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The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has flayed the Axe Dark Temptation Deodorant TVC, currently being telecast on several channels, as indecent, vulgar and repulsive. The Ministry has requested the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) to advise its member channels not to telecast the ad or any such advertisement with indecent, vulgar or suggestive theme to avoid any punitive action in future.
The ad shows a man turn into chocolate after spraying the Axe Dark Temptation deodorant. Women flock to get a bite of the ‘chocolate boy’, while the tagline says ‘As irresistible as chocolate’. The ad, which has been appearing in both print and on various TV channels for the past few weeks, does not seem to have drawn objections from any women’s group so far.
The I&B Ministry has also requested the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) to provide details of complaints received and action taken by the Consumer Complaints Council (CCC), if any, against the Axe Dark Temptation ad. In case no such formal complaint has been received, the Ministry letter itself is to be treated as one and appropriate action may be initiated. As an interim measure, ASCI has been requested to advise the advertisers to refrain from airing the said advertisement pending decision of the CCC.
A copy of the complaint has also been forwarded to the secretary general of the IBF, asking them to advise broadcasters to air the advertisement only after precautionary measures have been taken to avoid some objectionable portions.
It may be recalled that last year, the Ministry had directed all channels to ban advertisements of Lux Cozy, Gen-X and Amul Macho undergarments. In some cases, objections of the Ministry might be considered more valid as a couple of advertisements may not have been fit for family viewing. The ads were revoked because they were considered “indecent, vulgar and suggestive” and violated Rule 7(8) of the Advertising Code prescribed in the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.


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US: Purple Beverage expands Midwest distribution
Purple Beverage Co. has signed a distribution deal with Crosset Co. to secure the placement of its Purple drinks brand across the Midwest of the US.
The company said today (19 March) that the Crosset Co. distributes to grocery chains throughout ten states and will now "reach consumers in the heartland and enhance our national distribution programme".
Crosset Co. director of procurement Tim Shepard added: "The decision to add Purple to our beverage line-up was an easy one. The beverage has already gained such popularity on both the East and West coasts that we anticipate the Midwest will be no different."
Purple retails at US$2.99 for a 10oz bottle and can be found in health food stores, restaurants, delis, drug stores, supermarkets and convenience stores in select locations, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Hawaii.
Purple Beverage recently signed a distribution agreement with Haralambos Beverage Co. for the placement of its Purple soft drinks brand in outlets in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Haralambos Beverage Co. currently represents brands such as Snapple, Vitaminwater, Corona and Corona Light to both the on- and off-trade in the area.
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IF&P Foods LLC — the merged Indianapolis Fruit and Piazza Produce — has acquired made-to-order packaged convenience foods company Cibus Fresh Inc.
The purchase allows Indianapolis Fruit and Piazza Produce, both of Indianapolis, to expand grab-and-go products to include chef curated sandwiches, wraps, flatbreads, salads, snack packs and parfait cups, according to a news release. Cibus Fresh, Noblesville, Ind., has an 11,000 square-foot kitchen that’s been inspected by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to the release.
“By combining Cibus Fresh’s unique approach to fresh convenient foods with our extensive expertise in produce and specialty foods distribution, we’re primed to exceed our customers’ expectations with new offerings, quality and speed of delivery,” Greg Corsaro, president and CEO of IF&P Foods, said in the release.
More than 60 food varieties will be added to the IF&P Foods’ product lines with the acquisition, and more are planned.
“We’re thrilled to become a part of the IF&P Foods family,” Kurt Layer, co-founder of Cibus Fresh, said in the release. “Having access to more resources means we can get even more creative in the design and delivery of our culinary creations. Together we can advance the convenience food industry in ways we could never do alone.”
Cibus Fresh employees will remain with the company, including co-founders Layer and Bill Pitrelli.
Indianapolis Fruit and Piazza Produce merged in 1997 to form IF&P Foods. Indianapolis Fruit distributes to independent grocers and grocery chains, and Piazza Produce distributes to foodservice operators, according to the release.


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Aldi confirms new opening date for southside store
SHOPPERS will be forced to wait another 12 months before Aldi opens its doors in Rockhampton.
ALDI yesterday revealed the doors of its new Rockhampton store will open by the end of next year.
Rockhampton residents have been waiting with bated breath for the opening of the German supermarket chain in the Beef Capital.
Our nearest store is based at Gladstone.
There was first talk of the supermarket giant coming to Rocky in 2013.
It was announced in February last year that they would open two stores, one on the northside and one southside.
Prior to the JM Kelly collapse, it was reported that the supermarket would open in the first quarter of 2019.
The southside store on Gladstone Rd was being constructed by JM Kelly.
However, JMK fell into administration in October, derailing the Aldi build.
All work immediately stopped on the site. Work on associated roadworks has only recently recommenced.
In a statement to The Morning Bulletin yesterday, Aldi revealed it would now be opening in Rockhampton in late 2019.
"While construction has not yet recommenced at ALDI Rockhampton, we are hoping to start work on the site in January 2019," an Aldi Australia spokesperson said.
"We prioritised the completion of roadworks to rectify issues that may have impacted other businesses and the flow of traffic in the area."
It has been noted that none of the recent wet weather has had a "significance impact on construction".
JRT Civil was appointed to complete the roadworks in November.
"Now that local business JRT Civil is completing the external roadworks, our focus is on building ALDI Rockhampton, with the aim of opening in late 2019," an Aldi Australia spokesperson said.
In much of Australia, Aldi filled a void in the discount supermarket business that arose when the discount grocery chain Franklins went out of business.
Aldi opened its first store in Sydney in 2001 and has grown rapidly since, maintaining a 12.6 per cent market share as of early 2016.
Aldi has designed a business that is so efficient that it says it needs fewer workers than the average grocery store.


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Ring Brothers to debut NASCAR-powered 1965 Mustang at SEMA
Every year we look forward to what the Ring Brothers have in store for us at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. After all, the Wisconsin-based shop has yet to disappoint us with any of their incredible custom cars. This year looks to be no different, as the company has just released a rendering of their latest project, a stunning 1965 Ford Mustang nicknamed “Blizzard,” to be unveiled at the SEMA show coming up in November. While many details about the car are currently unavailable, we do know that it packs a serious punch with a 710 horsepower NASCAR Sprint Cup V8 lurking under the hood. We also expect plenty of custom carbon fiber and billet aluminum as well as an incredible attention to detail.
The Ring Brothers’ Blizzard Mustang will be a followup to the company’s past pony car projects including the 2013 Ford Mustang Switchback, 1965 Ford Mustang Producer, 1970 Ford Mustang Dragon, and 1966 Ford Mustang Bailout.
We’ll have more details about the Ring Brothers “Blizzard” Mustang come November, and expect plenty of photos of the car straight from the SEMA show floor as well.
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Today, Sony posted a new video interview with Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray. It's an insightful view into the background and goals of No Man's Sky, the game that caused a sensation at the recent E3.
If you're interested in No Man's Sky - and you should be - this is a great look into the making of the game. This is definitely a labor of love for Hello Games and Murray, and the passion is well on display in this video.


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We recently published the results of a scientific study demonstrating that exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals* during pregnancy is contributing to rising rates of liver disease in children. Now, another new study–the first study to examine PFAS exposure and the link with hepatocellular carcinoma in humans– has demonstrated that exposure to PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ can significantly increase an adult’s risk for liver cancer. Researchers found that those people who had the highest exposure to PFAS chemicals were 4.5 times more likely to develop liver cancer**.
*The family of PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance) are known endocrine-disrupting chemicals and toxic to humans; they are ubiquitous in the U.S., appearing in drinking water and in every manner of products. PFOS (perfluooctane sulfate) and PFOA are two types of PFAS chemicals that can be found in food packaging and plastic water bottles (where it can leach into the food you eat and drink), and numerous consumer products including cookware/bake ware/cooking utensils, stain-resistant and waterproof furniture, clothing and carpet, household products, personal care products, cosmetics, and more. PFAS chemicals have biological half-lives that are still unknown. In other words, scientists say that the chemicals do not break down in the environment or human/animal bodies, thus the nickname “forever” chemicals. PFAS chemicals have been shown in scientific studies to adversely affect the immune system and hormonal system. Additionally, PFAS chemicals disrupt the metabolism of a person’s liver, putting them at risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This can occur because PFAS chemicals can become embedded in the liver and significantly alter its ability to function due to the chemicals’ hepatotoxic and metabolism-disrupting effects. An estimated 25% of Americans have already been diagnosed with this liver disease. NAFLD sufferers are known to be at an increased risk of developing cancer.
**More specifically, non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of liver cancer, accounting for 85% of cases. With a 5-year survival of less than 20%, HCC is one of the most fatal cancers.
The research team gathered medical data from the Multi-ethnic Cohort Study (MEC) for a nested case-control study. Scientists chose 50 individuals that had developed liver cancer and for the control group, researchers chose 50 other participants that did not have liver cancer. Case subjects and control subjects were matched by age, sex, race, and region (study area). Researchers analyzed blood samples taken from the cancer patients prior to their diagnosis, and compared it to the control group of those who never developed the disease. PFAS exposure and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were examined.
The scientists found that many of the people who eventually developed cancer had multiple types of the PFAS chemicals in their blood streams,*** as well as higher levels of the PFAS chemicals. The researchers identified four metabolites linking PFOS (a type of PFAS chemical) exposure with non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), each of which was positively associated with PFOS exposure and risk of HCC. Higher levels of the PFAS chemical PFOS also increased a person’s risk of having cancer. More specifically, the results indicated that exposure to high PFOS levels was associated with increased risk of non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The researchers’ assessment revealed that people in the top ten percent of exposure to PFAS chemicals were 4.5 times more likely to suffer from the cancer.
***The research demonstrated that PFOS, one type in the PFAS chemical family, appears to alter glucose metabolism, bile acid metabolism and amino acids in the liver. As a result of the disruption, more fat forms around the liver and puts a person at increased risk for developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As stated earlier, people who suffer from the NAFLD are at an increased risk of developing liver cancer.
What can you do?
Educate yourself about PFAS chemicals. For more information on where PFAS chemicals are hiding, as well as the scientific findings about PFAS chemicals and their impact on health, go to our blog, scroll down to the bottom, and enter the letters “PFAS” (and PFOS and PFOA) into the search box. Or contact us and we will conduct a search of our scientific database and send you the links.
To reduce your exposure to PFAS chemicals avoid highly-processed foods (including fast food) and eat only fresh foods (organic when possible) that you make yourself. Replace stain-resistant and waterproof clothing, furniture upholstery and carpets, as well as cookware and cooking utensils that may contain PFOS/PFOA–two of the most common PFAS chemicals (here are some PFAS-Free frying pans/skillets.). Check with your local water department (or go here) to verify that your drinking water is not contaminated with PFAS chemicals. And choose cosmetics and other personal care products that specifically state they are “PFAS-Free”.
Journal reference: Goodrich, J.A., Walker, D., & Lin, X., et al. Exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in a multiethnic cohort, JHEP|Reports, August 8, 2022.


