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Adopting marketing technology can be tricky for any company, but for international organizations, it poses some extra challenges. There are many stakeholders throughout the enterprise with their own goals and concerns, and they must all be convinced that a new martech solution will sufficiently address them.
In a recent webinar, Matt Heinz (of Heinz Marketing), Richa Pande (Global Account Marketing leader with HP Inc.), and Kerry Cunningham (6sense’s Senior Principal of Product Marketing) discussed how enterprise companies can strategically and efficiently add new martech systems to their tech stacks.
It’s a worthwhile watch, but if you’re short on time, here are some highlights.
New Martech for New Ways of Selling
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, sales teams relied heavily on face-to-face interactions to connect with customers, such as trade shows and in-person meetings. But lockdowns and social distancing necessitated a shift toward going fully digital in order to reach prospects and keep them engaged.
Many companies adopted marketing tools that offer automation, as well as platforms for determining and measuring customer intent and engagement. Collaboration tools also became more popular than ever and have become synonymous with martech.
“Even though one really doesn’t think of Zoom as a part of martech, it is, if you think about it,” said Richa. “So many events have been powered by Zoom [that] it has become a martech tool.”
Traditional Systems Don’t Meet Modern Sales Needs
Another change over the past two years has been a shift away from lead-based sales platforms. With account-based marketing becoming the more mainstream approach, systems that rely on traditional lead-based sales serve the needs of fewer and fewer companies.
When using lead-based systems, Kerry observed, companies hit a dramatically low maximum conversion rate of 1% to 1.5% on average.
To boost conversions and sales, companies need to know which accounts are interested in their offerings, what those accounts care about, and when they are in-market and ready to buy.
Passion Is the Key to Successful Martech Adoption
As Richa noted, convincing all stakeholders that a new technology is worth the investment can be challenging.
From the point of view of someone proposing the adoption of a new martech platform, it can look like the solution to all of sales and marketing’s problems. But beyond the obvious C-suite stakeholders making the final decision, there are often other experts across the company that you also must engage — like those who will be managing and using the technology.
You’ll need to educate these individuals on:
- Potential ROI
- The rollout process
- Adoption demands
- Management and maintenance needs
- And other details
To effectively persuade all stakeholders , you must be passionate about the technology you want to adopt. But Kerry also recommended taking a step back to evaluate why the technology is worth adopting, and account for potential unintended consequences that might accompany it. He cautioned, “A lot of our ‘right’ ideas are not as right as we think they are. We just need to slow down, take a look.”
The Adoption of New Tools Means Adopting a New Way of Doing Business
While there’s a growing push toward increased agility and embracing the latest technology, it’s crucial to be intentional with digital transformation and consider the impact it will have on the way your company does business.
“Some of these tools and the significance they have, they’re not just tools,” Matt explained. “This isn’t something you’re going to plug into WordPress. This is going to change the way you go to market.”
In other words, give your revenue team time to adapt and consider a progressive adoption of new martech tools instead of attempting to change everything at once.
To Be Continued…
You might be eager to adopt new martech and start reaping its benefits, but before you get too excited, take the necessary steps to figure out what it means for your business and prove its value to stakeholders.
Based on the insights shared by Matt and the webinar panelists, you can approach martech adoption in ways that motivate your revenue team to get the most out of cutting-edge tools and platforms.
We’ll have more valuable takeaways from this webinar — including some best practices that can help you turn these insights into action — in a future blog post. If you don’t want to wait, check out the webinar today.


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Police say the Merritt Parkway at Exit 50 in Trumbull was temporarily closed in both directions Sunday evening due to a vehicle crash.
State police say the car crash resulted in serious injuries.
Officials warned drivers about heavy delays in the area and suggested seeking alternative routes.
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- New York Jets chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson says Adam Gase's job is safe and he will remain the coach next season despite the team's struggles this year.
- The Regional Conference on Sustainable Development held an event Wednesday on the importance of using electric cars.
- Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday that Metro-North New Haven line trains will have 4G wireless service within the next year.
- The tree will be decked out in more than 50,000 multicolored lights and crowned with its iconic star.
- Shoppers can start their holiday shopping on Black Friday at these retailers.Shoppers can start their holiday shopping on Black Friday at these retailers.
- If you are looking to start your holiday shopping before the turkey is out of the oven, here are stores that will be opened for Thanksgiving.
- Stars hit the red carpet for the world premiere of "Frozen 2" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.Stars hit the red carpet for the world premiere of "Frozen 2" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Kaixin Auto (NASDAQ: KXIN) shares are rallying premarket on Friday after the company announced it has decided to establish a new energy vehicle (EV) business unit.
The unit, which will have EV R&D, production, and marketing teams, will be established due to the “Chinese government’s steady support for accelerated development of EVs and the rapid growth of EV market in China.”
“With Chinese consumers’ ever increasing recognition of EV, new energy vehicles are expected to become the mainstream consumer model in the auto industry,” the company said in a statement.
Kaixin has been in negotiations for mergers and acquisitions with several EV manufacturers with the hope of announcing progress on a deal soon.
The used car dealership firm stated that it is committed to becoming another player in the Chinese EV market, following Li Auto, NIO, and XPeng.
Its share price has rallied 24.55% on the news, trading at $2.08.
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KFC closes over half of its UK stores after chicken shortage crisis
KFC has closed more than half of its UK outlets after delivery problems meant that it ran out of chicken.
As of last night, the US fast-food chain has closed 575 of its 900 outlets in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Just 325 of the UK’s restaurants remain open, with many offering a limited menu and restricted opening hours.
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Last week, the fried chicken chain switched its delivery contract to German logistics company DHL, which blamed “operational issues” for the disruption to supply.
KFC said that its teams were “working flat out” to resolve the crisis but that it was too early to tell how long the supply problems would last.
"The chicken crossed the road, just not to our restaurants," the fast good giant wrote on Twitter.
"We've brought a new delivery partner onboard, but they've had a couple of teething problems - getting fresh chicken out to 900 restaurants across the country is pretty complex!" it added, apologising to its customers.
"We won't compromise on quality, so no deliveries has meant some of our restaurants are closed, and others are operating a limited menu or shortened hours."
Employees are also being encouraged to take holiday however they would not be forced to do so, a KFC spokesperson said.
Speaking to its staff, the fast-food chain said that employees on short-term contracts would be paid the average hours worked per day over the past 12 weeks. Meanwhile, those on salaries would be paid as normal.
However, around 80% of KFC outlets are run on a franchise basis.
"Franchisees will be seeking their own independent advice, but we're encouraging them to adopt this policy too," the company added.


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Former BBNaija housemate, Nengi, has expressed her joy as she sets to launch her shoe brand, Shoes By Flora tomorrow, April 16, 2021.
The BBNaija star is gearing up to commence the business in grand style after fans have been waiting patiently for her business to begin again. Sharing a photo of the countdown to the launch, she mentioned that she is excited the day is gradually approaching.
Announcing the launch of the shop tomorrow, Nengi said, “It is Pre-Launch Day. Are you ready for Shoes by Flora? Elegance on Legs is coming”.
Reacting to this, most of her friends and fans have disclosed that they have already pre-ordered the shoes ahead of the launch.
In an earlier post, she shared the rebranded Logo of the shoe brand. Nengi’s shoe brand has been in existence for some time now but it became more known to the public after the BBNaija reality show.
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It looks like mobile game developers found a way to bypass Apple’s privacy rules and identify users even if they said no to tracking their data. They still collect information that might be used for digital fingerprinting.
Analyst Eric Seufert shared a link to an investigation by The Washington Post and privacy software maker Lockdown.
According to the report, at least three games — Subway Surfers, Streamer Life!, and Run Rich 3D — send ad network Chartboost specific information about a mobile device. The list includes a battery level, Internet address, free storage, display settings, time zone, currency, country, and last restart time.
It helps advertisers identify users that asked to not collect their data and show them targeted ads. The investigation revealed that saying no to tracking makes no difference, making Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework almost useless.
“Worse, giving users the option to tap an ‘Ask App Not To Track’ button may even give users a false sense of privacy,” former iCloud engineer and Lockdown co-founder Johnny Lin said.
This data might also be used for digital fingerprinting, which uses technical information from a mobile device to create a profile of its user. However, Seufert pointed out that fingerprinting might be “very effective at finding some click to attribute — but not necessarily the correct click to attribute.”
Subway Surfers developer Sybo said that it only collects data that needs for the game to function properly. The company, on the other hand, didn’t specify why it sends so much personal information.


