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Special BizSprint cohort addressing COVID-19 challenges to focus on online marketing and branding
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT NEWS
Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University, with support from New Mexico Gas Company and the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), is offering a BizSprint accelerator program online and free of charge.
Participating businesses will receive mentoring, coaching, and micro-grants that can be applied towards business development.
Applications are due April 20, 2020
Participation is free (microgrants for participant support will be awarded upon completion of BizSprint).
Classes will be virtual and will be held on Saturdays from May 2 through June 20 .
Businesses will also receive assistance in marketing, branding, and website creation as well as help with boosting an internet footprint.
Program graduates gain access to follow-up support and continued mentorship through Arrowhead Ventures, as well as funding opportunities and resources to access during the COVID-19 health emergency.
Businesses at any stage are urged to apply.
“Arrowhead is excited to offer our BizSprint accelerator early this year,” Dana Catron, Director of Strategic Operations at Arrowhead Center said. “Given the strain and challenges our New Mexico businesses are facing at this unprecedented time, we designed this cohort to provide the real-time support they need now and during the recovery phase.”
Arrowhead Center is one of seven business incubator facilities certified by the New Mexico Economic Development Department in a program created in statute in 2005.
For information about the program, please forward your inquiry to Dana Catron, Director of Strategic Operations, at firstname.lastname@example.org or call 505.469.8411.


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A London weekly earned a special thank-you after helping a German food industry worker add to his unusual collection.
Ulli Russek, 47, from Edemissen, near Hannover, is the proud owner of what is believed to be the world’s biggest collection of newspaper-branded ball-point pens.
He recently wrote to the Richmond and Twickenham Times asking for an RTT-branded pen to add to his haul.
The paper was happy to oblige, and Ulli now has almost 400 pens in his collection which he stores in two custom-built racks (below).
His hobby started in 2002 after he received ball-point pens from his local newspapers, the Peiner Allgemeine Zeitung and the Braunschweiger Zeitung.
Said Ulli: “I am collecting only ball-point pens from newspapers and nothing else. I am happy about every ball-point pen I get from newspapers.”
His collection has hit the headlines in papers across the world including in the US, Sweden and Wales.
Fencehopper (15/02/2010 14:55:05)
I wonder if he’ll ever discover beer and women?
Anna Grete Birkhaug (11/03/2010 13:41:01)
Is it 400 from difrent newspapers he has?


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The sales of CDs in Poland amounted to zł.344 million in 2012 up from zł.300 million in 2011, according to EMI Music Polska. This makes Poland an important exception compared to other countries, where sales of music in traditional formats are decreasing, Piotr Kabaj, president of EMI Music Polska told daily Rzeczpospolita.
Poles preferred local sounds, with the albums of Polish artists dominating the top 10 of the most popular records in the country. That’s according to the Official Retail Sales Chart (OLiS) compiled by pollster TNS Pentor and the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry.
The best selling album in Poland last year was “Myśliwiecka” by Artur Andrus (Mystic Production). While Adele’s “21” (XL Recordings/Sonic), Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” (Universal Music) and Gotye’s “Making Mirrors” (Universal Music) ranked second, third, and ninth respectively, the remaining six spots were taken by Polish musicians.
But while CDs were the most popular format, digital music formats are gaining. The value of the market in Poland rocketed from zł.24 million in 2011 to zł.44 million in 2012, according to EMI. Consultancy PwC estimates that 2013 revenues from this sector in Poland will reach $17 million, with CD sales at $105 million.
Streaming services are growing more popular as well. In mid-February Spotify began offering its streaming service in Poland. Spotify already has competition in the Polish market with firms like Deezer, WiMP and Rara, but there is an increasingly large market as well. According to EMI, revenues from streaming services rose 80 percent y/y in 2012.
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While millions line up to buy Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 4S, Israel Ganot is shopping for old iPhone 4 and 3GS handsets. Ganot is chief executive and cofounder of Boston’s Second Rotation Inc., whose Gazelle.com service lets owners of used electronic devices trade them in for cash. Gazelle then resells the devices - a process Ganot calls “re-commerce.’’ Boston Globe reporter Hiawatha Bray recently spoke with Ganot about the growing market for used gadgets.
Is the launch of a new iPhone a big deal at Gazelle?
The vision of Gazelle has always been about changing the way we consume electronics, the way we buy, the way we use it, the way we sell, the way we recycle. And the iPhone specifically and Apple products in general have always been a tremendous opportunity for us to get the word out about the concept of re-commerce.
You can buy the new device just like you buy a new car. You introduce the old device that is no longer of use to you into the secondary market, and extend the lifecycle of the product. It’s greener. It’s a more holistic way of consuming products, which is our vision.
How long have you been at it?
Just over three years. We launched Gazelle just before the recession started. That was very interesting timing for a lot of reasons. Actually, it was an important driver behind our growth.
We got into this mode where we buy all the new stuff, we use it for a couple of years, and then we shove it in the drawer, shove it in the closet, and forget about those items. So our biggest competition is inertia.
That’s where the recession comes in. We tell you hey, we’ll pay you cash for stuff you don’t need any more because you upgraded to get new stuff. By the way, you need the cash to pay your electric bill or your mortgage. As a result, that became a great motivator for consumers to get off the couch and transact.
Why isn’t the company profitable yet?
We are investing significantly now in marketing and technology to build the business. This is a multi-billion-dollar opportunity. We’re building a new space.
Your ads are appearing on college football games. Isn’t that very expensive?
At the end of the day, our biggest challenge is to tell the world that re-commerce is a viable option. TV is a pretty good channel to get the word out to the masses. As long as we get the return on the investment, it really doesn’t matter how much it costs.
How much of a surge are you seeing thanks to the new iPhone?
Leading into the announcement, we’ve seen a record number of people trading in their phones. We got something like 10,000 trade-ins leading into the announcement. It’s actually accelerated since then.
Do other devices have this kind of impact on your sales?
The only other time we’ve seen it was the iPad, when the iPad 2 came out. BlackBerrys, Androids, from a quantity point of view, it’s significant volumes for us. But it doesn’t spike. It’s consistent growth, which we like better.
How about the discontinued Hewlett-Packard TouchPad tablet?
That’s a good question. I think we started paying a penny for it. It’s not worth a whole lot.
You’re facing a growing list of competitors. How do you fend them off?
Less than 1 percent of consumers trade in their electronics when they buy new, compared to the car business, which is about 40 to 50 percent. There’s massive opportunity to increase consumer adoption of the concept.
We’re the only company in our space that’s trying to build a direct-to-consumer business, trying to build a brand, to make Gazelle to re-commerce what Amazon is to e-commerce. We’ve raised $46 million in capital, and we’re using it as a competitive weapon, to invest in areas we need to invest in, to differentiate ourselves. When you look at the other competition in this space, nobody can even get close to us in terms of volume.
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In Silicon Valley, Big Data drives decisions. In health care, half the country runs on paper charts. In Silicon Valley, the biggest tech companies collaborate to drive innovation. In health care, applications barely talk to each other.
According to athenahealth EVP and COO, Ed Park, that needs to change. In this special webinar event, he’ll discuss:
- Why companies like Amazon share technology with top competitors
- Why a customer-centric, not profit-centric, philosophy drives success
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By Patrick Thomas
Adobe Inc. reported higher-than-expected revenue in its second quarter, driven by an increase in its subscription software business.
Revenue rose 25% from a year earlier to $2.74 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had expected $2.71 billion of revenue the quarter.
At the company's digital-media business, which accounts for most of its subscription revenue, revenue grew 22% from a year earlier to $1.89 billion.
Adobe built its name around desktop publishing with products like Acrobat and the ubiquitous PDF but has since transitioned to a cloud-based, subscription business.
The company posted a profit of $632.6 million, or $1.29 a share, compared with $663.2 million, or $1.33 a share, a year ago.
Excluding one-time items, the company reported adjusted earnings of $1.83 a share. Analysts were expecting earnings of $1.25 a share, or $1.78 a share on an adjusted basis.
Total operating expenses were $1.59 billion for the quarter, compared with $1.22 billion the same period a year ago.
For its current quarter, Adobe said it expects $2.80 billion in revenue, earnings of $1.40 a share and adjusted earnings of $1.95 a share. The company's forecast is below the $2.83 billion in revenue and $1.33 a share analysts polled by FactSet were expecting.
Shares of Adobe ticked up 2.6% during aftermarket trading. The company's stock is up 22% this year.
Write to Patrick Thomas at Patrick.Thomas@wsj.com
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This item was corrected at 5:19 p.m. ET. An earlier version incorrectly used Adobe Inc.'s former name Adobe Systems Inc.


