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Riwal Germany expands delivery fleet
Dutch international access and telehandler rental group Riwal has purchased six new delivery vehicles plus eight trailers for its German operation.
The recent additions include six three axle DAF F 48 FTG tractor units and 14 three axle Multimax Plus trailers with hydraulic ramps and steel gratings. Supplied by Bickel-Tec and Faymonville, the new delivery vehicles will be located at Riwal’s locations in Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart, Lörrach and Munich.
Michael Eisenbeck , Riwal operations manager in Germany, said: “The investments underline our goal of always offering our customers the best service they can get in our industry. With the new machines, we are upgrading our transport equipment considerably. As a company, we benefit from this, as do our customers.”
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Riwal Germany has started taking delivery of 20 new delivery trucks
Based in Hamburg, Riwal Germany operates a fleet of more than 2,400 aerial work platforms and telehandlers from nine locations throughout the country.


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The Hambantota International Port (HIP) is ready to move over five thousand vehicles out of the port in the next few days, following a directive by the Government that the port should remain clear for essential services.
HIP had previously informed all stakeholders, in their letter, that demurrage costs incurred from the 16 March 2020 to the 30 April 2020 will be waived.
“Up to date only around a thousand vehicles out of approximately 6500 have been cleared. For us to expedite clearance, we need the full cooperation of importers. As a port, we run a 24-hour operation and we hope we will be able to clear the vehicles by the end of this month. The authorities have ensured that all relevant government departments are operational to facilitate the clearance,” says Tissa Wickremasinghe, COO of HIPG.
The COO adds that those who do not help expedite the clearing process will stand to lose since the demurrage free period is strictly up to the 30th April 2020, and will not be extended whatever the circumstances.
The Government has declared all port operations, including the movement of import and export cargo, as essential services. Therefore, the document center at HIP is operational and is open to its partners and clients, to handle their paperwork without delay. HIP has also enabled an online payment transfer system and is in the final process of implementing the e-DO facility for customers.

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Recent data gives us a little more insight into what could be a conservative time.
According to a recent report, consumers are approaching the holiday season with caution. As we recently pointed out at The Lempert Report holiday shopping is off to a slow start, and this recent data gives us a little more insight into what could be a conservative time.
The National Retail Federation survey of 6,415 consumers , conducted at the start of the government shutdown, revealed that planned average spending these winter holidays would be about $737.95. That's down 2% from a year ago. Pam Goodfellow, Director of consumer insights at Proper Insights is quoted as saying "Retailers can expect to see practical and refined attitudes from their customers this holiday season, as families make thoughtful decisions about what they need to buy and what they can pass on".
To win over customers this season and to boost sales we suggest retailers emphasize holiday offers that are practical and most valuable, in time and money. From, perhaps, prepared meals to organized displays that gather ingredients for holiday meals will appeal to the time and money conscious shopper.
The report also notes that the average person plans to do almost 40% of their shopping online this year, vs. 38.8% last year and the highest amount in the survey’s history. To combat this, we urge stores to utilize social media like Facebook and Twitter. Reach out with in-store, holiday focused deals, coupons and advertise upcoming sample offerings and displays that give consumers a reason to make the trip.


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Revel to Launch Fleet of Blue Tesla Taxis in Manhattan
Starting next month, New Yorkers will have a new way to travel around the city. Transportation company Revel has received the final approval from the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission for its fleet of blue Tesla taxis. Revel will launch the service with 50 electric cars. The service will first roll out across Manhattan next month.
The company will have 50 baby blue Tesla Model Y SUVs riding around the city on August 2. The futuristic new modes of transportation will exclusively pick-up and drop of passengers below 42nd St in Manhattan. The company’s fleet is much smaller than the nearly 80,000 vehicles authorized to drive for apps like Uber and Lyft. But unlike Uber and Lyft, Revel says it plans to employ its drivers instead of hiring contractors, NY Daily News reports.
Currently, the company operates more than 3,000 electric mopeds across Manhattan and the other boroughs, that can be rented through its app.
Revel CEO Frank Reig said, “The initial response from the public has been overwhelming, and we can’t wait to start serving New Yorkers who care as much about the City’s future as we do. With our all-electric rideshare fleet and fast-charging Superhub network, we’re investing in a zero-carbon transportation future. We’d like to thank Commissioner Jarmoszuk and the TLC for supporting New York City’s climate goals, and working with us to get the city’s first all-electric, all-employee driven fleet on the road.”
If you don’t have the Revel app, you can sign up now to get a $10 credit toward your first ride (code MBGBTV). You can also get 10% back on moped rentals when you use the Point Debit Card. I’m not sure if that will apply to car rides as well.
“Model Y taxis will hit New York City streets on August 2nd, according to @_GoRevel executives … The fleet will operate south of 42nd St. in Manhattan, stretching down to the tip of the island.” ⚡ https://t.co/Gqo2eJGEXj $TSLA #Tesla #EV pic.twitter.com/VBhzCILce1
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City faces shortfall as tax collections continue to decline
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Published: April 1,2013
COLUMBUS — Sales tax collections continue to lag behind last year’s revenue, raising questions about whether the city will have to amend its budget or dip into reserves to make up the difference.
The Commercial Dispatch reports January revenue was reported at about $626,000, a drop of more than $24,000 from the same period in 2012. Year-to-date sales tax collections are down by 2.5 percent compared to the same period last year.
February numbers are expected to indicate a similar drop, marking the sixth consecutive month in which collections have fallen short of the previous year, former chief financial officer Mike Bernsen said.
Bernsen is serving as a consultant for the city as new CFO Milton Rawle gets settled.
Bernsen estimates total sales tax revenue — about $4.3 million so far — is nearly $100,000 lower than last year at the halfway mark of the city’s fiscal year, which runs from October 1 to Sept. 30.
The cause is debatable. Last year’s figures were higher than average, and the drop could represent a return to normal levels, Bernsen said. It could also be the local economy is lagging behind national trends.
A change in the industrial landscape also may have something to do with it. Last fiscal year, construction at KiOR was under way, prompting the purchase of massive quantities of raw materials, Bernsen said.
Likewise, retail sales have fallen as some stores closed in the downtown area.
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In a constantly changing industry such as technology, medium-term predictions are risky, and long-term predictions tend to be extraordinarily weak. Especially those that forecast what our habits will be like, taking as a reference some incipient innovation that still has everything to prove. This is, in essence, why we find it implausible that smartphones as we know them will disappear by 2030.
Last Monday we told you that Nishant Batra, Nokia’s director of strategy and technology, has predicted that mobile phones will disappear before the end of this decade. And the reason why they will vanish from our lives according to this executive is very surprising. In fact, it seems to us that it is held with very fragile forceps. “We believe that smartphones will be overtaken by the metaverse experience during the second half of this decade,” Batra says.
The metaverse may be going somewhere, but it still has everything to prove
Regardless of its origin, a statement like this is worthless if it is not accompanied by a well-founded description of the context in which this prediction can be triggered. And yes, it seems that Batra thinks he has her reasonably well tied up. According to this executive, in order for the augmented reality and virtual reality devices necessary to access the metaverse to succeed in replacing mobile phones, they must be more ergonomic and cheaper. And yes, there is no doubt that at least these two conditions must be met.
Assuming that in seven years they will displace our mobiles and solve all the technological challenges that lie ahead are big words
The problem is that right now that horizon seems very far away. The virtual reality headsets that currently offer us a reasonably satisfying experience are not cheap. And they’re not exactly ergonomic either. No laptops. We can be sure that they will improve over the next few years, but assuming that in seven years at most they will displace our smartphones and solve all the technological challenges that still lie ahead are big words.
In addition, beyond the development of technology, for this milestone to occur it will be necessary to break down at least two additional barriers. The first of these is, simply, that man is an animal of habit, and mobile phones have become a completely integrated into our daily lives. In our day to day. And breaking with more than two and a half decades during which its penetration has only increased is not going to be a piece of cake at all.
The second barrier is if possible higher. And it is that the metaverse still has everything to prove. Meta is at the head of the companies that are betting on this ecosystem, but his promise for the moment leaves many doubts. And the economic and technological effort that it is facing to carry out this project is placing Mark Zuckerberg’s company in a very compromised situation, so that in the medium term it seems a difficultly achievable goal.
The metaverse that we have been promised must improve a lot to stop being as ugly and boring as the vision that is proposed to us today.
So much, in fact, that Meta has recently left the ‘top 20’ that includes the most valued companies in the world. At least the metaverse that we have been promised must improve a lot to stop being as ugly and boring as the vision that is proposed to us today. And, above all, it necessarily has to give us a satisfying experience and offer us added value. It must be useful. It’s not impossible that Meta or other companies will be able to do it before the end of this decade, but right now it seems highly unlikely. Almost unrealizable.
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Folks in Michigan are panicking and rushing to stock up on guns ... and it's not just 2nd Amendment enthusiasts ... it's all sorts of folks who are scared stiff over the prospect of violence on the heels of the election.
Gun and ammo stores across Michigan are seeing a huge surge in folks trying to buy firearms, and it became all too real when their Governor became the target of a plot to kidnap and possibly kill her. But, the reality is ... tensions have been brewing all year, and around people are arming themselves.
Sue Sizemore, store manager of Recoil Firearms in Taylor, MI, tells TMZ ... her shop is seeing guns fly off the shelves, and they've already sold out of Glocks, AKs, semiautomatic pistols and ARs.
Sizemore says 75% of her customers in the past 2 weeks are first-time gun buyers, and lots of folks are coming in scared Joe Biden's going to restrict the 2nd Amendment and defund police departments in the suburbs if elected.
Meanwhile in Niles, On Sight Armory manager Kyle Giddings tells us firearm sales are higher than at any point over the last 5 years, and the difference he sees is Democrats buying guns.
Giddings, who says his clientele usually skews conservative, tells us customers are scared from what they're seeing on the news -- he says tons of single mothers are coming in looking to buy guns -- and the store's sold out of handguns.
Over at M.R. Guns in Cheboygan, the manager, Ron, tells TMZ ... folks are stocking up on guns and ammo because they're scared a Biden administration could take firearms away. Ron says customers are looking to buy in hopes of a potential grandfather clause under such a scenario.
The demand is so high, Ron tells us M.R. Guns recently had its inventory wiped out. He's still fielding calls daily from interested buyers, but has nothing to sell.
And, at Buck Shots Firearms in Perry, the manager, Bryan, says his store is extra busy because of hunting season and the election. Bryan tells us he's bracing for another sales surge if Biden's elected, based on what customers are saying.
Buck Shots previously saw a run on guns at the start of the pandemic, Bryan says, and he's anticipating folks to stockpile again after election day.
Michigan is not an outlier ... 110,000 Californians have bought guns since March -- that's a huge number.
It's been a big year for firearm sales across the country ... as we first told you, the civil unrest triggered by George Floyd's killing and the Jacob Blake shooting resulted in lines around the block at L.A. gun stores and a run on guns in the Midwest.


