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— Chrysler is recalling over 10,000 vans and SUVs to repair the tire pressure monitoring systems. The automaker says the problem affects the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan and the 2014 Jeep Wrangler.
Chrysler says a software error can cause the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to misread or fail to learn the locations of sensors on the tires. This will cause a warning light to come on indicating a tire is low even though it isn't. In that condition a driver wouldn't know if any of the tires really were going flat.
The recalled 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vans were manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and the 2014 Jeep Wrangler SUVs were built March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014.
Chrysler says owners should have already received recall notices with instructions to get the vehicles to a dealer to have the TPMS modules reprogrammed.
Owners of the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Wrangler may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 and give them recall number P63.


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Click image to take a tour of the new Steam.
For the last two months, Valve has been testing a UI overhaul of its Steam client through a beta release. Come Monday, April 26, the beta phase will end, and the update will go live
for all users. Following the official release of the new client, users will be prompted to download the update upon launching Steam and be introduced to a plethora of new features for the platform, including cross-game achievement tracking with friends, among other things
If you want to get acclimated to the new digs before the mandatory update on Monday, you still have a few days to get in on the beta, right here

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ACM has announced the launch of fractional pip pricing and a major decrease of the offered spreads.
“ACM continually strives to offer its clients the best execution and tightest spreads in the market “ says Nick Bang, Managing Director of ACM “From now on we propose fractional pip pricing on all tradable currency pairs, providing traders with the most accurate pricing possible” he adds.
With the introduction of fractional pips pricing, ACM now proposes spreads as low as 0.5 pip for EURGBP and as low as 1.8 pips for EURUSD and USDJPY and 2.8 pips for GBPUSD, USDCHF . This fractional pip pricing method allows traders to make profit from the smallest price movement.
When asked on how ACM is able to improve the trading conditions for its clients Bang says : “This fractional pip pricing is the result of our constant efforts to get the best prices from our multiple liquidity providers, and we have decided to make our clients benefit from it.”
With a recent rise of its share capital to 20 millions Swiss Francs, ACM is the largest capitalised Swiss online currency broker. Since its creation ACM has been growing continuously and now has offices in Geneva, New York, Dubai and Montevideo.


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Washington Beer Awards
We are proud to announce the Washington Brewing Awards, a craft beer competition designed specifically to support Washington’s professional brewers. This competition will provide an opportunity for all of Washington’s craft brewers to compete in a blind format. It will allow recognition of brewing excellence in Washington and provide constructive feedback supporting future competition entry decisions. The winners of the previous Washington Beer Awards have been posted in the Winners section. You can find out all of the competition details, entry timelines, and registration information needed to enter and compete here on this website!
UPDATE: Information for the 2016 competition has been posted and registration has closed. Brewers will be contacted shortly with entry confirmations. Entries will be due between May 6th and 20th. Check the Brewers Info section for all details.


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I drove from Canberra to Melbourne last week, and it hurt my pockets each time I filled up. Diesel has been incredibly expensive in recent years, and it is one of the key inputs into agriculture (and the post-gate supply chain).
The cost of crude oil drives the price of diesel. We all know that, but we can see it clearly in the first chart below, which shows the price correlation between both.
In the past month, we had a conflict in Israel. This was a cause for concern as there was a risk of a widening conflict, which would result in disruptions to supply chains.
If we look at the second chart we can see the relationship between crude and diesel. Australian diesel pricing remains at very high levels but has been showing some downward movement in line with overseas markets.
The biggest factor in the medium to longer term for diesel at present is demand destruction. The price of oil and diesel has been high, and that is leading to consumers reducing their spending on both fuel itself and consumer goods, which use large volumes of fuel in their production and distribution.
Economically, the world is in a tough place, with rising costs of goods – and many people are having to cut their cloth accordingly. This could have an impact on fuel pricing, but remember, it can also have a major impact on agricultural pricing.


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Mawashi, Qatar’s cutting-edge livestock company, recently announced the arrival of the very first Armenian livestock to the market, bringing to the market additional options for high-quality and palatable meat and meat derivatives, that are similar in nature to those coming from Arabian countries.
This initiative is in line with Mawashi’s aim to cater to the needs of the multinational communities in Qatar by offering a wide spectrum of choices at competitive prices. Mawashi received 1,000 sheep from Armenia and is, currently, looking into the possibility of increasing the order owing to its alikeness to livestock brought home from across the Arab world.
Mawashi further added that the Georgian livestock witnessed considerable demand on the account of its affordable price of QAR 1,100 and its significant weight of 40 kg per sheep.
Moreover, Mawashi noted that the company is gearing up to receive and make available livestock from Ethiopia and Turkey in the upcoming few days and as soon as European-standards and processes for health and quality checks are carried.
Mawashi has also received livestock from Somalia of 30 kg each alongside chilled meat of the same source and sheep from Kenya, Sudan, India and Pakistan. Furthermore, Mawashi announced a substantial increase in the sale of cow meat from Australia, India, Pakistan and Sudan while getting ready to collect a new shipment from Somalia in the next few weeks.
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Uber’s grip on the US takeout market just got a lot tighter after the company agreed to buy Postmates for $2.65 billion.
Axar.az reports citing foreign media that rumors about a deal were bubbling overnight, saying that Uber was on the prowl for a company to buy after missing out on GrubHub. The all-stock deal will see Postmates join the Uber family, with the deal expected to be done by the start of 2021.
In a statement, Uber said that “Postmates is highly complementary to Uber Eats,” with both entities focusing on different markets. Postmates is, after all, big in LA and in the south-west where Uber reportedly has found success harder to come by. Should the deal be approved by shareholders and regulators, Uber “intends to keep the consumer-facing Postmates app running separately, supported by a more efficient, combined merchant and delivery network.”
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Google Agrees To Change Display Of Search Results In Europe
Google has agreed to modify the way it displays search results in Europe as part of a deal to end a probe by the EU's antitrust body. But rivals Microsoft, Nokia and Oracle will first have to sign off on the changes, reports say.
As ZDNet writes:
"In March, the European Commission (EC) announced it had concerns that Google 'may be abusing its dominant position' in search, by displaying search results for its own businesses — such as Shopping — above rivals', sending less traffic their way and limiting consumers' choice.
"The EC also said it was worried Google was using third-party content without producers' consent, such as reusing other companies' reviews in its own specialized search; making advertisers sign deals agreeing largely or only to do business with Google; and making it harder for advertisers to shift their campaigns to Google's competitors."
To appease concerns over Google's market dominance in the search-engine business, the UK technology website V3 says:
"Google has offered to meet a number of commitments over the next five years. These include clearly labeling results returned from its own services as its own by placing them in boxes and ensuring at least three other rival links are placed nearby."
The Wall Street Journal adds:
"The company has also said it would prominently display three rival websites along with its own, so that for instance, someone searching for a restaurant would now get a link to Google's own products, as well links to three other relevant sites.
"In a further concession, Google said it would end its exclusivity clauses with its advertising contracts."
V3 says the deal being worked out would allow "rivals such as Microsoft, Nokia and other members of the Fairtrust consortium ... the chance to raise any issues they have with the proposals put forward."
According to the WSJ:
"Google also faces complaints about its Android operating system for mobile devices. Earlier this month, FairSearch, a group of 17 companies that includes Microsoft Corp., Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia Corp. and Oracle Corp., in a formal complaint accused Google of using Android to promote its own applications on smartphones. FairSearch cited by way of example that phone makers using Android face contractual obligations to run Google apps, such as Google Maps, by default. Android has the largest share of the mobile market, around 70%, followed by Apple's IOS platform. The commission is analyzing the complaint and hasn't yet opened a formal investigation."
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Nintendo has said it is not planning an iPad-like makeover for the Wii successor’s controller.
The firm has still not released details regarding the mysterious device, but it is unlikely to follow the footsteps of Apple iPad.
Earlier, it was rumoured that the new gadget will include a touchscreen and camera.
Commenting on the popularity of gaming tablets, company chief Saturo Iwata said: “I think it is an interesting device if it creates an experience that is in line with the trend created by Nintendo DS.
“On the other hand, we have never abandoned the + Control Pad and buttons for our game systems because we think these functions are advantageous when creating highly reactive games.
“In this meaning, I do not think Nintendo hardware will take on any of the current tablet forms as they are without buttons, to make our game devices. However, this is only when we consider tablets as game devices and, for other purposes, I think tablets are very interesting, and they are a form of hardware that will continue to grow.”
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The government aspires for a greener India by emphasising on the sale of only electric vehicles by 2030, or have a large percentage of EVs on the road by then. This would go a long way in addressing India’s clean fuel ideology and reduce high pollution levels. With proper charging infrastructure being key to this EV surge. The increased interest in electric mobility is evident in the lineup for the AutoShow 2020, in Delhi, which sees the highest number of EVs.
Companies have already spruced up their e-mobility offerings. Case in point, Tata Motors which is set to launch its new EV line up after its first foray, the Nexon EV which is expected to be available to the public early next year. M&M will have six EVs launched by 2021 beginning with the KUV100, a subcompact SUV. Both Tata Motors and M&M have drawn up plans to launch complete e-mobility solutions beyond existing cars in three years. Expect no less from market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai’s EV offerings too.
“Just remember to watch out for a revolution as you will see all the ecommerce companies use electric bikes for delivery,” says Dhivik Reddy, Founder of GoGreenBOV, who is currently in China readying for the launch of his new delivery bike in India, and a large investment announcement.
Players like Bajaj Auto have also announced the launch of the Bajaj Chetak EV scooter with a long-range battery warranty of 50,000 km for three years. And this is not taking into account startups who originally belled the EV cat. The history of electric mobility innovation in India is rich and innovative.
History in the making
GoGreenBoV started the revolution in 2008 while Reva started in 2000, eventually becoming a part of Mahindra Electric in 2010. Reva’s founder Chetan Maini has now started Sun Mobility, a key startup forging ahead in the puzzle of scaling electric vehicles by making swap charging infrastructure for public transportation available. The government of Gujarat uses Sun Mobility’s swap charging in 10 of its buses, and this is set to scale up in 2020. Uber’s auto is going to use Sun’s swap batteries for its next phase of growth. Sun itself will expand to five new cities in 2020.
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Disney+ Hotstar was set to make its debut in India on March 29 next week, bringing fresh and nostalgia-riddled content to the popular Indian streaming service. We also saw Hotstar beta test the Disney+ integration on its app and website earlier last week, along with the new brand identity.
The novel coronavirus outbreak, however, seems to have taken its toll on the Disney+ Hotstar rollout as well. The scheduled rollout of Disney+ content on Hotstar has been delayed due to the uncertain fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (or better known as IPL).
In an official statement, Mr. Uday Shankar, President – The Walt Disney Company APAC and Chairman, Star & Disney India said, “We recently announced that Disney+ would launch in India through the Hotstar service in conjunction with beginning of the Indian Premier League cricket season. Given the delay of the season, we have made the decision to briefly pause the roll-out of Disney+ and will announce a new revised premiere date for the service soon.”
If you didn’t already know, the outbreak has delayed one of the biggest cricketing event in India. IPL 2020 remains suspended until April 15, after which the government will come up with new advisory and guidelines. The tournament was set to kick-off on March 29, the same day that Disney+ Hotstar was set to rollout as well. Here’s a quick look at what the new UI is going to look like:
So yeah, you can say that the Disney+ Hotstar rollout in India has been put on hold indefinitely. As for all of your favorite Disney, Marvel or Star Wars content, it’s going to become available in India when the new dates for IPL 2020 are announced. If IPL 2020 is canceled to further curb the spread of COVID-19, then will the Hotstar Disney+ launch be canceled as well? Or will it arrive sometime in the next couple of months?
The delayed Disney+ Hotstar rollout is disappointing news nonetheless as I had been eagerly waiting to binge on all the Marvel content once again. What about you? Share your opinions in the comments down below.