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The global pandemic has forced entertainment companies to quickly adapt, postpone, and adjust to an increased reliance on at-home entertainment. According to eMarketer, the US entertainment industry will increase its digital ad spend by 24.7% to $6.88 billion this year as streaming services thrive with stay-athome COVID-19 mandates. And advertisers will spend $5.40 billion on mobile this year, and entertainment advertisers will spend $4.79 billion. About two-thirds of all media and entertainment digital ad spending will be spent on mobile.
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Tech 14 June 2018Dan Taylor
China’s JD.com prepares for asset-backed securities on blockchain
Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com has announced it is planning to launch asset-backed securities (ABSs) powered by blockchain, in the latest move of its kind to power investment products through distributed ledger technology (DLT).
Issued by its subsidiary JD Finance, in partnership with Xingye Bank and Huatai Securities, the securities will be offered under the oversight of China’s Securities Regulatory Commission, offering investors a regulatory sound option for investing through the blockchain, according to local media reports.
The firm also hopes to establish an asset securitization model as mechanism for reducing risk, and better protecting the interests of investors.
According to the firm’s head of finance, Hao Yanshan, the group will work together with its partners to establish whether blockchain can be used to improve asset security for ABS issues in future. He said, “The alliance chain must meet the actual needs of all participants in the asset securitization business in order to fully reflect the application value of blockchain technology.”
While the move would be an important innovation from the company, it’s far from their first foray into the blockchain space.
Back in March, the firm announced it was launching a Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) platform, in partnership with IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and several other notable players in the technology space.Around the same time, the firm also announced its work on a new blockchain solution for tracking meat supply chains in China and beyond, just one of many commercial applications of the technology envisaged by the firm.
The move follows JD.com’s launch of their first non-blockchain ABS in 2015, alongside services designed to allow businesses to raise capital by issuing these securities.
The blockchain ABS will be issued on a consortium blockchain platform, with each of the parties acting as a node for maximum transparency.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission was upbeat about the project, and how the JD.com model could help limit the risks to investors in ABSs in future, saying: “The currently established asset securitization business management system is conducive to the prevention of risks of various ABS products and thus protects the interests of investors.”
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Giant Eagle announced they will no longer accept double coupons.
Starting March 1, Giant Eagle will no longer accept double coupons from manufacturers.
“As customer usage of manufacturer coupons continues to decrease both in our stores and across the grocery industry, Giant Eagle has decided to discontinue the doubling of manufacturer coupons across our markets,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.
For years, Giant Eagle has double printed manufacturer coupons valued up to $0.99.
Giant Eagle said customers can continue to redeem coupons in-store at face value.


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CBD stands for Cannabidiol, a cannabis compound that has gained mainstream acclaim for its medical benefits, but does not have the same psychoactive components of THC that make people feel “stoned”, and can actually counteract the psychoactivity of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol).
CBD has proven to provide such significant relief for a variety of physical and brain health issues, even Forbes is writing about its abilities to replace prescription drugs.
Many of our patients are new cannabis users, and while every patient experience is unique, we often start with a personalized recommendation for a CBD product or strain.
The fact that CBD-rich cannabis is non-psychoactive or less psychoactive than THC-dominant strains makes it an appealing option for our patients looking for relief from inflammation, pain, seizures, and muscle spasms.
A slew of recent scientific research highlights CBD’s potential as a treatment for a wide range of conditions, including: arthritis, diabetes, alcoholism, MS, chronic pain, PTSD, antibiotic-resistant infections, and epilepsy. CBD’s anti-cancer properties are currently being investigated at several academic research centers in the United States and around the world.


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The Porsche Taycan is widely considered to be the "mainstream" luxury automobile market's most potent threat to the Tesla Model S. The specs for the vehicle look to be extremely impressive, not just from an EV standpoint, but from any type of "street legal" standpoint. It is said to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds and it’ll have a top speed of over 155 mph. Its range will come in at 310 miles and it will be chargeable up to 250 miles in just over 20 minutes at a Porsche high-voltage supercharger.
Oh, and it also happens to look rather impressive.
There has been an air of intrigue surrounding the Taycan since it was announced in late 2015 and it'll finally be going on sale at the end of the year this year. As we get closer to that date, we're also getting our first look at potential demand, which seems to be far exceeding Porsche's expectations.
BGR is reporting that demand is so strong that Porsche is actually doubling production to meet it. The article reveals that Porsche is going to manufacture 40,000 units per year, which is twice its initial plan of 20,000 vehicles.
The article cites a report from Automobilwoche which states: "Porsche has doubled the planned quantities for its first purely electric sports car Taycan because of the foreseeable strong demand."
Recall that just weeks ago, we wrote about how the Taycan was reportedly cannibalizing from Tesla with its initial set of reservations. More than half of the people that are signing up to pre-order the Porsche aren't already Porsche owners. In fact, the number one brand owned by those who are pre-ordering the Porsche is Tesla.
Porsche North America President and CEO Klaus Zellmer told CNET at the time: "More than half of the people that are signing up for the Taycan have not owned or do not own a Porsche. Typically, if we look at our source of business, people coming from other brands, it's Audi, BMW, or Mercedes. The no. 1 brand now is Tesla. That's pretty interesting, to see that people that were curious about the Tesla for very good reasons obviously don't stop being curious."
We followed up that report by noting that Porsche was one of several brands to nail down a 3 minute charge (alongside BMW) a task that has still eluded Tesla. Porsche recently unveiled a charging station that can give electric vehicles enough power to drive about 62 miles on less than three minutes' charge, putting it ahead of Tesla. The prototype charger is said to have a capacity of 450 kW, which is more than triple Tesla's Superchargers. Vehicles that were tested at this power were brought to 80% capacity in 15 minutes. According to Tesla's website, it needs about 30 minutes for a similar charge.
Look out Elon, the big boys appear to have officially made their way into your sandbox.


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MASVINGO–In a development that increasingly spells doom for the Zimbabwean dollar, Gain which is one of the country’s biggest wholesalers is rejecting payment in local currency for a number of commodities.
This left many customers, particularly farmers who wanted to buy inputs and stock feeds stranded and people who spoke to The Mirror have called upon the Government to intervene particularly where it concerns basic commodities and agricultural inputs.
Customers said they were shocked this week when till operators refused to swipe for agricultural inputs including stock feeds. The wholesaler is also demanding foreign currency payments for cooking oil and sugar.
Gain Cash and Carry public relations executive Esther Gambakwe confirmed the development to The Mirror and said the wholesaler’s pricing system is determined by the supplier’s invoice.
“Yes, we are charging certain products in US dollars depending on our supplier’s invoice. We buy some of these in foreign currency and customers also have to pay in US dollars,” said Gambakwe.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development Clemence Chiduwa said Government cannot intervene because there is no price control in the country.
“It is difficult for Government to intervene because we don’t have price controls. Our policy is clear; we are using multi-currency and businesses should have prices in various currencies. There are lots of factors influencing pricing and these may force the market to use the US dollar.
“Fertiliser is manufactured from imported commodities, especially from Russia and Ukraine. Government is of course particularly sensitive to the farming sector hence programmes like pfumvudza, the National Agriculture Enhanced Scheme (NAES), and Presidential Inputs Scheme to ensure that agricultural activities are not disrupted,” said Chiduwa.
Zimbabwe Consumer Council (ZCC) Masvingo Regional Manager Ndumiso Mgutshini said prices are stable in US dollars and there is a need for increased income in US dollars to meet the market demand.https://masvingomirror.com/


