not to create an oversupply scenario,” Grammare said.
“The Covid pandemic reminded cargo interests that supply is not unlimited, and therefore key cargoes, especially very large or very heavy, or high-volume, need to think about forward cover. Long term contracts and partnerships have been few and far between, but since the pandemic we have seen a change in this area.”
AAL will be exhibiting at Breakbulk Europe 2024 on 21-23 May at Rotterdam Ahoy.


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The FUT Captains promo has finally come to FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, bringing tons of top content to the game.
The event sees FUT Heroes being boosted, as well as current club captains gaining super cards, and daily Prime Icon Moments SBCs!
We've already seen Team 1, but with Team 2 on the way, we're getting a deeper look at what's to come in the FIFA 22 FUT Captains promo.
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FUT Captains Team 2 will be dropping in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team in just a few hours, but it's not just the main promo players we have to get excited about.
Sure, Marcelo and Abedi Pele look insane, but let's not forget about the Prime Icon Moments that are leaked to come our way too.
There is also a couple of End of an Era cards looking to make an appearance, one for Adebayo Akinfenwa and the other for Sergio Aguero.
We've also noticed that in Arcade-Fut's post, they haven't included Iniesta, Ribery or Henderson,
A list of all the FUT Heroes who are set to receive upgraded cards during the FUT Captains promo has been revealed.
The big news is that David Ginola has not made the cut.
He is a rare FUT Heroes card that is still seeing play in the game, so it is surprising not to see his name included.
We may see him get an upgrade, but for now, it looks unlikely.
Marcelo was leaked very early on, with an incredible 94 OVR card stated to come.
We didn't see him feature in Team 1, so now the question is will he feature in Team 2 or as an SBC?
Either way, expect him to be very pricey!
FUTZone had already leaked Sergio Busquets was coming during the promo, stating that the card would be released as part of Team 2.
Fut Sheriff has followed up on that, showing off the Barca man's brilliant stats.
The massive pace upgrade previously mentioned by FUTZone has indeed come, as have outstanding stats in passing, dribbling and defending!
He may not be the first name that comes to mind, but Christopher Trimmel is set to gain an upgraded card during FUT Captains.
With 92 PAC and 91 PHY, he will be a tough defender to pass, and even more frightening if he's making runs up the wing against your puny full-back!
Andreas Iniesta is another man being touted for an appearance during the promo.
ZUTZone has leaked a card, which we think has predicted stats, although they could be 'official'.
If a card comes and is anything like what is shown in the tweet, Iniesta could be ridiculous, not just with 90+ in pace, shooting, passing and dribbling, but 80+ in defending and physicality too!
Leaked Players List
Nice and simple, these are all the players that have had their FUT Captains cards leaked so far:
- Marcelo (OVR 94)
- Andreas Iniesta (OVR 93 - TBC)
- Sergio Busquets (OVR 92)
- Franck Ribery (OVR 92 - TBC)
- Jordan Henderson (OVR 91 - TBC)
- Pepe (OVR 91 - TBC)
- James Ward-Prowse (OVR 90)
- Dimitri Payet (OVR 90)
- Jose Fonte (OVR 90)
- Lorenzo Pellegrini (OVR 89)
- Christopher Trimmel (OVR 88)
- Dedryck Boyata (OVR 88)
- Fabien Lemoine (OVR 88 - TBC) - OBJ
- Abedi Pele (OVR 94)
- Joe Cole (OVR 94)
- Robbie Keane (OVR 92)
- Tim Cahill (OVR 89)
- Ivan Cordoba
Prime Icon Moments SBCs
- Zinedine Zidane (OVR 97)
- Paolo Maldini (OVR 95)
- Carles Puyol (OVR 94)
- David Beckham (OVR 94)
It turned out that TrustyFutTrader wasn't so trustworthy when they announced that FUT Captains would be the next promo in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team on Thursday, 10 February.
Despite the time frame being wrong, the promo has now landed, using the same concept of selecting players who captained their club or country.
New variants of the FUT Heroes have been introduced with insane upgrades, with present-day captains also featuring in the event.
As well as the squads being released into packs the regular objective player was also made available, with daily SBCs coming for Icons as well!
FUT Captains landed on Friday, 8 April, at the usual time of 1pm ET / 6pm BST, with Team 1 joining packs.
The promo is set to run for two weeks, with Team 2 coming on Friday, 15 April, again at 1pm ET / 6pm BST.
It is set to be the last major promo before we start the run in for Team of the Season on Friday, 22 April, with the main event leaked to kick off on Friday, 29 April.


