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Daewoo, Britain’s best value car brand, is this week painting South Wales blue. And eagle-eyed residents who spot a specially-liveried ‘removals’ van bearing the new logo have a chance to win £150!
The new colour scheme is not a political statement, but a sign that Daewoo, now part of the worldwide General Motors family, is back in business – with strong ambitions. And that’s particularly true in South Wales where Daewoo is represented by three retailers in Swansea, Bridgend and Cardiff, spanning the area from Newport in the east to Carmarthen in the west and Merthyr Tydfil in the north.
Old Daewoo’s traditional green livery is being replaced by a smart new blue logo and livery that will soon be a regular sight across Britain at the premises of the company’s more than 75 retailers. Swansea and Cardiff are the cities chosen to pioneer the new look and a whole new approach to selling cars in South Wales.
Swansea and Cardiff will be seeing a high profile marketing campaign this week. Over 8,000 invitations are being mailed out to both existing and potential new customers for a weekend-long ‘open house’ party event at the Hanover Group’s Swansea showroom at the Enterprise Business Park and Cardiff Daewoo at Culverhouse Cross Retail Park on 30 May/1 June. Visitors will have the chance of winning Marks and Spencer vouchers worth £150, enjoying free refreshments and seeing the new Daewoo line-up of exciting, affordable cars.
In addition an eye-catching ‘removal van’ will be touring both cities apparently on the way to the retailer to deliver its new, blue-branded equipment – entry forms for the £150 giveaway will be on board.
All the virtues that made Daewoo one of the fastest-growing automotive brands in recent years will be much in evidence at both the Swansea and Cardiff retailers – honest, straightforward cars, three years' warranty, three years' free servicing, three years' AA cover, six years' anti-perforation cover and free Institute of Advanced Motorists training.
New Daewoo is adding to this unbeatable sales package a range of brand new models (the all new, Italian-style Kalos is already launched alongside the Matiz and Tacuma, with more new cars to follow), a new nationwide retail network, full commitment to existing warranty and servicing undertakings and a dynamic new approach to the market.
The same approach will be employed by other Daewoo outlets across the country in coming weeks, with supporting marketing activities including a 0% finance deal on Kalos 1.4 8 valve models, money-off offers on Matiz and Tacuma, national TV advertising and local promotional initiatives.
"We’re making a major investment in helping our dealerships establish themselves in their local communities and reminding our existing and prospective customers that we’re not only back in business with the support of the world’s largest car maker but also have a retailer in major population centres across Britain," says Rob Smettem, Daewoo’s Marketing Director. "We want people to know that we have a new range and a new retailer network and that we’ve plans for major expansion. Watch out South Wales, we’re coming!"
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In October of last year Motherboard gained access to a massive, secretive Bitcoin mine housed within a repurposed factory in the Liaoning Province in rural.Li also offers some suggestions on the steps he thinks the Chinese authorities should take in regulating cryptocurrencies.
The daily trading volume of the Chinese bitcoin exchange market has nearly doubled that of the US bitcoin exchange market, surging above 45,000 bitcoins.Russian Central Bank Strikes Restrictive Tone on Cryptocurrency.Headlines may be squawking that the price of bitcoin has plummeted because of.Beijing is reported to be planning to ban bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies trading on domestic exchanges, according to several media reports.
Life Inside a Secret Chinese Bitcoin Mine
Yes, it went down, but only slightly and the decline is already reversing.There are four possible directions for bitcoin development, and these are not mutually exclusive.It would be fair to call Bobby an optimist when it comes to Bitcoin in.
Is China Turning To Bitcoin As Yuan Devalues? - Blockchain
Bitcoin falls as China bans initial coin offerings | Ars
This extraordinary development brought an unprecedented level of public attention, but also deep concern from government regulators.
Bitcoin at crossroads after shedding more than $27 billionHuobi, OKCoin, and BTC China are the three major Chinese bitcoin exchanges, along with several smaller exchanges.Secure storage and transmission of digital assets are the core areas of consideration.Late last week, a report from Caixin shook the Bitcoin world.In China, savvy entrepreneurs are making millions a year by mining bitcoin.
China might shut down the country's bitcoin exchanges
China's bitcoin mining scene is catching the eye of the
China Cracks down on Bitcoin Exchanges, Prices Fall
Reports: China orders bitcoin exchanges to shut down
Bitcoin prices fell sharply after a report that China was planning to shut down local cryptocurrency exchanges.It appears to be China, because moments ago Bitcoin traded in CNY on the Huobi exchange soared as high as.At some point though weak hands will break, the parabola will fall but probably to a point higher than the last 2013 peak, a new basing pattern will begin and the end result will be a lower but more stable bitcoin value for a time.China Bitcoin Miner, China Bitcoin Miner Suppliers and Manufacturers Directory - Source a Large Selection of Bitcoin Miner Products at asic miner,dash miner,l3.The result will be not much of a dent in the price of bitcoin, which is exactly what happened.More than 80% of bitcoin transactions take place in Chinese yuan, according to a new research report on payments from Goldman Sachs.Of course, the consequences of instituting an effective maximum price for eggs below the free market price will be an egg shortage.
Bitcoin takes a hit as China bans cryptocurrency offeringsSEC officials will discuss blockchain at an event in mid-October, according to public records.
Bitcoin then gradually spread around the world and began receiving more attention.I doubt that there will be any direct cause for it like Chinese government policy, but rather just peak demand being reached for this parabolic cycle.Examples are if a government dictates a maximum price for, say, eggs, when the free market price is already below the dictated mandatory maximum price for eggs.So it understands why it is important to quickly become a leading player in the Bitcoin market.Complete directory of exchanges, brokers, and ATMs accepting a number of payment methods.
According to recent statistics, around 100 bitcoin companies have received angel round of investment, some 30 of which are located in Silicon Valley.Leon Li, founder and CEO of bitcoin exchange Huobi explores the current state of bitcoin in China.China was like the Wild West for the electronic currency Bitcoin.The head of a major bitcoin exchange in China says few people there use the cryptocurrency to get around rules on how much money they can take out of the country, and.
Based on our experience and analysis, we have several proposals for bitcoin policy in China.The PBOC and Chinese Government Have Issued Similar Threats to Bitcoin Before.BTCC USD Exchange offers an easy-to-use interface for you to buy bitcoins with USD, or vice versa.
China Warms Up To Blockchain Currency, May Ditch Paper
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China's Crypto-Rocket Takes Aim at BitcoinMost probably though, the explanation is simple and corrupt in nature.
It is during times like these a lot of people to forget Bitcoin is a global cryptocurrency and not a token used by China first and foremost.According to the state-owned media outlet, China plans to ban all cryptocurrency exchanges.Slashdot reader Rick Zeman quotes the New York Times: In its early conception, Bitcoin was to exist beyond the control of any single government or country. It would.

