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I was in a meeting about 10 days ago when the subject of the iPad came up. That, of course, was no surprise as the introduction of an iAnything has massive sociological and economic meaning. But it was the nature of the conversation that surprised me. The people with whom I was talking were somehow convinced that the iPhenomenon was a thing of the Millennial generation.
"Ha!" I laughed. "New tech consumer products are heavily purchased by older males. They have the time to play with them, even if they don't work all that well, and they have the disposable cash to risk."
There the discussion ended, since none of us had more than anecdotal data to support our beliefs. There must have been a phone left off the hook in that room because a few days later an article appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle (5/3/10). SENIORS APPEAR TO BE DRAWN TO APPLE'S iPAD said the headline. This article, too, relied on largely anecdotal evidence, and it gave the three of us a good laugh. But it points out a more profound truth: most people, even intelligent and experienced marketers, are reluctant to attribute anything hip, current, modern or important to anyone much older than 40 (or 45 or especially 50).
The Prius, like all other hybrids, is a young persons' car. Right. It's green and very current. Yet, according to a recent JD Power report (reprinted in Entrepreneur, 62% of hybrid owners are actually over the age of 45! (Why 45? That's no normal media age break.)
It's not the data that is so remarkable. It's the reluctance of otherwise smart people being so resistant to simple, obvious truths. Especially when it comes to age. When will they ever learn?
Jerry Shereshewsky has formed a new marketing consultant firm, GrownUpMarketing, to help agencies and marketing companies strategically understand the 45+ market and the relevance to their particular brands. Jerry can be reached at email@example.com
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The New York Post is doubling its street sale price, to 50 cents from 25 cents.
In a statement yesterday, the publisher of The Post, Paul Carlucci, explained the move this way: “We have had tremendous growth and success in our circulation and advertising, and this move is part of the process to make our entire business a success.”
In other words, raising the newsstand price might help stem the paper’s losses, estimated to be about $70 million a year.
The Post’s costs have increased recently as it has started to print editions outside of New York in Boston, Chicago, California and Florida. It recently ran a promotion in which it offered home delivery for $13 a year, or about 5 cents a day. And the paper is given away at many busy locales in Manhattan.
Rupert Murdoch, whose company, the News Corporation, owns The Post, has said publicly that he keeps the paper despite its losses because he believes it can become financially successful. But it is also clear that he enjoys the political influence and the ability to zing his rivals that ownership of the irreverent New York tabloid affords.
Increases in newspaper prices usually lead to a decrease in circulation. The Post declined to comment on how much circulation it expected to lose with the price increase and what the trade-off might be between increased revenue and any decline in readership.
It is also not clear how advertising will be affected by any circulation decline, but presumably the paper hopes its net losses will be less, not more.
The Post has been offering its advertisers substantial display opportunities, including supplements that wrap around the paper as well as giving them the entire front page.
The price will double to 50 cents during the week. The Post already costs 50 cents on Saturday and 75 cents on Sunday. It reduced its price to 25 cents from 50 cents in 2000. The next year, it raised the price of the Saturday paper to 50 cents.
The increase is to go into effect on April 30 just as newspaper circulation numbers for the last six-month period will be available from the Audit Bureau of Circulations. In his statement, Mr. Carlucci predicted that the paper would report “substantial circulation gains.”
The Post has long been locked in a ferocious circulation war with The New York Daily News and said earlier this year that it had reached a circulation of 704,000 and had surpassed The Daily News to become the nation’s fifth-largest newspaper.
The Daily News costs 50 cents on weekdays and $1 on Sunday. The Daily News declined to comment on The Post increase.
The News Corporation said recently that it continued to be interested in a cooperative venture with Newsday, which is owned by the Tribune Company, to try to save money by combining some printing and delivery operations.

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The average home now has multiple televisions, the average household watches more than eight hours of TV a day (up from 12% just in the last decade) and those television sets use far more energy than they used to, thanks to the proliferation of flat-screen models, especially plasma screens. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the 275 million TVs in American account for a staggering 4% of electricity consumed. For individual households, an energy-hogging TV can use as much electricity as a refrigerator, and cost $200 a year to run.
In November, the federal government rolled out new Energy Star standards for televisions, upgrading decade-old standards, and identifying for consumers those models that are at least 30% more energy efficient than comparable sets on the market.
Savvy consumers know to look for the "Energy Star" label when buying major appliances, because doing so saves money on the ongoing operating expense. The government rating system is a reliable way to choose the more energy-efficient equipment. (The new TV standards account not only for the energy used while the set is running, but also how much it drains while "off" -- a phantom load. It's a little-known fact that major electronic devices drain energy while turned off. Those who can remember older model televisions will recall that there used to be a fizzle and fade-in while the picture came into being. Newer models eliminated that by remaining in a standby mode; that requires electricity.)
Now, California -- traditionally the U.S. leader in setting environmental regulations -- is poised to increase energy efficiency of television sets 50% by 2013, according to the New York Times. The Consumer Electronics Association opposes the rules, not surprisingly, the Times notes; what probably does come as a surprise is that the association says consumers can save 25% on TV-related electricity bills right now by adjusting brightness and contrast settings, which are "left at top levels by factories."
All this matters, of course, because the electricity consumed by televisions is produced by power plants, and about half of all electricity produced in the U.S. is produced by burning coal. That means air pollution in the form of smog (which triggers asthma and heart attacks), acid rain (which wrecks the otherwise pristine streams fishermen love) and greenhouse gases (which fuel global warming).
Until California's new rules go into effect (and the rest of the U.S. follows suit, as it typically does) the best one can do is look for the Energy Star label. Qualifying are 19 plasma models (most of them by Panasonic), 199 LCD models, and 11 "other", like a line of Samsung TVs.
If you plan on replacing an energy-hogging TV for a more efficient model, be sure to recycle the old one, since electronics are made with bits of hazardous metals and plastics that should not be buried in landfills or burned in waste incinerators. Samsung, Sony and LG are the only three companies offering free recycling of old televisions, according to the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, but many local waste haulers sponsor periodic hazardous household waste drop-off days; you can plug in your zip code in the "Get Local Info" widget on The Daily Green's homepage to find recycling opportunities near you.
Enter your city or zip code to get your local temperature and air quality and find local green food and recycling resources near you.


