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Agenda Linux, which runs on the VR3, is an embedded operating system designed to run handheld and e-mobility devices without sacrificing desktop computing power and capability. "Agenda's products are a direct result of a huge amount of effort from all kinds of people. I feel that it's Agenda's responsibility to contribute back [to the Linux community]. I never want Agenda to lose sight of the fact that...[our] success is really a reflection of the success of the Linux community," stated LaRonde. Chief Financial Officer Dennis Shogren stated, "This is a very exciting time to be an emerging company in the consumer electronics industry and Linux is one of the hottest products in the market space. I'm thrilled to be a part of Agenda and to participate in the creation of a company which will be known for its technological innovation and commitment to the care and intellectual nourishment of its people."
In addition to the robust operating software, the VR3 is powered by an NEC VR4181 66MHz 32 bit processor, and houses 8MB RAM and 16MB flash memory. The VR3 comes standard with CIR circuitry and software, which allows the unit to act as a remote control for household appliances, and will send a memo or message to a printer or other device by wireless infrared transfer. The Agenda VR3 comes in H20 (transparent), Shark (slate blue), and Matrix (black) and MSRPs for $249. Agenda will hold their press conference on April 3, 2001 at 2pm during Spring Comdex.
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From retail job cuts to the return Turkey Twizzlers - with some GCSE results along the way, it's been a busy week in the retail world.
It seems hardly a day passes without hearing a news story about more retail job losses. Tough times out there at the moment. Marks & Spencer and Pizza Express are amongst the latest to announce cuts.
Love this initaive from Nisa who are providing students with a well-deserved treat on GCSE results day. Free ice-cream is always more than welcome!
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Superstar Mariah Carey has teamed Up with fast good giant McDonald’s for 12 days of Holiday deals.
Each day from December 13 through December 24, U.S. customers can get a different menu item for free from the Mariah Menu on the McDonald’s app with a $1 minimum purchase.
“Some of my favorite memories with my kids are our family trips to McDonald’s, and of course, each of us has our go-to order. Mine is the Cheeseburger, and I get it with extra pickles,” said Carey. “Bringing together some of our favorite food from McDonald’s with my all-time favorite season is a holiday wish come true.”
“From Mariah’s own favorite, a classic Cheeseburger, to soft-baked Chocolate Chip Cookies, we made a list of some of our fans’ favorite menu items and checked it twice,” McDonald’s said in a press release.
The daily deals under the Mariah Menu can be can be accessed by downloading the McDonald’s app.
Full list of daily deals:
December 13 – Big Mac
December 14 – McChicken
December 15 – Bakery Item
December 16 – 6-pc Chicken McNuggets
December 17 – Cheeseburger
December 18 – Hotcakes
December 19 – McDouble
December 20 – Apple Pie
December 21 – Sausage McMuffin with Egg
December 22 – Double Cheeseburger
December 23 – Sausage Biscuit
December 24 – Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Distributed by one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic off-road distributors Madison, O’Neal will be the title sponsors of the Airborne Gunner Youth Supercross which takes part at Cusses Gorse MX on the 9th August 2022.
Madison, who supplies to the trade some of the biggest and coolest brands in the industry, such as Ogio, Fist Handwear, O’neal, Pro Circuit, ODI, Motion Pro, and Matrix Concepts, just to name a few, have been supporters of Airborne Gunner promoters Steel Hawk Motorcycle Club since its formation back in 2017.
Last year was the first year of the Airborne Gunner Supercross, which runs the day before their Rock ‘it ’til Sundown Midweek Motocross which is in its fifth year, making it a two-day festival for riders and fans alike.
Entries have piled in thick and fast for this year’s Youth SX, with the Auto’s and Junior 65’s now running two heats of 16 riders. Those who make it through to the top three will end up with a stash of goodies from the Madison stable of cool products and brands.
The Airborne Gunner Youth Supercross presented by Madison takes part in the daytime alongside the Revvi Cup Electric Balance Bike races before the Adults, and Pro racers take to the track in the evening.
Tickets to watch the event are now on sale at https://www.steelhawkmc.cc/product-category/event-tickets/


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NIVO Management will be a standalone business.
June 26, 2021
MDR Brand Management has launched a global esports and interactive entertainment division,
NIVO Management, which is operating as a standalone business.
NIVO Management is currently working on three strategic platforms: representing professionals in contract negotiations; developing bespoke strategies to maximize brand opportunities, including sponsorship and endorsement deals; and providing holistic management support utilizing a network of specialist advisors – from nutritionists and performance
coaches to private client and legal expertise.
"As a management business, as opposed to a traditional agent, we put players
at the heart of our strategy,” says Daniel Avener, chief executive officer, MDR Brand Management. “By managing negotiations, unlocking brand potential and opening our global network of specialist advisors and brands, we enable players and talent to focus on what they do best. The launch of NIVO as a standalone division marks an important investment for MDR Brand Management in the rapidly expanding esports and interactive entertainment sector and builds on our sustained growth over the past three years."
The business has been set up in response to the growing demand for player centric management that is transparent and free from conflicts of interest. NIVO represents players across a wide portfolio of games including “Valorant” and “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive,” who will have access to MDR Brand Management's global network of brands and commercial relationships. NIVO also consults for brands looking to enter the strategic esports market.
NIVO is headed by Tom Murray, a lawyer within the sports group and esports group at Mishcon de Reya, working closely with Avener.
NIVO has already signed several players, including Alex 'ALEX' McMeekin, a “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” and “Valorant” player, and Alexandre 'xms' Forte, a French “Valorant” player who was most recently signed with Alliance.
"We are excited to build on our success in advising leading esports professionals on their legal affairs with the launch of NIVO,” says Murray. “Players have made it clear to us that they want their careers and commercial opportunities to be managed with the same professionalism and integrity as we approach our brand management and legal practices. We are here to deliver that."
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LAS VEGAS — DaimlerChrysler AG Chairman-Elect Dieter Zetsche promises to maintain close ties with Chrysler Group dealers as he bids them farewell during a sentimental and off-beat send-off here.
Zetsche, who relinquished leadership of Chrysler in September, received a standing ovation from the 7,000 dealers and dealer representatives gathered to say “thanks” and “goodbye” to the charismatic executive who engineered the auto maker's dramatic turnaround.
“I won't be a stranger,” Zetsche says.
DaimlerChrysler was reeling when Zetsche was tasked five years ago with reviving Chrysler operations.
He responded with an aggressive cost-cutting campaign that eliminated jobs in North America and a cost-saving plan that pared the product-development budget by $17 billion at a time when Chrysler showrooms were wastelands of tired offerings.
As a result of what Zetsche calls his “more-with-less” strategy, Chrysler has emerged as an industry leader in vehicle design. Consumers have responded, as evidenced by 19 consecutive monthly sales gains through October.
Meanwhile, Chrysler recorded a third-quarter operating profit of $379 million, up from the $265 million surplus it reported during the same period last year.
“We have come a long, long way,” Zetsche tells the dealers. “Don't ever count this company out.”
Though sentimental about Zetsche's departure, dealers expressed confidence in his successor. When Zetsche was parachuted into the top job at Mercedes Car Group two months ago, manufacturing guru Tom LaSorda became president and CEO of Chrysler.
“He's a good man,” says Frank Galeana Jr., of Galeana Chrysler Jeep in Fort Myers, FL.
Dealers here got a sneak peak at Chrysler's product pipeline, and Galeana is encouraged by what LaSorda's leadership portends for Jeep.
But there still are needs to address. “I think we're weak in midsize cars,” says Richard Duffner of Thompson Chrysler in Radford, VA.
The auto maker is gearing up to replace the Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Sebring midsize sedans.
As a token of their appreciation, North American dealers bestowed gifts on Zetsche, including a commissioned portrait once he becomes CEO and chairman of DaimlerChrysler in January.
Zetsche will remain head of Mercedes-Benz, as well, which now faces challenges similar to those that dogged Chrysler five years ago.
In an elaborate theatrical tribute to Zetsche, LaSorda suggests the chairman-elect will need some high-tech gear to meet the challenges of his new assignment.
LaSorda and fellow Chrysler executives load up Zetsche with gadgets worthy of James Bond, including a jet pack to escape the potential wrath of angry Mercedes dealers.
Suddenly, a man strides on stage and confronts Zetsche. “What the hell are you doing with my stuff?” he demands. He is actor Sean Connery, the original movie James Bond.


