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Retailers in Portland, Oregon are closing down due to an increased retail crime rate and lack of sales due to local hipster culture.
Hipster—a person who follows the latest trends and fashions in clothing and lifestyle, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream. Portland is a city full of them, but as the city’s crime rises with retail theft, many businesses and folks are pulling up stakes.
This is the dictionary definition of a subculture of popular trends that tries to distance itself from the mainstream. According to Fox, sadly, mainstream businesses are leaving Portland due to the rise in retail theft and crime. Companies such as Nike, Gap Inc., Columbia Sportswear Company, Banana Republic, JCPenney and Cracker Barrel have all announced their departure from the city over the past few months.
One has to wonder if it is the theft and crime pushing them out or the fact that mainstream brands aren’t as popular there. The reasons for these companies’ exits are likely a combination of both.
No matter the cause, Portland’s unique subculture is facing an enormous challenge. How do they preserve their individuality while keeping larger businesses safe? It starts with understanding crime and retail theft prevention tactics as well as recognizing what makes Portland so special—its diversity, its culture, and its people. From there, the city can create effective strategies to protect some businesses while still allowing its citizens to express themselves freely.
In order for Portland to remain a vibrant and captivating place, it must be willing to invest in crime prevention measures like more police officers on the streets, increased security cameras, and improved lighting in dark places. Additionally, partnering with local organizations can help Portlanders stay informed and prepared for potential criminal activity.including retail theft.
These partnerships should include businesses, universities, and nonprofit groups that share the city’s interest in promoting safety. On an individual level, Portlanders must be aware of their surroundings and take precautions when necessary. Criminals are less likely to target people or places that appear to be vigilant and informed.
Finally, Portland needs to ensure that its citizens have the resources they need in order to stay safe. This includes providing access to mental health counseling, educational programs, and job training opportunities. By giving its citizens the tools they need to succeed and feel secure, Portland can create a safe and healthy, retail theft-free community for everyone.
Building a safe and vibrant Portland requires collective action from city officials, business owners, citizens, and other stakeholders. With the right strategies in place, Portland can continue to be a model for how cities nationwide can create safer communities.
However, other reports say that Portland is nowhere even near the levels of crime and retail theft of many other cities in the nation. Portland is a city of resilience and hope, and hopefully, it can work together to make sure its citizens are safe.
We must start by ensuring that our police officers are given the necessary resources to do their jobs properly. This means providing them with quality training, modern equipment, and access to technology that helps them investigate crimes quickly and accurately.
Hipsters–or local culture–supports the buy local movement. This movement has almost become a type of lifestyle on its own. Members are adamant about only buying anything from locally owned and operated companies. Furthermore, they strive to promote these products and businesses as well.
But will such large businesses leave that others will start to follow? This hipster says, “doubtful.”


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Silver hit its cheapest price in 40 years relative to gold a few months back.
The metal was lagging behind gold in a big way. And as I explained to DailyWealth readers in May, this meant one thing...
Silver would come back with a vengeance.
That's exactly what happened. Silver is up 58% since I shared that opportunity. Meanwhile, gold is only up 18%.
Now, I have another important message for you today... If you think silver's rally is over, think again.
The metal has broken out to a new 52-week high. It's showing no signs of slowing down. And based on history, this new high means 20% gains are possible over the next year.
Let me explain...
The move we've seen in silver is nothing short of spectacular. The metal more than doubled off its 2020 low. And it did something important along the way.
Silver broke out to a new 52-week high in July. And while that might not sound like much, it's actually darn rare.
In fact, we've only seen 16 similar breakouts going back to 1975. That means you can expect silver to hit new 52-week highs just once every three years.
Now, I realize that buying after new highs is scary for a lot of folks. It feels like silver should be due for a pullback after such a price surge.
But that's simply not the case. These moves are strong buy signals for investors.
That's just how trends work. When prices get moving higher, they tend to keep rising. And today, silver is in a massive uptrend. Take a look...
Silver hit a new 52-week high last month. The precious metal has more than doubled since its bottom. And it still has room to run...
Since 1975, buying after breakouts like we're witnessing today can lead to serious outperformance. Just take a look at the table below...
Silver has been a slow mover over the past 45 years... with a typical annualized return of just 4%. But if you only bought after the metal hit new highs, you could've done much better...
Buying after these breakouts has led to 11% gains in three months, 13% gains in six months, and a massive 20% gain over the next year. Now those are gains worth paying attention to.
I realize this is a bit counterintuitive. But following the trend is the smartest move you can make when investing. History has proven it time and time again. And silver is no exception.
So if you've missed silver's rally up until this point, there's still plenty of opportunity ahead. History says a 20% gain is possible, starting now. I urge you not to miss it.
Silver has been rallying over the past several months. But gold is still getting most of the headlines. And when gold is soaking up all the attention, it can have big implications for silver... Read more here: Why Silver Has Never Been a Better Deal Than Today.
It might seem like buying after a rally is the wrong time to get into an asset. But just because an investment has already made huge gains doesn't mean it can't soar even higher... Get the full story here: Gold Is Headed for New All-Time Highs.
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NEW HIGHS OF NOTE LAST WEEK
Apple (AAPL)... iconic tech company
Amazon (AMZN)... online-retail king
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Activision Blizzard (ATVI)... video games
Nvidia (NVDA)... chipmaker
Accenture (ACN)... digital consultant
Ciena (CIEN)... telecom equipment
Maxar Technologies (MAXR)... satellites
Match Group (MTCH)... digital matchmaker
Costco Wholesale (COST)... membership-only stores
Kimberly-Clark (KMB)... consumer goods
Home Depot (HD)... home improvement
Lowe's (LOW)... home improvement
Rollins (ROL)... pest control
NEW LOWS OF NOTE LAST WEEK
Not many... It's a bull market, you know!


