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The ANA held its annual ANA Digital & Social Media Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado this past week. I continue to be impressed with the quality of the content and programming from this organization. The staff is smart and energetic....
Nearly one year ago, Facebook announced that its Aquila high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft was ready for flight testing, and the social network took the next step Thursday. Global head of engineering and infrastructure Jay Parikh announced in a Newsroom post that the first full-scale test flight of Aquila was a success. Show More Summary
#FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes — saying every single memorable quote Melania Trump never did. Did she? With her latest speech at the Republican National Convention, the words were compelling, touching, and struck a chord with many audience members soaking it all up. The problem? It seems that these words may not have been 100% hers. Internet sleuths are […]
But not without the last laugh! Stephen Colbert, when not being the helmsman of his own late night comedy news show, has been known to show up at the most unexpected places. This time, he’s made an appearance, bringing along his Ceasar Flickerman-like character from his “Hungry for Power Games” segment, at the Republican National Convention just […]
Facebook announced Monday that it will extend its dynamic ads and Canvas ad product to applications, along with launching a new product, App Event Optimization.
Now, a new group has recently emerged: Generation C, or the connected consumers. Unlike boomers and millennials, members of Gen C are not bound by age.
When you’re wearing something made from the Army of The Dead, you know it’s going to be pretty badass. Luckily, there’s yarn for that. The fine folks who run the Etsy store Dye for Yarn have named their hues monickers that range from the satisfyingly dark to the off-kilter brooding to even mildly unsettling. Love […]
Just like it says up top: John Cho is giving his character a progressive spin by portraying Hikaru Sulu as a gay man in the upcoming installment Star Trek Beyond. In the film, he is seen raising a daughter with a same sex partner as a pair of loving dads, according to Herald Sun. This […]
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to rumble! The bidding starts now! Action on the auction house floor on a sought-after item can get really hot and intense, and it’s not just from all the bids flying around. Take the auctioneer, for instance. To be one, you’ve got to have lighting-quick observation skills, presence of mind […]
Facebook released Save to Facebook and Share to Facebook buttons for Chrome; redesigned its social plugin buttons; and will offer publishers the ability to add like, comment and share buttons to the bottom of Instant Articles.
Facebook Monday introduced a feature for users of its flagship iOS application, Slideshow, not to be confused with the ad unit of the same name that debuted last October.
Facebook’s Canvas full-screen immersive ad product will be made available for organic page posts June 22.
As Snapchat has grown in numbers, it has also carved space for entirely unexpected digital opportunities.
Copa América Centenario 2016 and UEFA EURO 2016 are in full swing, and Facebook Messenger users can now play some soccer, too.
Facebook Tuesday introduced three advertising products aimed at retailers with brick-and-mortar stores: store locator, store visits and the offline conversions API.
The 360-degree photos promised by Facebook’s Oculus VR virtual reality subsidiary last month have officially arrived.
LinkedIn announced the addition of new personalized insights that will aid in the job-seeking process.
The great thing about social media is that it makes celebrities and personalities more accessible, provided of course that they are managing their own account. Instantaneous interactions in the digital age have eliminated the middle man. Naturally, some celebs are still reluctant to engage and maybe lack idle time to catch up with the fans […]
Instagram’s confirmed its worst-kept secret: the launch of business profiles, analytics and the ability to boost posts.
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By Accommodation Times News Service
By Mr. Vikram Kotnis, Founder & Managing Director, Amura Marketing Technologies
The expanding world and the increasing aspirations of buyers have created a great of scope for marketers in the digital era. Every brand wants to create lasting and unique customer experiences for its customer/consumer base, which is now completely absorbed in a world of rich digital experiences.As traditional offline channels struggle to keep pace, digital has emerged as the key marketing medium for building, growing&retaining customers and increasing topline growth.
Digital has created more avenues for brands to engage meaningfully with their consumer. Fuelled by the increase of portable devices and internet penetration into the Indian heartland, digital is the best and more ROI centric medium for all brands, categories and sectors. Real Estate is no exception.
Today, an integrated digital strategy includes a lot of techniques such as Search engine optimization (SEO), Search engine marketing (SEM), Content marketing, Influencer marketing, Content automation, Campaign marketing, E-commerce marketing , E-mail and SMS marketing etc.
The Indian real estate sector is expected to touch US$ 180 billion by 2020. The housing sector alone contributes towards 5-6 % to the Country’s (GDP). Recent government initiatives have raised hopes for both developers and buyers of a better marketplace which is already starting to translate into improved sentiment, sales and growth.
Real estate companies in India are trying to shift towards a digital led marketing strategy designed around great online experiences, online generation of leads and bookings.India consists of approx. 250 million users online, which makes for India’s real estate marketplace consisting of potential homebuyers across the top 50 urban hubs. According to sources, real estate firms in India spend around Rs. 2,500 crore per annum on campaigns and various other promotional activities, of whichover 30% is already being spent in digital. Industry estimates this to increase to over 50% in the next few years.

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Lake Jacksonville to open April 3 for season
Lake Jacksonville will be open for the day on Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to check campers and equipment at sites.
The lake will open at 8 a.m. April 3 and close for the season at 5 p.m. Oct. 16.
Last year’s boat stickers will be valid until the opening. The city clerk’s office will not be selling boat stickers — all boaters must buy 2019 boat stickers at the concession stand at Lake Jacksonville after it opens. Daily passes will be available for those who don’t have a 2018 sticker.
Camping lot lease payments can be made at the city clerk’s office at the Municipal Building, 200 W. Douglas Ave., at any time until the concession stand opens to take payments during normal business hours. Final due date is April 30.
Concession stand hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Questions can be addressed to Lake Jacksonville site manager Brett Gilbreth at 217-479-4644 or 217-408-8771.


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The Azera sedan -- the one that's bigger than a Sonata but smaller, and cheaper, than a Genesis, was starting to seem a little out of place in Hyundai's sharp-looking new line-up. Finally, though, it has gotten made over with Hyundai's so-called "fluidic sculpture" design.
It also gets a new 293 horsepower V6 engine which helps improve fuel economy to 20 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway. A new "Active Eco" mode improves fuel economy by another 5%, according to Hyundai.
These cars, SUVs and trucks hold their value better than any others in their categories, according to Kelley Blue Book.
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The first vehicle – chassis number 00001 – was an Aero model finished in Ice Pearl metallic paint with a Holden-built 221kW/400Nm 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine.
It will be driven by the media at a test event in the US before being put on display at the Saab museum in Sweden.
Saab Automobile President and CEO, Jan Åke Jonsson, was joined at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico by Saab executive director vehicle lines, Anders Svensson, and 9-4X product manager, Mikael Jacobsson.
“This is a great day for Saab,” Mr Jonsson said. “The arrival of the 9-4X is another important step in the fulfilment of our business plan.“This sporty and distinctive product will significantly broaden the appeal of our brand and give us access to an important new vehicle segment that is still growing, particularly in the United States.”
The 9-4X goes on sale in the US in May, followed by the UK in the fourth quarter and other world markets progressively from August.
The 9-4X will join a reinvigorated Saab line-up in Australia in around 12 months, which will include the new 9-5 sedan (second quarter 2011), 9-5 SportCombi (fourth quarter 2011) and new stock of the current model 9-3.
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At Monday night’s regular meeting of council, Sylvan Lake Mayor and Council entertained different bylaws pertaining to cannabis.
The federal legalization of the currently controlled substance is expected to become legal sometime this August, which has been moved back fro the original July 1 date.
Following the heels of Calgary, the Cannabis Consumption Bylaw proposes a ban on the public consumption of the substance.
The cannabis consumption bylaw is written in such a way that it proposes a ban on all public consumption of cannabis.
However, Town Administration feels a complete ban on the substance is not the way to go.
“We believe a total ban on the consumption of cannabis in public places will incite a legal challenge that could cost the municipality many thousands of dollars to defend as there is no legal precedent set,” said acting Chief Administrative Officer Ron Lebsack.
Administrations feels it is best to have the Cannabis Consumption Bylaw to reflect the Smoke Free Bylaw.
Currently Calgary is the only municipality in the province that has imposed a complete ban on the substance.
The Smoke Free Bylaw saw the first reading with the amendments pertaining to cannabis as well Monday night.
The amended bylaw included an updated definition of smoking.
The definition of the smoking, according to the bylaw is: to inhale, exhale, burn or have control over a lighted cigarette, a lighted cigar, a lighted pipe, a hook pipe, an electronic cigarette or vape or other lighted smoking implement designed to burn or heat tobacco, cannabis or any other weed or substance for the purpose of inhaling or tasting of its smoke or emissions.
Under the Smoke Free Bylaw, smoking as defined in the bylaw will be banned at playgrounds, outdoor public events, skate parks, sport fields, water spray parks, outdoor skating rinks and municipal parks.
The amendment to the Smoke Free bylaw also includes an extended distance for smoking from an entrance or exit of a public building. The set back will be moved back to five metres from the current three, if the bylaw goes through.
“There is a lot of conversation around the table regarding the consumption of cannabis for both a a complete ban and one that looks more like the Smoke Free Bylaw,” said Joanne Gaudet.
Though the Consumption of Cannabis Bylaw requesting a complete ban on the substance was called back, Gaudet says that isn’t a for sure thing either.
“With this one there are a lot of differing opinions around the table. They are looking at options as to what would work best,” said Gaudet.
Gaudet says there are also legal implications to think about when it comes to cannabis bylaws, and it takes time to work out all the details.
Administration had originally proposed cannabis be beat with completely under the Smoke Free Bylaw, but Council felt differently.
At the May 2 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council requested a separate bylaw for cannabis.
“They wanted to deal with cannabis separately from tobacco, as they are two different things,” said Gaudet.
Coun. Jas Payne was the only one to vote against bringing the consumption bylaw back so that it will more closely reflect the restrictions imposed by the Smoke Free Bylaw.