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MILAN — Surging sales in all categories and markets, in China in particular, helped Bulgari SpA return to the black in the first half with a net profit of 9.1 million euros, or $13.2 million, compared with a loss of 7.7 million euros, or $9.4 million, in the same period last year.
Revenues climbed 23.6 percent to 548 million euros, or $794.6 million, from 443.3 million euros, or $540.8 million. Bulgari also attributed the improved performance to the group’s exchange rate hedging.
High jewelry, including the B.zero1 line and its extension in ceramics, helped boost Bulgari’s core jewelry business by 20.2 percent to 243.5 million euros, or $353 million, accounting for 44.4 percent of revenues. Watches continued their upward trajectory, gaining 25.9 percent to 111.1 million euros, or $161.1 million, accounting for 20.3 percent of sales, led in particular by the women’s Serpenti timepiece and the men’s complicated and Octo models. Perfumes also gained, showing 26.9 percent growth, to 129.7 million euros, or $188.1 million, boosted by the launches Mon Jasmin Noir and Man. This division is Bulgari’s second most important, accounting for 23.7 percent of revenues. Accessories grew 24.2 percent to 44.9 million euros, or $65.1 million, accounting for 8.2 percent of sales.
Dollar figures are converted at average exchange rates for the periods to which they refer.
Revenues in Europe and the Americas gained 18.6 and 16.1 percent, respectively. Europe had sales of 178.1 million euros, or $258.2 million, while the Americas had sales of 72.2 million euros, or $104.7 million. Asia showed 28.1 percent growth to 254.1 million euros, or $368.4 million, representing Bulgari’s main market, accounting for 46.4 percent of total sales. Of this figure, revenues in Japan grew 4.6 percent to 84.4 million euros, or $122.4 million, while the rest of the continent continued to grow quickly, showing a 44.2 percent spike to 169.7 million euros, or $246.1 million. Sales in Greater China rose 59.5 percent. The Middle East and other areas reported an increase of 34.3 percent to 43.6 million euros, or $66.1 million.
Total operating costs, excluding those for advertising and promotion, increased 10.8 percent to 245.6 million euros, or $356.1 million, from 221.6 million euros, or $272.5 million, a year ago.
Promotional and advertising expenses amounted to 58 million euros, or $84.1 million, and as a percentage of turnover grew to 10.6 percent from 9.6 percent last year as activities in support of product launches saw a greater concentration during the first part of the year. To support such launches, Bulgari’s brand campaigns have recently been fronted by the likes of Julianne Moore and Kirsten Dunst, the face of the fragrance Mon Jasmin Noir. Bulgari just signed Rachel Weisz as the face of its new Jasmin Noir fragrance campaign due out in August.
A focus on controlling costs helped boost operating profit to 15.3 million euros, or $22.2 million, compared with 12.3 million euros, or $15.1 million, in the first half of 2010.
However, Bulgari underscored that this result was impacted by non-recurring costs of 15.8 million euros, or $23 million, incurred for consultancy activities relating to the firm’s purchase by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
The company said Bulgari’s board “has expressed a favorable opinion on the offer [by LVMH] and has confirmed the fairness of the consideration offered equal to 12.25 euros [$17.58] per ordinary share.”
Earlier this month, the relevant competition authorities, namely the European Commission, cleared LVMH’s purchase of 50.4 percent of Bulgari in a cash-and-share swap valued at more than $6 billion. LVMH has made a bid for the remaining shares.
On Monday, an LVMH spokesman said the luxury conglomerate has contacted Italy’s Bourse watchdog, Consob, to clarify an issue connected to an additional number of shares in the transaction. LVMH said the Bulgari family brought 57,000 shares to the deal belatedly because they had initially overlooked them. LVMH still plans to launch a tender offer at 12.25 euros per share and rumors that it might raise the price were “unfounded,” he added.
“In consultation with Consob, LVMH confirms that the formal rectification of the number of Bulgari shares brought to LVMH by the Bulgari family on June 30 does not constitute a new deal and therefore has no impact on the pricing of the IPO,” the spokesman added.
Last week, three funds, which hold minority stakes in Bulgari, sent letters to Consob in reference to this issue, according to Sunday’s Il Sole 24 Ore. The funds state that an additional 57,000 shares were sold by mistake from brothers Paolo and Nicola Bulgari to the French luxury conglomerate at 13.45 euros, or $19.30 at current exchange, and not at the price agreed upon, which was 12.25 euros. Because of this alleged mistake, said the funds, not all shareholders were treated equally. LVMH will also launch a tender offer for the remaining shares.
As of June 30, net debt stood at 159.1 million euros, or $230.7 million, compared with 290.2 million euros, or $357 million, at the end of June last year.
Bulgari’s former chief executive officer Francesco Trapani assumed his new post as head of the watch and jewelry division at LVMH on July 1.
The jeweler’s shares closed up 0.16 percent Monday at 12.32 euros, or $17.68 at current exchange.
In his new book “Hollywood Royale,” Andy Warhol’s Protégé Matthew Rolston celebrates the Eighties revival of Hollywood glamour. Featuring more than 100 portraits taken by Rolston from 1977 to 1993, the book contains photos of icons like Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, and @drewbarrymore, pictured here in 1991. “Hollywood Royale,” out today, will be accompanied by an exhibition opening at Los Angeles’ Fahey/Klein Gallery on March 1. #wwdeye
"Nowadays when life is not so happy with everything going on in the world, I think people come to me for a little bit of whimsy and color and fun." - Designer Rebecca De Ravenel on her cult-favorite jewelry line. (📸 : @vsteves) #wwd40
“Everyone is talking about how the retail industry is struggling, but I think it’s an incredible time because brands who are doing something different and innovative are setting themselves up for the future,” said @adamgoldston, who founded the luxury athletic brand @apl with his brother @ryangoldsten. The Goldston’s are part of WWD’s 40 under 40: a group of industry notables. See the rest of the list on WWD.com. (📷: @vsteves) #wwd40
@eyeswoon blogger Athena Calderone debuted her first-ever cookbook, “Cook Beautiful,” which is heavily centered on the presentation and visual expression of food. Pictured here are her miso glazed carrots from the book. Get the recipe on WWD.com. (📷: @johnny_miller_) #wwdeye
“It’s passion that helps get anybody to a certain point and it’s what’s propelled me,” said Kith founder @ronniefieg, one of WWD’s 40 under 40: a group of industry notables who are changing the face of retail, fashion and beauty. Fieg, who opened a Manhattan flagship on October 7, began his career at age 13 as a stock boy and salesman for footwear chain David Z. “I think staying true to [my] beliefs, hard work and passion have gotten me to where [Kith] is today.” See the rest of the 40 at WWD.com. (📷: @vsteves) #wwd40
25-year-old @samweaving is about to break out this fall, starring in Netflix’s horror film “The Babysitter,” fittingly out today on Friday the 13th. That’s not the only place you’ll be seeing her, though — Weaving’s got a role Showtime’s “SMILF” and another alongside Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” Though she’s got a full plate at the moment, there’s one role she’s got her eye on: Marilyn Monroe. “I’m a little too young at the moment, but it’s on my bucket list,” the actress told WWD (📷: @dandoperalski) #wwdeye
BFF's Poppy Jamie and Suki Waterhouse celebrated the launch of their bag line Pop x Suki at Nordstrom last night. "The line is really about our friendship, and how we are so different but complement each other," said Waterhouse. 👯 (📷: Katie Jones) #wwdeye
After designing the new @louisvuitton and @bulgariofficial flagships and a @chanelofficial boutique opening in Japan, @petermarinoarchitect has another project on his plate: The Lobster Club. Located in the Seagram Building, it’s the famed architect’s first restaurant project in New York, serving up modern Japanese brasserie-style cuisine. Bronze hues, bespoke material detailing, blush and chartreuse tones and a heavy emphasis on Picasso can be seen throughout. Mark your calendars for Nov. 1 for the much-anticipated opening. (📷: @clint_spaulding) #wwdeye
Did you know: @carlychaikin of "Mr. Robot" has been painting for about a decade? The actress, who plays Darlene on the show, is a self-taught artist who lists Salvador Dalí and Chuck Close as some of her idols. Chaikin told WWD that painting is a form of meditation for her — A much-needed one given the intensity of "Mr. Robot." See a piece Chaikin is working on at WWD.com (📷: @jilliansollazzo) #wwdeye


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Patanjali in the Race to Bid IPL 2020 Title Sponsorship:- Chinese mobile giant Vivo opted out from the title sponsorship of IPL for this year though the contract is on till 2022. BCCI is confident that they would find the right sponsor for the year. IPL 2020 will commence in United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year from September 19th. The arrangements are on and all the necessary permissions are acquired. As per the latest news, Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is in the race to the bid for the title sponsorship for IPL 2020. The slot for the title sponsorship of IPL 2020 is still open.
Patanjali is in plans to gain global recognition through IPL 2020. Patanjali is focused on the exports of Ayurveda based FMCG products and they felt that IPL 2020 would be a perfect platform to promote their products. Patanjali spokesperson S K Tijarawala told that they are currently considering and this would help our products reach wider audience. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is accepting the proposals till August 14th after which the final call would be taken. Vivo paid a huge amount of Rs 2190 crores for the title sponsorship of IPL from 2018 to 2022. BCCI will take the final call next week after which an announcement about the final bidder for the title sponsorship would be made.


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Researchers from Dark Wolfe Consulting, a cybersecurity consulting firm and the Digital Citizens Alliance (“DCA”), which is a consumer focused group dedicated to making the internet safer have analyzed six pirated streaming devices using the Kodi platform and found that they are rigged with malware and open doors for malware entry.
Kodi devices are sometimes called “Kodi boxes” or “jailbroken Fire TV Sticks” and look like legitimate streaming devices, and are cheap in comparison to Apple TV or Roku. The price users pay upfront gives them access to illegally provided content. Researchers equate the use of one of these devices to letting a “Trojan horse in through the front door” for the following reasons:
- these devices allow hackers to bypass the security of home network router firewalls.
- normal security features and precautions are either not available or not in use to accommodate the illegal streaming of content.
- users often have to turn over full admin access, which includes access to the device’s memory, location history and other security features.
- malware can be used to snare devices into a botnet for use in cyber attacks or cryptocurrency mining.
- sensitive information stored on devices, such as credit cards, passwords and photos are vulnerable to exploit.


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Brexit red tape strangling small firms
Tens of thousands of small British firms are being crippled by new Brexit red tape that is wiping out their European sales, business leaders have warned.
Since the start of the year any UK company selling to a customer in the EU has to pay VAT and in some cases import duty. They also have to pay new charges imposed by shipping and courier companies to deal with the additional paperwork as a result of sending goods across the border.
Many businesses that have grown using platforms such as Amazon and eBay are pulling out of selling to EU customers, saying that the costs and bureaucracy have made it uneconomic.
“Those who export tend to be among our most innovative, productive and profitable firms,” James


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A woman on an escalator in a Walgreens store in New York.
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Check out the companies that are making headlines in midday trading.
Walgreens – The drugstore company’s shares rose 6.7% after beating analysts’ expectations for quarterly results. According to Refinitiv, Walgreens earned $ 1.40 per share, beating estimates by 29 cents. Walgreens also said it has delivered 8 million Covid-19 vaccines to date and raised its profit forecast for 2021.
BlackBerry – The communications software company’s shares fell more than 9% after losing quarterly sales due to lower demand for the company’s QNX care software. However, BlackBerry adjusted its quarterly earnings by 3 cents per share, which was in line with Refinitiv’s estimate.
Applied Materials, Lam Research – Applied Materials rose 5% and Lam Research nearly 4% after Bernstein began reporting on both stocks with an outperform rating. “In the long term, we believe that semiconductor capital equipment is likely to be extremely structurally beneficial, with growth trends in the underlying semi-market likely to remain positive over the long term, and semiconductor capital intensity should be strongly justified over time, higher …” the company wrote in a note to customers. Bernstein’s price prediction for Applied Materials and Lam Research is $ 160 and $ 700, respectively.
Harley-Davidson – Motorcycle stock rose 6.3% after investment firm Baird improved the stock from neutral to above average. In a statement to customers, Baird said retail demand for the company was bullish and believed that retailers were running out of inventory.
Chewy – The pet supplies retailer’s inventory rose more than 7% after the company reported a surprise profit last quarter. Chewy reported earnings of 5 cents per share compared to expectations of a 10 cents per share loss, Refinitiv said. Revenues also beat estimates as stuck home consumers increased their orders for pet products.
Tilray, Canopy Growth, Aphria, Aurora Cannabis – Several stocks of cannabis companies rose Wednesday after New York passed recreational marijuana law. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill today. Tilray was up 4.5% and Canopy Growth was up 2.3%. Aphria was up 5.5% and Aurora Cannabis was up 4.2%.
Cleveland-Cliffs – The steelmaker’s shares rose nearly 15% in midday trading after preliminary results for the quarter ended today were released. Projected earnings for the quarter and full year are well above Wall Street’s current projections.
Apple – Apple shares rose about 2.8% in midday trading after UBS upgraded the stock from a neutral rating to a buy rating and expected more stable long-term iPhone demand and stronger average selling prices. The broker raised its target price on Apple stock from $ 115 to $ 142, meaning the closing price was up 18% on Tuesday.
– CNBC’s Maggie Fitzgerald, Jesse Pound, Pippa Stevens and Yun Li contributed to the coverage.