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PHILADELPHIA (BRAIN) — Advanced Sports International has added three new staffers to its product staff: James Winchester as its Fuji lifestyle product manager, Chris Dietrich as Fuji mountain product manager, and Curt Davis as ASI-Asia director of product and engineering.
“My goal when I came to ASI was to build a product team with the strength and experience to take our brands to the next level,” said ASI director of product development James Peters. “With the launch of Fuji’s new time trial/triathlon bike, the Norcom Straight, last May and the release of Breezer’s Repack featuring our proprietary new MLink full-suspension technology in August, I think we did just that. And with the addition of James, Curt, and Chris – along with powerhouse Ellen Johnson, who we hired as a senior product manager in November – I’m really looking forward to what’s ahead.”
James Winchester comes to ASI with 20 years of experience in the industry with companies such as Bike-alog, Giant, Veltec Sports, and Felt. He served as brand manager for Colnago before most recently working in the product development departments at Schwinn and Specialized.
“I'm looking forward to developing great lifestyle products. Working with the global ASI team, I plan on making the rider experience on a Fuji the best in the industry – from a kid's first bike, to the everyday commuter, to the person looking for fitness or just looking to have some fun,” said Winchester.
He added, “A lot of things brought me to Fuji. I see so much opportunity for the brand in today's retail market, and I’m excited to help drive this growth. I also found an instant camaraderie with the entire company there when I met them, from Pat (Cunnane, ASI's president) on down.”
ASI VP of Marketing Karen Bliss said, “Lifestyle models represent the largest part of the market, and we need to be in it in a much bigger way. Ellen and James have so much experience: 50 years between them. I think we are sending a clear message to our customers that we are stepping up in this category.”
Chris Dietrich assumes the Fuji MTB Product Manager role after serving as product manager for sister brand Breezer, under the expert tutelage of Joe Breeze and Breezer Brand Manager JT Burke. Dietrich joined ASI in 2008 as a Tech Services associate. He’s since been promoted to Warranty Manager, Compliance Manager, SMU/ LE Product Manager, Breezer Product Manager, and now Fuji MTB Product Manager.
“I look forward to this next chapter at ASI. I’m proud to take all that I’ve learned, all the important facets of the business that I’ve come to know through my many positions at ASI to this new post with Fuji MTB. There’s so much potential that I can’t wait to tap into,” said Dietrich, an avid MTB rider and racer.
Lastly, Curt Davis comes to ASI after more than a decade at Cannondale, where his roles ranged from global director of product management for recreation and urban bikes, frame project engineer, pro team liaison, and prototype bike technician. Most recently, he served as director of product and marketing at Dahon in Shenzhen, China.
In a joint collaboration with ASI’s strategic manufacturing partner, Ideal Bike Corporation, ASI has hired Davis in a dual role as its director of product and engineering for ASI’s Asia sales office and as director of design and engineering at Ideal.
Based in Taichung, Davis will take the lead in frame development for ASI-Asia’s customers, as well as be the liaison between ASI’s U.S.-based product team and its factory, Ideal. In his role at Ideal, he will manage the factory’s design and engineering department and assist with frame development and vendor alignment.
“I hope to call on my many years of bike racing and product development to help develop new, innovative products, as well as work with ASI’s product, sales, and marketing teams to meet the needs of the competitive market and riders in Asia,” Davis said. “I really like working with regional partners, listening to their needs, and educating them about products – especially the stories behind the products, the bike’s reason for being.”


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FastFocus, a provider of e-commerce solutions recently signed a software license agreement for the use of their Decision System software with Sharp Microelectronics of America.
According to Dan Mintz, vice president of marketing and business development at FastFocus, Sharp spent over eight months researching software solutions for their Web-based parts database before it decided to go ahead with FastFocus' product.
The Decision System software provides sharp with a simple way for numerous product managers to easily capture and post their product information. Thus, product managers who may have limited HTML and database experience can now effectively contribute to the overall online effort.
"Many of us are just mere mortals and we don't have HTML or database skills," says Robert Bernardi, vice president of marketing communications for Sharp of America. "There's no way we're going to make everybody a webmaster out there."
"We developed the entire system that Sharp is now using to power our site," explains Mintz. "It was our proof of concept and once we actually launched that, we productized the whole system behind it."
The company sees Sharp's investment as an extremely important partnership. According to Mintz, this large deal with a globally recognized company will provide FastFocus with the leverage that opens the door to all other Sharp divisions worldwide, as well as establishing recognition of their software.


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The wearable technology market is estimated to be valued at US$ 128.07 Bn in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 12.0% over the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
The wearable technology market refers to smart electronic devices that can be worn as accessories or implanted in the body. These devices are equipped with advanced technologies such as sensors, monitors, and wireless connectivity, providing various functionalities to the users. Wearable technology finds wide applications in fitness and healthcare monitoring, communication and entertainment, and tracking and navigation, among others.
The wearable technology market is driven by the advancements in sensor technology, miniaturization of devices, and the increasing popularity of fitness and activity trackers. The growing adoption of wearable devices for monitoring health parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep patterns is further fueling market growth. Additionally, the rising awareness among consumers regarding the benefits of wearable technology in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is driving market demand.
Furthermore, the opportunity for innovation and development of new applications and features in wearable technology presents a significant growth opportunity for market players. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in wearable devices is expected to enhance their capabilities and create new avenues for market growth.
The wearable technology market can be segmented based on product type, application, and region. The dominating segment in this market is the smartwatches segment. Smartwatches are increasingly becoming popular among consumers due to their multifunctionality and convenience. They offer features such as fitness tracking, smartphone notifications, and contactless payments, which enhance the overall user experience. The smartwatches segment is expected to witness significant growth due to the increasing demand for wearable devices that provide both style and functionality.
Political: The political factors affecting the wearable technology market include regulations and policies related to data privacy and security. Governments around the world are introducing laws to protect consumer data and regulate the use of wearable devices.
Economic: The economic factors impacting the market include the overall economic growth, consumer disposable income, and affordability of wearable devices. The rising disposable income and growing consumer interest in fitness and health monitoring are driving the demand for wearable technology.
Social: Social factors such as changing lifestyles, increasing health consciousness, and the growing influence of technology in daily lives are contributing to the adoption of wearable technology. Wearable devices have become fashion statements and status symbols, driving their popularity among consumers.
Technological: The technological advancements in sensors, connectivity, and battery life are driving the growth of the wearable technology market. Innovations such as miniaturization, improved accuracy, and longer battery life are enhancing the functionality and user experience of wearable devices.
The global Wearable Technology Market Growth is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.0% over the forecast period (2023-2030). This growth can be attributed to the increasing adoption of wearable devices in various sectors, including healthcare, fitness, and consumer electronics. The demand for smartwatches, in particular, is expected to drive market growth due to their multifunctionality and convenience.
In terms of regional analysis, North America is the fastest-growing and dominating region in the wearable technology market. The region has a highly developed healthcare sector, consumer electronics industry, and a tech-savvy population, which is driving the adoption of wearable devices.
Key players operating in the wearable technology market include Adidas, Suunto, Abbott Laboratories, Sony, Eurotech, Nike, Google, Inc., Garmin International Inc., Medtronic, Fitbit Inc., and Apple Inc. These key players are focusing on product innovations, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions to gain a competitive edge in the market.
1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it