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According to a report carried by daily nation newspaper on the 9th June 2013, the sixth Tetra Park Dairy Index highlights indicate a surge in the demand for ready-to-drink flavoured milk seemingly driven by busy, health and taste driven consumers. It is reported that the uptake of flavoured milk has been growing over the past few years, boosted by a combination of factors, including growth in consumer income, consumption of flavoured milk having grown by 59 per cent between 2012 and 2013. This growth has been driven by a growing middle class, with more and more children carrying flavoured milk to school. This report thus indicates that flavoured milk consumption is set to grow at more than double the rate of white milk globally between 2012 and 2015.
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As the global maritime supply chain continues to grapple with a season of disruptions, shippers and logistics professionals around the globe are struggling to build effective resilience strategies to mitigate the consequences of a volatile logistics industry.
While much attention has been paid to the ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea, little has been said about the cascading effects of this historic disruption upon portside operations. Drayage, the process of transporting containers by truck from a vessel to another mode of transportation or final destination, is especially vulnerable to disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Red Sea.
In this article, we’re diving into the cascading consequences of the Red Sea disruption on port operations. Drayage, a key link in the global supply chain, stands to be significantly impacted by this disruption. As the crisis in the Red Sea continues to unfold, shippers are leveraging container tracking software to maintain effective operations despite historic headwinds.
Red Sea Recap: What’s Happening in the Red Sea?
Following the onset of the Israel-Hamas war, Yemen-based Houthi rebels began a series of attacks on vessels traversing the Red Sea. The attacks, orchestrated as a show of support for Hamas from the Houthis, were designed to effectively shutter what is arguably the most important trade route in the world, connecting Asian and European markets via the Suez Canal.
Despite significant support from the U.S. Navy, major carriers, facing continued Houthi attacks, have chosen to halt shipping operations in the Red Sea. “The situation is constantly evolving and remains highly volatile, and all available intelligence at hand confirms that the security risk continues to be at a significantly elevated level,” wrote Maersk in a Jan. 5 press release. “We have therefore decided that all Maersk vessels due to transit the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden will be diverted south around the Cape of Good Hope for the foreseeable future.
As carriers continue to divert vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, shippers are seeing delays of roughly 7-14 days on most shipments, leaving many transportation professionals scrambling to compensate for missing capacity and skyrocketing container rates.
- Between the weeks of Jan. 7 and Jan 14., Asia to Northern Europe rates increased by 176% to $4,391 per FEU.
- Asia to the U.S. West Coast grew 60% to $2,713 per FEU, according to a Supply Chain Dive article.
As the toll of the crisis on the global supply chain continues to grow, its effect on port operations is beginning to become clear. On Jan 18, Maersk advised shippers of port congestion stemming from the crisis, pleading with them to pick up shipments early. “Winter weather conditions as well as the Red Sea contingencies are expected to affect operations across Europe and Hub terminals,” the carrier wrote to shippers, according to Reuters. “This is leading to increased yard density across terminals, and customers are kindly asked to pick up their units as soon as possible after discharge to support fluidity.”
The Red Sea Crisis & Container Drayage
Ports, the vital linchpins of the global supply chain, are likely to see significant increases in congestion as carriers and shippers jockey for positions aboard rerouted vessels. As vessels contend with the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea, many are choosing to reroute around the southern tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope. This rerouting adds an average of 7–14 days to a vessel's journey and drastically reduces overall efficiency.
This inefficiency has a cascading effect on portside operations: “When ships do not arrive at their berths on time, containers and goods fill the ports waiting for onward shipment,” writes The Atlantic Council. “By rerouting or anchoring vessels, not only are supply chains slowed, but the availability of transport options from ports is disrupted. Rerouted ships can overwhelm alternative ports, leading to back-ups at berths and clogged passage in/out of the ports.”
As the crisis in the Red Sea continues to escalate, let’s dive into some of the specific consequences shippers can expect to see in their drayage operations.
- Shippers face a greater likelihood of incurring port fees as the crisis continues to cause congestion at ports around the globe. As operations slow and become more congested, shippers can expect all aspects of moving containers from port to become more difficult. Drayage truckers will likely see greater service demand and port operators will struggle to find available berths for much-delayed vessels. These compounding factors will inevitably lead to increased port fees, including demurrage and detention, levied against shippers.
- Operational visibility will suffer in the face of the crisis. With ports struggling to compensate for an influx of delayed vessels and freight, shippers will likely see the quality of information coming from ports suffer. Without operational visibility over drayage operations, shippers will struggle to communicate with transportation partners, further complicating the already challenging intermodal transportation process.
- Shippers will struggle to adapt to a new ‘new normal.’ Despite the hopes of many in the global transportation industry, industry experts are advising shippers to prepare for an extended disruption stemming from the Red Sea. According to reporting from CNBC, Honour Lane Shipping is advising customers to expect disruptions to continue into the third quarter of 2023, which begins in July. This outlook means that, for shippers, the disruption’s effects upon container drayage are less a flash-in-the-pan and more a new ‘new normal.’
In the face of a historic disruption in the Red Sea, shippers are increasingly turning to technology to mitigate the cascading effects of the crisis upon container drayage.
Facing Fallout From the Red Sea Crisis, Shippers Turn to Ocean Container Tracking for Drayage Visibility
In the wake of the escalating crisis in the Red Sea, shippers are confronted with unprecedented challenges that demand agile and informed decision-making. The impact of diversions and potential disruptions underscores the crucial need for heightened visibility in drayage operations. In this context, advanced technologies, particularly ocean container tracking, emerge as vital tools for shippers striving to navigate these turbulent waters.
True End-to-End Visibility
At the heart of effective drayage management lies true end-to-end visibility. Shippers need a comprehensive view across their logistics operations, from the moment cargo sets sail to its final destination. Ocean container tracking with integrated drayage visibility offers real-time insights into the location and status of containers. This bird's-eye view empowers shippers with the information they need to proactively respond to disruptions and optimize routes.
In times of crisis, timely information is paramount. Automated notifications play a pivotal role in ensuring that shippers stay ahead of potential disruptions. With the ability to set up customized alerts, shippers are instantly informed of exceptions, be it changes in vessel schedules, last free day (LFD) updates, blank sailings, or demurrage and detention scenarios. These automated alerts act as a proactive early warning system, allowing for swift and strategic decision-making.
The seamless integration of systems is the backbone of a resilient and responsive supply chain. API integration becomes especially crucial in times of crisis, facilitating the exchange of real-time data between different platforms. Shippers leveraging integrated drayage visibility with robust API integration capabilities can harmonize their logistics operations beyond the port. This not only streamlines communication but also enhances overall operational efficiency, offering a strategic advantage in mitigating the challenges posed by the Red Sea crisis.
For Tech-Enabled Resilience in Times of Crisis, Shippers Turn to OpenTrack
Facing historic challenges, shippers are turning to technology as a means of mitigating the rapidly expanding consequences of the crisis in the Red Sea. By leveraging drayage visibility software from OpenTrack, shippers gain access to an invaluable suite of ocean container visibility software assets:
- End-to-End Visibility provides shippers with unparalleled insight into all aspects of their supply chain, from initial loading to empty returns.
- API Integration ensures that shippers can seamlessly integrate OpenTrack’s industry-leading container tracking software into their existing tech stack.
- Automated Notifications give shippers an unprecedented advantage in crisis navigation, offering the ability to navigate disruptions proactively.
Book a demo with OpenTrack today and see how industry-leading container visibility can transform your supply chain in a challenging logistics landscape.


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CLEVELAND–Net income for the Hamilton Beach unit of NACCO Industries dropped 17.1 percent for the 2007 fiscal year, as the unit’s sales slipped by 1.1 percent.
Last year’s net income totaled $18.4 million for the small-electrics manufacturer, on sales of $540.7 million. According to a statement from NACCO, a rise in interest expense from increased borrowings were primarily responsible for the decline on the bottom line. Reduced unit volumes overall and decreased sales to key retailers pushed overall sales down for Hamilton Beach, although this factor was somewhat offset by an increase of sales of higher-priced products.
The economic factors that made the market difficult for Hamilton Beach in 2007 are expected to continue this year, the NACCO statement said.
Hamilton Beach is bracing itself for “significant pricing pressure” from suppliers, due to rising costs from resins, copper, steel and aluminum—which will likely prove unfavorable to its operating results in 2008.


