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China was hitting back against U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods with similar tariffs on U.S. goods even as Trump's top economic adviser Larry Kudlow said the administration was involved in a "negotiation" with China rather than a trade war.
Chinese state media had earlier yesterday criticized Trump's threat of more trade action as "ridiculous" after the USA president had directed trade officials to identify tariffs on US$100 billion more Chinese imports, escalating an already high-stakes trade dispute between the two nations.
Trump also said the US was "still prepared to have discussions in further support of our commitment to achieving free, fair, and reciprocal trade and to protect the technology and intellectual property of American companies and American people".
Stocks ended the week the way they began it: tumbling as investors worry that tariffs and harsh words between the US and China will touch off a trade war that derails the global economy.
Financial markets, roiled for days by the trade fight and Trump's management of it, whipsawed again on the new threat.
Crude oil prices fell after Trump's latest tariff proposal.
U.S. stock futures ESc1 slid 1% and the dollar dipped against other major currencies.DXY, while Asian shares flitted in and out of positive territory.
Foreign companies have long complained about Beijing's failure to protect know-how and patents, in some cases forcing firms to share information with domestic partners as the price for doing business in the massive Chinese market.More news: Vernon Philander delights skipper Faf Du Plessis as South Africa crush Australia
The White House says Trump has instructed the Office of the United States Trade Representative to consider whether $100 billion of additional tariffs would be appropriate under section 301 and, if so, to identify which products they should apply to.
The threat is likely to heighten growing concerns that a full-blown trade war could erupt between the two countries.
Mr Trump's protectionist agenda is aimed at saving U.S. jobs and closing what he sees as a $504bn trade gap with China and deficits with other major economies.
"This latest intimidation reflects the deep arrogance of some American elites in their attitude towards China", the state-run Global Times said in an editorial.
On Tuesday, USTR proposed 25% tariffs on more than 1,300 Chinese industrial and other products from flat-panel televisions to electronic components.
China said Wednesday it would levy a 25 per cent tariff on about US$50 billion of United States imports including soybeans, automobiles, chemicals and aircraft. "China has chosen to harm our farmers and manufacturers", Trump's statement read.
Only a few thousand of the four million cars that General Motors Co. sells in China each year are imported from the USA, but Hyundai's experience illustrates that the locally made remainder could nonetheless be hit hard.
"This is the dumbest possible way to do this". In response, China on Sunday slapped tariffs on $3 billion on agricultural products from the US including hog parts, wine, fruit and nuts.More news: Meet Qaidi No.106, Salman Khan of Jodhpur Central Jail
"Electronics have always relied on the global market, so if the global market becomes a problem, it could affect China's 2025 initiative", he said.
Trump has demanded that China cut the trade gap by $100 billion.
"When you're already $500 Billion DOWN, you can't lose!" the president writes on Twitter, referring to the 2016 USA deficit in goods and services trade, which he has repeatedly pointed out.
China hits back with tariffs on US imports worth around $3 billion.
The exercise yields a broad list of potential targets, which is narrowed by considering the economic impact that tariffs would have on consumers at home. The administration later stressed that any additional tariffs first would be subject to a 60-day public comment period.
"If the USA side announces the list of products for $100 billion in tariffs, the Chinese side has fully prepared and will without hesitation counterattack with great strength", spokesman Gao Feng said. That development follows Trump's earlier pitch for $50 billion in tariffs on Chinese products.
The U.S. shipped $14.6 billion of soybeans to China, its biggest buyer, in the last marketing year - more than a third of the entire crop. Cellphones and computers, key portions of these categories, were spared from the initial tariffs list.
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After a nearly two-and-a-half year wait, Apple's iTunes Match has hit the shores of Japan, bringing cloud-based library matching to one of the few countries where users can purchase music through iTunes but not sign up for the service.
With the latest expansion of services, Apple has iTunes Match operating in some 116 countries, according to the company's iTunes availability webpage.
Like its U.S. counterpart, the Japanese iTunes Match allows users to match songs in their music library, including media from CD rips and other sources, with high resolution versions from iTunes. Up to 25,000 tracks can be stored in iCloud — more if songs are purchased through iTunes — and users can access them from any connected device.
While U.S. iTunes Match subscriptions go for $24.99 a year, international users usually have to pay a premium to access the service. Japan is no exception as current pricing stands at 3,980 yen, or roughly $39 at today's exchange rate.
Apple last expanded its iTunes Match coverage in December when the service rolled out in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.

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Premier League coverage is seen as a way to boost sales of Apple TV and the iPad.
The report makes sense in light of rumours that Apple is planning to release a television set. The company obviously has the technology to make a TV but would need to offer compelling content.
The range of available television shows on the Apple TV box is limited in the UK and not much better in the US. Apple TV does not offer any live television at all.
Would you subscribe?
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Sifco ASC to Host Free Event on Extending Equipment Life
‘Extending Equipment Life for You and Your Customers’ will take place on Thursday, September 15 at Sifco’s facility in Houston.
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Inaugural Surface Technology North America 2016, one of five industrial technology events co-located at IMTS from September 12–17 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will cover the entire spectrum of surface treatments and coatings.


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BEIJING: China probably overtook the US as the largest personal-computer market last quarter, after three decades of American dominance in an industry pioneered by Apple Inc and International Business Machines Corp.
Personal-computer shipments in China rose 14 per cent to 18.5 million units during the second quarter, the first time they surpassed the number in the US, where they fell 4.8 per cent to 17.7 million, Bryan Ma, an analyst at research firm IDC, said in an interview.
On a full-year basis, China will likely pass the US in 2012, he said. The estimates highlight the growing importance of China, which passed the US in 2009 in the car market, as the world's consumer. Illustrating the divergence, Hewlett-Packard Co, the PC industry's largest producer, said this month it's considering pulling out of the business and China's Lenovo Group Ltd posted quarterly profit that almost doubled.
The value of computer shipments in China in the second quarter was $11.9 billion, compared with $11.7 billion for the US, IDC's Ma said.
China had 22 per cent of the global PC market by shipments, compared with 21 per cent for the US, he said.


