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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court has tossed out a roughly $210 million deal to compensate owners and leaseholders of dozens of Hyundai and Kia models with overstated gas mileage figures.
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday that a lower court judge failed to determine whether differences in state consumer protection laws prevented a nationwide settlement.
The panel sent the case back down to the judge to conduct that analysis and also exclude used car owners from the deal.
Hyundai and Kia announced in 2012 that they were lowering their fuel efficiency estimates for approximately 900,000 vehicles from model years 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Emails to company officials for comment on the 9th Circuit decision were not immediately returned.


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With thirty business days left before Interbike 2011, the 30th anniversary of the show has already surpassed last year’s show in overall size. The 2011 total number of scheduled exhibitors is 750, representing more than 1,200 exhibiting brands, up from 730 exhibitors last year. Included in that number are 198 new companies either exhibiting for the first time or returning to the show after a hiatus.
The most up-to-date Interbike exhibitor list is available at interbike.com/exhibitor-directory.
With companies continuing to sign up to exhibit, Interbike is currently at more than 300,000 net-sold square-feet, representing an increase compared to last year’s final show size of 295,000. Show management also added 140,000 square-feet to bring its sister show Health+Fitness Business into the mix, accommodate additional Interbike exhibitors and to add other show features such as the Circulus velodrome, new food courts, and expanded bike test ride areas.
With more than 1.1 million gross square-feet of combined exhibit and community space, Interbike 2011 has been carefully designed to improve the overall show experience, help retailers and exhibitors work in a low-key relaxed atmosphere, and celebrate the business of cycling.
Buyer registration is free through August 12, 2011. Registration fees for retailers and distributors registering online after the deadline or on-site will be $35.
Interbike celebrates 30 years of serving the industry, beginning with OutDoor Demo (September 12-13, 2011 in Boulder City, Nevada), followed by the Interbike Expo, September 14-16 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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The UAE on Friday cancelled its decision to stop Blackberry services from Monday and said the facility would continue as normal apparently after reaching agreement with the Canadian manufacturers.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), which oversees the country’s communications sector, said Blackberry services are now compliant with the UAE’s telecommunications regulatory framework.
Dealers and users of the phone quickly welcomed the decision, which is expected to sharply boost trade in the device following a steep decline over the past two months because of the previous deadline for a suspension.
“Therefore all Blackberry services in the UAE will continue to operate as normal and no suspension of service will occur on October 11, 2010,” it said.
“The TRA would like to acknowledge the positive engagement and collaboration of Research In Motion (RIM) in reaching this regulatory compliant outcome.”
The surprise announcement, which caught traders and users off guard on their week end, followed negotiations between TRA and RIM over an agreement to make Blackerry services complaint with UAE laws and ensure such services would not pose any threat to the country’s security.
The statement gave no details of the agreement but the UAE has demanded access to all communication through Blackberry and exchanges between users of the device as a protection measure for its safety and security.
“This is a very good decision, which had been expected,” said Imad Hariri, a mobile phone dealer on Defence Road in Abu Dhabi.
“It will allow us to avert big losses as am sure sales will largely pick up after plunging to their lowest level in the past few weeks.”
Another dealer said he expected Blackberry sales to rebound sharply and surpass their level before the announcement to ban its services.
“This statement means that Blackberry services will never be suspended again and operators might start giving new services…this means that we are ahead of a surge in sales that will even exceed sales before the announcement to stop the services,” said Maher Gaddah, another Abu Dhabi mobile phone dealer.
Mobile phone users packed a cellular phone shop on Defence Road on Friday despite the day off. One customer said he wanted to buy two Blackberry handsets for his wife and himself after he sold them last week.
“This is a great decision by Etisalat and Du…we are very happy and hope this agreement will be forever so we can enjoy its services permanently,” said George Matta, a Lebanese expatriate in Abu Dhabi.
In a recent article on the ban decision, a UAE academic said the UAE believes that “freedom is not without limits as it could become chaos and would then endanger its national security and social stability.”
“The UAE’s decision to ban Blackberry services is intended to stave off a confrontation with hostile parties and ideas, which could use a large part of the available freedom for other purposes at a time when terrorists and extremists are striking at countries and criminal gangs are stalking societies,” said Abdullah Awadi, an adviser at the government’s Tanmia, who had worked as teacher of police sociology at Dubai Police Academy.
“The UAE gives priority to its security and sovereignty over anything else…..the UAE exercised the right of its sovereignty when it decided to suspend Blackberry services…any other country taking a similar decision should join the UAE in clearly defining its position regarding its sovereignty without hesitation.”
Neighbouring Saudi Arabia has also reached agreement with RIM following a brief suspension of Blackberry services.