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The International Sweetener Association will focus industry minds on the contribution sweeteners can make to healthier eating, with a one-day conference in Brussels on 19 May.
The “record” attendance numbers at this year’s Modern Bakery Moscow trade fair reflects a growing demand for bakery technologies and products in Russia, according to event organiser Ost-West-Partner.
The International Baking Industry Exposition, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 26 through September 29, truly lived up to its tagline as the place “Where the Industry Unites.” In fact, close to 20,000 attendees gathered here, ready to take their baking businesses to the next level after the prolonged recession that filled much of the gap in the show’s three-year rotation.
Health Ingredients Europe is going to be the most important event yet for everyone involved in the health ingredients industry. The number of attendees rises each time we hold this popular biennial show, being organized by CMP Information, will be held at Ifema – Parque Ferial Juan Carlos, MAdrid (Spain) between 16 to 18 Nov 2010.
The International Bakery, Pastry and Related Industries Show, INTERSICOP ‘11, which will be celebrating its ninth edition between March 24 and 28, 2011, at the Madrid Trade Fair Organization, has initiated its promotion and marketing. In fact, the first awarding of exhibition spaces will begin in July, among the almost one hundred companies which have confirmed their participation to date at the trade fair organized by IFEMA.
For the first time in history, IBIE—along with The Bread Bakers Guild of America, Lesaffre International and Europain—will proudly co-host the North and South American qualifier for the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie.
The next edition of Bakery China will be held once again at the the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center , 11 to 14 May, 2011. There are plans to expand the exhibition hall to include a seventh hall in 2011.
As Sweets & Snacks Expo continues in Chicago, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) predicts the leading new products trends
From Milano to the world. The big cultural show of the world to see and taste. The Widest panorama of the cultural modern DESSERT event ever realized in the world.
PACKOLOGY will feature the industrial production of a system that in Italy puts a great accent on export; from its first edition, the show offers an appointment able to highlight technological and innovative excellence.


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Myanmar’s Easy Microfinance has rolled out a digital repayment channel. Meanwhile, Russian on-demand ride-hailing firm inDriver has forayed into Vietnam and has lined up aggressive expansion plans in the country.
Easy Microfinance rolls out digital repayment channel
Easy Microfinance, a Myanmar microfinance institution backed by Meridian Capital Limited and Delta Capital, has rolled out a digital repayment channel through Ongo, a digital payment service provider in Myanmar, per an announcement.
It has also announced donations to support the COVID-19 relief efforts in the country. Easy Microfinance donated five million kyat ($3,800) to national and regional government committees and hospitals to support the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and testing supplies in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the launch of the digital repayment platform, Easy Microfinance clients now can repay their loans at any Ongo agent location or even online through the Ongo app.
“The new collaboration with Ongo will provide an easy and convenient repayment method which is in line with what we have developed with Easy Microfinance,” said Askar Alshinbayev, principal and founding partner of Meridian Capital Limited, a primary and founding shareholder in Easy Microfinance.
Easy Microfinance is licensed by the Financial Regulatory Department of the Ministry of Planning and Finance of the Union of Myanmar.
Russian on-demand ride service firm inDriver enters Vietnam
Russian on-demand ride service firm inDriver has forayed into Vietnam as it plans to expand its operations in the Southeast Asian market.
The company currently has more than 260 car drivers and 300 motorbike drivers in the central coastal province of Thua Thien Hue. It expanded last month to Can Tho in the south and the northern port city of Hai Phong.
The ride-hailing firm said customers can negotiate the amounts they have to pay and that marks as the key differentiator for the company. Customers can, in fact, choose drivers based on criteria such as estimated arrival time and vehicle model.
The Vietnamese ride-hailing market is anticipated to register a CAGR of about 16.81 per cent between 2020 and 2025, according to the Reportlinker.com.
Some of the players in the ride-hailing market in Vietnam include Grab, Gojek, BE Group JSC, FastGo, MyGo, and Vato. Grab currently enjoys more than 70 per cent of the ride-hailing market in the country.


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GoDaddy is a popular web hosting company with millions of customers worldwide. Users are alarmed to find that attackers stole the company’s source code.
The hosting giant found the security breach in early December 2022 after it received
customer reports. From there, it carried out a comprehensive investigation. GoDaddy
disclosed that its sites are being redirected to random domains.
Security experts do not know who was behind the attack. No one has claimed responsibility. What they do know is they are a sophisticated group after successfully installing malware into GoDaddy systems. The attackers also got parts of the services’ source code.
Investigations showed that the attackers had access to the company network. And they had it for years.
Multi-Year Hacking Campaign
GoDaddy believes the attack is part of a campaign. They had other hacks in the past. The
techniques show it is part of the same campaign.
A data breach in November 2021 affected more than 1 million customers. The attack focused on Managed WordPress service. The attackers used a compromised password to get into the hosting environment. It exposed customer data like emails and passwords.
The company had another breach in March 2020. Attackers gained access to more than
28,000 user accounts. They used this to connect to their hosting.
Evidence shows that the attack is part of a bigger campaign. Cybercriminals are targeting
web hosting companies.
Why Attackers Target GoDaddy
Cybercriminals target companies handling valuable information. GoDaddy has access to a lot of that. It offers hosting services to more than 20 million customers worldwide. To criminals, that means 20 million data sets. Those customers have customers as well, possibly compounding the exposed data.
GoDaddy is continuing to investigate the incident, according to its official blog. It has
uncovered what the criminals did and how they did it.
The company has begun working with forensic experts to find more information. Law
enforcement is helping with the investigation. The goal is to find the attackers before they do more damage.
Right now, the company is focusing on three things:
- Blocking further breaches by the attackers.
- Monitoring the situation.
- Gathering more evidence.
All the information is being filed and shared. It helps in fighting against attackers and
potential cyber threats. It takes a village to protect data.
Conclusion & What It Means for You
GoDaddy’s security breach has far-reaching consequences, including for business owners. If you use GoDaddy, your business’s information may have been exposed. If you use another service, the incident still highlights the risk you face. Every business owner should see this incident as a reminder of how important it is to have cybersecurity measures in place to protect both you and your customers. As GoDaddy found out, your business’s information is not the only data risk – you also have a responsibility to protect your customers’ data.


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Lenovo has its U.S. headquarters in Morrisville and recently announced that it will build its U.S. computer production line at its distribution facility in eastern Guilford County.
Depending on the figures you use, Lenovo is either the top or the No. 2 PC maker in the world, but the company ranks No. 4 in the U.S.
“I think we have the right strategy, the right people, the right innovative products,” Smith tells the newspaper of the company's goal of being No. 1 in the U.S., adding that a lot of Lenovo's innovation “is driven right here in North Carolina.”