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Increased customer demand is driving force behind new service between Denmark and China
AP Moller-Maersk has announced the inaugural flight of its new airfreight service with scheduled flights between Billund, Denmark and Hangzhou, China.
According to the logistics company, the new service is responding to increasing customer demand.
The scheduled Eurasia operation commenced on 20 March with three weekly flights, introducing the first of three newly converted Boeing 767-300 freighters that have recently been added to the fleet of Maersk Air Cargo.
All Europe-China flights will be operated by Maersk´s internal cargo airline.
”With the introduction of our new service between Europe and China, we have taken another leap with our customers in providing true integrated logistics,” said Michel Pozas Lucic global head of air at Maersk.
“We want to ensure that our customers have the visibility, reliability, and resilience in their supply chains,” he noted. ”In this, airfreight with scheduled flights and controlled capacity represents a crucial part of our customers´ end-to-end logistics needs.”
The inaugural flight also marks the first scheduled air cargo operation between Denmark and Asia.
According to Maersk, the corridor from Billund Airport is expected to significantly increase access for high value and time sensitive cargo between Scandinavia, Northern Europe, and the entire Asia-Pacific.
Maersk’s newly opened airfreight hub at Billund Airport will enable customers to avoid congestion and delays that are usually seen in larger airports, while the proximity of aircraft parking apron to Maersk’s airport warehouse facility “allows better control and faster cargo clearance”.
The airport facility in Billund houses a fully equipped, 4,000m² import and 13,000m² export facility, with a separate area for cold storage.
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Metaverse Regulations in India: Balancing Innovation and Governance
India finds itself at the forefront of the Metaverse regulation debate, led by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). As proposed regulations stir the tech industry, concerns and counterarguments shape the path forward.
Decoding Proposed Metaverse Regulations in India
The Economic Times sheds light on the evolving narrative around proposed Metaverse regulations by TRAI. While specific details remain unclear, anticipated focuses include data privacy, content moderation, consumer protection, and guidelines for virtual economies.
Concerns Echoing Through the Tech Industry
- Innovation Hurdles: Tech voices fear stifled creativity and experimentation if regulations become overly restrictive, hindering the organic growth of the Metaverse landscape.
- Economic Impact: Stringent regulations may discourage investments and limit the economic benefits the Indian Metaverse market could offer.
- Implementation Challenges: Enforcing regulations in the decentralized and borderless Metaverse poses practical challenges, raising questions about their effectiveness.
- Lack of Clarity: The absence of clear regulatory details introduces uncertainty, impacting strategic planning for Metaverse businesses.
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The Case for Regulation: Protecting Users and Guiding Development
- User Protection: Advocates argue that regulations are essential to shield users from potential risks such as data breaches, privacy violations, and online harassment within the Metaverse.
- Responsible Development: Clear regulations could steer Metaverse development ethically, preventing misuse and ensuring a responsible technological evolution.
- Consumer Trust: Regulatory frameworks build trust among users, fostering wider adoption of the Metaverse by assuring a safe and secure environment.
The Ongoing Debate and Future Implications
- Ongoing Debate: TRAI seeks stakeholder input, indicating an ongoing dialogue on Metaverse regulations that will shape India’s digital landscape.
- Potential Impacts: The outcome of the debate holds significant implications for the future of the Metaverse in India and could influence regulatory approaches in other regions.
As India navigates the Metaverse regulatory terrain, striking a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring user protection remains a critical challenge. The ongoing discourse will define the rules that shape the Metaverse’s role in India’s digital future.


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Knowing who you are and, perhaps more importantly, who your audience is will make you attractive to advertisers, sponsors and partners outside the YouTube sphere, experts say. Make sure to also set yourself up as someone who is "brand safe," says Tyler Vaught, head of Niche, Twitter's service that connects creators worldwide with brands to develop branded content. That could mean not using profanities, avoiding charged political topics and dodging drug references and other controversial topics on your channel.
Other, more intense measures could help, too. For example, how about restricting toddler videos to the YouTube Kids app? Toddler content could, in effect, be forbidden on the main platform. If video makers wanted their work on the YouTube Kids app, they’d have to agree to have it only on the Kids app. This might hurt their view counts initially, but it would keep kids in a safer environment, and in the long term would protect the brand from the inevitable kid-related scandals. The issue of inappropriate videos popping up in YouTube Kids has received a good deal of national press—but society can live with a tiny sliver of bad things slipping through the company’s filters. It’s a small issue compared with kids watching billions of videos on regular YouTube. Why worry about the ways a kid could hurt himself in a padded room, when huge numbers of kids are tromping around the virtual city’s empty lots? (Ducard said that YouTube knows families watch videos together: “That’s why this content is available on our main YouTube site and also on our YouTube Kids app.”)
Turkey blocked access between 2008 and 2010 after controversy over videos deemed insulting to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. In November 2010, a video of the Turkish politician Deniz Baykal caused the site to be blocked again briefly, and the site was threatened with a new shutdown if it did not remove the video. During the two and a half-year block of YouTube, the video-sharing website remained the eighth-most-accessed site in Turkey. In 2014, Turkey blocked the access for the second time, after "a high-level intelligence leak."
But recent research has painted another picture. Scoring a place in the top 3 percent of most-viewed channels could bring in ad revenues of just $16,800 per year, according to analysis for Bloomberg News by Mathias Bärtl, a professor at Offenburg University of Applied Sciences in Offenburg, Germany. If you quit your job, that's barely enough to break through the poverty line.
I’ve been creating content on YouTube for over 3 years and on December 6th, 2018 I was given 4 community guidelines strikes in 5 minutes and my channel was terminated. I’ve never had issues on YouTube nor has my content been called into question by YouTube. I had over 83,000 loyal subscribers tuned into my content and they are all incredibly upset with YouTube’s ban. I’ve filed 4 appeals, one for each community guideline strike, and YouTube will not get back to me.
But what about the cost of servers, bandwith etc? I think it might be in the range of $750 million per year to as high as $1.5 Bn plus ( we will never know as Google never reveals cost of running youtube, and Google has invested heavily in this space ). I feel Youtube as a standalone business MAY NOT be as profitable a biz as Search and might never be since barely 10% of its content is actually monetizable. But for Google, with $30 Billion revenues, Youtube losses( even if money lost is as high as say $500 million per year) is chump change considering the strategic advantage it gives visavis competition. (Microsoft online businesses lost way more last 10 years). Youtube subsidy by Google has created a monopoly which has effectively destroyed all independent video ad network business plans.
The money you earn on YouTube is entirely dependant upon how many views your videos receive. If you have a large number of subscribers and all of your videos receive thousands of views, the ad revenue will be high. If your videos have a low number of views, those videos will not generate much in terms of revenue. “Gangnam Style,” for example, was a viral hit that received over two billion views and generated as much as $5.9 million in revenue. However, even popular users generally see views in the thousands rather than the billions, so earnings are considerably lower on average. As of 2013, it is estimated that one video with a million views can earn the creator between $800 and $8,000.
Chandar met me and led me into a massive conference room. In addition to being the CEO, he composes music for ChuChu. He’s the public face of the company and, at 39, a few years younger than the other four founders, who each hold an equal stake. He sent a young man to get me a coffee, and then we sat down together with his friend B. M. Krishnan, a former accountant and a ChuChu co-founder who is now the company’s chief creative officer.
Though the furor around PewDiePie’s repeated antics has subsided after each of these incidents, his courting of alt-right ideas has not. Though he has never openly identified himself as a member or supporter of the alt-right, he has continued to like and promote channels run by alt-right-affiliated users, and earlier this year, he made a video in which he reviewed the right-wing personality and alt-right hero Jordan Peterson’s controversial self-help book. In the review, PewDiePie endorsed the book, called it a “fun” read, and said he would take some of its advice.
In some countries, YouTube is completely blocked, either through a long term standing ban or for more limited periods of time such as during periods of unrest, the run-up to an election, or in response to upcoming political anniversaries. In other countries access to the website as a whole remains open, but access to specific videos is blocked. In cases where the entire site is banned due to one particular video, YouTube will often agree to remove or limit access to that video in order to restore service. Businesses, schools, government agencies, and other private institutions often block social media sites, including YouTube, due to bandwidth limitations and the site's potential for distraction.
Show you love your content: You need to be creating videos about something you love. Having a passion for your videos will make an affect on how they're received - if you seem interested, chances are your viewers will be too. If you don't love what you're doing you'll soon get bored and the videos will start to reflect that. Passion comes first, and the money comes second!
Instead, YouTube success takes time and dedication. Kelli Segars, the co-counder of Fitness Blender, a YouTube channel with over 5 million subscribers, spent two years posting new workout videos every week before she and her husband could quit their day jobs in 2010 to focus on the brand full time. Still, without YouTube, Fitness Blender probably wouldn’t exist. “When we first set out to create free online workout videos, we found that most streaming platforms charged so much to host content that we were never going to be able to break into the industry at all, let alone offer free content to our (then nonexistent) audience,” says Segars.
As more advertising dollars flow to YouTube, it's making the already hugely profitable Google even more prosperous. On Thursday, Google's corporate parent — Alphabet Inc., based in Mountain View, Calif. — said the company overall earned $5.1 billion, or $7.25 a share in the third quarter, up 27% from the same quarter last year. After subtracting advertising commissions, revenue climbed 21% to $18.3 billion. Both figures beat analyst projections.
7. Turn to crowdfunding: There are two primary types of crowdfunding: recurring and project-based. Recurring crowdfunding lets contributors pay an amount they specify on a regular schedule. You’d want to maximize this type of funding in order to turn a channel into a substantial income stream. Incentives such as one-on-one video chats, private classes or merchandise can entice viewers to sign up.
I’m sure you have seen a viral YouTube video. They come in all shapes and sizes—from super popular songs like “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” to a funny grumpy cat, someone falling down, or even something completely off the wall like Ylvis' “What Does the Fox Say?" video. What do they all have in common? Well, these posters all made a ton of money on YouTube when their videos went viral.
YouTube allows users to upload, view, rate, share, add to favorites, report, comment on videos, and subscribe to other users. It offers a wide variety of user-generated and corporate media videos. Available content includes video clips, TV show clips, music videos, short and documentary films, audio recordings, movie trailers, live streams, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. Most of the content on YouTube is uploaded by individuals, but media corporations including CBS, the BBC, Vevo, and Hulu offer some of their material via YouTube as part of the YouTube partnership program. Unregistered users can only watch videos on the site, while registered users are permitted to upload an unlimited number of videos and add comments to videos. Videos deemed potentially inappropriate are available only to registered users affirming themselves to be at least 18 years old.