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Buzz chats to Geraint Thomas following his exploits at this year’s Tour De France and the forthcoming Tour Of Britain which comes to South Wales this September.
Regularly topping the charts as one of the UK’s best festivals, Stephen Nottingham profiles this year’s Green Man as it continues to prove why it’s one of the most eagerly anticipated festivals of the summer.
Lloyd Griffiths chats to Rutger Hauer about being the devil, why he ends up on so many genres movies, the iconic Blade Runner and why smart people are scarier.
Bryn Williams tallks to Buzz ahead of his guest dinner at the WMC this June and the release of his first ever cookbook.
The inspiring story of Merthyr Tydfil-born boxer Howard Winstone comes to DVD this month in Risen: The Howard Winstone Story. Ahead of its release, Laura Morgan chats to Stuart Brennan, producer, writer and lead actor in the film.
With fashion designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Romain Kremer and John Galliano using effeminate influences in their menswear lines and masculine touches in their womenswear, gender-bending fashion is something which is growing ever prevalent in high-end and high street circles.
Simon Evans is a skilfully sarcastic and brilliantly sharp-witted character. Infamous for his entertainingly snobbish demeanour and haughty ‘educated’ accent, Simon ‘no eyes’ Evans is shaping up to be one of the most intelligent comic masterminds of our generation.
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When advertising became major part of Shopcast project, earlier this year, it was obvious that Shopcast has grown into something bigger than just a mobile app connecting retail and crypto world.
Combining a continuous demand in high circulation business model, Shopcast has achieved what every crypto currency dreams of. But this was just a beginning.
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Shopcast, which once started as Shopping Broadcast, has evolved not only into New Retail and Advertising Model, but into New Economy Model.
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ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: The government is all set to launch a massive crackdown on those power consumers who are involved in maneuvering of units’ calculation through multiple meters to get slab benefits and incurring losses worth billions of rupees.
Using his X, formerly Twitter, handle Power Secretary Rashid Langrial said that except Karachi, less than 90,000 out of 29.6 million consumers use more than 1000 kWh per month in summer.
The richest people using more than 1000 units have more than one meters and they are getting lower bills just because of the slab benefits.
Talking to The News, the secretary power said that the government would soon gear up a massive crackdown on those consumers having two or more than two meters to have slab benefits to ensure their bills at the lower side.
As per the data shared by him, as many as 29.662 million power consumers, excluding the K.E consumers, annually pay Rs1.735 trillion against their electricity consumption. Of them, 27.634 million consumers with up to 300 units a month use 38,623 (MkhWh) million units a year at the rate of Rs26.91 per unit and pay Rs1.039 trillion per year. However, 1.6 million consumers, who use 1-500 units per month at the rate of Rs47.73 per unit, pay Rs383 billion a year against 8,021 million units. In addition, 2,01,074 consumers use 501-700 units per month at the rate of Rs52 per unit and pay Rs132 billion annually and 1,35,634 consumers use 701-1000 units at the rate of Rs56.79 per unit and pay Rs76.2 billion a year.
However, almost 90,000 consumers, who use more than 1,000 units a month, are just paying Rs105 billion a year, which is far less than the contribution made by consumers fall in the category of 1-300 units slab.
Independent energy experts said that multiple meters were allowed for premises with two or more separate portions. For which, the premises should have separate entrances, separate gas connections and separate wiring.
Meanwhile, a senior official of Ministry of Energy (Power Division) told The News that the ministry has decided to give a serious thought to remove more than one meter at a single premise because multiple meters help in charging lesser electricity cost due to splitting of units into lower slabs. “As a first step, we will remove multi-meters installed at large users, including domestic, commercial and industrial customers,” he said.
The official apprised that most of consumers, including customers with usage of less than 200 units, got dual, triple or even more meters installed at their homes. This practice is being done with the connivance of power distribution companies’ employees, he affirmed.
Multi-metering by a single power user has been rampant without even considering it a wrong thing both by customers and DISCOs staff, the official added. According to the data shared by Power Division, the exercise of installing multi-metering is being done largely by users up to 1,000 units as difference of respective slab rates provide incentive to split their consumption through connection of additional meters at the same location.
The rate of fist slab having consumption of up to 300 units provides relatively low charge of Rs26.91 per unit against Rs47.73 rate of next slab between 301 to 500 units.
More interestingly, slab rates differ marginally from slab between 501 to 700 units and above, ranging in between Rs52 to Rs56.79 per unit. Most interestingly, rate actually reduces on usage of over 1,001 units and above by domestic consumers gradually reducing in next slabs, though a little bit.
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Pub and brewery firm Marston's 'benefited significantly' from the World Cup after fans packed out pubs
- Total sales increased by 5.2% in the first half to 21 July
- Share price down around 2% in early afternoon trading
Brewery and pub operator Marston's 'benefited significantly' from the World Cup, enjoying a 5.2 per cent sales boost in its first half to 21 July.
In the last four months, like-for-like sales rose by 0.9 per cent, but were hampered by poor weather in April.
The company's share price is currently trading down 2.12 per cent or 2.07 per cent to 95.78p.
Cheers: Brewery and pub operator Marston's 'benefited significantly' from the World Cup
On a like-for-like basis, sales growth was up 0.3 per cent in the first half.
The group's brewing business and drinks-focused pubs enjoyed the biggest boost from the World Cup tournament.
Pubs focusing on their food offerings fared less well over the period and the World Cup ended up having a 'negative impact' on these sites.
Marston's Beer Company logged solid growth over the first half, with total volumes up 61 per cent.
Ralph Findlay, Marston's chief executive, said: 'We are encouraged by our stronger trading performance in the second half-year, including the benefit of recent good weather and the impact of the World Cup in our Taverns estate and in Marston's Beer Company.
'We have a strong pipeline of sites which will contribute to continued growth in pubs, and see further opportunity in brewing following the acquisition and successful integration of Charles Wells Brewing and Beer business in 2017.
'Our strategic objectives and progressive dividend policy remain appropriate for current market conditions and we remain confident of delivering underlying earnings in line with expectations for the full year.'
Findlay said the group remained 'alert' to further opportunities for acquisitions within the beer market.
Analysts at Shore Group Capital said: 'Longer-term, we continue to believe that cash flow is set to improve, especially should the group be able to refinance the securitisation debt and once the pension deficit is cleared.'
Marston's, which was founded in 1834, employs around 14,500 people across its 1,600 pubs, breweries, depots and offices.
Football fever: On a like-for-like basis, sales growth was up 0.3 per cent in the first half
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Happy Autumn, Greenpoint, from Down to Earth Markets, the crew behind the McGolrick Park Farmers Market. We’re writing with the latest market news, including an important announcement: On Sunday, November 30th, the market will move indoors to the Lutheran Church of the Messiah! The church is located at 129 Russell Street, between Driggs and Nassau Avenues. This will be our second winter in this location, and we thank Pastor Amy Kienzle and the church community for hosting us during the chilly months. The market will be held every Sunday, from 11 am to 4 pm, throughout the winter, including over the holiday weekends.
As part of the seasonal transition, we welcome new vendors and wish some of our summer buddies a happy hibernation ahead. If you want to stock up on fresh produce from Brooklyn Grange, Garden of Eve, or Alex’s Tomato Farm, you’ll want to catch them soon. They will sell at the market for as they continue to harvest, but they are soon to turn in for the winter. Also, Jos Vulto of Vulto Creamery, will wrap up the market season on Sunday, Nov. 23rd. (FYI, studies show that people who bring his cheese to a Thanksgiving dinner party dramatically increase the likelihood of being invited back next year.)
Like all the vendors, Jos has an interesting story. We recently shared it on our company blog – you can find it right here.
Two new vendors have joined the market, and they will continue to be a part of the upcoming winter venue in the church.
Have you tried Dr. Pickle and Ovenly? There’s a good chance that you already know the amazing baked goods by Ovenly, as they’re a homegrown Greenpoint business. Yet, this is their first venture into the McGolrick Park area of the neighborhood, and co-founder Erin Patinkin says they “couldn’t be happier” with the reception they’ve received at the market.
Dr. Pickle is a family business owned by the Nadel brothers from Paterson, New Jersey. They grew up in pickle business and learned every step while working for their father. “Some days he’d give us office work, and other days, we’d make boxes,” explains Marc Nadel, “We’ve been around pickles our whole lives.” Now they are at the McGolrick Park Farmers Market every other week through November – find them this Sunday, November 9th. They will join the winter market full-time on November 30th.
The market farmers are harvesting delicious fall crops: Apples, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, winter squash varieties, turnips, beets, kohlrabi – just to name a few to kick in the cravings. Every week, the market features fresh fish, pasture-raised meat, poultry, and eggs; Orwasher’s incredible breads, seasonal pies by Pie Lady & Son, locally-sourced charcuterie from Brooklyn Cured, Tierra Farm’s fair trade nuts, nut butters, and coffee; prepared foods to go, and much more. All these items will continue to be offered throughout the winter market.
On behalf of all of us here at Down to Earth Markets, we’re excited for the winter season ahead. AND we’re already looking to the spring, when we’ll welcome back the full roster of summer vendors that Greenpoint has come to love. Thank you all for supporting the farmers and food makers at this market!
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Farooq added that "Azure will bring unique strengths to enterprise clients using Quorum". The beauty of distributed ledgers is the ability to model a database and financial system exactly to the needs you have without significant annual cash outflow, and Microsoft allowing users to set up a cloud-enabled blockchain with minimal resources may be a stepping stone from corporate held databases to individual databases.
As part of this, Microsoft has also partnered up with J.P. Morgan to make Quorum the first ledger available in Azure Blockchain Service. The device, which overlays digital information on the real world, will cost $3,500 and is aimed businesses uses like safety training and complex fix work.
Microsoft revealed its complete Azure Blockchain Service.
"We are able to take reinforcement learning and ship it in a way that's accessible to developers and doesn't require a data scientist", Lance Olson, director of program management for applied AI at Microsoft, said in a statement. Microsoft says there are many uses for blockchain that need to be explored.
This can also be combined with a retailer's current recommendation engine, it was said.
Alongside the public launch of Azure Blockchain Service, Microsoft announced its partnership with J.P. Morgan aimed at accelerating the adoption of enterprise blockchain. The new open modelling language connects IoT devices to the cloud, letting developers deploy at scale.
The biggest advantage of the new tools are the coding benefits; with synthetic inputs, users can make artificial intelligence models without writing underlying code and the models can be "trained" using the business owner's data on the cloud.
And finally, Azure Blockchain Service provides a system for developers to create, manage, and govern consensus-based blockchain networks.
Once your network is created and smart contract state machines are deployed, you must build an application in order for consortium participants to share business logic and data represented by the smart contracts. To whet our appetites, the company has unveiled a crop of new Azure and Internet-of-Things services with, as we should no doubt expect these days, a focus on machine learning and blockchain. She recently gave a talk at a leading technical publishers conference about how changes in Web technology may impact publishers' bottom lines.


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Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced a new car leasing and subscription program in India to expand its business. The new vertical will be called Toyota’s Mobility Service (TMK). The newly launched service will allow customers the options to lease for subscribing to a new vehicle, instead of the traditional sales method of outright buying a new car or SUV. TMK has partnered up with KINTO under the Toyota Financial Services, ALD Automotive India and SMAS Auto Leasing India Pvt Ltd. Initially, the service will be available in selected metropolitan cities including Delhi NCR, Bangalore and Mumbai. However, TMS will expand its presence to ten more cities within the first year of operation.
Toyota will be offering customers to chose between the Glanza, Yaris, Innova Crysta, Fortuner and the upcoming Urban Cruiser for a tenure of three to five years on a fixed monthly fee as a part of the lease. Vehicle maintenance, insurance and roadside assistance will all be included in the package. Should a customer choose to subscribe, customers can opt for the short-term packages of 24 months to 48 months as well.
Toyota also mentions that it understands the level of awareness of the benefits of leasing a vehicle needs to be improved. The company highlights that they have the ability to chose a vehicle and variant of their choice and all maintenance packages are also taken care of. Additionally, there are tax merits for corporate employees for leasing vehicles. Toyota does acknowledge that customer behaviour is changing from “owning a car” to “using a car”, especially in the post-pandemic era. Toyota also claims that globally, leasing and subscription services for vehicles as a business has been seeing growth.
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And now for something from the lighter, flakier side of the news: A Turkish pastry chef in Istanbul has made a portrait of President Obama in the style of the iconic “Hope” poster entirely out of backlava despite the fact that he is seriously disappointed with the president.
The story is from the international news site PRI’s The World:
The idea was cooked up in the Gulloglu baklava shop in Istanbul. In the shop’s six decades in business, only three other historical figures, all Turks, have been so honored. Owner Nadir Gullu says the portraits require enormous craftsmanship.
“Under the command of one chef with five assistants, it takes 10 days to make one,” Gullu says. “In each piece of baklava there are 55 layers of pastry. It’s all handmade and is very hard. Obama’s big ears made it very difficult, but we managed.”
Gullu doesn’t like politics. But he says he and other Turks had high expectations of Obama and they were dashed.
As a master Turkish chef, I made this baklava to show the newly elected leader of the world that if you eat sweet you will talk sweet. I was hoping for peace because when someone eats baklava, their level of serotonin increases and that increases happiness. But he misunderstood. And he brought war instead of peace,” Gullu says.
The story quotes some of Mr. Nadir’s customers expressing similar disappointment regarding the president. One had a particularly interesting take on the American election:
Another customer Aykut Calikusu says he supports Romney. But for a different reason: Obama is too close to Israel.
“Even though they say that Obama is a Muslim, I think Romney will have closer relations with Turkey than with the Jews,” Calikusu says.


