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The Bank of England has recently released a survey which shows many high street lenders have cut access to credit in the year up to April and plan to get even tougher on credit card users. This trend may be welcomed by financial regulators after they warned of rapid growth in borrowing over the previous year or more. They warned households were taking on readily available debt which could become a problem if interest rates rose, making the debt unaffordable.
This news about tighter restrictions on consumer spending follows signals that households have been saving less and increasingly turning to borrowing to fund big ticket purchases such as cars and holidays. The Bank of England’s own figures show that there was increased spending on credit cards, car loans and second mortgages, commonly known as ‘consumer credit’. The figures show this spending was up nearly ten per cent in the year to November, which is the fastest growth for eleven years.
Charities have warned that some households are becoming increasingly vulnerable to exposure to credit and debt which becomes affordable with even a small rise in interest rates. The Bank’s survey shows credit score criteria for granting credit cards and other unsecured loans had tightened in the first quarter of this year. Lenders are expected to further significantly tighten the credit score criteria for the granting of unsecured credit.
Many experts suggest that it is vital that the banks adopt tighter lending standards in granting unsecured consumer credit, otherwise it risks causing serious debt problems for the economy and defaults on debt for consumers.
It is certainly a delicate line to tread as choking off available credit would probably cause a slow down to the economy which continues to perform resolutely. Consumer spending has always been a key component in a healthy British economy.
Certainly, anecdotally, having advised dozens of police officers in my role as debt advisor for various police federations including Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Lancashire Police Federation it seems that credit is freely available with unsecured loans and other finance being made available to officers, some of whom have less than favourable credit ratings. Maybe I have yet to see the tightening of the banks lending criteria filter down to the officers I see who are in debt.
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Preventing Blackouts with Dynamic Retail Pricing
August 20, 2003
To prevent future blackouts, we need to systematically rethink the power demand and supply system -- not just transmissions lines -- says Nobel Laureate Vernon L. Smith.
Incentives for transmission investment without retail demand response risks expensive and unnecessary investment decisions, says Smith. Today, due to rigid pricing regulations, neither consumers nor utilities can rationally respond to changes in supply costs:
- Retail customers pay averaged rates, making their demand unresponsive to changes in supply cost.
- But the cost of getting energy from its source -- over transmission lines, through the substations and to the outlet plugs -- varies hourly, daily and seasonally.
- Without dynamic retail pricing, no one can determine whether, when, where or how to invest in energy infrastructure.
- A signal controlled switch on air conditioners and other appliances, coupled with a contract that pays the customer for the right to cut off the appliance for specified limited periods during peak consumption times of the day.
- A second watt-hour meter that measures nighttime consumption, coupled with a day rate and a cheaper night rate.
- A time-of-use meter that measures consumption in intervals over all hours of the day, allowing the price to be varied with delivery cost throughout the day.
- A home load management system unit can turn appliances on or off depending on price, according to consumer preferences.
With free entry, exit and pricing, competition will force prices to be slashed off-peak and increased on-peak to better utilize capacity. As in other industries, investors will risk their own capital -- not your tax dollars or a charge on your utility bill.
Source: Vernon L. Smith (George Mason University professor and NCPA senior fellow) and Lynne Kiesling (Reason Foundation), "Demand, Not Supply," Wall street Journal, August 20, 2003.
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Some companies have invested more than $1 million to buy virtual land for shopping malls and other buildings that will provide new opportunities for brands. In these virtual worlds people can let their avatars stroll around, meet others, visit virtual stores and buy products. 'This is how the future of social media will look in the metaverse'.
In the emerging 3D shopping malls retailers can rent stores and launch and sell their products. They may invite pop singers and celebrities to attract their audience. These shopping malls are located in virtual cities on the internet on sites like Decentraland and the Sandbox.
Metajuku virtual shopping district
Some locations are so attractive that investors have paid several millions for a patch of virtual land. The Canadian firm Tokens.com invested $2.4 million (via its subsidiary Metaverse Group) in land in the virtual Fashion District in downtown Decentraland. Another company, Republic Realm that develops real estate in the metaverse, paid $4.3 million for land in the Sandbox. The location will be used to create a virtual shopping mall called Metajuku (named after the Tokyo teenage fashion district Harajuku).
„Metajuku is a natural evolution of the retail environment that went from 2D websites to 3D immersive retail stores that people can shop in," says Janine Yorio, managing director at Republic Realm in a video interview. „You can actually walk into a store or pick up an item like a shoe and be able to look at it in 3D, and you can buy either the digital version which you can wear in the metaverse, or you can buy the real-life version and have it shipped to your home. I strongly believe this is the future of e-commerce and what the next generation will be doing to find products and buy them."
Looking for the best location in the metaverse
Why are these companies paying so much for something that only exists on the internet? The answer is: location, location, location. These are places where people will come together to discover what is going on, to attend virtual concerts and fashion shows, to discover products they might be interested in. At the same time, there is uncertainty about the future of these sites because everything is so new. Which sites will survive in the long term? Are frontrunners taking too much risk? Technologists believe that the metaverse will grow into a fully functioning economy in just a few years.
The question for companies and marketers is: is it time to take part or is it still better to wait? „These new 3D worlds will offer new opportunities for brands," says Arjan Leest, Strategy & Innovation Director at marketing agency Cogonez. „You can present your brand in spaces where many people get together. We have seen similar things happening in popular games such as Fortnite. You have to weigh the risk as new sites show up and other sites may see a decline in visitors. But it definitely offers new opportunities for brands."
Finding your way in Decentraland
Decentraland has 90.000 parcels and each parcel is a unique non-fungible token (NFT) that proves ownership. The first 45.000 parcels are owned and managed by Decentraland and include rivers, fountains, parks and forests, things that make a city beautiful. The other 45.000 parcels are owned by people or organizations that help develop the city. They can build constructions, skyscrapers or malls and organize events.
„As more people go to these cities, the more valuable the land becomes," co-founder and CEO Andrew Kiguel of Tokens.com says in a video talk with Blonity. „So, if you have parcels of land in downtown Decentraland and people are going around, the land becomes very valuable. It provides opportunities for retailers or brands that are looking to advertise or somehow reach those people. Demands continue to increase as people are using the space."
Virtual shopping streets of luxury brands
The value of virtual shopping centers will vary depending on which companies you find there. „It is similar to the real world. On Fifth Avenue or Rodeo Drive all the luxury brands have stores. Our idea is to attract those people to our virtual estate, so they can build virtual storefronts," Kiguel explains. „They can have their employees represented by avatars that can interact with people in a 3D environment. If shoppers want to check out what is happening with these brands, they can come to our district and everything in there. It is a place for advertisers and for people who are looking to buy."
Virtual shopping districts mirror those in the physical world and even go beyond the possibilities of the outer world. „In high-end shopping streets you find names like Gucci or Louis Vuitton," Leest says. „These brands have also been leading the way in creating experiences in the digital world. Not only can they sell physical products to be delivered at your home, but also digital clothing and accessories for your avatar."
Product discovery in a virtual 3D world
The pandemic has accelerated the development of virtual realms, but is not the main driving force. „We see the real world changing," Yorio argues. „It is not as easy to do product discovery in the real world as it was because of external factors in the retail market, and those were accelerated by the pandemic. The metaverse is a place to actually do product discovery the way we used to walk around downtown or in a mall."
But which target groups are brands going to find in this 3D virtual shopping world? Is it for everyone? „First of all, it depends on the devices people use," Leest says. „Using only a smartphone, you will not get the best experience. But using VR glasses you enter a new virtual world with many possibilities. It looks like a digital gaming environment. People under 35 will probably be most interested in it. Young people who are used to playing games and visiting 3D spaces will love going to a virtual pop concert or taking part in 3D shopping experiences."
The next generation of social media
The new 3D worlds are often seen as a step toward a next generation of social media. „In this new world people are interacting. They are looking around to discover what is happening. On buildings they see blocks with advertisements that are part of this new form of social media," Kiguel elaborates. „It is a much more immersive type of social media. They are holding fashion shows where you can go and a brand can display its new line. There are concerts and if you are a musician you can go there and play music for people and see what their reaction is. There are all kind of interesting things you can do."
The new spaces are transforming the internet. „With the introduction of 3D worlds, we are rapidly moving the internet from 2.0 to 3.0," Leest says. „It is too early to say which virtual worlds will dominate in the future. Sites are coming and going. The most important for brands is to experiment and not lose these opportunities."


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US hair care brand Living Proof has entered into a global venture with global pharmaceuticals giant Valeant Pharmaceuticals to develop, distribute and commercialise products for aesthetic dermatology. The deal, which is said to be worth over $75m in upfront and milestone payments as well as a 60/40 profit split, will see the companies develop products based on Living Proof's proprietary, cross-linking polymer film technology, Strateris, which reshapes the appearance of skin. The products are expected to be sold exclusively through Valeant's direct-to-physician channel.
Inspired by the attributes of youthful skin, scientists at Living Proof have been developing Strateris for almost 10 years. According to the company, the technology works as a breathable, flexible and imperceptible film that can be worn all day to reshape the appearance of skin.
"By combining Living Proof's innovative R&D capabilities and entrepreneurial agility with Valeant's enormous expertise and global scale in aesthetic dermatology, together we have created a powerful commercial opportunity," said Jill Beraud, CEO of Living Proof.
Valeant and Living Proof plan to launch the first product using Strateris technology at the American Academy of Dermatology conference in March.


