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SHANGHAI (AP) — China's manufacturing sector regained momentum in March, easing fears of a sharp slowdown, on strengthening demand for autos and machinery, according to surveys released Friday.
The state-affiliated China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing reported its purchasing managers index, or PMI, rose to 53.4 last month, from 52.2 in February and 52.9 in January.
The rebound in demand was partly due to the dampening effect of a weeklong holiday for the Lunar New Year in February, it said. The rise ended a three-month decline, though the reading has remained above 50, the benchmark for expansion, for over two years.
A second, competing survey, the HSBC China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, edged up to 51.8 in March from a seven-month low of 51.7 in February.
Economist Hongbin Qu of HSBC said the figure showed the pace of manufacturing stabilizing.
"This implies economic growth is only moderating rather than slowing too much. More importantly, price hikes also started to slow in March," Qu said.
Strong new orders for vehicles, machinery, equipment, furniture and garments suggest that demand is picking up in those key sectors, economist Jun Ma of Deutsche Bank Hong Kong said in an analysis Friday of the government's survey.
China's economic outlook is improving as "reduced inflation pressure will lead to less aggressive policy tightening," he said.
Inflation remained elevated in February at 4.9 percent, exceeding analysts' forecasts and above the government's 4 percent target for the year. Food price inflation unexpectedly accelerated to 11 percent from January's 10.3 percent rate.
But many economists forecast that price pressures will moderate by midyear.
The HSBC survey covers 400 companies. The federation's report covers 820 companies across a range of industries and is seen an indicator of future trends.

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Mimaki’s Global Innovation Days (25th-27th October) to return for the fifth time, with this year’s theme centring on UV Printing.
Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers,has today announced that it will be co-hosting a series of 200 in-person events across EMEA. This extensive events program, entitled ‘Mimaki Application Days’, will take place over the next six months in partnership with Mimaki’s valued dealer network. Each event features special localised content designed to provide customers with face-to-face application-focused information and advice, aimed at supporting business growth.
In addition to these in-person events, Mimaki has also revealed the dates for its hugely popular virtual event, ‘Global Innovation Days’, which will complement the ‘Mimaki Application Days’ program. The Fifth Global Innovation Days event will take place on the 25th-27th October 2023, with webinars and discussions centred around UV printing technologies and applications. The new Mimaki UJV100-160Plus and UCJV330-160 printers will be a highlight of this next event, with talks and demonstrations showcasing these latest additions to the Mimaki product range. The webinars will offer attendees a deep dive into the many production benefits and extensive variety of applications made possible with these new machines, as well as with other UV technologies in the Mimaki portfolio. There will also be talks highlighting the benefits of adopting UV printing to support a more sustainable future for the industry.
To register for Global Innovation Days, please visit: innovationdays.mimaki.com.
New Mimaki Application Days – Focusing on Local Market Trends
Each ‘Mimaki Application Days’ event will offer customers a chance to connect with Mimaki and its partners on a local level and engage on the latest market trends and applications driving new business opportunities. It also provides a platform for customers to see the latest Mimaki technology in action, ask the Mimaki and partner teams for expert advice and technical support, as well as connect with industry peers.
The events will have product demonstrations, presentations and discussions themed around local trending applications, such as car wrapping, interior décor, and light boxes, tailoring each show to the demands of the region.
Danna Drion, General Manager Marketing, Mimaki Europe, explains, “The core objective of these events is for us to further our support for EMEA customers looking to identify new ways to grow their businesses. The speakers will offer customers a deep dive into trending applications and explain how they can use their Mimaki solutions to maximise productivity, output quality and meet demand for various types of products.”
The full ‘Mimaki Application Days’ program and individual event registration pages can be found at www.mimakieurope.com/application-days/.


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BrightOffice bought by technology group
Skelmersdale-based software firm BrightOffice has been acquired by London's ClearCourse Partnership for an undisclosed sum.
BrightOffice was founded in 2004, developing a customisable, cloud-based software platform through which it delivers specialised CRM products for around 300 clients across a variety of sectors.
The platform is scalable and suitable for businesses or organisations of any size, from single users to multi-user, multi-site companies. Depending on the client’s needs, products can include prospecting services, process management, sales accounts, financial management, file management, webmail and integrated calendars, and e-marketing and automatic text messaging services.
ClearCourse Partnership is a group of innovative technology companies providing digital services, work-flow solutions, and payments capabilities to the membership, events and bookings, sports and leisure and healthcare sectors
This is the company's 14th acquisition since October 2018.
With ClearCourse’s backing, BrightOffice will receive strategic and operational guidance, as well as financial resources to support further product development and market growth. It will also be able to tap into proprietary technologies from across the group, including payments processing capabilities and data validation.
BrightOffice’s management team will continue to run the company, led by founder Paul Groome.
By joining ClearCourse, we see an opportunity to build upon our successes, developing further innovative products.
Paul said: “Over the past 15 years, the team at BrightOffice has worked tirelessly to earn our market-leading position as a trusted partner to a wide range of companies across multiple sectors, from financial services to renewable energy.
"By joining ClearCourse, we see an opportunity to build upon those successes, developing further innovative products, creating more value for our clients and accelerating the growth of our business .”
Gerry Gualtieri, CEO of ClearCourse, added: “BrightOffice is a terrific addition to ClearCourse as we continue to build our presence in the CRM and business services sectors.
"Its expansive range of solutions catering to the business management sectors presents great opportunities to realise operational synergies with the other partnership companies, particularly around the provision of payments systems and data validation. We’re excited that BrightOffice has chosen us as a partner to achieve its ambitious growth plans and we look forward to working with Paul and his team to make them a reality."
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Yonkers native opens Stevie's Crepes and Waffles
Just in time for warm weather: Stevie's Crepes and Waffles opened June 5.
The new Yonkers spot features 10 crepe options, including make-your-own as well as a host of toppings. There are also waffles folded into cones filled with ice cream.
The big hit so far, according to owner — and Yonkers resident — Steve Hasou is the Stevie Wonder, a Nutella crepe with fresh strawberries and bananas. Also proving popular: The chocolate explosion: Nutella brownie, Oreo and pretzels with two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
According to Hasou, everything is prepared daily and made to order with fresh ingredients. "We are bringing a new taste to Yonkers," he said.
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Address: 643 McLean Ave., Yonkers, 914-885-6872, facebook.com/steviescrepes
Hours: 3 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, to 1 a.m Friday; from noon to 1 a.m. Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.


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Get “infinite” data when you sign up to an iPhone 12 plan with Vodafone
Vodafone's iPhone 12 plans come with the closest thing to unlimited data in Australia, and the prices won't break the bank.
Excited about the new iPhone finally being revealed? You're not the only one! After being plagued by delays due to COVID-19, pre-orders for the iPhone 12 have begun tonight and you can grab it on a plan with Vodafone. It has even cut the monthly price on its plans to make them that much more enticing.
Check out the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro plans from Vodafone. These are currently on pre-order, with the official release date on 23 October.
Vodafone plans come with an "infinite" data feature, which means you won't get charged for going past your monthly data limit – it will just slow your speed down instead. Depending on which plan you're interested in, your "slowed down" mobile data speed might not be slow at all.
The throttled speed you get on Vodafone's Ultra plan is actually equal to the second lowest speed tier available on the NBN. With 25Mbps, you can comfortably continue to stream HD videos, browse the web and fit in some FaceTime with your friends and family.
Thanks to Vodafone's current promotional pricing, it's currently offering the cheapest iPhone plans in Australia. Until 12 November, you'll score $5-$20 off your monthly plan price (depending on which plan you sign up to). Vodafone is also giving you extra data on some of its plans. We've indicated these special offers in a green box in the table above.
Besides all this information on pricing, you'll also get access to Vodafone's 5G network since the iPhone 12 is Apple's first 5G capable handset. You'll need to be within Vodafone's coverage area to experience it though. Vodafone's 5G network is currently the smallest, but it plans to cover 85% of the Australian population by the end of 2021.


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Regulators are to scrutinise BSkyB's £125m acquisition of Amstrad to see if the deal will hit competition in the TV technology market.
Sky and Amstrad have a close commercial relationship
Amstrad supplied about 30% of the set-top boxes purchased by Sky last year for use by its pay-TV customers.
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said it would examine whether the deal would result in a "substantial lessening of competition" within the market.
Sky is already facing a competition probe into its stake in rival ITV.
The OFT has the power to recommend a full Competition Commission inquiry into Sky's deal with Amstrad, due to be completed later this year.
The Competition Commission, in turn, has the power to potentially block the deal.
The purchase of Amstrad, a computer and electronic hardware firm, would provide BSkyB with an in-house capability to design and develop products vital to its customers.
BSkyB is the largest pay-TV operator in the UK, with more than 8.6 million subscribers.
At the time the deal was announced earlier this month, Amstrad chairman and founder Sir Alan Sugar said he could not imagine a "better home" for his firm than with Sky.
Shares in Pace Micro, one of Amstrad's rivals in the set-top market for digital TV, fell sharply after the deal was announced.


