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Apple delivered its summer earnings update on Tuesday afternoon, reporting its June quarter results and September-quarter forecast. Here’s a rundown of the most important numbers.
1. iPhone Sales
The iPhone is Apple’s most important product line, representing half its revenue over the past year (and likely much more of its profit). So the iPhone’s strength or weakness has a big effect on Apple’s overall performance. Consider this: 1 million iPhones shipped represents about $650 million in revenue.
The newest iPhone is more than 6 months old, but signs point to a good quarter nonetheless: Verizon’s iPhone activations (2.7 million) exceeded expectation. Enthusiastic reception in China could help further.
Anything below 25 million iPhone shipments would be disappointing, while anything more than 30 million would be very strong. Something in between is most likely.
2. iPad Sales
The iPad represents Apple’s future, especially as the company reportedly plans to start selling a cheaper, smaller iPad later this year.
Now that the latest model is no longer supply-constrained, we’re about to see what current iPad demand really looks like. Wall Street expects around 16 million iPad shipments for the June quarter. A number north of 20 million would be impressive.
3. China Stats
China is Apple’s second biggest market and could someday become its first. Meanwhile, the company has been providing greater visibility into its business there. Last quarter, for instance, it disclosed revenue for greater China, relative iPhone sales velocity, Mac growth, and more. Any updates here will shed light on future prospects.
4. OS X Mountain Lion On-Sale Date
Apple used its earnings call last July to announce that OS X Lion, the latest Mac operating system, would ship the next day. If Apple decides to follow a pattern, it could announce that OS X Mountain Lion will ship on Wednesday. That would fit the previously announced July time frame.
OS X itself isn’t a big money maker for Apple, but shipping on time is an important qualitative milestone: It’s now a company that can “walk and chew gum at the same time,” in the words of writer John Gruber. That wasn’t always the case. Apple previously took resources away from the Mac to squeeze iPhone development through.
5. Gross Margin
Most casual observers probably don’t care about Apple’s ability to remain profoundly profitable, but investors do – especially in a quarter when the less-profitable iPad plays a bigger role than the iPhone in the company’s overall results. Anything above 45% would be solid, especially if it’s near the 47% Apple posted after the iPhone-heavy March quarter. Anything below 43% would be disappointing.
What Matters Less
Mac sales should rebound, but they aren’t all that important anymore. The Mac rarely accounts for more than 20% of Apple’s business in any quarter. Apple’s forecast for the September quarter probably won’t be very ambitious, as most of the new product announcements – iPhone, iPad, maybe an Apple TV set – aren’t expected until October.


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Bottom Line: Apple's iOS 12 tackles thorny issues of privacy and smartphone addiction head-on, while pushing performance improvements and expanding the power of its Messages platform.
At WWDC, Apple announced a new set of features for monitoring and controlling your (and your children's) phone usage, coming in iOS 12 this fall.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday. Here are the odds on what Cupertino might unveil.
Ready for iOS 12? Here's what we hope Apple adds to its mobile operating system.
Confirming rumors, Android P will rely on a single on-screen button and gestures for navigation.
'We don't believe in sort of watering down one for the other,' Cook told The Sydney Morning Herald. 'If you begin to merge the two ... you begin to make trade-offs and compromises.'
Bottom Line: With iOS 11, Apple makes a clear argument for using iPads as mobile workhorses. iPhones get plenty of useful incremental changes as well.
The update lets you switch off Apple's controversial slowdown feature and see a breakdown of your battery's health.
Here's how to use Android 8.0 and 8.1 Oreo like a pro, from picture-in-picture mode to snoozing notifications, customized widgets, and much more.
Oreo should make its way to 'all eligible' Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Note 8 devices – including unlocked models – 'within the next 2-3 weeks,' Samsung says.
Developers can apply for a ticket on the WWDC website now through March 22 at 10 a.m. PDT.
The developer preview for Android P is out, and there's a lot to like.
Bottom Line: With its latest Android version, Google aims to make the mobile OS more efficient and comfortable, both under the hood and in your hand.
Android Go, Google's slimmed-down version of its mobile OS for features phones, promises faster, more stable performance on low-cost phones with no more than 1GB of RAM.
We play with the open source Android alternative on a new Sony phone and a Nokia 3310-esque 'Chinese OEM development environment handset.'
The Unicode Consortium approved a batch of superhero and supervillain emojis, along with new animal icons.
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Amazon Prime Day is now considered one of the biggest annual online sale events of the year.
The eagerly-anticipated flash sale is available exclusively for Amazon Prime subscribers (or those who are on a free trial for the scheme).
Amazon have confirmed the sale event will take place from 21st June this year, with 48-hours of deals unleashed on bargain-hunters.
The two-day event gives shoppers a chance to save on thousands of tech, home and fashion products as well as Amazon's popular own-brand items over the summer ahead of Black Friday and Christmas periods.
Last year also saw changes to the date of the sale due to the global pandemic, with Amazon postponing the sale until October.
The late start had a positive impact, as the online giant experienced record sales due to shoppers stuck in lockdowns flocking online to pick up bargains and essentials in the lead up to the festive season.
Speaking at the time, Doug Gurr, Amazon UK Country Manager, said: “After a tough six months for everyone, we’re committed to making this the most successful Prime Day ever for small businesses, and excited for members to discover the very best from artisans and entrepreneurs in the UK, whilst saving big on everything they need and love from the comfort of their homes.”
But fans don't have much longer to wait for this year's event - and we have even spotted a few early Amazon Prime Day deals you can pick up now if you are eager to snap up some savings.
So whether you're hoping to pick up a discounted smart home speaker, smart 4K TV or a new cordless vacuum, here is everything you need to know about this year's Amazon Prime Day sale and all the latest news and updates.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Prime Day is a two-day sale event where Amazon Prime members get exclusive access to deals across all categories on Amazon.co.uk.
The sale was originally started in 2015 as a one-day flash sale, but has since been extended to 48-hours, giving shoppers even more time to snap up bargains.
Shoppers can pick up savings on everything from bumper packs of toilet paper to vacuum cleaners and games consoles.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2021?
Amazon has confirmed Prime Day will kick off on 21 June until midnight on 22 June, which is a few weeks earlier than the usual annual July date.
Amazon Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky seemingly confirmed details on a press call ahead of the official announcement. As reported by CNET, Olsavsky said: ""We are going to do it on a date where we think it'll get more attention for our customers, and also for our vendors".
An official statement from Amazon reps also stated: "We're excited for the return of Prime Day and look forward to providing our members with incredible savings, while investing in opportunities for our small business selling partners, and continuing to ensure the safety of our employees."
How to get involved in Prime Day 2021?
Amazon also offers a free 30-day free trial if you just want to try out the service, which features a whole host of perks including next day delivery, access to Amazon Music, Amazon Prime Video and free eBooks.
If you only want to sign up for the trial period, you'll need to ensure you set a reminder to cancel before the subscription ends - or risk being charged the full £79 annual fee.
What does Amazon Prime offer?
Unlimited one-day delivery on your Amazon orders in the UK
Unlimited video streaming of 15,000 TV shows and movies through Prime Video
Access to Amazon's music library, with unlimited downloads and streams
Prime Photos for unlimited photo storage on Amazon Cloud Drive. You also get 5GB of cloud storage for other types of files.
Access to 800,000 free e-books
Borrow one of over 500,000 titles per month for free on any Kindle device
30-minute early access to Lightning Deals - including on Prime Day.
What Prime Day deals to expect?
Prime Day deals are varied, covering almost all categories available on www.amazon.co.uk. The most popular deals featured in the sale are usually the consumer electronics and tech offers, which tend to sell out the fastest as they are the most in-demand.
There are a variety of different types of deals to look out for too, which will all be available to access on amazon.co.uk/primeday.
The most popular are the Amazon lightning deals that offer limited quantities of discounted items, while stocks last, and Prime members always get exclusive early access.
There are also deals of the day that run for a whole 24-hour period on everything from Amazon devices, electronics and pet supplies to kitchen appliances and garden items.
How to find the best Prime Day deals?
If you want to get your hands on the best deals this year, here are some tips that could help.
- Make a list - avoid being lured by cheap deals on items you may not necessarily need. Having some form of list of what you really want and how much you're willing to spend on it will help narrow your search on the day.
- Research prices - it is always worth checking prices of items you have a eye on beforehand to see whether you are really getting a deal come sale time. Often prices fluctuate in the weeks leading up to big sale events so tracking the pricing will ensure you really are getting a bargain.
- Watch a deal - the Amazon App lets customers watch deals early in every country. This way you can preview, track and shop those limited time lightning deals at home or on-the-go with deal alerts on the Amazon App. It also means you won't have to keep refreshing the website to see what new deals have come in.
- Don't panic buy - new flash deals are usually released throughout the day, you won't need to quickly buy the first cheap TV or coffee machine you see.
What happened on Prime Day 2020?
Last year Jeff Wilke, CEO Worldwide Consumer confirmed that Prime Day was a record-breaking success. Wilke said: “We are thrilled that Prime Day was a record-breaking event for small and medium businesses worldwide, with sales surpassing $3.5 billion—an increase of nearly 60% from last year”.
Small independent businesses reaped the benefits of Prime Day 2020, and the most purchased categories from third party selling partners included lighting, arts and crafts and school supplies.
Hazel Reynolds, Founder of Gamely Games, Brighton, UK said: “We sold more than 1,000 games in total on Day One of Prime Day - 10 times what we’d normally sell in a day in October.”
Last year's Prime Day bestsellers included Amazon's popular Echo Dot smart speaker, which was slashed to £18.99 from £39.99, and the Fire TV Cube that went on sale for £89.99 - a saving of £20 off the normal £109.99 price.
Other popular items included bulk boxes of Celebrations chocolates slashed to £12.99 (a saving of 37% off), Mrs Hinch approved Shark upright vacuum cleaner went on sale for half price at just £184.99 and shoppers also snapped up half price Sony SRS-XB12 portable wireless speakers.


