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The smartphone industry has been dominated by the iPhone since its introduction in 2007.
The product has not just managed to keep away the challenge from Samsung and HTC. This has largely been achieved due to an era of introducing new features, which has proven to be both revolutionary and key towards the progress of the industry. This is once again the case with the latest generation iPhone, which is now available in two different models – for the first time. The flagship iPhone 5S will be sold alongside the cheaper iPhone 5C.
Apple has provided some crucial differentiating aspects between the two devices, but it is not one that will degrade the cheaper model. The iPhone 5S continues to be made with premium materials like glass and aluminum for most parts. It is one of the well-built phones in the market today and there is little squeak or rattle at any point of usage. This high quality aspect continues into the iPhone 5C as well, but in order to reduce the price, the device largely relies upon plastic materials.
Apple has extensively worked on making this plastic feel as premium as possible and this shows in the final product.
The introduction of a 4 inch display started with the iPhone 5 and it is retained in the current models. Prior to its launch, some regarded that this may be a disadvantage for the American company since rivals like Samsung and HTC come with mega sized displays. Apple, though, has proved them wrong because the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C continue to sell like hotcakes despite this small display. It is largely because of the retina display technology, which makes the pictures as sharp as ever.
Further, the 4 inch display also makes the phone good to hold for any finger size. In contrast, some of the Samsung models can be used only by people with large fingers.
A key differentiating aspect between the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C lies in the processor. The former uses the latest version of the dual core 1.5 GHz processor whereas the iPhone 5C uses the older version. Apple claims that this makes a massive difference in performance, but it will be one that the iPhone 5C user will have to do without. Still, the phone is powerful enough to run the latest OS 7 without any hiccups. This has been a trademark of Apple phones over the years and it continues in the latest generation as well.
Apple has also removed the dual led Flash in the iPhone 5C’s camera, which is the same as the eight megapixel unit present in the iPhone 5S in every other hardware detail – apart from the sensor size. However, it lacks the ability to shoot slow motion videos. The iPhone 5S uses a slightly larger sensor for better low light pictures.
The latest generation of the iPhone 5S continues to dominate the market despite its $700 price for the base version while the iPhone 5C offers premium Apple features at just around $500.
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At this point, it’s easy to take the Volkswagen GTI’s existence for granted -- with Japanese, domestic and other German hatches with a more sizzling pedigree, the GTI almost gets lost in the mix. Of course, it’s still one of the most competent front-drive sports cars on the market, despite having less power than the Ford Focus ST and the Honda Civic Type R.
As Donut Media shows in the above video, that wasn’t always the case for Volkswagen’s hot hatch. While searching for a way to discontinue the long-in-the-tooth Beetle, Volkswagen developed a new small car with modern, for the day, styling. That car was the Volkswagen Golf, or Rabbit as we got stateside. Then, a small team inside VW developed the performance version -- the GTI.
The rest? Well, you’ll have to check out the video above. Like the history lesson on Nissan’s Skyline, the Golf's story doesn’t disappoint.

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Harnessing the potential of disruptive technologies, apps, and data analytics for small business will all feature in the final digital technology conference in a series of four events organised by Government-backed Digital Enterprise.
The free-to-attend conference, Go Digital – Live!, will be held at Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, home of Huddersfield Town Football Club, on Monday 25 February.
The all-day event will focus on how businesses in the Leeds City Region can digitally transform themselves in 2019 and will feature a host of practical advice on making the most of technologies such as LinkedIn, CRM systems and data analytics.
Keynote speaker at the event will be consultant futurist Steve Wells of Fast Future Publishing, who advises global corporations on the potential of disruptive technologies. Mr Wells is an expert in how brands can leverage technology to create distinctive identities and drive growth and improvement and will share ideas and advice on innovation and future-proofing.
Muz Mumtaz, who heads Digital Enterprise, said: “We have deliberately set the bar high for this conference, which will be the finale of our four sell-out events. It’s so important for small businesses in our region to make sure they are not being left behind by the tech trends that are so vital for us to compete and grow as a region, especially in the current uncertain economic climate.
“The event is free to attend for SMEs in the Leeds City Region and there really will be a wealth of essential expert advice to be gained just by going along. All the businesses there are in the same boat and experiencing the same issues, which can also be helpful.
Mr Mumtaz added: “Essentially Go Digital Live! really is something that, for the sake of your business, you simply cannot afford to miss. The conference is free to attend and spaces are going fast, I’d advise people to sign up sooner rather than later at www.godigitallive.co.uk.”
The event will also include seminars on podcasting, chatbot technology, email marketing and video production on the agenda at the event. The Google Digital Garage team will talk about data analytics, and attendees will have the opportunity to access mentoring from digital marketing experts at Digital Enterprise.
SMEs in the Leeds City Region, which includes West Yorkshire, York and Harrogate, Craven and Selby in North Yorkshire, are all eligible to attend.
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Toronto, ON, October 2, 2003—Market-Wise Enterprises, Ltd. of Milton, Ontario has announced that as a result of a recent U.S. District Court decision in Boston, Massachusetts it has preserved exclusive Canadian distribution and marketing rights to Cran-Max®, the only cranberry supplement that is clinically proven to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The District Court’s decision also upheld Market-Wise’s sole Canadian rights to the entire Bio-Shield® product line produced by Cape Cod Biolab Corporation of Buzzard’s Bay, Massachusetts.
“The ruling will eliminate confusion in the Canadian marketplace and will enable Market-Wise to continue expanding the market for these scientifically proven, health-promoting products,” said Market-Wise’s president Stephen Lukawski.
“Cran-Max® cranberry is becoming the leading worldwide branded cranberry product, using 34 pounds of cranberries to produce one pound of Cran-Max®,” added Lukawski. “It is 100 per cent natural and is the only dietary supplement proven in clinical trials to be effective as a preventative against urinary tract infections. At least eight out of ten or 80 per cent of the female population experiences such an infection in a lifetime. At least 20 per cent of North American women experiences UTIs each year—that’s some 40 million women annually. UTIs are the second most prevalent cause of work-day loss next to the common cold and flu.”
“We started out creating a market for Cran-Max® cranberry and investing in its distribution when there were no sales whatsoever in Canada,” commented Lukawski. “I am pleased that the court in Boston has upheld Market-Wise’s exclusive rights to market, sell and distribute Cran-Max® cranberry and the other Bio-Shield® products in Canada, and look forward to bringing the proven health benefits of these products to the Canadian public.”
About Market-Wise Enterprises, Ltd.
Since 1994 Market-Wise has served as Corporate Advisors to the Nutraceutical Industry involved in Strategic Planning, Product Development and Research and Marketing. It is the exclusive Canadian marketer of CRAN-MAX® and the BIO-SHIELD® product line of proprietary infused fruit powders including such products as BLUE-MAX® (blueberry-based), BIL-MAX® (bilberry-based); SAW-MAX® (saw palmetto-based); ELDER-MAX® (elderberry-based); and EYE-MAX® (a special formula containing blueberry, bilberry and lutein ingredients).