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A CNN Article posted recently titled Trump is pushing ‘Buy American.’ But customers (mostly) don’t care reports that Consumers don’t care about Buying American if they have to pay higher prices. This based on a single AP poll . We believe that this story is flawed and needs to be reevaluated.
US Manufacturing has been facing challenges since the 1970’s however many experts agree it wasn’t until NAFTA was signed into law that manufacturing took a huge hit Choices had to be made: move production out of the country and hire employees at a tiny fraction of what it costs to pay an American worker or keep manufacturing in the United States.
For many of these manufacturers the choice was clear, they had profits to make and shareholders to keep happy. So plants shut down, textile mills closed and Americans were unemployed. This cycle started no less than 5 years after NAFTA was signed in 1993. All across the US factories went silent and local economies were decimated.
Fast forward to 2017 and things are turning around. Factories are returning. Automation and faster turnaround time from production to delivery have given rise to the re-shoring movement.
Back in 1998 BuyDirectUSA.com was created to help US manufacturers promote their products online.
Over the years we have found that consumers do care about buying Made in USA and that they do put their money where their mouth is. One example is clothing. The clothing market is competitive. Styles change from season to season and not only is price a consideration for consumers, style and choices are as well. If those items are not meeting market demand consumers will not buy no matter where the product is made. We see consumers buying Made in USA and more retailers offering more Made in USA products because of the surge in demand for them.
Our web site shows several examples of clothing made in the USA from everyday workwear to higher end fashion. These companies are growing and succeeding because they are able to put in the time and effort it takes to meet the demand of their current and future customers.
When it comes to Made in USA, another factor to get customers to buy is a proper marketing campaign. It is a challenge for small manufacturers to reach the masses, but those that are succeeding are doing so because after they have created a great product they learn creative and affordable ways to promote them. They use social media, sell direct to the consumer and utilize trade shows and other events. They target their audience based on the products they are offering. Many are doing it well despite all of these challenges
For example Gordon Brush an American manufacturer of over 15,000 different brushes is passionate about American manufacturing. Alan Schechter spokesperson for Gordon Brush said, “My article: ‘Proud To Be An American Manufacturer’ was published in multiple sources and served as the basis for the Company hosting Democratic Congressman and House Whip Steny Hoyer and our local Congresswoman, Grace Napolitano. Gordon Brush served as the ‘poster child’ for the ‘Make It In America’ platform sponsored in Congress by Whip Hoyer. This issue/cause is bi-partisan.”
Schechter went on to say. “Gordon Brush fights low cost, cheap Chinese imports on a daily basis as well as Chinese knock-offs. We choose to compete on quality, not on price. We have been asked many times why we don’t go offshore to manufacture. The reason is simple: We are proud over our American manufacturing heritage that dates back to 1855 and to the fact that we have provided generational employment for many families and a great place to work.”
There have been poll after poll showing that not only do most Americans want Made in USA, they are also willing to pay more for those products. Likewise it has been reported since 2012 that 60% of Chinese consumers are willing to pay more for American made products. In addition consumers from other countries are also willing to pay more for American Made products.
Why do so many consumers prefer American Made products? It’s simple, they equate Made in USA with a higher quality. Consumers want the best value for what they spend their money on. If they shop from discount stores and buy imports and they have to be replaced because they wear out or break then they know they are not saving money in the long run. Consumers who want made in USA are investing in themselves. The end result is our manufacturing base grows stronger as a result.
Likewise, consumers are demanding more products that are environmentally sound and demonstrate a company’s commitment to sustainability. US Manufacturers have some of the most stringent environmental standards in the world. It’s part of the increase in costs. Furthermore, products made in USA use less energy and fuel to get the end product to the consumer thus reducing carbon emissions. According to one study, one giant container ship can emit almost the same amount of cancer and asthma-causing chemicals as 50 million cars. Consumers know that buying American is good for their health.
When a news outlet report quotes one manufacturer as stating “consumers don’t care,” it does nothing to help our nation regrow its manufacturing base and may be a detriment to it if those who read it actually believe it. Instead of making claims that consumers do not care, perhaps it would be good to find out why products are not moving off the shelves.
Any company having issues should read, Marcus Lemonis Reveals The 3 Keys To Business Success. The 3 factors are people, product and process. Have the right people doing the right job. Make sure you are offering a superb product(s) and have a process in place to get them produced at the best price; then get them to the consumers who want them. While this is an extremely paraphrased version of Lemonis’ business plan it stands that there are many factors that prevent a business from succeeding. Let’s look at those reasons instead of blaming it on the consumer.
BuyDirectUSA, myself and the consumers we reach, care about Made in USA.
4. Global Consumers are Willing to Put Their Money Where Their Heart is When it Comes to Goods and Services from Companies Committed to Social Responsibility.


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Our world of technology keeps growing and growing to the point it seems it will never stop. We started out making calculators that were the sizes of rooms and now we have moved on towards our cell phones that have the same thing embedded in them on top of their other numerous functions. These kinds of leaps in technology have also been partnered with fashion. Take for instance the iPod, something that was spurred all the way back by the boom box and the idea of personal music. It soon became unfashionable to walk around with a large speaker everywhere (as well as inconvenient) so technology companies started to upgrade the idea into a personal music player that evolved into the iPod and MP3. Check this latest cool innovative product in the market today, hop over to inc.com.
There are other spaces where technology and fashion have been able to meld together in the world. For example, we have been able to find numerous ways to capture movement and be able to turn it into viable energy. Many fashion companies have been taking this technology and trying to implement it into their products, like watches with a rechargeable battery and shoes that can charge your phone. Along with these new ideas, there have also been advancements in the clothing technology itself, allowing it to deal with weather differently and also helping to adjust your body temperature. A must-read article about shared views on new ideas put into technology, hit on interview.net.
The reason that these two fields are so closely tied together is that they need each other to grow in a direction that the public will find enticing. It is a mutualistic relationship because as technology grows some people may not catch on to it right away due to its downsides. Take the earlier example with the boom box, the device would not have gained so much traction if it were not a social fashion item at the time. Interesting news available on huffingtonpost.com.
The same can even be seen today with the new Google glasses. Some non-glasses wearers do not like the idea of wearing glasses due to the fashion stigmas surrounding them, but when models started wearing them on the runway these ideas started to change. Through these acts, the fashion market was able to gain more products to market and the technology sector gained better customer loyalty. These relationships between technology and fashion will continue to grow and create amazing things together in these ways. More to read on bjtonline.com.
Have a glimpse to one of the amazing contribution to the modern world today on https://www.wingsjournal.com/luxury-lifestyle-entrepreneur-chris-burch-develops-award-winning-resort


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The passing of Oregon’s Legalized Marijuana Initiative, more commonly referred to as Measure 91, has produced a massive economic boom that has left many questioning its adolescent regulatory practices. Approved by Oregon voters on November 4, 2014, Measure 91 legalized the sale and usage of recreational marijuana for those ages 21 and older. With this massive responsibility of transforming Oregon’s historically illicit cannabis market into a legal and regulated one, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, the OLCC, was tasked with regulation: introducing the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
Alongside the five governor-appointed citizen commissioners who set the policies for the OLCC, the Marijuana Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) was required to be established if Measure 91 was enacted. As of 2014, the RAC was birthed out of legalization of cannabis that tasked the committee with responsibilities such as assisting and advising the commission on how to properly regulate and develop Measure 91 as the industry continues to blossom. With a total of 16 members, half of the committee are dispensary owners, cannabis growers, manufactures, and processors, while the other half are state commissioners, law enforcement and members working within the state government. Members are invited to be a part of the RAC, and the range of work fields within the committee are deliberate in order to gather a diverse set of perspectives. Appointed in 2015, Ryan JD Christensen, a then small-business owner with no skin in the cannabis game, was invited on to offer a neutral standpoint on the committee.
Ryan JD Christensen, now Vice President of FORTUNE, a company based out of Portland, partners with the cannabis industry to strategically market and creatively package consumer goods out to the legal cannabis market. Ryan began as a creative consultant, working with brands like Red Bull, Nike, Adidas and Whole Foods with no real involvement with the cannabis industry. Ryan’s involvement with the cannabis industry initiated once the legalization of recreational marijuana was passed in Colorado and Washington. “I started freelancing and advising or just seeing if I could sit down with more cannabis companies to talk about branding and their marketing needs if and when Oregon would become a recreational state,” says Christensen, explaining how his career focus was positioned within the cannabis industry.
From February to October 2018, Ryan worked with HiFi Farms, nicknamed the “The Coolest Cannabis Farm in Oregon” by Esquire Magazine. He strategically began to introduce a variety of new products like shatter, pre-rolls and other forms of cannabis infused products to the consumer market. With a stable four year membership within the committee, Ryan explains that the committee connects frequently via email, phone call or even in-person at the OLCC office and offers advice about a plethora of subjects pertaining to cannabis. Another part of being on the committee is being an advocate and allowing yourself to be tapped on the shoulder to help inform those interested about the cannabis industry. “Our answers are not gold. Our answers do not represent the state of Oregon. Our answers are not representative of the OLCC,” expressing that his role within the committee is simply to advise and inform. Considering the committee meets about four times a year, his interaction with others on the committee is limited, but Ryan explains that his willingness to connect members within the cannabis community to previous members of the RAC helps dry the cement within the industry in Oregon.
A previous member on the RAC, Mowgli Holmes, CEO and co-founder of Phylos Bioscience created an agricultural genomics company whose mission is to map out the evolutionary process of the cannabis plant. Alongside his team, Mowgli is focused on extracting and sequencing DNA from every cannabis sample collected. These findings have been placed into visualization by using the 3D map identified as the “Phylos Galaxy” that illustrates the cannabis family tree in order to create a better understanding of traits of each individual strain. With reports from 2016 indicating that Mowgli and his team have documented a total of 1,000 strains, Mowgli claims that currently his team at Phylos Bioscience have now mapped out a total of 3,000 strains, which the company shares on their website. Although Holmes is no longer on the committee, his role as a plant scientist is to continue educating and developing the cannabis industry using big data collection, technology and expertise in order to properly categorize and evaluate various strains.
With members like Mowgli and Ryan, who come from diverse fields of work, the OLCC utilizes the committee’s wide array of perspectives to review and offer advice on proposed regulations. The committee’s advice generally adds significant weight in rule making, but the overall mission of the Marijuana Rules Advisory Committee is to keep the Oregon cannabis industry thriving.
For more information regarding the OLCC and everything else that entailed with the passing of Measure 91, visit www.oregon.gov/olcc