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Huawei registers a patent for measuring temperature by phone
Huawei has registered a new patent, which is the ability to measure body temperature with a smartphone, and it comes at an appropriate time with the repercussions of the Corona virus.
And as the temperature in the human body is considered one of the prominent indicators of some diseases, especially the emerging corona virus.
Thus, the Huawei mate 40 RS user will be able to measure his temperature in less than a second.
Huawei said that the temperature sensor uses infrared rays, and that sensor is located in the back camera of the phone.
During use, the phone can be held on the wrist or forehead and it will measure the temperature immediately, and it can measure the temperature of anyone who wants it, as well as measure the temperature of other things.


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Marketing Mined Diamonds to Environmentally Conscious Consumers
Following revelations of human rights abuses and environmental destruction perpetuated by the diamond mining industry, the industry suffered vast reputational damage in the first part of the 21st century. The concept of “blood diamonds”—diamonds used to fund wars in Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone—captured the public imagination and shaped public perception of the industry.
The industry took steps to redress these wrongs, developing institutions and processes such as the Kimberley Process to crack down on the trade of diamonds whose origins could not be verified. Organizations like Global Witness, Human Rights Watch, and Partnership Africa Canada have sought to go further than the Kimberley Process in bringing to light and correcting ethical and environmental abuses within the industry. While things weren’t fixed overnight, greater awareness of abuses, heightened scrutiny of the industry, and advances in technology have led to a cleaner, and in some cases more equitable, mining industry.
But how much of this does the general diamond-buying public know? Despite steps the industry has taken to clean up its act, its reputation for abusive and destructive practices persists. At the same time, the technology for creating lab-grown diamonds advanced to the point that LGD became a viable consumer product—one without any of diamond mining’s tainted history.
LGD were able to step in to fill the need consumers had for ethically and sustainably produced diamonds. While not every lab-grown diamond is more ethically or sustainably produced than every mined diamond, sustainability is still LGD’s main selling point, along with affordability. The rise of LGD coincides with the rise of a generation of consumers who prioritize sustainable practices above all else. These consumers still may view the mining industry with suspicion.
It's important that whatever type of diamond consumers choose, mined or lab-grown, they are making an informed choice. If they are choosing lab-grown for ethical reasons, there are a few factors that may show them a side of the mining industry they didn’t know existed.
Seek Out Ethical Sources
Just as every single lab-grown diamond isn’t more ethical or sustainable than every single mined diamond, not all mining companies are the same. To appeal to a demographic passionate about environmental issues, work with partners at every level of the supply chain that you know are working to make the industry as ethical and sustainable as possible.
For example, Canadian companies mining in the fragile arctic ecosystem work with local First Nations peoples to ensure that both the local land and population are cared for. Namibia and Botswana both have strong laws protecting miners from abuses, and Botswana in particular is leading the way for sustainable diamond mining.
Pursue Independent Certification
Pursuing certification by organizations like SCS goes a long way to building trust with consumers. SCS offers certification for Sustainability Rated Diamonds. Participants can achieve certification by passing independent audits verifying origin traceability and climate neutrality and adhering to environmental requirements. SCS also offers a Responsible Source – Jewelry certification for recycled or conflict-free gemstones and supply chains that adhere to rigorous health and safety criteria.
Educate Your Customers
If you’re part of a sustainable, ethical supply chain, the next step is to make sure your customers know about your commitment to sustainability. Phrases like “conflict-free,” “ethically sourced,” and “sustainable” should be a part of your marketing and merchandising if you can back up those claims. Whether you are a supplier or retailer, being known as the place to go for ethically or sustainably mined diamonds can give you a competitive advantage.
Transparency will lift up both the mined and lab-grown sectors. As ethical and sustainable practices proliferate in the mining industry, the lab-grown sector will have to work harder to substantiate its claims. It is in the best interest of both to be honest about its practices and strive to back up its claims with verifiable facts. Many players in the mining industry and throughout the supply chain are making an earnest effort to do the right thing. We also have to make sure consumers know that.


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FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen's cautious guidance for 2005 profits, given buffeting headwinds in tough markets, prompted some analysts to cut their earnings estimates for VW on Thursday.
But others said VW was still their preferred turnaround play for this year in a struggling European car sector, placing their trust in star manager Wolfgang Bernhard -- who was hired last year to resuscitate the core VW brand.
Morgan Stanley cut its 2005 and 2006 earnings estimates for the German group, citing adverse competitive and economic factors that warranted keeping its "underweight" recommendation for the stock.
It lowered its 2005 earnings per share estimate to 2.20 euros ($2.95) from 2.40 ($3.22) and reduced its 2006 view to 3 euros ($4.02) from 3.10 ($4.16).
Morgan Stanley also said prospects for VW's China profits "remain a significant concern," suggesting that joint ventures there would lose about $67 million in 2005 as market share slips.
On Tuesday, VW reiterated operating profit would improve in 2005 but cautioned that "the extent of this improvement depends on external factors that cannot be predicted at present." CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder also said first-quarter operating profit would not be satisfactory.
J.P. Morgan chopped its VW 2005 earnings per share estimate by 14 percent to 2.9 euros ($3.89) and its 2006 estimate by 11 percent to 4.1 euros ($5.50), adding in a note that the stock's valuation looked fair.
"We would rather look to other names like Renault for quality or DaimlerChrysler for restructuring upside," analyst Philippe Houchois wrote.
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German bank WestLB also cut its earnings estimates for this year and next and dropped its price target to 38 euros ($51) from 40 euros ($54).
"The next catalyst for the shares could be a presentation from Dr. Bernhard on the future of the VW brand group. However, this will probably not take place before the second half of this year," analyst Lars Ziehn said in a research note.
Bernhard made a name for himself helping to turn around the Chrysler group but left DaimlerChrysler last year after a management shakeup robbed him of his chance to run the premium Mercedes-Benz car group just days before he was to start.
In the upbeat camp, Credit Suisse First Boston raised its VW price target to 47 euros ($63) from 41 euros ($55), saying VW's restructuring was gaining traction and credibility.
CSFB upgraded its earnings per share forecast for VW to 2.94 euros ($3.94) from 2.71 euros ($3.64) for 2005 and started its 2006 estimates at 4.12 euros ($5.53) per share.
Bank Sal. Oppenheim raised its VW stock rating to neutral from reduce with a fair value estimate of 37.90 euros ($51).
"The expected positive unit sales performance starting in Q2 should be suited to outweigh the persisting threats" from a weak dollar and pricing pressure, it said.


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(KINGSTON, MASSACHUSETTS) Calling all ice cream lovers on the South Shore! The local ice cream shop Sunshine Sundaes has announced its opening day for the 2023 season, along with some exciting news!
Where is Sunshine Sundaes?
Sunshine Sundaes, located on Summer Street in Kingston, has become a community favorite over the years, amassing over 70 positive reviews on Facebook and a perfect 5-star rating.
One way Sunshine Sundaes has won the hearts of many is with its commitment to serving a variety of dietary needs. They offer gluten-free, vegan, low-fat, and low-sugar options, ensuring there's something for everyone in the family.
When is Sunshine Sundaes Opening?
Sunshine Sundaes will open on Sunday, March 26th, from noon until 8 pm, welcoming everyone to come and enjoy their delicious creamy treats. In addition to their tasty ice cream, Sunshine Sundaes also has a koi pond that visitors can feed. One happy customer gave some great advice, writing:
"Our new Sunday afternoon treat. Good ice cream, wonderful service. Bring some quarters to feed the koi in the koi pond. Great place to bring the family for ice cream on a summer afternoon or evening!"
What is Sunshine Sundaes Exciting News?
Along with the exciting news of their opening day, Sunshine Sundaes also shared that the ice cream shop will be turning double digits this year, stating that they've been enjoying "10 years of “Staying Frosty!” This is huge news for any small business, as according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reported by Fundera, by the end of the decade, only 30 percent of businesses will remain - a 70 percent failure rate.
To help Sunshine Sundaes celebrate this huge achievement and exciting day, be sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, March 26th. It's sure to be a sweet day that you won't want to miss!
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Analyst: Apple Aims to Sell 100 Million iPhones in 2011
If Apple’s 2011 plays out the way Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blair figures, investors are going to need some new superlatives with which to describe its performance. In a rapturous note to clients Tuesday, Blair offered some numbers on Apple sure to drop investors’ jaws and set them to salivating at the same time (so let’s hope they’re not leaning over the keyboard).
According to his supply chain checks, Apple plans to produce 45-48 million iPads in 2011, essentially double the most optimistic forecast to date. But even more stunning is Blair’s assessment of Apple’s iPhone forecast.
“We believe that Apple’s production forecasts for 2011 suggest iPhone units in the 100 million unit range for the full 2011 year,” Blair writes. “While a staggering number any way you look at it, our checks reflect full calendar 2010 builds in the 48-50 million unit range. While this number can change and adjust downward or upward based on demand, we believe it is incredibly bullish that Apple feels it is possible that they could see nearly 100 percent year over year growth for iPhone in 2011 as this would mean that exiting 2011, Apple would have approximately 10 percent share in the global handset market.”
The chart below (click to enlarge) shows what kind of quarterly numbers Apple would have to post to reach those totals.
So, 48 million iPads and 100 million iPhones in 2011. Seems a bit optimistic, though the company did sell 39.9 million iPhones in fiscal 2010, a 93 percent increase year-over-year. Given that, the “nearly 100 percent year-over-year growth” that Blair is talking about doesn’t seem as fantastical as it would otherwise. We’ll see, I guess.