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There's no better place to work than at US tech giant Microsoft, at least according to Microsoft employees who have left company reviews on jobs site GlassDoor.
The survey saw employees from companies across France anonymously rating their employer, their work, the office environment, and the company itself.
The survey, published on Wednesday, found that Microsoft workers gave an average 4.6 rating out of 5, enough to take it to top place from its silver medal finish last year.
Microsoft employees were quick to praise their salaries, work-life balance, and the benefits they received.
Their reviews posted online also highlighted the pleasures of “working with competent people”, “learning an enormous amount”, and a “cool atmosphere”.
Second place with a score of 4.3 out of five was DIY retailer Leroy Merlin. Employees often cited the generosity of their bosses, the quality of the work environment, and “a motivating management style”.
Six companies made their first appearance in the top ten this year, Total, Dassault Systemes, GE, Crédit Agricole, Danone and L'Oréal.
Meanwhile, pharmaceutical group Sanofi-Aventis dropped from first place last year to 13th this year.
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Auto Sales In August 2020: Hero, Maruti, Mahindra Make The Most Of Rural Demand
Auto sales rose for the third straight month in August 2020, with segment leaders Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Mahindra Tractors setting the benchmarks for the wider industry.
Sales of Maruti Suzuki rose 17.1% year-on-year and 15.3% sequentially to 124,624 units last month. That includes 115,325 domestic shipments and 1,379 units sold to other original equipment manufacturers. Exports, however, fell 15.3% year-on-year.
Domestic sales of Hero MotoCorp rose 7.55% year-on-year to 584,456 units. That compares with the 543,406 units that India's largest two-wheeler maker sold in the year-ago period and 514,509 in the previous month.
Mahindra Tractors recorded its best-ever August sales, as shipments rose 69% over the year ago to 25,503 units. The company had sold 13,871 units in August 2019 and 25,402 units in July 2020. 955 tractors were exported.
Rural India continued to drive demand, and tractors led the revival, according to ICICI Direct. Most two- and four-wheeler makers witnessed an uptick but commercial vehicles and three-wheelers continued to lag. An early onset of the festive season (Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi) was also seen as aiding sales.
According to ICICI Securities, auto wholesales, or factory-gate shipments, will start tracking retail trends after October. Footfalls at dealerships will also determine how many vehicles are produced in a month. Financing too will be keenly watched, as the RBI’s loan repayment moratorium is now lifted.
Here's a look at the auto sales in August 2020, as reported by the companies, in annual as well as sequential basis.
Bajaj Auto Sales Dip 9% Year-On-Year In August 2020
Total sales of Bajaj Auto Ltd. fell 9% year-on-year to 3,56,199 units in August 2020. The Chakan, Pune-based two-wheeler maker had sold 390,026 units in the year-ago period and 255,832 units in July 2020.
- Domestic two-wheeler sales rose 3% year-on-year to 178,220 units.
- Two-wheeler exports fell 6% year-on-year to 142,838 units.
- Domestic three-wheeler sales fell 78% year-on-year to 7,659 units.
- Three-wheeler exports declined 7% year-on-year to 27,482 units.
While Bajaj's India sales declined 11% year-on-year to 185,879 units, it exported 6% fewer vehicles (170,320 units) compared to a year ago.
TVS Motor Sales Dip 1% Year-On-Year In August 2020
Total sales of TVS Motor Co. Ltd. fell 1% year-on-year to 287,398 units in August 2020. The Chennai-based two- and three-wheeler maker had sold 290,455 units a year ago and 252,744 in the previous month.
- Total two-wheeler sales inched up to 277,226 units from 275,851 units a year ago.
- Domestic two-wheeler sales fell 1% year-on-year to 218,338 units.
- Motorcycle sales were at 1,19,878 units, scooter sales stood at 87,044 units.
- Three-wheeler sales stood at 10,172 units as against 14,604 units a year ago.
TVS Motor said its total exports were at 68,347 units in August 2020 as against 69,702 units in the corresponding period a year ago.
Kia Sells Over 10,000 Seltos In August 2020, Even As Sonet Waits In The Wings
Sales of Kia Motors India rose 74% year-on-year to 10,845 units in August 2020, the South Korean carmaker said in a statement on Tuesday. The company had sold 6,236 units in August 2019—the first month of its operations in the country.
Now, just a year later, the sister brand of Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. claims to be among the Top 5 carmakers in India with a market share of nearly 6%.
Kia Motors, at present, sells only two models in India—the Kia Seltos SUV and the Carnival MPV. Of the 10,845 units that the company sold in August 2020, 10,655 were Seltos—making it among the best-selling sports utility vehicles in the country.
It now remains to be seen how the carmaker's latest offering, the Kia Sonet, performs. That the Compact SUV garnered over 6,500 bookings on the first day augurs well for its ride ahead.
Hero MotoCorp Sales Rise 7.55% Year-On-Year In August 2020
Domestic sales of Hero MotoCorp Ltd. rose 7.55% year-on-year to 584,456 units in August 2020. That compares with the 543,406 units that India's largest two-wheeler maker sold in the year-ago period and 514,509 in the previous month.
- Motorcycle sales rose 9.24% year-on-year to 544,656 units.
- Scooter sales fell 11.28% year-on-year to 39,798 units.
- Exports fell 18.66% year-on-year to 15,782 units.
A bulk of the two-wheeler demand came from semi-urban and rural areas of the country, Hero MotoCorp said in an exchange filing on Tuesday.
The company is also witnessing "strong retail offtake". Its latest product—the Xtreme 160R—has "received very positive feedback" and increased the company’s market share in the premium segment.
Still, the Pawan Munjal-led firm is cautious. It expects the upward sales trajectory to hold its line in the coming months due to several favourable factors—the upcoming festive season, increasing consumer confidence and continued policy support.
Toyota Kirloskar Sales Dip 48% To 5,555 units In August 2020
Sales of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. fell 48.08% year-on-year to 5,555 vehicles in August 2020. The company had sold 10,701 units a year ago and 5,386 units in July 2020.
"We began August with a lot of apprehensions due to the skewed rise in covid positive cases in Karnataka and throughout the country. It had a resultant impact on both the demand and supply scenarios," Naveen Soni, vice president-sales and service at Toyota Kirloskar said in a statement.
But the carmaker witnessed an increase in for most models in the past month.
"However, supplying vehicles from our end (to dealers) posed as a challenge due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Bangalore and its surrounding areas, where most of our workforces reside,” Soni said. “This even led us to ramp down production to single shift...to ensure that we are taking all measures to safeguard the health and safety of our employees.”
More than half the infected workers have recovered completely and are reporting back to work, he said. "This has helped us immensely in inching up supplies so as to be able to cater to the increasing demand of our customers.


