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On Friday, a self-defined “caravan” of Minnesotans with Type 1 diabetes drove 600 miles from the Twin Cities to Fort Frances, Ont., as a form of protest in opposition to exorbitant insulin costs within the U.S. Tweeting with the hashtags #CaravanToCanada and #Insulin4All, the ones participating sought to obtain the lifestyles-saving remedy and remind Americans simply how ridiculously high the fee of insulin is inside the U.S. In assessment to other nations, as in step with Newsweek.
The numbers spell out a story of income over people. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) currently ordered a report exposing that the tens of millions of Americans who need insulin to live are paying as much as ninety-two % extra than people with diabetes in different nations. Data from Truven Health Analytics additionally suggests that the cost of insulin has shot up extra than 1, a hundred% because of the mid-’90s, even though production costs quantity to less than $10. Prices like these are why parents protested Sanofi’s pharmaceutical business enterprise in November, bringing their deceased kids’ ashes to expose executives to the human cost of their actions.
Quinn Nystrom, a member of the #CaravanToCanada, tweeted along the adventure to sell focus of their purpose:
Lija Greenseid took part in the caravan because of her 13-yr-old daughter, who has Type 1 diabetes. Greenseid says that the fee of insulin has been a “massive economic burden” to their own family, and defined to Newsweek how different countries provide the drugs at a much more attainable fee:
Whereas inside the U.S., Greenseid said, five insulin pens might cost $700, in Canada, shopping the identical amount of insulin cost her own family simply $65. In Italy, it changed to $61. In Greece, $51, and in Taiwan, even much less, at $40. She additionally explained that in Canada, there was much less purple tape to reduce thru with a purpose to get right of entry to insulin: This year, it took me 15 phone calls to a selection of components of the healthcare system over eleven days earlier than I should get my daughter’s insulin refilled. And this is precisely the equal insulin we’ve been getting for decades. But, in Canada, you stroll in, and also you buy it. It’s literally just as smooth as you recognize, strolling as much as the pharmacy counter and soliciting for what you want.
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Fleet lessor Alphabet has launched a new type
of corporate car-sharing scheme in the UK, designed to cut the cost
of pool car fleets.
The BMW-owned company’s AlphaCity product
offers a fleet of cars on a contract hire lease which can then be
sub-let to employees for private use.
AlphaCity was launched last month in Germany
and piloted in France in 2010 in conjunction with Accenture, one of
Alphabet’s clients, as a “real alternative to grey fleets,”
according to Kit Wisdom, mobility solutions manager for Alphabet
Alphabet intends to launch the scheme in all
19 markets in which it operates.
Speaking to Motor Finance, Joe
Pattinson, marketing manager at BMW Financial Services, said the
scheme was about “changing the way young people own and use cars,”
and therefore more about utilisation than congestion.
Companies using AlphaCity can lease a fleet of
BMW and MINI models which operates as company car pool on a full
maintenance lease plus and an additional service charge for the
AlphaCity elements such as the reservation facility, on-board
vehicle management technology and vehicle cleaning.
The cost of the lease can then be subsidised
by allowing registered employees to reserve and operate the cars
for personal use, as they would in a car club.
Combating the grey
Richard Schooling, chief executive of Alphabet
GB, said the scheme was designed to increase the flexibility,
efficiency and cost-effectiveness of corporate mobility.
“Whenever we have raised the concept in
discussions, our customers have been hugely enthusiastic about its
potential to meet the mobility needs of their non-company-car
drivers,” he said.
Alphabet predicted the scheme could result in
efficiency savings of up to 40% through the reduction in the use of
grey fleet and taxis and the private use function could cut costs
by a further 30%.
The AlphaCity cars record the telematics of
each booking using BMW’s ConnectedDrive on-board system and
companies can configure aspects of scheme to their requirements,
such as availability for private use and cost.
Speaking at the launch in London, Wisdom
described the scheme as “parachuting a bespoke car share scheme to
A full report from the AlphaCity launch
will be published in
April’s issue of

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Six years ago everyone was saying that Nissan Corporation was going to go under. They lacked product and a clear vision and a leader of substance. Today they are a formidable opponent with Carlos Ghosn at the helm and have announced a collaboration with another company that is in about the same situation that Nissan used to be; Mitsubishi Motor Company.
Mitsubishi Motor Company’s President is Rich Gilligan. Their Vice President is Dave Schembri, 52. Gilligan, 62 years old on September 11, is spearheading a product reorganization and a company reinvention. Gilligan’s current contract is up in April 2007.
More than most automotive Presidents, Carlos Ghosn has to know what it feels like to get a nod from a company that is doing well when your company isn’t. Ghosn made the decision to redesign the Otti, an existing Mitsubishi minicar. Mitsubishi will develop the car in the Mizushima factory. The minicar will be sold by Nissan through their own car dealers in the Japanese market under the Nissan brand.
Nissan doesn’t have a minicar and doesn’t have the extra production line to build it. A minicar typically has an engine displacement of 660 cubic centimeters or less. They are referred to as an A-segment or B segment which suggests a wheelbase of no more than a certain size.
According to Gilligan, this allowed Nissan to pay down some of its debt, play in a new segment, and increase Nissan’s share of the Japanese market. The International Herald Tribune reported that Mitsubishi probably increased it’s operating profit by 4.5 billion yen after selling the models to Nissan.
Globally, it’s a strategic move on Mitsubishi’s part. Mitsubishi has been floundering. There have been accusations of hidden defects in Japan and missteps in marketing in the United States. Combine that with defaults on loans and Mitsubishi has been hurting. Conversely, it’s an interesting nod from Nissan to Mitsubishi and to the rest of the world. Mitsubishi has the production capacity to build the minicar. If Nissan had picked another company to produce their minicar it probably wouldn’t have surprised anyone as much as the fact that they did pick Mitsubishi to produce the minicar.
J.D. Power just awarded Mitsubishi the silver award for quality on the Outlander that was built in the Mizushima factory. In 2002 the Lancer received a bronze award for quality in its segment. The Lancer is also built at the Mizushima factory.
Even though Mitsubishi’s sales numbers have gone down, their J.D. Powers numbers for quality have improved steadily, according to Schembri.
Mitsubishi’s Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) numbers, numbers that represent a residual value for a car, have gone up as well. Many people factor in resale value when purchasing a car. When they go to sell their vehicle they want to get at least what they still owe on it and at best a good down payment for their next vehicle. Mitsubishi’s ALG numbers have risen 9-11 points on most of their vehicles, giving them a better resale value.
Gilligan explained one of the ways they were able to bring the numbers up was by taking the fleet numbers down. “In 2003 Mitsubishi’s fleet sales were thirty percent of our total sales. We had to take our fleet cars to the open auction because there were so many the dealers didn’t want to buy them all.” Gilligan went on to explain that if one’s resale vehicle price is lower than what they owe than they will be upside down in their next loan. “No one wants to stay with a brand where you owe more than it’s worth”. Gilligan says for 2005 Mitsubishi’s sales should be 150,000 with only eighteen percent of their sales as fleet.
Mitsubishi is also collaborating on a new 4 cylinder engine with Hyundai and DaimlerChrysler that is being built in Dundee, Michigan. Mitsubishi says they will start buying and putting those engines in their 2008 model year vehicles. Currently, their engines are built in Japan. This will free up sourcing for their North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) requirements.
“If a vehicle doesn’t meet the NAFTA requirement of 62 percent of their vehicle sourced in North America each vehicle will cost somewhere between $800-$1,000 more per vehicle. Since Mitsubishi’s engine was sourcing around 28 percent this left Mitsubishi with about 72 percent to play with. Mitsubishi was sourcing around 68 percent, which didn’t leave much of a cushion.” According to Gilligan, “this precludes you from sourcing from the Philippines, Thailand, or China”.
Gilligan and Schembri have been with Mitsubishi about the same amount of time. Gilligan’s strong suit is Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing and Schembri’s is sales and marketing. Gilligan credit’s Schembri with the “gas comes standard” incentive program that General Motors just started offering on their vehicles. Mitsubishi’s is for a full year of gas-free while GM’s is for $500 and can be combined with another incentive.
Gilligan comes off as a man who knows this will be his last stint at an automotive company. It seems as though he is seen by many in the Mizushima factory and in Mitsubishi as a grandfatherly type who now only wants to leave his last post with the legacy of leaving it in the best position he possibly can.
Schembri seems to understand his position and what his next position could be if everything he and Gilligan are striving for does come to the past. Schembri pays homage to Gilligan for his intelligence and for letting Schembri implement his plans and for giving Schembri credit in the public for those plans.
There have been no formal announcements of Schembri succeeding Gilligan. The only logical conclusion says that Gilligan and Schembri might have some agreement that it is part of their plan. But follow the two for a day at the Mizushima factory. Ask them both questions separately and listen to their answers. You get the feeling that they both have an understanding of where the other wants Mitsubishi to go and that both are on the same page.
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TOKYO--MISUMI Group announced today that it is fully committed to entering the Mexican market, where high growth is anticipated, to further expand business in the Americas region. Beginning in April 2018, the Mexican subsidiary will support local manufacturing companies.
The automotive industry continues to shift production to Mexico based on the lower costs of production. In addition, Japanese companies have been aggressively investing in the region since 2000 to better service the North American market. In a response to these market conditions, MISUMI will be establishing a local subsidiary in Querétaro City, Mexico, where there is already a concentration of Japanese manufacturers. MISUMI Mexico will offer high quality factory automation components, die and mold components, electrical supplies, tools, and MRO products to meet the diverse needs of the region with local inventory predicated on reliable, quick delivery.
Through its new subsidiary, MISUMI will be able to provide one day shipping on local inventory, and shorten the delivery by up to 10 days on products imported from Japan. MISUMI will continue to improve its manufacturing capabilities to enhance the QCT (high Quality, low Cost, and reliable, quick delivery Time) model, and expand the distribution of third-party brands to provide the best overall value to manufacturers in Mexico, thereby contributing to reducing procurement inefficiencies.
According to Representative Director, President, and CEO, Ryusei Ono, “There is no business capable of supplying all the manufacturing equipment, manufacturing components, and auxiliary production materials used by these manufacturers, and there is a growing need to consolidate this type of procurement. MISUMI Mexico will meet this need,” Ono continues, “with MISUMI’s strength of ’reliable, quick delivery.’”
Outline of the subsidiary in Mexico to be established
Company: MISUMI Mexico S. de R. L. de C. V.
Location: Querétaro City, Querétaro
Investors: MISUMI USA (99%), MISUMI Investment USA (1%)
Capital: Yen 450 million
Number of employees: 30 (expected as of April 2018)
Business activities: Manufacturing and sale of Factory Automation components; Die and mold components; and Auxiliary Production materials