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The NBA proves that hard work on and off the court pays off. After significant research into what resonates with Hispanics, the NBA has found a winning combination. Evidence of their success includes growth of the NBA’s U. S. Hispanic fan base by 9% during the 2008-09 season. To put that in perspective, the U.S. Hispanic population grew by only 4% during that same period indicating that the NBA is growing 125% faster than the Hispanic population. Add to that, promising figures such as the 57% rise in viewership of the NBA on ESPN Deportes and the growing éne•bé•a Facebook page that now has over 240,000 fans.
“Our success can be attributed to a winning combination of all of our marketing programs,” says Saskia Sorrosa, Senior Director of U.S. Hispanic Marketing at the NBA during our interview in October. “But most importantly, the NBA has great basketball.”
So how does the NBA market to Hispanics? Let’s review keys to their success:
The NBA’s latest marketing campaign, éne•bé•a, is part of a comprehensive initiative to grow the game of basketball throughout the expanding U.S. Hispanic market. The NBA brings initiatives focused exclusively on Hispanic fans under a platform that includes media, events, grassroots, and merchandising programs.
In October the NBA announced a partnership with Univision Interactive Media, Inc. to bring the www.nba.com/enebea website to life on Univision Interactive Media’s online platform. The co-branded site includes blogs by Latino NBA players, video highlights, the latest news, photo galleries, interactive fan content, and other offerings.
Key to their success in marketing to Hispanics is the structure of their internal operations. The Hispanic Marketing department headed by Ms. Sorrosa is structured in a way which ensures the NBA’s commitment to the Hispanic market. Each department of the NBA has a Hispanic lead who acts as the liaison between their groups and the Hispanic Marketing department. This person drives activations within their discipline, which ultimately ensures the Hispanic fan base is considered for every marketing endeavor.
After significant market research, the league determined how best to present the NBA to different Hispanic groups including acculturated Hispanics, bilinguals, and Spanish-dominant Hispanics. Acculturated Hispanics, as can be expected, generally prefer to consume all of their NBA related media in English. However, bilingual Hispanics prefer to watch games in English but would rather read about the NBA in Spanish. This was suspected by the NBA as it was found that more bilingual Hispanics were watching English-language broadcasts instead of Spanish-language game broadcasts on Telemundo a couple seasons back. In the 2nd part of this NBA Marketing feature, we will discuss the impact of this realization to the éne•bé•a Facebook page.
Another product of their research was how Hispanics referred to their favorite NBA teams. From their study they found that Hispanic fans used the words “los” or “el” in front of the names when referring to NBA teams instead of translating the team name. For example the Phoenix Suns are not the “Soles”, they are referred to as “Los Suns”. This combination was used as it was a true representation of how Hispanics related to their teams.
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The NBA also is highly involved in coordinating with individual teams’ Hispanic marketing efforts. This includes the 11 teams with Spanish-language websites such as the newest one, el Orlando Magic. For the 2006-2007 season, the NBA began the “Noche Latina” program with 4 teams. “Noche Latina” is a night to appreciate Hispanic fans and players. Teams wear their celebratory jersey decaled with “El Heat” or “Los Suns” for example. But the jerseys are not the only things that feature a Latin theme. The music, dancer routines, food, and overall ambience are heavily influenced by Hispanic culture during select games throughout the month of March.
Not all of the NBA’s Hispanic programs are centered on marketing. The NBA holds their grassroots programs to the utmost importance. “éne•bé•a Fit” and “Es tu Cancha” are programs designed to help Hispanic families. Current and former NBA stars such as Al Horford and Felipe Lopez have been instrumental in these efforts.
“éne•bé•a Fit is our health and wellness program, one of the pillars of our NBA cares platform and our Hispanic efforts,” states Ms. Sorrosa. “Hispanics have a high incidence of childhood obesity in the U.S., the highest in the country; and this program strives to educate kids and families about the importance of active lifestyles and proper nutrition.” As part of the program, NBA players work with children to encourage exercise and parents are educated on the importance of healthy eating habits, nutritional value in meals and grocery shopping on a budget. Another program, “Es tu Cancha” (It’s your court) builds and/or refurbishes basketball courts in Hispanic communities across the Nation in an effort to create a safe place for kids to play and be active. Mascots and current/former NBA players participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony of these basketball courts.
We at DK wholeheartedly agree that a good product (i.e. good basketball) is a key factor in achieving success as the NBA has. What could other U.S. sports leagues do to achieve similar appreciation from Hispanics?
Be sure to see Part 2 of this in-depth look into the NBA’s Hispanic Marketing operation, “Social Media a Key Component of our Strategy.”


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Nissan North America Inc. is recalling 151,695 vehicles so that dealers can reprogram the ABS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
The recall affects 2013-2014 model-year Nissan Pathfinder vehicles (manufactured April 18, 2012, through Sept. 20, 2013); 2013-MY Infiniti JX35 vehicles (manufactured Sept. 15, 2011, through Jan. 16, 2013); and 2014-MY Infiniti QX60 vehicles (manufactured Jan. 17, 2013, through Sept. 20, 2013).
During light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance in these vehicles. The resultant increase in stopping distance poses a safety risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Nissan dealers will reprogram the ABS free of charge. Vehicle owners can reach Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.


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WA town that was shifted off the gas network and taken all-electric is ground zero for a new retail energy offer targeting households “locked out” of rooftop solar.
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Queensland-based battery maker RedEarth Energy Storage announces plans to establish Personal Power Plants for community trade of stored solar energy – utilities not invited.
Perth company applies P2P platform to Fremantle apartment complex with solar and battery storage to offer residents “transactive layer” to trade their own energy.
AGL Energy solar trading trial set to be expanded in Adelaide, potentially giving buyers access to solar at prices lower than the grid, and sellers a higher price than the feed-in tariff.
US-based company behind block-chain energy sharing technology unveil plans for 6MW SA solar microgrid with Yates Electrical that could be the start of an industry-changing revolution.
NSW property development offers a tree change, and a share in an energy utility: a purpose-built, community-owned embedded network through which they can buy, sell and store solar electricity, peer-to-peer.
Australian property development giant Stockland has signed an innovative rooftop solar deal that will help supply its entire operations with 100% renewables.
CCA recommends an extension to the federal SRES in its climate progress report, and wants home batteries and EV chargers included. But the federal government is not sold.
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Looks like Google’s cheaper Chromecast is becoming a reality
Solar and wind keep getting cheaper as the field becomes smarter. Every time solar and wind output doubles, the cost gets cheaper and cheaper.
Cheaper hydrogen fuel cell could mean better green energy options
Tesla will release a cheaper Model Y with bigger batteries soon
EV makers counted on batteries getting cheaper; war changed the picture: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may halt slide in cost of manufacturing batteries.


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State officials are warning the public about potent cannabis products being packaged to look like popular snacks.
Attorney General Letitia James' office issued an alert on Tuesday concerning illegal and unregulated products being sold online that are deceptively designed to look like standard snack foods and candy, but actually contain high levels of cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol and can be "extremely dangerous" to human health.
Although New York legalized adult-use cannabis earlier this year, the AG said, cannabis products for non-medical use are not yet being sold legally in the state. In other states where non-medical cannabis products are permitted for sale, a single adult serving size of an edible cannabis product contains 5 milligrams of THC, but a standard bag of lookalike Cheetos brand product contains 600 milligrams of THC. If a child were to consume the entire bag, the child would be consuming 120 times the maximum legal adult serving in those states.
In the first half of 2021 alone, the AG said, the American Association of Poison Control Centers has reported that poison control hotlines have received an estimated 2,622 calls for services related to young children ingesting illegal cannabis products.
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Symptoms of THC overdose include respiratory distress, loss of coordination, lethargy, and loss of consciousness. New Yorkers who suspect that their child has become sick from consuming food containing high amounts of THC are encouraged to call the New York Regional Poison Control Centers at (800) 222-1222.
“These unregulated and deceptive cannabis products will only confuse and harm New Yorkers, which is why they have no place in our state,” James said in a news release. “It is essential that we limit their access to protect our communities and, more specifically, our children. In light of an increase in accidental overdoses among children nationwide, it is more vital than ever that we do everything we can to curb this crisis and prevent any further harm, or even worse, death.”
New Yorkers who are aware of or have encountered these type of products are encouraged to contact the AG's office by submitting a complaint form online or by calling (800) 771-7755.


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The sharing economy is prompting a rethink of business practice. To address confusion, this transformative model is also referred to as the ‘crowd’, ‘gig’, ‘peer-to-peer’ or ‘on-demand’ economy. It operates within the context of digital technology and is based on collaborative consumption, allowing both individuals and businesses to share assets, products or services with one another.


