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Let's take a look at last week's leaders in the major statistical categories for MLB.
Let's take a look at last week's leaders in the major statistical categories for MLB.
Citigroup (C) closed the most recent trading day at $69.68, moving +0.68% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.15%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 2.17%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 2.89%.Coming into today
Last week’s market collapse made headlines throughout the world. Since the sharp correction has negatively impacted virtually all investment sectors, you’re going to find discounted deals everywhere you look.
Investors in Skechers U.S.A., Inc. SKX need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. What is Implied Volatility? Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other.
After two consecutive quarters of missing the mark on its own forecasts for subscriber growth, Netflix Inc. hopes to put an end to the big swings in its stock with some changes in its accounting. In kicking off tech’s earnings season Tuesday, Netflix (NFLX) reported better-than-expected subscriber growth in the quarter, leading to an 11% jump in its shares in after-hours trading. Three months ago, Netflix reported weaker-than-expected subscriber growth, sending its stock tumbling around 12% in the next trading day.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is expecting her first child with Prince Harry. The news, announced Monday morning by Kensington Palace, has already been greeted by hundreds of messages of congratulations for the royal couple on social media. The U.K. is set to leave the European Union on March 29, exactly two years after Prime Minister Theresa May started the formal process for doing so by invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
Jim Cramer surveys the pot craze as Canada prepares to legalize cannabis nationwide and flags the companies he thinks will be long-term winners.
Boeing has delivered its very first 737 Max 8 business jet to a paying customer. It's the first of 20 BBJ Max jets that buyers from around the world have ordered from the Chicago-based jetmaker since they went on sale. Boeing spokesman Dmitry Krol declined to identify the buyer of the jet, which is the second of its kind made at Boeing's Renton 737 factory.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 17, Canada will become the first industrialized county in the world where marijuana is legal for adult recreational use -- and only the second country, along with Uruguay, where such use is legal. Not only does this open up
Walmart (WMT) continues to kill off the American shopping creation it’s most known for, the massive supercenter that sells everything under one roof. With the U.S. market already having more than 3,500 Walmart supercenters and a focus by CEO Doug McMillon to increase spending on eCommerce and India, Walmart said Tuesday it will open a mere 10 supercenters in 2019. The company has reduced emphasis on the store format pioneered by founder Sam Walton – which could average a gargantuan 178,000 square feet – in recent years.
Transocean Ltd (RIGN.S), a top supplier of drilling vessels, said last month that rates for its new high-spec vessels in the North Sea are now fetching $300,000 a day. Transocean last year acquired rival Songa Offshore SE [SONG.UL] and recently agreed to buy deep water expert Ocean Rig UDW (ORIG.O) for $2.7 billion. Tie-ups with state run giants like Aramco (IPO-ARMO.SE) and Qatar Petroleum [QATPE.UL] are expected to boost rates in the Middle East for drillers in the jack-up - or shallow water - rig market, while the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and West Africa are already showing signs of recovery, Rystad Energy analyst Oddmund Fore said.
At one time, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) floated under the radar in the technology sector. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) were then niche tech products that appealed mainly to graphic artists and hardcore PC gamers, but that all changed over the last
For all the glamour of living an early retirement lifestyle, there are plenty of negatives I’ve come to discover since I permanently left my job in 2012. As a result, you’re repeatedly forced to will yourself into action.
Warren Buffett has no shortage of acolytes, and it's easy to see why. The Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) chief and founder has made thousands of early investors in his conglomerate rich as the parent of businesses like GEICO car insurance and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad has posted average annual returns of 20% over the last 50 years, crushing the market. Buffett has never gotten too big for his britches, however.
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Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy early Monday, the culmination of a downward spiral. CEO Eddie Lampert, once called the "next Warren Buffett," will also step down. Incidentally, Buffett predicted the retailer's and Lampert's downfall in 2005.
While few think that Saudi Arabia is prepared to follow through, even the suggestion of using oil as a weapon undermines Riyadh’s long-standing effort to project itself as a force for economic stability. The anxieties were exacerbated by an opinion piece penned by Turki Al Dakhil, who heads the state-owned Arabiya news network and is close to the Royal Court, in which he openly talked about using oil as a weapon.
With literally hours remaining, Canada is set to lift the curtain on nine decades of recreational marijuana prohibition tomorrow. This makes Canada the first industrialized country in the world to legalize adult-use weed. As you might rightly imagine, investors can't wait for this legalization to take place.
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The real estate investment trusts that own the malls and shopping centers where many Sears stores are anchor tenants have waited years for the retailer's demise to renovate the sites and boost rent, although redevelopment costs may strain some plans. Most large U.S. malls are controlled by REITs. In recent years, the REITs have cut their exposure to Sears Holdings Corp, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday.
The following article is part of a package of stories that MarketWatch is publishing to mark the start of full legalization of cannabis for adult use in Canada on Wednesday. Smith Falls, Ontario–based Canopy Growth Corp. made headlines and drove cannabis stocks to new heights over the summer when it announced that Corona brewer Constellation Brands Inc. was going to invest an additional $4 billion in the company. Billed by both companies as a strategic partnership, the additional $4 billion investment adds to the 9.9% stake that Constellation bought in October of last year and sets the company up to either be bought outright by Constellation — via warrants that could increase its stake to more than 50% — or continue to work with the beverage company to create a range of consumer-focused cannabis products that may one day appear in markets in dozens of countries.
Netflix (NFLX) reported user growth that exceeded Wall Street expectations, underscoring a recovery for the online streamer following a rare miss in new user additions last quarter.The Los Gatos, California-based company brought on 6.96 million total new streamers, beating its own guidance of 5 million total member additions for the quarter. The company issued guidance that it would add 9.4 million new members in the fourth quarter of 2018. Netflix’s stock rose 13% in late trading Tuesday.
On October 16, 1923, Walt and Roy Disney founded The Walt Disney Company and, nearly a century later, the company is one of the largest and most successful media conglomerates in the world. The answer is Netflix. According to CNBC calculations, a $1,000 investment in Netflix in October 2008 would be worth more than $97,560 as of after the earning bell on Monday, or more than 96 times as much, including price appreciation and dividends reinvested.
A couple of tool manufacturers with big presences could lose millions of dollars as a result of Sears filing for bankruptcy protection. Sears Holding Corp., which owns Sears and Kmart, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New York. Apex Tool Group, the privately held Sparks-based company, has a $6.6 million unsecured claim against Sears, according to the bankruptcy filings.
Shares of New Age Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: NBEV) were climbing again today, riding a surge on marijuana stocks as growers like Tilray, Cronos Group, and Canopy Growth all jumped by double digits. Along with the bullish sentiment in the industry, a number of other factors seemed to be driving New Age shares higher, including the recent hiring of a new CFO, the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada on Wednesday, and the market's reaction to its launch last week of a new line of beverages infused with cannabidiol (CBD). On Friday, New Age named Gregory Gould as its new CFO, a notable move as Gould brings experience from the pharmaceutical industry, which should help the beverage company as it moves into CBD products.


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So thought Megan Harries as she measured drops of putrescine and cadaverine — the chemicals that give decomposing corpses their distinctive, terrible odor — into glass vials.
So thought Megan Harries as she measured drops of putrescine and cadaverine — the chemicals that give decomposing corpses their distinctive, terrible odor — into glass vials. She then placed the vials on the floor of a shipping container, walked outside, and closed the door behind her.
Harries, a postdoctoral fellow and chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), returned a day later, after the vapors diffused. Outside the shipping container, she popped open an aluminum briefcase, unfurled a flexible tube with a metal tip at the end, and inserted that into a small hole drilled into the side of the container.
Harries was conducting the first field test of a high-tech sniffing device called a PLOT-cryo — short for “porous layer open tubular cryogenic adsorption.” This NIST-invented device can be used to detect very low concentrations of chemicals in the air. The results of the test were recently published in Forensic Chemistry.
Image: NIST chemist Megan Harries tests whether a portable, high-tech sniffing device called a PLOT-cryo system can be used to screen shipping containers for dangerous airborne chemicals at ports of entry. For this test, which was performed at the NIST campus in Boulder, Colo., Harries used an old US Army communications bunker as a stand-in for a shipping container. (Credit: Image courtesy of Megan Harries)