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The European Consumer Packaging Perceptions Survey, conducted independently by Coleman Parkes Research and commissioned by Pro Carton, revealed that 88% of UK shoppers want on-pack information that highlights how environmentally friendly the packaging format is.
The survey found that over a third (36%) of Brits already shun products because of concerns about packaging, while nine out of ten shoppers want packaging to be easily recyclable.
Those aged over 50 years old in the UK were proved to be the most critical of brands’ and retailers’ actions in terms of sustainable packaging. Eight in ten of the over-50s in the UK demanded more should be done to introduce environmentally friendly packaging. The study also found that 92% would prefer carton over plastic.
While the over-50s are complaining about brands, Millennials (19- to 29-year-olds) are actually doing something about it. The survey found that over half (53%) of those surveyed said they had decided to switch brands in the last year because of a product’s packaging, with recyclability and over-packaging cited as the main reasons.
Tony Hitchin, general manager at Pro Carton, said: “The research points to the rapidly changing attitudes and behaviours of consumers since the sustainability debate came to the fore in 2017. Retailers and brands know they must satisfy customers and, to boot, the government in their demands for more environmentally friendly packaging.”
Just one-fifth (20%) of UK consumers surveyed did not think there should be a tax to force retailers and brands to adopt more sustainable packaging.
UK consumers are still some way behind their European counterparts in their commitment to environmentally friendly packaging. Over two-thirds (68%) said the environmental impact of a product’s packaging affected their purchasing decisions, with shoppers in Spain (81%) and Germany (77%) even more likely to be influenced by the packaging’s environmental credentials.


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MandM Direct today became the latest online retailer to confirm its plans for a stockmarket flotation.
The flotation follows hard on the heels of pureplays from Boohoo.com to AO.com , which have already gone public this year.
Today MandM Direct chief executive Jonathon Brown, previously online director at John Lewis , said a listing would give it an opportunity to accelerate its growth. He said MandM Direct’s success to date lay on a strategy of deep discounts to consumers twinned with strong relationships with brand owners, all helping to build an active customer base of 1.3m households.
“We are well positioned to benefit from the trends towards online retail and have a clear strategy to develop our UK and to expand our European businesses,” said Brown. “This listing represents an exciting stage in our development.”
MandM Direct was founded in 1987 and today 94% of its revenues, which grew by 9% to total £118.9m in the year to February 23 2014, are made online – over devices from smartphones to tablets and PCs – in the UK and six other European markets. The remaining 6% are made over the telephone and by mail in the UK. Earnings grew by 21% to £10.5m in the full-year.
The retailer sells well-known brands from adidas and Converse to Diesel and Helly Hanson at discounts of up to 75%, providing a solution for brand owners who need to clear excess stock. The company also has nine own brands, including Duffs, Kangaroo Poo and Onfire.
The company, which launched three of its six international websites in the last six months, also delivers to a further 18 countries and now aims to enter new markets within the next two years.
Alan White, recently-retired chief executive of N Brown Group will chair MandM Direct’s board after the IPO. He said he was “delighted” to be involved with the business. “MandM Direct’s management team has built a leading online offprice retailer and is highly regarded by its suppliers, with exciting prospects for the future,” he said. “MandM Direct’s long-standing trading relationships with many international brands allow the company to offer outstanding discounts to customers.”
Other incoming non-executive directors include Marisa Cassoni, former finance director of the UK division of the Prudential Group, the Post Office and John Lewis, and Michael Ross, co-founder of eCommera and chief executive of Figleaves.com between 1999 and 2006.
MandM Direct has not yet said how much money it plans to raise through the flotation.