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Trunk Trainers has thrived under owner Kelsie Wehren, converting to a mostly online approach during the pandemic. (Courtesy photo/West Hawaii Today)
Kelsie Wehren leads a socially-distanced workout at Trunk Trainers. (Tom Linder/West Hawaii Today)
Kelsie Wehren takes pride in being a problem solver.
When the coronavirus shut down gyms around the world, Wehren, who owns of Trunk Trainers in Kailua-Kona, got to work, confronting the problem to ensure her members’ workout routines remained intact and her business endured.
“We do one-on-one training, we do group sessions and we also consider ourselves fitness educators,” said Wehren of Trunk Trainers’ primary objectives. “We teach people why they’re exercising and make it so they can stick with it. … We’re big on accountability and creating a community.”
In late March, the state-mandated lockdown forced gyms to pivot to an entirely online service: a move that made business tough for Trunk Trainers. Within days, however, Wehren’s team implemented an online workout regimen to keep members on schedule.
“We were using Skype for personal training; some of my clients, over the past 12, 13 years have moved back to the mainland. I had probably been 10% online and 90% in-house,” Wehren said of the split between Trunk Trainers’ online and in-person business before coronavirus hit. “Because I had that, and I know that it works, the team just said, ‘Ok, let’s do this.’ We started with Facebook Live, we added Zoom, we made as many things available: FaceTime, Google Meet — anything the client preferred.”
Wehren has kept her clients involved by creating a number of different series of online workouts. Her latest, the Big Island Series, included workouts filmed in outdoor themes from all around the island featuring names including the shaka, the hibiscus, ocean, snorkel and volcano workouts, among others.
“We’re featuring the Big Island so that people on the mainland who are literally locked in their houses can have something better to look at than just the same gym,” added Wehren. “We’re trying to create an experience of being in Hawaii for people online.”
In an unexpected twist, Trunk Trainers has actually grown throughout the pandemic, reaching people as far away as New York and multiple other spots on the mainland. With the lockdown lifted on the Big Island, Wehren has welcomed back some in-person members, albeit with reduced numbers, strict social distancing and cleaning requirements. The majority of Trunk Trainers’ clientele, however, still remains online.
“In making these changes, I was able to retain all of my employees and create a new online department that makes fitness education and coaching more accessible than ever before,” said Wehren.
Most importantly, the community Trunk Trainers created online has succeeded in keeping people involved, despite most of them not making regular trips to the gym.
“It’s amazing how effective online is for not feeling isolated, and you can still be safe,” said Wehren. “It’s really important as accountability coaches, we need to make it as easy as possible to keep people sticking with it.”
Wehren was quick to spread the credit around for keeping Trunk Trainers afloat during a tough time. From her team to the gym’s members, she credits trust and determination to enduring through the pandemic.
“I’m super humbled by the fact that the community, as always, has taken care of Trunk Trainers,” said Wehren. “The team has pulled together and pulled off an amazing accomplishment; we’re stronger than ever before.”
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With shows such as Heroes and Crossing Jordan on his resume, Tim Kring is one of the top names in Hollywood. The company P is proud to announce that it will enter a production with Kring, code-named TEVA.
“The production is still very secret. Tim and we share the same vision to have massively participatory entertainment help change our world for the better. When people come together positive things happen.” says Christopher Sandberg, CEO at The company P.
The first phase will be sponsored by Nokia, to promote their new Ovi platform.


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08 Feb Vans Appoints Executive Creative Director
Vans hired Erwin Federizo as global executive creative director. Joyce Ha will oversee global men’s apparel and accessories merchandising as well as Vans’ Active merchandising and design.
Federizo reports to the global vice president of creative, Jamie Reilly. In Federizo’s role, he will oversee the creative, environmental design and digital content divisions that bring to life Vans’ brand ethos of enabling creative expression.
Prior to Vans, Federizo spent the majority of his career on the agency side, most recently at Wieden + Kennedy New York as creative director and art director, where he created the “RE2PECT” Derek Jeter campaign for Nike’s Jordan Brand, which won the 2015 Cannes Grand Prix Titanium Lion for his integrated campaign work.
Federizo also created non-traditional campaigns for brands like Squarespace, where he conceptualized and recorded an album with actor Jeff Bridges titled Sleeping Tapes, which spent 10 weeks and reached Number 2 on Billboard’s New Age chart. Federizo has experience working across brands like ESPN, BMW, Spotify, Sprite and more, giving him extensive experience in generating a variety of creative visions and content development. He is a California native and joins the team at the Vans HQ in Costa Mesa.
While Vans welcomes new talent to the team, two long-time Vans employees make moves to further extend their experience to new challenges in 2018. Joyce Ha joined Vans Asia Pacific in 2012 and today is the acting vice president, product and e-commerce development in the region. Ha has contributed to the extensive and fast-pasted growth of the Vans Asia Pacific region, bringing a wealth of product knowledge and leadership experience. In her new role, Ha will oversee global men’s apparel and accessories merchandising as well as Vans’ Active merchandising and design. Before joining Vans, she held merchandising roles at Levi Strauss & Co, Macy’s and Vans’ sister brand The North Face. Ha will be relocating to her native California in April 2018.
As Ha moves back to California, Vans veteran Dabney Lee will be promoted to replace Ha’s former position as the vice president of Vans Asia Pacific Product, located in Hong Kong and reporting in to the general manager of Vans Asia Pacific, Scott Basham. She will lead the product team in accelerating innovation and consumer interest to drive continued growth in the region.
Lee started her career at Vans in 2004 working through the ranks across Vans accessories and footwear collections. As the senior director of global footwear merchandising for Classics, her work has influenced the resurgence of Vans’ heritage product offering. Her in-depth understanding of the Vans brand and its products will further lend itself to increase consumer awareness in a growing region. Lee will be relocating to Hong Kong in March 2018.
“I couldn’t be more pleased to share changes that will be taking place across our global leadership team in 2018,” shared Vans global brand president Doug Palladini. “Having a global mindset and approach is critical to the growth of our brand. There is no better way to achieve that goal than to experience other businesses around the world and extend key learnings that keep Vans the icon of creative expression.”


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In the old days, when a company had excess inventory or customer returns, the call went out to the junk man to haul the stuff away.
But enterprising sorts have discovered there is money in the secondary market for these virtually new goods - research firm D.F. Blumberg Associates Inc. estimated $63 billion in revenues in 2008 alone.
So the junk man got an upgrade. The business is now called reverse logistics and it's booming as the economic downturn increased the need for companies to quickly shed inventory.
Steve Vertun and Lyle Peterson, managing directors of Segue Corp.in Foothill Ranch, began working in reverse logistics for Shugart Corp. 27 years ago. They found themselves in the right place at the right time when Shugart decided to spin Segue off. The two bought it in 1994.
Segue concentrates on customer returns of consumer electronics and computers, including turn-backs by consumers, excess inventory and obsolete goods. They've been the aftermarket middle man for everything from computer keyboards to electric shavers.
Vertun says the business grew steadily over the years as companies realized there was money to be made in turning around returns and other unneeded inventory. Returns alone can account for 7 percent to 12 percent of a company's annual revenue, Vertun says
Segue saw the recession coming a year before it hit as companies began unloading excess inventory. The privately-held company does not release financials, but Vertun says business doubled in the last year. It is on pace to handle $75 million to $100 million in goods this year.
The company recently moved to a 33,000-square-foot office and warehouse facility in Foothill Ranch that has four times the space it had spread across four buildings in Rancho Santa Margarita.
As reverse logistics has gained recognition, more companies have come into the field. In addition, online auction sites like Ebay and other Internet services like Overstock.com offer manufacturers an alternative for disposing of their goods.
Vertun says Segue has tried to set itself apart by providing a variety of services. Besides taking goods off the hands of companies and selling them into the secondary market, Segue also is the customer returns center for companies like Targus, the Anaheim maker of computer carrying cases and accessories like mice and keyboards.
As part of its reverse logistics process, Segue fully retests each return to the original manufacturer's specifications. The item is then repackaged and resold. Segue offers a shorter 90-day warranty on these aftermarket items as opposed to the one-year guarantee most manufacturers would give on the product when new.
Inventory is turned over within 30 days so there's a different mix of goods every day. A recent visit to the warehouse showed double-stacked pallets of boxes of wireless keyboards. GPS devices filled boxes at the far end of the building.
Workers in one area were taking apart computer mice and testing them. Across the room, other workers removed computer adapters from their cases to be tested and repackaged.
The boxes sport familiar names like Microsoft. Segue also has partnered with other major computer and electronics makers including Hewlett Packard, Radio Shack, Sony and Toshiba.
Vertun says business has slowed a bit in recent months as companies have depleted their inventories but Segue already is planning for the next economic phase.