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Brits forget passwords & leave personal data exposed
Nearly two thirds of adults in the UK rely on autofill to complete the login process for some or all websites, according to a survey conducted by antimalware and mobile security company BullGuard. The survey also showed that a third login automatically and store their bank card details to shopping sites such as eBay and Amazon – making them vulnerable to substantial financial losses.
With nearly half of Brits primarily accessing these sites on their phone, the loss of their handset could prove disastrous.
BullGuard commissioned the study exploring the login preferences of 2,000 UK adults when browsing the web on a phone or tablet.
Cam Le, Chief Marketing Officer, BullGuard, commented: "The results show that a great number of people are taking risks with sensitive data, largely for the sake of convenience. We save login and payment card details often without a second thought, but with that comes the risk of what could happen should our mobiles or tablets fall into the wrong hands. It’s always important to make it is as difficult as possible for criminals to access personal and financial details, and that includes those stored on personal devices.”
Less than half of people taking part in the survey have set up a pass code for their phone or tablet, meaning anyone who gets their hands on the device can access its contents freely.
60% of respondents leave themselves open to cybercrime by staying logged in to social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, which could contain private information that could be used for cyber theft or fraud.
58% of Brits stay signed-in to their email accounts permanently, despite the private and sensitive information being potentially accessible.
Nearly two thirds of people store their credit or debit card details on Amazon, over a fifth do the same for eBay and a third also save their card details on online payment service, PayPal. Furthermore, over a fifth of respondents stay permanently logged-in to the payment service.
According to the survey, a typical Brit has approximately six different passwords with 70% struggling to remember them. In fact, Brits have to request a new password every other month on average because they keep forgetting them, while a third of respondents resort to writing their passwords down.
80% of those polled said they use the autofill option “purely for speed and convenience” while half say it’s “annoying to continually type passwords in.”
Over a third of UK adults struggle because they try to have a different password for each website they log in to. In addition to the wealth of private and financial information potentially available to opportunistic thieves, the device itself isn’t cheap (being worth £194.09 on average). Despite this, little more than 30% of people have insured their phone or tablet.
Less than a quarter of those surveyed have activated the 'find my phone/tablet' function enabling them to track their device if lost or stolen, while just 20% of respondents have installed security software on their phone. However, BullGuard believes there is a compromise to be found.
“It’s understandable, given the sheer number of often quite complicated passwords we have to deal with, to need a helping hand,” Cam Le continued. “In light of these results we’d advise people to be more selective with the websites that have login details pre-stored. Anything that includes financial details for quick transactions or allows access to them - such as Amazon, Paypal and eBay, the top three in our list - should be something you commit to memory. Sites that don’t reveal any potentially sensitive data are lower risk. Hopefully with this middle ground, people can enjoy a comfortable and safe environment online.”
The infographic below highlights some of the key trends from the survey as well as providing more detailed information regarding which sites Brits store their data, passwords and card details with.


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On 25th May 2023, public and private sector stakeholders met once again in the Technical workshop on “Legal Purchasing Age (LPA) research finding dissemination and discussion on next steps” to discuss the need for an LPA in Cambodia.
Presided over by H.E. Phan Oun, Delegation of the Royal Government and the Director General of the General Department of Competition and Fraud Suppression (CCF) under the Ministry of Commerce, the Asian Vision Institute (AVI) convened a follow-up dialogue session with stakeholders following a first meeting in January of this year where there was an overall agreement on the importance of an LPA for Cambodia.
Research shows that youth in Cambodia favour an LPA at 18
As part of the second dialogue session, findings from joint research conducted by AVI and MM4A on the perception of youth in Cambodia on setting an LPA were shared. They show that 85% of those surveyed support the introduction of an LPA in Cambodia and 73% state the legal age should be set at 18 years old.
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The consensus among Cambodian youth who were surveyed reflects a concern on the issue of underage drinking, with 33% indicating they have consumed an alcoholic beverage before the age of 18, some even at the age 6. Moreover, 63% indicate they have purchased alcoholic beverage products in the off-trade retail space (convenience and grocery stores).
The findings strongly reinforce the current gap in Cambodia when it comes to youth accessing and purchasing alcoholic beverages. The private sector in Cambodia, including alcoholic beverage producers, distributors, retailers, as well as the hospitality and F&B sector, have pledged their public commitment to support the government’s efforts to protect those under 18 from accessing alcoholic beverages. As a united industry, the sector aims to participate in a responsible and compliant manner in the supply, sale and advertising of alcoholic beverages in Cambodia.
Setting an LPA is at urgency given a gap in regulation and law making
Cambodia remains one of the few countries in the world that does not have an LPA nor similar regulation that sets a legal age threshold to the supply, sale and advertising of alcoholic beverages.
To close the current gap, Professor Khat Chhor Vorn from the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE) presented different pathways in Cambodia’s legal system to consider how to integrate regulation on an LPA in a timely manner. A number of effective tools include having a Sub-decree, a Ministerial Order/Prakas or incorporating LPA provisions into an existing regulation or law.
Developing a pathway forward involving all stakeholders
All delegates and participants were aligned on the need to move forward in a consensual manner, and that each of the stakeholders has a role to play in contributing towards reducing the harmful use of alcohol, changing harmful consumption behaviours, and acknowledging the value a whole-of-society approach can bring in this regard.
Concluding the fruitful dialogue session, H.E. Phan Oun emphasized “Today was a great sharing and discussing workshop that resulted in a strong consensus in setting an LPA for Cambodia at an appropriated age, in a form of a Legal Document. The Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) are fully supportive to this approach and delighted to take lead in this regard to draft a Sub-decree, organize relevant line ministries meetings and realize this important milestone in protecting Minors from accessing alcoholic beverage.”


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13 million times a day, a product is sold, a white paper is downloaded, some personal information is taken. In short, some exchange of value takes place -- at huge, mind-boggling scale.
Last week Google stock crashed 10%, shedding about $21 billion in market value, when its earnings were prematurely released. Google revenue was up ... but profit was down.
Newspaper and magazine empire Hearst will take a giant step into Internet media by buying iCrossing, a search engine marketing firm, for $325 million. Hearst’s earlier offer of $250 million had been rejected.
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Dean Hall has officially revealed that DayZ will be powered by a new engine called Infusion. Infusion is being developed internally in the company and will replace the current Arma 3 engine that is being used for it. This engine change does not mean that Bohemia will code everything from scratch, so there is nothing to worry about (or at least that’s what Hall claims). Infusion Engine featured a better architecture than the previous engine, thus giving the development team a very robust platform to build on top of. Enjoy the video in which Dean Hall talks about this new engine – courtesy of VG247 – after the jump!
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GM will join Honda in developing a “purpose-built autonomous vehicle” for Cruise, GM’s self-driving division.
Honda says it will invest $2 billion over 12 years, with an additional $750 million invested in Cruise.
Honda’s equity investment raises Cruise’s valuation to $14.6 billion.
General Motors announced Wednesday that it has allied with Honda to pursue a shared self-driving future.
Honda will invest $2 billion over 12 years in the collaboration with GM’s Cruise autonomous division, with an additional $750 million equity investment that brings Cruise’s valuation to $14.6 billion.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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The iPad is selling like hot cakes. Already, Apple has sold more than 1m of the tablet devices.
But how does the iPad stack up in terms of usability? According to a
study conducted by Jakob Nielsen and his firm, Nielsen Norman Group,
there’s room for improvement.
To test the iPad’s usability, Nielsen Norman Group recruited seven testers to use it with a variety of popular apps and websites. All seven had at least three months’ worth of experience using the iPhone, but only one had experience with the iPad. That’s a limitation worth noting, but it also means that this study might provide a good level of insight into the new experience new iPad users are likely to have.
What Nielsen Norman Group discovered is a “triple threat” of iPad disadvantages that “causes significant user confusion“:
- Low discoverability. In short, users are given no “perceived affordances” that indicate how different elements on the screen will react when they’re touched. This is problematic, obviously, because without these perceived affordances, users are unlikely to know what they’re supposed to do. Nielsen observes that the price users pay for the iPad’s “etched-screen” “beauty” is that they “don’t know where they can click.“
- Low memorability. Exacerbating the problem of low discoverability is the fact that iPad apps and websites behave differently. One example of this: touching a picture could produce five different results depending on the app or website. Because of this inconsistency, iPad users can’t transfer their skills from one app or website to another.
- Accidental activation. Low discoverability and low memorability above contribute to unexpected results when a screen element is accidentally activated.
Interestingly, initial criticism of the iPad was that it simply looked like an enlarged iPhone. And based on the testing conducted by Nielsen Norman Group, it appears that it’s not just the device itself that has been scaled up, but the interface as well.
Unfortunately, Nielsen notes that the “iPad user interface shouldn’t be a scaled-up iPhone UI.” The iPad’s size and physical characteristics make it a much more ideal device than the iPhone to browse the web with. Whereas Nielsen’s past iPhone usability studies revealed that iPhone users prefer the app experience to the web experience, Apple is billing the iPad as “the best way to experience the web.“
That Apple is marketing the iPad as a web browsing device makes sense. Given that the iPad sort of sits in a no-man’s land market between smartphones and netbooks/laptops, one would think that if the iPad is going to realize its full potential, consumers would need to embrace it as one.
The question is whether the usability issues that surfaced in this study will hinder the iPad’s adoption over the long haul. It will certainly be interesting to see if and how Apple, app developers and web designers address some of these issues.
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Maine Built Boats reported that 50-year custom boat builder, founder and designer of Padebco Custom Boats, S. Bruce Cunningham, recently transferred ownership of
A bike on a boat? It might sound silly but it is a very serious technical innovation to help Yann Guichard to handle the maxi-trimaran Spindrift 2 alone on the next Route du Rhum race.
Need To find the right paint for your boat? Now there is an app for that.
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Partnerships showcase growing industry-wide commitment advocacy, unity on Capitol Hill.
In 2013, the American Boating Congress (ABC) was co-hosted by 31 industry
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that three Filipino and three foreign nationals were rescued by the after their speedboat encountered engine trouble on the waters of Barangay Bitaogon,
Carkeek Design Partners predict an exciting sailboat racing campaign ahead for their C47 fleet. With the first and second boats launched late last year the potent
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The Clearwater, Florida, company informs that the new boat will be available for charter in the British Virgin Islands in March 2014, and in the Bahamas in May.
As a newly appointed yacht broker at Pacific Boats & Yachts, Captain Tom Britton brings a wealth of experience to his new position, including owning a yacht dealership in Washington for ten years,
Marina Port Vell (MPV) announced that Marcel Brekelmans will join MPV as Managing Director effective March 10, 2014. A Dutchman, Brekelmans has spent many years
In response to specific market demand for insurance cover not formerly available, the Shipowners’ Club has launched a policy for its high net worth super yacht
BYS, a Burger Company, has introduced its new website which includes yacht descriptions, detailed specifications, image galleries, and videos.
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Platinum Yacht Repair, the yacht repair and maintenance arm of Dubai's Drydocks World & Maritime World, say they have converted the landing craft Al Hail 1, belonging
Reflecting the growing interest in the 40ft race boat scene on a global, national and, in many cases, local level, the new and improved Mk2 version of the Carkeek
Furuno announced its latest savings event, the “Colossal NavNet Rebate,” to offer boaters substantial savings on every generation of NavNet, including NavNet 3D, TZtouch and vx2 systems.
Victor Mooney of Flushing, Queens begins his fourth attempt to row across the Atlantic Ocean from Maspolamas, Gran Canaria to Brooklyn, New York.
In response to the increasingly complex and specific needs of super yacht owners, Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has launched a 24/7 service operating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Seattle-based, Delta Marine, has released a stunning video from Superyacht Media that gives a taste for a few minutes of a day in the good life aboard their superyacht