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Vietnam's seafood exports decline as global inflation bites
Vietnam has seen its seafood exports and sales fall to their lowest levels in seven months as high inflation in major markets has led to reduced global consumption.
Vietnam's exporters began to feel the brunt of the global inflationary crisis more clearly in September, as sales plunged and customers suspended deliveries. Vietnam’s seafood export value in September was USD 862.8 million (EUR 878.5 million), down 13.7 percent from August, and the lowest total since February.
Seafood trade between Vietnam's and most of its top markets declined in the month, including the U.S., which purchased USD 142.9 million (EUR 145.4 million), down 10.4 percent month-on-month. Japan's purchases, at USD 142.1 million (EUR 144.6 million), were down 18 percent month-on-month; sales to South Korea were down 22.4 percent to USD 76.5 million (EUR 77.9 million); the U.K.'s purchases, at USD 30.1 million (EUR 30.6 million), were down 11.9 percent; sales to Canada declined 37.5 percent to USD 22.7 million (EUR 23.1 million); and sales to Germany dropped 16.3 percent to USD 21.7 million (EUR 22.1 million).
China was the only major buyer that increased its imports of seafood from Vietnam month-on-month, to USD 146.3 million (EUR 148.9 million), up 2.4 percent, according to customs data.
The lower sales were reflected in the results of top seafood companies in the country. Minh Phu, the country's top shrimp exporter, recorded USD 51.2 million (EUR 52.1 million) in September sales, down 12.2 percent from the USD 63.4 million (EUR 64.5 million) worth it exported in August. Its sales to Japan dropped 23.2 percent to USD 11.6 million (EUR 11.8 million), and its U.S. sales sunk 22.8 percent to USD 10.5 million (EUR 10.7 million). Its sales to Canada plunged 54.9 percent month-on-month to USD 3.7 million (EUR 3.8 million), Minh Phu’s data showed.
Another top Vietnamese shrimp company, Fimex (Sao Ta), saw its export value decline by 10 percent month-on-month to USD 19.8 million (EUR 20.2 million) in September.
Vietnam exported pangasius worth USD 164 million (EUR 167 million) in September. Although that total is double that of September 2021, when Vietnam was suffering through a nationwide outbreak of COVID-19, it was 15 percent lower than August 2022. But September is normally a very busy month for exporters as they meet higher demand for year-end holidays, and September's totals did not meet national targets, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
The country's top pangasius exporter, Vinh Hoan, saw its revenue in September fall 28 percent to VND 917 billion (USD 37.7 million, EUR 38.4 million) from August, mainly due to a drop in sales to the United States. The U.S. imported VND 320 billion (USD 13.1 million, EUR 13.4 million) worth of Vinh Hoan's pangasius, down 37 percent month-on-month. Elsewhere, Vinh Hoan's sales to Europe dropped 10 percent month-on-month to VND 107 billion (USD 4.4 million, EUR 4.5 million), and its sales to China fell 52 percent month-on-month to VND 81 billion (USD 3.3 million, EUR 3.4 million).
Minh Phu CEO Le Van Quang told SeafoodSource he foresees a negative outlook for sales in October, November, and December due to high inflation rates in key markets.
“We have a lot of signed orders to deliver but because of high inflation, our customers’ sales are slowed, thus their stockpiles are high, preventing them from adding more to their storage facilities. They said they would receive the volumes they have signed to purchase but did not say when,” Quang said.
In response, Minh Phu, the dominant player in the domestic shrimp industry, has reduced its purchase prices for the shrimp it buys to meet its processing needs, even with lower domestic shrimp production due to diseases reducing supply.
Global inflation is worsening, hitting shrimp consumption in Vietnam's main markets, according to Fimex Chairman Ho Quoc Luc said. The devaluation of the euro, the British pound, and the Japanese yen has reduced purchasing power in these markets, while the U.S. market has been flooded with low-priced shrimp from Ecuador and India. Meanwhile, domestic material shrimp prices have remained high for several months due to falling production, putting signficant pressure on exporters, Luc said.
“In this context, from September to the end of the year, shrimp export turnover will decrease sharply compared to previous months,” Luc said.
Processing factories in the Mekong Delta, a seafood production hub in Vietnam, reduced their material shrimp volumes purchased in September by between 30 and 40 percent compared to August, mainly due to poor demand. The lower purchase volumes also stemmed from companies focusing more on deep processing, which has resulted in lower capacity, according to a report from Vietnam Fisheries Magazine.
Siam Canadian Sales Director for Vietnam Vo Thi Tuong Oanh told SeafoodSource that apart from the lower consumption due to high inflation in key markets, importers in these markets have also had to slow down their purchases to reduce losses from the devaluation of their currencies against the U.S. dollar. Oanh forecasted that Vietnam’s seafood sales in October and November will go down because exports to the U.S., Canada, and the E.U. have been much lower than expected before this year's holiday season.
“Importers from different markets have requested several factories in Vietnam to delay their shipments by two to three months from contracted schedule. Many factories are sitting on huge stock and they are struggling for cashflow. Then you can see how serious the impact is,” Oanh said.
Despite the headwinds, VASEP remains optimistic that the country will only need 11 months to achieve this year’s export-value target of USD 10 billion (EUR 10.2 billion), as the total export value achieved between January and October has already reached USD 8.49 billion (EUR 8.64 billion), up 37.3 percent year-on-year.
Photo courtesy of Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers