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Banana production is heading into a perfect storm around costs.
On supplies of bananas, the industry is heading into an overproduction window that’s seen annually at this time of year. “This year it started in week 31 and will end in week 43,” says Andy Thomas-Stivalet of Kadivac Produce. “Though the increased supplies might be lower this year because we haven’t seen the same price drops that we saw last year. For example, usually the market price per box is around $7-8 in the Gulf in late May into June and we’re still at $10.”
Multiple regions are in production with bananas and all of them have approximately 10 percent more volume.
Supplies are currently coming from a number of growing regions including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia and Ecuador. “Everybody has 10 percent more volume than what they usually have,” says Thomas-Stivalet.
However demand is softer this year. “We don’t see demand moving the way it should. Usually demand picks up in this time period but it’s extremely weak and I think we’re in for a rough end of the year,” says Thomas-Stivalet, noting that when school starts up again, demand for bananas should increase.
All costs rising
And then there’s inflation. “I’ve never seen inflation like this happen,” he says. “The price increases we haven’t seen in the past 20 years we’ve seen in the past three months.” The price increases include an 18 percent increase in carton, 35 percent in glue, 14 percent in corner board, 12 percent for plastic inside the boxes, 14 percent on the plastic bags protecting banana stems, a five cent increase/box for pallets, a 14 cent increase per box for fertilizer, a one cent increase/box for plane fuel and more. “We’re looking at a 48 cent increase per box all within the last three months internationally. These are crazy numbers. Ten cents makes or breaks a year for producers,” adds Thomas-Stivalet.
Thomas-Stivalet says inflation has led to a 48 cent increase per box of bananas, all within the last three months internationally.
What’s even more worrying is that Thomas-Stivalet doesn’t see the increases stopping--some materials ordered for banana production are getting canceled and suppliers are coming back with new rates. “Prices are changing every week. It can be up to 10 percent from one week to the next and I don’t know where it ends,” he says, noting that bananas are particularly affected by price increases given they’re the cheapest fruit per pound.
So what now? Thomas-Stivalet says it’s likely material surcharges will be passed along to customers though that may not happen until week 43 when overproduction eases. “And I’m more worried about what happens three months from now," he says. "If what happened in the last three months happens from here to the end of the year, that would be the worst scenario."


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A research report published at this week’s Big Data London conference suggests the UK will see a productivity uplift post-Brexit if companies invest in data skills.
Billed as a “fourth industrial revolution” report, the research surveyed how 250 UK organisations are planning to deal with Brexit in the context of increased competition from “data-savvy competitors globally”.
The research was sponsored by Hadoop distributor Hortonworks, and draws attention to the British leadership of the first, steam-driven, industrial revolution and its prominent role in what is conventionally seen as the second – chemicals and automotive-based – and the third, characterised by computerisation and electronics.
The survey was carried out by market research firm Coleman Parkes for Big Data LDN and Hortonworks. They interviewed 250 people from three sectors chosen for their strong interests in capitalising on data – media, banking and retail.
Respondents were asked about the impact of Brexit on the UK’s role in the so-called fourth industrial revolution. The survey found that only 10% see their organisation becoming less competitive globally. But, 38% said UK organisations will have less access to data from European partners.
44% believed Brexit will boost innovation in their organisation’s data usage and nearly a third (32%) believed the UK can create its own world-class legislation.
However, the report found data use to be more weighted towards customer analytics than new product development. Four times as many (58%) use data to analyse customer engagement and loyalty as to develop new products (13%).
Read more about data skills and the fourth industrial revolution
- UK manufacturing is falling behind the pack leaders in the revolution to apply digital technologies to industry, says a government-sponsored report led by Siemens’ UK CEO.
- Salesforce CEO bangs drum for AI-infused cloud CRM as plank in so-called “fourth industrial revolution”, with increased customisation of its software to the fore.
- Bill Ruh, CEO at GE Digital, outlines the company’s vision of the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) in the Middle East and how it plans to transform industry through the power of the internet.
While almost all have a data strategy, the majority of organisations (48%) have only been delivering against it for the last 12 months. Most organisations intend to grow their own data talent: 60% said they will identify and redeploy staff with transferable skills, and only 2% will outsource.
Between a quarter and a third were investing in what the report calls “strategic” data management technologies. Enterprise Information Management (29%), self-service data preparation (27%) and cloud (25%) all figured.
Mike Ferguson, an analyst at Intelligent Business Strategies, said the balance towards internal capability was “a real eye opener” when speaking during a panel about the research at the Big Data London conference. He has written an in-depth report that further analyses the survey findings, and added, when speaking on the panel, that it has only been in the last few years that analytics has become a serious matter for boardroom attention, despite being spoken of as such for decades.
“The fourth industrial revolution survey has revealed data and analytics in the UK are now strategically important, with CEOs appointing CDOs [chief data officers] to organise and put data and analytics at the centre of the enterprise to use everywhere,” he said.
“The focus on customer centricity, fraud and operational optimisation is clearly aimed at using analytics and insights for customer retention and growth while also trying to widen profit margins. Also, UK companies are trying to recruit from within, bring in new permanent staff and upskill to keep expertise in the company rather that outsource. This is further evidence that data and analytics are core to future business success.”
Big Data LDN founder Bill Hammond said of the findings: “They lay bare the challenge facing the UK if we aspire to lead the charge in the fourth industrial revolution, as we have with every other. Britain’s data leaders are – perhaps overly – confident they can redeploy talent and build data-driven businesses which turn Brexit and GDPR into global sales advantages.
“If we can guard against complacency, stay at the forefront of technical advances and, critically, muster the human resources required, there seems genuine cause for optimism for the UK in the fourth industrial revolution,” he said.
In the same press statement, Abhas Ricky, director of strategy and innovation at Hortonworks, said: “There is a clear gap between data strategies and the investment needed to achieve those objectives. Big data is raising the bar for competitiveness on a global scale, therefore businesses can no longer afford to rely on legacy infrastructures to remain lean and innovative.”
Alan Mak, Conservative MP for Havant and chairman of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group on the fourth industrial revolution, said: “I welcome this research looking at how Britain can use data to drive economic growth. This report draws much needed attention to how British businesses can use data for product design and process innovation, adding value in new ways, lowering costs, and giving more choice to the consumer.
“Data will be as important to the British economy in this century as oil was in the previous one, so it is vital that as we prepare for Brexit we invest wisely in the skills and new technologies needed to harness the opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution,” he said,