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Memphis Family Can Stay Cool After Winning $10,000
A Memphis family can stay cool this summer after winning $10,000 on a Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket. Roger Kaldenberg, 36, said he won $25 on some Scratchers tickets on July 19, so he bought five more $5 tickets with his prize money on July 21, when he stopped at Gas and More, 427 Grand Ave. in Memphis. One of those tickets, from the "$100,000 Riches" game, turned out to be worth $10,000.
"We’re going to have central air-conditioning put in the house," he said.
Kaldenberg, his wife, Sonia, and their two children plan to buy clothes and school supplies with some of the prize money.
"We might buy a used ski jet," said Kaldenberg.
Both Roger and Sonia Kaldenberg are employed with Mid-States Engineering Manufacturing in Memphis.
"$100,000 Riches," a $5 Scratchers game, officially began on June 12.


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Balenciaga continues to twist and subvert the format of a fashion show, this season sending its models down the red carpet in front of awaiting paps as they entered Paris’s Theatre du Chatelet ahead of an undisclosed screening.
As attendees including Cardi B, Offset, Elliott Page, Isabelle Huppert, and 90s supermodels Naomi Campbell and Amber Valletta made their way into the venue in full Balenciaga looks, guests clapped and cheered as they took their spots. Soon it became apparent what the screening was, as the lights dimmed and the strains of The Simpsons’ theme tune kicked in.
What followed was a special ten-minute episode of the cult cartoon, which saw Homer sourcing one of Demna Gavaslai’s green gowns for Marge’s birthday after he found her lusting after it.
Cut to the Georgian designer himself taking a private jet to Springfield to sort out its ‘style deprived’ residents with some hot Balenciaga garms, and Chief Wiggum, l Patty and Selma, and Smithers – in a full red sequinned look – walking the Paris runway, and the assembled crowd watching going wild.
The collection itself was made up of Balenciaga classiques, including XXL puffers, pumped-up tailoring, huge shouldered gowns and coats,90s dad-inspired denim jeans, and Clip-Art printed dresses.
After stepping out in a bunch of Schiaparelli looks earlier this week, Cardi shimmied into a floral coat and couture beekeeper hat combo to take her turn on the red runway. With the crowd whispering “Is that her?”, the only thing that gave it away was Offset walking before her.
Page, meanwhile, took a new hardcore Croc-style show out for a test run, and even Anna Wintour got in on the action in a chintzy, bias-cut number.
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Hero Group enters electronics sector with Hero Electronix
Seeing the tremendous growth of the electronics market in India, the US $5 billion Brijmohan Lall Munjal - led Hero Group, with presence in over a dozen business verticals, also entered the sector with the formation of a new company, '
TOP VIDEOS FOR YOUSuman Kant Munjal, chairman, Hero Electronix, said, "Hero Electronix will add associated business lines to its portfolio over the next few years and grow the vertical to help India develop a much needed sustainable electronics ecosystem. The company has lined up investments of Rs. 500 crore in next few years. This will give a huge impetus to the '
As its first strategic initiaive, Hero Electronix will acquire a majority shareholding in
Mybox is a leading supplier to marquee DTH and cable operators across India. A company with strong research and development capabilities, Mybox is a venture recognized by the Government of India and approved by DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research). It is also one of the very few companies engaged in end-to-end design of indigenous set top boxes.
In keeping with its long standing heritage of commitment to excellence, Hero aims to build strong in-house capabilities to help 'Make in India' flourish with this venture into the electronics sector. An iconic household name in India since 1950's, the group has helped the growth of industry in the country, bringing customer-focused products ranging from two-wheelers to financial solutions.
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CHICAGO -- Apple Inc.'s iPhone, rumored and speculated about in technology circles for years, is an attempt to create the holy grail of portable devices - one elegant machine that contains a telephone, music and video player and Web browser.
Still, Apple will find the phone market to be much tougher turf to conquer than the mobile music business, analysts say, particularly at a heady $499 price tag for the iPhone. The wireless world is more complex and extremely competitive, dominated by veteran phone makers like Motorola. And over the past few years, those manufacturers increasingly have been stuffing their phones with music, video and Web capabilities.
In other words, Apple's much anticipated phone foray isn't quite as revolutionary as the company's chief executive officer says.
In November, about 32 percent of all phones sold in the United States had some music-playing capability, according to a survey by NPD Group. During the same month, 6.4 percent of phones sold were "smart phones," which have e-mail and Web capabilities.
Apple is stepping in because it sees a "massive opportunity," said John Jackson, a wireless industry analyst at M:Metrics. In the U.S. alone, the cell phone market is almost four times bigger than the MP3 market.
Apple clearly believes that the cachet of the iPod - built on style and functionality - will lure consumers to the iPhone.
The device was rolled out Tuesday at the firm's annual Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco, with Apple Chairman and CEO Steven P. Jobs claiming that the company has "reinvented the phone."
The rectangular machine, which runs on Apple's Macintosh OS X operating system, features advanced touch screen technology. Essentially, most of its functions are done via a screen, not buttons.
At 11.6 millimeters thick, the iPhone is similar in size to Motorola's "Q" smart phone, which is fashioned from Motorola's sleek Razr.
The iPhone will sport a 3.5-inch screen, an inch bigger than the current iPod screen. It includes video, and the basic model has storage capacity for around 1,000 songs.
"This is the Rolls Royce of cell phones," said Roger Entner, a wireless industry analyst with Ovum. "This is more of a really small computer that also makes phone calls."
The iPhone will begin shipping in June in this country and during the fourth quarter in Europe. It's expected to be available in Asia in 2008.
In the United States, it will be sold through Cingular, one of the nation's two biggest wireless carriers. An iPhone with 4 gigabytes of storage will cost $499; with 8 gigabytes, the price is $599.
That cost might fall over time if the iPhone follows traditional pricing trajectories in the wireless business. But even then, it will likely never sell for less than $200, analysts said.
Americans typically don't pay more than $100 for a mobile phone - unless it's positioned as much more than a phone.
"Americans don't bat an eye at spending a couple of hundred dollars on a personal entertainment device," Entner said.
Apple rebuilt its fame on just such an entertainment device, the iPod, and its accompanying iTunes online music store. Apple has sold more than 70 million of the devices since they were introduced in 2001, capturing about 70 percent of the MP3 player market.
The device transformed Apple from a boutique computer company into a full-scale electronics firm, something it recognized Tuesday by changing its name from Apple Computer to just Apple.
Jobs said Tuesday that he expects to sell 10 million iPhones in 2008, grabbing 1 percent of the mobile phone market. Nokia leads that market globally with over 30 percent share; Motorola is next with about 20 percent.
Johan Eidhagen, Nokia's North American marketing chief, said Apple's entry into the business "confirms" his company's strategy.
Last year, Nokia sold more than 40 million devices featuring music, video and the Internet.
Eidhagen said Apple's mobile phone initiative will be good for the industry. But he noted that "entering the telecom sector is tougher than entering the MP3 sector." That's partly because the phone business is much more established than the MP3 business was when Apple launched the iPod. But it also reflects the nature of phone retailing, which is dominated by wireless networks like Cingular.
"There's a lot more complexity in the mobile phone business than just selling [an MP3] player through Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Circuit City," said Neil Strother, an analyst at the NPD Group.
A phone, including the iPhone, is usually sold with a contract for a network's wireless service, usually for two years. So, networks usually exert more control over the devices they sell, perhaps demanding special features.
But Apple also is known for keeping tight control over its technology. Apple's first dip into the mobile phone business couldn't have left its partners too thrilled, Entner said. In September 2005, after much ballyhoo, Motorola and Cingular released the Rokr, the first phone to feature access to Apple's iTunes service.
Apple did little to promote it, Entner said, and it launched its iPod Nano music player at the same time the Rokr came out.
"Steve Jobs gave the iTunes phone five minutes in the sun and then eclipsed it with the Nano," Entner said. "Everyone looked at the way they treated Motorola and Cingular - they treated them like lackeys."
Apple also might find that the cell phone business is a particularly fickle one, too.
Look at Motorola: For almost two years, it was flying high with the Razr, the iPod's prime rival for pop culture status. But even the Razr couldn't protect Motorola last week when it suddenly announced it expects a big shortfall in fourth-quarter profits.
Mike Hughlett writes for the Chicago Tribune.


