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The Narendra Modi government seems to have bowed to pressure from brick-and-mortar retailers who have found it hard to keep up with the tactics of e-tailers. Offline retailers including some major chains recently threatened not to stock goods of manufacturers who gave online platforms a price or quantity advantage over offline stores.
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) foreign direct investment (FDI) guidelines will practically kill off almost all growth tactics of online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart including flash sales and deep discounts, reports say.
The online platforms will also find it difficult to sell products of manufacturers in which they have a stake. The latest tweaks also bring in curbs on the generous cash backs customers are offered by the retail giants.
The restrictions could slow the growth of e-commerce companies and also affect their ability to attarct FDI, reports says.
The new regulations take effect from February 1 next year, DIPP notification says.
Though there are no penal provisions in the notification, some observers see the move as a show of government intent to intervene at a future date. As of now, the authorities cannot prosecute offline retailers cannot bring in a case to prosecute an online retailer who violates the guidelines.
'Cascading effect on industry'
Some circles believe the intervention may have been the result of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's compulsion to listen to its core constituency of small traders and businessmen. Others see a diminishing fervor on the part of the government for the digital India initiative in an election year.
"Despite this, we expect the latest changes to have a cascading effect on the industry," a senior DIPP official told the Business Standard website. He added that these new regulations may find their way into the policy itself.
The DIPP has already prohibited e-commerce companies from entering into an agreement for the exclusive sale of products. "An entity having equity participation by an e-commerce marketplace entity or its group companies, or having control on its inventory by an e-commerce marketplace entity or its group companies, will not be permitted to sell its products on the platform run by such a marketplace entity," the DIPP circular said.
Its equity participation will force Amazon to exclude vendors like Cloudtail and Appario Retail from its platform in the light of the new guidelines. Flipkart has other vendors, such as RetailNet and Omnitech Retail in which it has invested.


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February 22nd, 2023
Wired and others are reporting on a new bug that can slip past Apple’s security standards and access your messages, photos, and call history. Now would be a good time to update your iPhone, iPad, and any other Apple devices you’ve got. Researchers have identified a bug “that could allow criminal hackers to break out of Apple’s security protections and run their own unauthorized code.” Not good. Update.

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While movie theaters across the country are only just returning to normal, Hisense has a new proposition for folks nervous about returning to the local cinema: a 100-inch laser 4K TV.
The new Hisense L5F Laser TV is the latest in Hisense’s series of ultra-short-throw projectors that emulate a TV’s brightness and color reproduction skills while offering a wide viewing window.
The difference on this year’s model compared to ones in the past is the addition of Android TV for the first time on a Hisense laser TV and peak brightness of around 2,700 lumens. It also comes with an ambient light-rejecting (ALR) screen and costs less than previous models.
The catch? The Hisense L5F, which first became available on Tuesday, August 18, will set you back over $4,000… which is more than most 75-inch 4K TVs.
Laser TV vs LED: which is better?
In some ways it’s like comparing apples and oranges given the different light emission and display technologies that they employ, but it’s still worth asking which one is better for the average cinephile.
In our opinion, most newer 4K LED-LCD TVs are going to be just as bright and colorful as this laser TV, and cost a heck of a lot less. They’re also likely to support more HDR formats (the Hisense L5F only supports HLG and HDR10) and TVs don’t have to worry about replacing the light bulb every 25,000 hours.
The argument for Hisense laser TVs is that they’re more versatile in where they can go because you don’t need massive pieces of furniture to put them on, and they can obviously offer a slightly larger screen size than LED-LCD screens can.
Both can be good options in the right space, and ultimately depend on how much space you want to fill and how much you’re willing to drop on some new AV gear.
- Need some help deciding on a new TV? Our guide to the best 4K TVs can help!


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San Francisco, May 13 (BNA): Newly appointed Twitter CEO Linda Iaccarino said in a tweet Saturday that she was inspired by owner Elon Musk’s vision to create a brighter future, and she’s excited to help transform the social media platform.
It was Yaccarino’s first time speaking publicly since news broke Thursday that she was in talks to become Twitter’s next CEO. Musk, who has held the CEO position since his $44 billion purchase of Twitter last October, announced her appointment on Friday, Reuters reported.
“Musk’s vision has long inspired me to create a brighter future. I’m excited to help bring that vision to Twitter and transform this business together!” Yaccarino tweeted.
Yaccarino, who as chief advertising officer at Comcast Corp.’s NBCUniversal, which has spent several years modernizing its advertising business, said she is committed to the future of Twitter, and said user feedback is critical to building Twitter 2.0.
Yaccarino will take over the social media platform that has been trying to reverse a decline in ad revenue and is facing challenges, along with a heavy debt burden.
While Musk has said Yaccarino will help build an “everything app,” which he previously said could offer a variety of services such as peer-to-peer payments, his selection of an ad expert suggests that digital advertising will continue to be a primary focus of the business. .
Musk has long said he intends to find a new leader for Twitter.
Musk, who is also the CEO of electric car maker Tesla Inc, said Friday that hiring Yaccarino as the new head of Twitter will help him devote more time to Tesla.