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Recovered paper in Italy has become slightly more expensive again in April. Merchants were able to charge a little more for certain grades on the domestic market while export prices pointed downwards.
Scant supply of recovered paper in Italy paved the way for another round of minor price increases in April. Both ordinary and medium grades became slightly more expensive.
Some market players explained that a minor recovery in demand for mixed paper and OCC had been palpable in Italy in April. However, they cited chronically low recovered paper collection volumes in Italy as the primary factor fuelling the price increase. The same is true for the medium recovered paper grades. Merchants explained that supply was limited as fewer and fewer newspapers and magazines were being printed. In addition, these grades sometimes ended up being exported to the Far East, they said.
The Chinese Government's "Operation Green Fence" has reportedly led to very stringent quality checks at Chinese ports. Demand from China is limited at present as a result, although recovered paper was still being shipped, one exporter noted. Prices for Far East exports held steady at the start of the month, but then typically dropped a little after the first week in April.
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countdown to Christmas
June 16, 2021
What was the top rated holiday TV commercial in Canada last year? And what elements within a piece of creative make the biggest impact? System1’s Jon Evans, provided tips on how to optimize your creative.
getting ready for a rebound
May 13, 2021
While the effects of Covid continue to be felt acutely there is plenty of reason to believe we may be headed for a robust economic rebound. On May 13, PHD’s Matt Devlin presented Getting Ready for a Rebound.
the VAB’s Sean Cunningham on the halo effect of TV
March 25, 2021
Check out this information-packed webinar for case studies and research that show how a variety of brands across different industries used TV investment to drive growth for their businesses.
Canada’s top rated ads 2020
February 24, 2021
System1’s Jon Evans & Orlando Wood revealed the top 10 ads in Canada from 2020, how advertising evolved over the course of the year, and tips on making impactful creative.
Richard Shotton: optimizing media using behavioural science
January 28, 2021
thinktv welcomed back Richard Shotton, behavioural science consultant and author of The Choice Factory. In this session Richard highlighted how behavioural science can be used to optimize media and creative development, including new research that will give marketers the edge.
attention in advertising: presented by Karen Nelson-Field
November 19, 2020
Not all attention is equal. That seems intuitively correct, but it’s something Karen Nelson-Field was determined to quantify, and in this session, she shared the results of her latest research on video advertising effectiveness.
ad nation 2020
November 16, 2020
Developed in partnership with Ipsos, Ad Nation 2020 revealed just how different we in the advertising and media communities are from the rest of Canada, and how those differences skew our assumptions of general media usage.
media, marketing & effectiveness 2020
October 19, 2020
Our annual marketing effectiveness event featured an afternoon of marketing insights from a stellar collection of experts in their fields, from perennial favourite Peter Field to Jenni Romaniuk, lead author of How Brands Grow, Part 2.
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September 22, 2020
Mark Ritson’s talk touched on the three economic phases of COVID-19, advertising during a recession, and the “astonishing impact” that TV delivers to an advertising campaign.
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Richard Shotton shared key learnings for marketers gleaned from behavioural science and tailored to the current crisis, including how life changes – like the coronavirus pandemic – put buying behaviour in flux, presenting an opportunity for marketers.
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April 30, 2020
Orlando Wood outlined what advertising is resonating most during this crisis, research that draws on hundreds of commercials tested for emotional response.
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By Leah Ornstein - Radar Style & Beauty Editor
She may have been born a man, but Lea T is quickly becoming one of the most-talked about female supermodels in the world!
The sexy transsexual, who was born Leandro Cerezo, scored her biggest magazine cover yet – and RadarOnline.com has the details.
Lea covers the latest issue of Elle Brazil, showing off her fabulous figure in a gorgeous dress created by the designer who discovered her – Givenchy’s Ricardo Tisci.
The spawn of soccer player Toninho Cerezo, the Latin American beauty began transforming into a woman back in 2008.
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Lea recently stripped down and showed off her beach body in a splashy Terry Richardson shot photo
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Ten top gadgets launching at CES 2014
The world's biggest consumer electronics show is hours away from kicking off, but there have already been a number of exciting new devices announced in the run up.
Here are ten devices to look forward to that will be making their debut at CES 2014 in Las Vegas. They will mostly be appearing on shelves later this year.
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India-based agency will continue to grow the emoticon brand with promotional partners, food and more.
Dream Theatre will now work to develop Smiley’s “Happy Collection,” as well as Smiley Baby, in the region. The agency will also continue to develop the brand’s food program while continuing to target promotional partners.
“India is a great market for Smiley,” says Nicolas Loufrani, chief executive officer, Smiley. “We already have more than half a million Indian fans on social media and this is our largest and most engaged online community in the world.”
“We are delighted to be working with the Smiley Company, having already received favorable traction in India, we can count on their unique design sensibility to market a gamut of products in the market,” says Jiggy George, founder and chief executive officer, Dream Theatre.
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Queen Elizabeth 2 To Become Floating Hotel
The latest extravagance in Dubai will be the Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship. The ship is being sold to the Dubai World firm by Carnival for a cool $100 million. The ship will be turned into a floating hotel located on a pier in the Palm Jumeirah development. The company plans to recreate the original decor and fittings of the ship that she had when she was launched in 1967. The ship has crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times and carried over 2.5 million passengers. She will be docked at the Palm Jumeirah and open for business in 2009.


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A woman shared a photo from someone's wedding to critique one guest's outfit that she deemed too revealing.
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She allowed the dog to ingest "large amounts of alcohol and chocolate edibles," which left the man so "disgusted" he couldn't even look at her.
14 inspirational photos of celebrations in Taiwan after it became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage
Thousands gathered outside parliament in Taipei, Taiwan, to cheer, cry, and celebrate the legalization of same-sex marriage.
A bride is furious with a wedding guest who she says brought 10 containers to take food home. Here’s what an etiquette expert has to say.
The wedding guest is said to have also taken home beer bottles and centerpieces from the reception held in western Pennsylvania.
Whether they're recently engaged or married, or have been in a relationship for years, his-and-hers gifts are a fun way to gift some couples.
In 2015, Jordan Blackmore married Andi Potamkin in a lavish desert wedding with a celebrity guest list. In a new lawsuit, he says it was all fake.
Online jewelers like Catbird and Vrai & Oro take on the frustrating experiences of traditional jewelry stores, so you can find a beautiful ring to last a lifetime.
Jack Ma made a pun on the '996' work week, which requires employees to work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week.
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Cheryl Cole’s new blonde hairstyle has sent sales of blonde hair dye soaring, according to Asda.
The supermarket has reported that sales yesterday were golden with ten times as much as they were on the same day the week before – with expectations of an increase by a further 50% over the weekend.
The last time Cheryl dyed her locks red, sales of mahogany hair colour went up 114%.
An Asda spokesperson said: “We know our shoppers get fashion and beauty inspiration from celebs and Cheryl is up there as one of the most influential stars. We reckon blonde hair dye will be at the top of our shoppers’ list this weekend.”


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3D Systems is scheduled to report earnings on February 18 2013. The company has just 714 employees compared to over 100,000 at Nokia. Stratasys has 530 employees. Analysts are also very bullish on the 3D printer makers. JP Morgan assigned a $86.50 target price with Stratasys with a Neutral rating. Canaccord thinks 3D Systems could trade to $75.The awareness of 3D printing in the consumer and small business will improve over time. Staples (SPLS) announced plans to launch 3D printing services late-last year in November 2012. The company will use Mcor to supply 3D printing services.
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In his letter, Mr Ashley said he was keen to save the brand and jobs at BHS, sources have confirmed to the BBC.
The retailer is being wound down after administrators failed to find a buyer for the collapsed business.
The administrator, Duff & Phelps, confirmed it had received the letter but made no further comment.
The BBC’s Joe Lynam said he understood the firm would respond on Monday, by urging Mr Ashley to make a formal bid for the stores and/or the brand name.
In a hearing before MPs last week, Mr Ashley confirmed that he had “100%” wanted to buy the High Street retailer.
Separately, the former owner of BHS, Dominic Chappell said that just before BHS went into administration he had arranged a rescue deal backed by the billionaire owner of the sports retailer, but that it had been blocked by Sir Philip Green, from whom Mr Chappell bought BHS.
Mr Chappell said that on learning of this deal, “Philip went absolutely crazy, screaming and shouting down the phone that he didn’t want to get involved with Mike Ashley”.
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North American Meat Institute Supports Chairman Roberts’ Amendment to Repeal Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling; Full and Simple Repeal Is EssentialThursday, July 23, 2015
Attribute Statement to North American Meat Institute President and CEO Barry Carpenter
“The North American Meat Institute supports full and simple repeal of mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken included in Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts’ amendment filed today.
But more important than what we think is what the Canadian and Mexican governments think given that they have prevailed four times before the World Trade Organization in their complaint against mandatory COOL. Without a swift and decisive solution, they will soon impose $3 billion in retaliatory tariffs that will hit American businesses and consumers hard.
The House of Representatives recognized this fact and passed a straightforward repeal, HR 2393, by a vote of 300-131. Chairman Roberts has shown leadership by acknowledging this reality with his amendment. We can’t afford to waste precious time debating proposals other than full and simple repeal. Anything else jeopardizes important segments of the U.S. economy and ultimately our consumers.”
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Adobe, on Monday announced the appointment of Kulmeet Bawa as Managing Director for South Asia, taking over from Umang Bedi, who is leaving the company. Kulmeet will report to Paul Robson, President of Adobe Asia Pacific, and will begin his role on 24 June 2016.
“With a strong foundation of content and data, Adobe is uniquely positioned to help brands deliver exceptional customer experiences using our three cloud platform: Creative Cloud, Adobe Document Cloud and Adobe Marketing Cloud,” said Paul Robson, President of Adobe Asia Pacific.
“Kulmeet has been instrumental in accelerating Adobe’s momentum in the Indian market, in particular in the enterprise market, which has seen exponential growth over the past two years. Under Kulmeet’s leadership, we are confident that Adobe India will continue to grow and deliver the best possible experiences for our customers,” added Paul Robson.
Kulmeet will lead Adobe’s customer-facing engagements in India while Shanmugh Natarajan, Executive Director for Adobe India and VP Engineering, Digital Media, will continue to provide Site Leadership to Adobe India with a key focus on important research and development operations.
Kulmeet currently serves as the Head of Sales for Adobe in India where he has focused on expanding the company’s footprint across verticals, specifically in the Digital Marketing business. Kulmeet has a strong track record of driving enterprise account strategies as well as helping orchestrate business transformation for organisations across industry segments.
Prior to joining Adobe in 2012, Kulmeet served Microsoft India as Director of the Government and Healthcare business. Earlier, he held senior roles at Sun Microsystems, and spent more than twelve years with the Indian Armoured Corps. Kulmeet is a graduate of the Indian School of Business and an alumni of the prestigious National Defence Academy.