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Nationwide Building Society has revealed that the SCA regulations introduced in March have helped the bank prevent 2000 cases of online card fraud a month.
One of the most significant changes of UK e-commerce regulation in some time, the new SCA rules enforce a new two-factor authentication check of all orders over £25 in order to tackle online fraud.
As Nationwide reports that it has seen a 52% increase in its online purchases over the past five years, they have welcomed the new SCA rules after positive results. Nationwide outlined the importance of stronger security measures so that “people can spend safely”.
Matt Cox, Chief Product Owner, Digital Payments at Nationwide, said: “Many people prefer the convenience of online shopping and, while merchants strive to make the checkout experience as quick and easy as possible, we generally accept that a small delay is worth it when it comes to our security and personal details.”
According to Nationwide’s research out of 2000 Britons, two thirds of Britons are happy with the SCA measures despite a longer payment journey. Concerns were raised from the industry about the new SCA rules, with many believing that in the short-term retailers and financial institutions could lose customers due to the lengthy payment process.
Martin Wilson, CEO of Digital Identity Net, commented on the new SCA rules and what the possible negative effects could mean for the retail sector in particular. “Retailers unprepared for the requirements and unable to adapt to the changes will face an increase in payment failures and could lose customers,” stated Wilson.
A fifth of respondents reported they were enduring problems with the new SCA checks. One of the factors causing this is that merchants are not yet compliant with the new ruling. Other factors include customers not having up to date contact details, which fails to send accurate verification codes, especially if the user does not have a phone on hand to use.
However, Nationwide’s research lends to a majority of users believing the SCA checks are working effectively. 42% believe that the SCA rules make them feel safer when shopping online, with a quarter of all people surveyed stating they are more likely to shop online with the new rules taking place.


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"Classic Game Room HD reviews NHL Hockey ('91) for the Sega Genesis. NHL Hockey from EA is the first EA Hockey game from Electronic Arts which was released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive."-Classic Game Room
why does tihs guy talk wit a sarcastic tone but hes actually being seriously the entire time lol
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Motorola is currently working on Motorola One Zoom which is likely to be announced at the upcoming IFA event. Now ahead of the launch, the phone has been spotted on GeekBench benchmarking website revealing its few specs which are inline with earlier leaked specs.
As per the GeekBench listing, the Motorola One Zoom will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz. The phone will run Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box and it will have 4GB RAM.
Further the listing revealed that the phone scored 2,381 for a single core and 6,551 for multiple cores test.
The earlier leaked specs revealed that Motorola One Zoom features a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 19:9 aspect ratio. The phone will feature an edge-to-edge display with a U-shaped notch on the top.
It will run Android Pie out of the box but it won’t be a part of the Android One program and will come with Alexa and a few other Amazon apps. There will be an under-display fingerprint scanner as well.
The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will pack a 4,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The phone will weigh 190 grams and it will have P2i nano-coating.
Motorola One Zoom will have a configuration of four rear cameras at the top in a square-shaped format along with the Motorola logo. It will be equipped with a quad-camera setup with 48MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and an 8MP telephoto unit which will offer 3x optical and 5x hybrid zoom. The fourth module will likely be a depth sensor. The primary sensor will be capable of recording 4K videos at 30FPS and 1080p videos at 60FPS. For the front, there will be 25MP selfie camera having f/2.0 aperture.


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The Super Mario brand is soaring to new heights this year, with the franchise returning to the silver screen in just under a month. March 10th, or MAR10 Day, already has a few scheduled releases, deals, and reveals, and now Lego is bringing some presents!
In a couple of announcement tweets from the official Lego account, we see the team putting together a YouTube premiere that’s set to air on March 10th.
Final preparations are underway for our LEGO Super Mario™ YouTube Premiere… Tune in on March 10 for big updates… and even bigger reveals…!#MAR10Day pic.twitter.com/jVOZaArUjo
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) March 6, 2023
Prepping Sr. Designer Didier for our LEGO Super Mario™ YouTube Premiere. He’s got big news to share with you… Tune in on March 10!#LEGOSuperMario #MAR10Day pic.twitter.com/070m6cQa63
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) March 7, 2023
Perhaps the most exciting part is the use of the words “updates” and “reveals”, plural, suggesting we’ll be seeing several announcements.
We’ll be sure to bring you all the latest from MAR10 Day as it goes underway this Friday!


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Sept. 29--McDonald's and Starbucks will celebrate National Coffee Day on Sunday, Sept. 29 by giving out free coffee.
The McDonald's offer starts Sunday and extends through the week, to Saturday, Oct. 5. The offer allows customers to get a free small "Premium Roast Coffee," or a medium for 25 cents, or a large for 50 cents, with a limit of one cup per person.
A spokeswoman for Dayton-area McDonald's said Friday that all of the stores in the Miami Valley are participating, although some may limit the special offer to dine-in order or to-go orders.
Starbucks' web site simply says that on Sunday, Sept. 29, customers can get "a free taste of our Ethiopia coffee." Not entirely sure how much constitutes a "taste."
And locally-based coffee chain Boston Stoker is offering a buy-one-get-one-free on all drinks on Sunday, Henry Dean, Boston Stoker's vice president of operations, said Saturday.
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The more affordable iPhone SE is due for some attention, and an analyst has claimed the phone would get 5G connectivity this year. In other news, Apple has reportedly ruled out metaverse from its VR headset.
This spring might see Apple launching a new iPhone SE. According to reports obtained by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the budget Apple phone will come with 5G connectivity. It will be the third generation of the phone.
The reveal will likely happen in March or April in what is expected to be a virtual event, thanks to the pandemic. Gurman added that the new model would retain the older iPhone appearance, dashing the hopes of those looking forward to a redesign. They will have to put up with relatively large top and bottom bezels. If it is any consolation, the iPhone SE has a fingerprint scanner.
Apart from the new 5G connectivity, the new iPhone SE is likely to get the A15 chip from last year. The iPhone SE has always used chips from the previous year’s high-end models.
While Gurman didn’t address storage, Apple might decide to upgrade the internal memory on the base model to 128 GB as it did with the last year’s iPhone. However, keep in mind that this is a budget model. Other possible upgrades include the camera and a bigger battery to make up for the extra battery tax of the 5G connectivity.
Apple kept the iPhone SE at $399, but it is not likely that it will increase the price because it is the model it uses to draw budget-conscious buyers.
In other Apple product news, the company is not considering the metaverse, regarding it as off-limits. The source of this update is the same Gurman who reports that Apple has rejected the metaverse for its long upcoming mixed reality headset. Instead, the headset will be about communication, viewing content, and gaming.
We have heard that Apple’s headset could come as soon as this year. Rumors have it that the hardware will have 8K resolution in each eye, more than 12 cameras for tracking. Following the lead of other companies that have released AR/VR hardware, Apple will release a version meant for developers first, coming with a hefty price tag of $3,000.
However, another analyst, who has got lots of credibility, Ming-Chi Kuo, claims Apple could use 4K displays and six or eight cameras to hit a more affordable price point. If both reports are accurate, it means Apple is already thinking of the consumer version of the headset.
Other specs of the device and what Apple wants to target with it are still not clear. Microsoft’s Hololens, for example, has been targeted at professionals and the military, while Facebook has targeted consumers with its Quest.
By electing to avoid Meta’s metaverse, Apple will prevent suffering if it does not pan out. However, withholding support for the metaverse will limit overall support for it because it will reduce interest. Many people that would have tried it on Apple hardware would no longer be interested. But if Meta can find a way to make it work without Apple’s support, it will be the Cupertino-based company’s loss.
Meta is all in with the metaverse and has pivoted its AR/VR strategies to the new virtual world.


