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Young Henrys is helping to celebrate the re-launch of the beloved Waywards by teaming up with good mates Childe Eyewear to put on a huge summer party on November 30th.
The Royal Hotel Leichhardt transforms into a beer lover’s playground for the third year to host Inner West Beer Fest this November 16 – 17th.
Young Henrys team up with The Dead Love, Newstead Brewing releases the first in their Art Series and Mosaic IPA joins Akasha’s year-round range in this week’s New Beers Wrap.
We’re seeing September off with New Beers from Stone and Wood, 4 Pines, Ballistic, Burleigh, a collab brew between Hemingway’s and Dainton breweries, and more.
To commemorate South Sydney Rabbitohs making the NRL top eight finals and ahead of their game tonight, their official beer sponsor Young Henrys have released a limited edition Natural Lager tinnie.
Sydney brewery Young Henrys has signed up to a contract brewing partnership with Tribe Breweries to facilitate future growth.
Start September off with new brews from Moon Dog, Two Birds, Helios, Balter and Burleigh, a re-release from Young Henrys and new series from Stomping Ground
Young Henrys teams up with distillers, alpine inspiration for Blizzard, a new look for an old favourite at The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel and a Canadian collaboration for Ballistic in this week’s New Beers Wrap.
Young Henrys, one of Sydney’s most formative local craft breweries is collaborating with one of Sydney’s most iconic brands, Harry’s Café de Wheels, for a limited-edition pie.
Brix Distillers is partnering with the guys at Young Henrys Brewery to release a rum and raisin brown ale called ‘Rumming with the Devil’.


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Apple has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that every Apple Watch model ever made has an "unsafe defect" — specifically, the fact that the device doesn't have the internal space to accommodate a swollen battery.
The class action complaint, lodged Thursday in a federal court in California, claims that the Apple Watch has an "undisclosed and unreasonably dangerous safety hazard." The lawsuit names every model produced, from the original Apple Watch to the Apple Watch Series 6.
More specifically, the lawsuit calls out the fact that the Apple Watch allegedly lacks any "thermal or other solution to prevent and/or mitigate the danger of a detached, shattered, or cracked Watch screen resulting from the insufficient space allocated within the device for the rectangular shaped, electromagnetically charged lithium cobalt oxide battery."
The lawsuit claims that the lack of space can cause problems if the battery suddenly swells. Such a scenario could place upward pressure on the screen, causing it to detach from the Apple Watch, shatter, or crack — "exposing its razor-sharp edges" to users.
In other words, the manufacturing defect is not the fact that lithium ion batteries could swell. Instead, the lawsuit takes issue with the fact that there isn't sufficient space within the device, or some other mitigation mechanism, to protect against swelling batteries. One example it gives is a "protective guard to keep [the battery] from contacting the screen face."
"The detached, shattered, or cracked screens are a material and unreasonably dangerous safety hazard," the complaint reads.
More than that, the lawsuit claims that Apple knowingly produced Apple Watch models with this safety detect. It adds that the company denies the existence of it.
The lawsuit names a handful of plaintiffs that had issues with battery swelling on their Apple Watch models. It seeks class action status.
The complaint, which demands a jury trial, seeks damages for the plaintiffs and class members, as well as disclosure of the "defective nature of the Watch," among other prayers for relief.
It's not clear how the case will work around more than two decades of precedent involving batteries, and how they swell inside a mobile device enclosure when operating outside normal parameters when damaged or chemically depleted. Similar cases have been filed regarding iPhone batteries in the past, and none have ended in the filer's favor.

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A robot programmed to buy drugs from illegal online markets has been freed by Swiss police. The shopping bot, called the “Random Darknet Shopper,” was created last fall by a Swiss art group called !Mediengruppe Bitnik to purchase illicit goods online using a weekly allowance of $100 worth of Bitcoin. The various items the bot bought at random, including counterfeit sneakers and ecstasy, would be delivered to the art group’s gallery for an exhibition.
Swiss police captured the robot back in January and confiscated its purchases. However, last week, the art group announced that the police had returned Random Darknet Shopper as well as all of the goods it bought, except for the ecstasy. A Swiss police official told CNBC that the makers of the robot wouldn’t be charged for programming the robot to buy illegal items.
“This is a great day for the bot, for us and for freedom of art!” the art group wrote in a blog post.
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With the emergence of beacon technology, many retailers and brands are testing the waters to see if proximity-based services can improve customer experience and boost sales. So far, deployments have been small and there's no blueprint for how beacons will provide value.
Beacons, most commonly Apple's iBeacon protocol, are Bluetooth wireless transmitters that detect mobile devices in their vicinities. Companies can use this geolocation information to send various offers or alerts to customers. Knowing where customers are located within their stores tells companies which products a customer might want, and gives them a way to develop customer relationships.
But with few test cases, organizations are treading lightly with beacons. "Every retailer has to be experimenting with it and has to be thinking about what's right for their audience," said Barry Lowenthal, president of The Media Kitchen, at the Internet of Things: Beacons conference in New York on Nov. 3. "I don't think there's a formula yet. It's going to depend on … so many variables and we have to test our way through it."
Experts discussed best practices for beacons at the conference and pondered the future of the technology, including a potential showdown between retailers and brands over owning the beacon experience. Here are some main topics discussed:
Mastering the mobile environment. The advent of new technology doesn't mean companies need to rethink what they already know about their customers, said Rachel Pasqua, senior partner at MEC Global.
Companies need to ensure that content is possible to access on various devices. Customers give up personal data in exchange for something of value, but this perception of value varies from customer to customer. Tracking customers' visits at stores and where they go once in a brick-and-mortar location should dictate the types of content they should receive, she said. Consumers "are beginning to expect the most rewarding experiences to come from unexpected places," Pasqua said.
Jordan Gray, manager of creative labs at Organic Inc., said there is a protocol to location-based content marketing. Companies shouldn't send content until a customer is in a checkout line, which is less intrusive than when he is walking down an aisle, for example. Companies should develop consumer profiles and only then send appropriate content to push to the customer. Developing profiles over time also enables companies to develop the relationship with customers, thus minimizing customer irritation with content marketing.
Douglas Rozenchief innovation officer at Meredith Xcelerated Marketing
Think beyond the coupon. Research from Infosys indicates that customers will give retailers personal information in exchange for offers and discounts, but experts said that approach is just too easy. Coupons are part of the strategy, but companies need to focus on providing high-quality in-store experiences and make customers feel valued.
"You don't necessarily need to respond right in the moment in order to make the most" out of beacon data, said JiYoung Kim, senior vice president of strategy and new solutions at Ansible Mobile. Instead, she said there is potential to use data from beacons to reprioritize content on a company website or on its mobile app, for example, depending on where the customer traveled within the store.
Kim noted that Macy's allows a user to save a shopping list within its app and guides customers through the store to find items. Beacons can enable a service for customers that has value and isn’t intrusive.
"The best experience will be something that brings the interactions with the transactions together," said Douglas Rozen, chief innovation officer at Meredith Xcelerated Marketing. "If it's just interaction, it has low business value. If it's just transactions, you're missing a key attribute toward marketing, which is the fact that these are personal devices that we carry 24/7."
Who owns the beacon experience: retailers or brands? There's great debate over whether retailers, who own the physical locations, or product brands that reside within those spaces should "own" and govern beacon customer experiences.
Companies are struggling with the disruptive nature of beacons, said Jesse Wolfersberger, director of consumer insights at Group M Next. "We're on the knife-edge … with a really good chance to get people to abandon it," he said. "Once you remove an app, it's not coming back." There is the potential for it to go awry in a store depending on who owns the experience.
Shoppers want a single app to address the entire shopping experience, which means brands are at a disadvantage when it comes to beacon technology, said Matt Alcone, chairman and CEO of Alcone Marketing Group. Retailers already have access to their own CRM data and analytics as well as giving customers the ability to pay on mobile apps. They hold the power in communicating with shoppers, he said.
Consumers don't want multiple apps on their devices since not every app offers a consistent reason to have it there, MEC Global's Pasqua said. So there should be flexibility between retailers and brands, said Michael Berelian, director of e-commerce and digital shopper at Geometry Global, to make beacons relevant to shoppers by joining proximity information with buying history and other behavioral information.
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In less than two years Target’s gone from pissing gay marriage supporters to infuriating same sex marriage opponents!
The bulls eye retailer is now under fire for selling a collection of PRIDE t-shirts, including one that was designed by Gwen Stefani, that will help raise funds to defeat a gay marriage ban in Minnesota.
According to a Target spokesperson the t-shirt promo was organized by a group of employees and they’re more than happy to be supporting a great cause:
“Target is pleased to be able to bring our guests products they want while, in turn, helping support the LGBT community through the donation of 100% of the purchase price to theFamily Equality Council.”
You can buy the shirts here.
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President Obama’s next trip to NYC will include a Ricky Martin-hosted event put on by the LGBT Leadership Council, Obama for America and the Futuro Fund. The party, to take place at the Rubin Museum of Art, will try to court two key constituencies the President’s re-election campaign: gays and Latinos and will cost between $5,000 and $35,800 to attend.