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Starbucks introduces Holiday Cups 2022, a festive menu
Starbucks has announced its line of red holiday cups and special treats.
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY
It’s a Starbucks tradition like no other: the return of the coffee chain’s signature holiday drinks — and celebratory glasses.
Starbucks unveiled its holiday beverage menu on Thursday. The menu brings back classic drinks, including mint mocha, caramel brulee latte, roasted white chocolate mocha and chestnut praline latte.
The menu also features the return of seasonal coffees such as the Christmas Blend and the Holiday Blend.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Starbucks holiday cups, which were launched in 1997. The company will introduce four new cups to kick off the holiday season.
“We’ve always talked about cups as little gifts, and we hope they feel like a celebratory gift to our customers and business partners,” Starbucks chief creative officer Gary Jacobson said in a statement.
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The coffee giant said it is launching four holiday cups to commemorate 25 years of holiday cups.
Magic in a gift package. A red and green cup with “wavy ribbons and shimmering glitter” reminiscent of gift wrapping.
Matte sparkle. This mint green tumbler features star and diamond shapes.
Ornament Wonder. The standard white Starbucks cup gets a festive look with a pattern of holiday symbols such as ornaments and Christmas trees.
Cozy Evergreen. This bright red cup has a pattern of white Christmas trees.
What’s on the Starbucks Holiday Menu?
This year’s menu will feature the return of several notable drinks, including Mint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha and Cold Brew Irish Cream. Starbucks will also be bringing back the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte after introducing it last year.
Debuting this year is the Chocolate Pistachio Swirl, which Starbucks describes as “a creamy chocolate filling with hints of cinnamon and coffee, wrapped in butter.
A brioche-inspired dough with mint chocolate chips and topped with chopped pistachios.”
What about Red Cup Day 2022?
Starbucks has yet to confirm when it will host this year’s Red Cup Day, when the coffee chain will give away a limited-edition reusable red cup with a holiday or fall drink order.
Last year’s Red Cup Day took place on November 18, two weeks after Starbucks introduced its holiday drink menu.
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El engine change that is glimpsed in the F1 from 2025 has already seduced Audi y Porsche, brands that confirmed their participation in the meetings that the International Automobile Federation, the company that organizes the World Cup and Mercedes, Renault, Ferrari y Red Bull will have from 3 July to address the issue.
From this interest they already began to circulate in the paddock of the Maximum some rumors on which teams could motorize the companies of the Grupo Volkswagen (It is unknown if there will be both or only one of them). In the Red Bull Ring, where this weekend the Austrian GP is held, already joined Audi with McLaren, a team that is currently related to Mercedes.
Andreas Seidl, director of the Woking team, tried not to give importance to the transcendent when asked about such a possibility. "With the commitment we have now, the partnership with Mercedes, we are more than happy and we are not looking for any change in this regard", he claimed
However, Seidl did favor the entry of new builders: “For the F.1 it would just be nice if you could attract another manufacturer or a company that is a supplier of engines. It would be a great sign for F.1 and the future ”.
In this context, the McLaren manager affirmed that the 2025 regulation will be essential to attract them. "Whatever the upcoming power unit regulations are, they need to be relevant in terms of technology. That is key to keep current manufacturers interested in the F.1 and also to attract new ones." explained to Motorsport.
At the moment there are not too many details of how the new power units would be, although it is not ruled out that they are combustion using sustainable fuels, the hydrogen and even electrical.


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According to an article on the website of New Scientist, Google [GOOG] has more telephony tricks up its sleeve besides its Android phone OS. In fact, a patent filed in 2007 was published this week that shows Google investigating “instant bid” technology for wireless connections.
How’s it work? When your phone wants to initiate a call, it broadcasts a request for a connection from its radio. All available networks automatically return a list of price offers for the service of making your call. Presumably, networks with more traffic would bid higher, and networks needing traffic would bid lower, and your smarty-pants phone would choose the lowest bidder. This would all take place outside the realm of phone contracts or monthly service plans, of course; it’s pay-per-call.
That’s what makes Google’s idea so unlikely to come to pass. As much as we all love open platforms, the telecom companies don’t. As Google told New Scientist, “”We file patent applications on a
variety of ideas that our employees come up with. Some of those ideas
later mature into real products or services, some don’t.” Still, it’s nice to dream that someday, mobile phone service could have mechanisms for getting less expensive and enslaving, not moreso.