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Yoshi, the gas delivery and auto services company, has officially opened its brand new headquarters in Nashville with an official ribbon cutting and meeting with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
The company, previously headquartered in San Francisco, chose to move its headquarters to Nashville during the pandemic. Yoshi provides safe, contactless, and convenient services by delivering fuel and car care to wherever its customers are parked. The start-up was founded in 2015 as a direct-to-consumer refueling business, and since then has expanded the service menu on its platform with additional offerings (including light maintenance, car washes, details, oil changes, and more). The company has also opened up its services to fleet and corporate customers as it continues to expand its business portfolio nationally.
Yoshi was co-founded by CEO Bryan Frist, a Nashville native, alongside fellow co-founders Nick Alexander and Dan Hunter.
“Nashville has always been one of our largest and fastest-growing markets,” said CEO Bryan Frist. “So, we’re really excited to officially open the doors of our headquarters here and continue to build out our team as we expand service across the nation.”
Yoshi has 100 employees across the country and is looking to hire 100 more in the Nashville area over the next two years. Top investors include GM Ventures and ExxonMobil along with some celebrity investors that include NBA All-Star Kevin Durant and NFL legend Joe Montana.


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Pokémon Go: revealed the details of the Halloween event!
After many rumors over the past few days, Niantic has officially announced the event Pokémon Go dedicated to Halloween! Also this year, the event will feature the Pokémon's Dark-type and Spectrum. These days, you will add also the specimens in the region of Sinnoh, like Drifloom and Stunky, following the release of the Fourth Generation. The event will begin the [...]
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A new kind of television game console is expected to be released on Thursday. Ouya will bring together an open development experience at this year’s Gaming Alliance Middle East (GAMES13), the region’s largest video game trade show that will run from to Saturday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
“With more than 440 games, all free to try, Ouya is thrilled to join the quickly growing games industry in the Middle East,” said Brad Wildes, head of sales for Ouya, Inc
The console will be made available through letstango.com and at Virgin Megastores for Dh539. “The Middle East region is home to a continuously growing gaming community - from game console hobbyists to online gaming enthusiasts,” said Alex Tchablakian, marketing coordinator at letstango.com. “We are confident that the release of the new Ouya gaming console will be well received by gamers of all ages.”


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Blog: Fake Plastic Bags - a mystery for Coca-Cola
James Wilmore | 13 July 2012
Why would somebody go to so much trouble to film an elaborate video about Coca-Cola launching branded plastic bags for its flagship drink?
just-drinks got a worldwide scoop earlier this week, after the video was exposed as a fake. Coca-Cola HQ told us it had no connection to the video and that it had no plans to lauch the branded plastic bags in the shape of its iconic glass bottle.
The unofficial video had already fooled plenty of media outlets, including the Daily Mail, which was forced to take down the story from its website.
Coca-Cola told me it had no knowledge of who made, or posted, the video.
So, who could be behind this elaborate hoax? I have two - purely specualtive - theories. One is that Coca-Cola was toying with the idea of launching branded plastic bags and an ad agency that may have pitched for the campaign decided to make the video anyway.
My other theory is that it's the work of a guerilla environmental group. You'll notice in the video, it's mentioned the bags will be bio-degradable. This element was even picked up on by people tweeting about the supposed launch. Perhaps, inspired by the work of The Yes Men, these filmakers are hoping to somehow force Coca-Cola into launching these bio-degradable plastic bags, through consumer demand?
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July 1st 2013, Doosan Vina marked another important milestone in the localization of the company when the first completely designed, engineered, manufactured and commissioned 145 tons Rubber Tired Gantry Crane (RTGC) was handed over to the
Speaking at the ceremony Mr. Nguyen Thu, Danang Port Director said "The 100% 'Made in
This RTGC weighed 145 tons was 27M high, 25M long and 11M wide and designed to move the 40 ton containers typical in global logistics today.
Nguyen Thu, also said “Vietnamese people should use Vietnamese goods and this is an example of putting that philosophy into action."
Hang Ha Ryu, CEO and General Director speaking at the handover said, "As the third largest port in Vietnam this is an important day for us because as Vietnam moves forward economically the need for increased domestic cargo capacity will be certain and as a Vietnamese company with nearly 2,500 hard working Vietnamese employed in our Quang Ngai manufacturing complex we can say without hesitation that we can and will meet that demand!"
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As one of the official Key Mechanical Products of Vietnam this massive crane made by Doosan Vina is an example of how putting the nation’s policy decisions into action helps the development of


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Stronger air cargo growth this year
Air cargo, long stagnant after a big hit during the 2008-09 financial
crisis, should see stronger growth this year with demand picking up in
most regions, IATA sources said.
In a review covering the first quarter of 2014, it said positive
cyclical developments had brought an increase in freight demand,
especially for commodities such as semi-conductors which are mainly
shipped by air.
But it gave no specific figures. IATA sources said cargo heads from
its member airlines surveyed in January "remain broadly optimistic,
expecting traffic growth to increase and yields to remain stable."
Just last month, IATA Director General Tony Tyler said in Singapore
that the weak demand for air cargo - a key indicator of the health of
world trade - remained the biggest worry for international airlines.
But the review said an advance in freight operations was being driven
by growing business confidence in an overall economic recovery and
climbing consumer confidence, especially in Europe where it was at its
highest for three years.
Other drivers were a rebound in US consumer confidence and stable
consumer demand in China.
On the downside, IATA sources said that although jet fuel prices had
fallen slightly this year they still remained high, keeping cargo
business yields down on the levels they had reached by March last year.
Despite a pick-up in overall world trade in recent months, further
growth could be limited by a growing trend to on-shoring - the switching
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Laurene Powell Jobs buys majority stake in The Atlantic magazine, owner of qz.com
Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell Jobs has bought a majority stake in The Atlantic magazine, which also owns the business news site qz.com.
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by MARK ARMSTRONG
A LISBURN company has won a contract to supply its vital signs monitors to Warba Medical, a major medical supplies business that services hospitals and clinics in Kuwait.
G-Care, which is a subsidiary of Lisburn based company Marturion, a specialist in the design and provision of outsourced electronics, manufactures blood pressure monitors for hospitals and health clinics.
The company's success was announced as a 17-strong group of Northern Ireland companies arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the start of a week-long Invest NI mission that also included business meetings in Qatar and Kuwait.
Having first made contact with Warba medical at last year's Medica exhibition in Dusseldorf, G-Care then followed up the lead at the recent Arab Health show in Dubai.
G-Care took part in Invest NI's. representation at both events and was also advised by the agency's team in the gulf.
Dr Andy Barr, Chief Executive of the Lisburn company, said Invest NI's support at major health show's such as Medica and Arab Health had been "immensely important" as they sought to build a global business base.
He also stressed the importance of the contract to G-Care: "The new business strengthens our position in the Gulf .,now one of our most significant international markets.
"Warba is a substantial company with extensive business in the healthcare sectors in Kuwait and across the Gulf Cooperation markets including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Our success there is based on our standing as a UK designer and manufacturer of vital signs monitors.
"Our customers know that we have complete control over the manufacture of the devices and that these are produced to the most exacting UK quality standards. As a result, the G-Care brand is seen as a mark of quality."
Dr Vicky Kell, Invest NI Trade Director, welcomed G-Care's new business in the Gulf.
"This is a very encouraging development for this ambitious and quality conscious company" she said. "Marturion/G-Care have developed an impressive portfolio of products that add significant value for customers in terms of the functions they offer and in their cost competitiveness."
Boomer Industries Lisburn, an extruded plastics company, was also amongst the Northern Ireland companies represented on the Invest NI mission to Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Kuwait.


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Toyota to deliver trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells to Seven-Eleven JapanAugust 14, 2017
New trucks designed by Toyota will be equipped with hydrogen fuel cells
Japanese automaker has announced that it has formed a new partnership with convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan. Through this partnership, Toyota will be providing the retailer with fuel cell trucks. The trucks will be used to transport products from Seven-Eleven delivery centers to the company’s stores. The partnership is part of an effort to show further support for clean transportation, particularly where hydrogen fuel cells are concerned.
Companies plan to begin testing new trucks in 2019
Toyota will be basing its new fuel cell trucks on an existing unit that is developed by its subsidiary Hino Motors. The trucks will be equipped with hydrogen fuel cells and will operate using electrical power produced by these energy systems. The trucks will produce no harmful emissions. How many trucks Toyota will be delivering to Seven-Eleven is not yet known. The two companies do, however, plan to begin testing these new vehicles at some point in 2019.
Seven-Eleven aims to make its delivery fleet more efficient
Seven-Eleven Japan is served by approximately 5,800 delivery trucks. Approximately 15% of this fleet is made up of hybrids and other clean vehicles. The company intends to increase the number of clean vehicles it uses to 20% by 2020. Seven-Eleven Japan has begun partnering with several automakers in order to accomplish this goal. Mitsubishi and Daimler are among these companies. Both automakers will be delivering clean vehicles to Seven-Eleven Japan within the coming year. Thus far, Toyota is the only automaker that will be providing vehicles equipped with hydrogen fuel cells to the company.
Companies continue to show strong support for fuel cells
Hydrogen fuel cells have come to establish a prominent foothold in the auto industry. Most of the world’s leading automakers, such as Toyota, are developing vehicles that make use of these energy systems. Fuel cells have become particularly popular when it comes to transporting products over long distances. As such, companies like Seven-Eleven Japan are showing more interest in these energy systems in order to become more efficient.