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Just a couple of weeks ago, Marten Mickos was telling me how great Sun Microsystems’ MySQL database business was performing during the economic downturn. Now, he’s left the company, adding to a string of departures that threaten one of Sun’s fastest-growing businesses.
Sun has confirmed the exit of Mr. Mickos, the chief executive of MySQL before Sun acquired it for $1 billion last year, and Monty Widenius, another MySQL co-founder. Last October, David Axmark, yet another MySQL co-founder, left Sun as well.
In a blog post, Mr. Widenius, the original developer of MySQL, chastised Sun for moving at a slow pace with the open source software’s development -– a criticism that crops up time and again about various Sun businesses.
It’s not unusual for the leaders of an acquired company to jump ship. Often, entrepreneurial personalities fail to mesh with the stodgier cultures of large corporations.
But the loss of the core MySQL team bodes ill for Sun, which pushes the open source database as an alternative to similar products from Oracle, Microsoft and others. Much of Sun’s future hinges on its ability to turn the open-source MySQL and its open-source Solaris operating system into must-have business software that then drives interest in Sun’s hardware products.
For a company facing a multiyear decline in hardware sales, Sun needs all of its engines humming along smoothly.
Sun’s track record at absorbing acquired companies is spotty at best. It’s enjoyed some huge wins around acquired hardware products like its high-end server line and multicore chips. Over all, however, Sun has proved inept at turning acquired hardware and software technology into profitable product lines and at retaining talent.
The teams at companies like Terraspring, Cobalt Networks and CenterRun, for example, scurried away from Sun, often ending up at start-ups that went on to compete against the company. In addition, Sun’s efforts to revitalize its storage business by buying the start-up Pirus and the tape giant StorageTek have failed.
When we last talked, Mr. Mickos insisted that companies continued to obtain MySQL at a rate of about 65,000 downloads per day. It’s an astonishing figure, but one that does little for Sun’s bottom line. Sun must still convert those free downloads into customers willing to pay for support and buy the company’s hardware.
In its last quarter, Sun stated that its infrastructure software business increased 55 percent year over year. But the revenue remains low at $81 million.
Sun has now lost the business and spiritual leaders that turned MySQL into a success, and it will be up to Karen Tegan Padir, the new vice president in charge of the infrastructure software business, to make sure Sun avoids spoiling another acquired asset.


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MLC Manda Mhatre met the grieved residents and apartment owners of B-2 Type Apartments at Sector 2, Vashi to bring about a solution. It may be recalled that recently in a major anti-encroachment action, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s brought down illegally extended sheds and construction at Sector 2, Vashi. However, the action by the anti encroachment dept. came under the scanner. Where on one side, those affected say that the demolition drive are never conducted during monsoons, they add that the drive was politically motivated to force the owners to consent to the demands of towers by a certain lobby here. They say that CIDCO had legalized their shops on commercial basis ten years ago. They say that whether it is the electricity, property or water bills – they have been dutifully paying them all on commercial basis and have further complied with legalities for a small market unit. For years, the commercial establishments are running their businesses from here and the apartment owners never had any problems. These shop owners pay whatever society charges are on commercial terms. Sources reveal that the sudden opposition by a few apartment owners is politically motivated. According to them this is a conspiracy of a few builders in connivance of a politician who has gone on a spree of bringing down old buildings to erect towers in their area. The politician in league with the committee members is harassing the shop owners to either give in to the demand of a tower or sell their shops. This would help pave way for the politician to build towers similar to Swastik Towers. The shops owners have sought the help of MLC Manda Mhatre now. After hearing there complaints she has advised the locals to settle the differences.
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Hamburg Fireworks to stage special preview June 7
LANCASTER – Hamburg Fireworks Display will provide a season preview of its products June 7.
The display, which will begin at 9:30 p.m. or dusk, will feature products that can be bought at Hamburg Fireworks Factory Outlet, 2240 Horns Mill Road, Lancaster. The event will feature safety tips, food vendors and exclusive discounts.
For safety tips, discounts and information, search “Hamburg Fireworks Display Inc.” on Facebook. For more information, call 740-654-BOOM or visit www.hamburgfireworks.com.


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Bonking Frog winery in Dardanup has confirmed it will rebrand this year to become Windfall Wine Estate.
Twenty years since grafting their first merlot from the Schwartzman rootstock vines, the company has embarked on a restructure that includes a name change.
General manager Julie Hutton said the time was right to rebrand as the company moves with the changing climate of the Australian wine industry.
“It is important for us to remain relevant within the modern Australian wine industry and modernizing our branding will enable us to have the credibility and gravitas to sell into various new markets across Australia and around the world,” she said.
Recently the local winery signed on as a new export distributor in China and has worked to establish new direct wholesale sales channels domestically.
“We’ve been able to secure these new markets before the release of our new branding, so all signs point to us making the right change at the right time,” Mrs Hutton said.


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By Tim Mullaney, Special for USA TODAY
China's top social-networking site has gone public, and whatever your stance on whether Silicon Valley is in a bubble there's little denying that the party is on for RenRen.
Beijing-based RenRen went public at $14 a share, and jumped as much as 71 percent before settling back to $19.50 as of this morning.
As Bloomberg reports, the IPO price valued each dollar of RenRen's 2010 sales nearly three times more highly than recent venture-capital deals valued U.S. social-networking leader Facebook. Traders said the price was a bet that the Chinese economy's faster growth and lower levels of Internet penetration gives RenRen even more room to grow.
Maybe. But big mid-2000s gains in so-called ChinaNet IPOs like travel agency Ctrip.com International Ltd. and portal site Sina were possible partly because most of those stocks were much cheaper when they went public than their U.S. counterparts. Retail investors who hope to grab a piece of the encore might ask themselves whether the Wall Street pros have already scooped up the easy money this time.
These charts show how lucrative Chinese Net IPOs can be. But of the stocks shown, only search engine Baidu was anywhere near as expensive when it went public as RenRen is now.
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Today, a few users that pre-ordered the Nexus 6P got notification that their credit card or debit card had been charged. This means that their order is about to ship. Typically Google charges your card when they are in the process of shipping your product. So shipping is coming real soon. It's still a bit strange that the Nexus 6P is shipping about a week after the Nexus 5X. Likely due to supply chain issues, which we had heard about from Huawei over in Canada a few weeks ago.
The Nexus 6P went up for pre-order on September 29th, the same day that the device was announced by Google in San Francisco. Google had completely sold out of the Nexus 6P on Wednesday (although more are coming, so don't worry). And now it appears orders should start arriving on Monday at the earliest. If you haven't already, be sure to check out our review of the Nexus 6P from earlier this week. Google and Huawei built the Nexus 6P together. Marking the first time that Google has worked with a Chinese manufacturer, and the Nexus 6P will likely be the most sold Huawei smartphone in the US. This should help open the door for Huawei to come into the US with a bigger presence. As it has helped other manufacturers in the past, gain a stronger market share. Just look at Samsung and LG after their Nexus partnerships.
Huawei has a 5.7-inch 2560×1440 resolution AMOLED display here on the Nexus 6P. As well as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 chipset, 3GB of RAM along with 32GB, 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. However there is no microSD card slot on this Nexus 6P. It also has a hefty 3450mAh battery inside to keep it going all day long. Huawei and Google also are using Sony's latest sensor, a 12.3-megapixel sensor that is larger than most other camera sensors allowing for more light to get into the picture. The Nexus 6P takes some amazing pictures, you can also check out our camera shootout between the Nexus 6P and last year's Nexus 6, there's some really surprising results there.


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After VICE News journalist Dexter Thomas visited the headquarters of replica sneaker seller Chan Sneakers, ‘Chan’ became a brand sought after by fake shoes lovers.
Chan, a fake sneaker seller that runs Chan Sneakers, was once a medical student in the UK. According to VICE, one day Chan went looking for a pair of limited sneakers but found fakes, and realized they were all coming from “fake sneaker capital of China.” — Putian. Shortly thereafter, he joined the replica sneaker industry. Then talking about our core topic: How To Buy Chan Sneakers
1. Chan Sneakers Shop Online: https://www.chansneakers.org
The site has just been released this year. You can buy best replica shoes including high-quality fake Yeezys, Air Jordan, Off-White and Air Max at an unbeatable price.
2. Chan Sneakers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddit.chanzhfsneakers/?hl=en
His Instagram has about 28k followers now. It shows replica sneaker photos, fake
3. Chan Sneakers Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/chanzhfsneakers
The chanzhfsneakers community has 30.4k members on subreddit.
So you have three ways to buy Chan Sneakers, I hope that each of you can find the replica sneakers that you are most satisfied with.


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The Greek government on Tuesday afternoon announced a relaxation of imposed restrictions in the country aimed to prevent exposure to the Covid-19 virus, with prohibitions on the non-essential movement lifted as of Monday - albeit only with the prefecture where one resides.
Traveling outside one's prefecture, such as the greater Athens area, will be lifted in two weeks, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, during a nationally televised address.
Greece has fared better than other European countries plagued by the coronavirus pandemic, with the death toll still in low three digits, 138 as of Tuesday, and with less than 2,600 confirmed infections reported in a population of roughly 11 million.
Additionally, outdoor exercise and swimming in seas will be allowed, although organized beaches will remain closed.
Not all retailers will open on Monday, but only stores selling electronic goods, sportswear, along with hair salons and barber shops.
All retailers will be allowed to open as of May 11, with large shopping malls to reopen on June. 1.
In all cases, social distancing and a ceiling on the number of customers per footage also envisioned.
Lessons for high school seniors will commence on May 11, followed a week later for the other two high school levels.
In a closely watched decision, personal worship will be allowed in places of worship as of Monday, with worshipers allowed in daily services and divine liturgies as of May 17, a pressing demand by the influential Orthodox Church in the country.