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On Black Friday, the news was filled with stories of crowds battling to grab the best bargains at big chain stores like Walmart and Target. Sa…
South Carolina’s first couple presided over the state’s official kickoff of the holiday season Sunday night.
One of the year’s first big holiday festivals in Columbia comes with a chance to shop for gifts knowing whatever you spend will go to a good cause.
Columbia’s Soda City market made it easier for local pets to find new homes for the holidays with its third annual Adoption Day Saturday.
The Soda City market on Main Street was as crowded as ever Saturday morning, and many visitors also stepped into Boyd Plaza to celebrate Día d…
Halloween is far too big to fit on just one night, and it definitely appeals to furry creatures with four legs (or at least to their humans).


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While news about Lenovo’s upcoming gaming smartphone under its Legion brand has been floating around for a while now, there’s not much information as to how it actually looks.
That’s until today when an image of the device has surfaced.
The image shows something quite interesting – a side-mounted pop-up front camera. The device is set to be powered by no less than a Snapdragon 865, and as based on previous teasers, will pack a blazing-fast 90W fast-charging via two USB-C ports which supposedly charges the device’s 5,000mAh battery to 100% in just 30 minutes.
It will also reportedly boast a 144Hz display at FHD+, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The exact size and type of display are still unknown.
The device will also allegedly run on UFS 3.0 storage and LPDDR5 RAM. For its cameras, it’s 64MP Main + 16MP wide-angle at the rear, and a 20MP front snapper.
Do take these details with a grain of salt, for now.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.


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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., along with Senators Tina Smith D-MN., and Dick Durbin, D-IL, introduced a bill Thursday requiring the FDA to continue reviewing generic insulin applications even after the agency’s currently planned March 2020 cut-off date.
A press release from Cramer’s office says there are only three primary insulin manufacturers in the U.S., Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Sanofi. Lantus, a popular long-acting insulin, cost $35 when it was first introduced in 2001. Within the past few years, the price of a Lantus vial has skyrocketed to more than $372, while that same exact drug was sold in France for $46, and $67 in Canada. The United States represents only 15 percent of the global insulin market, yet generates nearly half of pharma’s revenue on insulin.
“More generic insulin in the market means lower costs for those in need. Our bill encourages competition and free market solutions to the rising cost of this life-saving drug,” said Cramer.
Thirty million Americans are living with type I or II diabetes. Approximately 7.5 million of them rely on insulin to manage their blood sugar levels, and it is essential to their survival. The legislation is supported by Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, the National Diabetes Volunteer Leadership Council, and Children with Diabetes.


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An £80m-pound investment to support Nissan Motor’s manufacturing of electric-only and hybrid vehicles in the UK has been made by long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group.
The investment has been made as a five-year loan, guaranteed by the UK Export Finance agency of the UK Government, into the Nissan plant in Sunderland, which has been designated as the company’s main production plant for new electric cars and SUVs for the European market. The plant currently employs around 7,000 people.
Phoenix, having made its own net zero commitment at the end of last year, pledging to be net zero in its operations by 2025 and its investment portfolio by 2050, has originated in excess of half a billion pounds worth of sustainable investments within its Illiquid Assets business so far this year.
Commenting on the investment, Chris Palmer, head of Illiquid Assets Origination said: “We are delighted to support electric-only and hybrid vehicles being manufactured by Nissan in Sunderland.
“Supporting jobs and growth in every corner of the UK continues to be one of our key priorities as we play our part to help build back better and greener. We know that electric and hybrid vehicles will be key to combatting the climate crisis that we face and Phoenix continues to invest to make a positive impact on our planet and to create a sustainable future.”


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Fiat's new cross hatchback is lot more purpose built; will take on Cross Polo and Etios Cross
Renault is to supply Fiat with a light commercial vehicle based on a Renault platform, the French carmaker said in a statement on Tuesday.
Fiat Avventura crossover, the eye candy vehicle showcased during the Delhi Auto Expo 2014, by the Italian carmaker is due to make debut on Indian roads by the end of September or early October, the company spokesperson informed during an event here.
Fiat Group Automobiles India Private Limited today rolled out its new premium hatchback segment car Punto Evo in Jaipur market.
Auto maker Fiat Chrysler has deferred its plans to introduce global brand JEEP in the domestic market this year due to poor market conditions, according to a top company official.
The Fiat Punto has always been quite an attractive hatchback, but despite the fact that it did age quite well with time, it has been due for an update.
Around 8% of all Fiat shareholders, however, voted against the move to merge Fiat and Chrysler into Dutch-registered Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
The latest member of the 500 family, which follows the 500L wagon, is especially important to halt losses and sliding market share at Fiat’s operations in Europe.


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Tecmo introduced the DS game at Tokyo Game Show last year and scheduled a spring 2009 release for North America. Then the game fell off everyone’s radar (including ours!), but Again is still alive. Koei Temco plan to exhibit Again: Eye of Providence this week at Tokyo Game Show.
The “overseas drama adventure” has been rescheduled for a 2009 launch in Japan. Again: Eye of Providence seems designed for the West and since Tecmo released English screenshots last year we’re counting on a domestic release… eventually.


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Industrial solutions provider $TXT said its company, Greenlee Textron Inc., has launched a new AndroidTM application enabling remote control of the DataScout multi-service network analyzer. This option enables the device to be remote controlled up to 100 feet away using any Android tablet or mobile device with Bluetooth.
The latest earnings report by $VZ shows how it is losing customers despite offering the unlimited data plans, a record for the company.
$BEBE is closing down all its stores by the end of May.
$WFC agreed to hike its payout in a class-action settlement over unauthorized accounts by $32 million to $142 million for its retail sales practices. The settlement will now include customers who were impacted as early as May 2002.


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have submitted an application to European regulators in an effort to gain approval for the HIV drug Atripla.
The once-daily pill combines efavirenz, sold under the Bristol trade name Sustiva, emtricitabine, known by the Gilead brand name Emtriva, and tenofovir, sold by the Gilead name Viread.
Atripla is already approved in the U.S. to treat HIV. The two drugs, Emtriva and Viread, are also prescribed as a once-daily combined tablet known as Truvada. Efavirenz is sold in a number of countries by Merck under the name Stocrin.
The European application for Atripla was filed jointly by the three companies through a new three-way joint venture based in Ireland.
Bristol's shares fell 1% to $24.18, Merck's stock was 0.5% lower to $41.66, and Gilead dipped 0.8% to $64.82.