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- iQOO has confirmed that the upcoming iQOO 11 will have the Qualcomm-made 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset.
- LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 have also been confirmed for the iQOO 11.
- On December 2, the top-of-the-line phone will go on sale in China.
iQOO has confirmed that its flagship phone, the iQOO 11, will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC. The much-talked-about smartphone that has been making the rounds on the internet will get the latest chipset from Qualcomm. The teaser that confirmed the chipset also confirmed some other important specs, like LPDDR5X grade RAM and Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 4.0. In China, the iQOO 11 will shown for the first time on December 2, 2022. Follow our website, Newsyblogy, for the latest updates!!!!!
iQOO 11 specifications
The Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC from Qualcomm will be in the company’s flagship phone, the iQOO 11. The company has confirmed this. It has also confirmed that the iQOO 11 will have either 8 or 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and the latest UFS 4.0 storage system. The iQOO 11 will likely have 128GB or 256GB of storage. Recently, the device also found on a Geekbench listing.
>>> Realme 10 5G, Realme 10 Pro 5G specifications revealed via China Telecom.
It will have a 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen with a high refresh rate of 144Hz. The screen will also have a fingerprint sensor and a hole for the 16MP front camera. The iQOO 11 will have a 50MP triple camera system, a 50MP main camera sensor, a 13MP ultrawide shooter, and an 8MP (f/2.4) portrait sensor. The camera system will supported by the Vivo V2 ISP, which will be able to process images and use AI.
The device will have a 5,000 mAh battery that can charged with 120W. The iQOO 11 Pro will go even further and be able to charge its 4,700mAh battery pack quickly with 200W. It’s also likely that iQOO will keep making the smartphone with the BMW Motorsport edition. The iQOO 11 series will also come in Alpha Black and Legend Edition versions.
The price of the iQOO 11 and its more powerful version, the iQOO 11 Pro, still needs to determined. Only after the China launch, which set for December 2, 2022, will it be possible to estimate when it will come out in India and how much it will cost.


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medv4380 writes: The patent lawsuit filed by IA Labs regarding Wii Fit and other Nintendo accessories has been dismissed before it could go to the Jury. The case was previously discussed on slashdot here. It appears that Maryland courts maybe a much better venue then East Texas.
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S Voice for Samsung S III already available for downloadDale Wright
Smartphones are part of our everyday lives, but it seems that the feature manufacturers really want to push is voice recognition combined with search.
Apple released Siri, its virtual PA, as part of the iPhone 4S launch in October last year. At the time of its release, Siri was the major selling point for the new handset and attracted a massive wave of publicity. Siri was previously an app that could be installed on any iPhone, but Apple withdrew the app and made it 4S-only in a bid to make the software exclusive and promote its new smartphone.
In response, Samsung have bundled S Voice into the brand new Galaxy S III; presumably they’d like to have the same fanfare Apple got when the phone is launched. But unfortunately for Samsung, S Voice has already been leaked and posted on forums for free download.
In theory, anyone can run S Voice on a new-ish Android phone right now, even without the Samsung S III. It’s not as simple as downloading an app, though: to use S Voice you’ll need to have a rooted Android phone, Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) or higher, a special version of the S Voice software – and more than a little patience to get everything playing nicely.
The leaking of S Voice just proves Apple’s insistence on completely closed apps has been a financially savvy move for the company as they retain tight control over anything that appears on our iPhone screens.
Users in the UK were slightly surprised to find that many of Siri’s location-based features didn’t work outside the US, so finding things like amenities and businesses is impossible. The software also has trouble with strong accents. Nonetheless, Siri has remained a desirable addition to the phone. Time will tell if S Voice is any better. Check out S Voice in action below:
iPhone 4S users: do you find Siri useful, or were you disappointed in its abilities? And do you think S Voice will be more useful than Siri?


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The third generation iPad will launch in China late next week. The official announcement came from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) on Tuesday morning. The new tablet will be available at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stores and authorized resellers starting July 20th. Customers can also make reservations the day before so they can pick up their new tablet between the hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
China’s iPad 3 is expected be very similar to the iPads sold here in the U.S. and in other countries. The WiFi models start at $499 for the 16GB, $599 for the 32GB, and $699 for the 64GB. The WiFi/cellular combination models start at a higher price, $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB. For those who are looking for a bargain, Apple will offer iPad 2 for just $399.
The latest Robinhood Investors Conference is in the books, and some hedge funds made an appearance at the conference. In a panel on hedge funds moderated by Maverick Capital's Lee Ainslie, Ricky Sandler of Eminence Capital, Gaurav Kapadia of XN and Glen Kacher of Light Street discussed their own hedge funds and various aspects of Read More
The launch date for the third generation Apple tablet is about one week earlier that reports initially claimed. The iPad arrived in North America and other countries awhile back, so this mid-July date is considered a little late but people speculate that it’s because Apple was initially fighting Proview for the rights to use the iPad name but now that they lost the lawsuit, they’ve been forced to cough up $60 million.
The iPad 3, which is commonly referred as just the new iPad, is a revolutionary tablet that features Retina display, 5 megapixel iSight camera, 1080HD video recording capabilities,4G LTE, iLife, iWork, plus access to over 225,000 apps.
This tablet computer is currently available in many countries including Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The iPad has gone from must-have impressive gadget to a useful tool for businesses and schools. It has not only changed the way many people use technology but it also changed the way their competitors think about business. The iPad is probably one of the most important technology products that’s currently on the market.
There are just five Apple Inc. stores in mainland China, two are in Bejing and three are in Shanghai. Just last January when the company released their iPhone 4s in China, the crowds got a little out of hand and forced Apple to suspend sales for awhile.
Apple is an important company and when they deliver in-demand products such as the iPad, it’s not hard to see how much of an impact they have not only in the tech industry but also in the modern world. I have no doubt the iPad 3 will sell quickly in China.


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Editor’s note: Click here to read more about Jack Wolfskin’s North America plans and Seung’s role in leading the brand.
Jack Wolfskin, the German-based outdoor brand owned by Callaway Golf Co., has appointed Diana Seung as general manager for the brand’s burgeoning North America operation, which will be based in Salt Lake City, UT.
“Diana Seung has joined the company in the position of general manager, Jack Wolfskin North America,” the company confirmed to SGB Monday afternoon. “Diana will be essential to the launch of Jack Wolfskin in North America, and will work very closely under the direction of Jack Wolfskin CEO, Melody Harris-Jensbach, who is based in Germany, as well as other functional business partners throughout the organization to develop a successful business strategy. Diana joins the company with experience as EVP of Merchandising at Backcountry.com, VP of Ecommerce at The Children’s Place, and various roles in the retail industry. With hiring already underway, Diana and team are eager to open an office in the Salt Lake City area to align with the ‘At Home Outdoors’ DNA of the Jack Wolfskin brand.”
Seung takes over as the brand’s first North America GM since Callaway acquired Jack Wolfskin in late 2018 for $476 million. The company has identified this market as a key growth opportunity for Jack Wolfskin, which has a much larger presence in Europe and Asia.
Seung has been serving as interim executive director for Camber Outdoors since February 15, when she took over following the sudden departure of Deanne Buck, who had resigned from the organization she had led for six years.
Click here to read our Q&A with Seung following her appointment to the Camber role.
SGB has reached out to Camber for comment and we will update the story with the organization’s timeline for finding a permanent replacement.
Seung previously worked at Backcountry and also served on the Camber board of directors since January 2018, a seat she has reclaimed since joining Jack Wolfskin.
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The Little Mix stunner recently caused a storm on social media when she teased at the music video for latest single, Think About Us.
Uploading a short clip to Instagram, Jesy Nelson sent pulses racing as she stripped down to nothing more than a pair of skin-tight jeans and a racy red bra while straddling a hunky young man.
And after that extremely saucy display, the X Factor star continued with her flesh-flashing antics this week in yet another barely-there delight.
Stepping out with her bandmates at the KISS FM radio studios on Monday, the 27-year-old songstress ensured all eyes were on her as she slipped into a racy oversized T-shirt dress.
Flashing plenty of leg in her thigh-skimming garment, Jesy added a touch of rock-chick to the look by wearing a long-sleeve mesh shirt underneath.
And just in case that wasn’t hot enough, the babe added extra sex appeal with a pair of saucy thigh-high black leather boots emblazoned with the words “For walking”.
She completed the stylish display with a pair of chick black oversized sunglasses and a simple gold chain necklace.
Meanwhile, Jesy’s super long glossy auburn locks were styled into a sleek down ‘do which fell onto her shoulders.
Ever the glam-queen, the babe donned a full face of contoured make-up, opting for a soft dewy foundation with lashings of bronzer on her killer cheekbones.
Jesy’s latest outing comes shortly after she was spotted getting close to Love Island hunk, Chris Hughes, 25.
The duo put on an affectionate display as they enjoyed a romantic date at a kebab shop in London last month.
But after sending fans into meltdown over their reported “romance”, it looks like the pair aren’t quite ready to make things official just yet.
Speaking to Speaking to The Sun at the National Television Awards recently, Chris branded their relationship “complicated”.
“It’s a tough one. I’m just enjoying what I’m doing”, he told the publication.
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October 13th, 2005
WVU New and information Services
October 13, 2005
CONTACT: Kristin Margolin, Student Government Association 304-550-2866
D.J. Casto, Student Government Association 304-293-4403
Sip on this. West Virginia University students and employees will soon be able to enjoy a latte at the library.
Plans are in place to construct a coffee shop, complete with Starbucks products and food items, in the bay window area on the fourth floor of the Downtown Campus Library.
Construction on Eliza’s is set to begin Nov. 1 and should be completed by mid-February, announced Student Body President D.J. Casto during Wednesday night’s (Oct. 12) student Board of Governors meeting in the Mountainlair.
“Since June, the Student Government Association has been working with the provost’s office, WVU administrators and library staff to create an area where students could enjoy a cup of coffee in the Downtown Campus Library,” said Casto, noting the shop is the initiative of BOG member Jon Jaraiedi. “The library is one of students’ favorite places to study and relax on campus. I think the addition of Eliza’s will be a welcome enhancement.”
The coffee shop is named after Eliza J. Skinner, the first professionally trained librarian at WVU who served as library director from 1897 until 1902, when she accepted a position with the Library of Congress. Her portrait and biography will be placed in a prominent location in the shop.
Casto said the area will be large enough to seat 45 people, feature café-style tables and chairs and blend into the library’s existing decor. Bookshelves will line some of the walls and house the current topics reading collection, and a limited number of newspapers may also be available for patron reading.
Hot and cold espresso drinks, freshly brewed gourmet coffee and tea, blended drinks to order, Italian sodas, hot chocolate, and bottled soft drinks, juice and water will be available for purchase.
Equipment and personnel are being provided by WVU Dining Services.
Eliza’s will also offer jumbo muffins, bagels, biscotti, oversized cookies and a variety of healthy snacks.
Students will be allowed to take drinks from the coffee shop into other areas of the library if they are in the proper container, Casto said.
Tentative hours are Sunday-Wednesday from 3 p.m.-midnight and Thursday from 3-9 p.m. The shop will be closed on Friday and Saturday.