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A completely *you know who* and *you know what* free set of stories – you’re welcome.
Nokia to bring back 3310
Rumours have suggested that Nokia is preparing to revive the iconic Nokia. It is predicted that the Finnish company will make an announcement at Mobile World Congress 2017, taking place at the end of February through to early March. The 3310 was (and still is!) known for its durability, good price and long battery life. Despite all the rumours, Nokia have said “we do not comment on rumour or speculation”. We’ll have to wait and see what happens and will be sure to let you know.
Unilever declines Kraft Heinz offer
The Anglo-Dutch giant, Unilever, has declined an offer from Kraft Heinz to take over the company. It could have meant a single company owned hundreds of popular brands including Unilever’s Ben and Jerry’s, Sure, Dove, Hellmann’s, Marmite and PG Tips, and Kraft Heinz’s Capri Sun, Heinz, Lea & Perrins and Philadelphia. Unilever said that Kraft Heinz’s offer “fundamentally undervalued” the company and “Unilever does not see the basis for any further discussions”. Kraft Heinz later abandoned their offer.
Trudeau says he will not “lecture another country”
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said that he will not lecture other countries about “how they choose to govern”, including on Syrian refugees. PM Trudeau also emphasised his commitment to provide growth and jobs for people. The Canadian leader said that their country had managed to maintain a policy of openness towards refugees without compromising security.
Boy killed in accident in Reading Topshop
Kaden has been described by his parents as “loving, cheeky and energetic”. The boy died suffering from serious head injuries after being involved in an accident with a display barrier. Police said that the incident was unexplained, but not suspicious. An investigation has been launched. Topshop said that they have removed all till barrier units from all stores for safety reasons after they described what happened as a “horrific accident”.
Kim Jong-un’s brother killed
The North Korean leader’s half-brother was killed in an attack at Kuala Lumpur airport. The Malaysian authorities have said that Kim Jong-nam was waiting at the airport when a women covered his face with a cloth, burning his eyes. Police believe he was poisoned. Two women and one man have been arrested, but the police are still looking for four more men.


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Acura has just taken the covers off a redesigned 2021 TLX which boasts a new Type S variant powered by a newly developed 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6.
However, the brand resurgence doesn't end there as Acura has much more in the pipeline.
An MDX Type S and a new compact sedan also boasting a Type S variant are coming, according to information revealed during an alleged dealer briefing held recently. Video of the briefing was posted Monday to the Acurazine forum but has since been taken down.
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No other information on the vehicles was mentioned apart from the MDX Type S being based on a redesigned MDX due in 2021 and the new compact sedan, including its Type S variant, due less than 12 months later.
What's interesting is that the new compact sedan was never referred to as the ILX, Acura's current compact sedan based on the Honda Civic, which perhaps hints at a new nameplate being introduced. Honda is expected to introduce a redesigned Civic in 2021, and Acura could be developing its new compact sedan alongside it.
For the MDX Type S, power is likely to come from the TLX Type S sedan's V-6, although a performance hybrid configuration of some sort is also possible. We wouldn't expect to see the V-6 also power the new compact sedan's Type S variant but with any luck we'll see it receive a version of the powertrain destined for the next Civic Type R. Stay tuned.


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GST Tax on Cars: Bhargava said, “The car industry in India has become an area where there is no growth in the segment of small cars. Whatever is increasing, it is in the section of big cars. I think this is not a good thing for the car industry or the country. ’ ’
Tax on Small Cars: Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest car company ( maruti Chairman ) RC Bhargava believes that the tax burden on small cars is highest in the country. He said that it is an important segment of the Indian auto industry industry and is not conducive to the same tax increase for vehicles of all segments. Bhargava said that if the manufacturing sector grew rapidly, India’s economic growth rate could have been higher. He said that unfortunately despite the best efforts of Narendra Modi government, the manufacturing sector is behind.
Bhargava said, ‘ ‘ The burden of regulatory changes on small cars is much higher than in larger cars. This has led to a change in the ‘ behavior of the entire market ’. Now shopping for small cars has happened. I think this is not a good thing for the car industry or the country. ’ ’ He said that for the healthy development of the vehicle industry, the number of new customers in the cars market should increase continuously. The ownership base of cars should increase every year.
He said that the car industry in India has become an area where there is no growth in the segment of small cars. Whatever is increasing, it is in the section of big cars. Currently, an additional cess of one to 22 percent is levied on vehicles with 28 percent freight and service ( GST ) by vehicle type। Cars imported as fully manufactured units ( CBU ) charge between 60 and 100 percent customs duty.
Bhargava said for electric cars that GST is kept at five percent whether it is a small car or a big car। There is no difference in tax rate. He also expressed disappointment that the vehicle sector is being heavily taxed, affecting industry growth.


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Yelp traffic could decline for the first time ever after Google changed its search algorithm (YELP, GOOG)
Yelp could report a rocky second quarter, with traffic to the site declining for the first time ever, say analysts at B. Riley.
And it may be all Google's fault.
Yelp's traffic seems to have slowed following two recent Google search algorithm updates that appear to have affected all local search directories.
"On a year-over-year basis, June traffic could be down -3%," the analysts write, based on Quantcast data. "A Y/Y decline in traffic would be a first for Yelp in its history."
Although a traffic slow-down won't immediately affect Yelp's revenue or profits, it's a sign of the increasing competition between the company and Google, which have a troubled history.
Over the last several years, Yelp raised concerns about Google that ultimately influenced the EU's decision to bring antitrust charges against the search giant.
For example, if you search "Mission burrito shop," you'll get a handful of Google Plus listings before getting directed to sites like Yelp and Thrillist.
A Yelp-sponsored study published at the end of June explicitly called out this practice, stating that "when it comes to local search, Google is presenting its users with a degraded version of its search engine."
Andrew Shotland, at LocalSEOGuide recently posted a series of charts revealing a huge plunge in local guide site traffic following Google's "Doorway" search algorithm update.
The top 30 local directories — excluding Yelp — have had their traffic decline about 35% in the past 28 months, according to the SEO company BrightLocal, which will likely lead to site closures or mergers.
Although neither BrightLocal nor B. Riley analysts can concretely say Google algorithm updates caused the traffic slow down (it's treated as a correlation, not a definitive cause and effect), this issue is at the heart of the complaint that Google is a monopoly: That it can essentially kill off an entire industry by altering its search algorithms.
Google, meanwhile, always maintains that its updates serve users — its Doorway update sought to eliminate the often spammy practice of building websites with multiple pages with the same text, apart from a few keywords, while its so-called "Phantom" update seemed to impact sites with too many pop-up ads or duplicated content. Whenever Google rolls out broad updates though, there's often collateral damage to sites that aren't actually spammy.
Business Insider reached out to Google and will update if we hear back.
Overall, it's been a turbulent month for Yelp.
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Port of Leonardtown Winery earns the 2018 Maryland Governor’s Cup for their best-in-show winning Barbera Reserve 2015. This Port of Leonardtown Winery entry was awarded a gold medal and secured the best-in-class title in the Red Wine category before claiming the annual competition’s top honor. Great Shoals Winery earned a best-in-show award with their Hard Strawberry wine scoring the Jack Aellen Cup. With the Governor’s Cup, Port of Leonardtown Winery takes seven gold medals home from this competition, and also becomes the first winery in Southern Maryland to earn the top award.
“There is no doubt that it is in our state’s best interest to keep our farms growing, thriving, and innovating, and that includes our vineyards and our swiftly growing wine industry,” said Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan. “Agriculture is such a significant part of our history, our heritage, and our economy, and our wine producers are an important part of that.”
“Congratulations to St. Mary’s County’s Port of Leonardtown Winery, the recipient of the 2018 Maryland Governor’s Cup,” said Hogan.
Winemaker Lauren Zimmerman is ecstatic about the big win. “Having won many Best-in-Class awards for our estate grown wines in the past, it is a true honor to win the prestigious Governor’s Cup,” she said. The winery plans to unveil the award-winning Barbera Reserve 2015 to the public at the 35th Annual Maryland Wine Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Carroll County Farm Museum.
Port of Leonardtown is a cooperative winery consisting on 11 vineyards in Southern Maryland. All the grapes that go into our wines are grown in St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert Counties.
“It’s absolutely no surprise that Port of Leonardtown had such a huge day, said Competition Director Al Spoler. “They’ve been steadily improving for some time now, and today they entered the conversation about Maryland’s best wineries.”
Visit the Maryland Wineries Association webpage for the full details of the event and results.