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Today, Bright Machines, an industry leader in intelligent, software-defined manufacturing, announced a new partnership with Restronics, a leading consultive OEM Sales Rep Organization. Restronics will now offer Bright Machines Microfactories –– a combination of adaptive software with advanced digital manufacturing to automate assembly and inspection tasks –– to their customers in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and the Southeast region.
“Bright Machines Microfactories represent the realization of Industry 4.0, giving manufacturers more dynamic, efficient operations through a powerful combination of software and robotics,” said Steve Heinzen, Business Development Director, Bright Machines. “We’re thrilled to have Restronics join our growing roster of manufacturers’ representatives so that more manufacturers will be able to advance their operations through intelligent automation.”
“The Restronics team takes pride in representing brand leaders in each product category and only selling highly differentiated products. We’re excited to be able to include Bright Machines among those products and look forward to educating manufacturers about the huge potential of smart automation,” said David Leventhal, President of Restronics.
For more such updates and perspectives around Digital Innovation, IoT, Data Infrastructure, AI & Cybsercurity, go to AI-Techpark.com.


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Chinese commercial information platform Qichacha recently showed that Tencent has publicly invested 1,175 times in 925 projects in the recent ten years, totaling more than 1.27 trillion yuan ($202 billion).
Tencent made 257 investments in 2021, up 59.6% year-on-year. Total investment amount reached 200.787 billion yuan last year, a year-on-year increase of 8.1%, most of which covered fields such as entertainment and enterprise services.
Among the investments promoted by Tencent in the past ten years, 492 are early investments (including angel investing, A round and B round financing), accounting for 41.9%, mainly in the entertainment field. There were 254 round C or D investments, or beyond, accounting for 21.6%. Investments included entertainment, enterprise services, medical and health care, e-commerce logistics, education and training, finance and other fields.
Tencent‘s share price is close to HK $400 per share today, down 3.72% and has hit a new low since May 2020. The company’s latest market value is less than HK $4 trillion.


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Domain of Facemash.com For Sale
You can now own a piece of Facebook history for the low, low starting price of $19,000.
The domain name for Mark Zuckerberg’s website, facemash.com, is on sale on an online auction site. Facemash, created in 2003, “used photos compiled from the online facebooks of nine Houses, placing two next to each other at a time and asking users to choose the ‘hotter’ person” according to an article in The Crimson after the site was taken down after about 22,000 page views.
“Were we let in for our looks? No. Will we be judged on them? Yes,” was the headline of the site when it was first put up.
The website was highly controversial and sparked contention around campus. Two of the most outspoken of the dissenters were student groups Fuerza Latina and the Association of Harvard Black Women.
But Zuckerberg’s intentions seem not to have been as malicious as The Social Network portrays them to be.
“It was basically a mistake. I thought the site was interesting mathematically, theoretically…” said Zuckerberg in an interview with The Crimson in 2003. “I didn’t mean for it to be released so quickly because I wanted to control peoples’ being offended by it.”
Zuckerberg issued apologizes to the offended groups, saying that his intention was to show the website to only a few of his friends. Zuckerberg’s website was also brought in front of the Administrative Board.
The website was picked after Zuckerberg let his ownership of the domain name expire. After being featured in the opening scenes of The Social Network, traffic for the site has “skyrocketed to 1,000 hits a day” according to the seller of the domain name.
The auction ends on October 25th, so if you are in the market for an expensive collectors item, better act now!
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The Ritchie Bros. will conduct its Orlando, Florida mega auction to be held 100% online for the first time, hosted on Feb. 15 – 20, 2021.
"We are witnessing record online demand and strong pricing, with web traffic up 35 percent and online registrations up 71 percent," said Kari Taylor, president, North American sales, Ritchie Bros. "COVID-19 cases are on the rise in much of the United States and over the last 10 months we have proven our ability to deliver the same great results with 100% online auctions. By going all online we have been able to leverage new digital marketing tools to provide sellers certainty in uncertain times."
In 2020 Ritchie Bros. has seen website traffic increase by 35% to more than 27 million visits, while bidder registrations are up 71% to over 817,000 registrations, according to the company. Once online, buyers are extremely active, watchlisting more than 680,000 items and making over 300,000 PriorityBids.
Ritchie Bros. has online buyers approved with more than $50 billion in purchasing power, according to the company.
"Our Orlando auction site will still be open to facilitate in person inspections and onsite equipment needs," said Taylor. "Our Orlando mega auction will again feature a 'Virtual Selling Option', as well as new enhancements that will further benefit both buyers and sellers—including video inspections on several asset categories, PriorityBid will open significantly earlier for increased customer convenience, and enhanced dynamic bidding for all Timed Auction items."
Ritchie Bros.' annual February Orlando auction features more than 200 acres for equipment display. The February 2020 event featured more than 13,000 equipment items and attracted over 18,000 bidders from 85 countries.


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At present, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) and Samsung's (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF ) largest tablets run about 10-inches. Next year, however, those models could look tiny -- various reports have indicated that both companies plan to unveil 12-inch tablets sometime next year. The introduction shouldn't be too surprising, Fool contributor Sam Mattera says in the following video -- lighter and thinner tablets have made larger form-factors possible. Yet, if it becomes a trend, the true winner could be Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) , Sam says.
A 12-inch iPad Pro could be sold at a premium, and help Apple boost its gross margin, but a 12-inch Surface could be far more substantial to Microsoft's bottom line. The laptop/tablet hybrid model Microsoft has been trying to push with its Surface tablets would be far more feasible with a 12-inch display.
The new iPad Mini Retina might be hard to come by this quarter, given all the reports of supply constraints. Well, we're going to be sure to get a few -- and give them away! That's right: For the first time ever, The Motley Fool is hosting a contest where you can win a free iPad Mini Retina. All you have to do is tell us why you love The Motley Fool by clicking here! We'll pick the three most Foolish submissions to receive a free iPad Mini with Retina display.
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Why this is important to Wisconsin businesses: China's retaliatory tariffs will affect several important categories of Wisconsin exports.
On March 23, after the Presidential Memorandum on the 301 investigation and the Section 232 Tariff Modifications were approved by President Trump, China’s Commerce Ministry announced a tariff increase on fresh/dried fruits, wine, pork, American ginseng, modified alcohol, seamless steel pipe and aluminum scrap.
For now, the proposed Chinese penalties appear to be a carefully calibrated response to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, which may not substantially affect the overall trade situation between China and the U.S. There is no doubt, however, that they will affect Wisconsin's exports to China.
According to the annual report of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin exported over $3.5 billion of agricultural products in 2017, and China ranks third among the state’s agricultural export markets. However, Wisconsin’s best-sellers, including prepared/preserved cranberries, ginseng roots and hogs, are all on the Chinese restriction list, so exports of these agricultural products stand a good chance to decline due to the retaliatory tariffs. Meanwhile, considering the rising anti-Americanism in contemporary Chinese society, Wisconsin’s other top goods exported to China, such as motor vehicles ($50 million), miscellaneous general purpose machinery ($54 million) and navigational and measurement instruments ($335 million), may also be hit.
Given the fact that China is the top global manufactured products exporter, a trade war will have an important influence on the daily lives of Americans, especially for those who are not wealthy. The U.S. is raising tariffs on China, the EU, Japan and Russia at the same time, which may cause these powers to work together to compete with the U.S. The EU has announced that it will impose a 25 percent retaliatory tariff on motorcycles. If China follows the example of the EU, Wisconsin’s motorcycle manufacturing industry (including the Harley-Davidson headquarters) may be greatly impacted.
The Chinese government seems to be quite uncompromising and unyielding on this topic, which may be due to China having just carried out an unprecedented large-scale political reform. The newly elected leadership group may see this trade friction as a chance to consolidate their dominance, making a trade war even more likely.
If the trade war does escalate, Wisconsin has the possibility to experience even greater impact. Some Chinese scholars and analysts have suggested imposing punitive tariffs on automobiles, machinery products and oil crops like soybeans—an important portion of Wisconsin’s exports to China.


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Ever since the launch of Wear OS 3, Google has been making a solid return to form. For the most part, the Android smartwatch market was dwindling until Google decided they would change. So far, it is safe to say that the Wear OS 3 has been a success, and we are seeing more and more smartwatches running this new OS. Today, Google Maps has announced a handy new feature that will allow users to go for turn-by-turn navigation on their Wear OS 3 device without having a phone on them all the time.
Google wants you to use Google Maps on your Wear OS watch without having your phone with you
The feature should not really come as a surprise to anyone since it has been requested for some time now, but it is finally available. Google took to the Wear OS help forum and announced that users can now use turn-by-turn navigation on Google Maps for Wear OS. The good news is that the feature is fully functional on both LTE and Wi-Fi models. However, the latter will need to be connected to a Wi-Fi to work.
We’re excited to share that you can now get Google Maps turn by turn navigation right on your LTE* watch, no phone required. If you have an LTE-enabled* watch, or your watch is connected to the internet via WiFi, you can now enjoy having Maps available on your wrist.
If you want to go ahead and use the navigation, you just have to open the Google Maps app on your Wear OS watch, enter the destination that you are heading to and you are good to go. Google has also added that in case you have mirroring added, the navigation can start on your phone but as soon as you move far away, the watch will start displaying the route.
That's not all, though. previously, Google promised that Google Maps will support offline navigation on Wear OS watches and although we have not seen that so far, the feature should not be that far in the future.