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The Fast Lane: What Driverless Cars Mean For Innovation And Risk
It’s coming quickly down the road: a world where we can get in a car anytime we want to but don’t own one. Where we’re all passengers. Where accidents are drastically reduced, and we don’t have to worry about dangerous drivers on the road. Where we can join conference calls or draft a report on our morning commute.
Cars are changing more quickly and drastically now than at any other point in their history. And it’s no wonder: from 2014 to 2017, startups, automakers and other stakeholders invested an estimated $80 billion into autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. Still, it’s unclear when this technology will achieve widespread consumer adoption.
Alongside continued investment, three primary trends are shaping the future of cars: electric technology, autonomy and mobility services. The convergence of these three trends promises to completely revolutionize how consumers and companies think about cars as they relate to insurance, risk, and safety.
Automakers and entire industries – from transportation and logistics to insurance – will be forced to adapt to the changing landscape. How did we get here? And what is the route forward?
As we consider the implications of the evolution of the automobile, it’s helpful to understand the context for this change and imagine the future possibilities.
The History And Evolution Of Cars
Cars have been constantly evolving since the first Model T rolled off the production line in 1908. But the current phase of innovation has created some confusion among the general population. Jillian Slyfield, Digital Economy Practice Leader, Risk Consulting and Insurance Services at Aon, said that when it comes to cars, “People either picture flying cars from ‘The Jetsons’ or the historic Model T. What’s not as clear is the interim and the various risks as cars move toward autonomy.”
Many changes to cars over time have had the dual effect of improving driver experience and forcing the industry and policymakers to balance innovation and safety. For example, power steering, which became a common feature for drivers in 1956, made maneuvering a car easier and potentially improved safety. The addition of cruise control, in 1958, originally called Speedostat, both improved user experience and paved the way for today’s autonomous features. By 1984, you could expect your car to come equipped with air bags. While they overall improve the safety of vehicles, they also come with concerns such as child safety.
Looking ahead, observers believe that widespread adoption of fully autonomous (Level 5) vehicles is at least a decade away due to barriers to adoption, such as infrastructure development, legislation and consumer acceptance. Strides are being made, however: vehicles with Levels 4 (high automation) and 5 functionality are already being tested on the roads, and legislation specific to AV has passed in 21 states. Further, many automakers have announced the expected rollout of cars with some level of automation (mainly 3 and 4) for commercial purchase over the next few years. Volvo, for example, is targeting a release date in 2021 for a Level 4 vehicle. Some industry experts predict up to 21 million autonomous cars could be sold globally in 2035 and that more than half of U.S. traffic could be autonomous by 2050. Regardless of the precise timeline, it is clear that autonomous-vehicle technology will continue to improve and it’s only a matter of when, not if, it becomes ubiquitous.
The Road To Autonomy
What will full autonomy look like? Slyfield explains that this process will have many steps. “We’re not looking at an overnight change to driverless cars. Human drivers will likely intermix with autonomous vehicles on the road, and there will be various stages toward full autonomy.”
Mike Stankard, Automotive Practice Leader, Aon, points out, “We’re experiencing highly autonomous vehicles today.” And as time goes on, more and more pieces will become automated.
To understand this point, it’s helpful to think of autonomous capabilities along five levels. For example, Tesla Autopilot, available in a number of Tesla vehicles, and Volvo Pilot Assist, available in the XC60, currently feature Level 2 or partial automation, meaning they can steer, accelerate and brake under some circumstances. The Audi Traffic Jam Pilot technology featured in Audi’s 2019 A8 sedan (available in Europe at the end of this year), achieves Level 3 or conditional automation, in that it can manage almost all driving functions, including monitoring the environment. Drivers using this technology just need to be available to take over if the car encounters a scenario it doesn’t know how to handle.
Data And Analytics: Driverless Cars And Improving Safety
Much of the excitement around autonomous vehicles is their potential to dramatically reduce fatalities on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that, of the approximately 35,000 annual auto deaths, 94 percent are tied to human choice or error. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2015, 94 percent of the year’s estimated 2.2 million crashes were the result of driver error while just 2 percent were the fault of the environment, another 2 percent were the fault of vehicles, and the remaining 2 percent were attributed to unknown critical reasons.
As cars continue to become more automated, the percentage of crashes through driver fault will shrink drastically. “Today if there’s a car accident,” Slyfield notes, “much of the liability falls on the driver and some on the product. But if you fast-forward to the future, more of the liability or fault falls on the technology and manufacturer of the vehicle.”
And it’s not just about liability. As the number of autonomous vehicles increases, “the number of accidents anticipated goes down substantially,” Slyfield notes.
While full adoption of Level 5 vehicles is potentially some way off, experts concede that onboard computers will increasingly take over, particularly for city driving. With these computers, cars will become more and more proficient at communicating with one another and control centers, harnessing data to improve safety and traffic flow.
By broadcasting their position, speed and steering-wheel position to nearby cars through wireless technology, for example, other cars are better able to understand their surroundings, identify any impending perils, and determine which corrective actions to take. And through communication with control centers – for instance, cars broadcast their location and receive the locations of other vehicles – cars can choose routes with less traffic and congestion, not only speeding up travel times but also decreasing the risk of accidents. But not just road users benefit from improved safety. The application of ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems) on a large scale would also prevent a lot of damage for insurers and employers. The latter are now seeing their mobility costs rise each year because of higher car insurance premiums and the significant costs due to employee absenteeism as a result of serious traffic accidents.
The cause of the remaining traffic accidents will be much easier to diagnose. According to Stankard, the black-box technology of these vehicles “will bring near more certainty in determining each vehicle’s contribution to a crash event, which will can considerably accelerate claim resolution and reduce unnecessary legal costs.”
Increased Data And Impact On Insurance Premiums
But significant ramifications exist for car insurance car liability. “Thanks to the countless data that the connected car collects, the amount of knowledge and understanding from the frequent use of ADAS will grow rapidly,” says Evert-jeen van der Meer, Industry Director, Aon Risk Solutions. “It will make driving cars driving even safer and increase confidence in fully autonomous cars. Fewer traffic accidents will also reduce insurance claims, which will increase the insurability of highly autonomous cars again. Unlike many global mobility providers, insurers do not realize a healthy return on car insurance.”
Stankard points out that “46 percent of all premiums . . . drive back to auto and motor insurance.” If the 94 percent of accidents related to driver error will be drastically reduced with the advancement of autonomous technology, the percentage of these premiums will shrink significantly. The industry must consider, then, how to replace those premiums and what new needs consumers will have in the place of standard auto insurance.
A Shifting Risk Landscape
“There’s nothing definitive around when this technology will become widespread,” Slyfield says, “but as this cultural adoption happens, we have to ask ourselves how to address new risk issues and processes with clients and consumers.” One of these new issues? Ownership in the on-demand economy. Going forward, the private sector and policy makers will have to seriously consider the implications of fewer and fewer people owning vehicles.
Some traditional auto manufacturers are already making moves to position themselves for the changing landscape. For example Toyota, eager to explore new mobility services and strategies in Asia, has invested $1 billionin the ride-hailing app Grab so it can monitor traffic and driving habits. GM made a similar move in 2016 when it launched its own car-sharing service, Maven, which it developed with a team of connected-car technology and ride-sharing professionals. And Ford’s Smart Mobility segment has made significant investments in self-driving cars and multimodal transportation, among other areas.
Although it remains unclear when self-driving cars will achieve mass adoption, risk will likely shift dramatically.


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Food waste is this country’s #1 waste issue. Can you believe it? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 40% of all food grown ends up in the trash. Local company, Atlas Organics, has decided to take this issue head on with its food waste collection and composting services.
Atlas Organics is an industrial sized composting company servicing customers ranging from schools, grocery stores, restaurants to industrial clients and most recently individual homes with its residential program, Compost House. Compost House was created to bring about the next shift in recycling to the foundation of our communities, our homes.
The Compost House program offers two membership options – weekly doorstep service or a drop-off location membership. Weekly doorstep service is available in 8 zip codes around Greenville for $24 a month. This option includes two 5-gallon buckets to collect food waste. Dirty buckets are picked up from your doorstep once a week and clean buckets are left in return.


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Foyles receives 'milestone' Penguin delivery
29th July 2010
Penguin has revealed that it has celebrated a 'key milestone'
with help from independent bookshop Foyles.
The publisher announced that it recently shipped its 500
millionth unit from its distribution centre in Rugby, Warwickshire,
and Foyles took delivery of the landmark item.
Sam Husain, chief executive of Foyles, was presented with the
book at the chain's Charing Cross Road store after it was
handpicked from Penguin's distribution centre on July 8th.
'The half billionth unit shipped was
J.D Salinger's Catcher
in the Rye, in a tribute to the American author who was
catapulted to fame in 1951 with the publication of the novel,' the
Penguin imprint Hamish Hamilton relaunched the novel earlier
this year to commemorate the author's death. The new version boasts
a new cover that had been approved by Salinger.
The company also said it is a 'fitting tribute' that the centre
shipped its half billionth unit as the firm celebrates its 75th
year in business.
Penguin was launched in 1935, after founder Allen Lane wanted to
offer readers a line of affordable paperbacks. Its first list
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Alibaba Cloud inks strategic partnership with WeWork and SoftBank Telecom China
Alibaba Cloud has announced its strategic partnership with WeWork, the platform for creators that provides the space, community and services to help people make a life not just a living, and SoftBank Telecom China, the consultancy of enterprise-grade solutions. The partnership offers a one-stop platform from cloud-based technology solutions, enterprise services, flexible working space, events to business consulting – for business of all sizes looking to enter China or scale up their presence in the booming market.
Businesses can benefit from the cloud and data intelligence technologies, cross-border IT infrastructure, as well as enterprise solutions tailored for different sectors offered by Alibaba Cloud. In addition, program participants can enjoy flexible collaborative space (private, shared or customized), networking events, as well as accessibility and connections to target customers, business partners and the broader ecosystem from WeWork in China. Professional IT consulting services provided by Softbank Telecom China are also part of the program benefits, along with go-to-market support, access to local tech communities and other business support from all three partners. The program aims to empower global companies to create and expand business opportunities into the rapidly growing Chinese market.
Lancelot Guo, Vice President of Alibaba Group and General Manager of Strategy and Marketing for Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, says, “It is a first of its kind opportunity for any businesses focusing on the China market, as they can benefit from the local expertise, vertical-focused experience and innovation from three of the most-visionary companies in the world in one package. Together we are committed to supporting global enterprises to connect with digitally savvy Chinese customers. With Alibaba Cloud’s innovative technologies and Alibaba’s ecosystem support, we hope to help tackle some common challenges faced by multinational companies entering or growing in China, enabling them to explore more opportunities in the market and stay competitive.”
Christian Lee, Vice Chairman, WeWork Asia, says, “The partnership is significant to WeWork because we ourselves have been through the journey of setting up and scaling our business in China. When we began our journey here in China back in 2016, we had to adopt a very localized approach to navigate in this very unique business environment. We are grateful that we have developed a successful strategy and build the largest workplace platform in China. Leveraging our own experience and our partnership with Alibaba Cloud, we are confident to support and empower companies to enter and scale in China – through our holistic offering of space, community, employee experience, as well as accessibility to meaningful business connections and partnerships with the most innovative companies in China.”
The platform also offers exclusive pricing rate for other offerings from Alibaba Cloud and WeWork. On top of traditional offerings, program participants can also enjoy other privileges such as exclusive Alibaba Cloud-hosted technology workshops, marketing opportunities with Alibaba Cloud, discounts on products and services including business registration, business travel booking on WeWork Services Store, as well as training programs and events organized by WeWork, Alibaba Cloud, SoftBank Telecom China and other program partners to deepen their understanding on the business environment in China.
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Costa Rica Economic Outlook
February 13, 2018According to preliminary Central Bank data, the economy expanded 3.2% in 2017 compared to the previous year, a slowdown from 4.2% growth in 2016. Although hard economic data for the fourth quarter is still pending, indicators suggest Costa Rica saw an economic improvement following a weak third quarter. In December, economic activity expanded at the fastest rate in 11 months, according to the Central Bank’s monthly index. The expansion was driven by strong performances in the services and manufacturing sectors, although a weak construction sector held the economy back somewhat. On the political front, Costa Ricans took to the polls on 4 February, again leaving the Legislative Assembly politically fractured, while in the presidential race, the two leading candidates, Fabricio Alvarado Muñoz and Carlos Alvarado, progressed to a final round of voting on 1 April.
Costa Rica Economic GrowthThe external sector should continue to support the economy this year thanks to the upbeat economies of key export markets such as the United States. However, a bloated fiscal deficit and high public debt will continue to weigh on economic prospects. This month, Met the why particular Consensus Forecast panelists see the economy expanding 3.6% in 2018, which is down 0.1 percentage points from last month’s projection. In 2019, the panel also foresees a 3.6% economic expansion.
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February 9, 2018
In December, year-on-year growth in economic activity accelerated to the fastest pace in 11 months, increasing from a revised 3.2% in November (previously reported: +2.4% year-on-year) to 3.5%, according to the monthly index of economic activity (IMAE, Indice Mensual de Actividad Económica) published by the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR). December’s result was underpinned by increased activity in the services and manufacturing sectors.
February 7, 2018
In January, consumer prices increased 0.41% month-on-month, down slightly from December’s 0.47% increase.
January 11, 2018
Annual growth in economic activity increased from a revised 2.2% in October (previously reported: +2.3% year-on-year) to 2.4% in November last year, according to the monthly index of economic activity (IMAE, Indice Mensual de Actividad Económica) published by the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR). Although November’s annual growth rate was the highest in three months, it was low by historical standards.
January 8, 2018
In December, consumer prices increased 0.47% month-on-month, up from November’s 0.16% increase.
December 22, 2017
The economy lost steam in Q3 as fixed investment contracted sharply amid higher interest rates and increased uncertainty.