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Alfonso Cuarón, director of HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN and GRAVITY, is reportedly in talks to direct THE OVERLOOK HOTEL, Warner Bros' planned prequel to THE SHINING we brought you news of last year. This marks the second appearance by the acclaimed filmmaker in the news this week, with Cuarón also linked with the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off, FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM.
Though it’s been over 12 months since THE OVERLOOK HOTEL was first announced (with ex-WALKING DEAD showrunner Glen Mazzara penning the screenplay), little has progressed in terms of casting or story details, but with Cuarón in talks, it looks like we’ll be hearing more on the project very soon. Stay tuned...
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Pokemon Go! is here...keep your head up!
It's going to be another hot and humid day here in Hiroshima. And there's no relief in sight...highs for the foreseeable future are all between 31C and 33C with overnight lows of around 25C...I'm not sure if it's even possible to use the word 'low' to describe those temperatures. It's 5:30 in the morning and I'm already sweating...
I guess you all have heard about 'Pokémon Go!'. It was released in Japan yesterday...don't ask me what it is, because I have no idea! Ha ha!
Apparently, players search for digital creatures that pop up on smartphone screens as they move through real-world locations. They then collect the items or characters and use those items to play the game somehow. McDonald’s is getting in on the act too, they have said that about 400 of their 2,900 restaurants in the country are designated as “gyms” where players can battle on their smartphones. The other 2,500 are “Pokestops,” where players can get “Poke Balls” and other items they need to play the game.
While one benefit of the game is that it gets people outside, a downside is that while playing, they aren't aware of their surroundings.
Japan's government-run National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity has issued a flier with these nine public safety tips to keep overly enthusiastic players from getting into trouble. The smartphone game was released in Japan on Friday:
PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
The government says when registering, a player should use a nickname that a third party cannot use to identify the player. It also advises against posting photos taken near one's home on social media, as the location could be ascertained.
BEWARE OF FAKE APPS
The government warns there are possibilities that there are apps that contain viruses, and urges users to download the game's app from legitimate distribution channels.
DOWNLOAD WEATHER APPS
"Pokemon Go" users who play outside need to be mindful of the weather. Download apps that issue severe weather warnings. A cartoon on the government flier shows a person dragging away a preoccupied player as a tsunami approaches, shouting, "Stop playing and run!"
BEWARE OF HEATSTROKE
Players of the game may go on hunting on a sunny day. In that case, the government advises players to be aware of heatstroke, taking a rest in the shade frequently and consuming drinks that contain salt. Drinking water only is not sufficient.
CARRY AN EXTRA BATTERY
Games that use GPS eat up battery life, so carry extra batteries or chargers.
In case your smartphone's battery dies, carry a phone card so you can use a public phone. For kids playing alone, parents should take a head-to-toe picture of them in the clothes they are wearing, in case they go missing.
DO NOT ENTER DANGEROUS AREAS
There are reports in other countries of people getting into trouble while playing the game, including being hit by a car, falling into a pond, getting robbed and getting bitten by a snake. The government also warns players to be careful overseas -- its flier features a cartoon of two pistol-wielding men in cowboy gear to emphasize the point.
BEWARE OF PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY WANT TO MEET
The government warns against meeting strangers. Bring an adult if players absolutely have to meet a person and avoid playing the game in a place where no one is around.
DO NOT USE SMARTPHONES WHILE WALKING
There are many accidents related to texting while walking. The game has a feature that a phone vibrates when a character appears near players. If it does, stop and check out the surroundings before looking at a smartphone.
Play safe, and don't ask me about the game, because you won't find me downloading it...the only time you'll hear me talking about it, is when I'm complaining about pedestrians getting in my way when I'm riding to and from work...ha ha!
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- (Marketwired) -- 05/14/14 -- TrueShip (http://www.trueship.com), maker of ReadyShipper shipping software, has been in the zone since the fourth quarter of last year. In early November, the company launched their much anticipated Flat Rate Select discount USPS option, helping thousands of their customers enjoy Priority Mail discounts on shipped packages that were 20 pounds or less. Since Q4 of 2013, their Flat Rate Select shipments have increased by over 1,000%. The company is predicting that by Q4 of 2014, the shipments will have a year-to-date increase of over 8,000%.
Priority Mail via USPS is beloved by ecommerce businesses because of the speed of delivery and affordable pricing options, but the price does rise quickly as the shipment weight and distance increases. Flat rate boxes and envelopes relieve some of that pricing increase, though. This is true only if your products fit into preset standard box sizes, and only if you use USPS branded boxes.
With the exclusive Flat Rate Select discount USPS shipping option offered by TrueShip, smaller businesses can take advantage of these economical volume discounts on packages up to 20 pounds without having to meet bulk shipping volume requirements or sign any long term contracts.
As an included option in ReadyShipper shipping software, Flat Rate Select also features teaser rates for users, who can then consider using this option to reduce their shipping cost. With a feasible weight limit and generous dimensions on package sizes, businesses can better predict and estimate future shipping costs.
TrueShip includes a handy and easy-to-use rate calculator that can provide instant rate estimations on any shipment. Users simply enter in the dimensions of their package and the calculator estimates the shipping rate for them.
"With Flat Rate Select, you no longer have to be a juggernaut like Amazon or EBay to offer low shipping prices and fast delivery," explained Daniel Koernke, President of Sales. "Using this convenient discount option, which is already included in ReadyShipper shipping software, medium and small-sized online businesses can better compete with the big boys on shipping rates."
You can learn more about TrueShip's popular ReadyShipper shipping software with exclusive Flat Rate Select by visiting them online at: http://www.trueship.com.
TrueShip is the leader in shipping software. The company designs intuitive, user-friendly and cost effective shipping software solutions to help businesses reduce cost, increase productivity and grow.
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Announcement comes a year after the two first announced collaboration to build HELOC digital solution
BBVA USA first bank to power its digital HELOC application using Prosper’s technology
HOUSTON, TX & SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 10, 2020) – BBVA USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Madrid-based BBVA, today announced it is offering a digital Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) through its website, powered by Prosper, a leading online marketplace for consumer loans. Prosper’s digital HELOC platform, which was developed to simplify the process of applying for and obtaining a HELOC, is now available to BBVA USA customers in select states via the BBVA-branded version of the platform.
The announcement comes a year after the two collaborated on and launched a digital HELOC solution that provided customers the ability to complete an online application in minutes and receive instant pre-qualification. Early results already indicate that the digital solution is helping BBVA close HELOCs 14 days faster on average when compared to the Bank’s own turn times on applications submitted in other channels.
This announcement makes BBVA the first bank partner to use Prosper’s technology as part of its own website. Customers have been using the digital application for over a year through Prosper’s website with BBVA as its exclusive bank partner in Alabama, Texas, Florida, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona.
“We are excited to expand our relationship with Prosper by using their digital platform to power our online HELOC application process, as we both strongly believe that digital can lend convenience, speed and efficiency to customers’ banking experiences,” said BBVA USA Head of Mortgage Banking Murat Kalkan. “Customers’ expectations are continuously being shaped by faster delivery and more convenience like they experience in other industries, so naturally they demand the same from financial services. This partnership is well aligned with the core of our strategy, which aims to meet rapidly evolving customer expectations. Now, more than ever, customers can quickly and efficiently tap into the equity they have in their homes, which can provide much needed peace-of-mind knowing they have access to the money they may need for home improvements, debt consolidation or other major financial needs.”
“Consumer spending on home improvement has risen over the past six months as people spend more time at home during the pandemic. A home equity line of credit is a great option for financing a large project as it offers flexibility and access to low rates,” said David Kimball, CEO of Prosper. “With Prosper’s digital HELOC platform, it’s easier than ever to apply online, get an immediate offer, and secure a HELOC. We’re thrilled to extend our partnership with BBVA to now have our digital experience available to BBVA customers through their website.”
“The future of home equity lending is part of the race to better customer experience, so our partnership with Prosper and aspiring to provide a seamless experience to our customers in their HELOC applications is one of the core drivers of our strong growth in Home Equity business even as we see a lower overall production in the industry.” said BBVA USA Director of Home Equity Originations David Garcia Hernandez. “We are looking forward to unlocking the true potential of Home Equity through this platform.”
Key benefits of the HELOC platform include:
- An online application that can be completed in minutes with instant offers and information about rate and prequalification status
- Easy access to a dedicated client services team that can help users get immediate answers to their questions and understand the benefits of getting a HELOC
- Electronic documentation uploads and disclosure delivery
- Ability to apply from anywhere without the need to visit a branch
BBVA and Prosper began working together in 2019, knowing that each could leverage its own strength to make the process of applying and obtaining a HELOC quicker and easier. BBVA contributed its understanding and experience in equity lending, while Prosper lent its acumen in digital consumer lending and creating great customer experiences.
“We always say that consumers are the ones who benefit when banks and tech come together, and it’s something we regularly put into practice. Since our Prosper powered HELOC application launched in early September, we’ve seen a significant improvement in the number of customers who complete the online application, underscoring the power of technology to improve the customer experience,” Kalkan said. “And in a time where banks are increasingly pulling back on their HELOC offerings, for us to come together and make it available more broadly, more conveniently and more efficiently says something about our commitment to customers and their needs.”
To learn more about the digital HELOC product available from BBVA, visit https://www.bbvausa.com/loans/home-equity-line.html.
About BBVA USA
In the U.S., BBVA is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 637 branches, including 328 in Texas, 88 in Alabama, 63 in Arizona, 61 in California, 43 in Florida, 37 in Colorado and 17 in New Mexico. The bank ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (6th). In the U.S., BBVA has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and ranked 14th nationally in terms of dollar volume of SBA loans originated in fiscal year 2019.
BBVA and BBVA Compass are trade names of BBVA USA, a member of the BBVA Group. BBVA USA, Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #402936
About Prosper Marketplace
Prosper’s mission is to advance financial well-being. The company’s online marketplace lending platform connects people who want to borrow money with individuals and institutions that want to invest in consumer credit. Through Prosper’s flagship personal loan marketplace, borrowers get access to affordable fixed-rate, fixed-term personal loans. Investors have the opportunity to earn solid returns via a data-driven underwriting model. To date, over $17 billion in personal loans have been originated through the Prosper platform for debt consolidation and large purchases such as home improvement projects, medical expenses and special occasions. Through its new digital HELOC platform, Prosper is using its expertise in consumer lending to improve the process of applying for and securing a home equity line of credit, as well as deepening its commitment to simplifying consumer finance and advancing financial well-being.
Prosper Marketplace, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco. The platform is owned by Prosper Funding LLC, a subsidiary of Prosper Marketplace, Inc. Personal loans originated through the Prosper marketplace are made by WebBank, member FDIC. Visit www.prosper.com and follow @Prosperloans to learn more. Prosper notes are offered by Prospectus.
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Presenting the current affairs quiz for the week September 28 - October 03. Hope you enjoy it.
1. Land Rover has come out with its first armored vehicle, priced at a whopping €4,00,000. What has it been branded as?
2. Switchgear products and fan maker Standard, a part of Havells India, has roped in which celebrity as brand ambassador?
3. Which chat-based personal assistant app will acquire Mumbai-based startup Niffler for an undisclosed amount?
4. According to a report last week, India Inc’s equity fund raising has already crossed which mark in 2015 so far?
5. Which online marketplace has rolled out a new communication campaign ‘Get Real’ to educate the stakeholders on the negative effects of selling or promoting fake products?
6. Not sure if I have covered this before. In what could be the first listing of an Indian software products company in nearly one and half decade, which security software firm plans to raise Rs 1,000-1,200 crore through an initial public offer?
7. Which lingerie and nightwear brand has released a new digital campaign about women innerwear taboos, featuring copywriter-turned-comedian Neeti Palta?
8. Which MNC has ended its 12-year third-party manufacturing contract with Kolkata-based SAJ Food Products?
9. Online hotel aggregator Goibibo[dot]com has launched a budget accommodation platform. What has it been branded as?
10. China's largest transportation app Didi Kuaidi has invested in which Indian ride hailing app?
11. According to a report last week, India has overtaken which country as the largest consumer of cashew?
12. Which company has launched a new television commercial for its latest diamond jewellery collection offering, Zuhur?
13. Which information technology services company has acquired the IT business of Blue Star Infotech for Rs 181 crore?
14. Which Indian company has declared its Brazilian unit bankrupt and has filed for protection in the country?
15. Which US-based IT services company has acquired Chennai-based Sybrant Technologies for an undisclosed amount?
16. Which online furniture marketplace has announced the acquisition of 53central[dot]com, a crowd bargaining platform that enables group buying options for sports enthusiasts worldwide?
17. Which German publisher will buy a further 88 percent of news website Business Insider for $343 million?
18. Which online ethnic store has rolled out an integrated campaign, with the soundtrack 'Aaj Jane Ki Zidd Na Karo'?
19. Zee is launching a television channel for French-speaking African audiences. What has it been branded as?
20. In what is claimed to be the biggest transaction for any single end-user commercial real estate sale in India, which MNC has bought 4.35 lakh sq ft in Godrej BKC at Mumbai for Rs 1,479 crore?
21. Which American fashion designer is stepping down as chief executive officer in his namesake company?
22. Which MNC has agreed deals to expand sales of its Cailler premium chocolate brand worldwide, marking its entry into the global super-premium chocolate segment?
23. Which company has signed a three-year bat endorsement deal with Indian cricketer Suresh Raina?
24. Which company has acquired the business assets of the pharmaceutical manufacturing unit of Acacia Life sciences located at Visakhapatnam on a going concern basis?
25. Looks like it is raining records in commercial real estate. Which business group is claiming to have struck the country's biggest-ever single asset real estate deal when it bought over Larsen and Toubro's Elante Mall in Chandigarh for Rs 1,785 crore recently?
26. Which MNC, in partnership with filmmakers Ridley Scott, Richie Mehta and Anurag Kashyap, will come out with a film project titled ‘India in a Day’ that will capture the essence of evolving India over a 24-hour period?
27. In a first, auto-major Maruti Suzuki is planning to send cars manufactured in Gurgaon and Manesar, near Delhi, to Kolkata via which transport mode on a pilot basis in October?
28. Which personality from the automobile industry has been honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA), 2015?
29. Which Taiwanese smartphone major has partnered with Foxconn and will start local manufacturing of smartphones at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh?
30. Which bank has become the first institution worldwide to launch mVisa - a card-less and device-less solution the payments company is betting on in the mobile space?
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On this day in 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America added “PG-13” to its film rating system. The new rating was created after parents and advocacy groups complained about the amount of violence in some PG-rated films.
And now…The Mash!
We begin in South Carolina, where a 20-year-old law forbids breweries to donate beer to non-profit organizations. This law—which state liquor agents are aggressively enforcing—effectively prevents small breweries from taking part in festivals.
In Las Vegas, Pub 365 plans to offer a rotating selection of 365 craft beers, including beer cocktails and a rare beer menu called the Unicorn List. Seasonals will make up one-fifth of the selection.
Market Watch’s Jason Notte writes that craft breweries are resorting to a tactic they once despised: establishing sub-brands for beers that may not fit the character of the brewery’s core business.
Starting next year, beer bikes will be banned from Amsterdam’s city center. Locals complained that the bikes, packed with bachelor partiers, have turned downtown into a drunken theme park.
The Washington Post’s Fritz Hahn has noticed a trend: the 16-ounce shaker pint is giving way to smaller glassware. It’s makes craft beer appear cheape, and it’s a more responsible way to serve high-gravity styles.
Thieves made off with two refrigerated trailers packed with 78,500 bottles of SweetWater Brewing Company’s beer. Police recovered some of the beer in a nearby warehouse—which, ironically, was a shooting location for the 1977 bootleg beer classic, Smokey and the Bandit.
Finally, Untappd, Inc., now offers “Untapped For Business”, which allows retailers to publish beer lists, share their menus with consumers, and notify customers that rare or sought-after beers are going to appear on store shelves.
Today is Friday the 13th, which is bad news for the 20 million Americans who suffer from triskaidekaphobia. Some are so terrified of today that they won’t even get out of bed. But the truly intrepid will celebrate by attending Friday the Firkenteenth, a cask ale festival that takes place at Philadelphia’s Grey Lodge Pub every Friday the 13th.
And now…The Mash!
We begin in Toledo, where Tony Packo’s, the hot dog joint made famous by M*A*S*H’s Corporal Klinger, is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a special, locally-brewed ale.
Two economists theorize that beer was the key to The Netherlands’ independence. Seventeenth-century Dutchmen drank lots beer, and the government gradually hiked taxes on it to finance their decades-long revolt against Spanish rule.
Budweiser has run afoul of British regulators, who turned thumbs-down on an ad in which a football coach promised success with women to men who drank Bud.
Add Lagunitas Brewery to the list of western craft breweries planning to open a second plant. It will be located in Chicago, where founder and owner Tony Magee is from.
San Francisco’s iconic Hamms Brewery sign was demolished long ago, but local artist Dan McHale has brought it back to life with a series of paintings, “36 Views of the Hamm’s Brewery.”
Could beer be “brain food”? Scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago found that after drinking two pints, men performed better on brain-teasers than those had nothing to drink.
Finally, Governor Phil Bryant has signed a bill raising Mississippi’s ABV cap to approximately 10.1% ABV. Mississippians can now enjoy 70 percent of the world’s top 100 beers.