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S Korean Media Electronics Giant LG Launches Own Blockchain Service ‘Monachain’
South Korean company LG applied for a patent for the ThinQ Wallet trademark last week, which provides for the use of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
According to the application filed with the US Patent Office, among other things, the use of the trademark will be associated with services of mobile banking, transfer of funds, issuance of cyber money, as well as a software platform for blockchain and payment applications for mobile phones..
LG is already using the ThinQ trademark for its G7 + smartphone at the moment, and the new registration could mean that the company intends to integrate cryptocurrency-related products into its future devices..
LG CNS, a subsidiary of the South Korean giant, recently announced that it will use its R3 Corda blockchain platform to increase the transparency of the supply chain for school canteens..
Perhaps the development was stimulated by competitors (Samsung, HTC and others), which already offer various options for crypto wallets for smartphones.
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Luxury mobile phone manufacturer Vertu has partnered with mobile advertising company Amobee to market its first touchscreen handset, the Constellation, which was launched late last year.
The mobile advertising campaign for the smartphone is intended to enable Vertu to identify growth opportunities within the female, luxury fashion segment, according to a press release issued today (8 February) by Amobee.
The campaign includes a sponsorship of the Vogue Daily News mobile application as well as a Vertu video in a Net-A-Porter iPad application, which ran in December last year.
“Working with Amobee has shown us how powerful mobile advertising can be to reach a niche, luxury audience with smart media placement and sleek creative design,” said Mark Izatt, head of digital for Vertu. “We’re excited by the results we’ve seen so far and look forward to continuing our work with Amobee to reach luxury consumers via state-of-the-art mobile marketing.”
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Jan 3 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media:
* British department stores group House of Fraser expects to be listed by the end of the year even as it remains in exclusive talks regarding a potential takeover by its French counterpart Galeries Lafayette, the Times of London reported the CEO of the department store chain as saying.
* A group of Taiwanese companies have applied to the Investment Commission for approval to set up a joint venture with China's Sinopec Group to build a petrochemical complex on the mainland, a local newspaper reported on Friday.
*JPMorgan Chase & Co., which has been told by U.S. regulators to bolster money-laundering safeguards, has stopped clearing dollar transfers for Latvian lenders, according to the Baltic nation's banking association. ()
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Seafood in hot demand
Seafood has become the South West’s go-to meat this festive season with Australian prawns and fish said to be in hot demand.
Craven Foods managing director Doug Mateljan said there was still demand for the traditional ham and turkey, but more people have opted for seafood this year.
“I think the weather influences a lot of people with seafood nowadays,” he said. “Most people now are looking for Australian prawns which is really good to see.”
While seafood may be the go-to, demand for turkey has remained strong, according to Buckingham Family Meats, though the seafood orders have started to roll in.
“Turkey has been massive this year,” co-owner Blair Parsons said.
“I’ve sold all of the turkeys and I’m battling to get any more in and all the suppliers are in the same boat.
“Seafood orders always come in a little bit later, but there’s lots of prawns on order.
“The prawns are going really well.”
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A team from Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) went on an inspection tour of Armani Hotel Dubai in Burj Khalifa on Monday ahead of the luxury property’s scheduled opening in March.
Armani Hotel Dubai, the first hotel to open under the collaboration between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties PJSC, is getting finishing touches.
Mr. Marc Dardenne, CEO of Armani Hotels and Resorts, welcomed the delegation and explained the facilities and services at the property and what also highlighted the unique features at the property. The hotel will soon start a pre-launch trial run.
The delegation comprised of Mr.Eyad Ali Abdul Rahman, DTCM Executive Director Business Development and Media Relations Division, Mr. Ahmed Al Tunaiji, DTCM Director Media and Advertising, Mr. Majid Saqr Al Marri, DTCM Director of Hotels Classification, Ms. Shaikha Al Mutawa, DTCM Director Business Development, Mr. Abdul Rahman Ahli, DTCM Head of Inspections (Classification), and Mr. Saad El Sayed, DTCM Head of Arabic and English Media.
The DTCM officials inspected the hotels rooms and services to ensure that these are in line with the hotels classification manual.
The delegation later went on an informal tour of the world’s tallest building and was briefed about the multi-million dirham architectural wonder by the officials of Emaar, the Dubai-based public listed company which constructed the project. They were received by Mr. Ali Al Suwaidi, Senior Director Operations of Burj Khalifa, and Mr. Hamad Saeed Hamad Saif Eghdani, Senior Manager for Government Relations and Emiratisation at Emaar Hospitality Group.
Since its opening on January 4, Burj Khalifa is attracting between three to five thousand visitors who come to visit the tower and spent time viewing the city’s breathtaking views from the observation deck on 124th floor for a fee. Armani Hotel Dubai is the first of a series of hotels, resorts and residences designed by Giorgio Armani to be opened around the globe and marks fashion maestro Giorgio Armani’s debut in to the world of hospitality.