text: As iOS 10 gets closer to release people are digging through the beta to find new features. One new item in iOS 10 is more emojis. Who doesn’t need more emojis? One thing to take note is that Apple isn’t relying on just the default emojis but adding their own entirely new ones. They even added some retro black and white versions.


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Due to the meme stock phenomenon, AMC's stock price skyrocketed this year, along with the company's commitment to satisfy its vocal fans on social media, including accepting crypto payments. Now, it seems that the movie theater chain may even launch its own Crypto.
According to Adam Aron, AMC's CEO, the theater chain is exploring ways to "issue" its own digital currency.
Several factors make AMC a viable cryptocurrency issuer as well as a cryptocurrency redeemer, said Aron. "That's just one of a half-dozen ideas we're considering right now.”
Public venues are adapting their technological infrastructure to meet consumer demand for crypto-assets like dogecoin, which are liberating alternatives to fiat currencies
However, with ever-increasing regulatory hurdles to overcome, token issuance for listed companies in the United States may prove challenging. Increasing scrutiny of Facebook's cryptocurrency issuance plans has forced the social media giant to learn this the hard way.
Earlier this month, AMC announced that it is accepting Dogecoin online for gift cards via BitPay, a payment processor for a number of retailers, including the merchandise shop for the Dallas Mavericks, owned by noted DOGE supporter Mark Cuban
Previously, the company announced plans to accept Bitcoin for online concessions and movie tickets by the end of the year, and then added Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash to their list. In response to social media prodding by Dogecoin supporters, Aron conducted a Twitter poll that showed overwhelming support for DOGE payments as well.
At a present price of just under $38 a share, the AMC stock price has maintained the momentum established this spring. Since January 1, 2021, the stock price has risen more than 1,800%.


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Super Bowl 46 app recaps the season for the two combatants, but won't stream the game
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The Super Bowl? Yup, there's an app for that although it won't stream the game; the Official Super Bowl XLVI app will give you recaps of both the Patriots' and Giants' season along with magazine-style articles and directions to Super Bowl related events, restaurants and the nightlife...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. BattleBrat (Posts: 1457; Member since: 26 Oct 2011)
My RAZR came with a free NFL Mobile Premium Subscription, it says something about being able to watch the Superbowl right on my handset, we'll see
2. thephoneguy92 (Posts: 191; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)
Yes BattleBrat, LTE phones on Verizon get a free subscription to NFL Mobile, which will be streaming the Super Bowl live.


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This week's virtual console releases feature a classic beat-'em-up along with a sci-fi RPG--what do they have in common? Both games have you chasing the bad guys so you can get your girl back.River City Ransom (1989, NES, 500 Wii points): River City Ransom is a classic beat-'em-up action game that takes you into the fictional town of River City. A dude named Slick has taken your girlfriend and the rest of River City hostage. Take him on solo or with a friend. Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom (1990, Sega Genesis, 800 Wii points): In … Read more
Electric-car maker Tesla Motors has filed suit against a competitor, claiming the company stole trade secrets and copied design ideas.
The lawsuit was filed Monday in San Mateo County Superior Court in California. Tesla hired Henrik Fisker, CEO of car design firm Fisker Coachbuild, last year to design the body of its all-electric WhiteStar sedan. In the suit, Tesla alleges that Fisker and Fisker Coachbuild Chief Operating Officer Bernhard Koehler accepted the contract "to gain access to confidential design information and trade secrets, then announced a competing vehicle," according to a New York Times article.
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It doesn't take much to put Apple in the news, and this afternoon's excuse is that a Miami-based company called PsyStar is selling a Mac clone.
Its Web site was down earlier--ostensibly because of the overwhelming reaction to its product. As Computerworld's Gregg Keizer reports:
Before its site went dark Monday, PsyStar was pitching an Intel-based system it said could be configured to run Leopard, Apple's Mac OS X 10.5. The machine, which was priced at $399 minus Leopard, $554 with it already installed, is powered by a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor … Read more
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Another court has upheld TiVo's patent suit against EchoStar Communications.
A U.S. Appeals Court on Friday denied EchoStar's appeal on an earlier court ruling that said the company's Dish Network digital video recorders violated a patent held by TiVo. The ruling was first reported by Thomas Hawk's Digital Connection blog.
Friday's appellate court decision comes two years after TiVo's initial victory, in which a court found that EchoStar's DVRs (digital video recorders) "willfully infringed" on TiVo's patented … Read more
This is just getting silly.
The makers of the popular Slingbox have been promising the SlingCatcher for almost a year and half now. And once again, the projected release date will come and go quietly.
Gregg Wilkes, vice president of sales for Sling Media--which is now owned by EchoStar Communications--told a frustrated customer in an e-mail that the goal to release the device during the second quarter of this year will not be met.
Wilkes writes: "Will the catcher ship in Q2? No. We are upgrading the user experience and making enhancements to the feature set. These may … Read more
Google App Engine Blog: Introducing Google App Engine + our new blog http://googleappengine.blogspot.com/2008/04/ introducing-google-app-engine-our-new.html
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Philippe Starck had an epiphany, after all these years: "Everything I have designed is absolutely unnecessary," the French star designer admitted in a recent interview with the German weekly DIE ZEIT. I had the dubious pleasure of hanging out in the Starck-designed Volar club in Shanghai last weekend, and my initial reaction to his statement was: yeah, right! I've never really liked his pompose celebrity design. But then I read his quote again in the context of the whole interview and realized: he is right, actually. In fact, his thoughts are so poignant and humbling that it … Read more
The government's Energy Star program and the tech industry's Climate Savers Computing Initiative will work over the next three years to develop more-efficient standards for consumer electronics.
"Today's partnership announcement unites Energy Star and industry in an effort to rally the technology industry to reduce computer energy consumption and fight climate change," said Bob Meyers, principal deputy assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, in a press release.
Being a native of the wasteland that is Southern California, fellow Craver Erica Ogg will take any opportunity to take a cheap shot at a San Francisco sports franchise. We won't lower ourselves to that kind of sniping (other than to say the Dodgers suck) in offering this alternative to the product she used as an excuse to sully the name of Barry Bonds.
Like its "asterisk" counterpart, Brando's "Star Hub II" is designed to avoid the dreaded Port Blocking Syndrome by contorting into different positions and angles as needed. It also doesn't … Read more
The men of the 404 go the distance with Frank Warren, compiler of Post Secret, one of the coolest sites on the Internet. We talk about the project, how it started, most common secrets, and even infidelity. Yes, we said it.
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05 Jan Hong Kong’s airport authority to launch US$640 million retail bond, its first in 20 years, to finance third runway
“We want to issue the retail bonds to give Hong Kong residents a chance to participate in the third runway project,” Julien Lee, executive director of finance at AAHK, said at a media briefing on Friday.
The retail bond’s interest rate is slightly higher than that offered to institutional investors, he added.
The 4.25 per cent, 2.5-year note will pay interest quarterly. Investors can request early redemption from the AAHK, allowing them to get their entire principal plus interest due on the date of redemption.
The HK$4 billion, 3.5-year bond sold to institutional investors on Tuesday carries an interest rate of 3.83 per cent. However, AAHK’s retail bond’s interest rate is lower than the 4.75 per cent green bond offered by the Hong Kong government in September.
Hong Kong residents will be able to subscribe to the notes in increments of HK$10,000 at placing banks, securities brokers or the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company from 9am on January 17 until 2pm on January 25. The bond will be issued on February 5, followed by a listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange the next day.
Still, Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK), which together with HSBC is the co-arranger of the deal, expects the retail bond to be popular with investors.
“We expect the market reaction will be positive, and the possibility for oversubscription is high,” said Arnold Chow, deputy general manager of the personal digital banking product department at BOCHK, at the same briefing.
Chow said the interbank interest rates and the time deposit rates offered by banks have been dropping noticeably since December, so the 4.25 per cent interest rate was attractive.
“We believe the US rate hike has peaked, with the general expectation of a rate cut in the second half of this year,” Chow said. “The AAHK retail bonds provide a very good possibility to lock in returns for a relatively longer tenor.”
The early redemption option also enhances the attractiveness of the AAHK retail bonds, Chow said, as it allows investors the flexibility to exit without any losses.
“The bonds are suitable for those who want to invest in low-risk, relatively high-return products. BOCHK will allow investors to subscribe to the bond at its over 170 branch network as well as through digital channels,” Chow said.
William Shek, managing director and head of markets and securities services at HSBC Hong Kong, said the deal will further diversify and strengthen the retail bond market in the city.
“With the anticipation of the rate hike cycle nearing its end, the issuance will provide retail investors with an appealing option that offers stable returns in the short to medium-term,” Shek said at the briefing.
The airport authority frequently issues US dollar bonds, raising US$3 billion last year and US$4 billion in 2022.
The AAHK completed most of the financing for the third runway through a series of bond offerings to institutional investors during the Covid-19 pandemic, which will be supplemented by the retail bond.
The authority’s cash flows are also recovering after travel gradually returned to normal since the border reopened in January last year.
Traffic at Hong Kong airport has recovered to 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels and is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, AAHK said in a statement on December 27.
The airport saw a new post-pandemic record of 164,000 passengers on December 23 during the Christmas holiday travel peak.
“Our financing focus in the next few years will shift to refinancing,” AAHK’s Lee said.