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For the first time on Wednesday, Apple Inc.'s market capitalization surpassed that of rival Microsoft Corp.
Apple shares ended trading on the Nasdaq exchange at $244.11, down $1.11. That gave the phone and computer seller a total market capitalization of $222.4 billion US.
Microsoft shares closed at $25.01, down $1.06, giving the software titan a market cap of $220.6 billion.
That makes Apple the most valuable technology firm in the world and the second-largest publicly traded U.S. company, behind oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. Exxon has a market value of $278.6 billion.
Apple only holds 10 per cent of the global computer market, but the release of the now-ubiquitous iPod in 2001 — followed by the iPhone and recently the iPad — revolutionized the Cupertino, Calif.-based corporation and lit a fire under its stock price.
Analysts had been predicting for months that Apple's meteoric rise would see overtake Microsoft in market value, but Wednesday was the first time it actually happened.


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700,000 Locally Grown Lulavim Available in Eretz Yisrael
While in past years many lulavim were imported to Eretz Yisrael from Egypt, the experts are reporting this will not be necessary this year as there are 700,000 locally grown lulavim available. Two-thirds of these lulavim come from Jordan Valley/Beit Shean area kibbutzim. In addition, 200,000 lulavim have been exported to the United States.
Most of the lulavim are grown in one of the religious kibbutzim under rabbinical supervision. The largest supplier is Kibbutz Tirat Tzvi in the Beit Shean Valley, which produces 10% of the lulavim in Israel.
In past years, lulavim were imported from Egypt, Jordan and Gaza, and this was associated with an array of issues, including threatened boycotts, security issues and supporting one’s enemies.
Nechemia Refel, the secretary of the Religious Kibbutz Movement is proud that today there is a sufficient number of home grown lulavim, grown by Jews in accordance with halacha as well as sending 200,000 to N. America....


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(CelebrityAccess) — The mysteriously masked DJ and producer Marshmello has hinted at plans for a ‘live’ digital performance in online in the video game Fortnite.
On Thursday, the DJ tweeted that his fans should make their way to Pleasant Park, a location in the popular battle royale-style video Fortnite on Saturday night, suggesting that he will be performing a ‘special set.’
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) January 31, 2019
Marshmello also updated his official tour itinerary to include the Pleasant Park event on February 2nd. As well, Fortnite developers have added in-game posters advertising the apparent concert, which is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. EST.
Tying in with the teased performance, Fortnite developers Epic Games released a slew of digital merch such as skins and in-game cosmetics in their digital store on Thursday, coinciding with the announcement.
Marshmello is one of the numerous artists in recent months who have expressed an affinity for the game. In June, he won an official Fortnite tournament with popular streamer and social media personality Tyler “Ninja” Blevins.


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Just launched on the App Store, Teamster combines Tinder swiping and
Unveils latest Privacy Platform Bonafeyed’s “Zero-Config Privacy” Burlingame, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2015 In recognition of International Data
Vysk Has Been Selected for Respecting Privacy, and Its Commitment to Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) January 28, 2015
New tool is the first to flag searches and social activities by examining the sentiment or emotion behind students’ online posts Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) January
Users can now search Google anonymously for the first time BOSTON, Jan.
AgeCheq celebrates Data Privacy Day 2015 by launching Kids Online Privacy Camp, a free app to help parents teach children about their online privacy YORK, Pa., Jan.
Poll results indicate that 84% of Americans feel a "tremendous amount" of personal responsibility in protecting their online privacy but a lack of information about how their data is collected and
As online trust remains at a three year low, US Internet users say more transparency from companies is key to reducing concern SAN FRANCISCO, Jan.
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Email encryption refers to encryption and authentication of email messages, which is typically done to protect content from being read by unintended recipients. Email technology is readily available but has yet to achieve widespread usage, most likely due to social factors, such as people seeing the use of encryption as paranoid, and as marking a message urgent whether it is or not. A recent survey (from January 2012) found that only 35 percent of companies have implemented email...
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It has long been speculated that an all-new generation of the Dodge Challenger could arrive as early as 2018. However, the latest reports suggest otherwise. According to reliable sources, the next-generation Challenger is more likely to go on sale for the 2021 model year. In that case, expect the 2018 model to come freshened up, but without any substantial changes compared to its predecessor. While the 2015 update introduced a revised exterior and a new engine option, the 2018 Dodge Challenger is expected to bring notable improvements only when it comes to interior design and the list of standard amenities. In terms of exterior styling, the model will feature a unique blend of classic muscle-car appearance and modern technology.
Although official info on the release date has yet to come, we expect the 2018 Dodge Challenger to hit the dealerships in the second half of 2017.
2018 Challenger Design
As far as the exterior design is concerned, the upcoming Challenger will retain its recognizable look that links it with the 1970s muscle cars. Thanks to its size and blocky shape, this car boasts a substantial road presence. Some of the recent exterior updates have given it a more contemporary appearance, although the Challenger is still sticking close to the traditional design philosophy. Inside, expect the 2018 Dodge Challenger to offer several new materials and slightly tweaked styling clues. There will also be more technological features to choose from, including an extended list of standard equipment. The revised dashboard will feature retro-style gauges accompanied by a new TFT display positioned between the tachometer and speedometer. Expect also the upper trim levels to offer new leather seats and an enhanced version of Dodge’s infotainment system.
About the appearance of Challenger 2018 model, witnesses and new 2018 Dodge Challenger ADR (American Drag Racer). This model was caught driving test, without a lot of hidden parts. On the market, Dodge Challenger ADR will be offered as a high-performance variant, even above Hellcat model.
2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
Just like the current model, the 2018 Dodge Challenger will be available with four different powertrains under its hood. The standard unit will once again come in the form of the 3.6-liter V6 generating 305 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque. Next in line will be the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that delivers 375 hp coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission or 372 hp with an 8-speed automatic. As for the 392 Hemi Scat Pack and Challenger SRT 392, they will share the same 6.4-liter V8 putting out 485 horsepower. Finally, the mighty Challenger SRT Hellcat will be powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 churning out stunning 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of twist.