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Google targets India's next billion with Hindi website
Google has launched a Hindi website designed to highlight some of the best internet content in the language.
The site - www.hindiweb.com - gathers together curated links to websites, blogs, apps and videos across a range of categories including music, education, fashion and jobs.
The firm also showed off other recent efforts to target Hindi speakers at a press conference in Delhi, including the ability to carry out voice searches in the language and a free virtual keyboard for Android devices that allows users to type in the Devanagari script.
According to the firm, nearly all of India's 198 million English speakers are already online, but many of the rest of the country's 1.2 billion citizens are not, including a significant proportion of the nation's 400 million Hindi speakers.
Google's Indian-born search chief Amit Singhal told the BBC's Shilpa Kannan that the audience for the new service included his own mother.
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More than half of small business owners and small manufacturers think the economy is in worse shape now than it was three years ago.
That's according to a survey commissioned by the National Federation of Independent Business and the National Association of Manufacturers. The survey was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, a Republican polling firm.
Nearly 70 percent of the 800 business owners and executives surveyed say President Barack Obama's policies are hurting small businesses and small manufacturers.
Two-thirds said there is too much economic uncertainty to expand their businesses.
And 55 percent said they would not start a business today, given what they know now and the current economic climate.
That's "kind of chilling," said pollster Bill McInturff.
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Post Italia reported a net profit of 38 million euros on an operating profit of 57 million euros in the first quarter of 2021, driven by its e-commerce business. Parcel revenues surged 74.5% to 368 million euros, with volumes up 72% to 66 million pcs. Mail revenue fell 1.4% to 500 million euros. Group profit rose 41% to 620 million euros and revenue rose 9.8% to 2.9 billion euros.
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Insurance and finance remain the group's biggest sources of profit. Earnings before interest and tax in the insurance business were 288 million euros on turnover of 496 million euros; Operating profit in finance was 206 million euros on revenue of 1.3 billion euros. EBITDA also increased in small payments and mobile businesses.
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This year Small Business Saturday is once again highlighting 100 small businesses , one a day in the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday 7th December 2019 .
For the last six years this has meant that 100 small businesses receive great social media exposure and coverage in the local and national press and also an invitation to join the Small Business Saturday team in London at receptions in Downing Street, the House of Lords and the Treasury drum with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Each year hundreds of small businesses apply to be among the Small Biz 100 to show their support for the national campaign encouraging people to ‘buy local’ – for both products and services. The initiative originally started in the USA in 2010 and was adopted in the UK three years later. It now attracts a huge following.
This year’s Small Biz 100 features a range of unique independent businesses each contributing to their communities and offering something different.
In its seventh year this not for profit campaign culminates in Small Business Saturday, taking place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.
On Small Business Saturday, customers across the UK are encouraged to go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.
We were very excited that three South west businesses were picked to be part of the 100 this year. They are Ray’s Ice Cream , Rockit and Llawnroc Group.
Ray’s Ice Cream are Swindon’s only artisan ice cream brand. Hadi Brooks , founder of the business in 2011, said “It’s a huge honour to be chosen as one of the Small Biz 100 this year. As a small business owner I fully support the aim of the national and international campaign to ‘show off’ the variety of SMEs across the UK and overseas. We work hard for our own families and for our communities and I’m delighted to be recognised as a valuable small business in Swindon.”
Rockit, based in Wrington near Bristol, was founded in 2016 by 3 ordinary dads on a mission to help children sleep. Nick Webb invented the initial prototype to help his daughter sleep in the pram when it stopped moving. Matt Dyson and Matt Sparrow came on board to help turn Nick’s invention into Rockit, the rocket shaped portable baby rocker that rocks any stroller or pram.
Co-Founder of Rockit, Matt Dyson said: “We are a small team at Rockit mission control and are over the moon to be selected as one of this year’s Small Biz 100! Small businesses are vital to the UK economy and we are proud to be exporting Rockits to over 40 countries within just 2 years of launch. We also love our local retailers and supply Rockits to over 100 independent nursery retailers throughout the UK. It is fantastic to be recognised in this way by the Small Business Saturday campaign”.
The third South West business chosen for this initiative is Llawnroc Group based in Hale. Offering business management consultancy this small business is passionate about reinvesting their skills and knowledge into their local business community. Being part of the 100 businesses selected is a great opportunity for them to promote their services and to raise their visibility by being featured in this year’s campaign.
In its seventh year, Small Business Saturday last year saw an estimated £812 million spent in small businesses across the UK on the day, according to research commissioned by founder and principal supporter American Express. This was up from the £748 million spent on Small Business Saturday in 2017, with 59% of people aware of the day saying they spent more than usual.
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The South Korean government will make it mandatory for local carmakers to disclose vehicles' fuel economy starting in the second half of next year.
The latest measure for improving management of vehicles' fuel economy was announced by the nation's Ministry of Knowledge and Economy (MKE), Maeil Business Newspaper reported.
Prior to the announcement of the measure, the government disclosed car models and ordered correction of their economy only when the fuel economy of involved models was inflated by more than 5%, the allowed margin of error.
Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors were recently accused of overstating economy and lost the market's trust in the US. The disgrace has raised voices in the home market that fuel economy of car models needs to be made public in Korea as well, propelling the nation's government to introduce the measure for management of fuel economy.
The Seoul authorities will also adopt air and other resistance assessments to boost credibility of carmakers' own economy tests.
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In response to social distancing protocols, Game and Makro will be running its “Black Friday deals” throughout November, as opposed to only releasing deals for a restricted 3 to 5-day period from 27 November.
This arrangement will involve spreading deals over the month of November rather than concentrating deals into just one week or day.
“Black Friday traditionally sees high concentrations of shoppers in retail stores across the country, which can create a challenging shopping environment,” says Brian Leroni, Massmart corporate affairs executive. “Therefore, we have taken the decision to reimagine the way we do Black Friday in 2020. In an effort to create a more consumer-friendly Black Friday experience while adhering to all Covid-19 and social distancing protocols, Makro and Game have taken the decision to extend the duration of our Black Friday promotion.”
Black Friday deals at Game and Makro will therefore run from 2 to 29 November.
“Our research has shown that Game and Makro are South Africa’s most popular Black Friday shopping destinations.” says Leroni. “To further improve the shopping experience during this period, Game and Makro have, after analysing the Black Friday shopper information available to us, taken the decision to provide our customers with more opportunity and time to benefit from the Black Friday prices by rather releasing new Black Friday deals each week during the month of November. These specials will only run for the week in which they are announced, and will not be offered again.”
The deals will include big ticket items like large appliances, electronics, home living items and televisions. Sneak previews will be available on the Game and Makro social media feeds and email newsletters.
Other retailers are also expected to announce innovative approaches to spreading out the demand for Black Friday details, including extensive reliance on online sales. This will, in effect, also help flatten the sales curve that usually spikes in the last week of November.


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Costa Mesa, Calif. – A former Yamaha executive with more
than 40 years of technology-company experience launched a consulting company
focused on product safety.
Tom Graham, who retired in March as Yamaha’s corporate
administration VP, started Graham
Consulting, whose areas of expertise include product-recall incident
analysis, litigation assistance and design/production advice. Graham has also
conducted face-to-face meetings with representatives of the Consumer Product
Graham’s product-safety experience goes back about 30 years when
the former executive headed up the product-safety program at GE’s consumer
electronics division. There, he managed the
technical side of defense-strategy development in three situations involving product-safety
litigation or potential litigation.
includes analysis of a product’s safety attributes, evaluation of defect
claims, user risk assessment, and development of technical documentation to
deliver production consistency, the company said.
Graham’s CE industry
experience includes marketing, sales and product planning positions at a
variety of CE companies, including Yamaha, Sherwood, Pioneer, Craig and GE.
He can be reached at [email protected] or (714) 434-2600.


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Wynk Music has announced that it has crossed 75 million app installations across the world. The platform has a vast collection of music in 12 Indian regional languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, and Kannada accounted for a majority of the growth in the regional content.
Hike Total is a product that will allow users to access essential services like messaging, news and recharge among the group and relatives without any active data connection. This will be available from March 1 on selected devices like Intex Aqua Lions N1, Aqua Lions T1, and Aqua Lions T1-Lite as well as Karbonn A40.
Vodafone India has confirmed the biggest rumor of its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services beginning from mid-January 2018 and will be available in major cities like Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka, and Kolkata and will be extended across the country.
wireless coverage mapping company, OpenSignal has released a test report of Reliance Jio and Airtel to find out which of these two is better and fast. According to the test report, Reliance Jio was found to be […]
Telecom operator, Airtel has recently announced its ‘Bonus 30GB’ offer to attract new postpaid customers to its network as the war continues in the highly competitive telecom sector. The new offer provides Airtel postpaid users with […]