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ModCloth has come a long way since high school sweethearts Susan and Eric Koger started the retail site from the former's college dorm room in 2002. Most recently, it's gone head-first into expansion mode since bringing on Mathew Kaness, formerly the chief strategy officer of Urban Outfitters, as CEO in January.
Since Kaness came onboard, the company has dipped its toes into brick and mortar with an L.A. pop-up, and has launched a full-fledged in-house line and, with it, a San Francisco "fit shop" that will remain open through Labor Day. The company is not stopping there. According to Kaness, the privately held company saw $150 million in net revenue last year, up from about $100 million in 2012, and achieved profitability in all four quarters. (ModCloth did not share its 2013 sales figures.) The company also raised a round of financing this past June, and over the phone, Kaness spoke about what he plans to do next.
Namely, Kaness wants ModCloth to be known as more than a purveyor of retro fit-and-flare dresses. He says the company has already seen "exceptional growth" in its separates business and has also started introducing more modern silhouettes. Categories he sees demand for include intimates, pajamas, loungewear, bridal and even that buzzword of apparel categories, athleisure, as well as "quirky novelty items." He says we'll see a number of these categories launch in the next year.
He adds that ModCloth is in "hiring and recruiting mode" — good news a year after the company made headlines for multiple rounds of layoffs. It's hiring primarily in marketing, tech, finance and product design. Most intriguingly, Kaness says the company is close to hiring a fashion director. Co-founder Susan Koger currently leads the design team.
As for brick-and-mortar stores, Kaness says the response to the San Francisco fit shop has "emboldened us to go faster with the [brick-and-mortar] experimentation and finalizing our plan for that; as we look to 2016, we can start to think about when and where to launch our first permanent fit shop."
"We’ll have stores in a lot of locations nationally, not just regionally," he adds.
Given Kaness's experience with that other "indie" retailer, Urban Outfitters, we wouldn't be surprised to see ModCloth take a similar path. "I think the way you get big is by thinking and acting small," he says of how he plans to expand ModCloth while maintaining its twee indie spirit. "Our job in growing the business is to expand the size of our community by having our current customers advocate for us, making our retail more shoppable, making our social more engaging and making visuals more compelling."


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We’re at hard work as usual, and it’s really starting to pay off.
At SimilarWeb we’re no stranger to making headlines, and so far in 2015 we’ve had our fair share of press. The company has more than doubled in size in the past year, and along with that came new projects and exciting ventures. 2014 saw the advent of our Mobile App Analysis platform, and last week our App Engagement feature officially left the beta phase to enter the SMB market.
In the past two months there’s been quite a bit of buzz about App Engagement, because it gives insight into app stickiness based on usage patterns and user behavior, not just install volume and store rank. We’ve published quite a few articles using this new feature, including the top 50 most used Android apps in the US – and more recently, the most addictive social apps in America.
The New York Times, Mashable, BusinessWeek, and TechCrunch (among others) have used our actionable data to draw insights into the digital world, and these findings are featured in their stories. Sometimes we’re asked to provide our thoughts on how certain new products are performing – like this article for International Business Times on Youtube’s new “What’s Next” feature. Other times we’re asked to comment directly on interesting trends we’ve noticed by using our platform. With the ability to measure usage patterns for mobile apps, we’ve discovered the existence of “zombie apps,” and we’ve written about our predictions on what this means for the app ecosystem. We’ve been asked about our thoughts on where the digital world is headed by leading industry publications like Search Engine Watch, and we always deliver – using insights from our continually evolving platform.
Others in the marketing industry have written about SimilarWeb, including using the PRO to analyze other market intelligence platforms. Most recently, hostingadvice.com gave SimilarWeb PRO a whirl, and they thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
We also have a new channel on The Next Web featuring our data-driven stories. And speaking of stories, our CEO and founder Or Offer was recently interviewed by Jobspotting about SimilarWeb and how this “little startup that could” is now a global presence, recognized by industry professionals as a leader in digital measurement.
So to pat ourselves on the back a bit more: Here’s to us. And here’s to you, our clients and users, who have helped us make this digital dream a reality.


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The March sale of 2-year-olds in training will kick off the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s 2015 juvenile schedule with a new open-style format designed to provide buyers with an expanded selection of horses and adding another session to the sale.
Three sessions, set for March 17-19, 2015, will be preceded by the under-tack show Wednesday-Friday, March 11-13. While no longer carrying the "selected" moniker, the March sale will continue to offer a high-quality group of horses with top physicals and solid pedigrees that buyers have become accustomed to in previous years. It will also add the next tier of horses that have advanced through their early training and are prepared to showcase their talents in March, according to a release from the sales company.
"The evolution of the juvenile market is telling us that buyers prefer a larger and more varied sample than they have in the past," said OBS sales director Tod Wojciechowski in a release. "We plan to monitor our entries so as to blend our usual March sale offerings with an additional group of precocious, athletic horses. The result of the past few sales seasons proves that buyers are responding to the quality as well as quantity of the offerings, not the date and title on the catalog cover."
The four-day spring sale is set for April 21-24. There will be six under-tack sessions, beginning April 13 and continuing through April 18.
"Both consignors and buyers were pleased with the extended under tack shows we began in June," said OBS board chairman Mike O'Farrell. "Shorter sessions allow for flexibility to react to inclement weather, and level the playing field for consignors."
The June sale of 2-year-olds and horses of racing age is planned for four sessions, beginning June 16-19. The six-session June under-tack show gets started June 8 and runs through June 13.
OBSC noted that March sale graduates continue to excel on the track as evidenced last weekend with victories by Tom's Tribute in the Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) at Del Mar and millionaire Stopchargingmaria in the Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.


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World of Beer in Tosa will transition to Ferch's Crafthouse Grille
The folks behind Ferch's Malt Shoppe & Grille in Greendale and Ferch's Beachside Grille at Grant Park in South Milwaukee are launching a brand new concept in the World of Beer space, 418 N. Mayfair Rd., in Wauwatosa.
Ferch's Crafthouse Grille is the name, and the change was announced late last week on Facebook.
The new concept will incorporate craft beer – including new unique offerings and a larger selection of Wisconsin brews – along with a menu of shareables, bowls, flatbreads and sandwiches.
Daily specials are also in the mix including $5 burgers on Mondays, $2.50 tacos on Tuesdays, Fish fry on Fridays and Brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The bar and restaurant will remain open through the transition, which will culminate in a grand opening early this summer.
Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Happy hour takes place Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 p.m. to close.
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Before reading any further it might be advisable to take a look at this link. Arqball have released an app, Arqball Spin, that lets users create interactive three-dimensional images using an iPhone or iPad.
Arqball Spin creates Spins, “…interactive visualizations of a 3D object that you can zoom in and out and spin around an axis–an experience like touching the real physical object on your mobile, tablet, or laptop.” If you clicked the link above, then you have seen one in action.
The company reportedly has plans to support platforms other than Apple and will also be making the final designs for the platform open source once their funding has been completed. The Arqball developers see a lot of commercial potential in the product, particularly for presenting products online. Making 3D modelling as cheap as a free app and $80 stage may just turn a few heads.