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Overland Park, Kansas, October 26, 2009 " Today's IT security and authentication professionals have less confidence and greater security concerns for their organizations than last year, according to a recent study by PhoneFactor. The company, a leading global provider of two-factor out-of-band security services, surveyed more than 250 information technology professionals regarding threats, authentication and possible solutions to today's security issues.
"The survey results were clear " organizations need heightened security now, more than ever," said Steve Dispensa, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, PhoneFactor. "The rapid rise in malware and cyber attacks, insecurity of username and password identification and users' disdain for one-time-passcode (OTP) tokens, make out-of-band authentication a great solution for companies looking to increase security without building adoption barriers, such as price or difficulty of use."
Key findings in PhoneFactor's landmark study include:
Nearly one-third of responds felt malware installed on PCs posed the greatest external threat to their company's IT security in the next 12 months. Another 16.60 percent indicated that malware on mobile devices presented the greatest threat. Together, 57.60 percent of respondents felt malware (on PCs or mobile devices) was the greatest data security threat today. Poor password policies ranked second at 27.67 percent.
Nearly three-fourths (72.08 percent) of respondents don't believe a username and password are adequate to protect access to corporate data.
Nearly two-thirds of companies ranked IT security "high" on their priority list, a 15.56 percent increase over the previous year's survey.
Only 35 percent of respondents feel their company's current authentication system is "very" or "extremely" secure " a 16.62 percent decrease from last year. As security threats continue to increase, this inversely related danger-to-confidence relationship poses a huge threat to many businesses and consumers.
One in four (25 percent) respondents reported that their company's network or data had been compromised, up from one in five (20 percent), from last year.
More than half (57.36 percent) of respondents believe users would prefer to carry a cell phone over other two-factor authentication devices, including a security token or fob, a USB token or fob, a grid card, or a smart card. In fact, the majority of respondents " 70.31 percent " agreed with Wired's statement that security tokens are a "top 10 worst gadget ever."
More than two-thirds of respondents feel that their employer is either "extremely" or "very" responsible for protecting their personal or financial information. That number increases to more than 75 percent when asked about giving outside companies access to personal information as general consumers. In fact, a whopping 51.50 percent reported they feel businesses are "extremely" responsible for protecting their personal information.
By combining out-of-band authentication with real-time fraud alerts, PhoneFactor offers the strongest level of security for protecting employee and customer access " and is more cost efficient and easier to implement than other two-factor authentication methods. The PhoneFactor platform utilizes the telephone network for the second factor of authentication, which ensures protection against keystroke loggers and man-in-the-middle attacks, a primary concern of many respondents. PhoneFactor can be used to strongly authenticate any user login or to verify specific high-risk transactions, such as wire transfers, so even if the user's authenticated session has been hijacked by malware running on their computer, their account is still protected.
For more information about PhoneFactor's unique two-factor out-of-band authentication platform visit www.phonefactor.com.
PhoneFactor is an award-winning two-factor authentication service that uses any phone as a second form of authentication. Its out-of-band architecture and real-time fraud alerts provide strong security for enterprise and consumer applications. PhoneFactor is easy and cost effective to set up and deploy to large numbers of geographically diverse users. PhoneFactor was recently named to the Bank Technology News FutureNow list of the top 10 technology innovators securing the banking industry today. PhoneFactor was recently named to the Bank Technology News FutureNow list and has been awarded an eWEEK Analysts Choice Award in addition to being recognized by numerous analysts and industry leaders.
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Kay Hermann of Port Angeles won the top prize, a 2023 Toyota Corolla from Wilder Auto in Port Angeles, at the 34th annual Duck Derby on Sunday.
Sunday’s event broke the record for revenue for the Olympic Medical Center Foundation.
Once a race on a waterway, the derby has evolved into the selection of yellow ducks from Toyota pickup trucks parked at Pebble Beach in Port Angeles.
This duck pluck made the most money ever for the OMC Foundation — $117,050 after expenses. The old record was $115,000 in 2021.
Sales groups in Port Angeles and Sequim sold 27,002 ducks this year, according to Bruce Skinner, executive director of the OMC Foundation, which has given $10.8 million to, or on behalf of, OMC in the past 10 years.
Thirty-four prizes were won on Sunday. Dan Wilder Jr. plucked the winning duck. Wilder Toyota has donated a vehicle every year of the race.
In addition to the top prize-winner were:
• Ken and Heidi Simpson, Port Angeles, $1,000 in cash from 7 Cedars Casino.
• Jack and Terri Harmon, Port Angeles, box seats for a Port Angeles Lefties home game from Matt Acker.
• Jim and Jen Halberg, Port Angeles, $250 Sunglasses Gift Certificate from Bec’s Specs.
• Patsy Hunt, Port Angeles, Four Cases Bedford’s Local Sodas — Value $300 from Ed Bedford.
• Rob Onnell, $250 in Cash from Port Angeles Fraternal Order of Eagles #483
• Bob and Sherry Phillips, Port Angeles, $150 Gift Certificate from Bec’s Specs.
• Patty Sayer, Port Angeles, $100 in cash from 7 Cedars Casino.
• Nancy Bluestan-Johnson, Port Angeles. $100 gift card from Safeway.
• Michael and Genny Ellen, $100 gift card from Rebel Heart Coffee.
• Harrison Fulton, Port Angeles, $100 gift card from Bella Italia Restaurant.
• Bradley Edwards, Port Angeles, $100 gift certificate from Fiesta Jalisco.
• Dee Gardner, Port Angeles, $100 gift card from Starbucks.
• Eran Kennedy, Sequim, $100 worth of gasoline from First Street Chevron.
• Port Angeles Hardwood, $100 gift card from Amazon.
• Margaret Katz, Port Angeles, $100 gift certificate from Over the Fence in Sequim.
• Erika Ralston Word, Port Angeles, $100 gift card from Amazon.
• Dirk and Kelly Gouge, Port Angeles, $100 gift card from Safeway.
• Mike Maxwell, Port Angeles, 2023 Clallam County Fair package valued at $75 from Clallam County Fair.
• Rob Tulloch, Port Angeles, dinner for two at 48 Degrees North valued at $75 from Red Lion Hotel.
• Kathy Beztz, Sequim, $50 gift certificate from Woodfire Grill.
• Shirley Clark, Port Angeles, $50 gift certificate from Blackberry Cafe.
• Bill Hoagland, Port Angeles, $50 gift certificate from Swain’s General Store.
• Issac Lahrane, Sequim, $50 gift card from Toga’s Soup House.
• Laurie Szczepczynski, Port Angeles, $50 gift certificate from Swain’s.
• Judy Playter, Port Angeles, $50 gift certificate from Next Door Gastropub.
• Ashely Bystrom, Clinton, $50 gift certificate from Westside Pizza.
• Ben Davis, Port Angeles, dinner for two at 48 Degrees North valued at $50 from Red Lion Hotel.
• Salina Treider, Port Angeles, $50 gift certificate from Next Door Gastropub.
• Lorraine Wall, Sequim, $50 gift certificate from Applebee’s.
• Jim Rogers, Port Angeles, $50 gift certificate from Applebee’s.
• Monte English, Port Angeles, $50 gift certificate from Silver Lining Cafe.
• Jasmeen Sandhu, Port Angeles, $50 gift card from Home Depot.
• Michael Morgan, Port Angeles, 34th Anniversary Prize — $340 in cash from 7 Cedars Casino.
The gathering began at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, when the Edie Beck Kids Pavilion opened to provide children with arts and crafts activities, face painting and the antics of the Happy Tymers Clown Group.
Just prior to the main event was the Bub and Alice Olsen Very Important Duck (VID) Pluck — an opportunity for businesses and individuals, including those from off the Olympic Peninsula who do business with local companies, to purchase special V.I.D. ducks emblazoned with their logo, for $350 each.
All plucks were operated under the rules of the Washington State Gambling Commission. The duck pluck was presented by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.
Each duck ticket cost $7. For $35, adopters received an extra duck (six chances to win).
The top selling individual duck salesperson was Esther Littlejohn of Sequim for the third straight year with 1,530 ducks sold.
The top selling Port Angeles salesperson was Sandy Sinnes with 1,309 ducks, 8,662 all-time. Between her and her late father Bub Olsen, they have sold 24,536 ducks, Skinner said.
The top selling partnership was Larry and Sylvia Strohm, who sold 2,479 ducks. They now have sold 21,379 ducks all-time.
Most VID Ducks were sold by Esther Littlejohn with 25.5, followed by Jim Leskinovitch with 20, Larry and Sylvia Strohm 13.5, Gail Ralston with 13, Gay Lynn Iseri with 12.5, Karen Rogers 10, Pam and Chuck Lockhart with 10, and Jean Hordyk and Lindsay Fox with 9.
Top team was Quackerbackers captained by Gail Ralston. It sold 5,695 ducks.
No. 2 selling team was the Wilder Ducks led by Larry and Sylvia Strohm, Dick Kent and Delores Bamer and Bill Schlichting with 3,220.
No. 3 was the Olympic Medical Center Mandarin Duck Team with 2,937 led by Gay Lynn Iseri, Jim Leskinovitch and Jean Hordyk.
The team of Dick Kent and Delores Bamer, Gail Ralston and Scooter Chapman are the only persons who have sold for all 34 events.
For more information, call the Olympic Medical Center Foundation at 360-417-7144.


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Digital display experts, Q4 Services, has announced that it has successfully integrated an LED illuminated projector display system in a full flight simulator for the very first time.
The Orlando-based company announced the development at the 2010 I/ITSEC tradeshow, which is the world's largest modeling, simulation and training conference, and took place in Florida last week.
The piece of technology developed in the integration saw Digital Projection International’s (DPI) M-Vision Cine LED projector display system installed on a B-737 NG simulator, resulting in the groundbreaking Q-Vue600™ display system. The company chose the M-Vision Cine LED projector for the work because of DPI’s unparalleled development of the DLP® and LED technology.
When combined, the DLP and LED operations can now provide a Lifetime Illumination system of more than 60,000 hours, together with the high uniformity characteristics of DLP.
The signature features of the M-Vision LED projector - including high color stability and color saturation along with low power needs and a low heat signature - provided a crucial basis for Q4 Services’ development and implementation the Q-Vue600™.
The projector provides a native resolution of 1080p, with significant installation flexibility for commercial and military simulation display systems.


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Mafe Mobiles, one of the oldest home-grown Mobile phone brands in India is reckoning big on Indian Smart Phone business. The company has roped in Chiranjib Sarkar as Business Head. At Mafe Mobiles, Sarkar’s role will be to handle end to end operations, grow the overall business including brand presence among offline, online and distribution in the Indian and overseas market.
“I am confident that our superior quality products coupled with competitive pricing, will steer the Mafe Mobile business in the right direction and carve our rightful position in the Indian and Overseas telecommunications market,” Chiranjib Sarkar, Business Head, Mafe Mobiles said commenting on the brand’s growth plan.
Chiranjib Sarkar has more than two decades of experience in distribution, marketing and sales. In past he has been associated with notable brands like Intex, PepsiCo and Ziox.
Mafe mobiles have already sold more than 8.5 million plus handsets in India and now majorly focusing in manufacturing under make in India policy with significant presence in Mobile Handsets, Consumer Electronics and Mobile Accessories.
Mafe has strong distribution footprint across Pan India catering to almost 30000 retailers. Planning to launch a series of Smart Phones and a new Smart Watch brand, the company is also increasing its production capacity from 12 lines (currently) to 16 lines.