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US stock futures are trading mixed this morning. Some of the major stocks registered gains in today’s pre-market trading session.
- amtd digital inc. hong kong Shares soared 118.8% to $65.54 in pre-market trading after surging nearly 200% on Thursday.
- Amtd Idea Group amtd Shares rose 20% to $2.52 in pre-market trading after climbing 28% on Thursday.
- Piedmont Lithium Inc. pll It climbed 11.2% to $53.92 in pre-market trading. Piedmont Lithium recently announced that it has amended its agreement with Tesla to supply spodumene concentrate to the company.
- World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. WWE The stock rose 9.7% to $79.00 in pre-market trading on news reports that the company may be exploring a possible sale. The Wall Street Journal reported that former head Vince McMahon has plans to return to the company.
- Mullen Automotive, Inc. mulan Shares rose 6.5% to $0.4450 in pre-market trading after climbing nearly 25% on Thursday. Mullen recently announced that the i-GO Commercial Urban Delivery EV has reached Europe with sample vehicles now on their way to Newgate Motor Group in Ireland.
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- Chindata Group Holdings Limited CD It rose 6.4% to $8.15 in pre-market trading after falling more than 4% on Thursday.
- Turkcell Eletissim Hizmetleri A.S. tkc Shares rose 6.1% to $4.91 in pre-market trading after falling 11% on Thursday. SOCAR Türkiye recently selected the company to deploy a 5G-ready private wireless network.
- Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. Aloe climbed 5.2% to $6.11 in pre-market trading. EF Hutton recently initiated coverage on Allogen Therapeutics with a Buy rating and announced a $15 price target.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation worth It rose 1.8% to $458.40 in pre-market trading. Costco reported net sales of $23.80 billion in the retail month of December, up from $22.24 billion in the year-ago period.
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Bans involving plastic bags, bottles, straws and cutlery are being implemented and celebrated worldwide. But there’s a smaller, more ubiquitous kind of plastic pollution that poses a bigger threat - and one that’s a little trickier to solve.
Synthetic microfibers are just one of many different forms of microplastics that are now invading waterways and ecosystems around the world. Microfibers are the tiny threads released from our synthetic, plastic-based clothing, furniture, carpets, cigarette butts and other textiles.
When we wash textiles made from synthetic materials in the washing machine, little tiny threads are released and exit our homes with the wash water where they travel to nearby wastewater treatment plants. There, they remain in the wastewater effluent that gets released directly into local watersheds, lakes and oceans. While the washing machine is not the only source of microfibre pollution, we know that it is a particularly significant source: in the city of Toronto, for example, it is estimated that as many as 23 to 36 trillion microfibers may be released into Lake Ontario watersheds each year from washing machines.
Given the extensive number of these minuscule escapees, it isn’t surprising in the least that microfibers have now been discovered in pretty much everything, from plankton to tap water to fish to turtles to table salt to beer to - wait for it, you knew this was coming - yup, HUMANS (brings a whole new level of meaning to the phrase eat my shirt, doesn’t it?). Water is life - and what you put into the water, you put into yourself.
While the solution to this problem is going to lie in widespread policies, regulations, bans and technological innovation, there are still some things we can all do right now to diminish the amount of microfiber pollution entering our waterways. Here’s how:
1) Use a fiber-collecting device in your washing machine. It’s kind of incredible really that washing machines do not come equipped with lint traps in the same way that dryers do and probably in the future, they will be. But since they aren’t currently, try a Lint LUV-R (you can find this made-in-Canada filter via Organic Lifestyle), a Cora Ball or a Guppyfriend bag (you can order these from Patagonia or directly from Guppyfriend website).
A recent study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin revealed the Lint LUV-R reduced microfibers in washing machine effluent by 87%, while the Cora Ball reduced microfibers by 26%.
2) Wash your clothes less frequently. Unless you’re running marathons on a daily basis, chances are that your clothes are still respectable enough for another wear. We live in a germaphobic, dirt-a-phobic culture and have grown accustomed to obsessively cleaning everything, all the time. The less often you wash your clothes, the less microfibers your clothes will shed. And the longer your clothes will last, meaning you won’t have to replace them as often.
If you want to freshen them up, get a clothing rack and hang them outside in the breeze (city humans consistently underestimate how AHmazing clothes smell after hanging outside. You can’t bottle that stuff). Getting in the habit of hang drying textiles is good practice anyway, as dryers are particularly hard on clothes.
3) Make sure you’re washing your clothes and textiles in a full load. The more room textiles have to move around in the wash, the more opportunity they have to rub against each other, causing friction that triggers more shedding.
4) Take care of your clothes! Choose a gentler wash cycle, a cooler temperature and skip the dryer. More aggressive wash cycles, higher temperatures and the high heat of the dryer all contribute to degrading and wearing out textiles faster. The more worn down materials become, the more microfibers they shed.
If you can invest in a good quality front-load washing machine - do it! These washing machines are much gentler on clothing than the older, top-loading ones.
5) Follow along and participate with organizations who are demanding that big industry and companies take responsibility for the microfiber pollution their products are generating. Like all forms of plastic pollution, there are currently very few laws that mandate companies foot the bill and put resources into cleaning up and preventing plastic waste. The Story of Stuff Project has an active campaign working to force clothing companies to attach a garment label informing consumers that laundering synthetic clothing in washing machines causes plastic fibers to shed.
This bill is an important first step towards solving the microfibers problem. By forcing manufacturers to own up to the pollution their products cause, the stakes are raised for them to find a lasting solution. And by passing this bill in California, they will be launching a scalable solution – just like the microbeads ban The Story of Stuff supported in 2015, which started as a state proposal before becoming federal law. Canada has also since banned microbeads.
All these problems feel so big, but if we all unite around taking #ActionForWater, small drops soon turn into an ocean and we can effect the real, significant change we need. Join us at the 2019 Water Docs Film Festival to learn all about the issues facing water and how you can take action through film, art, special guests and more!
Let’s flood the world with how we can take #ActionForWater and be the sea-change we want to see.
This is a guest blog from @itsahashtaglife – blogger, social media manager and content creator for non-profits and charities in Toronto. She takes the tools and techniques of traditional digital media marketing and applies them to organizations working hard to shift our world into a new story – one that is more sustainable and supportive of people and the planet.


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Apple sure isn't impressed by Samsung's Supreme Court plea.
On Thursday, the iPhone maker filed its response to Samsung's request for the US Supreme Court to examine the patent infringement suit between the two electronics giants. And shocker, it doesn't want this thing to drag out.
Apple argued that the case is "legally unexceptional" and asked the court not to "prolong" the battle against Samsung. It also said the case doesn't present a question that's important enough to require resolution by the nation's highest court.
"Samsung had its day in court -- many days, in fact -- and the properly instructed jury was well justified in finding that Samsung copied Apple's designs and should pay the damages that the statute expressly authorizes," Apple's filing said.
In mid-December, Samsung filed a request with the Supreme Court asking it to re-examine the decision. The trial, which ended in 2012, cast a light on the design of some of the world's most popular phones and resulted in Samsung ultimately having to pay Apple $548 million.
A Supreme Court review of the case could potentially redefine design patents and limit patent trolls from cashing in on intellectual property. The case has drawn the attention of dozens of legal experts, nonprofit organizations and technology companies, which together filed six amicus, or "friend of the court," briefs in support of Samsung, urging the Supreme Court to consider the case.
If the Supreme Court decides to take the case, its eventual decision could also have a ripple effect on the technology industry and the kinds of gadgets you'll be able to buy. Samsung and some of Silicon Valley's biggest players have argued that the lower-court ruling as it stands may have a devastating impact on the introduction of new products, because of a heightened fear of legal challenges. Apple said it was doing what was necessary to defend its intellectual property and the value of its blockbuster iPhone franchise.
Samsung said in a statement Thursday that Apple "stands alone" in opposing a Supreme Court review of the case.
"If the legal precedent in this case stands, innovation could be diminished, competition could be stifled and opportunistic lawsuits could have negative effects throughout the US economy," the company said.
Foss Patents earlier reported on Apple's court filing.