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The recent announcement on the roll-out of tools ‘My Ad Center’ and ‘Results about you in Search’ by Google, will from here on provide more power to the users. What it means is that users will be able to select the ads as per their preference, thereby personalizing the ad experience on YouTube, Search, and Discover feed. At a time when Google is in the process of phasing out third-party cookies, the roll-out of the new tools means that advertisers, will now have to create key performance indicators to measure the impact of each and every ad. “Advertisers will have to be more focused and think about their targetted metrics and cohorts that they would like to activate for their campaigns. This will make advertising more effective and sharper with a balanced view on privacy of consumers taken very seriously,” Gopa Menon, digital head, South Asia, Mindshare, said.
As per industry experts with this move, Google has managed to place itself as a premium platform. As per industry sources, Google owns nearly 70% of the global search market share and is the leading player in paid search advertising. Now, the company will be armed with the dataset of users for a specific category, narrowing the data set of targetted advertisements to the best of its ability. With this positioning, it is believed that the platform is expected to increase its ad rates by 20-30%. “With every year, the cost of digital advertising is steadily rising, and Google Ads are no exception. The platforms are getting more competitive, and brands are increasing their bids and budgets, trying to meet rising demand as consumer behavior shifts and the number of online shoppers keeps growing,” Piyush Tripathi, business director and media lead, Isobar Group, told BrandWagon Online . On average, the cost of Google Ads increases 15-25% in 2021, as per industry analysts.
According to latest reports, 48% of people worldwide have stopped buying or using a service from a company due to privacy concerns. Hence, the tool is being seen in a positive light. For Akshae Golekar, co-founder, Optiminastic Media, while this was an expected move, the tool will have an impact on performance marketing. The digital ad budgets will now be diverted more towards influencer marketing from performance marketing. “Brands will invest less in performance marketing as the numbers were already going down,” he added.
To provide perspective, digital advertising in India is expected to equal television advertising and may even surpass the latter by 2023, according to a report Digital Advertising in India 2022 by advertising agency Dentsu. Digital spends will clock a third of all advertising spends in India by that year. Out of expected total advertising of Rs 93,119 crore, digital advertising will account for Rs 35,809 crore by 2023 at 14.75% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Digital media spends is expected to grow at 29.5% CAGR by 2023. “Clients will have to start investing and think about focusing on creating first party data and creating/ investing in their own data platforms and cut down on their reliance on third party or cookies ,” Menon explained.
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2017 Toyota 4Runner Redesign
Based on the previous rhythm of replacing the Toyota 4Runner with new-generation models, we expect the sixth generation to make its debut for the 2017 MY. Ever since its inception in 1984, the Japanese company has been releasing a new generation of this SUV once in seven years. So, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner is expected to be the first model of the sixth generation. As for the upcoming changes, it is reasonable to expect a thorough overhaul that is going to put the 4Runner more in line with the recently redesigned Toyota’s models.
2017 Toyota 4Runner Changes and Specs
The 4Runner is a mid-size body-on-frame SUV that actually managed to increase the sales figures in 2014. Apart from a minor facelift that came with the 2014 4Runner, the model hasn’t received any substantial upgrades since its debut in 2010. According to some rumors, the 4Runner was going to follow in the footsteps of the FJ Cruiser which had been discontinued in the US, but that turned out to be incorrect. The company simply doesn’t have interest in discontinuing this SUV with great off-road capabilities. What is more, the 2015 Toyota 4Runner was available with the new TRD Pro trim level that made it even more appealing to its potential buyers.
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is definitely going to receive a major update of its exterior styling. Its front fascia will get most of the changes including a revised grille, new headlights and a reshaped front bumper. It is very unlikely that Toyota plans to alter the 4Runner’s dimensions, nor its platform that has proven itself as one of the upsides over the years. The weight reduction might be accomplished through the use of lighter materials which should result in improved fuel efficiency.
The 2017 4Runner will retain the three familiar trim levels. Those are the entry-level SR5, the range-topping Limited as well as the Trail Edition. The latter was actually introduced with the fifth generation of the model. Unlike the base 2017 Toyota 4Runner SR5, the Trail trim model will still be available with AWD only. Shortly after the fifth generation was launched, the 4Runner SUV’s engine lineup got reduced to only one option. It was the 4.0-liter V6 VVTi powerplant with an output of 270 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. The 4.7-liter V8 engine that motivated the fourth generation got discontinued. Regardless of its larger volume, this unit was actually less powerful than the 4.0-liter engine but it did return higher torque numbers. Rumor has it that the 2017 model will offered with an additional powerplant, at least as an option. That may very well be the 4.0-liter V8 but available exclusively with the Limited trim. So far, the engine has been paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. It is most likely that the upcoming model will use the same gearbox.
When it comes to models such as the 4Runner, the interior design has never been a deciding factor for the buyers. However, we expect the 2017 Toyota 4Runner to receive certain updates inside the cabin. Since the model hasn’t changed much over the last years, Toyota’s designers will have plenty of room for interesting new styling cues. Not only that, this five-seater could use a number of changes that will improve its functionality.
2017 4Runner Price
The model’s pricing remains in the realm of speculation, as is the case with most of the other information. However, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner is expected to stay in the similar price range based on the scope of changes it is about to undergo. Thus the 2017 Toyota 4Runner SR5 could cost around $33.000, the 2017 Toyota 4Runner Trail around $$36.000, while the 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited is expected to start at $41.000. Also, the Trd Pro trim is expected to carry over as well. The current Toyota 4Runner Trd Pro costs around $41.310.