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Facebook celebrated a major milestone last month when it announced it had surpassed 1 billion monthly users, launching its first brand campaign to mark the occasion. That remarkable achievement, however, made little impression on Wall Street, which is focused on how well the company can monetize its immense audience -- especially on mobile devices.
Following its rocky IPO and disappointing revenue growth in the second quarter, Facebook’s stock continues to languish at about half its opening price of $38 a share in May. With its third-quarter earnings scheduled for Tuesday, analysts on average expect Facebook to report revenue of $1.23 billion and profit of 11 cents per share.
That would represent a 29% revenue gain from a year ago, down slightly from the 32% increase in the second quarter. The quarter-to-quarter revenue increase of 4% would also be a drop from the 12% gain in the second quarter. To rev up slowing sales growth, Facebook recently rolled out a barrage of ad and e-commerce initiatives.
These include the expansion of Sponsored Stories to the mobile news feed; the launch of Facebook Exchange for retargeting users based on their Web activity; Custom Audience ads for targeting users via email addresses and phone numbers; search advertising; mobile app ads; and the ability for people to pay $7 a pop to promote their own posts.
On the e-commerce side, the company recently introduced Facebook Gifts for sending physical items to friends on the social network, and Facebook Collections -- a feature that allows brands to showcase product images, which users can "Like," "Want," or "Collect," and eventually buy directly through Facebook.
For analysts and investors, the biggest concern has been whether Facebook’s ad efforts can catch up with the rapid shift of users from the desktop to mobile devices. Some 600 million of its 1 billion users are now accessing the social network on their phones. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said building the mobile business will be central to the company’s success.
Facebook has said its Sponsored Stories ads are performing better than standard display ads running on the desktop and were bringing in about $1 million a day when launched in the last quarter. The third quarter will be the first full quarter running Sponsored Stories in both the mobile and desktop news feed, providing a better window into results so far.
Analysts will also be looking for early insights on the Facebook Exchange (FBX), which launched in June and officially came out of beta in September. JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth suggests that FBX could be a “multi-billion opportunity over time,” but like many of Facebook’s batch of new ad products, it’s still too nascent to have a significant impact on third-quarter earnings.
Facebook, however, may be feeling the effects of Zynga’s recent financial woes. The company behind games including “FarmVille” and “Words with Friends” has long been key to Facebook’s payments business and accounted for about 9% of its total revenue in the second quarter. Mainly because of Zynga’s problems, Anmuth expects Facebook payments business to shrink by 28% to $582 million in 2013.
In addition to any fallout from Zynga’s problems, Brian Wieser, senior research analyst at Pivot Research Group, suggested that small advertisers and endemic Web marketers “may be becoming increasingly focused on optimizing their broader social media presence in ways which do not involve paying Facebook directly for media."
Still, Wieser projects Facebook’s Q3 results roughly in line with the consensus analyst estimates -- at $1.225 billion in revenue, with $1.04 billion of that in ad revenue.


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We need to recognise MICE tourism as a distinct business segment: Amaresh Tiwari
Amaresh Tiwari, Vice Chairman of India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) lists initiatives to promote Indian MICE industry at the Indian Tourism Vision Day.
Speaking at the Indian Tourism Vision Day, Amaresh Tiwari, Vice Chairman of India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) highlighted that in order to grow double the MICE GDP share in the global economy, “We need to recognise MICE tourism as a distinct business segment and we need to create a sub- brand to the main brand Incredible India.”
Tiwari further explained that to target global congress, conventions and conferences, and social events, a global MICE bidding fund with a corpus for rupees 500 crore needs to be created to enable entrepreneurs to undertake techno economic bids for events which have a bid cycle of two years plus.
The conference was organised by Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) – the policy federation of all the national associations representing the complete tourism, travel and hospitality industry of India (ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, TAFI).
Talking about the other initiatives to promote Indian MICE industry, he said, “In the post - Covid era we also need to incentivize Indian corporates to undertake domestic MICE and to prevent Indian MICE events from going abroad. For that we need to offer 200 per cent weighted income tax expense benefit to Indian companies which are undertaking MICE events in India.
“We need to enable IGST for our hotels which will complete the end-to-end GST chain and companies get GST setoffs for companies undertaking MICE events in states other than their state of registration,” he added.
Concluding the address, Tiwari expressed that as virtual MICE has become the order of the day, “We look forward to each state recognising this and supporting virtual MICE on a structured and financial basis. We acknowledge the further easing of the MICE sector through Unlock 5 and look forward to demand generation measures to move towards our vision.”
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The new generation BMW X5 has been spied in Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen.
Serving as the successor of the current F15, which turns 4 next month, the all-new SUV is still in prototype form. Despite the heavy camo wrap, we can see that the next-gen X5 gains a completely new front end, with an even larger and more prominent twin-kidney grille.
Inside, it will share most of its interior with the latest 5-Series, from which it will also borrow all the latest tech features, including voice operated systems, semi-autonomous driving tech, and self parking feature.
Underpinned by the CLAR architecture, the new BMW X5 is believed to adopt most of the engines from the executive car as well, including the straight-six diesel and gasoline units. An X5 M is expected to join the lineup later on, and so is a plug-in hybrid version.
BMW should unveil the new X5 within the next two years, with some sources claiming that it could actually be introduced as early as in 2018.


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More than 10m consumers have now opted in to PayPal’s One Touch mobile payments solution. “PayPal is processing millions of One Touch transactions each month,” the company says. “More than 50% of the Internet Retailer 500 and more than 1m merchants around the world have One Touch enabled.” PayPal unveiled One Touch in August 2014 and expanded the service to 13 markets in August 2015.
- GlobalPlatform releases secure element specs for system-on-chip deployments
- European airlines add support for Google Pay
- Mammut uses NFC to create next generation customer experiences for outdoor sports fans
- Visa seeks product manager for cryptocurrency team
- Xiaomi expands its Mi Pay mobile payments service to India