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(CBS DETROIT)- Music, Food Trucks, Vendors, and of course Cars. All this happening this weekend at the Motor City Car Crawl.
"I love the fact that Detroit is just having something really positive happening," said Yvette Jenkins, owner of Love Travel Imports.
Jenkins is one of the small business vendors at the Motor City Crawl, she along with attendees we spoke with excited to see cars rolling into Downtown for this first ever ever. Although organizers say, the event is not replacing the North American International Auto Show.
"We do think that there's a part of the Motor City Car Crawl that will become part of the actual formal Auto Show next year," said Eric Larson CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Larson says this event is a test of how the auto show being moved to the summer will be. Of course, due to the pandemic the 2020 auto show was canceled, but he says this event which is spread out across six parks in Downtown provides a safer environment.
New vehicles from metro Detroit area dealers will be showcased throughout Beacon Park, Cadillac Square, Campus Martius, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park and Spirit Plaza.
Singer-songwriter and nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow is headlining the Motor City Car Crawl Charity Gala taking place at Campus Martius on Saturday (Aug. 7) evening. The event benefits nine Detroit children's charities.
The Motor City Car Crawl hours are as follows:
Dates & Hours:
- Thursday, August 5, noon-9:00 p.m.
- Friday, August 6, noon-10:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 7, noon-10:00 p.m.
- Sunday, August 8, noon-5:00 p.m.
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Jan 16, 2013
eBay reports fourth-quarter earnings amid high expectations, as tablet and smartphone user bid up business on the online auction site.
Jan 16, 2013
Many of Wall Street's biggest banks are beating profit expectations as the mortgage business comes back.
Jan 11, 2013
Investors have high expectations for Wells Fargo -- the first big bank to report fourth-quarter results -- after turning in nearly three years of solid earnings.
Jan 8, 2013
Corporate earnings season is here again. The first reports arrive today, starting with the aluminum company Alcoa. Analysts are bracing for a slew of lackluster numbers.
Jan 7, 2013
Immediately following the fiscal agreement, U.S. stocks had their best week in more than a year last week, but will the optimism last?
Oct 23, 2012
Restrictions on the sale of Facebook stock by the social media firm's employees end this week, meaning many of them will be millionaires, not just millionaires "on paper." But the sale will likely drive the stock price down.
Oct 19, 2012
Yesterday Google accidentally fired off its earnings announcement three hours ahead of schedule and profits fell quite short of expectations.
Oct 18, 2012
Google's quarterly earnings report was mistakenly released while markets were open, instead of after. A 20 percent drop in profits, as prices of online and mobile ads decline, sent shares down immediately.
Oct 12, 2012
The financial sector is doing better than last year on a bumper mortgage business and lower loan-loss reserves.
Oct 9, 2012
The third-quarter earnings season kicked off today with an ominous warning about global growth from the IMF. A weak consolation for Americans is that we are the only major economy where the IMF expects decent growth in the next year.


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Cisco Joins Forces with Dubai Police Department to Clamp Down on Companies Selling Counterfeit Cisco products
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates– 12 July 2015: Cisco is actively working with local law enforcement and government agencies throughout the Middle East region to clamp down on traffickers of counterfeit Cisco products.
Counterfeiting is a challenging issue facing the IT industry, with some estimating as much as 10 percent of all high-tech products sold globally being counterfeit, according to the Alliance for Gray Market and Counterfeit Abatement, costing the industry USD 100 billion annually.
Using counterfeit Cisco branded products and pirated software can put Middle East customers’ networks at risk leaving them exposed to performance, reliability, safety and security problems that could disrupt their business. Counterfeit products and pirated software infringe Cisco’s intellectual property rights, don’t have valid software licenses or manufacture warranties, and are ineligible for support services.
In the Middle East, Cisco works closely with its authorised channel partners – who handle more than 90 percent of Cisco sales in the region – to provide authentic Cisco products that are properly licensed and warranted.
In addition, Cisco’s global Brand Protection team drives the company’s ongoing, proactive, and company-wide effort to protect customers against counterfeit products and software. Cisco supports local law enforcement to hold accountable individuals and criminal enterprises that trade in illegal counterfeit products [insert any links to PR on prosecution or raids in the region].
The team has field investigators based in the Middle East and cooperates with local law enforcement and government agencies to stop counterfeit products entering the market place. In the Middle East, Cisco has conducted customs authority training in many locations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain and Egypt.
Lieutenant Colonel Omar Hammad Al Nuaimy, Deputy Director of Economic Crimes Department - Dubai Police
“The illegal sale of counterfeit IT goods is not just a problem faced by Cisco but a widespread problem in the Middle East IT industry. We commend Cisco for taking this issue seriously and working with us to eradicate the problem. When products are not purchased through authorized distribution and resale channels, the source and quality of those products cannot be guaranteed. Counterfeit IT products often contain inferior components and illegal software which could potentially cripple an organisation and cause untold financial loss. Whilst we understand that it is tempting to buy technology at very low prices, the potential costs that go with the risk of receiving substandard products are simply not worth it.”
Captain Khalid Khalfan, Economic Crimes Department – Dubai Police
“Counterfeiting poses a significant threat to all companies in all industries that form the basis of our global economy. Organizations that knowingly or unknowingly deploy counterfeit IT products are putting the integrity of their networks – and ultimately their entire organisation at risk. Cisco is pro-actively cooperating with governments across the Middle East who now recognise the dangers that counterfeiting brings to the IT industry and have been amongst the most active globally in stamping out these practices. Our message is clear, customers should buy only through authorized channels and customers that need a less expensive alternative to sourcing new product should consider Cisco Certified Refurbished Equipment, which is available through authorized dealers.”
Rabih Dabboussi, General Manager, Cisco UAE
“As the UAE enhances its role as a global economic and technological hub, we are seeing counterfeiters deploying increasingly sophisticated methods to get their counterfeit IT goods into the UAE. Due to inferior components and illegal software frequently found in counterfeit IT products, we are alerting organizations of all sizes and verticals in the UAE that purchasing counterfeit IT goods could cause an increased risk of cybersecurity threats. These threats could bring business to a halt, potentially endanger the wider industry, and even cripple citywide or national infrastructure. We are dedicated to working with government authorities, including the police, to help in eradicating counterfeit IT products in the UAE and in securing the country’s network infrastructure.
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in IT that helps companies seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the previously unconnected. For ongoing news, please go to http://thenetwork.cisco.com.
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We are kidding, of course. But no one is to dispute that Blackberry’s prospects are growing more and more dire day by day, and its first Android phone may be considered as its last hope, as its catalyst for getting back into the consumer market.
Usually, Blackberry prices its phones much lower than the competition, because although the hardware and software are fantastic, the App Ecosystem isn’t.
But this time, Blackberry has got excellent hardware, excellent software and a diverse App ecosystem, which is perhaps why Blackberry is launching the Priv at a high price.
Preorders for the Priv started recently, and Blackberry has slapped on it a $700 price tag, which is higher than what you pay for an unlocked iPhone, or even a S6. That’s the price you pay for a physical keyboard.
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HSS Hire feeds London construction workers
By Sarah Ann McCay14 January 2013
UK rental firm HSS Hire is offering construction workers in London the chance to win a big breakfast every morning in January.
The tool and equipment hire firm will dispatch its Big Breakfast van to the work site that receives the most online votes from site workers each day. Workers simply have to vote via the website www.hssbigbreakfast.com for their chance to enjoy a free bacon and sausage sandwich, tea or coffee.
Fiona Perrin, sales and marketing director at HSS Hire, said; “This campaign is a bit of fun - inviting builders, construction workers and other tradesmen to rise and shine to a hot and tasty breakfast on us is just a small way of interacting with an important and valued customer group for HSS.
"And with a different site getting the breakfast van every day in January, there’s plenty of scope to bag yourself – and all your workmates - a free breakie on us!”
In addition to launching the dedicated campaign website, and utilizing social media, HSS Hire is promoting the scheme across local radio and London-based media.


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London | Reuters — Anglo-Dutch consumer group Unilever has invited private-equity bidders to submit tentative offers for its US$8 billion margarine and spreads business by a deadline of Oct. 19, two sources close to the matter told Reuters. The business includes the brands Stork and Flora, the latter of which is sold under the name […] Read more
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The Samsung ‘Together for Tomorrow’ Vision Includes Eco Products
As part of the Samsung ‘Together for Tomorrow’ vision, the brand has announced it will take a more eco-friendly approach to monitor and digital signage construction.
The brand will use recycled materials in the rear covers of digital signage solutions and monitors as part of its wider shift towards being more environmentally friendly.
This will reduce the brand’s reliance on virgin materials for its products and increase resource circularity.
The brand has also announced it will be using an SoC (system on chip) solution within its monitors and signage to allow content to be displayed without the need for additional devices.
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The gaming world was set abuzz during CES 2024 when an unexpected revelation hinted at the potential of the long-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 release date. This revelation, seemingly accidental, involves an AI firm and a press release that sent shockwaves through the industry.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Leaked
Amid CES 2024, Altec Lansing, a well-known player in the tech industry, unveiled a press release that inadvertently disclosed information about the Nintendo Switch 2. The press release introduced a new AI technology called AI-shark, aiming to revolutionize gaming experiences.
Gameshark Software and Its Integration with AI-shark
A key highlight of the press release was Altec Lansing’s announcement of rebranding their Gameshark software using the advanced AI-shark technology. This move is expected to bring significant improvements to the gaming experience, particularly for beginners.
The Scheduled Release Date for AI-shark and its Connection to Nintendo Switch 2
The surprise came when the press release mentioned a scheduled release date for AI-shark – September 2024. What caught everyone’s attention was the statement that this release would be synchronized with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2.
Digitaltrends’ Discovery and the Reliability of the Leaked Information
Digitaltrends, a prominent tech media outlet, dug deeper into the press release, uncovering this potential bombshell. However, questions arise about the reliability of the leaked information and whether it was an intentional move or a genuine mistake.
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier’s Perspective on the Fall 2024 Delivery Timeframe
Adding more complexity to the situation, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier weighed in on the matter through an article on X (previously Twitter). He acknowledged the Fall 2024 delivery timeframe as a rumor, sparking discussions about the credibility of the Nintendo Switch 2 release date.
Speculations and Discussions Around the Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
The lack of concrete details has led to widespread speculation within the gaming community. Some argue that the leaked information is headline-making, while others remain skeptical, citing the absence of definitive specifics.
Lack of Official Statements from Nintendo
The Nintendo Switch 2 hype has been a persistent topic, but Nintendo has remained notably silent about its hardware intentions. Speculation continues as enthusiasts eagerly await official statements from the gaming giant.
Potential Impact on Nintendo Due to the Leak
The disclosure, intentional or not, poses potential challenges for Nintendo. The company’s secrecy regarding hardware releases may have been compromised, raising concerns within the gaming industry.
Industry Reactions and Concerns
As news spread, various stakeholders in the gaming industry voiced their opinions. Some expressed excitement about potential innovations, while others raised concerns about the unverified nature of the leak.
Nintendo’s Historical Secrecy About Hardware Releases
Nintendo has a history of keeping its hardware plans closely guarded. This secrecy has been a trademark strategy for building anticipation and controlling information flow, leaving fans and competitors in suspense.
The Importance of Waiting for Official Announcements
In a world of uncertainties, waiting for official announcements becomes paramount. While leaks can create excitement, the true details about the Nintendo Switch 2 release date remain known only to Nintendo.
Conclusion: Emphasizing Uncertainty and the Need for Patience
As the gaming community navigates through the whirlwind of rumors, leaks, and speculations, it’s essential to emphasize the uncertainty surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 release date. Patience is key as we await official communication from Nintendo.