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Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft
Milestone Systems have hired Jos Beernink as new EMEA Director Channel Sales, reporting to Malou Toft, VP EMEA. Jos Beernink’s most recent position was as VP EMEA Sales at Genetec and with previous positions at Honeywell Security and Fire/ADI, Samsung Electronics and Tech Data. EMEA Channel Sales head Jos Beernink will lead EMEA Channel Sales, which is comprised of four sales regions with regional sales managers as direct reports; North Europe, Middle Europe and South Europe as well as Middle East & Africa. “I am thrilled to be able to attract a true industry heavyweight as Jos Beernink”, says Malou Toft, VP EMEA for Milestone Systems. “Jos brings a wealth of channel and industry experience to his new team and to Milestone Systems.” Expanding beyond Security The appointment of Jos Beernink is part of the new EMEA organisation announced in January, aimed at helping Milestone Systems’ community grow, in and beyond security in verticals like retail, transportation and safe cities. The new EMEA organisation has three specialised sales areas and a strong consolidated sales & tech operation.
MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) Copenhagen 2019 saw Milestone Systems double down on the ‘creating an intelligent world’ theme from 2018 and expand it to ‘exploring an intelligent world.’ “The intelligent world theme was bigger than we could cover in one year!” said Malou Toft, VP of EMEA at Milestone Systems. Isolate important events With 865+ registered attendees and more than 47 exhibiting partners in Denmark, this is the largest Community Days event Milestone have hosted, even larger than the very well-attended Nashville event in February. The company took the opportunity to present Marketplace, their new Amazon-style online company directory, where end-users can identify Milestone Verified and Certified companies to supply a security solution. There was also a demo of Milestone’s XProtect software updates, able to adjust a video feed in real time to show number plates, to de-blur video and to filter out irrelevant clips to isolate important events, identified by artificial intelligence (AI). Self-learning mechanism We’re seeing advances on a small scale and are now going to see it becoming an inherent part of XProtect moving forward" “We’re seeing advances on a small scale and are now going to see it becoming an inherent part of XProtect moving forward,” said Malou Toft. “One example is, the way we can ask a camera with the right type of integration to dynamically adjust to the environment.” And Malou says the best is yet to come. Of today’s technology on show at MIPS, and indeed at 2019’s trade shows, she said: “Is it super intelligent? No, not now. But it’s mostly solving the simple tasks now, that are replicable. But it is optimising the process, and to become a self-learning mechanism, we are going to see much more of that moving forward.” Exploring the intelligent world The talks of the symposium reflected these thoughts as well. Altimeter’s Brian Solis commented about AI: “We can automate the daily things we do today, or we could use the technology to automate our innovations.” This is clear in Milestone’s theme of ‘exploring the intelligent world’ – the industry has created the foundations of the intelligent, and now companies such as Milestone and their 110 (and growing) new Marketplace partners are exploring them. MIPS EMEA 2020’s location is yet to be determined, but MIPS Bali 2019 will be Tuesday April 2 – Thursday April 4. Milestone will be back in Copenhagen for their Developer Conference October 1 and October 2.
“If you want to be a winner, you need to stay sharp”, says EMEA Vice President, Malou Toft, as she announces a completely new organisation in EMEA, and continues: “Milestone Systems has high growth ambitions for 2019, so we are proud to announce a completely new organisation in EMEA. To stay on top, we need increased geo-focus in the region, even more community effort and stronger sales excellence to remain a winning team with exciting career paths for our talented employees and leaders”. Specialised and strategic sales The new organisation will help Milestone Systems’ community grow, also beyond security in verticals like retail, transportation and safe cities. The new EMEA organisation has three specialised sales areas and a strong consolidated sales & tech operation. Community Sales & Business Development is a new EMEA department with specific focus on specialised and strategic sales EMEA Channel Sales will be split in four new sales regions; North, Middle and South Europe as well as Middle East & Africa. EMEA Distribution & Emerging Markets will cover Milestone Systems’ emerging territories as well as select pan-EMEA distributors in order to strengthen the relationships and create more value. Local distributors will continue to be managed in the local countries. Community Sales & Business Development is a new EMEA department with specific focus on specialised and strategic sales where end user specialists, customised development, technology partnerships and key accounts will reside. Also new is EMEA Sales & Tech Operations, which will be the centre of excellence for Milestone Systems’ operations and supporting activities around customers and partners. EMEA Sales & Tech experts “To secure a strong local presence, I have full trust in our four new regional sales managers: Neil Killick will head up North Europe (UK, Ireland & Nordics). Michael Fontaine will head up Middle Europe (DACH & Benelux). Alberto Bruschi will head up South Europe (France, Italy & Iberia). Amine Sadi will head up Middle East & Africa. I am thrilled to have Christian Ringler as director for our new EMEA Community Sales & Business Development, Anders Johansson as director for EMEA Distribution & Emerging Markets, and Line Hjardemaal as director for EMEA Sales & Tech Operations,” says Malou Toft, and concludes: “This change is happening to bring us closer to our customers and partners by ramping up our community efforts. And we need deeper specialisation to continue to foster growth. I believe that everyone in the Milestone Systems community will experience positive effects from these changes”.
IFSEC International 2018 kicked off last week at London’s ExCel Centre. Visitors were lucky enough to experience a rare three days of British sunshine as they came together to discuss the latest trends and technologies in the physical security industry. Many exhibitors commented on how the show seemed smaller than previous years, with stands more spread out, and fewer ‘double-decker’ offerings than earlier shows. Although exhibitors represented all aspects of physical security, including access control and intrusion detection, the show was largely dominated by video surveillance. Video manufacturers Avigilon and Dahua were key sponsors, while the largest stand by far was occupied by Hikvision. Rather than hosting large product portfolios, exhibitors chose to demonstrate how integrated solutions could provide a more holistic solution If stands seemed more modest than in previous years, this may be a reflection of the industry shifting away from its long-standing product focus. Displaying large product portfolios takes more exhibit space. In an increasingly commoditised market, security integrators are combatting price erosion by emphasising holistic solutions rather than products and features. While some manufacturers have responded by collaborating with partners to offer a broader portfolio of solutions, others have invested in building end-to-end systems. Both these trends were reflected at the show; rather than hosting large product portfolios with a wide range of features, exhibitors chose to demonstrate how integrated solutions could provide a more holistic solution to end users’ challenges. Integrated systems approach One manufacturer opting for a solutions focus was security, access control and door entry systems provider STANLEY Product and Technology. The stand was represented by a range of STANLEY brands including PACOM and PAC GDX, as well as technology from recent acquisition 3xLOGIC. The PACOM team was on hand to demonstrate integrations of PACOM’s Graphical Management System (GMS) with workflow management software from RightCrowd, and biometric authentication products from EyeLock. PACOM Systems’ Commercial Director Gary Rowden explained that the stand was designed specifically to showcase all of STANLEY’s brands and partners in one place, encouraging customers to buy into the STANLEY solutions approach, rather than focusing on specific products. The show was largely dominated by video surveillance, with video manufacturer Avigilon a key sponsor Connecting with partners Another company emphasising partner solutions was Milestone Systems. Milestone’s Vice President for EMEA, Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft, who joined the company in March, explained how IFSEC International continues to be a key show. It was an opportunity to meet with Milestone’s expansive community of existing partners, as well as connecting with new partners and end users. Milestone hopes to enable community customers to process more video data with fewer servers, increasing scalabilityIn February this year, the company launched the Milestone System Builder initiative, allowing partners to optimise their hardware to pre-load Milestone’s XProtect VMS software. Several system builder partners were present at the Milestone stand. By collaborating with NVIDIA, Milestone hopes to enable community customers to process more video data with fewer servers, increasing scalability and reducing the total cost of ownership of its partner solutions. The stand showcased Milestone’s latest XProtect 2018 R2 VMS that leverages NVIDIA’s high-powered graphics processing units (GPUs), which can handle up to 2,000 video streams on one single server. Commitment to open systems MOBOTIX took this year’s IFSEC International as an opportunity to spread the word about its increased commitment to open systems. Since the company’s majority acquisition by Konica Minolta in 2016, and the subsequent addition of CEO Thomas Lausten last year, the company has undergone a significant change in approach, all-the-while guarding its core decentralised IP video product offering and made-in-Germany DNA. Lausten was previously a key figure at Milestone Systems and has brought to MOBOTIX a new approach focused on collaboration. Partners present at the MOBOTIX stand included Milestone, Kentix and Wavestore. The company also demonstrated its commitment to open systems by unveiling MOBOTIX MOVE, the manufacturer’s first line of ONVIF G compliant cameras. Visitors were lucky enough to experience a rare three days of British sunshine at IFSEC International this year Security system provider Vanderbilt had many new developments on show, including integrations both within Vanderbilt systems and with partner systems. The company’s SPC intrusion detection system now integrates with Milestone software, allowing SPC users to trigger events and control alarm systems from within the Milestone platform. A further highlight was Vanderbilt’s ACTEnterprise access control system, which now integrates with ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking solution. Vanderbilt hopes that the integration will provide customers with faster, more cost-effective access control installations.Vanderbilt hopes that the integration will provide customers with faster, more cost-effective access control installations Reducing costs, increasing ease-of-use Many exhibitors were keen to demonstrate how integrated solutions could reduce costs for integrators by unifying systems on one easy-to-use platform. Arecont Vision unveiled its new Contera cloud-based video management solution at ISC West in April, making IFSEC the technology’s first outing in the European market. Contera is Arecont’s first video management offering and will allow customers to benefit from end-to-end solutions from the US-based company. Since the Contera system is designed to be web-based from the start, integrators will not be faced with the additional cost of adapting a legacy VMS system to the cloud. IDIS was another manufacturer highlighting their enhanced user experience and reduced cost offered by end-to-end systems. Visitors experienced demonstrations of the IDIS Center video management software, which is designed to offer smart user experience controls, and a user-friendly interface. Also on display were the company’s latest ranges of analogue and IP cameras. The IDIS system allows users to ‘mix-and-match’ HD analogue and IP video depending on the requirements of the project, with all surveillance operated from the same IDIS software interface. The mix-and-match approach avoids the additional cost of unnecessarily ripping and replacing legacy analogue systems. IFSEC 2018 presented a snapshot of how manufacturers from across video, access control and intrusion detection are continuing to innovate and collaborate to stay competitive in an increasingly challenging market, without losing sight of the most pressing needs of end users and integrators.
Milestone Systems, an open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), announces its new Vice President for EMEA, Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft, who also becomes member of Milestone Systems’ Extended Leadership Team. She will be responsible for the whole EMEA region, including Sales Operation, Custom Development and Support and will focus on further strengthening the EMEA partner community of distributors, installers, solutions partners and camera manufacturers. “I’m very excited to join Milestone Systems and I look forward to being part of this forward-looking and innovative company. The concept of openness and community is a profound part of Milestone Systems’ dna and is undoubtedly one of the reasons why we will lead the disruption changing the security industry in the years to come,” Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft says. I’m very excited to join Milestone Systems and I look forward to being part of this forward-looking and innovative company" Innovation and business developments Innovation and business development have played a significant role in Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft career in the telecom industry – an industry that was truly disrupted with the rise of mobile telecommunications and later the introduction of smart phones. Disruption emerges when customers require change, so it is essential to understand who the customers are as well as their requirements for design of services and products, according to Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft “Milestone Systems is an industry leader, and our ambition is to maintain this position. My goal is to further grow the EMEA region and support our sales organisation and community of partners in rethinking how we do business and especially how we can grow business together as a community,” Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft says. Changes in security industry “We were looking for someone with proven leadership skills and the ability to dare think differently. We believe that the security industry is facing significant changes and Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft is the right person to lead this change in the EMEA region and to support our ambition to increase growth in the years to come,” Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Kenneth Hune Petersen, Milestone Systems, says. Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft joins Milestone Systems after a long and remarkable career at Telenor, most recently as Head of B2B. In 2016, Malou was elected a Top 100 Business Talent by Danish national business magazine Berlingske Tidende. Malou Mousten Dyhr Toft will be based in Milestone Systems’ headquarters in Copenhagen and report directly to Kenneth Hune Petersen, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer.