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Google has unveiled third Launchpad Accelerator Africa class as part of its ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship on the continent.
This third class, which starts on 1 April 2019, involves 12 startups from six African countries – Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Uganda. Of these 12 startups, 6 have female co-founders and 9 are either AI-enabled or have AI potential.
“These companies will join other startups in the Launchpad programme, present and past, that are using technology to create a positive impact on key industries in their region. “We look forward to supporting and connecting them with startup ecosystems around the world,” said Fola Olatunji-David, Google’s head of Startup Success and Services, Launchpad Africa.
- 54Gene (Nigeria): Improves drug discovery by researching multiple genetically diverse African populations.
- Data Integrated Limited (Kenya): Automates and digitises SME payments, connecting the street to high finance.
- me (Egypt): Connects patients to credible nutritionists and dietitians online to help them maintain a healthy and optimal weight.
- Kwara (Kenya): Provides a rich digital banking platform to established fair lenders such as credit unions or savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), with an open API to enable and accelerate their inclusion into the formal financial ecosystem.
- OkHi (Kenya): A physical addressing platform for emerging markets that is on a mission to enable the 4 billion without a physical address to “be included”.
- PAPS (Senegal): A logistics startup with a strong client-care orientation, focused on last mile delivery in the domestic market that features live tracking, an intelligent address system and automatic dispatch.
- ScholarX (Nigeria): An education startup that connects high potential students with funding opportunities to help them advance in their studies.
- Tambua Health Inc. (Kenya): The Tambua App turns a normal smartphone into a powerful, non-invasive diagnostic tool for Tuberculosis and Pneumonia. It uses a cough sound acoustic signature, symptoms, risk factors and clinical information to come up with a diagnostic report.
- ai (South Africa): Voyc.ai’s CX Research Platform helps companies understand their customers by turning their customer research into insights, personas and customer journey maps.
- WellaHealth (Nigeria): A pharmacy marketplace for affordable high quality disease-care (such as malaria treatment) driven by artificial intelligence.
- Zelda Learning (South Africa): Provides free online career guidance for students looking to enter university and then links them to funding and study opportunities.
- Swipe2pay (Uganda) – A web and mobile payments solution that democratizes electronic payments for SMEs by making it easy for them to accept mobile as a mode of payment.
The startups each receive:
- 3 months intense mentorship and support from Google
- Cloud and Firebase Credits
- Three weeks all-expense-paid training at Launchpad Accelerator Africa (Lagos and Nairobi)
- Access to Google engineers, resources, and mentors, during and after the programme
- Inclusion in the Launchpad Accelerator Global Community and network of alumni and mentors
To be accepted into Launchpad Accelerator Africa, applicants must be an early stage technology startup based in Sub-Saharan Africa, targeting the African market, that has already raised seed funding.
Google additionally considers the problem the startup is trying to solve, how it creates value for users and how it addresses a real challenge for their home city, country or Africa broadly.
Further, Google looks at whether the startup will share what they will learn from the programme for the benefit of other startups in their local ecosystem.
First announced in July 2017, Launchpad Accelerator Africa forms an important part of Google’s initiatives that support the African entrepreneurial ecosystem and builds on the Launchpad programmes already run in Africa, which have successfully connected over 200 African mentors with several hundred African tech startup entrepreneurs through one-week bootcamps in three different African cities over the last two years.
In addition, Google’s global accelerator programme, Launchpad Accelerator, has already enrolled seven African startups (Twiga Foods, JUMO, Paystack, Delivery Science, Helium Health, Paylater and Aerobotics) and provided them with visibility, best-in-class mentorship and access to Google’s network in Silicon Valley.
Through its Google for Entrepreneurs programme, Google actively supports tech hubs across Africa (and has been doing so for years), with hubs in Lagos, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda.
On the ground, Google has expanded its Africa digital skills training programme to prepare 10 million people and businesses for the jobs of the future in the next five years.
Additionally, Google announced US$20 million in grant funding from Google.org in 2017, which will go to startups that work to improve lives across Africa.
23 startups have already graduated from the first 2 Launchpad Accelerator Africa classes and the programme has so far helped the participating startups to create jobs and, collectively, raise millions of dollars in funding.


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Renewable energy company Engenera Renewables Group has signed an agreement with Costco Wholesale to promote solar power as a means to reduce energy costs.
As part of the agreement, the two businesses will combine their expertise, meaning Costco – a global network of membership-only retail stores – will be able to make bespoke solar PV systems, sold with a full warranty, available to its members.
According to the companies, all systems will exclusively be designed and installed by Engenera Renewables, with each to feature fully calibrated high energy-yielding solar panels, a 5.4kW Huawei battery and a smart energy inverter.
Customers will also benefit from a Smart Home App that helps to track performance and clearly displays generation and consumption data. All systems will be installed by fully qualified engineers and then commissioned and tested by an electrical team to ensure it is Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) compliant.
“This partnership represents an exciting step for the business, but it is also a natural progression for us on the back of the way the company has developed in recent years. We now have the expertise and capacity to commit to a partnership on this scale and we could not think of a better company than Costco to be working with on this,” said Lloyd Lawson, chief strategy officer at Engenera Renewables Group.
“Underpinning this deal is a commitment from both companies to help people; rising energy costs are putting incredible strain on households. Embracing renewable energy offers a way of reducing bills and offering long-term energy security, while also doing the right thing for the planet in the context of global warming.”
Last year, Solar Power Portal reported that Engenera Renewables was eyeing a UK-wide expansion by hiring new key members of its team.
The expansion of the company’s team would allow it to broaden its impact in the energy and solar sector. The firm had been working to support a range of renewable technologies such as solar PV and battery storage, air and ground source heat pumps, combined heat and power, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and LED lighting.


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Cere Network, San Francisco-based blockchain CRM startup raised $3.5 million in a seed round participated by Binance Labs.
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2023--With the start of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, Gillette (NYSE: PG), the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming, announced today a multi-year partnership, becoming the official men’s grooming partner of the New York Yankees. This is the first time the New York Yankees have had a partner with this designation.
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CHARLOTTE, NC – December 1, 2013 – 10 Foot Wave has partnered with the National Pronto Association to offer it’s digital automotive suite to Pronto’s auto service centers. About National Pronto Association – The National Pronto Association provides quality auto parts, automotive accessories and automotive services.
Spectrio is one of the nation’s leading providers of in-store marketing solutions powered by content and technology. Known for cultivating highly engaging consumer experiences through powerful, professionally produced content, Spectrio’s four major technology solutions are: Digital Signage, Overhead Music and Messaging, On-Hold Marketing and Wi-Fi Marketing. Spectrio serves more than 67,000 locations, ranging from individually owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1986, Spectrio has acquired more than 25 businesses throughout its history, evolving and diversifying its portfolio of services to remain a leader in the industry. For more information, visit www.Spectrio.com.
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Xiaomi continues to tempt gadget lovers with Mi A3. Until now, the leaks regarding the middle-class smartphone continue to flow on the internet. But not a few are wondering, when this smartphone will be officially introduced by Xiaomi.
Nuestros Mi Fans lo tienen claro, la serie Mi A reúne todo lo necesario: sistema Android, y todas las ventajas de ser un dispositivo Xiaomi.
In addition, recently the official Twitter account of Xiaomi has also shared three teasers that reveal the main selling points of the smartphone. Yes! Some of the improvements in the Xiaomi Mi A3 are compared to the Mi A2 which was introduced last year
Mentioned, the A3 A3 has a better performance improvement compared to the Mi A2. Of course, this is closely related to the chipset embedded in the smartphone. Xiaomi also exhibited an increase in the Mi A3 related to the fingerprint scanner in the embedded screen.
The last teaser shows an increase in the power supply sector. Yes! Xiaomi said that the A3 A3 will have a larger battery capacity compared to the Mi A2. Like the previous Mi A lineup, the Mi A3 will also be part of the Android One program.