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Tailpipe emissions from new cars continue to fall and an increasing number of new models on sale in the United Kingdom are already meeting tough new European Union legislation – a full three years before it becomes effective.
These are among the key findings of the motor industry’s third annual sustainability report, published today – Environment Day – at the British International Motor Show in Birmingham.
The report examines the industry’s performance in the so-called “triple bottom line” – balancing economic goals with environmental and social responsibility.
It shows that average CO2 emissions from new cars are now down 6.4% on 1997 levels. And, as manufacturers develop ever cleaner petrol and diesel engines, the report also reveals that more than 75 models on the market meet the Euro IV emissions standard – three years before it is introduced.
“The industry is committed to improving its performance over the triple bottom line and reporting on it publicly,” said Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders chief executive Christopher Macgowan.
“From the wide range of alternative fuel concept cars and production models on display at this year’s motor show, it is clear that green issues are top of the agenda. And it is particularly encouraging that the latest sustainability report shows falling carbon dioxide emissions from new cars – a trend we expect to continue in years to come.”
The report also shows that, although total vehicle production fell in 2001, new vehicle registrations reached a record annual total of 2.77 million units – making Britain the second largest new car market in Europe.
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Porsche plans to roll out a powerful plug-in hybrid next year that will accelerate from 0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds and hit a top track speed of 167 mph. Known as the Panamera S E-Hybrid, the new vehicle will be one of raciest hybrids to date, but will nevertheless operate at times without burning gasoline. “It provides a new opportunity for our customers,” Nick Twork, a Porsche spokesman, told Design News. “Someone who drives a short distance to and from work can now do it under full electric power.”
The S E-Hybrid will accomplish that by employing a parallel powertrain that turns off the car’s gas-burning engine under certain conditions. By doing so, it allows users to drive for approximately 20 miles in an all-electric mode. The vehicle will store its electric energy in a 9.4 kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged in approximately 2.5 hours.
Because the S E-Hybrid won’t be officially announced until the Auto China Show in Shanghai later this month, details on it are still scarce. Porsche said, however, that the vehicle will combine a 95 HP electric motor with a 3.0 liter V6 engine. In true parallel hybrid fashion, it will employ a power split enabling it to combine power from both sources under certain conditions.
When the driver starts the vehicle, it will automatically operate in all-electric mode. A button on the console will prevent the gas engine from contributing power unless it’s needed.
Top speed of the vehicle is 84 mph during all-electric operation. Drivers can boost the power by pushing the accelerator beyond a detent halfway through the pedal’s travel, enabling activation of the gasoline engine. “The detent makes it easier for the driver to learn and discern when the powertrain is going to flip on the gasoline engine,” Twork told us. Top speed with both sources contributing is 167 mph.
Fuel efficiency numbers aren’t yet available, but Porsche believes its figures will be good due to its comparatively light weight (curb weight about 4,300 lb). “Porsches aren’t necessarily the most powerful cars in their segment, but they typically are the best performing and have the best balance,” Twork said. “That’s because we make the cars lighter.”
The $99,000 Panamera S E-Hybrid will offer significantly more pick-up than two of the industry’s most prominent plug-ins, the Chevy Volt and Prius PHV. In tests conducted by Edmunds.com, the Volt went from 0 to 60 in 9.0 seconds, while the Prius came in at 10.1 seconds.
The Panamera S E-Hybrid is one of two high-speed hybrids that Porsche will announce this year. The company is also developing a Porsche 918 Spyder that will go from 0 to 60 in less than three seconds, Twork told us. ”When we build a plug-in hybrid, our philosophy isn’t just that we are making a fuel-efficient car. It still has to be a genuine Porsche.”


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So this is what the two Juliet Starlings were doing in Akihabara
Jessica Nigri and Mayu Kawamoto, also known as the faces of Lollipop Chainsaw, invaded Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan last week. Along with producer Suda51, the two Juliet Starling pro cosplayers promoted the upcoming action game in front of countless fans.
The Japanese audience was treated to a demo of the game, as well as a sick stage event featuring Nigri, Kawamoto, and Suda51. The two lovely Juliets did some meet-and-greets with the fans, and they said a lot of stuff I couldn't understand in a high-energy tone.
I doubt we'll get a cool event like that here in North America. At least we're getting Lollipop Chainsaw, though. That's certainly something to look forward to. Watch out for the game, which is scheduled to hit retailers on June 12.
For a bunch of nonsensical gibberish, follow @thesanchezdavid on Twitter.


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For years, politicians have demanded for someone, anyone, to do something about antitrust and Big Tech. Now, a whole lot is suddenly poised to begin.
Lawmakers in the House unveiled a dramatic proposed expansion of the antitrust laws on Friday. At the same time, the Senate appears to be gearing up to officially vote on Lina Khan, President Joe Biden's nominee to the Federal Trade Commission, for a post enforcing U.S. antitrust laws. Khan has long pushed for strong antitrust enforcement and reform, particularly when it comes to major tech firms such as Amazon.
The action in both chambers is the culmination of years of dimming views of Big Tech on both sides of the aisle — not only over competition, but also in how companies approach privacy, work with China or affect elections — following a long period when Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google could rely on Washington to view them as the height of benevolent innovation.
House lawmakers released five bills, each bipartisan, that arise from years of allegations that companies such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google blocked rivals, wrung unfair concessions from partners or bought out challengers. The proposals could forever alter the digital economy with measures that strike at the heart of what lawmakers identified in a blockbuster report as anticompetitive or concerning practices by the four companies.
Perhaps the most controversial bill would allow the federal government to seek to force big digital platforms to spin off business lines when "conflicts of interest" exist with its main business, such as when Google features search results from advertisers.
Even before that, though, a bill from the panel's chairman, Rep. David Cicilline, would stop large platforms from giving preference to their own offerings or partners, in an attempt to address concerns that Google boosts its own results over competitors like Yelp or that Amazon makes it harder for third-party sellers who choose not to use its logistics operation to reach consumers. Other provisions would also theoretically touch on complaints about Apple's pre-loading of its own apps.
The CEOs of all four companies testified before the House as part of the investigation that led to the report. All insisted that, far from standing in violation of antitrust laws, they face robust competition and make business decisions only to please users.
A third bill would all but ban acquisitions by major tech companies unless they could prove "by clear and convincing evidence" that the target isn't a competitive threat to any business line. Giant tech companies have routinely grown by buying up smaller firms, and such deals rarely face much scrutiny. The fourth would require major platforms to allow users to bring their data over to other services and potentially have them message one another. Proponents say the ideas, known as data portability and interoperability, could make it easier for upstart companies to challenge big digital players, especially Facebook.
The final bill would raise the fees that companies pay to register big deals. A companion bill led by Sen. Amy Klobuchar has already passed the Senate. Indeed, recent Senate bills, some from lawmakers with longstanding interest in antitrust and some from Republicans who see competition as a way to punish companies for alleged liberal views, have also signaled that lawmakers were genuine about wanting to put pen to paper in an epoch of revamped antitrust.
The pushback from industry was swift at the consideration of bills that would so drastically remake the competitive rules for Big Tech.
"If passed into law, these bills will result in higher prices, fewer choices and less innovation for Americans," Carl Szabo, vice president of the tech trade group NetChoice, which counts Amazon, Facebook and Google as members, said when reports of the bills emerged. Adam Kovacevich, a former Google official who now runs a left-leaning pro-tech group, said the proposals could result in "banning conveniences like Amazon Basics brand batteries, Apple's Find my Phone tool or Google Maps appearing in Google search results."
Although each bill has a Democratic and Republican co-sponsor, others in the GOP might balk at increasing the ability of government to go after powerful companies. Without Republican support, the bills could stall in the Senate.
When it comes to Khan, who worked as a lawyer during the panel's probe into competition in the tech space and its report, opponents of Big Tech have been practically giddy at the possibility that she would be joining the FTC, which is suing Facebook, investigating Amazon and overall serving as the nation's de facto tech regulator.
Khan made a blockbuster appearance on the antitrust scene while still a law student with her 2017 article on Amazon in the Yale Law Journal. She is now closely identified with the idea that competition enforcers lost sight of their original purpose in the late 1970s and let digital giants grow unchecked. Her views have become representative of the key beliefs of the new era.
"President Biden's choice to nominate Lina Khan demonstrated that Democrats understand the imperative of turning the page on a failed era of antitrust enforcement," said Sarah Miller, executive director of the American Economic Liberties Project, which pushes for antitrust reform and stepped-up enforcement, and a former colleague of Khan's.
Giving Khan a vote on the five-member commission, particularly when it's looking into the very company whose practices she has most criticized, has struck opponents of tech power as the beginning of the end in what they see as the commission's long deference to industry. (Khan especially focused on Amazon's relationship to third-party sellers on its platform, which has been a subject of the probe.) Those backing Khan would like to see tougher litigation strategy, more stringent settlements and expanded use of the agency's limited regulatory powers as part of a long-term project to curb the power of the largest digital platforms.
In many cases, what Khan stands for has bipartisan resonance, and her nomination already cleared the committee that oversees FTC posts with support from both Democrats and some Republicans. It's expected she can at least squeak by the rest of the Democratic Senate in a vote, likely early in the week.
"Lina Khan is, in short, an out-of-the-box thinker, a pioneer in competition policy," Klobuchar said when introducing Khan at her confirmation hearing in April. "Her deep understanding of how markets influence our lives and how the law should function is exactly what we need at the FTC."
In addition to Khan, Biden is due another pick to the agency. He also has yet to make a pick for antitrust chief at the Justice Department. It shares responsibility for antitrust laws with the FTC — and is pursuing a massive case against Google.