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The appointment of a non-GM person reflects the way the US giant is moving as is the way it has dealt with the recall crisis in the US.
General Motors President Dan Ammann says that GM is performing to plan and that its European operations are on target to achieve profitability by "mid-decade".
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Microsoft Launches Windows 8 in Singapore
New offers, apps and range of hardware options offers choice and opportunity for customers as Windows 8 becomes globally available.
Singapore – 25 October 2012 – Today, Microsoft announced the availability of Windows 8 for its customers in Singapore and around the world. Beginning on Friday, October 26, consumers and businesses worldwide will be able to experience all that Windows 8 has to offer: a beautiful new UI, a wide range of apps with the grand opening of the Windows Store, available on more than 1000 Windows 8 certified PCs and tablets.
Microsoft held the launch event at the Esplanade in Singapore showcasing the new Windows 8 on different vendor’s AIO and notebooks.
Helene Auriol, Managing Director of Microsoft Singapore gave the opening speech at the launch event.
Windows 8 will be available for download to upgrade existing PCs in over 140 markets and 37 languages at www.windowsupgradeoffer.com, and at retail locations around the world including Singapore. Over 50 Windows 8 devices from a wide range of manufacturers including Asus, Acer, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba – will be available at more than 120 IT retail stores across Singapore, including Challenger, Courts, Harvey Norman and Newstead. Customers will be able to choose from a range of new models, including notebooks, tablets, all-in-ones, touch-enabled ultrabooks and convertibles, all built for Windows 8.
“With the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is unveiling a reimagined Windows to the world,” said Helene Auriol, Managing Director, Microsoft Singapore. “Windows 8 delivers a no-compromise computing experience to individuals, families and businesses, where they no longer need to choose between the fun and convenience of a tablet and the power and productivity of a PC.”
Windows 8 – Many Shapes and Sizes
Windows 8 will be available in two versions at retail, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. And for our business customers, Windows 8 Enterprise offers new possibilities in mobile productivity with features like Windows To Go, DirectAccess, and BranchCache, as well as enhanced end-to-end security with features including BitLocker and AppLocker.
Launching at the same time is a new member of the Windows family designed for ARM-based tablets, Windows RT, which will be available pre-installed on new devices.
Windows 8 features the new fast and fluid Start screen that gives people one-click access to the apps and content they care most about, the entirely new Internet Explorer 10 that is perfect for touch, and built-in cloud capabilities with SkyDrive.
In addition to the range of new devices available, consumers can also upgrade their existing PCs. Through the end of January, consumers currently running PCs with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, are qualified to download Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of S$49.99 from windows.microsoft.com. And eligible Windows 7 PCs purchased between June 2, 2012, and January 31, 2013 in more than 140 countries can download Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of S$17.99 with the Windows Upgrade Offer, available at www.windowsupgradeoffer.com. New Windows 8 licenses can be bought at all leading IT retail stores for S$89.00.
Windows 8 is All About the Apps
Windows 8 comes pre-installed with powerful apps, which include Mail, People, Calendar, Photos, Weather, Xbox Music and SkyDrive. An integral part of the Windows 8 experience is the addition apps that users can download from the Windows Store, be it productivity tools, news, or simply games. The cloud-connected Windows Store can be accessed via the Windows Store App on the Windows 8 Start Screen and is a central place for users to manage their downloaded apps across multiple Windows 8 devices.
Microsoft has officially opened its Windows Store for Singapore as part of Windows 8 launch today. At launch, Windows 8 users can immediately download quality local apps from Channel NewsAsia, The Straits Times, Stomp, NomWhere, Razor TV, Photo Monkey, SG Cab, NomWhere, SG Deal, Wego.com, SingTel, StarHub, Merlion Words and iProperty and many others directly from their Windows 8 devices.
Helene added: ”We have put in place a compelling app platform for Windows 8 users to customize their Windows experience, built on our strong ecosystem of app developers, IT partners and enterprise customers. Our partners and customers are very excited about the Windows 8 app and Windows Store opportunity. With the strong pipeline of quality apps that are submitted to the Windows Store every day, we are confident that Windows 8 users will have a good breadth of apps that makes Windows 8 central to their lifestyles.”
Windows 8 is ready for Singapore
A multi-million dollar campaign has been rolled out in Singapore to drive awareness and excitement about Microsoft’s latest OS together with hardware and retail partners. Microsoft kick-started the launch of Windows 8 in Singapore with a launch event held on 25 October at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. More than 600 Windows enthusiasts, partners and enterprise customers attended this Windows 8 Singapore launch event. Partnering with hardware and retail partners, Microsoft has also organized special Windows 8 zones in more than 20 major IT retail stores across Singapore from 26 to 28 October 2012 for consumers to experience and buy Windows 8 devices.


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Back in 1960, when I was a young EE, I was told then there was a great more energy storage capability in a tablespoon of gasoline than in a typical car lead acid battery.
Question to anyone out there. Where are we now as to the gasoline tablespoon vs the car lead acid battery?
To me that is the bottom line as to 100% electric cars ---- the batteries. So far I am for the hybrid approach for electric cars.
Drones are, in essence, flying autonomous vehicles. Pros and cons surrounding drones today might well foreshadow the debate over the development of self-driving cars. In the context of a strongly regulated aviation industry, "self-flying" drones pose a fresh challenge. How safe is it to fly drones in different environments? Should drones be required for visual line of sight – as are piloted airplanes? Join EE Times' Junko Yoshida as she moderates a panel of drone experts.


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ANI ‘On The Cusp Of A Transformation’ Following Cortrophin Launch
Company Expects Up To $40m From The Product In 2022
ANI Pharmaceuticals appeared confident about its Cortrophin gel launch and integration of Novitium Pharma as it rounded up its Q1 results, but net losses have dampened the company’s share value.
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With applications for jobs ranging from cancer detection to retail pricing, nine data-driven small and midsize businesses (SMBs) vied for Global Entrepreneur of the Year at IBM's SmartCamp competition.
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The SmartCamp Shanghai winner delivers instant mapping data for indoor spaces, such as shopping centers or hospitals, to mobile devices. Above, Palmap founder and president Ronald Nan Zhang delivers his pitch.
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The car that almost destroyed General Motors
? That's the title of a story recently published
by Popular Mechanics
all about the Chevrolet
Vega. To be honest, there are a number of vehicles to which we could assign that ignominious title, but it's hard to argue with the disaster that was the Vega.
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the Chevy
Vega (and, incidentally, the AMC Gremlin and Ford
Pinto). Unlike other American subcompacts of the day, the Vega was actually a pretty decent-looking little car, and its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive architecture was something Americans were comfortable with, so it sold rather well. All was not well in Vega Land, however.
You'd think a few Vegas would still be running around, considering that nearly two million were sold before GM
halted production after the
1977 model year. That's just not the case, for two big reasons. First, the Vega's bodies were stamped from almost impossibly thin steel to save weight and costs, and they rusted very badly because of it. Second, and perhaps most damning, the car's innovative-for-the-time aluminum engine, which went without cylinder liners in favor of coated bores, failed at an alarming rate due in part to a cooling system that was inadequately designed. In any case, blown engines common, as were high oil usage and blown head gaskets.
Was the Chevy Vega the car that most directly sent General Motors
into the downward spiral that ultimately culminated in its recent bankruptcy? For an interesting take on that story, head over to Popular Mechanics
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Apple is in talks that could lead to a bid for American video on demand service Hulu, according to a pair of anonymous tipsters.
The popular VOD site has been up for sale for some time, with practically all the big names in tech sniffing around for a bargain.
Microsoft reportedly bowed out of talks earlier in the week, but Google is generally believed to be one of the front-runners to bid.
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Bloomberg cites two people "with knowledge of the auction" who told it that Apple is in early talks with Hulu.
Hulu's current owners, which include Disney, News Corp and NBC Universal, are said to be offering the buyer an extension of program rights for five years, which will see the service armed with an arsenal of exclusive content.
It's quite unlike Apple to make a big acquisition like this, but with the company putting renewed vigour behind Apple TV, it's certainly not out of the realms of possibility.
And, with the company's latest gig being all about the cloud, an online video service could be just what it's looking for.
We'd say there's a good possibility that this particular rumour is rooted in fact, scoring a 'quite likely' on the TechRadar rumourometer.