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Menlo opens up new Malaysia-based warehouse
Menlo Worldwide Logistics LLC recently announced it has expanded in Malaysia with the opening of the Shah Alam Section 15 warehouse in the city of Selangor.
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Menlo Worldwide Logistics LLC, a third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary of freight transportation services provider Con-way Inc., recently announced it has expanded in Malaysia with the opening of the Shah Alam Section 15 warehouse in the city of Selangor.
Menlo officials said that the new facility is comprised of 102,231 square-feet of storage space and will have 60 employees, adding that it is configured as a multi-user warehouse, offering inventory storage and management, local and regional distribution, and other value-added services. They also said that the facility has ten loading bays and closed circuit monitoring, sensor alarms, card-control access, and 24-hour on-site security guards.
Specific services Menlo will provide for shippers in this warehouse include: inbound receipt, inspection and storage of products, inventory management and order processing, order fulfillment for outbound orders, and value-added services like kitting, packing and returns management, among others.
Desmond Chan, director, South Asia, for Menlo, told LM that there were multiple drivers that led to this expansion.
“There are three logistics nodes which are close to ports, namely, Port Tanjung Pelapas (PTP), Port Klang and Penang,” he said. “Menlo is already in PTP, Shah Alam (close to Port Klang) and intends to be in Penang. The expansion of our facilities in Shah Alam are in part customer driven and in part driven by our vision to be a recognized player in this market. Planning for expansion in Malaysia is a continuous process; we are very responsive to customer demand.”
Also key in this expansion is the fact, according to Menlo, is that it supports the company’s expansion plans and increasing customer growth in the region, as Menlo has made several Asia-based investments in recent years.
Occupying a section of the new warehouse is multinational engineering and electronics shipper Bosch, and the rest of it will be for new business, said Menlo.
Chan said Menlo operates for Bosch and for many other customers in many countries in this region, adding that as a multi-user facility, the space allocated is dependent on the demands of the customer. Menlo currently have 12 customers in the Shah Alam area.
“Menlo intends to continue its expansion in this region, responding to customers’ demand to new locations, new facilities and new services,” he said. “We are optimistic of the opportunities and growth.”
About the AuthorJeff Berman, Group News Editor Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management, Modern Materials Handling, and Supply Chain Management Review. Jeff works and lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where he covers all aspects of the supply chain, logistics, freight transportation, and materials handling sectors on a daily basis. Contact Jeff Berman
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Authorities in the United Kingdom have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly operating an online service for sending high-volume phishing campaigns via mobile text messages. The service, marketed in the underground under the name “SMS Bandits,” has been responsible for blasting out huge volumes of phishing lures spoofing everything from COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts to PayPal, telecommunications providers and tax revenue agencies.
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Total Vehicles Recalled Approximately 12.9 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. have been or now are subject to a recall related to ruptures of Takata airbag inflators with phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.
- Honda has issued a recall for certain Honda vehicles due to a manufacturing error in a remedy or replacement driver airbag inflator provided as a service part for a previous Takata inflator recall. The manufacturing error may cause the inflators to explode in the event of a crash that causes deployment of the driver frontal airbag.
What Hondas are being recalled due to airbags?
Affected models are: 2010–2011 Civic, CR-V, and Element; 2010–2012 Accord and Acura RL; 2010–2013 Fit and Acura ZDX; 2010–2014 Insight, Ridgeline, and Acura TSX; 2010–2015 Crosstour and Pilot; 2011–2014 Acura TSX wagon; 2014 FCX Clarity and Fit EV.
Does my Honda have an airbag recall?
To determine if your vehicle is affected by the recall, click on “Check my Honda” or “Check my Acura” and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (Vehicles purchased in US only).
What Honda models are being recalled?
Statement by American Honda Regarding Four Automobile Recalls. American Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 608,000 model-year 2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, 2019-2020 Passport and 2019-2021 Pilot vehicles in the United States to complete one or more of four recall repairs, for free.
How long does Honda airbag recall take?
You are welcome to wait, although you should expect that the recall may take as long as 3 hours to complete (for both a driver and passenger side replacement).
How much does it cost to replace airbags in a Honda?
On average, expect around $1,000 to $1,500 per airbag that needs to be replaced. That doesn’t take into consideration other parts that need to be changed; just the airbags themselves. Airbag module replacement will run another $600 and up.
Are my airbags on the recall list?
Visit NHTSA.gov/recalls to find out if your car or truck is under recall. Search using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your search result will tell you if your car or truck is included in this recall or any other safety recall. Call your local dealer to schedule the FREE repair.
Are Honda Recalls free?
All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Honda dealers. Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
What Honda models have Takata airbags?
These models include the following:
- 2001-2002 Honda Accord.
- 2001-2002 Honda Civic.
- 2002 Honda CR-V.
- 2002 Honda Odyssey.
- 2003 Honda Pilot.
- 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL.
- 2003 Acura 3.2CL.
How do I find out if my car is on a recall list?
Visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls to find out if your car or truck is under recall. Search using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your search result will tell you if your car or truck is included in any safety recall at this time.
Do recalls expire?
While car recalls don’t have an expiration date, they are only enforced for “reasonable periods,” the agency says. Basically, a recall is over if a vehicle’s manufacturer goes out of business, or if the parts needed to make the necessary repair are no longer being made.
Is it safe to drive car with airbag recall?
Do Not Drive a Vehicle on the Recall List. No one likes scare tactics, but the truth of the matter is that your car is not safe to drive with a recalled Takata airbag. One of these defective airbags could explode, sending shrapnel into the cabin of your vehicle and injure or kill you or a passenger.
How much does it cost to replace airbag?
Replacing a single air bag usually costs $1,000 to $2,000, but some cases may be much more expensive. After a significant accident, expect the total cost of replacing your air bags to range from $1,000 to $6,000, with most bills averaging $3,000 to $5,000.
Recall Information for Safety & Defects
There is a potential for contact between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill on some light-duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. If contact happens and the brake hose is destroyed, it is possible that braking fluid and pressure will be lost. When the brake fluid lever approaches the indication limit, the brake warning bulb will illuminate. When braking, the pedal will be lower than usual, resulting in greater stopping distances. If this occurs at a time when stopping distance is restricted, a collision is possible.
If there are symptoms of wear, this piece of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new brake pipe section that has been specially developed for this use.
According to the manufacturer, owner notification was planned to commence in December 2000.
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Honda Recall Lookup
The safety of our goods is extremely important to our company. Information about safety recalls announced during the last 15 calendar years is available on this page; previous recalls are not included. All safety recall repairs are provided at no cost by authorized Honda dealers. The Ask Dave by Honda button can be used to obtain more recall help. If you are unsatisfied with the performance of your car or have a product complaint, you should call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 as soon as possible.
Check Recalls By Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The safety of our goods is extremely important to our organization. Information about safety recalls announced within the last 15 calendar years is provided on this page; previous recalls are not included. All safety recall repairs are provided at no charge by authorized Honda dealers. The Ask Dave by Honda button may be used to get more recall help. Contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 if you are unsatisfied with the performance of your car or if you have a product issue.
Select Any Honda Vehicle
Enter the year and model to receive non-VIN specific recall information, or enter the year and model to receive VIN specific recall information.
What are my next steps?
According on your search results, your car may be subject to a recall at this time. If you found your car using the VIN, please get it fixed as soon as possible, since your safety may be at jeopardy if the vehicle is not repaired. If you know your zip code, you may use it to find your nearest dealer and arrange an appointment for service: Those who searched by year and model will need to undertake a VIN search to see whether or not their individual car is affected.
We urge you to do so as soon as possible since your safety may be in jeopardy. Where can I get my vehicle identification number (VIN)? If you have any questions about a recall, you may call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (888) 234-2138 for assistance.
For More Honda Recalls Information
Call the Honda Automobile Customer Service Recall Line at (888) 234-2138 for further information. Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
For all other Honda Customer Service issues, please call:
Toll-free number: (800) 999-1009 Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Honda Airbag Recall
Fact Sheet on the Takata Airbag Inflator Recall 5th of January, 2016 – With this paper, consumers and other stakeholders will be able to find out the most up-to-date and accurate information possible about the Takata airbag inflator recall, as it applies to Honda and Acura vehicles in the United States. Unless otherwise stated, all information pertains to the market in the United States alone. Contents of the Table of Contents Section1: The total number of vehicles recalledSection2: The number of injuries and deaths Section 3: RepairRental Policy and Support from the Dealer Repair Completion Rate for Recalled Items in Section 4 Section 5: Parts Availability and Supply Forecast Section 6: Customer Notification Strategies that are ongoing Section 7: A summary of the Honda and Acura models that are affected Total Number of Vehicles Recalled There are about 6.28 million Honda and Acura cars in the United States that are subject to a recall or a Safety Improvement Campaign because of Takata airbag inflator ruptures.
Given the fact that particular, specific cars have been subject to more than one recall (for example, an airbag inflator recall involving both the driver and the passenger), about 10 million Takata airbag inflators in total have been recalled.
All of these incidents happened in automobiles that have since been subject to recalls and/or campaigns.
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Fact Sheet Regarding the Takata Airbag Inflator Recall The 5th of January, 2016, is a Monday. With this paper, consumers and other stakeholders will be able to find out the most up-to-date and accurate information possible about the Takata airbag inflator recall, as it applies to Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the United States. As a general rule, all information pertains to the market in the United States unless otherwise specified. Contents of the Table of Materials Vehicles that have been recalled are listed in Section 1.
Section 3: RepairRental Policy and Support from the Dealership Section 4: Completion Rate of Recall Repairs.
Ongoing Customer Notification Techniques are covered in Section 6.
Given the fact that particular, specific cars have been subject to more than one recall (for example, an airbag inflator recall that includes both the driver and the passenger), about 10 million Takata airbag inflators have been removed from the market.
Everything that happened happened in automobiles that are now subject to recalls and/or campaigns. Our profound apologies go out to everyone who has been affected by this incident, and our heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones as a result of this incident.
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***An Important Note to the News Media Covering This Topic*** There have been several appeals from the news media for the public to check their cars on a regular basis for open recalls and to take prompt action to get the repairs completed if necessary. We are really grateful for your assistance. Additionally, in addition to the list of impacted Honda and Acura vehicles stated above, we continue to ask you to include the following information in your story: Despite the ongoing Takata airbag inflator recalls, Honda continues to encourage owners of Honda and Acura cars to get their vehicles fixed at a Honda or Acura approved dealership as soon as feasible.
A free loaner or rental car will be provided by Honda and Acura dealers until the recall repair can be completed.
Honda Takata Airbag Recall Information
HUGGINS HONDA takes the safety of all drivers very seriously, and we place a strong focus on the safety of all of the goods that we manufacture. Honda Motor Co. has just issued a recall for Honda Takata airbags after it was discovered that they had not been properly installed by the manufacturer. For further information on whether or not your vehicle is subject to this recall or any other recalls, please read our Honda Recall Lookup. Whenever a safety recall is issued, all repairs are guaranteed to be free at accredited Honda dealerships such as Huggins Honda.
- A total of over a thousand Honda and other make automobiles are being recalled because they include Takata airbags that are likely to have been placed incorrectly in a high percentage of cases.
- It has been described as “the largest and most complex safety recall in United States history,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Inconvenient, especially during hot summer days, is that this is the case.
- Despite the fact that our team of trained specialists will do everything necessary to have your vehicle fixed as quickly as possible, some components may be delayed in their arrival and installation owing to the high number of recalls being issued.
Bring your Honda to Huggins Honda if you have an open airbag recall or any other service that needs to be completed. You can be confident that we will complete the work correctly. Make an appointment with a member of our Service Team now!
Honda recalling 1.6 million cars to replace Takata airbags. Is your car affected?
- Approximately 1.6 million Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled to replace Takata front passenger airbag inflators, which have the potential to prove fatal. Ford Motor Company revealed on Friday its fifth and final phase of planned recalls, which the company claims puts it more than six months ahead of the timeframe set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As the firm stated in an announcement on Friday, “Honda is issuing this recall in order to encourage each owner of an affected vehicle to arrange repair at a Honda-authorized dealership as soon as feasible.” “Replacement parts are available, all from alternate suppliers, to begin free recall repairs as soon as possible, and a free rental car is available to the vehicle owner for the day of the recall repair or for a longer period of time if a replacement part is temporarily unavailable,” the recall statement reads. A large number of Honda and Acura cars from 2003 to 2015 are included in the recall. All of the vehicles were recalled for the first time in February 2017 and were slated to be recalled a second time to replace the Takata inflators with inflators manufactured by a different manufacturer. A recall of Takata airbags has affected practically all major manufacturers, and the Japanese corporation was forced to file for bankruptcy protection in July 2017. Losartan, a blood pressure medication, has been recalled due to the presence of trace quantities of a carcinogen. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates if your dog is at risk for acquiring heart disease as a result of their food. It was discovered that the airbags were produced with the chemical ammonium nitrate and were prone to bursting upon activation, possibly shooting flaming debris into the cabin. Inflators have been responsible for the deaths of 24 individuals and the injuries of hundreds of others across the world. Honda claims that by the time the new recall is completed, it will have recalled or accounted for 22.6 million inflators in about 12.9 million cars. Accord, Crosstour, and Civic models from 2001 to 2012, 2002 to 2011, CR-V, and CR-Z from 2011 to 2015, 2003 to 2011, Element, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, and Pilot models from 2002 to 2014, and Ridgeline models from 2006 to 2014. Honda models from 2001 to 2012 are affected, as are models from 2010 to 2015 from Honda. The 2003 3.2CL, the 2013 ILX, the 2003-2006 MDX, the 2015 RDX, the 2005-2012 RL, the 2002-2003 3.2TL, the 2009-2014 TL, the 2009-2014 TSX, and the 2010-2013 ZDX are examples of Acura’s line of vehicles. 5 interesting facts concerning the Takata airbag controversy Takata Corp., the scandal-plagued airbag manufacturer, filed for bankruptcy in Delaware and Japan late Sunday, June 25, after paying more than $1 billion in fines for the biggest vehicle safety recall in U.S. history, according to the company’s website. Newslook In mid-August 2019, it is anticipated that owners of the recalled cars will get a written notification in the mail. Owners of impacted cars may check to see if their vehicles are included in the recall right now by contacting 888-234-2138. Honda said in a statement that all Honda Gold Wing bikes equipped with faulty inflators were previously recalled and are still available for repair, according to the company. Customers who own motorcycles can verify the progress of the recall by dialing 866-784-1870. More information regarding the recall may be found here. The Associated Press has contributed to this report. Follow Kelly Tyko, a reporter for USA TODAY, on Twitter: @KellyTyko.
Exclusive: U.S. opens probe into 30 million vehicles over air bag inflators
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) – The United States is stepping up its efforts to combat climate change. According to a federal document seen by Reuters on Sunday, U.S. auto safety authorities have launched a fresh investigation into 30 million cars made by almost two dozen automakers that may have been equipped with possibly dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday that it has begun an engineering investigation into an estimated 30 million automobiles in the United States from the 2001 to 2019 model year.
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The manufacturers either declined to comment on Sunday ahead of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s planned public announcement on Monday, or did not immediately reply to requests for comment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration declined to comment. As stated in the paper, the 30 million cars include both vehicles that had the inflators installed when they were built as well as vehicles that had some inflators that had been used in previous recall repairs. Over the last decade, more than 67 million Takata air bag inflators have been recalled in the United States – and more than 100 million worldwide – in what is the largest auto safety recall in history.
There have been at least 28 deaths worldwide, with 19 of those occurring in the United States, as well as more than 400 injuries, all linked to faulty Takata inflators.
BING GUAN for Reuters The inflators in the 30 million cars that are the subject of the latest inquiry include a “desiccant,” which is a drying agent.
“While no current safety concern has been discovered, more study is required to evaluate the future danger of desiccated inflators that have not been recalled,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated in the introduction of its engineering report, which was obtained by Reuters.
It has been determined that the cause of the inflator explosions that have resulted in the recall of 67 million inflators that can release fatal shards is the breakdown of propellant caused by prolonged exposure to significant temperature variations and humidity.
In the United States, 16 Honda-related deaths have been recorded, along with two Ford-related deaths and one BMW-related death, while nine other Honda-related deaths have happened in Malaysia, Brazil, and Mexico.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that the probe “will necessitate detailed information on Takata manufacturing procedures as well as assessments of inflators in the field.” Earlier this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that about 50 million of the 67 million recalled inflators have been fixed or otherwise accounted for.
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In response to requests for comment on Sunday, the automakers either declined to comment ahead of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s planned public statement on Monday, or did not answer to questions for comment immediately. There was no official response from the NHTSA on this matter. This includes cars that had inflators installed when they were produced, as well as vehicles that had inflators placed during previous recall repairs, according to NHTSA’s paper on the issue. Over the last decade, more than 67 million Takata air bag inflators have been recalled in the United States – and more than 100 million globally – in what is the largest vehicle safety recall in history.
Over 400 people have been injured and at least 28 people have died as a result of the faulty Takata inflators, including 19 in the United States, according to official figures.
Bing Guan for Reuters An “desiccant” or drying agent is used in the air inflators of the 30 million automobiles that are being investigated.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s opening engineering analysis, which was seen by Reuters, “While no current safety issue has been discovered, more work is required to evaluate the future danger of non-recalled desiccated inflators.” In order to determine the long-term safety of desiccated inflators, further research is required.
In order to comply with the recall, any Takata products that do not contain a drying agent must be returned to the market.
A breakdown of the number of cars covered by the investigation by manufacturer was not immediately available from the NHTSA.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported earlier this year that about 50 million of the 67 million recalled inflators had been fixed or otherwise accounted for.
Millions of cars with faulty airbags still on roads despite 37 deaths, recall
According to reports, at least 37 people have died as a result of the faulty airbags. REUTERS According to a recent study, millions of vehicles with defective airbags are still on the road despite years of recalls and at least 37 deaths that have been related to the safety equipment. In the United States, Takata airbags — which may deteriorate in heat and humidity and then rupture when activated, shrapnel-injuring passengers — are still installed in 14 million vehicles, with millions more in other countries, according to a story published Wednesday by Bloomberg.
Honda, Toyota, Ford, General Motors, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz are among the automobile manufacturers engaged in the recall.
At the time of the accident, Perez was driving her previously owned Honda CR-V when another motorist rear-ended her vehicle, causing the Honda’s malfunctioning airbag to fire a metal fragment into her neck and kill her.
In his words, “I now know that for the whole time we owned that automobile, we were driving with a pistol pointing at our heads.” “Someone has to take the fall for what happened.” Honda, Toyota, Ford, General Motors, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz are among the automakers whose vehicles have been recalled as a result of the Takata contamination.
A representative from Takata, which filed for bankruptcy in 2017 amid airbag-related lawsuits, did not respond to a request for comment.
The manufacturer, Honda, issued a statement following the accident, stating that the car had been subject to a recall since 2011 and that the business had made more than 100 attempts to contact the vehicle’s owner, including phone calls and personal visits.
Drivers can be killed by shrapnel if their airbags fail to deploy properly.
According to reports, just 36% of vehicles in Mexico equipped with Takata airbags have been repaired by GM.
Besides the United States, Australia, Brazil, and China are among the nations where individuals have reportedly been killed by faulty airbags. According to reports, a total of 37 people have been murdered and 450 more have been injured throughout the world.