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YouTube removed over 8mn unsafe videos during the last three months of 2017. Most were taken down before anyone saw them.
The SHAKEN/STIR framework uses SIP for real-time authentication of certificates linked to originating numbers.
The vendors are promising that their collective systems will combine real-time signaling data with predictive analytics.
A very rich former exec who worked at BT for over 20 years will have slightly less money to spend during his retirement.
The UK regulator was told to change the 070 number range by a variety of parties, including BT, security academics and RAG.
WeDo’s white paper discusses ways to make the process of collecting payment more efficient and effective.
Media is the meeting ground for those who run big distribution empires and those who have the content people want. Any weakness of the former will be ruthlessly exploited by the latter.
Regulators in the USA want tech and comms companies to develop new ways to prevent illegal automated calls that result in billions of dollars of fraud each year.
Many expensive handsets are sold online via sites like eBay and Craigslist. We can reduce crime by watching these markets.
KPN is investing in the development of new cybersecurity technology. That may work for them, but not for every telco.


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While many analysts questioned the food aggregator’s valuations at Rs 65,000 crore, the stock breached the market cap of Rs 1,00,000 crore within 10 minutes of trade.
“Conventional wisdom does not work with the internet companies,” head of research at a leading domestic brokerage said.
A few brokerages had said the IPO was good only for listing gains. The stronger-than-expected response to the stock suggests investors think otherwise.
Zomato’s strong listing gains came at a time when the online food aggregator is still incurring losses despite having captured a huge market. The company may continue to make losses in the foreseeable future, it said in its IPO papers.
The question now moves to how soon will Zomato turn around, given the valuations the internet company is commanding after the listing.
ICICI Securities said similar pessimism was witnessed in the US about 20-25 years ago as in the Indian market today around ‘near-term’ profitability, cash flows and valuations.
It gave the example of Amazon where US’ sell side analysts based on reverse DCF model concluded the US-based company had to sell practically every book on earth for its market cap to be justified.
The stock got listed in 1997. Since then, its market cap has zoomed 240 times. That without a proportionate increase in the number of books or population or earth-like planets!
What went wrong then?
Under-estimation,said ICICI Securities. “Under-estimation of the strength of business models, steady state profitability and / or over-estimation of valuations – in case of Google, Apple and Amazon – has been a key regret for Berkshire Hathway (elaborated in annual letters). Post dot com bust, many US analysts called out multiple false-positive tech bubbles. Nevertheless, the weightage of tech firms in S&P500 increased from mid-single digits during 1990s to 28 per cent today. US tech is now worth more than the entire market cap of Europe,” it said.
The question that arises now is: Can Zomato be the one?
“The prerequisite for Zomato to create long-term gains for investors would be the company’s ability to anticipate demand trends before somebody else is there. Zomato needs deep pockets, which they have. But they need more money going ahead if they want to be all-encompassing. They need predictive ability and more experienced skills,” said Deepak Jasani of HDFC Securities.
Jasani said a domestic digital company doing a Amazon on a global scale is a tough, if not impossible task.
On whether Zomato can replicate Amazon’s stock success, Jasani said: “Investors are adapting to new realities. They would surely show some patience for some time. But how long, it is to be seen,” said he.
ICICI Securities sees the likelihood of ‘some’ Indian companies evolving like US firms over the next decade. It said while the technology sector accounts for 17 per cent of Nifty50 today, its share may increase disproportionately as some of these IPO companies can be key contenders for its immediate addition to Nifty50 (& MSCI).
“Historically, customer adoption in most new product categories took longer time of 15-25 years before it gained critical mass and companies became profitable in their respective businesses. In contrast, we find category adoption of some of the segments such food-tech, payments and e-commerce to be very encouraging despite their limited history of existence. For instance, we estimate healthy 16 per cent food-tech adoption outside the urban core (Next-500 towns) despite hardly 2 years of presence of Zomato/Swiggy,” it said.
ICICI Securities said rich valuations of internet companies globally surprised value conscious investors including likes of Warren Buffet from time to time.
“The valuation premia can be partly explained by the adjacent optionality (sometimes non-linear), which is difficult to be captured in a reverse DCF,” it said.
Sandip Sabharwal of asksandipsabharwal.com said Zomato’s subsequent performance would depend on how the company actually delivers and at what pace it reduces losses because once it becomes a public company, continued losses are not taken as well as when you are a privately-owned company.
“That will be the challenge for the company but that is the story for some time later,” he told ET NOW.
While profitability and cash flow are great sanity metrics, they are better applied on businesses in steady state such as Infosys, Google and HUL, the brokerage said.
“For now, we look for promising unit economics and contribution margins before marketing overheads,” ICICI Securities said.


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National S'mores Day: Krispy Kreme, Hershey's debut s'more doughnuts
Krispy Kreme and Hershey’s team up to bring new s’more doughnuts to the masses in honor of the national day
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10, National S’mores Day, the American doughnut chain is launching the marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker collection nationwide with help from Hershey’s.
"We’re teaming up with Hershey’s, one of the key ingredients for any s’more, to give fans doughnuts that satisfy their marshmallow-graham-cracker-chocolate desires in an amazing new way," Dave Skena, the chief marketing officer for Krispy Kreme, said in a statement.
KRISPY KREME DEFENDS ITS FREE DOUGHNUTS TO VACCINATED PEOPLE OFFER
The two doughnuts that are available for purchase include the S’mores Classic Doughnut and S’mores Fudge Cake Doughnut, according to Krispy Kreme.
With the S’mores Classic Doughnut, customers will be served a marshmallow Kreme-filled doughnut that’s been dipped in Hershey’s chocolate icing and topped with marshmallow Kreme drizzle and graham cracker crumbles.
KRISPY KREME HAS GIVEN 1.5M FREE DOUGHNUTS TO VACCINATED AMERICANS
The S’mores Fudge Cake Doughnut is made extra chocolatey with a Hershey’s fudge cake doughnut, marshmallow icing, and Hershey’s chocolate drizzle. The doughnut is finished with carefully placed chocolate chips.
KRISPY KREME CEO CELEBRATES SECOND IPO LAUNCH: ‘WE’RE IN THIS FOR THE LONG JOURNEY’
Krispy Kreme’s new line of s’more doughnuts comes off the heels of its carnival doughnuts, which concluded on Aug. 8 and was meant to be another limited-edition offering that captured the flavors of summer.
The global doughnut chain has been routinely releasing specialty doughnuts in the U.S., Canada and abroad to attract customers, including partnerships with popular brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy!, Nutter Butter, Butterfinger and more.
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Previously, Krispy Kreme has partnered with Hershey’s on Reese’s doughnuts and several other chocolate-based creations, such as the Hershey’s Gold collection during the 2018 Winter Olympics, the Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme Doughnuts from Australia and the Hershey’s chocolate doughnut trio from Malaysia.


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The rapper unveiled two designs Instagram this weekend.
Vince Staples has unveiled his sneaker collaboration with Converse.
The Big Fish Theory rapper shared two new designs in an Instagram post this weekend, both which are inspired by last year’s album the same name. See the designs below.
The sneakers will be available to buy later this month, although the price and release date have not yet been revealed. Staples is the latest rapper to collaborate with the sneaker giant, following designs from Tyler, the Creator.
In other Staples news, the Long Beach rapper’s Big Fish Theory single ‘BagBak’ was recently featured in the trailer for Ryan Coogler’s upcoming Marvel movie Black Panther. The film’s soundtrack has been executive produced and curated by Kendrick Lamar with TDE boss Anthony Tiffith.
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Kvarøy fastens its fish to the blockchain to beat fraud
Upmarket Norwegian salmon farmer Kvarøy Arctic has teamed up with information technology giant IBM to enhance the traceability of its salmon and help foster consumer trust across its supply chain.
The move enables all corporate buyers, including select Whole Foods Market stores in the United States and Canada, and restaurants to scan a QR code which will provide a provenance history for the salmon and the feed it was raised on.
They will also be able to download images and video of the farms and see the conditions and animal welfare standards that Kvarøy Arctic upholds.
A consumer app to provide insight into the quality and sustainability of the seafood will also be made available in the future.
In a press release, Kvarøy Arctic said that in the past three months it had seen a dramatic increase in demand for fresh seafood in the US, shipping twice the volume anticipated at its February 2020 launch, as customers looked for healthy protein sources.
To meet this demand, it has joined IBM Food Trust, an “ecosystem” of food producers, distributors, manufacturers and retailers collaborating using a permissioned, permanent and shared record of food system data stored on blockchain.
The salmon farmer is also working with its feed provider BioMar to begin uploading supply chain data to the network, creating an immutable record of the feed used and the conditions where a salmon was raised, packed, certified and shipped to distributors around the world.
“Blockchain is the future when it comes to ending fraud in the seafood industry. It is a level of transparency that shows our dedication to being the best of the best,” said Kvarøy Arctic chief executive Alf-Gøran Knutsen. “The technology tracks a level of detail that helps us reduce food waste so we can feed more people in the world.”
In a video explaining the importance of the new system to Kvarøy Arctic, Knutsen said: “The salmon industry has a lot of data but we don’t use it.
“We have camera systems, we have loggers, we have sensors. What we were struggling with was connecting all the dots in between. That’s the amazing thing with blockchain and IBM Food Trust.
“The fishing industry is unfortunately an industry with a lot of cheating going on, a lot of mislabelling. So, they came up with ideas on how to use sensor data to connect them, to make sure that it’s not like we can go into the system and push in the numbers. It’s all data gathered straight from the system, and that gives the trust to the customers.”
Lower stocking density
Kvarøy Arctic’s stocking density is roughly half that of conventional salmon farms, which the company claims results in a healthier, better-tasting fish.
It’s feed has a higher than average marine content but its use of BioMar’s “Blue” diet, which uses a lot of trimmings, means it has a low fish-in, fish-out (FIFO) ration of 0.48:1. Trimming aren’t counted in FIFO calculations because they are a by-product of fish caught for human consumption, not forage fish caught for animal feed.
Kvarøy Arctic’s salmon is certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program, which certifies that it meets the nutritional requirements of the American Heart Association.