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Ford has revealed its new E-Transit Courier electric city van in Europe, to compete with the small Peugeot E-Partner and upcoming Renault Kangoo E-Tech.
- Practical E-Transit Courier city electric van debuts in Europe
- Claims at least 35 per cent reduced maintenance costs than diesel
- Australian launch unclear
Based on Ford’s own ground-up electric platform that will be shared with the soon-to-be-unveiled all-electric Puma light SUV, the E-Transit Courier features 25 per cent more load volume than its predecessor.
Ford claims the 1220mm width between the rear wheel arches allows two Euro-size pallets to fit in the 2.9 cubic-metre cargo area, with a 700kg payload and 750kg maximum towing capability depending on the variant.
A new load-through bulkhead feature allows items more than 2600mm long, such as pipes and wood planks, to fit through into the cabin – but at the expense of the front passenger seat. This essentially extends the 1803mm-long cargo area to 2661mm.
The city-focussed van also has a 10.7-metre turning circle and overall length of under 4.4-metres.
Full details haven’t been released yet – including driving range – but Ford has confirmed the E-Transit Courier will boast a 100kW electric motor, one-pedal driving capability, and a 145km/h top speed.
- The E-Transit Courier can recharge at up to 11kW AC, which Ford is “targeting” to complete in 5.7 hours overnight on a compatible wall box.
- Up to 100kW DC fast-charging is expected to go from 10 to 80 per cent in less than 35 minutes, or top-up 87km of range in 10 minutes.
- In Europe, the van will have ‘Plug and Charge’ technology to start a charging session and credit the owner or fleet operator, without the need to fumble with a mobile app or RFID card.
Tech and interior
Inside, the two-seat cabin is home to a new squircle-shaped steering wheel to improve leg room for the driver.
There's also a larger centre console with configurable storage and removable elements, and an optional Office Pack foldaway flat surface to put a laptop or A4-sized pad.
Additionally, the E-Transit Custom has a large 12-inch touchscreen running Ford’s latest Sync 4 operating system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto as standard. The driver is treated to a 12-inch instrument display.
Ownership and safety
Ford claims the E-Transit Courier EV benefits from at least 35 per cent “non-scheduled maintenance” costs than the diesel-powered Transit Courier.
The urban-focused van is capable of wireless software updates, and fleet operators can remotely monitor or even disable the electric van to prevent theft or unauthorised use outside work hours via the Ford Pro software overseas.
It also boasts interior sensors, a perimeter alarm and double-locking door features to help prevent theft, with four optional lock packs to further bolster its security.
The electric commercial van includes safety assistance features including; front auto emergency braking (AEB), lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, speed limit assist, driver attention monitoring, auto high beam headlights, a reversing camera, and front and rear parking sensors.
An optional pack overseas adds; adaptive cruise control, lane-centring assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, front AEB with intersection detection, and rear AEB.
Petrol and diesel Transit Courier
The Ford Transit Courier will still be available with traditional combustion engines, swapping the E-Transit’s front LED light bar and diamond grille for a more conventional look.
A 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol or 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine can be had with varying power tunes in Europe. They’re matched with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, with a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic available.
For Europe, it will be available in late 2023, ahead of the electric E-Transit.
Will the Ford E-Transit Courier come to Australia?
The Ford E-Transit Courier will enter production later in 2024 at the company’s Romanian factory – which will be the same source for the forthcoming Puma EV.
A Ford Australia spokesperson told Wheels that it has “no news to share about any plans” to introduce the E-Transit Courier.
However, the local arm promised in 2021 to bring at least five electrified models by 2024, with the full-size Ford E-Transit landing later this month and the all-new medium E-Transit Custom van confirmed for next year.
It’s already launched the Ford Escape plug-in hybrid medium SUV and the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will arrive later this year to directly compete with the popular Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, and Volkswagen ID.4.
This leaves only one electrified Ford model still to be confirmed for Australia.
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ZOTAC is primarily known for its NVIDIA GeForce-based video cards, but in the recent years, the company started to sell motherboards, small form-factor personal computers and various accessories. Last year ZOTAC introduced its entry-level solid-state drives to add another revenue stream. At the International CES 2016, ZOTAC announced its new-generation PCIe SSDs, which are expected to address higher-end market segments. The new solid-state drives from ZOTAC will be powered by Phison’s PS5007-E7 controller as well as multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory produced by Toshiba. ZOTAC claims that its new SSDs will have sequential read performance of up to 2400 MB/s and sequential write performance of up to 1200 MB/s. The new solid-state drives from ZOTAC will come in half-length half-height PCI Express 3.0 x4...
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IBM Touts Major Mac Cost Savings; IT Professionals Still Hesitant
Blog Article Published: 12/09/2016
By Lance Logan, Manager/Global Marketing Program, Code42 For the second year in a row, IBM’s Fletcher Previn wowed the audience at the JAMF user conference with impressive statistics on how the company’s growing Mac-based workforce is delivering dramatic and measurable business value. IBM expects Macs to save $26M in IT costs over four years Big Blue says each Mac device will save them at least $265 over a four-year lifespan (and up to $535 depending on model) versus comparable PCs. With IBM’s Mac workforce at 90,000 (and adding 1,300 Mac users per month), that adds up to more than $26 million savings over the next four years—a huge margin. Simpler IT support and a high level of user self-service drive the bulk of this cost savings. IBM reports that just 3.5 percent of its Mac users currently call the help desk, compared to 25 percent of its PC users. This enables IBM to support 90,000+ Mac users (and 217,000 Apple device users) with just 50 IT employees. It’s not just IT cost savings driving Mac adoption among big names in business tech. Deloitte calls iOS “the most secure platform for business” and says “Apple’s products are essential to the modern workforce.” Cisco has also jumped on the Apple bandwagon, believing Apple devices will accelerate productivity. Basic user satisfaction also shouldn’t be ignored, as IBM reports a 91 percent satisfaction rate among Mac users and says its pro-Mac policies help the company attract and retain top talent. The average enterprise is still hesitant about widespread Mac deployment It’s one thing for big-name tech innovators like IBM and Cisco to proclaim the promise of Macs in the enterprise, but what’s happening across the rest of the enterprise landscape? Code42 recently conducted a survey on Mac deployment among our diverse business contacts, and the results tell a less enthusiastic story. Macs have a major—and growing—presence in the modern enterprise Among Code42’s enterprise contacts, one-third (33.6%) have more than 500 Mac users and one in five (22.8%) have 1,000+ Mac users. These numbers further demonstrate that the modern enterprise is supporting OS diversity with a substantial Mac-based workforce—and we fully expect these numbers to grow in the coming years. User preference—not business value—still drives most Mac adoption While IBM and others put total cost of ownership, security and productivity as top reasons for Mac adoption, our results show user preference continues to be the main reason that enterprises are embracing Macs today. Top reasons for Mac adoption 1. Happier end users (37%) 2. Fewer help desk tickets (14%) 3. Better OS security (12%) Top IT challenges are Macs’ top strengths Our survey showed the time-consuming burdens of tech refresh and help desk tickets are the most significant IT challenges associated with end user devices across operating systems, followed by malware/ransomware. These challenges are actually two of Mac devices’ greatest strengths. Macs traditionally enable a much higher level of self-service, and Code42 enables user-driven tech refresh for Mac users (and PC users, too). This level of self-service produces the kind of IT cost savings IBM has seen with its dramatically reduced help desk tickets. For the time being, Macs also continue to be less targeted and less vulnerable to malware and ransomware. Many IT professionals remain wary of widespread Mac deployment While our survey showed most enterprises may not be seeing million-dollar IT savings from Mac deployments, they did report a range of definitive benefits. So it’s revealing that one in five respondents said they’re ultimately not big fans of their companies’ Mac adoption. Realizing advantages of Macs in the enterprise requires preparation, time Supporting a large Mac-based workforce isn’t as simple as flicking a switch or changing a policy. It requires substantial changes to technology infrastructure and processes to make sure everything from calendars to apps to backup work seamlessly across both Mac and PC users. This often leaves IT stuck in the middle of user preferences and resource realities: Users want Macs, but IT needs the time—and the budget—to put the tools and processes in place to support a hybrid workforce. But with IBM’s results ringing in the ears of the business world, more and more companies of every size and in every industry are sure to begin exploring the benefits of a larger Mac-based workforce. The best strategy for IT leaders is to act now to get ahead of this inevitable shift. Start examining your infrastructure to find the holes in Mac compatibility, and seek out technology partners that build solutions for this modern hybrid device environment. Or, as IBM’s Previn put it, “Give employees the devices they want, manage those devices in a modern way, and drive self sufficiency in the environment.” To learn more about how endpoint backup can protect the data on enterprise Macs, download the market brief Securing & Enabling the Mac-Empowered Enterprise.