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The past few weeks have been full of exciting news in the automotive world, from Lamborghini to Fisker and Bugatti. Topping off the list is the news of Lamborghini’s Aventador successor, the LB744, a V-12 engine pumping out 1,000 hp. Not to be outdone, Fisker is close to starting deliveries of its all-electric crossover SUV, Ocean, with an added teaser of its upcoming Pear crossover. Lastly, Bugatti announced a restoration program for the iconic Veyron that was first released back in 2005. Get ready to jump on board and stay up to date with all the latest news on Lamborghini LB744 and Fisker Pear: Today’s Car News!
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Legislative Testimony for LB730, State Ammunition Excise Tax
Good afternoon, Chairman Smith and members of the Revenue Committee. My name is Sarah Curry, and I am the Policy Director for the Platte Institute. I am here today to testify in opposition to LB730.
In recent years our country has been shaken by the horrors of gun violence in America. It has become a topic of discussion, and gun control debates have led to numerous policy suggestions at both our nation’s capital and in the states. One of these suggested policies is just what LB730 is proposing, to create a state levied ammunition excise tax.
The federal government already levies the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition by manufacturers, producers, and importers of 11 percent (Chapter 32 of the IRS, 26 U.S.C 4181). This bill proposes to add an additional 10 percent to the sales price of any ammunition sold in the state of Nebraska. Ammunition is already subject to the state sales tax.
Regular purchasers of ammunition buy based on the price per round. For example, basic .223 rifle ammunition is about 30 cents per round. When we add the sales tax, it increases the price to about 32 cents, now add the 10 percent excise tax proposed in this bill and the final cost will be closer to 35 cents per round. That might not sound like a lot, but many people buy ammunition in bulk, sometimes up to 1,200 rounds at a time, so the cost increase will be significant.
When you increase the cost of an item, whether it is by the producer or via a tax, the law of demand must be taken into account. Some buyers will be deterred from paying exorbitant rates to purchase ammunition, but it is more likely that business for ammunition will cross our borders and purchase ammunition in neighboring states, or purchase it online to circumvent the tax.
This was proven when the city of Seattle passed a tax on all sales of guns and ammunition in 2015. According to a news story[i], the owner of a large outdoor store which sold guns in Seattle said storewide sales were down 20 percent and gun sales plummeted 60 percent after the tax went into effect. This employer had to lay off employees to make up for the lost revenue. Another gun dealer left Seattle and moved his store to a nearby city.
Sound tax policy is having a broad base and low rates. Ammunition and firearms should be subject to sales taxes, which they already are. Sound tax policy also states that excise taxes, or special taxes on certain products, be used sparingly and only to pay for externalities. Excise taxes were started to compensate society for the external costs of using a product, called externalities. For example, if you smoke and you get sick and the public pays for your healthcare, the excise tax on cigarettes is justified. In this case, no excise tax is justified on ammunition based on externalities. Yes, people use guns in violent crimes. But the majority of ammunition is used by sportsmen and hunters and will not be used in a violent crime, thus there is a very weak argument for ammunition externalities.
It is a horrible act when innocent lives are taken due to gun violence, and there is sensible policy to address violent crime. But today we are talking about the tax code, and an excise tax. It is not good public policy to use the tax code to curb our gun violence problem.
Thank you for the committee’s time and I’m happy to take any questions.
[i] Fox News, “Seattle gun tax failure? Firearm sales plummet, violence spikes after law passes”, June 15, 2017.


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The automotive market in China and other Asian countries is absolutely out of control. Yet the controlling Chinese government is anything but. Word is that the Chinese government is contemplating a ban on sexy auto show models. Will this year’s Shanghai Automotive Show fail to be a…bust?
Of course, no further detail was given by the Chinese committee on the matter, as they are not exactly famous for being forthright with information. Many are wondering if the new possible guidelines are connected to the tragic New Year’s Eve celebrations in Shanghai’s historic district that led to a stampede and 36 deaths. Automotive shows are not known to be gatherings of danger or to attract the unruly types, but it only takes a few to ruin it for the many.
Following the tragedy on New Year’s, authorities imposed further restrictions, supervision and prevention of larger public gatherings. Cao Shiliang, a sales director for Dongfeng Motor Corporation stated: “More efforts should be mounted regarding the technique, function, quality, appearance and after-sale service of cars to win the hearts of customers.” Whatever the hell that means, sir. The automotive show is an art form, and the ladies are a part of that overall heady and intoxicating vibe that has delivered the gearheads for generations. What will happen if that right of passage is removed for the Chinese sector? Well, no market remains on top forever, so they may ultimately regret certain decisions when the major automakers and other companies begin to pull out and things drop down to normalcy in the financial realm.
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Meanwhile, the Mehendi ceremony is expected to be followed after haldi and taking to Instagram, celebrity makeup artist Tamanna shared a short clip of Miheeka getting ready for her Mehendi. Slipping into a pink lehenga with beaded maang tikka, pink lips and wavy hair, the female entrepreneur looked drop-dead gorgeous in her glittering outfit.
Hailing from a prominent business background, Miheeka is the founder of an event management company, Dew Drop Design Studio. She is also a writer at a popular online interior and architect magazine. Her mother Bunty Bajaj is a prominent name in the jewellery business industry and her store is a favourite hotspot for jewellery connoisseurs.
Rana Daggubati and Miheeka Bajaj will be entering the wedlock on August 8th and the wedding will be a close-knit affair with only family members and a few friends in attendance. The much-awaited ceremony will take place at the Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad and owing to the rising impact of COVID-19, not more than 30 attendees will be present at the venue.


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Skin cancer continues to be the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States. For women between the ages of 20-29, skin cancer remains the second most common type of diagnosed cancer. The majority of skin cancers are linked to both indoor and outdoor tanning behaviors. Outdoor tanning can occur recreationally, during sports, or even in some workplaces; however, indoor tanning in the US mainly occurs in specific tanning salons with tanning beds.
Tanning beds are specially designed devices that emit UV radiation and light during a predetermined amount of time. Within the past five years, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified tanning beds as "Carcinogenic to Humans". This is their most serious classification and helped to reinforce the decisions of many states to ban the use of tanning beds for people under the age of 16 and to require parental consent for anyone under the age of 18.
Several recent high profile cases of skin cancer among beauty pageant contestants have helped to spur along further regulatory pushes for the more restrictive tanning laws in several states. The fight against indoor tanning is by no means only a US fight - it is truly an international issue. Several western European Countries have enacted similar restrictions and Brazil and five of Australia’s states have banned tanning completely.
Of people that do use tanning beds there are several behaviors that are particularly risky. These are:
• Choosing not to wear the provided goggles (this can cause eye issues or even ocular melanoma
• Beginning with long tanning sessions - this can cause burning and increase the already increased risk
• Failing to follow the manufacturer recommended exposure times that are based on skin type
• Tanning while using medications that may make you more sensitive to UV rays.
• Tanning while under the age of 16 - younger individuals who tan indoors are linked to much higher rates of skin cancer.
Although many tanning companies may claim that indoor tanning is the “safest way to get vitamin D” this is simply not true. The Majority of Americans are able to receive their needed amounts of Vitamin D through their daily diets and their normal amounts of sunlight exposure. The FDA and FTC have recently begun to investigate and prosecute major tanning bed companies in regards to multiple false claims regarding the vitamin D statements.
In conclusion, tanning beds are a dangerous habit. The United States still has thousands of salons that offer tanning, but regulations are becoming stricter and more prevalent. Of particular concern is the ever widening amount of information that is false regarding the safety of indoor tanning. The Surgeon general, along with the CDC and FDA, are steadily working to help raise public awareness about the dangers of indoor tanning.
Within the next ten years the goal is to decrease indoor tanning attendance steadily and to encourage safer outdoor behaviors. As with any public healthcare challenge, persistence and a clear message will be crucial in order to convince the American public about the reality of tanning.
A Samson is a professional writer focused on online learning. He currently writes for CNE Explorer, an online provider of evidence based continuing education for nurses around the world. Visit http://www.cneexplorer.com
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Hot drinks keep cold and flu at bayDecember 11th, 2008 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 11 (IANS) A hot drink is what you really need to keep nagging symptoms of common colds and flu at bay.New research by Cardiff University’s Common Cold Centre has found that a simple hot drink of fruit cordial can provide immediate and sustained relief from runny nose, cough, sneezing, sore throat, chilliness and tiredness.
The research compared the effects of a commercially produced cordial apple and blackcurrant drink either ‘hot’ or at room temperature in 30 volunteers with common cold symptoms, said a Cardiff statement.
Centre’s Director Ron Eccles said: “It is surprising that this is the first scientific research on the benefit of a hot drink for treating cold and flu symptoms.
“With temperatures falling and Christmas just round the corner, cold viruses love this time of year. Having a bottle of fruit cordial in the cupboard and making a hot drink could help fight off the symptoms of festive cold and flu.”
“The big advantage of this type of treatment is that it is cheap as well as safe and effective,” he emphasised.
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The month of April begins with Foolâ€™s Day and is also home to the dreaded Tax Day, April 15, a handful of holidays, not to mention the showers that are supposed to usher in Mayâ€™s flowers. April is also Rosacea Awareness Month.
While rosacea awareness may not get as much attention as the other April milestones, itâ€™s a big deal for the 16 million Americans and 415 million people worldwide who live with facial redness and flushing, swollen red bumps, eye problems and thickened skin of rosacea.
Rosacea can have dramatic effects on a personâ€™s self-confidence and self-esteem. Nearly 90 percent of people with rosacea said this condition had lowered their self-confi
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What tops your wish list of #skingoals? We’re pretty sure that brighter, softer, smoother, more even toned, and younger are right up there. Free of acne lesions most likely also ranks high, and let’s not forget the perennial favorite, fewer fine lines and wrinkles. One of the primary ways to get there is via peels.
By sloughing off dull, dead, dry surface skin cells, tried and true acid peels can work wonders for all skin types. Exfoliation happens primarily on the outer layer of your skin, the stratum corneum. Exfoliation, either mechanical or chemical, accelerates the shedding process to reveal healthy, fresh skin cells. Chemical exfoliation is all about fruity enzymes like papaya, pump
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As many as 16 million Americans suffer from rosacea, and despite being such a common skin disorder, much remains to be learned about its causes and dermatologists continue to explore new treatments. In fact, a new rosacea classification system was published earlier this yearâ€”and this new approach to diagnosis and treatment focuses more on a patientâ€™s unique symptoms, rather than predetermined subtypes based on groupings of specific rosacea signs.
According to dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie of Image DermatologyÂ in Montclair, New Jersey, the main upside of this updated classification system is the list of associated disorders and diseases that can accompany rosacea. â€
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A cleanser is not a cleanser is not a cleanser.
Are you a foam kind of girl or is a classic liquid wash the way to go?. Does a froth get your juices going or is a creamy blend the only thing for you? More recent trends include beauty waters and micellar washes. There are those among us who still swear by their bar of soap and others who like to do double duty; exfoliate in the AM in the shower and switch to a soothing lotion before bed.
Cult classics like Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser have been deemed the universal skin cleanser for all skin types by many uber derms, but it’s not the only option. You can find face cleansing formulas for all skin types, to get rid of the daily grime th