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Simplestream extends Racing UK PPV ‘Day Pass’ with direct-payment mobile viewing service
- Simplestream enables Racing UK to extend low-cost pay-per-view (PPV) service by allowing payments to be made through consumer’s mobile phone bill.
- The extension is driven by an increasing appetite for more flexible viewing and payment options, designed to put more control in the hands of consumers.
- The mobile service is powered by Simplestream’s Media Manager solution, which offers a unified workflow for the play-out of Racing UK’s premium content to mobile devices.
LONDON, 1 June 2016 – Simplestream, a leading provider of live streaming and live-to-VOD solutions has today announced an extension to Racing UK’s ‘Day Pass’ service, a low-cost, no contract, pay-per-view service, that offers consumers a more convenient and flexible way to watch the UK’s top horse racing. For the first time, sign-ups can be made with just a few clicks using your mobile phone and payment is made directly through the consumer’s phone bill, appealing to increasing consumer appetite for immediate and seamless video services.
Racing UK is a leading provider of live horse racing action, broadcasting over 4000 live races from 34 of the UK’s top racecourses every year. The automatic payment system, powered by Simplestream’s Media Manager solution, offers consumers instant access to live and catch-up footage, avoiding the need for credit card details to be entered or multiple sign-ups. The new service is an extension of the existing Day Pass service which is currently available to users on TV, mobile and online and allows consumers to watch as much content as they want until midnight, and only pay for the days they view.
Adam Smith, CEO and Founder of Simplestream, commented: “It’s great to be continuing our partnership with Racing UK, having previously launched their multi-screen international service in 2014. Demand for premium sports content is increasing, and content providers should be maximizing the opportunities of a market that gives consumers more say in where, how and when they want to access and pay for video services. Our Media Manager solution helps providers do this by creating the greatest functionality with the least effort for both providers and consumers. Our work has clearly demonstrated that offering more flexible video services can make a huge difference to increasing customer satisfaction.”
Simplestream’s Media Manager solution is a cloud based live-streaming, TVEverywhere and live-to-VOD solution offered through a bespoke SaaS model. The solution enables multiplatform OTT delivery of traditional broadcast content, including live streaming, real-time video-clipping, creation of VOD from live broadcasts, and automated syndication on Facebook and third-party sites, within a single unified workflow.
Simplestream is a London headquartered company, providing market leading video services such as live streaming and live-to-VOD solutions to media and entertainment companies, telecommunications and content providers. Founded in 2010, Simplestream works across the sports, music, news, entertainment and teleshopping sectors. Its solutions have been adopted by leading providers including At The Races, Box Plus Network, Discovery Networks, Scripps Networks, Turner Broadcasting, Sony and QVC.
About Racing UK
Racing UK is the premier independent horseracing broadcaster in the UK and Ireland. The specialist channel was set up in 2004 and is dedicated to broadcasting more than 730 live race meetings a year with commentary, debate and tipping from 34 of the UK’s top racecourses. Visit www.racinguk.com for more.
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It seems that world is waking up to the need to stop the craze of ‘being skinny’ in the fashion industry. France is the latest nation to ban excessively thin models. Now, health experts have suggested that US health regulators should make sure that fashion models, who are ultra-thin are benched.
An editorial by two experts on eating disorder affiliated with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston have said that fashion models require protection in the same way as coal miners and garment factory workers.


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A popular indie bookstore chain in Portland, Ore., let go most of its staff—more than 300 employees—earlier this month because of the coronavirus outbreak. Now, per the Los Angeles Times, Powell's has hired back more than 100 of those workers, thanks to a surge in buying books online amid the pandemic. "Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your incredible and unwavering support," company CEO Emily Powell said in a Friday statement, noting that the rehired employees have been reinstated full time with all of their benefits. "Your kind words, messages of encouragement, ideas for perseverance, and orders for books have taken our breath away."
Powell, who conceded "we don't know what the future holds," noted that fulfilling customer orders may take a little longer than usual, "as we take all the necessary precautions to keep everyone healthy." The bookstore's five Portland locations will remain closed for the time being, "as we feel we cannot honor the social distancing guidelines presented by the CDC." Publishers Weekly noted that three well-known indie bookstores around the US—Powell's, NYC's McNally Jackson, and Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC—had all together laid off more than 600 employees as of mid-March. (Read more coronavirus stories.)


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The 2018 Stow Motor Show will be on Saturday
14 July 2018
Taking a leaf out of tv’s cult show Top Gear, Stow Motor Show will have its own home-grown ‘The Stig’. The anonymous ‘Stoig’ – rumoured to be a Stow-based professional test driver – will oversee the family fun extravaganza on July 14. He could well be dazzled by an array of over 200 gleaming vehicles, from all eras and walks of life, gathered together by a group of dedicated motoring enthusiasts. The unique display will be showcased on Queen Elizabeth II Cricket Field. Any profits will go to three local charities. more...
This website will be updated with details of the 2018 Stow Motor Show as the schedule, venue and attractions are firmed up closer to July 2018.