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Renowned tattoo artist Davee Blows joined forces with street wear clothing company Mishka NYC to host an exhibit of his work on Friday, August 29. All of Brooklyn seemed to show up in support with their Death Adder and Keep Watch merchandise in tow. This was a night for both parties to celebrate.
Founded in 2003 by Mikhail Bortnik and Greg Rivera, Mishka has slowly but surely established itself as a clothing brand to watch, the majority of which is adorned in graphic yet cartoony images involving bears and eyeballs, veins and all. The “Keep Watch” eyeballs and logo have helped the company open stores across the country and even in Tokyo.
Given Mishka’s penchant for the unusual, it’s no surprise that their path collided with Blows. A tattoo artist whose work blends traditional style with cartoon zaniness, Blows has done tattoos in 46 countries around the world and eventually plans to lay down ink on all seven continents.
The two globetrotting forces came together last night for an exhibit in the middle of the store on 350 Broadway in Brooklyn, NY. Blows’ “100Panthers Vol. 1” is a series of 27 works featuring panthers, all shaped by Blows’ maximalist hyper-art style, in various different ways. Some are slanted and obscured, some blend into their respective canvases, some (okay, one) looks like Mr. T. Check out the rest of the photos from the event below!
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Facebook today rolled out an improvement to its Instant Articles featurethat now lets publishersinclude call-to-action divisions in their articles to better connect with readers, including the rights that encourage email sign-ups and Page Likes. The company also announced its testing two more divisions for publishers interested in offering free trials of their digital subscriptions and another aimed at promoting the installation of the publishers mobile app.
The changes are meant to induce Instant Articles more appealing to publishers who want to are benefiting from the power of Facebooks distribution of their content, but who are also concerned how the platform has limited their ability to display the business-critical divisions they traditionally placed on their websites like those that tout customers or increase reader loyalty, for example.
These features likewise come shortly after another recent improvement to Instant Articles last month, which let publishers to place more ads within each article than before.
The email call-to-action unit lets readers share their email address directly with the publisher on Facebook, in order to receive the email newsletters or other email updates the publisher is available through. Facebooks advantage here is that it already has consumers email addresses on file, in order to be allowed to make this sign-up process quicker. Instead of having to kind in their email address manually, users can agree to share it with a click, the social network explains.
The unit can also be customized with text and other design options to match the publishers branding.
Some publishers have already been testing this unit, including Slate and The Huffington Post. The former noted the human rights unit been taken into consideration 41 percentage of email sign-ups over a two-month period. Meanwhile, The Huffington Post used to say the unit produced 29 percent of its Morning Email sign-ups over a three-month period, and these subscribers were just as likely to stick around as those it acquired via the web.
The Page Like call-to-action simply places a Like button division in the article thatalso shows how many of the readersfriends already like the Page in question.
Facebook mentions its currently testing the other units free trials and mobile app installs with a small group of publishers and spouses. App install call-to-action divisions arevery new, having enteredinto alpha testing as of this week.
The features arrived about following Facebooks increased efforts to work more closely with its publisher partners through itsJournalism Project. The programme has promised a number of other features as well, like the tale bundles that bundle multiple articles together; journalism courses that teach reporters how to use Facebook tools like Facebook Live; investments in local news; plus PSAs to promote news literacy and featuresaimed at fighting fake news; among other things.
The fake news issue was also addressed the coming week with a new associate at the opening of the News Feed offering 10 tips on how to spot fake news .~ ATAGEND
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Neiman Marcus is victim of security breach
NEW YORK (AP) — Luxury merchant Neiman Marcus confirmed yesterday that thieves stole some of its customers' payment card information and made unauthorized charges over the holiday season, becoming the second retailer in recent weeks to announce it had fallen victim to a cyber-security attack.
The hacking, coming weeks after Target Corp. revealed its own breach, underscores the increasing challenges that merchants have in thwarting security threats. Neiman Marcus didn't say whether the breach was related to the massive data theft at Target, but some security experts believe they could be part of the same scam. Nevertheless, the recent security breaches at two major retailers threaten to scare shoppers who worry about the safety of their personal data.
Ginger Reeder, spokeswoman for Dallas-based Neiman Marcus Group Ltd., said in an email yesterday that the retailer had been notified in mid-December by its credit card processor about potentially unauthorized payment activity following customer purchases at stores.
On Jan. 1, a forensics firm confirmed evidence that the upscale retailer was a victim of a criminal cyber-security intrusion and that some customers' credit and debit cards were possibly compromised as a result.
Reeder wouldn't estimate how many customers might be affected but said the merchant is notifying customers whose cards it has now determined were used fraudulently. Neiman Marcus, which operates more than 40 upscale stores and clearance stores, is working with the Secret Service on the breach, she said.
"We have begun to contain the intrusion and have taken significant steps to further enhance information security," Reeder wrote.
Robert Siciliano, a security expert with McAfee, a computer security software maker, says it is possible Neiman Marcus doesn't yet know the extent of the breach. He says he believes that the two thefts were likely committed by the same organized group, based on his experience and the fact that the incidents happened at around the same time.
Target disclosed Friday that its massive data theft was significantly more extensive and affected millions more shoppers than the company announced in December. The nation's second largest discounter said hackers stole personal information — including names, phone numbers, email and mailing addresses — from as many as 70 million customers as part of a data breach it discovered last month.