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- 1 When can beer gardens reopen?
- 2 Are pubs open on April 2021?
- 3 What time do beer gardens close England?
- 4 Will beer gardens have a curfew?
- 5 When can pubs reopen?
- 6 When can pubs open again?
- 7 Will pubs open in April?
- 8 When pubs will open in UK?
- 9 Can you go to the pub just for a drink?
- 10 Can you meet in a pub garden?
- 11 Do you have to buy a meal to drink alcohol?
- 12 Do you have to wear a face covering in a beer garden?
- 13 Can pubs open without a beer garden?
When can beer gardens reopen?
Pub gardens open from April 12: New app Bevvi maps all of London’s beer terraces. new app is tracking all of the capital’s pub gardens set to reopen on April 12.
Are pubs open on April 2021?
Pubs with gardens had a renaissance in the gap between lockdowns in 2020, and the planned lockdown easing guidelines announced by the UK government in February 2021 mean that pubs, bars and restaurants are now open and can serve people outdoors as of Monday 12 April 2021 across London.
What time do beer gardens close England?
Guidance says that for outdoor food and drink venues, there will not be a curfew imposed on when they must open and close. Previously pubs and restaurants had to close their doors, inside and out, by 10pm across England due to Covid restrictions.
Will beer gardens have a curfew?
Will there be a 10pm curfew in place? No. The curfew has been removed by English Government.
When can pubs reopen?
Restaurant owners are unhappy that hotels can serve food indoors before them. TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has this evening confirmed that pubs and hospitality will reopen for outside business on 7 June. It also emerged that hotels and B&Bs can reopen on 2 June and will be permitted to serve residents indoors.
When can pubs open again?
Share All sharing options for: Restaurants and Pubs Can Reopen Outdoors From 12 April. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that restaurants, pubs, and cafes can reopen for outdoor dining in England no earlier than 12 April.
Will pubs open in April?
The Government has now confirmed pubs can serve customers outside from next Monday (12 April ) and there have been changes to measures when compared to reopening last summer. One big change is taking contact details of customers to help NHS Test and Trace.
When pubs will open in UK?
Restaurants, pubs, and cafes were allowed to reopen for outdoor dining in England from midnight on Sunday 11 April. But from Monday 17 May, customers will be allowed to sit indoors when dining, but they must remain seated while ordering and eating their food.
Can you go to the pub just for a drink?
The guidelines state that hospitality venues can serve people outdoors only and this time round people can just meet for a drink. “There will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcohol, and no curfew – although customers must order, eat and drink while seated,” the rules state.
Can you meet in a pub garden?
The rule of six will be in force, meaning groups of six people from any household, or unlimited groups from two households, will be able to meet up for a beer in an outdoor seating area.
Do you have to buy a meal to drink alcohol?
According to the rules released by the Government, alcohol can only be served “for consumption on the premises as part of a table meal ”. Non- alcoholic drinks can be served without having to order a substantial meal.
Do you have to wear a face covering in a beer garden?
“The fear is people will be wrongly told to wear masks in pub gardens.” Some councils suggested strict punishments, including fines, for landlords who do not enforce mask wearing on customers when walking around. Current guidelines only say that face masks must be worn when using the toilets or paying at the bar.
Can pubs open without a beer garden?
After fears were raised that some pubs without gardens would miss out, it’s now been confirmed that pubs and bars can use any outdoor area – such as a car park – as a makeshift outdoor drinking and dining areas, The Daily Star reports.


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Unfortunately, not much is known about the upcoming 2018 Nissan Juke. However, based on the rumors we have heard, there is a pretty clear picture of what it could look like.
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Release Date of 2018 Nissan Juke
The release date of the 2018 Nissan Juke will most likely be in late 2017, but there have been no official announcements to this date.
2018 Nissan Juke Price
There is no price tag on the 2018 Nissan Juke right now, but considering the earlier models as well as the competition, it is safe to assume the base version would go for more than $22,000 – plus additional equipment and fees, of course.
Nissan Juke Exterior
The 2018 Nissan Juke has received some badly needed updates, as the old design was getting kind of tacky. Still, the new headlights that are up to speed with its other Nissan cousins are a particularly nice touch.
Of course, they feature the latest in bi-intensity LED technology as well as xenon bulbs. The new bumpers give it a more aggressive and futuristic vibe, with a touch of sportiness coming from the new grille and inserts.
From the side, the new Juke looks slightly larger, even though we have been assured that the actual dimensions have not changed.
Lighter materials also mean better fuel consumption and handling, but we have yet to see just how much better. Last but not least, there is a whole selection of wheel options ranging from 16 to 18 inches.
The inside of the 2018 Nissan Juke is going to look and feel more technologically advanced than ever, and the color options are certainly going to reflect that. That means grey, white, red, black or yellow are going to be the main choices.
As for the indoor space, there is going to be slightly more legroom and a lot more cargo space, thanks to the redesigned layout. And if that is not enough in terms of cargo space, you can always fold the back seats and get a little extra on top of that.
The infotainment system has been brought up to speed, along with the latest sound system that Nissan could get.
Safety has also received its fair share of attention, although the lane departure warning system and park assist are the most useful of the bunch, and the camera system that covers 360 degrees is a piece of art.
Nissan Juke Engine
While the actual 2018 Nissan Juke has yet to make an appearance, there are plenty of rumors regarding its powertrain and, honestly, it is hard to make out which ones have genuine merit.
The exact specs and fuel ratings are far from anyone’s mind this early in the game, but we are going with the rumors about an inline-4 engine with a displacement of at least 1.6 liters and roughly 190 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque.
Earlier models could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 8 seconds, so this time is likely going to improve as well. The estimated top speed may rise to 145 mph, but even that is hardly reliable for the time being. Finally, there is the 6-speed manual transmission or the Xtronic.
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Coca-Cola is "making steady progress" in North America, where the Coke brand grew for "the first time in a long time," CEO Muhtar Kent tells CNBC.» Read More
Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, provides insight on a very resistant bacteria that affects patients mostly in hospitals. CNBC contributor Barbara Ryan, weighs in on the challenges facing the pharmaceutical companies.
CNBC's Diana Olick reports from Atlanta, Georgia, just after the first major foreclosure auction of 2014. What did institutional investors buy?
Will Randow, Citi analyst, shares which housing stocks he is most bullish on in the industry.
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports the Treasury has sold $21 billion in 10-year notes.
The Detroit Auto Show has traditionally been the year's kickoff for automakers, but the Consumer Electronics Show has increasingly upended that role.
Some of Wednesday's midday movers:
CNBC's Bob Pisani and Art Cashin, of UBS, discuss private payroll numbers and the listless market. IBM is having trouble with Watson. We're hoping to get some sense of how the taper will be structured, he says.
The economy is getting better and M&A tracks the economy, says Paul Parker, Barclays Capital chairman and head of global M&A, discussing this year's outlook on mergers and acquisitions, and which telecom deals could drive the market.
Kara Swisher, Re/code co-executive editor, discusses Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's keynote address at the CES conference. Yahoo must make advertising come alive, Swisher says.
3 billion mobile apps were downloaded in December. Jon Steinberg, BuzzFeed president & COO, says new mobile applications "Jelly" and "WhatsApp" could be the biggest names in tech this year.
ShopperTrak released its first wide-scale read on the holiday shopping season. CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports the data.
Americans may not have hit the malls in droves this holiday season, but those who did, spent, according to data from ShopperTrak.
The gifts are all unwrapped. Returns and exchanges have been made. Now it's time to see what really happened during the holiday shopping season.
Some of the names on the move ahead of the open.
J.C. Penney reaffirmed its fourth-quarter outlook, but analysts caution the retailer still isn't where it needs to be in its turnaround efforts.
The Fast Money traders share their final trades of the day.
The Fast Money traders take a look at today's biggest market movers.
Companies are making headlines after the bell Tuesday:
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Boffins deflate digital economy bubble with hard economic data
Google says digital economy worth AU$79bn to Australia, hard science scores $145bn
Australians are getting their regular consultant-driven exhortation to ride the “digital economy” horse to wealth and prosperity, even though it turns out that for every digitally disruptive dollar that flows from the fingers of keyboard warriors, two dollars escapes the science lab into the economy.
We're working with a few sources here, starting with Google, whose semi-regular report by Deloitte – the last was in 2011 – has been dipped in chocolate and wrapped in gold.
“The digitally-enabled economy contributed AU$79 billion to GDP in 2013-2014” writes Google Australia MD Maile Carnegie, following up with the gushing claim that the sector “has grown by a whopping 50 per cent since 2011”.
That latter claim needs to be filed somewhere “handle with caution” and “don't believe the hype”, since Deloitte itself makes this following unequivocal statement in the report:
“In this report we expand and update our analysis of the internet in the 2011 report to the digital economy as a whole in 2015” (emphasis added).
In other words, Deloitte has revised the report's inclusions and its methodologies since 2011, and – importantly – hasn't told readers how much impact that has on the report outcomes.
And here's a blow to the electronic-ego: science has you beat and beat badly.
While the imitation Ubers and AirBNB wannabees want the kid gloves of government subsidy and special tax treatment handed out with the old-boy ties, science turns out to be worth between double and triple the best the bit-barn-brotherhood has to offer.
If you take the conservative estimate put out by the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Australian Academy of Science in this report, hard science in this country comes close to the digital economy in export activity alone.
The Importance of Advanced Physical and Mathematical Sciences to the Australian Economy, prepared by the Centre for International Economics, puts the export value of science at $AU74 billion annually and "estimates that the direct contribution of the advanced physical and mathematical sciences is equal to 11% of the Australian economy (that is, about $145 billion per year).
That report, which borrows its methodologies from those used in the US and Europe (to be fair, Deloitte probably uses its methodologies more than once as well), says the direct contribution of science to the economy is $AU149 billion and its employment contribution (direct and indirect) is close to 800,000 jobs.
Since the science report includes extensive citations from Deloitte, Vulture South presumes the bean counters aren't about to tell us it uses a bad methodology … ®