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Aquatic foods are essential for sustainable healthy diets, says UN Nutrition
- Aquatic foods are key to transforming global food systems in support of sustainable healthy diets, said panelists at the launch of a UN Nutrition discussion paper. The panel recognized the potential of aquatic foods to enhance food and nutrition security within planetary boundaries, reinforcing the publication’s findings.
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Boohoo slumps as lockdown fast fashion boom fizzles out with rivals Asos and In The Style also hit
Investors took flight from fast fashion yesterday after Boohoo warned that its profits would be hit by rising costs and the end of lockdown.
Shares in the Manchester-based firm plunged 15.1 per cent, or 38.7p, to a 17-month low of 217.3p while rivals Asos and In The Style fell 7.4 per cent and 10.2 per cent respectively.
Collectively, the three businesses have seen £3.3billion wiped off their valuations since the start of the year.
Counting costs: Boohoo took a £26m hit from the increased cost of shipping its cut-price clothes
The results were the first blip in Boohoo’s sales figures since the pandemic began.
In the three months to the end of August sales grew by 9pc, a sharp slowdown compared with the 32 per cent growth rate in the previous quarter.
Boohoo’s profits also took a £26million hit from the increased cost of shipping their cut-price clothes from their factories in Asia.
And the firm had to raise wages in its warehouses to combat a shortage of staff, while extra border checks following Brexit also hit margins.
Overall pre-tax profits dropped 64 per cent to £24.6million in the six months to the end of August.
The bottom line was also hit by massive investment in its stable of newly acquired brands, including Debenhams.com, Wallis and Arcadia’s Burton and Dorothy Perkins.
It has spent money integrating their clothes into its business, as well as on advertising to revitalise their image.
In a further blow, bosses revealed Boohoo took a hit as the percentage of garments sent back has returned to pre-pandemic levels because customers are buying more fitted clothes such as jeans.
But they were confident for the rest of the year, claiming the company is expected to emerge from the pandemic in a far stronger position compared to two years ago.
Chief executive John Lyttle said: ‘We are delighted to have doubled our market share in key markets such as the UK and US, and are excited about the global potential for all of our brands.’
Shares in Boohoo have had a torrid run in 2021, falling over 36 per cent since the start of the year. Before the sweatshop scandal, they were trading at over 400p.
Asos shares have fallen 37 per cent this year. In The Style has lost 46 per cent of its market capitalisation since it listed in March, and is worth just £67.2million.


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Dairy Crest has extended its Cathedral City block cheddar range to include three new flavoured cheddar varieties.
The new range of 180g blocks includes Cathedral City Smoked, Cathedral City Caramelised Onion and Cathedral City Sweet Chilli.
The range has been developed in response to consumer interest in new flavoured cheeses, with 41% of cheese users in a recent Mintel survey saying they would be interested in trying cheese with unusual flavours.
Elaine McCague, Cathedral City marketing manager said:
“Consumers today are looking for meal inspiration and excitement to add interest and variety to everyday eating occasions.
“While the market for flavoured cheese remains relatively small, it is seeing growth ahead of the market as more people become open to experimenting.
“We believe that our Cathedral City brand has the credibility to entice new users to try flavoured cheeses, and the ability to take flavoured cheddar beyond the cheeseboard and into everyday meal occasions- bringing variety to sandwiches, light meals and cooking.
“This presents a very real growth opportunity both for the category and for Cathedral City.”
The Cathedral City flavoured block range launched into Asda in 2014 and will be rolling out to Sainsburys and Morrisons from May 2015 and to Tesco from June 2015.


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The global refrigerated trucks market is expected to reach USD 11.15 billion by 2025. The growing demand for fresh and frozen products on a global level is expected to add to the growth of the refrigerated trucks.
Heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) is projected to dominate the market and is expected to generate a revenue of USD 4.12 billion by the end of 2025. The segment is expected to witness growth on account of their ability to carry high capacity and are capable of transporting various food categories including meat products and dairy goods.
The majority of manufacturers have been using the air blown evaporator technology which is considered less complicated and less expensive as compared to other technologies. Air blown evaporator technology has the ability to evaporate the refrigerant and transform from liquid to a gaseous forms. Manufactures including Zhengzhou Guchen Industry Co., Ltd and Carlsen Baltic are using this technology in their finished reefer fleets.
Asia Pacific is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of more than 12.1% from the period of 2017 to 2025. The increasing number of organized retail chains including QSRs in emerging economies including China and India on account of gaining popularity of convenience food among working class population is expected to increase the utility of processed food. The increasing penetration of processed food is expected to spur growth in the refrigerated trucks market over the coming years.
Middle East & Africa was valued at around USD 260.0 million in 2017 and is expected to grow over the coming years. Rise in the working women population and convenience are among the leading factors driving the growth of the market in the region. Countries such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt are among the key growth countries in the Middle East & Africa Region.
Asia pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market with at a CAGR of more than 12.0% from 2017 to 2025. The demand is expected to be relatively strong from countries such as India, China, and Japan where the demand for frozen and chilled products is on the rise.
Some of the key manufacturers in the market include China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd, Wabash National Corporation, Great Dane LLC, Schmitz Cargobull AG, and Kögel Trailer GmbH & Co.KG. In the coming years, manufacturers are expected to launch new products to strengthen their market positioning. The focus is expected to be on key growth markets, mainly in the Asia Pacific region, where the demand is expected to strengthen in the coming years.
In December 2015, Eicher Trucks & Buses, a prominent Indian manufacturer of commercial vehicles, launched reefer trucks in the series of Pro 1000 and Pro 6000 commercial trucks. On similar lines, in February 2016, Wabash National Corporation launched refrigerated semi-trailers and refrigerated trucks based on its Molded Structural Composite (MSC) Technology.
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Currently, the Bow Tie brand is an Official Car Partner of the club and will become only the fifth shirt sponsor in the Club’s 134-year history, replacing Aon, whose partnership with United began in the 2010/2011 season.
“We are extremely proud to connect our brand, Chevrolet, with Manchester United and its passionate supporters all around the world,” said GM North America vice president of U.S. Sales and Service Alan Batey. “Manchester United’s statistics are impressive, but this relationship goes far beyond the numbers — this relationship is about connecting our brand with the deep-seated emotion that surrounds the team everywhere it goes.”
The GM Authority Take
This is huge. Chevy is already the automotive “partner” (read, sponsor) of Man U and putting the Bow Tie on the team’s shirts will not only increase the brand’s recognition during games, but will also result in the logo being used on shirts sold to fans — solidifying the brand’s presence further — all in an effort to boost Chevy sales around the world, especially in Europe and Asia. Sounds like a great move to us. Ironically, the news comes on the heels of the resignation of GM CMO Joel Ewanick, who apparently didn’t get the green light from the necessary people for the Man U sponsorship.