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The cryptocurrency market has fallen back down after a strong weekend. At $1.1 trillion, its total cap has dropped by 3% in 24 hours, but remains 9% up in a week. Most major coins have also recorded falls in the past day, yet some smaller altcoins have posted gains. At the same time, many promising alts remain drastically underpriced, meaning they have good potential for a strong rally. Accordingly, this article collects the 5 best low price cryptocurrencies to buy right now.
5 Best Low Price Cryptocurrencies to Buy
1. Battle Infinity (IBAT)
Battle Infinity (IBAT) is a new play-to-earn crypto gaming platform that has been enjoying a successful presale. Based on Binance Smart Chain, this sale began a few weeks ago and made the new alt available at $0.0015. It currently has 69 days left to run, yet it has already raised just over $1,000,000, with buyers spending over 4,000 BNB. Due to the success of the sale, BSC Scan reveals it now has around 3,200 holders, a number which has more than doubled in a week.
🙌🏼Early investors in the Battle Infinity presale have bought over 4000 BNB ($1.02 million) of IBAT coin.
⏱The presale ends in 73 days! There is still some time to participate: https://t.co/CvBYBzSiXT#presale #crypto #NFTgaming
— Battle Infinity (@IBATOFFICIAL) July 28, 2022
Battle Infinity is developing a sports-themed gaming metaverse. This will consist in various games, such as the IBAT Premier League. This will enable players to build their own fantasy sports teams, made up of NFTs representing real-life sportspeople. They win points — and IBAT tokens — based on the performance of their teams.
💥INTERACT. PERFORM. EXPLORE.💥
BUILD YOUR OWN STRATEGIC TEAM AND BATTLE IN THE NEWEST NFT-BASED FANTASY SPORTS GAME – BATTLE INFINITY!
10,000,000,000 TOKENS AND LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES‼
JOIN NOW 👉https://t.co/6STv8jClXT #presale #Cryptocurency #Blockchain
— Battle Infinity (@IBATOFFICIAL) July 15, 2022
On top of the IBAT Premier League, Battle Infinity will also be adding crypto and NFT-based games, as well as a competitive staking feature, its own DEX and an NFT marketplace. These plans have helped it generate lots of hype, with the platform already trending on Twitter in numerous geographical areas. This is why it’s one of our 5 best low price cryptocurrencies to buy at the moment.
We’re again trending in India! What a beautiful sight🔥 pic.twitter.com/IYs4I6LJj7
— Battle Infinity (@IBATOFFICIAL) July 25, 2022
2. Lucky Block (LBLOCK)
LBLOCK has dropped by 25% in the past 24 hours, falling to $0.00215340. However, this correction follows a massive rally for the altcoin, which is up by 115% in a week and by 138% in a month.
Thanks to its surge of the past couple of days, LBLOCK has now appreciated by just over 400% since launching in January. And there’s one primary reason for its sudden growth: the launch of the Ethereum-based, second version of its coin.
$LBLOCK V2 token is now LIVE on @MEXC_Global! 🔥
Become a holder of V2 token, that has gained 250% in the first couple of days and is expected to continue rocketing!🚀
➡ Go to https://t.co/ERR9NbB1jb
➡And buy $LBLOCK now!🤞#crypto #ToTheMoon #altcoin #Next100XGEMS pic.twitter.com/b4H9Bhit8q
— Lucky Block (@luckyblockcoin) August 1, 2022
Already live on LBANK Exchange and MEXC Global, the V2 version of LBLOCK has already opened the coin up to more demand. This will increase in the coming months, as more exchanges list it.
If that weren’t enough, there are other fundamental reasons why LBLOCK should continue rallying. For one, Lucky Block expanded its ecosystem to include various NFT-related competitions. By purchasing a Lucky Block NFT, users will be able to enter different draws. This includes draws for Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, $1 million in bitcoin, a luxury holiday, a FIFA World Cup package, and also a house worth $1 million.
With our amazing new #NFT competitions & rewards platform you’ll have a chance to win amazing prizes!
Competitions will include:
✅ A house worth $1,000,000
✅ Luxury watches
✅ And more!
Check out our new website now at https://t.co/BsfMBMnCmB and be ready 🦾#NFTs pic.twitter.com/DqUOcBKTvw
— Lucky Block (@luckyblockcoin) August 1, 2022
It’s also worth mentioning that Lucky Block’s NFT platform will also enable NFT holders to earn rewards in LBLOCK. On top of this, all holders of LBLOCK will be able to claim their share of 10% of each daily prize fund, simply by heading over to the Lucky Block web app and voting for a charity (which will receive an additional 10% of each fund).
3. Theta Network (THETA)
At $1.43, THETA has risen by 5% in 24 hours. It has also jumped by 22% in a week and by 20% in a month.
THETA’s indicators reveal plenty of momentum. Its relative strength index (in purple) has risen from 25 in mid-May to just over 60 today. Its 30-day moving average (in red) is still below its 200-day average (in blue), suggesting that there’s still plenty of space to rebound.
A decentralised video delivery network, Theta Network is rallying because of a combination of factors. On the one hand, it’s compensating for previous falls during the bear market. On the other, the market is beginning to price in the launch of the fourth version of its mainnet.
Dubbed the Theta Metachain, it’s due to go live in the final quarter of the year. It has been designed to serve use cases related to Web3 and the metaverse, providing greater scalability than Theta’s previous versions and other chains. This is why it’s one of our 5 best low price cryptocurrencies.
Introducing the next evolution of Theta blockchain – Theta Metachain goes live in Q4 2022. Learn how Theta Metachain is designed to scale to the needs of Web3 businesses in the new whitepaper: https://t.co/5FnRkKgvIp pic.twitter.com/k8L8vpheXX
— Theta Network (@Theta_Network) April 8, 2022
4. Tamadoge (TAMA)
TAMA is a new deflationary meme coin that has just begun its beta presale. It will serve as the native token of pet-themed metaverse when users can mint NFT-based pets and look after them. Running on Ethereum, its general presale ends in the final quarter of the year, with interested investors able to purchase TAMA tokens via its official website in exchange for either ETH or USDT.
Welcome, #TamadogeArmy Presale is live🤩:https://t.co/UP5kSvP8kQ
Grab all the Tamadoge before we go public!!!
— Tamadoge (@Tamadogecoin) July 25, 2022
TAMA promises stronger fundamentals and utility than previous meme tokens. This will come from its surrounding metaverse, which offers users some interesting play-to-earn dynamics. For example, players can battle their Tamadoge pets and earn rewards for doing so, while they can also ultimately sell their NFT-based Tamadoges.
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— Tamadoge (@Tamadogecoin) July 28, 2022
Promisingly, Tamadoge has already amassed over 19,000 followers on Twitter. Given that it joined Twitter only in July, this is very good going, and suggests TAMA will attract plenty of buyers once it goes live.
Tamadoge – Play to Earn Meme Coin
- Earn TAMA in Battles With Doge Pets
- Capped Supply of 2 Bn, Token Burn
- NFT-Based Metaverse Game
- Presale Live Now – tamadoge.io
5. Polygon (MATIC)
MATIC is $0.860866 at the moment, representing a fall of 5% in 24 hours. On the other hand, the coin is up by 10% in a week and by 70% in a month.
MATIC’s indicators suggest some very strong momentum. Its 30-day average is rising towards its 200-day, signalling that momentum will continue to push it upwards in the near future.
MATIC has benefitted in the past few weeks and days from upgrades to Polygon. In particular, the Polygon team announced the launch of Polygon zkEVM on July 20th. This is a layer-two scaling solution that uses zero-knowledge proofs and is fully Ethereum Virtual Machine-equivalent. In other words, it will be faster and more secure than many other scaling solutions, while it will also be compatible with a wider range of Ethereum-based applications.
We are proud to announce a giant leap forward for Ethereum scaling and ZK innovation.
Introducing Polygon #zkEVM, the first EVM-equivalent ZK L2.
Today we’re releasing a complete implementation, fully open-source, and we’re just getting started.
— Polygon – MATIC 💜 (@0xPolygon) July 20, 2022
By reducing fees and transaction times, the launch of Polygon zkEVM will increase usage of the layer-two network considerably. It’s already the sixth-biggest platform in crypto in terms of total value locked, but with the Merge likely to increase interest in Ethereum later in the year, it could grow even bigger. This is why it’s one of our 5 best low price cryptocurrencies to buy right now.
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Sony has held the line publicly regarding the PlayStation 4, but today a new rumor suggests that the next generation console from Sony could come as early 2013. According to Kotaku, an inside source has spilled the beans on what to expect from Sony in the next generation, and those details include raw power, no backwards compatibility, and no used games measures where new copies are tied to a PSN account.
The inside source supplied some basic system specifications for the unannounced console, but these could definitely change as there is plenty of time between now and holiday 2013. The chipset will include an AMD x64 CPU and an AMD Southern Islands GPU. The Southern Islands GPU moniker is attached to many of the company’s high end graphics cards that are set to arrive in 2012 and beyond.
The leaker outs the next gen console as “The PS Orbis” or “Orbis”, but its unknown whether this is just a codename or whether Sony will be following the lead of the PS Vita, straying from their conventional hardware names. The source also indicates that the next console’s GPU will be capable of displaying games at a resolution of 4096×2160, playing 3D games at 1080p.
Development kits are already said to be in the hands of some developers, and aside from the technical specs that are shipping with the beta kits, it is said that there are a couple of features that might be industry changing inclusions.
First and foremost, similar to what was rumored out of Microsoft, Sony’s next console will eliminate the used game market. Said to be built in to the console, buying a new game will lock that game to your PlayStation Network account whether it is a digital purchase or traditional boxed buy. Whether or not you’ll need to be connected to the PlayStation Network during gameplay was not explained in the leak.
Of course, none of this information has been confirmed nor denied by Sony. It very well may false, things could change going forward, or it could be entirely true… its hard to tell.