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The new line of viscose has the distinction of Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and portrays Birla Cellulose’s commitment to a more circular economy. The latest innovation is already being adopted and is available for sale to interested brands and retailers, Birla Cellulose said in a press release.
Fabrics from the fibre offer excellent attributes similar to virgin fibre. The business will work on further developing products made with more than 50 per cent industrial fabric waste as well as post-consumer clothing as inputs in 2020, the release added.
“Launching of recycled viscose fibre is part of our commitment for circularity and sustainable practices. We are also working on developing fibres using post-consumer clothing as inputs, in collaboration with technology providers and brands,” said Dilip Gaur, business director, Pulp and Fibre Business, Aditya Birla Group.
The fashion industry which is at the cusp of transformation towards a circular economy has much appreciated this innovation. It adds to Birla Cellulose’s stature as a leader in achieving “low risk” in its 2017 CanopyStyle audits and a green shirt ranking in the Hot Button Report, both of which indicate that Birla is not sourcing from key priority areas of Ancient and Endangered forests.
“We are thrilled that Birla Cellulose is launching a commercial-scale product made of recycled material and their drive towards developing solutions for 50 per cent plus recycled content by 2020. This is fantastic news for the world’s forests and climate – and welcomed news for our 200 fashion brand partners that are looking for fabrics that meet Canopy’s vision of safeguarding Ancient and Endangered Forests,” Said Nicole Rycroft, founder and executive director, Canopy.
Birla Cellulose has been in active collaboration with brands, technology providers and textile chain actors to integrate and enhance value. Going forward, Birla Cellulose will intensify and strengthen its specialty portfolio towards value-added green textile solutions for the future.
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UPS on Thursday, July 28, released the latest edition of its annual Sustainability Report, disclosing it once again had managed to reduce the amount of fuel it’s using to deliver each package in the United States. UPS says its U.S. package volume rose 1.8 percent in 2010 compared to 2009, but it reduced the amount of fuel consumed per package by 3.3 percent.
The company attributed the improvement to deploying the right vehicle on the right routes, using technology to minimize the miles driven and focusing on how behavior can affect fuel use. UPS says technology enabled it to avoid driving more than 63.5 million miles in 2010 with an associated emissions avoidance of 68,000 metric tonnes.
“Fuel represents not only a major cost factor for UPS but also a major source of emissions that impact the environment,” says Scott Wicker, UPS chief sustainability officer. “It makes sense for UPS to report extensively on how the company is doing its best to lower its net fuel use.”
UPS says the new report, found at ups.com/sustainability, spotlights key ways that the Atlanta-based company’s technology has reduced fuel consumption:
• Routing technology, which enabled UPS to reduce the miles flown and driven;
• Loading optimization so that more packages are being delivered with fewer vehicles on the road; and
• Telematics, which provides data on how a vehicle performs mechanically as well as on a driver’s route and behavior behind the wheel. Telematics saved 15.4 million minutes of engine idling time in 2010.
“This sustainability report outlines how UPS supports social, environmental and economic value not only today but for the foreseeable future,” says Scott Davis, UPS chairman and chief executive officer.


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An expanding shoe shop chain has taken on a long established store in Llandudno.
Hal Holmes-Pierce opened his first Elevate Your Sole shop in Prestatyn in 2013.
Since then he has added a shop in Rhos-on-Sea and moved to bigger premises in Prestatyn as the brand has thrived.
Now the company is taking on the well known Simon Baker store in Llandudno.
That brand has been trading in the town for nearly 50 years under the ownership of Jeffrey Duckenfield, known as ‘Mr D’ to staff, and his son Robert Duckenfield.
Mr Holmes-Pierce said it was too good an opportunity to miss.
He said: “They have built an enviable reputation for selling quality footwear and accessories and it is a shoe shop loved by many. They have been successfully trading in Llandudno for nearly 50 years, first on Mostyn Street and then Lloyd Street.
“It’s the end of an era and the start of a new one.
“I’m really excited to continue the fantastic work of Jeff and Rob and I’m looking forward to meeting the lovely people of Llandudno.
“There will be the same familiar faces with the fantastic and friendly Simon Baker team all coming across into the Elevate Your Sole family.”


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CBS Sports is making it so damn near anyone can watch Super Bowl LIII
Fans will not be gated by pesky authentication logins.
CBS Sports is reporting that fans of football will soon have unprecedented access to Super Bowl LIII in February. What once required Verizon to stream effortlessly will now be made available to anyone that can stream the event, no logins required.
This means that anyone with a streaming stick, laptop, tablet, or smartphone will be able to use the CBS Sports app to watch the game and barrage of expensive commercials. CBS Sports All Access will also be streaming the event.
CBS Sports All Access is a paid monthly service which starts at $5.99 per month. With this tier, there will still be advertisements, but users can upgrade to a $9.99 per month plan that eliminates the commercials. With All Access, users will also be able to watch the entire NFL on CBS schedule.
The updated All Acess service will also give fans expanded mobile streaming options (through authentication) that weren’t previously available with the service.
According to Jeff Gerttula, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS Sports Digital, “Streaming Super Bowl LIII across CBS Sports Digital and CBS All Access platforms is a win for NFL fans.”
What do you think of the news? Will you be using CBS to watch the Super Bowl in February? Let us know in the comments below.
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Traditional Chinese snacks
The Wanfeng China Snacks City on Wangfeng Lu, Fengtai district, is set for completion by the end of December, in time for business around the Spring Festival in February. It will house more than 43 traditional snacks brand names from across China, including the 56 ethnic nationalities. The district government has said 200 million yuan will be invested into building Wanfeng Lu into another food street in Beijing.
Spanish food festival
Golden Jaguar's promotion of Spanish food this month offers such specialties as seafood rice, rack of lamb from Pyrenees, olive and seafood pot, in addition to Deguste olive oil and Spanish wines. Also watch Spanish dance shows and take part in a lucky draw. Wangfujing branch: 6559-8888
New French wines
France's Chateau Pichon-Longueville has announced a strategic cooperation with COFCO Wines and Spirits, with the release of two new wines. The Chateau Pichon-Longueville is powerful and rich in tannins, while Les Tourelles de Longueville is a supple, delicate and seductive wine. Both are now available in upscale restaurants, hotels, and wine houses in Beijing.
New bites at Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut recently released its new menu in Beijing, printed with 24 fashion models holding as many new dishes. In addition to pizzas, there are appetizers, salads, pastas, braised rice, grilled fare and desserts. The most popular meal for men is grilled English-style pork, and the favorite food of women is blueberry cheesecake, the restaurant says. Pizza Hut has been changing its menu every six months since September 2008. After introducing 30 new dishes for spring, the eatery introduced another 24 starting on Sept 28. Three pizzas covered with bacon, chicken and minced pork are on sale for 49 yuan apiece.