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The study ‘Effect of Antimicrobial Starch Edible Coating on Shelf-Life of Fresh Strawberries’ was recently published in the Packaging Technology and Science journal.
The research, led by Miriam Dupas Hubinger at the University of Campinas, found that cassava starch coatings could help guard against microbial spoilage without affecting taste and appearance.
Strawberries are a highly perishable fruit susceptible to spoilage due to yeast and mould growth. Methods typically used to enhance shelf life have included storage in cold modified atmospheres, but this has been said to cause an off-flavour, according to the authors of the study.
The researchers concluded that: “Cassava starch edible coatings, with or without potassium sorbate, were efficient in reducing weight loss, mechanical property loss and respiration rate of minimally processed strawberries, stored for 15 days at 5°C.”
Methodology and findings
The study compared strawberries coated with cassava starch, with and without potassium sorbate, to strawberries with no coating.
The strawberries used were minimally processed and stored at 5°C.
The researchers found cassava starch coatings worked better without potassium sorbate and could enhance shelf-life by three days when compared to the control sample.
No significant effects were noted on the colour, soluble solids, pH and titrable acidity of the coated strawberries.
Other solutions impacted taste or colour
So far scientists have struggled to find a solution to enhance shelf life in strawberries without negatively impacting on appearance, taste or colour.
Past studies have considered using a variety of coating materials, including wheat gluten, cactus mucilage and corn.
The researchers said that starch was commonly used for edible coatings although cassava starch was seldom used in the foods industry and therefore could be obtained at lower costs than other starch sources.
Cassava is produced in large quantities in tropical countries in South America and Africa.
For the full study see:
Lorena Costa Garcia, Leila Mendes Pereira, Claire I. G. deLuca Sarantópoulos and Miriam Dupas Hubinger (2011) ‘Effect of Antimicrobial Starch Edible Coating on Shelf-Life of Fresh Strawberries,’ Packag. Technol. Sci. - DOI: 10.1002/pts.987


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With the thwarting schedule of fashion weeks, buyers among other industry experts inevitably miss a show or two. Ordre Showroom, an online wholesale showroom focused on the luxury category, has invested in virtual reality to provide buyers an opportunity to view collections from a digital front row.
And though fashion continues to be a touch-and-feel industry, Ordre is taking steps to provide virtual sampling, too. Here, Simon Lock, chief executive officer of Ordre discusses the decision to move into the VR space and how the digitization of the industry is affecting buyers.
WWD: What in the B2B segment of the fashion industry necessitated the development of VR for showrooms and samples?
Simon Lock: As part of any buying decision for apparel, movement, drape and fit are always important. Buyers can’t always attend live fashion shows or showrooms. Buyers often rely on conventional video footage of fashion shows. Particularly with fashion shows, the conventional point of view is from a video camera at the end of the runway primarily showing a front and back view. This is not the best view to access moving product.
The best front row position for buyers is actually halfway down the runway, which allows a buyer to follow the user to see a front, side and back view. This is where Ordre positions its 360-degree camera. Virtual reality allows a point of view from the best seat in the front row. As a model moves on the catwalk, a buyer can change their point of view through the Ordre VR headset to gain the best possible perspective and view of the clothes.
WWD: In a field that’s largely based on touch and feel, how do you foresee the VR functionality interacting with physical showrooms and fashion shows?
S.L.: Touch and feel is an important element in the purchasing decision, along with other criteria. Often when all other criteria have been satisfied, a wholesale purchase can be made with confidence. Many Millennials who are buyers have been making purchasing decisions in their personal lives for many years and now feel comfortable doing this in their professional capacity. However, Ordre does have plans to introduce newly developed touch-and-feel technology in the coming years. This will allow high-res scans for fabrications to be replicated physically through touch pads that would be connected to a desktop.
WWD: In your opinion, what designers are deploying emerging technologies well?
S.L.: From a designer/brands perspective most of their focus on technology is consumer facing. This includes augmented reality and technologies that have an impact at retail. Ordre is really one of the few companies globally that is focused on B2B. Many of the technologies introduced by Ordre in a B2B sense will flow through to B2C. There is a lot of interest currently for Ordre designers using our B2B technologies to incorporate these into retail. This includes 360-degree view images, touch screen and VR technologies.
WWD: Do you plan to roll out consumer-facing VR experiences?
S.L.: Our technologies and digital assets are already starting to be used by Ordre designers in their consumer marketing. Initially the most impactful will be the use of our 360-degree view images. Consumers — like professional buyers — much prefer to see every aspect of what they are buying, and not just at the most three different views, which is what is currently available.
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Altitude Sports, a Canadian ecommerce retailer, is looking to expand its product selection, ship products globally, and the company as launched its own brand.
CEO’s Alexandre Guimond and Maxime Dubois took over the company in 2011, dedicating their time to find and create the best brands and to provide exceptional customer service even without a physical storefront.
Altitude Sports was founded in 1984 and was under different ownership. The retailer had a physical storefront on St. Denis Street in Montreal and in 1999 it was the first in Canada to have an online sports store. Guimond and Dubois were both employees of the store and they eventually took it over. From there, the goal was to find products that were both functional and stylish. The last storefront of Altitude Sports closed in 2016.
“Max and I were high school friends and living together during our undergrad and started talking about this online business. We decided to jump into it,” says Guimond. “We needed to place everything into giving the best customer service experience online. Over time we have built a business, and today we are about 400 employees.”
Long Lasting Products
Altitude Sports carries a variety of products including jackets, footwear, and clothing in Men’s, Women’s, and Children sizes. Guimond said that the retailer has also expanded its equipment gear to include products such as snowboards, skis, and gear for water sports, while working to add bikes in the near future. Their main goal is to be able to provide exceptional products that will look great and will last a long time.
“We make it our mission to provide the best possible products for our customers,” says Guimond. “Max and I compliment each other as I would investigate the durability of the products, and Max would look at the style. We often would argue about products, but at the end we realized the best way was to offer the best to the customer – selling products that looked as good as they were made.”
At Altitude Sports, customers can expect to buy a jacket from this store that will last ten years or more. “And these products should still be in good condition as we deal with unique brands that are pushing the limits and finding better textile and durability,” says Guimond.
Customers can keep in style while enjoying the durability of the products whether the product is made to be lightweight, warm, or waterproof – it will be both functional, fashionable, and long lasting. Brands customers can find at Altitude Sports include Canada Goose, The North Face, Osprey, and Altitude Sports own brand, Vallier.
“Maybe a jacket should be a little longer or a little warmer and we are proud of the products we have built. For me it is amazing. After 30 years we have our own brand, and we are using our creativity to build our own products,” says Guimond.
Right now, Altitude Sports is 100 percent online; however, the retailer is looking to expand to have a storefront within the next few years. Until then, the company is looking at growing its products, providing variety for customers, reducing its carbon footprint, and is working on expanding globally.
“We have plans to go international within the next two years,” says Guimond. “In recent years, we have really wanted to focus on the Canadian market, but now we have customers reaching out from a lot of different countries. If we open international, we really want to make sure we maintain the level of the experience as in the Canadian market.”
Guimond says that the retailer is working on changing its systems, which includes having the right delivery system in place to maintain the fast delivery system they already have in place.
Currently for residents in Montreal the delivery is one day and for everyone else in Canada, it will be next day delivery. Guimond said they are hoping to keep the same expectations when opening in the United States; however, for Europe, customers can expect a two or three-day delivery wait which is still faster than most companies.
“That was always the dream we had. One of the limitations of ordering online is you won’t leave the store with it. But the same day or next day delivery really brings us close, so when you place your order, we will prioritize and ship it very fast. It brings excitement when you order as you know you will get it soon,” says Guimond.
Altitude Sports also has a partner site TheLastHunt.com where customers can find products at a discounted price giving another life to exceptional items from well-known brands.
Altitude Sports donates to several charities such as the Wildlife Preservation, Protect our Winters Canada, and The Trans Canada Trail through the retailer’s semi-annual Alti-Action initiative where they focus on nature conservation and climate awareness. Altitude Sports has raised over $580,000 since the initiative began in 2017.
“Our goal is to do better and introduce the world to better brands, better products, and to a company who cares about the environment and takes action,” says Guimond. “We are proud to say that we are a Canadian business, and we are very successful. We have significantly grown since we have opened, doubling in size every 2-3 years, and it is exciting and fun for us.”