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AMP Sound Branding released its latest insights showing the complex relationship between sound, soccer and ads that brands have been creating for the event. According to the company’s research into the topic, brands employing retro music and playing on nostalgia were able to connect with the audience in a more meaningful way.
The company utilized its proprietary Sonic Hub Tool Portfolio to study Qatar World Cup ads and came to several unheard-before findings. Energetic, aggressive and powerful are among the most prevalent musical moods for this year’s greatest soccer event.
It’s exactly what one would expect from ads celebrating the World Cup, except now there is tangible evidence proving that brands opt for such moods intentionally. One might say it’s paradoxical considering brands are playing on the togetherness card this year, given everything that’s going on around the world.
AMP Sound Branding put it best in its “The Sound of the World Cup” analysis: “The overarching atmosphere seems to be more about preparing for a fight than the anticipation of winning. With so many ads telling stories of coming together and family, is the underlying aggressive musical tone subtly highlighting the dichotomy of sport, both unifying and dividing us?”
But brands are just going for cheap thrills to get the blood pumping. AMP’s research shows that 37% of brands are paying for licensed music for Qatar World Cup ads, with 25% making custom music for their ads. An additional 25% were using stock music, while only 13% used no music at all. Even the cost-minded Hyundai partnered with BTS and used licensed music.
Moods aside, brands relying on nostalgia to create that special bond with customers have seen the greatest success of all. “We Will Rock You” (Qatar Airways) and “Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim (Pepsi) are the types of hits that resonated with fans both young and old, making the ads far more relatable and enjoyable.
Of course, no music analysis would be complete without mentioning which genres dominated the event. When it comes to the Qatar World Cup ads, Rock, Electronic, Pop and Hip-Hop undoubtedly ruled the day.
If there was a winner of the World Cup among advertising, Coca-Cola, Byju and Budweiser would be the top contenders for the gold medal, according to AMP Sound Branding’s observation of relevant, meaningful and engaging connections.
AMP Sound Branding has established a fact-based connection between music and engagement with content that other brands can rely on in the future.