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VCN - Amid social distancing measures to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic according to Directive 16/CT-TTg, many suspects took advantage of the night to organize the transport of smuggled cigarettes across the border in large quantities.
|Moc Bai Customs seizes 10,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes|
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|Dong Thap Customs seizes smuggled cigarettes hidden inside straw|
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Smuggled cigarettes at night
Taking advantage of the authorities who are straining to prevent and control the Covid-19 pandemic, smugglers use all kinds of tricks to bring smuggled cigarettes into the domestic market for consumption, despite the ongoing pandemic situation. However, by professional measures, a series of cases of transporting cigarettes in large quantities were promptly intercepted by the authorities.
According to the Steering Committee 389 of An Giang province, in recent times, especially during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic prevention and control, anti-smuggling forces have continuously handled many cases of transporting and storing smuggled cigarettes on the border.
According to An Giang Police, at dawn on July 31, while patrolling the border, when they arrived at Thot Not ditch area of Vinh Chanh 3 cluster, Vinh Nguon ward, Chau Doc city, the Joint Working Group detected and seized 4,500 packs of smuggled foreign cigarettes.
Since mid-July 2021, the anti-smuggling force of the Inter-sectoral Anti-Smuggling Working Group on the An Giang border has detected and handled over twenty cases of drug transportation. They seized tens of thousands of packs of drugs of all kinds.
According to functional forces, the suspects mainly took advantage of the night to transport smuggled cigarettes from Cambodia to Vietnam. Recently, at about 3:30am on August 8, 2021, around Long Quoi C clump, Long Phu ward, Tan Chau town, Tan Chau town police destroyed a large gathering point, buying and selling cigarettes. At the scene, the police arrested two suspects, seized nearly 3,000 packs of cigarettes and 11 motorbikes used by the subjects as means of transporting and trading in smuggled foreign cigarettes.
In addition, during social distancing according to Directive 16 of the Prime Minister, people are only allowed to go out in case of absolute necessity, but some suspects have used motorbikes and cars transporting smuggled cigarettes in groups of two to three people, when detected, they often leave their vehicles behind and escape.
Typically, from 1 to 3am on July 9, 2021, at An Xuyen bridge area in Thuan Nghia Hoa commune, Thanh Hoa district, the delegation of Market Management Team No. 5, Department Long An market manager, during the patrol, stopped two cars transporting 2,980 packs of smuggled cigarettes. When detecting the functional force, the drivers stopped and ran away, leaving the vehicle.
At the end of July 2021, in the area of Group 10, Vinh Tay 2 cluster, Nui Sam ward, Chau Doc city, Nui Sam ward police coordinated with the anti-smuggling inter-sectoral group of Chau Doc group to arrest one suspect and seize three motorbikes transporting over 3,900 packs of smuggled foreign cigarettes, two suspects escaped.
|Cars carrying smuggled cigarettes were seized by the Long An Market Management Department on July 9, 2021|
Taking advantage of cargo trucks to transport illegal drugs
According to the authorities, during the time when the southwestern border provinces implemented social distancing according to Directive 16 of the Prime Minister, although the smuggling and illegal transportation of goods in the border areas decreased, the tobacco smuggling situation remains complicated. The main reason is due to the large consumption demand, the increasing price difference, so the suspects took advantage of the night to transport goods across the border.
Storage points along the Cambodian border are still operating, waiting for favorable opportunities to quickly transport smuggled goods across the border in small quantities at a time. In particular, the suspects mainly took advantage of the night to carry goods across the border, gathering at places including houses to find opportunities to transport into the area.
In addition, to ensure the prevention of the pandemic when delivering and receiving goods, the authorities at the border gates have sealed the car cabin, when the vehicle passes the milestone to change the goods or the container, drivers returned to Vietnam, but the suspect took advantage to bring smuggled cigarettes into the country.
At Moc Bai international border gate area, Tay Ninh, since the beginning of the year, functional forces have handled five cases of transporting smuggled cigarettes of all kinds with an amount of 11,700 bags. The behavior of the suspects is to hide in the cabins, spare parts boxes and seats behind the cabin.
On August 7, 2021, the Moc Bai border gate Customs Branch coordinated with the Customs Enforcement Team (Tay Ninh Customs Department), Ben Cau District Police, Moc Bai international border gate (Tay Ninh Province Border Guard) in inspecting the cabin and the box containing the spare parts for the tractor truck driven by driver Le Duc Thuan (born in 1980, residing in Phuoc Long Quarter, Long Thanh town, Long Thanh district, Dong Nai province) carrying 10,000 packs of smuggled Jet and Hero cigarettes.
The suspect also confessed to receiving cigarettes from a Cambodian man, transporting cigarettes from Cambodia with a salary of VND4 million per time.
Previously, on August 6, at the entry of Moc Bai border gate, Moc Bai Customs Branch coordinated with border gate units to detect the seat in the cabin of the truck, controlled by 70C-04975, driven by Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung from Cambodia to enter Vietnam, contained 200 packs of illegal Jet and Hero cigarettes. According to the confession, the suspect transported the above-mentioned cigarettes from Cambodia to Vietnam.
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Kohl's (KSS) is expected to report first quarter earnings tomorrow before the open. There is a conference call scheduled for 9:00 ET.
Capital IQ consensus calls for EPS of $0.67 (+5% yr/yr) on revenue of $3.97 bln (0.4% yr/yr).
The Street is expecting Q1 comps of approximately +0.4% vs +3.6% last year. The Street is expecting Q1 gross margins of 25% vs 23% last year.
The company will also update its guidance for FY20 which currently stands at $5.80-6.15 vs Capital IQ consensus of $6.04 (+8% yr/yr). As of the Q4 conference call, the company saw FY20 comps of 0-2%. The company also expected FY20 gross margins to increase up to 10 basis points over FY19 (Street expectations roughly unchanged yr/yr at 36.4%).
One of the key items of interest will be tariffs on clothing and toys. Macy's (M) reported last week and management said that the third tranche of tariffs going to 25% from 10% impacts some furniture but is manageable. However, the fourth tranche of tariffs that the US is considering on the remaining ~$300 bln of Chinese imports would impact apparel and accessories. Management implied that those higher costs would get passed down to the consumer.
Looking back, the company has not missed EPS since Q3 of 2017. However, during that same period the company missed revenues two times. KSS shares increased 7% following a Q4 beat on EPS and revenues. Q4 comps increased 1% vs 6.3% last year. Some interesting comments from the conference call included managements' highlight of success in the children's business. Specifically, the introduction of LEGO and FAO Schwarz, along with enhanced in-store and digital toy experiences, drove a significant increase in its toys business. Kohl's management stated it knew there was an opportunity to gain share this season due to the closure of a competitor -- think Toys ‘R' Us here.
On April 23rd, shares rose over 10% after the company announced an expansion of the Amazon returns program, which currently operates in 100 stores in select markets, to all Kohl's stores, effective in July.
KSS has a $10 bln valuation and trades at 10 EPS vs peer Macy's (M) at 7 times.
Based on the KSS Weekly May24 $64 straddle, the options market is currently pricing in a move of ~7% in either direction by weekly expiration (Friday).
On a positive report, look for resistance near the $67.00-68.00 area, while support sits near the $59.50-60.00.
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ANKARA: Last week, a Reuters report claimed that the German government wants the European Commission (EC) to suspend preparatory work on the current negotiations with Ankara about the update of the customs union agreement between the European Union and Turkey on the grounds that it would send the wrong signal. Contrary to politically driven reactions to matters of trade and economy, the members of Turkey’s business world and experts believe that temperate and well-managed business diplomacy is vital to preclude any harmful impact of political rows on long-standing and beneficial economic ties. As the only non-EU member country that has had a customs union agreement with the EU since 1996, Turkey has been one of the largest trade partners of the union with an export value of 66.7 billion euros and an import value of 78 billion euros in 2016 in goods alone. As for services, Turkish exports to the EU totaled 16.4 billion euros and imports of services stood at 12.2 billion euros, according to EC data. Among EU states, Germany has been the top destination for Turkish goods for a while. July export data reveals that Germany was the top market for Turkish exports in eight sectors, including: Automotive, ready-to-wear, iron, machinery, air conditioning, hazelnuts, fruits and vegetables and dried fruits. Despite Germany’s attempts to curb the update process, these figures make Turkey by far the number-one trade partner, as the EC itself confirms. As such, both politicians and experts argue that a modernized customs union would be lucrative for both parties.
In its Dec. 21, 2016 assessment, the EC proposed the modernization of the current deal, which only covers a limited range of industrial products, and excludes agriculture, public procurement and services. Highlighting that the upgrade of Turkey-EU trade relations forms an essential part of efforts made by Turkey and the EU to deepen relations in key areas of common interest, the EC reiterated its resolution to continue delivering on the commitments it has made as part of the deal with Ankara. “Modernizing the Customs Union to reflect current EU-Turkey trade relations would bring substantial economic benefits for both partners,” the commission said in its proposal. “With the evolution of the economic environment and the significant growth of EU-Turkey trade, the Customs Union that entered into force in 1996 is becoming less and less equipped to deal with the modern day challenges of trade integration,” the EC said, adding that the modernization and expansion of the customs union could unleash further opportunities for EU companies in the agri-food and services sectors and the public procurement market in a bid to express the gains it could garner for more expansive trade with Turkey. The proposal also added that the respect of democracy and fundamental rights is an essential element of the agreement, showing the political conditions of the agreement.


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Shippers must follow new Chinese wood packaging rules
Shippers of goods to China must scrupulously observe new Chinese rules covering wood packaging materials, or face delays in the delivery of their goods, Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS), a Hong Kong-based non-vessel-operating common carrier has advised its clients.
The new rules, which went into effect Jan. 1, require that all wood packaging materials used for consignments to China be labeled with an approved manufacturer 'IPPC' mark and certified by the relevant quarantine authorities of exporting countries.
Any non-compliant wood packaging materials will be treated, destroyed or returned along with the consignments, Famous Pacific said in a statement.
The new rules have been promulgated by China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), which is also supervising their implementation at Chinese ports.
Famous Pacific Shipping Group holds NVOCC licenses at 10 of its Chinese offices: in Dalian, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Xingang and Yantai.


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New Eight Colour Press
A new eight colour printing press has recently been installed from German manufacturer Fischer&Krecke.
The press is a 14S capable of speeds of over 400 metres a minute which is boosting capacity by approx. 30,000,000 linear metres a year. The press comes equipped with the smart GPS system and significantly reduces both setup times and waste. The press is positioned next to the ten colour F&K on the shop floor.


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DCF Gets Social Media Complaints About Benefits Changes It Used Social Media To Advertise
Low-income families who receive benefits via electronic cards issued by Florida’s Department of Children and Families spent most of Monday in the dark, thanks to a pre-planned outage. DCF used the day to change its systems as the department switches card vendors. Spokesman Whitney Ray says the department chose to rely on social media rather than on sending out letters to notify recipients…
“I talked to our social media person just a while ago and she said we had about two or three people who were asking what happened,” Ray says. “So there are people who didn’t get the message, but for the most part it’s not what you’d expect in terms of having a one-day outage in terms of communication and contact with the department.”
Ray also says DCF used its partner businesses to get the word out. But on the DCF Facebook page, benefits users complain of clerks at businesses erroneously telling them they had to zero out their card balances when their additional money was deposited before Monday’s outage and of one drug store clerk saying a person’s card was declined because Obamacare had done away with food stamps.