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Polaron plc is pleased to announce the acquisition of its business by Cooper Controls (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of the US Fortune 500 company Cooper Industries. Polaron, via its iLight and Zero 88 business units, is a market leader in the architectural and entertainment lighting controls markets.
Joe Stelzer, Chief Executive of Polaron plc commented: "We are excited about the future of our business and the synergies that being part of Cooper Controls will bring in our mission to become a global lighting controls company based in the UK."
"We are committed to maintaining our focus on innovation in the controls market and look forward to harnessing the world class operational experience and research and development capabilities of our new colleagues at Cooper Controls."
"iLight has experienced significant growth over the past two years thanks to the investments made by Polaron plc," said John Thorne, iLight's UK Sales Director. "With innovative new products under development and the support of Cooper Controls, I am looking forward to an exciting future for iLight."
iLight will continue to operate from its offices in Penshurst, Kent, with manufacturing carried out at its purpose-built facility in Cwmbran, Wales.
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Cooper Industries, Ltd. is a global manufacturer with 2006 revenues of $5.2 billion, approximately 85 percent of which are from electrical products. Incorporated in Bermuda with administrative headquarters in Houston, Cooper employs approximately 31,000 people and operates eight divisions: Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Menvier, Cooper Power Systems, Cooper Wiring Devices and Cooper Tools Group.
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While the war-wracked Ukraine is still putting up a tough fight against Russia, the nation plans to use non-fungible tokens once again to gather funding for humanitarian needs.
According to the most recent announcement, the Zelenskiy NFT, a new digital art collection, will soon be presented to a large audience. The collection is the first NFT humanitarian effort established to benefit the Ukrainian people and the local landscape.
The IamUkraine studio initiated the concept to bring humanitarian relief to Ukraine via the use of creativity and digital art preserved through blockchain.
The Zelenskiy NFT collection was inspired by the Ukrainian people’s grit, unity, and spirit as the crisis unfolded. It consists of 10,000 distinct NFTs representing various facets of Zeleknskiy’s personality.
The project’s director Volodymyr Samoilenko mentioned:
“We were very lucky to get support from the leading public persons and celebrities from sport, entertainment, and other areas. The Zelenskiy NFT collection will become a showpiece of the spirit of the Ukrainian people and the source of power and support. We see the vast amount of support as an extremely positive sign for us and the whole Ukrainian nation. We hope that their decisions become a reference point for thousands of other people from all over the world. Just imagine, what a significant positive impact we can put in action together!”
How did the Ukrainian government previously utilise NFTs?
In the past as well the Ukrainian government relied on NFTs to assist in funding its military operations in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Mykhailo Fedorov, who heads the nation’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, announced in March that the government had launched 54 NFTs to generate awareness and funds to fight against the Russian soldiers that had invaded the country.
Before the launch of the NFT campaign, the government also raised $50 million worth of cryptocurrencies and received contributions from a range of participants globally.
It is abundantly evident that blockchain technology has been of great assistance to war-torn Ukraine, and it may continue to be of use in the days and weeks to come.
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The Dunks making a comeback in 2020 and sweeping all other silhouettes by their feet have indeed made a huge impact. Certain pairs such as the Chunky Dunky and the Sashiko created a lot of hype and have skyrocketed in values giving Nike confidence in understanding the likes of the community. Nike is in no mood to stop and has planned a variety of releases in the upcoming year out of which another dunk has resurfaced.
Nike and Supreme, the Titans of the industry have joined forces and present to you the Dunk lows inspired from the high tops released back in 2003. The lows will be covered in the glossy croc skin and
gold star imprinted mid. The shoe will be up for grabs in 4 colorways Hyper Blue, Mean Green, Black, and Barkroot Brown. However, there is still uncertainty of it being an official collab or just a homage. Nevertheless, the pair looks absolutely fire and is set to skyrocket just like any other dunk.
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The Department for Aviation is working to introduce low airfares in Belarus, the agency’s representative Artem Sikorsky said at a press conference in Minsk.
So far, the only agreement that has been reached is the one with WizzAir. Starting next spring, the Hungarian low-cost air carrier will start regular flights from Minsk to Budapest.
“The government is very concerned with the issue, we can offer low-cost routes at the expense of Belavia Airlines. Belavia already has low-cost routes to Zhukovsky Airport (Moscow).
The route network of low-cost destinations can be expanded. For this model to start working, a decision should be made at the governmental level,” Artem Sikorsky stressed.
He noted that “we should upport the national carrier, create the conditions under which it will be able to work in any direction, including regional airports.”
Belavia has already waived a traditional business model of a full-service company and is currently introducing a modern hybrid model to optimize the ticket price.
Belavia tickets cost as much as they should cost, these are world prices.
For some reason, they never compare Belavia with LOT, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines. They compare it with low-cost companies, but that’s not a fair comparison. Low-cost airlines have tickets that cost over €20 or 30 and more.
For current economic realities, a ticket price is objective. It consists of a number of factors, otherwise, the airline would not be competitive, 20 airlines operate from the Minsk National Airport, Belavia has to compete with them, pricing included.”
Belavia General Director Anatoly Gusarov noted that, in technical terms, the airline is ready to expand the route network, but the issue is the economy.
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“Low-cost companies are registered in countries with rather a mild taxation, for instance, Ryanair is registered in Ireland. Today everyone is trying to register firms, leasing companies there because of the minimized tax base.
The second issue is loan rates: let’s take loan rates in Belarus, Russia and, say, in the EU. This all affects the financial situation of anн airline. The most important factor is the large passenger flow.”
According to Gusarov, the airline is striving to reduce fares and a €20-30 price is achievable. However, the official noted that the number of cheap tickets on every particular flight will be limited.


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A new train route from Vietnam to China has opened and the first shipment of dragon fruit has paved a new way for fruit produced in Asean countries to enter China.
The inaugural journey at the end of February saw more than 150 tonnes of dragon fruit leave Dong Dang railway station in northern Vietnam and arrive at Pingxiang railway port in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
According to a Xinhua report, the shipment passed inspection by China’s General Administration of Customs.
The successful delivery opens up a new channel to China for South-East Asian exporters with two to three fruit trains set to be scheduled every week. The service is expected to expand to include more fruits in the future.
This new channel comes at a time when supply chains into China have come under strain due to the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Vietnam-China border has been a particular flashpoint for fresh produce trade with hundreds of containers of agricultural products left stuck at the border.