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Roland DGA, Irvine, California, announces its partnership with Western Sensibility, Missoula, Montana, an art-driven surface design and digital printing studio.FULL STORY
Archroma, University of North Carolina Greensboro Partner on Color Expert Education
Archroma, Pratteln, Switzerland, has announced a collaboration with the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) and its Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS) department.
As per the agreement, Archroma will donate its leading-edge industry color management tools for their design projects, gaining hands-on expertise that equips them for successful careers in the fashion and textiles industries, according to the company.
The students will have access to a complete set of the ready-to-use Color Atlas, a library developed by Archroma, for cotton and polyester. The Color Atlas contains 4,320 colors applicable on cotton poplin and 1,440 colors on polyester.
Additionally, the students in the CARS program will also have access to the full digital files for use in the 3D fashion design and development software Browzwear VSticher.
“Archroma is very proud to help grow a young generation of students who launch in their careers armed with hands-on experience on our innovative color management tools,” says Fred Gliddon, dyeing operations and sales manager at Archroma. “The Color Atlas by Archroma is not only a practical, actionable platform for efficient, time-saving color management, it is also a wonderful source of inspiration with more than 5,760 colors.”
The students also will be able to use the Color Atlas books and the digital data as color selection resources for a variety of projects and assignments.
“We are excited to use The Color Atlas platform by Archroma in the classroom to teach students about the importance of color management, and to inspire creativity and innovation through color,” says Dr. Nancy Hodges, head of the CARS Department at UNCG. “By working together with Archroma, CARS students are sure to be industry-ready when they graduate.” — D.S.
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INDIA: Wal-Mart calls on India to open e-commerce to FDI
Best Price Modern Wholesale remains Wal-Mart's only banner in India
US retail giant Wal-Mart has called on the Indian government to relax regulations governing foreign direct investment in the e-commerce sector.
"Our experiences worldwide support the fact that e-commerce is an important and growing area that meets our customers shopping needs. Toward this, we encourage the government of India to consider opening e-commerce for FDI," a spokesperson for Wal-Mart India told just-food today (6 March).
Reports in India have said Wal-Mart may be mulling launching a website to serve the business-to-business channel.
Wal-Mart insists it remains "committed" to the market but has concerns about the recent changes to regulations governing foreign direct investment into the consumer-facing retail channel, leaving industry pundits uncertain about how it plans to grow its business in the country.
The world's largest retailer operates the Best Price Modern Wholesale cash-and-carry chain in India alone after ending its venture with local conglomerate Bharti Enterprises in the autumn.
It has put its expansion in the country on hold amid bribery allegations related to applications for new store openings.
However, the company has yet to expand into consumer-facing retail after rules on foreign direct investment were relaxed in 2013. Wal-Mart is concerned the changes do not go far enough to enable the world's largest retailer to operate effectively in the market.
"We continue to study the feasibility of the FDI policy and remain steadfast in our belief in the important value Wal-Mart brings to India, including social and environmental benefits. We would like to serve our customers in ways that can help them save money and live better," the spokesperson said.
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At least that’s what the author of the FullMag channel thought. The blogger bought a Tesla Model X, modified the car with armored glass and decided to check whether the electric car would withstand shots from an AK-47.
But the video maker was out of luck almost immediately. Among the very first shots, he hit the “stuffing” of the car, tk. the barrel of the machine gun went down. When FullMag nevertheless aligned the weapon, Musk’s brainchild showed itself from the best side, with dignity withstanding a series of bullets.
Recall that on the eve it became known about Elon Musk getting rid of another part of his Tesla shares. The head of the automaker sold an additional 934,091 shares of the company for approximately $ 930 million.


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In the article, Mr. Sag shares his insights, “With this new 5G SoC, there’s really a significant opportunity for MediaTek to introduce some new competition into the high-end mobile SoC market.”. He later followed by concluding, “I believe that MediaTek’s 5G SoC will help bring more 5G-enabled smartphones to the market quickly…. This is good for consumers, and good for 5G.”
We think so too! As part of our Everyday Genius commitment, MediaTek believes great technology should be accessible to everyone, increasing consumer choice and quality of life.


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Intel Turns Its Back on Windows Vista
While its hardware support for Vista continues, Intel will not adopt Vista at its facilities, according to reports; Microsoft extends XP support to 2014
Intel, the world’s largest microprocessor manufacturer, has stuck with operating system maker Microsoft through good times and bad. The pair have worked closely together one every modern Windows release and have even shared some common unpleasant experiences — like being subjected to Federal Trade Commission investigations.
However, times have changed and suddenly, according to inside reports Intel has shockingly snubbed Microsoft’s flagship product, Windows Vista. Intel, which has over 80,000 employees with workstations, will not change its computers over to Vista. This marks the first time that Intel would have bypassed a major Windows generation, if the reports from the key inside source hold true.
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Agreement on free trade zone between Iran and the EEU will create new conditions for activation of Armenian-Iranian trade
Armenian Minister of Economic Development and Investments Artsvik Minasyan and Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Seyyed Kazem Sajjadi discussed today the issues of development of Armenian-Iranian trade and economic relations, increase of bilateral trade volumes.
According to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Economic Development, during the meeting, the sides touched upon the issue of signing an agreement on the establishment of a free trade zone between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union, which will create new conditions for the activation of bilateral trade. In this context, Artsvik Minasyan emphasized the importance of signing a memorandum of understanding between the RA Ministry of Economic Development and Investment and the Institute for Standardization and Industrial Research of Iran, as a result of which it will be possible to establish mutual laboratory offices in Yerevan and Tehran. These laboratories are necessary for carrying out laboratory tests for compliance with the safety standards for food and non-food products sold in the markets of Iran and the EEU.
The interlocutors also discussed the process of issuing certificates of "halal", holding a forum of nanoscience and technology, issues related to the functioning of the "Meghri", free trade zone etc. The interlocutors also focused on the issue of encouraging tourism, as well as the possibility of free movement through land borders, mutual trips of journalists and tour operators. They agreed to intensify the activities of the joint working group, making its activities regular and targeted.


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GKN Powder Metallurgy has acquired Forecast 3D, a specialist in plastic Additive Manufacturing. The acquisition is expected to further GKN Powder Metallurgy’s ambition to achieve “global market leadership” in industrialising AM.
Forecast 3D, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA, was founded in 1994 and offers metal AM in addition to its specialist services in plastic AM. Its experience in polymers will now be added to GKN’s metal AM production capabilities.
Corey Weber, CEO and co-founder of Forecast 3D, stated, “At Forecast 3D, our roots run deep in the world of nimble, low-volume polymer Additive Manufacturing. As we continue to branch out and focus on high-volume additive production, what better partner to pair with than GKN; a company that produces over 13 million parts per day?”
Both GKN Powder Metallurgy and Forecast 3D are foundational partners in HP Inc.’s Digital Manufacturing Network, and have been early adopters of HP’s AM machines. Christoph Schell, President, HP 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing, stated, “There is enormous opportunity for growth in 3D printing and it is exciting to see GKN and Forecast 3D come together to push the boundaries in both metals and plastics mass production.”


