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Content marketing, social media and PR company, TopLine Communications, has launched a new lead gen arm of the business.
The 2008-founded firm, which is based in London, tested the lead gen water last year by experimenting with three clients.
CEO of TopLine Communications, Heather Baker, said: “While we have always offered sales-focused PR and social media campaigns that help clients grow by managing their reputations, building awareness of their brands and engaging their prospects, we started focusing specifically on lead generation over a year ago with a few clients and our own brand. This has been highly successful and we now felt ready for a hard launch.”
She said the lead gen campaigns the company has worked on have all generated positive ROI.
“I can use our own brand as an example,” Baker said.
“Through a focus on integrated marketing, including SEO, great content, PR, social media and video, we have increased leads generated by over 300% in the last year.”
As a part of its international expansion plans, TopLine has also appointed two on-the-ground employees – one in the US and one in Australia.
Baker said the move comes in response to growing demand from clients for a single agency that services clients internationally.
“We have been servicing some clients in the US for over a year so it made sense to have someone formally on the ground there,” Baker added.
“When you work with cloud technology companies, there are no international borders in terms of where they can do business, which means they need marketing support in more than one geography.
“We really believe the future of our industry lies in being able to service global clients efficiently. Many tech companies that are successful in the UK and the US look to Australia next, which drove our decision to operate there as well.”
TopLine also hopes to launch in other markets later this year.


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February 17 2010
The inaugural Pollstar Live! conference will debut February 16-17 at the brand new JW Marriott Hotel at L.A. Live. This event is the successor to the highly successful Concert Industry Consortium's annual gatherings which have been the industry's marquee events since 1995.
Pollstar Live! has been designed to maximize the use of attendee's time with a compact schedule at an affordable price that reflects today's economic reality.
All registrations include admission to all panel sessions, the Opening Reception, a Wednesday buffet lunch, and a ticket to the 21st Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards which will be held on February 17 at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live.
For more information or to register, visit www.pollstarpro.com/live2010
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GM to Focus on Customer Support
After an extended 25-year involvement with the motorsport sector, the full manufacturing division of Corvette Racing will be finishing its story. General Motors is making the decision to cancel their factory-funded motor racing activities and refocus on providing assistance for customers in the years ahead.
GM’s Motorsport Competition Engineering Director Mark Stielow, in an exclusive interview with Sportscar365, attested to the impressive success of the company. With eight victors at the renowned Le Mans 24-hour contest, in addition to 14 manufacturer trophies and 120 successful races, it is clear that GM is a formidable force in the automotive industry.
The engineering director has reportedly stated that Corvette Racing will discontinue its operations by 2023, although the squad will still provide customer teams with their acclaimed Corvette Z06 GT3.R – a track-only adaptation of the iconic Corvette Z06 engineered in accordance with FIA guidelines for GT3 vehicles.
“We’re transitioning into the GT3 platform, so we’ll be able to offer a real customer program,” Stielow informed. “We’re in the process of making this happen.”
“My team was eager to construct a multitude of vehicles; however, I wanted to ensure the launch was of top-notch quality, even if it meant advancing slowly.”
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R is driven by an identical 5.5-liter LT6 V8 engine as its version suitable for regular roads, said to generate approximately 500 to 600 horsepower. Upgrades on components such as aerodynamics, brakes, suspension and wheels have been executed in order to provide teams with a motor vehicle ready for racing.
GM plans to have a fleet of eight cars in the next calendar year – four intended for the entire IMSA schedule and two offered for WEC’s upcoming LMGT3 class, scheduled to officially supersede the GTE group from 2024.
“It’ll be a big shift,” said Stielow, “but at least we’ll get to see more Corvettes on track around the world now that the full factory operation has been discontinued.”
“As we transition to a customer-oriented model, it’s going to be different,” said Stielow when discussing the changes the Corvette marketing team will be making following the move to a customer program. “Our counterparts in the Corvette marketing side… they don’t like change.”
“I’m optimistic about the future of Corvette racing,” said John Smith, a long-time fan of the sport. “I think it’s going to be good because we’ll have more high-level Corvettes competing in more events.” He continued, “It’s always exciting to see these powerful cars on the track.”
The Corvette Squad intends to close out in great style at the forthcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans, commemorating its centenary event this year. Alongside its associate, the Camaro ZL1, the next-generation NASCAR version will race under Garage 56.


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Cisco isn't interested in competing against Apple or Research in Motion by selling a smartphone of its own, the company's CEO John Chambers said on Tuesday. During an analyst day media lunch at Cisco's HQ in San Jose, the company's top boss said it's content just soaking in profits from the added network demand smartphones are …
They don't appear to make switches right now either
There's a 70 business day lead time on the majority of their switching portfolio right now, so I'm not entirely sure what they are a maker of now, servers I suppose...
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#Uber #Careem #Business
Uber is in converses with purchase Dubai-based opponent Careem Networks FZ for about $2 billion to $2.5 billion, Bloomberg gave an account of Monday, citied the general population requesting that not be distinguished in light of the fact that the discussions are private.
No ultimate choices have been made, and the organizations may rule against the exchange, as indicated by Bloomberg.
Transactions are progressing and Careem’s administration is attempting to persuade the association’s benefits of the arrangement.
Uber and Careem held starter talks in July to join their Middle Eastern ride-hailing administrations, wanting to determine an expensive contention in the district, Bloomberg had already revealed.
We trust the shopper web opportunity in the locale is huge and undiscovered,” Careem said in a messaged articulation.
“We trust the shopper web opportunity in the district is gigantic and undiscovered,” Careem said in a messaged explanation. “Over the most recent few years, whatever is left of the world has started to grasp this chance and we have been drawn closer by various key and budgetary financial specialists. Our aspiration stays to manufacture an enduring tech organization from the area.” cited Bloomberg
Uber did not promptly react to a demand for input. Uber, which is on track to open up to the world one year from now, has been looking for new roads of development even as it fights serious rivalry in its center business of riding hailing.
The organization has been building administrations, for example, sustenance conveyance and cargo pulling, and, in April, procured electric bicycle benefit JUMP Bikes to offer U.S. travelers an option in contrast to autos.
SoftBank, which is the greater part partner in Uber, has opened up the likelihood of consolidating Uber with other ride-hailing resources the Japanese gathering claims crosswise over Asia. SoftBank has stakes in Singapore-based Grab and India’s Ola.
At the season of the venture, SoftBank said it needs Uber to center around developing in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Australia – not Asia, which has been among the most expensive and focused districts for the ride-hailing organization, accoring to Reuters.
Careem has in excess of a million drivers and works in excess of 100 urban areas in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Pakistan, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Turkey, Palestine, Iraq and Sudan.


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Nokia and Microsoft has joined their jands last year and we know tha both the companies are going to make profits from each other.Anyway,Nokia has kindly released the Belle update for all the Symbian Anna running devices last week and now,we have got some good news for all of you guys.
Nokia has released the Nokia Belle update a few days back for all the Symbian Anna devices expect the Nokia 500 and the company has announced that they will release the Belle update for Nokia 500 a few days back and finally,the company has released the Belle update today.
Nokia 500 was launched a way back but this device was not available in India yet.Today,I was checking online retailer store Flipkart from where I found that Nokia 500 is up for pre-order.Nokia 500 has 3.2″ TFT capacitive touchscreen and is running on Symbian Anna operating system.Have a look at the pre-ordering pic below.
Nokia has recently updated it’s webpage of Symbian Belle which shows that Nokia is soon going to release Symbian Belle update for Nokia N8-00,Nokia E7,X7,E6 and 500.Nokia has announced the Symbian Belle a way back and now finally,the time has came when Nokia will release the Symbian Belle update.We expect that Nokia will release the […]
Nokia 500 was leaked a way back and now this phone is officialy announced by Nokia.It is a symbian^3 operating system.It is running on Symbian Anna and this is a budget phone from Nokia.You can watch complete overview on top.