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US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster (centre) arrives with Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Christopher Wilson (right) and Brendan Lynch for a meeting with Indian officials in New Delhi. Associated Press
When US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sits down with India’s prime minister on Wednesday he will be trying to chart a path that keeps the Asian ally onside politically even as the two countries are at loggerheads over trade.
China’s factory activity shrank more than expected in June, an official manufacturing survey showed, highlighting the need for more economic stimulus as US tariffs and weaker domestic demand ramped up pressure on new orders for goods.
The White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump is delaying a decision by up to six months on whether to impose tariffs on imported cars and parts to allow for more time for trade talks with the European Union and Japan.
China on Saturday increased tariffs on billions worth of US goods as it prepares to unveil a blacklist of “unreliable” foreign companies that analysts say aims to punish US and foreign firms cutting off supplies to telecoms giant Huawei.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday attended the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW),
“In the last half-century the UAE has developed into a living hub of innovative business,” according to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. “This same forward looking dynamic approach is needed more than ever by the UAE,
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, on Monday welcomed Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India (CGI) in Dubai and Deputy Commissioner-General for India at Expo 2020 Dubai,


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Even after its next-generation “Ada” GPUs launch, Nvidia is anticipated to continue developing and selling its RTX 30-series graphics cards. Colette Kress, CFO, said as much at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference. PCMag initially reported Kress’ remarks.
Nvidia’s gaming division saw an “opportunity” to sell RTX 30-series and Turing-architecture based RTX 20-series graphics cards due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the supply chain challenges it worsened, according to Kress. “So we’ve been doing that,” Kress explained, “to bring more and more supply to our players.” “And we might see something similar in the future.” It worked well with Ampere, and we’ll see how it goes as time goes on.”
Nvidia has continued to build the RTX 2060 alongside the RTX 3000 cards, even releasing a new version with 12GB of RAM in December to help meet demand during the component shortage, though even that supply was limited. There’s also the RTX 2050 mobile option, which is set to launch in the coming months.
Nvidia’s next-generation graphics cards, presumably the RTX 40-series, are expected to be released in stages. Nvidia has traditionally started with its high-end cards and then followed up with lower-tier models, often a year or more later. It’s not out of the question that the RTX 4090, RTX 4080, and possibly the RTX 4070 will be released initially, with the RTX 3060 and RTX 3050 remaining as entry and mid-level cards. The Turing-based GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 cards remained in the market, while the new Ampere-based RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and RTX 3090 led the drive.
Nvidia has been selling cards from multiple generations side by side for quite some time in this manner. It’s not uncommon for a chipmaker to keep making outdated silicon. Intel and AMD, for example, on the CPU side, frequently produce processors that are many generations old. However, in this situation, the cards are being kept on hand to continue to meet the needs of gamers who have been unable to upgrade to the latest graphics cards due to shortages.
Still, Kress is implying, if not admitting, that this strategy will continue and that keeping obsolete GPUs around may be necessary for Nvidia to meet demand. According to Kress, Nvidia is not ready to disclose any new products during the investor event, though we “may hear more” about plans at GTC. The recent Nvidia hack has revealed a wealth of information on the company’s upcoming GPU plans, and all signs point to Ada and RTX 40-series graphics cards being released this fall.


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Two Affiliates to sever ties with paper company linked to endangered forests
Two affiliates of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) have announced they are severing at least some ties with the beleaguered paper giant, according to the Northern Virginia Daily and Greenpeace, an environmental group whose recent undercover investigation found ramin, a protected species, at APP's pulp mill in Sumatra.
Oasis Brands, a firm that handles sales, marketing, and contracting for Virginia-based Mercury Paper Inc., said it will "dissolve" ties to APP "in response to company goals and customer demand for sustainability assurance". Mercury Paper had been under fire for sourcing fiber from APP, which environmentalists have shown continues to produce pulp and paper from endangered natural forests in Indonesia. APP has been the only supplier for Mercury Paper and California-based Solaris Paper Inc.
Oasis says it will now seek paper certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for some its products. APP saw its FSC-certification revoked in 2007 following complaints from green groups and auditors over its forest management practices.
"Our ultimate goal is to meet all our branded retail product needs with FSC-certified paper," said Philip Rundle, CEO of Oasis Brands, in a statement.
Rundle added that Oasis would now rely on U.S. sources for its fiber, which he implied would not increase costs for customers.
Rainforest image via Shutterstock.
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The activation will be held across eight cities in the country in a lead-up to the F1 Grand Prix
BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | September 18, 2012
For the second year in a row, Hansa Events & Activation has been chosen by Vodafone to showcase the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes teamâs F1 car across eight cities in India. This is part of Vodafoneâs promotion in a lead-up to the F1 Grand Prix in New Delhi.
Sujit Kote, GM, Hansa Events & Activation, Mumbai, said, âThe show car activity was a tremendous success last year due to which we have been chosen to handle this again this year. Besides Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai, the activity will also be done in Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata and Bhopal. Over 300,000 consumers have already participated and are part of the social media buzz thatâs been built around this.â
Always known to introduce innovation, Hansa Events & Activation has included a car simulator that allows fans at the airport and malls in Mumbai to experience racing in a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes car on racing tracks across the world.
Hansa Events & Activation is part of the RK Swamy Hansa Group that serves over 250 leading companies in India and the USA. The group comprises RK Swamy BBDO, RK Swamy Media Group, Hansa Research, Hansa Medical Communication, Hansa Retail ID, Hansa Consulting, Hansa InfoSource, Hansa Public Relations and Hansa Marketing Services USA.


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France signed 15 major business contracts with China as part of Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s visit to Paris on 25 March.
Included in the list of contracts is a €30 billion deal for 300 planes from Franco-German aerospace giant Airbus. Also included in the deal is a €1 contract between France’s Fives and China National Building Materials Group to cooperate on energy savings in developing countries.
Top Chinese officials recently said Beijing is ready to open up the country’s economy to more market-based competition and international trade. The Chinese economy is suffering both by decelerating export growth and declining business confidence.
Han Zheng, a member of the Communist Party’s Politburo Standing Committee, said China is ready to increase imports rather than aim for an ever-surging trade surplus.
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a “strong Europe-China partnership”, which should be based on “strong multilateralism” and “fair and balanced” trade.