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Optus and Uber have joined forces to offer customers instant gratification through an ultra-fast device delivery service from select Yes Optus stores in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
In an Australian first, the pilot program with Uber makes it even easier, and quicker, for Optus customers to connect with the things they love with more flexibility and choice over their Optus experience – and access to the latest smartphones to customers homes in around an hour*.
Matt Williams, Optus Managing Director of Marketing and Revenue, said, Optus creates innovative options and wow moments that customers love, which is why we are excited to be leading the industry through our partnership with Uber.
No other telco offers this kind of signature service and with Australias fastest 5G, we continue to raise the bar on value and service by providing one of the fastest technology delivery services in Australia and connecting our customers with the technology that improves their lives quicker than ever before, said Mr Williams.
Lucas Groeneveld, General Manager for Ubers Retail business in Australia and New Zealand, said, Its fantastic to work with Optus and utilise the Uber Direct network in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to get Optus customers their orders as soon as possible.
Customer expectations are evolving, and we believe fast delivery is a game changer. Being able to order a new phone and have it arrive in about an hour will set a new standard for convenience that we think Optus customers will love, Mr Groeneveld added.
To participate in the trial, customers can simply call their local participating store and place an order over the phone and receive their order that same day, subject to eligibility, location, and delivery availability.
Optus x Uber Direct is now available at the following stores:
- Sydney: Yes Optus Broadway (02 7922 7305), Yes Optus Parramatta Westfield (02 7922 7105), Yes Optus Miranda (02 9525 6344)
- Melbourne: Yes Optus Bourke St Mall (03 7022 8500), Yes Optus Chadstone (03 7022 8150), Yes Optus Highpoint (03 7022 8595)
- Brisbane: Yes Optus Garden City (07 3101 9360), Yes Optus Springfield (07 3101 9295), Yes Optus Strathpine (07 3101 9015)


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Workhorse Group Inc., an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, will partner with The W.W. Williams Company LLC to be a service provider for Workhorse electric vehicles.
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to further deepen our presence in the growing electric truck sector. Partnering with Workhorse is another opportunity to demonstrate that W.W. Williams is a leader in the ever-growing world of electric vehicles,” said Mike Houston, National Sales Manager for Williams.
Williams will initially offer service through its Power Products Systems Division located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, with the potential for additional locations as Workhorse continues to grow its customer base.
“As we continue to expand and develop our top-tier aftersales support structure, we are excited to partner with Williams to further strengthen the service offerings available to our growing customer base,” said Scott Loomis, Vice President, Quality and Aftersales Support for Workhorse. “Williams provides Workhorse customers an expanded network of reliable service for our entire fleet of electric vehicles – benefiting from their over 100 years of dedicated service, depth of experience, and support offerings.”


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Jets PSLs Go On The Block
The New York Jets have partnered with StubHub to auction personal seat licenses for 2,000 of the best seats in the team’s new $1.6 billion stadium at the Meadowlands, scheduled to open for the 2010 season.
The seats, dubbed the Coaches Club, will place fans on the sideline behind the team’s bench and include access to an exclusive lounge and patio as well as complimentary food, beverage and VIP parking.
The auction will open with a minimum bid of $5,000 per seat license in order to prequalify bidders, the team said. Seats will be auctioned in minimum lots of two on StubHub Oct. 19-27. On top of the PSL costs, owners will pay up to $700 per game for tickets. Fans with PSLs are given rights to buy season tickets as long as the team plays its games there.
“Facilitating this first of its kind auction once again supports StubHub’s commitment to innovate in the ticket industry,” StubHub prexy Chris Tsakalakis said in a statement. “The Jets’ unique approach will break new ground in the primary ticketing market when the buyer decides what the seat is worth.”
The team is reportedly expecting the best PSLs to go for more than $25,000 each.
While the Jets previously announced the team would not sell PSLs for the stadium’s 27,000 upper-bowl seats, it looks like the Giants, which will share the new stadium with the Jets, plan to make PSLs a necessity even for the “cheap” seats.
Giants President John Mara recently told the New York Times that privately funding the new stadium required doing “something significant with ticket prices or PSLs.”
The Giants will reportedly charge between $1,000 and $20,000 for personal seat licenses, plus $85 to $700 per game ticket.


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A fish popular at reunion dinners during Chinese New Year (CNY) is selling for up to $100 a kilogram at wet markets here, with prices expected to rise even higher as Chinese New Year's eve approaches.
The Chinese silver pomfret, or dou chang, is in demand during the festive season as it is deemed to be the best-tasting pomfret breed and favoured for its auspicious name.
People usually buy large silver pomfrets of 1 to 1½ kg for CNY as these better suit the large number of people at reunion dinners, said fishmongers. This means a fish can cost as much as $150.
Wholesale prices of the silver pomfret, normally $20 to $30 a kg, went up to $60 a kg last month.
Likewise, other types of seafood popular during the festive period have also become more costly.
Wholesale prices of seafood are expected to rise by 30 to 40 per cent throughout the New Year period this year, said Mr Goh Thiam Chwee, vice-president of the Singapore Fish Merchant's General Association.
Yesterday, The Straits Times visited three wet markets in Bedok, Chinatown and Toa Payoh and found seafood items, like grouper and tiger prawns, selling for up to $100 and $38 a kg, respectively.
At the markets, the silver pomfret was selling for $70 to $100 a kg.
But fishmongers interviewed said it can cost $120 a kg or even up to $200 a kg if the fish are of "very high quality", meaning that they have thick, meaty flesh and "incredible freshness". But such high-quality silver pomfret is out of stock.
"The freshness is the discerning factor in the price of the fish. People are very, very picky about the quality of the fish over the New Year period," said Mr Goh.
The freshest fish are usually those caught in Malaysia, which requires less time to reach ports here than those from other places, he said.
High demand for these fish in Malaysia's own markets over the festive period is another reason for its high selling price, he added.
Despite the jump in prices, many consider fish, especially popular ones like the silver pomfret, a must-have during Chinese New Year.
The Chinese words for fish and abundance (yu) sound similar.
"Dou chang is a must-have during Chinese New Year, no matter the price, because of the abundance it will bring to my business and family members," said Mrs Christine Lee, 54, owner of a clothing business.
Mr Tan Kin Soon, 58, who bought a red grouper at $100 a kg at a wet market in Jurong last week, said: "A 50 per cent price increase is still worth it. It's Chinese New Year and it's only once a year anyway."
Many fishmongers told The Straits Times that the prices of their seafood items will rise further, starting today.
But supermarkets like Giant and FairPrice told the paper that the prices of their seafood items will largely remain the same.
There are also more affordable options such as the rabbit fish, also favoured for its auspicious name, but sold at $10 to $35 per kg.
For some, the high price of the silver pomfret is part of its appeal.
Said housewife Lee Lai Fong, 47: "Because it is quite expensive, being able to eat this fish during the New Year means that we have made a good living this year."


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Torus, a Singaporean crypto key administration platform, now permits customers to ship cryptocurrencies by social media platforms reminiscent of Twitter.
With Torus’ newest replace, v1.7.2, customers can now ship tokens to any Twitter or GitHub account, even when that account has by no means used Torus’ crypto pockets, the agency stated.
Torus publicly sends ETH to Buterin, Musk, and CZ on Twitter
Asserting the information on Monday, Torus showcased a few Twitter transactions, that includes 0.01 Ether (ETH) transfers to main crypto figures reminiscent of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao in addition to Elon Musk. As of press time, none of them seem to have confirmed the transaction from Torus.
Purported ETH transaction to Vitalik Buterin’s Twitter by way of Torus. Supply: Torus Twitter
New replace permits one-step ETH pockets creation with Google, Fb or LinkedIn
In keeping with the announcement, the brand new replace brings six new logins to the Torus Pockets and DirectAuth, a instrument that enables customers to handle app-specific personal keys, whereas storing it within the distributed Torus Community. Because of this replace, customers can now create a brand new Ethereum blockchain pockets with any of their social identities together with Google, Fb, Reddit, Twitch, Discord, AppleID, Github, LinkedIn, Twitter, Line and Passwordless Accounts.
Torus elaborated that logging into Torus by way of accounts reminiscent of Twitter or passwordless logins relies on Auth0, a login service supplier that integrates authentication and authorization for net, cellular and legacy purposes. Auth0 works as a proxy that hyperlinks Torus accounts to the verifier reminiscent of Twitter or Apple, the primary defined.
Cointelegraph reached out to Torus for added particulars relating to the brand new function. This text might be up to date pending any new info.
Based in 2018, Torus rolled out ETH transaction checks on Reddit and Google e mail accounts in December 2019. In Might 2018, Torus launched its noncustodial key administration resolution DirectAuth to enhance log-in experiences for Net 3.Zero purposes.
Torus is outwardly not the one firm that’s engaged on powering crypto transactions by identities linked to numerous apps and accounts. In late June, main cryptocurrency web site Bitcoin.com launched a brand new service that enables customers to ship any quantity of Bitcoin Money (BCH) by way of e mail.


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We hate to ruin your festive cheer, but it turns out that ordering a pint of caramel-flavored hot chocolate topped with whipped cream may not actually be that good for you.
That's the fairly unsurprising finding of a British survey that warns of the high sugar content of festive hot drinks offered by chains including Starbucks and Costa Coffee.
It found that Starbucks' venti-sized Signature Caramel Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and oat milk was the worst offender on the market, containing the equivalent of 23 teaspoons of sugar, and 758 calories. Venti cups are 20 ounces (590 ml).
The same chain's gingerbread venti-sized latte was also found to contain 14 teaspoons of sugar and 523 calories per portion, making it the worst latte option.
Elsewhere, Caffe Nero's largest Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate included 15 teaspoons of sugar and just over 500 calories. The charity said a person would need to spend an hour and a half on a cross-trainer to burn off the energy from the drink.
Costa's White Hot Chocolate had the highest sugar content for that chain, with 417 calories in a cup. But the chain was among those praised for cutting the sugar content of some of their seasonal offerings.
Public Health England (PHE) has set sugar reduction targets of up to 20% by 2020, but the survey found some high street chains have actually increased the sugar content in their festive drinks, compared to previous years.
Action on Sugar, the group behind the study, is calling on the UK's next government to extend its soft drinks industry levy to sugary milk drinks.
The government announced the new levy in 2016 as part of an effort to reduce childhood obesity, projecting that it would raise £520 million ($632 million) in additional revenue.
Its introduction had an immediate effect, with several leading soft drinks brands lowering their sugar content.
'Coffee shops and cafes need to take much greater steps to reduce the levels of sugar and portion sizes, promote lower sugar alternatives and stop pushing indulgent extras at the till,' Holly Gabriel, a nutritionist at Action on Sugar, said in a statement.
'The findings are deeply concerning, especially given that many children also consume these festive sugary drinks which are not only bad for their overall health but also their dental health,' added Dr Saul Konviser of the Dental Wellness Trust charity.
In a statement, Starbucks told CNN: 'All our drinks can be customized, such as asking for our smallest size; short, requesting skimmed milk and less or no whipped cream.' The company also said they offer nutritional information in-store and online, and that they have reduced sugar content in some of their drinks in recent years.
CNN has contacted Caffe Nero for comment.