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Despite processing and warehousing ever increasing quantity of data, Huawei says its fundamental commitment to the respect and protection of user privacy is unwavering as this is critical to allowing people securely enjoy a fully connected, intelligent world.
The Nigerian Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), realized the need for a regulation on data protection in Nigeria and issued the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (“the Regulation”) on January 25, 2019. The Regulation has established strict compliance requirements on Nigerian companies and companies operating within Nigeria.
Huawei says it has established a Global Cyber Security and User Privacy Protection Committee (GSPC) that acts as the company’s highest authority on privacy protection in order to comply with the law.
“Privacy by design/default. We incorporate privacy protection requirements into all business processes and activities” Mr. Osita Iweze, Huawei Nigeria’s head, Cyber Security Officer said.
“Consistent Public Internet Access (PIA) mechanism to effectively identify and control risks and internal and external audits show Huawei’s privacy protection is systematically and effectively embedded. So if it is said that Huawei doesn’t preserve the privacy of their customers, you should know they are actually trying to hide under that to achieve other commercial or political agendas.
“Huawei organizes enablement training on privacy protection for all employees, managers, high-risk groups, etc. to enable them obtain professional certification and awareness to improve professional privacy protection capabilities.0
“Huawei works with industry and partners to explore ways to overcome digital world privacy challenges, to build a common understanding. They are partnering with the likes of Arravo looking at different layers of authentication to boost the privacy of customers,” Iweze said.


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Automobile manufacturers have embraced many of the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and they're already working on numerous application prototypes with software developers. The vast majority of these apps will rely upon open APIs and the Mobile Internet to gain access to cloud-based services.
As an example, with autonomous driving inching closer, cars are incorporating digital user interfaces, in-car 4G LTE, and data analysis through a variety of cloud computing services.
ABI Research forecasts more than 143 million operating system (OS) solutions will ship in 2021 to support the software-defined car cockpits, or automotive head units that support cluster displays and in-vehicle infotainment.
Automotive Software Market Development
As the competitive landscape widens, both proprietary software and open source solutions providers -- including Google Android, Intel Wind River, and Blackberry QNX -- continue to battle for design wins.
"Increasingly, OEMs and software companies are collaborating directly to create automotive software solutions," says Susan Beardslee, senior analyst at ABI Research.
Alibaba and SAIC’s recent car demo using the Alipay system shows just how involved automobile OEMs now are in the sourcing and development of OS and software solutions. Some are developing expertise in-house to influence the software stack and provide greater leverage, brand value, user experience, and ultimately, value-added services.
A case in point: Google's Open Automotive Alliance has won over nearly 50 automotive OEMs, all of which joined a partnership promoting Android integration.
The GENIVI Alliance open source software architecture for infotainment includes a number of compliant solutions from automotive Tier 1s like Aisin, Continental, Delphi, Harman, Magneti Marelli, and Visteon. Qualcomm recently partnered with Google and unveiled plans for an Android Nougat-based car platform.
Though still in the developer preview stage, the open source solution is working its way deeper into the car, with potential body and information system support creating a new dynamic for software-defined models.
It will be Android's first turn-key platform, capable of common vehicle operations. Yet, though car OEMs like Audi, BMW, Kia, and Toyota Motor, currently use Google's Android Auto technology for search, map, and other functions, ABI Research predicts Android N will likely not appear in cars before 2020.
Outlook for New Connected Car Solutions
"The connected car solutions form a fragmented competitive landscape, with established players like QNX Green Hills and Mentor Graphics already well-positioned in this space," concludes Beardslee.
However, ABI analysts believe that there are security concerns with any open source solution, such as potential threats from hackers compromising mission-critical operations, like a car's brake or acceleration function.
As proprietary and open source solutions continue to compete for significant design wins, there will be a continual need for collaboration and business models conducive to the diversity of automotive customer needs and evolving use cases.


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Alan had mentioned the new cryptocurrency pointed towards the music industry via this article on LinkedIn.
In the time that has passed since then, Viberate, the currency that involves one of the men behind BitCoin Charlie Shrem, has had their initial offering. And it sold out in an impressive amount of time.
Viberate, a decentralized crypto exchange marketplace platform for live music industry, has successfully completed its Vibe token crowdsale in record 4 minutes and 42 seconds. A Slovenian-based team has reached its goal raising a full amount by selling 120 million Vibes. Tokens will be listed on LiveCoin.net starting October 6, 2017.
Viberate has officially joined some of the most successful crypto projects to date, receiving a vast support from all over the world. “We now have another validation that we are on the right track. However, this is still just another milestone achieved. There is a lot of work ahead of us, but – as promised – we will keep on delivering,” said CEO Matej Gregor?i?.
The crowdsale raised more than 10 million dollars, selling the total planned amount of Vibe tokens – 120 million. Tokens will be delivered to contributors immediately and become available after the official end of ICO on October 5, 2017. On the next day (October 6, 2017) Vibes will already start trading; the first exchange to list the token is LiveCoin.net, Gregor?i? announced. “This way all latecomers will get the opportunity to buy the tokens,” he added.
Viberate crowdsale has been one of the fastest and most anticipated to date. “People have seen that Viberate already has value and a Viberate community covering our backs. That is probably refreshing to see in the ICO world,” Gregor?i? explains.
Yes, you read that right. $10 million in under five minutes. Whether this will fully disrupt the industry over time remains to be seen. Viberate is listed as number three in a list of top selling ICOs.
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Desktop Metal gets $115 million investment in 3D printing technology
Andy Rosen for The Boston Globe: Desktop Metal, the Burlington-based maker of 3D metal printing devices, announced Monday morning that it had brought in $115 million in new investment — its largest round to date and one of the region’s most significant this year.
The company said the amount represents the largest private haul for any 3D printing company focused on metal. Desktop Metal has now raised $212 million since its launch in 2015.
“The continued support of our investors underscores the power of our metal 3D printing solutions to help engineers and manufacturers, for the first time, apply metal 3D printing for the entire product development lifecycle — from prototyping to cost effectively mass producing complex metal parts,” chief executive Ric Fulop said in a statement.
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Every month we select one company which represents a positive example of innovation in logistics and has the potential to alter the way the industry operates. This month, Transmetrics selected Fizyr, the developer of deep learning for vision-guided robotics, as the June “Company of the Month” for its exceptional approach to the advancement of robotics technologies. In order to learn more about the company and what they do, we interviewed Herbert ten Have, CEO of Fizyr, and asked him several questions about the company and the industry.
“Blockchain” – one of the most popular buzzwords in logistics and supply chain industries these days. During the first half of the year, we have seen UPS, BNSF Railway, GE and others joining the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), which is putting efforts to develop the industry standards for blockchain. Meanwhile, IBM partnered with Maersk,


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LAS VEGAS — More consumers today are seeking brands that engage in sustainable business practices, and the use of sustainable packaging is an effective way for baked good and snack makers to do so. However, finding the right environmentally friendly package for a product, and one that resonates with consumers, can be difficult.
During Pack Expo 2023, held in Las Vegas Sept. 11-13, Mikey Pasciuto, co-founder of recycling management app Scrapp, shared how companies can choose sustainable packaging that engages consumers and is truly sustainable throughout the supply chain.
For a package to be sustainable, Mr. Pasciuto said, it must fulfill multiple supply chain needs. He used corrugated boxes as an example.
“Just because it’s corrugated and made from trees that can be regrown doesn’t mean it’s sustainable,” he emphasized. “You have to look across the board at the supply chain. Are people paid a fair wage? Is it sourced ethically and responsibly? Are you replanting the trees or preventing the cutting down of the forest?”
A sustainable package should protect the product and extend shelf life while also providing an identifiable brand, Mr. Pasciuto said.
“You really want to take a strong look at how you can leverage what you’re already using to hit the shelf to actually gain marketing collateral. If you can advertise for free on your package or low cost based on transitioning to a new material, that’s valuable retail space on the shelf if you maximize it,” he explained.
The packaging must also ship safely, efficiently and on time with a useful end market.
“If nobody wants your packaging after you’re done with it, you might not have chosen the best material,” he said. “It’s not sustainable and can’t create that circular loop of bringing materials back to the beginning without having that useful end market. Someone needs to want it and want to pay for it.”
A Scrapp survey of more than 1,000 people across the United States and United Kingdom found that consumers prioritize transparency when it comes to packaging. They want to know the packaging’s story and what they can do with it. Mr. Pasciuto observed brands should do more than just say a package is recyclable and get specific on how it can be reused.
At the same time, brands must balance simplicity and complexity with their messaging, accounting for what the average consumer understands.
“Nine out of 10 people don’t know what the circular economy is,” he said. “Be straight and direct, but not overly buzzwordy.”
Convenience and quality are critical too, Mr. Pasciuto said. Consumers want a sustainable package that feels high quality while also being easily disposable.
He shared examples of successful sustainable packaging, including Amazon’s mailers, which say “Recycle this bag like a box,” offering clear label and a message consumers easily understand. Glass bottle reuse programs also offer clear endpoints and a product people engage with.
Sustainability’s importance will only grow across the baking and snack categories, and producers can capitalize with packaging that appeals to environmentally conscious consumers and boosts sustainability throughout the supply chain.