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Beyond the Footsie: Wednesday close
SHARES in the UK's smaller companies closed higher for the 11th straight session, in line with the rise on the broader market, buoyed by a raft of positive earnings news. The FTSE SmallCap index closed 21.4 points higher at 2,510.8.
Actif Group was one of the biggest risers today, taking on 1p to 5.87p. The fashion group reported a 5.7% growth in full-year pretax profit, and was positive about the prospects for the first half. Sales rose to £25.6m from £24.9m.
Meanwhile, ADVFN closed 0.55p higher at 3.25p. The on-line financial information provider said it booked its first pre-tax profit and almost eliminated its cash burn in the year to June 30 as turnover continued to show strong growth. Managing director Clement Chambers said he was 'very excited' about future prospects.
And Theo Fennell jumped 4 1/2p to 29p, boosted by news that sales for the half-year rose 26% to £6.7m. The figures include contributions from the group's revamped jewellery department in Selfridges, London, and the concession in the new Harvey Nichols store in Manchester. Sales were 6% up on a like-for-like basis.
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Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and an exile from their previous offices, today revealed the first-ever images of gameplay in Warlock 2: The Exiled, the forthcoming turn-based strategy fantasy wargame from Ino-Co Plus. Coming to PC in Spring 2014, Warlock 2’s magical war-gaming is revealed for the first time to eager practitioners of the dark arts in a series of spellbinding screensh... more.
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Square Enix is excited to announce that Hitman: Sniper Challenge and Gyromancer are now available on the free to play platform, Core Online. Hitman: Sniper Challenge Scope, Score, Come Back for More. ● Play as Agent 47 and eliminate enemies with your Agency sniper rifle to accumulate points. Be meticulous and smart; use environmental kills to score higher points. Become the ultimate... more.
Posted by DaRipp3r on March 13, 2013 under PC, Reviews
Paradox Interactive has developed an action role-playing game that caters to gamers of all ages. Dungeonland is an online game that focuses on co-op play. The game offers three different character classes that can be customized with items found in the item shop. The controls are simple to master and the keys are easy to configure. Gameplay is based on constant button mashing, which translates into... more.
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Reloaded Productions, a leading developer of free2play massively multiplayer online games, is celebrating its second anniversary as a game development studio San Paro style, delivering contests, prizes and exclusive in-game titles for players who have supported APB Reloaded since its re-launch in 2011. Formed on March 7th 2011, Reloaded Productions Edinburgh became the second development stud... more.
Posted by DaRipp3r on March 1, 2013 under Euro, News, PC
Videogame publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Ntronium Games announce that their 4x turn based space strategy game “Armada 2526 Gold Edition” was released on Steam last night. The Gold Edition contains the ‘vanilla version ‘ of Armada 2526 plus its official add on “Supernova”, which includes several additional alien races, technologies, extensive trade options and generally ... more.
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Reloaded Games, a leading publisher and developer of free2play massively multiplayer online games, announced that the Company’s pivotal open-world third person action game APB Reloaded continues to be a top-five free2play title on Steam, a position held for more than a year. Launching to Valve’s leading platform for digital content distribution and management back in December of 2011, APB ... more.
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Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a host of forums dedicated to those games, today announced that its official Paradox forums have reached over 500,000 subscribers worldwide. To date, over half a million loyal gamers have signed up to follow the news from Paradox and get into heated conversations about robots, crusades, and accidental wizard-based explosions. To celebrate this mi... more.
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Today, Ford announces a slew of new electrified vehicles, the Chrysler Portal electric-car concept appears ahead of CES, and Tesla tests an Autopilot software update on a small number of cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports.
Catch up on last week's news with our Week in Reverse feature.
More solar-energy generating capacity was added in 2016 than natural gas or wind capacity, according to U.S. Department of Energy data.
What will electric-car market share be in 2020? Current estimates for that year (and beyond) vary widely.
The Chrysler Portal concept debuting at CES is an electric minivan with some self-driving capability.
In addition to his new Model S P100D, it seems Woz is getting a Chevrolet Bolt EV after all.
The U.K. is expanding use of low-carbon power sources, and hopes to end coal use by 2025.
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Find out how the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan ranks against other subcompacts.
Many of the new production, prototype, and concept cars appearing at CES will have electrified powertrains.
Ford is planning a number of new electrified vehicles, including a 300-mile electric SUV and hybrid versions of the Mustang and F-150.
Volkswagen now faces a lawsuit in Germany over lack of compensation for owners of diesel cars with "defeat device" software.
Finally, an updated version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class crossover will appear at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.


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BYD is the 4th best-selling manufacturer in Israel in April.
According to our Israeli data partner cartube.co.il, 19,433 new cars found a home in Israel in April. That’s a -4.7% year-on-year decline which is a poor performance given April 2022 was down -17.8% on the year prior. But thanks to a solid start of the year, the year-to-date tally remains in positive at +13% to 125,301 units. Note BEVs hold a 15.9% market share so far this year thanks to 19,982 sales. Hyundai (-6.1%) is a strong leader with 15.9% share, above Kia (-15.5%) and Toyota (-37.8%), making sure the podium is identical to YTD and the Full Year 2022 despite sizeable drops. Chinese newcomers BYD (+5 spots on March) and Chery (down 1) slide inside the monthly Top 5 for the first time ever. In the space of a year, the Israeli market has taken on a flurry of Chinese carmakers – there are now 13 in the charts – and BYD, Chery and Geely (up 45.9% to #11 this month) are the most successful so far. Renault (+55.9%), Skoda (+38.3%), Cupra (+34.6%), Volkswagen (+25.6%) and Suzuki (+25.2%) also defy the negative market.
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Rayonier Advanced Materials, a producer of cellulose-based technologies including high-purity cellulose, will increase prices of its high-alpha and high-viscosity cellulose specialties products by six per cent, effective immediately, or as contracts allow.
The cellulose specialties business includes acetate, ethers, micro-crystalline cellulose, nitrocellulose and other grades.
The company says the price changes are necessary to partially offset ongoing inflationary pressures and sustain investment in its capital-intensive manufacturing capabilities to ensure its ability to continue producing high-quality products.
Rayonier’s high-purity cellulose specialties are a natural polymer commonly found in cell phones, computer screens, filters and pharmaceuticals. The company also manufactures products for lumber, paper and packaging markets.
With manufacturing operations in Canada, the U.S. and France, Rayonier employs approximately 4,200 people and generated approximately $2.1 billion of revenues in 2018
The Red Sea is an important shipping route because it enables access to the Suez Canal, meaning goods can be transported between Europe and India and East Asia much quicker as opposed to round the Horn of Africa .