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When asked how does he look the genre of rock and metal today, Nergal responded: “Honestly, I don’t know man. I can respect what Billie Eilish does. There are newcoming bands that seem to be exciting, like GRETA VAN FLEET. They’re one of those artists that should grow big. And why not? Even though they confront a lot of ripoff accusations and sh*t. But I’m, like, ‘Seriously?’
“I mean, we all like stealing from each other. Just f*ckin’ relax people,” he continued. “It’s cool to see teenagers just growing that big and just being talented. I really dig that.
“So I don’t know man. I don’t know… On one hand, it seems like things are changing drastically for the business, for the streaming platforms, because physical record sales are dropping down, blah-blah-blah, blah-blah-blah… We can go on forever. But I’m more of an optimist. And I’m like rock music will find its way how to get to people.
“And if… let’s say, the record sales are just going down, on the other hand, the ticket sales for shows are growing bigger and bigger for all the artists,” Nergal added. “For us they’re growing bigger, for [IRON] MAIDEN it’s been the biggest gross ever. For GUNS N’ ROSES – the biggest gross ever. For RAMMSTEIN – the biggest gross ever. So I don’t think it’s that bad as some people try to present that.”


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So, Sonic Origins Plus’s announcement is probably coming pretty soon. A rating for the game released last month, and now ComicBook.com appears to have accidentally posted an article announcing the game early. Said article has now been deleted, but remnants of it can still be found via the site’s search engine and through Google caching. The article confirmed the following:
- Sonic Origins Plus will release digitally and physically for $39.99 on June 23, owners of the original game can get the DLC for $9.99
- All 12 Sonic Game Gear games will be include and playable via the museum.
- Amy Rose will be playable across all the 16-bit games.
- Knuckles will be playable in Sonic CD
- All Digital Deluxe content will be included
- Physical Editions will include 20-page artbook & new reversible cover art.
CB isn’t always the most reliable site, especially when it comes to rumors, but what makes this notable is the nature of the article. That it was posted as matter-of-fact news, that it was deleted, all make this notable…as a rumor. Since this isn’t coming directly from SEGA, and we have no way of confirming this ourselves, we’ve labeled it as a rumor, will be reporting it as such, and we encourage our readers to treat it that way.
An announcement is probably imminent…or maybe this was written up to fo up in a week, or a month. We’ll know soon enough!


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Weekend Round Up: Nov. 4 – 7
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Now that Halloween’s come and gone, it’s officially time to start thinking about the holiday season. This weekend, we’ve got a Czech Christmas market on tap for all your holiday gift-giving needs as well as Esprit de Noel at Visitation Prep. There’s also a whiskey dinner at the Willard, DC Beer Fest, a celebration of in-person programming with the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, and it’s DMV Black Restaurant Week beginning this Sunday. Have a great weekend! Buy some books, too.
Esprit de Noel Returns to Visitation, Nov. 5, 6
Another Georgetown tradition is back in person! Visitation’s 51st Annual Christmas Market includes shopping, a car raffle, a new Festival of Trees, a cookie decorating workshop, along with a bake shop, snackery lane. Attend on campus or from the comfort of your home, as Visi Prep celebrates 51 years of Christmas spirit and community. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW — 202-337-3350 — firstname.lastname@example.org — #VISIDC — #Vistheseason
Used Book Sale at Library, Saturday, Sunday
Neighbors are invited to come by the lower level of the Georgetown Public Library at 3260 R St. NW this Saturday and Sunday — Nov. 6, 7 — for the Georgetown Library Friends’ used book sale. Saturday hours are 10 to 11 a.m. for GLF members and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for everyone. Sunday will be a half-price sale 1 to 4 p.m. Capacity may be limited at times for everyone’s safety. There is a large array of art and coffee table books suitable for gifts, as well as every other category of book imaginable for all ages. Sales are by cash or check only. Masks are required.
Check Out the Czech Christmas Market This Saturday
Doesn’t it seem like that certain festive time of year gets earlier and earlier? We’ve got news of a Czech Christmas Market Saturday that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. From 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Embassy of the Czech Republic. Admission is free, RSVP is required — expect mulled wine, Czech pastries, fresh gingerbread, glass ornaments and more. Info on the Czech Christmas Market can be found here.
French Food and Whiskey? Consider Us Sold.
The Willard Intercontinental along with Moet Hennessy is hosting a whiskey dinner this Friday at 7 p.m. The dinner begins with a reception highlighting the Willard’s Round Robin bar’s famous Mint Julep. A four-course dinner comes next, with dishes like smoked flounder filets, roasted wild boar and a decadent caramel chocolate mousse tart for dessert. Mais oui! More information can be found here.
DC Beer Fest This Weekend
This Saturday from 12 – 3 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m. at Nationals Park, DC Beer Fest returns. The festival brings back dozens of craft breweries with fall seasonal beers, food trucks, live music and more. General admission will set you back $50 but includes unlimited samples from over 80 breweries, live music and access to a dueling piano bar and food truck alley. VIP admission is $90 and includes all the benefits of general admission plus access to the warning track and dugouts, a commemorative tasting glass and a DC Beer Fest beanie. More information can be found here.
Come Home: A Celebration of Return at the Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera is putting on a show beginning this weekend through November 14 to celebrate the return of in-person performances. Expect to see a starry cast with Lawrence Brownlee, Alexandra Shiner and a musical tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Tickets run $45 – $299 and can be purchased here.
DMV Black Restaurant Week Begins Sunday
DMV Black Restaurant Week brings Black restaurant owners, managers, chefs, caterers and more together to talk options for entrepreneurial ventures and continuing education. Why have a DMV Black Restaurant Week? Well, the web site dmvbrw.com explains: nine percent of African Americans make up restaurant owners and the same share of restaurant managers (from the National Restaurant Association). Also, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research, 41 percent of African American businesses declined from February to April of 2020. Support eateries like Matchbox, Ben’s Chili Bowl, All Set Restaurant & Bar and more here.