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Manufacturing & Industry
April 9, 2013
Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) signed a three-year agreement with Tejari to implement online management of buyer and supplier interaction throughout the organization.
Beyoncé and Pepsi take the ultimate trip down memory lane, only to realize the excitement of the moment is NOW in a new global advertising campaign unveiled on Thursday April 4th, 2013.
DuPont and Monsanto announced a series of technology licensing agreements that will expand the range of seed products they can offer farmers.
April 8, 2013
The total investments in the petrochemical sector in the Gulf region will balloon to more than $250 billion by 2015.
Xerox announced the appointment of Kathryn Mikells as chief financial officer and an executive vice president of the corporation.
PepsiCo, today announced that it has entered into a one-year strategic partnership with the Asian Football Development Project (AFDP). Under the theme ‘Kick for Hope’.
April 7, 2013
A passion for professionalism, excellence in all aspects of the business and continuous improvement has inspired yet another innovative application of information technology, I.T. at Dubai Aluminium, DUBAL.
DP World announced that it has successfully completed the largest dredging programme at its flagship Jebel Ali Port in 10 years, allowing the port to handle more big vessels at the same time by deepening the draught.
April 4, 2013
FINE SCA has recently announced sponsoring “Mother & Baby Health Awareness Program” organized by the Ministry of Health.
With 1,573 reduction cells arranged in seven potlines, producing more than one million tonnes of primary aluminium per annum, the total load demand for electrical power at Dubai Aluminium, is approximately 1,900 MW.
April 3, 2013
Xerox is pleased to announce the fourth qualifying round of the tournament, taking place on April 4 at the Rolling Hills Golf Club in Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
Fifty One East the leader in communications technology, introduce the first cordless telephone with touch and keypad function, the S820A.
Samsung Electronics is showcasing the new UHD TV 85S9, the ultimate blend of technology and craftsmanship at GITEX Shopper Spring 2013.
April 2, 2013
A crackdown on piracy in Jordan yielded 30,000 pirated DVDs, CDs and books in the first quarter of 2013, which is 20 per cent higher than items seized during the same period in 2012.
Egypt, the worlds largest wheat importer, is expected to have lower imports in 2013.


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Nokia on Thursday posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter thanks to mobile device shipments that exceeded analysts’ expectations by a substantial margin. The Finnish phone vendor shipped 89.9 million feature phones, crushing expectations which were as low as 67 million units for the quarter, and revenue from its mobile devices group came in at €5.39 billion compared to the Street’s consensus of €5.06 billion. Total revenue fell 13% from the third quarter last year to €8.98 billion, also beating the Street’s €8.66 billion consensus, and EPS excluding some costs was €0.03 for the quarter. Wall Street was expecting earnings of €0.02 per share. Total mobile device shipments grew 20% sequentially to 106.6 million units, but average selling prices were down 18% quarter-over-quarter and 22% from the third quarter last year. Nokia’s net loss in the quarter was just €68 million while the Street was expecting a loss of €229 million. Nokia’s full earnings release follows below. More →
Apple’s popular iPad line will still dominate the consumer tablet market a full decade after its initial launch, according to one analyst. In a new report, Needham analyst Charlie Wolf sees the iPad’s share of consumer tablet shipments declining gradually over the next nine years to 60% in 2020. 60%, of course, is still an overwhelming share of the market. Future tablets are more likely to steal market share from each other rather than from the iPad, the analyst explains, noting that competitive offerings to date have been greeted by consumers with “a yawn and lackluster sales.” Wolf sees iPad shipments reaching 35.61 million units in 2011, up 137.4% from last year and representing 85% of all tablets shipped. In 2012, iPad shipments will grow to 54.3 million units according to Wolf’s model, and shipments will hit 72.66 million units in 2013. The analyst sees iPad shipments reaching nearly 140 million units in 2020, representing 60% of all tablets shipped that year and accounting for $53 billion in revenue and $16 billion in profit despite an average selling price that will have dropped to $377 from $630 in 2010. Wolf’s 10-year iPad projections follow below. More →
In a note to investors, RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Mike Abramsky echoed a notice from Research In Motion that cut the company’s quarterly outlook citing lower than expected smartphone sales. RIM now expects Q1 revenue “slightly below” original guidance due to pullback in shipments of smartphones and a lower average selling price. Shares of Research In Motion are down over 10% in after hours trading. We exclusively reported that RIM might only announce one handset at the company’s BlackBerry World conference next week, as opposed to most of their upcoming product lineup.


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All Maggie Walt needs on her new strip off Whyte Avenue is a wine store and a bakery to make the next six weeks perfect.
Walt, with partner Rob McGrath, has opened a pop-up store south of Whyte Avenue at 8105 104 St., right next to the Off Whyte Floral Studio and a couple doors down from Choklat. Flowers, chocolates, silks and pashminas: it’s a recipe for summer success in Edmonton.
Walt closed her clothing and jewelry boutique on Jasper Avenue and 112th Street last August after 20 years in business and is still trying to decide if she wants to open another physical retail store in Victoria, or perhaps Asia, where all her production is done.
In the meantime, she and McGrath are hosting pop-up spaces to appease and entice their loyal customer base in Edmonton. The first pop-up sale was at Christmas on 124th Street. The one at the new location opened May 9 and will stay open until the last full week in June.
The colourful items are still classic Maggie Walt:
-hot-selling upcycled Ikat skirts, skirts and sundresses. Ikat is antique or vintage fabric (at least 50 or 60 years old, she surmises) that Walt located through a woman who sources them from Timor, Indonesia. The fabric is black with colourful embroidered patterns on them. “It’s soft and it feels good on,” Walt said.
-brocade dress coats, Mandarin-style, many with hand-stitched embroidery. “They’re really like a piece of art,” Walt said.
-scarves made from felted merino wool, cottons and silks from a Tibetan designer Walt met in Nepal. All are coloured with natural dyes.
-Pashmina scarves, made from the wool under a goat’s neck or the goat’s underbelly.
“So much of my inspiration is the fabric,” Walt said.
She’s currently homeless — “We’re gypsies,” Walt said — spending much of her time in Asia after selling her Edmonton home.
“I won’t stop coming to Edmonton, regardless,” she said. “This is my customer base.”
But having a physical retain space is challenging, and expensive.
“In this business, you lose money for four months of the year, break even for two to three months of the year and make money the rest of the time,” McGrath said. “We’re really trying to get our web store rocking.”
But the pop-up still allows customers to feel the fabrics and drape themselves in silk and crepe, chiffon and cotton. To buy your own unique Maggie Walt designs, head south from Whyte Avenue on 104 Street, stop for chocolates, then flowers, then clothing. Store hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.


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“We do that by focusing on the quality of the delivery. Only ChargeBox’s approach to charging and to security can deliver those two pillars,” he says.
“But perhaps more important than all these aspects is ensuring the service is delivered not just on day one, but on day 100.”
The company’s lockers feature key-based smart-lock technology because ChargeBox designers found a prototype PIN locker to be fundamentally insecure.
Quality is important to ChargedAs and ChargeBox. This is a major reason why we steer clear of USB ports — which cannot guarantee the safe charging of devices.
Plus, not all customers like taking their phone chargers with them when they’re out and about, so they’re more likely to go home early.
Our phone charging stations are proven to drive foot traffic, dwell time, engagement, and spend.
Also worth noting is that 72% of ChargeBox charging station users indicated they would return to use the lockers ChargedAs provides again because they’re so happy with the service, an independent study conducted by Ink in a department store shows.
And 92% of users felt positively or very positively towards the brand providing these “shop and lock” phone charging stations, which can be wrapped in brand messaging.
The bottom line for us is to keep Kiwis connected at venues and events across the country and to support other businesses by providing a safe and secure essential amenity: a secure phone charging service.
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Plans revealed for new Greggs store at Holywell service station
Plans have been revealed to create a new Greggs store next to a service station in Holywell.
Ascona Retail Ltd has put forward an application to build a branch of the bakery chain beside the Texaco garage on Holway Road.
If approved, the shop would be located on land which is currently used to sell second hand cars.
The proposals include space for parking and an outdoor seating area to serve the store.
The development would also lead to the creation of four full-time jobs and two-part time jobs, according to documents submitted to Flintshire Council.
In a planning statement, agents acting on behalf of the company said: “This planning statement has been prepared in support of the application of a new Greggs shop pod to the east of the existing petrol filling station on Holway Road, Holywell.
“The application site is at the corner of Holway Road and Grange Lane, consisting of two separate levelled areas.
“The site serves both locals living within walking distance, and more transient customers such as commuters.
“The area is currently used as second-hand car sales business with a small sales hut.”
They added: “The proposed use will be a standalone Greggs takeaway unit with parking and an outdoor seating area.
“The appearance of the proposal is in keeping with the service station, and appropriate to the proposed use.”
Access to the store would be provided using the existing entrances to the service station from Holway Road and Grange Lane.
Feedback is currently being invited on the plans via the local authority’s website, with a decision expected at a later date.
Liam Randall – Local Democracy Reporter (more here). Spotted something? Got a story? Send a Facebook Message | A direct message on Twitter | Email: News@Deeside.com