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Intel is forging ahead with 10nm Ice Lake and Lakefield processors, but the company might not be done with 14nm CPUs just yet.
Apparently, Intel intends to release Cascade Lake (LGA 3647) processors in April and Cascade Lake-X (LGA 2066) at Computex 2019 according to an informed forum poster on the Chiphell boards (opens in new tab). The former will purportedly be the next iteration of Xeon chips and the latter may shake out to become the successor to Intel's current line of high-end desktop chips, Basin Falls Refresh.
Cascade Lake (LGA 3647) : AprilCascade Lake-X (LGA 2066) : COMPUTEX 2019 2019Intel / AMD10C Skylake (Comet Lake ?) / 12C Zen218C Cascade Lake-X & 28C Skylake-X (W-3175X ?) / 32C Threadripper❓March 10, 2019
- Here's everything you need to know about Intel's latest CPUs, Coffee Lake Refresh
- Intel vs AMD, the battle between the best processors continues
- Intel graphics cards could be the biggest product coming next year
This all sounds par for the course for Intel, and these CPU architectures have been rumored time and time again. What’s more, Intel itself announced that it has began shipping its next-generation Intel Xeon processors, code-named “Cascade Lake,” at the tail end of 2018 and was aiming for broad availability by the first half of this year.
So these rumors are at least half right so far. We’re a bit disappointed that the report suggests Cascade Lake-X will stick to a 14nm++ process, but at the very least it’s an extremely mature process, which should allow for some extremely fast clock speeds.
- Level up your gaming PC with one of the best graphics cards
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Hybrid vehicle performance largely depends on the capacity of the batteries, and soon companies developing lithium ion batteries may try to unseat nickel metal hydride as the preferred technology.
Volkswagen, which will be delivering hybrids in the coming years, believes in the potential of lithium ion batteries (which in other devices have had problems with catching fire), and is investing in advanced battery research. There are dozens of other companies (Valence, Saft, etc.) pursuing higher capacity and safer lithium ion batteries.
The ability of nickel metal hydride batteries to stay ahead largely depends on Cobasys, a spin-off of the company (ECD Ovonics) that invented the technology. Cobasys holds the patents and receives royalties from the two other companies (Panasonic and Sanyo) that currently produce batteries for hybrid vehicles. Cobasys provides batteries to GM's Saturn Green Vue Hybrid, while Panasonic has the deal with Toyota and Sanyo with Ford and Honda.
ECD made a presentation to investors yesterday that didn't give any details about improvements in technology as the public company is uber-secretive. But the company is pouring more money into research, thanks to investment and loans from Chevron.
Chevron should be lauded for investing in technology that reduces the demand for its main products (gasoline). The company realizes that hybrids are a great opportunity, so following the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em), they are profiting from the growth of hybrids.
Perhaps we'd see more companies investing in improving nickel metal hydride batteries if the licensing arrangement attracted more than just 2 other companies. But Cobasys has done some great things in a variety of technologies, so maybe they have another breakthrough up their sleeve.


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City of Douglas Main Street has announced its participation in this year's Small Business Saturday, taking place on November 29, 2014. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local small businesses.
Now in its fifth year, Small Business Saturday serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the United States. In 2013, nearly 1,500 Neighborhood Champions rallied local businesses and created events and activities to drive shopping at small businesses around the country.
The day was also championed by elected officials in all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Douglas Main Street recognizes the importance of supporting small business in Douglas, the jobs they help create and the culture they instill in local communities. November 29 marks the fifth annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country.
Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 in response to small business owners' most pressing need: more customers. To date, more than 3.3 million Facebook users "liked" the Small Business Saturday page. Just last year, over 370 advocacy organizations, more than 160 corporations, and elected officials in all 50 states and Washington D.C. declared their support for Small Business Saturday. Merchants and consumers can learn more about Small Business Saturday and how to get involved by visiting ShopSmall.com and the official Small Business Saturday Facebook page.
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Despite an overall slowdown in automotive sales in the U.S., consumers are increasingly using online video to shop for new vehicles, according to a new study from Google.
According to the study, searches for specific vehicle brand names coupled with the term “video” have risen 237 percent over the past year. In March 2008, 240,000 such searches occurred on major search engines.
“Consumers are clearly accessing video content at an accelerating rate across the board in terms of the automotive sector,” said Bonita Stewart, director of automotive at Google. As to why new vehicle shoppers may be more inclined to view videos than other types of shoppers, she said the category “has always been more inclined to site, sound and motion, and now you have portable video content available to consumers.”
The Google study is a small bit of good news for the struggling automotive sector. According to an April 2008 forecast by Standard & Poor’s Rating Service, U.S. auto sales will likely drop by more than a million units this year to fewer than 15 million new vehicles, the lowest level in more than a decade. This comes on the heels of a 16 percent drop in new vehicle sales over the past year.
Luckily for the auto manufacturers, consumers who shop online for cars show signs of entering the process with an open mind. Forty-nine percent were exposed to new vehicle options for the first time when shopping online, and a large percentage went beyond manufacturer Web sites to view automotive video, the study said. For example, 41 percent of shoppers in the market for a new vehicle viewed video on YouTube prior to purchase, according to the study.
The study also found that consumers are performing their research for new vehicles in an increasingly compact time frame. “We found that 59 percent of new vehicle buyers actually research their vehicles in one month or less. The process is condensing,” said Stewart. The study also identified the top-three reasons consumers sought out automotive video online. They are, in descending order, to see the vehicle, to learn more about the vehicle’s specifications and to get an overall review.
The study, which was commissioned by Google, was conducted by research firm Compete. The data was compiled through observation of major search engine activity coupled with a survey of 780 in-market automotive shoppers. The survey applies only to those in the market for a new vehicle, and does not include those shopping for previously owned cars.
2017 is the year in which CMOs are expected to outspend CIOs on technology, according to Gartner, which is no surprise given the way in which consumers of all kinds are increasingly using technology in their everyday lives.
As it prepares for a 2017 IPO that could be the largest in the social media space since Facebook went public in 2012, all eyes are on Snapchat.
Amazon Prime was launched in 2005 as an express shipping membership program and more than a decade later it has tens of millions of subscribers who enjoy a lot more than just free, fast shipping on millions of products Amazon sells.
Here we take a look at sales and abandonment data from the 2016 Christmas shopping season.


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Cryptocurrencies are a revolutionary currency that has changed the way we think about money and the global economy. However, along with popularity comes criticism, and lawmakers are taking stock of the impact of unregulated currency on the economy and personal finance.
One of the main selling points of cryptocurrency for investors is that it's unregulated. Despite being a global currency, crypto has no government interference – this is good and bad.
The good thing about unregulated currency is that there aren't rules about how it can be spent or limits on its value. The bad thing about unregulated currency is that there's no Federal Reserve to make more if the prices get too high. There's also no way to tell how cryptocurrency affects the economy – an unknown that makes many lawmakers nervous.
There are currently two camps in Washington: those who see integration as an opportunity for unmatched growth and those concerned about the implications of an industry that lends itself to bad actors.
The Biden administration has been carefully evaluating the crypto industry in an effort to begin setting boundaries for the industry and bring it under the watchful eye of regulators. At this point, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are the regulatory agencies most likely to take charge of cryptocurrency in the United States.
Neither agency will fully regulate crypto and act as a watchful eye to ensure that bad actors aren't interfering with the market. This is the primary concern for members of the other camp: the skeptics.
Crypto skeptics are worried that integrating an industry that allows people to spend money on the dark web without a trace could jeopardize the economy. Regulations give us an expectation of the outcome, and crypto has no rules, so there's no way to tell where the industry is headed.
Both sides are proceeding with caution as discussions over supervision and regulation continue in Washington.
Another point of contention over cryptocurrency is taxation: how is income from crypto taxed, and how would regulation affect that?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats income from cryptocurrency investments the same way as normal investments. Your yields are calculated into your yearly income, which is subject to income tax. Of course, this is an oversimplification of the process, but generally speaking, crypto money is considered supplemental income.
However, it's important to understand that tax law related to cryptocurrency is extremely complicated, and a tax attorney should address any questions or concerns.
For companies like Bitcoin, the tax process won't be so simple anymore. Prior to this year, lawmakers weren't sure how to tax cryptocurrency giants but will change thanks to a vote in favor of a bill called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This law will limit the financial freedom companies like Bitcoin have and institute new tax regulations and reporting requirements.
Contact Buchalter & Pelphrey Attorneys At Law for legal guidance regarding crypto taxes.


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The data, published by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), shows that at the beginning of 2010, there were an estimated 4.5 million private sector enterprises in the UK. These 4.5 million businesses employed an estimated 22.5 million people and had an estimated combined annual turnover of £3,200 billion.
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “Private sector enterprises will create growth in our economy so it is encouraging to see that the number of businesses at the start of 2010 had increased. This was a difficult period, and these figures show the resilience of British business.
“I am determined that the Government will do everything it can to create the right environment for these businesses to now expand and grow, and also to encourage more people to set up on their own.”


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Abbott Laboratories Inc. said Wednesday that its net income fell more than 50 percent in the third quarter because of the spinoff of its branded drug business, but the results from remaining operations beat Wall Street expectations.
The Libertyville Township-based company also raised its dividend 57 percent to 22 cents per share, sending shares higher in morning trading.
The period ended Sept. 30 marked the third quarter since Abbott spun off its branded drug business into a separate company called AbbVie. Abbott's current business is built around its remaining products, including nutritional formula, medical devices and generic drugs.
Net income from those remaining businesses was $873 million, or 55 cents per share, up from $666 million, or 42 cents per share, in the third quarter of last year. That was better than Wall Street estimates, though the company's sales came in below expectations at $5.37 billion.
Analysts polled by FactSet had predicted earnings per share of 52 cents per share on $5.41 billion.
The company said sales were hurt by a recent recall of products containing ingredients from Fonterra, a leading dairy supplier based in New Zealand.
Fonterra sparked a global recall of infant formula in August after announcing it had discovered the presence of bacteria that cause botulism in some of its products. Further testing showed it was likely a false alarm.
Sales of nutritional formula edged 2 percent higher to $1.6 billion. Those sluggish results were offset by higher sales of diagnostics, which rose 8 percent to $1.1 billion and medical devices rose 2 percent to $1.3 billion.
Abbott reiterated its full-year earnings guidance of $1.98 to $2.04 per share. Wall Street analysts are looking for $2 per share.
Shares of Abbott Laboratories rose $1.99. or 5.9 percent, to $35.70 in trading Wednesday morning.