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Do Good to Get Goodies: Buy TheBigBundle for $30 and Get More Than $700 in Goodies; Net Proceeds Benefit the American Cancer Society®
Mountain View, Calif. – October 1, 2009 – In a fundraising effort to benefit the American Cancer Society, dozens of companies have collaborated with TrialPay to offer a first-of-its-kind promotion called TheBigBundle. By buying TheBigBundle for $30, visitors to www.TheBigBundle.com will receive more than $700 worth of products and services from participating companies—and the American Cancer Society will receive all net proceeds.
“TheBigBundle,” which is available until October 15, includes items such as a $20 coupon from Gap, a free medium pizza from Papa John’s, a $50 certificate from Hotels.com, a $20 gift card from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and a $25 certificate from Restaurant.com.
“We’re very pleased to see so many companies joining together to help us in our efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back,” said Scott Bennett, national vice president of marketing, American Cancer Society. “Cancer affects almost everyone in some way, and nearly 1.5 million new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year. It’s extremely important to continue our efforts to fight this disease, and it’s encouraging to see all these companies donate their resources to help.”
TheBigBundle.com was conceived and organized by Alex Rampell, an e-commerce veteran and the CEO of TrialPay. By leveraging relationships with TrialPay’s network of partners, TheBigBundle lets marquee companies and consumers work together to help find a cure and combat cancer.
“One thing I’ve learned in my experience online is that there is power in numbers,” said Rampell. “If everyone gives a little, we can make a big difference and potentially raise millions of dollars to help the American Cancer Society in its efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.”
There are 100,000 bundles available until October 15 or until supplies last. To buy TheBigBundle, visit www.TheBigBundle.com.
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TrialPay works with name-brand companies across many verticals, including: The Wall Street Journal, Gap, McAfee, Netflix, Match.com and thousands of others. In just three years, TrialPay has provided 40 million registered users with compelling payment options at more than 7,500 online stores.


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Tillage and seeding specialist Väderstad expands the facility of its Väderstad Components division in Överum, Sweden. Due to a continued increased demand for genuine parts, a third disc production line will be built.
Väderstad Components is part of the global Väderstad Group, producing wear parts like points, discs and rollers, as well as accessories for all products. To achieve the highest possible quality in Väderstad’s Genuine Parts facility in Överum, houses a materials technology lab, headed by metallurgist and materials scientist Anders Petersson.
The Genuine Parts division has gained an increased reputation among farmers all over the world, providing the best possible match to their Väderstad machines and delivering performance and durability. This has led to an increased demand for genuine parts, a development that Väderstad expects to go on for the foreseeable future.
“Our estimations for the coming five years show an average growth of 8 percent per year for our Genuine Parts business. To handle this and continue to deliver high-quality wear parts to farmers all over the world, we are now expanding our factory in Överum with a third disc production line”, says Dan Somlin, CEO for Väderstad Components.
The new disc line will also provide additional capacity for future genuine parts. The last couple of years Väderstad has made some major investments expanding its product portfolio, which also will have an effect for the components division.
“We have made some major investments in the last couple of years, products that we expect a lot from in the coming years. Last year we acquired the inter-row cultivators from the Danish company Thyregod. From the summer of 2024, our new inter-row cultivators will be fully integrated into the Väderstad brand, which also means that we will produce wear parts and spare parts for the machines”, says Henrik Gilstring, CEO of Väderstad Group.
In total, with this new disc production line, Väderstad Components will house eight production lines at its facility in Överum. The new disc production line at Väderstad Components will be ready for use in 2025.


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Ford risked wrecking the hyper-valuable 'Mustang' brand with its debut electric SUV. CEO Jim Farley reveals why he's making an even bigger gamble with the F-150 Lightning.
Ford risked the Mustang brand on its electric Mach E SUV and won. CEO Jim Farley wants to do it again with the F-150 Lightning.
I road-tripped Ford's electric SUV up a snowy mountain. It was better than any gas-powered car I've driven.
Electric cars and snowy mountains seem like a treacherous concoction to most, but there's no need to fear. The Ford Mustang Mach-E can handle it.
Tesla's Model 3 sedan, built in Fremont, California, beat out Ford's Mustang for the top spot in the Cars.com American-Made Index.
Ford has made more electric Mustangs than gas-powered ones this year, due to the global chip shortage
Suspended production at the Flat Rock, Michigan factory allowed the company's EV plant in Mexico to get ahead in May.
We break down all the changes and innovations the Ford Mustang has undergone in its 56 years that have made it so iconic.
Ford's electric-car mastermind explains how his team made the Mustang Mach-E stand out against competitors like Tesla
Ford made a concerted effort to make sure the SUV — the first new Mustang vehicle since 1965 — was a true Pony Car.
REVIEW: The Mustang Mach-E is Ford's most important vehicle in decades — and one of the most exciting electric cars I've ever driven
The Mach-E aims for a husky, visceral impression, and proved more fun to drive than the objectively stupendous Porsche Taycan.
Ford will cease production of its iconic Mustang Shelby GT350s soon, axing the best cars it currently makes
The GT350 might look like just a striped muscle car, but it's one of the best sports cars out there — and likely won't be replaced in its full glory.
Aviar Motors claims its R67 prototype hits 62 mph in 2.2 seconds and goes 315 miles on a charge, making it superior to the Model S it's based on.
Ford is bringing back the beastly Mustang Mach 1 special edition for the first time in 17 years — check out the newest horse in the stable
Ford is creating another special-edition Ford Mustang for fans to can choose from, slotted to fit beneath the Shelby GT350.
A collector is auctioning off his stunning stash of rare Ford Mustangs, including one that could become the most expensive Mustang ever sold
Car collector John Atzbach has amassed several coveted Shelby Mustangs, including a 1965 race car that could bring in millions at auction.
Ford has a cult following in Europe, and its superfans take their love for the brand to the next level
Europe's love for Ford became apparent a few years ago when the Mustang became one of Europe's most popular cars. Meet some of Ford's biggest fans.
Ford has joined the EV game with the debut of its all-electric Mustang Mach-E. But can it compete with Tesla, the biggest name in electric cars?
Ford just revealed its Mustang Mach-E SUV — the first new Mustang-branded vehicle since 1964 and a Tesla challenger
Ford said the Mach-E could be outfitted with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive to achieve 300 miles of range on a single charge.
One service allows investors to buy and sell shares of classic cars. These are the 10 best-performing car 'stocks' on Rally.
Nine of the top 10 appreciating cars have outperformed the S&P 500 since their initial offerings, and the list ranges from Fords to Lamborghinis.
Details are limited, but Ford is now using two of its icons — Mustang and the F-150 pickup truck — to shape its future electric portfolio.
The cars don't match up perfectly, but both symbolize their brands. I broke down what's on offer from Ford and Chevy.
We pitted a $33,000 turbo Ford Mustang against a $38,000 turbo Chevy Camaro to see which was the better budget sports car — and the winner was clear
Both Ford and Chevy offer less stonking versions of the 'Stang and the mullet-mobile, each with a turbocharged powerplant.
"He played a historic role in steering Chrysler through crisis and making it a true competitive force," Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said in a statement.
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 will offer 760 horsepower from a supercharged V8 engine.