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At CES 2016, Samsung unveiled a smart fridge that includes an Android-based 21.5-inch tablet in its door and calls it the Family Hub, although the interface is somewhat similar to Windows 10 UI.
But Samsung and its competitor LG are neck-to-neck in a tech war after LG’s massive comeback with their latest LG InstaView Signature fridge that runs a Windows 10 tablet on its door. Apart from the transparent door mechanism, the fridge features a fully functional Windows 10 tablet that includes a number of features. The tablet enables users to perform number of tasks involving your eating habits:
- The surface includes simple drag and drop icons and lets you label your food
- Mark food items for different family members
- Set an expiration date
- Add different health factors including carbs, fats and calories counter
- Set a timer
Of course, it can be used a simple Windows 10 tablet including the Edge browser, install applications, browse recipes, cooking videos or even watch Netflix while you cook. But what’s best is that it comes with a fully integrated Cortana assistant.
The LG Smart Instaview Door-in-Door Refrigerator is set to be released in early 2017. Even though the price has not been announced yet, it is estimated to start around $4,299.


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A Fort Lupton plant is starting to test and process Colorado's hemp harvest, turning it into pulp that can be used to make paper, sugar -- even biofuels.
It's nickname may be "ditch weed," but the PureVision Technology processing plant in Ft. Lupton is turning Colorado's newest cash crop into something much more valuable.
The hemp plant is cannabis without the psychoactive properties and growing hemp became legal in Colorado last year, along with the recreational marijuana vote
"I would say it grows like a weed. You throw it in the ground and watch it grow," said Dani Billings, who started growing hemp last year, and was amazed at the low-water usage and high yield.
But hemp is still illegal under federal law, so processing facilities are hard to find, and most processing has been done by hand.
That's where Purevision Technology steps in.
Ed Lehrbuger, the company's president and CEO, gave 7NEWS Reporter Jaclyn Allen a tour of his pilot plant, where scientists are using new technology to quickly turn hemp stalks into raw materials, such as pulp that could be used to make paper or sugar to make biofuels -- a sustainable alternative to oil.
"Some of our clients are specifically trying to get away from oil-based products that they sell globally to bio-based products," said Lehrbuger.
Purvision has been processing corn stover and wheat stalks for years, but hemp farmers like Dani Billings are driving a new demand to process hemp.
"It's going to save the world. It has thousands of uses, and it's sustainable," said Billings. "Clothes, shoes, chairs, literally everything that we are in right now can be made from hemp. It just needs to get going."
Once they get enough hemp, the pilot plant will process a half-ton a day, and they plan to scale up to 25 tons a day by the fall in a larger facility.
From growing the plant to processing the stalks to making the paper, said Lehrbuger, Colorado is being called "Silicon Valley of Hemp," turning so-called ditch weed into a hot commodity.


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Social networking sites are increasingly becoming one of the internet most utilized activities. However, how often does one think that their Facebook site is hazardous to their identity. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, an estimated 11.7 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2010 (U.S. Dept. of Justice). Identity theft is defined as a crime where someone illegally acquires and utilizes another person’s vital information to deceive for personal gain. That same year, the Federal Trade Commission reported that identity theft crimes cost businesses and individuals an estimated $53 billion (Federal Trade Commission). Most Americans are familiar with identity theft but aren’t well-informed about the influence it has on the economy in addition to individuals. If potential victims are better educated on how social networking sites put our identities at risk, the affects identity theft has on its victims, and ways to prevent identity theft from happening while using a social networking site.
Losing one’s private information can possibly be the worst thing to ever happen or, for some, the biggest act of carelessness displayed. The average person would probably panic and hope that no one is exploiting his or her misplaced information. Well social networking sites can cause just that without you even knowing it.
Although there are numerous ways an identity can be taken social networking seems to be the most effective. A report concerning the most common ways an individual’s identity can be stolen was completed by the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau. This report states that although a lost or stolen wallet is the most common way, that happens more than 28.8% of the time, it isn’t the only way. Information can be attained through friends /relatives, assessed as part of a transaction, taken by a corrupt employee at any institution used, through mail, computer spyware, virus, hackers, and email, also out of the trash (Katel, Peter). The average American ignores the risks of identity theft. Ignorance is never an excuse when something of such substantial value becomes compromised, nor does it rectify the damages.
There are many other dangers on online networks that we as individuals may know about but never think it’s possible for us. For example, anyone can pose as someone that they aren’t, many applications and features may allow strangers access to information about you, and the fact that our personal information is out in the open. But the biggest danger lies with us and the things we put out there for others. Very often people reveal more than enough information on social networking sites that can aid a person in stealing one’s identity, things like address, phone numbers, birthday and email addresses. This information alone could lead to a cushy life for an identity theft and a chaotic clean up for an innocent victim. We forget that sites like face book and Myspace can be hacked and our messages...


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As car companies continue to expand their adoption of electricity fuel, Volkswagen (VW) wants to promote its 400 free charging points across the U.K., which will be made free for all other electric cars to use, too. But the automotive brand doesn’t want you to see them in its ad campaign.
Created by Adam&EveDDB, the campaign, titled “Sheets,” is part of the company’s pledge to improve cleaner driving. After the Volkswagen emissions scandal in 2015, the company has been making an effort to improve its image when it comes to environmental impact.


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It is High Time to Think Mobile
Date: Tuesday , August 25, 2015
If your business does not have a mobile app, then it is high time you think about developing one as we have already surpassed the era of web and are rolling high in the app world. In 2015 alone, around one billion smartphones will be sold, states University of Alabama. It is also claimed that on an average, a mobile app user spends more than 30 hours a month on more than two dozen apps. While around 46 percent of app users report having paid for their apps, the numbers seems to be growing with the facts stated earlier. It is expected that by 2017, over 268 billion downloads will generate $77 billion worth of revenue. Huge opportunity! Ofcourse.
The behemoth mobile app market is all set to see roving growth across the world and that all of them out there in the market doing any sort of business are now developing one for themselves. Some companies that went app-only, like Myntra, opened up avenues for others to follow the tail. And yes, many are doing so. But this has triggered a huge potential market for the app developers who can understand the business context and develop apps accordingly. However, the challenge lies in finding that one who works not just like an app developer but as a business partner who can delve deep into the math of the business and then develop the app that suits the taste of the business.
Understand this, we bring to you \'20 Most Promising Mobile App Companies\' who are the road-rollers of the app development industry. Their unique feature and cutting-edge technologies make them the top notch players of the realm.
Apart from this, we also bring to you the story of Software Assurance: ASSURING A Higher Level of Technology Performance in the \'SMART WAY\'. The company under the leadership of Ram Garg, Founder & CEO, is growing leaps and bounds and will soon be entering the wearable sector.


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Castello Italia is one of the most important suppliers of MAN, the German world-leading AUDI VW Group manufacturer of trucks and buses.
A ten-year relationship that has grown even stronger during the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to Castello Italia’s quality-oriented and customer-centred approach.
Even during the lockdown Castello Italia hasn’t stopped wo 24/7 to help build the new truck ranges, supplying all 11 MAN’s European plants with their own thermoplastic pipes.
A partnership that MAN has decided to recognize publicly, showing the strategic importance of their relationship with our company in order to guarantee quality, reliability and safety to the “giants” who deliver goods across our roads every day.
The CEO of Castello Italia S.p.A. thanks MAN Truck & Bus SE for their trust and its own employees for their unmatched contribution.