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As part of the campaign, which uses the slogan: “A great pair is worth fighting for”, Fox’s has created a 3D outdoor poster made from 2,000 real pink Party Rings made to look like a pair of breasts.
It invites fans to visit Fox’s Facebook campaign page fronted by its brand character Vinnie the Panda to donate.
The first 4,000 people that donate will receive a limited edition Party Ring as a gift.
The partnership aims to raise £50,000 to fund the charity’s work into preventing and curing cancer.
Fox’s is also turning the packaging for a number of its other biscuit brands pink in support of Cancer Research during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October and donating 2.5p per pack to the charity.
Rachel Moffatt, Fox’s Biscuits brand sector director, says: “We’re delighted to be supporting Cancer Research UK’s fight against breast cancer. Whilst this installation might lead to a few chuckles, breast cancer is no laughing matter and the message behind this is a serious one: we need the support of the UK to donate now to help beat breast cancer.”
The charity recently revealed its new brand identity including a new logo and marketing approach in a bid to boost its fundraising capabilities and awareness of its work.


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7. Fill it up with regular.
Most vehicles that call for premium fuel (which was $4.23 on average earlier this month, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report, up from $3.20 a year ago) can run on regular just fine, according to Cars.com, an online car shopping site. "Technically, this makes the car less efficient, but not to a degree that negates the cost savings from the cheaper fuel grade," states the site under Tips for Saving Fuel. However, some cars do require premium fuel, so before you fill up, check your owner's manual to find out if the higher-priced gas is required or just recommended.


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(NBC) – As you start your holiday shopping, agents with the United States Secret Service are warning shoppers to keep a close eye on the cash they receive at retailers across the country.
Experts say some of the fake cash used in Hollywood movies is making its way into the real world and could end up in your hands.
Officials say the fraudulent cash might look real from a distance, but it only takes a few quick looks to realize that it is actually fake.
Experts say some of the money has already been passed off as genuine at retailers across the country.
As people prepare for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, agents warn that the cash could easily be passed off as legitimate if you’re not paying close attention.
Experts warn that you should always be vigilant of your surroundings, especially during popular shopping events like Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.


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Apple's much-anticipated move into mixed-reality has been delayed yet again. Their MR headset, yet to be named, could potentially be pushed from Q2 2023 to the second half of next year, as predicted by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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Significant delays have only upped the anticipation, with many still speculating on the device's specifications. Apple has been in the spotlight recently, and reports suggest their new operating system xrOS will power the device–as well as others to come, including a smart ring.
The headset, combining both AR and VR, was expected to be launched significantly sooner. However, given consistent delays due to a cited unspecified 'software' issue, it's been pushed back yet again.
Originally, Bloomberg had predicted the wearable device would be gracing our heads some time around now, with analyst Kuo suggesting it would be earlier, around the middle of this year. Of course, that never came to pass, and Apple never even announced so much as a press release or update on the hardware's development.
Kuo, however, says that it “still needs to be determined” whether the announcement of the headset will be moved. If they were to announce it at a special event in January 2023, it would be its first of its kind since announcing the iPad way back in 2010–which seems a touch unlikely.
There's a good chance that Apple's foray into the new tech will be a niche product, with less than 500,000 units shipped–as per Kuo–while others expect approximately 1m units to be shipped worldwide. As a brand-new product for Apple, delays are expected, so we shouldn't be holding our breath for any upcoming updates.
Nevertheless, we can expect the first release–whenever that comes–to have pretty solid specs. We do know the product will make use of Apple's M2 chip, and is likely to feature 10+ cameras both inside and out for eye-tracking and AR features. Currently, all the hype and anticipation surrounding the headset seems to point to a price range between $2,000 and $3,000.
While the release date is up in the air, one thing's for certain: Apple is likely to adopt a similar strategy to now-rival Meta by developing productivity apps that improve workflows. While B2B solutions will be part of their overall approach, however, expect to see an expensive but consumer-friendly device be officially announced over the next few years.


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$IBM and $TRI entered into deal to enhance customer solutions across $TRI using Watson. The collaboration underscores ongoing commitment by $TRI to deliver technology solutions within specific industry domains to customers via in-house technology development, as well as through key strategic collaborations.
$BA won a $22 billion deal from SpiceJet, their largest order from an Indian airline.
$FB stock remained in the green territory after Raymond James upgraded shares to strong buy from outperform, on expectations that overall 4Q16 ad spending was strong.
$ARRY Good day for the stock, jumped 7%. Great gains !
2017 was supposed to be another record year for automotive industry. Still, $F Ford thinks its profit will dip in 2017..!!
$KKR to buy Hitachi’s power tool unit Hitachi Koki for $1.3 billion. Looks like KKR & Co is going strong in Japan! Remember when it bought Calsonic Kansei a while back?


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The Indian foodscape is changing, and standing amid this is the Restaurant Week India. The sixth edition of the event, which begins on Friday, April 22, provides diners a varied culinary experience that traverses through countries, tingles the taste-buds and hopes to provide an umami flavour.
The 100+ restaurants, participating in the week-long event, held in cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi, include options that would befit the many different types of diners, including the diet conscious.
"Earlier, we would not allow salads on the menu because customers would write back to us saying it's not filling enough. But if you look at our current menu we are conscious of the fact that people like to eat to salads. It's a growing trend. People want to eat comfortably but not overeat," says Nachiket Shetye, director, Cellar Door Hospitality, which organises the event, told International Business Times India.
It is rare to associate the word healthy with certain cuisines, especially Indian. After all, gravies acquire their silkiness after a generous amount of butter has been added. However, Shetye says that restaurants, which specialise in Indian food, are constantly evolving and this reflects in their menu for Restaurant Week India as well. "You will find breads with whole wheat options and those that are multi-grained. You wouldn't see earlier," he adds.
Healthy is perhaps a growing trend in the culinary landscape, but that's not the only type of food which will be served. For example, Graze, the contemporary European restaurant at Vivanta by Taj, offers delights such as chicken leg confit in a five spice sauce, served with creamy polenta and glazed haricot. Such pleasure can be found in celebrated Chef Manu Chandra's menu as well, which offers a crispened pork belly with honey mustard glaze, braised cabbage and a sausage patty.
Restaurant Week India, which began six years ago, has come a long way. The event, which started in Mumbai with 1,000 guests, now has managed to rope in 11,000 diners across cities. The pre-fixed three course menu, which offers signature dishes at a fraction of the cost, is a huge factor in drawing crowds. The organisers choose those restaurants where an average meal for two costs more than Rs.1800.
In Shetye's words, an event like the Restaurant Week India allows restaurants to break the stereotype of having diners only for a birthday or an anniversary. "We want consumers to go to several restaurants in one week rather than visiting these places on a special occasion," he elaborates.
Reservation for Restaurant Week India is open. Prices start from Rs. 900. You can visit their website to book a table.


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HUNGRY HELP: New Grocery Style Food Pantry
Des Moines area families struggling to put food on the table have a new option for help.
The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network has opened a new food pantry site at the Central Iowa Shelter and Services.
The new site is one of two pantries designed with a grocery store feel, where people can “shop” for items from specific categories based on family size and preference.
According to DMARC, research has shown that being able to select their own food helps consumers retain dignity as well as reduces waste because they are choosing items they want rather than taking what they are given.
The Central Iowa Shelter and Services Pantry is located at 1420 Mulberry Street and is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families in need can receive a four day supply of food once per month.