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Cheshire has a tremendous range of businesses and these Awards celebrate the wide breadth and diversity of some wonderful companies, people and businesses that make the regional economy tick.
Chester, Cheshire (PRWEB UK) 19 December 2014
Cheshire businesses have until 5 January to get their entries in for the High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise.
Running in partnership with the University of Chester, the High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise is Cheshire’s most prestigious competition for business achievement. With seven categories, the annual event recognises and celebrates outstanding business performance among private organisations of all sizes in Cheshire, Halton and Warrington.
As well as the chance to pick up an esteemed award, the annual competition gives winners and finalists the chance to raise their profile and gain regional recognition. Companies that wish to align themselves with the awards will also benefit from a host of advertising opportunities, including an exclusive PR campaign. In addition, the event provides business owners with a valuable opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and demonstrate corporate social responsibility.
Previous winners have also used the accolade as a platform to pursue future business ambitions by garnering the attention of clients, partners and investors.
The awards ceremony will take place in Chester Town Hall on 26th March 2015. It will host some of Cheshire’s most successful business leaders, government officials and sponsors, with Prof Phil Redmond CBE and Alexis Redmond MBE set to be this year’s guest speakers.
The Office of the High Sheriff is a Royal post, which dates back to Saxon times. The current High Sheriff of Cheshire, Susan Sellers, said: “As High Sheriff of Cheshire for 2014/15 I am delighted to support these valuable awards and hope they will both give encouragement to and act as a showcase for many of the fantastic businesses and business people that we have across Cheshire, Warrington and Halton.”
Professor Phil Harris, Executive Director of the University of Chester’s Business Research Institute, said: “Cheshire has a tremendous range of businesses and these Awards celebrate the wide breadth and diversity of some wonderful companies, people and businesses that make the regional economy tick.
“We look forward to welcoming the winner of the MBA programme and offer them the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of studying at the University of Chester.”
For shortlisted finalists, a representative will be invited to attend the dinner and ceremony free of charge.
To be eligible for the High Sheriff’s Awards for Enterprise, businesses are required to have an annual turnover of at least £500,000 and have between five and 500 members of staff. To submit an entry, click here.


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Researchers from Symantec have come across a new Linux worm which they’ve dubbed Darlloz. In addition to computers, the threat is also capable of infecting other devices connected to the internet, such as routers, set-top boxes, security cameras and even industrial control systems that run Linux.
According to experts, the malware spreads by exploiting a PHP vulnerability that was patched back in May 2012. The developer used proof-of concept code published in October to create Darlloz.
“Upon execution, the worm generates IP addresses randomly, accesses a specific path on the machine with well-known ID and passwords, and sends HTTP POST requests, which exploit the vulnerability. If the target is unpatched, it downloads the worm from a malicious server and starts searching for its next target,” Symantec’s Kaoru Hayashi noted in a blog post.
The variant analyzed by Symantec is designed to infect only devices running on Intel architectures. However, researchers have also spotted versions for other architectures as well, including MIPS, PPC and ARM. On the other hand, attacks against non-PC devices haven’t been seen yet.
Experts note that while they haven’t spotted any Darlloz attacks in the wild, a large number of users who don’t even realize that their devices are running Linux are at risk.
Symantec recommends users to check all their devices that are connected to the network and make sure their software is updated. Always install security patches when they’re made available.
Default device passwords should always be changed. The passwords that are set should be strong.
Finally, incoming HTTP POST requests to paths such as -/cgi-bin/php, -/cgi-bin/php5, -/cgi-bin/php-cgi, -/cgi-bin/php.cgi and -/cgi-bin/php4 should be blocked.
Unfortunately, in some cases, vendors might not provide updates because of hardware limitations or outdated technology.


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Scott Colosimo's original vision for Cleveland CycleWerks is finally coming to fruition. When Scott started his motorcycle company in 2009, he reached out to tons of manufacturers around the U.S. hoping to find someone to build his bikes They all shot him down. So, Scott reluctantly took his business elsewhere - China.
Since then, the company has thrived overseas and slowly gained traction in the U.S. Recently, the company posted a press release on its website that revealed it's transitioning to building bikes in the States. When I heard this, I decided to reach out to Scott and see if I could get some specifics. Here's what I found.
From the start, CCW's motorcycles were always built outside America, but Scott never forgot his original vision. So, when he heard that Bruce Belfer's attempts to breathe life back into Erik Buell Racing (EBR) fell through, he reached out.
"We started talking and realized we kind of had the same vision for what we wanted to do," Scott told me over the phone. "So instead of doing something with EBR, he's now my partner for the U.S."
Scott said that bikes should be rolling off American assembly lines in roughly 3 months barring any unforeseen issues. The bikes built in the U.S will be sold here, but they'll also be shipped to some of CCW's markets overseas.
"We've switched to more of a localized manufacturing strategy," Scott said. "Every bike sold in the U.S. will be made in the U.S., but we're also going to start exporting, which is pretty exciting for us."
Not every bike CCW sells worldwide will be built in the States, though. Due to the trade tariffs in certain countries, CCW will still need to manufacture motorcycles in a few other countries.
With the new manufacturing partner comes some big changes as far as distribution too. Scott said the previous U.S. distribution partnership didn't meet his expectations. This new partnership will help CCW reach the dealers it needs to and get the kind of placement and exposure it needs in order to be more successful in the States.
"Now that we have an active owner who understands what we need to do, we can go after tier one's and that's about it," said Scott. "The back-end support for our dealers is going to be pretty much what you expect from an OEM."
Scott went on to say that just about everything with U.S. distribution will change in some way. CCW will start to do financing with dealers and consumers and have an expanded dealer network.
"The whole U.S. landscape [when it comes to CCW distribution] will change over the course of the next eight months," Scott said.
The changes don't stop at manufacturing and distribution, though. Scott told me some additional details about the upcoming CCW products, including the changes with the FXx and the FXR (shown below).
He said that the company is still working on larger displacement engines, but that changes in regulations set plans back considerably.
"The reality of the situation is that we weren't prepared for the new regulations," said Scott.
From what Scott told me, the issues with the regulations weren't as much internal as external, meaning CCW had issues getting the bikes properly tested and certified correctly. That set the company back, but Scott told me soon CCW will be in a position to get back to making bigger displacement bikes happen.
Aside from larger displacement bikes, Scott and I discussed the FXx and FXR. If you haven't seen the FXx or FXR yet, head over to CCW's website. The thing is awesome. It's like a cross between a burly mountain bike and a dirt bike. Original models were sold with an automatic clutch. The idea behind that was to make it easier to ride for beginners. What CCW found out is that most of the people buying these bikes are fairly seasoned riders who want something that is fun and just kicks ass.
"We underestimated the level of hoonage," Scott said. "People wanted the ability to clutch the front wheel up."
In my eyes, the FXR is a perfect city bike that you can have a ton of fun on. It's small easy to maneuver and can basically take on any terrain. Even if you don't take the thing off-road, the FXR makes a lot of sense. I want one, and my next purchase (should my wife allow it) may be one of these bikes.
As you can probably tell, I'm a big fan of Scott and all that CCW does. It's a company that is doing big things, and it's great to see the recent positive developments. The company is small and lean but powerful, just like the motorcycles it sells.
I look forward to the day when I see more of these bikes on U.S. roads. There's a CCW bike, an Ace, that parks down the street from my apartment in Chicago. Every time I see it I can't help but smile. I don't know who owns the bike, but when I pass it, I'm reminded of why I got into motorcycling. There's something about a simple, elegantly designed bike that makes me happy.