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If you have Christmas gifts to be sent off through the mail, Australia Post is reminding residents today is the very last chance to send by standard Parcel Post.
Customers who need a little more time to find that perfect gift can take advantage of Australia Post’s Express Post service by sending no later than Monday 20 December.
Australia Post Executive General Manager Deliveries Rod Barnes said he expected to exceed last December’s delivery record of more than 52 million parcels, with more than 3 million a day to reach customers on the busiest days.
“We’re coming off the back of the biggest online shopping month ever in November, so we know a lot of people did get their Christmas shopping done early during those big cyber sales and as a result we’ve been delivering over 2.3 million parcels each weekday,” he said.
“But for those who haven’t had the chance to finalise their gifts yet, we’re doing everything we can to give them the best chance of arriving including delivering on weekends and until early evening where needed, up until Christmas Eve.
“If people do miss those sending deadlines, we will still do our very best to get those presents delivered in time, but it’s important to know that they may not arrive until after Christmas,” Mr Barnes said.
To give people as much time as possible to send gifts, more than 380 Post Offices have extended trading hours across the country.
While in store, customers can support Australia Post community partners Beyond Blue and the Indigenous Literacy Foundation by purchasing specially designed Christmas decorations with proceeds going towards 24/7 mental health services and gifting books to children in remote communities.
Customers should check that their parcel’s origin and destination are within the Express Post network before sending, and can check their local outlet’s opening hours at auspost.com.au/locate


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Wednesday, 22 January 2014 00:00
HSBC’s seasonal credit card promo ‘Offers so great, Santa takes a break’ concluded recently, with W.W.H. De Mel of Moratuwa being announced as the third lucky millionaire along with 50 consolation prize winners of Rs. 10,000 each in its fortnightly draw.
The seasonal campaign which ended on 31 December 2013, rewarded winners with millions in cash prizes for their loyalty in patronising HSBC’s seasonal deals and rewards during the festive season.
The three lucky millionaires included I.D.B. Vithanage of Ranthotuvila, Sagara Kelaniya of Kesbewa and W.W.H. De Mel of Moratuwa along with 150 consolation prize winners who received Rs. 10,000 each.
HSBC cardholders can look forward to receiving more benefits throughout the year with their HSBC credit card.


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The hype surrounding 3D printing has largely proved to be real — to some people's surprise. Several industries currently employ the technology, and many more are exploring the possibilities. However, despite its widespread usage, additive manufacturing remains a specialised tool rather than a major component. Even though it theoretically reduces costs over time, maintaining a major 3D printing operation can be costly and complex. However, considering that manufacturing contributes $100 billion to Australia's economy, it is definitely an area that ought to be thoroughly examined.
Part of the issue revolves around the idea that the available supply chains and logistics designed to support the technology are still just out of reach for many companies. Regardless, companies remain interested in integrating additive manufacturing into their production lines.
A recent business report indicates that more than 30% of companies increased their use of 3D printing due to pandemic business conditions. As interest and investment in the sector continue to grow, the industry must rethink its own supply chain to ensure 3D printers become more economically feasible and widespread.
A problem of accessibility
There is no question that 3D printing can be a valuable addition to any production line. It increases production speed for components, lowers material and inventory costs, and offers greater design precision. Indeed, Deloitte estimates that the 3D printing sector will experience revenue growth of 10% annually over the next few years. However, there are still hurdles the industry must clear before it becomes as powerful as it aims to be.
A Stratasys survey found that businesses still have some important concerns about equipment cost and limited access to materials. These problems could be resolved to a degree by developing better supply chains.
One big issue is the lack of standardisation when it comes to equipment. With such a wide variety in the quality of the printers and results, this gap is problematic for companies that operate internationally. Creating a more standardised level of quality requires spending more on printers and tighter quality control to ensure compliance with manufacturing regulations.
On the other hand, the cost and limited access to vital materials holds back the industry's potential. Especially when it comes to high-volume printing, sourcing enough materials to maintain a consistent output can be challenging.
Printing remains relegated to low-volume jobs and printing smaller components as part of larger production lines. Additionally, as 3D printing materials remain largely proprietary, finding the right blend or solution can be an expensive proposition.
A related issue to the lack of access to materials is the limited variety of materials available. While some companies are forging ahead with new materials, including TPU elastomers and metal-based components, the number of companies manufacturing them is still relatively small. As a result, companies must sometimes wait long periods to acquire the materials they need for printing operations or be forced to source lower-quality materials.
As additive manufacture seeks to scale, these problems can hold the entire industry back, but they are very solvable.
Improving supply chain links
Even with these challenges, companies remain undeterred in their ongoing drive to integrate 3D printing as a cost-saving and efficiency-boosting tool. As such, the additive manufacturing industry must work to streamline the process of delivering the resources businesses require while simultaneously reducing the financial costs and timetables of printing.
One of the easiest solutions to the problem is the constant addition of new materials that can be shipped to clients. The race to produce new, better raw products for printing means that 3D printers can be integrated into a broader range of jobs while lowering the barrier for identifying the necessary resources. Similarly, as companies start to produce higher volumes of materials and expand production, this problem should also balance out.
Perhaps most importantly, the industry must gradually move towards standardisation in terms of both machinery and materials. The limitations placed by a single source of materials for printing means companies must often live and die by the supply constraints of their chosen provider. Creating new standards governing material quality, composition, and other factors could reduce this reliance and help broaden the reach of the entire industry.
Creating a better 3D printing ecosystem
The future is bright for 3D printing, and it is quickly becoming a key component across many industrial production lines. However, for it to truly soar and scale to meet demand, the industry must improve its building blocks.
The materials race has helped industry participants differentiate themselves, but a lack of standardisation and an emphasis on proprietary technology means that supply chains in the sector remain restrictive.
As companies provide more compatible materials with multiple machines and the availability of materials on-demand improves, the sector will finally free itself from one of the crucial factors constraining its full potential.


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L’Oreal, the world’s biggest cosmetics company, will remove words referencing “white”, “fair” and “light” from its skincare products, a spokeswoman said, a day after Unilever made a similar announcement in the face of growing social media criticism.
L’Oreal’s products include Garnier Skin Naturals White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream.
Johnson & Johnson went a step further, saying it would stop selling skin whitening creams sold in Asia and the Middle East under its Neutrogena and Clean & Clear brand.
Extracts from a France 24 article (original). Published 27 June 2020.


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Abigail Disney has never shied away from voicing her criticisms of Disney. She’s been the voice of sorts for the Disney family, calling out the pay disparity between park employees and executives often. She’s the grandfather of Roy O. Disney, who co-founder Disney with his brother, the man we all know named Walt. Unlike the executives at Disney, Abigail Disney likes to look out for the park employees. Following the furlough of 100,000 employees, Abigail is rightly calling out the powerful folks at The Walt Disney Co.
Those 100,000 workers mostly work in the park division. They get paid and treated the worst by Disney, no question, and need the money now more than ever. Disney could afford to keep helping them, but instead, they’re looking out for their executives. The Financial Times reported Disney is saving $1.5 billion for bonuses later this year for executives and shareholder dividends, already rich and safe and sound during these uncertain times. The $1.5 billion going to the richest of the rich at Disney could’ve kept those 100,000 employees paid and safe for three months. Like Disney wrote, the money could “pay for three months salary to front line workers, and it’s going to people who have already been collecting egregious bonuses for years.”
“I’ve been holding my tongue on the theory that a pandemic is no time to be calling people out on anything other than failing us in a public health sense,” Disney wrote on Twitter. “I thought it might be a moment for peace and reconciliation. But I feel a thread coming on …” Disney went on for over 20 tweets. While Disney is hurting from the closure of parks, cruises, and sports, keep in mind former CEO Bob Iger’s compensation package will still be “900 times median wage of a park employee.”
Here was Abigail Disney’s closing message on the matter:
I don’t have a role at the company, which is fine with me. I’m just a citizen who cares and I think that makes me free to say what I believe. But I am an heir. And I do carry this name with me everywhere. And I have a conscience which makes it very difficult for me to sit by when I see abuses taking place with that name attached to them.
This isn’t all that hard. This isn’t all that complicated. Just give up SOME of your already ample compensation, especially this year. Give up, god forbid two or three basis points on the annual return. Analysts will shout and scream and have little temper tantrums. Who cares. You are bigger than they are. And as the biggest, most exceptional, most iconic guy in town, you could CHOOSE TO LEAD. If you do, who knows who would follow you. We have a moment here. A crisis is always an opportunity for change.”
Disney’s No Comment
Disney has no response to the story. That’s often the case for the company. Whenever a controversy comes up, they remain silent. Bob Iger does the same. He was asked about the human rights issues in China and said nothing. It’s all business to Disney, not doing the right thing. The silent response on their part is clever, of course, since another story eventually comes out that gets people angry all over again. Eventually, people stop talking about Disney’s shameful treatment of their park employees, move on to the next disappointing story in the news, and ultimately return to the Disney conversation whenever they do something greedy again. Their movies, parks, and merchandise often thrive as their employees suffer from disgusting wages and treatment. Disney has a family-friendly image but doesn’t believe in treating their employees at all like family. It’s a shame. Business is business, but when your business is Disney, come on.