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On Monday, Disney announced the first of six planned Starbucks locations is scheduled to open at Disney California Adventure park in June. More locations are planned at Disneyland park and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Nothing about what happens during today's Republican presidential primaries in five states is expected to change the fact that Mitt Romney is the presumptive/expected/presumed/inevitable (pick your favorite word) nominee.
Polls are open in Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. There are 209 convention delegates at stake and Romney could pull off a five-state sweep.
General Motors is making a bigger effort in what's become the world's biggest car market. At the Beijing Auto Show this week, GM said it plans to open 600 new dealerships in China this year. GM is trying to grow Chinese sales while they still can.
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Wal-Mart could face significant legal liability following a report accusing the company of systematic bribery in Mexico. A report in The New York Times claims Wal-Mart officials in Mexico paid more than $20 million in bribes to help the company open more stores there. The story also says top Wal-Mart executives in the U.S. looked the other way. The company's stock price fell nearly 5 percent Monday.
And let's turn now to the first political leader to be put on trial for his role in the global banking crisis. Yesterday, a special court in Iceland found that country's former prime minister guilty of essentially mishandling the banking bubble that led to Iceland's financial collapse.
Michael Stothard has been covering this trial for The Financial Times. He joined us to talk more about it. Good morning.
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Weeks ahead of its initial public offering, Facebook released its first quarter profits Monday, and they are down 12 percent from a year ago. At the same time, company expenses have nearly doubled. Facebook attributes some of that to market expansion, which requires more employees and infrastructure.
President Obama sets off on a two-day tour of college campuses Tuesday to tout a plan to keep student loans more affordable.
The trip is billed as official business, but it has a political flavor. Stops include: North Carolina, where Democrats hold their national convention this summer; Colorado, where Obama accepted his party's nomination four years ago; and Iowa, where his White House campaign was launched in 2008.
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There is no doubt that Reliance Jio has changed everything in the telecom sector and recently Vodafone, Airtel has come up with new prepaid plans to attract customers. Here we have chosen the cheapest prepaid plans from telecom operators under Rs. 400.
Bharti Airtel Rs 199 Prepaid Plan
Sunil Mittal- led Bharti Airtel has launched a plan of Rs. 199 in which users will get 1.4 GB 3G/4G data and local, national 100 SMS per day for 28 days.
Under this plan, the company is offering free local, STD and roaming incoming and outgoing calls.
Bharti Airtel Rs 399 Prepaid Plan
Bharti Airtel also plans of Rs 399 in which users will get 1.4GB data per day, 100SMS per day and unlimited calling for 70 days.
Reliance Jio Rs. 149, Rs.349 Rs.399 Prepaid Plan
Reliance Jio which is known as the disruptor also sells three plans under Rs 400 which starts from Rs 149 and it offers 1.5 GB data per day, 100 SMS per day, unlimited voice calling and complimentary subscription of Jio apps for 28 days.
Another one starts with Rs 349 which also offers the same benefit for 70 days, lastly, Rs 399 has a validity for 84 days.
Vodafone Rs. 399 prepaid plans
After merging its operations with Idea Cellular, Vodafone is launching new plans every day to attract its users and now the company has come up with a new plan of Rs 399 in which users will get 1.4 GB data daily for 70 days along with free unlimited local, STD and 100 SMS every day.
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The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) is located in Thiruvananthapuram, India and is home to several brilliant scientists working in a range of fields of study. Recently, a group of those scientists used 3D printing to develop a new kind of wearable antenna that can be embedded into fabric, like military uniforms, for example. Antennae and wireless devices have been integrated into military uniforms for a long time for communication and monitoring purposes, but they’re not always perfect. Many of them, for example, are made from thin copper films attached to substrates of glass-reinforced epoxy, which makes them rigid and difficult to incorporate into textiles.
Researchers at NIIST have developed a new kind of wearable antenna 3D printed from a conductive silver ink. It’s flexible and lightweight, and, because it’s silver and not copper, will not oxidize. The bottom electrode on the polyester fabric the antenna was embedded into was 3D printed, as was the E-shaped patch antenna itself. The antenna could be used for a variety of applications, including defense, telemedicine and environmental monitoring.
“Our goal is to make wearable antenna which can be embedded in the jacket worn by soldiers in remote locations,” said Dr. P. Mohanan of Cochin University of Science and Technology, who also worked on the study. “We can connect the antenna to different sensors such as temperature, pressure and ECG sensors and the data can be transmitted to a remote server. The antenna can sense and communicate data in a non-intrusive manner. This way we can monitor the health of soldiers.”
The antenna is about 3 cm long and 4 cm wide, and made to operate at about 3.37 GHertz. It’s coated with a PVC polymer to make it water-resistant, and can be woven into textiles for WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) applications. To maximize flexibility and keep the ink from permeating the material during screen printing, the researchers hot pressed three layers of the textile with polyacrylate sheets between the layers. The polyacrylate sheets then acted as an adhesive.
This is another example of how 3D printing can be used to improve the manufacture of telecommunications devices such as antennae. In many cases, 3D printing has been used to make antennae smaller and less bulky, taking them from massive, multipart assemblies to compact devices composed of only one piece. The weight reduction that 3D printing offers means that satellites, for example, can be launched for far less cost.
On a smaller scale, 3D printing an antenna like the one created by NIIST means that it can be made more flexible and better capable of functioning in the field. In a military context, you really don’t want your communications devices malfunctioning, and every small advancement that can keep things like embedded antennae performing better is, in fact, a huge advancement.
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Even though we didn’t win, this is special to us: Out of the thousands of organizations across the broad SAP partner ecosystem, only 44 achieved the status of being an SAP Pinnacle Awards finalist.
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If you do not live near a Ben & Jerry's shop, have no fear. The limited edition flavor is set to hit stores within the next few weeks. Unfortunately, like with the release of their Cannoli flavor last fall, the flavor will not be widely distributed.
If you find the flavor in a store near you, the company is asking you to go to their website and write on the "Flavor Locator" where you have found Scotchy Scotch Scotch.
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SMS Still the Frontline of Mobile Communication: Clickatell
By Hans Lewis, TMCnet Contributor
Over the years, mobile communication has transformed from a mere convenience to an absolute must-have, both in the US and globally. In the United States, mobility is most commonly used for social connections, and is gaining momentum for high value transactions and mobile services such as banking, healthcare, government, and more, albeit on a slower scale, especially when compared to other, developing regions around the world.
In other regions of the world, SMS is being used for critical banking functions and other mobile services such as airtime top ups, bill payments, real-time payments, lottery, remittances, point of sale payment, and more. The U.S. is concentrating heavily on the smart phone market, which has yet to reach critical mass adoption, which equates to future revenue. Most enterprises and financial institutions are clearly looking to increase the all-important bottom line today. Regardless, we believe US-centric companies will continue to focus on iPhone and other smart devices.
Today, there are roughly four mobile phone users worldwide for every one computer user. When looking at the numbers, it is clear that SMS is still the widest reaching communications tool available today
From its global vantage point, Clickatell (News - Alert), which is a global leader in mobile communications specializing in SMS messaging as a service, says that it sees many of the world's top carriers realizing strong revenue streams from messaging fees paid by businesses because the implementation process provides for quick and easy access. The company believes A2P SMS revenue would thrive if U.S. carriers would consider the following:
1. Reduce the fees for short codes and/or allow long numbers to be used for A2P messaging.
2. Streamline the service review and approval process from months to weeks or days.
3. Continue to enforce the opt-in/opt-out and objectionable content rules to ensure responsible use.
As the mobile industry continues to flourish, they consider that the US market and many others around the world will provide innovative mobile offerings, making lives better and more convenient. Each of these markets would benefit greatly if they would come together and learn from each other's successes and failures.
In predicting the 2010 U.S. mobile messaging landscape, Clickatell reflected on 2009, a year, which many predicted, would see the demise of SMS (being made obsolete by mobile IM and e-mail). But, in reality, SMS continue to remain the long-standing 'killer app' on the mobile phone. Last month, Gartner made its Mobile Predictions, projecting that SMS money transfers will be the number one mobile application in 2012. In fact, Clickatell itself has seen tremendous growth in the application-to-person (A2P) SMS segment as the 'tip of the spear' to offer a wide variety of mobile services being used on a global scale.
What’s been very encouraging for the SMS technology to prevail is the adoption and adaptation of it in several countries. In Afghanistan, small business owners absolutely depend on mobility to bank; in South Africa, people use their mobile phone to purchase insurance; in India, farmers are using SMS to track crop prices; in Iraq people are 'listening' in to President Obama's historic speeches. These are just a few examples, and testimony to the wide selection of life-changing and awe-inspiring necessities using the simplicity and mass ubiquity of mobile text messaging, especially when looking at underdeveloped and developing regions.
Read here, how Clickatell has introduced SMS Receipts which is a text messaging service for alerting financial service providers and customers from fraud. Clickatell SMS Receipts and other text notifications are sent directly to cell phones so that customers can scrutinize transactions as and when they happen.
This is the first part of a series of Clickatell's 'Mobile State of the Union.' Next quarter, Clickatell’s CEO Peter de Villiers will take a closer look at another specific region and share his views on the mobile landscape.
Hans Lewis is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.
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MINI will unveil the world’s fastest small premium cabriolet at the Geneva International Motor Show on 03 March 2009. The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will take centre stage at the event and is on sale in the UK from 28 March 2009, priced at £23,470 OTR.
Featuring the same high performance engineering modifications as the Hatch model carrying the John Cooper Works badge, the Convertible’s 1.6-litre twin scroll-turbocharged engine produces 211 hp and up to 280 Nm peak torque with
In the spirit of providing iPhone and iPod touch users with some MINI-centric fun, all while encouraging them to hold onto more of their coin, MINI Financial Services today launched "MINI Liquid Assets," MINI's take on an old-school favorite, available for download at no charge from the iTunes App store.
"MINI Liquid Assets" is a fun, interactive game modeled after the traditional encased water jet games we all played as children, infused with
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced in his State-of-the-City speech that BMW Group will loan a fleet of 10 MINI E electric zero-emissions cars to the City of New York. These vehicles will be used in its Street Condition Observation Unit, known as SCOUT, and will be among the 500 MINI Es the BMW Group is producing as part of a one-year pilot field study to determine the viability of electric vehicles in real life use. The MINI
New basic models of the MINI and MINI Clubman, new equipment package with attractive price benefit - world premiere at the International Automobile Salon in Geneva, market launch in March 2009.
Munich. The MINI Clubman provides additional ways of enjoying driving pleasure so typical of the brand. Now the capabilities of this model can be experienced in a particularly economical way. The MINI One Clubman is to be launched as the new basic model
The presentation of the MINI brand at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is characterised in particular by the world debut of an unusually thrilling model and the breakthrough of the brand into a new age of mobility.
The first public appearance of the new MINI Convertible is leading up as a highly attractive highlight to the warm season, the open four-seater MINI offering lots of opportunities to start the convertible season this year at a particularly early po
The driving pleasure and individual style that are MINI’s signatures have been tapped to create the next-generation MINI Convertible. With its evolutionary design and increased functionality, specially tuned suspension, powerful, efficient engines and enhanced safety technology, the latest version of the four-seat convertible raises the bar.
New color choices and equipment features add up to endless options for personalization. The premium materials and finishes enhance the MINI Convertible
The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox nearly without a sound and entirely free of emissions.
Specially engineered for automobile use, the battery technology will have a
The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox nearly without a sound and entirely free of emissions. Specially engineered for autom
A unique MINI featuring a visually stunning exterior designed by legendary artist, illustrator and graphic designer Alan Aldridge, is now on show at the Design Museum in London. The MINI Aldridge Special is an exhibit in a retrospective display of Alan’s work, entitled ‘The Man with Kaleidoscope Eyes’.
The MINI brand is continuing its overwhelming story of success - now taking a new approach with the MINI Crossover Concept.
This Design Study offers a fascinating outlook at a new facet of the brand powerfully expressed by a truly innovative body concept - the fourth body variant, to be precise, following the classic two-door, the MINI Convertible, and the MINI Clubman.
The MINI Crossover Concept is a new model variant for the first time measuring more than four metres in length, with four d
Auto Express award goes to high-performance newcomer
It’s only been on sale for a month, yet the new MINI John Cooper Works has already claimed the title of Best Hot Hatch 2008, awarded by Auto Express.
The fastest-ever series production MINI has beaten off competition from the likes of the Honda Civic Type
Just in time for the biggest sporting event of the year, the Olympic Games in the Chinese capital of Beijing, MINI is on top sporting form too - and is making a great start in Beijing!
A very special MINI vehicle is providing passengers with a fantastic, unforgettable driving experience of a most unusual type. Locals and visitors to the games alike can move smoothly through the busy traffic in the Asian capital in a MINI Rickshaw made specially for Beijing - a typical MINI experience.
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Blitzway’s Basic Instinct Statue
Bluefin has announced a new release from BLITZWAY ahead of San Diego Comic Con 2017. Set to be unveiled at SDCC (Booth #401), will be an incredibly realistic quarter-scale release from BLITZWAY’s Superb Scale Statues line based on actress Sharon Stone as she appeared in Basic Instinct. Oh, if you were alive in the 1990's, you remember this scene.
The statue is scheduled for release in February 2018 and will be available from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets...retailing around $429.99.