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Madison McGaw/BFAnyc.comA scene from Pigalle and Mykki Blanco’s ongoing house party during Miami art week.
Let’s be honest about the art fairs that concluded on Sunday in Miami. They were about one thing: money — the making of it, by selling art, and the spending of it, on having a decadently good time. And the art sold well. Very well. Dealers at the two biggest fairs, Art Basel in Miami Beach, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and NADA (the New Art Dealers Alliance), at the Deauville Beach Resort in North Beach, boasted that despite predictions of Basel burnout, plenty of collectors attended and sales were stronger than in recent years. So rest assured that these tropical rituals of end-of-year excess will continue for the foreseeable future.
Did Dasha Zhukova come? No. Did Paris Hilton? Yes. Kim Kardashian did too, accompanying Kanye West to his talk with the omnipresent curator Hans Ulrich Obrist and the starchitect Jacques Herzog, organized by Surface magazine at the Moore Building on Wednesday evening. Miami has become ground zero for the confluence of ivory-tower art and magazine-rack popular culture. It’s a purist’s nightmare, and a contrarian’s dream.
In another such dalliance, the independent art impresario Jeffrey Deitch interviewed the director Spike Jonze on Thursday afternoon, after a private screening of his new film “Her.” The dinner afterward, held on the dock of the Standard Spa, was an intimate affair (an emerging trend for Miami art week) for some 40 guests, including Jonze, the photographer Ryan McGinley, the model Lily Cole, the musician Mike D, the jeweler Delfina Delettrez Fendi and the ever-present designer Rafael de Cárdenas. Afterward, those with the credentials and stamina to penetrate the three-point check-in at the W Hotel’s Wall nightclub partied with the family Kravitz at the annual Dom Perignon bash, which this year celebrated its new bottle designed by Jeff Koons. Read more…
Dina LitovskyMichael Capo (left) has teamed up with Marc Lester to create Beaux-Arts Auction.
After nearly 40 years as one of New York’s most revered generalist appraisers, Michael Capo has opened an auction house, Beaux-Arts Auction, in Long Island City, Queens, which hit the ground running in October with a first sale that brought in $250,000. The inventory is made up largely of finds from liquidated estates, ranging from antique furniture to contemporary art, making it a dream destination for interior designers and collectors. Capo founded Beaux-Arts, which sits in a sprawling 7,500-square-foot gallery, with his longtime friend Marc Lester, a Sotheby’s veteran who specializes in French and European furniture.
Now 60, Capo is no stranger to wealth, power and celebrity, qualities that describe his client base. For much of his career, he’s been No. 1 on the speed-dial lists of leviathans like Christie’s and Sotheby’s. When there’s an estate stocked with less expensive items, he’s the man they call to clean house. “Recently, the bar has been raised at the big auction houses,” he explains, “so these days I have more things to choose from.” One might assume that this shift from independent appraiser and retailer to auctioneer might affect his relationship with those titans of the bid, but Capo claims otherwise. “They considered me the ‘go-to’ man before, and they consider me the ‘go-to’ man now.”
Notable lots from the second auction, scheduled for tomorrow morning, include a vast array of original Art Deco furniture, artwork by Norman Rockwell and Damien Hirst, Steuben glass, a portfolio of steamy lithographs drawn by John Lennon and one pair of extremely ostentatious gilt thrones. Beaux-Arts plans to hold auctions monthly with similar inventory. “The property we tend to handle is worth less than the real estate that’s housing it,” Capo explains. If the major galleries don’t want it, chances are he will.
The next auction is Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. Beaux-Arts Auction, 37-18 Northern Boulevard, Queens; beauxartsauction.com.
Samantha Thomas’s “#8″ is featured in the premiere issue of RH Contemporary Art Journal.
The home furnishings giant Restoration Hardware — or rather, RH, as it was rebranded in 2012 — may bring to mind ecru linen sofas and distressed steamer trunks. But under the lead of co-C.E.O. Gary Friedman, the company is muscling its way into the business of contemporary art. On Nov. 9, it will also become a publisher, with a quarterly called RH Contemporary Art Journal that will be available for free to visitors of its new wood-beamed art gallery on West 16th Street. The debut issue is a glossy, minimalist affair that feels rather like an exhibition catalog, except for the heartfelt introductory letter from Friedman. (Fans of Restoration Hardware’s “source books” will recognize his favored sign-off — “Carpe Diem, Gary.”) Both ventures are part of RH Contemporary Art, a platform that also includes documentaries, artist residencies and a web emporium, all aimed at selling creations by the artists it works with (who currently number about 50).
The minimalist cover of the inaugural issue.
Collectors might notice surprising corporate tones to RH Contemporary’s approach. (All artworks, for instance, will be covered by a return policy — virtually unheard of in the art world.) Despite sharing an acronym with its home-décor sibling, RH is downplaying the connection. According to Friedman, RH Contemporary artworks won’t appear with RH furniture in ad campaigns. The Chelsea gallery has an Adrian Pearsall marble table in its office and vintage armchairs from 1stdibs in its viewing rooms, but little from RH. Why the divide? “Look, art clearly goes in people’s homes,” Friedman says. “But great art can stand alone, and shouldn’t be confused with decoration.”
Still, critics may note that the artists featured in RH’s journal and its debut exhibitions — who include Random International (creators of the RH-comissioned “Rain Room” at the Museum of Modern Art), Samantha Thomas and Tom Owen — mostly make visually pleasing but uncontroversial abstract paintings and sculptures whose primary concerns are material, process and form. Might RH Contemporary ever sell work that aims to provoke or unsettle, instead of fitting comfortably into people’s homes? Friedman says he hasn’t ruled out the possibility, as long as it “aligns with our truth,” he says. And what is that? According to Friedman, it’s the state of “being optimistic about life, about love, about the future.”
Photographs by Raphael BlissArt from the Frieze Art Fair London, including works from (clockwise from left) Tomoaki Suzuki, Simon Carroll, Annicka Yi, Monika Baer and Marlo Pascual. See the slide show
Today, the 11th edition of Frieze Art Fair London opened its tent city in Regent’s Park to the public, featuring work from 152 of the world’s leading contemporary art galleries. That number, down from 175 last year, reflects an uptick in quality control from Britain’s largest art fair, which runs through Sunday. Still, the volume and variety of artworks lining its carpeted halls is overwhelming. As with any such event, coincidences, confluences and doppelgängers inevitably crop up. Here, some of the microtrends to be spotted at this year’s fair.
Jennifer LivingstonFew people realize that the summer’s blockbuster MoMA show “Rain Room” was a work commissioned by the Restoration Hardware co-C.E.O., Gary Friedman, which he originally wanted for his new RH art division.
After upending the home design market with his democratizing strategy of good taste for the masses, the Restoration Hardware guru Gary Friedman is now betting he can do the same in the rarefied world of art. Will he disrupt or be disrupted?
Maybe you weren’t paying attention — I certainly wasn’t — but in the past decade, Restoration Hardware, that sage-walled purveyor of herb-scented detergent and faux verdigris faucets, has seriously spiffed up. No longer the anodyne home décor store studding tony suburban shopping centers, Restoration Hardware, or RH as it’s now known, is cropping up in landmarked buildings in major American metropolises nationwide, offering everything from salvaged-wood farmhouse tables to aerodynamic armchairs.
But heritage-chic architecture and chesterfield sofas aren’t all the multibillion-dollar company has its sights on. And in changing its limiting nomenclature to the more neutral abbreviation RH, the brand is no longer wedded exclusively to home décor. Next month, we’ll see the unveiling of RH Contemporary Art, a platform that includes an interactive Web site, which will blend e-commerce and editorial; a print journal; a series of short documentaries; a residency program; and, yes, a Manhattan gallery. Read more…
For those for whose impressions of Norway are limited to gravlax, skiing and Edvard Munch, Oslo’s vibrant contemporary art scene, which has been garnering international buzz lately, may still come as some surprise. The latest chapter in the Norwegian capital’s development is the ambitious new Ekeberg Sculpture Park that opens Sept. 26, the passion project of Christian Ringnes, a local real estate tycoon who bought the adjacent Ekeberg restaurant and donated tens of millions to create the park.
Scattered across 68 acres on a small mountain across the Oslo Fjord from the city, it includes works by artists that range from Renoir, Botero and Salvador Dalí to Louise Bourgeois, Jenny Holzer and Dan Graham. There are a handful of site-specific works already installed, including a skyspace by James Turrell, his northernmost to date, which the American artist built into a hillside beneath a newly artificial lake. And for devotees of Munch, a performance piece that was filmed back in August and will be on view in October pays homage to Norway’s most famous painter, who was born 150 years ago this December: over the course of a week, Marina Abramovic invited nearly 300 Osloites to the site, which overlooks the vistas that appear in the background of Munch’s most iconic painting, and filmed them as they screamed.