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THE WHAT? Specialty chemicals company Clariant has increased its current 30 percent stake in Brazilian personal care company Beraca, purchasing the final 70 percent to take over full ownership.
THE DETAILS The agreement sees Clariant purchase the remaining amount from the founding Sabará family, with the purchase price not disclosed.
The deal will be subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q4, 2021.
THE WHY? One of the main manufacturers of natural ingredients for the personal care sector in Brazil, offering inter alia fats, oils and botanicals, Beraca is a leading company in the sustainability sector, which is said to fit in ‘perfectly’ to Clariant’s portfolio.
Christian Vang, Head of Business Unit Industrial & Consumer Specialties, says, “There is an increasing demand for ethically produced products on the world market, which we can meet even better with this acquisition.
“The excellent and highly creative team has written an extraordinary success story over the past five years, which we now want to continue and further develop under the Clariant umbrella.”


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The Card of the Day is in the hottest part of the card market, vintage Michael Jordan insert cards. Today we celebrate his 1997-98 Topps Finest Master Gold.
The 1990’s basketball market has had a huge boom over the last month in the lead up to ESPN & Netflix’s The Last Dance. The biggest impact has obviously focused on Michael Jordan cards and especially his more limited inserts. We’ve seen Jordan’s more rare insert cards have an increases of at least 25% since mid-March.
With two new episodes premiering tomorrow night, we can expect more interest than even before in Jordan and Bulls cards. You can pick one of these Topps Finest Masters Gold on eBay starting around $100.


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Connected and smart lighting products manufacturer ilumi solutions said its A19 and BR30 Smartbulbs have made their retail store debut this week. Both products, which went through a successful crowdfunding campaign back in August, are now available at Best Buy stores around the country as well as through the retail giant’s website.
“It is a huge achievement for us to have ilumi Smartbulbs available at Best Buy stores, Corey Ega, cofounder and CEO of ilumi, said in a statement. “It’s been our team’s goal since we first had the idea for ilumi many years ago, and it’s exciting to see that goal come to fruition. Now people from across the country can go to their local Best Buy store to see ilumi in person and truly experience the power of good lighting.”
Ilumi said its line of Smartbulbs is energy efficient and user friendly. The easy setup involves a simple plug and play pairing. Because of the product’s “unique long-range Bluetooth Mesh wireless connectivity,” a user can start with a single bulb or scale to a whole-home setup using just the ilumi app without a router or other complications, the company explained. Further, each ilumi Smartbulb lasts up to 20 years and is six-times more energy efficient than an equivalent incandescent light bulb, according to iliumi.


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Ever since Apple launched the AirPods, they’ve defined the wireless earbuds market. Soon, Samsung followed suit. They recently launched the Samsung Galaxy Buds alongside the Galaxy S10 series. Recently, we also talked about how Amazon was prepping to enter the market with its own wireless buds. Well, now another big name has joined the league. And this time, it is Microsoft with the Surface Buds.
Microsoft Surface Buds
According to reports, Microsoft is said to be working on a pair of wireless earbuds. The project is codenamed “Morrison”. That said, the final product could be called the Surface Buds. Interestingly, this would be Microsoft’s second audio device. The company previously launched the Surface headphones last year.
Considering the buds themselves, as of now, there is no concrete info about the Surface Buds. That said, it would probably follow suit of having voice assistants and could come with Cortana built-in. Additionally, with the recent partnership of Microsoft with Alexa, it could probably come with support for Alexa too. Reports also suggest that it would bring a seamless integration between the phone and the earbuds and. This would further also make reading content easier on the phone.
Microsoft Surface Buds release date
As of now, there is no word on when the Microsoft wireless Buds would be launched. Stay tuned to Mr. Phone to get notified about Surface Buds and everything else going on in the smartphone world.


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Expert advisory board announced for SBN’s Circular Economy Accelerator
SBN is working to accelerate a more circular New Zealand economy. The project’s newly formed advisory board will provide a wealth of knowledge and experience.
SBN’s Circular Economy Accelerator builds on three years of work inspiring, influencing and enabling Kiwi organisations to take on this way of working. Its new advisory board comes from the whole ‘circular system’. Members range from designers to waste management, local and national government and academia.
We asked them about what first inspired their involvement in circular economy work.
Claire Mortimer remembers working as a press photographer for Greenpeace in the Mediterranean and witnessing an Italian fishing boat haul up net after net of rubbish and just the odd fish.
“It felt like the balance of an entire ocean had been tipped,” she says.
Dr Jeff Seadon became excited about the potential of the circular economy in the mid-1990s. It was then he first heard about the Kalundborg Eco-Industrial Park in Denmark. This is a place where companies collaborate to use each other’s by-products and share resources.
Marianna Tyler was moved by the book Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the way we make things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart.
Juhi Shareef trained to be a certified ‘Cradle to Cradle’ product assessor.
She says: “I believe that NZ is the perfect scale to trial these new business models and to become the world’s first truly circular economy.”
James Griffin leads the programme. “I feel incredibly privileged to have such a talented advisory board helping to steer and drive circular action. The task of transitioning the economy from a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ economy to a circular one is significant to say the least. We need the best minds and experience to help further catalyse the shift that we are already seeing across organisations throughout New Zealand.”
To find out more contact James on 021 686 155 or email@example.com