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Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard: What this means for Xbox and gamers in general …
Microsoft's big subscription service is, of course, Xbox Game Pass, and this deal is no doubt inspired to bolster the content therein.
Microsoft to buy 'Call of Duty' maker Activision in $68.7-billion deal – The Economic Times – The Economic Times
Microsoft buys Activision-Blizzard – Call of Duty now exclusive to Xbox? $70 billion deal – YouTube
$70 billion deal This is insane news… after all of the recent Activision-Blizzard controversy and lawsuits, Microsoft/Xbox are now buying the …
Will Call of Duty and Blizzard games be Xbox exclusive? Here's what Microsoft has said – Polygon
Will games like Call of Duty and Overwatch become Xbox console exclusives? Microsoft isn't saying, for now. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, …
Live: Microsoft agrees to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion | TechRadar
Now, imagine a month where loads of Activision Blizzard games drop onto Xbox Game Pass? As of today, that's no longer just a figment of your …
Microsoft Buys Scandal-Tainted Activision in Bet on Metaverse – Bloomberg.com
Microsoft Corp. plans to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. for $68.7 billion, … Activision, which has a long history with Microsoft's Xbox, …
Microsoft to Acquire Game Studio Activision Blizzard for $68.7 Billion – MacRumors
The seismic purchase for Microsoft will see several of Activision's games move to Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's gaming subscription service. The …
Microsoft Is Bringing Activision Blizzard Games To Game Pass – Kotaku
Alongside news that Microsoft is preparing to acquire Activision Blizzard for $70 billion, the Xbox console maker has confirmed that games from …
Microsoft Reportedly Keeping Some Activision Games on PlayStation, Others Xbox Exclusive
Microsoft has purchased Activision Blizzard, so does that mean games like Call of Duty are Xbox exclusive? Not necessarily.
Will Activision Blizzard games be Xbox exclusive? Look at history | Digital Trends
Microsoft is likely going to do with Activision Blizzard the same thing it did with Bethesda's games, just on a larger scale.
So, Is Call Of Duty Going Xbox-Exclusive? – GameSpot
Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard, but does that mean Call of Duty will become an Xbox-exclusive series?


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The latest Fortnite crossover will take the Dragon Ball franchise to the battle royale fever on August 16, but a previously leaked video of Epic Games' latest crossover spoils everything about the upcoming event. Of course, Goku and Vegeta are here, but theres much more.
The Fortnite x Dragon Ball Super teaser image includes a number of Goku and Vegeta skins, including Dragon Ball-inspired gliders like a Flying Nimbus and a Saiyan Pod, as well as Shenron's own.
Fortnite X Dragon Ball Trailer (via @iFireMonkey and @ThesnowManu) is now available on twitter.com/9QrieICnBN.
But the trailer discloses even more, including that all characters will have access to Dragon Balls' Kamehameha energy attack. What isn't clear is how players will be able to use it in Fortnite. It also appears that Fortnite players may be able to watch an episode or clips of Dragon Ball anime in-game.
Epic Games will unveil everything publicly on Tuesday morning at 4 a.m. EDT, when a trailer and gameplay video will be available on YouTube.


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The future is wireless - that is something we can all agree on. With wireless charging technology becoming more advanced, what does that mean for the future of Apple products?
Apple is looking to make the switch to a completely wireless device, meaning that the charging port will likely meet the same fate as the headphone jack on newer iPhone models. With wireless capabilities becoming more advanced, we will likely see an iPhone with no ports in the next few years.
That being said, the upcoming iPhone model will almost certainly have a port. Wireless charging is not as fast as wired charging, and until that is the case, it is unlikely that Apple would make such a drastic change to the iPhone. Apple considered removing the port during the development of the iPhone X, but ultimately decided against it.
As wireless charging technology becomes faster and more convenient, it is likely that these ports will become obsolete within a few years. Qi, an inductive charging method developed by the Wireless Power Consortium, makes the idea of a port-less iPhone possible. Using magnets, you can charge your device simply by placing it on a power mat.
For those who have an iPhone 8 or later, wireless charging is available, but the phone still has a port. Apple currently sells two power mats for iPhone, one manufactured by Mophie and the other manufactured by Belkin. These are available at Apple both online and in-store for $49.95. Apple is developing their own power station, which we expect Apple to release this fall.
An iPhone with no ports will look great, but relies heavily on the device and power mat capabilities. If you were to have issues with wireless charging, there is no alternative way to charge if there is no port. iPhone users have had issues with wireless charging in the past, prompting many of them to continue to charge their devices with the lightning bolt cable.
In the near future, Apple will almost certainly make the switch to a completely wireless device. We expect this change to be met with an uproar from users, similar to when Apple removed the headphone jack just a few years ago. Now, however, wireless headphones and earbuds are rapidly growing in popularity, and iPhone owners don't mind so much - we imagine the same thing will happen with the removal of the charging port. It will be weird at first, but ultimately, it will be a huge step toward a wireless future.


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Intel today unveiled the suite of new security features for the upcoming 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable platform, code-named “Ice Lake.” Intel is doubling down on its Security First Pledge, bringing its pioneering and proven Intel Software Guard
Kodak Alaris is expanding its document capture portfolio with the launch of a new line of low-volume production scanners and a refresh of its web-based capture software. The new scanners and software are scalable to meet rapidly changing business requirements
Eaton today introduced the second generation of its market-leading Eaton 93PM three-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The modular and scalable design of the Eaton 93PM G2 enables datacentre operators to grow capacity and power protection in line with business demand, while also enabling the industry’s lowest total cost of
Andrew Brinded, Vice President & General Manager EMEA Sales, Nutanix, explains how In times of crisis, it’s critical that IT leaders take on more responsibility both for cost savings now and building revenues back up for tomorrow.
During the vision keynote of Zoomtopia 2020, Zoom Video Communications unveiled major developments to its platform that evolve the future of communications. The two-day virtual conference opened with CEO Eric S. Yuan presenting the vision for the
Infor today announced that MenaBev, a multinational franchise organization of PepsiCo, has implemented Infor WMS warehouse management solution at its more than 300,000-square-meter bottling facility in Jeddah. Underpinning MenaBev’s end-to-end
Cohesity today announced that it has formed a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to address the growing customer need for data management that is flexible, available, scalable, and reliable. Together, both companies are bringing to
Bespin Global MEA is now a Google Cloud platform and G Suite reseller in the Middle East and Africa. With this global strategic partnership, Bespin Global clients will benefit from exclusive offers from a local Google Cloud certified service delivery team.
The ability of organizations to realize business value from data increasingly depends on their capacity to collect, process, store and analyze it at the Edge, suggests a new research from Aruba.
Etisalat today announced it was recognized as ‘Best Regional Wholesale Carrier’ at the 2020 Telecoms World Middle East Awards virtual ceremony. It was shortlisted among top telecom companies for its success in the wholesale business. This marks a record
VMware today announced the appointment of Amr Salah as Regional Director for North Africa and Levant (NALE) with immediate effect.


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Amarok2.4 was released last week, this release brings significant performance, usability, and stability improvements, Amarok now has the ability to write your statistics and covers directly to the audio files to keep the information across different devices and should detect compilations a lot better. a new option to hide the menu bar again, Integration with […]
Clementine 0.6 has been released, this new release features two new information panes that show lyrics, song statistics, artist biographies, photos and lists of tags and similar artists. The sidebar was redesigned, also added ratings, play counts and skip counts. You can create smart and dynamic playlists from songs in your library, and also now […]
VLC 1.1.5 is released, this is the fifth bugfix release of the VLC 1.1.x branch. This release comes with Small new features, notably GME and live .webm support and an integrated listing of web-shows directly in the playlist are making this release. Many bugfixes, updated translations and security issue are also part of this release.
Banshee 1.8 is a stable release, the culmination of six month’s work by 67 programmers, artists, documentation writers, and translators. These notes aggregate the highlights from the 1.7 development releases. This release comes with meany new features and improvements
Banshee 1.7.5 is released, this version contains many new features and a number of enhancements and bug fixes, since 1.7.4 there are many new features like GIO/udev-based hardware bakend, Apple Devices backend with support for iPod/iOS devices, MPRIS v2 support, Audiobooks and Miro Guide extensions enabled by default.
VLC 1.1.0 Final is released, this release comes with a lot of improvements, it is faster than the previous version, has Better streaming capabilities, better audio experience, improved web plugins and comes with support for WebM decoding and encoding.
Songbird for Linux, whilst officially no-longer supported, will continue to live on thanks to a community driven effort. The project, which was originally titled Lyrebird, finally has a definitive new name: Nightingale.