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Manufacturers not clear on the full risks of cyber attacks
Manufacturers urged to step up planning for cyber security.
More than ever, businesses are under attack from cyber criminals seeking to steal confidential customer information, business information, or using ransom-wear to extract money. Some of the world’s biggest brands have been hacked, but SMEs are also at risk.
The Manufacturers’ Association | EEF urges business to take threats more seriously as number and cost of breaches increase. A recent survey found that almost half of manufacturers have failed to increase their investment in cyber security in the past 2 years, 56% of small manufacturers, or is given serious attention by their board. Only one-third of manufacturers have an incident response plan in place and only 24% monitor cyber threats through business KPIs. 20% of manufactures don’t even make their employees aware of cyber risks in company policies
EEF is urging Britain’s manufacturers to step up their planning to counter the increasing number of cyber security threats as part of their efforts to be ready for the 4th industrial revolution. The call was made by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation on the back of Government figures showing a rapid increase in both the number and cost of security breaches.
Manufacturing vulnerable to cyber breaches
As technology and data start to play increasingly critical roles in manufacturing, companies will inevitably find themselves more vulnerable to cyber breaches. The survey highlights that investment in new technology isn’t being matched by investment in managing risks, especially among SMEs.
Technology is set to transform manufacturing industry as part of the 4th industrial revolution, opening up immense opportunities and possibilities but risks run alongside the rewards. It is important that manufacturers are able to identify, understand and put the correct strategies in place to keep their businesses safe and cyber secure.
EEF’s findings, published in a new infographic, show that just under half (46%) of manufacturers have failed to increase their investment in cyber security in the past two years. Amongst small manufacturers this rises to 56%. Two in ten firms (20%) are not actively making employees aware of cyber risks, while less than six in ten (56%) say cyber security is given serious attention by their board.
Government figures show that, last year, 90% of large businesses and 74% of small businesses reported a cyber security breach – an increase on 2014. The average cost of these breaches was between £1.46 million to £3.14 million for a large firm and £75k to £311k for a small business.
Free online tool from EEF
In response to the threats and, to back its call, EEF has developed a free online tool which will enable manufacturers to benchmark their cyber security. They will also find useful information and links to further advice so that they can bring themselves fully up-to-speed with cyber issues and the risks for businesses. Manufacturers will also be able to register to take part in focus groups that the industry body is organising in a bid to help tackle cyber concerns.
To take the test or to find out more, visit: www.eef.org.uk/fourthindustrial.
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2018 Ford Taurus Leak And Release Info
The 2018 Ford Taurus was captured by our spy digital photographer at the borders of Melbourne. Ford’s Australian design group employs about 1,500 people who handle products for the Australian market, as well as international markets such as China, India, South Asia and South America.
Exterior and Interior
The specifications and features of the 2018 Ford Taurus will again be representative of the upper class and budget. What we plan to see inside and out will be similar and different from the current model with refinements and much of what has made the 2017 model so popular. We mean improvements that will improve comfort, performance, precision and handling.
Some of the standard and optional features of the 2018 Ford Taurus will include a complete technology package that includes SYNC with MyFord touch with a color display. Intuitive controls for climate control, satellite radio, support for Android and Apple, streaming music, Bluetooth, hands-free calls, steering wheel-mounted controls and more. Some of the safety features seen on all models will include the Adaptive Cruise Control, reverse sensors and a back-up camera to name a few.
The current generation 2018 Ford Taurus shares its D4 system with the outgoing Volvo S80 and anticipates cutting edge this solid arrangement in favor of a new platform called CD4, which debuted in Ford Fusion 2013, as well as expanding the base of the new Lincoln MKS car. The new system should reduce the weight of Taurus and help capitalize on a new nine-speed automatic transmission and a range of exclusively turbocharged EcoBoost engines. One of the imagined cars seems to be a hood in history as well as predicting to produce a high Taurus. The current generation of Ford Taurus uses a 3.5-liter V6 Turbo-V6 EcoBoost engine coupled with a all-wheel drive and being used by a variety of US compliance companies, such as a patrol car.
Release and Price
The launch date of 2018 Ford Taurus is expected to be announced at the annual Ford event in the spring or summer of 2017. Nothing official has been done about the launch price of the 2018 Ford Taurus, rumors suggesting that little will change will receive news for consumers. The previous models have been very competitive prices and in most cases have been much lower prices than other full sized sedans, including the 2018 and 2018 impayment agreements. We then detail what appears to be the introductory price of the SE, SEL, Limited and SHO models that complies with the latest information. Price Model 2018 Ford Taurus SE price from $ 27,500, 2018 Ford Taurus SEL price at $ 29,900, 2018 Ford Taurus Limited price to $ 34,800 and 2018 Ford Taurus SHO price at $ 40,600.


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Pans in Fire celebrates new store opening starting today
Original post made on Sep 20, 2012
Owner Linda Wyner said the store will have demonstrations, drawings and deals, and a special gala reception on Friday evening. For more information, call the store at (925) 600-7267.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 6:36 AM
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|Can-Am History Roars Back to Life at Spring Classic May 19-21|
|The Can-Am Series made its last appearance at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca at the 1973 Monterey Grand Prix. Vic Elford (10) in the UOP Shadow was chased through the Corkscrew by winner Mark Donohue (6) in the dominant Sunoco Porsche 917/30.
MONTEREY, Calif., March 17, 2017 — Sports car racing's booming popularity following WWII resulted in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and the CASC (Canadian Automobile Sports Club) founding the Can-Am Series for Group 7 type sports racers i...[Read more...]|
|Mille Miglia to Formula 1 - The Cars are the Starsat Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion|
|MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2016 —When the green flag waves Aug. 18 to kick-off the seventh edition of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, spectators will enjoy a paddock filled with 550 authentic race cars steeped in history.
From pre-war to the '80s, the overload of sights and sounds at the raceway Aug. 18-21 will provide a sensory experience unique to the renowned Monterey Classic Car Week. Forty eight cars will be running in Group 1A that is comprised...[Read more...]|
|F1 Returns to Monterey|
|Historic Formula One Cars Reunite in Monterey for Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Aug. 18-21 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
MONTEREY, Calif., April 20, 2016 — Nostalgia is a marvelous thing. In an era when one manufacturer dominates Formula One, let's look back at a time when the category was far more open, such as the more free-wheeling pre-turbo times from 1967 to 1984. The Masters USA international Formula One field's highly-anticipated return to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports...[Read more...]|
|BMW MUSEUM AG'S 1978 MARCH BMW 782 RETURNED TO ITS FORMER GLORY BY CARS INTERNATIONAL|
|Cars International were out testing at Silverstone on Friday, shaking down the Munich based Museum's 1978 March BMW 782, which has recently undergone a full restoration, before it makes its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Cars International, renowned as experts in the sales and preparation of historically important F1 cars, were out in action last Friday at Silverstone circuit to shake down a March BMW 782 F2 car.
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|RK MOTORS ADDS 'LEGENDS OF MOTORSPORTS' COLLECTION OF HISTORIC RACING MACHINES TO UPCOMING AUCTION|
|Charlotte, N.C. – October 14, 2013— Only weeks after revealing plans to auction the 1977 McLaren M26 that James Hunt drove to his final F1 victory, RK Motors Collector Car Auctions (RKMCCA) today announced that four additional iconic racing machines will cross the block during its auction at the Charlotte Convention Center, October 31 to November 3.
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A healthy appetite is vital to a healthy body, especially when the body is healing. Some illnesses decrease the appetite to the point of preventing the body from healing itself. CBD stimulates appetite, according to the National Cancer Institute. In the human body, CBDs bind to cannabinoid receptors in the body. Scientists believe these receptors play an important role in regulating feeding behavior. CBDs stimulate appetite when they dock onto these receptors.
Read the label to find out the total milligrams of CBD in the entire bottle/product and how many milligrams are in one standard dose. CBD products vary in potency, with some containing more total CBD than others. Most products will have on the label exactly how much CBD is in one dropper or drop, so you’ll be able to tell exactly how much is in there.
The main difference between the two is in its chemical composition, specifically in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the chemical responsible marijuana’s psychological effects.An average batch of marijuana contains anywhere from 5-20% THC content. Some premium marijuana can have up to 25-30% THC. Hemp, on the other hand, has a max THC level of 0.3%, essentially making it impossible to feel any psychoactive effect or get a “high”. This threshold is heavily regulated in other countries that have legalized hemp.Hemp also has high cannabidiol (CBD) content that acts as THC’s antagonist, essentially making the minimal amount of THC useless.
To make matters more confusing, nine states (including California, Washington, and Colorado) let residents buy cannabis-based products with or without THC. Nearly two dozen other “medical marijuana states” allow the sale of cannabis, including capsules, tinctures, and other items containing CBD or THC, at licensed dispensaries to people whose doctors have certified that they have an approved condition (the list varies by state but includes chronic pain, PTSD, cancer, autism, Crohn’s disease, and multiple sclerosis). Sixteen more states legalized CBD for certain diseases. But because all these products are illegal according to the federal government, cannabis advocates are cautious. “By and large, the federal government is looking the other way,” says Paul Armentano, deputy director of the Washington, DC–based National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), but until federal laws are changed, “this administration or a future one could crack down on people who produce, manufacture, or use CBD, and the law would be on its side.”


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As part of our commitment to local business and in recognition of Small Business Week, The Chatham Voice teamed up with the Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre and the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce to let local entrepreneurs tell their stories.
At this month’s Business After Hours – “Thanking People for Investing in Chatham-Kent” – The Voice brought in noted media personality Dennis Guy and videographer Johnathan Abrosimoff to produce video clips.
“The overwhelming message is that these people have faith in themselves and their community,” said Voice general manager Jim Blake. “A big part of our role as a newspaper is to tell the stories of our community, and these are stories worth telling.”
Bruce Corcoran, editor of The Voice, said the videos are an excellent alternative way for the businessowners to get their message out to the public.
Blake said the videos are available for viewing in the Business section of The Chatham Voice and will also be up on the Chamber of Commerce site and the Small Business Centre Economic Development site.
“The energy of those at those at the event made it a perfect venue,” Blake said. “I have no doubt we will be hearing some success stories in the months to come”
Blake said the partnership with the municipality and chamber made perfect sense.
“We’re a small business and we’re less than a year old so we understand what it means to be able to count on business organizations for support.,” he said. “These are the kinds of partnerships which benefit everyone.”
Guy said he was impressed with the passion expressed by the entrepreneurs.
“It isn’t uncommon for people to be a bit nervous during video interviews, but the people I spoke with were really happy to share their views of the community and their goals,” he said.


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TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of America's dairy cows are being turned into hamburgers because milk prices have dropped so low that farmers can no longer afford to feed the animals.
Dairy farmers say they have little choice but to sell part of their herds for slaughter because they face a perfect storm of destructive economic forces. At home, feed prices are rising and cash-strapped consumers are eating out less often. Abroad, the global recession has cut into demand for butter and cheese exported from the U.S.
Prices for milk now are about half what it costs farmers to produce the staple, and consumer prices are falling. Unless the market can be bolstered, industry officials project that more than 1.5 million of the nation's 9.3 million milking cows could be slaughtered this year as dairy operators look to cut costs and generate cash.