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Dan Bryan wanted to open a wine bar but the cost shocked him. Just to get a liquor license could cost more than $25,000. That’s why Bryan and local leaders support a bill introduced by State Rep. Dennis Keene, D-Wilder, that would create a separate liquor license to sell wine by the drink and by the package in wine bars. Winemakers hope this will lead to more bars devoted to wine, particularly Kentucky wine. The state’s wine industry has grown in the past 15 years from four wineries to 65 across the state.
Bill Tries to Bolster Wine Business
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Sheffield is once again set to affirm its status as the beer capital of the UK with the return of The Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) BeerX festival.
Sheffield was cited as Britain’s best beer city last year by the New York Times and the return of BeerX for the third consecutive year – from today, Tuesday, to this Saturday – confirms its standing within the industry.
The event comprises SIBA’s national beer and business awards, a trade exhibition, seminars and keynote speakers for delegates, while the public festival of beer, which opens on Friday and Saturday, includes live music, big screen rugby, an array of street food traders and over 250 award-winning British beers.
Mike Benner, SIBA’s managing director, said: “Sheffield is the perfect location for BeerX - it is a city at the centre of the British craft brewing resurgence. Excellent transport links and an exciting brewing scene make it ideal.
“The city has really welcomed BeerX and it’s great that delegates and festival-goers can also visit some exciting bars and breweries while they are in the city.”
BeerX has grown year-on-year and over 1,000 delegates are confirmed to attend the event this week - almost 100 more than in 2014. In total around 8,000 delegates, exhibitors and festival-goers from across the UK and overseas visited the festival last year, reflecting the growth of British craft breweries and the interest surrounding the industry.
The entire UK now has more breweries per capita than any other nation in the world and sales of craft beer rose by almost 10 per cent last year to an estimated 1.55 million barrels.
A number of breweries from Yorkshire and nearby counties participate in the festival. These include the likes of Blue Bee, Ilkley and Brass Castle, which enter beers for SIBA’s national awards that are then served later in the week when the festival of beer opens to the public.
Derbyshire brewery Thornbridge, which operates a number of pubs in Sheffield including The Greystones, is also an annual participant and won gold in its category at last year’s awards for its Colorado Red Ale.
Set-up starts the week before the event: beer arrives for stillaging, satellite offices are established, the stage is constructed and the trade exhibition begins to take shape.
Today, Tuesday, is judging day for SIBA’s national beer competition, which includes a variety of styles from milds and stouts to porters, IPAs, lagers and more. These are some of the most prestigious awards in the UK recognising cask, keg and bottled beers with around 300 entrants submitting beers.
Charlotte Gorham, who has worked for SIBA for nine years and heads up competitions, said: “I’ve definitely developed a love of beer since I fell into the industry and I believe there is a beer out there for everyone.
“I would recommend anyone who thinks they don’t like it to come along to an event like BeerX and give different styles a try. You’ll find one you like eventually.”
The awards will be presented tomorrow, Wednesday, evening by SIBA chairman Guy Sheppard and BBC Radio 2’s Nigel Barden following a packed trade exhibition day and a range of seminars for brewers from industry experts.
This year will include topics such as The Beer Revolution with beer writers Roger Protz and Adrian Tierney-Jones and Beer Quality with Dr Charlie Bamforth, who specialises in the science of malting and brewing.
Thursday will begin with an opening address by Sheffield City Council leader Julie Dore, a strong supporter of BeerX since its inception. Key note speakers will include Bob Pease, CEO of the USA Brewers Association and SAB Miller's Katherine Smart.
Fun for the public starts on Friday, when the festival of beer flings open its doors.
A free tutored tasting with local beer expert Alex Barlow will kick off proceedings at 4pm, followed by another free tasting - this time of award entry bottled beers - an hour later. These sessions are a great opportunity for beer novices and aficionados alike to try different beer styles from a range of British breweries.
Main bar sponsor is There’s A Beer For That, a nationwide campaign backed by the newly-formed Britain’s Beer Alliance, which aims to promote the range and quality of beers on offer in the UK today.
Following the tutored sessions beer lovers can head to the 30-metre-long bar, which will accommodate more than 60 hand-pulls and keg fonts serving a changing selection of award-winning beers.
Ukulele supergroup The Everly Pregnant Brothers will take to the stage in the evening and entertainment will continue on Saturday. All the final 6 Nations rugby matches will be shown on a giant screen, with music from covers supergroup The Bootleggers in the evening, and of course more beer than you can shake a pint glass at.
‘Food Street’ will also provide festival-goers with a variety of tantalising treats from gourmet hot dogs to paella, fish and chips, churros, pizza and more.
Travel to the venue is easy with a Routemaster bus running from the city centre through Kelham Island and out to iceSheffield on an hourly loop.
Travel is free but donations for St Luke’s Hospice, the festival's charity partner, are encouraged. There is also a Supertram stop outside and those with a designated driver can enjoy free parking at iceSheffield on the Friday and Saturday.
Festival tickets are available on the door priced £10.


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If there's one thing Motorola likes more than not delivering timely updates to its phones, it's releasing multiple iterations of its devices with slight changes. The Moto G Stylus hit the market earlier this year, offering a Galaxy Note-like experience for a lot less cash upfront. If you've been holding out hopes for a 5G-compatible device, a new leak hints that you won't have to wait much longer.
Verizon is in a giving mood these days. It has released Android 11 not for one but two Motorola phones. Both the Moto G Stylus and the Motorola One 5G UW are in for Google's latest stable Android release, complete with newer security patches (but not the latest).
There's something about using a stylus that's just incredibly compelling. Sure, touchscreen hardware and finger-tracking algorithms are so good that few of us really need a stylus to successfully interact with mobile screens, but that hasn't stopped a few select handsets from bundling one in — and those have become some of the most popular models you'll find. While Samsung's Note range sits comfortably at the top of the food chain with its active tracking and Bluetooth features, there's also a lot of demand for budget-friendly stylus phones like the LG Stylo series. Now Motorola's back with another of its own, upgrading the Moto G Stylus for 2021.
You'd think that Motorola, with its comparatively light Androidskin, would be quicker at delivering software updates, right? Well, you couldn't be more wrong. If its flagship phone, the Edge+, ranks poorly on our update tracker, it's best not to expect too much from its budget devices. However, the company has managed to fall short of even the lowest expectation by only just releasing Android 10 for the Moto One Macro in 2021.
The original Moto G pioneered the mid-range phone space, and subsequent released have offered at least respectable value. After a few stumbles, we quite liked last year's Moto G Power and G Stylus. A new generation of budget Moto phones launch this very month, and three of them are Moto G phones. There are new, more powerful versions of the G Power and G Stylus, as well as a G Play priced at just $170. If you want to step up from the G, Motorola also has the new Motorola One 5G Ace, which is its cheapest 5G phone yet at $400.
You might have a reason to want to switch to Google Fi, but maybe you want to tie that onto a cheap or maybe even free upgrade. Well, Google's got ya — it's offering up to $600 off MSRP on a variety of Samsung flagships and Motorola phones.
Motorola's Moto G lineup has been creeping up in price and features for a while now, and last year, the company tried something different. Moto released two G phones in the United States (and some other regions), the G Power and G Stylus. The latter was equipped with a passive stylus, making it a competitor against the LG Stylo series, and now Motorola is working on a super-sized sequel.
Motorola has announced its list of smartphones that will receive the Android 11 upgrade presumably starting as soon as tomorrow but, more practically, throughout 2021. There will be pitfalls along the way as we find out which devices are gasping their last breaths and the technicalities getting in the way of others.
Motorola released two main G-series phones earlier this year, the G Power and G Stylus. The latter option has a built-in passive stylus for drawing and other screen interactions, and now you can buy the phone for just $199.99. That's $100 below the original price, but the phone has been listed at $269.99 almost continuously since August, so this is more like $70 off.
Motorola may not be the same company it once was, but the phones it produces are still some of the best in the US when it comes to value. For Prime Day, Amazon is offering savings of up to $205 off a variety of Motorola's best phones, from the high-end Moto Edge to the basic Moto E, there are options for every budget.


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Lenovo has unveiled what is being described as the world’s first foldable PC — the ThinkPad X1 Fold — at the on-going tradeshow CES 2020. The PC comes with a folding OLED display of 13.3-inch. The device weighs less than 1kg and when used in the landscape mode can be connected to Bluetooth Mini Fold Keyboard.
“Creating the world’s first foldable PC is a major engineering challenge, but Lenovo is more than up to the task,” says Lenovo Commercial PC and Smart Device Business president, Christian Teismann.
“Our legendary ThinkPad heritage has given us the foundation for progressive design over the years to now build an engineering masterpiece with X1 Fold, a new category of device that comes along once in a decade.”
The new ThinkPad is built from a combination of lightweight alloys and carbon fibre and covered in a leather folio cover. With the durability and reliability expected from the ThinkPad brand, the X1 Fold is a fully functional laptop PC with a 13.3-inch folding OLED display and weighs less than 1kg. The device is intended to adapt to users’ needs as they can seamlessly morph through multiple orientations from a compact footprint into a fully flat display.
Alongside the ThinkPad X1 Fold, Lenovo also unveiled the world’s first 5G PC – the Yoga 5G. For the first time bringing 5G connectivity to a premium computing experience beyond smartphone technology, the device is an ultra-portable 2-in-1 laptop and the first-ever PC powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 5G Compute Platform.