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BRENTWOOD — There’s nothing about the city’s first Goodwill store that says hand-me-down.
With its vivid terra cotta exterior and bold lettering, the thrift store in the small strip mall on Lone Tree Way at first glance looks much like any other retail outlet.
There aren’t any collection trailers in the parking lot tempting people to dump donations after-hours where they are subject to the elements and scavengers who rifle through the unattended piles.
And inside the 6,700-square-foot store, the floor shines and clothes hang neatly. Here, women’s long-sleeve T-shirts are grouped by color to form a rainbow. There, a stand is covered with handbags in cheerful spring hues and racks of shoes are displayed in orderly rows.
Bouquets of balloons suspended from the ceiling are vestiges of the weekend celebration that marked the store’s opening.
But clues that this isn’t an ordinary business also draw shoppers’ attention upward, where large hanging signs suggest that there’s a larger purpose at work.
“It’s about having a chance, not charity,” one reads. Another asserts, “It’s about the self-respect that comes with a paycheck.”
The Brentwood store is the newest of the 25 that Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay operates in a three-county region, and since it opened just over a month ago it not only has been generating revenue for the nonprofit but has been supporting its overarching mission.
The organization’s goal is to give low-income clients the practical experience they need to get and keep a permanent job.
Those who enroll in its Goodwill Academy learn the importance of being a team player, how to dress for success, interact with the public and other workplace lessons.
These paid trainees also sort and price the donations that come in to Goodwill’s three processing centers, drive trucks and operate small forklifts, said Kimberly Scrafano, vice president of development and community affairs.
Ninety-one cents of every dollar that customers spend goes directly to the Oakland-based organization’s job preparation activities, which include computer and resume-writing classes, she said.
About half the employees at Goodwill’s seven stores in Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano counties are getting this help because their circumstances could make it impossible to find work otherwise.
Parolees and welfare recipients with little or no job experience are in this group as are the homeless, who are grappling with so many other daily challenges that focusing on a job search is difficult, Scrafano said.
Most of those who patronize Goodwill stores aren’t thinking about the good their money does, however.
A Discovery Bay woman who dropped by earlier this week in search of winter clothes for her two daughters found a pair of snow boots for $5.
“It’s not bad for wearing them once in a while,” said Jennifer, who declined to give her last name.
Another bargain hunter wasn’t thrilled with the prices, though.
“Some of the things are kind of high,” said Donna F., who also requested anonymity.
The Oakley resident had spotted some sweatpants for $6.99, but noted that she could have bought a brand-new pair from Walmart over the holidays for $5.
Her 10-year-old daughter had picked out a pair of shoes that also were selling for $6.99.
“Usually shoes are a buck, buck-fifty,” Donna said.
Goodwill stores price merchandise based on its condition, Scrafano explained, noting that some of the donations that come in are brand new.
Certainly, the organization can’t always compete with giant retailers that buy stock in bulk, much of which is made overseas with cheap labor, she added.
But not every Goodwill customer minds that either, Scrafano said.
“Not all of our shoppers have to shop at thrift stores,” she said, explaining that some hobbyists come in looking for collectibles.
Others are what Scrafano calls “cause shoppers,” environmentally minded people who would rather buy a pair of used jeans than, say, contribute to the demand for fuel and air pollution that’s created trucking new ones to stores.
Contact Rowena Coetsee at 925-779-7141.


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It`s swimming pool season.
Retailers of above-ground pools and builders of in-ground pools have kicked off their annual selling period. Consumers can see and choose from what`s new early enough to have their pool in place this summer. The goal, of course, is to buy the right product at an affordable price.
``Make sure that you understand up front just what the process is going to be,`` said William Sadd, executive vice president of the National Spa and Pool Institute, a trade association for the residential pool industry, which held its last convention and exposition in Las Vegas.
``Unhappy consumers are those who don`t understand the process,`` he added.
More and more families are learning about this process of acquiring and installing a pool. The industry sold $7 billion worth of products in 1987, including about 125,000 in-ground residential pools and 305,000 above-ground pools, according to the most recent statistics.
Volume this year is expected to rise as much as 10 percent, said Lester Kowalsky, a pool consultant in Merrick, N.Y.
Why people buy
``People buy a swimming pool to make a vacation spot out of their back yard,`` Kowalsky said. ``They also avoid the crowds and traffic of beaches and know where their children are.``
Along with comfort, other reasons cited by pool specialists for the growth of residential pool sales include a robust economy, the increase in the pollution of the nation`s waterways and the scorching heat of the last two summers.
Harry J. Friedman, president of the Friedman Group, a Los Angeles management consulting firm that has studied the industry, noted that ``in a lot of circumstances, it very much adds to the value of the house. But in a lot of areas, it is a deterrent because people don`t want to maintain it.``
Poorly built pools can create problems beyond the pool area. If the structure gives way, water could play havoc with the area around a house and the house itself.
Pools start at $500
Above-ground pools start at $500 and can go up to $9,000, depending on the model and the accessories and options.
In-ground pools come in standard and custom versions and fit into one of three classifications. Vinyl-liner pools, the most popular, usually cost $9,000 to $25,000; fiberglass pools cost $12,500 to $25,000; and pools made of Gunite, concrete sprayed under hydraulic pressure, cost $25,000 and can rise to $150,000.
But problems can begin with choosing a builder.
As with any big-ticket item, there is less chance of something going wrong if a pool is bought from a company recommended by a friend, relative or business associate. You can also ask two or three contractors in your area for the names of previous customers, though it is unlikely that anyone will give the names of those who have complained about shoddy work.
Another important consideration is the contract.
``The contract should be readable and should be read,`` said Robert M. Hoffman, a marketing consultant in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. ``It should outline what`s going to happen.``
Then it is time for other vital decisions. Where should the pool be?
Which zoning and setback regulations apply? What size and shape should it be? Will the pool be used most of the time for swimming or cooling off? Who will do the decking and landscaping?
Fencing is a must
A key factor in building a back-yard pool is the fencing, or barriers, to surround it. Accidents, particularly to children, are always possible.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that drowning in residential swimming pools is the second leading cause of accidental death at home to children under 5. The commission also said there were more than 4,000 submersion injuries involving children in 1987.
Some states have laws governing fencing.
People interested in residential pools can obtain information and names of local vendors by calling the National Spa and Pool Institute at
If a pool is in your future, ignore the chill winds and start planning. -