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Companies across the West of England have been recognised with Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
The awards are the highest UK Government accolade for a British business and are presented on the Queen’s birthday each year. They are for outstanding achievement and are valid for five years.
Businesses across the region have been named on the 2020 list in categories covering innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
We take a look at the companies in the South West that have picked up one of these prestigious awards this year.
Security testing and internet analysis business Netcraft is one of only three companies to scoop two awards this year - in the innovation and international trade categories.
The company, which is based in Bath and employs 57 people, provides internet security services, including cybercrime disruption, app security testing and automated vulnerability scanning.
“Although our customers are spread all over the world, we recruit locally,” said Mike Prettejohn, director of Netcraft.
“Students and alumni from Bath & Bristol universities have made substantial contributions to the services that have won these awards.”
The company was founded in 1987 and was previously known as Lambda Consultants, before changing its name to Netcraft in 1994.
Luxury eyewear designer Inspecs has won a prize in the international trade category.
The company floated on the London Stock Exchange in February, and raised £23.5million in its initial public offering (IPO).
Robin Totterman, who founded the business in 1988, said: “This award acknowledges our stellar international growth whilst cementing our vision to provide the highest standard of design and manufacturing of eyewear products to consumers across the globe.
“I wish to thank the Queen’s Award panel for recognising us, as well as our great team, who have been instrumental in building such a successful business.”
Kaiasm is a data visualisation online toolkit that has won a Queen’s Award for innovation.
The service uses human-guided artificial intelligence and big data to create market insight for organisations.
The Somerset-based business works with clients including the NHS, Lloyds Banking Group and EY.
BG Automotive, Swindon
The 91-year-old automotive parts company has scooped an international trade award.
The company, which is the aftermarket division of the British Gaskets Group, employs 90 people in Swindon.
BG Automotive supplies automotive giants Jaguar Land Rover and Caterpillar as well as the rail and aerospace, white goods and domestic appliances, oil and gas, agriculture and electronics industries.
Berwin Industrial Polymers, Lydney
Berwin Industrial Polymers designs and manufactures rubber compounds for tyres, mats and industrial products.
The company, which was founded in 1953, has scooped a Queen’s Award for international trade. Berwin employs 78 people at its site.
A spokesperson said: "We are over the moon to have won a Queens Award for International Trade 2020; its recognition for all the hard work put in at all levels within the company to enable its continued growth internationally as well as within its home market."
Red Savannah, Cheltenham
Luxury travel company Red Savannah has scooped an international trade award.
The business was founded in 2011 by George Morgan-Grenville and offers high-end, tailor-made holidays and villas.
George said: “Such an award would be welcome at any time, but in the present environment it gives me particular pleasure to see the dedication of the Red Savannah team recognised at such a high level."
He added: “My sincerest thanks go out to our hard-working staff and loyal client base, who have enabled us to turn what started as a dream in 2010, into a successful and dynamic business in 2020. Despite the current crisis, we look forward to an even brighter future.”
The firm employs 22 people.
DPS Designs, Coleford
The Gloucestershire-based design and engineering company has been awarded an international trade prize.
DPS Designs, which manufactures chocolate moulds, also makes tools for a range of industries including the aircraft sector.
The business was founded in 1995 and many of the team were previously chocolatiers, according to the company’s website.
Sebastian Down said: "We're delighted to be recognised in the Queen’s Enterprise Award.
"It’s a huge achievement for a business like ours to win an award of this kind and is down to the creativity and hard graft of our team in the Forest of Dean.
"With the support of our customers and suppliers we hope to use it as a springboard for further growth.”
Tomcat designs and manufactures custom-built disability trikes and equipment for children and adults with special needs.
The company, which was founded in 1997, has received an innovation award for its work.
“Over the past twenty years, Tomcat has helped thousands of children who each have a unique story to tell,” a statement by managing director Bob Griffin states on the company’s website.
“We have built a reputation for excellence, and a willingness to take on challenges through our readiness to innovate, that other companies were unable or unwilling to match.”
He added: “My team are very proud to have won this new Queen’s Award for innovation, because not only will it encourage the non-disabled community to adopt a heathier, greener form of transport, it will also help bring an understanding of what is personally achievable to the disabled adult community – an ever-growing section of society that is so often ignored."
The company was also presented with a Queen’s Award for innovation in 2013.
Ethical bank Triodos has won a sustainable development award.
The bank was recognised for demonstrating a strong sustainability ethos and leading the way in creating a more sustainable approach in the banking sector.
It was praised for a clear focus to use money consciously as a catalyst for sustainable change.
Dr Bevis Watts, chief executive of Triodos Bank UK, said: "This award coincides with a significant moment in time for us all, including the financial sector, given the challenges of Covid-19.
“We hope that as society recovers, the learnings from this crisis provide an opportunity for all banks to refocus on their role in society and consider the long-term welfare of customers in all their investment decisions.
"Triodos will continue to play a key role in encouraging this transition.”
Exhibition, events and experiences company Ignition has scooped a sustainable development award.
Founded in 2007, Ignition has offices in Bristol and Indianapolis, in the US, and employs 28 people.
The business works across the retail, pharmaceutical, healthcare, education, aerospace and defence, engineering and manufacturing, construction, and food and drink sectors.
“We are in the people business and well known for always going the extra mile for our clients,” chief executive Sam Rowe writes on the company’s website.
The social enterprise has won an award for promoting opportunity through social mobility.
The Babbasa Programme supports young people from ethnically diverse communities to pursue their professional ambitions.
Since 2013 the organisation says it has helped more than 2,200 young people to build confidence or move into work, education, or business – with around 300 joining its programmes each year.
Babbasa’s founder and CEO Poku Osei said: “We launched Babbasa in 2013 with a simple vision to help young people who are being disadvantaged to realise their career ambitions.
“It’s an immense honour to be recognised on a national level.
“It’s a real testament to the commitment of our young people, mentors and employers, as well as the dedication of my team, who have supported over 2,200 young people since our inception.”
The company has been rewarded for its work helping law enforcement to detect and prevent online crime – particularly child sexual exploitation – with a Queen’s Award for innovation.
The business was founded by Matt Burns in 2011 and currently employs six people at its offices in Bristol.
Matt said: “It’s an honour to receive a Queen’s Award. Our core mission is to help law enforcement safeguard more victims of child sexual exploitation. We hope exposure from this prestigious accolade will help us to continue achieving that.”
Commercial Director Dave Ranner added: “Our whole team is very excited to receive this award. We are a company of technology innovators, but our inspiration comes from our users and collaborators around the world who take the tools that we develop and use them to safeguard children.”
Cloud and telecoms communication company Unify has been awarded a prize in the innovation category.
The company was founded by Russell Attwood in 2012 and now has 32 staff based in Bristol. The business works with global brands including Shell, Nuffield Health, Capita and Addison Lee.
Russell said: "We are honoured to be presented with a Queen’s Award, the most prestigious award for British businesses.
"It’s tremendous recognition for our team to have their hard work and expertise recognised in this way and a powerful reflection of the skill, commitment and culture which lies at the heart of our business.
"The progress we have made as a business since we started in 2012 has exceeded all of our expectations and we can’t wait to see what the future holds."
Winner in the Promoting Opportunity category, the company, which has 561 employees has been honoured for creating and inspiring routes for people into work for people who feel marginalised by a lack of opportunities including young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, disabled residents, those from ethnic minorities and women.
The company has been providing employment and education, raising aspirations and creating opportunities to enable mobility through respect and equality.
Richard Stevens, managing director of Plymouth Citybus and Go South West, said 'We are over the moon to have not only been shortlisted for a Queen’s Award, but go on and win one for social mobility.
“It is a huge honour and really goes to show the amount of pride each and every member of the team takes in providing a valuable service.
“I am extremely proud that Plymouth Citybus and Go Cornwall bus again punch above its weight and achieve something that is truly remarkable. We will soon be putting plans in place of how we celebrate this with all.”
This Exeter-based firm has developed a unique and innovative glass management tool used by Fire and Rescue services worldwide, and this has landed it the Innovation award.
The firm also makes carpet, hardfloor, Interior surface self adhesive protection film for home DIY or the building industry. It employs 16 people.
Cullompton-based International Trade winner sells equipment such pasteurisers and consumables for Donor Human Milk Banks. It employs 13 staff.
The Natural Mat Company
Exeter-based mattress maker has won the Sustainable Development honour. All the ingredients that go into its Naturalmat product are 100% natural and from a sustainable resource that is harvested according to Fair Trade principles.
All mattresses are made by hand in a purpose-built factory in Topsham, on the banks of the River Exe, employing 28 people.
A spokesman said: “It is with a great sense of pride that Naturalmat, whose committed team have been quietly crafting organic, beds and mattresses from sustainable and renewable materials in Devon for over 20 years now, receives this award.
“Naturalmat’s mission is to create a healthier sleep environment to benefit not only the health and well-being of those using the products, but also a greener supply, manufacture and disposal process to benefit the wider environment.”
Cut4Cloth Limited trading as Frugi
Double winner Frugi creates beautiful ethical and organic clothing for children, mothers and mothers-to-be. It is based in Helston and employs 80 people. The business triumphed in the International Trade and Sustainable Development categories.
Frugi styles itself as the UK’s leading organic children's wear brand and uses certified organic cotton with outerwear made from recycled plastic bottles. It has been expanding operations with a recent acquisition of TotsBots, a reusable nappy brand.
True, the retail and consumer investment and innovation firm, took a majority stake in July 2018.
Celtic Sheepskin & Co Ltd trading as Celtic & Co
This Newquay-based firm designs, manufactures and sells sheepskin footwear. It also designs and sells of natural fibre clothing.
It has been honoured for International Trade. The company employs 51 people.
Email Hippo Limited
This Innovation award winner is a Launceston-based API (application programming interface) service that checks email addresses. It helps stop fraud and improves communication. Employs six people.


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Krispy Kreme is trying their hand at COVID-19 prevention. Today, the donut chain announced that customers who head to any U.S. location will receive a free glazed donut if they show their vaccination card, for the remainder of 2021.
The card must show one or two shots of any of the COVID-19 vaccines to qualify, and it must be redeemed in-store. Customers can come in any day, and at any time to claim their free pastry. No additional purchase is necessary.
“We all want to get COVID-19 behind us as fast as possible and we want to support everyone doing their part to make the country safe by getting vaccinated as soon as the vaccine is available to them,” said Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme chief marketing officer.
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For those who have decided against getting vaccinated or have yet to do so, there’s still a way to enjoy a glazed donut at no cost. Customers can still get a free glazed donut and a medium coffee on Mondays from March 29th to May 24th.
These promotions are all part of their “Be Sweet” initiative, meant to inspire joy and kindness.
In this effort, Krispy Kreme also plans to randomly deliver donuts to essential healthcare workers and volunteers at vaccination centers, and the chain is offering its employees an incentive to get the vaccine as well– four hours of paid time off to go get vaccinated.
Last year, the company gave away over 30 million donuts to healthcare workers, teachers, first responders, and graduating seniors at the beginning of the pandemic.
Some people already think Krispy Kreme’s COVID-19 promotion is a good idea, while others think Krispy Kreme may just be making the situation worse.
Who’s heading to Krispy Kreme now?


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new ones Bajaj Pulsar 150: TVS Apache pales in front of this new Bajaj bike, attractive looks with great mileage, cool features and low price. Bajaj Auto is all set to launch a new Pulsar bike on November 22, 2022. The two-wheeler has not yet revealed the name and details of the upcoming model. However, it has been testing multiple models for some time now.
Bajaj launches updated version of Pulsar 150 (Bajaj launches updated version of Pulsar 150)
The company even trademarked nameplates, including Darstar and Twiner. Speculations are rife that the Pune-based bike maker could introduce a new Bajaj Pulsar 150cc motorcycle. It will essentially be an updated version of the Pulsar N150 that has been spied on several times.
Meet the stunning design of Bajaj Pulsar 150
The new Bajaj Pulsar 150cc bike will feature a redesigned projector headlight with “wolf-eyed” LED daytime running lights. While the fuel tank extension and hood are similar to the Pulsar LS135, the bulb-type turn signals and LED taillights will be borrowed from the new Pulsar N160. The spotted test mule had a two-piece saddle, integrated fenders, chain guard and license plate holder. The bike can be fitted with newly designed alloy rims and thinner tyres. It will be based on a new chassis derived from the Bajaj Pulsar 250s.
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The official specs of the upcoming new Bajaj Pulsar 150cc bike are still under wraps. However, it is expected to be offered with a new 150cc or 180cc, air-cooled engine. The new engine will be more powerful and more refined than the current engine. Currently, the Bajaj Pulsar N150 comes with a 14 hp and 13.25 Nm engine.
New Bajaj Pulsar 150 gets disc brake power (New Bajaj Pulsar 150 gets disc brake power)
For suspension duties, the bike has telescopic forks in the front and a monoshock in the rear. It gets stopping power from front and rear disc brakes. The bike will also be available with a rear drum brake.
Know the price of a new Pulsar 150cc (Know the price of a new Pulsar 150cc)
Pricing for the new Pulsar 150cc bike will be announced next week. It is likely to be priced around Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom), making it slightly more expensive than the current Pulsar N160. The latter costs Rs 1.03 lakh (ex-showroom).