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This was followed by the Galaxy S21 FE a year or so later, and now we look forward to seeing how the format is tweaked for the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE. When will the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE be released? With only two models in the series so far, it’s a little tricky to tie down a firm release date, especially as Samsung hasn’t made any official statements about the upcoming phone. To give us some idea, here’s when the previous versions made their debuts.
We’ve compiled the most recent information and rumours about the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE, which is expected to be released later this year. Samsung stunned the globe when it introduced a Fan Edition version of the Galaxy S20 in 2020. This phone had a somewhat reduced spec sheet than its full-fat sibling, but it gave those who didn’t want to spend the ever-increasing amounts required to get a flagship phone the general flavour of a Galaxy smartphone.
While the S20 FE offered both 4G and 5G versions, this settled into the more standard 5G platform for the S21 FE and therefore the S22 FE. Hopefully Samsung will hold its prices for the new model, meaning you should expect shelling out around £699/$699/€749 for the entry-level configuration. What specs and features will we see in the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE? As Samsung has yet to even admit whether there will be a Galaxy S22 FE or not, there’s little in the way of definitive information regarding what it will contain. We’ve already seen some interesting rumours though, with a surprising one from Notebookcheck that spotted a post on Chinese social media site Weibo where a tech tipster reported Samsung was considering using a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset in the new phone for 2022.
As you can see, there was a little more than a year between the two devices, but this was mainly down to the S21 FE being heavily delayed due to a combination of Covid-related disruptions to production and the worldwide shortage of processor chips. We expect Samsung to return to its previously intended scheduling, with the Galaxy S22 FE arriving in October 2022, shortly after the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. There’s no official pricing available yet, but we can use the previous models as a baseline. So, here’s the pricing we’ve seen so far.
The only clue that seems to favour the FE is that the leak says that the battery capacity of the model in question will be 4500mAh, which is the same as the two previous FE devices but smaller than the cell in the Galaxy A53. It’s an interesting move, as Samsung makes its own Exynos processors for the European markets, with Qualcomm Snapdragons used in other territories. But this could signal a move away from Qualcomm in its mid-range devices.
There is some uncertainty whether the rumoured device is the Galaxy S22 FE or a Galaxy A53 Pro. As the latter doesn’t seem to exist yet (there are no Pro versions of the A-series phones), this either means Samsung is thinking of adding a further tier to its products, or the FE models could be using the MediaTek chips going forward.
MediaTek has been building its reputation in recent years, and the Dimensity 9000 marks the first flagship level SoC from the Taiwanese company. Early indications are that it could be on par with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, making the S22 FE a potential powerhouse if it does arrive with the new chip on-board. Aside from the processor and battery size, there have been few other rumours around the Galaxy S22 FE, suggesting it will still be a while before we see it launch. We think there’s a good chance that you might see a similar spec sheet to that of the Galaxy S21 FE, with the same excellent triple-camera array, gorgeous 6.4in AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, and centred punch-hole aperture for the selfie camera.


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As the sports industry prepares to enter a new era of streaming services, cable and satellite providers are making the transition to digital broadcasts.
But many of the biggest names in sports have yet to make the switch.
As ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith told the New York Times, “The problem is that most sports teams don’t really want to put in the effort to do it.
They are going to do everything in their power to make it look like a cable package.”
In the early 1990s, ESPN started to experiment with digital broadcasts of games on ESPN2 and on other digital platforms.
But the digital services soon found themselves competing with the likes of ESPN and ESPN2, which were owned by the same company.
In 2000, ESPN decided to drop the subscription fees for its ESPN2 subscription and instead sell the rights to broadcast its games through ESPN’s streaming platform, ESPN3.
ESPN3 has since been a key platform for sports networks like ESPN and ABC, and in recent years has been a huge success for the company.
ESPN has had some trouble finding a new home for the network’s digital coverage in recent months, however.
While ESPN3 was available on the Apple TV and other Apple devices, ESPN has been unable to get the rights on its own platforms.
The company’s new streaming platform is the first major sports streaming service to offer access to ESPN content via the internet.
The move is a major win for ESPN, which has struggled to make a big push for digital broadcasts and other streaming services.
For years, sports fans have struggled to watch ESPN on the big screen in the same way they have for years with sports cable packages.
In the late 2000s, cable companies were forced to switch to digital technology, with ESPN being forced to move away from a traditional television deal to a subscription service.
But ESPN has always struggled to attract a big enough audience to justify the cost of a cable subscription, especially with the amount of content it has to offer.
ESPN’s network revenue has been about $1 billion a year since 2007, but sports programming revenue has never really been able to match up with that figure.
And the company has struggled since the start to find new ways to keep its content relevant.
Sports fans have been asking for more from ESPN in recent times.
The network has been struggling to keep up with new sports events and events, like the Olympics and Super Bowl, which have had their own fans in recent seasons.
The latest controversy over the handling of the Michael Sam rape case and other recent controversies in the sports world have only added to the pressure on ESPN.
The news that ESPN would be selling its rights to stream the Super Bowl was met with much anger from fans.
But it has also been met with support from many fans.
The new streaming service is the culmination of ESPN’s attempt to reach a wider audience and is part of a broader strategy to expand its reach in sports.
In a statement, ESPN said that the new platform “is not a subscription model but a full streaming platform that offers fans access to more than 40 hours of premium content, including the biggest sporting events of the year, along with live, local and on-demand content.”ESPN’s new service will be available for about $10 per month.
ESPN says that the platform will offer “more than 80 hours of original programming across sports, including: the Superbowl, NBA Finals, NBA Playoffs, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, Major League Baseball Playoffs, College Hockey Playoffs, the College World Series, and the NCAA Division I Men’s College World Cup.”


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- 11 Heads of International Trade Profession from across Whitehall appointed, all working with Crawford Falconer, the government’s Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser
- the group will ensure the government builds and grows existing trade capability
Today (Tuesday 1 May) Crawford Falconer, the government’s Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser, officially launches the ‘International Trade Profession’.
The profession will raise the skills and ambitions of those working, or aspiring to work, in international trade by:
- opening up new roles and career opportunities in the UK government
- supporting talented people to develop careers in trade
- providing a world class training programme
The recognition of international trade as one of government’s most important skills represents an important step forward in post-Brexit trade preparations.
Ten government departments (in addition to DIT) have appointed a Head of International Trade Profession working with DIT’s Falconer. The group will champion the profession within government ensuring that UK trade expertise continues to grow as a pipeline of talent to tackle the future is developed.
On the importance of international trade becoming a core government discipline, International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox said:
By establishing the International Trade Profession, we have embedded the development of trade negotiation capability at the heart of the government’s agenda and taken another important step in getting UK trade policy Brexit-ready.
Crawford Falconer, the government’s Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser and Head of International Trade Profession, said:
As Head of Profession, it is my job to ensure that UK trade negotiators are ready to strike trade deals around the world and deliver the benefits of free trade to all parts of the country.
Through the profession we are ensuring government attracts the best and brightest talent by not only offering trade professionals a clear route into working on trade policy, exports and investment at the centre of government but also nurturing their ability for the future through access to world-class training.
Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, said:
Trade between the UK and partners old and new is a fundamental catalyst to job creation, productivity and prosperity across the country.
Business will warmly welcome the appointment of Heads of International Trade Profession across Whitehall, demonstrating that the government is building expertise and capability in a crucial area for post-Brexit Britain.
The government has a vital role to play in helping to dismantle trade barriers and improve market access around the globe. This is particularly key for the thousands of smaller, entrepreneurial firms who want to break into new markets, and who hold the key to unlocking our trading future.
Business and the government can be powerful joint venture partners when entering new markets.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) secures UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. We are an international economic department, responsible for:
- bringing together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment, and help businesses succeed
- delivering a new trade policy framework for the UK as we leave the EU
- promoting British trade and investment across the world
- building the global appetite for British goods and services