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At last, technology is on the verge of transforming freight rail. The likely outcome: a digital network carrying greater volumes at faster speeds and lower costs.
Freight railroads have made a strong comeback in recent years. Can they stay on track? Four experts with long involvement in the rail industry offer their opinions.
Bus rapid transit, which combines the flexibility of buses with the speed, comfort and reliability of rail, is the hottest trend in urban mass transit in the developing world.
Battery-powered electric cars have stolen the thunder of this once ballyhooed technology, but a growing number of auto executives still think it's the ultimate alternative fuel.
As electric cars proliferate, the business of recharging them may look less like the filling-station model and more like the way consumers pay for cellphone service.
Vehicles that constantly communicate with each other and with an information grid could save a lot of lives by preventing crashes—if drivers don't resist the technology because of privacy concerns.
Monorails are getting a fresh look as São Paulo and a handful of other big cities in emerging economies embrace the technology as a way to meet surging demand for mass transit.
They say passengers can expect smoother check-ins and more comfortable flights. We'll have to see.
The FAA is pushing for a $20 billion overhaul of the nation's air-traffic-control system that would let pilots choose their routes, saving fuel, cutting emissions and reducing congestion.
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Bargain hunters have got up early this morning to make the most of a massive sale at Boots.
Queues were already forming at the store in Lower Precinct before the doors were opened at 8.30am.
The popular high street name says that selected lines will have up to 70 per cent today - but in store only.
Shoppers were clearly eager to be first to take advantage of the now traditional January sale and the queue snaked around the corner and in to Market Way.
A Boots spokeswoman said: “ Boots UK is committed to offering great value throughout the year. The current half-price seasonal sale will be boosted to up to 70 per cent off on Friday, January 20, in-store.
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No Reliable Test for ‘Latex-Free’ Claims: FDA
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance document urging manufacturers that want to indicate natural rubber latex was not used as a material instead use the statement on the product label, “not made with natural rubber latex.” “Latex-free” and “does not contain latex” claims on product labels may give people who are allergic to natural rubber latex a false sense of security, the Food and Drug Administration reported 8 March, as it issued a draft guidance document recommending different claims by manufacturers of FDA-regulated medical products. “The problem with that language is that FDA is aware of no tests that can show a medical product is completely without the natural rubber latex proteins that can cause allergic reactions. Without a way to verify that a product is free of these proteins, claims that a product is ‘latex free’ may be misleading. FDA wants to promote scientifically accurate labelling,” the agencys news release stated. The guidance document says manufacturers should instead use “the more scientifically accurate labelling statement ‘not made with natural rubber latex.’ Natural rubber latex can be used in medical products such as adhesive bandages, condoms, medical gloves, catheters, sanitary napkins, crutches, and blood-pressure monitoring cuffs, according to the agency. Sensitivity is likely to build up over time, and people who frequently wear latex gloves are generally at highest risk. According to OSHA, 8-12 percent of health care workers are latex-sensitive. “It is not possible to predict in advance just how much exposure to natural rubber latex might be needed to sensitise any specific person,” said Dr. Sheila A. Murphey, a medical officer in FDA’s Centre for Devices and Radiologic Health. OSHA and CDC recommend these steps to prevent allergic reactions: Avoid using gloves with natural rubber latex for activities that are unlikely to involve contact with infectious materials. If you need such gloves, use powder-free gloves labelled with reduced protein content. When wearing them, do not use oil-based lotions. Natural rubber latex proteins can become attached to powder used to lubricate gloves, and when the gloves are removed, the particles become airborne and can be inhaled, which is another form of exposure. Oil-based lotions can cause deterioration of the gloves. After use, wash your hands with a mild soap and dry thoroughly. Learn to recognise the symptoms of a natural rubber latex allergy and take training offered by your employer.