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Find the latest Spangler Candy news here. Read press releases on company changes, new candy products, and promotions.
Posted December 02, 2015 in Press Releases
BRYAN, OHIO - Spangler Candy Company is seeking ideas for a new mural to be painted on a downtown Bryan building.
The winning design will be painted on the side of the building located on West... read more
Posted June 01, 2015 in Articles
Available exclusively at Dollar General stores, Dum Dums Gummy Snacks are conveniently packaged in snack size pouches for on the go and the lunchbox. Moms and kids agree, these gummies are fun to eat AND... read more
Posted May 26, 2015 in Press Releases
BRYAN, Ohio, May 26, 2015 -- The wait is finally over. After thousands of emails, calls and tweets, Spangler Candy Company has introduced three of the most requested Dum Dums flavors in a new Mystery... read more
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One of the best things about being a kid is—you guessed it—candy! From Halloween to Valentine’s Day to the special dish at Grandma’s house, candy is a central part of creating great memories as a... read more
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BRYAN, Ohio, Spring 2015 – Spring is a magical time. The world is being re-born, the snow is melting away, the earth is beginning to warm. There is a natural tendency to want to throw... read more


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New Orleans recently started the search for a company to start a citywide bike sharing program here, and NOLA.com reports that the city has chosen a winner: It’s the Brooklyn-based Social Bicycles, or SoBi.
Seven companies were vying for the job, and then the competition was whittled down to four. Only one of those companies was based in New Orleans.
Contract talks are happening now. SoBi estimates it could have "a system of 700 bikes and 70 hubs up and running by summer 2017."


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Lady M Featured at Norma Knows NYC
We just got a tip that Lady M was featured in Norma Knows NYC (http://normaknowsnyc.com/) in the May edition with a special mention for Mother's Day. NKNYC is for New Yorkers at heart, discerning travelers, and NYC natives who want to venture out beyond their neighborhood and experience t
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QuakeCon ended Sunday, but the effects of that conference are still being felt. No, I'm not talking about early access to Quake Champions, but the annual QuakeCon sale still available on Steam. ZeniMax-owned Bethesda Softworks has some of its classic games on sale until Tuesday morning. The sale includes mostly Bethesda in-house and published titles, as well as published titles from other ZeniMax properties.
I would recommend this device for families and small businesses who want one safe place to store all their important digital content and a way to easily share it with friends, family, business partners, or customers.


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Smartphone giant Apple and Chinese handset vendor LeEco are pushing the Indian government to relax its domestic sourcing requirement if they receive approval to open single-brand retail stores.
Apple recently put its case to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion on why its products should be exempted from local sourcing rules, while LeEco requested the same. Both firms argued that their products are ‘state-of-the-art’ and ‘cutting edge’ and should be spared from the content requirement.
LeEco, one of the largest online streaming firms in China, applied with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to open single-brand stores in the country to sell its products both through retail outlets and online. Apple applied for the same in January.
Government is considering relaxing the local content rule as part of its effort to make the country more business friendly to foreign investors and a decision is expected soon.
Apple currently has no branded retail stores in India and sells its devices through third-party resellers.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi also has applied to open its own stores in the country.
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Although the coronavirus has upended many long-held traditions, Beef Month and the many contributions of those in the beef community will not be overlooked. If anything, the pandemic has put a spotlight on the vital role those in food production play in the stability of the nation.
“As the past few months have shown, the Kansas beef industry is essential to the food supply not only here in Kansas, but across the nation and the world,” said Kansas Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam. “We appreciate everyone who is a part of the Kansas beef industry and thank them for their daily commitment to producing the high-quality beef that is part of the heritage of this great state.”
To celebrate Beef Month during May, the Kansas Beef Council (KBC) will be providing consumers with grilling recipes, nutrition facts and virtual tours. To accomplish the latter, producers across the state donned Go-Pro video cameras and opened their operations and homes to give consumers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a Kansas rancher.
“Grocery shoppers are often disconnected from the intricacies of the food supply chain, so explaining disruptions can be difficult,” said Brandi Buzzard Frobose, a rancher in Anderson County who participated in the project. “Just like how our work on the ranch never stops, we must also never stop reaching out to consumers to give them accurate information about what we do to raise beef. Because if we don’t, who will?”
According to KBC Chairman Dan Harris, the videos, and Beef Month in general, are a testimony to the hard work that never stops for Kansas beef producers. He commends his fellow cattlemen and cattlewomen for their resiliency in trying times, and their uncanny ability to triumph in the face of adversity. The videos will be posted throughout the month of May on the KBC Facebook page, YouTube and Instagram accounts.


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KARACHI: Chairman of Ports, Shipping and Multi Modal Transport and Sub-Committee of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Asif Nisar Vohra has said that he is looking forward to a result-oriented meeting with the shipping companies and port operators scheduled for next month.
This is the third meeting which would be chaired by DG Ports and Shipping who chaired the previous two meetings initiated on the complaint of the KCCI as well, he added.
Delayed clearance of import cargoes is costing the importers substantial amount of money in additional demurrage and detention charges and is thus pushing the landed costs to unaffordable levels, he said. The delayed clearance costs importers as much as $ 80 a day in container detention charges while demurrage charges cost them as much as Rs 4,000 per day. The demurrage and detention charges push to extended number of days because shipping companies observe Saturdays and Sundays as weekly holidays, he added.


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Local rye whiskey producers The Gospel Distillers have announced the appointment of their first ever national brand ambassador, Zach Morgan, who comes from managing the Attic at Black Pearl.
Ben Bowles, co-founder of The Gospel Distillers, said they are excited to be welcoming an ambassador with such passion and experience for the rye whiskey category.
“Zach has been in the industry for over 12 years and has gained some impressive experience. It was his love of rye whiskey and appreciation for the experience and simplicity when creating drink concepts that really impressed us,” Bowles said.
The connection to rye whiskey is a personal one for Morgan, having grown up in the US where rye whiskey is often a spirit of choice. But he said it’s his recent experience in the industry that really developed his appreciation for the spirit.
“Most of my appreciation for rye whiskey came through my time over the past four years working with and studying classic cocktails, which kind of popularised rye as a whole in society, and the cocktail revolution which we’ve experienced over the past 20 or so years now,” Morgan told Bars&Clubs.
“Studying old classics and learning from them… brings you back to rye being the original whiskey choice when these drinks were created. That’s probably when you start paying attention to rye whiskey as a whole.”
As The Gospel brand ambassador, Morgan’s focus will largely be on education about the rye whiskey category. Although rye whiskey is already a popular choice for bartenders, Morgan believes there is still more to be done in consumer education.
He said that the type of customer who is interested in spirits and classic cocktails will be more likely to try American style rye whiskey in their drinks.
“The more they learn, the more educated they are, the more interested they are in rye over bourbon,” Morgan said.
But there is another type of consumer who is often overlooked, and that’s the bourbon and cola drinker. Morgan says there is significant opportunity in this group, and predicts a shift in what American whisky these consumers opt for.
“I think what we’re going to see in the next few years is a turning point of treating rye whiskey as a spirit which can be mixed in many ways, whether it be with a bit of soda or ginger ale in a cleaner highball style drink, or as a choice of spirit with mixers, as your vodka soda or gin and tonic has been in recent times,” Morgan said.
It’s not just the rye whiskey category that excites Morgan about his new role though. As he tells Bars&Clubs, it’s the company itself that was a real drawcard.
“The project’s exciting in its own right, but the whisky itself is delicious, grain forward and local. The team that has been put together, from the back of our distillery to our marketing side, is quite phenomenal,” Morgan said.
“It’s going to be great to see how being a part of developing these different sectors can help a brand from the ground up, rather than just carrying the ball down the field where it was left, starting from the beginning and making it everything it can be. It’s got a lot of potential to grow within this market and more.”
“It is such an exciting time in the Australian spirits industry, products in all categories are growing and collecting countless international awards. There is no sign of it stopping anytime soon. To me The Gospel is an exceptionally exciting addition to the Australian scene, a range of an American style rye that is entirely Australian.”
The appointment comes after the release of The Gospel’s first product last year, The Gospel Solera Rye. The team also plan to soon release their next product, The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey.
Image courtesy of Ryan Noreiks via The Gospel Distillers.