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Digitimes Attempts to create a rumor of a rumor based on pure speculation about the Future of an ARM based MacBook Pro
On Saturday Patently Apple posted a report titled "A Nothing Burger Rumor Saved by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report was pure speculation based on tidbits of information glued together with an artificial date of 2020. The report mentioned that Pegatron was prototyping this hypothetical ARM MacBook Pro.
Today, Digitimes has proven that at times their rumor mill reporters derail. They've taken the nothing burger rumor and are trying to claim "that likely" Pegatron will land the orders for this rumored notebook.
Digitimes added that "Pegatron called in market speculation." I call it a nothing burger deluxe, being that it's a rumor of a rumor based on guesswork.
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Blog: Who subsidises the subsidies?
Leonie Barrie | 6 December 2005
The issue of subsidies rose its head again this week, with US textile groups protesting (nothing new there then) at the Chinese government’s move to bail out the country’s largest textile company, China Worldbest Group, to the tune of US$618m. They argue that although the deal is described as part of the Chinese government’s “efforts to shift state-owned capital to pivotal sectors,” WorldBest is already a state-owned company. And the move seems to fly in the face of China’s WTO commitment to operate state-owned enterprises ‘in accordance with rules of market economy.’
But when it comes to free market principles is the USA itself squeaky clean? A new report from Oxfam suggests that US cotton subsidies have led to a surge in cheap exports to China, dragged down domestic prices and crowded out local production. The aid organisation estimates that about 870,000metric tons of China’s cotton crop from 2004-2005 was unsold as of March this year – and that the US government is subsidising its cotton farmers in violation of World Trade Organisation rules. The USA is also accused of dumping cotton in West Africa.
Crucially, Oxfam warns that the US must do more to deliver a development deal ahead of the WTO Ministerial meeting on December 13-18 – otherwise it could end up facing a mountain of litigation. The WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism is expensive and complicated, but developing countries could find they are left with no other options.
Confirmation that digital supply chains are top of mind for apparel industry executives came last week with the latest plans from global sourcing specialist Li & Fung....
As a barometer of the issues top of mind for apparel sourcing executives, it is hard to beat the annual Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong. ...
Over the past month, Donald Trump and his team failed to offer any clear plan to ensure Americans would "Buy American, Hire American" - while the British government's attempts to clarify the specifics...
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A funny/sad thing about mainstream beer advertising is that even though big brands are losing market share to craft beers and flavored liquors, most of them still insist on advertising their products as being only suitable for men.
It's a curious business strategy. Why tell an entire one half of the world's population not to buy your product? If a beer was advertised as enjoyable to both sexes, would men stop drinking it?
I suppose we will have to ask Heineken, which just rolled out a tasteless ad campaign in Brazil.
To celebrate Saturday's European championship soccer game between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, Heineken is partnering with the Brazilian shoe store Shoestock to give women 50% off during the game. This way, Heineken reasons, it can help men keep their nagging wives away so they can watch the game in peace.
The campaign, carried out by ad agency Wieden+Kennedy São Paulo, would work great in a world where the women of Brazil all hate soccer and the men walk around barefoot all day.
Adweek reports that Heineken issued a press release assuring the public that the shoe sale is "entirely good-natured and will generate conversation."
"The idea is to help guarantee men time to watch the game on Saturday afternoon," added Wieden+Kennedy creative director Otavio Schiavon. "So we're going to provide an argument that will make it so their wives or girlfriends have something interesting to do during the game. He's going to surprise her with news about a shoe sale. And she, in turn, can leave him to watch the UEFA Champions League final."
When asked to further explain the reasoning behind the promotion, a spokesperson for Wieden+Kennedy issued the following statement:
“The idea in no way alludes to male-chauvinism. It’s an idea that plays with the different interests that may exist among couples. We had no intention of reinforcing stereotypes or causing any kind of discomfort or embarrassment.”
Here's the video (in Portuguese) Heineken put on its YouTube page announcing the sale:
By the looks of the comment section, the video lost the brand at least one customer (response translated from Portuguese via Google Translate):


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Barclays is likely to end its sponsorship of major sporting brands such as the football Premier League and tennis’s ATP World Tour, as chief executive Antony Jenkins cracks down on glamorous frivolities at the bank.
In the post-Bob Diamond era, the bank is conducting a review of all its sponsorship deals and is likely to drop high-profile, expensive ones. The £40 million-a-year Premier League sponsorship comes up for renewal in 2016 and is unlikely to continue, according to a source. Barclays recently signalled that its £25 million sponsorship of Boris bikes in London will end in 2015.
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Opening a day earlier than last year, Heavenly Ski Resort will kick off the ski and snowboard season today, resort officials said.
Despite warm temperatures and little natural snowfall, snowmaking crews made enough of the white stuff to offer 2,300 vertical feet of terrain, skiing and riding on 12 trails on the upper California and upper Nevada sides of the mountain, said Heavenly Chief Operating Officer Blaise Carrig.
Snow conditions are early-season, machine-groomed snow with a base depth ranging from 1 to 2 feet, he said.
Eight lifts -- the Gondola at Heavenly, the Aerial Tram, Gunbarrel Express, Patsy's, Waterfall, Sky Express, Dipper Express and Comet Express -- are scheduled to operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
Over the weekend, lifts are scheduled to open a half-hour earlier. Access to the mountain is by way of the gondola and the newly remodeled California Lodge. Complimentary shuttles will provide service to the lodge.
"It's the dawn of a new era for the resort," Carrig said. "We spent $2.5 million dollars in renovations to the California Lodge and we're ready to show it off a bit."
The lodge provides rentals, food and beverage service with new menus, and ski and snowboard clinics. Heavenly Day Care will be open, but reservations are required.
For current mountain conditions, log onto www.skiheavenly.com or call (775) 586-7000.


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MicroDisplay Corporation, a new manufacturer of high-quality HDTVs, announced today that it received a "Best Buzz" award from industry analysts at Insight Media for its Liquid Fidelity single-chip LCOS technology, which it demonstrated at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
A leader in OLED microdisplay technology, eMagin integrates high-resolution OLED microdisplays with magnifying optics to deliver virtual images comparable to large-screen computer and television displays in portable, low-power, lightweight personal displays.
AKAI and Memorex Sign On with MicroDisplay Corporation to Bring Customers 1080P Rear-Projection, Single-Chip LCOS HDTVs in Summer 2007
has selected Tek Gear's eMagin-based (AMEX:EMA) O2 microdisplay OEM kit for their new Enhanced Heads-Up Display (E-HUD) module for the AN/PVS-21 Low Profile Night Vision Goggle.
Employing the company's OLED-XL[TM] technology, the SVGA-3DS microdisplay offers both analog and digital signal processing in a compact (0.
The Spy Video Car is a great example of how very sophisticated technologies can be combined with Kopin's microdisplay to create very imaginative products," said Alan Richard, Director of Display Marketing for Kopin.
today announced that Olympus Imaging Corporation has selected the company's new generation LightView[TM] 201k-EV2-E3 (LV201k-E) microdisplay as the electronic viewfinder (EVF) in the Olympus SP-510UZ digital still camera.
The company also announced that it has shipped its 14-millionth microdisplay, a testament to the demand for Displaytech's devices and the maturity of its manufacturing process.
Sagem Defense Securite has entered into a multi-year contract with eMagin Corporation (AMEX:EMA), a leader in OLED (organic light-emitting diode) microdisplay technology, to provide the microdisplays for its FELIN program.
eMagin Corporation (AMEX:EMA), a leader in personal display systems and OLED microdisplay technology, will provide several thousand microdisplays to Icuiti for production of its Tac-Eye (tm) display system.
The combination of proven microdisplay technologies with the new lens and universal mount have resulted in Liteye's most versatile display solution yet," said Susan Jones, executive vice president and CMO, eMagin Corporation.
For the first time in Europe, eMagin will demonstrate its new OLED-XL microdisplays, which provide improved brightness and by far the best power-efficiency available for any SVGA microdisplay system.
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Countdown to SEMA: Looking Back at ENEOS Feature Vehicles Part 3
As every SEMA Show rolls around, ENEOS always seeks out the perfect vehicle to represent our brand. Capturing our JDM spirit is essential, and in 2016 we found the perfect specimen: a 1971 Nissan Hakosuka – the first generation of the famous Skyline family and one of Japan’s most sought-after sports cars.
Owned by Ginash George from Chicago, IL, this GT-X may not have been the top of the line GT-R, but it’s no less of a dream car. He found his example through Utah-based JDM Legends. He was on their waiting list for about six months before the right car showed up but, as you can see, the wait was more than worthwhile.
It arrived at JDM Legends completely stock, and the company’s small team of experts went to work restoring and then modifying the Hakosuka to show standards. The exterior was upgraded with the GT-R’s front and rear spoilers, fender flares and tail lights. Under the hood, the original L20A was retained and upgraded with Weber carburetors, a factory GT-R header and a Fujitsubo exhaust.
Naturally, Ginash’s GT-X was a hit at the 2016 SEMA Show in the ENEOS booth. It was recognized by Super Street Magazine in its annual SEMA Awards, being awarded Top Honors in the tuner segment out of respect for car builders like Ginash and JDM Legends. “The reception at SEMA was unbelievable,” Ginash said. “I was humbled by the reactions of those who stopped by to see it.”
Our Countdown to SEMA continues here next week as we look back at another milestone before reaching the 2019 SEMA Show, where Super Street will debut its A90 Toyota Supra project in the ENEOS Booth #24415 in Central Hall.