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Vietnam’s new constitution, approved Thursday, does little to change the dominant role of the Communist Party or the country’s state-owned enterprises, disappointing business groups and reformists who had hoped the country’s leaders would level the playing field to make the economy more competitive.
Ahead of a closely watched December Fed meeting, there are only a few comments coming from key officials.
Monday, Dec. 2
New York, NY – Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Simon Potter, will be speaking at the Money Marketeers of NYU. 1815EST.
Thursday, December 5
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dennis Lockhart, speaks on ‘Economy and monetary policy’ at Broward Workshop. 0815EST.
College Station, Texas – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Richard Fisher, speaks on Federal Reserve operations and gives economic update at community forum. 1215CST/1315EST.
Children raised in single-parent households in the U.S. are far more likely to live in poverty than children with both parents present, according to Census figures released Monday. As a result, far more black and Hispanic children are raised in poverty than white kids.
Among all children living only with their mother, nearly half — or 45% — live below the poverty line, the Census Bureau said. For those living with just the father, about 21% lived in poverty. By comparison, only about 13% of children with both parents present in the household live below the poverty line.
The latest data, offering a broad snapshot of America’s households, is the latest to show that children of single parents often have a rougher time financially than those with both parents, a scenario encountered far more by blacks and Hispanics than by whites. About 55% of black children and 31% of Hispanic children live with one parent, compared to 20% of white children and 13% of Asian children.
How to steer fast-food diners to order salads instead of french fries and frozen yogurt rather than ice cream? Tell them what to eat — and the difference it makes in terms of calories and cholesterol. That’s the conclusion of an experiment at outposts of Burgerville, a Pacific Northwest chain with 39 restaurants in Oregon and Washington.
Researchers Kelly Bedard and Peter J. Kuhn, of the University of California, Santa Barbara, published their findings in “Making Nutritional Information Digestible: Effects of a Receipt-Based Intervention on Restaurant Purchases.”
During the experiment, which ran between January 2008 and May 2010, Burgerville outlets weren’t required to post calorie information about their menu, which today includes milkshakes, breakfast burritos and fish & chips. Burgerville customers, after paying for their food, received sales receipts replete with targeted suggestions about how their orders could have been healthier. For example, an order for a hamburger might prompt the recommendation: “Did you know if you held the mayonnaise on a burger you would cut your fat intake by 57%, or 15 grams?” In addition, the receipts suggested replacements for healthier, less fatty fare, such as apples rather than French fries in children’s meals.
A roundup of economic news from around the Web.
–Fed Communication: Fernando Duarte and Carlo Rosa of the NY Fed look at the economics of the Ben Bernanke’s press conferences. “When central bankers speak, traders, journalists, and politicians listen with bated breath. The marked asset price reaction to Chairman Bernanke’s June press conference confirms the importance of his comments in the marketplace… [I]t’s apparent that the June FOMC meeting wasn’t an exception, but rather the rule. The stock market moves the most around the release of the FOMC statement, but also moves more than usual around the time of the press conference. Because we’re looking at very narrow windows of time in which no other relevant economic events or announcements took place, we’re confident that we can ascribe the extra volatility to FOMC-related activities.” Separately, James Hamilton looks at what markets think about rates in light of Fed guidance.
–Uncertainty: Kyle Handley and Nuno Limão look at how much policy uncertainty affects economic activity. “The impact of policy uncertainty on economic activity is potentially important, but controversial because it is hard to identify and quantify. Recent research provides a framework to identify the impacts of policy uncertainty on firm decisions, and finds it has strong effects in the context of international trade. China’s WTO accession secured its most-favoured nation status in the US, and the evidence shows this reduction in uncertainty can explain a significant fraction of its export boom to the US.”
–Okun’s Law: Timothy Taylor gives a refresher on a key economic rule of thumb. “Okun’s law–which is really more of a rule of thumb–holds that for each increase of one percentage point in real GDP, the unemployment rate would fall by 0.3 percentage points. Arthur Okun formulated this rule in a 1962 research paper, called “Potential GNP: Its Measurement and Significance,” which appeared in the Proceedings of the Business and Economics Statistics Section of the American Statistical Association (pp. 98-103). It’s available as a Cowles Foundation working paper here. Michael T. Owyang, Tatevik Sekhposyan and E. Katarina Vermann take a look at the current state of Okun’s law as the U.S. economy struggles with sluggish growth and a frustratingly gradual decline in its unemployment in “Output and Unemployment How Do They Relate Today?” which appears in the October 2013 issue of the Regional Economist, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. They argue that Okun’s law has actually held up quite well over time.”
A raft of measures unveiled recently to cool Malaysia’s booming housing market will likely prompt investors to buy into commercial properties and other assets for better returns in the Southeast Asian country.
Housing prices in Malaysia began accelerating in 2010 and rose nearly 12% in 2012, almost double the rate of increase in 2000, according to official data from National Property Information Center also known as NAPIC.
The spike in price was in part fueled by rush of foreign capital from advanced economies as low interest back home dimmed prospects of higher returns.
A steady economic growth, stable political system and rising income level of a growing middle-class population raised Malaysia’s appeal as a favored investment destination.
Before they feast on pumpkin pie or turkey, U.S. investors can gobble up new readings on housing, consumer sentiment and durable goods. The trading week ending November 29 will include these five interesting things: 1 Builders are still busy 2 Housing demand and prices look to be holding up 3 If you’re happy and you [...]
Three professors in Ohio have created a new index to capture something that seems subjective, highly relative and maybe even mythical: The American Dream.
The professors, at Xavier University in Cincinnati, say their American Dream Composite Index is based on 35 sentiments that amount to a highly comprehensive look at what makes people feel happy, successful and productive.
In the survey, people across a host of demographic groups are asked each month about financial security, access to education, trust in government, and other factors that measure how close they feel they are to reaching their goals. The first survey was conducted in July 2011, but with each new month of data, the authors realized their work had larger ramifications.
“When we created it, we just wanted to have a measure of the American Dream,” said Amit Sen, who teaches economics. “What we quickly realized is that what we were building was something that was very unique, but that you could think of as a quality of life index.”
A roundup of economic news from around the Web.
–U.S. Optimism: Phillip Swagel presents an optimistic view of the U.S. “To my surprise, I’ve come away more optimistic about the United States economy. It’s not that we’ve solved our fiscal problems or avoided the next shutdown or debt ceiling debacle. Nor is the United States evidently any closer to a bipartisan agreement on policies to bolster near-term growth or resolve our long-term fiscal challenge. Not by a long shot… But my policy working group includes a sizable contingent of Europeans, and listening to their discussion of economic policy making in the euro zone makes clear just how much progress the United States has made since the financial crisis flared in the summer of 2007. Europe is still dealing with the unresolved issues of the crisis, including the debts of governments and households that hold back spending, and the overhang of bad loans at banks that deter the lending needed to support new investment and job creation. On each of these dimensions and more, the United States has taken at least some positive steps while continental Europe has virtually wasted six years.” At the same time, Stan Collender sees a higher chance of another shutdown battle after yesterday’s moves in the Senate.
–Showrooming: Art Swift points to Gallup polling showing 6% of Americans shop in stores then make purchases online. “To counter the showrooming threat, many brick-and-mortar retailers have tried to compete with online retailers by slashing their own prices. But this assumes that price is the only factor customers consider when making a purchase. Gallup research has shown that a brick-and-mortar store’s level of customer engagement may play a significant role in driving the eventual sale of a product. A 2011 Gallup study of consumer electronics retailers shows that more than 90% of all consumer electronics customers in the United States believe that no single consumer electronics retailer is the best. For these retailers, showrooming is not the issue; it is employees failing to engage the shoppers once they are in the store. Results from the study show that “fully engaged” customers — those with the strongest rational and emotional connections to a particular retailer — spend more than others do. Fully engaged consumer electronics customers, according to the study, spent $373 on average during their previous visit, compared with an average $289 for “actively disengaged” customers — those who have the weakest rational and emotional connections to the store.”
–2008 Policy: Scott Sumner looks at St. Louis Fed President James Bullard‘s explanation of the 2008 crisis. “Because the collapse of GDP was not known in real time, economists assume the post-Lehman intensification of the crisis was an exogenous shock, and causation went from financial crisis to subsequent recession. Good to see a top Fed official recognize the reverse causation. However I don’t like this: “But the rate cuts of early 2008 evidently did little to prevent the ﬁnancial panic, and may have exacerbated the situation to some degree … a point to which I will now turn,” [Bullard said] I hate to see policymakers create ad hoc theories that are not consistent with market reactions. The markets reacted very negatively to the smaller that expected rate cut of December 2007. Bullard should stick with the tried and true—cutting the fed funds rate creates more AD than not cutting the fed funds rate target. And more AD makes the crisis smaller.”
The economic calendar for Wednesday Nov. 20 was chock full containing readings on inflation, retail sales and the Fed’s thinking. Investors and policymakers should take note of these 5 things:
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Gannett Co., Inc., McLean, VA, announced that Chris Cho will join the company as President of Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS) to accelerate the growth and expansion of LocaliQ. LocaliQ, states a release, is a digital marketing growth platform that helps businesses find, convert and keep customers with a suite of proprietary software that enables marketing automation, campaign management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and insight tools in addition to expert-led services to help businesses grow and thrive.
Cho brings over two decades of experience to this role, most recently as the Chief Product Officer at Axiom, a recruiting technology platform for legal talent resources, where he oversaw product, platform technology and go-to-market strategy. In his capacity, Cho was instrumental in launching new features and expanding the product portfolio.
“Chris Cho is a proven leader in the product field, and we are excited to welcome him to Gannett to drive the growth of our DMS business,” said Michael Reed, Gannett Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As President, he will focus on expanding our DMS offerings as a differentiated marketing platform that serves clients across the country who rely on our innovation for their business’ success.”
Cho also previously served as the Global Chief Product Officer at Monster, where he led the restructuring efforts while launching a self-serve operation alongside a new jobseeker experience. He was Senior Vice President of Product at Radancy (TMP Worldwide) where he was responsible for the overall delivery of software products, including the TalentBrew recruitment marketing platform and was Senior Vice President of Product at Jibe and Head of Product Strategy at Talemetry. As an entrepreneur, Cho’s start-up, HR Integrations (HRNX), was acquired by Talemetry and remains a top provider of turn-key integrations between HR service providers and ATS/HR systems.


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Fashion forward NIFT stands firmly on the top, ever quick to adapt to changes in the field of fashion and design studies.
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Karhoo, a U.K. price comparison and hailing app for licensed taxis and minicabs, is preparing to launch in the U.S. with the help of Bank of America Merchant Services eCommerce and cybersecurity solutions.
B of A will help the transportation aggregator facilitate in-app payments for users who want to schedule rides and pay for them securely without exchanging cash. The service is similar to the Ubers and Lyfts and other emerging ride sharing services in the U.S., but with "dozens of local transportation services and thousands of cars" on a single platform, Karhoo said in an Oct. 24 news release.
It is also looking to B of A for cybersecurity solutions like Card Account Updater, a service that automates customer billing information updates, TransArmor Data Protection and Fraud FlexDetect.
Users can select from various licensed and regulated car options based on proximity, price, and vehicle style. Karhoo's proprietary technology connects directly to fleet dispatch systems whose revenue reportedly has increased up to 30% after partnering with Karhoo, the company said in the release.
“What Karhoo achieved in its first six months operating its ride-hailing service in London - pulling in more than 33,000 cabs and now booking 7,000 trips per day - is nothing short of extraordinary,” Tim Tynan, chief executive of Bank of America Merchant Services said in the release. "[We are] thrilled to consult with Karhoo on its U.S. launch, and we look forward to helping payments flow seamlessly and securely between Karhoo customers and transportation providers.”