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For the fact that WhatsApp stopped working on your BB10 device doesn’t mean you should discard the phone. After all the main essence why BB10 exist is not because of WhatsApp. A lot of users reported earlier today that they got this message when they try to opened their WhatsApp “You can’t send messages to this chat because WhatsApp no longer supports this phone” meaning the instant messaging app is no longer supported on BB10 devices.
I’d met a lot of people who find windows 8 and 10 boring hence stick to Windows 7. It will amaze you to know that the world most popular Microsoft OS Windows 7 is already 8 years old and approaching its dead end. Right now, it’s on a life support and will be pulling off any moment from now.
Do you remember Nokia P1 that once caught our attention sometimes ago? Well, it appears its about to debut at MWC2017 in Barcelonia according to rumor published on a Russian Publication Worket.
Yes! MMMunited is back to base and it’s important for you to read what is currently on-board to those who have been unable to GH or PH.
I’ll just give you a summary of what is posted on their official website while you can go there and read the full information.
We don’t know if this is true or note but a smartphone case manufacturer has leaked the official dimensions of both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones, several months before their official unveiling.
Have you ever miss beautiful moment because you forgot to press the shutter button on your smartphone? I bet you have so many times just like me, be it a good laughter or tearful moment with friends or surprising look. Now you need to worry less because UMi got you covered.
Nokia is not only here to compete, but to take over the market. Nokia has officially confirmed its presence at MWC 2017 where it will showcase it’s pure craftsmanship, build quality and reliability it is known from the past.
Chinese OEM Gionee have announced a new mid-range phone for their home market in the Gionee Steel 2.
The Steel 2 comes with a 4000mAh battery, and features a 5-inch display. These aside, the phone comes with a MediaTek chip and a rear camera of 8MP, front camera of 5MP. Have a look at the full specifications below.
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As long has smartphones exist, temporary issues must always arise; one of which is overheating. Overheating is common to smartphones either when charging, using or left in a recess mode. One of the most annoying aspects is for your device to be unusually hot without any usage hence draining your battery.
I don’t know if we should call this good news for Android users or not but the most important thing is after nearly 7 years, Android 2.2 Froyo launched in May 2010 has finally dropped off the platform distribution numbers. What this means is that the maiden Google OS is presently installed in less than 0.1% of devices globally.
The honeymoon seems to be over for Glo users in Nigeria, the Grandmaster of data seems to have been grounded their data services in Nigeria. It is an unquestionable fact that glo have the cheapest data services and price in Nigeria but the worst network so far.
Here are some hands-on images of Nokia 6 posted in China courtesy of Nokia Power House. The design for Nokia 6 looks premium for a mid-ranger. We don't know yet if it will find it way to other market soon or later but for now, it is exclusive to China market. We want to know your take on the design.


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Category Archives : Nissan
Will debut in September 2017. Nissan has teased the 2018 Nissan Leaf ahead of its debut. The pure electric car is set to move its.
Fifth-gen Nissan Micra’s SUV-inspired crossover variant imagined. The 2017 Nissan Micra is now on sale in Europe and have started rolling out the car in.
Nissan is readying a new ladder-frame SUV for APAC and Africa. We’ve known for over two years now that Nissan is working on a Nissan.
The Nissan Juke is now over seven years old and due for a full makeover. Nissan Motor confirmed the second generation Nissan Juke in September.
Now ranges between INR 6.99 Lakhs – INR 8.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom). Nissan India has quietly slashed the prices of the Nissan Sunny by up to.
The Nissan Urvan is named after a village in Azerbaijan. Nissan Philippines has introduced a super-sized Nissan Urvan Premium which has a total passenger count.
Priced from 7,68,000 baht (INR 14,38,056.12). Nissan displayed the Nissan Navara Black Edition at the 2017 Bangkok International Motor Show that was held from March.
Will go on sale in India in Q3 2018. Nissan is planning to foray the sub-compact SUV segment in India with the Nissan Kicks next.
Next-gen Nissan Leaf to debut later this year. Nissan is interested in selling the Nissan Leaf in India to test the market’s potential for EVs..
Expected to arrive as a CBU import. The third-gen Nissan X-Trail was showcased at Auto Expo 2016 and was planned to hit the Indian market.
Will go on sale later this year. Nissan has teased the India-bound Nissan Kicks in China and will showcase the urban SUV at the Auto.
All-new pure electric hatchback under development in Europe. The next-gen Nissan Leaf was confirmed this year at CES 2017, and in the latest, it has.
Nissan will focus on premium segments, while Datsun caters to the entry-level segments. At the sidelines of the 2017 Nissan Terrano’s launch yesterday, Nissan has.
Gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation. Nissan has launched the 2017 Nissan Terrano with 22 new features in Delhi today. The updated Terrano.
Revised model arrives on 27 March 2017. Nissan Motor is launching the 2017 Nissan Terrano in India on 27 March 2017. Just two days ahead.


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All-new Forester unveiled in Japan
After weeks of leaked photos and rumours, Subaru's all new third generation Forester has been officially unveiled in Japan. Details are still scarce but we do know the new generation Forester is wider, taller and has more cabin space than the current model.
Subaru Australia has confirmed the MY09 Forester will land here in March with pricing and specifications still to be announced.
So far more than 90,000 Australians have taken a Forester home with nearly a 1000 more joining in per month. The Forester has been on sale in Australia since 1997 and has gone on to be one of the more successful models in the Subaru family.
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Realme has finally launched its new smartphone Realme 10 4G. The phone comes with a shiny looking back panel. The starting price of the phone is less than 15 thousand.
After being in the limelight for a long time, finally Realme has launched its new smartphone Realme 10 4G.The company has launched it as a premium looking phone in a low budget.The device comes with special features like a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel, latest Helio G-series chip, 50-megapixel dual cameras and a large battery with fast charging support.The phone comes with two color options with a shiny finish, which gives it a premium feel.The starting price of the phone is less than 15 thousand rupees.Here is all the information about the specifications, features and price of Realme 10 4G.
Realme 10 4G: Price and Features
The Realme 10 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and 20:9 aspect ratio.The device runs on Android based on Realme UI 3.0, which brings support for Always On Display (AOD), among other features.The phone is equipped with MediaTek Helio G99 chip, 4GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, up to 8GB of virtual RAM, and 128GB of built-in storage.It is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, which can be charged using the in-box 33W charger.For security, it is equipped with a fingerprint scanner on the side.
When it comes to cameras, the Realme 10 4G gets a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP macro camera, and an LED flash at the back.For selfies and videos, the phone has a 16-megapixel camera.Realme 10 4G has 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, microSD card slot, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 AC, Bluetooth 5.1 and NFC.The device measures 159.9×73.3×7.95mm and weighs about 178.5 grams.
Realme 10 4G: Price and Availability
The Realme 10 4G in Indonesia comes in two configurations: 4GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB.These variants are priced at IDR 2,799,000 (approximately Rs 14,500) and IDR 3,199,000 (approximately Rs 16,600) respectively.It will be available in Clash White and Rush Black colours.


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The post India’s Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Crypto Legislation! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News
India’s Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking the government to frame legislation for cryptocurrencies. The petitioner, Manu Prashant Wig, is currently in judicial custody on charges of inducing people to invest in a fraudulent scheme. The court deemed the real purpose of the petition to be seeking bail in pending proceedings. Wig is the director of a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, Tokenz Limited, which is accused of defrauding over 130 victims. The court’s decision comes at a time when India has introduced stiff taxes on cryptocurrencies and payment processors have cut off local exchanges, leaving the industry struggling to survive.


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Freudenberg Performance Materials, a global leader in technical textiles, has introduced its next-generation sustainable carpet backings for the flooring industry, Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO. These innovative backings are produced using a proprietary yarn production technology that results in extremely thin filaments with a diameter up to 30% smaller than the standard portfolio. This process enables the company to save raw materials and reduce its carbon footprint, benefiting the environment and supporting customers in producing more sustainable carpets.
The Eco product range is particularly suitable for carpet tiles, which are increasingly used in commercial and residential settings due to their practicality and durability. The new backings have been awarded the Eco-Check label, which identifies them as sustainable products within the Freudenberg portfolio. This label is recognized worldwide as a symbol of ecological responsibility and is granted by independent experts who assess the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle.
“The development of Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO is an important step towards our goal of offering sustainable solutions to our customers,” said Dr. Frank Heislitz, CEO of Freudenberg Performance Materials. “By reducing the amount of raw materials used and optimizing our production processes, we can reduce our carbon footprint and offer more environmentally friendly products that meet the needs of the flooring industry.”
The innovative production technology used to create Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO has been optimized over several years of research and development. The process involves the use of state-of-the-art equipment to spin ultra-thin filaments that are then woven into a strong and durable backing material. This process not only reduces the amount of raw materials required but also improves the performance of the backing by increasing its dimensional stability and reducing the risk of delamination.
In addition to its environmental benefits, Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO also offer superior performance compared to traditional carpet backings. The backings provide excellent acoustic insulation, reducing noise levels in busy environments, and are resistant to wear and tear, making them ideal for high-traffic areas.
“We are proud to offer our customers a product that not only supports their sustainability goals but also offers superior performance,” said Dr. Heislitz. “We believe that sustainable products are the future of the flooring industry, and we are committed to continuing our research and development efforts to offer even more innovative solutions in the years to come.”
The launch of Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO is part of Freudenberg Performance Materials’ broader commitment to sustainability. The company has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and improve the sustainability of its products, including reducing its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and offering a portfolio of 100% sustainable products by 2050. With the launch of these new sustainable carpet backings, Freudenberg Performance Materials is taking a significant step towards achieving these goals and supporting a more sustainable future for the flooring industry.