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HORSHAM, England, March 14, 2009 -- Finance ministers and central bank governors of the G20, the group of 20 advanced and emerging countries, pledged today to pull the global economy out of recession, but many balked at U.S. requests for more government investment.
The officials promised to give more money to the International Monetary Fund, which is the lender of last resort around the world. They also agreed to greater regulation of the financial system and the credit-rating agencies, which are often blamed for causing the crisis by giving Triple-A ratings to risky securities.
Another issues on which there was agreement was to work to restore lending between and by banks, seen as a key to boosting consumer spending and to getting the global economy back on track.
"This is a global crisis and it requires a coordinated global response," U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said in a prepared statement. "We have a strong consensus on the need for both recovery and reform so that we never have to face a crisis like this again."
But that consensus did not extend to the American push for all governments to spend more public money to stimulate their economies.
In a closing communique issued today after the meeting in a palatial hotel here in the rolling hills of West Sussex, the officials did not back Washington's request.
Rather, the communique papered over a deep division on the need for more fiscal stimulus to reverse the worldwide downward economic spiral.
The United States wants the biggest industrialized countries to spend 2 percent of their gross domestic product to boost consumer demand. The Obama administration has called for a global version of its own $780 billion stimulus package.
But the Europeans -- with the exception of Great Britain -- are resisting. France says it has already pumped a lot of public money into its economy and Germany is worried about the impact on inflation, if its government borrows and spends too much.
The American view is that governments must spend more money to create more jobs to boost consumer spending and that the G20 countries should move in the same direction, in a coordinated way, because they are tied together in a global economy.
"All countries really do need to work together and work very aggressively to stimulate their economy," Financial Times economics editor Chris Giles said. "But there's a feeling certainly in America that European countries are not pulling their weight."
China said it could launch an economic stimulus package any time, in spite of the collapse in Western demand for Chinese goods. But China also said it was worried about the safety of its trillion-dollar investment in U.S. treasury bonds.
The meeting in Sussex is to prepare the agenda for the critical summit of G20 leaders scheduled here in the first week of April. In the meantime, American pressure on Europe, is likely to continue.
The G20 nations represent 80 percent of the global economy, they are tied together, and for the first time since the war, the economies of all of them are contracting.
That makes the importance of a coordinated rescue plan very high, though the expectations for that are still quite low.


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By Oliver Peterson
Montauk Brewing Company announced Wednesday that it is transitioning the name for their LTO (limited time offer) release program from the Ocean Series to the Montauk Brew Barn Series starting next month.
These super rare and innovative brews will continue to drive the combination of creativity, art and science in small batches under the new name.
The first release, in late February, will be a Deep Vibes Imperial IPA checking in at 9% ABV featuring Idaho 7 and Mosaic hop varieties, creating what Montauk Brewing Co. owner Vaughan Cutillo describes as “complex and rich flavors with bold hop character.”
This brew’s new can design boasts the same sea-themed style of eye-catching and collectible graphics seen in previous releases — such as the recent Pawesome and On The Horizon double IPAs or The Big Bird IPA, among others — with a focus on ingredients and tasting notes.
Deep Vibes Imperial IPA will be canning fresh on February 27, and the newly dubbed Montauk Brew Barn Series will continue with monthly, limited quantity releases that allow their brewers to “flex their creative talents,” Montauk Brewing Co. explains.
To purchase Deep Vibes Imperial IPA, drop in on the Montauk Brewing Co. tasting room at 62 South Erie Avenue in Montauk, or visit montaukbrewingco.com to check their list of select retailers throughout Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties.
This story first appeared on DansPapers.com.
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This is Part 2 of a three-part series by the Bronx Times looking at the potential benefits New York State’s legalization of marijuana, known as the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, could have on the Bronx.
A week after her Aug. 24 appointment, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, wasted no time in prioritizing New York’s legal cannabis market when she filled two key positions on the state’s newly-created Cannabis Control Board, a decision that had been delayed and stalled under her disgraced predecessor Andrew Cuomo.
The board will be instrumental in overseeing the rollout of what will eventually be one of the country’s largest and most lucrative recreational marijuana programs — New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) — including creating regulations and granting licenses to dealers.
The New York Legislature confirmed two Black leaders to run the state’s newly created Cannabis Control Board: Chris Alexander, a former staffer at The Drug Policy Alliance, will be executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), while former Brooklyn Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright, a Democrat, will serve as chair.
“There is no reason why simple announcements in terms of who the executive director is and who the chairperson is were not done in time, but I’m going to make up for that lost time and I want those decisions made,” said Hochul, who appointed Wright and Alexander.
Before his resignation, Cuomo had faced criticism as negotiations with lawmakers on potential appointments stalled.
One of the big pushes by MRTA and cannabis justice advocates for anyone appointed to the board was a prior experience in the cannabis industry and an understanding of racial disparities in cannabis enforcement, which the Bronx Times documented in August.
“When it comes to who we want on that board and who we want to regulate this unique cannabis industry, I think experience in the cannabis industry and understanding of the social equity aspect of MRTA is vital,” Melissa Moore, New York State director at the Drug Policy Alliance, told the Bronx Times before Hochul’s appointments in September.
And that is why Democrat Sen. Diane Savino, of Staten Island, called Hochul’s appointment of Wright “mystifying” during the confirmation hearing before the state Senate Finance Committee earlier this month.
“I’m somewhat mystified as to why the governor decided to put in charge of the cannabis board a person who has no experience in cannabis,” said Savino, who helped draft New York’s medical marijuana law, which passed in 2014.
But Wright and Alexander are in, and they will be overseeing a cannabis industry that has been valued at $4.6 billion and could grow to $5.8 billion over the next five years, according to a study by the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association.
New York is one of 16 states that have passed legislation to legalize recreational use, with many aspects of the law taking effect immediately. As a result of marijuana legalization in New York:
- Retail cannabis sales are expected to begin in 2022.
- The New York Governor’s Office expects the industry to create 30,000-60,000 jobs and collect $350 million in annual tax revenue.
- New York is expected to generate about $3.7 billion in sales by 2025, which is about half of what California is expected to generate that year, New Frontier Data says.
OCM will be charged with issuing licenses for businesses to participate in the adult-use, medical and cannabinoid hemp industries.
In addition to making sure that the state’s cannabis policy benefits communities that were disproportionately harmed by pot prohibition, primarily through reinvesting 40% of sales tax on weed, the board will also be in charge of handing out licenses to commercial growers. To begin accepting applications for the adult-use program, the OCM will need to issue and implement regulations establishing the application process for different license types.
New Yorkers will be able to obtain licensure for cannabis production, testing, retail, nursery, onsite consumption, microbusiness and delivery.
“I think that’s a major step in this process,” said Khalid Sharif, a Bronx-born marijuana grower and advocate. “There’s money to be made in this industry, we have proof of that. But what affects growers and the ability of NYC’s marijuana industry to be more than just Silicon Valley for weed — is who are the rules intended to benefit.”
Under MRTA, the OCM is expected to actively promote social and economic equity applicants who have been harmed by the prohibition of cannabis for adult-use licenses, establishing a goal of awarding 50% of licenses to social and economic equity applicants.
Cannabis justice advocates have pegged the Bronx as one of the communities that could benefit most from the social equity framework of the law.
“Most of us know that the Bronx communities — I came from the Wakefield section of the Bronx — were highly overpoliced especially when it came to cannabis,” said Tanya Osborne, director of events & production for Women Grow, an organization dedicated to female leadership in the cannabis industry. “My hope is that we see cannabis start to benefit those affected communities in the Bronx.”
Moore said that there are also ideas to create continuing education and technical assistance programs for future Bronx cannabis growers and business partners.
As New York City is antsy to get its cannabis market up and running, neighboring New Jersey recently released its rules for its adult-use marijuana program. New Jersey voters approved a legalization referendum last year.
While there is still more to be determined and decided on before the cannabis retail market starts up in 2022, it’s clear that decriminalization of cannabis has already paid dividends.
Criminal possession arrests of cannabis in NYC fell from a 2021 first-quarter total of 163 to just eight in the most recent quarter, according to NYPD data.
Under legalization, adults 21 and older can possess up to three ounces of marijuana, so those busts are for possession in excess of the limit.
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There have been several reports of a widespread BlackBerry outage. Beginning at around 10am EST BlackBerry users have been unable to retrieve email. The outage has been reported on AT&T and T-mobile. Earlier this year there was a BlackBerry outage across the entire system and RIM promised it could not happen again. No word yet on who is to blame for this outage, but it's not good.
BlackBerry Outage AGAIN???
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US: Ralph Lauren Retail Group COO Meichner to leave
Wayne Meichner, president and COO of Ralph Lauren Retail Group, is to leave the business after 12 years.
Meichner joined the company in 2002 from Saks Fifth Avenue, where he served as executive vice president of merchandising.
In addition, Ralph Lauren confirmed the appointment of Joy Herfel to group president of wholesale and retail for the Americas.
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The family that owns Mario’s Pizza House is selling the 16,000 square foot parcel of land on which Mario’s and the Carvel Ice Cream shop sits. Mario’s has been in business at that location, 3322 Wilson Boulevard, between Clarendon and Virginia Square, since 1958.
The land — much of which sits fallow as a surface parking lot — was originally listed for sale for $3 million. After apparently not finding a buyer at that price, the land is now going up for auction.
“This property is located in one of the only prime development areas remaining in Arlington, VA,” according to the auction website. “It… consists of 3 parcels totaling 16,073 square feet. The 2,400 sf retail building is currently home to Mario’s Pizza and Carvel Ice Cream and produces $12,500 per month in rental income.”
The auction is set to take place on Thursday, Dec. 20, but the winning bidder will not necessarily be allowed to purchase the property.
“This sale is subject to our motivated Seller’s approval,” the auction listing notes.
We’re told that there are still 12-15 years left on the leases for Mario’s and Carvel. (Though owned by the same family, the land owner and the restaurant are separate business entities.) The stores are likely to remain open until the land buyer, if there is one, manages to get a redevelopment plan approved by the county.
One possibility is that a developer might buy this property, then attempt to buy the adjacent Pio-Pio restaurant and Highlander motel properties. That could allow a large high-rise development, given the proximity to the Orange Line. Either way, both Mario’s and Carvel are here to stay, says Mario’s owner Alan Levine.
“Both leases are long term and convey,” Levine told ARLnow.com. “There will be no interruption of operations for either business. It is just time to allow others to put this block together properly for the future and Mario’s and Carvel have first rights to go into any new development.”
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Electric vehicles taking off fast in the Netherlands
In the first half of 2013, there has been an explosive growth in the number of electric vehicles in the Netherlands.
20,000 electric vehicles by 2015
At the end of June, there were 10,049 electric vehicles registered in the Netherlands, compared to 7,500 at the end of 2012. This includes all types of electric vehicles, with the exception of scooters and electric bikes. The majority of the registered electric vehicles (93%) are passenger cars and electric utility vans. In total, 70 percent are plug-in hybrids.
The Dutch government wants to have some 15,000 to 20,000 electric vehicles on Dutch roads by the end of 2015. With the current growth rate, industry experts expect the government's goal will certainly be reached. Holland is also developing infrastructure for electric mobility. By 2015, the Netherlands will be home to the world's largest network of charging stations for electric vehicles, with a charger within 50km of every inhabitant. A contract for 200 fast-charge stations was recently placed by the Dutch company Fastned with Swiss energy specialist ABB.