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After stocking up on flat-packed furniture, shoppers at some European IKEAs can load up a Larry vs Harry Bullit cargo bike and ride their purchases home for free.
In Denmark, the Netherlands, and now in Sweden, IKEA shoppers have good reason to look forward to the ride home. After stocking up on flat-packed furniture, shoppers in Uppsala can load up a Larry vs Harry Bullitt cargo bike and ride their purchases home for free.
As cities plan for the future, the movement of goods poses a challenge for both businesses and consumers. According to research by the German Institute of Transport, e-cargo bikes could take care of 85 percent of deliveries in Berlin.


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“CIS B2C E-Commerce Markets 2019” is the title of the new publication released by Germany-based secondary market research specialist yStats.com. According to the report’s findings, the online retail markets in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine have an untapped growth potential stimulated by increasing online shopper penetration rates.
CIS B2C E-Commerce sales on the rise
B2C E-Commerce potential across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) remains largely untapped, as only a single-digit share of overall retail sales in these countries is online, compared to rates of above 10% in countries such as the UK, the USA and China. As a result, there is significant room for future growth, the yStats.com report reveals. In 2018, B2C E-Commerce sales grew at a double-digit rate in Russia and Ukraine, and nearly doubled in Kazakhstan. Smaller markets in Azerbaijan, Belarus and Georgia are also on the rise, driven by increases in online shopper penetration.
Top 3 E-Commerce trends in CIS
The top trends across the six countries covered in the yStats.com report include the rise of mobile shopping apps, social commerce and cross-border online shopping. Smartphones were the primary mode of accessing the Internet in Russia, while in Belarus mobile shopping apps were used by a higher share of digital buyers than mobile websites. The growth of social commerce is exemplified by Ukraine, where close to one-half of online shoppers placed orders via social networking platforms. Furthermore, digital consumers in CIS markets increasingly shop on foreign platforms, such as AliExpress, according to surveys cited by yStats.com.
Online retail market prospects in CIS
As consumers are getting more comfortable with making purchases online, B2C E-Commerce sales across CIS are projected to remain on the growth path. Clothing and consumer electronics are the top two product categories benefitting from the online retail growth in these countries. Other categories with a high growth potential include groceries and online food delivery services.


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Count Google among the companies that benefited from last month’s holiday shopping spree. The corporation’s revenue was up 17% from last year, thanks in part to an increase in e-commerce. More shopping searches on Google meant more competition for keywords among advertisers, driving up prices.
Google senior vice president Jonathan Rosenberg revealed that, “the winners of 2010 were Google’s display advertising business, which now has two million publishers; YouTube, where revenue doubled; businesses that have begun using Google products; and Android, with 300,000 phones activated a day.”
Mobile is a seriously fast-growing source of revenue for Google at this point. Rosenberg said that that web searches via Android had grown tenfold in 2010.
Google’s future plans include a focus on mobile commerce and “products that allow people to access local information.” We assume that Google Offers, a Groupon-like service that’s being tested right now, is part of this mobile strategy.


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French TV channel TF1 confirms deal for 78% stake in digital media group Aufeminin
Jan 19, 2018
On Thursday, private national French TV channel TF1 announced it has inked a deal for the acquisition of a 78% stake in digital media group Aufeminin from German corporation Axel Springer, valuing the web publisher of editorial and community-based content for women at €365 million.
In a press release, TF1 also confirmed its intention of launching a public bid for the remainder of Aufeminin's capital, once the initial acquisition will have been finalised with Axel Springer.
"The operation's completion will depend on approval from French and Austrian regulatory authorities," TF1, a subsidiary of the Bouygues group, stated in a press release.
The parties have settled on the basis of a price per share of €38.74, which should put a €286.1 million total price tag on the operation.
On 12th December, TF1 announced it had entered into negotiations with Axel Springer for the acquisition of Aufeminin, "a digital player with a unique portfolio of brands and content targeted to women, which would allow [TF1] to speed up its digital transformation," said the French TV channel at the time.
Aufeminin "has developed a unique, original model for diversifying its revenue, hinging on brand communities like aufeminin, MyLittle Paris and Merci Alfred, Marmiton, Netmums, Onmeda, Etoile Casting and Livingly Media », said TF1.
Aufeminin's business model relies on digital display ads, e-commerce (also on a subscription basis, like with My Little Box) and branded content solutions. The group was created in 1999 and is present in over 20 countries, in Europe, the Maghreb region, North and Latin America, as well as having a strong social media presence. The digital group was bought by German media corporation Axel Springer in 2007.
Aufeminin has a staff of 470, and in 2016 it generated a net income of €11 million from a total revenue of €107.3 million. The group's current CEO, Marie-Laure Sauty de Chalon, is expected to remain in place following the acquisition.
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Editor’s note: There is so much conflicting information about screen time, and a lot of it serves to make us feel guilty, worried or both. We asked the Director of Education at Media Smarts (Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy), Matthew Johnson, to give us the straight goods on the latest info. What is the big deal with screen time? Here’s his response.
Over the last week our world has been invaded: cute cartoon creatures can now be found lurking in parks, restaurants, museums, and even people’s houses. If you haven’t seen them, it’s because they’re only visible on a smartphone screen, and only if you’re playing the new game “Pokémon Go”.


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Work stress is all apart of the job.
Whether you’re frantic over a big presentation ??or turning in a project just in the nick of time.
??But should your work clothes make you just as anxious?
??A new study from Thrive Global and Business of Fashion reported nearly 50 percent of women??Have felt self-conscious repeating work outfits.
??According to Business of Fashion, the study surveyed 2,700 women from over 20 countries about their work-clothes habits.??With 60 percent of the women surveyed being between 25 and 44 years old and 10 percent were over 55.
??According to Thrive Global, other findings in the study include those who answered ??They were not happy or satisfied at work, 55 percent of them said what they wear to work did not portray who they really are.
??But those who answered their attire positively affected their career; ??66 percent said the work outfit they wore represented who they really are.
??Business of Fashion reported the survey also found 29 percent said they have spent over $500 on work clothes in the last 6 months.??The subject of the survey is a part of Thrive Global’s hashtag repeats campaign.
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Amazon warehouses have become a potential ‘hotbed of contamination’, workers claimed yesterday.
Whistleblowers at two distribution plants said they feared the virus would thrive there amid a lack of hand sanitisers and non-enforcement of two-metre social distancing.
Amazon’s business is booming as shop closures and the lockdown has seen internet shopping surge.
Amazon has faced criticism for its protection measures during the crisis. Pictured above is a worker at its Tilbury centre in the UK
But a worker at a factory in Doncaster, where up to 90 night shift workers sort parcels for delivery, said the lack of space means they have been told to keep just one metre apart from each other – not the two metres recommended by the Government and World Health Organisation (WHO) to stop the spread of the virus. Workers who raised concerns were told ‘not now’. Amazon denied the claim.
Workers are also required to write their name in the signing in book, creating a huge risk of cross contamination, he said.
The worker, who wished to be anonymous, said: ‘It’s a potential hotbed of contamination. There’s no separation, no social distancing. If it spreads around our warehouse it could spread around the whole country on these parcels.’
The coronavirus can last on cardboard for up to 24 hours, and on plastic, metal and hard surfaces for up to 72 hours according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine. However, the WHO says the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low, as is the risk of catching the virus from a package that has travelled and been exposed to different conditions and temperatures.
A worker at a separate Amazon warehouse in Doncaster also said the two-metre rule was not being enforced, especially in the canteen. They also said there was not enough hand sanitiser and staff were not given time to regularly to wash their hands.
‘Staff are dropping like flies because of illness but anyone who has to go home is mocked by the managers. They are hiring staff from all over to try to plug the gaps but this only increases the chances of spreading it.’
They added: ‘When anyone complains to the managers they make out you are crazy and tell you to get back on with your work.’
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It’s time that all clouds become one. With younited, you’ll always have your music, pictures, videos and other stuff with you.Younited is the cloud service that can be trusted. It is hosted in Finland, home to strict privacy laws and strongly held cultural values of privacy, and has been conceived and built for privacy from the ground up.
Jolla will soon be offering its smartphone users 5 GB of free, secure younited cloud storage. Right now, we’re working things out with Jolla to make sure younited perfectly fits the needs of Jolla users. Jolla users will get all the perks of younited, like sharing, automatic sync, and integration with the content from their other devices as well as from their Dropbox, Facebook, and Picasa accounts.
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by F-Secure, a trusted and secure cloud storage service.
Jolla and F-Secure are currently working in cooperating to make younited a best fit for the needs of
Jolla users. The upcoming solution will put Jolla smartphone owners back in control of their digital
belongings by giving them gigabytes of cloud storage for quick and easy backup, storing, and
sharing. It will also feature a straightforward signup to younited from the smartphone. Users will be
able to access stored Jolla content from other devices connected to younited, such as tablets,
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“Jolla and F-Secure want to make sure Jolla phone users have a secure choice to back-up and
share their on-device content. We are both very passionate about privacy and security, which is
why our cooperation is natural and fruitful. As a plus, both companies are from Finland, a leading
country in security and privacy,” Jolla’s CEO Tomi Pienimäki comments.
“We believe that our new secure cloud service younited is a perfect fit for Jolla, because we both
are very serious about privacy. Jolla is the new smartphone from Finland, and we are very proud of
this cooperation,” comments Timo Laaksonen, Vice President, Content Cloud, F-Secure.
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Finland-based DNA is the latest operator to strike a partnership deal with OTT music streaming service Deezer.
DNA said it will introduce the Deezer Premium+ service at half price for six months for the subscribers of its Äly, Veppi and Rajaton plans.
Jarkko Utriainen, Director of Business Development at DNA commented: “We want to offer diverse entertainment services to our customers and, according to our studies, there is significant demand for a music service in particular. Deezer is an interesting new challenger with a desire to become Finland's favourite music service.”
According to a December 2013 survey by EE, music takes up eight percent of the 4G LTE traffic on its next-gen network.
France-based Deezer currently has more than five million paid subscribers in nearly 200 countries around the world. It rivals Scandinavian firm Spotify, which has six million active paying subscribers.
Both Deezer and Spotify offer users access to more than 20 million songs for free with adverts or monthly ad-free services costing up to €9.99.
The two companies have teamed up with operators to bundle their music service with mobile contracts in recent times.
Deezer CEO Axel Dauchez said in September in that it had more than 25 active deals with operators around the world.
Spotify, meanwhile, has signed 20 so far. The OTT provider teamed up with Vodafone last year after offering its service free for the first six months on Vodafone’s Red 4G-ready plans.
Napster owner Rhapsody International is another challenger in the music streaming market. The music service signed similar deals with Telefónica and SFR last year.