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Tyson takes on Beyond Meat with plans to make plant-based 'meat' a billion-dollar business
- Tyson Foods is taking on Beyond Meat with a new line of plant-based "meat" products.
- "We ... expect to be a market leader in alternative protein, which is experiencing double-digit growth and could someday be a billion-dollar business for our company," Tyson Foods CEO Noel White said in a statement.
- Tyson Foods sold its 6.52% share in Beyond Meat in April, shortly before the plant-based "meat" maker's explosive IPO.
- Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
Tyson Foods is firing a direct shot at Beyond Meat.
On Thursday, Tyson Foods introduced Raised & Rooted, its first line of plant-based products, which includes vegan meat alternatives and products that blend meat and plant-based protein. According to the company, the rollout makes Tyson Foods the largest US meat producer to bring its own products to the alternative protein segment.
Products include plant-based nuggets and burgers made with a combination of beef and plants. The nuggets will hit shelves at major retailers late this summer, and the burgers will launch this fall.
"Today's consumers are seeking more protein options so we're creating new products for the growing number
of people open to flexible diets that include both meat and plant-based protein," Noel White, Tyson Foods' CEO, said in a statement.
"For us, this is about 'and' - not 'or,'" White continued. "We remain firmly committed to our growing traditional meat business and expect to be a market leader in alternative protein, which is experiencing double-digit growth and could someday be a billion-dollar business for our company."
Tyson Foods sold its 6.52% share in Beyond Meat in April, shortly before the company's explosive IPO. Beyond Meat shares are up 436% this year.
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- Mobile phone exports from India cross Rs 45,000 cr in April-Aug period, Apple leads
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|Seasonic Meets the 80 Plus Challenge, Cutting Computer Energy Use by 20 Percent and Qualifying for First-Ever Rebates from Electric Utilities|
The 80 Plus program (www.80plus.org) is pleased to announce that the first desktop computer power supply has passed the world's toughest energy efficiency specification. Seasonic's model SS-400HT has just been certified 80 Plus-compliant -- meaning that it is at least 80 percent efficient across a range of loads (20 percent, 50 percent and 100 percent), and that it has a true power factor of at least 0.9.
Electric utilities and energy efficiency programs in eight U.S. states have joined the 80 Plus program to help offset the extra cost of making desktop computers and desktop-derived servers more energy efficient. The utilities save electricity for less than the cost of generating it, and computer purchasers get more efficient machines for little or no extra cost compared to a computer with a conventional power supply. The 80 Plus program offers manufacturers of desktop computers and desktop-derived servers $5 and $10 incentives respectively for every unit containing a qualifying power supply that is sold in participating sponsors' service territories.
The significance of Seasonic's power supply gaining 80 Plus certification is that it proves the technology exists to achieve such high efficiencies today. Nearly all desktop computers and desktop-derived servers can take advantage of more efficient drop-in power supplies to cut energy consumption 15 percent to 25 percent without costly, time-consuming redesigns of the entire computer.
"When we started the 80 Plus program last year, we knew we had set the bar for energy efficiency high," said Chris Calwell, Ecos Consulting's director of policy and research and technical advisor for the 80 Plus program. "The market has been racing to respond. Seasonic got there first, and we congratulate them for this outstanding achievement."
"We are delighted that the Seasonic SS-400HT ATX12V v2.0 is the first power supply in the world to be certified 80 Plus compliant," said Vincent Chang, product manager at Seasonic. "The 80 Plus certification test is very demanding, particularly the 80 percent efficiency at 20 percent load requirement. For a 400-watt power supply unit, this is only 80 watts. High efficiency at such low power is difficult to reach, so this is an achievement our engineers can be especially proud of."
"The 80 Plus certification validates Seasonic's long-term focus on high efficiency as a primary goal for power supplies," added Chang. "It is particularly gratifying that the first recipient of 80 Plus certification is a model based on a five-year-old Seasonic circuit design."
All desktop computers and low-end servers contain power supplies that convert high-voltage alternating current (AC) to low-voltage direct current (DC) for use by the microprocessor, hard drive and other electronic components. Typical current desktop computer power supplies waste about 30 percent to 45 percent of all the electricity that passes through them, consuming about 125 to 150 kWh/year by themselves. Desktop-derived servers generally run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no sleep modes or power management, so energy savings per unit can be significantly higher than desktop computers. These power supplies consume about 450 to 720 kWh/year (similar energy consumption of a side by side refrigerator), so each one represents a savings opportunity of about 300 kWh/year. In office buildings, much of this usage occurs on or near the commercial peak, increasing demand charges and the need for additional electricity generating capacity.
"As corporations and governments modify their purchasing specs to cut energy bills, the manufacturers of computers and power supplies will be hearing an increasingly familiar refrain: 'Can you meet 80 Plus?'" said Calwell.
Power factor correction is also very important to utilities and large commercial customers. It reduces the cost of providing electrical service and helps to minimize interference and losses in the wiring within commercial buildings.
Sea Sonic Electronics Co., Ltd. has maintained a continuous focus on R&D and the production of quality power conversion products since 1975. The company is headquartered in Taipei, with a production facility in Guangdong, China, and a U.S. branch in California. Over the past decades, Sea Sonic Electronics has provided timely and professional solutions to meet many of the IT industry's requirements. Sea Sonic Electronics successfully entered the telecommunication and networking power conversion market in the year 2000. At the same time, manufacturing facilities were expanded to provide JIT global logistics service to meet increased business demand. Sea Sonic has taken a leadership role to develop green & silent power supplies with higher efficiency and higher power output. Media can contact Sea Sonic's public relations department at PR@seasonic.com. For more information on the company, visit www.seasonic.com or www.seasonicusa.com.
About the 80 Plus Program
The 80 Plus program was designed and is administered by Ecos Consulting (www.ecosconsulting.com), an energy efficiency firm that leverages the power of the market to accelerate sales of energy-efficient technologies. For more information about the utilities and other organizations sponsoring 80 Plus, visit www.80plus.org.


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Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s Bugatti Veyron crashed while being transported from Majorca in Spain to Mallorca.
Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo is known for owning a collection of expensive supercars, including a £1.8 million Bugatti Veyron. Unfortunately, the supercar crashed into a house in Majorca, Spain on Monday, as reported by local media. Ronaldo is currently on vacation on the island with his family who have moved his car to Mallorca, EL Periodico reported.
The report said that at the time of the accident, the Veyron supercar was being driven by one of Ronaldo’s employees. This person appears to have lost control of the vehicle, leading to it crashing into the gate of a house. Fortunately, no injuries were recorded as a result of the incident, although the supercar received some serious damage, especially the front end.
The investigation revealed that no other vehicle was involved in the crash but the front end of the Bugatti Veyron is believed to have suffered mass destruction. Repairing the car is expected to generate a long bill for the football players.
Ronaldo has a knack for expensive supercars and his collection is also the most expensive car in the world Bugatti La Voiture Noire. He gifted the car to himself in August 2020 as a reward for helping his club, Italian giants Juventus, win the 36a Serie A championship. The car is only available in ten models around the world and is worth around 8.5 million euros (about 75 crore).
Other supercars located in Ronaldo’s garage include Ferrari 599 GTO, Lamborghini Aventador and McLaren MP4 12C, among others. He regularly shares photos of his cars over time with his millions of followers on social media. In addition to a car, the Portuguese star also owns a luxury yacht worth £5.5 million, 88 feet long, has 5 different luxury cabins and 6 specially decorated bathrooms.
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A Watchful Eye On The Mobile Internet Top Mobile Parental Control Service Launches Accountability Mode With No Filtering
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Mobicip (www.mobicip.com), the #1 parental control and internet safety service for mobiles, today announced the availability of a new 'monitoring-only' mode of operation to subscribers of its Premium Web Monitor service.
Mobicip offers a parental control solution in the form a Safe Browser app for iOS devices like the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and iPad mini, and Android devices like Google Nexus 7, Kindle Fire, and Nook, among others. Parents can optionally upgrade to the Premium Web Monitor service, a web-based application to customize the internet filter and monitor browsing history remotely without touching the device. The new 'monitoring-only' aka 'accountability' mode allows a family or school to setup the service with no filtering, but with only browsing history being monitored.
Unfettered access to the internet will be allowed, but with the caveat that browsing history is captured in the browsing history reports online or sent via email. "As children grow older and learn the use the internet responsibly, it behooves the parent or school to allow open internet access," says Suren Ramasubbu, co-founder and CEO of Mobicip. "Older kids can learn to use the internet responsibly while under remote and unobtrusive supervision. It really is akin to the parent riding shotgun giving driving lessons."
The accountability feature has been much sought after not only by teens, but also adult users who wish to have open internet access supervised by an accountability partner. Current subscribers to the Premium service can simply login at mobicip.com and setup the new access level at no additional cost.
Visit www.mobicip.com to create a safe internet for your family, school or accountability partner.
Mobicip is the most popular parental control and internet filtering solution on the Apple App Store. The best-selling Mobicip Safe Browser app has been consistently rated among top paid apps, downloaded and used by hundreds of thousands of parents and several schools and school districts in the US, and recently was awarded the Tech & Learning magazine's Award of Excellence. In addition to iOS devices, Mobicip offers the same protection and single-point control on Android devices and Windows laptops. Learn more at www.mobicip.com.
Media Contact: Liz Patterson Mobicip, LLC., (805) 380 5687, firstname.lastname@example.org
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Final Fantasy VII Day has been officially registered by Square Enix with the Japan Anniversary Association, the studio announced on the 26th anniversary of the game’s PSOne launch in Japan.
The critically acclaimed JRPG was released on January 31, 1997 for Sony’s original home console before rolling out in the US and Europe later that year. To celebrate the registration of Final Fantasy VII Day, the producer of the Final Fantasy VII Remake project, Yoshinori Kitase, commented:
The 31st of January 1997, the day that Final Fantasy VII came out, was not just a significant day for the Final Fantasy series, but also marked when so many big things started moving for those of us who worked on the game.
I remember being overwhelmed at the breakneck speed with which video game technology was evolving, but also dreaming big things for the future.
With the establishment of this official anniversary day, I will now always remember these things, and hold them dearly in my heart.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second chapter of the remake project, is due for release in Winter 2023 for PS5.
[Source – Gematsu, Final Fantasy VII On Twitter]