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We have featured a number of Wowwee robots on the site in the past, and now the company has revealed their latest fun robot toy, which can be controlled by your iOS or Android device, the Wowwee MiP.
The Wowwee MiP robot is equipped with GestureSense technology and can be controlled by hand motions as well as your smartphone or tablet.
It’s the year of the MiP™. Perched atop unique dual wheels, this multifunctional and autonomous robot is more than just a toy. Powered an iOS or Android smartphone, your eyes will light up at what MiP™ can do.
Have a look at the video below, which shows the new Wowwee MiP robot in action.
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After meeting with city officials Wednesday morning to discuss the fate of the Garment District’s zoning, the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s executive director Steven Kolb said he left feeling enthusiastic.
“For the first time, I felt that things are being crystallized,” he said after meeting with executives from the city’s office of Economic Development Corp.
Of course, this being a bureaucratic matter, it is expected to take many months before an actual proposal is approved. Adding to the urgency is the fact that Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration is expected to wind down in 16 months — provided term limits are not repealed and he does not seek a third term.
Industry insiders and designers are trying to ensure that a suitable amount of the 1 million square feet in the Garment District that is being used by apparel manufacturing factories will remain in the neighborhood or perhaps be housed in the same general vicinity in Brooklyn or Long Island City. Staying local is the preferred scenario, according to Garment District tenants.
Yeohlee Teng, who trekked to City Hall with Kolb, said, “It appears the city does care about the district,” but declined to elaborate.
Barbara Randall, executive director of the Fashion Center Business Improvement District, was also buttoned up about her meeting with city officials, which took place Monday. However, she said she plans to discuss the situation with her group’s 30-person board at a meeting Tuesday.
UNITE officials had a separate meeting with city brass, but declined to comment.
Patrick Murphy, the EDC’s head of fashion-retail growth initiatives, said, “We’ve had constructive conversations with property owners and industry stakeholders. We expect to have a number of follow-up meetings in the next few weeks and we’re optimistic a consensus can be reached.”
While Kolb said it was too soon to talk about specifics, he did say the preliminary talks covered the variety of ideas that have been bantered about such as clusters of manufacturing in Brooklyn or Long Island City. One point of agreement seems to be the situation’s complexity and the many factors that surround it — preserving some semblance of manufacturing, while addressing the downturn of domestic production at a time when fashion design as a career has never had so much pop culture cachet, and strong student enrollment throughout the city.
Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore and Maria Cornejo tried to keep the zoning issue top-of-mind with their showgoers by wearing Save the Garment Center T-shirts for their respective final bows.
After her show, a few major retailers asked Lepore about how they might get involved. Lepore doled out Save the Garment Center pins and placed “Save the Garment Center” lettering at her runway’s entrance. Her show notes included a personal plea, stating that “thousands of jobs will be lost.” She also encouraged guests to contact Jed Howbert, senior policy adviser to the deputy mayor, and provided his e-mail address.
Having worked with the same local factories for 10 years in “a very hands-on way,” Cornejo said her company relies on them for all the services that go into creating a collection — grading patterns, supplying trims, fusing our coating.…It would just be much harder were these small companies to move out of the center of the city. We are always looking for more ways to get our collection produced locally when we can. New York is the only city in the world where you can get an entire collection made in 20 blocks.”
On their way into the tents for Sui’s runway show, guests were asked to sign a petition to try to preserve the area’s manufacturing. Samantha Cortes, who set up savethegarmentcenter.com about 18 months ago to spread the word about the neighborhood’s potential rezoning, recruited apparel manufacturers and Fashion Institute of Technology students to gather signatures and hand out information about the cause. They collected 200 signatures last night and 75 online after Anna Sui.
A reporter for National Geographic magazine was also on the scene for an article that will run in the magazine next year. “The story is going to look at the Garment District as a unique piece of Americana and its unique geography of being a manufacturing center in one of the most urban areas in the world. We are not looking at any one issue. We’re looking at its past, its present and its future challenges,” a National Geographic spokeswoman said.


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Japan Sport Vision has acquired the exclusive licence for the sale of official Feyenoord replica shirts on the Japanese market. The first 20,000 shirts were shipped to Japan this weekend and are expected to hit the stores before the end of the year. The shirts carry the name Ono and the number 14, the player’s squad number at Feyenoord. The launch is based on close cooperation between Feyenoord and Shinji Enterprise, the company that represents Shinji Ono’s commercial interests.
Alongside replica shirts, JSV has exclusive rights to an additional 18 Feyenoord articles, including scarves, posters, badges, football bags, watches, stickers and toys.
JSV is a market leader in Japan in the field of sport-related articles. The company has 26 stores of its own across the whole of the country, as well as agreements with 1700 chains for the sale of Feyenoord products.
Feyenoord is committed to setting up shop-in-shop stores across Japan, with a Feyenoord Fan Shop to open in the centre of Tokyo after the 2002 World Cup. JSV will sell Feyenoord merchandise in Campione and World Sport Plaza stores, and other retail outlets.
Feyenoord is the latest addition to JSV’s list of partners that includes Manchester United, Bayern Munich and the Italian football association.
The agreement with SJC Inc. Holding company of e-players covers the licence for 18 exclusive Feyenoord products, to be distributed via major convenience stores, sport outlets, TV Shops and mail order sales in a specially designed Feyenoord display in these stores, which welcome more than 20 million visitors every day. Armbands, bandanas, school articles, cushions, gloves, umbrellas and “misanga” are just some of the Feyenoord products for which SJC Inc/ holding company of e-players Inc. holds exclusive rights.
JSV and SJC Inc. holding company of e-players will also market four products on a non-exclusive basis in Japan. They are caps, t-shirts, key chains and mobile phone straps.
Besides the agreements with JSV and SJC Inc. holding company e-playrs Feyenoord has also signed contracts for the manufacture and distribution of two Feyenoord DVDs, set for release at the end of the season.
Additionally, Feyenoord has sold the rights to its weekly TV magazine programme to