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Exclusive: Plastics maker Nypro plans expansion, 60 new jobs
Plastics manufacturer Nypro plans to invest about $15 million to expand its Mebane plant in a move that will add between 50 to 60 new jobs and meet demand for its packaging and health care customers.
The cost to expand Nypro's Mebane facility by 75,000 square feet is expected to reach between $7 million and $8 million, said Mebane City Manager David Cheek. On top of that, Nypro will invest between $5 million and $7 million for equipment that will be needed for the expansion, Cheek said.
Nypro's facility at 1018 Corporate Park Drive is inside the N.C. Industrial Center and spans 113,000 square feet. Nypro already employs 300 there, and Cheek said that depending on demand, Nypro could grow with another 50 to 60 jobs on top of the 50 to 60 initially expected.
"They are expanding with growth in the economy; they are getting some new contracts," Cheek said.
Richard Champigny Jr., general manager for NYPRO Mebane, declined to provide details including a price tag for the addition, salary ranges, and the names of customers that are driving demand for the expansion. But Champigny confirmed Monday morning that Nypro is expanding with additional manufacturing space to meet demand for its packaging and health care customers. Nypro has already begun the process of hiring the 50 to 60 workers, which will cover a range of positions from entry-level roles to supervisory posts.
The expansion is significant because it will expand the local presence of Nypro, which makes a wide range of health care, packaging and consumer electronics products. It was purchased last year by Jabil Circuit in a components manufacture merger and acquisition worth $665 million.
Greensboro-based Samet Corp. submitted plans to the city of Mebane last week for Nypro's expansion and expects to begin construction this month, said Brian Hall, real estate pre-construction project manager for Samet. Hall said the LEED-certified addition will be completed within six or seven months.
"We certainly love to see the activity in the park," Hall said of Nypro's expansion. "We love to see companies that have been in the park for a number of years expand and continue to grow inside the boundaries of the park."
Nypro's expansion will add to other expansions made by N.C. Industrial Center tenants including California-based Cambro Manufacturing, which announced this spring that it would build a 220,000-square-foot facility in Mebane, creating 100 jobs and investing more than $30 million in building costs and equipment over the next three years. Safety products manufacturer Kidde also expanded at the Mebane center with a 244,000-square-foot distribution center. Other high profile tenants at the business park include Ford Motor Co. and TriVantage, a division of fabric maker Glen Raven Mills.
Nypro is expanding its Mebane facility after moving to the N.C. Industrial Center in 2007 from another location in Alamance County. At the time, Nypro received a $150,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund as well as incentives from Alamance County and the city of Mebane.
But Cheek said Nypro did not request incentives this time around.
"Even though they started here with incentives, they did not ask for any this time," Cheek said. "We like that."
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If your holiday travels bring you through the San Francisco International Airport
you have one last luxury shopping opportunity. A new Gucci
store, the first one in a U.S. airport, has opened at the International Terminal at SFO. According to an article on Inside the Bay Area,
this airport was chosen as a Gucci location because of its sleek design. The international terminal at SFO is not a bad place to be waylaid if snow in other areas delays your flight, there is also a salon, spa and plenty of decent dining options and your Gucci purchases will be duty free.
In other Gucci news, it was also recently announced
that Gucci in New York will move their flagship store to Trump Tower and take over a four-floor, 46,000-square-foot site that once belonged to Brit jeweler Asprey. The new location will be the world's largest Gucci store when it opens in 2008.


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ATA (Cavan, Ireland) announced that it has acquired Germany-based cutting and industrial tooling company Karnasch Professional Tools. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition brings the company’s value to about €160 million while also bringing its employee count to nearly 400 across the world.
“We have long admired the professionalism of the Karnasch family and have greatly respected their clear market leadership. ATA is delighted to combine forces with a company of this caliber and reputation and look forward to having the benefit of their obvious expertise within the expanded organization,” ATA CEO Peter Cosgrove said in a press release. “This transaction is entirely consistent with our strategy to build a global company of scale in this industry and we look forward to delivering on the many markets and product synergies that now become available. We are very pleased to have the continued support of our banks, and of DCF, and to have now secured the support of ISIF, who we view as an important supporter of our ambitious growth strategy.”
Karnasch is a third-generation, family-owned company that sells precision industrial tools for grinding, milling, cutting, sawing and drilling. It currently exports to over 60 countries.
“We are very pleased to be able to join with ATA who we know well and have hugely regarded for over 20 years,” Michael Karnasch, managing director, said. “ATA is a progressive industry leader. We believe that our new combination provides many excellent opportunities to accelerate for growth, both for our business and for our employees.”


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Now That’s a Done Deal: Burbank Removes Street Parking for Road Expansion
CBS News reports (with video) that business owners along Victory Boulevard in Burbank opened their shops on Monday morning to a bad surprise. The curb in front of their stores was painted red, as the city had banned street parking for several blocks to increase the boulevard’s capacity for left hand turns. The city gave shop owners less than 24 hours notice before removing the parking, in possible violation of a recent Los Angeles County Superior Court Ruling, causing an outcry from an already struggling business community.
In May of 2008, when the debate over the fate of the Mayor’s Pico-Olympic Plan was at its hottest, a Superior Court Judge ruled that the City of Los Angeles needed to do an environmental study of the effects on eliminating street parking before moving forward with the plan to increase capacity on the two thru-fares at rush hour. The judge specifically noted the poor public outreach done by LADOT and the City, an outreach campaign that looks like a model for good government next to Burbank’s.
Somewhere, Jack Weiss, the former Council Member who was the sole backer in that legislative body for the Mayor’s Pico-Olympic Plan, has to be wondering why he didn’t think of just repainting the roads and seeing what happened. Shocked that removing parking could cause such an outcry, the city engineer has already admitted that the public outreach "could have been better" and the City Council is already working on fixes. I guess the City of Burbank’s traffic engineering department doesn’t have access to the Internet or any other way to do ten minutes of research to see how similar plans have fared in the past.
Don’t worry, Streetsblog hasn’t suddenly become an advocate for free street parking for the sake of businesses, but to ignore the impact that removing parking can have to basically, do it and say "deal with it," is bad policy no matter how you slice it. Yes, I would write the same thing if they had taken the parking to put in bike lanes and not add vehicular travel capacity.