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A massive group of Activision Blizzard employees has signed a petition calling for CEO Bobby Kotick to resign.
The petition currently has over 500 signatures and is only the latest effort from Activision Blizzard staff asking for Kotick’s resignation. A statement elaborates on the petition’s intentions.
“We, the undersigned, no longer have confidence in the leadership of Bobby Kotick as the CEO of Activision Blizzard,” workers said in a statement. “The information that has come to light about his behaviors and practices in the running of our companies runs counter to the culture and integrity we require of our leadership–and directly conflicts with the initiatives started by our peers.
“We ask that Bobby Kotick remove himself as CEO of Activision Blizzard, and that shareholders be allowed to select the new CEO without the input of Bobby, who we are aware owns a substantial portion of the voting rights of the shareholders.”
Bobby acquired beautiful IPs and deployed his suits into every studio to take away their autonomy and what makes those IPs wonderful. He doesn’t have what it takes for these IPs to thrive and that’s the bottom line.
— Jessica Gonzalez 💙 #ActiBlizzWalkout (@BlizzJess) November 17, 2021
Activision Blizzard currently employs roughly 9,500 people among its various studios. So there will likely be many more signatures in the coming days.
Shareholders also joined the call for Kotick’s resignation Wednesday. Due to Activision Blizzard being a massive presence in the games industry, notable figures from outside the company have begun weighing in on everything happening — including PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan, who was ‘stunned’ by leadership’s response to recent allegations.
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Bethenny Frankel recently unveiled four new Skinnygirl flavors: Mojito, Sweet ‘n Tart Grapefruit Margarita, Moscato and White Cherry Vodka. And while all of them sound kind of suspect, I am particularly suspect about the “natural” flavored vodkas. As I wrote in Skinnygirl Wine Exposed, the Skinnygirl wine’s low-calorie positioning is nothing more than marketing and promotional bluster (low calorie is the result of less alcohol). I would not be surprised if the “natural” flavored vodkas are far from naturally flavored.
White Cherry is just the most recent flavor addition to the Skinnygirl line of “low-carb, low-calorie” vodkas and it joins “natural flavors” tangerine, coconut, cucumber, and “bare naked” (which, curiously is also labeled as having “natural flavors”).
According to fatsecret.com, There are 75 calories in a 1.5 fl oz serving of Skinnygirl Vodka (the Skinnygirl site says 75.6 calories) Most vodka? Commonly, 1 serving (1 jigger) of vodka equals 1.5 fluid ounces of 90 proof alcohol and this has about 100 calories. So, how exactly does Skinnygirl make low-calorie vodka?
The simplest way to make a low-calorie drink is to lower the percentage of alcohol. As mentioned previously … Skinnygirl vodka is only 60 proof, so of course it has fewer calories. And no surprise, it actually has more calories than the equivalent amount of common vodka that would yield a 60 proof drink.
To be fair, Skinnygirl is not alone. According to an article in BeverageMedia.com, calling low-alcohol beverages low-calorie is a full-blown trend. However, none are as big or as bold as Skinnygirl. And none are positioned as “natural”
So, what about those natural flavor claims? So far no response from Skinnygirl.


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Irvine, Calif. — Toshiba’s storage device division has entered a partnership with Wave Systems to develop a standards-based solution for the secure encryption of data on mobile computing platforms, such as laptop PCs.
The full-disk encryption solution integrates Toshiba’s HDD encryption technology and an enhanced version of Wave’s Embassy Trusted Drive Manager and Remote Administration Server products for the management and administration of encrypting hard drives. The combination of Toshiba and Wave’s components is said to provide a secure, easy-to-use and remotely manageable data protection solution for mobile PCs.
“Stronger security for information on mobile PCs is becoming a high-demand feature as customers look for solutions to protect sensitive personal and business data,” said Maciek Brzeski, marketing VP at Toshiba’s storage device division. “Building on our legacy of HDD innovation and technology leadership, our partnership with Wave Systems enhances our current encryption technology platform and provides mobile PC manufacturers with advanced security features to deliver the data protection mobile users require.”
Toshiba said availability of Toshiba HDD models incorporating the encrypting technology will be announced at a later date.


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Below is a post about Premier Protein shakes 2022. It also provides more details.
Lyons Magnus, an American food service company, sent out a notice recalling 53 beverage items. The company is based United States with its operations in Canada. These include 50 nutritional and protein powders that have been removed from the shelves.
This news caused quite a stir and people wanted to find out why. We decided to investigate Premier protein shakes 2022 in depth and provide details about the same.
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According to reports, Lyons Magnus LLP received an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They were asked immediately to recall 53 of the products they believed could have been contaminated by microbial organisms.
At the moment, 53 protein drinks and nutrition shakes have been recalled due to Cronobacter Sakazakii infection. The FDA has ordered the Premier Protein Recall, despite the fact that infections by the microorganisms are very rare. However, it is important to maintain immunity. These sections provide more information and details about the news.
Summary and the gist of Lyons Magnus
- Lyons Magnus is an American food manufacturing company that sells food products and beverages.
- They include a variety of products, including toppings, sauces and frozen desserts.
- They are the market leader in beverage, fruit and cocoa-based products.
- Additionally, they have more than 150 years of combined industry experience.
Premier Protein shakes 2022 An in-depth look into the News.
Cronobacter.sakazakii has been reported to the FDA as a possible source of microbial infection. Although the chances of getting infected by this organism are very rare, they can make someone’s immunity weaker and more vulnerable.
FDA shared the report and stated that they found the preliminary root cause analysis failed to meet commercial sterility requirements. However, the FDA directed all Premier ProteinRecall owners to either dispose of the products immediately or return it to the location where they were purchased.
Items branded Glucerna (Aloha), MRE Protein Shakes Oatly and Intelligentsia were among the products that were recalled. The symptoms of microbial infection include nausea, vomiting, and fever. However, no illnesses or complaints have been reported to date.
All information in this article is taken from the internet. We do not claim to have any specific details. Research shows that the company has not received any reports regarding illness from Premier Protein Shakes, or other recalled products. Customers can contact Lyons Recall support by calling 1-800-627 0557 or visiting their website.


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MUNICH: German luxury automobile manufacturer BMW Group
has posted 2.2 percent growth in its revenues for the year 2016 and stood at €94,163 million, informed the automaker in an official statement.
All three operating segments – Automotive, Motorcycles and Financial Services – achieved record pre-tax earnings in 2016, making an all-round contribution to earnings growth. Group net profit rose by 8 percent year on year to € 6,910 million.
“2016 was the first step in the NEXT 100 YEARS of the BMW
Group. We have turned our centenary year into the most successful 12-month period in our corporate history and posted new record levels in terms of revenues and earnings for the seventh year in a row,” stated Harald Krüger
, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW in Munich on Thursday.
Automotive sales volume climbed by 5.3 percent to a new record level of 2,367,603 units (2015: 2,247,485 units) in 2016. Sales of electrified vehicles almost doubled to over 62,000 units in 2016 and the BMW Group aims to sell a total of 100,000 electrified vehicles for the first time in a single year in 2017.
Automotive segment revenues edged up by 1.0 percent to € 86,424 million.
In 2016, more than two million BMW brand vehicles were sold for the first time within a single year. Deliveries to customers were up 5.2 percent at 2,003,359 units (2015: 1,905,234 units).
2016 was the first full year for the MINI
since the brand’s new strategy was adopted. With 360,233 (2015: 338.466) units sold and year-on-year growth of 6.4 percent, the MINI recorded the best sales volume figures in its history, with the MINI Clubman
and the new MINI Convertible proving to be the biggest growth drivers.Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
recorded the second-best sales performance
in the brand’s 113-year history. The Goodwood-based luxury car manufacturer sold 4,011 (2015: 3.785) vehicles, 6 percent up on the previous year, despite challenging market conditions.
2016 was also a record-breaking year for the Motorcycles segment. The number of motorcycles and maxi-scooters delivered to customers rose by 5.9 percent to 145,032 units (2015: 136,963 units) – the sixth sales-volume record in succession. BMW Motorrad
's five largest markets were Germany, the USA, France, Italy and Spain.
The upward trend in worldwide sales volume is forecast to continue in 2017, powered by the BMW Group's model range, which will be rejuvenated during the current year with various new vehicles, including the new BMW 5 Series and the MINI Countryman.
“We are again targeting a new sales volume record in 2017, with sales slightly up on the previous year,” Krüger stated. However, the BMW Group expects the global political and economic environment to remain volatile.


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Apollo's been a long time coming for Adobe, which bought Macromedia and its Web-development assets in 2005. With Macromedia Central, developers can create desktop applications that use Flash technology, but there has never been the acceptance the company expected, partially because applications couldn't be branded but instead had to run in a Macromedia sandbox. Apollo builds on those lessons. However, though Central releases have had similar NASA-related code names in Mercury and Gemini, Adobe said Apollo isn't a successor to Central.
Microsoft's software-plus-services strategy is another example of this trend toward applications that obscure the lines between the desktop and the Web. That includes things like the New York Times Reader, which allows subscribers to read the New York Times online in a much richer environment than the Web would allow. The Times Reader is built on Windows Presentation Foundation, a user interface technology built into .Net 3.0.
The Microsoft strategy appears partially geared toward giving users a choice between hosted and on-premise software and partially toward linking resources in the Internet cloud and on servers with resources on the desktop, as the Times Reader app suggests. Just last week, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer spoke of a decade-long transformation of software toward "software and Internet services as one integrated experience." Microsoft has thus far been mum on the subject, but Turner said Adobe is aware of upcoming products from Microsoft that will compete with Apollo.
While Adobe's Apollo is a first fruit that's just reaching alpha and Microsoft's strategy has yet to flower extensively in developer's hands, having two of the biggest dogs in software development on the same page strongly suggests that the lines between the Web and the desktop continue to blur.