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Technology continues to blur the line between science fiction and reality, and now a research group in Taiwan is bringing dreams of becoming real life X-Men closer by the day. Thanks to a new algorithm from the researchers at PVD+, you can now control lights and even a drone with little more than the movement of your hand. Well, as long as that hand is attached to a wrist bearing the Apple Watch. Turning the wearable into a remote control of sorts, you can impress your friends by simply motioning your drone off the ground — it’s not the force, it’s science.
The impressive accomplishment from the small, five-person team has been 18 months in the making. But now, all its hard work has paid off in spectacular form, and group claims that their truly incredible technology can be installed on any device, giving it the power “to control directions.”
In a stunning video of its software, Mark Ven, a member of PVD+ who is pursuing a doctorate in civil engineering at the National Chung Hsing University, controls a Parrot AR Drone 3.0 simply by the movement of his Apple Watch bearing hand. The algorithm allows the smartwatch to convert human movement and gestures into signals the drone can understand and respond to. Effectively taking the whole “clap-on, clap-off” technology previously applied to lights to a whole new level, the possibilities resulting from this new innovation are seemingly endless.
“Previously we’ve needed complicated controls to fly drones, but now we can use a wearable device, and through human behavior and gestures directly interact with them — using a hand to control and fly drones directly,” said Ven. Leading to an ever more connected Internet of Things, Ven says that the group has done even more interesting things than just flying a drone with your hands. “When I write an English R in the air,” Ven demonstrates, he can turn a red light on. “And when I write an English Y, the yellow light turns on.”
While the tech isn’t perfect quite yet, it’s a pretty amazing start. Who knows what else we’ll be controlling with a gesture in a few years?
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Wall Street surged to its best day since April 2020 as markets cheered a government report that inflation cooled more than expected last month.
The S&P 500 jumped 5.5% Thursday, and the Dow rose nearly 1,200 points as traders took the data as a sign the worst of inflation may have passed.
Treasury yields fell dramatically as bond markets relaxed. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which helps set rates for mortgages and other loans, fell to 3.85% from 4.10% late Wednesday, which is a major move for the bond market. The two-year yield, which more closely tracks expectations for Fed action, dropped to 4.32% from 4.58%.
Even bitcoin rose on hopes a slowdown in inflation could mean the Federal Reserve won’t have to be so aggressive about raising interest rates. Such hikes have been the main reason for Wall Street’s troubles this year and are threatening a recession.
All the action stemmed from a U.S. government report showing that inflation slowed in October for a fourth straight month since hitting a peak of 9.1% in June. The reading of 7.7% was better than the 8% economists were expecting.
Perhaps more importantly, inflation also slowed more than expected after ignoring the effects of food and energy prices. That’s the measure the Fed pays closer attention to. So did inflation between September and October.
“The month-on-month rate of inflation is much more informative,” said Brian Jacobsen, senior investment strategist at Allspring Global Investments. “On that measure, inflation is still high, but not scary high.”
Slower inflation could keep the Fed off the most aggressive path in raising interest rates. It’s already raised its key rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, up from virtually zero in March.
By raising rates, the Fed is intentionally trying to slow the economy and jobs market in hopes of undercutting inflation, which hit a four-decade high in the summer. The risk is that it can create a recession if it goes too far, and higher rates drag on prices for stocks and other investments in the meantime.
Higher interest rates have particularly hit high-growth tech stocks, cryptocurrencies and other investments seen as the riskiest or most expensive.
Big Tech stocks were some of the most buoyant forces on Wall Street following the inflation report. Apple and Microsoft both rose 6.8%, while Amazon soared 11.7%.
Tesla also rose nearly 6%, though it remains down by roughly half since CEO Elon Musk announced in April that he was Twitter’s largest shareholder. Investors fled the electric vehicle maker on fears Musk would be distracted by Twitter, and he has sold more than $19 billion in Tesla stock since then.
Slower inflation could get the Federal Reserve to downshift the size of its rate hikes at its next policy meeting in December, after it pushed through four straight increases of 0.75 percentage points. That could open the way for the Fed to return to the more typical increases of 0.25 percentage points before pausing hikes completely.
While Thursday’s report on inflation was encouraging, analysts cautioned the Fed’s campaign against high inflation is likely still far from over. Inflation data has given false hope before, only to reaccelerate again.
“The Fed was adamant that it won’t hit the brakes on rate hikes until inflation slows, and while the market’s rally indicates investors may see light at the end of the tunnel, it will get one more reading before its decision next month,” said Mike Loewengart, head of model portfolio construction at Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office. “Remember that even as we see a slowdown, prices remain elevated and have a long way to go before normalizing.”
Another potentially market-shaking report will hit Wall Street Friday, when the latest reading arrives on how much inflation U.S. households see coming in future years. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has said he’s paying particularly close attention to such expectations.
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Apple’s release of the iPhone 5 has created yet another mixed reception among would-be customers and analysts, who say that while the new device is a good example of Apple’s detailed focus on design, it’s also a disappointment.
The same analysts also point out Apple hasn’t had a major product release since 2010 with the original iPad, and that customers are waiting for another huge, innovative product launch.
But some analysts and app designers say while the new iPhone 5 is an evolution, rather than a revolution, Apple is still on the right track and point out consumers may have their expectations warped.
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Telsyte research director Foad Fadaghi says Apple is “playing it safe”, but also points out it can afford to do this.
“Who else has come up with something revolutionary during this time period?”
“While Apple hasn’t been revolutionary, we haven’t seen anything from its competitors apart from some items that are fairly risky. And given current economic conditions it’s risky to be releasing something like that.”
“No doubt the company is developing things that are quite out there. But right now, this is a product marketed to its customer base, it’s not going to wow any Samsung customers to switch over.”
Fadaghi says the strategy appears to be, for now, to maintain its leadership and market share.
“When you’re the largest company in the world, you don’t really need to be as innovative as someone who is a challenger.”
Marc Edwards, chief executive of apps development studio Bjango, also points out that sales have not only been consistent among iPhones, but have grown every year.
“There is this assumption that companies should release new, revolutionary models each year. But it’s clear Apple is moving towards an ideal device, and anything that diverges from that path won’t be followed.”
Apple even said as much in its marketing video for the product, with industrial designer Jonny Ive saying the company takes changing the device “very seriously”. While there have been some cosmetic changes, it hasn’t dramatically differed from the iPhone 4S or iPhone 4.
Another argument has put forward that because it’s been so long since the release of a new product – the iPad in 2010 – consumers are getting restless. But Edwards says these releases are not the norm.
“There was three years before the iPhone and the iPad. The Mac was in 1984. The iPod was in 2001. What we’re seeing here is not normal.”
“And usually, the big change comes with different input methods. Multitouch enabled the smartphone, and then the mouse for the Mac, and so on.”
Fadaghi agrees Apple just may be waiting for new technology to make some imaginary products viable. Until that time, as long as it maintains market share and profitability, incremental upgrades are good enough.
“We might need to see the next version of micro processing technology to see something innovative.”
“But overall, if they don’t think it’s broken, they’re not going to change it.”


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Microsoft has already discontinued the development of the operating systems Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile, as of December 10, 2019 there will be no support for the software. While there are programs that can be used for even longer, such as automatic device backup, photo uploads, and restoring a device from an existing device backup, messenger apps like Threema and WhatsApp will no longer work.
Also interesting: WhatsApp is also set on these devices
End of WhatsApp on mobile Windows already announced
WhatsApp has announced that the Messenger should only work safely on Windows smartphones until the end of 2019. Also on demand of the page Engadzete a Microsoft spokesman said that WhatsApp disappears from the Microsoft Store. And also the alternative Threema has released the last update for mobile Windows with version 3.0.
How to securely transfer your data to the new iPhone
New in this is the so-called safe function, which should make it easier for users to move their Threema ID, contacts and groups to another system such as Android or iOS. But even WhatsApp users can switch to their operating system with their account, including contacts and groups. The chat histories, ie the contents of the chats, can not be transferred to other types of phones.
Introduced in 2015, Windows 19 Mobile was Microsoft’s alternative to Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. The system should be more closely linked to the desktop operating systems of Windows. However, the product was not a success. In 2017, Windows 10 Mobile had a market share of just under 3 percent in Germany, and today its market share has dropped below 0.5 percent.


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Bangladeshi labor activist Hasina Akter said she was signing up workers during a unionization drive at a garment-factory dormitory in Dhaka when a group of men burst in, beat her, tore her clothes and threatened to rape her.
Another organizer with the Bangladesh Federation for Workers Solidarity, Mohammad Selim, who was with Ms. Akter, said he was shoved to the ground and kicked until he lost consciousness. “I thought I was about to die,” he said.
Police are looking into the allegations.
The alleged assaults, described by activists and factory employees who say they witnessed the February incident, illustrate the difficulties Bangladeshi labor leaders and garment workers face as they try to form unions in an industry that supplies cheap clothing to U.S. and European retailers.


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Paytm has entered into a strategic partnership with Maharashtra Traffic Police to enable digital challan payments on its platform. So now one can make traffic e-challan payments using the company’s website or the Paytm app. The traffic challan feature is currently available in six states including Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. The list now also includes Maharashtra. Also Read - Paytm Payments Bank tops in the number of digital transactions reported in JulyAlso Read - Paytm Mall 'Maha Cashback Carnival' sale begins from September 29: All you need to know
Commenting on the company’s traffic challan feature, Paytm Spokesperson said, “We understand that managing challan payments is a tedious task for authorities. This facility will help ease out operational complexity typically associated with challan payments and enable everyone to reap benefits of digitization. We would like to thank the Maharashtra Traffic Police Department for trusting Paytm and we look forward to taking up more such partnerships in the near future.” Also Read - Apple iPhone 11 series to be available via Paytm Mall starting September 20
Vinay Kargaonkar, Addl DGP (Traffic), Maharashtra said, “This new facility will help save considerable time and effort of users. It will also help the free traffic department s resources from challan collection activities. It will generate greater visibility of challan collections and help the traffic department in streamlining their processes.”
Separately, Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) led the rankings in the number of digital transactions done in July, a report by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) said. “MeiTY has set up the Digital Payment Mission with a target of 4,019 crore digital payment transactions in FY 2019-2020. And PPB reached 102.01 percent of the set target,” Paytm Payments Bank said.
PPB s spokesperson says the company had set a target of 5 billion digital transactions for this year. But it reported 1.3 billion transactions in the first three months of 2019. The bank has also on-boarded almost 1 million rural merchants in the same period. The company also reported one of the highest rates of successful transactions in the month, with 0.03 percent of the transactions on UPI being declined, as per a report.


