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Leaves are turning and sweet tooths are yearning—for candy!
It's that time again for the annual Candy Crawl, brought to the community by the Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Prineville business owners. On Saturday, Oct. 30, from noon to 5 p.m., businesses will be handing out candy to large and small goblins alike.
In addition to the traditional trick-or-treating for children, there will be passports for adults from each business they visit, which will be stamped by the business and then are turned in by participants at the chamber of commerce to enter drawings for prizes. The passports can be turned into the chamber office by Nov. 30, and a drawing will take place the following Friday, Dec. 3.
Deb Shaw, membership, marketing and events coordinator for Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce, indicated that the winners who are drawn will be notified. Prizes will be made possible by the various Prineville businesses as well.
In addition, Shaw said that businesses will be offering some booths for patrons due to the congestion during Candy Crawl. Many businesses will be set up at a booth, including those who don't have a home office or Saturday hours.
"They are not selling wares, that is not the point of this, but they can certainly share information about their business and hand out candy," she added.
The deadline for businesses to sign up is the end of the day on Oct. 20.
2021 Candy Crawl
Saturday, Oct. 30
12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For more information, call Kim Daniels or Deb Shaw at 541-447-6304
Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce
185 NE 10th St., Prineville
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Nigeria recorded its highest foreign trade deficit since 1981 as the country’s trade balance stood at -N7.38 trillion in 2020
Nigeria has recorded its biggest foreign trade deficit since 1981 as the trade balance stood at a deficit of N7.38 trillion in 2020. This is according to available data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
According to the recent foreign trade report, total imports in the year 2020 was valued at N19.9 trillion surpassing the total exports of N12.52 trillion, indicating a trade deficit of N7.38 trillion. This is the second time Nigeria is recording a negative trade balance in the past 10 years.
In 2016, during a similar recession as the one recorded last year, Nigeria recorded a negative trade balance of N290.1 billion, owing to an 11.1% decline in the value of exports. However, the current trade deficit is more than 25 times higher than that recorded in 2016.
Although Nigeria’s economy grew by 0.11% in Q4 2020, marking the exit from the COVID-19-induced recession, the Q4 2020 trade deficit of N2.73 trillion was the highest recorded in the year. The plunge in the value of Nigeria’s export could be attributed to the crash of oil prices and the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
In a free market, a trade deficit usually leads to currency depreciation as the market will rebalance itself by repricing imports higher and repricing exports lower to eliminate the deficit.
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Games, apps, exclusive videos and of course entertaining programmes of all kinds - and all available in the ways that children and young people like to access them. This is the new-look S4C service for children and young people, Stwnsh.
Whether by smart phone, tablet, computer or TV, Stwnsh will provide a window to a whole new world of entertainment around the clock.
The new-look Stwnsh service for children and young people between 7 and 13 years old will appear online and on-screen from Monday 13 April.
With more online and digital services than ever before, Stwnsh will have an even more dynamic feel. Go to s4c.cymru/stwnsh to get a glimpse of the exciting content.
Children’s Content Commissioner for S4C, Sioned Wyn Roberts says, "Stwnsh will be offering an exciting digital service on a much bigger scale and its brand new image will reflect this. We have listened to the children and young people of Wales and we need to move with the times. More and more children and young people are using provision such as smart phones and tablets and the programmes will naturally pull them into the digital world of Stwnsh with its exclusive apps, games and programmes."
Stwnsh broadcasting times will be 5.00-6.00 Monday to Friday. The Saturday morning programme will also continue using graphics links with a contemporary feel replacing live links from the studio.
There will also be exclusive content available on the Stwnsh on-line and digital service including TAG content online after 6.00 every Tuesday evening, games such as Madron, Brwydr y Bwystfil and Minecraft and contemporary music clips.
As part of the brand new provision there will be popular programmes such as TAG, Fi yw’r Bos, as well as brand new series such as Llond Ceg, with presenters Aled Haydn Jones and Geraint Hardy and singer Kizzy Crawford presenting the show.
There will also be an opportunity to take part in an exciting Stwnsh competition to win prizes including a family trip to Gwersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog, tickets to a rugby game or an iPad.
There will also be exciting changes to the Cyw service for younger children and on 13 April, S4C will welcome a new presenter. Catrin Herbert, 22, from Cardiff, is already a well-known singer. Catrin said, "I am really looking forward to starting this role. Cyw is a very successful service and it’s a privilege to be able to join the crew."