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Alipay, the Chinese payment platform, on Tuesday announced, that it has inked a partnership with global taxi hailing app Uber enabling its users to book a ride pay for it, outside China in the local currency. Eric Jing, president of Ant Financial, promoter of Alipay, said users can book a ride without exiting the Alipay app or downloading Uber on their phone when they are travelling abroad.
International travellers can soon book a Uber ride and pay in rupees via the Paytm wallet, said Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO and founder of Paytm.
“For Uber, India is the third largest market in terms of trips and our 18-month partnership with Paytm has made India a place of strategic importance for us,” said Amit Jain, president, Uber India.
Uber is available in more than 400 cities across 68 countries and Paytm and Alipay users will be allowed to make payment abroad in their respective local currency via mobile wallets. The partnership will work through a payment network that with convert the cab fare to the local currency of the users and debit it from the users mobile wallet – Paytm or Alipay, Sharma explained.
Sharma said Paytm would be accessible to Alipay’s merchants base in international markets by October. Paytm is using Alipay’s technology to prevent fraud and ride on the wide merchant base which will take shape in the next three-four months, he said.
Alipay is present in 15 countries and collectively Alipay and Paytm see a base of 600 million users as an addressable opportunity. Uber’s partnership with Alipay and Paytm will help it compete against rivals such as Didi Kuaidi in China and Ola in India. “Alipay’s collaboration with Uber reflects a step forward of Ant Financial’s global strategy, and the collaboration also extends to the Alipay’s strategic global partners like Paytm in India,” said Eric Jing, president, Ant Financial.


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The customer was reportedly upset that Apple refused to honor his warranty for two years as required by EU law. He can be seen calming smashing iPhones with a steel ball in the video below.
After leaving the Apple Store, the customer was detained by mall security and he was eventually taken into police custody.
Take a look at the video footage below!
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Last Saturday morning, during the South End Art Hop, Steve Norman sat on a stool outside Fresh Market on Pine Street. He was keeping his eye on both the thickening clouds and the display of posters he had set up to promote his new slogan for Burlington: “The San Francisco of New England.”
The posters, with the slogan printed along the bottom in orange letters, sold for $10 each and featured a few iconic images of the city — a snow-covered pier, cyclists crossing a wooden bridge, Lake Champlain in a dramatic light.
The previous evening, when the street was thick with the Art Hop crowd, Norman sold 10 of the posters. That was the easy part. The bigger challenge was trying to win people over to the idea that the Queen City can be compared to a major metropolis 3000 miles away.
“There were a lot of smiles,” he recalled, “some outright laughs, a lot of I-don’t-get-its and some frowns.”
Norman, 62, admits he isn’t “a branding person.” An attorney by trade, he also admits his idea isn’t completely original, coming as it does one year after the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce rolled out its official tagline for the region, “The West Coast of New England.” Like many locals, Norman knew that expression had been around since the ’80s.
If his new slogan seems derivative, it also comes cheap. His campaign to “re-brand” Burlington has so far cost him “a few thousand dollars” in the posters and postcards he has distributed to local shops and businesses for sale as souvenirs. He’s also set up a website, www.SFofNE.com, to promote his slogan.
The chamber’s slogan, on the other hand, was the culmination of the yearlong Burlington Branding Project. Conducted by Lexington, Mass.-based consultant Bill Wilkie at a cost of $35,000, the project set out to discover — through focus groups, an online survey and one-on-one interviews — the appeal that Burlington holds for tourists and potential new businesses.
Wilkie’s final report was loaded with marketing jargon and buzzwords, not to mention the kind of observations that would hardly seem to require the services of an out-of-state consultant:
Yes, it’s beautiful here; “quaint and charming” even.
The natives are tolerant and friendly.
Burlington’s spirit is “’chill,” but not “frosty.”
Nor is it hick or hillbilly. “It is rural,” the report stated, “but not threatening, Hatfields-and-McCoys/Deliverance rural . . .”
Noting that few tourists stay in Burlington for more than two or three days, Wilkie concluded that the city is in “aspirational” mode — an “almost place” that must find “the sweet spot between cherishing its charms and strengths without losing perspective.”
Some might argue that linking Burlington to the far edge of the continent is hardly keeping things in perspective. Chamber director Tim Shea said the committee charged with choosing the slogan considered dozens of suggestions, but kept coming back to “The West Coast of New England.”
“We thought, ‘Well, gosh, if we pick that one, people will say we went through this whole process to pick that,’” Shea recalled. “But why create a new one just to create a new one?”
After settling on the slogan, the chamber unveiled an online branding “tool kit,” which provides photos and focus-group-tested phrases that tourism-related businesses can use in their own advertising. The site receives about 80 visits a month. Shea is pleased with the response, but he’s unable to say whether the project has actually enticed more visitors to the city. “We’ve tried to be reflective of the brand,” he said. “But it’s one of those fuzzy things to measure.”
Earlier this summer, Norman offered “The San Francisco of New England” to the chamber, citing the “synergy” the two slogans could generate. “I said, ‘Take it and run with it,’” he said. “They said, ‘No, no. We think our campaign is going just fine.’”
At that point, Norman set about selling it on his own. An attorney for Vermont Legal Aid for 22 years, Norman quit the nonprofit in 2005 to start a design and publishing firm he calls Linearc. That’s also the name of a geometric bicycle Norman designed and introduced a couple years back. The Linearc features pedals that pump up and down instead of rotating, making for what he claims is a faster, more efficient ride.
“The San Francisco of New England” is a less audacious endeavor for Norman than was the bike, but it faces an equally difficult challenge — to change how people perceive a product they’re probably inclined to accept as is.
Just as Norman has no quarrel with the traditional bicycle, his slogan isn’t an attempt to re-invent the chamber’s wheel, as it were. Indeed, “The San Francisco of New England” relies on the same Burlington attributes the chamber is selling: the views, the lake and the weekend-getaway convenience that brings so many Bostonians and Montréalers to town.
But while the chamber has chosen to downplay the city’s urban character in favor of something it calls “tame country,” Norman wants to play up Burlington’s cosmopolitan elements.
“It makes sense to advertise Burlington as something vital and happening and ambitious,” he said. “We’ve got architecture and industry and trade and commerce. San Francisco was a huge lumber port in the 1850s, just like Burlington was for the East Coast.”
Beyond the scenery and the amenities common to any city, the San Francisco-Burlington analogy breaks down pretty quickly, Norman admits, especially for those who have actually visited the more famous “city by the bay.”
Helen Fuqua, manager of Apple Mountain Vermont Gifts on the Church Street Marketplace, said her customers respond to both slogans with mild amusement. The two “West Coast” T-shirts her shop carries do all right, she said, but are “hardly bestsellers.” As for Norman’s San Francisco postcards, “we went through 50 of them and just reordered,” she said, adding that Norman has been “working his idea pretty hard.”
Norman’s San Francisco analogy is “a good idea,” said Jeremy Bond, owner of Champlain Leather on Cherry Street. While the postcards haven’t sold well, he thinks the slogan will eventually catch people’s fancy. In the meantime, he’ll support it on principle.
“I think it was absolutely ridiculous that the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber, which I joined two years ago and am a happy member of, paid $35,000 to somebody to come up with a phrase about Burlington that people have been saying anyway for years,” Bond said.
Hannah Haupt, a long-time employee at Frog Hollow State Craft Center, hadn’t heard of Norman’s San Francisco brand, nor does she hear tourists — or anyone else — invoke the chamber’s slogan. But, having lived just south of San Francisco for a time, she thinks linking Burlington to the real West Coast is a little silly.
“We’re Burlington,” she said with a skeptical grin. “Why would you want to make comparisons to someplace else?”
As he sat outside Fresh Market on Saturday, hoping the rain would hold off long enough for him to sell a few posters, Norman conceded that Haupt might be right: Perhaps Burlington should stand on its own merits.
“I can see that point of view,” he said.