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According to a report by Reuters, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd infringed a key portion of an Apple Inc patent by including a text-selection feature in its smartphones and tablets, an International Trade Commission judge said in a preliminary decision.
The decision is appealable, but if Samsung is to lose the appeal in front of the full commission as well, Apple is entitled to requesting an US import ban for most smartphones and tablets in the Samsung Galaxy and Samsung Nexus lines.
The final decision is expected to arrive sometime in August and it is not known if Samsung can avoid the potential import ban via a software update that would change the way text selection is made.
We'll keep you posted on any updates.
International Trade Commission said in a final decision today that Apple infringed upon a patent owned by Samsung in making some iPhone and iPad models, the U.S.
The panel issued a limited exclusion order and a cease-and-desist order for AT&T models of the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 3G and iPad 2 3G. None of these are Apple's latest models, although the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 3G remain for sale on its website.
Apple responded in a statement: "We are disappointed that the Commission has overturned an earlier ruling and we plan to appeal. Today's decision has no impact on the availability of Apple products in the United States."
Yesterday Samsung added the iPhone 5 to the patent lawsuit against Apple as well as other manufacturers. This comes Apple was awarded $1 billion for Samsung's infringements. But sales of Samsung's flagship Samsung galaxy s III haven't been hurt and appearance to have been helped by the news. The powerhouse Android device saw average growth of 9% in new devices every week since August 1st, with huge spikes in Galaxy S III adoption occurring following your Apple lawsuit verdict and after the iPhone 5 announcement.
The first spike in weekly growth coincides with the exact same week that a jury awarded Apple $1 billion for Samsung infringing on Apple's patents. The deluge of post-litigation press coverage both drove general focus on Samsung and suggested that Samsung devices were similar enough to iPhones to be an option for many consumers.
The 2nd spike started the week of September 12, when Apple announced the brand new iPhone 5. Apple's announcement was quickly accompanied by hundreds of stories comparing the 2 phones, most of which again suggested these folks were similarly capable. That with the slowdown in new Galaxy S3 growth seen leading up to Apple's announcement (week-over-week new devices were the same as the previous week, leading to 0% growth) suggest that many consumers were waiting to listen to about the new iPhone prior to making a decision.
Note that the typical week-over-week growth of 9% means that weekly 9% more Galaxy S3 handsets were added compared to week before. This means that the growth effects are cumulative, so as the Samsung device's weekly new device growth slowed some weeks, it is still adding handsets at a remarkable rate.
U.S. trade commission has identified patent infringed in some of the Samsung Co. products. According to the commission, they have found 4 patents infringed from iPhone. These claims if found to be right, could result in banning of many Samsung products. Three of the patents infringed are related to touch screen responses and one related to screen.
However, the devices which are threatened to be banned don't involve the elites i.e. Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. But, many Smartphones and tablet PCs are involved in the hit list, which are producing good revenue for Samsung. The final decision regarding this case is said to be made on March the 27th. Samsung would be hoping for a decision that is best in their interests. Because, a decision in favor of Apple would lead to a decline in their brand image and could also result in the end of the dominance that they gained last year over Apple in the world of Smartphones.


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Here’s the latest on the Hulu/Yahoo sitch: Hulu says its CEO, Jason Kilar, isn’t going to Yahoo.
“As has been reported, Jason Kilar has been a focus of the Yahoo CEO search committee. He has graciously declined to be considered,” said a Hulu representative.
Yahoo had narrowed down its CEO search to interim CEO Ross Levinsohn and Kilar, according to WSJ and others.
That would seem suggest Levinsohn will be the pick. Deal Journal colleague Amir Efrati profiled him when he became interim CEO. Here is an excerpt:
In choosing Ross Levinsohn to become Yahoo Inc.’s interim chief executive, the company is focusing squarely on its need to protect its greatest asset: online-ad sales, which make up the bulk of its more than $4 billion in annual net revenue.
Unlike former Yahoo CEOs Scott Thompson and Carol Bartz, both of whom had no ad experience before taking the top job, Mr. Levinsohn is a veteran of the ad world, having forged strong alliances with executives at Madison Avenue agencies that represent the biggest ad spenders.
Still, Mr. Levinsohn must deal with Yahoo’s weak revenue growth and threats from technology rivals such as Facebook Inc. and Google Inc. Yahoo’s ad-sales business also faces competition from numerous media websites such as Walt Disney Co.-owned ESPN.com and Hulu LLC, which is owned by several companies including News Corp., owner of The Wall Street Journal.
Because of his experience in online ads, Mr. Levinsohn may have an advantage. “Ross has done a fantastic job spending time with marketers and with agencies to understand what’s important to the advertising community,” said David Cohen, chief media officer at Universal McCann, the media-buying unit of InterPublic Group of Cos., on Sunday.


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Indonesia, Australia to expand business, trade
Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board chairman Gita Wirjawan and deputy trade minister Mahendra Siregar will brief 150 Indonesian and Australian businessmen at a two-day conference in Yogyakarta on new business opportunities within bilateral economic ties, reported the Jakarta Post.
The annual conference of the Indonesia Australia Business Council (IABC), beginning Monday, will discuss new ways of further developing business ties between the two countries amid the green shoots sprouting in the industrialised economies and a robust recovery in Indonesia.
“The perception among Australian businesses towards Indonesia is quite positive, and they are looking forward to even better trade and investment opportunities during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s second administration,” IABC executive director Vic Halim told the Jakarta Post on Friday.
The meeting will discuss issues related to natural resource and infrastructure development, tourism, small and medium-enterprise partnership, taxation, financing and labor regulations.
Indonesia was Australia’s 13th largest trading partner last year, with two-way trade of merchandise (commodities) and services totaling about $10 billion. Indonesia is Australia’s 18th largest investment destination with a cumulative stock of capital investment amounting to nearly $4 billion.
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The world of cryptocurrencies is somewhat similar to the Wild West – a frontier of untamed potential and unpredictable outcomes. However, as the ecosystem evolves, so too does the call for more defined regulations. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has recently proposed a global approach to regulating cryptoassets and digital markets, signaling a possible turning point for the industry. It’s not to be without controversies, as the crypto market’s lack of regulation is often seen as one of its biggest draws to potential users and investors.
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Understanding the Landscape
Before we delve into the proposed rules, it’s important to understand the landscape. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, have turned traditional financial systems on their heads, with their decentralized nature and potential for high returns. Yet, the global influence they hold has been subject to varying degrees of regulation, depending on the jurisdiction. This inconsistent approach has presented challenges, particularly in cases like the collapse of the FTX exchange at the tail end of 2022, which sparked major concerns over consumer protection.
The Case for Global Rules: IOSCO’s Stand
To address concerns and industry demands for unified regulations, IOSCO has proposed a global approach to regulate the cryptocurrency market, which would be a first of its kind. The goal is to create a more secure, fair, and efficient environment for all stakeholders involved.
Jean-Paul Servais, the chair of IOSCO, said in a press conference that the “crypto business has been allowed to grow on a flawed basis and it has to be corrected.” Given the risks associated with cryptocurrencies – from market manipulation to operational hazards – Servais’ words emphasize the need for regulatory change.
The Proposed Standards
IOSCO’s proposed standards aim to cover a range of issues the industry is currently facing. They include dealing with conflicts of interest, combatting market manipulation, improving cross-border regulatory cooperation, ensuring the secure custody of crypto assets, mitigating operational risks, and improving the treatment of retail customers.
Haydn Jones, the global lead of blockchain and crypto solutions at Kroll, has echoed the benefits of such a framework. Jones stated that this framework could help curb criminal activity that has so far been able to proliferate due to the lack of consistent regulation. It’s hoped that the implementation of the IOSCO’s standards will enable everyone to benefit from the technology underlying crypto; after all, the technology was designed to be universally accessible.
Implications for Cryptocurrency Use in Different Industries
While the conversation around crypto regulations primarily revolves around its financial implications, it’s crucial to remember that crypto, particularly Bitcoin, has permeated various industries.
To take just one example of such an industry: the online gambling sector. In recent years, Bitcoin casinos have become increasingly popular: you can find more information here. These platforms leverage the anonymity, speed, and ease of use provided by cryptocurrencies, creating a unique gambling experience.
As well as the online gambling industry, Bitcoin is also making waves in the real estate sector. More and more property sellers are accepting Bitcoin as a payment method, which is hardly surprising given its fast, secure transactions.
Yet, under a globally regulated framework, such businesses could see significant changes. While it’s difficult to predict exact outcomes, increased regulation could bring about improved security measures and stricter oversight. This could possibly enhance consumer protection and ensure fairer practices, potentially raising the credibility and acceptance of Bitcoin casinos and other crypto-centric services. In the real estate sector, regulatory compliance could potentially lead to a wider adoption of Bitcoin in the industry. In turn, this could help spur on innovation and change the way we buy and sell property.
The Future of the Framework
IOSCO plans to finalize these standards by the end of 2023, expecting its 130 members across the world to use them to address gaps in their rulebooks. In doing so, it’s hoped that regulations will become standardized across the globe to prevent conflicts and play-offs.
This push towards more comprehensive rules aligns with similar global efforts. The European Union has recently completed its own extensive collection of crypto regulations, so it is hoped that this will compel countries such as the United States and Great Britain to do the same.
Looking Ahead: Decentralized Finance Regulations
But the work doesn’t stop at standardizing rules for cryptoassets and digital markets. IOSCO also intends to issue recommendations for regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) later this year.
DeFi represents a significant evolution in the blockchain space, aiming to decentralize traditional financial services and offer individuals more control over their finances. However, just like other aspects of the crypto world, it also brings new challenges and risks that demand proper regulation.
So, the road to global crypto regulation is complex, and we’re still in the early stages of this journey. As IOSCO’s plan comes into focus, it’s vital for investors and businesses to stay informed and prepared. Change may be on the horizon, but with careful navigation, the potential for innovation and growth within the crypto world remains immense.