Cyw broadcasting times will be 7.00-1.00 and 4.00-5.00 Monday to Friday. Other new presenters will be joining Cyw, but for the time being Catrin, along with current presenters Einir, Gareth and Rachel, will lead children to the magical world of Cyw.
The Stwnsh and Cyw services are produced by Boom Plant, part of production company Boom Cymru.
Angharad Garlick from Boom Plant says: "Catrin will be a great addition to Cyw. More new faces will be joining the team over the next few months, so be prepared for more exciting news.”
Cyw was launched back in 2008 and Stwnsh in 2010 and these services have proved very popular with children and young people. Stwnsh is a service for children aged between 7 and 13 years old and Cyw is aimed at children up to 6 years old.


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Reliance Industries will connect small entrepreneurs in West Bengal: Mukesh Ambani
"In the next phase, we will partner with the small entrepreneurs of the state by providing them with connectivity," Ambani said at the opening of the two-day Bengal
Reliance, through its telecom arm Reliance Jio, has invested nearly Rs 5,000 crore in the state in the last three years for developing the digital broadband network.
"We have connected more than 1,000 towns and 23,000 plus villages. Our aim is to connect all the 40,000 villages by 2017," Ambani said.
Complimenting West Bengal government, he said "We have got all the approvals in a time-bound manner."
"As an investor, I stand here to say that West Bengal is among the top of the list in terms of doing business and recommend the state as an ideal investment destination," Ambani said in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister
He said Reliance is providing direct employment to 11,000 people and indirect jobs to 30,000 others and is one of the leading employers in the private sector in the state
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With rumored news that rival BMW is planning a long list of 1 Series-based vehicles, Audi is reportedly studying several premium small cars for introduction into the North American marketplace.
First on the list is a sedan version of the A3 hatchback. Much like BMW’s plans for the 1 Series, Audi is rumored to be working on several A3 based vehicles when the new platform debuts in 2012. This new A3 could also spawn a convertible model, while a Q3 crossover to slot in underneath the Q5 (and compete directly with the BMx X1) is almost certain.
The final product Audi is looking to bring to the U.S. and Canada is an electric city car based on the Europe-only A2 (pictured above). Currently Audi parent company Volkswagen is planning an electric car (based on the E-U! Concept which debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show). Audi has also announced plans to bring a high powered electric car based on the R8-based Audi E-Tron Concept, which debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September.
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Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) reported total revenue of $2 billion for the first quarter of 2022, up 52% year-over-year.
GAAP net income was $228 million, or $0.82 per share, compared to $198 million, or $0.75 per share, last year. Adjusted EPS rose 63% YoY to $1.53.
For the full year of 2022, revenue is expected to grow 26-28% to $12.1-12.3 billion. Excluding Mailchimp, revenue is expected to grow 18-20%. For the second quarter of 2022, revenue is expected to grow approx. 73-74%.
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HP Inc has shown a strong performance in Q4 2021. In spite of remote working, HP has shown a strong demand for PC and printer. The company has beat Zacks
In this era of digital transformation, the technology industry is seeing a rapid influx of innovative products and solutions that help businesses adapt to the fast-changing and complex environment. VMware
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Redwood Logistics announces acquisition of Eminent Global Logistics
Chicago-based Redwood Logistics announced this week it has acquired Horsham, Penn.-based Eminent Global Logistics, a provider of TMS (transportation management systems) implementation and integration services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Chicago-based announced this week it has acquired Horsham, Penn.-based , a provider of TMS (transportation management systems) implementation and integration services.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Established in 2002, Eminent is a consultant and integrator for Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), Global Trade Management (GTM), and Oracle Warehouse Management (Logfire). Redwood said that Eminent’s products for OTM and GTM implementations compliments RedwoodConnect, Redwood's own connectivity platform for easier implementation of both TMS offerings.
“Eminent’s proficiency in integrating and implementing technology systems, particularly Oracle OTM, is extremely impressive,” Mark Yeager, Redwood Logistics CEO, said in an interview. “They are an industry leader in that space and have continually delivered incredible value to their customers since 2002. Their team of experts has a track record of creative problem solving and innovation that really sets it apart from other companies in the market.”
When asked what specific needs Eminent fills for Redwood, Yeager explained that Eminent’s expertise in working with Oracle OTM bolsters Redwood’s impressive technology integration capabilities.
“While Redwood has historically been a proficient integrator of MercuryGate, we have not matched that expertise with Oracle OTM,” he said. “We can now service a whole new set of customers contemplating the use of Oracle’s TMS. With the addition of Eminent, we now have the skillset to service customers that are already using or are contemplating using OTM. We can now help customers successfully realize optimal value from their TMS, just like we have for MercuryGate in the past.”