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RUSSELLVILLE — The Pope County Farmers Market will host Veggie Fest from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Russellville Depot, 302 W. C St.
“It will be a day to celebrate fresh fruits and eating healthy,” said Tom Green of Atkins, president of the Pope County Farmers Market Board of Directors. Tammy Parker-Johns of Briggsville is vice president of the board, and Blake Byler of Morrilton is secretary.
“During June, especially, Saturday is usually our biggest day, so we try to give it a festival feel,” Green said. “Not only will we have a variety of vendors here with their produce, baked goods and other locally made items; we will have live music, cooking demos and activities for the kids.”
Green, who owns and operates Green Acres Atkins, said the farmers market opened in early April and will continue until December. The market is open from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Saturday.
“We are super exited about the farmers market this year,” said Green’s wife, the former Kami Marsh, Faulkner County Cooperative Extension Service agent for 4-H.
“For the first time, we have a logo for the farmers market, which was established in 1972 and has been in several locations. The students in the EAST lab at Dover High School designed the logo, and we are using it in our advertising, for rack cards and on Facebook and Instagram,” she said.
“We have also had help from members of Sigma Alpha Sorority at Arkansas Tech University, who take care of our information station,” she said. “They help us set up the booths and with anything else we might need. They are dedicated volunteers.
“Being at our new downtown location means more room, which brings more choices for homegrown, homemade products and produce.”
Kami Green said the Pope County Farmers Market is working in conjunction with Main Street Russellville, which has its office inside the depot building, to promote the market. The market also works with the Russellville Community Market, which operates an online farmers market at russellville.locallygrown.net and sets up its pickup location from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday inside the Russellville Depot.
“It’s like the perfect storm,” she said, adding that Phil Sims, chairman, and his staff at the Pope County Cooperative Extension Service have also helped with the farmers market.
Leslie Walton of Russellville, director of the Russellville Community Market, will present a food demonstration during Veggie Fest.
“I’m going to take $20, shop the farmers market about 8:30 that morning and come inside and see what I can cook,” Walton
said. “I’ll offer samples to those who are there. This will be a good way to promote locally grown and seasonal produce.”
Jami Mullen, executive director of Main Street Russellville, finds the musical entertainment for the Saturday farmers market. Mark Goatcher, superintendent of the Russellville School District, will provide the music at Veggie Fest.
“He’s got 18 million other things going on, but he’s volunteered two Saturdays of his time to entertain at the Pope County Farmers Market,” Mullen said. “He comes out with his stool and two guitars. He sings and plays guitar. … He does a wonderful job.
“We’re tying to build community … trying to get that old-timey feeling on Saturdays in downtown Russellville. The farmers market is expanding and is now located here in downtown Russellville, just where we want it to be.”
Visitors to the farmers market on June 5, which was the first Tuesday-evening market of the season, found a variety of items at the Greens’ booth, as well as at a variety of other booths.
Ric and Rhonda Holland of Holland Honey Farms at Hector offered fresh-dug garlic, bib and iceberg lettuce, yellow squash, zucchini and kale, along with honey and beeswax products and pasture-raised pork and beef items.
Lisa Alverson of Pleasant Grove Farm and Bakery in Dover was there with her homemade breads and orange crescent sweet rolls. Treylan Swaim, also of Dover, brought jams and jellies. Andi Kuroki of Russellville, who is a certified pastry chef and owner of Kuroki Bakery, was selling a variety her artisan breads and pastries. And James Mashek of London was there to support his fellow farmers; he often brings farm-fresh eggs to the market.
Mashek said 24 vendors have signed up to participate in the market.
“They are not all producing yet,” he said. “If they all come Saturday, we’ll have a pretty good bunch.”
Two other special Saturday fests are planned for the Pope County Farmers Market: Fall Fest on Oct. 28 and Winter Fest on Dec. 8.
For more information on the Pope County Farmers Market, visit the market’s Facebook page at Pope County Farmers Market.


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The European Binaryx digital property change has launched a set of companies geared toward companies, permitting them to diversify their crypto property portfolios and bypass the hurdles usually related to buy and gross sales operations, in addition to direct digital asset safekeeping.
The brand new companies by Binaryx grant companies the opportunity of investing in Bitcoin and different digital currencies with out resorting to direct holding and upkeep of their portfolios.
“Many companies intention to carry cryptocurrencies to hedge dangers, and we attempt to create flawless companies and circumstances to assist them allocate their funds in numerous property to decrease dangers and obtain higher liquidity,” as acknowledged by Oleg Kurchenko, founder and CEO of Binaryx.
Binaryx is launching the companies at a time of heightened curiosity in the direction of digital property on the a part of institutional buyers, who’ve been accumulating massive quantities of Bitcoin and different currencies on their accounts and in devoted funds. Among the many main corporations investing available in the market are MicroStrategy, Galaxy Digital, Goldman Sachs, and others, which have been increasing their digital asset portfolios. Studies supplied by CoinGecko point out that public corporations are at present holding round 5% of all Bitcoins, or 193,000 cash, roughly equal to $6.5 billion at present change charges. One other 3% of all cash are held by the Grayscale asset administration and custodial firm.
The rising accumulation of digital property is giving grounds for the Binaryx improvement crew to imagine that European corporations are in want of the devices obligatory for accumulating, holding, and correctly managing crypto portfolios.
The change can also be planning to launch custodial storage companies within the close to future. OTC as a service may even be supplied quickly, permitting the acquisition of enormous quantities of cryptocurrencies with out dangers of value volatility or market fluctuations.


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‘s new husband real housewives of new jersey Teresa Giudice star Luis Ruelas has been accused of giving a fake Cartier bracelet to her stepdaughter Gia Giudice. Louis didn’t get off to the best start as a reality TV personality due to his bizarre island videos. While Teresa isn’t ready to let her love bubble burst, Luis comes across as hypocritical.
The table-turning Garden State diva has been a franchise staple since day one. these years, real housewives of new jersey The icon has faced questions about her marriage to now-ex-husband Joe Giudice. After a period in prison, Joe was deported to Italy and the two broke up. Theresa found love again while walking along the Jersey Shore and loved everything about Louis, who of course received his fair share of criticism. Theresa’s new marriage has created some issues between Theresa and Joe Gorga that will be played out in the next season.
The Real Housewives of Lewes, NJ Loves Knockoffs
Over the Christmas holidays, Gia and Milania Giudice took to their TikTok account to “modestly brag” about the lavish gifts they received from their new stepfather. Gia showed off the gift, a new “Cartier” bracelet in the famous red box. Soon, fans were criticizing Gia’s accessories because they believed they were fake.This happened after @therealbadfashions point out sometimes dramatic ronjie My daughter’s bracelet is a poorly made replica.
The authentic Juste Un Clou gold bracelet sells for $4,750. It features a diamond on the head of the nail. Gia’s possibly fake bracelet was displayed in a red box that wasn’t quite the right color, and the Cartier name didn’t seem to be in the right font either.
The Real Housewives of Milan, N.J. Shows Off Her Fake Too
Gia is not the only one of Teresa’s daughters to boast about owning a fake Cartier bracelet. In a brief TikTok video, Milania showed off her many Christmas gifts, including matching bracelets, Versace glasses and Air Jordan sneakers. Cartier’s font is off-center and doesn’t look bright enough. This seems to indicate this is a scam. ronjie Viewers were annoyed by Gia and Milania’s attempts to pretend the items were authentic, noting that it was okay to buy knockoffs as long as they weren’t passed off as genuine.
This isn’t the first time the Giudice family has been cracked down for peddling fake designer brands. Teresa has been tricking her fans for years by wearing fake designer clothes, including knockoffs of Gucci and Balenciaga. The Montville native has even been criticized for promoting fake brands on Instagram, real housewives of new jersey Fans were not impressed. Interestingly, Louis’ alleged cheapness has angered fans of the show to such an extent, as evidenced by the comments above.
Source: @Therealbadfashions/Instagram, Milania Giudice/TikTok, Cartier