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Retail investors see silver prices rallying more than 50% in 2023 to $38 an ounce
Welcome to Kitco News' 2023 Outlook Series. Uncertainty continues to dominate financial markets as central bank monetary policies push the global economy into a recession to cool down inflation. Stay tuned to Kitco News to learn from the experts on how to navigate turbulent financial markets in 2023.
(Kitco News) - The silver market is preparing to end 2022 on a strong note and bullish sentiment among retail investors indicates the rally is just getting started.
This past year has been fairly volatile for the silver market as rising inflation forced the Federal Reserve to aggressively raise interest rates, driving bond yields to a 10-year high and the U.S. dollar to a 20-year high.
During a lackluster summer, silver prices fell to a multi-year low below $18 an ounce; however, shifting expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance propelled the grey metal higher in the fourth quarter.
Silver has rallied nearly 38% from its August lows as it looks to end the year just below $24 an ounce. According to Kitco News' latest 2023 Outlook Survey, retail investors see even higher prices through 2023.
This past week 1,482 people participated in Kitco News' online survey, asking investors where they see silver prices by the end of the year. On average retail investors see silver prices rising to $38 an ounce.
Sentiment among retail investors is also significantly more bullish than indicated by the headline number. Only 85 participants, roughly 5% of the vote, said they saw silver prices ending 2023 below $23 an ounce.
Meanwhile, nearly 48% of participants expected silver prices to end the year higher than $38 an ounce.
Jeff Kresnak, Middleville, Michigan, said in an email to Kitco News that he sees silver prices double in 2023, which would put prices well above $40 an ounce by the end of the year.
"The industrial metal will also be used as a hedge against inflation and the stock market," Jeff said. "I personally believe silver had a boat anchor attached to it because crypto was weighing it down. I believe 90% of the people in 2022 that were over-optimistic on crypto have had enough bloodshed; they will not return to crypto and will now jump into silver."
Retail investors are significantly more bullish on silver compared to Wall Street analysts. While most analysts are looking for silver to rally, most are expecting prices to trade below $30 an ounce.
Jim Wyckoff, senior technical analyst at Kitco.com, said that he sees silver prices trading in a range between $22.00 to $27.31 an ounce.
Most analysts are bullish on silver as the green energy transition drives industrial demand for the industrial metal.
Bank of America analysts, who are extremely bullish on gold, see silver prices peaking around $25 an ounce.
"Investors usually look at silver both through a macro, but also a micro lens: On the macro side, a Fed pivot and stabilization of USD should make the precious metal more attractive; meanwhile, on the micro side, a stabilization of industrial offtake may help," wrote Michael Widmer, commodity strategist for Bank of America in his outlook report.
Commerzbank also sees silver prices pushing to $25 an ounce.
While most analysts are moderately bullish, there are some who expect to see prices double next year.
In an interview with Kitco news, Avi Gilburt, founder of ElliottWaveTrader.net, said that silver is embarking on a major bull rally that could see prices push back to its record highs of $50 an ounce.
"I'm looking for a pullback towards the $21, $22 region in silver to set up the next major rally," he said. "Long-term, I'm looking for silver to hit $50, but that might take a few years. Prices could easily double in 2023 and the first half of 2024."
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The upcoming 2022 Ford Bantam is another brand’s model that will gain significant upgrades. This pickup truck is very popular in South Africa. The approaching bakkie (pickup) is coming to the markets later this year and it will wear the Volkswagen DNA. As you know, it is Ford’s new global alliance with Volkswagen. New mid-size Ford Ranger and VW Amarok will share a lot of things.
Both models will ride on the compact A0 architecture. New Bantam model will most likely deploy the same platform. The original Bantam was based on the MkIII Escort but now this is a completely different model. Without further ado, here’s what we know about a new model.
2022 Bantam Specs
New platform could deliver a new engine as well. Because of that, it is hard to predict which engine will power the upcoming 2022 Ford Bantam. Some reports are suggesting a 1.5-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine. This unit is capable of producing 180 horsepower. New Bantam will share a lot of components with Ford Courier.
Thanks to that, a 2.0-liter turbo-four with 250 horsepower is likely an optional engine. This is not confirmed yet, however, the stories are coming from reliable sources. An eight-speed automatic transmission will be available. Bantam will be a front-wheel-drive pickup, while AWD setup will be optional.
Exterior and Interior
As we said, the new Ford Ranger will be closer to the Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck. Because of that, the new 2022 Ford Bantam could also borrow a thing or two from the Ford-Volkswagen alliance. Bantam will arrive with the right-hand drive setup. This is very difficult to predict. Reportedly, the new Bantam will borrow some things from the new VW Saveiro and VW Tarok.
This small pickup will also gain a more rugged appearance. Ford Courier will apparently have the biggest impact on the future Bantam model. The interior will mostly remain. Of course, some things will have to change, but we don’t expect significant upgrades. Blue Oval will deliver a new infotainment system and some new and optional driver-assistance features.
Bantam Could Be Replaced?
Newest reports are suggesting the end of the Bantam pickup. However, the 2022 Ford Bantam will surely happen. Reportedly, the plan is to replace Bantam with a new unibody pickup. New model will be based on the Focus or Fiesta models. This is the same thing that you can read about new Ford Courier that will be sold in Mexico and Brazil.
Courier makes perfect sense as Ford wants to rival segment leaders such as Fiat Strada and Chevy Montana. As for the Bantam, South Africa only offers one true rival and it is Nissan NP200. Bantam could be replaced in the future, but the 2022MY is happening for sure.
2022 Ford Bantam Release Date
The all-new 2022 Ford Bantam is about to arrive with serious refreshments. Because of that, the price will surely jump, but we can’t confirm this, as this is just a prediction. New Bantam bakkie will hit the dealerships by the end of 2021.


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Nowadays, zombie games aren't getting the attention they used to
We think it's probably fair to say we're all a bit fed up of them right? But, what if a newly announced zombie game was confirmed to be in development by Super Startdust HD developers, House Marque. Yup, thought that would catch you. Essentially, Dead Nation is very much Super Stardust...
We posted about Dead Nation yesterday when the game's title leaked
Now we've got the trailer. The PSN exclusive is a zombie shoot 'em up from the developers of Super Stardust HD. Carrying a grindhouse like feel, it's an isometric shooter in a similar vein as Burn, Zombie, Burn!.


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This week I want to share with you the latest goings on in the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s efforts to advance a key civil justice reform.
The state Senate on February 28 passed Senate Bill 1336, the Chamber’s top tort reform priority.
The legislation is very straightforward. It simply says that manufacturers and service providers who produce their product or service in accordance with all applicable federal and state standards should not be held liable for punitive damages in product liability cases.
In other words, if you follow the rules you shouldn’t be punished.
The bill passed the Senate 19-11. The next step in the process would usually be a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee.
Here’s an excerpt of a letter the Arizona Chamber and over 20 other chambers of commerce from around the state sent this week to Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, the Judiciary Committee chairman:
It is patently unfair for a business to be held liable for punitive damages despite that business having strictly followed all applicable health and safety standards. SB 1336 addresses this concern by protecting law abiding businesses from punitive damage claims in product liability cases.
When businesses decide where to expand and invest, there are a number of factors that go into that decision, including a state’s legal environment. States are more competitive in the battle for jobs when they have an environment that allows job creators to concentrate on innovation and expansion, not on looking over their shoulder in anticipation of the next legal action. We’d rather business spend their dollars on hiring new employees, not on hiring an army of lawyers.
SB 1336 helps facilitate economic growth by exempting manufacturers and sellers from punitive damages when their product was designed and manufactured according to the license or approval terms of a government agency. By deferring to agency decisions, SB 1336 establishes consistent safety standards and strongly incentivizes compliance from Arizona businesses.
The bill only affects punitive damages, not compensatory damages. The bill simply tells manufacturers that if they play by the rules, then they shouldn’t be punished.
This year presents a unique opportunity to continue to bolster Arizona’s reputation as a leader in civil justice reform. Please support SB 1336.
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance
- Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Tempe Chamber of Commerce
- Chandler Chamber of Commerce Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce
- Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Mesa Chamber of Commerce
- Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce Greater Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
- Prescott Chamber of Commerce Sedona Chamber of Commerce
- Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Northern Pima Chamber of Commerce
- Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Yuma Chamber of Commerce
- Marana Chamber of Commerce Green Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Lake Havasu City Chamber of Commerce Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce
- Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce South Mountain – Laveen Chamber of Commerce
- Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
- Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
From Yuma to Prescott, Flagstaff to Tucson, the state’s business community has spoken with one voice and declared that our state’s legal environment is critical to our ability to attract jobs.
Our competitor states around the country know this; the manufacturing-heavy state of Ohio in 2004 passed a law that most similarly resembles SB 1336. In fact, five states don’t even allow plaintiffs to pursue punitive damages.
Make no mistake: This bill makes clear that if a manufacturer fraudulently receives certification to put a product on the market, then that bad actor should by all means be subject to paying punitive damages.
But the folks that follow the rules shouldn’t be forced into higher settlements by plaintiffs’ attorneys employing the threat of punitive damages.
The concept contained in SB 1336 is sound policy, and one that is supported by the American Legislative Exchange Council and the American Tort Reform Association. The bill deserves a hearing and the Legislature’s support.
Glenn Hamer is the president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry


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Turnin Rust’s 2nd Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show is expected to draw a large turnout this weekend.
Not only will this event bring car lovers from all parts of the state to Paris, but locals will also be able to venture out and see some truly unique finds and restored beauties.
Turnin’ Rust also recently featured a 1970 VW Bug on their Facebook page which will be at the event again this year.
“We’ve got word this psychedelic beauty is making its way to our 2nd Annual Car Show all the way from Fayetteville, Arkansas!. We are so excited to see this VW in person!”
“We’ve been working hard to bring you guys a top-notch event, with some of the best live entertainment out of New Orleans, with Sean Michel headlining our event! INSANE trophies made from our good friends at BODYGUARD TRUCK ACCESSORIES & BadgeCaps.com,” they added.
And of course, don’t forget the food trucks that will be on hand for you to enjoy. There will be Gallaghan’s Wicked Kitchen, BIG BONE BBQ & On-Site Catering, Taco City Fine Mexican Food, The Ice Hole, and homemade ice cream.
“We anticipate a much larger event this year, and we HIGHLY recommend pre-registering to get you through registration as fast as possible with pre-made information on your vehicles, where all you need to do is pick up your registration sticker by simply telling us your name,” the team asked on their Facebook page.
The largest car show in Lamar County will be held at the Love Civic Center, and of course, it is a free event for the public.
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The phenomenon of fake news, the publication on the various information channels of articles and news containing invented, deceptive or distorted information, is spreading more and more. The aim is to cause a scandal by discrediting people or businesses and making a profit.
The purposes of the so-called “hoaxes” and what consequences they bring
The consequences can challenge the credibility of entrepreneurs and damage the reputation of companies and brands. They are not just individual attacks. It is also possible to run into attacks designed by companies intent on seriously damaging the business of a company.
The aim of them is the denigration, that is to undermine the trust relationship between consumer and business. The consequences would be the reduction of sales and the deterioration of the relationship with the distribution channels.
Our tips for trying to prevent fake news
So how can companies defend themselves from fake news? We of BDB suggest these tips:
- Be wary of “excessive” titles, those that sound too striking and unlikely. The content is probably just a lie.
- Check any information in the article, such as the journalist’s name, sources and images present.
- Look for the news on 100% reliable sites, such as the New York Times or The Washington Post. If there is no trace then it is definitely fake news.
Where does fake news come from and how to solve the damage caused
To solve the damage caused by fake news, costs of time and resources, both human and financial, are required. The larger the company is, the easier it will be to stem the damage. The denial of fake news must reach a public at least as large as the one who believed the hoax to counter the claims of industry associations, consumer protection, etc.
But where does fake news come from? The answer can be quite complicated, however the process is almost always the same. The company is no longer a closed system. Therefore it no longer holds either the monopoly or the information primacy. Often the company is no longer a closed system. This implies, among other things, that it no longer holds either the monopoly or the information primacy.
Often it is the customer who creates his own information path that leads him to choose that brand rather than another. Along this path a lot of space is dedicated to informal sources, such as word of mouth. So it is not difficult to understand why and how news of dubious origin, unverified and contradictory can spread so easily.