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Tokyo – Nikon has a double-digit drop in net income on
higher net sales in its fiscal first quarter, ended June 30.
Net sales increased 5.6 percent year on year to 259,431
million yen, while net income went down 48.6 percent year on year to 15,770
million yen and operating income decreased 36.7 percent year on year.
Nikon reported that in the imaging products business,
although the compact digital camera market shrank, the interchangeable-lens
digital camera market continued to expand.
In the imaging products business, record high unit sales
were recorded for quarterly sales of interchangeable-lens digital cameras and
interchangeable lenses, and for first-quarter sales of compact digital cameras.
Although there was a decline in operating income due mainly to the effects of the
strong yen against the euro, net sales for the quarter reached record high
levels, the company said.
Both revenue and profit in this business of interchangeable-lens
type digital cameras and compact digital cameras are expected to grow during
the fiscal year due to an increase in sales volume, although more intensifying
competition is expected.
In its forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013,
Nikon said that its original projection of 1,030,000 million yen has been
reduced to 1,020,000 million yen and its net income forecast has been reduced
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It was unveiled at the latest issue of V Jump magazine that Nappa and Captain Ginyu are confirmed playable in the Dragon Ball FighterZ game for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Koei Tecmo America and Koei Tecmo Europe announced that their Attack on Titan 2 game will get an overseas release.
Bandai Namco Entertainment posted a new trailer for the upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ game, which highlights the new original character Android 21 and more playable characters.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia's official YouTube channel posted the trailer for the upcoming Kamen Rider Climax Fighters game for the PS4.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced at their recent livestream more information about the upcoming Kamen Rider Climax Fighters game for the PS4.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced a new Kamen Rider game, Kamen Rider Climax Fighters for the PS4.
Voice actor Tohru Furuya has confirmed via Twitter that Yamcha will appear in the upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ game.
Square Enix announced that the classic SNES game, Secret of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 2) will get a remake for the PS4, PS Vita, and PC.


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Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins announced at the streaming service’s Upfronts presentation on Wednesday that the company’s live TV streaming service has officially launched in beta.
The company also announced that Scripps Networks Interactive channels, including HGTV, Travel Channel and Food Network have been added to both the live service and the Hulu’s previous SVOD offering.
The launch follows news on Monday that Hulu had reached a new distribution agreement to bring NBC and Telemundo-owned stations to the service. Hulu also has deals with A+E Networks, 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, Turner Networks and CBS Corporation.
The new live TV service will cost $39.99 per month, with additional costs for commercial-free on-demand, cloud DVR and multiple-screen streaming.
“Nearly a decade ago, Hulu forever redefined the way people watch TV. Today, as we add live sports, news and entertainment and introduce a more intuitive Hulu, we want to redefine the way people experience TV,” Hopkins said in a statement. “By bringing together thousands of live, on-demand and library shows and movies — and serving them up in a uniquely personalized way — Hulu can now be a viewer’s primary source of television. It’s a natural extension of our business, and an exciting new chapter for Hulu.”
“We have always believed that TV should fit your lifestyle, not the other way around,” Ben Smith, Hulu’s SVP and Head of Experience, continued. “You shouldn’t have to think about whether something is live, recorded or on demand, or care about which device you’re using. TV is about connecting with the shows, movies and sports you love — and we want to make that really easy for you, no matter where you’re watching.”


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Facebook is developing virtual reality apps, pitting the social networking giant against Apple and other hardware competitors.
CNBC's Morgan Brennan and Tom's Guide Editor-in-Chief Mark Spoonauer discuss virtual reality apps from Facebook and Apple's new virtual reality headset patent.
Nasdaq 5000 is back, a level not seen since the dot-com bubble, but it's been a long time since it really represented tech sector euphoria.
Apple has been granted a patent for an iPhone-compatible headset, hinting the company might be pushing into the virtual reality market.
President Obama suggested the European Commission's focus on large U.S. tech firms.
Some of the names on the move ahead of the open.
Apple, the world’s most valuable brand worth more than $483 billion, has invested its time and money in a radio DJ: Zane Lowe.
President Barack Obama met with CEOs at a summit held by the White House that aims to build support for cybersecurity laws.
Some big tech names were missing from President Obama's cybersecurity event on Friday.
Digital scrapbooking website Pinterest gets in on e-commerce action by planning to add a "Buy" button. With Jag Bath, Retailmenot and CNBC's Bertha Coombs.
If the Federal Communications Commission adopts controversial net neutrality rules, expect lawsuits, AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson tells CNBC.
This Ivy League school is the alma mater for seven chief executives who led their companies' IPOs last year.
An exclusive analysis of more than 2.5 million portfolios tracked by SigFig found that, on average, women outperformed male investors.
President Obama is set to sign an executive order aimed at encouraging companies to share information about cybersecurity threats with the government.
If you're waiting for NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley to join Facebook or Twitter, don't hold your breath.
Three athletes will be taking part in live Q&As with their fans today at Facebook's new sports desk, with the "Squawk Alley" crew.
Facebook's new tool allows you to assign a "legacy contact" to control what happens to your Facebook profile after you die.
Are you buying Apple for the category and fundamentals or just the dream that shares can keep rising? Keep this in mind before you buy.
Michelle Phan expands her businesses, while maintaining a massive online presence.
Yahoo's CEO had a few things to say about its advertising business on Thursday.


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Cable industry needs competition
To the editor:
How interesting that Greg Harrison, president of the Missouri Cable Television Association, is trying to convince consumers that Senate Bill 816, the bill to bring real competition to Missouri's cable industry, is a bad idea. This bill would not give any new competitor an unfair advantage. It simply would open the market to real competition that consumers everywhere are demanding. If the competition which Mr. Harrison stated exists, why have cable rates been increasing over time?
State Sen. John Griesheimer has done Missouri consumers a real favor by introducing this bill. Competition would bring us new choices and cutting-edge technology at a lower price than what we're paying for cable today. And even if you chose to stay with your cable company, you would still be paying less for the same package you're purchasing now.
Missouri's largest newspapers, chambers of commerce, the NAACP, senior organizations and consumers statewide have all endorsed SB 816.
Isn't it a little suspicious that the only ones opposing the bill are the cable companies? Consumers need to stand up for themselves and not be tricked into keeping the status quo. Encourage your legislator to open the cable market to competition by voting for SB 816. Texas consumers saved more than 25 percent when competition came to their state. Missouri consumers could be next.
JILL THOMAS, Missouri Coalition for Fair Competition, Crystal City, Mo.


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It appears Sony is readying a new budget PS3. The 12GB PS3 Super Slim, already available in Europe, is making its way to the US.
Last year, SCEA's John Koller said that the 12GB model wouldn't see release in America due to its inability to take advantage of digital distribution. "The smaller Flash drive isn't coming to North America, and a lot of that reason is the digital consumer," Koller said. "We really want to make sure, out of the box, that there is an option for them to be able to download that content. That is really critical for us, very very important." Crucially, PlayStation Plus would be rather ineffective on such a small amount of space.
Last year, we suggested Sony release a budget PS3 as soon as possible. However, $199 doesn't sound attractive enough. A GTA5 bundle, which includes a 500GB system and a copy of the game ($60), will be available for only $270.


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Microsoft and Nokia have teamed to bring Microsoft’s Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, to Nokia eSeries handheld devices. The move is a shot across the bow of RIM Blackberry which currently dominates the business smartphone space. The partnership also enables Microsoft to extend the reach of its messaging and communications products.
Both companies stressed the move to put Office apps on Nokia phones is not an attempt to compete with the popular iPhone – something considered a consumer device, not a business tool. There is no official word on availability of Office on Nokia phones, however, unofficial sources say early 2010.
The partnership is a strategic coup for Microsoft. I stated just days ago that Microsoft should invest less effort in convincing iPhone app developers to create apps for the Windows Mobile platform, and more on developing tools that enable other mobile device systems to work with the backend servers and Microsoft applications. I didn’t have any inside information on today’s news, nor do I claim any prescience on the matter, but apparently someone at Microsoft had already had the same idea.
The Microsoft and Nokia partnership will duke it out with RIM Blackberry in the enterprise, where Nokia has been struggling. The ability to deliver mobile productivity and collaboration that integrates seamlessly with dominant Microsoft applications makes Nokia’s mobile devices much more appealing for businesses and gives them a much stronger position against the Blackberry devices. Nokia will definitely benefit from this relationship.
Microsoft has more to gain than Nokia does from the partnership though. Nokia already has 45 percent of the smart phone market, but the Windows Mobile platform has struggled. No mobile device platform will ever achieve 100 percent market share, and restricting products like Office Communicator Mobile to the Windows Mobile operating system is a significant handicap for the bigger picture of selling Microsoft Unified Communications to businesses. By extending accessibility to Microsoft servers and applications to other mobile device platforms Microsoft can remain dominant on the backend no matter what mobile device its customers are using.
Microsoft has established dominance in messaging with Exchange Server, has a strong and growing presence in unified communications with Office Communications Server, has a virtual monopoly on office productivity with the Microsoft Office suite, and a powerful collaboration platform with SharePoint. The one thing that could threaten to dent Microsoft’s dominance in these areas is the inability to connect to or work with these applications from popular mobile devices.
The combination of Nokia’s significant share of the smart phone market, and Microsoft’s dominance in backend communications and office productivity applications create a formidable opponent to take on RIM and the corporate ‘Crackberry’ addiction. More importantly for the Redmond juggernaut, it extends the reach of the Microsoft kingdom beyond the Windows Mobile platform to more than 50 percent of the smart phone market and cement its dominance in providing corporate messaging, communications, and collaboration solutions.