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Some supermarket cat food brands may cause illness and injury, report finds
Peer-reviewed research by the University of Sydney, published in the Australian Veterinary Journal, has found that some commercial pet food could cause 'severe illness or injury' to adult cats.
EMMA ALBERICI, PRESENTER: Around two million Australians are cat owners and a new study has revealed the health of their animals could be at risk from what they're eating. The peer-reviewed research by the University of Sydney published in the Australian Veterinary Journal found that some commercial pet food could cause severe illness or injury to adult cats. Eight out of the 20 products tested did not meet nutritional standards. But the report's publishers, authors and the university won't reveal the names of the companies that make the potentially dangerous brands, prompting animal experts and cat owners to ask why. James Thomas has our story.
RICHARD MALIK, FELINE SPECIALIST, UNI. OF SYDNEY: Everybody should be able to see what's in the food. It's not a secret. In every article, in order to be published, they have to say who funded the study, all aspects of the study and whether any of the authors had a conflict of interest. If we knew that, if they had to disclose that, we wouldn't need to speculate.
JAMES THOMAS, REPORTER: The research conducted by the University of Sydney and published in the Australian Veterinary Journal is damning. There are serious issues with the nutritional composition of supermarket and pet shop cat food in Australia.
SUE FOSTER, FELINE SPECIALIST: There are health implications for cats.
JAMES THOMAS: 20 supermarket or pet shop cat foods labelled "nutritionally complete" were tested. Nine didn't adhere to the Australian standard guaranteed or typical content claims on the package. Eight be products were found to contain protein or fat levels likely to cause severe illness or injury to adult cats, including diseases such as:
RICHARD MALIK: Osteoarthritis, diabetes, a foreshortened life span, and probably, extrapolating from other species, the development of cancer.
JAMES THOMAS: More than two million cat owners have cause for serious concern.
JOURNALIST: Does this concern you at all?
MATTHEW GEFTAKIS, CAT OWNER: Of course. An animal becomes part of your life.
JAMES THOMAS: And the pet food industry is reeling.
DUNCAN HALL, PET FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION: We do want to understand a lot more about this report. We have flagged this report to our members. So yes, we have concerns, of course we have concerns with regards to findings where the nutrient levels are not what is expected and certainly the degree of some of those changes was a surprise.
JAMES THOMAS: The research threatens the profits of a $2 billion industry. So, the million-dollar question: which products are they?
At this point in the story, I would normally tell you which cat foods you need to avoid in order to keep your animal safe. But in a curious development, the Sydney University researchers behind this study have refused to give the ABC the names of the products that they tested.
Well why can't the nation know what the products are?
ROBERT JOHNSON, PRES., AUST. VETERINARY ASSOC.: Down the track, we might find that out, but at this stage, it was not revealed in that article. A decision was made by the editor.
JAMES THOMAS: Dr Robert Johnson is the president of the Australian Veterinary Association. He defends his journal's editor Anne Jackson's decision to publish the study without product names. Anne Jackson told the ABC the study was "preliminary", small-scale and requires a larger study before products can be named.
ROBERT JOHNSON: I think it presents a reasonable balance not to name any particular company. And, you know, I think it's quite ethical to do that.
JAMES THOMAS: The published study makes no mention of being preliminary and some internationally respected academics say the size of the study is irrelevant to its validity or whether or not products are named.
SUE FOSTER: If the methodology is completely robust, then I can't personally see a great reason for not releasing those names.
JAMES THOMAS: Feline specialist and an adjunct senior lecturer at Murdoch University Dr Sue Foster says that protecting company names when animal welfare is at risk is a concern to vets who need to know what is and isn't safe for their patients.
SUE FOSTER: It's the uncertainty it creates 'cause we actually don't know and can't see that data. That would be my problem. I certainly was interested in knowing which products when I read the paper.
RICHARD MALIK: What's the modern expression?: doesn't pass the smell test.
JAMES THOMAS: Why?
RICHARD MALIK: Because it's not transparent. Because you and I, in talking about it, are guessing what's going on. We should know.
JAMES THOMAS: Dr Richard Malik is a feline specialist with the Sydney University. He has serious concerns that the study has withheld the names of products to protect or prop up university sponsors like Hills or Royal Canin pet foods.
RICHARD MALIK: The only plausible thing that makes any sense to me is they haven't been named because they want to make people worry about buying food from supermarkets and pet stores. They want people to buy premium food made by the type of companies that have these relationships with all the unis in Australia.
JAMES THOMAS: Dr Malik says that because the study doesn't name the dangerous products, it casts doubt over every supermarket brand, forcing cat owners to seek advice from a vet.
MELISSA CATT, VETERINARIAN: People look to us to provide them with, you know, the most up-to-date and professional information that we can, so we would like to be able to do that.
JAMES THOMAS: And when a study highlights serious nutritional issues with supermarket food, vets like Melissa Catt must take the safest option.
MELISSA CATT: But we do recommend that they feed the premium products because we feel that they're the ones that meet the highest standards in terms of being complete and balanced.
JAMES THOMAS: The University of Sydney says the cat food study, "did not receive any commercial funding," and denies suggestions of any benefit or influence from pet food companies.
TOM LONSDALE, VETERINARIAN: Well, I don't think they're at liberty to deny it because it's in the documents.
JAMES THOMAS: Using Freedom of Information requests, vet Tom Lonsdale, a critic of the pet food industry, uncovered sponsorship agreements between the University of Sydney and pet food companies Royal Canin and Hills. The deal allows Hills pet food significant benefits, including the hosting of conferences, product placement in the vet clinic, dressing students in branded lab coats, and, as seen in this heavily-redacted sponsorship agreement, "Research Engagement with [the] Charles Perkins Chair in Comparative Nutrition".
JAMES THOMAS: That's Professor David Raubenheimer, a globally-recognised scientist and an author on the cat food study. The pet food sponsorship was not disclosed in the study. But the University of Sydney say that, "Hills did not proceed," with engaging Professor Raubenheimer in any research and maintain that pet food sponsorships did not fund the cat food study or influence it in any way.
Dr Malik remains sceptical and believes the university's pet food sponsorship should cease.
RICHARD MALIK: The problem is the unis don't have enough money and they're trying to get money wherever they can. And in this particular case, the pet food manufacturers are generous in their money, and, you know, they want something back for it.
JAMES THOMAS: Yeah. Such as?
RICHARD MALIK: Influence.
JAMES THOMAS: The pet food industry doesn't see it that way.
DUNCAN HALL: It's my understanding that individual companies do have arrangements with universities in regards to supporting student activities, continuing education, bringing out world-class speakers that otherwise wouldn't be brought out here, James, and I think that's entirely a positive for the veterinary profession.
JAMES THOMAS: In relation to the study the pet food industry's spokesman Duncan Hall is also calling for the release of the product names.
DUNCAN HALL: We've also reached out to try to set up a meeting with the researchers themselves. I personally have put in calls and emails to two of the researchers. Unfortunately, those haven't been answered.
JAMES THOMAS: The Australian Veterinary Journal's editor Anne Jackson has issued a statement seemingly backing away from the research, now saying it, "cannot be relied upon until confirmed by large, formal trials," and that is why, "it would be inappropriate for the authors to include the names of the companies".
TOM LONSDALE: Well, they're absurd. I mean, if they were going to stand by what they wrote, then they would be prepared to publish the names. It's ridiculous now to start to denigrate their own research project.
JAMES THOMAS: Dr Lonsdale and Dr Malik believe the journal may be caving in to the might of the pet food companies, a claim the president of the Australian Veterinary Association rejects.
ROBERT JOHNSON: It takes advertising from lots of different companies.
JAMES THOMAS: And you don't think that would influence the way they present their scientific studies?
ROBERT JOHNSON: No. Definitely not.
JAMES THOMAS: Why not?
ROBERT JOHNSON: Because I have the utmost faith in the editorial committee and the editor.
MATTHEW GEFTAKIS: It's like having a child, so you want to make sure it has the best upbringing it can possibly have.
JAMES THOMAS: But some veterinarians are losing faith. They're calling on the names of products in this study to be released so they can properly inform cat owners like Matthew Geftakis just what products are safe for his cat.
MATTHEW GEFTAKIS: If they've found something wrong with a particular food, then, yes, it should be - they should be named, basically.
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The travel brochure is enticing -- even if it misspells Ernest Hemingway's name -- with photos of old Havana and 1950s American cars. "Experience Cuba," it says. "A chance of a lifetime -- nine days in Cuba brought to you by the Portland Business Alliance."
The price is hardly socialist at $3,299 per person (plus a $600 single supplement), not including domestic flights between Portland and Miami.
It turns out that a growing number of U.S. organizations, including chambers of commerce, are allowed to offer people-to-people exchange programs in Cuba. The Business Alliance, greater Portland's chamber of commerce, is partnering with Chamber Explorations, a California venture that specializes in travel for chamber members.
For years, U.S. leftist organizations have found ways to get Americans to Cuba via Mexico and Canada. But now the Multnomah Athletic Club, that Portland bastion of athletic enterprise, is also offering a Cuba trip to its members. Travelers will stay in hotels such as the Meliá Cohiba and the Meliá Habana Libre.
Shoppers on the Aug. 2-10 trip can bring home souvenirs. But the organizers say Cuban cigars, rum, coffee and communist literature are subject to confiscation upon return, given the continuing U.S. trade embargo.
And don't plan on using U.S. credit cards or traveler's checks.
"The best currency to take with you is the euro," the fine print says, "not the U.S. dollar."
-- Richard Read, twitter.com/ReadOregonian