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The Top Social Media Trends For 2024
1. Short-form video continues to dominate as the top social media trend in 2024. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Snapchat Spotlight have become even more popular, capturing the attention of users with their engaging and easy-to-digest content.
2. The rise and fall of new social media platforms are evident as the landscape continues to shift. While some platforms experience a surge in popularity, others struggle to maintain their user base, highlighting the fast-paced and competitive nature of the industry.
3. The impact of AI on authenticity is a major trend, with users seeking genuine and relatable content. AI-powered tools are being used to create more personalised and authentic interactions, helping users cut through the noise of curated or sponsored posts.
4. The trend towards eco-conscious and socially responsible users is shaping social media in 2024. This includes a push for sustainability, ethical practices, and a focus on social issues. Users are increasingly drawn to brands and influencers that reflect these values, leading to a more conscious approach to social media consumption and content creation.
5. 2024 also sees the emergence of micro-influencers, those with a smaller but more targeted following. While influencer marketing is becoming more commonplace, brands are now recognising the potential of these lesser-known accounts to reach specific audiences.
6. Privacy concerns remain a major issue on social media, as users continue to question how their data is being used and shared.
7. Social media has become a major source of news and information, with users increasingly relying on it for updates. Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are working to combat the spread of misinformation, introducing fact-checking mechanisms and safeguards to ensure accuracy.
8. Digital wellbeing is also gaining traction, with platforms introducing features to help users better manage their online consumption habits. This includes content-blocking tools, time limits, and notifications to encourage more mindful use.
The Future of Social Media and AI
The future of social media and AI promises a landscape of unprecedented technological advancement and innovation. As artificial intelligence continues to permeate various facets of our lives, it is also leaving a lasting impact on the way we interact with social media. From personalized content recommendations to enhanced chatbots, AI is revolutionizsng the way we consume and engage with social media platforms. In this era of constantly evolving technology, it is crucial to explore the potential changes and developments that will shape the future of social media and AI. Let's delve into the exciting possibilities and challenges that lie ahead as these two powerful forces continue to intertwine and redefine the digital experience for users worldwide.
The combination of social media and AI will lead to improved user experiences in 2024, with platforms introducing more sophisticated and intuitive features. Companies as well as specific targeted social media companies are increasingly leveraging AI-powered capabilities such as natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision to personalise interactions and allow users to access content more quickly. AI can also help identify key trends and patterns in the way people use social media, which can be used to tailor content and advertisements for a more relevant experience.
The use of AI also promises to revolutionise the way brands interact with customers, making it easier for them to target leads and measure performance. AI-driven tools such as sentiment analysis can help marketers gain a deeper understanding of their audience's preferences and needs, enabling them to craft more effective campaigns. Additionally, leveraging data from social media platforms can help companies better predict customer behavior and create more targeted strategies.
Use of Generative AI in Social Media
Generative AI has significantly impacted social platforms, particularly in content creation tools like Lately and Lensa AI. These tools use Generative AI to assist users in creating engaging and personalized content, from social media posts to videos. This technology has the potential to enhance user experiences by providing relevant and high-quality content that resonates with their audience.
The global artificial intelligence in social media market is growing rapidly, with a projected size of $2.2 billion by 2023. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for AI-based tools in content creation and user engagement.
However, concerns regarding the ethical use of AI in social media have arisen. There are worries about AI potentially replacing human input in content creation and decision-making processes, which could lead to biased or manipulated content.
With Generative AI playing an increasingly significant role in social media, it is essential to address the ethical concerns and ensure that human input remains integral to the creative and decision-making processes. Balancing the benefits of AI with ethical considerations is crucial to the responsible use of this technology in social media.
The Double-edged Sword of Deep Fakes is Getting Sharper
Deep fakes, realistic video and audio forgeries created using artificial intelligence, are increasingly impacting society. On the positive side, deep fakes have the potential to revolutionize the entertainment industry, allowing for realistic performances from long-deceased actors. However, the negative implications are far-reaching. The rise of deep fakes has led to increased risks of spreading fake news, manipulating public opinion, and committing fraud. As technology improves, deep fakes are becoming even more convincing, posing significant challenges. The ability to discern real from fake will become increasingly difficult, making it easier for malicious actors to deceive and manipulate. The potential for deep fakes to be misused is a growing concern, and as their impact on society continues to expand, it is crucial to address the risks and develop strategies to mitigate their harmful effects.
- Phishing and Social Engineering: Social media platforms are a prime target for phishing attacks and social engineering. Cybercriminals often create fake profiles or use compromised accounts to trick employees into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.
- Reputation Damage: Inappropriate or damaging posts on social media can harm a business's reputation. Employees' personal posts can also reflect on the organization, leading to potential reputational damage.
- Data Leakage: Employees might inadvertently share sensitive company information on social media platforms, leading to data leakage. This could include details about upcoming projects, partnerships, or internal processes.
- Account Hijacking: Social media accounts are a common target for hackers. If an employee's account is hijacked, it can be used to spread malware, engage in phishing, or damage the individual's and the company's reputation.
- Employee Productivity: Excessive use of social media during work hours can reduce employee productivity. Moreover, clicking on links or engaging with content on social media can expose employees to malware and other cyber threats.
- Regulatory Compliance: Social media use can create compliance issues for organizations. Companies must ensure their employees comply with data privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Failure to adhere to regulations can result in hefty fines and other sanctions.
- Political Issues: Social media can be a platform for political discourse, which can be challenging to navigate. Political views expressed by employees can have a negative impact on the company's brand, as well as relationships with customers and other stakeholders.
- Employee Training and Awareness: Conduct regular cybersecurity training sessions to educate employees about the risks associated with social media. Highlight the importance of recognizing phishing attempts, setting privacy settings, and avoiding oversharing.
- Strict Social Media Policies: Establish clear and comprehensive social media policies for employees. Define acceptable use, guidelines for sharing company-related information, and consequences for policy violations.
- Secure Authentication: Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all business-related social media accounts. This adds an extra layer of security and helps prevent unauthorized access even if login credentials are compromised.
- Monitoring and Response: Implement social media monitoring tools to track mentions and discussions related to the organization. This allows for prompt response to potential threats and reputation management.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular audits of employee social media profiles to ensure compliance with company policies. Address any concerns or policy violations promptly and educate employees on proper social media usage.
- Privacy Settings: Encourage employees to review and adjust their privacy settings on social media platforms. Limiting the visibility of personal information reduces the likelihood of targeted attacks or social engineering attempts.
- Incident Response Plan: Develop and communicate an incident response plan that specifically addresses social media-related incidents. This plan should outline the steps to take in the event of a social media breach or reputational damage.
- Employee Guidelines for Personal Posts: Provide guidelines for employees regarding personal posts that may be associated with the company. Remind them to think twice before sharing information that could be misconstrued or potentially damaging to the company's image.
- Network Security Measures: Implement robust network security measures to protect against malware and phishing attacks that may be initiated through social media channels. This includes firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
- Continuous Education and Adaptation: Social media and cyber threats evolve, so it's crucial to continuously educate employees and adapt cybersecurity measures. Stay informed about the latest social media trends and threats to ensure your mitigation strategies remain effective.
In conclusion, the integration of AI and social media is poised to revolutionise the future of marketing strategies, content creation, influencer marketing, ad monitoring, and social commerce. With AI, businesses can analyse vast amounts of data from social media platforms to understand customer behavior and preferences, allowing for more personalised and targeted marketing strategies. AI can also automate content creation by generating personalised and engaging posts, freeing up valuable time for marketers to focus on strategy and creativity.
In terms of influencer marketing, AI can identify the most relevant and impactful influencers for a brand, ensuring a better ROI. Additionally, AI-powered ad monitoring can provide real-time insights into ad performance, enabling businesses to optimise their campaigns more effectively. Lastly, AI-driven social commerce will enable more seamless and personalised consumer shopping experiences, ultimately driving more sales. In sum, AI has the potential to transform the way marketing is conducted across social networks, leading to increased value and success for businesses.
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Elvie launches new smart breast pump in the US covered by insurance
Elvie, a British femtech company, today announced the launch of its latest smart breast pump, which is covered by insurance, exclusively in the United States.
Called Elvie Stride, the new pump has many of the same features as the company’s other breastfeeding products, including wearable cups that collect milk in-bra, noise-reducing technology and a connected app that controls the pump and keeps track of user history.
What sets Elvie Stride apart is the option to get it for free or at a low cost by having it covered by insurance.
Elvie has partnered with a number of durable medical equipment providers to sell its new product. Interested customers can purchase the breast pump through one of Elvie’s DME partners, who will verify their insurance coverage and request a prescription from their doctor.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Although health experts like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization suggest that infants get breastfed for at least the first six months of their lives, many don’t get breastfed as long as recommended, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In fact, only about a quarter of infants are meeting those targets, according to CDC data from 2019.
Breast pumping is a popular alternative to direct breastfeeding, with 95% of breastfeeding moms saying they pump, according to a survey by the lactation pod company Mamava. They’re choosing this option to increase their milk supply and to allow their partner to feed the baby.
Getting a breast pump is easier now than in years past, thanks to the Affordable Care Act’s policy that requires insurance companies to cover breastfeeding supports. But since the ACA doesn’t offer specific coverage requirements, some insurers place limits on the type of breast pump they cover, the vendors they work with or whether it’s a rental or permanent unit.
By partnering with multiple different DME partners, Elvie is hoping its new pump can easily get to the moms who need them.
“We are bringing women’s technology out of the dark ages and are committed to designing cutting-edge products at accessible prices in order to do so,” Tania Boler, founder and CEO of Elvie, said in a statement.
“We know the majority of women in the U.S. buy breast pumps that are covered by insurance, so we created Elvie Stride to better meet their needs today. No other pump offers mobility, quietness, connectivity and efficiency, along with a premium design at a fully reimbursed price point, and we can’t wait to put this game-changing technology in the hands of more women!”
THE LARGER TREND
Earlier this summer, Elvie raked in an $80 million Series C funding round. At the time, the company teased a new product launch that was coming later in the year.
Elvie isn’t the only company developing tech-enabled breast bumps, though. Willow also has a line of smart wearable pumps. Last year, the company brought in $55 million in a Series C funding round.
On the whole, femtech is accelerating like never before. Frost & Sullivan predicts the global femtech market will reach $1.15 billion by 2025, although it anticipates most of the upcoming growth will come from areas outside of reproductive health.