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We should be fighting a trade war with China, not Mexico
Country U.S. Exports 2008 U.S. Imports 2008 Export/Import Ratio
Mexico $176.2 billion $235.3 billion .75
China $87.4 billion $347.9 billion .25
In the 2009 appropriations bill, just signed by President Obama, Congress terminated the pilot program that lets Mexican truckers drive inland into the United States. In response, Mexico just announced plans to place tariffs on 90 U.S. industrial and agricultural products.
This is a foolish trade war. For every dollar that the United States pays to Mexico for goods and services, we get 75¢ back when Mexicans buy our products, but our purchases from China go into a black hole with only 25¢ coming back as purchases of our products. China, unlike Mexico, practices mercantilism, the strategy of maximizing exports and minimizing imports.
The Chinese central bank bids up the dollar and bids down the yuan so that American goods and services will be overpriced in world markets and Chinese goods and services will be underpriced. As a result, in 2008 China exported 4 times as much to the United States as it purchased. Not only that, but because Chinese currency manipulations caused American goods and services to be overpriced, the United States ran a trade deficit with Mexico.
The United States economy would clearly benefit from a trade war with China. Instead, President Obama and the Democratic Congress have chosen to pick a fight with Mexico.


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China and Beijing are being honored in Mexico as part of the tenth anniversary Mexico City International Amity and Culture Exhibition.
Two major events, the China Design, Culture and Life Experience exhibition and the Beijing Cultural & Creative Week will be held during the festivities.
The exhibition held its opening ceremony on May 17, and presented around 100 items and artworks created by 15 Chinese designers.
Jose Ramon Amieva, mayor of Mexico City, said at the opening ceremony that the exhibition was representative of China's contemporary design language, and that he hoped more Mexicans would take the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and philosophy through the exhibition.
The exhibition was organized by Beijing International Design Week and curated by Xu Ping, professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and Lin Cunzhen, designer of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games and Beijing Paralympic Winter Games logos.
Collecting elements from Chinese philosophy and conception of nature to create the designs, the exhibition displays pieces including china, furniture, and jewelry from eminent Chinese designers that include the likes of Teng Fei, Han Wenqiang and Zhong Sheng.
Beijing Cultural & Creative Week will take place between June 12 and 16 in Mexico, and will include events, performances and networking opportunities for cultural & creative companies.


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Two years ago, Yamaha launched a naked bike that would redefine the entry-level motorcycle market in Asia. The Yamaha MT-15 proved that a beginner bike could indeed come with neck-breaking styling and premium features. It goes without saying that the Yamaha MT-15 continues to punch well above its weight class.
By employing a simple yet effective formula, and an engine that's loved by both enthusiasts and commuters alike, the MT-15 captured the hearts of the Asian market. For the 2021 model year, Yamaha has retained the recipe of the MT-15, but put a spin on the styling by offering striking new color schemes. First rolling out in Thailand, a total of three new color schemes have been launched for this naked bike: Racing Blue, Metallic Black, and Metallic Gray. For starters, the Racing Blue color option employs the iconic Yamaha blue color scheme with complimenting light gray accents similar to what we get in the Yamaha R1 and the now defunct R6.
Moving on, folks who prefer a stealthier aesthetic can opt for the Metallic Black option. This color scheme is by far the sleekest colorway and strongly embodies the MT range of bikes' tagline, 'The Dark Side of Japan.' Lastly, Yamaha is also offering the new MT-15 in a Metallic Gray color option. This color option is the funkiest of the lot and features fluorescent red wheels, and sharp blue accents which exude a playful and energetic character.
The 2021 Yamaha MT-15 continues to be powered by the same 155cc single cylinder engine which is rated at a decent 19 horsepower. It gets a premium LCD display, inverted forks, a preload adjustable rear monoshock, and ABS-equipped front and rear disc brakes. Priced at an enticing THB 98,500, or the equivalent of $3,280 USD, this bike makes for one of the strongest contenders in the premium entry-level segment.


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BINH DUONG PROVINCE, VIETNAM -- A Fittec International EMS site here has been torched and looted, the company said. The extent of the damage remains under investigation and operations are temporarily suspended until further notice.
The events came as local Vietnamese are showing their anger over Chinese drilling in disputed waters.
The company owns the factory at the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park in southern Vietnam, which manufactures printed circuit board, electronics components and related parts. The Vietnam factory had 16 SMT lines and a production placement capacity of 24.3 billion chips per year, representing approximately 24% of the company's total production capacity.
According to the company the site generated revenues for the six months ended Dec. 31 of HK$59.2 million ($7.64 million), about 11% of the company's overall sales for the period.
"Based on the company’s best available information, the Vietnam Factory was torched and looted by rioters. As at the date of this announcement, the company could not estimate the loss caused by the riot as anti-China protests and riots continue to be carried out in and around [the park]."
Hong Kong-based Fittec has six production sites, most of which are in China, and 2013 sales of 112.1 million ($144.6 million).


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OnePlus Nord CE4 5G to Arrive in India with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC
On April 1 at 6.30 PM IST, the OnePlus Nord CE4 5G is scheduled to launch in India. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 CPU will be included in the mid-range smartphone, the company has revealed. The OnePlus Nord CE4 5G is expected to be available in two storage options at launch: Celadon Marble and Dark Chrome. The smartphone’s twin back camera system has been verified by the official teasers.
Expected characteristics for the OnePlus Nord CE4 5G
The Forearena rumour indicates that the OnePlus Nord CE4 5G is anticipated to include a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, as was previously announced. According to the manufacturer, the chipset improves power savings by 20%, compute performance by 15%, and graphics performance by 50%.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 5G will include 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, which can be increased to 1 TB using a micro SD card.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 5G is anticipated to have an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 50MP primary sensor for photography. The smartphone is anticipated to have a 16MP front-facing camera for taking selfies and making video calls.
The OnePlus Nord CE4 5G will be offered for purchase on the Indian Amazon website.
Estimated price for OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G in India
The OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G’s price has not yet been made public. At a starting price of Rs 26,999, the OnePlus Nord CE3 5G smartphone, the previous edition, was introduced in India. As a result, there are rumours that the next phone would cost less than Rs 30,000. The OnePlus Nord CE4 5G is rumoured to be competing against the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G, iQOO Z7 Pro, Realme 12 Pro+, Oppo Reno 11, and more.
The Watch 2 was just released by OnePlus in India for Rs 24,999. Up to 100 hours of battery life, compatibility with Google’s WearOS 4, 2GB RAM, and 32GB of internal storage are some of the smartwatch’s best features. The smartwatch can be fully charged in just sixty minutes, according to the company.


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Botox and fillers very safe, recent study suggests
A new study has revealed that the increasingly requested cosmetic procedures including Botox, facial fillers and laser skin treatments are indeed very safe, and carry a very low rate of minor side effects too.
There is always the chance that these cosmetic procedures may cause minor side effects such as bruising, and lumpiness but this arises in less than 1% of cases, according to the study published on 5 November in the journal JAMA Dermatology.
“We strongly suspected the rates were going to be low, but we were pleasantly surprised that they were as low as they were,” said study lead author Dr. Murad Alam, a dermatologist at Northwestern University in Illinois. (In past work, Alam has conducted studies that were funded in part by Allergan, Medicis, Ulthera and Bioform, which are companies that sell products for cosmetic procedures.)
Recently, procedures such as fillers, Botox and laser skin treatments have joined the popularity rankings of other treatments as Laser liposuction and breast augmentations, and the study backs up the safety of these treatments.


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Newly named and newly tobacco-free CVS Health Corp. Tuesday reported a higher-than-expected Q3 revenue increase of 9.7%.
The drugstore retailer saw Q3 profits of $948 million, down from $1.25 billion a year ago.
Pharmacy retail and pharmacy business services revenues were up, which helped offset a decrease in retail sales due to the retailer’s decision to stop selling tobacco products as of last month.
CVS Health Corp. is pivoting from being a typical drugstore retailer to a well-rounded health care services business. Eschewing tobacco sales is no small part of that, and something that dinged its bottom line. It will take time and probably more investments to get the company to where it’s headed, but it looks to be helping shape a whole new world of health care delivery and health and beauty retail.