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In August, Pentair plc (PNR) decided to sell a valves and controls business it had acquired a few years earlier to Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) for $3.2 billion.
Behind the scenes, as that deal was carried out, activist investor Ed Garden, CIO of Trian Fund Management, a Pentair director since 2015, began collaborating with Pentair CEO Randall Hogan to identify the next step to drive shareholder value. For Garden, the sale to Emerson acted as a catalyst to drive the company into splitting its remaining water and electrical business into two separate companies.
"The decision to monetize valves and controls was the catalyst to allow us to look at the business and say, 'we have two businesses, water and electrical, that have critical mass, that could be standalone businesses on their own,'" Garden said at "Corporate Governance: Navigating New Challenges to Value Creation," a June 5 event sponsored by The Deal and BoardEx, business units of The Street.
Garden and Hogan spoke to The Street founder Jim Cramer at the conference about how they came to agree that—once that unit was sold off—it was time to split its remaining largest businesses into two separate companies. Trian, an activist fund that prefers to be known as a "liquid private equity" or a "highly engaged shareowner," became a Pentair investor, reporting a 7.2% stake, in 2015.
Around that time, Hogan explained, he had become so focused on the valves and controls business, partly because it has been struggling due to a commodity prices downturn, that he didn't have time to focus on water and electrical.
"That was a tough time," Hogan said. "That sale let us pivot to splitting the company... Ed [Garden] was early in thinking on that idea and helped me bring the whole board there. The whole board is on board with doing it."
The Pentair breakup, which was announced in May, will create a water business that includes filtration and environmental systems with $2.8 billion in sales and an electrical company with $2.1 billion in revenue. Hogan plans to retire as CEO and chairman of Pentair when the split-up is completed and will take the role of chair at the electrical firm.


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A solitary website page from a 1984 Spider-Man comedian marketed for $ 3.36 million (£ 2.45 million) at an auction in Texas.
The page was Mike Zeck’s primary artwork and very first reveals Spider-Gentleman in a black fit.
It is really section of a growing trend for common culture memorabilia auctions considering that the commence of the pandemic, with record rates for Pokemon comics and playing cards.
Joe Maddalena, vice president of Heritage Auctions, which offered the Spider-Gentleman comic, said, “Collectors are getting their nostalgia, so in its place of shopping for their, you know, piece of present-day art, this is it.
“They would relatively have this simply because it speaks to them additional than a modern piece of art would.”
Describing the Spider-Person piece as “a person of a sort,” he claimed, “It was just one particular of people moments in the lore of Spider-Guy fame that explained to this important section of this tale that this character would later on change. in Venom. It’s pretty amazing. “
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And an additional superhero has also confirmed to be a cash spinner at the sale, according to Mr. Magdalene.
“A number of minutes later we experienced Action selection one, the origin and initially visual appeal of Superman, all right? A higher-degree duplicate, $ 3.18 million, then 1984 Spider-Gentleman conquer Superman, which it truly is remarkable.”
Spider-Gentleman: No Way House blocked by BAFTA nominations
It truly is not just at the auction household that Spider-Guy broke records.
The most current film release, Spider-Man: No Way Household, has grossed much more than $ 1.5 billion (£ 1.01 billion) globally at the box place of work in the four weeks of its release and now ranks as the eighth greatest movie in the record of cinema worldwide.


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UATP Teams With Affirm To Deliver New Payment Solutions For Its Customers
Washington, Sept. 15, 2016 – UATP announced today that they have teamed up with Affirm, an innovative financial services provider, to provide technology that will allow airlines’ customers to purchase airfare in flexible installments, without a credit card. The partnership builds upon UATP’s payment technology platform providing speed to market for the Affirm product.
“Cost can often influence a customer’s decision to purchase, so travelers are more likely to have the confidence to buy when they can pay in smaller monthly installments,” said Brad Selby, Affirm’s Chief Development Officer. “This valuable partnership will allow Affirm and UATP’s member airlines to better serve these customers’ needs, and empower them while pulling in new sources of revenue.”
Affirm is paid directly by the customer and settles the full amount with UATP’s airline members. Affirm also takes on a significant portion of the repayment and fraud risk. Through the Affirm partnership, UATP airline members will be able to serve many responsible customers who may fall outside of the spectrum of traditional financing.
“Partnering with Affirm will make travel more accessible for customers who prefer to not use traditional credit cards to pay,” saidRalph Kaiser, President and CEO, UATP. “Customers want more safe alternative payment choices and this will address that need by providing an option that has not been available to them before.”
Working with Affirm gives travelers a more convenient way to pay over time on a schedule that fits their budget. Customers will be able to shop for airfare as they normally do, then click the Affirm link at payment, and apply for financing approval in real time. This application will not affect the purchaser’s credit score.
For more information, visit UATP.com or www.affirm.com.


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Having been in the same cabinet shoes for the better part of a decade, Marthinus van Schalkwyk has the immediate advantage of continuity. As a result, he has a good grasp of his product, is relatively popular and knows what makes the industry tick.
He has established good interdepartmental relations, which allow him the leverage of minimising bureaucratic red tape where necessary, easing relations with the private sector.
The Tourism Indaba, however, which remains the main platform for burgeoning SMMEs, could do with a bit of a facelift. SMMEs in this sector contribute more to the GDP than big business. Although it remains a pivotal showcase for the South African brand and the key host city of Durban, its resources could be better spent by paying more attention to the sustainable incubation of handpicked enterprises that display either potential for growth or the most urgent needs. Otherwise, the Indaba is doomed to become a revolving door showcase of companies with no potential for growth.
Those in the know point out that the ministry could do more with marketing South Africa to the rest of Africa, but for that to be achieved, the air travel industry would have to be a lot more competitive.
Domestically, the total tourist spend went up from R9.2-billion in 2011 to an estimated R10.2-billion in 2012. This was due to an increase in average expenditure per trip. The persisting problem, however, is the creation of sustainable jobs. While the department intended to create over 5 000 jobs through the extended public works programme, only 762 full-time equivalent jobs had been created within the first quarter of the financial year.
Realising the importance of transformation and skills development in the sector, a career expo and road shows were conducted in Tshwane, Ermelo, Middelburg this year.
However, a secret weapon to boost traffic since the World Cup remains elusive.


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Jones Lang LaSalle’s Rich Thompson (at right) is moderating a panel discussion featuring the Panama Canal Authority’s Oscar Bazan (center), Ridge Property Trust’s Jim Martel (left) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ Rick Blasgen (second from left).
9:15 a.m. — Blasgen: “The recession diminished our (U.S.) investment in port infrastructure.”
9:20 a.m. — Bazan: With strategic unloading — beginning at Norfolk — large vessels can dock at three or four other U.S. East Coast ports and remain viable in terms of cost.
9:24 a.m. — Martel: “There’s a civil war going on between Charleston and Savannah. They’re competing for capital (for upgrades) and they’ve been putting themselves at a competitive disadvantage.”
9:27 a.m. — Martel: The East Coast Mexican ports, particularly, Lazaro Cardenas, will be an important alternative.
9:30 a.m. — Blasgen: The cost gap between manufacturing in China versus the U.S. is tightening dramatically, so we’re going to see a lot of near-shoring.
9:35 a.m. — Martel: “I don’t think the Panama Canal is going to have an impact on the continued decentralization of distribution networks.”
9:36 a.m. — Thompson: “Supply chain practitioners are focusing more on risk-management. The Canal opens up opportunities to move good from both East and West Coast ports, which lowers risk.”


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Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute struggles to find traction
Mercedes-Benz sold just 15,300 units of its X-Class ute last year around the world, placing it as one of the slowest-selling pick-ups on the market.
In Australia, the X-Class totalled 2186 units, an increase of around 40 per cent over the previous year.
The boost in local sales is largely thanks to the introduction of the V6 X-Class that launched in early 2019, which accounted for 40 per cent of last year’s volume.
Speaking to CarsGuide, Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia PR Blake Vincent said the brand is committed to its pick-up going forward, and expects sales of the V6 to continue to grow this year as awareness in the X-Class improves.
“We’ve had a lot of campaigns around our four-cylinder variants last year,” he said.
“As things normalise, I think V6 has the potential to be the volume mover.”
Mr Blake also revealed that the top-spec Power variant makes up 60 per cent of the grade mix, outselling the entry Pure and mid-tier Progressive.
For reference, the X-Class opens at $50,400 before on-road costs for the 120kW/403Nm 2.3-litre turbo-diesel Pure dual-cab manual ute, and tops out with the $79,415 automatic Power dual cab, fitted with a 190kW/550Nm 3.0-litre V6 diesel.
In relation to its competitors in the mainstream segment, the X-Class lags behind significantly behind the aforementioned HiLux, Ford Ranger (40,960), Mitsubishi Triton (25,819) and mechanically related Nissan Navara (13,412).
Even compared more directly against the Volkswagen Amarok (8371), the X-Class is outsold nearly four to one.