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Creature wins TV brief from hotel booking start up
Top10.com, the hotel booking start up, has picked Creature London to create its first TV campaign.
Top10.com: Creature wins account
Creature London won the account after a competitive pitch handled by Top10.com. It is now tasked with creating an above-the-line campaign that will air in the UK later this year.
It will be the first time that Top10.com has advertised on TV. The company has previously relied on social media and search advertising.
Tom Leathes, the chief executive at Top10.com, said: "We were looking for an agency that properly understood the challenges for a new brand in a busy market.
"Creature really got our vision for simplifying hotel booking, and we fit well with their collaborative approach."
Top10.com is yet to hire a media agency.
Dan Shute, the managing partner at Creature, said: "Top10.com is a great product that makes booking the right hotel ridiculously easy – we’re stupidly excited about helping the lovely people behind it build one of the great brands of the future."
Top10.com invites users to search for hotels in specific areas and then creates a list of the most appropriate ten by drawing on review scores, popularity, and price. It has received around $12.5 million (£7.4 million) in funding from investors, to date.
This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk
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Many investors have been waiting for these results. Inflationary pressures around the world, global increases in raw material prices, and related supply chain disruptions are things that have been causing companies a lot of trouble lately.
Read also: Coca-Cola beats analysts’ estimates
Apple to the rescue
Apple doesn’t seem to have been too affected by this global problem, as they reported revenues of $97.3 billion, up 9 percent year over year.
- Products revenue $77.46 billion, +6.6% y/y, estimate $75.4 billion
- iPhone revenue $50.57 billion, +5.5% y/y, estimate $49.16 billion
- Mac revenue $10.44 billion, +15% y/y, estimate $9.23 billion
- iPad revenue $7.65 billion, -2.1% y/y, estimate $7.19 billion
- Servise revenue $19.82 billion, +17% y/y, estimate $19.78 billion
- Wearables, home and accessories $8.81 billion, +12% y/y, estimate $8.98 billion
- Gross margin $42.56 billion, +12% y/y
- Cash and cash equivalents $28.10 billion, -27% y/y, estimate $35.81 billion
In addition to the results, the company confirmed a dividend increase of 5 cents per share. In addition, Apple plans to support its stock growth by boosting its existing share buyback program. The increase will be about $90 billion.
Apple CEO Tim Cook summed it up simply in the quarterly report:
“This quarter’s record results are a testament to Apple’s relentless focus on innovation and our ability to create the best products and services in the world,”
Issues with regulators
We recently informed you that the European Union is talking about new legislation to regulate big tech companies. This, of course, won’t escape Apple and could mean that developers placing their apps on the Apple Play store could implement their payment methods into the app, which could significantly reduce Apple’s profits in the services business in the future.


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Trondheim, Norway: Norwegian-based Fortnite team Become Legends partner with noblechairs.
Become Legends, the competitive Nordic Fortnite team, have announced that noblechairs will be the official chair sponsor of the team for 2020. Become Legends consists of players from all of the Nordic countries as well as the UK. Become Legends’ players are now competing for prize pools of more than $2 million (USD) during May in the FNCS Invitational.
"We have had issues previously when traveling to LANs, bootcamps and even home during longer gaming sessions with some chairs where the chairs are not up to par of what a professional gamer deserves. Now that there is no LANs, the players need the best chairs possible during longer gaming sessions and can rest their minds and focus on the gameplay when competing for millions of dollars in tournaments like the Fortnite Champion Series.”
Fortnite is an online game developed by Epic Games and released in 2017. The game has over 250 million players worldwide and provided around $100 million (USD) in prize pools in 2019 and is expected to be topped this year. Epic Games features premium high prized tournaments on all platforms, including PC, mobile and console.
ABOUT BECOME LEGENDS
Become Legends is a competitive Nordic Fortnite team with headquarters in Trondheim, Norway. Founded in 2019, the team has rapidly gained a foothold in the scene after having participated in the Fortnite World Cup 2019 and placing 12th with Pontus “Tchub” Bucht securing $150.000 (USD), and placing consistently with a predominantly Nordic roster ever since.
The team features players from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the UK. Become Legends aims to be one of the top global contenders in Fortnite when it comes to both competitive and branding. Aiming to bring a new form of professionalism to international esports, in particular the Fortnite scene, Become Legends has adapted a professional sports approach in terms of mental preparations, training and nutrition as well as administrative tasks.


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FedEx at Forty: How It All Began
Three of the company's earliest employees recall how FedEx got off the ground.
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We’re not aviation experts, but we imagine the first thing a brand-new airline needs is airplanes. That’s how Bruce Popp came to be the 18th employee hired by FedEx; in fact, Fred Smith is the only person in the company who has been employed longer.
In the early 1970s, Popp was working for Pan-American Business Jets, based in Roswell, New Mexico. A French aviation firm, Avion Dessault, had teamed up with Pan-American to design and build sleek little luxury jets for business commuters. “Well, by the time we got delivery of 35 of those planes,” says Popp, “the market just fell out.”
The company was so desperate to get rid of its surplus inventory that they considered trading one of the airplanes for a taco factory in Mexico, thinking it would be easier to sell the factory than the airplane.
“But then this Fred Smith fellow comes along and buys the whole lot,” says Popp, whose job was to fly the planes to Little Rock, where they would be converted into cargo planes. This wasn’t an easy task.
The twin jet engines were removed and sent to General Electric for upgrades, since they would need considerably more power when loaded with freight than a few business passengers. According to Popp, Smith found an engineer named Gomez Jones to design and incorporate the larger cargo doors and freight-hauling interiors, with an Arkansas firm, Little Rock Aeromotive, doing the conversions.
Popp had delivered three of the Falcons to Smith in Little Rock, he says, “when I realized I was working myself out of a job. Smith would have all the Falcons, and I wouldn’t have any work.”
So he talked with Smith about joining his company. Like so many early FedEx employees, he was intrigued by this concept of an all-package airline. Popp had earlier worked for his father in the construction business, and remembers when he had to ship a huge diesel engine crankshaft by truck, a slow and costly process. “During the interview, [Smith] told me the world needs a way to move freight that’s more reliable than the regular airlines, and right away it clicked with me. I thought, ‘Smith is right about this; the world needs this.’”
Popp was hired on May 1, 1972, as an airplane mechanic. He was quickly promoted to line supervisor, shop supervisor, and then moved into the engineering department. “What I’m doing now is strategic project engineering, which looks at how high technology can be applied to the airline.”
Projects include new fire suppression systems for the cargo hold, better security systems, lighter cargo containers, and something he calls the “magic window” — a device that lets pilots see through fog, clouds, or smoke. This works better than radar: “So if you’re going through a mountain pass at night, or in fog, with high peaks on either side of you, it’s just like you’re flying in daylight.”
Things weren’t always so sophisticated. The Falcons could only carry a payload of about 6,000 pounds (by comparison, just one of the modular containers in today’s larger jets holds that much). And the little planes were bulk-loaded, which sometimes caused interesting problems.
Petroleum companies often sent sample gallons of gas, “and every so often one of those containers would leak,” he says, “so you can imagine having a gallon of gasoline leaking inside an airplane.”
But the night that especially stands out for Popp was when a live cobra, shipped from a zoo, somehow got out of its box and slithered around the plane. A hub employee caught it and thought it was a harmless black racer. That was until they unloaded the empty shipping carton, clearly labeled LIVE COBRA. “That was kind of interesting,” he says, matter-of-factly.
Popp has witnessed countless changes in airplanes and technology over the years. “When we started off here, the hub was like a big tin barn, about a quarter of a mile long and as high as a garage. We had three old National Guard hangars and one conveyor belt, and I was told the capacity was 15,000 packages a night, and that was it.”
Today, the hub sprawls across 863 acres, stretching along Democrat between Airways and Lamar. One night last year, the company sorted more than 19 million packages.
“If you do a hub tour, it’s hardly believable from what it was like back then to what it is now,” says Popp, “and I watched it grow.”