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August 2022 turned out to be a good month for the Indian automotive industry in terms of sales. Car manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra registered healthy YoY growth. Thanks to the onset of the festive season and ease of supply chain woes, PV sales are coming back on track. In this article, we have listed the top 5 best-selling car brands in India in August 2022.
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As you can see in the above table, all the major car manufacturers posted an uptick in domestic sales last month when compared on a YoY basis. While India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, leads the race, Hyundai Motor India came at a distant second closely followed by Tata Motors. Mahindra and Kia bagged fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Maruti Suzuki sold 1,34,166 units in the domestic market in August 2022, registering a 30 per cent YoY growth. In the same period last year, its sales stood at 1,03,187 units. Hyundai Motor India managed to sell 49,510 units in August 2022, thereby recording a 5.6 per cent YoY growth. In August 2021, it sold 46,866 units in the domestic market.
Tata Motors sold 47,166 units in August 2022, recording a massive 68.3 per cent YoY growth. Mahindra managed to sell 29,852 units last month, thereby registering a tremendous 86.8 per cent YoY growth. Kia sold 22,322 units in India in August 2022, recording a 33.2 per cent YoY growth. In August 2021, its sales stood at 16,750 units.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation Earnings: Will Costco Stock Increase Its Dividend?
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Due to the rise of the e-commerce industry, brick-and-mortar retailers haven’t been an investor favorite recently. However, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has been an exception. Over the last five years, Costco stock surged more than 80%.
At the same time, the company has also rewarded shareholders with an increasing stream of dividends. Now, the retailer is reporting earnings again. Let’s see what dividend investors can expect from the latest Costco stock news.
With such an impressive share price performance, it’s no surprise that the market has high expectations for the company. For the second quarter of Costco’s fiscal year 2018, Wall Street analysts expect the company to generate $32.69 billion in revenue, which would represent a 9.8% increase year-over-year. Earnings are projected to come in at $1.46 per share, representing a 24.8% improvement from the $1.17 per share earned in the year-ago period. (Source: “Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST),” Yahoo! Finance, last accessed March 2, 2018.)
Over the past year, Costco stock has beaten analysts’ earnings per share estimates in three of the four quarters.
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|Change from Year-Ago EPS||24.8%|
|Revenue Estimate||$32.69 Billion|
|Change from Year-Ago Revenue||9.8%|
|Earnings Beats in Past 4 Quarters||3|
As I mentioned earlier, Costco has an impressive track record when it comes to dividend growth. The company started paying a dividend in 2004 and has raised its payout every year since then. From its initial quarterly dividend rate of $0.10 per share to today’s $0.50 per share, Costco stock’s payout has grown by 400%. (Source: “Splits & Dividends,” Costco Wholesale Corporation, last accessed March 2, 2018.)
The neat thing is, despite all these dividend hikes, Costco was not really paying out all that much. In the first quarter of its fiscal year 2018, ended November 26, 2017, the company generated a net income of $1.45 per diluted share while declaring a cash dividend of $0.50 per share. In other words, Costco was paying out just over one-third of its profits as dividends. This leaves plenty of room for future dividend increases. (Source: “Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Results,” Costco Wholesale Corporation, December 14, 2017.)
Moreover, the company’s business has been growing. In the most recent quarter, comparable sales at Costco U.S. increased 10.3% year-over-year. But the real star was the company’s e-commerce segment, which delivered a whopping 43.5% comparable sales growth for the quarter.
If the company can keep up the growth momentum in its comparable sales, it should have no problem continuing its dividend increase track record.
At the end of the day, keep in mind that Costco runs one of the most stable operations in the retail industry. The company is the largest membership-only warehouse club in America, with 91.5 million total cardholders representing 49.9 million households. On an annualized basis, Costco generates $2.9 billion in cash membership fees alone. (Source: “Costco Today,” Costco Wholesale Corporation, last accessed March 2, 2018.)
Will Costco stock increase its dividend? Well, Costco is scheduled to report earnings on Wednesday, March 7 after the closing bell. With solid financials and a growing business, the company certainly has room for another dividend increase. However, given the fact that Costco’s Board of Directors usually reviews its dividend policy in April, investors will likely have to wait another month before the company delivers the next dividend increase.
Trading at $189.37 apiece, Costco stock offers an annual dividend yield of 1.06%.


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Kellogg Co. Chairman and CEO Steven Cahillane has become the latest head of a large American consumer products company to buy a mansion in Lincoln Park, paying $5.625 million in May for a five-bedroom, 7,800-square-foot limestone and brick home. He is also the latest senior executive at Kellogg to buy in the Chicago area.
Cahillane, who became Battle Creek, Mich.-based Kellogg’s CEO last fall, joins the heads of S.C. Johnson & Son and Kraft Heinz in recently purchasing mansions in Lincoln Park. In July 2016, S.C. Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson paid $8.3 million for a newly built, six-bedroom, 10,500-square-foot mansion in Lincoln Park. In January 2017, Kraft Heinz CEO Bernardo Hees was the person behind the $7.2 million purchase of a five-bedroom, 9,200-square-foot vintage brick mansion in Lincoln Park.
Now, Cahillane and his wife, Tracy, have purchased their Lincoln Park mansion, which was built in 2009 and is situated on an extra-wide lot. Features include six baths, a five-stop elevator, a master suite with a dressing room and a morning kitchen, a library, a game and media room, a wine room, coffered ceilings, walnut and stone floors, and a kitchen with two Sub-Zero refrigerators, a farmers sink and Waterworks fixtures. Outdoor features include an attached, four-car garage, two outdoor areas with full kitchens and a wood-burning fireplace and a roof deck with a pergola.
With the purchase, Cahillane joins other Kellogg senior executives with Chicago homes. In 2016, Elite Street first reported that Deanie Elsner, the president of Kellogg’s U.S. snacks business, paid $1.05 million for a small bungalow in Wilmette, which Elsner razed and replaced with a large new home. And in January, Wolfgang Koenig, who is Kellogg’s president of U.S. Morning Foods, paid $1.705 million for a six-bedroom, 4,630-square-foot vintage brick Tudor-style home in Kenilworth.
In February 2017, Kellogg opened a new office in the Merchandise Mart, housing some 50 employees in its global growth and IT departments and consolidating workers who had been in other smaller offices downtown. Does the situating of so many Kellogg senior execs in the Chicago area portend an eventual headquarters move for Kellogg from Battle Creek to Chicago?
A Kellogg spokesperson dismissed such talk.
“Battle Creek is our global headquarters and will remain so,” company spokesperson Kris Charles said. “As a global company, we also have offices in several cities, including Chicago.”
Bob Goldsborough is a freelance reporter.


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The Sony Xperia Z makes sense if a water-resistant design and excellent photos are a priority, but skip it if you demand blazingly fast performance and long battery life.
Sony launches the Xperia X and a 4K OLED TV, as robot tanks with lasers roam the halls on press day at CES 2013.
It's the right business, but are the customers ready?
Zuora, an online subscription-based billing service, secures $15 million in funding to help it foster growth.
No strings attached! Just set up a new account and presto -- 10 movies that are yours to keep. The titles include "Lethal Weapon," "Psycho," and "Behind Enemy Lines."
An e-petition has been launched to make the father of modern computer science, Alan Turing, the new face of the £10 note.
But the U.S. Justice Department seems certain to oppose the privacy-enhancing requirements, part of legislation introduced today by Rep. Zoe Lofgren.
Zuora debuts online payment service with PayPal connection, the second product from a start-up focused on the software-as-a-service business.
A New York dentist is accused of making patients sign away their copyright to negative reviews and then billing a patient $100 a day for posting unhappy reviews on Yelp. The dentist is now being taken to court.
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4K TVs are getting pretty cheap these days, even big ones don’t cost much now, but the truly high-end OLED-based TVs maintain a stratospheric premium. For the next ten hours, though, you can pick up a decent-sized 55″ 4K LG-made OLED TV over at B&H Photo for one cent under a grand. In the parlance of discount-seekers, we call that a “screaming deal.”
Spec-wise, you’re getting LG’s 2017 OLED tech, so don’t expect all the latest stuff. Read More
When Samsung first announced “The Frame” line of smart 4K TVs, we had two thoughts right off the bat. The first was “holy moly, this is brilliant!” The second was “holy moly, this is expensive!” These beautiful televisions double as works of art that can display paintings while in standby, and they come in sleek wood frames to complete the effect. If you’re like us and you’ve wanted one ever since Samsung first announced them, now is the time to pull the trigger. Amazon is offering steep discounts right now up to $802 off the 65-inch Frame TV. You can also save $702 off the popular 55-inch model, or get the 43-inch Frame TV for under [...]
The BGR Deals team normally likes to spend plenty of time testing a new device before we cover it on the site, but we’re making an exception for the XGIMI H2 “Screenless TV” Smart 3D Projector for two main reasons. First, it blew use away right out of the box thanks to a wonderfully bright picture that’s crystal clear, and built-in Harman/Kardon speakers and a subwoofer that provide killer sound with no extra components needed. Second, it just got its first discount ever thanks to a $45 coupon on Amazon that drops the price to $854.99. Anyone who has done any research on home theater projectors knows that’s a killer price for these kind of specs, so [...]
Kodi (formerly XBMC) has attracted an undeservedly bad rap outside media streaming circles, garnering a piracy-associated reputation that isn’t quite merited — at least, in my opinion. Whatever you might believe, it looks like Sony might be taking a critical view of the project, too, as reports indicate that at least some of the company’s recent Android TVs are actively blocking the app.
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“We had the biggest Black Friday in PlayStation history,” Lempel said. “We sold more consoles than we ever have in our 23-year history, and [PlayStation] Plus is a natural addition to that purchase.”
This news follows Sony’s recent Q2 2017 financial results which reported the Playstation business as being the biggest driver behind the firm’s success and revenue growth.
In the CNBC interview, Lempel also said that consumers loved the big, immersive games in VR and that it was not an accessory but an exciting new technology.
In other related news, Sony accounted for nearly half of all VR headset sales globally selling 490,000 units in Q3 2017 according to a report from research company Canalys. It also reported that VR headset shipments were showing no signs of slowing with the quarterly total sold exceeding 1 million units for the first time in Q3 2017.