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Innovation Attraction Program and Startupnight 2020 in Dubai
The ‘Innovation Attraction Program’
Designed and executed by Dubai SME and promoted by his Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, took place at the same city between the 10th and 14th of February. We had the pleasure to showcase GLOBALS, and our Founder Mario Paladini was moderator of the Startupnight event and also business coach for the startups attending. The Innovation Attraction Program wants to help over 25,000 startups from around the world to start doing business in Dubai.
The event was composed of three parallel events; Startup Alliance, Startup night and Step Conference. It has been a week full of startup demos, pitches, success stories, conferences, business, fun, and party.
DUBAI SME together with Startup Alliance, from Berlin Partner, helps startups from around the world to help to start their business in Dubai. Startup Alliance happened between the 8th and the 10th of February. Lots of meetings between global startup and locals, aiming to help local startups to scale out of the country by finding new partners, and also a door to foreign startup to make business in EAU.
Not less important, lots of conferences from some world references about startup related topics have helped entrepreneurs and startups to improve their skills. So they get the next level and finally and not less important, an introduction to the EAU culture in order to start business with the right hand.
Durant the week, Dubai SME has hosted again the Startupnight the 11th of February with demos, pitch, and party. They hosted international innovative Startups together with some of the leading businesses, investors and experts from Dubai. Where our CEO got the honor to be the master of ceremony.
Finally but not less important, Step conference was closing the week. It’s the most experiential tech festival in the middle east offers to startup the possibility to meet top VCs, investors, participate in the Startup Basecamp, Pitch Competition, Mentor’s Corner, Investor Meetings, and more.
The week started with a desert Safari Saturday the 8th followed for cultural and market sessions related to Dubai. In the evening, participants got the chance to meet Dubai based investors. It was an introduction to Dubai’s ecosystem, so the Monday participants could take the most of the meeting with Dubai’s industry experts and ecosystem. Tuesday and Wednesday were full of startups pitches, expositions and the main events. Finally, on Wednesday some participants had the chance to go around the Dubai Expo 2020 space. It created huge expectations around Dubai Expo 2020, which is going to be one of the most impactful events of the year in the whole world with more than 150 days of duration.


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Tim Culpan and Ian King Intel chief executive Paul Otellini told employees in Taiwan that Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is being released before it's fully ready, a person who attended the company event said.
Tova Cohen Intel is launching research in Israel into technology that mimics the human brain.
NO ONE knows how many angels can dance on the head of a pin but the boffins at Intel know how many transistors fit into the full stop at the end of this sentence.
Intel unveils new features for its line of low-cost laptops, adding bigger screens and more data storage.
China has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost twice as fast as the previous US record holder.
David Pogue It isn't perfect, but the Lenovo machine has transformed the tablet into something new and interesting.
Adam Turner Big is beautiful, but has Asus gone an inch too far?
Macman Apple unveils its new Mac Pro, Mac OSX Mavericks and the dramatic iOS7 operating system.
Adam Turner Denied a Haswell update, will the MacBook Pro be the next victim of Apple's war on the optical drive?
Salvador Rodriguez There is no shortage of rumours ahead of Apple's annual developer conference next week.
Michael Liedtke Microsoft is retooling Windows 8 to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in PC sales.
Asher Moses PC sales have plummeted as consumers embrace portable devices such as smartphones and tablets and shift to web-based software.
David Pogue They may be slick but the latest hybrids may not be worth the price.
Imaging The latest Retina MacBook Pro has minuses but plenty of ticks.
Adam Turner More than a tablet but less than a PC, the Google Chromebook joins the growing line-up of post-PC devices.
Adam Turner Brimming with potential and priced to sell, Acer's stripped-down Chromebook is the perfect travel companion.
Adam Turner Is Linux on the desktop worth a second look if Chrome gives an old PC a new lease of life?
Bleeding Edge Each quarter, the price of the 'workhorse PC' reflects movements in currency exchange rates.
Adam Turner Windows 8 finally feels right when running on a tablet like the Dell Latitude 10.
Reviewed by Rich Jaroslovsky The Windows and Android operating systems have had one thing in common: Both are designed to work on many different kinds of hardware.


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China will continue to be the world’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) market for years to come, said Nicolas Peter, chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, in a recent interview with Xinhua.
“The total NEV market in China is projected to reach around 13 million units in 2025, and more than 25 percent of these would be battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This matches our plan to increase our BEV sales in China to about 25 percent of our total sales by 2025,” he said.
In 2021, NEV sales in China increased by about 170 percent year on year. This momentum continued in the first quarter of 2022, when – despite all the challenges – the Chinese NEV market posted a 140-percent year-on-year growth.
BMW has expanded its electric product portfolio and now offers five BEV models to Chinese customers. By 2023, this number should increase to 13, according to Peter. “Our clear focus is on ramping up electro-mobility,” Peter said.
In the first quarter of this year, the BMW Group increased the sales of fully electric BMW and MINI vehicles worldwide by nearly 150 percent year on year to about 35,300 units. “In China, despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we tripled the sales of our fully electric models in the first quarter of 2022,” Peter noted.
“In 2022, our company plans to double its global sales of pure electric vehicles compared to 2021. We are fully on track to meet our ambitious growth targets,” he said. In the long run, Peter said that his company expects China to remain the largest automobile market in the world. The Chinese government has pledged to adopt new policy measures to increase car sales in the country, Peter recalled.
In 2021, China’s passenger vehicle market posted a year-on-year growth of 4.4 percent. In total, 846,000 BMW and MINI vehicles were delivered to Chinese customers, 8.9 percent more than in 2020, making this a new sales record for the second consecutive year in BMW’s largest single market.
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Fascinating: HBO Nordic, the network’s version of HBO Go for Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, will be available to anyone willing to pay, regardless of whether they also have a cable TV subscription. TechCrunch calls it a Netflix competitor, which is true enough, but Variety cuts to chase:
What’s different this time around is that Scandinavia is a market where HBO doesn’t have to protect an entrenched business model as lucrative as the one in the U.S., where a standalone product would jeopardize its deals with distributors from Comcast to DirecTV.
I’ve written previously about the conditions that keep this from happening in the U.S. — for now. In the meantime, keep an eye on HBO Nordic.


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It looks as if Harmonix and Mad Catz can't quite agree on who's to blame for the latter's recent financial losses of $11.6 million, as the two have issued statements that are fairly contradictory.
Poor Mad Catz. The company, which was already struggling, pinned all its hopes on a publishing partnership with Rock Band 4 developer Harmonix, only to be left dead in the water due to unsold inventory.
Rock Band 4 developer Harmonix has revealed that in an upcoming expansion due to release later this year, players will finally be able to play band with their friends no matter their location with online multiplayer.
Harmonix recently announced that their crowdfunding for a PC port of Rock Band 4 had failed. Despite raising more than half of the $1.5...
Before the launch of Rock Band 4 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, Harmonix announced that they were partnering with troubled peripheral maker Mad Catz to not only develop the new instruments which were set to come with the game, but would also be co-publishing the game later that year.
Harmonix has announced this week that they're preparing a PC release for Rock Band 4 after many have been requesting it, but rather than actually just launching the game, they've headed to Fig in order to raise money for the game to actually make it happen.
So here’s a bit of embarrassing news. Remember how Harmonix and basically anyone who had anything to do with Rock Band 4 has been hyping...
Harmonix have released a blog post detailing some of the finer points of Rock Band 4's new Career Mode. Career mode for me was always fun but never held me really, but now it seems they have revamped it to the point where it is essentially an RPG like system.
Today Harmonix and Mad Catz have announced the standalone version of Rock Band 4 can now be pre-ordered from select retailers worldwide. But for those who thought it'd be as simple as purchasing the base game for £40-something due to the game being backward compatible with our old instruments, think again.
Things aren't going so great for Mad Catz, the creator of several video game peripherals since 1989, who for the past three years have failed to meet financial targets, had loans, and now has struck a deal with its creditor, Well Fargo that'll last until July 31, 2016. But if things don't get better, the company could be forced into bankruptcy.
It was previously discovered that Rock Band 4 would likely set users back $250 when the game launches, that is according to an Amazon listing, which has left a bit of a bitter taste in some peoples mouths. But for those who don't mind splashing the cash or alternatively have the old Rock Band kit, you'll be able to dive right into the game on October 6.
If you've been checking Amazon for E3 announcement listings, you may have came across one for Rock Band 4. So far the pre-order has...
With this year seeing the return of Rock Band and Guitar Hero, the musical video game genre is back on the rise, and while Rock Band seems to be sticking with the same formula allowing for backwards compatibility, Guitar Hero is heading down the innovative route hoping to woo players with a new control system and overall concept. All this is well and good for fans of either franchise, but there's just one thing that's ticking me off a little. I'm getting sick of the same old songs being added to the games.
IGN has had exclusive dibs on various little bits of information for Rock Band 4, first we learned about some new features coming to the game, then the first six songs were revealed, and now we've finally seen how the game will look in action and it looks fairly unremarkable.
Rock Band 4 is slowly being revealed and teased over at IGN for the next month or so, already we've heard about some of the new and unique features coming to the game, but we're missing a few things. What the game will play like, and what songs we'll be playing.
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Samsung’s fest began today and it will go on until February 28, 2021.
TV - page 2
The upcoming smart TV series was unveiled by the company at CES 2020 last year.
The sale will begin on February 6 and go on until February 9.
The refund is available to subscribers who had switched to paid subscriptions before the free trial extension was issued.
This sale will begin on January 29 and it will go on until January 31.
Disney’s other series The Mandalorian also made it to the top five list.
Shows such as Mirzapur 2, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, Pataal Lok, Sam Jam, Loser, Geetha Subramanyam were a big hit.
Vu’s new 55LX and 65LX TVs are priced at ₹49,999 and ₹69,999, respectively.
These newly launched smart TVs include a 42-inch model, which costs ₹19,999 and a 50-inch model, which costs