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Leading global customer experience outsourcer, Webhelp, celebrated the dedication and commitment of its colleagues at the company’s annual Star Awards last night (Sep 8) in the sumptuous surroundings of South Queensferry’s Hopetoun House.
Representatives from sites across the UK, India and South Africa, the company’s head office in Paris and some of Webhelp’s key clients, gathered for a gala dinner, drinks reception and pipe band display, topped off by fireworks at the elegant former stately home.
A total of 12 awards for excellence were handed out by Webhelp UK CEO, David Turner.
“Tonight is about thanking the team for a job well done this year,” said David. “It has been an amazing year for Webhelp. We’ve gained major new clients, such as Unilever, announced significant European acquisitions, including the recent purchase of top Nordic customer excellence firm, GoExcellent, now known as Webhelp Nordic, and brought on board a fantastic new major shareholder, the global investment group, KKR.
“None of these amazing achievements would have been possible without the dedication, hard work and commitment to creating the highest quality customer experience that our colleagues deliver day in and day out. I am tremendously proud of the team and am extremely glad that we can get together tonight to celebrate the best of the best in Webhelp this year.”
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Each of the winners received a certificate and a cheque for £1,000.
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Russia strikes back at Ukrainian sanctions with export ban on oil & petroleum products
Russia has banned exports of oil and petroleum products among other goods to Ukraine, as well as blacklisting certain imports from the country in response to Kiev's sanctions against Moscow.
Apart from oil, the expanded restrictions on specific Ukrainian goods include engineering products, consumer goods, and metal products, worth almost US$250 million as of 2018, according to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
The full list of blacklisted imports was published on the government website on Thursday. The embargo comes into effect immediately.Also on rt.com Russian fuel embargo could lead to collapse of Ukraine’s economy, oil major warns
The document also says that the shipments of coal, gasoline and diesel fuel will be restricted starting from June 1. Supplying these will be possible only under special government orders.
The new sanctions also forbid some exports from Ukraine, including clothing, shoes, socks among other goods.
The measure comes in retaliation to Kiev’s new sanctions against Moscow, announced on April 10. Ukraine targeted imports of glass containers, formalin, electric equipment for railway infrastructure, and other products from Russia.Also on rt.com Russia bans $500 million worth of imports from Ukraine in retaliatory sanctions
It is not the first time the two sides have expanded economic restrictions against each other, with Russia usually retaliating to Ukrainian moves. The latest tit-for-tat response came in December 2018, when Russia slapped Ukraine with a ban on the imports of more than 50 Ukrainian goods, worth $510 million. It came shortly after Kiev extended its own embargo on Russian foods until the end of 2019, with restrictions targeting baked goods, chocolate, meat, fish, coffee, black tea, and some alcoholic beverages, among other items.
Despite bilateral trade restrictions, the turnover between Russia and Ukraine has been increasing in recent years, with Russia enjoying a significant trade surplus. Mutual sanctions have also failed to stop Russia from being the leading trade partner for Ukraine in 2018.
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text: Hairstylist Tippi Shorter says that for the first time non-Blacks are seeing how ugly people of color have been treated. In her opinion, while the obligatory urge to support is great she wants it to stretch further. “We are having conversations with the gatekeepers in beauty that we’ve never been able to have before and I really hope this sparks a massive change,” says Shorter. What she wants most from the change directly aligns with the desire of her beauty comrades. “I want consistent and sincere representation. I don’t need or want handouts. I want all of the same opportunities that my peers have,” says Shorter.Add Natural and Textured Hair to Your RepertoireLafond is challenging non-Black hair stylists to make curl care and natural texture education mandatory in all salons so that services are available to anyone who walks in. Oakland, California-based hair colorist, Jessica Kiyomi, agrees: “The amount of non-black hairstylist who refuse to learn how to do black hair even when they live in areas with Black people is disgusting and disheartening,” says Kiyomi. Despite the Bay Area being extremely diverse, Kiyomi says that there are only a small handful of non-black stylists that she knows of who can care for and style curly hair.Be Intentional About Inclusivity”We want representation on all platforms — not just the ones that you need a black perspective or a black face for,” Lafond wrote. Makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff concurs. “[Brands] need to make sure they are not just culture vultures and actually hire Black people as publicists, account managers, talent bookers, and creatives on not exclusively Black and brown people shoots,” says Sheriff.Thomas would like to see this level of representation brought to the forefront as well and not just behind-the-scenes. “I want to see all hair textures, especially tighter textures, on the ads for these companies. I want to see all skin tones, especially darker skin in ads. I want to see us included because we spend billions of dollars on beauty and we are constantly getting ignored or pigeonholed into the box, and not being allowed a larger platform” says Thomas.Let Us Into The RoomWhile Fennell says that while it’s a type of progress that these conversations are even happening, she adds that it’s important to note this is more so about dismantling generations of systems that have been put in place to keep Blacks out of the decision-making process — and that has to change right now. “We need to be seen and heard in all parts of this industry. We demand to be a part of the decision-making process,” says Fennell. “Our voices and shared experiences are powerful and we bring with us knowledge. This is not about pitying us and just throwing a bone here and there, it’s about digging deep and really valuing us and our input,” she adds.Fennell also notes that there’s a huge economical divide between Black creators only being paid a portion of what their white counterparts get. There’s a lot to be discussed, but the first step is giving Black creatives an opportunity to contribute within the closed door, decision-making meetings.Hold Brands Accountable“Awareness is a start, not a solution,” says makeup artist Delina Medhin, who is calling on beauty companies to share whether or not their C-suites include Black people. “The reason why we see so many culturally inconsiderate posts from brands is because they are guessing at what we want,” says Medhin. To avoid that, she says brands need to include Black talent at the top, mid, and senior levels throughout the organizations. “I want brands and my freelance colleagues to ask themselves every time they build a team: Did I intentionally create an opportunity for Black people to succeed,” says Medhin. She’s not the only one with this important ask, Uoma Beauty founder Sharon Chuter is spearheading a social media challenge around this very request called #PullUpOrShutUp. As for the recent flood of Instagram posts shared by brands promising to do better? Cooper had this to say: “My people are beyond the point of acknowledging your PR bullet points of a commitment to change. You have to do better, and we want receipts.”Give Credit Where It’s DueWith more than 20 years as a makeup artist under her belt, Sheriff has experienced a lot of diversity and inclusion missteps among her non-Black associates. She recalls a time early in her career when Black models would get their makeup done before a shoot by their trusted Black artist friends and then show up to set ready to go. “Even though the artist on set did nothing, it was their name that went into the magazine credits for someone else’s work,” Sheriff recalls. She says this is what has led to much of the discrediting and lack of inclusion in what she calls the biography of beauty. Hairstylist Nai’vasha Johnson has experienced the same. “The biggest struggles have been my expertise not being acknowledged and respected in spaces where I am more than qualified,” says Johnson.Value Skillset DifferencesRiley also notes that Black stylist are often marginalized to texture-specific styling recognition. “Even if a stylist is an amazing colorist, the industry often locks them into a ‘texture’ specialty box, while non-Black artist have free range to specialize in all hair types,” says Riley. Being recognized for her versatile skillset is what Johnson desires most. “I am a hairdresser who does all hair types, who’s educated, and who’s equipped with all the tools. However, my access is limited because I am a Black woman.” says Johnson. “What I need right now and beyond from our industry is equality, the same opportunities to be shared amongst the qualified, and fair access,” Johnson concludes.Do Your Own ResearchIt’s been a pretty rough first half of 2020, but this struggle has been on going for both Black creatives and Blacks as whole — but Riley says that this isn’t the time to dump centuries of guilt on Black people. “Our colleagues need to not drown us in their tears while we are carrying our burdens,” says Riley. Instead, she asks that they dig deep, and challenge themselves with hard questions. “Their intention to do better should be met with the action of seeking out the information to do so. White people are very skilled in research and finding information on inclusion, or borrowing our art, their systemic racism is not hard to research if it’s truly their intent to do better,” says Riley. There’s lots of information out there, so while it’s important to check on your Black friends, look to Google and other readily available sources for information and recommended reading on race relations.It’s going to be pretty difficult for any industry to come out of 2020 unscathed — particularly the beauty business. The hope is that this new found support isn’t fleeting that these pros who have proved themselves both individually and as a collective are able to gain the jobs, respect, and equal opportunities as their non-Black counterparts.More on Black Lives Matter and black-owned businesses:Now, watch protesters explain why beauty is important to them:Don’t forget to follow Allure on Instagram and Twitter.