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Facebook has launched another app. Shocking, we know.
But this new app isn't a standalone app for a buried Facebook feature. It's a new Facebook app, designed specifically for emerging markets. Called Facebook Lite, it takes up just 252KB of space on a smartphone and is designed to run efficiently on 2G networks.
The app is only available for Android phones, but Facebook is promising it'll use less data and function well despite network speeds. People with lower-end Android devices and limited storage will find the app most useful, and they'll still be able to use many iconic Facebook features.
They can send messages or join group chats through the built-in Messenger feature. They can share status updates and photos, get notifications, and essentially use Facebook just like they would on the web. As you can see from the screenshots, the app doesn't look too bad either.
Facebook Lite is now available in Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nigeria, Nepal, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. It's not available in the US or the UK. Facebook said the free app is still being tested.


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Taking Digital Global
Amanda Marks, global head of digital accounts for Universal Music Group, is an early record-label innovator in the digital space and, today, the highest-ranking major-label female executive in the digital arena. The past 12 months, Marks says, have provided the industry with the largest digital expansion ever. UMG’s digital sales force now deals with accounts in 157 markets, up from 77 this time last year.
| My Mentor: Julie Swidler, executive VP of business affairs/general counsel, Sony Music Entertainment and, like Marks, one of Billboard’s top Women In Music honorees for 2012. “She was my boss at Mercury Records in New York City, which was my first job in the music industry. Julie Swidler not only taught me how the music industry worked, she was an incredible role model in how to balance a challenging and interesting career with having a family.”
Marks’ team sits in between UMG’s operating companies and the accounts, including the industry’s most important digital players, such as iTunes, Spotify, Google, Vevo and Amazon. “We help our operating companies with strategic decisions regarding our accounts around the world,” she says. In turn, Marks says she has maximized UMG’s global sales by supporting the company’s digital music partners with their international expansion efforts. When digital music players enter new markets, her team advises them on repertoire, marketing opportunities and the particularities of each market. “We try to help our accounts grow their business as best we can from our vantage point,” she says. Worldwide digital revenue for UMG experienced double-digit growth in the same period, including sales from many countries that previously didn’t generate significant digital revenue. “It is enormously exciting as digital achieves the true globalization of the music business,” Marks says. “The real story for 2012 is the incredible growth of the digital business, even in some markets which individually might not be enormous but in aggregate are producing significant revenue.”