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The Postal Service joint union Front says that 90% of daily postal services have been disrupted due to a workers strike launched last night.
The trade union action has been taken on 14 worker demands including resolving of salary anomalies.
Convener of the union front Chinthaka Bandara told our news team that daily postal services such as mail delivery and post office functions have been disrupted today.
Meanwhile our news team contacted Post Master General Rohana Abeyrathna to comment on the strike. Abeyrathna confirmed postal services have indeed been disrupted as a result of the strike.


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Sixty-eight percent of 50 packaged baby food products contained "worrisome" levels of one or more heavy metals such as inorganic arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury, and 30% may be a "potential health risk" if consumed daily, while all products had at least one heavy metal, according to a Consumer Reports study. The report also showed higher levels of at least one heavy metal, especially inorganic arsenic, in products with sweet potatoes and rice, while organic food products had similar odds of containing heavy metals compared with nonorganic products.
Jobs and finances top the list of stressors cited in a survey by Fidelity Investments, and these stressors correspond to a higher number of days missed at work. "Employee financial-wellness needs are not all the same, so the onus is on employers to ensure programs address a wide range of financial needs -- not just retirement," says Gao-Wen Shao of Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Knowing about the future salary and job security of careers open to a particular major didn't seem to make much difference in students' choices, according to a study of Rutgers University students. Researchers also found that showing students potential salaries helped them lower their expectations on what they might earn after graduation.
Turkey will retaliate against US sanctions by boycotting electronic products from the US, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. Deterioration of relations between the countries is among factors that have sent the Turkish lira to a record low against the US dollar.
Hershey Chief Financial Officer Patricia Little will retire next spring, and the company has launched a search for her replacement. The new hire will face a changing market, including consumer preferences for healthier snacking, plus rising costs due to shipping and wages, analysts at Wells Fargo and Berenberg, Gossler & Co. said.
Setting up software to install patches automatically, using two-factor authentication, thinking every day about what could go wrong, approaching requests for personal information with suspicion, diligently backing up data and using a password manager are among the top defenses cited by cybersecurity experts at two recent conferences in Las Vegas.
Nine marketing and communications groups including the American Advertising Federation and the Public Relations Society of America have issued a joint statement in support freedom of the press, following the nationwide publication of editorials by news organizations in response to President Donald Trump calling the media "the enemy of the people." The statement stood beside those editorials, stating "we join with our compatriots in the news media to proudly affirm the Fourth Estate as a vital engine of democracy."
Google is planning its first retail flagship in a 14,000-square-foot, two-story space in Chicago's meatpacking district, sources said. Google has thus far relied on pop-ups and in-store shops to display its growing array of gadgets including Google Home, smartphones and tablets.
Major tech brands such as Apple, Google and Facebook have rolled out initiatives to help consumers cut back on the time they spend online as part of a digital well-being program. An example of this comes from Apple, which aimed to limit screen time with a "Do Not Disturb" function in iOS 12, its new operating system.
Thirty-one of 45 children's breakfast foods and cereals, such as granolas, oats and snack bars, had levels of glyphosate, a weed-killing chemical associated with cancer, exceeding what some consider to be safe levels for children, an Environmental Working Group report found. The report also showed that only two products didn't contain glyphosate.
Claims that the rollback of net neutrality regulations would lead to the destruction of the internet have proved to be baseless, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said at a Senate oversight hearing. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., suggested that internet service providers were simply laying low while the rollback faces litigation, while FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel agreed that ability and incentive would eventually lead to internet fast and slow lanes.
Tangier Island in Chesapeake Bay faces an existential threat due to changing weather patterns that lead to rising water levels and increased erosion. The Army Corps of Engineers is planning to address erosion on the island with a $3 million jetty, and the Corps is seeking approval for a study examining the best ways to protect the island.
Educators in Massachusetts will soon work to create a science, technology, engineering and math curriculum that integrates storytelling and students' imaginations into lessons for middle-schoolers. Using a $1.1 million National Science Foundation grant, a school district, Springfield Technical Community College and Smith College will partner on the four-year project with the goal of being the "Harry Potter of STEM education," according to one official.
Hotel security has been beefed up across the US since the Mandalay Bay shooting in Las Vegas last October, but an expert cautions against taking new measures for granted. "By training your employees, adding technology and barriers to fill gaps, creating plans and holding drills, you can force bad actors to look elsewhere for a softer target," said Michael O'Rourke, founder of security consulting firm Advanced Operational Concepts.