, CEO of Eminent, said in a statement that Eminent is excited to join the Redwood team.
“The combination of RedwoodConnect, rapidOTM, and our team of over 70 tech-enabled specialists and multiple TMS and transportation platforms differentiates us in the marketplace as innovation leaders," she said.
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Guests were greeted with a drinks and canapé reception upon arrival at The Portico Rooms in the prestigious Somerset House in London on the evening of March 28.
Aesthetic distributor AestheticSource held an exclusive event at the Brasserie of Light in Selfridges, to launch the Skinbetter Science range to the UK consumer press on July 4.
Aesthetic practitioners from all over the UK gathered at the Royal Society of Medicine on 1 Wimpole Street for the launch of the Epionce Daily Shield Lotion SPF 50 and to hear a talk from Epionce founder Dr Carl Thornfeldt.
On March 27, skincare brand Murad held an exclusive event to launch its new hyperpigmentation product Rapid Age Spot Correcting Serum.
UK skincare and aesthetic distributor AestheticSource has employed Vikki Baker as its new marketing manager.
Attendees were greeted at the Natural History Museum with drinks and canapés for the CoolSculpting event on September 22.
Celebrity menopause campaigner Meg Matthews shared her uncensored personal experience with the menopause at the launch of the vSculpt on April 6 in London.
On the morning of April 12, special guests were invited to learn about the B-Lite lightweight breast implants at the London Bridge Plastic Surgery clinic in London.
Aesthetic company Teoxane has announced a new date for its fourth UK Expert Day in association with aesthetic distributor Wigmore Medical.
The first Filorga UK event and official launch took place on April 20 at The King's Fund, in Cavendish Square, London.


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First images and specifications of the upcoming entry-level Canon EOS-M camera has been leaked online.
According to latest mirrorless rumors, the entry-level (baby) EOS-M mirrorless cameras will be introduced with the EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 lens.
It’s not clear what will be the exact name of the entry-level Canon EOS-M camera. Also we down’t know if it will be actually sold worldside or just in Europe or Asia countires.
New Entry-Level Canon EOS-M Camera Images Leaked
We’ve heard the first rumors about the new compact EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM lens back in July, 2015. It has been rumored with the EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens in the Russian certification authority registration documents.
Now the mirrorless lens will become official with a new EOS-M shooter. The official anonuncement could be in a few days.


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Guy Fieri spilled all his top burger secrets to Insider to get you ready for your next summer barbecue.
Matt Horn says all home barbecuers should know how to make chicken. He offered up some cooking tips for anyone looking to get on a pitmaster's level.
Insider asked Michelin-starred chefs to share their favorite grilling recipes and give you some inspiration for the barbecue.
The chef Matt Horn says that if nothing else, every home barbecuer should know how to make chicken, steak, and fish.
Adding ingredients like avocado, vinegar, bacon, potato chips, or garlic can elevate a simple potato salad.
A pitmaster shares 5 mistakes you're making that are ruining your at-home barbecue, and offers advice on how to fix them
Matt Horn says if your meat is coming out with a harsh charcoal flavor, you may not have let the coals get hot enough before cooking.
Barbecue is so much more than just throwing meat on a grill. It is a time for family and friends to come together in celebration.
Each state has its own favorite sandwich, from Louisiana's po'boy to Florida's Cubano. Let's take a look at the best sandwiches from every state.
Culinary experts told Insider what people should always order from BBQ spots, like burnt ends, and the dishes they should skip, like green beans.
It takes the average person 30 seconds to find the barbecue grill in this summer-themed puzzle. See how quickly you can spot it.
In this brain-teasing puzzle, a red grill is hiding among burgers, ribs, and steaks.
We taste tested Hebrew National, Nathan's, Sabrett, Boar's Head, and Oscar Mayer hot dogs for the Fourth of July. Hebrew National came out on top.
Yelp picked the best road trip food stop in every state, from mouthwatering barbecue to tasty Thai food.
Forget a cake smash. For their daughter Calista's first birthday photo shoot, Paul and Denise Morales decided to incorporate her favorite food: ribs.
While Kansas City and Texas may be the best-known places in the country for their barbecue, incredible barbecue can be found nationwide.
Austin is one of the best places in the country to get barbecue. Joe and Sydney visited four legendary BBQ spots to find the absolute best.
Insider's Herrine Ro and Sydney Kramer visit Hometown explain what makes Hometown Bar-B-Que the best barbecue restaurant in New York City.