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It appears that Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, has been blind sided by one of their own. Chairperson Anuradha Mittal, who runs the daily operation of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream arbitrarily decided to pull-the-plug on sales to Israel.
The move sparked condemnation of the multinational consumer goods company all across the Jewish State. And on Tuesday a furious Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned Unilever that their decision to halt sales of the creamy dessert treat in the “occupied Palestinian territory could carry “severe consequences.”
American ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry's faces a backlash in Israel after saying it would no longer sell its products in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called 'morally wrong' https://t.co/kATxgYJ1X4 pic.twitter.com/jR0I0X6Dia— Reuters (@Reuters) July 20, 2021
“Prime Minister Bennett spoke with Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever which owns Ben & Jerry’s and made it clear that he views with utmost gravity the decision by Ben & Jerry’s to boycott Israel and added that this is a subsidiary of Unilever, which has taken a clearly anti-Israel step,” the prime minister’s office said on Twitter.
Adding, “Prime Minister Bennett emphasized that from the perspective of the State of Israel, this is an action that has severe consequences, including legal, and it will take strong action against any boycott directed against its citizens.”
For the record, Anuradha Mittal is a human right’s activist, founder and executive director of the Oakland Institute, an ultra-progressive think-tank dedicated to far-left causes. She also serves on the board of the Environmental Defender Law Center, an international group of activist attorneys dedicated to social justice and environmental issues. Mittal was also named the Most Valuable Thinker by the far left publication Nation Magazine.
This all leaves us to ponder why would Unilever hire someone with such far left credentials who is dedicated to advancing progressive political social justice issues? Why not hire someone more inclined to advancing Unilever’s international business model? It simply doesn’t make sense.
The Prime Minister’s threat comes on the heels of a prolonged anti Israeli campaign on social media targeting the leftist leaning ice cream maker. On Monday, Mittal along with the company’s top brass caved to the pressure.
In a statement executives at Ben & Jerry’s announced, “We believe it is inconsistent with our values for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to be sold in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).”
Facing a growing backlash from both American Christians and Jews, the ice cream company attempted to walk back the boycott, clarifying their position that it’s not boycotting Israel, just the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.
So long pic.twitter.com/R2NgifTpva— caleidoscope eye (@_stopwhispering) July 19, 2021
One might ask, how did an international British company like Unilever with a multitude of products in over 190 countries find itself in such a quandary?
The answer lies with the unusual agreement crafted in 2000 when Unilever acquired Ben & Jerry’s allowing them to create their own independent board of directors. This would be completely autonomous from the parent companies social mission and policies.
Caught between the Israeli Prime Minister and Ben & Jerry’s decision to ban it’s product in Israel Unilever attempted to put things into perspective stating that it has “always recognized the right of Ben & Jerry’s and its independent Board to take decisions about its social mission.”
However regardless of who’s at fault Morton Williams’s supermarket chain located in New York has decided to severely side-line the creamy cold treat after hearing about the ban.
Following a board meeting on Monday the giant food chain decided to limit Ben & Jerry’s products throughout its 16 stores by a whopping 70% and to also reduce its weekly promotions within their stores.
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Andrew Eklund is CEO of Ciceron, a Minneapolis-based digital marketing and brand advocacy firm. This article is an adaption of a piece he wrote on his company’s blog. Follow Andrew on Twitter @aeklund.
We have a problem. A lot of people get paid to build products and services no one wants. The Border Security Industrial Complex that protects us from non-existent illegal immigrants. The privatized U.S. Prison System Industrial Complex that get laws changed to incarcerate for more petty crimes. The Military Industrial Complex pays companies to build chicken-processing plants in Iraq that never get used. And in advertising, we have The Banner Ad Industrial Complex.
Like these other industrial complexes, the banner ad version is an example of phony capitalism, where lots of money is exchanged for products and services nobody wants. Most of the digital display advertising business is a myth built on the concept that people want their content to be invaded by branded advertising exactly the way we loved commercials interrupting our TV shows. Billions of dollars are being spent by massive agencies and media companies whose business models are, at the core, fundamentally broken. But while the gravy train continues — meaning that VC-backed companies exist entirely to add mythological science of targeting and retargeting stuff that people don’t want — well, why change?
Not just agencies and media companies are to blame. The money swirls around the “top of the funnel” because it’s familiar territory to the players involved, from brand managers to the big agencies. Treating digital advertising like TV is easy and comfortable, which is why they should be peeing their pants. Modern marketing is really fricking hard.
The problem is that everyone is overfunding the classic “top of the funnel.” (In fact, we don’t think in funnels anymore.) The top of the classic marketing funnel taps advertising to bring awareness to a brand. Of course, this continues to be necessary. But in today’s marketing world, awareness comes less from advertising and more and more from socially connected stories and other scalable digital touches. (By the way, I swear to God that no one outside of the industry has gotten their undies in a bundle over the Oreo Super Bowl tweet. I mean, seriously, folks. How can this be our example of excellence? It was a tweet.) And most of these emerging areas are woefully under-led, understaffed and underfunded. Truthfully, everyone who holds the purse strings across the display advertising ecosystem is perpetuating a myth that they are building products people want. They aren’t. They’re building products they want. And that’s not capitalism.
I don’t believe in this myth. I believe in what people actually want and do. Like: great content. Timely communications. Access to experts. True conversation (through all sorts of social channels). And experiences that truly help and delight. Display advertising does none of this, but it still commands the largest piece of the marketing pie. Most people in the digital marketing space understand this myth as well. The moving parts of the digital consumer experience are vast; there aren’t enough hours in the day to plan and execute around the real stuff people want from brands.
The best thing about these fake systems is they are eventually exposed because they’re not creating true value. This whole house of cards is going to come crashing down.
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Evidence is mounting that the European distributors of the world’s greatest gadget, the Apple iPhone, will be officially announced next week.
Apple has called a news conference at the Apple Store, Regent Street, London on Tuesday, September 18 at 10am. While the invitation states “Mum is no longer the word”, Apple will not be drawn into revealing what will be announced, although an Apple spokesperson in Germany did tell Reuters that the European distributors of the iPhone would be announced by the end of this month.
Speculation is rife that Apple will announce the European iPhone distributors at the press conference, which are expected to be O2 in the UK, T-mobile in Germany and Orange in France.
It is believed that in a telecommunications industry first, Apple will receive a share of voice revenues, in addition to data revenues, for each iPhone sold. Apple has already struck a similar deal with its American iPhone distributor AT&T.
While this unconventional business model has been criticized by many in the telecommunications industry (the telcos don’t want to set a precedent), the chief executive of O2, Peter Erskine, has leapt to its defense, describing the new business model as important in the future of “converged communications”.
“If sharing revenue brings a bigger pie to the table, then we’ll be happy to share that pie,” Erskine told The Times.
Erskine also told The Times that the iPhone is a “iconic device” that has appealed to “to large numbers of customers in the US”.
Analysts are interpreting Erskine’s enthusiasm for an iPhone as confirmation that O2 will be the UK iPhone distributor.