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Is the iPhone 3G on borrowed time? Well. according to a user on Germany’s apfeltalk forums it is. He recently ordered an 8GB 3G and while the item itself was what he was expecting the packaging was not. It was labeled as a 3GS. Was this a typo or did Apple mistakenly use the wrong label?
This isn’t the first time we have come across rumors of an 8GB 3GS, and really when you think about it seems like a natural progression of the line, either that or the 8GB gets killed all together, which I am glad to say probably isn’t going to happen. Its the only budget friendly entrance into the iPhone game.
In early November there were rumors of a Christmas launch which as we all know now, didn’t happen. Apple will be releasing the fourth incarnation of the iPhone in June. If the 8gb 3GS is going to be released I am sure we will hear about it at Apple’s upcoming January 26th event.


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MIAMI, Aug. 27, 2014/ -- HolaDoctor has launched a mobile app called MiDieta that's designed to help Hispanics control their weight in a healthy way, according to a news release. The app lets users create healthy menus using ingredients and foods that are part of Latin cuisine.
The app also lets users keep track of their weight on a daily basis and draw up shopping lists.
Nutrition specialists for Hispanics in the U.S. and Latin America designed the platform, which was first launched in a Web version.
MiDieta is available on iOS and Android for free in the U.S. and for US$1.99 for Android users in Latin America.
The free U.S. download for Apple is available here.
The free Android app for U.S. users is available here.
The Latin American app is available here.
HolaDoctor provides strategic marketing services for health companies seeking to increase their penetration in the U.S. Hispanic market.
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Apple, fax machines, and a hot heron.
News from LHCHQ
Greetings from our currently-being-renovated office in Greenpoint, where this newsletter is coming to you a day late because we've been busy integrating new technologies into our workflow.
Things at LHC continue apace: we're busy hanging decals on our walls, painting the floors, and flying into a rage when they don't have Mallomars available on Amazon Prime Now. We're also planning multiple weddings and debating the merits of sharing our registries on this newsletter. Anyone interested in buying us a vintage pickup truck?
On to the #content:
The world's most valuable company is relying on the world's most undervalued commodity
This newsletter is actually a day late because we wanted to come with the PIPING HOT TAKES on Apple's big event yesterday. In case you were hiding under a rock/are an Android user (Hi Kyle!), the big news is that Apple is getting into original video content a la Netflix, as well as launching a $10/month subscription news service that's basically a souped up version of Apple News. Which is to say, the world's most valuable company has decided that the way forward is as a content company.
Smarter newsletters than this one will debate the strategic merits of moving into content, but we were struck by how often Apple touched on the human aspect of its new services as a key differentiator:
"Our editors pick the best stories every day," said Tim Cook when talking about Apple News.
"Apple's expert editors are like the friend you have that always knows the best shows on TV," said Apple TV's Peter Stern.
"Our editors need to be laid off so we can cut costs," said like every media exec over the past 20 years.
OK we made that last one up, but for those of us who've had the misfortune to work in media for the last decade or so, it's been a long time since editorial expertise has been a highly desirable resume bullet. Editors have become used to having their work undervalued, misunderstood, and tktkt.
But it turns out in the age of algorithms, where companies like YouTube and Netflix use increasingly sophisticated technology to surface anti-vaxxer videos and sign Adam Sandler to four-picture deals, Apple sees an opportunity to distinguish themselves with experienced humans. This experience used to be called "news judgement"; now it's often called "content strategy".
But whatever we decide to call it next, it's a kind of expertise who's value is becoming more and more apparent.
Things are happening
From our homies at Adweek – the 25 best ads of 2018. Fried chicken, plastic straws, and of course: Dilly Dilly.
Via the Atlantic, turns out the hot new chat app for teens is.. Google Docs? As gdocs power users, we couldn’t be more thrilled, and we’re hoping this inspires some of our MS Word-using enterprise clients to change their affiliation in an attempt to relate better to the youth.
Podcasts are the new hotness, which we know because we are one of the 10 zillion people that listen to The Daily. Digiday has the story of how The Guardian is at the vanguard of publishers who are figuring out how to monetize this “new” content format.
Twitter is testing a new feature that lets users hide replies, in an effort to curb hate speech and toxic comments. It’s a positive step in the right direction for a company that’s seemed to always prioritize engagement over safety, but we’ll see if it actually works.
Also on Twitter: the extremely non-toxic account that’s dedicated to identifying video game dogs you can pet.
Listening to hip hop may be the secret to better cheese.
What We're Listening To
Jenny Lewis’ new album fucking SLAPS. We highly recommend you stop what you’re doing and listen to it at your earliest convenience.


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Abu Dhabi: e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) today announced its financial results for Q3 2022.
Financial Highlights for Q3 2022
Percent change at constant exchange rate
AED 13.0 bn
AED 13.3 bn
AED 2.5 bn
AED 2.4 bn
AED 6.7 bn
AED 6.7 bn
Earnings per Share
Aggregate Group subscribers
(*) At constant exchange rates, revenue increased by 5.5% percent and EBITDA increased by 6.9% percent year-over-year
e&’s key operational highlights and developments for Q3 2022
• Maroc Telecom was named the best internet experience in Morocco with the highest network performance speed by OpenSignal.
• Ufone 4G, an operating company of PTCL and a subsidiary of e&, was named the leading 4G services provider in Pakistan by OpenSignal.
• e& signed a multi-year strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, as a founding partner of Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the biggest sporting event in the Middle East.
• Partnered with Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) to participate in the NAFIS initiative that will involve the hiring of more than 500 Emirati professionals in its retail, customer service, technology and IT space in a span of five years.
• Implemented an end-to-end MS Teams direct routing services in the UAE for Juma Al Majid Holding Group, moving from an on-premise legacy telephony to a cloud-based solution.
• Completed the first trial of the 6GHz spectrum extending the bandwidth of 5G and enhanced network performance.
• Launched an exclusive offer for senior citizens holding ‘Thukher’ or ‘Barakatna’ card to avail up to 60 percent on four ‘Freedom’ postpaid plans.
• Launched the all-new business proposition, ‘Business Pro,’ to meet the digital needs of businesses.
• Introduced upgraded and dedicated internet connectivity services, ‘Digital Internet’ and ‘Digital Premium Internet’ for the business community.
• Launched its virtual world, e& universe, at GITEX Global 2022.
• Partnered with AIG, a top insurer, to build a unique digital insurance offering across select e& international markets, where the product is accessed through various digital channels, including mobile apps.
• Formed a new company called e& enterprise iot and ai, following the complete acquisition of Smartworld
• e& capital, the investment arm of e&, made a strategic investment in VUZ, a leading immersive social app and also funded Lablabee, a tech startup which will grow the world’s first hands-on lab platform for the telco cloud
• evision, the entertainment streaming division of e& life, and ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, successfully completed the acquisition of 57 percent of Starzplay Arabia, a subscription video on demand (SVSOD) and streaming service provider in the Middle East and North Africa.
• evision acquired exclusive broadcast and media rights for DP World Asia Cup which will be broadcast only on the CricLife MAX channel in the MENA region.
• evision also launched a new trilingual South Indian movie channel ‘Emasala Simply South’ in partnership with Simply South, the largest online streaming platform.
e&’s consolidated revenues reached AED 13.0 billion, while consolidated net profit was AED 2.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 1.9 percent. At constant exchange rates, revenue increased by 5.5 percent. Consolidated EBITDA in reporting currency reached AED 6.7 billion, and increased by 6.9 percent in constant currency, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 52 percent.
The number of etisalat by e& subscribers in the UAE reached 13.3 million in Q3 2022, representing an increase of 11 percent over the same period last year, while aggregate group subscribers reached 162 million, a 4 percent increase.
e&’s solid performance underpins the ongoing progress of the Group’s ambitious plans since it entered a new chapter of its journey as a global technology and investment conglomerate earlier this year. The establishment of focused business pillars as part of its transformation journey has contributed to its organisational agility, and allowed for strong strategic partnerships as the Group continues to explore the diversification of its local and international portfolios.
Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO of e&, said: “e&’s performance in Q3 2022 reflects our unwavering commitment to accomplishing more for the benefit of our customers, shareholders and the communities we serve. We are focusing our efforts on adopting flexible and agile business models that fuel our growth through innovation and creating new value propositions. Given that e& was built on strong foundations, we remain confident in leading change for growth by reinforcing our commitment to enhancing the quality of our innovative solutions to meet and surpass our customer expectations through the accelerated digitalisation seen in the business landscape. We will continue our efforts to seize new growth opportunities and pursue strong partnerships that will ultimately maximise the potential of a holistic digital transformation for our customers, and the societies we serve.
“We would like to extend our gratitude to the UAE leadership for their inspiring vision so that we can continue to digitally empower societies and enable a brighter, digital future. We also thank our customers and shareholders for their unwavering support and trust, and our employees for their tireless commitment towards our goal to Make Possible. Our resilience to spearheading digital transformation journeys will be enhanced as we drive value from our core, build a stronger regional footprint leadership, grow our adjacencies organically and achieve exemplary results for the benefit of all.”
Etisalat Group has changed its brand identity to e&, effective from 23 February 2022. Its strategy aims to accelerate growth through the creation of a resilient business model representing the Group’s main business pillars. The telecoms business currently continues to be led by etisalat by e& in e&’s home market and by e& international in its international markets, upholding the Group’s rich telecoms heritage, bolstering the strong telecoms network and maximising value for the Group’s various customer segments. Ramping up the digital services for individual customers to elevate their digital-first lifestyle, e& life brings next-generation technologies through smart platforms in entertainment, retail and financial technology. To maximise the digital potential of governments, large-scale enterprises and corporates, e& enterprise focuses on delivering innovative digital vertical value propositions through its end-to-end solutions in cybersecurity, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as deploying mega projects. e& capital allows the Group to focus its efforts on driving new investments while maximising shareholder value and strengthening global presence.