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Netflix and Hulu both want to get involved with the success of manga series The Way of the Househusband. Not long after it was announced Netflix would be doing an anime adaptation, Hulu Japan announced they’re doing a live-action spinoff.
Japan already has a live-action TV series of The Way of the Househusband going on. The spinoff, called 3-nen Tatsu-gumi: Gokushufu-sensei, began playing on Hulu Japan yesterday. It follows a totally original story where main character Tatsu, a former member of the yakuza, works as a home ec substitute teacher. It will be a short series, consisting of only six episodes.
— Hulu Japan (@hulu_japan) November 7, 2020
What do you think of all these adaptations of The Way of the Househusband?
Source: Anime News Network
Danica Davidson is the author of the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners with artist Melanie Westin, and its sequel, Manga Art for Intermediates, with professional Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Check out her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.


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For this issue of price watch, Context has conducted a price band analysis focusing on which are the hottest price points at retail and how they divide up by vendor. Context carries out retail price...
Nottingham-based MSP appoints new technical boss as part of growth plans
As Microsoft announces the end of support for its mobile OS, we look at why its CEO never really backed it in the first place
CEO Stuart Fenton says firm has opened its first office in Asia
CES 2019 was lucky enough to host a contingent from Dodgi this year. Dave highlights his top picks from the techiest tech on offer


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Suzuki Motor said it plans to invest $1.37 billion in its India factory to produce all-electric vehicles and batteries, its India unit.
Maruti Suzuki India, which is majority-owned by the Japanese Suzuki Motor, said it is transitioning one of its factories in the country to produce electric vehicles in a bid to align with the national strategy to reduce oil independence and restrict air pollution in major cities.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the country would invest $42 billion in India over the next five years. Kishida met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose Make in India campaign has encouraged companies to favor manufacturing in the country. Modi has placed emphasis on domestic manufacturing, which could help the country return to its prowess as a powerhouse in production.


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Blizzcon occurred a little bit later than standard because of the pandemic, however the first digital model of Blizzard’s video games conference nonetheless had some fascinating news and trailers. The opening keynote lined many of the massive franchises, like World of Warcraft and Diablo, together with some extra obscure classics. (Although Overwatch was curiously absent.)
In the event you missed the occasion, you may atone for the entire biggest news proper right here.
Blizzard Arcade Assortment
The first announcement was one of the crucial sudden: three of Blizzard’s extra obscure video games are being bundled into a brand new bundle known as the Blizzard Arcade Assortment. Misplaced Vikings, Rock & Roll Racing, and Blackthorne have all been ported to trendy platforms, together with PC, Xbox One, PS4, and the Nintendo Change. And so they embody some useful options, like save states and a digital museum. The better part? The assortment is out now.
Diablo IV remains to be some methods away — Blizzard has already stated it received’t be launching this yr — however we at the very least bought a glimpse of what to anticipate because of a brand new trailer that unveiled the rogue class.
Diablo II Resurrected
In the event you desire an older-style of demonic dungeon crawling, Blizzard additionally formally unveiled Diablo II Resurrected, an HD remaster of the practically two decade-old sport. It’s popping out this yr for each PC and console, with variations for the Change, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Sequence X and S. It’ll even embody cross-progression between console and PC.
World of Warcraft
For World of Warcraft Basic gamers, Blizzard revealed that the sport’s subsequent massive journey would be the “Burning Campaign.” There’s no phrase on when precisely it’ll launch, however Blizzard says “the Darkish Portal reopens 2021.” For the principle sport, there’s additionally a brand new chapter for the Shadowlands growth on the best way, known as “Chains of Domination.”


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© Reuse this GoNow Auto SA has become the latest South African company to import and distribute vehicles from China.
Launching its first series of light commercial vehicles (LCV) after four years of local testing and development, GoNow Auto SA has appointed 44 dealers with showroom and ser-vice facilities spread across Southern Africa, including Mauritius.
The company enters the market with three petrol-engined bakkie models, to be followed in October by three diesel-engined derivatives.
Prices range from R94 990 for the one-ton single-cab, to R134 990 for the top-of-the-range extended double-cab.
In December, GoNow Auto SA will launch its 4 10005 4 units, a mini- bus taxi and a big-cab half-ton bakkie, followed in January 2008 with the launch of a small passenger car for the South African market.
GoNow Auto is a new 100% empowered subsidiary of holding company Boston Super Group, based on the East Rand.
Boston Group was established in 1981 as a private company, and has a combined annual turnover of R300-million, with sales of more than 1 500 units a year.
Headed up by Chris Asmal, the Boston Group has been importing an array of products from countries abroad – including China – for a number of years.
GoNow Auto SA is managed by Adri Roe, who was responsible for bringing Daewoo to South Africa. She was also marketing and sales GM for Chevrolet South Africa.
“With GoNow, we looked at manu-facturers in China with the potential of growing internationally, not just in the Chinese market,” says Roe.
She says the company eventually focused on a handful of manufacturers with “better quality vehicles more suitable for our market”.
LCV manufacturer GoNow Auto was selected originally by Asmal in 2003. However, at that time, the company’s vehicles were only available in left-hand-drive versions.
Asmal had to convince the Chinese there was a market for their products in other parts of the world, including right-hand-drive countries, says Roe.
Following some development work, six vehicles were shipped to South Africa in November 2005 for testing under local conditions, as well as homologation by the South African Bureau of Standards.
The official distribution agreement with GoNow Auto was signed on December 14, 2005, for South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Mauritius.
“After receiving the first right-hand-drive models, we have made dozens of improvements to the vehicles, including more than 40 changes to the finish and trim,” says Roe.
Homologation was completed in April this year.
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