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Thermo-WADE agrees distribution deal in Denmark
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Thermo-WADE, the maker of the world’s first temperature-sensitive wading stick and associated accessories, has secured a distribution deal that will see its products sold in Denmark.
The agreement with Anders Lørgensen, a wholesaler and travel company owner trading as Green Grass Travel, was confirmed at the EFTTEX trade show, which took place in Brussels last month.
The Scandinavian company has taken the full range of Thermo-WADE products, including the River SENSE temperature monitor, which was launched at the show.
Thermo-WADE’s founder, Micheal Commons, told Angling International: “All distribution deals where suppliers take on our products are highly valued and taken with respect. We are building the brand one brick at a time to allow us to consider the needs of our customers, unlike some powerful suppliers that have the resources to hoover up as many customers they can all at once, but then lack the aftercare needed to adequately service their requirements.”
He added that Europe is the young company’s top priority as an export market. “We are currently in six countries in the region so there is still plenty of work for us to do. We have also recently appointed a supplier in the US. Our business across the Atlantic is in its infancy and our focus in the region is offering support as its finds its legs in such a big market.”


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Reuters today launched a new video service that features an “advertising-based revenue share model.”
Working with News Distribution Network, Reuters will use its editorial assets to produce video content in a lot of different areas — from news and business to sports and entertainment. The video content will then be distributed to newspapers, magazines and radio outlets, who will also get access to NDN’s new distribution model. Explains Reuters:
“NDN’s state-of-the-art content distribution platform goes beyond the traditional licensing agreement to offer flexible advertising capabilities, which enable participants to share in and contribute to network revenues. The network also provides sophisticated video metric capabilities to support audience and advertising performance analytics.”
So, in using Reuters’ video content, news outlets are getting more than just videos — they’ll be making some money off of it, too. “We believe this strategic relationship is a critical step toward bringing online publishers, the content and services needed to revolutionize their product offering,” said Greg Peters, NDN’s CEO.
How long until other news outlets start launching similar content sharing models?
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In remarks made at the Economic Club of Washington, General Motors CEO Mary Barra has said that GM is 'exploring opportunities' for Opel, ramping down expectations of an imminent announcement on the sale of the loss-making division to PSA. She also declined to discuss a timetable for the potential sale.
"We've done a lot to improve the business but we're exploring opportunities to see if we can accelerate that even more because scale does matter in this business," she said, according to Reuters. "We're continuing the dialogue."
There have been suggestions that a 'heads of agreement' announcement on a sale could be made by the two makers as early as this week. However, industry analysts note that such a deal will be complicated to conclude, even if the two are at a relatively advanced stage in negotiations. Putting a final figure on GM's European liabilities (needed for the purchase price), agreeing on boundaries for technology transfer as well as brand sales territories are some areas that could take time to lock down in a final agreement.
PSA would boost its sales share in Europe with the acquisition of GM's European operations – it would be Europe's number two for scale – and the purchase holds out the possibility of increased scale and cost savings for the combined company in costly engineering activities such as powertrain development. However, there would also be potential difficulties ahead in rationalising the larger manufacturing network to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
GM's European unit has not turned a profit since 1999 and hopes of breakeven in 2016 were scuppered by currency movements that followed the UK's Brexit referendum result. Opel/Vauxhall and PSA's Peugeot and Citroen brands operate in the same crowded mass-market segments in Europe that have become intensely competitive. In addition, PSA is grappling with making DS a standalone premium brand.
Some reports in Germany have suggested that GM is attempting to restrict PSA from selling Opel cars in certain markets – most notably, the US, China and Russia. However, PSA would likely see these markets as a big potential opportunity for the Opel brand.