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Blockchain Startup Havven to Launch Stablecoin on EOS This Year
A blockchain startup that sets out to offer cross-blockchain payments has announced it is planning to bring its existing stablecoin – a cryptocurrency tied to a stable asset – to the EOS network. Havven, an Australia-based project revealed recently that it is expecting to issue its nUSD stablecoin on EOS by the end of this year. The U.S. dollar-pegged token first launched on the ethereum network in June.
The goal, the startup said, is not to switch the token’s fundamental network from ethereum to EOS, but to issue nUSD on both networks separately – a mission it claims will “offer cross-blockchain stablecoins.”
it’s important that projects providing blockchain infrastructure plan to provide cross-chain compatibility, so their success isn’t bound to the success of whatever chain they’ve chosen…
– Kain Warwick, Founder
A stablecoin is typically designed to adjust its supply as the market shifts in order to maintain a price pegged to an asset such as a fiat currency, providing a lack of volatility makes it easier for businesses or users to adopt. Havven’s effort comes after EOS officially announced its long-awaited network launch in June. Block.One, the entity behind the EOS blockchain has also revealed a $1 billion investment fund to facilitate the growth of its ecosystem.


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Amazon in SEA: the biggest opportunity is yet to comeSeptember 22nd, 2017 Posted by Red2 Digital Red2 Knowledge, Social Media, Uncategorized 0 comments on “Amazon in SEA: the biggest opportunity is yet to come”
As new market entries go, Amazon’s move into Southeast Asia has been hard to ignore.
The e-commerce giant has been seen as both an opportunity and a threat: a proven partner of choice or a competitor that’ll put local retailers on the back foot. But retail is only one part of Amazon’s business – and for marketers there could be an even greater opportunity here.
In the States and Europe, we’ve already seen some lucrative brand partnerships emerging. These partnerships are about more than selling through the platform though, like L’Oréal, who have moved parts of their Search budget to Amazon. And it’s understandable: with 55% of all product searches now starting on Amazon alone, it pays to have your brand front and centre.
Crucially, it’s not just the big names that are marketing themselves through Amazon either. Smaller brands – and even individual products – are getting in on the act. And I expect it won’t be long before we’re seeing the same in Southeast Asia.
But why is this such a big opportunity, and what should we do about it?
Data, data, data
It starts with data: Amazon isn’t just an online retailer.
Of course, if you want to sell merchandise directly through Amazon, you can. But marketers can also use their data to drive sales. Amazon’s data is a goldmine, because it’s incredibly specific and targeted – all because Amazon’s users are actively looking to buy.
The best way to show this is to compare Amazon’s competitors: Facebook and Google.
Sure, they have vast amounts of data (especially when it comes to what people are interested in or searching for). But when it comes to the quality of the data, Amazon wins hands down. That’s because Amazon knows what they’re searching for and what they actually buy and how they are doing it. After all, actions always speak louder than words. And, here, Amazon can close the loop.
Throw into the mix Amazon’s cross-platform capabilities – combined with Search and Display on its site, app and platforms – and you can start to see why digital marketers have been getting excited.
Hello human insights
But this is only touching the surface. Another exciting part of Amazon’s unique proposition is what’s yet to come.
When I said Amazon does not just focus on e-commerce, I meant it. Think about Prime, Kindle and Echo to name just a few. Amazon is a truly digital company – and it’s just getting started.
Take Echo for instance. Voice Search is becoming a part of everyday life and, because of the detailed insights it offers, it’s set to become a valuable part of the marketer’s arsenal.
This isn’t just about suggesting products or Voice SEO, but a better understanding of customers: their demographics, attitudes and, even, the tone of their questions.
Scary? Absolutely. But it’s an absolute goldmine for marketers everywhere.
And, the best part about it, we’re yet to see the true potential of this and Amazon’s other platforms. Each could feature in our marketing mix – and sooner than we think, if Amazon’s record is anything to go by.
After all, they’ve already revolutionised e-commerce. Now Amazon could do the same for digital marketing.
Luke Janich is CEO of RED²


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New York Fashion Week 2011: Experience the best of the week with these fabulous affairs
By DAVID YI
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER|
Sep 06, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Your fashion escapades don't have to stop at Fashion's Night Out this Thursday. Experience the week with these other fabulous affairs.
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FirstComesFashion.com The website streams video as shows hit the runway — which means viewers can see exactly what those in the front row do. As an added bonus, the site shoots the minutes leading up to the show so viewers can watch their favorite fashion insiders — like Anna Wintour — in the crowd.
Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion presented by smart car Want to experience the glitz and glamour of the runway? Head to the Gen Art fashion show — the same one that once featured young Zac Posen, and well as Rodarte and Phillip Lim early in their careers. It will be open to the public and feature the best and brightest new designers, like Ann Yee. Purchase tickets at genart.org. Friday, cocktail reception at 7 p.m.; runway show starts at 8 p.m. $50-95. 404 W. 33rd St.
Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2012 Show Word on the street says that the renowned American designer will show his newest men's collection at High Line's Chelsea Market Passage. Framed against an iconic view of the Hudson River, this will be the first time a fashion show has been staged in the High Line's Chelsea Market Passage. Friday, 5:30 p.m. Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave.
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Thrashin' Week For those of you who couldn't care less about fashion, head to Thrashin' Week, a three-day public skateboarding event. The Stone Rose Lounge in the Time Warner Center will create a 30-foot skateboarding mini-ramp where anyone can board alongside the skate industry greats such as Luis Tolentino, Billy Rohan and Nolan Lee. Thursday and Friday, 9 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 2-4 p.m., 9 p.m.-midnight. 10 Columbus Circle, 4th floor.


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CHENNAI: Multi-brand auto retail is now coming to the EV eco-system. Greaves Cotton
has announced it will introduce a multi-brand EV retail platform under the brand name- ‘AutoEVmart’ bringing together all-electric vehicle-related products such as two-wheelers, three-wheelers, electric cycles along with accessories under one roof.
AutoEVmart platform will stock a wide range of electric vehicles including both in-house Greaves
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to other EV brands.
Nagesh Basavanhalli, MD and Group CEO of Greaves Cotton, said, "This is part of the Greaves retail network and will be asset-light with the franchisee-owned franchisee-operated model. The first AutoEVmart store will be in Bengaluru and based on the response we will go to other metros as well. This store will offer products, financing, spares and service all under one roof but our focus is on two and three wheelers and not cars and SUVs."