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... Economy.... Hungary's economy has never been in better shape, said the head of Banking Association recently. Economic fundamentals look solid: wages are rising by double-digits, employment is at an all-time high and the construction sector and investments are booming, not least because of the absorption of EU funds.
Double-digit wage hikes, rising consumer spending, and the EU-funded investment boom are the main drivers of growth. Growth beat analysts’ projections significantly in Q3, rising by a calendar-adjusted 5.2%, the strongest pace since 1996. The government’s official 4.3% growth target for 2018 seems conservative in the wake of recent upgrades by international institutions. Full text


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Nashik: After weeks of rising onion prices in the Indian market, the wholesale price in Lasalgaon in Nashik has come down by Rs 10, holding at about Rs 33-36 per kg. Lasalgaon in Nashik is one of the major centres of onion production in India.
It is believed that a drop in onion prices in India's largest wholesale market will have a favorable impact on the prices across the country also. Till last week, the prices for onions which were placed around Rs 45-47 in the wholesale market rose up to Rs 80 per kg by the time they reached the retail market.
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar told Parliament on Monday that the crop condition is good, but the supplies have been hit due to rainfall. It is expected that the onion prices will drop further by August end and will stabilise when new crop comes in.


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The Covid-19 pandemic, and the restrictions that have come along with it, have forced many businesses to implement home-working measures for much of 2020. But looking into the future, are we about to see a long-term shift in how and where employees work?
If remote work is to become a common theme for businesses going forward, it’s imperative that businesses like yours understand exactly how to successfully engage their employees. Business meetings, for example, have become more streamlined over video call, and it can be difficult to successfully engage all employees in these important meetings.
This article featured in Harvard Business Review outlines how organisations can ensure high employee engagement from their remote working staff, and looks at how you can ensure your staff feel more included in your business meetings.
Read the full article here: https://hbr.org/2020/12/do-your-remote-employees-feel-included-in-meetings.
Dhawan (2020) “Do your remote employees feel included in meetings?”. Harvard Business Review, (02/12/20).


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Employees at the Beauty Supply Warehouse in Aurora, Colo., said Mr. Zazi had been a chatty customer who came in several times. Oscar, a sales clerk who did not provide his last name, said Mr. Zazi was asked why he was buying so many beauty supplies and replied that he “had a lot of girlfriends.”
The products can be transformed into one of the key ingredients used to make the powerful explosive triacetone triperoxide, or TATP, one of the home brews that was the focus of his Qaeda studies, the court papers said.
TATP was used in the 2005 London subway and bus bombings, which killed 52 and injured hundreds, and by the so-called shoe bomber, Richard C. Reid, in his failed 2001 attempt to bring down a jetliner.
Eventually, Mr. Zazi returned twice over the last two months to the same hotel suite in Aurora, on the night of Aug. 28, and again on the nights of Sept. 6 and 7. There, he followed a stovetop recipe to cook down the beauty products so the bomb-making chemicals were highly concentrated.
In the hotel suite in September, Mr. Zazi apparently became increasingly agitated, trying repeatedly to reach another person, asking progressively more urgent questions about the correct mixture of ingredients to make the explosives, the papers said. Among the things he asked about were questions concerning flour and ghee (clarified butter), two ingredients his bomb-making primer said could be used to help initiate an explosive.
“Zazi repeatedly emphasized in the communications that he needed the answers right away,” according to the memo.
The heated chemicals left traces in the hotel suite kitchen’s ventilation system that were recovered by F.B.I. agents in recent days. Some of his shopping trips and those of others assisting him were captured on beauty supply store security cameras, and their purchases were recorded on receipts. The hotel security camera captured Mr. Zazi checking in on the night of Sept. 6.
But he did, at some points, seem to take care, bookmarking an Internet site on two browsers on his laptop for “Lab Safety for Hydrochloric Acid,” one of the ingredients that can be used for TATP.
Two days later, he also searched the Web site for a home improvement store in Queens for muriatic acid, the commercial name for hydrochloric acid that can also be used in TATP, and he seemed to focus on a brand of the chemical that claimed to be safer to handle and give off less fumes.
The memorandum says that Mr. Zazi rented a car in Aurora on the same day, Sept. 8, and left the following day for New York City.
He arrived in New York the next afternoon, with his laptop computer on which the bomb-making instructions were stored, prosecutors said.
A tap on his cellphone showed that Mr. Zazi became suspicious, the papers said, perhaps after he was stopped by the authorities on the George Washington Bridge as he entered New York, or perhaps when his car was towed, apparently by federal agents who were seeking to surreptitiously search it and his laptop. But he “then learned directly, that law enforcement officers were tracking his activities” and ultimately bought an airline ticket and returned to Denver on Sept. 12
The court papers make no mention of where any of the chemicals or mixtures made from them might now be. The authorities in New York and the Denver area have spent the last 10 days visiting storage facilities and alerting both the public and other law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for suspicious collections of chemicals.
Some officials have been intensely concerned about a possible subway attack, in part because a search of an apartment where Mr. Zazi spent the night of Sept. 10 turned up several backpacks. But the men with whom he spent the night, and who owned the backpacks, have only been questioned by the authorities and not arrested.
TATP has long served as the poor man’s explosive, a white crystalline solid that is relatively easy to make but is unstable and shock sensitive; it will detonate if struck with a hard blow, like by a hammer. Indeed, if it is not properly produced it can be even more unstable.
Gerard Harbison, a chemist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who has worked with the substance, said that it is used by groups that do not have access to other explosives.


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By Danny Schechter in the USA
Author of The Crime Of Our Time
MALL FEVER: WILL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING REVIVE THE ECONOMY THIS YEAR AS IT HASN’T IN YEARS PAST?
Funny how, back in 1929, we had a black Thursday and then a Black Friday as the market crashed, plunging the country into a depression. Now we have every retailer, in every mall in America, on their knees praying for a prosperous but redefined “Black Friday,” better known as the day after Thanksgiving,
If you’ve read this argument before, it’s because I have been making it since 2007, year in and year out. That’s on account of a structural reality: our economy is driven more by consumption than production, and most consuming takes place during the holidays.
So once again we are being asked to join a global ritual even when we are broke.
Get in gear people, and get your wallets back to the mall: do your duty for Santa and Wall Street. It will be difficult for the economic recovery to make much headway without a pick-up in consumer spending as it accounts for two-thirds of the economy.
Here’s the scenario as this Thanksgiving rolls around. Once again the economy is in deep doo-doo with unemployment high, millions on food stamps, and millions more facing foreclosures. The big banks seem to have “recovered;” most Americans haven’t.
Nevertheless, Christmas is for the shopping, a time to feign merriment through gift gifting, to spend what you don’t have. And the process will be “stimulated” and we will be guilted and mesmerized in our own homes by a non-stop electronic sellathon as TV advertising goes into hyperspeed.
Local TV channels will soon start hyping the “action” at the local malls announcing plans to “go live” without mentioning that they are doing it to attract more advertising, or as part of deals they already have with sponsors to add news time to ad time.
If the past is any guide, we will be told how packed the mall parking lots are—and they will, thanks to the hype, probably be packed. Part of the reason is the deep discounting and special sales –what are called “loss leaders” to get customers into the store even if you have to bribe them to come. All night sales are the latest marketing shtick.
What happened last year was that most consumers only bought the sales items and left most of the other goods untouched. No wonder, a number of malls are now in foreclosure.
At the same time, all we hear publicly from business is optimism, including the use of the term “surge” that has been used so deceptively in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Example, this news boilerplate: “Some e-retailers expect a strong surge in Thanksgiving weekend sales”
“Having already unleashed a flurry of deals, discounts and other incentives, web retailers are looking for strong sales the day after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. And unlike last year, when the tough economy reined in spending, many retailers believe this Friday after Thanksgiving, often referred to as Black Friday, will deliver significantly higher web sales.”
Higher, that is, until the credit card bills come and the returns start when folks realize they can’t afford what they bought. Almost every year, before Christmas, the credit card companies report “historic” sales and later revise their assessments as “disappointing” or didn’t “didn’t live up to expectations.”
But consumption requires people with money to spend or with credit cards that are not tapped out. This is no longer a sure thing especially as unemployment benefits run out and discretionary income freezes.
Quiet as its kept, banks are in many cases as stressed out as their customers. And at long last, some are being probed for criminal conduct. Reuters reports: “The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) is conducting about 50 criminal investigations at U.S. banks that have failed since the start of the financial crisis, the Wall Street Journal said.
The FDIC, which is responsible for dealing with bank failures, is probing former executives, directors and employees at failed U.S. banks and is taking efforts to punish alleged recklessness, fraud and other criminal behavior, the Journal said.”
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Paul Farrell offers 15 reasons on Marketwatch about how the people behind the economic collapse continue to get away with it.
Here are 5 of them.
“1. Gross denial of any moral damage caused by their rampant greed
2. Narcissistic egomaniacs with secret ‘God complexes’
Today, all of Wall Street is dual diagnosed: They’re morally blind money addicts who believe they’re “God’s chosen.” AA would say: They haven’t “bottomed,” won’t recover from their disease till a disaster hits, with another market meltdown and the “Great Depression 2.” Then maybe they’ll “quit playing God.”
3. Paranoid obsessives about secrecy, guilt and non-disclosure
4. Power-hungry need to control government using Trojan Horses
5. Borderline personalities who regularly ignore conflicts of interest”
He goes on with an indictment that clearly suggests nothing has really changed when it comes to the folks who are making money and sucking in bonuses when others aren’t.
(This is the reason I an others have launched a “Jailout campaign” with a national petition calling for more prosecutions and incarcerations of wrong doers. See newsdissector.com/blog.)
So we go back to square one: A distorted and troubled economy. A population addicted to buying things. A manipulated media. And, many signs of deeper trouble ahead, as wars are escalated and extended while the Congress is paralyzed along parochial and partisan lines.
The resurgent Republicans will not be ringing jingle bells but playing Scrooge. Many consumers will not be able to shop until they drop this year because they have already dropped to new lows.
Unfortunately, a feast followed by days at the mall will not change any of this, and remember, if you will, the price our first Americans paid so that we could stuff ourselves on the road to national obesity.
*Editorial View: Danny Schector’s movie The Crime of Our Time is the thinking citizen’s Michael Moore. He studied at the London School of Economics and marched in Edinburgh at the G8 summit. Unlike Moore’s movie Capitalism: A Love Story which cost a million dollars to produce Crime of Our Time cost only $20,000 and another key difference – It is Danny who stumped up his own cash. Danny informs me that he believes the situation in terms of civil rights in the UK is “fxxxxxx awful” I urge everyone to buy something worthwhile this Christmas – Danny’s DVD. Below is an excerpt for your pleasure:
News Dissector Danny Schechter blogs for Mediachannel.org. His new book (and film) on the Crime Of Our Time treats the ongoing financial crisis as a crime story. (Plunderthecrimeofourtime.com) Comments to email@example.com