A vegan sued her neighbors for cooking meat in their backyard, and now thousands are planning a barbecue just to annoy her
Cilla Carden, a vegan from Perth, Australia, recently sued her neighbors for having barbecues in their backyard, among other complaints.
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We left the 18" Barrel Charcoal Grill from manufacturer IG Charcoal BBQ in the elements (uncovered), for exactly a year, and it's still going strong.
There's a reason legendary butcher Pat LaFreida endorsed this $1,200 at-home overhead grill — I've been using it, and there's simply no better way to cook meat, pizza, or fish
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Nintendo’s Wii U has only been seen in a white color scheme since the console was first announced, but last night during their online pre-E3 presentation, a black Wii U was visibly and unmistakably present in the video footage.
During the segment, a brief scene (pictured above) showed off the black Wii U and WiiPad from all angles during a motion control sequence, plus an online chat interface for the Wii U “Plaza” that appears to be compatible with a mobile app. Nintendo didn’t officially announce a mobile app, but one must wonder if it’s Android and/or iOS compatible.
Most notably, the Wii U and WiiPad were shown used together to broadcast a live Internet chat, as shown in the photo below. It appears to operate wirelessly in a fashion very similar to what the iPad and iPhone can do with Macintosh laptops and computers.
Hopefully, Nintendo expands on this further at their press conference on Tuesday. Stay tuned for more from EGM.


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With a low mixing layer, Taihang mountain range to the west and the Yanshan mountai
n range to the north serve as walls that form a semi-closed “room” in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster.
The high level of emissions is the major reason for air pollution in th
e greater Beijing area, and meteorological conditions also play a key role as an exte
rnal factor, said Xu Xiangde, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences.
Zhang Xiaoye, Xu’s colleague, said the “marked effect” of continuous pollutant accu
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rd phases, with 1,000 booths booked by 650 enterprises from 38 countries and regions.
The first phase of the import exhibition has 616 booths displaying electronics and home appliances, build
ing materials and hardware and mechanical equipment. There will be 384 booths in the third phase, m
ainly displaying food and beverage products, household goods, fabrics and home textiles.
Xu Bing, a spokesperson for the Canton Fair, said on Sunday that the 124t
h fair received exhibitors from ten countries and regions. According to Xu, a chamber of com
merce from Istanbul said the fair had helped many Turkish enterprises explore the global market.
“Design for trade” will be a highlight at the upcoming fair. About 100 design companies and institut
ions from 15 countries and regions, including the United States, Germany, France, Italy, Austr
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The 2005 replacement for the Diamante, built on the Galant platform and code-named PS41, is not yet signed off for export to the U.S., though a long-wheelbase luxury version PSL, due in 2007, has U.S. exports marked on its card.
Mr Pike said negotiations and discussion on the export potential for the PSL for worldwide markets are currently underway.
“The are lots of open issues on a lot of countries. Global design gives us lots of opportunities we don’t currently have,” he said of the 2007 PSL’s export potential.
The PS41 and PSL are believed to be in line for a performance hike thanks to a larger V-6 engine, expected to be a version of the 3.8-liter unit used in today’s Pajero 4WD SUV.
Aussie design chief plots Daewoo’s new look
Michael Simcoe, Holden’s Melbourne-based Director of Design and recently appointed GM Director of Design for the Asia Pacific Region, says Daewoo won’t be rushing concept cars to major international shows.
“My job is to fix the design department,” he says candidly.
Citing a huge cultural chasm between the Koreans and Western ideas mainly in management but flowing into design language, Simcoe — who penned the 2004 V-8 Pontiac GTO (nee Holden Monaro) — says freeing the minds of the design staff is a priority.
“They have some good people but they are used to taking direction from the top on everything.”
He says micro management from the head of the company in all matters previously stifled creativity. Designers knew lines were wrong but wouldn’t say so. Now he is trying to free up initiative within a broader set of guidelines.
“There is a push to get a compact SUV. They don’t have any and that’s where they’re hurting. SUVs are vital for both of the key growth markets of the U.S. and Europe,” he says.
What he doesn’t say in so many worlds is that GM’s Holden too needs a compact SUV.
While key competitor showrooms overflow with 4WD and crossovers, Holden has only the tiny rebadged Suzuki/GM Cruze and its own homegrown V-8 powered Adventra. A rebadged Daweoo SUV for Holden would be handy.
Daewoo’s future lies not only with its own brand, but by building vehicles for others. Daewoo-built Suzuki branded vehicles already sell in the U.S. with Chevrolet following.