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All Inclusive Collection-the brand that introduced the world’s first-ever all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels and Hard Rock branded golf courses-is thrilled to announce its new company name, AIC Hotel Group. This name change serves as an indication of the brand’s commitment to diversify and expand its current portfolio to include EP hotels and reflect the evolution of the brand as a more all-encompassing collection.
Coming from humble beginnings as a family-owned company, the AIC Hotel Group was at the forefront of introducing the all-inclusive concept to Mexico more than 30 years ago. The family’s longtime success in luxury hotels has set a standard of excellence that will come to life in an even greater way with this new business model.
AIC Hotel Group includes: Eden Roc Miami Beach, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach and Nobu Hotel Chicago, as well as throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana (the world’s first all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel), Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos, Nobu Hotel Lose Cabos and UNICO 20 87 Hotel Riviera Maya, the first of its new luxury all-inclusive concept.


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After revolutionizing software, the open-source movement is threatening to do same to the chip industry.
Big technology companies have begun dabbling with RISC-V, which replaces proprietary know-how in a key part of the chip design process with a free standard that anyone can use. While it's early days, this could create a new crop of processors that compete with Intel Corp. products and whittle away at the licensing business of Arm Holdings Plc.
In December, about 2,000 people packed into a Silicon Valley conference to learn about RISC-V, a new set of instructions that control how software communicates with semiconductors. In just a few years, RISC-V has grown from a college teaching tool into an open-source standard being explored by industry giants including Google, Samsung Electronics Co., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Qualcomm Inc. and Nvidia Corp.
"Most of the major companies are putting substantial efforts into RISC-V," said Krste Asanovic, a computer scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, who was part of the team that developed the standard. He's co-founder of SiFive Inc., a startup that sells chip designs based on RISC-V (pronounced "risk five").
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Amazon.com Earnings Cheat Sheet: Profits Dwindle As Sales Jump 38%
Rising costs did not help S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) component Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in the first quarter as profit dropped from a year earlier. Amazon.com, Inc. sells millions of products across dozens of product categories on its web site. It also manufactures and sells the Kindle, an e-reader.
Amazon.com Earnings Cheat Sheet for the First Quarter
Results: Net income for the internet retailer fell to $201 million (44 cents/share) vs. $299 million (66 cents/share) a year earlier. A decline of 32.8% from the year earlier quarter.
Revenue: Rose 38.2% to $9.86 billion YoY.
Actual vs. Wall St. Expectations: AMZN fell short of the mean analyst estimate of 61 cents/share. Estimates ranged from 50 cents per share to 79 cents per share.
Quoting Management: “In the last 90 days, we announced Kindle with Special Offers, Kindle Library Lending, Audible audiobooks on Kindle, Appstore for Android, Amazon for Windows Phone seven, Checkout by Amazon in both Germany and the U.K., a Kindle Store in Germany, Cloud Drive, Cloud Player, and Prime Instant Video – just to call out a few of the things we’ve been working on,” said Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com. “We love inventing on behalf of customers and have never been more excited about the long-term opportunities.”
Key Stats: The company has enjoyed double-digit year-over-year revenue growth for the past five quarters. Over that span, the company has averaged growth of 40%, with the biggest boost coming in the first quarter of the last fiscal year when revenue rose 45.9% from the year earlier quarter.
Last quarter’s profit decrease breaks a streak of four consecutive quarters of year-over-year profit increases. In the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year, net income rose 8.3% from the year earlier while the figure increased 16.1% in third quarter of the last fiscal year, 45.8% four quarters ago and 68.9% five quarters earlier.
Competitors to Watch: eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY), Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:COST), Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), OverStock.com (NASDAQ:OSTK), HSN (NASDAQ:HSNI), PC Mall, Inc. (NASDAQ:MALL), Target (NYSE:TGT) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).
Today’s Performance: Shares of AMZN are trading at $180.49 as of April 26, 2011 at 4:24 PM ET, down 1.81% from the previous closing price of $185.42.


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Official unveil in Shanghai on 19 April 2017.
Earlier this month, Jeep teased a mysterious SUV concept for Auto Shanghai 2017 debut. Just days ahead of its official unveiling at the show (19 April), Allpar has revealed the concept SUV in official sketches.
The Jeep K8 concept, the name of which was previously unconfirmed, was believed to evolve into a three-row version of the Jeep Cherokee in production form. However, the sketches suggest that the concept SUV previews a completely new model. It has a traditional SUV shape, typical of a Jeep, and features 7-slot grille flanked by sleek headlamps, muscular and squarish fenders, large alloy wheels and mildly raked back glass.
The Jeep K8 concept looks compact in dimensions, meaning that if it's a three-row SUV, the third row probably won't fit full-sized adults. With a 5+2 seat layout, the Jeep K8 concept's production version would rival the VW Tiguan long-wheelbase, the Honda CR-V 7 seat variant and the upcoming Mazda CX-5 7 seater. It's unknown if Jeep plans to sell this model outside China.
The Jeep K8 concept is reportedly an electrified model and its production version could get an electrified variant in the range. Reports last year said that along with conventional four-cylinder engines, the three-row Jeep SUV will have a plug-in hybrid option. The new three-row SUV may debut the GME "Hurricane" turbocharged four-cylinder engine.


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Focus on the core issues, find a negotiated solution, boost our recovery!
For more than two years, the spirits sector has found itself embroiled in an admittedly complex, yet totally unrelated, trade dispute between the EU and the US. The consequences for distillers on both sides of the Atlantic have been severe.
The EU’s 25% tariff on US Bourbon whiskey has caused exports to drop by a staggering 33% within the past two years, causing losses of well over US$300 million. Similarly, the imposition of a 25% US tariff on certain European spirit drinks since October 2019 is exerting a heavy impact on the affected distilleries across Europe.
As our sector struggles with the devastating economic consequences of the COVID crisis – and the temporary closure of bars, restaurants and travel retail stores that came with it – we can no longer afford to carry a disproportionate economic burden in a trade dispute that is meant to be about steel, aluminium and civil aircraft in the first place.
What we need policymakers to do is to focus on the core issues, find a negotiated solution, return to zero tariffs and thus help boost the recovery.
By contrast, the least thing we can afford right now is uncertainty and further escalation.
Unfortunately, this seems to be the direction in which we’re heading. As we approach the summer, more trouble could be on the way: the decision by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in the Boeing case is expected for September. It will likely recognize – as was the case for Airbus last year – the existence of illegal subsidies. This step risks triggering yet another round of retaliatory action between the EU and the US – which would be the 4th since 2018. And spirits could, once again, be part of the equation.
In addition, the US administration announced last week the upcoming deployment of the so-called “carousel retaliation” whereby the US can periodically review and shift tariffs on different groups of goods. As part of this process, the US is considering imposing new tariffs on gin and vodka from the UK, Germany, France and Spain as of 12 August.
Any such measures would severely hit our recovery and stop us from helping to get our economies moving again. For this to happen, we need a free and fair flow of goods, and certainty to invest and trade.
We therefore urge the EU and the US to focus on the core issues of the dispute, go back to the negotiating table, and work out a political solution. More than ever, to enjoy this year’s summer, we need #ToastsNotTariffs!
*In his capacity as permanent representative of SPRL ADLOR Consulting