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With 33 exhibitors, the first edition of the Yucatan International Expo just wrapped up.
HOUSTON — An unprecedented stage in the commercial life of the peninsula was marked last week, with the first edition of the Yucatan International Expo, which offered a wide variety of products in search of new markets, in this Houston area where 45 percent of the population is Latino.
It also served to promote local inputs and business appointments with distributors and members of American chains. Experts in the field trained representatives of Yucatecan companies on how to do business in the United States, said the president of the Chamber of Latino Entrepreneurs and promoter of the meeting, Adriana Elizabeth Gonzalez.
The event started with the presence of Governor Rolando Zapata Bello and concluded Friday April 28, in the building of said group, where is expected the sample of local industries, with products such as pork, sauces, henequen drinks, coconut , Horchata, hammocks and the coveted honey of this region.
This first meeting of Yucatecan merchants and producers with their American counterparts was promoted by the Produce Foundation, the State Government through the Ministry of Rural Development (Seder) and the Chamber, which proudly carries the motto “everything we promote and we do is in Spanish. ”
It should be noted that the exhibitors offered their products and articles in the framework of a gastronomic sample with typical dishes. Admission was free with a good influx of Americans, Hispanics and the Yucatecan community based in Texas.
Carlos Recio Mendicuti, president of the Produce Foundation, Pedro Cabrera Quijano, emphasized the boost offered by the Yucatan Exporta office in Houston, which is about to complete its first year, and said that this activity is expected to increase binational trade relations.
Among the invited companies were Kekén, Aviproductos Sanjor, Amar Hydroponia, Xcambó, Villa Vainilla, Productos Diamante, Proalmex, La Anita, Marlet, Milpa Maya, High Tech Agribusiness, Ramonal Maya, Kuuch Restaurant, Dzemul and Coco Maya Sauces.
Also, Botanas Herrera, Torritos, San Marino Liquors, Seeds of Gods, Honey Suppliers, Hamas Anahí, Practical Wood Products, Mayab Kaab, Chun Haus Trader, Guayaberas G. Candila, La Lupita Botas, Cascam, Global Food, Muui, Mex Art, Lik, Gary Products and Rancho Alegre, among others.
As for the foreign companies involved were El Ahorro Supermarket, Pancho Meat Market, Walmart, H.E.B, La Michoacana Meat Market, Teloloapan Supermarkets, Frutilandia Delicia Natural, My Store and Supermarket Fiesta.
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Tuxedo Money Solutions Ltd, has announced that it has new 100% owners in Erik Fällström and Andreas H Tuczka, of Aldridge EDC Specialty Finance Partners ("AEDC").
The deal completed on 20th April, following the approval of the FCA.
Former co-founder of HOIST Finance, Erik Fällström, and former partner at Lone Star Europe, Andreas Tuczka, will support Tuxedo CEO John Sharman in delivering the company’s ambitious growth plans across Europe and beyond.
With extensive experience within financial services, the new investors will help to drive Tuxedo’s diversification and growth on four fronts;
1. Customised, white label card and payment programmes
2. PayTech platform solutions, centred around Tuxedo’s new Liveload® technology
3. Alternative Banking services
4. Expansion into the consumer credit market
John Sharman comments: “Tuxedo has major growth plans within the PayTech and Financial Services sectors, in Europe and beyond, and our new investors are key to helping us achieve this growth. The sector knowledge, experience and relationships that Erik and Andreas bring will open up new and significant opportunities for the business, while providing the strategic direction, insight and senior guidance required to deliver our ambitious growth plans.”
Aldridge EDC Specialty Finance Partners ("AEDC") business objective is the purchase of operating businesses and assets in the financial services sector in Europe and CEE. The core focus lies on acquisitions of / investments in (i) platforms and assets of un-/secured (non- and sub-performing) consumer loans, SME loans, residential mortgages; (ii) financial solutions platforms (on low cost and high-/ fin-tech basis) offering payment and banking solutions for underbanked consumers, and (iii) (distressed/sub-performing) regulated financial institutions (including banks). AEDC is run by Erik Fällström, former Co-Founder of HOIST Finance, and Andreas H Tuczka, former partner at Lone Star Europe.


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Sunnyside Mall Supports Local Talent with a Design & Artistry Showcase
Providing a platform for local artists and designers to showcase and sell their work was the idea behind the Design & Artistry Showcase that launched at Sunnyside Mall this past September.
Sunnyside Mall partnered with the newly formed Nova Fashion Incubator to establish the Design & Artistry Showcase, which allowed participants to exhibit their work in a 4,000 square foot space from September 12th to 14th. Artists and designers were invited to apply to be part of the impromptu gallery as a means to channel their talent into a business venture.
“Designers and artists often have trouble finding high-end spaces where they can showcase their work and connect with the community. We brought together artists and designers who have a thriving business sense to create a gallery for our customers to see the latest in local talent and creativity. It was a wonderful way to support up and coming fashion designers and artists and generated a unique community event here in Bedford,” said Lindsay Stockall, marketing manager for Sunnyside Mall.
Sunnyside Mall selected eight artists and designers to be part of the showcase free of charge. Participants used the space to sell current merchandise, promote an upcoming collection, and to gain brand recognition.
Amanda Kincaid, founder of Nova Fashion Incubator, said for many new artists and designers, the chance to showcase their work at a high traffic venue like Sunnyside Mall is much appreciated. “We’re establishing the Nova Fashion Incubator to provide new local designers with the space and equipment to build their fashion business. Nova will help them overcome obstacles to launching full fashion lines and get them on the path to selling their garments to the rest of Canada and beyond,” said Kincaid. “The Design & Artistry Showcase was a perfect opportunity for our prospective members to see the importance of getting their clothing to market. It provided a platform for local artists and designers to take that much needed next step. This event with Sunnyside Mall in Bedford was the perfect community partnership for our local designers.”
To highlight the importance of promoting their small business Sunnyside Mall will also invited exhibitors to submit press releases, photo packs, line sheets, bios and other materials to be part of a press kit. The kits were handed out during the Showcase.
Nova Scotia-based fashion designer Lisa Drader-Murphy reinforced the importance of nurturing local creative talent. Drader-Murphy opened a Turbine location in Sunnyside Mall this past August.
“As a fashion designer, I can attest to the value of highlighting local, emerging entrepreneurs in the arts. It’s so important to prioritize the marketing and business aspects of their creative endeavours. I’m delighted to see Sunnyside Mall supporting local talent.”
Sunnyside hosted a grand opening for invited guests and media the evening of Thursday, September 11th. The event was catered by Pete’s, Cristall Wine Merchants and The Middle Spoon. All three came together and created incredible cocktails, wine and cheese samplings and tasty mini deserts that complimented each other. The event also featured a ‘SWAG room’ similar to a gifting suite, providing complimentary bonus items for the first attendees to arrive from Bedford Orthodontics, Hallmark, Pete’s, Cazza Petite, Zacks, Blossom Shops, Cristall Wine Merchants, The Body Shop and Comfort Orthotics. In an effort to draw the showcase attendees back to our retailers and generate sales. The Design & Artistry Showcase opened to the general public the next day.
For more information on Sunnyside Mall visit www.sunnysidemall.ca