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Online travel company MakeMyTrip said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that it has seen more than 3,400 per cent jump in searches related to Lakshadweep since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the island and added that the company is launching a special campaign for India’s “stunning beaches”. However, the users of the social media platform were not impressed by the statistics and instead asked the company to suspend booking to Maldives over the derogatory remarks made by some of the country’s ministers against PM Modi.
In the X post, shared as a news flash, MakeMyTrip announced, “We have observed a 3400% increase in on-platform searches for Lakshadweep ever since Honorable PM’s visit.”
“This interest in Indian beaches has inspired us to launch a ‘Beaches of India’ campaign on the platform with offers and discounts to encourage Indian travellers to explore country’s stunning beaches. Keep watching this space!” it further said.
NewsFlash: We have observed a 3400% increase in on-platform searches for Lakshadweep ever since Honorable PM’s visit.
This interest in Indian beaches has inspired us to launch a ‘Beaches of India’ campaign on the platform with offers and discounts to encourage Indian travellers… pic.twitter.com/4CYb1iApZG
— MakeMyTrip (@makemytrip) January 8, 2024
Within an hour, the post amassed more than 3,000 views and the number kept increasing as more and more users posted comments demanding removal of Maldives as a destination on the platform.
“Cancel flights and tickets to Maldives. That’s the only option you have, else switching to EaseMyTrip,” commented one user.
Another user tagged MakeMyTrip CEO Deep Kalra and said, “Do you have the will to stop Maldives’ bookings or will you make hay since your smaller competitor has stopped it? Though I am an MMTBlack member, I will be using @EaseMyTrip a lot more given their bold step.”
Earlier on Monday, EaseMyTrip co-founder and Executive Director Prashant Pitti said bookings to the Maldives were suspended “indefinitely”.
India and Russia send the largest number of visitors to the Maldives, a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean that is home to many luxury resorts. Tourism accounts for almost one-third of its economy, according to the World Bank.
The controversy over comments by three now-suspended Maldivian ministers about PM Modi comes just as President Mohamed Muizzu embarks for China on his first state visit from January 8-12, breaking from the convention of most Maldivian leaders choosing New Delhi to be their first international port of call.


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After a data breach that affected some 143 million U.S. consumers and a series of missteps in the aftermath, Equifax has named a new interim CEO: Paulino do Rego Barros, Jr. In an op-ed piece for The Wall Street Journal, Barros said he wanted to express his “sincere and total apology” that the credit reporting agency had failed to live up to expectations.
He also announced that Equifax will offer a new credit monitoring tool in the future, which should be available by Jan. 31, 2018.According to NPR, Barros wrote that “the service we are developing will let consumers easily lock and unlock access to their Equifax credit files. You will be able to do this at will. It will be reliable, safe and simple. Most significantly, the service will be offered free, for life.”
The service is meant as a response to what has been a highly embarrassing incident for the company. It is also meant to ease consumers’ worries and to disrupt cyber crime.
Barros was named interim CEO after Equifax’s former chairman and CEO announced his retirement. The company has been criticized for its handling of the massive data breach, which frustrated consumers. The consumer credit reporting agency waited over a month before alerting the public of the breach. Moreover, three executives sold stock before the breach was publicly announced. Most disturbing, Equifax’s Twitter account directed customers to a phishing scam rather than its own secure site.
Some issues continue to persist. The site the company set up to update consumers on issues surrounding the breach began displaying a warning yesterday that it was experiencing “difficulties with our TrustedID website” and might be periodically unavailable.
Although the breach has led to numerous state and federal inquiries, some analysts have asked whether the entire credit reporting industry should be reevaluated.
“They collect all this information, they don’t ask your permission, and then if the information gets messed up, it can be very, very hard to get it corrected,” said NPR’s Chris Arnold.
Equifax shareholders and consumers are not the only ones affected by the breach, of course. Companies that rely on credit reports to make lending and other financial decisions may soon be facing a deluge of fraudulent requests for credit. In the longer term, organizations that use credit reports for a variety of decisions may also find themselves in doubt over the veracity of those reports.


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After 140 years in the coffee business, F. Gaviña & Sons Inc. is going to start brewing.
The Vernon company, which had its origins in Cuba, has been in expansion mode. It is taking a lease on a 100,000-square-foot facility next to its existing location to expand its warehouse space and, in June, is set to open a coffee shop in downtown Los Angeles. The moves will together add as many as 45 jobs to Gaviña’s payroll of 250.
“The coffee shop has been my vision for some time, but since my family has traditionally been growers and roasters, the idea of a coffee shop didn’t really take off till the next generation came on board the company,” said Leonor Gaviña-Valls, 65, vice president of marketing and daughter of Francisco Gaviña, who started the company 50 years ago in Vernon.
Michael Gaviña, 36, the company’s purchasing director and son of Chief Executive Pedro Gaviña, Leonor’s brother, said four generations of understanding the roasting process and business will make this coffee shop special. The outpost plans to have a bakery that will serve Cuban- and Spanish-style food.
“For now, it’s one thing at a time, but in the next five to 10 years, our vision is to open more coffee shops in the Southern California region,” he said.
The expansion moves the company beyond its traditional business, selling its roast to mom-and-pop shops and corporate customers McDonald’s, Ralphs, Vons, and Costco.
That business generated $142 million in 2015 revenue, an 8.3 percent increase from the year earlier. Company representatives wouldn’t disclose 2016 revenue figures, but said it had double-digit growth.
Opening a café, even as a modest foray into a new line of business, comes as coffee consumption is on the rise.
According to a recent study by the National Coffee Association, a trade organization that’s been tracking coffee consumption for more than 60 years, the number of Americans drinking coffee on a daily basis rose to 62 percent in January, up from 57 percent year to year. One of the reasons behind the increase was rising consumer enthusiasm for gourmet coffee.
The trend fits perfectly with F. Gaviña & Sons’ vision for its coffee shop, dubbed Don Francisco’s Coffee Casa Cubana, said Lisette Gaviña-Lopez, 39, marketing director and granddaughter of Francisco Gaviña. The shop will be located at the Spring Arcade building on 541 Spring St., potentially the first of many storefronts for the company.
“We’re going to be roasting coffee in the shop, and this is our opportunity to create a space for our brand,” said Gaviña-Lopez.
According to company history related by the family, the Gaviñas started in the coffee business in 1870 in Cuba, thriving for nearly a century before fleeing to Spain, where Francisco’s parents were born, in 1960 in the wake of the revolution.
“To be free, we had to leave Cuba. That’s the reason my father left,” said Gaviña-Valls. “We stopped being coffee growers in Cuba due to communism. It wasn’t our decision.”
After three years in Spain, Francisco, who attended college in the United States, longed for the opportunity he recalled and moved the family to Miami, arriving in 1963. Establishing himself in the city’s growing Cuban community proved difficult, however, and on a trip to visit relatives in Los Angeles he found a job, which he had not been able to do in Miami. He stayed and the family joined him a few months later.
“My father worked as a busboy in restaurants, but it was his dream to get back into the coffee business. He eventually learned of an opportunity to buy a small roaster in San Diego,” said Gaviña-Valls.
In 1967, with the help of his sons and friends, he dismantled the roaster, hauled it back to Los Angeles, and installed the machine in a 1,100-square-foot space he rented in Vernon.
Today, the company is co-owned and -operated by Gaviña-Valls and her brothers, Pedro, Paco, and Jose Gaviña. The siblings have 10 children among them, eight of whom work for the business.
The company said its beans are imported primarily from Central and South America. Gaviña considers itself a regional supplier, selling three primary brands – Don Francisco’s Gourmet Coffee, Cafe La Llave Espresso, and Gaviña Gourmet Coffee.
Over the years, the company grew from small to midsize, creating buzz in 1983 when it secured McDonald’s as a client. Gaviña started by supplying coffee to 10 local franchises and then grew to include all of Southern California, eventually supplying almost the entire western division of the fast-food giant. Today, McDonald’s accounts for 20 percent of the company’s business.
Gaviña roasted 44 million pounds of coffee last year and is expecting 5 percent growth in 2017, said Gaviña-Lopez.
She said delving into a brick-and-mortar store has been something her aunt Leonor has wanted to do, and as the next generation entered the family business, the idea proved to be more plausible.
It also helps that the coffee market is seeing a trend toward specialty coffee including the ones Gaviña plans to serve at its coffee shop.
“We’re seeing a culture where coffee as a product is becoming part of daily life,” said Andrew Hetzel, a coffee policy and trade consultant at Coffee Strategies in Kamuela, Hawaii.
Hetzel is not surprised that Gaviña is opening up a retail location and said the move is a natural extension of what the company’s always been doing, adding that it shouldn’t be too worried about competition.
“The concept of saturation just doesn’t apply to this business because it’s a luxury market, a relatively elastic one where more and more people are consuming coffee and will find places to go to no matter what,” he said.
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Bill To Make It Easier For Street Vendors To Get Permits Heads To Governor’s Desk
A state bill that could make it easier for Los Angeles street food vendors to obtain necessary health permits is on its way to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
SB 972, introduced by state Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), seeks to make the California Retail Food Code friendlier to small pushcart vendors by updating state rules that now apply chiefly to larger mobile food operations, like food trucks.
The bill passed the state Assembly last week and cleared the Senate Tuesday.
Street vending was made legal in Los Angeles and statewide in 2018. L.A. began providing sidewalk vending permits starting in early 2020, but so far, few street food vendors have obtained them. According to city public works officials, as of last week, only 233 street food vendors had obtained a city permit since they became available.
Street vendor advocates say that while the permitting process is easier for non-food street vendors — like those selling jewelry or clothing — it's more difficult for those who sell food, particularly hot food like tacos or hot dogs. That's because they must obtain county health permits, and in order to do that, they must have equipment that passes muster with state rules.
Those rules aren't set up for small pushcart vendors, said Lyric Kelkar, policy director for Inclusive Action for the City, a local nonprofit that advocates for street vendors.
"They're required to comply with the regulations of something closer to a food truck, when we know that street vendors operate at a totally different level," Kelkar said.
SB 972 would update the state retail food code to make it more compatible with street food vendors, creating a new category for them and allowing them to meet health requirements with smaller, cheaper carts than what are now permitted. It would also limit penalties and make it easier for food vendors to access space in approved commissaries, commercial kitchens where they can prepare their food.
Opponents say the bill would diminish local governments’ power to regulate street vendors.
Governor Newsom has until the end of September to sign or veto the bill.
Southern California's Snow-Capped Mountains Are Beautiful. Here's Where To Maximize The View (And Snap A Great Picture)It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.