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USPS worker stole credit cards on her NYC mail route for plastic surgery
A USPS worker allegedly swiped credit cards from customers on her Queens route — then used the stolen plastic for a breast lift, officials said.
Shakera Small, 30, was arraigned Wednesday night in Queens Criminal Court on charges of identity theft, grand larceny and other raps for which she faces up to seven years in prison. She was released without bail.
“The crime alleged here was a betrayal of the public trust and an insult to the thousands and thousands of hardworking postal employees who do their jobs with integrity,” said Queens DA Melinda Katz in a statement.
Small allegedly used a forged Connecticut license bearing the name of Christine Petrow to book a breast-lift consultation at Long Island Plastic Surgery.
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Microsoft has announced a new, low-end Xbox 360 hardware SKU for the UK.
The 4GB console will become available to consumers on August 20 and will cost £149.99.
Like Microsoft's 250GB Xbox 360 S model - which was launched on Friday - the new console boasts sleek new design, built-in Wi-Fi N, touch-sensitive buttons and a matt black finish.
However, it has just 4GB of Flash memory - although this is upgradeable via the normal HDD slot.
The console is also available as part of a £249.99 bundle with motion-sensing peripheral Kinect.


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Future Tesla owners will have to be patient. As the site reported Electrek, Monday, November 15, the automaker has just announced delivery delays until 2023 for the new Model S and Model X. The reason? The gap between demand and supply seems to be widening, as well as problems in the supply chain.
Yet until now, Tesla has been one of the few automakers that has been able to speed up deliveries despite these supply chain issues that plague the entire auto industry. Electrek had already recently announced the extension of delivery times until 2022 for certain versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. But the situation seems even more tense for high-end vehicles from Tesla, the Model S and Model X.
>> To read also – Tesla: several thousand cars recalled because of an airbag problem
In an update to its online configurator, Tesla extended the delivery time for the Model S Long Range and Model X Long Range to “March 2023”. The cheaper version, with 19-inch tires, will be the most affected by these delays. By choosing 21-inch wheels for the Model S, the delivery time is set to “November 2022”. But it will then be necessary to extend the bill by 4,500 dollars (approximately 4,000 euros). It is also possible to reduce delays by taking other options, such as certain paint colors. Note that buyers who opt for the most powerful version – the Model S Plaid – can expect to receive their vehicle before the end of 2021. A Christmas gift that comes at a price: from 129,990 euros.
>> To read also – Tesla Model 3: why the Standard Plus lost in performance
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A social enterprise concept linking allotment and small farm owners with restaurants and cafés has won its founder the Bespoke Hotels' Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Harriet Small's Loco idea is intended to operate through an innovative voucher scheme and a bicycle-based distribution network, employing young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The award - open to third-year Hospitality and Tourism students at Oxford Brookes University - featured a Dragons' Den-style judging process, held at Bespoke's Bermondsey Square hotel in London.
Judges included Robin Sheppard, chairman of Bespoke Hotels, Joe Levin, director of hospitality services for the EMEA region at Goldman Sachs, Sam Harrison, founder of Sam's Brasserie & Bar, Bev King, managing director of Z Hotels, and Rupert Power, founder of Sophie's Steakhouse.
"The Oxford Brookes Dragons' Den programme is a very topical concept which we hope will continue to inspire and tempt the hospitality pioneers of tomorrow," said Sheppard.
"Coming up with a great idea is the easy part for the left side of the brain; knowing how to raise backing for that idea and turn it into profit requires an entirely different side of the brain and skill set."
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There a new food fashion sweeping Cortland: Existing restaurants opening new restaurants just a stones-throw away. Vega started the trend by buying up the Liberty Cafe right across the street, and now the fabulous Sandbox Bakery is getting in on the trend with plans to open a new restaurant Eat at 903… right down the street (in the former Maggie Mudd space). SF Weekly tells it:
Bernal Heights’ popular Sandbox Bakery is planning to expand next month with a new restaurant to be called Eat at 903.
The restaurant — named after the address, 903 Cortland — is just across the street from owner Mutsumi Takehara’s Sandbox. Takehara, a former pastry chef at the Slanted Door, opened the bakery last year. We’re huge fans of its croissants and Japanese-style curry bread.
Plans call for the restaurant to be open for breakfast and lunch, and to sell takeout dinners.
No word yet in the menu, but creativity and yum are no doubt assured.
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Second India-Korea Business Summit was held on February 27, 2018 in New Delhi with the aim to strengthen the economic relationship, boost trade relations and increase investments between India and Republic of Korea. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable of delegates from both Governments and 25 CEOs from leading Korean companies with estimated revenue of USD 575 billion. Modi in the inaugural address outlined his vision for greater economic engagement with the East and outlined the need to further boost partnership between two countries through investment and collaboration and said, “We have worked towards creating a stable business environment, removing arbitrariness in decision making. We seek positivity in day to day transactions. We are widening areas of trust. This represents a complete change of the Government’s mind-set”. He invited Korean investments in India in railways, water, transport, energy, electronics, IT and infrastructure, assuring that India offers a lot of potential for the Korean Investors with its huge market and enabling policy environment.
Modi said that India is a combination of all three important factors for any thriving economy: democracy, demography and demand and added that India is on a de-regulation and de-licensing drive. He added that the validity period of industrial licenses has been increased from 3 years to 15 years; Industrial licensing regime for defence production has been liberalized greatly; Nearly 65% to 70% of the items previously under licensing can now be produced without a license; and stated, “Our vision is to create a globally competitive industry and services base equipped with skill, speed and scale. New India is emerging which will be modern and competitive and yet caring and compassionate”:
Modi appreciated the strides taken by Korea in transforming into a global brand and admired the spirit of enterprise of the Korean people and the way Korea has created and sustained the global brand. From IT and Electronics to Automobile and Steel, Korea has given exemplary products to the world. Korean companies are appreciated for their innovation, and strong manufacturing capability
He said that a need for a hand-holding agency was felt during his visit to Korea. Thus, ’Korea Plus’ was formed in June 2016, which has facilitated more than 100 Korean Investors in just 2 years. This shows India’s commitment towards welcoming Korean people, companies, ideas and investments.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaking at the same summit later in the day, said that Indian economy had the potential to achieve a growth rate of more than 7-8%.
This Summit organized by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with ChosunILbo, KOTRA, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Invest India, addressed various issues across industries and was attended by over a thousand delegates, including 425 South Korean delegates from 90 Korean companies, senior government officials and political leaders. Several B2B meetings were arranged on the side-lines of the summit.
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FOR Emma Jones, enterprise has always been a “thing”, writes Erikka Askeland.
This was the case even in the days before she launched her own community and support network for start-ups and home workers, Enterprise Nation.
More recently, she has become a leading light in the self-employment movement with the creation of the UK government-backed campaign to encourage people to embark on their own businesses: Start Up Britain.
On Friday, the initiative’s battle bus was in Edinburgh to provide a one-stop place for anyone who is tempted to be their own boss – or perhaps who are unable to find a job. Last year, 484,211 people started their own businesses and this year Jones reckons the number will surpass 500,000.