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Since Zendaya Coleman took on former Fashion Police co-host Giuliana Rancic with a thoughtful essay on the history of dreads, she's become something of a de facto spokeswoman for the constant instances of cultural appropriation we are bombarded with. The actress spoke on the issue during a recent interview with Nylon.
Zendaya pointed out that there can be a difference between appropriating a culture and appreciating it. "You can go about it as cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation," she told Nylon. "You have to be very careful. Some things are really sacred and important to other cultures, so you have to be aware, politically, about those things before you just adopt them."
Zendaya says that understanding something is crucial to adopting a style respectfully. "You don’t just wear something just to wear it—you have to understand the history behind it," she says. "I urge people to take the extra step of knowledge and learn about things"
Cultural appropriation has been a hot topic recently. Kylie Jenner was called out by Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg for wearing cornrows, Paris Fashion Week featured controversial collections from Junya Watanabe and Thom Browne, and a magazine used a white woman to model an afro.


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The Performance Data Recorder with Valet Mode available on the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray seems like a fantastic tool for many owners. Whether they are taking 720p video while lapping the track in their new 'Vette, or just want to protect their purchase from inconsiderate joyriders, the system offers a lot of functionality in one package. However, one of the PDR's features might get buyers in trouble with the law, and it has nothing to do with recording some illicit high-speed driving on a favorite back road. The problem hinges on the various state laws concerning a person's right to privacy.
According to a letter posted by Jalopnik, Chevy dealers are asking 2015 Corvette owners not to use the Valet Mode portion of the PDR because it records audio in the cabin, in addition to performance specs. That's a problem because privacy laws vary from state to state with some requiring just one side's consent to tape sound and others requiring all parties to agree. According Jalopnik, 15 states mandate everyone's permission beforehand, but it's not clear whether these numbers are up to date. (Actually, the report varies, saying 13 states in some places and 15 in a list.)
According to the letter, Chevy is already working on a software update for the near future to rectify the issue. It's possible that simply adding a warning to drivers and the ability to turn off the audio recording function in Valet Mode might solve the problem. Obviously, this doesn't preclude Corvette drivers from using the performance aspect of the PDR, and owners are free tape lap after lap at the track.
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The Detroit Free Press is reporting that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may expand a recall campaign for faulty brake lamps. The agency is currently looking into complaints that certain 2004-2011 Chevrolet Malibu models as well as some 2007-2009 Saturn Aura sedans may have brake lights that do not illuminate when the driver presses the pedal. Alternatively, the lamps may also illuminate without input from the driver. General Motors recalled 8,000 Pontiac G6 models from the 2005 model year for the same problem, and NHTSA is currently investigating whether to add 550,000 more G6 models built between 2005 and 2009 to the list for the same issue.
In addition, investigators are currently examining 97 complaints from Malibu and Aura owners with the same trouble. If NHTSA adds those models to the recall campaign, more than one million units could be covered. GM, meanwhile, says there have been no accidents or injuries as a result of the problem.
What's in a name? This cliched phrase probably gets tossed out at every marketing meeting that happens when a new car gets its nomenclature. We know the answer, though: everything. The name of a car has all the potential to make or break it with fickle customers that are more conscious than ever about what their purchases say about them.
That's giving headaches to marketing folks across the automotive industry. "It's tough. In 1985 there were about 75,000 names trademarked in the automotive space. Today there are 800,000," Chevrolet's head of marketing, Russ Clark, told Automotive News. Infiniti's president, Johan de Nysschen, echoed Clark's sentiment, saying, "The truth of the matter is, across the world, there is hardly a name or a letter that hasn't already been claimed by one car manufacturer or another. You can go through the alphabet - A, B, C and so forth - and you will quickly see that almost all available letters are taken."
What has that left automakers to do? Get creative. In the case of Infiniti, it made the controversial move to bring all of its cars' names into a new scheme, classifying them as Q#0 for cars and QX#0 for SUVs and crossovers. So the Infiniti G, which was available as the G25 and G37, is now the Q50. The FX37 and FX50 are now the QX70.


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