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Comet Workers End Strike
Zreče, 30 April - Workers of grinding wheel maker Comet on Friday ended their month-long strike, after the trade union and the management agreed on the lowest basic wage to amount to SIT 105,000 (EUR 440) gross. The management also made a commitment to immediately draft a new motivation system and new collective agreements.
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Despite being at the height of her music career, it looks like Dua Lipa is adding fashion designer to her résumé. On Thursday, the “One Kiss” singer announced that she’s working with /Nyden, the seasonless H&M-owned brand, on a line that will debut this fall. The project will include four capsule collections total.
“My first love is music, but fashion also plays an important role in my life because I believe it’s so vital to self-expression,” Dua wrote on Instagram. “I look for clothes that reflect strength and fearlessness, but also match up to today’s fast pace. So I’m excited to be co-creating with /Nyden on my designs — it’s going to be a collection that’s completely suited to me, both onstage and off, and for my fans.”
And without a doubt, many fans are more than ready to get their hands on Dua-approved attired. One commenter wrote, “AHHHH fashion from my fashion inspo!!” Dozens of other fans commented that they “can’t wait” to see what Dua comes up with. “Best believe we’re buying this entire line,” one fan said.
According to Vogue UK, the singer-slash-designer is already bursting with creativity. “It seemed like a very exciting opportunity to begin with and I didn't really know how much I would actually enjoy it, and how many ideas I'd have,” she said. “But I love dressing up, I love experimenting with colors. It's really exciting to get to channel that into my own designs. So, I'm really enjoying this new role.”
That shouldn’t be too surprising considering that Dua has become quite the fashion star recently. She’s rocked everything from hot-pink sky-high boots to tights as pants to underwire bras as tops, which only further confirms her status as serious #styleinspo.
However, not everyone is pleased with what may not be an entirely inclusive collection. Although Dua tweeted that she wants the clothes to be “universal and accessible for everyone,” it turns out that they’ll only be available in up to a UK size 16.
Many fans were quick to point out that the limited sizing goes against any claim of inclusivity.
Since Dua’s line hasn’t dropped yet, it’s possible she could consider this feedback and rethink the sizing options. She’s always been a champion for women and has talked openly about dealing with serious issues like sexism in the in the music industry. So we’re keeping our fingers crossed that her upcoming collections are as inclusive as possible.
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It’s no secret that managing cashflow has long been a significant pressure for SMEs. Some 60 per cent of small businesses in Australia cease operation within the first three years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics and 40 per cent of those cite inadequate cashflow – from late payment – as a key contributor.
Acknowledging this pressure is one thing but what isn’t often taken into account is the vicious cycle of lost productivity and time spent managing this process, no doubt contributing to the crunch on business owners – producing invoices, getting them out on time, waiting weeks and sometimes even months for payment, chasing overdue payments, budget forecasting and managing expenditure.
Recent findings from our State of Pay report suggests that some business owners are spending up to eight hours per week collecting and chasing overdue payments.
The report’s findings were indicative of Australia’s culture of late payments but there are technologies business owners can implement to help ensure payment, shorten payment times and ease the overall strain that comes with managing a business.
From a broader viewpoint both the state and federal governments have been working to support SMEs, developing legislation that will help stamp out the late payments culture providing an immense benefit to SMEs in the long term.
However, from a grassroots perspective, it’s often difficult for businesses owners to know what to do and what products and technologies are available to help relieve the financial burden of running a business.
The State of Pay report found that when businesses introduced technology that automated their payment collection, not only was there a 30 per cent reduction in time spent chasing unpaid invoices but they saved an average of $15,000 annually by doing do.
The report, which has just been released found that when automated payment solutions are in place, business owners not only noted the positive impact of prompt and efficient payments on their business but their personal mental health and stress levels.
Automated systems help to break the cycle of getting bogged down in the time consuming, administrative components of their business and help business owners get back to doing what they do best, taking care of their clients.
Business owners have peace of mind knowing that the technology is doing all the heavy lifting and in turn, clients receive a more streamlined and seamless payment experience, making them more likely to pay and creating a win-win for everyone.
Along with the report, outlined below are three simple top tips to assist business owners to improve productivity and stop the cashflow crunch:
1. Introduce direct debit from savings accounts and credit cards
2. Introduce easy ways for late payers to catch up by automating your collection processes with an automated payment technology solution
3. Introduce incentives such as discounts for automated payment collection – it will save you in the long run
Here’s a summary of some key findings from the State of Pay report:
Chris Urry, CEO, IntegraPay


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Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) October 15, 2012
On October 15, 2012, modern baby bedding company, Argington comments on Warren Creek Farm’s recent organic pumpkin picking event, which aimed to teach children about organic farming and the history of the area.
According to an article by Times-Standard, 3,600 school children visited the Warren Creek Farm this month to go pumpkin picking. The article states that “the educational theme for student groups who visit the patch this year will focus on local history, revolving around the Mad River, the people who have inhabited the area and the families that built the farm.” The Times-Standard reports farm owner Paul Giuntoli was so “inspired by the organic farming movement, he bought property on Warren Creek Road and began growing row crops.”
Argington representative, Clay Darrohn, commends Guintoli and his farm for educating kids on the importance of eating organic food. “I think it’s great that this farm is teaching kids about organic farming and local history. The kids are our future, and teaching them about the importance of going organic can lead to a brighter future,” says Darrohn.
Darrohn also explained how Argington, as a manufacturer of modern baby bedding, shares the same passion for going organic and knows its importance. “We have what we like to call a ‘green attitude’ at Argington. All of our products are 100% toxic-free, made from renewable birch wood, and use 100% certified organic cotton,” said Darrohn. “The idea of green and organic is very important to us, and I am glad to see it is for others as well.”
Argington is a New York based manufacturer of safe and modern nursery furniture and kids bedding. Proudly offering sustainable products that are organic or eco-friendly, Argington’s designs their products with mobility and multiple uses in mind to make the lives of parents a whole lot simpler.