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque has reeled in a really big retail fish, and it is headed to a major Duke City business park.
Cabela’s, an outdoor recreation giant with nearly $3.5 billion in annual sales, announced plans Thursday to build its first New Mexico store at the southwest corner of Interstate 25 and Paseo del Norte.
Known for its inventory of hunting, fishing and camping gear, Cabela’s said it would hire an estimated 150 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees for the 70,000-square-foot store. Groundbreaking is expected by late this year, and the store is expected to open by the third quarter of 2017.
“What today is an 8-to-5 workplace will be more live-work-play,” said Ben Spencer, CEO of Titan Development, the project’s managing partner. “People will live in Journal Center, work in Journal Center and recreate in Journal Center. It’s really transformative for Journal Center.”
The chain, based in Sidney, Neb., is the first to sign onto the 20-acre project – formally called Legacy at Journal Center. Plans for the mixed-use project also include additional retail, restaurants and, for the first time in Journal Center, apartments.
The Legacy at Journal Center plan has evolved since Albuquerque-based Titan bought into the site about 10 years ago, Spencer said.
Lowell Hare, president and CEO of Journal Center Corp., lauded the current vision and implementation. He said it gives people a reason to be in the area on nights and weekends and diversifies the offerings for those already in place.
“Our partners at Titan Development have done a great job working with Cabela’s to be the anchor tenant of the Legacy at Journal Center,” Hare said of the project, in which Journal Center Corp. is a partner. “In addition to the significance of Cabela’s for all of Albuquerque, the Legacy at Journal Center will now be able to provide greater shopping, dining and residential options to the more than 10,000 individuals working in the Journal Center.”
Cabela’s is a destination retailer that should draw traffic from across the state, said commercial real estate broker Jim Dountas, who is spearheading Legacy’s leasing effort with CBRE colleague Lia Armstrong. Dountas called Cabela’s “one of the biggest market entries that New Mexico has seen in a number of years,” and he said it will help lure other businesses. He said several new-to-market restaurant groups have expressed interest in the site.
“It is a very premier piece of real estate at I-25 and Paseo that has been held out for development for something special,” Dountas said.
Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry told the Journal on Thursday that he started trying to woo destination retailers, including Cabela’s, during his first term. Raised in Nebraska, he said he has seen the brand’s pull firsthand.
“I know people who make vacations of going and staying for a couple of days and shopping at Cabela’s – this is true,” he said. “The other thing it will do is pull people off the interstate who are driving through that would not otherwise have stopped in our city.”
Cabela’s has more than 80 stores around the U.S. and Canada. While it has none in New Mexico, there are locations in all the neighboring states.
Berry said the city is not offering Cabela’s any financial incentives, such as Local Economic Development Act funds.
“We are thrilled to announce Albuquerque as our first location in New Mexico,” Tommy Millner, Cabela’s CEO, said in a news release. “We’ve had a strong customer base through our online and catalog businesses in this area for many years. Building a store here will allow us to serve those customers better, while also introducing thousands of additional outdoor enthusiasts to the Cabela’s brand and experience.”
Cabela’s announced two new store locations Thursday – the other is outside Detroit. But the company made news for more than its expansion; the New York Post reported that Bass Pro Shops and Goldman Sachs were closing in on a Cabela’s acquisition.
In an email to the Journal on Thursday, a Cabela’s spokesman called the report “rumors and speculation” and declined to comment.
Titan’s Spencer said he is aware of the reports but had no insight into the matter. But even if such a deal happens, he’s confident Albuquerque would get a big outdoor recreation store.
“I know for a fact that Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops have looked at Albuquerque for a number of years,” he said. “Certainly it’s my opinion that if that did happen, there wouldn’t be any change.”
Master plan in process
Legacy takes one of the few remaining vacancies in the nearly 400-acre Journal Center park. When Legacy is complete, only about 10 undeveloped acres will remain, Hare said.
Titan hasn’t cemented the master plan for the entire site or determined total development costs, said Kurt Browning, Titan’s chief development officer. The company will apply for industrial revenue bonds through Bernalillo County for the Legacy project, he said. The developer must repay such bonds, but they can help lower borrowing costs and taxes.
Whatever the final plan, Legacy will reflect the current trend of connecting home, work and fun, Browning said. Titan is working with Albuquerque-based Dekker Perich Sabatini and Bohannan Huston on the plan.
“I think the mixed-use opportunity is the (big) opportunity right now, without a doubt. Nobody planned for residential in the original master plan, but it’s obviously much-needed, in our opinion,” he said.


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The Odeon on London’s Leicester Square is getting a huge multi-million pound makeover.
Arguably the UK’s most famous movie theatre, this cathedral of cinema is set to reopen this Christmas where it will become the first UK site to boast Dolby Cinema – “a cutting-edge audio visual experience like no other”.
The historic venue, which will reopen as the ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, has played host to some of the biggest nights in British movie history since opening in 1937 including countless royal galas, over 700 premieres, and the UK premieres of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, The Spy Who Loved Me, and all the Harry Potter films.
The famous two-tiered main screen – now the VIP Luxe screen – has reduced its seat count from 1,679 to just 800 luxury seats, including over 350 powered Luxe recliners offering extensive legroom, and personal tray tables.
Screens 2-5 at the venue have also received full refurbishments.
According to the press blurb, Dolby Cinema boasts “a spectacular, leading-edge visual experience through the Dolby Vision dual laser projection system and moving audio which fills the cinema and flows all around you with Dolby Atmos”.
This is welcome news for anyone who saw a film in the old Odeon, which had a reputation for weak, and often echoey, audio. ODEON Luxe Leicester Square is the first Dolby Cinema to open in the UK following a deal announced in June 2018 by Odeon Cinemas Group and Dolby Laboratories to bring 7 new Dolby Cinemas to ODEON in the UK.
The renovated cinema also includes an ornate new interior, with restored heritage features, and new glass-fronted Oscar’s cocktail bar create world’s most sophisticated cinema for Hollywood stars and film fans.
Mark Way, President AMC Europe & Managing Director Odeon Cinemas Group, said: “For more than eight decades, ODEON Leicester Square has stood tall in the heart of London as the capital’s home of the premiere.
“Our stunning Luxe refurbishment takes this prestigious reputation to the next level, reinventing one of the most iconic cinemas in the world. With the combination of Luxe recliners and Dolby Cinema, no other cinema will offer this level of luxury and technology.
“Quite simply, ODEON Luxe Leicester Square will be the best movie experience available – an unrivalled luxury cinema that will proudly set the standard for generations to come. We’re very excited to reveal our plans to reopen for Christmas so guests can experience everything that the reborn ODEON Luxe Leicester Square will offer.”
How much an average ticket for the new ODEON will cost has yet to be confirmed. A ticket to see A Star Is Born in the ODEON Luxe Haymarket will currently set you back £16.75 as an adult. We expect to pay a premium to see a film in these deluxe new surroundings.


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CANBERRA, Australia — A Senate committee in Australia will soon scrutinize vegan and vegetarian food masquerading as meat.
Nationals senator Susan McDonald has launched an inquiry into food labeling laws as the Australian red meat industry seeks to protect the provenance of its products.
The former butcher said it was up to makers of non-meat products to come up with their different terms instead of piggybacking off long-established animal proteins like mince and sausages.
“There are intellectual property issues, and in our export legislation, we have clear definitions of meat being the product of an animal, but there are gaps domestically,” she said in a statement.
“The industry invests hundreds of millions of dollars each year to develop and enhance the intellectual property and benefits of red meat in Australia, and these investments must be protected.
“Just like winemakers wanting exclusive use of some wine names, I feel strongly that our Aussie red meat industry should have sole use of product names that have meant only one thing for centuries.”
“It is a national disgrace that highly processed plant-based protein made from imported ingredients are allowed to be labeled as Australian meat,” he said.
“Every day, 434,000 proud farmers, livestock transporters, meat workers, and butchers work together to provide families with natural, nutritious, and healthy meat.
“Through droughts, floods, and fires, our industry has always been there to supply the safest and highest quality meat to Australian consumers.
“These highly processed, unnatural plant-based products are increasingly seen as a health risk and are in no way similar to the red meat produced by Australian farmers.”
McKillop said the brand and reputation of Australian beef, lamb, and the goat had been built over generations and were now denigrated by companies deliberately ripping off their marketing to sell inferior products.
“Infringing a trademarked brand to sell another product is unlawful in Australia, and so should be the use of our industry’s collective owned meat category brands if a product is not from the flesh of an animal,” McKillop said.
The inquiry will investigate the economic effects of non-animal protein marketing on Australia’s red meat industry.
It will also examine the legality of using livestock imagery on vegan products and the health benefits of non-animal protein manufacturing processes.
“If you prefer tofu to T-bone, then you go for it but forget the ethics of eating animal products; this is about protecting a precious industry and also providing a clear distinction between the real thing and the alternatives, so consumers know exactly what they’re getting,” McDonald said.
(Edited by Gaurab Dasgupta and Ojaswin Kathuria.)
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
TICKETS TO SEE THE YANKEES AT DODGER STADIUM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON AN INDIVIDUAL GAME BASIS
--Seats for the highly-anticipated series will only be available via mini plan or season tickets--
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that due to the velocity of sales of mini plans and season tickets, the games against the defending World Champion New York Yankees will not be available on an individual game basis.
With an overwhelming volume of requests from current season ticket holders, the team will offer a limited number of tickets for the series against the Yankees to those existing season ticket holders, as is customary with Opening Day and the Postseason.
Seven-game mini plans or season seats will be the only way for fans to guarantee tickets to the Yankees series at Dodger Stadium on June 25-27.
The mini plan starts as low as $9 per seat for a ticket to seven different home games on the Top Deck. For seven games in the All-You-Can-Eat Right Field pavilion, the mini plan costs just $28 per game. Mini-plans are available on the Reserved Level starting at $12, Loge Level for $40 and Field Level starting at $45 per game. Fans can save as much as 30 percent through the purchase of a seven-game mini plan.
In addition, fans can secure tickets to two of the three Yankee games by purchasing a 21-game plan for as little as $9 per seat. Season tickets for all remaining home games start as low as $8 per seat.
Mini plans can be purchased by visiting www.dodgers.com/miniplans or by calling 866.DODGERS.


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Adrian Flux, one of the UK’s leading Classic & Specialist Car Insurance Brokers recently used a theme photo booth with great success at the recent Classic Ford Show. Having used a theme photo booth at the previous years event, the events management team had no hesitation in booking a booth for this years event.
Seeking a stand attraction that was able to combine fun, brand recognition and Facebook social media sharing, Adrian Flux hired the latest green screen technology photo booth for their stand and the show.
As well as being able to post the photos from the theme photo booth direct to an album on the Fluxbabes Facebook brand page, they were also able to use the latest green screen technology to incorporate a branded digital image as a backdrop each photo, which customers were able to take away with them as a memento.
The photos were also designed to include their Facebook page url to encourage customers to visit the page and share their photos, during or after the event.
Fluxbabes Theme Photo Booth
Commenting on their theme photo booth, Ashley Hewitt, Social Media Manager at Adrian Flux Insurance said “Having the booth on stand allows another level of interaction between our promo girls, the Fluxbabes, and show attendees. Everyone that comes to the show will want to remember the great day they had, whether that’s a printed picture with their friends to take away – for free – or a picture with one of the beautiful Fluxbabes that they can share through Facebook and Twitter. ”
Adrian Flux took full advantage of all the theme photo booth branding opportunities by also having the outside of the booth fully branded with their own Fluxbabes brand images, colours and logo.
Having so far used the booth at this years Classic Ford Show and previously JapFest, the booth has also been booked for Performance Vauxhall Show, Japfest 2, Ford Fair and TRAX.