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Change your ring tone to "Happy Birthday". The iPhone is turning five.
Apple unleashed their touch screen technology on the mobile-phone using world five years ago today.
Back then, Blackberry’s were around but android phones didn't exist.
The first iPhone cost 600-dollars, but the price soon dropped to 2-hundred.
In what could be a sign of apple addiction, a recent study by gadget-resale site gazelle found that 15-percent of respondents would rather give up sex than go without their iPhones for a weekend.
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By Geoffrey Smith
Investing.com — Germany’s economy grew by a shade more than initially thought in the third quarter, according to revised data published Friday.
Federal Statistics Office Destatis said expanded by 0.4%, rather than the 0.3% reported in its first reading. That left up 1.2% from a year earlier, rather than the 1.1% in the first reading.
That is still a sharp slowdown from 1.7% in the second quarter, when the economy still had momentum from its post-pandemic reopening. Analysts still expect Europe’s largest economy to slide into recession next year, as the lagged effect of this year’s energy price shock hits businesses and consumers alike.
Separately, market research firm GfK said German consumer confidence posted a second straight improvement for December, but the rise in its index was smaller than expected and it remains close to an all-time low at 40.2.
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Meanwhile, in recent weeks, Musk has consumed a sudden push to take control of the social media platform he uses for the company’s ads and connect with his more than 82 million followers.
Analysts and investors have expressed concern that Musk is becoming too weak — not just because of the demands of Tesla, which has opened several new plants in recent weeks, but because of other responsibilities as CEO of rocket-builder SpaceX and several smaller companies. If he succeeds in his bid to buy Twitter, Musk will have a historic and largely unprecedented catalog of tech companies under his leadership even after that. Questioning Last year how long can he keep up with the excess demand.
Musk and Tesla did not respond to requests for comment. Musk praised Tesla’s performance despite the challenges in a tweet this month.
He wrote: “This has been an *exceptionally* difficult quarter due to supply chain disruptions and the China Zero Covid policy.” “Excellent work by the Tesla team and key suppliers saved the day.”
Tesla said at the time that it had delivered more than 300,000 vehicles in the first quarter of 2022, putting its numbers as a solid result “despite ongoing supply chain challenges and plant closures.”
Analysts expect Tesla to report strong numbers for the first quarter, but that will largely be a footnote as the company faces questions about how the China shutdown will affect its year. Tesla has described the Shanghai plant as a major export hub, making it an important location for the automaker largely credited with ushering in the era of electric vehicles.
Over the course of a decade, Tesla has gone from being a dedicated automaker that supplies tens of thousands of vehicles to… more than 936,000 in 2021. Along the way, it encountered concerns about profitability, regulatory battles, and production challenges that posed formidable obstacles to Musk.
In some places, analysts said, Tesla buyers are already waiting for more than six months to get their new cars. Those wait times may remain because the China shutdown could reduce Tesla’s production by as much as 50,000 vehicles in the next quarter.
Tesla’s production shutdown in China began in late March. Reuters mentioned On Tuesday, the factory reopened, citing China’s Xinhua News Agency, although Reuters mentioned A day before reopening will initially be in limited capacity with one shift – and workers will have to live on site.
Musk has long been sensitive to government-imposed factory shutdowns, criticizing in 2020 in response to in-place protection requests that required the closure of Tesla’s main plant in Fremont, California. He described the measures as “fascist” and urged the government to “return people to their freedom”.
Gene Munster, managing partner at Loup Ventures, said the closure of Tesla’s factory in China points to further potential complications.
“The biggest factor is: Is China taking a different attitude toward doing business with US companies in the long term?” Asked. “Answer: They are.”
Besides stalled production lines, there are other indications that Tesla is feeling the pressures of the coronavirus pandemic — in the form of supply chain problems.
The company recently announced that it won’t be including charging cables in its new cars, much to the chagrin of even Musk’s most ardent supporters. Avid company followers note that the $400 component has been excluded from new car purchases and cannot be purchased on Tesla’s website because it was. run out.
The cable allows owners to charge their cars using a simple wall socket, although it’s only a temporary hole Because It charges slowly. However, they can serve owners in a bind when first taking ownership of a vehicle, visiting relatives, or at a location without charging for infrastructure.
However, the component, known as the “portable connector,” is a lower option than a wall connector installation, which is what the company recommends. This charger is usually connected to the home electrical system and the charging cable extends from the base, which is fixed to the wall.
The wall charger and . are not included required Electric to install safely. However, it is relatively popular among Tesla owners because it allows for faster charging. Tesla also has a vast network More than 30,000 superchargers where owners can charge their cars on the go.
Musk sought to explain the change to stop including the mobile phone connector, saying, “The usage stats were really low, so it seemed wasteful,” but the owners weren’t satisfied. Later in response to the backlash, he said the company would lower the price to $200 and make ordering easier.
Munster described the omission as a “hidden price hike”.
Based on the feedback received, we will reduce the price of the mobile phone connector to $200 and facilitate ordering by car.
Note, the mobile phone connector is not needed if you have a Tesla wall connector or you are using a super charger.
It is recommended to install the Tesla wall connector well before the vehicle arrives.
– Elon Musk April 17 2022
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As Principal Officer of The Budimas Charitable Foundation and President of Imperium International College, Anne Rajasaikaran is in a unique position to change the world
Omega 2021 novelties builds on its heritage, introducing a new generation of precision and beauty. Here are our picks of the new releases
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Upgrade version introduces improved mapping and innovative club recommendation tool
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Courtwatch: Treasury Wine Estates Files Motion to Dismiss "The Stag" Lawsuit
Treasury Wine Estates is seeking a green light to sell wines under the name “The Stag” in spite of opposition from one of Napa Valley’s most renowned winery, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, according to court documents filed recently.
In August, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars LLC and its owner, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Ltd., Washington State’s biggest producer, filed a federal lawsuit against Treasury Wine Estates Americas Co., a division of Treasury Wine Estates, over the name of the wine brand “The Stag.”
The plaintiffs alleged Treasury Wine Estates created a false and misleading connection to the Stags Leap District, one of the Napa Valley’s sub-appellation, and Stag’s Leap trademark name, by naming the wine “The Stag,” according to the complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California.
According to the complaint, which alleged trademark, advertising and other violations, “The Stag” is a “spurious knock-off” wine made with “cheaper, lower-quality fruit.”
A proposed label for “The Stag” said the wine was produced at Stags’ Leap Winery, one of Treasury Wine Estates’ properties, according to the lawsuit. Both Stags’ Leap Winery and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars are in the Stags Leap District.
Treasury Wine Estates has denied all the allegations; on Thursday, the company filed a motion to dismiss the entire case.
And in a counter lawsuit, also filed Thursday, Treasury Wine Estates said “The Stag” is actually associated with St Huberts, a winery Treasury Wine Estates owns in Australia. The company already sells wines under “The Stag” label in Australia.
St Huberts, which was established in 1862, was named after the Patron Saint of the Hunt; its emblem is a stag.
The Australian-based company filed the counter complaint to seek a court order to sell and market the wine in the United States under “The Stag.”
Its new label for the Cabernet Sauvignon would be similar to the one designed for wines sold under “The Stag” brand in Australia. The label does not mention Stags’ Leap Winery, its winemaker, or the Stags Leap District.
“The Stag proposition for commercial use in the (United States) has no connection to Stags’ Leap Winery or the Stags Leap District – this was made very clear to (Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates) before they filed their complaint,” Treasury Wine Estates said in a statement from Australia. The company said it was disappointed in the actions taken by Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.
“We believe (Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates) are not trying to protect the Stags Leap District, but instead are trying to use the legal system to stifle lawful competition,” according to the statement.
An attorney for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars on Friday said in an email “Treasury protests too much.”
“Treasury got caught trying to play off the value of this important wine region and confuse consumers about the source and nature of its new product, which was clearly intended to capitalize on the prestige and reputation of the Stags Leap District,” wrote attorney Ann K. Ford of DLA Piper LLP in Washington, D.C. “Treasury's pleadings are therefore filled with contradictions which will come to light shortly.”
According to Treasury Wine Estates, the wines to be sold under “The Stag” brand are produced at a number of wineries in the United States, not just Stags’ Leap Winery.
“Following the success of The Stag tier of wines by St Huberts in Australia, (Treasury Wine Estates) intends to launch a North Coast Cabernet under the St Huberts brand with a similar label design, for sale in the US. Our strategy is to build global brands across multiple markets and wine sourced from multiple regions – this is no different,” according to Treasury Wine Estates. The company noted Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars produces a North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon under the brand “Hawk Crest.”
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Stags’ Leap Winery have struggled in court over the years over trademark and other issues. The companies, under different ownerships, settled their differences in 1985. Renowned vintner Warren Winiarski in 2007 sold Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars to St. Michelle Wines Estates and Marchese Piero Antinori.
A hearing on the motion to dismiss the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars case is set for Nov. 10 in U.S. District Court in San Francisco.