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We know it’s been a bit of a longer wait than usual for the announcement of the 2020 finalists for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank. These are unprecedented times as we all continue to navigate the ever-changing situation around COVID-19, which inevitably affected our timelines for the Ubisoft Indie Series. Our priority remains focused on the safety and wellbeing of our team and our participants. As we continue to adjust, we are moving forward with a new way to celebrate Ontario indie developers, and we’re excited to reveal this year’s finalists!
Now in its fourth year, the Ubisoft Indie Series highlights the exciting games in development from the Ontario indie community. We are thrilled to see the growing creative talent and hard work coming out of these studios each year. After a thoughtful review process, Ubisoft and National Bank experts have selected seven studios to compete for the Grand Prize and National Bank Special Prize.
These studios will have a chance to participate in a digital pitch session and digitally demo their games for a jury comprised of Ubisoft and National Bank experts, with the Grand Prize winner receiving a Ubisoft mentorship and $50,000 towards bringing their game to market.
Finalists are also eligible for the National Bank Special Prize, which includes a personalized financial diagnosis and counsel provided by National Bank experts along with a $25,000 prize.
This year’s finalists are:
Good luck to this year’s finalists!
The Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank is an annual competition for independent game development studios, offering cash prizes, mentorship, and creative, marketing, and financial tools to help local studios and their games reach new heights. To learn more about the competition, visit the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank webpage.


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In a recent webcast hosted by Eurasia Group, Paulo Passoni, Managing Director of Latin America at SoftBank stated that Softbank is investing 10 percent of the company’s $5 billion funds in crypto-related assets. But this is not all that SoftBank has invested in, the SoftBank vision Fund has invested in Blockchain, NFTs, crypto exchanges and even the Metaverse.
According to Passoni, the most attractive place to invest in Latin America is cryptocurrencies. He stated, “Of course there’s some froth, of course not all tokens are worth what the market is saying, I do believe it’s the most relevant thing going on around the globe right now.” This statement comes after SoftBank recently invested 200 million USD in Mercado Bitcoin crypto exchange part of 2TM Group.
“There’s an old saying in investing: follow the talent — and the most talented people around the globe are going into crypto-related projects,” Passoni added. I’d say we’re running a crypto school for our team here because we sense that there’s a big discrepancy in knowledge even within our team.”
So far SoftBank has invested into a number of either Blockchain or crypto relatedentities, including Blockdeamon which is building an infrastructure to power the blockchain economy, The Digital currency group which is known to invest in digital assets and blockchain companies as well as Elliptic which is aiming to make crypto safer for financial entities and companies.
More directly into crypto, SoftBank has invested in crypto exchanges Etoro and FTX. It has also invested in Candy which is building an NFT platform that is redefining fan engagement through digital collectibles. In addition it recently invested in NFT fantasy Football platform Sorare.
As for the Metaverse SoftBank has invested in both SandBox ( 93 million USD) as well as Zepeto (150 million USD) which is creating a metaverse for users to connect and create with one another.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was the biggest backer of SoftBank;s first Vision Fund, with a stake of $45 billion out of a total of roughly $100 billion, but both it and UAE based Mubadala declined to join Vision Fund 2, which launched with a $30 billion investment wallet backed by SoftBank of Japan.
While maybe today the total SoftBank investment into crypto stands at 10 percent, this most probably will increase as the world of NFTs, metaverse, and crypto expands.


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NM Incite, a Nielsen McKinsey Company, has published its findings on why people use social media.
The most popular use for social media? Keeping in touch with friends, the researchers determined.
Their findings were based on the self-reported habits of almost 2,000 social media using adults who used a variety of online platforms, including "Internet forums, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, video sharing, consumer rating and other social networking websites," according to the report. These data come on the heels of Nielsen's State of the Media Report, which found that Americans spend more time on Facebook than on any other website.
Based on their survey, NM Incite determined that the main reason people use social media is to "find and maintain" relationships with family and friends, with 88 and 89 percent of users, respectively, saying they used social networking sites for this purpose. The next most popular activity is connecting with new friends (70 percent do this), followed by accessing product reviews (68 percent) and online entertainment (67 percent). Just 16 percent said they use social media for dating and less than a third reported using social networks to find a job.
The researchers were particularly interested in learning how the social media habits of parents and non-parents differed. Their finding: Parents use social media a good deal more than people without children. Parents are more likely to use social media to play games, engage in creative pursuits, and look for entertainment. In fact, the only place where non-parents used social media more than parents was when it came to dating--and even then the difference was minimal, with 13 percent of parents and 17 percent of non-parents using social media to date.
Another time when parents are more likely than non-parents to use social media is when they want to find out information about a product or service. Of those surveyed, 71 percent of parents used social media to read consumer feedback about goods and services, while only 64 percent of non-parents did.
These results are informative -- but are they surprising? After all, social networking sites are, well, social, built to facilitate engagement between online and offline friends, from sharing photos, to posting tweets. It seems fairly clear that connecting with the people we know would be one of the key activities. In addition, it should be noted that NM Incite's study covered a broad swath of social sites -- forums, video sharing sites, Facebook, and "consumer rating" websites were all examined -- and it would be interesting to see how the people's motivations for using social networking sites vary for more specific web properties. Twitter, for example, announced that a full forty percent of its active users regular log on to Twitter to read tweets, but don't post themselves.
Social media is commanding almost a quarter of all the time U.S. adults spend online, and another recent Nielsen study found that Internet users dedicate more time to social networking sites than to email, gaming and searching.


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Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS), a leading provider of solutions in digital consumer experience (CX), business process management (BPM) and digital media services, announced the appointment of Patrick Elliott as the Chief Executive Officer for its UK operations.
To be based out of London in the UK, Patrick will focus on expanding the business in the region. He will also be a key member of HGS’ Global Advisory Board and participate in corporate strategy.
Patrick is an experienced leader with a track record of building and growing profitable businesses across IT services, telecom and business services. With more than 30 years’ experience, he has demonstrated his capability in business transformation, driving growth and turning around businesses within both large corporates and smaller entrepreneurial environments. He has a background in product management, sales and marketing, strategy, commercial and general management.
Patrick was last with Capita, and out of his 10 years-stint there, he spent the last three years helping redefine and lead strategy for Digital business. He has previously held senior management positions at The Instant Group, Serco, SAIC, Opta Ltd., BT Cellnet, Orange and Philips, all in the UK.
Commenting on the appointment, Partha DeSarkar, Group CEO, HGS said, “We’re pleased to have Patrick join us as part of the HGS Executive team. His extensive experience in the outsourcing business, especially in digital, and understanding of the UK market will be an asset to HGS as we look to drive higher growth in the UK region.”
Patrick Elliott, CEO, HGS UK said, “HGS is well-positioned in the UK as a leading CX provider and I’m very excited to start my new innings here. I look forward to working closely with the fantastic team at HGS and our clients to co-create and grow the partnerships in the region.”
About Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS):
A global leader in optimizing the customer experience lifecycle, digital transformation, business process management, and digital media ecosystem, HGS is helping its clients become more competitive every day. HGS’ core BPM business combines automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence with deep domain expertise focusing on digital customer experiences, back-office processing, contact centres, and HRO solutions. HGS’ digital media business, NXTDIGITAL, is India’s premier integrated Digital Delivery Platforms Company delivering services via satellite, digital cable and broadband to over 5 million customers across 1,500 cities and towns.
Part of the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate Hinduja Group, HGS takes a “globally local” approach. HGS has 21,685 employees across 34 delivery centres in seven countries, making a difference to some of the world’s leading brands across verticals. For the year ended March 31, 2022, HGS had revenues of Rs. 57,959 million (US$ 779 million).


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The national logistics developer, in a joint venture with Halton Council, has secured a £20m relocation deal with industrial powder manufacturer LPW at Venture Fields.
LPW currently occupies 20,000 sq ft in Runcorn and will move to the Widnes Waterfront regeneration area, half a mile from the town centre, where Venture Fields’ masterplan comprises an 11-acre site being developed into leisure, manufacturing and distribution space.
In addition to the new Halton site, LPW Technology locations include a research facility at Sci-Tech Daresbury and overseas operations in the USA and sales offices in Germany, Italy with a global reseller network covering the rest of Europe and Asia.
Portal Construction has been appointed main contractor and is now on site working with AEW Architects, Tier Consulting, C4 Consulting and KGA to deliver the new facility, which is scheduled for completion in September 2017. B8 Real Estate & CBRE advised DB Symmetry. LPW was represented by Aherne Property Consultants.
Andrew Dickman, director of DB Symmetry, said: “With approximately £70m estimated to be invested in this area to develop commercial, leisure and residential opportunities and key infrastructure projects such as the new Mersey crossing coming forward, Venture Fields is becoming a well-established business destination. Securing a prelet to a highly respected company such as LPW is a ringing endorsement of that.”
Phil Carroll, chief executive of LPW Technology, said: “This is an exciting chapter for the business and the region’s advanced manufacturing sector as a whole. Our new facility is dedicated to manufacturing metal powders for additive manufacturing. We are planning to create more than 120 new high quality jobs by 2018 and this will be the largest single investment in metal additive manufacturing in the UK to date.”
Halton Council leader, Cllr Rob Polhill, said: “It is great that we are working with DB Symmetry once again and we are delighted that one of our fastest growing firms, LPW Technology, is moving onto Venture Fields, a very important site for us.