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Those who are about to make a large purchase on Amazon might want to postpone it for a while. During the announcement of the quarterly results, the company let it be known that there will soon be a lot of discounts thrown around again.
Starting in July 2022, it will be two days of Amazon Prime Day. The days when you can get a lot of discount on the purchase of brand new products. Something that, as the past few years have shown, is more than worth the wait.
Amazon Prime Day 2022
Amazon Prime Day is among one of the biggest online shopping events. During this day, or several days, the American shop sprinkles a lot of discounts. Since a few years, the store is also active in the Netherlands and we can also use the advantage.
An exact date is not yet mentioned, but we do know that the event is in July. That is a month later than last year, when Amazon Prime Day went off in June. During the event, consumers were able to rake in quite a few discounts. The year before, the special promotion was held once in October because of COVID-19.
Lots of packages for little (Image: Unsplash)
So those who want to make a big purchase may choose to put it off for a while. Usually such promotions are very inexpensive for electronics, so those who want to buy a new TV or soundbar can probably do so for less money around summer. Although, of course, you have no guarantee. It is currently expected that the two-day discount party will take place between July 11 and July 18, 2022. However, this has yet to be officially confirmed.
Always the best deals
The Dutch love discounts, and rightly so. Technology costs quite a bit of money, so it’s nice to get a bit of a discount every now and then. That is exactly why we at WANT always keep an eye on the best deals for you.
Are you curious about all the deals? Then be sure to check out this page on our website!


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First Apple iTune’s Match Payments Arriving, TuneCore Gets $10,000
Tunecore has just gotten its first payment for $10,000 from Apple's iTune's Match, and CEO Jeff Price believes that's a hopeful sign. "Seeing an additional $10,000+ appear out of the thin air for TuneCore Artists by people just listening to songs they already own is amazing!" Now, $10,000 for all the acts that TunecCore distributes isn't much money, but it is a start.
I agree with Jeff when he says, "Services like iMatch, Spotify, Simfy, Deezer and others are bringing that innovation – it will take some time to learn which are the ones consumers want."
Has your iTune's Match check arrived, and what do you think of it?


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PARIS — Woolmark, the familiar ball-of-wool certification symbol for Australian merino wool, is in for a facelift, namely with the resurrection of the brand’s historic Wool Secretariat Award program, now named the Australian Merino Woolmark Prize.
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The prize, which famously springboarded the careers of then-young designers Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent in 1954, will be awarded at the Palais de Tokyo here Thursday at an event cohosted by Sonia Rykiel and Australia Wool Innovation. Choosing from 10 knitwear finalists — who include America’s Tom Scott, France’s Xavier Brisoux and Britain’s Louise Goldin — the winner will receive AWI funding and will be carried in Paris fashion boutique Colette.
The fashion happening is one of several merino wool-boosting initiatives AWI has planned. Others include the development of merino wool base layer T-shirts, as well as a revolutionary shower-washable and drip-dryable wool suit. AWI also will act as the official supplier of formal uniforms to the Australian Olympic team.
The nonprofit, Sydney-based organization has several thousand licensees in 70 countries, and acts as a business-to-business middleman for all areas of the merino wool market, from scientific research to the sourcing, fabrication and marketing of garments. According to AWI statistics, close to 50 percent of the world’s wool hails from Australia, with Australian merino wool making up 80 percent of the global fine apparel wool supply. Some 95 percent of Australia’s merino wool is exported, 65 percent of which goes to China, followed by Japan and the U.S.
Craig Welsh, chief executive officer of AWI, sees reconnecting Woolmark with emerging designers as a vital step toward contemporizing wool, still stigmatized as an itchy, scratchy, granny fabric. “[Our aim] is to position Australian merino wool as an affordable, luxury fiber that is both sustainable and biodegradable,” said Welsh.
Rykiel famously changed people’s perceptions of wool in the Sixties when her “poor-boy sweater” made the cover of Elle magazine. “I became the queen of knitwear in a day, without knowing anything about knitting!” recalled the designer, who transformed her passion into a small family fashion empire.
“[Wool offers] a sweet protection. It’s easy to play with, [highlights] what is beautiful on your body and hides what is less beautiful,” Rykiel said. “It is the perfect sexy outfit with nothing under, and the contact of the wool on the skin is the most sensual ever.”
Prize finalist Annalisa Dunn, a 26-year-old graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, said she believes the resurrection of the prize will open wool up to the designer realm.
Justifying the added value of wool is also part of AWI’s campaign, with the market price of merino wool having climbed by 30 percent over the past two years. Factors include a decline in sheep numbers, affected by a recent backlog of wool, as well a spate of droughts in Australia. On average, wool, a niche, premium fabric, costs an estimated three to six times more than cotton or polyester.
But a growing consumer “megatrend” for fabrics that are natural, biodegradable and sustainable has meant that demand for merino wool is now keeping up with, if not outstripping, supply, according to Welsh. “Part of the increase in demand is also due to the fact that people are educated that it’s a trans-seasonal fabric that is not winter-centric,” he said, adding that emerging markets are also starting to show interest.
Wool represents 3 percent of the global textile market, compared with cotton’s 30 percent share. “Merino wool is making its way into designer brands as it fills the green and performance criteria,” he said.


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Great Basin Corp., a Utah firm that is developing an easy-to-use molecular diagnostic test, received $9.5 million in new capital provided by previous investors. It will be used to expand manufacturing and research. Great Basin received FDA clearance in May to market its first product, a test for a deadly hospital-acquired infection.
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Usana Health Sciences, the Utah multilevel marketing company, earned more than 85 national and international accolades in 2012 for its products and strategic partnerships with athletes, scientific experts and research institutions. That was double the number in 2011.
40 billion apps
Apple says users have downloaded more than 40 billion apps for the iPhone, iPad and the iPod Touch, nearly half of them in 2012. In December more than 2 billion apps were downloaded, Apple said, noting there are 775,000 individual applications available in its app store.
China in talks
China's sovereign wealth fund is in talks about possibly buying a stake in German luxury automaker Daimler. The People's Daily, the main Communist Party newspaper, said China Investment might buy 4 percent to 10 percent of Daimler, which sold its stake in Chrysler in 2007.


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Rush Enterprises grows revenues in Q3
“Based on current economic indicators, we expect truck deliveries will accelerate in 2014,” Rush says, “resulting in increased truck sales.”
Between July and September, the company completed acquisitions in Kansas, Missouri and Virginia this and entered into purchase agreements with two dealer groups to acquire locations in Illinois and Indiana.
When complete, the acquisitions will expand the Company’s contiguous network of Rush Truck Centers to 106 locations in 20 states.
“These acquisitions provide us with significant presence in the Midwestern United States and Virginia markets, where we had not previously operated,” Rush says. “More importantly, they will expand our service network to provide coverage along highways that run from the Midwestern to the eastern United States, allowing us to serve trucking companies operating in these specific regions as well as those whose operations route through these states to other destinations.”
The company also opened a new International parts and service facility in Springfield, Ohio this quarter and will open a new full service Peterbilt dealership and Paclease commercial vehicle leasing and rental operation in Corpus Christi, Texas in December.
The company’s gross revenues hit $913.1 million in the third quarter, a 22.5 percent increase from gross revenues of $745.1 million reported last year.


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NEW YORK -- The tie-dye gowns were to die for, and could only have come from one place -- California.
Los Angeles-based designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy showed their fall-winter 2013 Rodarte collection Tuesday afternoon in a Chelsea studio space,...
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NEW YORK -- J. Crew’s menswear collection had a dressy and decidedly slim, trim bad-boy British feel to it, and for good reason.
Inspiration: Frank Muytjens, head of men’s design for J. Crew, told us he’d been inspired by the '60s-...
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NEW YORK -- The hounds-tooth check is turning out to be a trend with some serious legs this season. After first gathering steam at the Milan and Paris men’s ready-to-wear shows (at Calvin Klein, Paul Smith and Versace, among others), we first...
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We saw a record-setting snowstorm, a disgraced designer given a second chance and Santa Cruz cited as a fashion inspiration. New York Fashion Week, which wrapped up Thursday night, was as crazy as ever.
Here are the week's big takeaways about coming...
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In the past four years, no woman has been a more powerful fashion force than Michelle Obama.
Even after so much time on the public stage, her wardrobe choices still spark trends, drive sales and generate discussion and dissection on blogs and morning TV...
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Since Michelle Obama and her kitten heels first stepped onto the national stage five years ago, the keys to her personal dress code have remained remarkably consistent. Pearls, cardigans and brooches are all components of the first lady's look....
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Business, says Whole Foods co-Chief Executive John Mackey, has “a horrible reputation.”
But instead of being “selfish and greedy and exploitative,” as it’s often portrayed, business is actually “the greatest force for...
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Flat smoking slippers in velvet or satin and wedge sneakers with studs and straps overtook sky-high platforms in the fashionable footwear race.
Whether it was tiny Union Jacks, tuxedos, stripes, crystal flowers or...
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As the postprandial fatigue of the Thanksgiving meal gives way to the adrenaline rush of the holiday shopping season, those hitting the streets are likely to notice a whole new crop of bricks-and-mortar stores that weren't there during the last candy-...
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BEAUTY / HOME ACCESSORIES
D.L. & Co.: 417 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, (310) 205-0025), dlcompany.com. Candles in enamel apple-shaped boxes, Madame Pompadour candle busts, pocket watches with solid perfume inside, diffusers and curiosities such as...
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita's Tie the Knot bow ties are not the first product to emerge from the intersection of fashion and the marriage movement. Here's a brief timeline of other recent occasions when the fashion industry showed its support...