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Investment Dar Co, the owner of Aston Martin, had received competing bids from Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and London-based private-equity fund Investindustrial for half the sports-car maker, three people familiar with the matter said.
Investment Dar and other Kuwaiti investors who own UK-based Aston Martin might choose a winner as early as this weekend, said the people, asking not to be identified because the talks were private. The buyer would get the stake as part of a capital increase.
Investindustrial is said to have offered just under £250 million ($401 million). But, M&M then trumped the offer with a higher bid, they said.
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A decision would mark the end of a months-long search by Investment Dar to find an investor for Aston Martin, the maker of luxury sports cars featured in James Bond movies, people familiar with the matter said earlier this month. For Investment Dar, part of the group that bought Aston Martin from Ford Motor Co for £503 million in 2007, the proceeds would help pay off debt.
The winning bidder would get 50 per cent voting rights and a 40 per cent equity stake. Investment Dar, the other Kuwaiti investors and Aston Martin management would retain the rest, one of the people said.
Officials at Investindustrial and Aston Martin declined to comment, while M&M and Investment Dar did not respond to requests for comment outside of regular business hours yesterday. The talks were reported earlier yesterday by Private Equity News.
A new backer for the iconic British brand may help the maker of the £1.2-million One-77 to boost volumes and develop cars that can challenge Volkswagen AG’s Bentley and Fiat SpA’s Ferrari. Investindustrial earlier this year sold Italian motorcycle maker Ducati Motor Holding SpA to Volkswagen AG’s Audi brand.
Investindustrial’s offer for Aston Martin included plans to use technology and car parts from AMG, the Mercedes-Benz unit that makes sports cars, said two of the people. The buyout firm would invest in Aston Martin’s existing models, and potentially add new vehicles, to attract buyers, they said.
An official at Daimler AG, which owns Mercedes, declined to comment.
That independence could be a handicap with the auto industry under pressure to develop technologies to improve fuel efficiency. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is investing more than Euro 1 billion ($1.3 billion) this year on making engines more efficient and developing electric vehicles. That sum exceeds Aston Martin’s 2011 revenue of £507 million.
The bulk of Aston Martin’s line-up consists of two-door coupes like the DB9, Vanquish and Vantage. It also offers the Cygnet city car, which is based on Toyota Motor’s iQ. Aston Martin vehicles have been featured in 11 James Bond movies, including the vintage silver DB5 in the latest one, “Skyfall.”
The British carmaker’s adjusted earnings before interest taxes, depreciation and amortisation last year fell 18 per cent to £76.2 million, with deliveries steady at about 4,200 vehicles.


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The widow of late reggae artist Bob Marley recently filed a lawsuit against the singer's half-brother for using the Bob Marley name to sell products.
According to the lawsuit, Marley's half-brother, Richard Booker, has used the family name to sell concerts, energy drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Bob Marley's widow, Rita Marley, and his nine children recently filed the federal lawsuit for trademark infringement and unauthorized use of Marley's likeness.
The lawsuit alleges that Booker registered the trademark "Mama Marley" to sell several food products and used the deceased singer's image and name to market an annual concert in Miami, which is known as the Nine Mile Music Festival, named after the Jamaican village where Bob was born and buried.
Rita Marley and all of Bob's children allege they have the rights to Bob Marley's name and want all of Booker's profits from the products and concerts.
According to TMZ, Stephen, Damian and Julian Marley are all headliners for the next year's Nine Mile festival and are also plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
After his death, Marley was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.


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Cardmarket Insight provides quality coverage and opinions on the latest news in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, including insights on constructed Yu-Gi-Oh! of all forms as well as pieces on the latest events, spoilers, and financial trends. Cardmarket Insight aims to provide users with a variety of engaging content for all members of the YGO community.
Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon made its long-awaited and -feared TCG debut in the 2020 Mega Tins. However, it did not immediately dominate the metagame as so many had anticipated. For quite some time, Dragoon did not see any play in meta decks. This article discusses why the card should nevertheless be banned.Read Full Article
Ever since the game's inception, there have been cards the community has taken to calling "staples." Why this name? Well, because they hold the deck together. They're generic powerful cards that fit into basically any deck and are played in most formats. Let's take a look at these cards and how they have evolved!Read Full Article
Players who have been playing the game for a while will have some sense of familiarity with the Gravekeeper theme. This army of tomb guardians and their interaction with one of the most potent field spells the game had seen for a long time is a legacy definitely worth discussing.Read Full Article
A proper way to play online has been a request from many players for many years. Online simulators exist but remain unofficial. Konami finally stepped up and showed us what they can do when they decide to dip their toes into the digital market, announcing three new Yu-Gi-Oh! games last week.Read Full Article
Since the release of the @Ignister archetype in Ignition Assault, the @Ignister deck has evolved from a potential rogue deck to a promising meta pick. The deck has recently found itself topping various remote and local events. But how did a relatively fringe archetype become one of the best decks in the game?Read Full Article
With the unbanning of Miragestallio, Salamangreat has seen a huge spike in popularity. Many players are returning to the deck, and a lot of players new to it are trying it out for the first time. Let's check in on data from the YCS, a possible decklist, and everything you need to know about Salamangreat in 2021!Read Full Article


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Tech giant Microsoft is exploring the integration of a crypto wallet into its web browser, Edge. This was deduced from a tweet made by software researcher Albacore on Twitter, sharing prototype screenshots.
Although Microsoft has not officially announced the addition, the screenshots show the Edge upgrade contains an interface for a crypto wallet, a decentralized application (Dapp), and its usual news feed. There are no confirmed networks the wallet would support. However, the screenshot suggests that Ethereum, USDT, and USDC are the minimum it will allow.
The screenshots also show the integration of an interface to buy cryptocurrency from Coinbase and MoonPay through the browser. There are also options for adding wallet extensions and an “Explore” tab that gives users access to crypto-related news feeds.
An Effort Towards Crypto Relevance Among Pairs?
Microsoft is not a core crypto-friendly tech firm like Tesla, yet it has dipped its toes cautiously into the industry. The tech giant added the Ethereum Proof of Authority Algorithm on Azure. The firm also showed support for digital assets by adding Bitcoin as a currency option on Excel.
But among its peers, Microsoft is taking a slow approach to crypto acceptance. Brave Browser, a privacy-focused web explorer, integrated Solana into its browser in 2021 after partnering with Binance to add its browser to the exchange’s trading platform. Opera Mini is also a step ahead of Microsoft, as the company added a crypto wallet to its browser in 2019.
Microsoft will be looking to impress its crypto-loving users, who have long anticipated this move. Though it is yet to confirm the motion, Albacore believes the addition is rather indispensable.
It May All End in the Test Phase
According to Albacore, Microsoft is known for testing a lot of things without implementation. Hence, users should not get too excited about the crypto wallet prototype.
“The Edge team are kings of throwing every imaginable thing at the wall and seeking if it sticks. The list of obsolete gimmick features that they tried and eventually removed is quite long,” Albacore told Decrypt.
Albacore confirmed the wallet was working fine and showed optimism about the release. He insinuated that the feature wouldn’t get to the production team if it were just every other thing Microsoft tries and dumps.
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General Motors India plans to start a third shift at the Halol plant near Ahmedabad to cater to the additional production requirement after the launch of a light commercial vehicle in 2011.
In a chat with Sohini Das, GM India president and managing director Karl Slym says, with the launch of the new compact car, Beat, and a positive response to the Cruze, GM plans to cross the 100,000-unit mark this year in sales.
The company has a slew of launches planned during the year, including the electric Spark, an upgrade of the Captiva and a CNG variant of the Chevrolet Aveo. Edited excerpts:
With the LCV in the offing, how do you plan to ramp up production at your Halol plant?
We plan to start a third shift at the Halol plant soon to cater to the production requirement.
The plant has a net installed capacity of 85,000 units in three shifts. We were operating in a single shift previously. We recently started a second shift at the plant.
I will call Halol a flexible plant that is capable of manufacturing all the models of GM India. Our Talegaon plant has a capacity of 145,000.
Of our last year's production, less than 40,000 units were produced at Talegaon and the rest at Halol. We sold around 70,000 units in the year. Talegaon currently produces only Spark.
How much direct employment could this generate and what is the likely investment?
At present, we have 1,350 people working at the Halol facility, that includes non-production staff as well. Roughly, 500 people could be added when a third shift will be started.
As for the investment, we plan to make some modifications at the plant. We will also invest in tooling and equipment. But, we are yet to arrive at exact figures.
Do you plan to source components for the LCV from China?
The LCV will be manufactured under the General Motors-Shanghai Automotive Industries Corporation (GM-SAIC) alliance.
We will launch three variants of the vehicle here and should start production by mid-2011 at Halol. We aim to have 90 per cent localisation for the LCV to begin with, and are in talks with local vendors for that.
What kind of volumes do you expect from the upcoming electric Spark?
We plan to launch the e-Spark by the end of this year and expect to sell around 5,000 units in 2011.
We are in talks with a couple of battery manufacturers in China and Japan and are trying to work on the battery price. We have already entered into an agreement with Bangalore-based Reva for sharing the technology to produce the electric Spark.
With the launch of the Beat, what kind of overall volumes do you expect this year?
We are bullish about growing by 50 per cent in terms of volumes this year, chiefly on the back of the new Beat and the great response that we have from the recently-launched Cruze. There is a two-month waiting period for the Cruze.
Having sold 70,000 vehicles last year, we hope to cross the 100,000 mark easily in 2010. However, sales are directly impacted by factors like interest rates and input costs.
The next six weeks are extremely important, as the run-up to the Union Budget. We have to wait and see whether the government decides to continue with or withdraw the stimulus offered to the industry.
What about export plans for the Beat?
No great export plans for the car as of now, but we plan to export 20 per cent of our production after 12 months of the production's start.
Last year, we exported less than 2 per cent of our net production to countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. This year, we plan to stick to around the same percentage.
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By Mitsuru Obe
TOKYO--Suggesting his government would be willing to implement fresh fiscal stimulus measures if the economy weakens after a sales tax hike in April 2014, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday that fiscal spending is necessary when economic conditions worsen.
"The government is ready to take bold fiscal policy steps if necessary, depending on economic conditions," Mr. Abe said during a parliamentary meeting when asked about whether he intends to increase Japan's already record budget size.
Mr. Abe, however, reiterated the government's commitment to fiscal reform, noting that it will adhere to the deficit cutting goals set out by the previous government.
Many economists predict that the economy will improve this year, as consumers rush to purchase big-ticket items before the sales tax hike next year. But they fear that there could be a major pullback in consumption afterwards.
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HP promises App Store and Microsoft love in webOS world
'Our software is a thing of magic'
Hewlett-Packard has unveiled an imaginative cloud strategy apparently founded on the imaginative powers of its marketing people.
The computing and services company said on Monday that it plans an Amazon-like public cloud and Apple-like app store that serves apps to consumers and business users on smart devices.
HP CEO Leo Apotheker claimed the infrastructure part of the service is already rolling out and the app store will land between now and 2012.
HP's cloud and its app store will be based on - and will deliver software based on - technology that it has both acquired and built, in addition to software from partners.
But it's far from clear what software HP is using to build its compute and storage fabric. Apotheker refused to comment on whether HP is using Microsoft's Azure - as the companies said it would in July 2010.
The cloud announcement was part of an HP Strategy Day in San Francisco, California. During the event, HP stressed that its relationship with Microsoft remains as strong as ever despite dodging on Azure and despite Apotheker promising "wave after wave" of earth-bound devices coming from HP running the web-happy webOS. HP acquired the OS when it bought Palm, and it runs a Linux kernel instead of Windows. HP is Microsoft's biggest single partner on Windows.
Apotheker even went as far as to ding Windows 7 - Microsoft's current operating system - as not being ready for use on the kinds of multi-touch tablets his company's planning later this year. The webOS-based TouchPad's due in June.
webOS will ship on HP smart phones, touch pads, PCs, and printers reaching 100 million devices, Apotheker said. He enthused about webOS's ability to connect to the web and other devices.
Asked by The Reg during a press conference at the strategy day whether we can also expect tablets running Windows 7 and Windows 8 in addition to webOS, Apotheker replied: "We will ship webOS tabs and Windows tablets. We just need the right version of Windows to do that."
HP has just a single Windows tablet in the market - the HP Slate 500, which shipped to indifferent reviews.
"This will become a very massive very broad platform," Apotheker predicted of webOS.
Microsoft is now in the process of building Windows 8, which will have a form factor built from the ground-up for tablets, run on ARM architectures so beloved of embedded systems, and is expected to support multi-touch input. Ahead of that, OEMs such as OEM have Windows 7, which has some limited multi-touch and runs only on Intel chips.
Apotheker stopped briefly to gild HP's strategy with the necessary corporate platitudes: "Just to be absolutely clear," he said. "Microsoft is a great partner, Microsoft will remain a great partner. The way we leverage webOS will let us leverage the Microsoft ecosystem too."
Devices were just one part of HP's strategy day. The other was cloud, and it was here that HP's imagination really kicked in.
Apotheker said that HP is building an open platform using its own software plus software bought through acquisitions and delivered through partnerships. HP's cloud will allow developers to build, test, and deploy services, he said.
HP's CEO promised the company would deliver an infrastructure as a service cloud and a platform as a service cloud, with the former rolling out now and the latter including an app store between 2011 and 2012.