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Vapexpo Moscow 2018 is the eighth vape industry event
will be held on December 14-15, 2018, Moscow, Sokolniki ECC
VAPEXPO MOSCOW - is the only CIS international vape industry exhibition. The exhibition zone of VAPEXPO will bring together the vaping community and manufacturers in order to present and test new products of the vape industry. Every year VAPEXPO MOSCOW gathers more and more community. We have turned vaping into a culture that is developing with us!
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B2B exhibition format - on December 14, 2018 (Friday)
- Productive networking.
- No music.
- Only business meetings.
VAPE AWARDS 2018
An Awarding ceremony - on December 14, 2018 on the main stage!
- WSOV /CLOUD CONTEST/ – cloud chasing contest.
- VAPE TRICKS BATTLE.
- Dance Show.
- Giveaways, competitions, quests.
Workshops from the industry guru:
- COIL BUILDING.
- E-LIQUID MIXING.
- VAPE TRICKS.
- Top companies of the industry.
- VAPE devices. E-liquids. Accessories.
- World experts.
- Prize fund from exhibition participants, presents, giveaways.
- Presentations. Testing of novelties.
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SEC to require more disclosure of executive compensation
Updated 10:00 pm, Tuesday, January 17, 2006
WASHINGTON -- Regulators moved Tuesday to require companies to provide far greater detail about executives' pay and perks in an effort to bring more openness to an area that has provoked investor anger.
The five-member Securities and Exchange Commission voted unanimously to propose the biggest changes in rules governing disclosure of executives' compensation since 1992. The proposal could be adopted by the SEC sometime after a 60-day public comment period, possibly in time for the spring annual-meeting season next year.
Publicly traded companies for the first time would be required to furnish tables in annual filings showing the total yearly compensation for their chairmen, chief financial officers and the next three highest-paid executives. The true costs to the bottom line of the executives' pay packages, including stock options, would have to be spelled out.
"This information is information that shareholders have a right to know," Commissioner Cynthia Glassman said before the vote.
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Studies have shown dizzying leaps in top executives' salaries, bonuses and stock benefits, as well as big increases in compensation as a percentage of company earnings -- money that otherwise would go to shareholders. At the same time, critics of corporate conduct underline what they see as a disconnect between pay and performance.
With the pay gap between employees and bosses widening enormously, Commissioner Roel Campos said, investors may ask whether "payment for performance has been replaced by payment for pulse."
SEC Chairman Christopher Cox, who has made fuller disclosure a priority since taking the agency helm in August said, "Simply put, our rules are out of date."
Still, some critics of corporate conduct don't believe that fuller disclosure goes far enough, and they say it may even create competitive pressure among companies that will push compensation higher.
Even after the corporate scandals of 2002, as some companies continued to lavish on their executives extravagant pay packages with scant justification -- often tied to short-term leaps in stock prices -- the SEC began in 2004 to consider new disclosure requirements.
The Business Roundtable, a group representing chief executives of the largest corporations, offered qualified support Tuesday for the SEC proposal. Rules governing disclosure of executive compensation should provide for proper valuation of stock options so that their value is not overstated, said the group's president, John Castellani.
In addition, he said, "We want to make sure that the disclosure rules do not reveal to competitors strategic information about compensation tied to a company's business goals or product development plans."


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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As a crucial deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging small businesses to ensure their Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims are accurate and legitimate. The IRS has outlined seven warning signs that could indicate an ERC claim may be incorrect, encouraging businesses to review their eligibility and resolve any issues before the March 22 deadline.
The ERC was designed to support businesses that chose to keep their employees on the payroll despite significant financial challenges posed by COVID-19. However, the IRS has noticed a growing trend of questionable claims, prompting it to share a list of red flags that businesses should be aware of.
- Excessive Quarters Claimed: Some businesses have been advised to claim the ERC for all quarters in which the credit was available. However, qualifying for all quarters is rare, and this could indicate a false claim. Businesses should assess their eligibility for each quarter individually.
- Non-Qualifying Government Orders: Misinformation has led some businesses to believe they can claim the ERC if there was any government order in their area, even if their operations were not affected or if they voluntarily suspended operations. This is incorrect.
- Incorrect Employee Counts and Calculations: The IRS has urged caution when claiming the ERC for wages paid to all employees. Changes to the law in 2020 and 2021 resulted in varying credit amounts and dollar limits. Employers need to meet certain rules for wages to be considered qualified, depending on the tax period.
- Citing Supply Chain Issues: An employer citing supply chain disruption as a reason for claiming the ERC is a potential red flag. A supply chain disruption alone does not qualify an employer for the ERC.
- Overstated Tax Period Claims: It’s possible, but uncommon, for a business to qualify for the ERC for an entire calendar quarter if their operations were partially or fully suspended due to a government order during part of that quarter.
- Non-Existent Wages or Businesses: The IRS has flagged claims from businesses that either had no employees or did not exist during the eligibility period. The IRS has begun disallowing these claims.
- Promoter Assurance: The IRS cautions businesses against promoters who assert that there is “nothing to lose” by claiming the ERC. Incorrect claims can lead to repayment requirements, penalties, interest, audits, and potential expenses for hiring assistance to resolve the issue or amend previous returns.
The IRS’s aim in sharing these warning signs is twofold. First, it hopes to discourage fraudulent claims. Second, it wants to help businesses avoid the significant consequences that can arise from incorrect filings. These can include repayment requirements, penalties, interest, audits, and the cost of hiring professional help to resolve the issue.
This information serves as a reminder to businesses to exercise due diligence when claiming the ERC. It’s crucial to review eligibility requirements carefully, ensure accurate calculations, and be wary of advice that seems too good to be true.
With the March 22 deadline fast approaching, businesses are encouraged to take the time now to review their claims and make any necessary amendments. In doing so, they can avoid potential complications down the line and ensure they are making the most of this valuable credit.


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Stand Up to Cancer’s latest campaign, part of the organization’s long-term partnership with Major League Baseball, seeks to grab your attention by playing on viewer expectations of clutch home runs, then opting instead to highlight a much less commonly celebrated part of the game.
The spot begins predictably enough, throwing viewers into a high-pressure situation via a series of MLB footage. “As we continue to swing for the fences,” the voiceover begins, “at Stand Up to Cancer, we know that any advancement can have a life-changing impact.”


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Tata Tea logs 25% rise in Q1 profit
However, the notional translation loss on foreign currency assets and hedges of Rs 146 crore nearly wiped-off this profit. The notional loss, coupled with exceptional loss of around Rs 10 crore, has forced the company to suffer a consolidated net loss of Rs 19.5 crore.
���In many markets, Tata Tea has been able to hike prices due to its strong brands,��� MD Percy Siganporia said. It has taken varying amount of price increases in its different markets to recover input cost escalations. The company reported 16% rise in its total operating income to Rs 1,275.1 crore, driven by double-digit value growth and a single-digit volume growth, said Sangeeta Talwar, executive director of marketing.
The stock closed at Rs 800 on BSE, marginally lower by 0.7%. The company reported 20% YoY increase in its operating profit, which stands at Rs 175.4 crore for the June quarter. At 13.5%, the operating profit margin witnessed a marginal improvement of 50 bps.
In comparison to 11% growth in revenues from tea business, the coffee business posted a YoY growth of 35%. Likewise, a 91% growth in profits from coffee business is in striking contrast to the 1.5% drop in the profits from the tea business.
An analysis of the segmental result shows that the company���s coffee business has outperformed its larger business of tea.
In comparison to 11% growth in the revenues from tea business, the coffee business posted a YoY growth of 35% in revenues. Likewise, a 91% growth in profits from coffee business is in striking contrast to the 1.5% drop in the profits from the company���s tea business.
The company maintained its volume leadership in the Indian market, while being second in value terms. Among its overseas businesses, its business in Canada have outperformed its other markets in the UK, the US and Australia.
For the quarter ended June 2009, the company���s Tetley tea brand commands a share of 37.7% in the company���s total portfolio, down from its share of 41.6% during the same period last year. Indian brands now constitute 27% of the company���s portfolio, up from 23.5% last year.
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Apple Inc. Chief Executive Tim Cook on Tuesday said that the desire to keep Mac Pro computer production in United States was behind the company’s recent request for tariff exclusions. “We want to continue to be here,” he told analysts on a post-earnings call, adding that the company is investing in capacity to manufacture $6,000 Mac Pros in the United States.
The Wall Street Journal reported in June that Apple is shifting manufacturing of its new Mac Pro desktop computer to China from Texas.
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration would not grant Apple any relief for tariffs on parts made in China for Mac Pro, later adding that he thought the firm would build a plant in Texas.
MacDailyNews Take: So, The Wall Street Journal report was either wrong or Cook has changed his mind rather abruptly. We suspect the former.
Hopefully, this will all work out and the Mac Pro can continue to be assembled in the U.S as Apple wishes (this time with Mac professionals actually buying them in significant quantities, as we doubt has been the case for many years; we suspect work on the Trash Can Mac Pro assembly line was rather sparse in recent years given the product’s advanced age and painfully obvious dead-endedness).