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Already started to develop recipes based on zivania, wine from Cyprus wineries and brandy sour
A… Nicosia cocktail comes to strengthen the menu of the capital's bars. The ETAP Officer of Nicosia, Sotiris Christoforou, spoke about this initiative to “SPORT FM 95.0” and the insert “operates”, pointing out that Nicosia has a lot to show in terms of culinary tourism.
“This year we aim to focus on products that can highlight the city's gastronomy. One of them is the beverage as Nicosia has a lot to show in this sector”, he noted.
Mr. Christoforou clarified that the best recipe for the drink, which will primarily consist of Cypriot raw materials , will be selected through a competition. The aim, he added, is for the drink to be on the menu of all the restaurants in the capital. “We will initially focus on the historical center which is the tourist area of Nicosia, without ruling out any other area”.
When asked what will be the basis of the drink he said that they have already started to develop various recipes based on zivania , wine from the wineries of Cyprus and brandy sour.
According to the plans, a campaign will be run to promote this specific recipe which will be presented at events, festivals and catering places in the capital and abroad at various exhibitions tourism in which ETAP participates.


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To satisfy an ever-growing appetite for information on emerging markets, three of the largest international news services will create one massive databank for global financial information.
Financial Times Information, Knight-Ridder Information, and Dow Jones & Company Inc. say that in mid-1997 they will set up a central data collection center in London to gather and distribute information produced by each of the three news services, with an emphasis on emerging markets in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific.
With more than 50,000 employees among the three companies, the partnership is expected to put pressure on other business news services, particularly Bloomberg Business News and Reuters, as well as archival news services such as Lexis-Nexus and Datatimes. Reuters America said it doesn't comment on actions by its competitors.
Knight-Ridder estimated that Knight-Ridder, Dow Jones, and Financial Times make up more than half the market share for online financial news and information.
"International news is one of our growth areas," said Elizabeth Sipiere, senior director of content marketing for Knight-Ridder Information. She said that the company has seen between a 10 to 20 percent increase a year in demand for its products depending on the region. "We can never give people enough on Latin America."
But while the three will combine their products and share the costs of the new service they will continue to duke it out for customers. "It will be a free for all," Sipiere said, adding that for now, the three companies market to different regions and market sectors, although that could change.


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Samsung sits on 50 million smartphones
Samsung is not doing well at all in terms of smartphone sales this year. The world’s largest smartphone manufacturer has a sales problem. All in all Samsung is said to be sitting on 50 million unsold smartphonesthat are in dealer inventory (source: The Elec). The most affected are probably the mid-range cell phones of the A class, which are not selling as well as Samsung had hoped.
Samsung aims to sell 270 million smartphones this year. If suddenly 50 million are missing, that is far too large a proportion of unsold hardware that is already produced at the dealers. That would be a share of almost 20 percent, while up to 10 percent are still considered healthy. Of course, Samsung continues to produce, since smartphone production like this cannot simply be stopped.
For you, this could mean that prices will go down. Nothing is worse than unsold goods that take up space at an unattractive price and cannot be sold. Smartphones like the Galaxy A53, Galaxy A33 or Galaxy S21 FE have been available for unusually low prices in recent weeks. The latter even directly from Samsung. The pressure is already evident here. That could escalate further in the coming weeks.
The Samsung Galaxy A53 should actually sell like hot cakes:
What are the reasons for Samsung’s sales problems?
Three key factors are mentioned:
- war in Ukraine
- high commodity prices
All of this is currently ensuring that inflation has risen more sharply than it has in decades and that buyers are paying much more careful attention to their money. No more unnecessary purchases are made and the existing hardware is used for a little longer. The situation will not calm down so easily in the coming months and probably even years. So it will be exciting to see how Samsung handles the crisis. We anticipate falling prices to get rid of the goods already produced before they become obsolete.


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American companies are maintaining their outsourcing operations in the Philippines, even as President Rodrigo Duterte has signaled a shift away from the US, an industry leader said.
Benguet Corp. said Thursday it would question the government’s suspension of its nickel mine in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, which has forced it to temporarily lay off 1,000 workers.
President Rodrigo Duterte will protect the country's business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, a Cabinet official said Thursday, as he urged stakeholders to "forget the political noise."
Share prices opened lower on Thursday, with investors worried that real estate companies might fall short of third quarter earnings expectations, an analyst said.
Poverty incidence declined to 21.6 percent or roughly one-fifth of the country’s 100 million people in 2015 due to strong economic growth and stable consumer prices, the government said Thursday.
Philex Mining said Thursday net income for the first nine months of the year grew 59 percent as revenues rose.
Some Chinese iPhone owners are giving their old models a makeover to look like the latest iPhone 7, rather than buying new - a trend that could dent Apple Inc's efforts to boost sales in what has been its biggest growth driver.
Microsoft launched a new consumer offensive Wednesday, unveiling a high-end computer that challenges the Apple iMac along with an updated Windows operating system that showcases three-dimensional content and "mixed reality."
Asian shares edged down on Thursday after disappointing earnings from technology giant Apple dragged on Wall Street, while the dollar remained shy of this week's nearly nine-month highs.
Operators of several expressways are asking for a rate increase, but it will not affect All Saints' Day travelers.


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Ready to spice things up a bit? Here are three new restaurants on Long Island that serve different kinds of tasty cuisine.
The $900 billion coronavirus relief package passed by the U.S. Congress on Monday contains a high-profile tax loophole for business meals, but not the one thing most requested by independent U.S. restaurants which have been devastated by the pandemic: cash.
Get ready to dine al fresco this winter, and check out these restaurants with heated patios and outdoor fire pits.
The law went into effect in October, but local lawmakers, animal advocates and restaurateurs touted the bill last week to remind dog lovers to take advantage of their newfound ability to bring cute and cuddly Fido and friends to outdoor restaurants while the weather is warm.


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WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices on U.S.-produced women's apparel held steady in June, but were up 0.7 percent from a year ago, the Labor Department reported Friday in the Producer Price Index.
Prices on all U.S. goods and services were also flat last month. Stripping out volatile food and energy prices, prices fell 0.1 percent.
The report, in conjunction with the Consumer Price Index reported last week showing steady retail prices in June, indicated that inflation has been contained, said John Mothersole, senior economist at Global Insight. However, he said there might be some weakening in Gross Domestic Product in the second quarter.
Since the PPI measures the prices of domestically produced goods, it reflects only a small portion of the overall apparel bought by U.S. stores and is not necessarily indicative of overall pricing trends in the market.
Within the women's apparel category, prices for knit shirts and blouses were unchanged for the month and were up 3 percent from a year earlier. Swimwear prices slid 2 percent in June, but were up 11.3 percent from a year earlier.
Prices for all U.S.-made apparel slid 0.1 percent last month, but managed to inch up 0.2 percent from June 2004.
In the textile area, prices on synthetic fibers gained 0.4 percent last month and were up 6.3 percent from June 2004. Greige fabric prices decreased 0.2 percent in June.
Etro’s show, titled “The Tree of Life,” was a celebration of the house’s 50th anniversary. “My father founded the company in 1968, which was the year of counterculture and psychedelia. It’s really a show that celebrates that and the paisley design of India and its origin,” said Veronica Etro. #wwdfashion #mfw #ss18 (📷: @delphineachard)
For @msgm’s spring 2018 show, creative director @massimogiorgetti said “Words, sounds, colors. Synthesis and therapy of a collection,” were the inspirations behind the collection, showing today. Read the rest of Milan spring 2018 inspirations on WWD.com. #mfw #wwdfashion #ss18
For her first solo album in over 10 years, Fergie tapped Carine Roitfeld, Mert and Marcus, Giovanni Bianco and more to create a fashion-focused video approach for the record, Double Dutchess. "Giovanni really helped me get back in touch with my tomboy side, my hardside," said the singer. #wwdeye #wwdfashion ( : @slovekinpics)
“Volumes and Graphic Art of the Nineties are the main inspirations of the new Aquilano.Rimondi SS 2018 collection,” said cocreative directors Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi. #wwdfashion #mfw #ss18