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BPA Ruling Flawed, Panel Says
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration ignored scientific evidence and used flawed methods when it determined that a chemical widely used in baby bottles and in the lining of cans is not harmful, a scientific advisory panel has found.
In a highly critical report to be released today, the panel of scientists from government and academia said the FDA did not take into consideration scores of studies that have linked bisphenol A (BPA) to prostate cancer, diabetes and other health problems in animals when it completed a draft risk assessment of the chemical last month. The panel said the FDA didn't use enough infant formula samples and didn't adequately account for variations among the samples.
Taking those studies into consideration, the panel concluded, the FDA's margin of safety is "inadequate". The panel is part of the Science Board, a committee of advisers to the FDA commissioner, and was set up to review the FDA's risk assessment of BPA.
Many of the studies that the panel said the FDA ignored were reviewed by the National Toxicology Program, which concluded in September that it had "some concern" that BPA can affect brain and behavioral development in infants and small children.
Officials at FDA, which regulates the chemical's use in plastic food containers, bottles, tableware and the plastic linings of food cans, accepted some of the criticism in the report.
"FDA agrees that due to the uncertainties raised in some studies relating to the potential effects of low doses of bisphenol-A that additional research would be valuable," said spokeswoman Judy Leon. The agency has commissioned new research on BPA.
The report adds fuel to the debate over whether to ban the use of BPA, which is used to harden plastic, particularly in baby bottles and cans of liquid formula. Infants are considered more vulnerable to the health effects of many chemicals.
"The current levels of exposure are not safe," said Sarah Janssen, a reproductive biologist with the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy group. "We should get rid of it in food containers."
The American Chemistry Council, a trade group that represents BPA manufacturers, said its members would comply with whatever the FDA decides to do.
"If the agency determines that existing margins of safety are insufficient in infant applications, our member companies that manufacture BPA will put processes in place to promptly phase out the use of materials containing BPA in baby bottles and infant formula packaging," ACC spokeswoman Tiffany Harrington said.
Retailers have already begun selling BPA-free baby bottles in response to consumer concerns. This month, Canada banned its use in baby bottles.
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) and Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.), as well as several state attorneys general, have called on formula-makers to remove BPA from their products.
The report likely will be fodder for critics of FDA who have accused the agency of relying too heavily on industry-funded studies. But it is likely to put to rest charges by environmental groups and public health advocates that the panel's chairman, Martin Philbert, co-director of the University of Michigan's Risk Science Center, was influenced by grants that his center received from Dow Chemical, a major BPA manufacturer. Dow gave the center $15 million for research on dioxin.
The center also received $5 million from Charles Gelman, a retired businessman who has been vocal in his support for BPA. Philbert has said that those donations did not influence his work or the center's.


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Apple is looking to hire several voice and speech recognition experts for iOS, according to four new postings on Apple's job board. The new hires would join the iOS Application Framework team and would be working on "speech-related development activities." These multiple listings come hot on the heels of the public release of several patents detailing contextual voice commands for the iPhone. If you add in Apple's acquisition of Siri, you have the possible beginning of a robust voice control system for the iPhone and other iOS devices.
Improved speech recognition would be a welcome addition to the iOS platform. In my experience, the current implementation of voice command on the iPhone is mediocre. While third-party applications like Dragon Dictation are superb, native speech control is wrong as often as it is right. Apple needs to refresh this portion of its mobile OS as it is falling behind Android in voice control technology.
Google recently added support for personalized recognition to its popular Voice Search application for Android. In its current form, the app can be fine tuned to your voice so that you can dictate a text, navigate to a destination or place a call with increasing accuracy.


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FCA Could Be Bought by a Chinese Automaker
Four Chinese brands reportedly looking to score a dealby Ciprian Florea, on
Formed in 2014, the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) alliance has been doing very good these past three years, which is why Sergio Marchionne is on the lookout to either sell the company or make another merger with a big brand. FCA was refused by General Motors back in 2015 and Marchionne’s attempts to find a new collaboration have been unsuccessful so far. However, it seems that FCA is actually on the brink of finding a new owner. According to new reports, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has received at least one offer in August from a "well-known Chinese automaker."
That’s the word from Automotive News, which claims that the over was slightly higher than FCA’s current market value, but the Italian-American alliance rejected it for not being enough. There’s no detailed information as to what Chinese automaker made the offer, but speculation has it that FCA is negotiating with more than one company. Also, a source close to FCA said that company executives have traveled to China to meet with Great Wall Motor Co., while different sources claim talks with Dongfeng Motor Corp., Zhejiang Geely, and Guangzhou Automobile Group.
Continue reading for the full story.
Is this more than just a rumor?
With no official confirmation from neither FCA or the four Chinese company, we have to take it with a grain of salt, but if the past is any indication, there wouldn’t be this much smoke without a fire somewhere. And given Marchionne’s efforts to sell FCA, I’m pretty positive that Fiat Chrysler is indeed negotiating a takeover with a China-based firm. Which company and when will it happen are a couple of question we’ll get answer for later this year.
What would a deal like this involve?
While FCA is looking for a takeover, it’s very likely that not all of its brands will move under the Chinese umbrella. According to Auto News, a lake would include the highly profitable Jeep and Ram brands, as well as Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat, bout would exclude Alfa Romeo and Maserati. The two Italian brands would take the Ferrari route and separate from FCA. Apparently this is a plan drawn by the Agnelli family, which owns a controlling interest in FCA. By separating Maserati and Alfa Romeo alongside Ferrari, Exor, Agnelli’s holding company, would maximize its profits.
Benefits for both sides?
FCA will definitely benefit from the deal. Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009 and emerged from it in 2011, with the cost to the American taxpayer estimated at $1.3 billion. Since then, the company was mainly kept afloat by Jeep and Ram and the alliance with Fiat did not change much. The Italian firm has a few problems of its own, starting with Fiat not being very profitable outside a few European markets. Lancia is basically dead, while Alfa Romeo is barely recovering thanks to the recently launched Giulia and Stelvio. If things don’t improve soon, FCA may face bankruptcy again, with severe implications for all brands. And while Jeep, Ram, Fiat and Maserati are worth saving, the future might not be as bring for the rest.
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As for the Chinese company that will purchase FCA, the stakes are high. Associated with subpar products that lacked the quality of Western automobiles, Chinese automakers have made significant progress in recent years, mostly through joint ventures with the big European and American companies on their home ground. However, China’s long dream to conquer the North American market has remained unfulfilled as of 2017 and an FCA buyout is the key do that seemingly armored gate. It’s also worth noting that Beijing released a government directive dubbed "China Outbound," which pushes Chinese businesses to expand outside the Asian country. Geely was one of the first to take action by acquiring Volvo in 2010, but other Chinese companies are still looking for opportunities. And needless to say, FCA is as big as they get.
Who could acquire FCA?
Great Wall Motor Co.
If we are to believe the rumors, first on the list is Great Wall. Established in 1984, it’s based in Baoding and is China’s largest SUV and pickup truck producer. The company already operates production facilities in Bulgaria, Russia, and Iran, and its products are available in numerous European markets, as well as South America, and Australia. In 2016, Great Wall reached a historical sales record of 1,074,471 cars worldwide, while in 2017 it launched a premium SUV and its first electric vehicle.
Dongfeng Motor Corp.
Based in Wuhan, Dongfeng was established in 1969 and it’s still a state-owned company. The firm produces automobiles and SUV, but also runs bus and truck divisions, as well as a number of joint ventures with other carmakers. Notable brands that work with Dongfeng in China include Volvo, Honda, Nissan, Peugeot-Citroen, Renault, Kia, and American parts maker Dana Holding Corporation. It’s considered one of the "Big Three" Chinese automakers and has one of largest production outputs in the country. It’s also the brand with the most joint ventures with foreign automakers.
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.
Commonly known as Geely, Zhejiang is a multinational automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, which produces automobiles, taxis, motorcycles, vans, engines, and transmissions. Founded in 1986, it has several factories in China, but also opened facilities in Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, and Ukraine. Geely cars are sold in more than 25 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. However, Geely gained international fame when it acquired Volvo from Ford in 2010. The Chinese firm also owns iconic British taxi maker The London Taxi Company, as well as Terrafugia, the American company that developed the TF-X flying car.
Guangzhou Automobile Group
Also known as the GAC Group, this automaker is the newest on the list, having been founded and headquartered in Guanghzhou in 1997. Despite being only two decades old, it has already launched a few brands, including Changfeng, Gonow, and Trumpchi. GAC also has joint ventures with Fiat, Honda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota. In the past, GAC has produced vehicles with Isuzu and Peugeot. Current products include passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and buses. The automobile division is one of China’s largest based on annual output.
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Lithuanian Agriculture Minister Bronius Markauskas thinks that the European Union should ban international corporations from using different ingredients in food products that are sold in Eastern Europe under the same brand names as in Western Europe.
"This has to be regulated at the European level to simply ban major global corporations that export both to Eastern Europe and to Western Europe to produce and sell products under the same brands, but use different ingredients," he said.
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US-based food, facilities and uniform services provider Aramark has announced new sustainability goals to be achieved over the next five years.
Entitled ‘Be Well. Do Well’, the new 2025 sustainability plan focuses on having a positive impact on people and the planet over the next five years.
Aramark VP Kathy Cacciola said: “Aramark strives to do our part with respect to environmental, economic, social and ethical considerations. Be Well. Do Well., focuses our efforts to help people and our planet, as we serve our client partners, employees, shareholders and other stakeholders.”
With respect to people priorities, Aramark will focus on helping its employees, consumers, communities and all people in its supply chain to improve their well-being.
It will continue to facilitate access to opportunities that will help people develop careers and livelihoods, empower healthy consumers and support communities, businesses and local economies by sourcing ethically and inclusively.
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Disability:IN president & CEO Jill Houghton said: “As a top-scorer of the Disability Equality Index (DEI), Aramark has committed to learning and improving inclusion efforts, ultimately driving a culture of inclusion that extends beyond the US to their global operations, impacting thousands of people across the world. We proudly congratulate Aramark for advancing a welcoming workplace culture for people with disabilities.”
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) executive director Meghan Fay Zahniser said: “It is great to see Armark putting equal emphasis on people and planet. We applaud them for working to reduce GHG emissions, with efforts that range from plant-based menu options to vehicle fleet efficiencies, and for recent announcements, like their support of Swipe Out Hunger and addressing food insecurity on campuses.”
Aramark’s environment priorities focus on several initiatives, such as managing food waste, reducing packaging waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions effectively including climate change.
It also plans to offer more vegan and vegetarian meals.