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Vans set to open its largest store in Europe on Oxford Street
Action sports and lifestyle brand Vans has revealed it will open its hotly anticipated new 4,700 sq ft flagship at 214 Oxford Street on 21 November – it will be its largest store in Europe to date.
Occupying the former Miss Selfridge site, the Vans Oxford Street store launch is part of a wider UK retail transformation, which has seen Vans refit existing stores, including the brand’s store on Carnaby Street. Vans also opened a boutique store at 42 Neal Street in Covent Garden last month.
The new Oxford Street location will “expand beyond a traditional retail space” and will play host to a "Customs Lab", where consumers will be able to creatively express themselves by customising their purchases.
Vans’ in-store artists will be on hand to assist in the process, offering a wide range of artistic tools that can be used to customise any of the store’s products. Alongside men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and footwear, the space will also be the go-to destination for Vans pro-skate and surf ranges.
The store’s official opening on 21 November falls on "Vans Checkerboard Day". This annual event champions and inspires creative expression globally and provides fans the opportunity to participate in creative activations and give back to organisations that support creative expression. A $1 million donation to Imagination.org through global sales will kick off this inaugural celebration.
The new addition to Oxford Street at such a prime location by Oxford Circus – near the Nike flagship store – is a further sign of the growing importance of sports brands to the fashion market, and the dominant position trainers now hold in the footwear sector.


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UniSource is offering easy energy-saving tips just in time for summer, along with increased rebates for the purchase of energy efficient equipment.
UniSource electric customers will enjoy summer bill savings that average more than $21 per month.
UniSource wants to make sure customers know how to protect themselves from scammers who impersonate UniSource employees.
UNS Energy’s Board of Directors has named two new senior vice presidents and appointed a new vice president.
UniSource is reminding customers how to detect and respond to a natural gas leak.
UniSource natural gas customers will pay lower rates this winter thanks to a temporary bill credit resulting from lower fuel costs.
UniSource has awarded a total of $80,000 in Community Impact Grants to 39 charitable organizations throughout Arizona.


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Fiat is planning a $199 lease deal for its new 500e.
Fiat will rely on bargain-basement lease deals to help move its new 500e pure electric, the Italian automaker revealed on Monday.
Electric vehicles have been met with lukewarm sales, but Fiat is hoping to entice the market with a $199 per month lease deal - with $999 down - for its 500e, matching lease prices for the gas-only version version of the small hatchback. Both leases are for 36 months.
The 500e, which will initially be offered in California, will hit the market this summer with an MSRP of $32,500, versus $16,000 for the base 500 Pop gas model.
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has previously stated that Fiat would lose money on every 500e sold, but hailed the car as a "technology statement" for the company. The 500e will also put Fiat in compliance with California's Zero-Emissions-Vehicle mandate.
Fiat is anticipating limited sales for the 500e - even with planned lease deals - so the Italian automaker has devised a new selling scheme for dealers. Instead of keeping several units of the 500e in stock, Fiat will hold the electric hatchback at two distribution points located in California. Once a sales in made, Fiat will ship the 500e to one of its 25 dealerships located throughout the Golden State.
"The dealers don't want to stock a large number of $32,000 cars because it jams up their floorplan and it cuts down on the other cars that they can stock," Tim Kuniskis, head of the Fiat brand in North America, told Automotive News. "So they're going to stock two or three at their dealerships for test drives, and we're going to keep all of the inventory in distribution centers."
Fiat's distribution centers will be located in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Fiat plans to eventually offer the 500e outside of California, but not timeframe for nationwide sales has been given.


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Logistics Company Buys EUR 2.1m Worth of Vehicles
Koper, 10 April - Intereuropa Transport, a subsidiary of logistics group Intereuropa, has bought 17 new commercial vehicles worth EUR 2.1m, Intereuropa CEO Andrej Lovsin said on Monday.
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SEO Wash-up Monday 24th February
Google is starting to send data-vocabulary.org schema deprecation notices – They have announced that on April 6, 2020 it will no longer support data-vocabulary.org schema. Google says that with the increasing usage and popularity of schema.org, they have decided to focus their development on a single SD scheme.
They are giving webmasters, SEOs, site owners a few months to transition from data-vocabulary markup to schema.org markup. For those who have implemented data-vocabulary markup via Search Console, they have begun sending notifications and warnings for pages, this allows you to easily identify pages using that markup and replace the data-vocabulary.org markup with schema.org.
Google supports Microformats still – As they have mentioned that they are deprecating support for data-vocabulary markup because of the popularity of schema.org, within the SEO community there has been chatter that microformats could be next. Although a spokesman from Google mentions that microformats are still supported and there are no plans to deprecate that now.
Google AMP stories expands – Google launched AMP Stories that was mostly to cover people and news events around the people. However, they have now expanded beyond human beings and to animals, insects and more.
Google hiding like reviews with more link – Although it is not clear whether they are testing or if it is a bug but it seems that Google reviews can be hidden by collapsing them in a “more” links. Users have been spotting this and there has been chatter on social media on whether they are actually testing this feature or if it is bug.
Microsoft advertising to deprecate average position – They have said that the average position metric from Microsoft Advertising reporting starting in April will be deprecating. Their competitor Google did the same thing last year.
They mention that due to all feedback from their users and their insights into the ever-changing industry standards in digital advertising, they have determined that prominence metrics give a much clearer view of your prominence on the page than average position does.
So in addition to limit confusion for their users and allow them to focus on just the key metrics that really matters, average position will be deprecated from performance reports beginning in April.


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McDonald's chief falls in burger battle
McDONALD'S chief executive Jack Greenberg is to step down as the fast-food company struggles with falling profits. Jim Cantalupo, a former vice-chairman and president of the company, will succeed Greenberg, 60, at the end of the year.
Once a Wall Street favourite, Greenberg has overseen disappointing profits and a 55% drop in the share price since taking over in 1999.
'It just didn't seem like Greenberg had the right answer to their problems,' said funds manager Bill Cottrell. 'It's probably something that was needed.'
Last night, shares of McDonald's closed up 2.2% in New York on the news.
Under Greenberg, McDonald's increased its number of restaurants by more than 30% but has recently faced growing competition in a saturated market.
It has had a price war with arch-rival Burger King and overseas sales have been hit by outbreaks of mad cow disease and currency crises in Latin America. Earnings have declined for seven of the past eight quarters.
Cantalupo, 59, rejoins McDonald's board after a brief absence. He joined the company in 1974 as controller and became president of McDonald's International in 1987.
'He's an operations guy that's been around a long time,' said Dennis Lombardi, a restaurant and food service consultant with Chicago-based Technomic. 'He is one of the guys that has ketchup in his veins.'
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Holy hot sauce, Batman!
Fans of sriracha sauce in the U.S. might have to find a new spice alternative this year because there’s going to be a shortage of the condiment.
Huy Fong Foods, Inc. — the nation’s leading sriracha sauce manufacturer — sent a letter to its customer base in April about the impending shortage, which would directly impact retailers and restaurants.
The letter, distributed through an IFD Foodservice Distributor portal and recently shared on Twitter by concerned sriracha consumers, says Huy Fong Foods Is expecting a shortage of its signature Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce.
The hot sauce is made from sun-ripened red jalapeño-hybrid chili peppers.
At the time, Huy Fong Foods reminded its customer base that the company started experiencing a shortage of chili pepper inventory back in July 2020. The shortage worsened in recent months after poor weather conditions adversely affected chili crops this year.
“Unfortunately, this is out of our control and without this essential ingredient we are unable to produce any of our products,” the letter said.
“Therefore, all orders submitted on or after April 19, 2022, will be scheduled AFTER Labor Day (September 6, 2022) in the order it was received.”
Other unconfirmed orders are being put on hold until September, Huy Fong Foods wrote.
“We understand that this may cause issues,” the letter continued. “However, during this time we will not accept any new orders to be placed before September as we will not have enough inventory to fulfill your order.”
Huy Fong Foods also expects to have a shortage of Chili Garlic Sauce, a chunky hot sauce made from hot red peppers and garlic — as well as Sambal Oelek Sauce, a hot sauce made purely from hot red peppers.
The letter advised retailers and restaurants that carry Huy Fong Foods products to not promise any to customers unless they actually have it in stock.
Fox News Digital reached out to Huy Fong Foods for comment.
Sriracha is a popular hot sauce that has roots in Thailand and Vietnam.
It can be used on a variety of foods. The sauce has become a global export in recent decades.
Huy Fong Foods is largely credited with introducing sriracha sauce to the American market. The company was founded in 1980 by Chinese-Vietnamese businessman David Tran.
Today, the spicy sauce is manufactured at the Huy Fong Foods factory in Irwindale, California.
Past sale records show the company typically sells more than 20 million bottles of hot sauce per year.