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Two Days of Expert-only Sessions for Search Marketers; Super Early Bird Rates Expire this Friday, March 28 Program includes multiple tracks focused on pioneering tactics for search engine optimization (SEO), paid search advertising, social media marketing, mobile and local search. Conference will be held in Seattle, WA, June 11-12; Super Early Bird rates are available through Friday, March 28.
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Game company EA recently revealed that the upcoming Battlefield 6 video game is intended for next-generation consoles, but can also run on the current generation.
EA boss Andrew Wilson recently revealed that the next Battlefield game is designed to run on Xbox Series X / S and PlayStation 5, but it will also be playable on PS4 and Xbox One.
“So yes, Battlefield will be available for both current and next generation, just like our sports titles,” said Wilson.
This is the obvious answer as Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that PS5 stock is currently low and will continue until next year. Microsoft also somewhat confirmed this in another statement, but in a subtle way. There are also still many members of the gaming community who play the current generation of consoles.
“The reference from our prepared comments is specifically about the nature of gameplay,” Wilson continued, speaking of their quote on development to focus on the next generation, “what we can do with the fidelity of the game, what we can do with physics, artificial intelligence and the immersive nature of the game.
And in the case of Battlefield, what we can do with regard to the number of plays we can have in the game and the nature of the destruction of those that are only in Battlefield moments that are truly next-gen opportunities that we can do in the context of our next-gen franchises, due to the greater processing power in memory and output of the new consoles. “
On another news related to the upcoming game, Wilson denies that the next Battlefield will have a battle royale mode. He confirmed this in a recent call.
“There is nothing to announce at this point about an annual Battlefield and / or the nature of the modes in the upcoming Battlefield game,” he denied.
Battlefield 6 may be announced next month. It will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, PS4 and PS5. View the confirmation here.
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Atlanta, GA, August 26, 2011 --(PR.com
)-- If you are a women business owner who has innovative ideas on how to partner with corporations, come to GWBC’s Power of Partnering Marketplace on Aug. 30. There will be a panel discussion on sustainability and how corporations are making it a part of their procurement process. The event will be held at The Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; the sustainability panel will begin at 10:00 a.m.
The featured panelists are Ben Jordan, Director of Supplier Sustainability, Global Procurement & Trading for The Coca-Cola Company; Kim Ajy, CEO of R2T; and Diana Rivenburgh, President of Strategic Imperatives. Nancy Lewis, President of Progressive Techniques, will moderate the panel.
The Coca-Cola Company has been recognized for its leadership on Sustainability as well as its Supplier Diversity programs. Ben Jordan, who is working to align the two efforts, said, “Minority and women-owned businesses are growing within our supply base. Working with these companies to integrate Sustainability into our business relationships will be critical to our joint success.”
The panel will discuss strategic measures on how suppliers can assist with corporations sustainability goals and how to drive progress against workplace, marketplace, community and environmental objectives.
Nancy Freeman Balkcom, President of MySupplies and a POP Marketplace WAVE Circle Sponsor says, “2011 represents the fourth year that we have been a sponsor for the GWBC POP Marketplace event. This is GWBC's premier event that offers great educational programs along with networking opportunities for WBE's and Corporations to build relationships and brand awareness for their company.”
The POP Marketplace will also provide WBEs with an opportunity to network with government members and other WBEs to discuss procurement opportunities. Over 300 attendees are expected from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. For registration and more information, please visit www.GWBCPOPMarketplace.biz.
Established in 2000, the Greater Women's Business Council is a nonprofit organization for women business owners in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina interested in promoting, developing, and maintaining business relationships with major corporations, government agencies, and other women business owners. GWBC's mission is to certify bona fide women’s business enterprises and to promote activities directed toward the development, establishment, expansion and encouragement of businesses owned by women. GWBC® is a certifying partner organization of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and was selected as the organization's "Partner of the Year" in 2007. Through its affiliation with WBENC, GWBC® certification is nationally recognized and accepted by over 1000 major corporations. For additional information, please visit www.gwbc.biz.


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Merrimack Valley Leadership Series: Brian Halligan
The second speaker of the day is Brian Halligan, CEO and co-founder of HubSpot, a marketing software company he co-founded six years ago to help businesses transform the way they market their products. He is a senior lecturer at MIT. For more information, see www.hubspot.com/company/management/brian-halligan/ Since its founding, HubSpot has accumulated over 7,500 customers.
Tickets: www.eagletribune.com/mvleadership Use promotional code “AlSentMe” and save $20.


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Thalia & Gibson Announce a New Line of Co-Branded Guitar Accessories
PLEASANT HILL, Calif., July 18, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Thalia Brands announced today that they have entered into a multi-year, global licensing agreement with Gibson Brands, Inc. Under the agreement, Thalia will design, manufacture and market a line of guitar accessories and lifestyle products that incorporate Gibson brand assets. The lineup of new products will be on display inside of the Gibson booth at Summer NAMM show that starts today in Nashville, Tennessee.
“The opportunity to collaborate with Gibson on a line of Gibson-specific designs of our products is a dream come true,” says Chris Bradley, Founder & CEO of Thalia. “I have played Gibson guitars for nearly 30 years and I have always been a true fan of their craftsmanship, design and attention to detail. Gibson fans are going to love what we have coming,” added Bradley.
Thalia has ambitious plans for the roll-out and is launching eleven new Gibson guitar capos this week which include classic Gibson fretboard markers as well as other iconic Gibson details like the Hummingbird and Les Paul signature. Additionally, the company is launching over a dozen new exotic wood phone case models that include mother of pearl inlays of the Gibson logo along with other classic details. The entire Gibson by Thalia Collection is available now at GibsonbyThalia.com.
“We are thrilled to enter into this collaboration with Thalia, a family run business that shares the same values we have at Gibson, centered around American hand-made, high quality products”, said Cesar Gueikian, Chief Merchant Officer of Gibson Brands. “There are many parallels between how Chris and Thalia started their journey to how Orville Gibson started 125 years ago in his workshop; we are looking forward to a collaborative future,” added Gueikian.
Thalia Brands, Inc. is a premium guitar accessories and lifestyle brand that designs and manufacturers obsession-worthy accessories for guitar players. Thalia is known for making quality products that truly delight and amaze in every aspect of their design. From capos and picks to lifestyle products like exotic wood phone cases, Thalia is focused on the guitar player lifestyle. Thalia is based in Pleasant Hill, California and sells globally through its website thaliacapos.com
Gibson Brands, the world's most iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for more than 100 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the number one guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, Kramer, Steinberger and Gibson Pro Audio division brands Cerwin Vega, KRK Systems and Stanton. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands.
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Symantec is suing Microsoft for allegedly violating its data storage technology, which could impact on the launch of Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system and its Longhorn server product.
Symantec wants damages and a removal of the technology from Microsoft products, including Vista and Longhorn.
The lawsuit covers the use of the Symantec Volume Manager product, which was acquired by Symantec as part of its takeover of Veritas. Volume Manager allows operating systems, like Vista, to store and manipulate large amounts of data.
Symantec says Microsoft licensed a “light” version of Volume Manager from Veritas in 1996 and used it in Windows 2000. Symantec also says Microsoft later used the solution to develop Windows Server 2003.
Symantec further charges that Microsoft has used the technology to develop Windows Vista and Longhorn server. Symantec is attempting to stop Microsoft from using Volume Manager and to recall all existing products that wrongly use it.
Symantec claims Microsoft was not allowed to use Volume Manager after the release of Windows 2000. The use of Volume Manager in other products allows Microsoft to compete against alternative Veritas solutions that Symantec sells.
The two sides had previously attempted to settle the disagreement out of court, said both companies.
Microsoft said the use of the Veritas technology is covered by an intellectual property rights deal it agreed with Veritas in 2004, before the company was taken over by Symantec.
Microsoft said Symantec’s lawsuit had no merit and would be defended.


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In an effort to aid small and medium sized companies to control their own supply chains Maersk has announced the launch of a new platform, Maersk Flow, that will give shippers that command over their goods, from the factory to the retailer, said the Danish carrier.
The platform offers shippers much needed visibility in their supply chains that will help the flow of goods and documentation, as well as reducing manual input work, thereby reducing errors.
"Maersk Flow will allow our customers to significantly improve their supply chain performance with less time and effort. This lets them focus more resources on their core business and achieve happier customers and higher sales growth," said Martin Holme Global Head of SCM & E-commerce Logistic, AP Moller - Maersk.
Maersk believes that the increasingly complex global supply chains, that move at an ever-greater pace, often with cargo moving with several carriers to many customers it means that smaller sized companies struggle to maintain control of their goods. Maersk Flow allows this type of operation to move from manual managed spreadsheets with staff on phones tracing cargo movements to the simplified digitalised operation that can ultimately save money.


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There's a lot changing at Twitch right now. Not only is it dealing with a plague of hate raids that drive its user base to demand action, but a lot of notable streamers are leaving Twitch altogether. The news recently broke that TimTheTatMan would be leaving Twitch to join YouTube, streaming on Google's video-sharing platform exclusively from here on out. This announcement comes very quickly after DrLupo announced a similar decision to join YouTube. Once, Twitch and YouTube were peacefully divided between live streams and uploaded videos. Now, as YouTube collects more and more notable streamers, it's growing into a major potential rival to Twitch.
One wonders just how far YouTube can grow compared to Twitch, though. YouTube may be drawing in a lot of major entertainers, but is that really enough for YouTube to overtake the historically dominant streaming platform that is Twitch? It might not be. Mixer already proved before that big names aren't all it takes for a streaming service to reign supreme. Viewers are what really make a platform count. YouTube is doing well for itself, but even as it garners notable streamers, it has plenty of work to do if it wants to overtake Twitch and become the new king of streaming.
Mixer Couldn't Take Down Twitch
Mixer is the most compelling evidence that YouTube isn't about to sink Twitch just because it's on the rise. Mixer, the streaming service once owned and operated by Microsoft, turned a lot of heads when it announced that it had signed exclusivity deals with Shroud and Ninja, two of the absolute biggest entertainers on Twitch. It goes without saying that that was a major blow to Twitch, drawing millions of viewers away from Twitch and to Mixer. Even so, Mixer is now long gone. In June 2020, Microsoft announced that Mixer would close due to a failure to scale up to a size at which it could reliably compete with Twitch and YouTube.
In other words, Mixer proves that big names aren't everything. The fact of the matter is that Mixer got into the streaming game rather late, being founded in 2016 and acquired by Microsoft later that year. By then, Twitch was already a massive platform serving as the Internet's definitive hub for live streams. YouTube faces a similar problem. Although it's also been an Internet giant for many years, YouTube only got into streaming recently, meaning it has a lot of catching up to do if it wants to beat Twitch. Mixer already proved that acquiring Twitch's most popular streamers won't be enough, so YouTube should take that lesson to heart.
YouTube Still Has Work To Do
YouTube still has a long road ahead of it in terms of expanding its streaming department. For one thing, YouTube is at a disadvantage compared to Twitch because it still needs to push its core video-sharing content. Balancing regular videos with live streams is a lot more work than Twitch has to do. On a similar note, one wonders how well YouTube is structured to support streamers. Without putting live streams all over its home page or filling YouTube users' recommended videos with streams, it could be hard for YouTube to get new viewers for its streamers.
Even though it has a lot of questions to answer, YouTube definitely has some advantages over Twitch too. Its video-sharing roots give YouTube solid ground to build its streaming network upon, which isn't something that the former industry newcomer Mixer could say for itself. YouTube can also capitalize on Twitch's ongoing controversies. As streamers and viewers argue with Twitch about hate raids and DMCA strikes, YouTube has a prime window to entice users into trying a different platform. At the end of the day, YouTube can't take Twitch's throne on the backs of big streamers alone. If YouTube wants to dominate streaming, then it'll have to put in extra legwork.