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When it comes to choosing PINs for your credit card and cellphone you’ve done everything right – you avoided the temptation to use the year you were born in for either and both have different codes.
However, these precautions could all be for nothing if a cybercriminal gets in the way of your credit card and the sales point. The standard verification process for payments by debit or credit cards consists of a card with an integrated chip and a PIN.
However, a group of investigators from the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in Paris have just published a report which explains how a group of attackers found a way around this system and managed to steal €600,000 in stolen cards. The good news, fortunately, is that they were arrested not long after. This group of attackers stole 40 credit cards which, supposedly, should have been useless without knowledge of the card’s PIN. However, the criminals were crafty and modified the cards by adding a second chip inside the card which was impossible to spot by looking at it.
When the card was placed in the POS (Point of Sales Terminal), they took advantage of the EMV’s vulnerabilities and carried out a “man-in-the-middle” attack which allows them to intercept the communications between the card and the system. In that moment the second chip came into play and allowed them to complete the transaction using any PIN. This turned out to be an easy method that they used more than 7,000 times.
Despite the investigators saying that the vulnerabilities have been corrected and that the fraudsters arrested, this case highlights the importance of contacting your bank if your wallet is stolen or if you lose your card. What’s more, the modification of the card isn’t the only way that they can fleece you if the card ends up in their possession. Ross Anderson, professor of Security Engineering at the University of Cambridge, has spent years investigating how attackers could take control of a credit card and has recently summed up some of the paths open to cybercriminals.
Some of the methods that cybercriminals could use include copying the card information from a POS to send to another one, passing the information of a chip and PIN card to a magnetic stripe card, or even manipulating a POS with the aim of intercepting a card during a transaction and sending the information to a cellphone.
So, what can users do now that they know about these vulnerabilities? In reality, there isn’t really a lot that they can as the majority of these frauds take advantage of the weaknesses in the standard POS, which means card makers and banks should be worries about making transactions as safe as possible. Some recommendations include only paying with card in places you trust, not keeping all of your savings in the same account, and checking your account often to ensure that there are no unusual movements taking place.
Being aware of the vulnerabilities of credit cards could also help us to choose other alternatives, such as cards that read our fingerprints. This is a method of protection that no cyberattacker can steal from us. Last year MasterCard unveiled the first card with a fingerprint reader in conjunction with Zwipe, a Norwegian startup. We have also seen large credit card companies say that they will experiment with facial recognition technology for online purchases.
This step could see then end of traditional passwords in the next few years and it could be a solution to the vulnerabilities facing chip and PIN cards. In the meantime, the best thing to do is keep informed of the risks that you face when using your credit card.


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During the baby boomer years of the 1950s and 60s, there were more than 4,000 drive-in movie theaters across the United States. They were an icon of America, as symbolic of the culture as baseball, Coca-Cola and apple pie. But over the last few decades, they've lost their appeal as the American love affair of the car dwindled and in-home entertainment prevailed. There are now only 305 drive-ins operating in the states, and these are mostly out of a sense of nostalgia.
However, in recent weeks, drive-ins have started to enjoy a revival fueled by a desire for socially-distanced entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the country's 5500 sit-in cinemas closed, drive-ins are flourishing. At the end of April there were 25 open and that number continues to grow week on week, says the United Drive-In Theatre Owners Association.
And for owners like John Watzke, who runs the Ocala drive-in in Florida, he's inundated with customers. He told the Guardian: "This time of the year I normally would not sell out [of tickets] because children are in school and stuff, but I am finding now on Fridays and Saturdays I am reaching my capacity and have to turn people away."
Among the measures he has taken to protect staff and customers is moving his food orders online, with delivery of hot dogs, popcorn and sodas direct to cars.
The idea has even moved from films to music and art, with Denmark recently hosting the world's first drive-in concert. Danish singer-songwriter Mads Langer performed to 2000 people in 500 cars, while country legend Keith Urban put on a drive-in gig for 200 healthcare workers in Tennessee.
In Toronto, Canada, Gogh By Car is billed as the first of its kind drive-in art show. This interactive exhibit can accommodate 14 cars at a time and is said to give visitors the feeling of floating through the display. Co-producer Svetlana Dvoretsky said: "We just had to pivot. People have to see the light at the end of the tunnel and also the light during this situation."
Then there's food business: while restaurants remain closed, McDonald's and other fast food chains are reopening as drive-thru-only venues. The question is, how can drive-in businesses take advantage of location technology to up-sell services and increase their revenue at these difficult times?
That's where beacon technology comes in. By installing beacons that communicate with a customer's mobile device, retailers can tailor their marketing and sales messages based on their location. Let's say you own a drive-in cinema. By installing beacons in the car park, you could push food and merchandise, advanced screening sales and relevant third-party advertisements to a highly engaged audience, without any social contact, through an app.
|What is beacon technology and how does it work?|
1. Beacon technology was introduced by Apple in 2013 and the market has been evolving rapidly: by 2024 it's expected to be worth $25billion. In 2016, Google reported that it was servicing 40 billion beacon-related queries on Android devices every year.
2. Compact and Bluetooth-powered, beacons are wireless transmitters that can push notifications, deals and messages to nearby smart devices.
3. If they have downloaded the retailer's app, customers can receive information that's relevant to their location when they come into range.
4. The technology can help you gain crucial insights into consumer behavior and buying patterns, providing you with useful tracking information that allows you to tailor your sales and marketing to customer preferences.
In a Think With Google article, Peter Lewis, a product manager at Google, writes about the benefits of beacon technology: “For consumers, this means a frictionless shopping experience, with fewer gaps between channels. For retail marketers, it means reaching the right person at the right time with the right message, with new and improved metrics to measure success. These beacon signals enhance how people connect to their surroundings by giving their phones a much better idea about where they are."
In addition, advances in connected automotive technology means cars are becoming devices that can send and receive messages. For drive-in retailers, the ability to push relevant content, ads and promotions straight to the car's screens through proximity-based beacons will be another valuable marketing tool in their arsenal – and a potentially lucrative new area of business for auto makers who can partner with advertisers to show content in their cars.
As Dr Richard Viereckl, senior vice president and leader of IP engineered products & services at PWC's Strategy& told Mobile Marketing Magazine: “The connected car is more than a new package of automotive technology features. It's a disruptive technology that will upend traditional auto industry structures, usher in new business models, and change the nature of the business. The automobile is rapidly becoming a 'thing' in the Internet of Things."
At HERE, we have a number of location services and connected automotive solutions that retailers and auto makers can use to boost their sales revenues and take advantage of this new take on in-car entertainment.


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ASICS Europe achieves strong full-year sales growth
This means that sales have more than doubled in the region in the last five years due to above-market growth in running, stand-out sales in tennis and an acceleration in the ASICS Tiger lifestyle category.
In the brand’s key category of running, sales of footwear climbed by 17% boosted by 19% growth in sales of women’s footwear.
In tennis, ASICS achieved 26% growth in footwear sales and a 12% rise in the apparel category.
The key ASICS EMEA markets contributing to the sales success included South Africa with a triple digit increase, and Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Spain, Austria, Poland, Benelux and Russia which all achieved double digit growth. The UK and Germany delivered solid single-digit growth while sales in ASICS’ own retail stores increased by 26%.
Alistair Cameron, chief executive of ASICS EMEA, said: “2015 has been an outstanding year for ASICS, and our 16% growth means we have now more than doubled our business over the last five years.
“In 2016 we will look to consolidate on this year’s successes and build our business in the training category and with younger audiences, both of which are booming across the EMEA region. Our recently launched fuzeX footwear and apparel collection combines performance with style, and is set to be a huge hit with younger runners.”
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