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Over the past decade, the electric vehicle industry has grown rapidly with EVs becoming increasingly popular and advanced. With a market size of 8,151 thousand units in 2022, estimates assume that the market will reach an astonishing 39,208 units by 2030. With such a rapid rate of expansion, it is no surprise that many countries are undertaking political, social, and infrastructural changes to increase their EV capabilities.
Among these, India has been making leaps and bounds in an attempt to introduce electric vehicles and create an environment for convenient usage. Having the third-largest automotive industry in the world, the country has seen more than 200% growth in the EV segment in the past year and aims to keep growing. So, in this article, we’ll look at the current situation and growth path for India’s EV sector.
The Current EV Environment in India
Currently, the Electric Vehicle market in India can be said to be in the developmental stage. This is because while many local and international companies such as Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Tata, etc. have launched EVs, they are still quite new to the automobile sector. According to figures from August 2022, there are a total of 13,92,265 EVs on Indian roads.
That being said, with a massive demand for vehicles in the country and recent government incentives promoting EV introduction, the growth trajectory for India is high. Put in numbers, the government has approved a substantial 356 EV manufacturers and 160 EV-approved models for use in the country. Additionally, many local governments have made massive strides by introducing new electric buses throughout the country. Back in January 2021 alone, there were more than 5,000 e-buses with the number expected to be many times higher as of now.
That being said, let’s go over some of the measures being taken for India to succeed in becoming an EV hub:
Measures For Growth
Development of Public Charging Stations
India currently has an active network of 900+ public charging stations spread across the country. These have been developed at a rapid pace over the past few years and many large companies are working with the government to increase this number multifold. Specifically, some of the top EV charging station providers in India are:
- Delta Electronics India
- Quench Chargers
- ABB India
- TATA Power
Benefits of Purchasing Electric Vehicles
Many local governments have set up subsidiaries for consumers purchasing electric vehicles. These promote consumers to produce and sell EVs while also prompting the public to purchase them.
One prominent Indian state which has recently launched a set of incentives is Uttar Pradesh. The highly populous region announced that buyers who purchase EVs will get the following benefits:
- 100% exemption from registration fees and road tax for up to three years.
- 15% discount on ex-factory cost for EV two-wheelers.
Apart from this, subsidy support for over 4000 buses and electric CVs has also been announced by the state.
The FAME scheme is a government initiative in India that aims to promote the adoption and sale of electric vehicles in India over a period of 5 years. The scheme was launched in 2019 with a total budget of INR 10,000 crores. Throughout this scheme, the government has introduced a range of price cuts for raw materials such as batteries, subsidiaries, and other benefits. Moreover, the central government is currently working to allot further funds for charging stations and electric bus purchases.
With so many political and social factors pushing the growth of the EV market in India, things seem to be on the right path. If you want to make your way in this budding industry before it takes off, we at Seamless can help. Our experienced team can help you work with the local government to enter the EV market with the utmost cooperation and benefits. Want to find out more? Get in touch with the team today!


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Nintendo has had a hugely impressive start to the fiscal year, with net profits up by 541.3% over the same period last year.
Compared to Q1 of last year, Nintendo's net sales have more than doubled this this time around. Covering the period between 1st April and 30th June 2020, those net sales reached a total of 358.1 billion yen, up from 172.1 billion yen last year. It also saw significant rises in operating profit and ordinary profit, with numbers rising across the board.
The 541.3% rise we mentioned translates to a Q1 net profit total of 106.4 billion yen (or just over $1 billion USD). Over the same period last year, Nintendo's net profits reached 16.6 billion yen (around $157 million USD).
The staggering success is largely down to the incredible numbers posted by Animal Crossing: New Horizons - which has now reached 22 million sales to become the second-best-selling Switch game of all time - and the Switch itself, which continues to sell well despite stock shortages.


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Or appearance is everything, if you prefer. There’s a reason why McDonald’s Germany is going to start looking a little green around the gills here in the coming months, it’s going to get a green facelift. Management here wants to “reposition the restaurant as a bastion of environmental friendliness” or something.
The 40 new restaurants set to open in 2010 will be allowed to keep the golden arches, but that snappy red background in the sign will be replaced by a green one instead. The facades of the new restaurants will include natural stone and wood too. Ronald McDonald will still be allowed to hang around for a while I guess, but only as long as he’s hugging a tree. By the end of the year, more than 100 McDonald’s restaurants will be outfitted with the new design style.
And best of all, the food will stay exactly the same as it is now.
Today the sign, tomorrow the arches. McDonald’s marches on.
“More than 2.58 million people eat at McDonald’s daily in Germany, while the company employs 58,000 people.”


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With a consumer pool of more than one billion people, India has become the next big expansion destination for companies around the world. While some businesses are still working the bugs out of their strategies for the subcontinent, other operations have hit the ground running and quickly grabbed up market share. Domino’s, for instance, now sells more pizza in India than anywhere else besides the U.S. thanks to its savvy combination of local and Western tastes. On the other hand, though, the nation’s burgeoning online retail industry has a long way to go before it can earn the trust of regular consumers.
In Domino’s case, the company rethought nearly every aspect of the business in order to win over Indians. As discussed in Chapter 3 of the textbook, this isn’t necessarily a unique strategy: food chains have long altered their offerings in foreign markets in order to appeal to local tastes. Although Domino’s executives recognized that they’d have to change the menu, they also knew that the brand’s Western appeal was just as vital as providing familiar foods. The chain then spent eight months studying everything from flour to toppings in their search for the perfect Indian-style pizza. In the end they arrived upon an item called “Pizza Mania,” a 60-cent pie that takes a couple minutes to assemble and just a few more to bake. Domino’s claims that its dedication to detailed research and development nets them 20 percent more revenues in India than competitors like McDonald’s.
For the nation’s online retailers, however, having such tight control over each aspect of the business is a distant dream. Due to a lack of warehouses, skilled workers and transport, many consumers have to deal with delays and even damaged goods when ordering online. In fact, one consumer who bought a smartphone from Snapdeal.com was shocked to discover that the package delivered to his home contained only a brick and a bar of soap. Company representatives claimed that corrupt middlemen had stolen the phone somewhere along its journey to the customer’s doorstep. As long as logistical issues like these continue to plague Indian online retail, big names like Amazon and Alibaba will have to wait before they can attempt to make a Domino’s style impact.
- What lesson can be learned from Domino’s success in India?
- Is India ready to venture into online retailing?
Source: Saritha Rai, “How Domino’s Reinvented Itself to Win in India,” Fast Company, February 2015. Adi Narayan, “Buy a Samsung Phone Online in India and You Get a Brick,” Bloomberg BusinessWeek, December 8, 2014. Photo by: Connie Ma.


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This is undoubtedly the year of the meat eater. Hunting participation is on the rise, and those that go afield for protein are leading the way. PETA and their ranks are reeling, having worn out their welcome with years and years of sensationalist antics.
In celebration of our loyal readers, the HUNTING editors have come together once again to bring you the Sexiest Meat Eater contest. Last year nearly 20,000 of you voted and Shawn Michaels and Tiffany Lakosky took home the crown for sexiest male and female meat eaters. In our third annual ode to protein pioneers, we’re putting 16 more venison-loving role models up for your vote. The winners get well, nothing, other than our undying affection and the chance to tell every PETA member where they can shove their celery.
Vote below and prove that eating meat is not only a culinary pursuit, it’s a lifestyle. A lifestyle that includes not just pretty pictures of manufactured meals, but the reality of what killing your own animals is to all of us—a beautiful, bloody, hairy mess.
Click through the photos, learn more about these meat-loving idols and cast your vote below for your favorite male and female. Winners will be selected on July 31.

Theresa Vail
Not only is Theresa Vail an avid bowhunter, she was also the first chick to rock a tattoo in the swimsuit portion of the Miss America 2014 pageant. This Miss Kansas 2013 winner gets our props for proudly embracing the hunting lifestyle and bringing her rebellious streak with her to one of the biggest beauty contests in the world.

 Sexiest Moment: Vail recently wrote: "I decided to try the paleo diet. The paleo diet asks people to follow a diet similar to those who lived 10,000 years ago, essentially eating like hunters and gatherers." She's not doing it to lose weight, she's doing it to become a better hunter.