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THREESIXTY supports On with flagship store launch
THREESIXTY has been appointed by On to help launch its flagship European store on London’s Regent Street.
On is the world’s fastest-growing sportswear brand. After going public in 2022, the company raised $746 million at IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, which valued the company at $7.3 billion.
As specialists in broadcast PR, THREESIXTY was tasked with securing top-tier media interviews for the brand’s suite of senior spokespeople on some of Europe’s biggest and most high-profile business slots.
On the day of the store opening, THREESIXTY secured an exclusive news interview with Ian King Live on Sky News as the doors opened to the public. Two long-form profile interviews were also secured with Bloomberg and CNBC.
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"Is there really a demand for additional commercial real estate in this region?" George Doughty, a township planning commission member, asked Shiu. "We seem to be well-served by the restaurants and hotels and other existing commercial facilities."
The Planning Commission reviewed both the shopping center plan and a proposed expansion of the neighboring Ciocca auto dealership, on the opposite side of the bypass from the shopping center.
Officials consider the stretch, just west of Interstate 78, a "gateway" to the township. They'd like to create a more appealing corridor for residents and visitors but also are aware that aesthetics would amount to a silver lining if traffic congestion is exacerbated.
In addition to Lowe's, the shopping center sketch plan calls for a four-story hotel with 150 rooms, a 6,000-square-foot restaurant and a bank. Three retail and personal service businesses would abut Route 222.
A main boulevard would connect entrances on Schantz Road to the west and Cedarbrook Road to the east, near the existing Wingate by Wyndham Allentown hotel.
Ciocca, meanwhile, plans to build a 47,000-square-foot facility for its Audi dealership facing Schantz Road, just south of the bypass, and expand its Subaru dealership building about 34,000 square feet.
Project manager Paul Frank said the dealership has decided to undertake the Subaru renovation this year and pick up the Audi phase in 2018.
"We are throwing all our uses onto Schantz Road," he said. "You're going to have it completely backed up."
Removing the Eastern Industries buildings and materials offers an opportunity to develop this site as a "special gateway that sets the tone for commercial development to the west," Pandl said.
"Along with the Ciocca site, these properties are visually important township entries," she said. "Site design and landscaping are important opportunities to make the best impression for residents, business owners and visitors."
The commission is asking Ciocca to install a sign facing east welcoming motorists to Lower Macungie Township. It also wants the dealership to limit the glare from existing lights and make sure future lights at the Audi dealership don't negatively impact neighboring properties.
The township asked Anthony Properties to consider moving the proposed restaurant closer to the hotel, and to cluster the pads facing the bypass. The township is also requesting a coordinated architectural scheme.
Another retail plan along the Route 222 bypass may be in the works. Hamilton Crossings developers told Lower Macungie officials last month they are "starting to focus on a development plan" for another site directly across the bypass from the in-progress shopping center, along Krocks Road.
The best way to calm traffic, argued resident Kristen Downey, is to stop approving so many shopping centers. But Keister pointed out that's easier said than done under the state's Municipal Planning Code.
"We're going to have a handful of new restaurants at Hamilton Crossings — do we need another three or four? I'm not sure we do, but the developers do their marketing and feel they can make it successful," Keister said. "If they can meet their [zoning] requirements, they're called to do that. We don't have the option of just saying no."


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Online shopping hits record high in October
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The total value of online shopping in South Korea reached a record high in October, a government data showed Wednesday, in the latest sign that a growing number of South Koreans are using computers or mobile devices to buy things ranging from clothes to electronic goods.
Total online transactions reached 10.04 trillion won ($9.03 billion) in October, up 36 percent, or 2.65 trillion won, from a year earlier, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea.
The reading marked the highest amount since January 2001 when the statistics office started collecting data on online shopping.
Demand for clothes jumped 38.5 percent on-year to 1.33 trillion won in October and online sales of food delivery services surged 49.8 percent to 895.7 billion won, while sales of electronic goods rose 38.2 percent to 996.5 billion won.
Purchases made through smartphones, tablets and other mobile gadgets soared 43.8 percent on-year to a record 6.24 trillion won, accounting for 62.1 percent of all online sales in October.
South Korea is one of the most-wired countries in the world with one of the highest smartphone penetration rates.
The number of smartphones in South Korea came to 50.5 million as of October, compared with 48.3 million a year earlier, according to separate government data.
South Korea has a population of 51 million, but some people have more than one phone. (Yonhap)
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Rapid grocery delivery firm Zapp is establishing a temporary dark store at London music festival All Points East.
The store will operate as an on-site click & collect service rather than couriering goods to festival-goers.
Punters will be able to use the app to shop a curated selection of products, including suncream, waterproof ponchos, tampons and other pharmacy products, which will be quickly picked, packed and ready for collection.
As the event’s official convenience and grocery delivery partner, Zapp will also sponsor a VIP area and offer ticket giveaways and upgrade opportunities. The partnership – brokered by AEG Global – will be supported by an advertising campaign and on-site advertising.
“We are proud and excited to be partnering with one of the leading London festivals, helping to deliver the return of live music. At Zapp, we want to be there for our customers day in and day out, making sure they have everything they need to truly enjoy the moment, such as seeing their favourite artists perform live,” said Steve O’Hear, Zapp’s VP of strategy.
According to AEG director of Europe partnerships Carla Morini, the festival – which this year features headliners London Grammar, Jamie XX, Jorja Smith and Foals – “attracts a demographic that uniquely sits alongside the Zapp strategy”.
Zapp launched in London late last year, with a single dark store – or ‘Zappstore’ – soon expanding to dozens in Manchester, Paris and Amsterdam, with further cities planned for the coming months.
Orders are picked, packed and delivered within 20 minutes with a flat delivery fee of £1.99 per order and no minimum order. For orders over £30, the delivery fee is waived.
Since launching in late 2020, the startup has increased European office headcount to over 240 employees and raised $100m in funding. It is backed by leading investors Lightspeed, Atomico, 468 Capital and Burda, alongside notable angel investors such as former Amazon UK CEO Christopher North.
The All Points East partnership is the second major marketing deal for Zapp this year: in July the company signed as a sponsor of Chelsea FC.
The two-year deal – which includes stadium advertising, player activations and exclusive fan promotions – will be supported by the rapid delivery company’s first TV ad, which will be shown at half time at a Chelsea home game.
It is not the first grocer to establish an on-site store at a festival. Co-op’s first pop-up store was spotted at Scotland’s Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in 2005. The supermarket announced a partnership with four Live Nation festivals in 2018 and attended Download, Latitude, Reading and Leeds.
This summer, Co-op’s festival store is operating at Latitude, Reading, Leeds, Creamfields and the Isle of Wight Festival.


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There is a picture of this woman at the link provided above. Though she looks great for being 72 years of age (she could easily get away with saying she's a decade or two younger), any person with eyes could see that she is well past the legal drinking age.
These days, more and more stores are demanding identification from anyone buying beer and wine, and some customers — including Cantrell — are unhappy about it.
“That’s the way most retailers are going,” said Sgt. Charlie Cloud of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s enforcement division. “They’re trying to be cautious and make sure the law isn’t violated, and their people are checking IDs.”
Getting snagged in the paranoia are folks such as Cantrell, who has degenerative arthritis, an ever-present pair of glasses on a chain around her neck, little patience for fools — and 72 years under her belt.
Funny thing is — the store was within its rights, if nowhere near what would seem reasonable to most folks.Yes, they most certainly do have the right to refuse service to someone who is unwilling to show their identification. In cases like this, however, it really isn't good business. I'm still young enough that all I have to do is think about alcohol and I get carded, and that's okay. I can't reasonably expect a clerk to assume that they aren't breaking any laws by selling me alcohol without carding me. The same thing can't be said about millions of other consumers though, and in cases like this, a clerk will only offend a customer by asking for ID when the tiniest bit of reason shows that there are no laws being broken.
“The store has a right to refuse service to anyone, and they have a right to request your ID,” Cloud said.
The trend toward universal carding and tightened store policies is leading to confusion and misinformation about the law, TABC spokeswoman Carolyn Beck said. “I get phone calls and e-mails from people saying they’ve been told it’s the law,” she said. “People are frustrated because they don’t want to be carded, and they don’t want to be given wrong information.”
The confusion might have been prompted by Tennessee’s law change, which went into effect this month, requiring universal carding of anyone buying beer in retail stores. Tennessee is the first state to enact such a law, and supporters say it will prevent clerks from having to guess the ages of customers, thereby reducing underage drinking. After the law was passed, Comer Wilson, a 66-year-old Tennessean with a long white beard, was carded while buying beer. He told the Associated Press, “It’s the stupidest law I ever heard. You can see I’m over 21.”
Guessing the age of customers shouldn't be a problem with people who are several decades older than the drinking age. I don't understand how we've become so paranoid about selling alcohol to minors that we feel the need to card senior citizens. Like I said, I have no problem with laws that say anyone who looks to be within a certain age range should have to show ID to purchase alcohol, but carding everyone under the sun is over-kill.