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The new appointments by F45 are meant to take the fitness franchise to the next level
Global fitness franchisor F45 Training has announced the appointment of health and wellness veteran Tom Dowd as CEO, and has elevated brand ambassador and board member Mark Wahlberg to Chief Brand Officer.
The latest leadership changes are meant to accelerate F45’s strategy and take the fitness company to the next level, working alongside the recent announcement of F45’s $90 million in new financing.
Dowd’s position as CEO is effective immediately, confirms F45. He succeeds F45’s interim CEO, Ben Coates, who will remain on the company’s Board of Directors. The new F45 CEO comes to the fitness franchise with 25 years of executive leadership experience at GNC Holdings and recently co-founded Performance Inspired, an active lifestyle nutrition company.
F45 confirms that Dowd is one of the early investors in the fitness franchise.
“Tom has significant experience building successful franchise model and consumer goods businesses, cultivating globally resonant lifestyle brands, and developing high-performing teams, making him well suited to lead F45 into the future,” said Gene Davis, Chairman of F45’s Board. “We are delighted to bring Tom onboard to help further refine F45’s go-forward business strategy to deliver sustainable growth, enhance opportunities for our franchisees and team, and drive long-term value for shareholders.”
Dowd remarked that F45 is a game-changer in the fitness industry and that he is energized to be named CEO.
“The Company is differentiated by its strong brand, dynamic and innovative programming, and a robust franchisee network – all of which I am confident will remain the cornerstones of our future success,” Dowd said. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented and passionate F45 team, as well as the Board, to take the business and brand to the next level for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.”
Actor-producer-entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg, an F45 investor and brand ambassador, has also been named Chief Brand Officer. Wahlberg will assume the position effective immediately.
“Just like our incredible training community, F45 has been laser focused in recent months on getting stronger and stronger, and I am thrilled to help the company elevate its amazing brand and vision at this pivotal time,” said Mr. Wahlberg. “I am confident in our ability to enhance what I believe is already the world’s best workout for studio operators and our more than 300,000 committed members across the globe.”
“We are thrilled that Mark will be deepening his involvement with F45 and look forward to benefiting from his unique blend of business acumen and branding expertise,” remarked Davis. “I am confident that under the leadership of Tom, Mark, and the rest of the management team, F45 will be poised to build on its strengths while evolving to unlock its full potential. As we look ahead to the significant opportunities in front of us, I would also like to thank Ben for his contributions as interim CEO during a period of transition.”
F45’s leadership news comes after the functional fitness franchise announced that it would delay the filing of its 2022 annual report and would revise its 2023 report with its 2022 filing.
The fitness company said that previously disclosed transitions in its executive leadership team, including the recent appointment of its Interim Chief Financial Officer, have contributed to the Annual Report’s late filing. F45 stated it expected to file the report within the fifteen-day extension period provided.
The fitness brand has been hard at work revamping F45, appointing four new independent directors to its board, and announcing a year-long brand campaign, “No One Trains Alone,” the first of its kind for F45.
The functional fitness company also opened its first studio in Hilton Downtown Austin this February, pushing into wellness tourism and hospitality. The fitness facility, located on the 8th floor of the hotel, serves as Austin’s exclusive F45 training studio. The brand has also opened two 45-minute fitness centers on South Street and Washington Square West in Philadelphia.
Most recently, F45 collaborated with streaming giant Netflix to celebrate the launch of the new series “Wellmania,” which included a special one-day workout at various F45 locations.
Courtney Rehfeldt has worked in the broadcasting media industry since 2007 and has freelanced since 2012. Her work has been featured in Age of Awareness, Times Beacon Record, The New York Times, and she has an upcoming piece in Slate. She studied yoga & meditation under Beryl Bender Birch at The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute. She enjoys hiking, being outdoors, and is an avid reader. Courtney has a BA in Media & Communications studies.


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Samsung's first smartwatch, Galaxy Gear, is more of a stake in the ground than a mainstream product, analysts say. Its high price ($299) and technical limitations likely will keep it from being a major success and making smartwatches the next big consumer electronics category.
"It appears that Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch is a prototype masquerading as a commercial product," IHS analyst Ian Fogg said in a report late Wednesday. "The device exhibits multiple shortcomings, including a high price tag, a short battery life, its status as a companion device and its limited compatibility. The bottom line is the Galaxy Gear smartwatch probably will not succeed in the market and Samsung will need to try again with a more refined product."
Smartwatch sales overall are likely to be limited in the near term, Fogg said. Global unit shipments are expected to reach just 268,000 this year, rising to 2.6 million in 2014, IHS says. In the longer term, smartwatch shipments are seen reaching much higher volumes, possibly rising to about 39 million units in 2018.
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Announced Wednesday, Samsung's Galaxy Gear watch will have about 25 hours of battery life, requiring users to recharge it every day. The device also is too large and bulky to appeal to the general public, IHS says. Plus, the watch only works as a companion device to newer Samsung smartphones and tablets.
Other companies planning smartwatches are expected to take a similar approach, making the devices accessories to mobile phones. The appeal of smartwatches will be limited until they become stand-alone devices, IHS analyst Shane Walker said in a statement.
Also Wednesday, wireless chipmaker Qualcomm (QCOM) announced its Toq smartwatch, which is designed to serve as a second screen for a smartphone. It features a low-power display and "days" of expected battery life, the company said. It's due out in the fourth quarter and estimated to retail for about $300.
Samsung's Galaxy Gear is expected to be available in the U.S. by early October. The Galaxy Gear provides glanceable information and alerts like incoming calls, text messages and emails on its 1.63-inch wrist display. It lets users place and receive calls and access data while their phone is in their pocket.
Galaxy Gear has voice-enabled features, like the ability to dictate messages and notes, place calls, set alarms and check the weather. Nuance Communications (NUAN) announced Thursday that it is providing voice recognition and language technologies for Galaxy Gear, as well as Samsung's new Galaxy Note 3 large-screen smartphone.


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By Keri Algar
Sydney, NSW: Bunnings parent company, Wesfarmers, has been dragged down by its resources division, posting a 2.6 per cent drop in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for the full year ended 30 June 2010.
Bunnings on the other hand, booked a bumper result with earnings up 10.5 per cent, supported by robust growth in retail and trade sales, according to a statement released on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Despite the resources profit plunge, Wesfarmers managing director Richard Goyder, said he was pleased with the overall results, which had been boosted by the retail and trade operations.
“Bunnings again delivered a strong result, with growth across all regions and product categories, and further improvement in both retail and trade offers,” said Goyder.
“Significant work was completed in the Bunnings’ network with 22 stores new trading locations opened during the year and good progress made on continuing to strengthen the store pipeline across Australian and New Zealand.”
Wesfarmers was significantly impacted by its resource category, in which earnings fell by 81 per cent to $165m as a result of sharp declines in export coal prices during the first three quarters.


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Tagit, Smartlink Offer Smartphone-Based Banking in Vietnam (Jan. 4, 2013)
Jan. 4, 2013
In a bid to capitalize on the rapid growth of smartphone use in Vietnam, Singapore-based mobile banking provider Tagit is partnering with mobile switch operator Smartlink to launch a new platform that will enable Vietnamese banks to launch cost-effective smartphone-based financial services, the companies said.
By partnering with Smartlink, Tagit gains access to 40 million Vietnamese bank cardholders, as well as 120 million mobile users in the country, according to the firm. One bank, Vietcombank, already has begun using the mobile services, which enable users to perform banking transactions such as funds transfers, queries, bill payments and prepaid mobile top-ups. The platform is compatible with mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry and is supported by all mobile networks in Vietnam.
Smartphone use has grown remarkably fast in Vietnam after the first 3G networks were established there in 2009. According to research firm Wireless Intelligence, smartphones accounted for 29 percent of the country’s total mobile user base by mid-2011, a number comparable to most developed markets. Along with the technological advances, smartphone growth has been driven by the Vietnamese government’s loosening of entry restrictions to the previously state-dominated mobile market, as well as a boom in smartphone use among the 15-24 age group, which comprise more than one-fifth of Vietnam’s population.
Tagit’s entry into Vietnam follows a similar move into Kuwait in March 2012, when it partnered with switch provider Knet to launch a mobile payment service there.