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Very amusing article in the Atlantic from last month. The thesis of the article is that Twitter is not a failure as an IPO. The article is typical of mainstream press as it misses the point entirely through ignorance, or on purpose.
For Twitter, this command means finding a way to grow a business that may already be full-grown. What if half a billion dollars a quarter really is all the world wants to spend on tweets? But that is not an option. Instead, the company must pivot toward new potential growth areas, at the expense of the market it already has.
The business may be full-grown? Compared to Facebook the business remains untapped. Jack and his SJW council spend more time driving users away to other platforms like Gab than growing the user base.
Last week, Dorsey told investors on his conference call that he wants Twitter to become “the planet’s largest daily connected audience.” That’s supposed to give them hope for the future. But when the hope of a company is based on it becoming the biggest thing in the whole world, chances are the opportunity for genuine prosperity has already been lost.
Twitter could, and should have been the biggest thing in the world, it is as revolutionary as introducing television or radio into the lexicon of communication. This is a real-time ticker tape, a platform for sharing news, video, stream of consciousness, comedy, writing and more. Jack wants the biggest audience in the world, so he can lecture them and sell detergent. What a waste.


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AT&T partnered with US property developer JBG Smith to build a 5G network in a community near Washington, D.C. which it claimed would become the nation’s first full-scale smart city powered by the technology.
The companies signed a letter of intent to create a 5G smart city at National Landing, a 6.8 million square foot development near Arlington, Virginia. JBG Smith also has access to 7.2 million square feet of additional commercial, multi-family and retail development opportunities in the district.
AT&T plans to begin deploying network infrastructure in the first half of 2022. Plans call for an interconnected series of equipment installed on buildings, street furniture and underground, covering mmWave and sub-6GHz bands.
In a statement, AT&T added the smart city infrastructure will ultimately span both Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia.
Northern Virginia is a hub for the defence and cybersecurity industries, and the operator aims to deploy equipment covering cloud and edge computing, IoT, AR and AI.
The AT&T smart city will be close to Amazon HQ2, a 4.8 million square foot secondary headquarters the e-commerce giant is building in Arlington, also in partnership with JBG Smith.Subscribe to our daily newsletter Back


text: Retail Dubai businesses continue discounting to stay competitive By Shane McGinley February 14, 2023 Dubai Tourism Dubai retailers reduced prices to maintain competitiveness and to keep their inventories fluid Retail supply chain issues now easingExperts warn discounts turn retail consumers into bargain huntersGates Hospitality said long-term restaurant discounts unsustainable Dubai retailers have continued to cut prices in a bid to remain competitive and clear inventory, according to industry experts. Demand has held strong, and costs have now stabilised, with supply chain issues easing. This month’s S&P Global Dubai Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), showed non-oil business activity in the emirate hit its post-pandemic peak five months ago. “The Dubai PMI dropped to an 11-month low in January to provide a further signal that post-pandemic growth across the emirate peaked in the third quarter of 2022,” said David Owen, senior economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence. “Nonetheless, the index was still well above the 50.0 no change mark at 54.5, supported by robust expansions in both output and new orders.” Strong Gulf consumer spending defies global concernsDubai Mall shoppers up 20% on pre-Covid levels, says Alabbar The PMI found that Dubai’s non-oil business sector has continued to show strong demand as it moved into the first month of 2023, with a rise in new orders, bookings and project launches, particularly in the construction sector, which saw the strongest increase in new work for three-and-a-half years. “Dubai companies continued to benefit from relatively benign supply side and pricing conditions,” said Owen. “Delivery times improved at the strongest rate in three-and-a-half years, while overall input costs were largely unchanged following a slight drop in December. “These factors helped firms to increase their headcounts and boost inventory levels.” These factors, combined with stabilising costs – which hit a four-and-half-year high in the summer of 2022 – means Dubai businesses have been able to continue discounting prices to remain competitive. Sam Achampong, a board member of the British Business Group Dubai and Northern Emirates, and regional head of the Middle East and North Africa at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, said the improved supply chain situation had resulted in a backlog of inventory, allowing companies to discount to clear stock. “We see organisations using reduced pricing strategies to stay competitive and keep their inventories fluid,” he said. “Companies in Dubai are able to maintain this competitive approach as they’ve built resilience within their supply chains based on their newly found understanding of operating in a continually volatile business environment.” Ritesh Mohan, director of global sales at Liht Organics and founder of the retail blog RetailRitesh.com, agreed that Dubai had peaked in the third quarter of last year. He believed that many retailers discounted in December during the holiday season in order to shift excess stock and boost their end of year sales. “January saw reality bite as the retail demand showed a slight downfall (which is also shown in PMI index) despite good customer footfall or tourist influx,” he said. However, Mohan warned retailers to be cautious of continued long-term discounting as it will turn consumers into ‘deal seekers’ and ‘bargain hunters’ and make it difficult to maintain healthy margins going forward. “I believe Middle Eastern retail will gradually become more mature with time and would thrive even in the non-promotional periods. The key for retailers is to stay agile and keep their ears and eyes on to their shop floors,” he said. Many retailers discounted in December to shift excess stock and boost their end of year sales. Picture: Unsplash/Mostafa Meraji Similar to the retail sector, the food and beverage industry has also seen businesses offer discounts in order to remain competitive. However Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality and a board member of UAE Restaurant Group (URG), a trade body representing around 15,000 outlets, said this is not a sustainable long-term strategy. “Inflation has an impact on our cost of goods and services, and the cost of running a business in general, such as licenses and municipal fees, not forgetting the wage increase syndrome,” he said. “Ultimately it all boils down to supply and demand and, with the amount of venues we have (one of the highest per capita globally) on hand, the formula will not tally up if a business bases itself on discount philosophy.” A URG survey last year found that 69 percent of respondents said they were in a stronger financial position than pre-pandemic times in 2019.


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Tai Chi class Susan Logan will teach a five week class, featuring the long, soft form of Tai Chi Chuan, beginning Monday, Jan. 15, at Muses Gallery at the Singleton Center in Flat Rock.
Class time will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m., fee is $50 for 5 classes. Call 698-6462 to register.
Focus on fruits and veggies The year 2001 will see an increasing interest in vegetables and fruits in the nation's homes, restaurants and food markets, say health specialists at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).
This reflects the new prominence these foods are enjoying in public health policy, they say. The scene has been set for a shift in American eating patterns by recent developments such as these:
Heart specialists joined cancer specialists in placing consumption of fruits and vegetables first on lists of dietary guidelines for disease prevention.
The USDA's "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" were revised to lend added emphasis to vegetable and fruit consumption.
The National Cancer Institute reviewed the 5 A Day program (which encourages Americans to consume five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables) and called for its expansion.
The AICR's New American Plate program recommends that at least two-thirds of a person's plate feature vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. Its free brochure gives tips and recipes combining advice for disease prevention with advice for weight management.
A free copy of "The New American Plate" is available by calling (800) 843-8114, extension 30, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. You may also send a 66-cent stamped addressed envelope to: The New American Plate, American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R Street NW, P.O. Box 97167 Washington DC 20009-7167.
On the Net:http://www.aicr.org.
Tips for the safety-conscious Food safety starts before such items as meat or seafood are even bought. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 76 million people suffer from food-borne illnesses every year. One possible reason is that meat, poultry and seafood bought for the holidays are handled by many people before they are sold.
Safety-conscious shoppers should look at the packaging and remember these guidelines:
Puncture holes in meat wrapping are most often caused by the fingers of other shoppers, trying to test the freshness of the meat by the traditional "sniff test," clearly an unsanitary practice.
Poorly wrapped packages will leak and provide additional opportunities for contamination and bacterial growth. Split seals and pinholes in packaging let juices leak out, and let air seep in to speed up the spoilage rate of meat especially.


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There's some doubt over whether power companies will play along with new guidelines.
Last year it was revealed some Meridian Energy customers were being charged 11 percent more than the price shown on a comparison website.
The Electricity Authority is set to roll out new guidelines - discouraging the practice of charging some people more than others for the same service.
Consumer New Zealand's Jessica Wilson told Mike Hosking retailers structure their plans to make it difficult for consumers to get a better deal.
"Retailers introduce new plans, make those offers available to new customers, but keep their loyal customers on a pricey tariff and just sit there taking in the money."
She says retailers have deliberately made the market tricky to navigate.
"Retailers have been raking in millions of dollars a year from customers being on a more expensive tariff then they need to be, and those estimates are $39 million each years - so that's alot of dosh."


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SoulCycle is headed to the heart of Boston this fall.
The New York-based indoor cycling chain's new location at 500 Boylston Street is expected to open in mid-September with 58 bikes.
"We're really excited to be opening on Boylston, it’s a great location in the center of the city," SoulCycle Vice President of Public Relations and Brand Strategy Gabby Etrog Cohen told Club Industry. "Our goal is to expand further into Boston and Massachusetts, but we have no specifics at this time."
The only current SoulCycle studio in Massachusetts is in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood about six miles west of downtown Boston. Its website lists 16 instructors.
Soul Cycle has 22 locations in New York (14 in New York City) and 12 locations in California. It has single studios in New Jersey, Washington, DC, Florida, Chicago and Maryland.
SoulCycle plans to open between 50 and 60 more locations worldwide by next year.