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PARIS — Paris department store Le Bon Marché has received the green light from planning authorities for a wide-ranging revamp that will increase its surface by 43,000 square feet, a source familiar with the plans said Thursday.
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The renovations will be launched in 2012 and will continue in stages over the next five years, the source said. The first stage, due to be completed in the second half of next year, will create a wine bar and wine cellar adjacent to the men’s wear department located in the basement.
The project is understood to be the brainchild of Patrice Wagner, who took over as chairman and chief executive officer of Le Bon Marché, owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, in October 2010. Officials at Le Bon Marché declined to comment on the renovation plans.
The project is designed to create a better connection between the main building of the department store, located on the French capital’s Left Bank, and its gourmet food store La Grande Epicerie de Paris, located across the Rue du Bac. A first-floor footbridge links the adjacent spaces.
“The idea is clearly to promote links between La Grande Epicerie and Le Bon Marché, and the men’s wear department is an excellent way to establish that connection,” the source said.
Wagner also plans to expand the food store by creating a space devoted to tableware and cooking utensils on the first floor of La Grande Epicerie, which currently houses contemporary fashion.
La Grande Epicerie de Paris generated revenues of 65 million euros, or $86.3 million, in 2010, according to a statement filed with the French commercial court.


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Charter Communications Inc. said it isn’t interested in buying Sprint Corp., rebuffing a gigantic merger offer and potentially ending several weeks of deal talks between the media and communications companies.
While the announcement could effectively kill the possibility of a deal between Sprint and Charter any time soon, a person familiar with the matter said Sprint Chairman Masayoshi Son may still decide to make a formal offer to acquire Charter anyway.
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ARGAN Al Bida’a launches Winter Village
ARGAN Al Bida’a yesterday launched its Winter Village, bringing the spirit of the winter season to life at the popular dining and leisure destination. Planned to run between December 20, 2016, and January 14,2017, visitors will find the outdoor area transformed, with snow settling across the landscape, icecaps hanging from the roof tops, and various winter themed elements such as penguins and igloos to entertain and delight visitors of ARGAN Al Bida’a.
In a first for Kuwait, children aged three to 12 can enjoy a special snow playground, featuring a safe material to play in, just as if they were living in a winter wonderland. Visitors can find the playground near the Rimal Hotel and Resort at ARGAN Al Bida’a, next to Elevation Burger and Crave Nation. Furthermore, ARGAN Al Bida’a will be offering a special scratch and win promotion to customers. For every KD5 spent at participating Winter Village partners, visitors can receive a scratch and win coupon from a special booth next to the snow playground, with hundreds of prizes and exclusive discounts to be used at participating partners at ARGAN Al Bida’a.
Social media competitions have also been included as part of the Winter Village activities, with an iPhone 7 to be won every week throughout the duration of the Winter Village activity, and an iPad Pro for one lucky winner. To find out more about how to win one of these prizes, follow @arganalbidaa on Instagram.
The ARGAN Al Bida’a outdoor leisure and dining strip comprises restaurants, hotels, activity centers and retail shops that offer visitors a unique atmosphere to dine, shop and live life as they love it. The first concept of its kind in Kuwait, ARGAN Al Bida’a has been entertaining visitors and impacting the surrounding communities since its launch in 2007, and continues to be one of the top leisure destinations in the country. Its unique tenant list includes many of the country’s favorite restaurant and cafÈ brands, the leading Movenpick Hotel and Resort Al Bida’a, and the country’s premier social club, the C Club.


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What Is This Clown Talking About? Biden Fumbles Big Announcement [Video]
I don't rejoice in Biden's gaffes because I see him as an embarrassment, and insult to the office he's supposed to represent. Just like his announcement that he had launched the “Operation Fly Formula” initiative. Biden misstepped and claimed the mission would carry just “3.7 bottles of the formula"— Not million, or thousands...
“We’re here today to hear from these manufacturers and to get updates on the progress we’re making together,” Biden said. “The shortage of baby formula is due to the closure back in February of one of Abbott’s infant formula plants. We needed to take immediate action to stop contaminated—” he continued before repeatedly correcting himself. “We needed to take immediate action to stop contaminate— contaminated formula from hitting store shelves and putting American children at risk.”
Biden then touted the Food and Drug Administration’s reaction to the shortage, claiming that the FDA “acted quickly” to bring Abbott’s plant back into compliance with federal regulations. “But it takes time” to restart production, Biden said, noting that Abbott accounts for nearly 40% of infant formula sold in the U.S. The president went on to recount the steps the administration took to attempt to address the shortage, first lauding his invocation of the Defense Production Act to deliver ingredients to producers.
“Second, we launched Operation Fly Formula, the major effort to airlift infant formula that meets American health standards and safety standards. Today I am proud to say that because of these flights, high-quality formula is already on the way to American shelves. To date, we’ve already conducted two flights with 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles [worth] of Nestle and Gerber’s hydro— excuse me, hypoallergenic formulas for children with severe allergies. Without Operation Fly Formula … it would have taken … three weeks to get this product to the United States. Because of our actions, it took three days … and today, I’m announcing plans for a third flight with Bubbs Australia. … This flight would bring 4.6 million bottles of infant formula, and pave the way for up to 27.5 million total bottles of Bubbs infant formula to be supplied to American families in the weeks ahead.”
Finally, Biden touted the FDA’s move to fast-track approvals for more imports of baby formula from other countries. He also spoke of a move by United Airlines to donate flights to deliver the formula from the U.K. “Today, we’re announcing that United Airlines has agreed to offer cargo space for Kendal Nutricare, for the delivery of 3.7 bottles of the formula, here in the States,” Biden said. “I want to thank United Airlines for partnering with us to get this done. They’re doing it on their own.”
If his gaffes weren't the norm we could all just overlook this garbage but it's every time he opens his mouth. I also can't just dismiss it as general aging—He's always talked this way. Young Biden was just as loopy as old Biden. I mean, clearly, he has diminished over the years, but I still can't believe THIS is who the DNC wanted to put on the face of America.
What a clown...


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The neighborhood in Jersey City where Wards B, C, and F meet may be known as McGinley Square, but a triangle within this community is what developers are focusing on.
For decades, several buildings occupied the parcels stretching south from the corner of Monticello and Fairmount Avenues to Fairview Avenue, including a four-story apartment building and multiple structures that were two or three stories tall. However, over the years, many of the buildings that were once home to local residents along with businesses like Hudson Furniture & Appliances, the Fairmount Mill, and Milly’s Unisex Beauty Center fell into disrepair.
Then, within the past two years, all of the structures on the premises were torn down, leaving a large and empty triangle-shaped lot in the middle of the neighborhood. However, the tracts might not remain vacant for long.
The entire site, which officially consists of 4-12 Fairview Avenue, 221-227 Fairmount Avenue, and 220-238 Monticello Avenue, is owned by a company that is planning a major redevelopment. Monticello Equity Properties, LLC is looking to construct a 10-story mixed-use complex that would take up nearly the entire triangle. The project, which is currently being referred to as “Monticello Triangle,” would be among the largest in the vicinity if approved and completed.
In an interview with Jersey Digs, project architect Dean Marchetto with Marchetto Higgins Stieve stated that the development is set to include 199 residential units along with a parking garage, a 2,065-square-foot gym, self-storage space, and an outdoor terrace for residents. In addition, a triangular public plaza and two retail spaces are included in the proposal, with one of the retail spaces being 5,275 square feet and the other being 4,435 square feet.
”They could be combined because they are right next to each other,” Marchetto explained, adding that “the retail space opens up to that triangular plaza so if a restaurant were to come, they would have outdoor seating there.”
Renderings of Monticello Triangle show that there would also be a lobby and lounge area along with a concierge and 10 of the apartments.
Although it was initially slated to be heard by the Jersey City Planning Board in the spring, Marchetto said that the design of the underground parking garage portion of the proposal is being amended. The updated plans are expected to go before the board in the near future.