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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- That darling little pooch riding with you to the grocery store may be cute, but it could actually be a killer.
Dogs in the car can be a hazard to drivers, others on the road and even to the dogs themselves.
One third of dog owners admit that their pets sometimes distract them while they're driving, according to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey of people who say they have driven with their dog in their car within the past year.
More than half admit to petting the dog while driving. And 21% say they allowed their dog to ride in their lap. A few said they've done things like playing with their dogs or giving their their dogs water, all while driving.
At the same time, fewer than one in five people who have driven with a dog say they use any kind pet restraint.
That can be dangerous for the dog, but also for vehicle occupants and others.
"An unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at 50 mph will exert roughly 500 pounds of pressure, while an unrestrained 80-pound dog in a crash at only 30 mph will exert 2,400 pounds of pressure," Jennifer Huebner, AAA National, Traffic Safety Programs manager said in an announcement. "Imagine the devastation that can cause to your pet and anyone in the vehicle."
Front seats are particularly deadly for dogs, restrained or not, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety said. Airbags, which inflate explosively during a crash, can be even more dangerous to a dog than the actual impact itself.
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Relx made 2023 net profit of £1.79 billion on revenue of £9.16bn
The parent company of scholarly publishing giant Elsevier reported a 10 per cent increase in its profitability in 2023, resulting in a net profit of £1.79 billion (€2.09bn) on revenue of £9.16bn.
“Relx delivered strong revenue and profit growth in 2023, driven by the ongoing shift in business mix towards higher-growth information-based analytics and decision tools that deliver enhanced value to our customers across market segments,” said chief executive officer Erik Engstrom.
“We are confident that our ability to leverage artificial intelligence and other technologies, as they evolve, will continue to be an important driver of customer value and growth in our business for many years to come.”
Scientific, technical and medical performance
The scientific, technical and medical unit of the parent, which includes Elsevier, made an adjusted operating profit of £1.17bn on revenue of £3.06bn, for a margin of 38 per cent. This profit was 6 per cent higher than in 2022, or 3 per cent adjusting for currency changes.
“Primary research in academic and government segments, which…represent around 45 per cent of [STM] divisional revenue, continue to be driven by volume growth,” the company reported on 15 February. “Article submissions returned to strong growth, with pay-to-publish open-access articles continuing to grow particularly strongly.”
Relx said it expected “good underlying revenue growth” for its STM division in 2024, “with underlying adjusted operating profit growth slightly exceeding underlying revenue growth”.
Pressure from stakeholders
As in previous recent years, Relx again flagged that evolution of the payment model in scholarly publishing remains a risk for the company.
“There is continued debate in government, academic and library communities, regarding the payment models and the extent to which research content should be freely available to read,” it said. “Rapid changes in customer choice or regulation in this area could impact the mix and overall level of revenue generated by our primary research publishing business.”
In May last year, the Council of the EU governments adopted a position expressing “concern that the increasing costs of…scholarly publishing cause inequalities and are becoming unsustainable for public research funders”. The Council highlighted the importance of non-profit scholarly publishing models and encouraged their support.
But later that same year, the independent scholarly publishing consultant Rob Johnson wrote a report for the European Commission which concluded that non-profit publishers should not be expected to be able to offer cheaper services than companies, at least in their early phases of development.


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The piracy, counterfeit and copyright battle has moved to the Super Bowl.
Speaking a National Football League press conference ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said special agents this week seized a total of 307 websites and snatched up 42,692 items of phony Super Bowl-related memorabilia along with other counterfeit items for a total take of more than $4.8 million - up from $3.72 million last year.
Sixteen of the sites the agency shut down during this operation known as Fake Sweep, were illegally streaming live sporting telecasts over the Internet, including NFL games. Two hundred ninety-one website domain names were illegally selling and distributing counterfeit merchandise, ICE stated.
More on high-tech crime: From Anonymous to Hackerazzi: The year in security mischief-making
Ice noted too that Yonjo Quiroa was arrested and charged with one count of criminal infringement of a copyright related to his operation of websites that illegally streamed live sporting event telecasts and pay-per-view events over the Internet. Quiroa operated nine of the 16 streaming websites that were seized, and ICE says he operated them from his home in Michigan.
ICE said Operation Fake Sweep is the 10th phase of Operation In Our Sites, a sustained law enforcement initiative targeting counterfeiting and piracy on the Internet. The 307 websites are in the process of being seized by law enforcement, and will soon be in the custody of the federal government. Visitors to these websites will then find a seizure banner that notifies them that the domain name has been seized by federal authorities and educates them that willful copyright infringement is a federal crime, ICE stated. .
Counterfeit merchandise seized included fake jerseys, ball caps, t-shirts, jackets and other football souvenirs. During this operation, an additional 22,570 items of counterfeit merchandise and clothing representing other sports leagues, including Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association and National Hockey League were seized by law enforcement. In total, this operation netted 65,262 counterfeit items worth $6.4 million, ICE stated.
Other hot news: A quick look: The Megaupload Kim Dotcom hullabaloo
The ICE operation comes on the heels of the US Department of Justice Megaupload.com takedown it charged seven people and two corporations with running what it called an international organized criminal enterprise allegedly responsible for massive worldwide online piracy of numerous types of copyrighted works. The DoJ stated that through the company known as Megaupload.com and other related sites, the group has generated more than $175 million in criminal proceeds and cost copyright holders more than half a billion dollars.
In response to that action, the hactivist group Anonymous took down the Justice.gov site and many others.
The moves also coincide with the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) regulation battle going on in congress.
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In all the news headlines discussing the current state of the pandemic, no single character has been doing more work than the question mark at the end of the sentence, “A return to normalcy?.” Is the increase in traffic to stores a temporary splurge of shoppers dying to get out of the house, or does it have staying power? Will inflationary price increases and supply chain issues throttle demand? Will the COVID-19 Delta variant deliver a lump of coal this holiday?
While in 2020 we at least knew that the pandemic had shuttered stores and driven consumers online heading into an unprecedented (and home-bound!) holiday season—this year we are all still vigorously shaking our magic eight balls hoping to better understand where consumer sentiment will land. So, we decided to crowdsource clairvoyance—and asked consumers what they expected to do and see this peak.
- Holiday spending, if consumers keep to their expectations, will not be significantly different from last year.
- Channel preferences will continue to fluctuate between in-store and online, as store-focused shoppers are seeing only a nominal edge over those who plan to shop more online in the coming months.
- 42% of consumers are already setting aside money to budget for holiday purchases, indicating some concern about discretionary budgets and household income.
- Consumers plan to finish one-third of their holiday shopping before peak this year—and that number grows to an astonishing 43% among Millennials.
- This shift to earlier purchasing may be heavily influenced by consumer wariness about supply chain issues like product shortages and long manufacturing lead times.
- Somewhat surprisingly, younger consumers (GenZ, with an average 67% saying they expect impacts) are most concerned by supply chain impacts and Baby Boomers (though a majority 57% are still concerned), are the least stressed-out generation. Boomers were the generation (albeit small - 27%) to say there would be no impact on shopping experiences.
- While consumers overall were most concerned about shortages of products/inventory this holiday season, a staggering 3 in 4 GenZ respondents said they expect an impact on shopping experience. And as any brand that offers ‘product drops’ knows, the perception of scarcity drives word-of-mouth and premium pricing.
- At least a quarter of Boomers believe that none of these issues will impact their shopping experience. We’re guessing they’re either cutting back on purchases (see planned spending above) or maybe going DIY this holiday?
BOXpoll™ by Pitney Bowes, a weekly consumer survey on current events, culture,and ecommerce logistics. Conducted by Pitney Bowes with Morning Consult //2000+ consumers surveyed June-July 2021.© Copyright Pitney Bowes Inc.