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Kuleba reminded IKEA about the factories left in Ukraine
According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleba, the Swedish company IKEA should return to Ukrainian territory and resume its activities.
“I would like to urge all Swedish companies to resume their activities in Ukraine. Thus, Scania Group (Swedish car manufacturer – ed.) is already increasing its activities. The rest should follow the example, including IKEA, which left six Ukrainian factories since February 24, – time to go back,” Kuleba wrote on Twitter.


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Hey Bob, Bengaluru’s first bike taxi startup, has shut down after failing to raise fresh funding. “Yes, it has shut down,” co-founder Vishal Kumar BM told TechCircle on Thursday. “We have not made a formal announcement yet. We met our investors and we had a long chat and we decided to move o...
Hey Bob, Bengaluru’s first bike taxi firm, has suspended operations barely a year after launching its services due to a shortage of funds, a co-founder told TechCircle. “We had to stop because of lack of funds. It is not that we have shut down but we have stopped operations for some time now,”...
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Arlington, Va. – The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today announced the promotion of Caroline Davidson-Hood to be the association's General Counsel, effective immediately. Caroline joined AHRI in January 2015 as Associate General Counsel.
Prior to joining AHRI, Caroline was an attorney at Washington law firm Patton Boggs from 2008 until 2013, when she joined Caterpillar, Inc. as a Products Counsel. Prior to her work in the corporate world, Caroline spent a year as a wildland fire fighter in Lake Tahoe.
"Our members and our industry have been well-served by Caroline's knowledge of the body of law associated with federal agencies and the legislative and regulatory processes, and we are happy to have the opportunity to recognize her substantial contributions with this promotion," said Stephen Yurek, AHRI President & CEO.
Caroline is a 2003 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and a 2008 graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating, and commercial refrigeration, and water heating equipment. An internationally recognized advocate for the industry, AHRI develops standards for and certifies the performance of many of these products. AHRI's 300+ member companies manufacture quality, efficient, and innovative residential and commercial air conditioning, space heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment and components for sale in North America and around the world.


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By Donna Harman
President & CEO
We are one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the nation with a vibrant story to tell. What better time to share it than during National Forest Products Week (NFPW). So mark your calendars for October 21 – 27 and get ready to join us, industry representatives, employees and advocates in Washington and around the country for the 58th anniversary of the celebration.
From the paper towels used to keep your countertops germ-free, to the packaging around the goods you ordered online, to the cups holding your coffee, forest products make everyday life easier. We’re eager to showcase the companies and dedicated employees who make these valuable contributions to society and the economy and underscore how the public policy we advocate for will support their ability to continue that mission.
Videos, blogs, advertising, social media, press releases, a dedicated AF&PA website and more are on deck, ready to go as part of our broad communications strategy. To get you ready, here’s a sneak preview of the admiration we have for our workers and the positive strides and ongoing actions we’re talking to support them and their companies.
Let’s start with a shout out to our employees: Approximately 950,000 men and women in rural and urban communities in 45 states. They form our foundation, and our hats go off to them each and every day. The foresight, innovation and dedication they’ve applied to make important sustainability advancements is but one example. Their contributions are clearly visible in the progress cited in the 2018 Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability initiative which reported energy efficiency and worker safety improvements ahead of schedule.
And speaking of sustainability, our customers and consumers deserve a shout out as well for their commitment to recycling. Almost 66 percent of paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling in 2017, and we’ve set our sights higher at a 70 percent paper recovery for recycling goal by 2020. During NFPW and the upcoming holiday season, when consumers are likely to have more paper-based packaging on their hands, we’ll be reminding everyone that recycling helps the industry create new paper and paper-based packaging products. That means: Keep it dry, keep it clean, put it in the bin.
Common-sense public policy remains central to the forest products industries’ ability to contribute to economic growth and job creation. And, we’ll continue to make the case for reforms and policies that do more good than harm, including those pertaining to trade and regulatory reform.
Free and fair trade policies that recognize our strong global position are essential. Estimates show that at least 135,000 jobs at pulp, paper and wood products mills and related logging operations are directly dependent on U.S. exports of our products. Additional jobs in mill communities and in our supply chain also rely on open markets for U.S. exports. Our industry supported NAFTA because it provided us duty-free access to the Canadian and Mexican markets. And, as policymakers weigh potential changes to NAFTA, we want to ensure these markets remain open to our exports and recognize the benefits of our interconnected supply chain.
We’ll continue to speak up against China’s discriminatory policy on recovered paper imports known as National Sword. Recovered paper for recycling is a commodity that should retain its access to free markets that allow the flow of fiber to meet the needs of users who value it the most. From where we stand, China has violated its obligation under the World Trade Organization and is disrupting international trade and the global market for recovered fiber by import-limiting actions.
On the regulatory reform front, we’re gratified with Congressional support for legislation directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to establish policies that reflect the carbon neutrality of forest-based bioenergy. For more than seven years, our companies have sought clear guidance on biomass carbon neutrality and deserve the ability to operate on a level playing field with global competitors. Implementation of this directive will help achieve this long-overdue goal.
But these points are only part of the forest products story. We all have something to share. Please join us and engage in the conversation, as well as taking a moment to describe how the forest products industry impacts your life. Surely, there are a few more chapters we can add to the NFPW book.
Stay up to date with latest information by tuning in to www.afandpa.org and following @ForestandPaper, @PaperRecycles and using the hashtag #ForestProductsWeek on Facebook and Twitter.