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The Bangladesh Startup Ecosystem has experienced incredible growth over the last decade boasting 1,200+ active startups, which have raised over $800Mn investments, prominently in sectors like Fintech, Logistics & Mobility, and eCommerce.
In the first half of 2022, Bangladeshi startups raised over $90Mn. But what will drive the country’s Startup Ecosystem to the next height?
LightCastle Partners presents the latest report, “Bangladesh Startup Ecosystem 2021-22: Coming of Age“.
Gratitude for unparalleled support to Sami Ahmed, Managing Director of Startup Bangladesh Limited; Rahat Ahmed, Founding Partner & CEO of Anchorless Bangladesh and Team; Nirjhor Rahman, CEO of Bangladesh Angels, and BD Startup Founders Group.
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Do employers really need to use a benefits consultant? Nick Martindale investigates what consultants can add to a benefits package or if it can all be done directly with providers.
When Jean Young first joined commercial law firm Goodman Derrick six years ago, she found a basic benefits package that had evolved over time, with different products having been arranged through a number...
The pandemic sparked Huddersfield-based public relations and social media agency KC Communications to reassess its employee benefits package as it sought to adapt to the new normal.
DLA Piper's Jane Hannon says the post-Covid workplace provides new challenges when it comes to addressing employee mental health.
UPDATED: Capita sells employee benefits business to Benefex; Atlas Master Trust not part of transfer
Capita has sold its employee benefits business to Benefex following a strategic review.
Covid-19 has had a seismic impact on regular office life. Nick Martindale looks at how employee benefits provisions are expanding to reach the new normal
The technology to improve employees’ wellbeing is already here. But it is now in employers’ hands to make sure it is used to create successful corporate wellness programmes


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Disney may lose exclusive rights to Mickey Mouse image after copyright protection expires
2022-07-06 10:52:31Source: CCTV Finance
According to multiple British media reports, the copyright protection period for the iconic animated character Mickey Mouse of the American Disney Company is about to expire. Disney may soon lose exclusive rights to the 95-year-old image.
As soon as the news came out, related topics rushed to the hot search list.
Walt Disney, the founder of the American Disney Company, created the animated character “Mickey Mouse” in 1928 and made his debut in the film “Steamboat Willie” in the same year.
Mickey Mouse has long been a symbol of the Disney Company. It can bring in billions of dollars in revenue for Disney every year.
But U.S. copyright protection law stipulates that the image is copyrighted for 95 years. This means that in 2 years, starting in 2024, the image of Mickey Mouse will automatically enter the public domain. According to the British “Mirror”, after this, anyone who wants to use the image of Mickey Mouse can use it at will without applying and without paying copyright fees.
As of now, it is unclear whether Disney will take additional action to extend copyright protection, and the company has not commented. However, before that, Disney lobbied several times in 1976 and 1998 to amend the bill to extend the copyright protection period of the Mickey Mouse image from the original 56 years to the current 95 years.
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Strengthening our IT team is critical to continuing our success
Reston, VA (Vocus) February 17, 2009
Simplexity, the leading online seller of wireless phones and service plans, today announced that Michael Berkley has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Berkley is an accomplished IT executive who brings to his new role over twenty years of technology experience in both the public and private sector. As CIO, Berkley will be responsible for all aspects of information technology at Simplexity including software development, IT architecture/infrastructure, network engineering, outsourcing, strategic planning, and operations.
"Strengthening our IT team is critical to continuing our success," said Zeinfeld. "Mike brings exactly the kind of leadership, industry knowledge, and passion for customer service that we are looking for. I am confident that we will benefit immensely from his extensive experience, expertise and commitment to excellence; attributes that will help drive our mission of being the leader in the wireless and home connectivity service marketplaces.
Berkley joins Simplexity from WorldSpace, Inc., a global information and media company based in Maryland where he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer since 2005.
Prior to this role, he held executive IT and consulting roles for a variety of companies including Erol's, RCN and Sprint. In addition to his IT experience, Michael previously served as Chief Executive Officer for GenuNet, Inc. Berkley received his BBA in Administrative Computer Systems from Hofstra University.
"I am very excited to join an exceptionally talented and innovative team at Simplexity," said Berkley. "Our e-commerce tools are second to none for the activation and fulfillment of cell phones and home connectivity services. I look forward to building on that strong foundation by helping our IT team reach unprecedented levels of speed and service for our customers."
Simplexity is the leading online retailer of cell phones and wireless plans. Simplexity's technology solutions include merchandising, procurement, customer service, billing, customer relationship marketing, order processing and cell phone activations for the largest carriers in the U.S. We operate private label websites for some of the largest names in retail using unrivaled, proprietary systems. Simplexity also operates the popular website Wirefly (http://www.wirefly.com), the leading one-stop cell phone and wireless plan comparison shopping site that has been awarded "Best of the Web" by Forbes magazine and "Best in Overall Customer Experience" by Keynote Systems. For more information about the company, its products and services, visit the Simplexity corporate website at http://www.simplexity.com.
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Some sellers are reporting that eBay is placing someone else's email address in their PayPal payment information field. "Looks like it is time to recheck everything you upload now," an eBay seller wrote after reading reports of several strange glitches.
We received an email on May 23rd from a seller who explained:
"Regarding the new one-page seller format: Every time I create a new listing, there is someone else's email address in the PayPal payment box. Also the item location is incorrect. It says "(redacted), Virginia". The email address is the same each time; (redacted) . This is not anyone I've had a transaction with but it is an eBay user (according to eBay). I have screenshots of these flaws."
It's a huge issue if eBay buyers are sending money to the wrong person and expecting the seller to fulfill the order, and could be quite costly.
"eBay Users reported that a Different PayPal address showed up in their new listing this evening - that and a few have new locations (residence) on their page. Be aware if you are listing something - if a different PAYPAL account email address is showing up in your NEW listings! The one lady called - and although the eBay people could see the New PayPal - they told her that her account was not comprised. Very Strange - new glitch!"
A seller reported the issue on the eBay boards
on May 19th, and followed up saying eBay had reached out to them to investigate the incident. Here's an excerpt of the post:
"My new listings ended up with, not an EMPTY spot in the PayPal Payment info (which would have created an error and not allowed the listing to go through ... and would've been fine), but rather with someone else's e-mail address in the field."
"Something strange happened when I went to go create a new listing tonight from my desktop computer. A random email address populated in the PayPal payment section. Never seen it. Not in my email anywhere. Nowhere to be found online. Also says my location is in (redacted), Maine. Doesn't happen with the app. Happens from any computer I log into. This information just populates. Called eBay customer support. They saw it too when accessing my account and creating a listing but noted my account has not been compromised. Any ideas? Anyone else seeing this?"
Some believe the bug is related to eBay's new listing form in the new Seller Hub.
It's quite concerning that eBay reportedly began looking into the issue over the weekend, but has issued no warning to sellers that they should check their listings.


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The former Ruin Bar on Sebastopol’s South Main Street is expected to reopen early this summer as a craft cocktail spot called Third Pig, according to owners Alex and Katie Bowman.
The couple, who own Bowman Cellars in Graton, took over the lease after the closure of Ruin Bar, a pandemic casualty. The narrow, windowless space snuggled between Bank of the West and nearby Sebastopol Sunshine Cafe had long been a dive bar before Ruin owner Mathew Carson spiffed things up in late 2018, but since its closure in March 2020 it has sat empty.
Details are still a bit sketchy, but the Bowmans plan to make the cocktail bar a more lively space with greenery and modern decor that features the exposed brick.
Alex and Katie Bowman opened Bowman Cellars tasting room in 2018, a hip, millennial-friendly space with approachable but well-made wines. Both have roots in the community: Katie’s grandparents are the founders of Andy’s Produce Market in Sebastopol, and Alex’s family owns Bowman Electric.
116 S. Main St., Sebastopol, instagram.com/thirdpigbar. Stay tuned for more details.


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EVO YACHTS ARRIVES IN SPAIN: THEIR 13-METER EVO43 AT THE SALON NAUTICO INTERNACIONAL DE BARCELONA
Evo 43 keeps moving forward: after the appointments in Italy and the French Riviera, the boat will be back again on display at the Barcelona International Boat Show, scheduled from October 12th to October 16th 2016.
After the enthusiastic welcome received at the Boat Show in Palma de Mallorca last May 2016, Evo Yachts will be back again in Spain, a market that has already shown great interest for Evo 43. The 13 meters will welcome its visitors moored at the Port Vell docks in Barcelona, and will be available for the entire event for on board visits and sea trials.
In this past few months Evo 43, already considered by many the latest revolution in the day cruiser sector, has received great appraisal for its innovative design and its technological features that brings home automation into the nautical world. Meanwhile the shipyard keeps developing new alternatives to customize the model with different layouts, furniture, essences and colours.
Evo 43 will be at the Salon Nautico Internacional de Barcelona – Stand A951
Press only sea trials will be held every day upon requests.