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Join us on December 14, as we launch the 150-day countdown to Manitoba Day (May 12) with a free family-friendly display of breathtaking illumination, exhilarating snowmobile acrobatics, and celebration of our amazing province at the height of its winter splendor.
** Donation of non-perishable food item for the Christmas Cheer Board is encouraged **
The Illuminate 150 Kick-Off at the Manitoba Legislative grounds offers an exciting day for Manitobans to launch a year-long celebration of Manitoba’s 150th anniversary since becoming a province.
3:00pm – Outdoor programming and have a visit with Santa at the Manitoba Legislative Building Holiday Open House
5:30pm – Flip of the Switch to Illuminate the Manitoba Legislative Building and grounds
6:05pm – Aerial acrobatic snowmobile performance featuring X Games athletes
Free parking available at Great West Life – 60 Osborne Street North
Illuminate 150 light installations will remain in place from December 14 to July 2020.
Illuminate 150 will both light up the capital of Manitoba and also be the launch of a year long effort to shine light on the unique beauty of Manitoba.


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Sweet-tooth thieves steal $150,000 of maple syrup in overnight heist
A Canadian shipping company is appealing to the public to help get it out of a sticky situation after $150,000 worth of maple syrup was stolen in an overnight heist.
According to the Financial Times Mexuscan Cargo is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who can help recover the nearly 13,000 bottles taken from a yard on the Island of Montreal.
The company said thieves broke into their yard in Quebec on August 8 and stole a shipping container with 20,000 kilograms of one-litre bottles of maple syrup onto a truck and broke through the fence.
The shipment was due to be shipped to Japan the next day.
Mexuscan vice-president Alfredo Monaco told the Financial Times: “You can’t sell this at the corner store. People will know what it is, so it’s probably harder to get rid of on the black market."
He says that although the syrup was insured, the company will still be out a $50,000 deductible, which is not an easy hit to take in a low-margin industry like shipping.
This is not the first time thieves in Quebec have targeted the pricey sap of the sugar maple. Between August 2011 and July 2012, $18 million worth of maple syrup was stolen from warehouses before police dismantled the criminal network responsible and arrested 26 people.


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Microsoft to axe 7,800 jobs and take $7.6bn writedown on Nokia dealComments Off on Microsoft to axe 7,800 jobs and take $7.6bn writedown on Nokia deal
The world’s largest software group is slimming down its hardware arm, with most of the jobs disappearing from the smartphone business it bought from Nokia for $7.2 billion (£4.7 billion) in 2014.
Microsoft also revealed it will take a $7.6 billion write-down on the Nokia deal as well as a restructuring charge of $750-$850 million.
In recent weeks, former Nokia boss Stephen Elop has left Microsoft, along with the company’s head of phones Jo Harlow.
Last year, Microsoft embarked on one of the biggest layoffs in tech history as it began cutting 18,000 jobs – around 14% of its staff.
The latest round of cuts comes just a few weeks before the launch of Windows 10, which will be the first operating system to run across PCs, tablets and phones.
In an email to staff, chief executive Satya Nadella wrote: “We are moving from a strategy to grow a standalone phone business to a strategy to grow and create a vibrant Windows ecosystem including our first-party device family.
“In the near-term, we’ll run a more effective and focused phone portfolio while retaining capability for long-term reinvention in mobility.”


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In order to facilitate the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at private and semi-public places, the Delhi government recently approved a single-window facility. The places include apartments, group housing societies, hospitals, malls and theatres in the national capital. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Delhi government’s Charging Infrastructure Working Group chaired by Jasmine Shah, vice chairman of Dialogue and Development Commission.
Mr. Shah said that – “The Delhi govt has approved an innovative, single window process for quick and efficient installation of EV chargers. This is in response to requests we have been receiving especially from apartment societies, RWAs, mall owners among others. Delhi will soon be the only city in the world where anyone can get an EV charger installed and get government subsidy by making a single phone call or applying online”
The single window facility can be used for rapid installation of thousands of EV chargers at apartments and group housing societies, institutional buildings like hospitals and commercial spaces like malls and theatres.
As per an official statement, vendors will be empowered by the power discoms for installation of two slow charging standards (Light EV AC and AC 001) and one fast charging standard (DC 001), and providing Delhi government subsidy to the consumer and meter installation based on EV tariff.


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For months, Tesla's forecast a production rate of 5,000 Model 3 electric sedans a week by the end of December.
The company said Wednesday that milestone is being kicked ahead another three months, to the end of the first quarter of 2018.
Tesla buried the news in an investor letter it posted online after the New York stock markets closed. Also buried: a massive loss of $671.1 million in the third quarter, bringing its loss through the first nine months of 2017 to $1.66 billion.
The production problems run deep, the investor letter makes clear. As widely reported, the auto assembly plant in Fremont, Calif., is way behind schedule. But the company clarified Wednesday that its Gigafactory plant in Nevada, which assembles battery packs for the Model 3, is "the primary production constraint" for the cars.
Tesla blamed unnamed suppliers for providing manufacturing systems that are being "significantly redesigned" by Tesla.
Thousands of Model 3s were supposed to have been sold by now. So far, the company has reported that only 260 have been produced. Reports that many of those car were returned to fix battery problems were not disputed by Tesla.
Tesla stock closed at $321.08 Wednesday, down 3.15 percent, and was falling further in after-hours trading.
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The Department of Commerce will submit proposals for enhancing trade between Russia and Sudan at the negotiating table joint Ministerial Council in Khartoum in the coming weeks, said the head of the international relations Department of the Ministry of trade of Sudan Nafsiah Mohammed Ahmed.
KHARTOUM, 16 Dec. The Ministry of trade of Sudan intends to intensify exports of agricultural products to Russia proposals aimed at strengthening will be put forward at the meetings in Khartoum, there are plans for the organization of product exhibitions in Russia, said the Agency Sputnik, the head of the international relations Department of the Ministry of trade of Sudan Nafsiah Mohammed Ahmed.
“The Ministry of trade has prepared proposals for enhancing trade between the Russian Federation and the Sudan and will present them at the negotiating table joint Ministerial Council in Khartoum in the coming weeks,” she said.
According to her, the five-year economic program of the Sudan is mainly focused on increasing exports. “We will work on the promotion of Sudanese products through the organization of exhibitions in Russia,” said Ahmed, noting that, in its view, the organization of such exhibitions – the best way to promote.
Today’s trade of the Russian Federation and the Sudan, the head of Department described as “very small”. “Sudan now supplies in Russia sesame seeds, raw sugar, cotton. Relies on Russia for weapons, vehicles, some equipment,” said Ahmed, adding that the countries forged an economic agreement in 1991, and it once every three years updated.


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Volvo's compact S40 packs all that traditional Swedish goodness, all that genuine Volvo obsession with safety, into a more manageable,...
By 2020, Volvo boldly declares, nobody will be killed or seriously injured in one of its cars.
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The current Volvo XC90 premium SUV is in its tenth year.
Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show next week, Active High Beam Control will soon become available in the updated 2014 Volvo S60, V60, and XC60, making them safer and more comfortable while driving at night.
Volvo has developed a new way to place batteries in hybrid and electric vehicles.


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Non-essential retail, salons, pubs and restaurants opened up today across the city and in the surrounding town.
It was the latest stage in the easing of lockdown, following the reopening of schools and the return of outdoor socialising with the rule of six last month.
The businesses will be reopening in Portsmouth for the first time since mid-December, when the city was moved up to Tier Four restrictions in the run-up to Christmas.
Pubs and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers outdoors. Salons and hairdressers can also reopen.
SEE ALSO: Full list of pubs reopen in Portsmouth
We will have reporters down at Commercial Road and Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, as well as in Gosport, Fareham and Havant this morning.
Queues begun to form at Primark in Portsmouth well before it reopened at 8am and have only increased, stretching back down Commercial Road.
Queues also formed at Debenhams in Fareham and at the Nike store in Gunwharf Quays.
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Recap all the updates as shops, pubs and more reopened in Portsmouth
Last updated: Monday, 12 April, 2021, 09:49
- Non-essential retail is reopening today
- Pubs and restaurants can serve customers outdoors
Welcome to our live blog
We will bring you all the latest updates throughout this morning and today as lockdown is eased again.
Big queues at Primark in Commercial Road
Queues had already started forming at around 7.15am outside the store in Commercial Road.
It has extended opening hours this morning.
What is the weather forecast for today?
Are you planning a trip to the shops or to the pub today?
Gunwharf Quays reveals opening hours from today
Shops, pubs and restaurants will be reopening at Gunwharf Quays from today.
The shopping centre has revealed the safety measures that will be in place at Gunwharf.
As well as the opening hours.
Great British weather has some surprises in store for us today
This is the scene in Fareham this morning
Shop reopening in Fareham
‘We can’t wait for people to come in’
Audrey is a volunteer at Debra charity shop in Fareham.
She said: ‘We can’t wait for people to come in and see us again.’
Clive, a security guard, said: ‘I’m glad to see today come, I hope that people behave themselves so lockdown is lifted further.’
Excitement at La Galerie in Fareham
Tay Cinar, Furkan Cinar and Murtaza Kenar at La Galerie in West Street, Fareham. Their outside seating opening today.