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New Delhi, 23 January 2023: SB Packagings, a leader in the hygiene and recyclable packaging industry in India, and Constantia Flexibles, a leading global player in the flexible packaging industry, today announced they have entered into a joint venture (JV). This merger of SB Packagings, backed by Premji Invest, and Constantia India’s operations is in line with the vision of the stakeholders to create a dominant value-added packaging platform in India and South Asia.
“SB Packagings is known in the Indian packaging industry for its focus on sustainability and Innovation. We are delighted to enter into this joint venture with Constantia and look forward to continuing to develop our businesses together. This JV enables SBP to have a pan India presence across 9 manufacturing locations.” said Amit Banga, Managing Director of SB Packagings. O.P. Banga, Founder of SB Packagings, said that this JV with Constantia is a momentous milestone in the journey of SB Packagings and evinced optimism that the joint venture will scale new heights.
The JV will pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities in higher value-added market segments, continuing its strong growth trajectory in the hygiene, food, and HPC segment even as it further develops the sustainable mono-material EcoLam product range. It will bring together the mono-material capabilities of both Constantia Flexibles India and SB Packagings and offer medium to high-barrier packaging solutions to food and hygiene markets.
Transaction closure is subject to applicable regulatory approvals, and both parties expect the closure to be achieved by March end.
KPMG India acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Constantia Flexibles for the transaction


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NEWS - Thursday, December 6, 2007
New Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer TonightA brand new trailer for Rockstar’s massively anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV, entitled ‘Move up, ladies’, is due to hit the virtual airwaves tonight at 8:00pm.
The last time the publisher unleashed a GTAIV trailer on the internet the huge web traffic forced the company’s official site to a crushing halt – but such is the appetite for the next-gen title.
The game was initially supposed to be released in October, but is now expected to arrive worldwide on Xbox 360 and PS3 some time between the beginning of February and the end of April next year.
Head over to Rockstar’s official GTAIV website tonight to get a piece of the action – though don’t be surprised if the internet in its entirety comes to a grinding halt.


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One of many movie stars of brand new reality online tv program has $2 million spending plan to blow on Steveston pad
Richmond’s booming home market, as many folks know, draws all kinds from around.
Handful of them, one might assume, come searching Terra Nova mansions or River Green’s multi-million buck penthouses searching for a “bargain. ”
That has been until Chelsea Jiang found its way to the town fourteen days ago, sniffing away single-family homes in the Steveston area.
Why had been 24-year-old Jiang trying to purchase in Richmond?
“My parents love Richmond in addition they love the restaurants and so they love the grocery stores, ” stated Jiang, a recently available honours math grad through the University of B.C., who’s set to star in a TV that is online show called Ultra Rich Asian Girls.
“It’s maybe not that high priced in Richmond; it is actually low priced and I also have spending plan of $2 million. I began searching fourteen days ago. ”
If the Information swept up with Ottawa-born Jiang Wednesday, she was at the act of viewing properties in Steveston, in front of Thursday’s River Rock Theatre launch for the show, which follows the extravagant life of four young Asian women, living off their rich families within the Vancouver area.
“It’s all concerning the entertainment, ” Jiang stated associated with the show, a promotional vid of which includes drawn a lot more than 300,000 hits on YouTube and much more than 2.8 million hits in Asia.
“(Going into television) is a component of my path, although not the whole thing; it is perhaps perhaps perhaps not likely to be my entire job.
“Getting into fashion and operating my very own company is where my objectives are in. ”
Jiang, who was simply driving a Lamborghini earlier in the day this current year, nevertheless now drives a variety Rover, stated she’s developing her very own fashion company right now, funded by her moms and dads, who’re property designers in Regina.
“My parents are assisting me personally economically, however it’s me personally who’s making the choices. ”
Visits to thrift shop, Buck unlikely
Jiang left Ottawa at age seven to wait college in Beijing. She relocated back once again to Ottawa whenever she ended up being 14 and stumbled on Vancouver at 18 to analyze math at UBC.
Jiang presently lives in an extra condo on aquatic Drive near UBC — the building that is same she states, that Premier Christy Clark called house until a few years ago.
Just in case you’re wondering, you’re not likely to locate Jiang shopping during the regional thrift shop, with appearances much more likely at Leone and Holt Renfrew in Downtown Vancouver.
It is doubtful you’ll also see her into the Buck & Ear in Steveston, with Yaletown her “hang-out” of preference with buddies.
Asked if you can find evaluations to fellow truth television show the true Housewives of Vancouver, Jiang said she’s maybe perhaps not an admirer, although she does such as the Beverley Hills form of the show.
She’dn’t say why. Probably the Vancouver one ended up being too lowbrow?
Created and raised in Vancouver, producer and creator of Ultra Rich Asian Girls Kevin Li noticed there have been three distinct categories of Chinese-Canadians, “the villagers; the immigrants from Hong Kong fleeing the takeover plus the ones that are new mainland Asia.
“The newest ones would be the most fascinating ones in my experience; they’re driving the Ferraris therefore the Lamborghinis and holding the costly handbags, ” said Li, who’s invested 17 years into the tv industry, being an editor at CityTV and CTV in conventional news and soon after being a producer of documentaries along with other reality that is asian.
“People are chatting about any of it and I also considered last year, while emailing buddies, that this might be a very good subject and possibly i possibly could get this to in to a show. ”
Li has their own manufacturing business, detailed with equipment, therefore, aside from some personal sponsors, didn’t require an excessive amount of investment to pull the show off, which premieres on YouTube Sunday, Oct. 26, with a potential 13 episodes in show one.
Indeed, such was the reach associated with show, the casting call attracted interest from because far as Singapore and Taiwan, requesting ladies to pitch by themselves that you can movie stars.
“There are a lot of people who have this life style available to you, not a lot of with all the stories — such as for example Chelsea and her mathematics honours. ”
Away from 40 entrants, Li came across with 16 hopefuls, before paring it down seriously to Chelsea and:
Flo Z (Florence), whom holds a master’s level through the prestigious Istituto Marangoni Fashion Design college in Milan and talks Mandarin, English, French and a little Italian; Coco Paris (Coco), at 19, could be the youngest of this lot, is Taiwanese and a singer;
Joy is a worldwide pupil learning fashion advertising and it is a model that is aspiring.
The show itself, that may have English subtitles, is a cross between your millionaires on Rich Kids of Beverley Hills and checking up on the Kardashians, relating to Li.
“For 90 days, we just adopted them around their day-to-day life; looking at fashion programs and events and we also filmed them traveling around Europe together, ” he said.
“They knew of each and every other, but didn’t revolve in identical groups. ”
Along with surviving in luxury condos and driving Lamborghinis, Flo’s household has a Bentley and Rolls Royce.


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The Obama administration finally announced earlier this week an agreement on the Colombia Free Trade Agreement, paving the way for its ratification. The Colombia FTA is long overdue, and President Obama’s change of heart is a welcome step for America and Colombia alike. As the White House notes, American workers will immediately benefit from the agreement:
The U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement will expand U.S. goods exports alone by more than $1.1 billion and give key U.S. goods and services duty free access in sectors from manufacturing to agriculture. It will increase U.S. GDP by $2.5 billion and support thousands of additional U.S. jobs.
But while Obama finally did the right thing, the president's foot dragging has come at a great cost to the American economy. Exports to Colombia, plagued by high tariffs, suffered as Colombian businesses replaced American goods with those from new markets in Argentina, Brazil, and Canada. Democratic senators Max Baucus and John Kerry noted as much in a recent op-ed, writing that “The U.S. share of Colombia's corn, wheat and soybean imports dropped by more than 60 [percent]” and “Argentina has surpassed the United States as Colombia's top supplier of agricultural products.” The agreement, like that signed by President Bush, will eliminate more than 70 percent of Colombian duties on U.S. farm exports.
Despite the clear economic gain, politics trumped economics for two years in the Obama White House, as the president maintained the premise that Colombia failed to properly address human rights and labor violations. But Colombia has a drastically improved record from the past decade. Under the Uribe administration, funding to protect community leaders, human rights advocates, labor union members, and journalists increased over 250 percent to a record $47 million in 2009. Obama’s objections, wrote the Washington Post, “were never as serious as he contended, and are well on their way to resolution.”
For Colombia, a decade long recipient of U.S. foreign aid, the deal marks an important step in U.S.-Colombian relations. While Colombian goods benefited from duty free access to the United States for years under the Andean Trade Preference Act of 1981, Colombia’s export industry was at the mercy and whim of the United States Congress. In December 2010, the “periodically renewable” agreement became a political bargaining chip for Senate Democrats. Two months later, the act expired. For Colombia, the FTA ensures permanent access to American markets for industry and investors alike.
More importantly, the agreement strengthens bonds with a key ally and friend. Passage of the agreement will send a powerful and much needed message to American foes throughout the region--particularly, Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez. In a volatile region, Colombia remains of critical importance.
And that importance has been long understood. Eleven years ago, at the height of Colombia’s struggles in 2000, President Clinton led a bipartisan delegation to Cartagena, Colombia to announce details of Plan Colombia. Prior to the trip, President Clinton delivered an important and passionate video address to the people of Colombia: “As you struggle, with courage, to make peace, to build your economy, to fight drugs, and to deepen democracy, the United States will be on your side.” In the ensuing years President Bush followed suit and made relations with Colombia a cornerstone of American foreign policy.
Perhaps now, after two years, President Obama understands Colombia’s true importance. Though long delayed, this week's announcement is a very welcome step.
Patrick Christy is a policy analyst at the Foreign Policy Initiative.
UPDATE: Since being published, this post has been edited for clarity.