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Well this is hot off the presses! H&M have announced that Amber Valletta is to be the new face of their two collections, H&M Conscious and Conscious Exclusive which launches on 10 April 2014. “I’m very excited to work with the H&M Conscious campaign, because we share the same values about sustainability. This collection shows that you can be as mindful about people and the environment as fashion conscious. I simply love the designs and the fact that all the pieces are made with organic, recycled and cellulose fabrics shows that you don’t need to compromise fashion for sustainability anymore,” says Amber Valletta.
H&M have long pioneered sustainable fashion, and the introduction of Conscious has raised awareness of how precious our materials are. H&M will work with design platform, Ever Manifesto, on this collection. “It’s great to engage with a brand like H&M that’s already aiming to lead the industry in making sustainable fashion mainstream, especially with such an elaborate and innovative collection. To be able to support their Conscious teams and to implement and inspire positive change is a really exciting experience,” say Elizabeth von Guttmann and Alexia Niedzielski, Ever Manifesto.
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Ninjatune names journalist who leaked their albums online ahead of release
A renowned record label that specialises in dance music has decided to name a journalist as the culprit who "leaked" two of their unreleased studio albums onto the world wide web.
Ninjatune made the unusual and unprecedented step of "naming and shaming" the journalist after tracing back the copies of the respective albums to the Backspin magazine journalist Benjamin Jager.
The studio albums in question were from the artists Toddla T's Watch Me Dance and Thundercat's The Age of the Apocalypse.
One of the reasons that music leaks are so common online is because labels tend to make albums available to the media ahead of official release and with digital media so easily duplicated, they are easily disseminated through file-sharing websites.
Writing on its official website, the dance label said that it had learnt with "considerable disappointment" that two of their albums had been leaked by Mr Jager.
It added: "The availability of these records online for free has meant a rush release of the digital version of Toddla's record, which, after the years of work put in, will seriously affect the ability to make any kind of financial return from commercial release."
Ninjatune went on to say that it was damaging the ability for young, up-and-coming musicians to make a decent living from their creative output by publishing them online before they're commercially available.
It is unknown whether Mr Jager will face any legal action.
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Connecting the health and wearable dots in the minds of iphone screen protector reduce sensitivity consumers (conference attendees are careful not to call them "patients" any more) will require mending a disconnect: 60 percent of US broadband households have at least one person with a chronic condition, according to Parks Associates, Yet only 7 percent of the US population has a smartwatch, Meanwhile, 76 percent of people with diabetes have a smartphone, but only 24 percent use an app to manage the condition, There's time to close those gaps, Healthcare wearables are an emerging sector, a cut above the Fitbits and Apple watches that are well known today, "Why are you wearing a device?," asks Jeroen Brouwer, Philips' director of business development, "Fitness? Diabetes? To avoid another heart attack?"But the focused nature of such wearables flies in the face of the most popular tech product of our age: The smartphone adds functionality via apps that add no bulk while creating a digital Swiss Army knife, Health and fitness wearables ask users to wear a device that does much less in exchange for being yet another device to buy, charge and potentially lose, And, they aren't much fun -- for now..
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After teasers, vivo today confirmed the launch of vivo V23 Series 5G smartphones – V23 and V23 Pro 5G, in India on January 5th. The teaser shows V23 with a flat screen with a metal frame and the V23 Pro with a curved screen.
The V23 Pro has dual front cameras that includes a 50MP main camera and an ultra-wide camera. The company has also confirmed Dimensity 1200 SoC for the pro model. The image also shows 64MP camera along with two other cameras for the V23.
The design of the phones look similar to the vivo S12 and S12 Pro that were introduced in China earlier this week. The teaser confirms that the V23 Pro model will feature a 108MP rear camera, along with ultra-wide and macro cameras.
It also says that this will be India’s first color changing smartphone that uses a colour-changing glass that interacts with sunlight and other sources of artificial UV rays to reflect a spectrum of brilliant colours. This will only be available in Sunshine Gold color of the V23 5G and V23 Pro 5G, says the company.


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Visit VIP at Singapore International Water Week, 9:50 am
It’s not long to go now until this year’s Singapore International Water Week where VIP will be sharing a stand with our partner Pan Asian Holdings Ltd.
The event, held between the 8th and 12th July at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre is a global platform aimed at sharing and co-creating innovative water solutions.
Business Development Director Paul Green will be on the stand to discuss VIP’s products, services and latest innovations including:
VIPseal® – Our range of flexible couplings and adaptors for low and non-pressure pipes of any material including VIPSealChem, the latest innovation in chemical couplings.
VIP-Weco – Our No-Dig permanent pipe repair seal, suitable for potable and waste water and able to withstand internal pressures of up to 20 bar and external up to 2 bar.
Tyton-SIT Viper – The next generation of self-restrained gaskets for ductile iron pipelines to Preferred Class in sizes DN80 – DN600
Manufacturing – With in-house design, testing facilities and laboratories, along with rubber compounding and moulding capabilities, VIP have everything needed to take a product from idea through to completed item, all under one roof.
VIP will be on booth B2J32 throughout the event and look forward to meeting you. If you would like to arrange a meeting in advance, you can email Paul.


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The UnrulyX Premium Marketplace gives Southeast Asia advertisers access to quality, brand safe environments, with a potential audience of 100 million users across the region. It aims to meet the increasing demands of the ad industry for premium video ad formats on trusted, brand safe sites with the ease and precision targeting of programmatic buying.
The marketplace enables advertisers to collectively buy desktop and mobile outstream video inventory across the region, guaranteeing video ads appear within high quality football and sport editorial covering the breaking news and analysis from the event. Quality will be independently verified by MOAT. Also, advertisers can capitalise on the passion of soccer-fanatics in the region, as well as apply targeting segments provided by UnrulyEQ.
Phil Townend (pictured), APAC CCO of Unruly said by bringing together the biggest sport publishers across the region, Unruly is able to deliver huge scale, brand safety and engagement for advertisers in trusted environments.
"We know that emotional intensity drives long term brand impact and context plus premium drives far better engagement levels and memory encoding than ads placed where users are ‘skimming social’," he added.


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The outbreak appears to have started in March. No single ingredient or vaping device has been linked to all the illnesses. Most who got sick said they vaped products containing THC, the high-inducing ingredient in marijuana.
Health officials urge people to avoid vaping, particularly products containing THC and purchased off the street. The CDC said it tallied 39 deaths as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Massachusetts reported an additional death Wednesday.


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The laws were decided a few years ago, and are set to coincide with the international Codex Alimentarius standards. What’s notable now is that the grace period is over: all food sold in the UK (England, Norhern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) is now officially bound to these standards. So, if you’re traveling through the UK or eating foods that were made/packaged there, this is news you’ll want to be aware of.
To me, the most exciting part of the regulations is that they apply not just to pre-packaged food, but also to restaurants, caterers, etc. And what are the regulations?
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The Washington Post reports that Philips Healthcare is recalling more than 5000 external defibrillators due to a potential malfunction that could cause the defibrillator to stop working. No known injuries have yet been caused by the malfunction. Here are excerpts from the article:
Philips said only certain HeartStart FR2+ defibrillators are included in the voluntary recall. Those included are models M3860A and M3861A distributed by Philips and models M3840A and M3841A distributed by Laerdal Medical manufactured between May 2007 and January 2008.
The devices automatically analyze the heart rhythm and determines whether a defibrillation shock is needed. If a shockable rhythm is detected, the device instructs the responder to deliver defibrillation therapy.
The devices involved have been distributed around the world to fire departments, emergency medical services units, hospitals and other organizations, the company said.
It said customers who have questions or problems with the devices can call its customer service operation at 1-800-263-3342.
Philips said it has advised the U.S. Food & Drug Administration about its recall, and said any problems with use of the devices should be reported to the FDAs MedWatch Program.


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What’s happened this week:
- YouTube brings 360 degree to TrueView Ads in a bid to drive more mobile engagement.
- Facebook launches advanced video tools in a bid to make its native offering more compelling.
- Google Maps Your Timeline feature allows you to ‘visualise your routine’.
What we have learned:
- Analysts crunch the numbers and estimate that Apple have sold 4.2 million of their watches.
- Forget 10,000 hours, here are 33 websites to make you a genius.
- 3 lessons to take from branded Periscope campaigns.
- Forever 21 brought users Instagram pictures to life on a giant screen made of thread.
- #WorldEmojiDay was celebrated by brands worldwide, these Ford emoji collages are particularly cool.
- Toyota uses radio ads to talk to Siri and switch off your phone.
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