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Tesco have blamed a weaker grocery market for its fall in like-for like sales.
Total sales in the UK, including VAT and excluding petrol, increased by 0.9 per cent, however like-for-like sales, excluding both VAT and petrol, decreased by 1.5 per cent for the quarter.
The chief executive of the supermarket giant, Philip Clarke, said the results reflect the "continuing pressures on UK household finances".
The company said consumers were still adjusting to the "unprecedented period of declining real incomes and a higher cost of living", and there was weak growth across the UK grocery market.
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Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of failing to take action over Russia's alleged interference in the US election.
Ministers are reportedly 'dropping' plans to ease fire safety standards in new schools in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
A 24-year-old mum has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of injury to a child after her young children were found dead in a hot car.


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Coca-Cola is warning its long term supply of artificial sweetners might be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak in China, according to Fox News.
"Our supply chain for non-nutritive sweeteners and certain other ingredients for our products includes suppliers in China," Coca-Cola wrote in its recent annual report, per Fox News.
"As a result of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, beginning in January 2020, our suppliers in China have experienced some delays in the production and export of these ingredients. We have initiated contingency supply plans and do not foresee a short-term impact due to these delays.
"However, we may see tighter supplies of some of these ingredients in the longer term should production or export operations in China deteriorate."
Coca-Cola also addressed the impact of the coronavirus in its statement to investors last week.
"The company's deepest sympathies go out to those who have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak," Coca-Cola said, per Fox News. "The company is carefully following all government guidelines and taking precautionary steps to do what it can to prevent the further spread of the virus. The company is also donating to organizations that are working diligently to support patients and contain the virus.
"Safety and health of the company's associates remains a high priority. The company has implemented precautionary measures to protect employees in China, which includes providing face masks and hand sanitizers; installing temperature screening in offices and manufacturing facilities; and setting up health monitoring mechanisms across the Coca-Cola system in China."
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All things bright and beautiful: Models dressed in lotus flower-printed ao dai (traditional long dress) at the first fashion parade at the Hue Festival. The second parade will be held tonight. — VNS Photos
|There she is: Miss Viet Nam Ngoc Han presents an ao dai creation during the fashion parade on Monday night.
HUE — A second ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) show at the Hue Festival will be held tonight at the Quoc Hoc Stele Square.
The fashion parade follows an impressive opening show held on Monday night that wowed thousands of Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
Ao dai created by 20 designers from across the country were shown off by 150 models, including reigning Miss Viet Nam Ngoc Han, and former winners Mai Phuong Thuy and Thuy Dung.
The 90-minute parade was backed by traditional music and songs of Hue.
The beauty of ao dai and the serenity of Hue complement each other, said designer Minh Hanh, director of the show.
"Ao dai can honour and renovate the beauty of Hue, and vice versa," she said.
The 300 piece collection was inspired by the lotus, the nation's symbol, and the theme of the show is Hoa Sen Trong Hoi Hoa (Lotus in Paintings).
"Lotus flowers are very familiar to the people of Hue in particular and Vietnamese people in general. They are imbued with the country's spiritual belief and represent the purity of Vietnamese people," said Hanh.
Diverse images of lotus flowers printed on the ao dai make the traditional dresses look like romantic paintings. Some of them were inspired by well-known lacquer and landscape works.
"The show was a banquet of light and colours. I thought I had entered a lotus garden. I was particularly impressed by the dragonflies that had been embroided into the dresses. It was very creative," said Tran Ngoc Van, an audience member.
The parade first appeared at the 2002 Hue Festival, and has become a popular attraction at the biennial event. — VNS


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Looks like we have already got an untethered iOS 12 jailbreak! Yes, hardly two days after Apple released iOS 12 to the public, a security firm uploaded a video showcasing a working jailbreak on the new software.
We have had jailbreak software for previous versions of iOS 11, but it’s nice to see that development is still going on. iOS 12 brings several new features and improvements, and a jailbreak should bring more cool customizations to the operating system. The security firm, called Ali security, posted a proof-of-concept video that showcases the iOS 12 jailbreak on an iPhone X.
The phone is running the latest iOS 12 software, and not the GM or a beta, which means that jailbreak works great on the new software. However, we are not sure if Cydia works, as the video doesn’t show the user launching the tool. It does appear to be an untethered jailbreak though, which means that the jailbreak tool doesn’t have to be run every time the phone is rebooted. You can watch the video below:
In the video, you can see the user run the jailbreak tool on the phone. It performs a few steps, and then says that the device is jailbroken. After a reboot, a pop-up appears showing that the device is pwned, or jailbroken. This pretty much shows that this jailbreak is untethered. Previous jailbreaks have usually been a semi-tethered one, wherein the jailbreak tool had to be run again after a reboot.
This demo appears to be just a proof-of-concept, and we don’t think that the company would release the tool to the public. The firm is probably just going to sell the exploits for profits. Although, we do believe that an iOS 12 jailbreak could be released some time later this year.
What do you think about this video? Will we be seeing a public jailbreak tool released any time soon? Would you jailbreak iOS 12?
I used to jailbreak but now I would not anymore, Reason being, that following any jailbreak Apple issues a new iOS version which removes the possibility of that particular jailbreak. Ans suddenly you have to wait for several months for the new jailbreak.
Respect to all the hackers out there creating jailbreaks, but I cannot wait half a year or a year on an outdated iOS version before the next jailbreak,
(If an untethered JB comes at all, which seems to be ever rarer),
Just my two cents.
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Ipad4 grandfathered out of support at OS 10.3.3.1, I think. Is there a jailbreak for that? I would like to throw out iOS and replace with Linux. Any directions for me to research?


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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is working hard to win customers in the second-largest economy of the world. With Alibaba Group Holding Limited planning for an IPO in the US next month, this might just be the opportunity for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) to boost its market share in China.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is trying to boost its online retailer in China, Yihaodian, by increasing the number of products on its portal, develop better supply chain, and offer better mobile shopping experience to the users. Wal-Mart has 54% stake in the company and has tried desperately to boost its market share.
However, the biggest and toughest problem in front of the largest retailer of the world is its rival in China, Alibaba.com. iResearch Consulting Group, Internet Research Firm based in Beijing, released report stating that Alibaba Group Holding Limited had more than half of the B-to-C market under its control. China has an online market of $46 billion with Yihaodian having a meager 1.4% share in the market.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc (NYSE:WMT) adapted the e-Commerce approach passively but with sincere efforts, it managed to cross $10 billion in global online sales. It is the fourth largest US-based online retailer after companies such as Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLS). According to Neil Ashe, Head of global e-commerce for Wal-Mart, “We’ve taken a long-term view of China. It’s an awfully big market–it doesn’t have to be number one to be a good business.”
This article has been written by Prakash Pandey and edited by Serkan Unal.


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November 29, 2007
Exercise caution when renting the car of your dreams, warns exotic rental company
New York, New York – The exotic rental car industry is growing to meet consumer demand, but Gotham Dream Cars warns enthusiasts to exercise caution and know what to ask before you rent a luxury or super car.
“Renting a Ferrari or Lamborghini for the weekend is quite different from renting a normal economy car at the airport,” said Noah Lehmann-Haupt, Gotham Dream Cars CEO. “It’s important for those thinking about taking the plunge to do their research and know what questions to ask up front.”
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Google’s driverless car prototype makes autonomous cars look like they’re right around the corner, but the verdict isn’t out on when they’ll hit your local dealership.
For now, we’re stuck with autonomous-inspired features like Cadillac’s “Super Cruise.” According to transportation consultancy Fehr & Peers, autonomous cars won’t make up a majority of traffic in the U.S. until 2040. Elon Musk, however, predicts that Tesla will sell a driverless car by 2016.
The graphic below, created by Mojo Motors, sums up the auto industry’s conflicted take on the future of driverless cars.
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The price of bread around the world went up last year and is set to continue rising, despite the global financial downturn, according to new research.
Figures from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) show bread was up an average of 4.3% in price worldwide in the year to September 2009, and 6.5% in London.
EIU food and drink analyst Jon Copestake predicted that prices would continue on a stable upward price trend worldwide in 2010 and 2011. Price rises this year reflected the commodity price increases on utilities and raw ingredients in 2008, he said. There was likely to have been a delay in passing on costs from supplier to customer.
"The fact that commodity prices are forecast to remain stable in 2010 and 2011 means the under-lying price of bread should not be heavily affected in the coming year," he said. But retailers could bring prices down if competition to attract belt-tightening consu-mers heats up, he added.
The latest EIU report shows bread cost an average of £1.85/kg in London last year, up 11p year-on-year. But London remained one of the cheapest cities to buy bread, 74th on price out of 133 cities visited by mystery shoppers. Manchester was in 98th place, with an average kilo costing £1.33.
Paris became the most expensive city for bread in the world, with prices rising 26% year-on-year, to average £5.63/kg.
The EIU’s twice-annual World-wide Cost of Living survey checks three types of outlet cut price (eg Lidl), mid-range (eg Tesco) and top-end (eg Selfridges). Prices of 160 items from food and clothing to transport and utility bills are gathered.
The EIU calculates the price of a kilo of bread, which favours the UK where 800g loaves are common.