Start-Up Britain has many strands, including Pop-Up Britain, an effort to establish temporary retail stands in empty shops. Last week the campaign opened a flagship pop-up shop on London’s Piccadilly after Jones persuaded the landlord, the Crown Estate, to let them take space on flexible terms at its recently-completed St James’s Gateway development. One of the next target cities is Edinburgh, says Jones.
Another arm of Start-Up Britain is the PitchUp, a venture with retailer John Lewis. Until 18 August, entrepreneurs in Scotland are invited to submit ideas for products that will be sold on the department store chain’s shelves.
Increasingly, so many people are taking up self-employment it is hard not to get enthused by Jones’s evangelism.
She says: “When I’m asked why people like becoming their own boss, I say because it provides the freedom and flexibility that comes with choosing how you work, where you work, what you wear when you work – it is all of that and not having to go into an office every day and be told what to do.”
Jones knows of what she speaks, having set up her business empire from her home in Shrewsbury.
It began when she gave up a safe but dull job at accountancy firm Arthur Andersen in 2002. She felt bean-counting was never going to fulfil her, so left to set up Techlocate, which specialised in advising inward investment agencies in the UK on how to target high-growth companies with international ambitions. A few years later, she sold it.
Setting up Enterprise Nation in 2006 seemed an unusual step, but she has since published a number of books aimed at her target market, with titles including Turn Your Talent into a Business: A Guide to Earning a Living from Your Hobby and Spare Room Start-Up: How to Start a Business from Home. Through these efforts, and the establishment of Enterprise Nation as a lobbying group, Jones has arguably become the voice in the UK of one-man-bands. Or as she prefers to call them, “free agents”.
That term comes from an early guru of the freelance brigade, US-based Daniel Pink, who set it all out in a book called Free Agent Nation. Jones had introduced the author to the UK, having invited him to speak about his vision of a world where individuals work for themselves, striking up business schemes with other free agents, organising themselves not unlike a swarm, converging and moving together and then breaking apart just as quickly.
Although Pink’s book was published more than ten years ago, it is now eerily prescient. As Jones says: “It still stands true today.”
She describes how recently she led a group of 20 start-up entrepreneurs to No 10 Downing Street to brief a special adviser on how one-man-bands contribute to the economy. The first misconception they had to allay was that success for these new firms was not about taking on employees – at least, not at first.
Jones says: “The first 30 minutes we spent on the fact that the way businesses were growing was through outsourcing and subcontracting to other freelancers as opposed to hiring people.
“I bet if I look back to Free Agent Nation there will be a chapter that talks about the way in which these free agents grow by partnering with other free agents to deliver projects, then going on and finding the next gig. That is what is happening now and that is how small businesses are growing. It massively inspired me because I thought, ‘Crikey this is going to happen in the UK’.”
In the meantime, home computers have given individuals tools that ten or 15 years ago were only available to large corporations. “All of those factors have come into play before that vision became reality, but that is what we are looking at now,” she says.
But she admits there are downsides. Last week, she was in Newcastle-upon-Tyne at a “Start Up Saturday” event run by Enterprise Nation.
“A woman came up to me at the end and asked what would become of her if she became long-term sick while she was self-employed. I said, ‘Well, really sorry, but you can’t afford to become long-term sick. You won’t get any payment.’ There is no regular salary, no sick pay, no maternity leave. They are the things you give up. This is the call that people are making.
“Are they prepared to give that up in order to get the freedom that comes with their working conditions? That is a really personal choice, whether you are prepared to give one up for the other. But if you could have both, it is even better.”


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Chick-fil-A is inviting customers to enjoy a complimentary breakfast entree through its “Breakfast on Us” promotion taking place at restaurants nationwide the week of Sept. 9 – 14.
Customers can visit www.Chick-fil-AForBreakfast.com to reserve a breakfast entree of choice, as well as a time to redeem their breakfast item at their local Chick-fil-A restaurant between Sept. 9 and 14. Individual Chick-fil-A restaurants will offer a choice of up to 10 breakfast entrees, including: Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit; Spicy Chicken Biscuit; Sausage Biscuit; Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis (three-count); Chicken, Egg & Cheese Bagel; Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit; Chicken Breakfast Burrito; Sausage Breakfast Burrito; Oatmeal or Yogurt Parfait. Reservations can be made through Sept. 13 or until they are filled. The offer is limited to one free breakfast entree per customer during the six-day redemption period. Offers and availability may vary at participating locations.
“The breakfast day part continues to be a tremendous growth opportunity for Chick-fil-A,” said Steve Robinson, Chick-fil-A’s chief marketing officer. “We have steadily focused on maximizing the breakfast day part with a variety of menu enhancements and promotions over the past several years, and we hope our ‘Breakfast on Us’ promotion will encourage our current customers to try something completely different and also help attract new breakfast customers for us.”
Chick-fil-A’s entry into the breakfast market came in 1986 when the then mall-based chain expanded outside of shopping centers and began building stand-alone restaurants that opened for the full breakfast day part. The chain has been intentional about building the breakfast day part in recent years by diversifying its morning menu with a variety of new breakfast offerings, including breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches, yogurt parfaits and oatmeal.
Editor’s Note: In Philadelphia, Middle Georgia and Inland Empire, CA where new breakfast items are being tested, those items will be available for the giveaway.
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company dedicated to serving the communities in which its restaurants operate. Credited with inventing the chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves nutritious, freshly prepared food in more than 1,735 restaurants in 39 states and Washington, D.C.
Founded by S. Truett Cathy in 1967, Chick-fil-A produced sales of $4.6 billion in 2012. Chick-fil-A was recognized in 2012 as one of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies” by Forbes Magazine and “Most Popular Large Chain” by Zagat Survey, among other honors.


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A joint venture including Telstra has seen roughly 50 members of a new program graduate as “cyber wardens”, equipping them with skills to protect their businesses and customers.
The Cyber Wardens program, which is being run in conjunction with the Commonwealth Bank and advocacy body Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) in addition to the telco, aims to provide small businesses with skills to protect themselves and their businesses from cyber threats.
Included in this initial wave of the program, which was held in Melbourne, were over 40 Telstra small business customers, staff and COSBOA members.
The training touches on areas such as cyber security inspections and risk audits, password and data protection and suspicious activity reporting.
Telstra small business executive Anne Da Cunha claimed the Cyber Wardens program helped businesses with identifying threats and protecting their customers and their data.
Meanwhile, COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat said that it was “essential” to upskill business owners with cyber protection skills.
“Cyber threats to our small businesses impact Australian supply chains and our whole economy, so it is essential that we build a cyber-smart small business workforce that acts as a frontline defence against cyber threats,” he said.
“Anyone can be a Cyber Warden — you don’t have to be tech-savvy or an IT wizard to put your hand up, the program is a fit-for-purpose solution for small business.”
The next stage of the program is expected to take place in early August in Wagga Wagga, NSW.


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Over the internet, footage from what has been distinguished to be a Thief 4 CGI trailer has just been linked. However, it hasn’t really changed rumours of a seemingly significant halt in the game’s development so far.
Footage has apparently been taken from a trailer by Goldtooth Creative. They also did the Deus Ex trailer, of which was set to be released at first in December of last year. Thief 4 has also been developing for four tears.
One level designer had claimed to have designed the last level in the game. Other studios have also taken its audio director and lead level designer. Get a taste of what the game will be like in the trailer here.


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