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Yum! Brands remains one of our favorite names for 2013, despite the China controversy in January which, given the nature of the event, took many people by surprise. For people looking for a longer-term idea in consumer, we think they would be hard pressed to find a more attractive opportunity than YUM at these levels. YUM reports 4Q12 EPS on 2/4.
It’s only February 1st and, already, so much has happened in such a short period of time. Since YUM hosted its analyst meeting on December 6th, the following sequence of events has transpired (annotated in chart below):
1. 12/18-12/20: A story emerges that a Chinese chicken supplier had “used excessive additives in chicken feed”. We believe the stock has been punished three additional times for the same story being rehashed in the media news cycle since first emerging
2. 1/07: YUM guides down FY12 EPS and warns that, as a result of negative media exposure, KFC China significantly impact during last two weeks of the year
3. 1/10: YUM CEO issues online apology
4. 1/17: Argus downgrades to Hold. Xinhua publishes article stating that KFC supplier didn’t process sick chickens
5. 1/18: Shanghai vows “severe” punishment on KFC “violation”, according to the China Daily
6. 1/25: Bronstein, Gewirtz, & Grossman LLP announces a class action lawsuit against Yum! Brand. Xinhua says, “Shanghai finds excessive animal drugs in Yum Chicken”.
7. 1/30: Yum! Brands shares cut to market perform versus outperform at Bernstein
It is worth noting that, between the Analyst Meeting on December 6th and today, there has been a significant swing in consensus expectations for 4Q12, 1Q13, and FY13 EPS:
- 4Q consensus EPS on 12/6 was looking for $0.84 or 12% y/y growth. Now expectations are for $0.82 (9% growth)
- 1Q13 consensus EPS on 12/6 was looking for $0.84 or 6% y/y growth. Now expectations are for $0.80 (1% growth)
- FY13 consensus EPS on 12/6 was looking for $3.67 or 13% y/y growth. Now expectations are for $3.57 (10% growth)
Sell-side sentiment on YUM has changed drastically in the last six months. The percentage of buy ratings among sell-side analysts covering the stock peaked at just over 70% in May (29% hold, 0% sell). The latest reading is 55% buy, 41% hold and 3.5% sell.
It’s Not All China
News flow on YUM is focused almost exclusively on China and none of it is positive. The company needs to do its part to counteract the negative stories (often repetitive rehashes) to highlight the positive things that are happening within the company. As we highlighted in December, Yum! Brands is a resilient company because of its diversification. It is perceived to be a “China-stock”, and China is an important component of its future, but 42% of the company’s operating profits are derived from markets outside of China. Over time, this and other attributes have led to steady gains in its share price and consistent EPS growth while competitors such as SBUX have seen more volatility over the years.
Reaction to Chinese News May Be Overdone
The company has resolved its issues with the Chinese government and, as concern over the food scandal gradually dissipates, the company should be able to spend a greater portion of its time focusing on continuing to grow the business. We expect the management team to articulate a clear plan of action to reach out to the Chinese consumer, including the acceleration of new food introduction schedules in the market. It would also not be surprising to hear of an increase in the China division’s advertising budget with a view to reassuring the Chinese consumer that KFC is a trustworthy brand.
US Business Transformation From Class Clown to Teacher’s Pet
The US business is now a bright spot in the company’s press release, after years of disappointment. We expect Taco Bell, in particular, to be a positive with same-restaurant sales at roughly 6% versus consensus of 5.5%. On a consolidated basis, operating margins are expected to improve by 87 bps to 13.8%, driven by the US and YRI, offset by China. Seasonally, YUM’s business tends to produce its thinnest margins in the fourth quarter.


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Goafest 2019 announces three-day agenda
The industry conclave, knowledge sessions, masterclasses and ABBY Awards have been brought together to ensure maximum engagement
Fulfilling its promise to be the apex knowledge sharing platform in India for the advertising and marketing industry, Goafest 2019, presented by Viacom18 and powered by MX Player, has announced its power-packed three-day agenda.
The industry conclave, knowledge sessions, masterclasses and ABBY Awards have been brought together in a way to ensure maximum engagement and bring in most value to the attendees.
After a day full of insightful sessions and big wins at ABBY Awards, the celebrations at Goafest 2019 will continue with after-parties. On April 12, Nucleya will enthrall all at MTV Beats Swag Night after-party.
A detailed schedule of Goafest 2019 is below:
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Lenovo is a name you can’t forget just yet if we’re talking about laptops and tablets. It now has the Motorola brand for its smartphone division and it continues to deliver in the tablet game. It’s known for its ThinkPad Keyboard Folios and we know similar ones will still be introduced in the future. If you may remember last year, the company showed off new flexible displays and devices in action. They gave us an idea about the possibility of foldable mobile devices and true enough, Lenovo has something to show off now.
This Lenovo Folio tablet concept is only a prototype. If you happened to be at the Lenovo Tech World last week, you may have probably seen this product. We have no idea if and when Lenovo will indeed release this tablet but we learned the specs and features include a 5.5- to 7.8-inch screen, 1920 x 1440 pixel resolution, Snapdragon 800 processor, and Android 7.0 Nougat. It’s interesting the device in the video folds outward and not inward. The display is exposed, resulting in a spine display that we’re assuming can be touch-controlled.
We don’t know if Lenovo will actually produce and release this foldable tablet but we can see that it has potential. Maybe it won’t be useful to the masses but certainly, some industries can benefit from the design.


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Warehouse space-sharing startup Warehouse Exchange has recruited its new CEO from an industry that is seldom cited as sharing much in common with the logistics sector, naming former dating app eHarmony CEO Grant Langston as its new head.
Westwood, California-based eHarmony is an online dating website that was acquired in 2018 by the German media corporation Prosiebensat.1. Known for the folksy television ads hosted by its gray-haired founder, Neil Clark Warren, the company claims to be the first "algorithm-based" dating site, matching users' core traits and values according to their answers in lengthy online questionnaires.
While few supply chain CEOs are known to have made the leap from managing a matchmaking business to storing inventory, the two pursuits share more in common than suspected, according to eHarmony.
"In the lead up to eHarmony's launch, we recognized that meeting someone in a bar or through friends was random and inefficient. We knew we could use demographic and psychographic data to ensure better matches and more successful long-term relationships," Langston said in a release. "The same is true of buyers and sellers of warehouse space, and I'm confident we can use the same principles to revolutionize the world of logistics, starting with warehousing."
Calling itself the "WeWork of Warehousing," Los Angeles-based Warehouse Exchange is a digital marketplace for businesses needing short-term, incremental, commercial warehouse space, the firm says. That need for flexible, on-demand warehousing has been growing fast, thanks to market pressures like customers demanding same-day delivery, robust selection, and narrow margins, Warehouse Exchange says.
Warehouse Exchange will now bring new leadership to that pursuit, with the company's executives saying his previous experience running a "marketplace" style business shares many attributes with their space-sharing model.
"Warehouse space today is the only static component of the supply chain. Trucking, shipping, rail, and manufacturing are all on-demand. Now businesses can get the space they need, when and where they need it," Warehouse Exchange founder and executive chairman Jonathan Rosenthal said in a release. "Plus, Grant Langston brings an unprecedented depth of knowledge in the marketplace platform industry; we are thrilled that he chose The Warehouse Exchange as his next venture."


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Wildlife Studios has opened a new Los Angeles studio called Foxbear Games that will be led by former Marvel Strike Force game director Jonathan Durr.
The mobile game company explained that Foxbear will operate independently and work to create RPG titles that bring different audiences to the genre.
The news comes a few months after Wildlife opened two other studios in Never Forget Games and SuperWow Games, meaning the company now has three in-house studios under its umbrella.
Wildlife chief exec Victor Lazarte backed Durr to deliver success at Foxbear thanks to his "understanding of deep RPG systems" and experience helping Marvel Strike Force achieve stability and success while migrating between Kabam, FoxNext, and Scopely.
"With Jonathan Durr, we’re adding someone who has mastered the understanding of deep RPG systems to our creative network," commented Lazarte. "With Durr’s expertise and long history of success with the RPG genre, paired with Wildlife’s infrastructure, we are confident that Foxbear Games will deliver an amazing new mobile experience to gamers around the world."