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Google yesterday brought the news that the good old Android Market (as well as Google Music) will be rebranded to Google Play. Whether it is something that will help Google take its game one step further is so far a mystery, though Michael is trying to explain Play implications on Android tablets.
Our Samsung Galaxy S II, residing in Europe, and running the latest leaked Samsung Ice Cream Sandwich ROM has just received its Google Play update. It replaces the Android Market and the shortcut becomes Play Store (with version 3.4.6). Guess what: our Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 running a [...]
So far, news about which Android handsets will be making the journey to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and which will be left behind to stagnate has largely been coming from the manufacturers themselves. Some, like Motorola, have detailed support pages up outlining which models should be seeing updates, and when. Other are content to release snippets of their progress on the likes of Twitter and Facebook. Today, though, that news is coming from a carrier, with Verizon publishing a list of devices on its network that are slated to receive Ice Cream Sandwich.
Verizon calls this a [...]
Samsung brought the stylus back to smartphones with the Galaxy Note and its S Pen, and the company’s been so pleased with its reception that we’ve heard it discuss plans to adopt the same input technology for more of its products, especially tablets. Since the S Pen uses a Wacom digitizer, rather than acting as a generic capacitive stylus, adding support for it needs to be done while a device is still in hardware development. As a result, it seemed like there might be a short delay before we started seeing the S Pen on other Samsung gear. Instead, there’s now a sign [...]
It turns out that there will be at least two versions of the Android 4.0-powered Galaxy Tab 2 (not to be confused with the Galaxy Tab Plus), one with a 7″ screen, which was previously announced, and now another, with a 10.1″ screen. The 10.1″ version won’t be dissimilar from the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that we all know from 2011: it’ll have a 1280×800 display, a 1GHz dual-core CPU with 1GB of RAM, and a 3MP rear-camera and VGA front-facing camera, available as either a WiFi or 3G device. Look for the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 to start shipping in the UK in the near [...]
Social Hub, Music Hub, Readers Hub and Game Hub; these are Samsung’s hubs at the moment but today the South Korean manufacturer introduced an additional one: Learning Hub. It will be presented at next week’s MWC and will be initially available on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, with support for others coming soon.
You might think Samsung took a hint from Apple (and its iBooks Textbooks) but this could go both ways. Regardless, the Learning Hub aims to bring digital textbooks and video-enabled content to Samsung tablets. The manufacturer is [...]
Have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and you are experiencing touch-related problems? If you decided to stick with a stock configuration or you’re running on an Android 3.x Honeycomb ROM — though there are several Ice Cream Sandwich custom ROMs available, including the official CyanogenMOD 9 pre-alpha — you should check this application out!
TouchScreenTune might (or might not) remind you of those registry tweaks from the Windows Mobile days (oh, AdvancedConfig…); the application basically allows you to custom tune the way your tablet reacts to touch. You have [...]
If you have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 you probably already got an early taste of Ice Cream Sandwich thanks to developers who live in XDA Developer forums. However, Steve Kondik just let the world know that an official CyanogenMod 9 pre-alpha version is available for you to flash.
As you probably know by now, using other ICS builds for the tablet, the camera isn’t working, which is mainly due to drivers and code not released by Samsung yet. The same goes for the CM9 pre-alpha. Still, if you want to give it a try, you need to “flash the recovery.img with fastboot, then [...]
Apple is still dominating the tablet market though Android-powered slates are starting to grab a rather considerable slice of the market. It will be interesting to see what the iPad 3 can bring to combat the army of Android tablets with Ice Cream Sandwich and powerful processors this year.
However, as far as South Korea is concerned, Samsung’s home market, the Apple iPad is outselling the South Korean manufacturer’s tablet offerings. The (roughly) 700,000 Apple iPad units sold last year join the other tablets designed in California that existed on the South Korean [...]
CyanogenMod is undoubtedly the most popular custom ROM offering for many Android phones and tablets and its latest iteration, CM9, is set to bring some Ice Cream Sandwich love to Android fans (way ahead of official manufacturer or carrier updates).
However, the team is experiencing some problems with closed-sourced device drivers; until those are available don’t expect to see everything working as it should (or a port for that matter). Devices like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S, Galaxy Tab 10.1, HP TouchPad and Motorola Xoom are on the official support list; if you [...]
We’ve been keeping our eye on progress being made towards the launch of LTE on US Cellular for about the past five months now. Our first clue came in September, when we got our hands on a leak showing Samsung model SCH-R930 in testing for the carrier. In November, US Cellular formally announced its LTE plans, including the target of launching service in the first quarter of this year. That goal seemed to be on-track earlier this month, when the SCH-R930 disclosed its LTE bands to the FCC. Now the carrier is announcing just what hardware will be its first on LTE, revealing plans [...]
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 faced a preliminary injunction in Germany issued back in August of 2011 and, after a September hearing was upheld. The South Korean manufacturer appealed the decision but the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has decided to maintain it.
If the initial August (and September) preliminary injunction was issued, at Apple’s request, based on a violation of a Community design (which is the European equivalent for U.S. design patents), today’s decision is based on a violation of the German Unfair Competition Law.
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Company Apple announced the next achievement of the service iTunes Store. We are talking about the counter of downloaded songs, which last night exceeded the ten billionth mark.
When in 2003 iTunes Store was just starting his work, his content was only two hundred thousand compositions. To date, this number is already ten million. Other content has also appeared - for example, the number of TV shows is already several thousand.
It took the service three years to reach its first billion downloads. Thus, it took seven years to reach the current figure. Moreover, the last two billion were downloaded in less than seven months. The service is becoming mega-popular. Online Apple you can view a list of the top twenty most popular songs.


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The shockwaves surrounding the sudden death of fashion designer Virgil Abloh have yet to subside, Abloh is once again making his presence felt with his final collection. Today's Louis Vuitton Menswear Show with the Spring/Summer 2022 collection will be held In Memoriam to one of the fashion industry's greatest iconic figures of recent years. There will also be unseen looks that the designer was the last working on.
An emotional au revoir with timing that Virgil Abloh should keep, by the way, in view of his imminent passing:
"At the request of Virgil Abloh and his wife Shannon, the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2022 collection in Miami will celebrate the life and legacy of the creative genius," according to a Maison's press release.
How did he design his last collection and what messages did he convey in it? These are the questions one asks oneself in advance since Abloh has become known for his striking messages. And this is also manifested in the title of his collection: Virgil was here.
The show starts on 30 November 2021 at 23.30 (CET).


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Classically stylish, intrinsically covetable and with a level of sophistication all its own, BMW will again bring its signature mix of adrenalin-charged excitement and true continental style as it celebrates a different kind of horsepower at the first big race of this year’s Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival – the 2011 BMW Caulfield Cup.
BMW (who have secured naming rights and race day rights for the BMW Caulfield Cup) will be there to celebrate the day in classic style, with a marquee as exclusive and elegant as one would expect from the company behind some of the world’s most luxurious and covetable cars.
The BMW Caulfield Cup is on Saturday, October 15, at Caulfield Racecourse. Celebrity guests expected inside the BMW Marquee include BMW ambassadors and Masterchef duo George Calombaris (pictured above) and Gary Mehigan, as well as Mao’s Last Dancer author Li Cunxin.
Also in attendance will be Carrie Bickmore and Charlie Pickering, from Network Ten’s 7pm Project, milliner Richard Nylon, Network Ten newsreader Helen Kapalos, Project Runway designer Craig Braybrook, Melbourne Vixens netballer Bianca Chatfield, businessman Harold Mitchell AO, executive chairman of Mitchell Communication Group, and others from the showbiz, sporting and business fields.
Find the BMW Marquee in the Hiskens Stand at Caulfield Racecourse.
Enjoy Spring Racing!


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In order to help keep seniors safe, Walgreens has announced that EVERY Tuesday is now Seniors Day! Customers age 55+ can enjoy up to 30% off, in store or online on the items they need most. In addition, Seniors-Only Hour will be held every Tuesday from 8:00AM-9:00PM.
If you don’t feel safe coming into the store, take advantage of drive-thru shopping. Just pull up and shop for essentials during regular store hours. You can also order online, using the promo code SENIOR30 to receive your special discount. Don’t forget: EVERY Tuesday is now Seniors Day at Walgreens!
Offer valid Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at participating locations. Balance Rewards card required to receive Senior Discount. Most Walgreens stores will be open holiday hours on Easter Sunday, April 12. Some locations are open 24 hours.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Worldwide personal computer shipments totaled 86.7 million units in the second quarter, slipping by a fraction from the year-earlier period, a missing IDC's already conservative projections, the technology research group said Wednesday. PC shipments in the U.S. fell by about 11%, worse than an expected 4.4% contraction, IDC said. Shipments in Asia also were flat, "its worst performance in years," IDC said.
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