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Frostbite is an immeasurably critical amusement motor innovation for Electronic Arts, and soon, the distributor is getting another official to run it, GamesBeat has learned. Tim Leland, previous VP of item administration at Qualcomm, will turn into another VP at EA, working under boss innovation officer Ken Moss, as per a source comfortable with the issue.
Leland already ran item management related to the endeavors that Qualcomm, the world’s greatest producer of versatile correspondences chips, drove in gaming, designs, visual preparing, and virtual reality. Qualcomm turned out to be progressively aggressive throughout the years with subordinate chips that took care of undertakings, for example, designs increased reality and virtual reality, cameras, and advanced flag preparing.
At EA, Leland will have obligation regarding Frostbite, which began as the motor for EA’s Battlefield amusements and has been extended to wind up the motor for a significant number of EA’s recreations. Frostbite has highlights, for example, genuine material science and decimation, with the goal that structures crumple in a sensible manner in the Battlefield amusements.
“We’re extremely eager to welcome Tim Leland to EA as the VP and GM of Frostbite,” said Moss, in an announcement. “Tim gets a profound aptitude visual rendering and item administration. We’re anticipating his authority in propelling crafted by our incredible groups and driving our single motor concentration with Frostbite.”
We hear that Leland made the change because he needed to be someplace that was influencing intelligent visual amusement and purchaser to content while additionally putting resources into rising regions like man-made reasoning and the cloud. He had spent various years empowering these portions in the versatile biological community at Qualcomm and considered this to be a chance to apply these learnings at EA. Leland remains a major backer for VR, and that could look good for EA’s expanding endeavors to make diversions for VR stages.


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Last week, it was announced BBC Studios had partnered with LEGO for a Top Gear-themed series of build sets, kicking off with a smartphone-controlled rally car.
Today, its been confirmed that LEGO has extended its partnerships for a new ‘Speed Champions’ set. With the first release highlighting everyone’s favourite Tokyo Drift car: the Nissan GT-R NISMO.
Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to get into bed with LEGO, with Vice President Asako Hoshino saying: “Many of our Nissan customers can trace their automotive passion back to when they built LEGO cars as children. With this partnership, everyone can be a ‘takumi’ – the specialized craftsmen that build the GT-R.”
These new ‘Speed Champions’ sets are 25% larger than previous sets, with the NISMO made up of 298 LEGO pieces. It can be built in 20 minutes by an expert, and around an hour by the average joe.
The larger size allows for a more detailed vehicle, with the NISMO sporting the iconic GT-R tail lights, huge rear spoiler, and quad exhaust system that closely resembles the real thing. Something that will be sure to please boy racers.
As an added bonus, the NISMO comes with a unique mini-figure decked out in rally gear and a red helmet, matching the white, black, and red paint job.
LEGO’s Nissan GT-R NISMO is set for release in January 2020 (meaning you won’t find it in your Christmas stocking this time around). It should retail for around AU$25, the average price for current Speed Champions vehicles.


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Lava partnership with Edtech platform Doubtnut: Lava International Limited, an Indian smartphone company, today i.e. Monday, February 20, announced its partnership with indigenous edtech platform Doubtnut for digital education and skill development. The objective behind this is to provide a good quality education to the students through smartphones.
Best Quality Study Material
Lava’s Upcoming Smartphone will come pre-loaded with Doubtnut App, which will provide Doubtnut App Free Subscription to students for quality education. Apart from this, students will also get access to Doubtnut’s instant doubt solving platform.
Speaking about the partnership, Sunil Raina, President and Business Head, Lava International, said, “Our partnership with Doubtnut is in line with our larger vision – ‘Empowering people to do more, to be more’. Partnerships enable us to reach out to a large number of students across India. With this association, we want to ensure that the aspirations of the youth are nurtured and valued.”
Students will get 1 year free subscription
Speaking on the partnership, Aditya Shankar, Founder, Doubtnut said, “We are delighted to be a part of the Lava family, which proudly echoes the Indian spirit. Together we aim to impact and impact the lives of students, enabling them to shape the future of our country. As part of the 1-year free course subscription, students can access Doubtnut’s premium courses in both Hindi and English.
You will be able to answer the questions by clicking on the picture
Doubtnut App is available 24×7 for students and apart from online courses the USP of Doubtnut is Instant Doubt Solving where students can clear their doubts by just clicking on the photo of the question and get instant video solutions.
Course material will be for class 9th to 12th
Lava’s upcoming smartphone will come pre-loaded with a free subscription to Doubtnut’s course material for classes 9th to 12th (worth up to Rs. 12,000) for 1 year.


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The Alabama Retail Association opposes federal legislation that calls for a delay in the implementation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in South Dakota vs. Wayfair Inc.
The high court’s June 21 decision overturned a requirement that retailers be “physically present” in a state to collect sales tax. The court recognized the South Dakota economic nexus standard of 200 transactions or $100,000 in sales as appropriate.
Alabama has had an economic nexus rule since 2016. Through Aug. 31 of this year, Alabama has collected more than $133.5 million in taxes through its Simplified Sellers Use Tax and economic nexus rule, according to Alabama Revenue Department records.
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision, the state has said it will begin strict enforcement of its rule starting Oct. 1. Our state requires sellers with more than $250,000 in retail sales of tangible personal property into Alabama to register with the department and begin collecting and remitting sales/use tax to the state no later than the Oct. 1 enforcement date.
Alabama is one of 31 states that now have or will soon have an economic nexus standard.
Two bills have been introduced in Congress to delay enforcement of those standards. H.R. 6824 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wisc., and H.R. 6724 by U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, seek to prevent states from imposing sales tax collections on remote retailers before Jan. 1 and would also bar retroactive taxation.
No states have attempted to collect taxes retroactively under the Wayfair decision.
The Alabama Retail Association is one of more than 50 state and national business associations that have signed onto a letter to the U.S. House leadership urging that body not to act on the proposed legislation.
“Congress should do nothing to impede the progress the court has made toward ending the unfair tax advantage out-of-state, online-only businesses had over local businesses,” said Alabama Retail President Rick Brown.
Both bills have been assigned to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, which held a general hearing in July on the ramifications of the Supreme Court decision.
- U.S. Supreme Court creates level playing field for sales tax collection June 21, 2018, statement by Alabama Retail President Rick Brown
- Alabama’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax and Economic Nexus Rule Alabama Retail website page recapping developments in the Alabama law on this issue


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Holden Special Vehicles has built its 85,000th vehicle, an automatic Gen-F2 Clubsport R8 LSA finished in Slipstream.
The car will be sold through HSV’s oldest dealership, Garry and Warren Smith in Oakleigh, Victoria (a stone’s throw from the MOTOR office) but as this story goes live it remains unsold.
To celebrate the car’s unique build number, it will be fitted with a unique build plate as well as a letter of authenticity signed by Managing Director, Tim Jackson.
HSV first rose to prominence thanks to the wild VL Group Walkinshaw, but the first car produced by the company was actually a VL Group A SS. The first car to be badged and sold as an HSV, however, was the VL SV88.
Other notable HSV milestones were reached courtesy of a VN T30 (5000th built, June 1991), VS Senator (20,000th built, April 1997), VY Clubsport (40,000th built, August 2003), VZ Clubsport (50,000th built, July 2006) and E3 Clubsport (75,000th built, February 2013).
The real question, however, is what form the 100,000th HSV built will take.


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Samsung has confirmed its Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet will be released in the UK on 16 August at its Westfield Stratford store in London.
The Korean firm confirmed the Galaxy Note 10.1's release date via its UK Twitter feed on Monday.
Be one of the first to buy the New Note 10.1, only at the Westfield Brand Store in Stratford from Thursday 16 August. “Note the New way”— Samsung Mobile UK (@SamsungMobileUK) August 13, 2012
Samsung had previously confirmed the new Note would be released in August, but had declined to give an exact date.
The company remains tight lipped about the tablet's price, though it is expected to retail in the top end £400-plus price bracket.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 was originally unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February.
Samsung has since revealed a reworked version of the Galaxy Note 10.1. The new version features a powerful 1.4GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of internal RAM.
The S-Pen stylus technology previously seen on the Note smartphone also features on the 10.1 tablet.
The 6.5mm S-Pen docks directly in the device and when removed automatically launches a number of custom apps, including Adobe Photoshop Touch.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 also boasts a Multi-screen feature that lets users have two different applications run and be displayed side-by-side.
The new Note has been confirmed as running Google's Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, rather than the newer Jelly Bean version.
Samsung has also said the tablet will feature several of the software features seen on its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone, including Smart Stay and Pop up Play.
Samsung's latest tablet will feature a 5MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash and 1.9MP front-facing camera. It will be powered by a 7,000mAh battery.
Check back with V3 later in the month for a full review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.
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