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USGBC to Outsource LEED Certification
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In a move that will likely have far-reaching ramifications for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its influential LEED rating systems, the organization has announced that as of January 2009 it will no longer certify buildings. That responsibility will pass to independent, accredited certifiers overseen by USGBC’s sister nonprofit corporation, the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). GBCI has administered the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP) program since January 2008.
Next Generation of LEED Out for Public Comment
May 21, 2008 08:49 AM - , BuildingGreen
On May 19, 2008, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened a public comment period for the most sweeping changes to its LEED Rating System since its original launch in 2000. The changes, which apply to all the nonresidential LEED rating systems that have been formally released, are largely in line with the plan that USGBC laid out at the 2007 Greenbuild conference in Chicago
Top Ten Green Projects of 2008 Announced
April 23, 2008 08:51 AM - , BuildingGreen
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) has announced its Top Ten Green Projects for 2008. 1. Aldo Leopold Legacy Center (Baraboo, Wisconsin; The Kubala Washatko Architects)—The LEED Platinum headquarters for the Aldo Leopold Foundation uses 70% less energy than a conventional building and achieves net-zero-energy performance. Extensive daylighting and passive ventilation contribute to the energy savings.
A Low-Emissivity Coating That Really Works
March 12, 2008 11:16 PM - , BuildingGreen
To say that there is a lot of hype about insulating paints and radiant barrier coatings is an understatement. The Internet is rife with claims of paints that dramatically reduce heat transfer—usually based on some technological magic spun off from NASA. While these products may have some relevance in the extreme conditions of outer space, manufacturers of paints containing “ceramic beads”¯ or “sodium borosilicate microspheres”¯ are making claims that defy the laws of physics—and independent test results—when they claim they can save significant energy in buildings. Well-engineered coatings with metallic particles can reduce radiant heat transfer, however. LO/MIT-II from SOLEC—Solar Energy Corporation has a long track record of success and is, at least for now, the only such product made with a water-based, low-volatile-organic-compound (VOC) formulation.
Revolutionary Vacuum Glass Coming from Guardian
February 26, 2008 10:41 AM - , BuildingGreen
Guardian Industries, one of the world’s largest architectural and automotive glass manufacturers, with 19,000 employees in 25 countries, has under development a revolutionary vacuum-glazing panel that provides a center-of-glass insulating value of R-12 to R-13. The glass—Guardian VIG (for vacuum-insulated glass)—has a very thin (250-micron or 0.25-mm) space evacuated to 10—4 torr (for reference, thermos bottles typically have a much harder vacuum of around 10—6 torr) between two layers of glass, one of which has a low-emissivity (low-e) coating. Guardian is currently producing the vacuum glazing on a limited basis for testing and hopes to roll it out commercially by the end of 2009.
California to Require Net-Zero-Energy Buildings
February 5, 2008 10:11 AM - , BuildingGreen
Every two years, the California Energy Commission (CEC) releases an Integrated Energy Policy Report in which it makes recommendations for energy policy in the state, including changes to Title 24, the energy efficiency portion of the building codes. In its 2007 report, CEC recommends adjusting Title 24 to require net-zero-energy performance in residential buildings by 2020 and in commercial buildings by 2030. According to Panama Bartholomy of CEC, the commission does not need new legislation to incorporate these goals and is already moving to put them in place. “The 2008 standards will get us closer to these recommendations,”¯ he said, referring to the Title 24 update currently moving through the state’s rulemaking process.
Gifts for grown-ups: Natural, organic and non-toxic ideas
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Does your holiday shopping list include someone who would love something natural? Something healthy? Something locally made? In a world full of plastics, polyester and pollution, here’s a list of non-toxic suggestions.
German Team Wins Solar Decathlon
December 21, 2007 05:38 PM - Allyson Wendt, BuildingGreen
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon takes place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with collegiate teams constructing solar-powered houses, demonstrating the homes’ functionality to judges, and giving tours to the public. In 2007, for the first time, first prize has gone to a team from outside the U.S.; the team from Technische UniversitĆ¤t Darmstadt in Germany achieved 1024.85 out of a possible 1200 points.
California Funds Solar Water Heating Systems
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Sacramento, California - A bill signed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger would provide rebates to residents and businesses to support the installation of 200,000 solar water heating systems in the state by 2017.
BuildingGreen Announces 2007 Top-10 Products
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BuildingGreen, Inc., publisher of the GreenSpec Directory and Environmental Building News ( EBN), announced its annual Top-10 Green Building Products. The Top-10 consists of the ten most exciting products added to GreenSpec in the last year, which are detailed in a press release available online at www.buildinggreen.com/press/.


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New passenger train Almaty-Khorgos launched 22 мая 2013, 12:13
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Almaty-1-Altynkol train at Altynkol station. Photo by Alisher Akhmetov©
Kazakhstan businessmen can now get to the International Near-Border Cooperation Center Khorgos by railroad, Tengrinews.kz reports.394-393 train of Turan-Express company cruising on route called Almaty-1 – Altynkol – Almaty-1 has already delivered the first passengers. The route’s purpose is to create conditions for businessmen and tourists to making duty-free purchases and meet with Chinese partners.
The 293km railroad crosses 5 administrative regions and connects Kazakhstan’s biggest economic center Almaty with Khorgos near-border cooperation area. “Khorgos is a bridge that is expected to be used for transportation of 3-4 million tons of freights this year. This will be beneficial for representatives of small and medium business from near-border regions and tourists from CIS,” Roman Botabekov, Director General of Turan Express Passenger Company said.
The train schedule is comfortably timed: passenger travel at night while sleeping and can spend the day shopping and meeting their partners. The route begins at Almaty-1 station, the train leaves at 11:20 p.m. The train arrives to Altynkol station at 05:45 a.m. the next day and then buses of the same company take the passengers to Khorgos, which is 10km from the station. In the evening the passenger board the same train to return to Almaty by the next morning.
The first train carried around 100 passengers in 7 carriages. In future the train will be expanded to 17-18 carriages. “The train can carry up to 900 people,” Botabekov said. The passengers can have up to 50kg of carry-on worth up to 1,500 Euro without customs payments. Besides making purchases, businessmen will have a chance to sign contracts directly with Chinese producers at the International Near-Border Cooperation Center Khorgos.
By Alisher Akhmetov


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The poll also found that 64 percent of American voters think the plan benefits the wealthy the most.
Almost two-thirds of voters, meanwhile, said they believe the wealthy will be the biggest beneficiaries of the GOP tax plan, compared to about a quarter who said they think middle class Americans will see the largest benefit.
As President Donald Trump sees it, the GOP tax plan is growing in popularity.
In a Gallup survey, 29 percent of respondents approved of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, while 56 percent disapproved.
Sixty-four percent of those surveyed said they believe the legislation would benefit the wealthy the most, 24 percent said it would benefit the middle class the most and 5 percent said it would benefit those with low incomes the most. He continued, "And I think people see that and they're seeing it more and more, and the more they learn about, the more popular it becomes".
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Its pitch to consumers pays off with a gain of 1.2 million customers to hold T-Mobile at bay. Still, Sprint's aggressive promotions have also brought mounting losses.
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On Thursday, about $1 billion worth of sales had been generated in online sales, up 22% from the previous Thanksgiving, reports USA TODAY.» Read More
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PPPC Communique: The Success Of PPPC’s Natcon Virtual Leads To More Virtual Trade Shows
The Promotional Product Professionals of Canada’s (PPPC) first virtual trade show, Natcon Virtual, held September 16-17, successfully earned widespread approval among its 800 attendees and 33 exhibiting suppliers. Utilizing the virtual platform that was developed by SAGE Natcon Virtual delivered a unique and valuable experience for all involved.
The trade show kicked off with the State of the International Industry opening panel, led by PPPC President and CEO Jonathan Strauss. The panel brought together promotional products leaders from across the globe to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry. In addition to Strauss, the panel consisted of Paul Bellantone, CAE, president and CEO of PPAI; Wesley Fawaz, CEO of Australasian Promotional Products Association (APPA); and Carey Trevill, CEO of British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA).
The executives exchanged discourse on personal protective equipment (PPE), its role in the promotional products industry and how it is different around the world. They also discussed the importance of building and maintaining relationships with members and customers. “We are seeing the importance of building relationships and loyalty with customers and showing appreciation for staff,” Fawaz said. “We are all stressed about the future, so lifting morale is a key component to doing business in the present state of the world.”
As it turns out, PPPC’s virtual national convention was a great way to boost morale. In the general show discussion chat room, attendees shared positive and constructive feedback about feeling inspired and proud as a community. Alisa Nickel, director of marketing at 3M Promotional Markets, attended the event and said she loved the platform. “It was so user-friendly, easy to connect with anyone and easy to find products, explore and connect,” she said. “It was so amazing to see how the trade-show world has transitioned so quickly. Adaptation is so important in the world we live in.”
The supplier booths simplified the trade-show process for both suppliers and visitors. With the opportunity for suppliers to customize their booths with information, featured products and video content, it was easy to make connections and fulfill the needs of their customers. In addition to the 33 booths where attendees could connect with exhibitors via virtual chats and video calls, attendees were provided various opportunities for professional development from the 17 on-demand educational sessions. These sessions offered education on design processes, brand communication, web development and many other topics.
Strauss says he could not be happier with the success of Natcon Virtual. “Everything about this event was a first for us and for the industry, and the feedback has been amazing,” he says. “Our internal projections were for 500–750 attendees over two days and we exceeded that. Natcon Virtual showed that PPPC continues to be a glue that keeps the Canadian industry together.”
Given the success of PPPC’s Natcon Virtual, the Canadian organization is already planning its next virtual endeavor. TOPS+ 2021 has also gone virtual and will be taking place in early 2021. Visit topsplus.pppc.ca for more information.
Victoria Peers is communications specialist for Promotional Product Professionals of Canada, www.pppc.ca.