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Facebook parent company Meta has officially announced a brand new verifications system for both its Instagram and Facebook platforms which operates in the same way as the one recently established by competitor Twitter.
Meta Verified has officially rolled as of this past Friday to the social media platforms owned by the company. Instead of handing out the coveted blue checkmark to accounts owned by users who are very prominent public figures, this new checkmark is open to literally any user with money as a way to verify that the account being used is authentic. This new system is very similar to the new one implemented by Twitter, the subscription service named Twitter Blue which was fully unveiled by Elon Musk in the wake of his takeover of Twitter.
“The meaning of the verified badge has been updated to represent authenticity,” explained Instagram via an article on its help website. “An Instagram account with a verified badge next to its name now means that Instagram has confirmed that it is the authentic presence for that person or brand. Previously, the verified badge also required the person or brand to be notable and unique.” The company stated that its users who had originally been verified via the old rules would still retain their blue checkmarks.
“The verified badge is a tool to help people find the real accounts of people and brands,” added Instagram. “If an account has the verified badge, we’ve confirmed that it represents who it says it does. A verified badge is not a symbol to show importance, authority or subject matter expertise. We don’t use the verified badge verified to endorse or recognize public figures or brands.”
Just like Twitter Blue, any public figure that elects to subscribe to the new Instagram Verified will not be allowed to change their username, or move their blue checks to another account.
As of writing, Facebook has not yet updated its own help site to reflect the new policy changes, but Meta did offer up a number of additional details on its own site. To go along with the blue check, users will be offered proactive account protection against impersonation, a direct link to support teams across both platforms, and a set of exclusive features across Instagram and Facebook stories.
To go along with the additional features is a larger price tag than seen when it comes to Twitter Blue. While Twitter Blue sets its users back roughly $8 a month for web users and $11 for iOS and Android, this new Meta Verified is slated to cost $11.99 a month on the web and $14.99 on mobile and users will need to be an additional subscription for each site they use.


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Warner to Offer Kiosks Titles on 28-Day Delay13 Aug, 2009 By: Erik Gruenwedel
Warner Home Video Aug. 13 informed its wholesalers that beginning in October it will change its terms with rental kiosks and mail-order subscription services.
Rental kiosks will get new release titles 28 days after street date. Mail-order subscription services will also have a day-and-date revenue-sharing option.
Additionally, the studio said it would engage solely in direct relationships with kiosk and mail-order subscription vendors.
“Warner will be in discussions with both kiosk and mail-order subscription vendors, offering business options that will allow all parties to grow their respective businesses,” the studio said in a statement.
Warner also has revised its wholesaler terms to prohibit the purchase and sale of WHV previously viewed product.
Sources question whether the new terms will affect Warner’s arrangement with rent-by-mail leader Netflix. A comment from Netflix seems to indicate it may.
Ken Ross, VP of corporate communications for Netflix, said the company has had a relationship with Warner Home Video for a decade, buying directly from the studio, and not its wholesalers, under a series of agreements.
“We'll evaluate the current proposal, and we’ll discuss it with the studio as we've always done,” he said.
The studios have been split in their treatment of the growing kiosk business, some imposing windows and other making deals. Leading kiosk operator Redbox this week filed suit against 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment over the studio’s decision to impose a 30-day delay on making its new DVD releases available to the rental kiosk company, becoming the second studio targeted by the kiosk company in a lawsuit. Universal Studios Home Entertainment last year was sued after withholding its new DVD releases from Redbox for 45 days. On the other side of the studio spectrum, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment last month and Lionsgate this week entered into multiyear deals with Redbox.
“Redbox was informed today that Warner Brothers will take action to limit our consumers’ timely access to new release DVDs,” said Redbox president Mitch Lowe. “Redbox will continue to stand behind our customers and our commitment to providing convenient, affordable access to new release DVDs from all studios including Warner Brothers.”
Lowe made no comment regarding potential litigation against Warner.
Chuck Berger, chairman and CEO of kiosk company DVDPlay, said the studios are standing in the way of a "tsunami of technology."
“The consumer has made a very clear choice for convenience, and the ability to rent a DVD from locations they visit several times a week, for an affordable price,” he said. “All these actions by the studios seem reminiscent of their decade-long resistance to the Internet as a legitimate distribution channel.
“We and Redbox and NCR (which provides technology for TNR, MovieCube and Blockbuster kiosks) will adapt to this as we already have with Universal. They're not keeping titles out of the kiosks.”


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U.S. Collision Manager for Ford details the vehicle manufacturer’s new Certified Glass Network.
In May, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced the launch of the Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN). The network includes training and certification requirements … [Read More...]
Managing Director of the Foundation details upcoming initiatives to support collision repair schools, students and industry employers.
With the technician shortage impacting collision repair facilities of all sizes, the Collision Repair Education Foundation … [Read More...]
In first action since agency released a policy statement on unlawful repair restrictions last year, FTC orders require the motorcycle manufacturer to fix warranties and compete fairly with independent repairers.
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After more than two decades, the largest auto insurer in the U.S. will test the reintroduction of certified non-OEM collision repair parts.
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Brower details the results of this year’s edition of Solera’s research on consumer, collision repairer, OEM and insurer attitudes on claims technology as well as current trends in the industry.
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New powerboat registrations were up 6.4 percent year over year for the 12 months through October.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry in North America. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the United States and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle.
The new Outdoor Recreational Industry Roundtable shared a white paper with the transition team for President-elect Donald Trump that outlines “critical infrastructure needs,” including a request for a one-time funding infusion and increased appropriations for government agencies.
ICOMIA’s 2016 Quarterly Economic Statistics Report by Country: Edition Three is now available.
New powerboat unit sales were up 6.6 percent year over year through September, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
A strong group of Canadian equipment manufacturers returned to exhibit this year in the Canadian Pavilion at the METS Trade Show in Amsterdam.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association joined forces with more than 10 other outdoor recreation groups, representing nearly 90 percent of the outdoor economy, to work with the Trump administration’s transition team on policies that will help those industries thrive.
On the heels of this month’s surprising presidential election, policymakers and experts agree on one thing — the U.S. tax code is poised to be opened up and reformed.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association said today that nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association said trade registration — exclusive access to NMMA’s 19 boat and sportshows — is now open.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association said the U.S. Coalition for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a diverse group of U.S. companies and associations representing the principal sectors of the country’s economy, is collecting signatures for a joint sign-on letter urging support for the TPP.


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NEW YORK -- Honda Motor Co. has agreed to pay $85 million to settle an investigation by 46 U.S. states into its use of defective Takata airbag inflators in its vehicles, according to a consent order made public on Tuesday.
The state probes are connected with the ongoing recalls of tens of millions of vehicles equipped with potentially defective Takata inflators that were sold by Honda and other major auto manufacturers over the past 20 years.
To date, more than 40 million U.S. vehicles equipped with 60 million defective Takata airbags have been recalled because the inflators can explode when deployed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At least 25 deaths around the world and nearly 300 injuries have been linked to faulty Takata inflators.
Worldwide, the Takata recalls cover about 100 million inflators among 19 major automakers, including Honda.
In January, Honda said it would recall an additional 2.7 million older U.S. vehicles in North America for potentially defective Takata inflators. That recall covers Honda and Acura automobiles from the 1996 through 2003 model years.
Honda said it was aware of one field rupture of an inflator in the new recall campaign -- a 2012 crash in Texas that resulted in an injury -- and two in junk yards in Japan.
In the settlement announced Tuesday, American Honda Motor Co. and Honda of America agreed to upgrade their product safety procedures related to frontal airbags, including to reduce the risk that their inflators could rupture.
The Honda affiliates agreed to the consent order without admitting wrongdoing and to avoid the cost of further litigation, the automaker said. Court approval is required.
"The now-bankrupt airbag inflator supplier, Takata, pleaded guilty in 2017 to federal criminal fraud charges for deceiving Honda and other automakers about the safety of its airbags," Honda's statement said. "Under the terms of these civil settlements, Honda does not acknowledge any wrongdoing.
"Honda continues to lead the industry in its efforts to replace defective Takata airbag inflators. The company has thus far replaced more than 16 million defective Takata airbag inflators in its vehicles and made more than 292 million individual attempts to contact owners and urge them to have their recalled Takata airbag inflators replaced."
A multistate group of attorneys general had been investigating Honda's use of Takata airbags since December 2015, according to the consent order.
Automotive News contributed to this report.