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BMW Secure Vehicle Against Rolling Investigation
The Heber Law Firm LLC is investigating a potential class action lawsuit involving an alleged defect that causes faulty error messages, such as “secure vehicle with parking brake,” “secure vehicle against rolling,” and similar messages. Owners have reported this issue with respect to the 2016 and 2017 BMW X1 and 2015 to 2017 Mini Cooper models. The problem is reportedly caused by a faulty spring in the gear shift unit, and BMW reportedly charges thousands of dollars for a repair that fixes the issue.
Examples of this reportedly occurring include the following:
- An owner of a 2017 X1 vehicle reported their iDrive system showed the following message: “Secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary. Have the problem checked by Service Partner.” They reported the error occurred every time the car was parked on level ground and that the message would remain even if the parking brake was applied.
- An owner of a 2017 BMW X1 reported seeing a message that states, “Transmission: Secure vehicle with parking brake when stopped. Contact service center.”
- An owner of a 2017 BMW X1 stated their vehicle showed a “secure vehicle from rolling” message.
- An owner of a 2017 BMW X1 stated a dealer wanted to charge 7 hours of labor to fix a “secure vehicle against rolling” light.
- An owner of a 2017 BMW X1 stated their car kept showing a “Stop Your Car from Rolling” message, and a dealer quoted thousands of dollars to fix the problem.
- The owner of a 2017 Mini Cooper reported they repeatedly received an error message that states, “Transmission: secure vehicle against rolling.” They stated the message showed up every time they put the car in park and turned it off.
- An owner of a 2016 Mini Cooper reported a “Secure Vehicle from Rolling” message appeared on their car and a dealer quoted thousands of dollars to fix the issue.
- An owner of a 2015 Mini Cooper reported they get a warning that states, “secure vehicle with parking brake when stationary” when the car is in park position. They stated the warning would not go away and a diagnostic test showed indicated the problem was a defective gear shift lever spring.
If you own or lease a BMW or Mini Cooper vehicle and have experienced this problem, please contact us via the form on this page.
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Facebook on Tuesday announced that it is testing a new feature called ‘Accounts Center‘ that will enable users to control the integrations between their Facebook account, Messenger and Instagram. The feature, which can be accessed from the ‘Settings’ menu on all three apps, will also allow users to turn on or off features like ‘Single Sign On’, which allows users to have a single authentication for all Facebook-owned services.
Accounts Center will offer three types of account-linking options. As can be seen in the screenshots, the first one is ‘Story Post and Sharing‘, which will enable users to cross-post their Stories and updates across each app. Next is ‘Facebook Pay Info‘, which will enable users to authorize payments via their linked Facebook Pay details. Finally, there’s the ‘Logging in Across Accounts‘ option that would allow users to log into all Facebook-owned services without having to re-enter their log-in details for every app separately.
According to Facebook, Account Center will also give users the option to sync changes to their name and profile photo across these three services. However, it won’t force users to use the same identity across all Facebook apps. For example, “you can still choose to be Aisha Ahmed on Facebook … and @bakersdozen on your Instagram account”, said the company.
For users in the US, the company is also adding Facebook Pay to the Account Center, enabling users to enter their payment information once on Facebook and then use the payments service to make secure purchases and donations across Facebook and Instagram.
Featured Screenshots Courtesy: Facebook


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"AMD FSR" content on TweakTown - Page 1
We found 16 items for the tag: AMD FSR
Jedi Survivor developed 'on Ryzen, for Ryzen' with AMD FSR & FreeSync support
Respawn used Ryzen processors to develop Jedi: Survivor and the game will leverage AMD tech like FidelityFX Super Resolution and FreeSync Premium Pro.
Intel XeSS roams its way into Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the PC
Intel XeSS launched and immediately enters Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Death Stranding Director's Cut, works on Arc, Radeon, and GeForce graphics cards.
Skull and Bones: first game to launch with DLSS, FSR, and XeSS
Skull and Bones has it all: 4K HDR, uncapped FPS, widescreen support, ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, and oh-so-much more.
NVIDIA DLSS tech is now featured in over 200 games and applications
NVIDIA DLSS upscaling tech is now featured in over 200 games and applications, with NVIDIA taking the time to brag about it.
Red Dead Redemption 2 mod enables unofficial AMD FSR 2.0 support
PC modders get unofficial AMD FSR 2.0 upscaling tech support into Red Dead Redemption 2, joins the ranks of NVIDIA DLSS support.
MetalFX upscaling: Apple's take on NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, Intel XeSS
Apple introduced MetalFX upscaling technology at WWDC 2022: similar to NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and the upcoming Intel XeSS.
AMD FSR 2.0 tech is now available in Farming Simulator 22
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 2.0 technology hits Farming Simulator 22, with FSR 2.0 available in the latest update.
HITMAN 3: ray tracing + AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS support on May 24
HITMAN 3's upcoming update adds AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 1.0 and NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) on May 24.
AMD: up to 70% perf gains with Radeon Super Resolution, drivers soon
AMD says its new Radeon Super Resolution has driver-level support, saves game developers adding tech into their engine pipelines.
Assetto Corsa Competizione adds both AMD FSR, and NVIDIA DLSS tech
Assetto Corsa Competizione Update 1.8 includes support for both NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR technology, and Temporal Antialiasing Gen5.
Unreal Engine 4 now supports AMD FSR visual upscaling tech
AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) technology has now been added into Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4, yay for developers, gamers.
God of War on the PC rocks both NVIDIA DLSS, and AMD FSR technologies
Sony has announced its new God of War on the PC will support 4K and UltraWide resolutions, NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR visual tech.
NVIDIA invites devs to test their DLSS on NVIDIA's own supercomputers
NVIDIA is inviting developers to test its latest builds of DLSS on their supercomputer, provide feedback for future improvement.
AMD's new DLSS competitor makes the GeForce GTX 1060 up to 41% faster
AMD's new FidelityFX Super Resolution makes NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1060 up to 41% faster at 1440p in Godfall on the Epic preset.
AMD announces its DLSS competitor: FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution announced: over 100 GPUs and CPUs support it, offers 2x faster performance over native 4K.
AMD patents 'Gaming Super Resolution' as its NVIDIA DLSS competitor
AMD patents 'Gaming Super Resolution' for its upocming NVIDIA DLSS competitor, this should be FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).


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If scrapbooking — a hobby more popular than golf in the United States, and worth billions of dollars a year — is anything to go by, business in the arts and crafts sector is set to boom. And mosaicing is fast establishing itself as the next hot arts and crafts trend — good news for Jacqui Charles, founder of Mosaic Works.
Charles’ company sells mosaic tiles, products and DIY kits wholesale to arts and crafts retailers. She fell in love with mosaicing after doing a workshop, while employed at a company that made glass tiles. “It made me look at the ‘reject’ tiles in a new light. They had very minor defects but I realised they would be perfect for mosaicing and that there must be a market for them,” she says.
When she started, however, that market was small. “I needed to make more people aware of it and get them excited about mosaicing,” says Charles. But doing so was easier said than done, particularly since Mosaic Works dealt primarily with retailers and not the end-consumer.
She started running mosaic workshops for retailers and consumers, and kept in close contact with stores where her products were listed, keeping them up to date on new products and trends. “It’s important that the retailers are excited about our new products if we want them to pass this excitement on to their customers,” she says.
Charles also publishes a monthly newsletter, maintains a regular advertising and editorial presence in arts and craft magazines, and attends exhibitions and trade shows. She’s already run one corporate ‘mosaic morning’ event and is exploring new opportunities offered by bachelorette parties, training and corporate events.
The efforts are starting to show results. “I can’t take credit for single-handedly starting a mosaic movement, but things are definitely picking up,” she says. On a weekly basis, the company gets at least two unsolicited requests from new retailers interested in listing its products. “This is driven directly by an increased demand from consumers for mosaic products,” says Charles. When the trend starts to peak, she’ll be sitting in the pound seat.


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Number of Data Breaches Doubled So Far
DATA LOSS—AUSTRALIAApril 22, 2011
The number of data breaches reported in 2011 thus far is double the number of those reported in 2010, ZDNet reports. However, the breaches have not been reported by the media. "This year we've handled between 10 to 15 (credit card) breaches," said Nick Klein of forensic investigators Klein & Co. Major banks and credit card issuers have seen similar increases, Klein said. An investigative response director for Verizon said that in many instances, hackers have "maintained access to a victim's infrastructure for months" and have stolen data slowly. Hacks are often the result of poor security such as "weak passwords and default user access rights," the report states.


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As many of us might know, plastic pollution is a major problem on our planet. The amount of plastic waste in the oceans is increasing all the time only 5% of the plastic we use is being recycled, the rest is single-use plastic such as food wrappers, straws, plastic bottles and plastic bags. Nearly half of the plastic we use floats and eventually ends up in the ocean gyres. This waste is extremely harmful or even deadly for the wildlife.
Last year Bali declared a ‘plastic emergency’ since the volume of plastic on the beaches was starting to affect the tourism. Luckily, the locals as well as tourists have been taking action in order to bring awareness of this problem to more people.
Beach is what Bali is famous for, the main attraction of the island unfortunately there are a many beaches left unwanted now becoming too touristy and dirty. Therefore we have to work together to keep Bali’s beach clean by doing beach clean in every beach periodically.
Situated a walk away to the famous and beautiful Dreamland beach Klapa resort carry out a frequent cleaning of beach done to preserve the natural environment and contribute to cleaning.
This is indeed the beginning of a big step of laying a foundation for creating clean and safe beaches for guests and promoting tourism in the country at large
Klapa Resort Contributed in the biggest cleaning beach of Bali 2019. Together with all team we participate to clean Dreamland beach. Program from One Island One Voice, brought back Bali’s Biggest Clean Up for a third year in a row. The event took place on the 16th of February 2019 all across the island, its beaches, rivers, streets, villages and cities. This year clean up action gathered 13,000 people in 150 locations and collected over 30 tons of plastic.
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BenQ has shown off its latest monitor range, and the company is insistent that 16:9 is the way forward for consumers and eventually businesses too.
Currently, widescreen monitors are 16:10, but BenQ is among the first to push for 16:9 pictures that can display 1080p Full HD, even though there are rumblings that the 'missing inch' is a problem for ordinary computer desktops.
BenQ (which in this event stood for Bringing Enjoyment N'Quality to the market place – we kid you not) showed off its E2200HD and E2400HD, a white version with a webcam (M2200HD and M2400HD) as well as some traditional 16:10 monitors.
With the 22in black version competitive at £150 and the 24in version £100 dearer, the new range may well be proving tempting to those who want to use their monitor as an occasional second screen for entertainment.
"I think 16:9 has a big advantage and at the moment that is very much targeted toward the consumer," said BenQ's Thomas Muller.
"The corporate market may well stick with 16:10 at the moment because it allows for 2000 pixels, but for the huge part of that market on 4:3 still, we are asking if they will skip 16:10 and go straight to 16:9.
"There are some applications [that benefit from 16:10] but the costs are higher and in the long term the market will be dictated by the panel makers.
"I think that 16:9 is really coming to the market in this quarter and luckily we are one of the first companies to get there."
Muller believes that the £250 24in panel is a great size for the majority of users.
"I'm particularly positive about the 24in screen as I think it makes sense for most consumers, and it's at a price point which is interesting."