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Yes, we’re a PlayStation site, but this big move by Microsoft could be writing on the wall for the video game industry as a whole in 2020. Through a series of tweets and clarifications, it looks like Microsoft won’t be holding any physical events for the rest of 2020, and possibly as far as into July 2021. The news began with a tweet from Ginny Caughey, who posted a screenshot of some Microsoft guidance that seemed to indicate all Microsoft events—internal and external—would be all-digital through July 2021.
It’s official: All Microsoft conferences will be digital-only through July 2021. pic.twitter.com/wTBb7Z6pQB
— Ginny Caughey (@gcaughey) April 6, 2020
A Microsoft spokesperson clarified the news with Eurogamer, saying “In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19, we are adjusting our event calendar and strategy. For the remainder of 2020 we are embracing the opportunity to experiment with new platforms to provide our partners, customers, and developers the highest quality, digital-first experiences.”
From the official statement from Microsoft, it looks like all physical events for the remainder of the year are out. And that’s even considering Microsoft still plans on a Holiday 2020 launch for the Xbox Series X, which seems to indicate that it won’t hold a launch event for the next-gen console.
Additionally, Eurogamer clarifies that this is only for events organized by Microsoft—the MVP Summit, XO19 (presumably would have been XO20 this year), the Series X launch, etc.—and that decisions about industry events will be made on a case-by-case basis. The organizers of gamescom, for example, are still planning to hold the European event in Germany in August, which Microsoft may still attend.
Importantly, this seems to hint at where Sony’s plans may be at for the rest of the year too. Sony was one of the first companies to start pulling event attendance in light of coronavirus, beginning with PAX East. While it was planning on holding “hundreds of consumer events” throughout the year in place of its E3 attendance (you know, before E3 got canceled), those plans definitely seem to be upended by the ongoing coronavirus crisis. If Sony follows Microsoft’s lead, there’s a good chance we could see both next-gen consoles release later this year without a big physical event for either of them.
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By Amy Cherry 12:55pm, October 31, 2012
Teeo MortonA mother and her son are arrested for allegedly burglarizing the Pepsi plant in Wilmington.
It happened Tuesday at the Pepsi bottling plant on Governor Printz Boulevard in the city's Northeast section.
Police say Katie Morton and her son Teeo Morton cut a hole in the fence of the plant's storage yard. They also found a trail of Pepsi products leading from the yard to the Eastlawn playground next door.
Their car was also allegedly full of Pepsi products. Both faces burglary, theft, and conspiracy charges and are free on bail.
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We would strongly encourage Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, to keep pushing legislation to strengthen the state's zone pricing law. If approved, it could help bring local gasoline prices more in line with other areas across the state.
We would strongly encourage Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, to keep pushing legislation to strengthen the state’s zone pricing law. If approved, it could help bring local gasoline prices more in line with other areas across the state. Under the current law, local dealers can charge what the market will bear.
Utica/Rome motorists are getting stiffed. The average national price of gasoline has been less than $3 a gallon for the past three weeks, but it’s no where near that here. Brindisi says that’s because the state’s zone pricing law allows retailers to adjust prices based on competition and location rather than natural market occurrences such as crude oil, vending and transportation costs. Local competition is minimal.
New Yorkers pay more for gasoline than the national average because of state taxes. Still, prices in the Utica-Rome area are traditionally higher than other upstate metro areas. Brindisi believes that’s because the current law leaves the door open for a manipulation of the market because it allows wholesalers and retailers to rely on so many different factors to set the price at the pump. He believes that is resulting in unfair business practices.
Brindisi has twice sponsored a bill that would strengthen the zone pricing law by making it easier for the state Attorney General’s Office to cite gasoline pricing violations. It passed twice in the Assembly but died in the last Senate session. He plans to introduce it again.
There are two major gasoline wholesalers in the area — Bull Brothers Inc., which supplies Fastrac Markets, and Clifford Fuel Co., which supplies Citgo and Sunoco retailers. Hess Corp. distributes and retails its own gasoline.
“There is no way to prove they are artificially inflating prices unless we strengthen the law and protect the consumer,” Brindisi said.
That must happen. We urge Brindisi not to give up on this legislation, and strongly encourage state Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-Rome, to lobby for support in the Senate. Local motorists have taken it in the tank long enough.


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Cellular agriculture companies can use fermentation to grow meat, chicken, and fish from cell cultures in a lab-like setting, offering consumers—and astronauts—a sustainable source of nutritious foods without the animals.
Orbite Corp., a Seattle startup founded by American entrepreneur Jason Andrews and French entrepreneur Nicolas Gaume, announced plans July 14 to establish a Spaceflight Gateway and Astronaut Training Complex offering luxury accommodations, dining and recreation for commercial astronauts, their friends and families.
Exotrail has raised $13 million (11 million euros) for on-orbit transportation for small satellites. This Series A round was led by two European Venture Capital firms, Karista (through Paris Region Venture Fund) and Innovacom.
“We were looking at the telemetry and going — ‘This isn’t right. This isn’t right. Something is definitely going wrong,’” said Doug Liddle, CEO of In-Space, recounting what it was like to watch his team’s satellite be lost in real time.
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The State of Social Media
In this blog post, we consider four unexpected trends that have emerged in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. The data covers Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Trend 1: Time to read
The number of unique visitors on book retail sites and apps in many APAC countries, while down in April 2021 compared with April 2020, was significantly higher compared with Jan 2020 – pre-pandemic days. Global players in the book retail space such as Scribd.com and Google Play Books are still prominent. Restrictions of course have not fully been lifted in many countries, as the spectre of Omicron delays the process. Whether the weight of online book retail will remain high once the restrictions are fully lifted remains to be seen.
Source: Comscore MMX Multi-Platform Jan 2020 – April 2021, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Trend 2: Mindfulness
In line with the return of interest in reading books, the search about Religion/Spirituality, aligned with the country’s dominant faith, still is a subject of attention: even if the number of unique visitors dropped in April 2021, it remains higher compared with pre-pandemic days (Jan 2020).
Source: Comscore MMX Multi-Platform Jan 2020 – April 2021, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam
Trend 3: Consumers strive to achieve a healthy mind in a healthy body
Health and fitness are still a big trend, people’s interest and visits on fitness and diet-related sites or apps increased significantly in April 2021 compared to April 2020. It seems that people kept their weekly exercise routines during the pandemic as a routine activity for life – beyond Covid. Given the scale of the increase, it seems likely that the trend will continue into the near future.
Trend 4: The impasse: home sweet home vs. it’s time to “go out”
In 2020 consumers elsewhere in the world and also in the Asia-Pacific region improved their home or at least showed interest on home improvement and decoration topics. While not as strong as in 2020, the trend shows signs of persistence: as the table below shows, in most countries the number of unique visitors was still higher in April 2021 then in April 2020.
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