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Celebrating 🎂 25 yrs with a 25 vacay giveaway🌴. Post a vacation photo with #VrboTurns25 to enter for your chance to win. Link in bio! You must be a resident of the US or Canada, and your account must be public in order to enter. Contest ends October 18th, see Official Rules here: vrbo.com/VrboTurns25
Vacation rental company Vrbo is turning 25 and in celebration of its anniversary they are giving away 25 free vacations at some of its most iconic properties!
According to a press release from the company, Vrbo revealed they have selected 25 of its most iconic, highest-rated vacation homes, cabins, and condos – even castles and a 727 airplane in the Costa Rican jungle.
“We wanted to recognize and show gratitude to our customers who have trusted Vrbo with their family vacations over the past 25 years. To celebrate this milestone, we are inviting families to look back through their old family photos to reminisce on their most precious memories together,” said Lish Kennedy, Vrbo’s VP of global brand marketing. “We’re giving away 25 stays in some truly over-the-top Vrbos to our favorite entrants – so share any throwback vacation photo that warms your heart, makes you laugh, smile, or even shed a happy tear.”
To enter simply sort through your old family vacation photos and pick the best one that represents how your family rolls on vacation! Share the throwback pic on either Facebook or Instagram (both must be public) with the hashtag #Vrboturns25 before October 18, 2020. Vrbo will then choose 25 of the best posts to get a vacation worth up to $5,000 in the Vrbo of their choice.


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(Amazon) and a shift in consumer preference. Trader Joe’s has resisted increased technology in the stores and has little presence on social media (mostly customers). This has the potential of becoming a threat to Trader Joe’s competitive advantage, as e-commerce and social media use expands globally. The threat of substitute and brand name products is also a concern for Trader Joe’s and the current competitive advantage. Brand loyalty is significant, Trader Joe’s does not stock a significant amount of name brand products in stores and this could become a strategic threat in the future.
The two firms combined will be the country’s dominant cable and Internet provider. Cohen’s rebuttal to the negative feedback of this news was that Comcast already has competition to worry about such as Amazon, Netflix, and Apple. Cohen is right to the extent that these corporations are giving Comcast some form of competition. But the competition isn’t remotely as effective as having a newly merged company with control of roughly 40 percent of the high-speed broadband Internet market. Cohen mentioned 3 companies that don’t even dabble in the cable business at the current time.
It can also mean the level of competition and product differentiation where the main structures are monopolies, oligopolies, monopolistic competitions and perfect competitions. Verizon wireless is an example of an oligopoly because it does not have any major competitors especially after the merger of the previous companies. Additionally, the market consists of a large customer base while there are also barriers in accessing this pool. Hough the platform is seemingly competitive, only a few market players dominate the market where the barriers are caused by high cost of infrastructure required for reliable
Verizon Power and politics Teresa Allen Western International University Organizational theory & Behavior MGT-240 -3826 Beth Groh February 12, 2018 Verizon Power and Politics Leadership produces power, and the same can be said being the other way around. Power and leadership can play a significant role in both large and small businesses.
However, their weakness revolves around the lack of research and development and the creation of the infrastructure of the broadband lines. As a result, Wind Telecomunicazioni possess very little competition and might be an excellent area to expand in years to
While searching the internet there are only a few places on the internet that did a SWOT analysis on them, not much information for such a big corporation such as Verizon. A weakness of Verizon is that they are not international. That can turn into a threat. Verizon is only listed as a regional player and has not expanded outside the U.S. Verizon’s prices are high, but they do offer reliable service (Bhasin, 2018).
has millions of buyers and the company continues to woe more consumers to buy its products. The threat to buyers is not a big concern to Apple Inc. The competition on this area falls on the pricing system and differentiation of products to meet the unique needs of the consumers. The move to differentiate the products of the company aimed at addressing the diverse needs of the consumers (Bergvall-Kareborn and Howcroft 2013, p.280).
Samsung implements the strategy of “ Red Ocean;” which shows that a firm gains competitive advantage by venture into the current market and constructing on the weaknesses of other competitors in the field of similar products. Thus, Samsung“floods the market with many products” which are made by other companies within short duration of time ( Travos,2002). It seems that Samsung made these new products through developing many of manufacturing products of its Smartphones. However, such attitude is considered to be as a massive cost advantage over other firms that make such product. Samsung has improved its “competition position internationally through developing its present competitive strategies” , through depending on the other manufacturers`
Considering the fact that Amazon is an online only retailer, the single minded focus on online retailing might “come in the way” of its expansion plans particularly in emerging markets. 5. One of the biggest weakness and something that has been often commented upon by analysts and industry experts is that Amazon operates in near zero margin business models that have severely dented its profitability and even though the company has high volumes and huge revenues, this has not translated into meaningful profits for the
Another issue is Tesco’s lack of experience in some markets that it intends to enter, such as its own brand smartphones and tablets (Wood and Gibbs, 2014). Finally, Tesco needs to invest a lot of cash in new web technologies and IT, as well as store refurbishment, diverting cash from price reduction strategies (Ruddick, 2014). This is likely to have an adverse effect on sales (Bunn and Ellis,
Even in the first line of the advertisement the company says that it is “The most awarded network ever.” Jamie Foxx then says that after an independent study was done again, Verizon still has the most awards in the nation. Another thing that Jamie Foxx tells phone owners is that Verizon is, “Ranked number one nationally in data, reliability, text, and call and speed.” In this quote, it is the company’s way of boasting while also slandering the other companies, and doing it right in front of their faces. However, despite Verizon’s claim to be number one in each category, the graphs of the study’s results show that AT&T actually receives the number one spot for texting (Andersen.)


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Blockchain Spending to Reach Almost $12 Billion in 2022
There is a new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Blockchain Spending Guide, from International Data Corporation (IDC). As per the update, worldwide spending on blockchain solutions is forecast to reach $11.7 billion in 2022.
Worldwide Semiannual Blockchain Spending Guide examines the blockchain opportunity from a region, an industry, a use case, and a technology perspective. Worldwide blockchain spending is expected to be $1.5 billion in 2018 which is double the amount spent in 2017. IDC also blockchain spending to grow at a robust pace throughout the 2017-2022 forecast period with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 73.2%.
The Research manager with IDC’s Customer Insights & Analysis team, Stacey Soohoo, said:
“Enthusiasm for blockchain continues to be universally shared across regions as businesses and organizations alike continue to explore the technology’s potential business application. Regulatory concerns and industry standards continue to hinder widespread adoption as governments around the globe work with enterprises to formulate policies and governance. As such, cross-business collaboration and blockchain interoperability are emerging as key aspects in the growth of the distributed ledger technology (DLT).”
Jessica Goepfert, program vice president, IDC’s Customer Insights and Analysis, said:
“We continue to see the greatest spending and growth for blockchain around lot lineage and asset and goods management. Highly visible scandals combined with complex supply chains and incomplete information set the stage for investments and projects in these areas. End to end, the stakeholders have a vested interest in solving these issues. Manufacturers want to ensure products arrive where they are supposed to arrive. Retailers and wholesalers seek assurance around the validity and quality of the products they are selling. And consumers are demanding greater transparency from providers.”
As per the report, the United States will see the largest blockchain investments. It will deliver more than 36% of worldwide spending throughout the forecast. The next largest region for blockchain spending will be Western Europe, followed by China and Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan and China) (APeJC).
All nine regions covered in the spending guide will see remarkable spending growth over the 2018-2022 forecast period. Japan and Canada will lead the way with CAGRs of 108.7% and 86.7%, respectively. The report mentioned that the fastest growth among the various industries for blockchain spending will be experienced in process manufacturing (78.8% CAGR), professional services (77.7% CAGR) and banking (74.7% CAGR).
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of advisory services, market intelligence, and events for the telecommunications, information technology, and consumer technology markets. It employs more than 1,100 analysts worldwide in over 110 countries. It offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities.
It was founded in 1964. IDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG) which is the world’s leading media, data and marketing services company that activates and engages the most influential technology buyers. The global research approach of IDC and its rigorous methodologies for technology suppliers and IT buyers as well as strong industry coverage set it apart from other market research firms.
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UK high streets could be converted into residential areas as demand for e-commerce rises
Struggling retailers could be converted into residential hubs according to UK think tank Social Market Foundation.
In a report that seeks to review planning laws, the move could create at least 800,000 new homes, the Social Market Foundation (SMF) suggested.
The SMF also said that there has been a surge in online sales and the decline of traditional high street shopping is “inevitable”.
SMF research director, Scott Corfe said: “Politicians pledging to save the high street are promising voters the impossible. Instead of claiming they can turn back the clock, leaders should aim to make inevitable change work better for urban centres and populations.”
"Trying to prop up high street retailers facing long-term decline is not an act of kindness to workers or towns. It just postpones the inevitable and wastes opportunities to develop new policies to help workers and towns embrace the future.”
The report suggests that lockdown has amplified trends that were already taking lead, as well as a shift away from in-store shopping the increase in remote working has decreased footfall in town and city centres since lockdown measures were eased.
SMF continued to argue that as opposed to focusing on “saving the high street”, ministers should be working on “saving urban centres”.
The proposal includes introducing a nationwide programme of repurposing city and town centres into residential property, funded by local councils.
In support of the proposal, central government could write off tens of billions of pounds of local councils’ debt and Economic Growth Areas could be assigned, with tax incentives offered to businesses searching to move to the zones and generate employment.