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While the Tovala has always been the most affordable of the new smart countertop ovens, the fact that it was tied to a meal subscription plan always made it feel constricting. The second-gen Tovala added more flexibility to the device itself, but it still seemed optimized primarily for making Tovala food. Yesterday, Tovala took another step towards broadening its capabilities by adding a new scan-to-cook feature (h/t to CNET).
Tovala’s “Scan the Store” works as you’d imagine. Buy a packaged item from the grocery store, scan the barcode on the item with the Tovala and the smart oven cooks the food automatically (no pre-heating required). Right now, the feature only works with Trader Joe’s frozen foods, though the company says it will be adding new brand partnerships (read: more grocers, more products).
Scan the Store puts Tovala at the center of two trends emerging in the smart kitchen space. First, barcode scanning to generate cook programs is being used by other appliances like the Alexa powered GE Scan-to-Cook microwave. The benefit being a more precise cook program tailored for each food rather than blasting everything with full power.
But like the June oven, Tovala is now setting itself up as a platform with brand partnerships. Last fall June added a Whole Foods button to its touchscreen menu for automated cook programs from that grocer. Tovala too will add more food from more grocers making it even more useful.
What the Scan the Store feature does most, however, is make the Tovala a more attractive device among the new wave of smart ovens. At $349, it’s cheaper than the June ($599), and the Brava ($995), and now those who buy it are now getting a more versatile appliance.


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Blog: Absinthe - Return of the Green Fairy
Chris Mercer | 20 April 2011
It may have had a part in severing Vincent Van Gogh's ear and almost certainly fuelled the urges (creative and otherwise) of French bohemians. Now, absinthe can once again take its place on the back-bars of France.
The country's Senate has approved a new law that will allow producers to call their products 'absinthe' for the first time since 1915, when the drink was outlawed. It marks a significant juncture for a drink that has long been labelled the bad boy of spirits.
Those who drank it in the 19th and early 20th Centuries were said to be 'dancing with the green fairy' - a reference to absinthe's colour and hallucinogenic properties, as well as its strength of around 70% abv.
Pernod Ricard is one company that owes something of a debt to 'la fée verte'. Its anise-flavoured, namesake spirits - Pernod and Ricard - were partially aided in the market by a ban on the stronger, more troublesome absinthe.
Traditional absinthe is based on the herb grand wormwood, also known as Artemisia absinthium, but different recipes include a range of other herbs.
Much of the furore around absinthe's hallucinogenic properties centred on the chemical thujone. In these days of red tape and regulations, the European Union has set a limit of 10mg per litre of thujone in absinthe, but levels are believed to have been much higher than this in the heady times of 19th Century France.
Not everyone followed France's lead by banning absinthe. In the UK, the drink never really took off in the same way, meaning it was less of a concern for the authorities.
In 1999, producers exploited a loophole in French law and began selling "spirit infused with absinthe plants".
Here's a round-up of the top stories on just-drinks last week, featuring Carlsberg, Heineken, Coca-Cola Amatil, California's winelands and Cognac....
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Poland is hardly noted for its cider consumption, but all this could be about to change. ...
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- Brown-Forman's Q1 Performance by Region, Brand
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- Mast-Jägermeister targets UK off-trade boost
- SABMiller exec to become CFO at Beam Suntory
- Bacardi announces CFO switch
- Brown-Forman unveils Jack Daniel's UK push
- Champagne will not regain lost ground until 2018


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Stoic, an independent game development company, and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today announced that Banner Saga 2 will launch on Tuesday 26th July, 2016 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and to the Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program. Banner Saga 2 recently released on PC and Mac where it received excellent reviews across the board.
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Banner Saga 2 is the exciting sequel to the award winning, BAFTA nominated, indie hit The Banner Saga, an epic Viking role-playing strategy game where a player’s choice directly affects their personal journey.
“We are happy that we were able to create a development schedule where the console version of Banner Saga 2 could come out shortly after the PC version,” said John Watson, Technical Director at Stoic. “Although our team size dictated what we could do with the first release, we knew that a two year wait for the sequel was just not acceptable, so we worked extremely hard to ensure that console gamers could continue their journey in a timely fashion. Our goal for Banner Saga 3 is to simultaneously ship on all platforms!” he added.
“This sequel continues to build on the legacy Stoic has created with the Banner Saga. New players can jump right in and play without any concern of not playing the original game. We didn’t want anyone penalized if they were jumping into this story for the first time.“ commented Steve Escalante, General Manager at Versus Evil. “However, the diehard fans who completed the first game will be able to continue their own saga based on all the choices they made in Banner Saga 1. The Stoic team has done an amazing job of ensuring this sequel is better than the first and addressed many comments their community had including improvements to combat, a wider variety of characters to play and interact with and the addition of more animations and cinematics,” he concluded.
To celebrate the launch of the sequel, the team recently released an “In Memoriam” trailer, an entertaining homage to the first game which is renowned for making gamers make some difficult choices which result in the loss of several beloved characters. The trailer, which was created by Penny Arcade contributor Kris Straub, can be viewed:
The Banner Saga, which launched to much critical acclaim has received several awards and nominations, including winner of the 2014 Geekie Awards for “Best Video Game”, winner of 2014 Game Developers Choice: “Best Debut” award, finalist placement for “Excellence in Visual Arts” category at the Independent Game Festival, 3 BAFTA Award Nominations, and winner of Pocket Gamer’s 2015 Best Adventure/RPG Game and Best Android Game of the Year.


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Volkwagen's U.S. chief will testify on October 8 before a U.S. congressional oversight panel about the German automaker's emissions cheating scandal.
Online used car marketplaces are seeing a significant upswing in activity surrounding used Volkswagen diesel vehicles.
South Korea said Volkswagen's local unit informed the government it could recall about 120,000 vehicles in the country.
The daughter of Paul Walker, who died in a car crash involving a Porsche sports car, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the car company.
How Volkswagen will solve its "defeat device" problem without compromising performance of 482,000 VW diesels. NBC News reports.
Volkswagen's own staff and one of its suppliers warned about emissions test cheating years ago, according to German newspapers.
Explosions at a fireworks plant in China killed one and injured six, after blasts killed at least 145 people last month.
Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler was moved to tears when 8,000 Schaeffler employees gathered near the family-controlled company's headquarters in 2009 to demand the German government help avert the ballbearing maker's collapse. The previous year, the matriarch and her son Georg had launched Schaeffler's audacious debt-financed takeover of Continental,...
Karl Brauer, senior analyst with Kelley Blue Book, discusses news that Takata Corp will "rapidly" reduce production of a volatile chemical that has been linked to ruptured air bag inflators.
News that Pep Boys has caught the eye of private equity is the latest evidence of this investing trend, says investment banker Vincent Carey.
Takata is facing an increasing risk of a cash crunch as the cost of its global airbag recall spirals ever-upwards, analysts warn.
Hyundai's union boss faces dissent from within the country's most strike-prone union even as the company is trying to ditch its wage structure.
The economics surrounding a certain commodity can be a game changer for city officials in the snow belt. And it's sitting on your dinner table.
Honda Motor on Wednesday said it will expand a recall of automobiles with Takata driver's side air bags to include all 50 states.
Chrysler is recalling almost 189,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos in the U.S. to fix a fuel pump problem that can cause the SUVs to stall.
China's recent anti-monopoly law enforcement may be less about targeting foreign companies than combating another potential threat: income inequality.
Emerging market currencies are likely to remain weak for the long term, and that's spurring a strategy shift, General Motors said.
Alcoa announced it plans to acquire jet engine component maker Firth Rixson from Oak Hill Capital Partners for $2.85 billion in cash and stock.
Since 1969, millions of cars have been recalled after being deemed threats. CNBC.com takes a look at these cars, from the 1971 Pinto to this year's growing list of recalls.
To understand how General Motors failed to address major safety problems, you have to examine the culture there before Mary Barra became CEO.