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Press Release (ePRNews.com) - Hood River, Oregon - Sep 07, 2016 - This year, Blue Collar Agency has added an exciting new account to its growing client roster. The marketing team at Full Sail Brewing Company approached Blue Collar needing help redesigning their website and ramping up social media/point-of-sale advertising. Blue Collar Agency was at the ready.
“The website redesign project coincided with Full Sail’s new packaging rollout and a summer-long promotional campaign, highlighting their flagship Session Lager,” said John Mitchell, Account Director, “Our partnership has brought tons of attention, fun, and enthusiasm to the brand and their products in a very short amount of time.”
Blue Collar Agency is proud to serve as Full Sail Brewing’s agency of record and we look forward to tasting and promoting a host of new, creative craft beers slated for release in the coming months.
“Since we started out in 2009, the Blue Collar team has grown into a well-oiled machine of highly-talented and creative professionals. We’re ecstatic to welcome Full Sail Brewing Co. as a new client,” noted Partner/Creative Director, April Donovan. “Blue Collar Agency is proud to serve as Full Sail Brewing’s agency of record and we look forward to tasting and promoting a host of new, creative craft beers slated for release in the coming months. Marketing efforts are ramping up and campaign blueprints are being carefully drawn.”
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Last-Minute Halloween Finds
The scariest thing about Halloween for me is how it always seems to sneak up on me. This was never a problem until I started having kids and they insisted on dressing up. And as much as I try to convince my daughter to be a 5-year-old preschooler for Halloween, it doesn't seem to fly. So here I am a few days before the dress-up holiday, scrambling to find some decent costumes. Here's what you can still get for this year's event:
Seasonal stores: Spirit Halloween and Total Fright, which are only open in September and October, still have costumes and accessories to sell. Total Fright, in Georgetown and Arlington, opens from Sept. 1 through Nov. 2 and has some costumes left, although things are going quickly, according to owner Lorenzo Caltagirone. He says there are even some accessories like hats and masks for simpler costumes. The store's Web site can get a costume shipped to you by Friday if you order by Tuesday but you'll have to pay for overnight shipping. The store will also mark down several of its costumes and accessories the few days that it remains open after Halloween. Spirit Halloween, which has about 12 stores in the area, also has a wide range of costumes for children and adults. You can get a boys Batman or Joker costume for $34.99; Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz for $29.99; a candy corn witch, which is popular with teenagers, for $59.99; adult-size Sesame Street characters for $49.99 and Playboy-licensed women's costumes for $119.99. The store is also guaranteeing Halloween delivery if you order from its Web site. You'll have to pay for two-day shipping if you order by noon on Tuesday or overnight shipping if you order by noon on Wednesday.
Rentals: Costumes Creative in Silver Spring has 15,000 adult costumes to rent or 100 to buy. You'll find some high-end costumes like elaborate witches or pirate costumes ranging from $85 to $150 for rental. But the store also has lower-priced options like vampire fangs for $15 and make-up kits for $25. "You're only limited by your own imagination," says T.J. Pekin, manager of the store.
Online: Buycostumes.com says you can still get a costume delivered by Halloween. But you'd better call to make sure it's in stock since there are 100 people taking orders at the same time. If you order today, you'll have to spend $9.99 for two-day shipping and it may get there on Thursday or Friday. You can get adult costumes like the Joker from "The Dark Knight" movie for $29.99, Indiana Jones for $36.99 or children's costumes like The Little Mermaid for $38.99 or an astronaut for $49.99.
Decorations: Hallmark has already started marking down some its Halloween decor. You can find half-off deals, including some the annual goofy musical decorations they sell close to the front of the store. The store will also mark down items up to 75% the day after Halloween. World Market has also already discounted its collection of Halloween decorations by 25-50%. They also have deals on candy like two large bags of assorted candy for $5 or bags of individually wrapped animal cookies or cheddar crackers for $1.99.
Update: CVS/pharmacy will mark down nearly all of its leftover Halloween merchandise 50 percent on Saturday. Spirit Halloween has also given me word that it will mark down its costumes 25 percent and everything else 50 percent the day after Halloween. Then on November 2, everything, including costumes, will be marked down 50 percent.
Where are you finding last-minute Halloween gear? Who has the best deals?
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First Friday for July runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Gadsden.
Live music will include Two Tone Willie at Second and Broad streets, Damascus Road at Third and Broad, the Jess Goggans Band at Fourth and Broad, The Wheelers at Fifth and Broad and Tori Parris in the 600 block.
Food vendors will be available and classic cars are expected to line the street.
Back Forty Beer Company plans a fireworks display at “dark thirty.”
At 8:30 p.m., the Summer Concert Series at the Mort Glosser Amphitheatre presents High Voltage, an AC/DC tribute band. The concert is free and cushions and coolers are welcome. Local Joe’s will be on hand selling concessions.
Also on Friday, the farmer’s market at the 5th Street Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Broad Street will be closed from First to Seventh streets starting at 4 p.m. and will reopen after First Friday.
First Friday is a weather-dependent event and pets are not allowed.
Follow Downtown Gadsden on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more details.


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Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has said it plans to be the world’s biggest smartphone maker within three years.
After Apple recently outperformed it to be the number two mobile brand, the Beijing-based boss made these comments.
Samsung Electronics in South Korea currently occupies the top spot.
Lei Jun, founder of Xiaomi and chief executive of the company was present at the unveiling of its new Mix 4 smartphone.
He stated, “Our task right now is to consolidate the number 2 position on the global market.” “We want to be global number 1 in three years,” he added.
As the company celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the launch of its first smartphone, he was giving his annual address during an online conference.
Last month’s industry figures showed that Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the second largest smartphone manufacturer in the world.
According to IDC research, Xiaomi was responsible for nearly 17% of global handset sales in the April-June quarter. This is more than Apple’s 14.1%.
Samsung’s market share declined to 18.8% during the same time, but it remained at number one.
Donald Trump’s administration accused Xiaomi, along with several other large Chinese technology companies, of being a danger to US national security.
It was placed on the US Department of Defense blacklist at the beginning of this year due to claims it had links with China’s military.
A US Federal Judge blocked enforcement of a Xiaomi investment ban in May. He called the decision to blacklist Xiaomi as “deeply flawed”
If the ban had been implemented, Xiaomi would have been expelled from US stock markets and global benchmark share indexes.
The speech by Mr Lei came before the official launch of many new Xiaomi products, including the Mix 4 smartphone and its latest tablet computer, as well as the Mix 4 smart speaker.
The company also revealed a four-legged ‘CyberDog” robot. It described it as the “first foray into quadriped robotics for developers and open source communities worldwide.”
To help with the development of the project, robotics fans and other Xiaomi Fans were invited.
Xiaomi had announced earlier this year that it would invest $10bn in electric vehicle development over the next ten years (PS7.2bn).
It will enter a fiercely competitive market, where hundreds of Chinese companies are already fighting for a piece of the electric vehicle global market.
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PS Vita Dungeon Defenders canned
- Posted June 14th, 2012 at 08:32 EDT by Michael Harradence
The PlayStation Vita version of Dungeon Defenders has been scrapped, developer Trendy Entertainment has confirmed.
Writing in a post on its official website, the studio said that it has instead decided to use the resources that would have gone into making the PS Vita title on new projects.
“We originally showed off a tech demo of Dungeon Defenders running on Sony’s handheld early last year,” it said.
"E3 came and went, and our fans noticed that nothing was said about Dungeon Defenders for the Vita. While we believe the Vita is a very capable platform, we've decided to shelve the Vita port of the game. Many fans, including myself, would like to play Dungeon Defenders on the portable device, but ultimately, we've decided to divert those resources to other pursuits. We can't talk about these at the moment.”
“In fact, you may not hear about these for quite some time. But trust us when we say it’ll be worth the wait.”
Unsurprisingly, the PS Vita version of Dungeon Defenders was to link up with its bigger brother on PS3. Are you gutted over the game’s cancellation? Let us know in the comments section below.


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The lights are on
Along with confirming the revised Wii U controller, Nintendo also revealed a new Wii U Pro controller that includes analog sticks, and trigger and face buttons.
No price or release date was announced at this time. We'll likely hear more about it at E3 this week during Nintendo's press conference.
While I did like the ideas behind the Tablet controller, they now have my undivided attention.
This controller will surely help Nintendo's updated system!
hmmm might look into the Wii U now...i was gonna pass with that screen controller. ..looked ridiculous