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The Spanish company is expanding its offering with the launch of its "Active" capsule collection, featuring accessible pieces designed for yoga and meditation, which aim to inspire the brand's community to get moving.
The outdoor lifestyle group has announced skyrocketing e-commerce sales in the first nine weeks of Q2, giving the company hope of achieving better-than-expected results in a quarter negatively impacted by Covid-19.
Sustainability and the customer experience are more and more crucial for the luxury industry, as found in a study by media agency Initiative, which identified six clusters of luxury goods consumers in France.
After catching a bit of a winter chill over “disappointing” Christmas trading, Joules was more upbeat on Tuesday, talking of “robust" first-half sales for the pre-festive period, despite a profits dip.
During Paris Fashion Week, showroom for up-and-coming brands Designers Apartment shone the spotlight on 13 innovative brands working to make a name for themselves in an increasingly competitive and harsh environment.


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SIAM(Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturer) has released January auto industry sales numbers and see how these 10 Top Two Wheeler Companies in January 2021 performed.
Hero MotoCorp’s entry-level commuter motorcycle Splendor continues to lead the top 10 two-wheeler models sold in January 2021.
Honda Activa is in the second position in the sales chart, according to the latest data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Splendor clocked sales of 225,382 units in January 2021, up by 1.26% compared to 222,572 units sold in the same month last year.
Honda Activa registered sales of 211,660 units in January 2021 compared to 234,749 units in January 2020.
In the top 10 list, sales of all but three models of two-wheelers moved up from last January. Entry-level sub-segment leads the sales chart as the two-wheeler industry is slowly coming out of the pandemic days.
Yet another commuter bike, HF Deluxe, from the stable of Hero MotoCorp.
India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, claimed the third slot in the list with sales of 1,34,860 units in January 2021.
However, it is a decline of 29.71% from 1,91,875 units in January 2020.
Meanwhile, Hero Passion took the ninth position at 43,162 units in January 2021, up 60.42% from 26,905 units in the previous January.
Recovery in rural demand translated into healthy growth in Hero’s stronghold entry sub-segment of motorcycles, claiming three spots with 39.31% share in the top 10 sales chart.
The company would focus on improving its presence in the two fastest-growing segments of scooters and premium motorcycles, the chairman had told ET Auto earlier.
|Jan 2020||Model||Rank||Models||Jan 2021|
|1,91,785||HF Delux||3||HF Delux||1,34,860|
|54,595||Access||6||TVS XL 100||59,007|
|52,525||TVS XL Super||7||Jupiter||51,952|
Although volumes of the Japanese manufacturer’s popular model Activa declined by 9.84%.
The company more than made up for the loss with its entry-level motorcycle CB Shine.
It is recorded a 128% increase in sales to 116,222 units in January 2021 from 50,931 units in the same month last year.
Another regular appearance in the top 10 list, Bajaj Pulsar, is at the fifth position.
Its Sales were at 97,580 units in January 2021, registering an increase of 42.76% compared to 68,354 units in the corresponding month in 2020.
For TVS Motors, XL 100 in the sixth spot in the January 2021 sales chart.
It was the best-selling model with sales of 59,007 units, up 12.34% from 52,525 units in January 2020.
The seventh and eighth positions were occupied by two scooters, TVS Jupiter and Suzuki Access 125, respectively.
Jupiter recorded sales of 51,952 units in January 2021 as against 38,689 units during the corresponding month in 2020 with 34.28% growth.
Sales of Access 125 declined by 16.70% to 45,475 units in January 2021 from 54,595 units in January 2020.
Royal Enfield’s Classic 350 is in the 10th slot with sales of 40,875 units, registering a marginal increase of 0.10% from 40,834 units in January 2020.
Cumulatively, the top 10 two-wheeler brands in January 2021 sold 10,26,175 units, up 4.49% from 9,82,035 units in the corresponding month last year.
Source : ET Auto/Economicstimes
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Honda to launch Super Bikes in India along with 125cc Bike
As other Motorcycle manufacturers are launching their Premium super/ sports bikes in India, Honda recently confirmed that they will also be launching their premium segment super sports bikes in India above 800cc including their Honda CBR 1000RR (Honda Fireblade). Hope they will be in the 2009 models.
Initially the big bikes will be available for sale in The Indian Metro Cities only and gradually the sales infrastructure will be increased.
Apart from launching the Super bikes HMSI also announced that they will be launching another models for the masses, likely in the 100 – 150 cc segment. It may be a 125cc bike.
“We will launch two models in super bike category with 800-1,000 cc engines in this fiscal. Apart from this, we will also bring a new model in the mass market category before March next year,” HMSI General Manager Marketing N K Rattan said.
SOURCE : expressindia.com


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The next generation of Internet Explorer is nearly ready for the public at large, as Microsoft announces the release candidate of Internet Explorer 9 at the Hang Art Gallery in San Francisco's Union Square this morning.
A massive list of improvements debuted in the new RC, available for 32-bit Windows 7; 64-bit Windows 7; 32-bit Windows Vista; and 64-bit Windows Vista. Among the most notable enhancements are the new ActiveX filter, expanded support for HTML5 and "future-tech" standards, and advertiser tracking protection, which also was introduced this week into a prerelease version of Firefox 4.
The feature changes from the first beta are focused largely, yet not exclusively, on security. Like the Firefox 4 feature, the new "do not track" feature will prevent Web advertisers from tracking your behavior using a header-based solution. Unlike Mozilla's implementation of the protection, IE9 uses both the header and customizable blacklists, Internet Explorer business and marketing senior director Ryan Gavin said in an interview yesterday. "Using only the header is too narrow a solution," he said, noting that Internet Explorer also allows users to create a whitelist for sites that people actively want to track online surfing behavior.
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I did not find any new methods or properties added to IE9 and it seems that some people were saying that many sites that were broken in the beta are now working fine in the RC. They finally at least allowed the option to have tabs in their own dedicated toolbar however the GUI is still the least customizable GUI...I mean you can customize Safari ten fold more than IE.
I still think we got only a few scraps of CSS3, opacity, multiple background-image support, border-radius, CSS3 selectors and transforms are okay though Gecko and WebKit (and now even Presto/Opera) have been rocking out with much more impressive CSS3 features.
In regards to SVG support it seems that they were looking to get on par with Firefox 3.5.
There are two overwhelming problems however...
1.) While a lot of lost ground was gained it's simply not enough and web designers and web developers will one day be looking to forward to the demise of IE9.
2.) It's not available on XP and while every single other browser is available for XP we still have to deal with the fact that corporations and people will still use IE on XP. XP isn't the problem (actually Vista and 7 are total disasters) but Microsoft's inability to react to things on a timely basis.
IE9 simply won't make a big enough of an impact that we need it to make and Microsoft is still holding back the web only this time under the notion that they want people to stop using XP though they won't fix Vista and 7.
Microsoft has submitted its "do not track" browser technology to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for adoption as a industry standard.
The software giant's Tracking Protection technology – unveiled in December and due in the next version of Internet Explorer – is designed to let users of IE decide what information advertisers are allowed to learn about them during web browsing and internet searches.
Tracking Protection has been slotted into the IE9 release candidate that Microsoft made available on Thursday. The finished version of IE9 is expected soon.


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The European Commission on Wednesday fined Google $5 billion over charges that prepackaging apps on its Android operating system for phones and other devices had stifled competition. Google denies the claim and plans to appeal, but the fine may have larger implications for the tech industry beyond Google. The move is the latest example of the European Union taking action to rein in a sector that has been largely free of regulations in the U.S. and elsewhere, analysts tell Marketplace. As a result, tech companies may use the strict European rules as the default for everywhere else they operate in order to avoid the cost of creating separate products for separate markets.
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