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Norwood, MA (06/23/2008) - Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today announced that it won a gold “Best of Sensors Expo” award in the sensors category. Analog won the award for its ADIS16209, a programmable, dual-mode inclinometer sensor which is part of its iSensor™ intelligent sensor product family. The Sensors “Best of Sensors Expo” awards honored the most exciting new products that were on display at the Sensors Expo & Conference, which took place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. All entries were judged on the basis of potential impact, application, distinctiveness, timeliness, and availability.
The industry’s most precise MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) inclinometer, the ADIS16209 is suited to a diverse set of industrial applications that require inclination changes to be measured, including surveying equipment, factory machine tools, satellite antenna stabilization systems, motion safety monitors and automotive wheel alignment. Functionally equivalent inclinometer solutions are typically 100 times larger than the ADIS16209.
The panel of judges who selected the “Best of Sensors Expo” winners were comprised of the editorial staff from Sensors magazine, members of the editorial advisory board, and industry experts including Melanie Martella, executive editor of Sensors; Deborah Lickness, John Deere; and Ed Ramsden, a member of Sensors' editorial advisory board and sensor industry veteran.
“We are honored to have our ADIS16209 inclinometer sensor recognized with a gold ‘Best of Sensors Expo’ award by Sensors magazine, one of the industry’s most respected publications,” said Andy Garner, product line director for iSensor intelligent sensor products, Analog Devices. “This is the second year that an iSensor intelligent sensor product has received a ‘Best of Sensors Expo’ award. Last year, the ADIS16350 won the silver award in the sensors category. The ADIS16350 combines three axes of angular rate sensing, three axes of acceleration sensing and a temperature sensor to cost-effectively provide full six-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) motion measurement in applications such as vehicle-mounted cameras and antennas, commercial aircraft guidance units, robotics, and prosthetics.”
“The awards program recognizes cutting-edge solutions in the sensors marketplace,” said Martella. “All of the nominations demonstrated exceptional innovation, integration, and ease-of-use. We believe this year’s winners will be leaders in the sensors marketplace and offer our congratulations to the companies recognized.”
Sensors is the premier publication dedicated to sensors, supporting technologies, and their applications. Serving an audience of 195,000 spanning online and e-mail newsletters, Sensors’ integrated media offer greater access to targeted news, analysis, and technical information surrounding sensors and related technologies. Reaching high-tech professionals in the sensing community, including product and system design engineers, production engineers, and managers, Sensors delivers focused news, trends, and product reviews in the areas of: Process Industries; Automotive; Electronics and Computers; Machine Manufacturing; Aerospace, Military, and Homeland Security; Specialty Markets; and Wireless and M2M.
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A new render of Samsung’s rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 3 has surfaced online, this time courtesy of credible leaker Ice Universe.
The render reveals that the foldable smartphone will sport a triple camera setup on the rear and an in-display selfie camera on the front.
Ice Universe tweeted that “it’s better to be rigorous,” likely because previous renders of the handset completely hid the under-display camera, whereas this leak shows that while the selfie camera is under the screen, you can still see an indication of where it’s located.
I think it’s better to be more rigorous pic.twitter.com/o7A1ceMRbq
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) July 7, 2021
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will reportedly feature a 7.5-inch AMOLED inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the cover screen measures in at 6.2-inches. The triple camera setup will be stacked with ultra-wide, telephoto and wide-angle lenses. Like its predecessor, reports point to the foldable sporting a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Rumours indicate that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will launch alongside the Z Flip 3, Galaxy Watch 4 and more during an Unpacked event on August 11th.
Image Credit: Ice Universe
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Mastercard cardholders will be able to withdraw cash by scanning a QR code displayed on the ATM screen of all participating banks using their banking app on the mobile phone, the two companies said in a joint statement.
AGSTTL said it will enable ‘contactless’ QR-based cash withdrawals on all ATMs in its network in a phase-wise manner.
QR code-based cash withdrawal will entail four steps – open banking app, scan QR displayed on ATM screen, authenticate withdrawal amount on banking app by entering mPIN, and pick-up cash from ATM without the need to insert the physical debit/credit card or entering an ATM pin.
This will minimise any physical contact, making it a cleaner withdrawal option vis-à-vis regular cash withdrawals, especially during the current times, said the statement.
The partnership will allow Mastercard cardholders access any participating Bank ATM in the country and carry out three transactions without any additional charges, making it a scalable option for banks providing a consistent experience to their consumers, it added.
Ravi B Goyal, Chairman & MD, AGSTTL, said: “We are confident that the QR-based cash withdrawal will be a gamechanger towards increasing the adoption of contactless technologies.”
Vikas Varma, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, Mastercard, said: “During these unprecedented times, there is a need for contact-free cash withdrawal as people want to maintain a balance between protecting themself and continue to make transactions essential to maintain daily lives.
“Mastercard cardholders will be able to withdraw cash safely by eliminating the need to use a physical card or touch an ATM PIN pad, while providing the security of an EMV transaction, making it safe, quick and easy for people to access cash.”


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Apple's iPad line could be upgraded in the next few months. It would introduce an upgraded entry-level iPad as well as a new iPad Mini. Details remain light at the moment, but the report indicates production begins this month.
Two new iPad models are due out in the first half of 2019, according to the China Times. In terms of specifications, both should be modest in an effort to remain budget-friendly. Yet there might be enough horsepower within these tablets that allow some of the most complex apps to run fairly smooth. As seen in the past, Apple's interested in inserting premium chips in entry-level iPad models.
The entry-level iPad might offer a 10-inch display. With that, the 9.7-inch size would be retired and phased out over time. Apple doesn't immediately stop selling previous generations as there's still some money to be made on them.
Meanwhile, Apple's new iPad Mini would arrive after more than three years of dormancy. The Cupertino-based company hasn't touched the little-but-mighty iPad model since 2015. It's still available, but the iPad Mini seems way to expensive today as its specifications are outdated.
It'd allow Apple to sell up-to-date tablets for all segments. While the iPad and the iPad Mini target price-conscious consumers, the iPad Pro takes aim at professionals. The strategy isn't any different than what Apple does with its iPhone line.
Both tablets will likely go official in March or April. If that doesn't happen, Apple might announce them during WWDC in May or June. Either way, don't be surprised if a new iPad Mini joins the iPad (2019) next year.