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Industry news that will effect your business:
Sealed Air to Move Headquarters to North Carolina From New Jersey
Company Will Close Offices in Wisconsin, Connecticut and South Carolina
Sealed Air Corp. plans to relocate to Charlotte, N.C., where it will consolidate about 1,300 jobs by closing its current headquarters in New Jersey and other offices in Wisconsin, Connecticut and South Carolina within the next three years.
Over the years Johnson and its various business forms have gone through many changes. If you have been in the business for a while you probably recall the name Butchers. Butchers was one of the great brands until it got sold and then was put out to pasture, then they tried to bring it back. That generated lots of business for Bullen and other private brand customers. Then there was the Johnson/Diversey name change, and the latest is the news of them closing the headquarters in New Jersey and Wisconsin. We should all see some business from this latest move. Another reason you should be developing your own brand.
Here is the link:
New technology for infectious bacteria
Clorox, Valencia firm team up on UV device that zaps hospital bacteria
When Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital needed to disinfect its patient isolation rooms, it turned to a cleaner that only works alone and doesn't need a mask or any other protection.
The cleaner isn't antisocial or reckless. It's a towering machine on wheels that resembles an anorexic robot wielding four "Star Wars" light sabers.
Optimum-UV, as the device is called, bathes a room for up to 10 minutes in powerful ultraviolet light to kill even the hardiest bacteria.
The machine, which stands just over 6 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds, is a collaboration between one of California's biggest manufacturers and one of its smallest.
Driving the collaboration: One in 20 patients picks up an infection when visiting the U.S. healthcare system, including hospitals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One problem, the CDC said in a recent report, is the creation of highly resistant super bugs or bacteria resulting from the overuse of antibiotics.
The CDC has estimated that as many as 23,000 people die each year from illnesses caused by drug-resistant infections, and the costs are high even when the patient survives.
Such infections could add $20 billion to the nation's medical bills and reduce worker productivity by $35 billion every year, the CDC says.
While this technology is potentially good answer for hospitals it won’t be able to be used in places like offices, bathrooms, schools because of its focussed target. Sales of disinfectants and the proper training of these products is still critical and will continue to grow. Visit www.airxlabs for more info.
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A rare opportunity to lease a shop in one of the most sought-after retail locations in Cambridge has come on the market with Cheffins’ commercial department.
Cheffins is proud to announce it has joined Property Agents Independent (PAI), a commercial property network of independently owned companies across the UK.
Big Motoring World, one of the UK’s largest car supermarket businesses, has expanded its operations with the purchase of a substantial warehouse unit in Peterborough in a deal brokered by Cheffins.
A rare investment opportunity to purchase a substantial portfolio of student apartments in Cambridge has come on the market with Cheffins.
Cheffins’ commercial department have scooped an award at the prestigious Estates Gazette’s Radius Data Exchange Regional Agency Awards.
Cheffins has announced a series of promotions within the firm, effective from 1st July 2019, with three coming at its head office in Cambridge and one each at its Newmarket and Saffron Walden offices.


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Meet NFI driver Mike Hawthorne, roadside midwife.
The Arrow Truck Sales 2012 Back on the Road winner is named, the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners is required, a woman's rescuer is named Goodyear's Highway Hero, cargo theft increases and other ...
Audit delays cross-border plan, court asked to review pilot program, hours rule due by end of month, a bridge closure, FMCSA says CSA helps compliance and other industry news items are featured.
Owner-operator pay to rise, researcher trashes hour studies, Shell selects SuperRigs trucks, groups push for safer trucks and many more industry news items are featured.
A capacity shortage, a fatigue inspection, a new tax requirement and highway heroes are among the featured news items.
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Hyundai has revealed a bold special edition Kona, inspired by the famous Iron Man costume from the Marvel Studios’ franchise.
On the outside, the Kona has a front LED daytime running light signature resembling that of the Iron Man mask as well as the character’s famous motif appearing on the roof, Iron Man badging at the front and custom 18-inch alloy wheels with branded centre caps. Other features include engraving on the D pillars from the film and a dark chrome front grille. All editions will painted in matte grey, with ‘Iron Man Red’ detailing.
These details also spread to the inside, too. Tony Stark’s alter ego Iron Man’s signature appears on the instrument panel, while the Kona features an Iron Man gear lever knob, custom seats and more interestingly, Iron Man graphics on the car’s head up display.
Dean Evans, chief marketing officer at Hyundai Motor America, said: “Hyundai is excited to work with Marvel on the Kona Iron Man Edition; it really is the perfect mash up.
“There is also a nice synergy between the fun and adventurous nature of the Kona and the playful yet bold character of Iron Man/Tony Stark. The outcome is a remarkable special edition that we’re sure will appeal to Marvel fans and SUV enthusiasts alike.”
It was unveiled on the Marvel stand – the firm behind the Iron Man film, and one of the largest character-based film and entertainment companies – at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con. Comic Con is a huge exhibition for comic, film and sci-fi fan, and attracts over 130,000 people to the annual event.
It’s not the first time Hyundai has teamed up with Marvel, as its 2019 Veloster Turbo (which isn’t on sale in the UK) is set to appear this summer in Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp film.
While Hyundai has yet to say the number that will be built – instead calling it a ‘global limited production – the South Korean manufacturer has confirmed that UK orders will be taken for the Kona Iron Man Edition in 2019, although it will be ‘built to order’.
Hyundai has recently launched both a fully-electric and diesel version of the Kona, with the range starting from £16,450.
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The blokes at Car say they've got the scoop on the upcoming Audi A7, including a convertible version depicted in the rendering on the right. Power is rumored to start with six cylinders across the range, with a V10-powered S7 and a twin-turbo V10-motivated RS7. Expect a variety of transmissions to be on offer as well, including manuals, automatics and dual-clutch gearboxes with six or seven speeds, along with the availability of quattro all-wheel-drive.
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Chrysler has been harshly criticized by analysts and the media. And with good reason. It's lost a ton of sales and market share. It had to bail out of leasing when its residuals plummeted. It came up $6 billion short trying to renew its credit lines. And its debt rating is pure junk.
Giveth, and taketh away, isn't that always the story? On the taketh away side, GM has recently lost a serious chunk of change. On the giveth side, The General received a $56 milion package of tax credits and grants to keep an SUV factory open in Ohio. It has also just received another package of tax credits from the city of Flint, Michigan to aid its investment in a factory that will build engines for the new Volt and Chevy Cruze. Approved over some constituent disapproval by the Flint City Coun
Some 2008-model Hyundai Elantras are being recalled due to fuel pumps that could lose pressure and decreasing engine performance. In Elantras with the 2.0-liter Beta engine, gasoline with ethanol added creates a buildup of film on the pump's electrical contacts. This can cause the engine to hesitate during starting or while running. The recall is voluntary, and if you have one of the affected cars, don't hesitate to contact your dealer.
The Detroit Grand Prix is back at the city's Belle Isle Park this Labor Day weekend and Saturday's activities will be dominated by the Detroit Sports Car Challenge. The Sports Car Challenge is the 9th race of the 2008 American Le Mans Series. We spoke to ALMS President Scott Atherton this morning about the series' green racing efforts. According to Atherton, the response to the Green Challenge that will debut at the Petit Le Mans at the beginning of October has been outstanding. The Peugeot 908s
A number of factors are conspiring to create a situation that recently would have been unthinkable: the United States as a supplier of gasoline to world markets. According to Booz & Company, those factors are the rise of biofuels in the West, the introduction of plug-in electric and other alternative fuel vehicles, and the growth of the really cheap car, like the Tata Nano.
The Chevy Volt is unique in that its engine is really just a generator that produces electricity for the batteries, which then power an electric motor that turns the front wheels for propulsion. While the Volt powertrain is pretty spectacular, it may not be unique for long. British car site AutoCar is reporting that Mazda is not only interested in a similar setup for a future plug-in hybrid, but it already has a working prototype on the road. Mazda engineers told AutoCar that a battery pack char
The London-based NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine) car company has issued a statement going full-throttle at the big automakers. The statement says that customers will have to "expect a long wait if they think that mainstream manufacturers" are going to start selling electric cars any soon. "It's easy to get caught up in talk of an electric car revolution," said NICE co-founder Evert Geurtsen. "However, we'd be very surprised if many of the all-electric sports cars, and other models that have
Phil Hill, the only American-born driver to win a Formula One title, passed away last night of complications associated with Parkinson's disease at the age of 81. Aside from his success with Ferrari in F1 during the 1961 season, Hill was also the first American to win at the 24 hours of Le Mans, taking the title twice more and winning the 12-hours of Sebring three times.
The Wall Street Journal talked to Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko ahead of this week's Moscow Motor Show about some of the company's recovery, its involvement in the Russian market and its plans for marketing electric vehicles. Masuko reiterated earlier announcements that the the iMiEV would go on sale in Japan next summer at a price of about $27,400. Once production ramps up to higher levels Mitsubishi hopes to drive the price down under $20,000. Initially the iMiEV will be in right hand driv
Click above to view gallery of stills from Saturn's Project Runway appearance
With the Democratic National Convention wrapping up tonight and the Republicans getting ready for their convention next week, this is a good time to take a look at one of the automakers who is/will be at both events. Chrysler's VP of external affairs, John Bozzella, talked about his experiences in Denver this week trying to get "Congressional support for funding the auto industry's technology transformation to build a new fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles." Please, don't call it a bailout.