Designing a vehicle or vehicle line destined for multiple brands, multiple markets, and multiple market levels is no challenge for Simcoe. His 1997 Holden VT Commodore is sold in the Middle East as a Chevrolet and in South America as an Opel.
“Daewoo has six platforms and a few variants. At Holden we have one platform and many variants (over 30 at the last count).”
So what of the design direction for Daewoo after 2004? “They will be distinctive vehicles, but still seen as Korean,” Simcoe says, “not that there’s anything wrong with that.
“In the past there have been so many other (external) design houses all doing their interpretation of what a Korean vehicle, or Daewoo, should be, that in the mix they lost the plot.
“From a numerical point of view the quality is good, but perceived quality not very good. That’s due to the type of materials they use.
“Daewoo is positioned as an entry-level vehicle, that’s their core, that’s why GM bought them. They could move some vehicles a bit further up the tree, and we will have to do that because of the brands they’ll build for.
“Chevrolet is not a bottom-end brand. When they build for Shanghai GM and their Buick nameplate that’s up-market, and Suzuki does not want bottom-end vehicles,” he says.


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Microsoft's Software+Services (S+S) strategy comes in many guises. At its Convergence 2008 conference in Orlando this week for its business-applications customers and partners, Microsoft highlighted yet another one of its S+S forms: Third-party service extensions to its on-premise software.
Microsoft's business applications include four different ERP suites, plus its Dynamics CRM offering. Microsoft has made noises about delivering versions of its Axapta, Great Plains, Solomon and Navision ERP products that will be multi-tenant and Microsoft-hosted (with no firm due dates so far). And Dynamics CRM 4.0, the latest version of Microsoft's CRM product, can be deployed by customers in on-premise, partner-hosted and/or Microsoft-hosted configurations.
(Microsoft reconfirmed this week that its Dynamics CRM Live 4.0 release will be "broadly accessible" in the spring of 2008. Not sure if that is Microspeak for moving from beta to final, or just talking about a broader beta....)
At the Convergence conference on March 12, Microsoft announced that it also would make available paid service extensions to its on-premise Microsoft ERP and CRM products. (I haven't seen prices for these published anywhere yet. I have a question in to Microsoft about pricing.) The services unveiled today:
- Payment service: Fraud prevention technology from PayPal and Chase Paymentech Solutions, for those using credit cards.
- Marketplace service: Integration with eBay allows customers to sell their products on eBay as well as through their own Web stores and offline channels.
- Keyword marketing service: Campaign tracking and management for search engine marketing (via Microsoft's adCenter, I am assuming).
This isn't the first time Microsoft has unveiled service extensions to its software. Last year, the company rolled out a number of third-party services (including credit-card processing, marketplace services and payroll services) to its Office Accounting Express 2007 product.
And earlier this year, Microsoft announced it would follow a similar strategy for its Office Live Small Business service. (So, in this case, we're talking services extensions to a service, rather than software.)
Paid extensions to Microsoft's recently consolidated SKU of Office Live Small Business include Store Manager, a hosted e-commerce offering from Microsoft for $39.95 per month, that will help customers sell products on their own site, as well as on eBay; custom domain name and e-mail support, which will provide customers with private domain-name registration, plus 100 company-branded e-mail addresses, each with 5 GB of storage. Microsoft is offering that service for free for the first year and $14.95 per year after that.
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Pavers boss unhappy as expansion plans are rejected
In a blow to York shoe company Pavers, city councillors have rejected its £19 million plan to expand a warehouse and add offices.
That means the Yorkshire-based company is having to re-evaluate expansion plans with joint managing director Stuart Paver telling TheBusinessDesk he now needs to “reassess” the company’s relationship with the city.
Paver said the company “desperately needed” expansion along with a separate extension for new office space. The major investment would bring 130 jobs to the city, he noted.
The company, which currently sells five million pairs of shoes a year, said the extension would allow it to sell 16-18 million pairs annually.
Recent growth has seen Pavers’ retail portfolio grow to more than 180 stores and boosted online sales by 700% in the last three years. However, growth will be dependent on additional warehousing and storage requirements that are expected to double over the next five years, the MD said.
“As a York-based family business we are proud of our association with York and how we’ve managed to grow from a £200 loan my mother took out in the 1970s to the company we are today, but we need to keep growing,” he said.
He added: “We really want to continue to build our business and relationships within York. We don’t want to become one of the long list of successful companies that have had to find another home.”
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Over 1.2 million fully-electric passenger cars were registered in Europe last year, up 63 per cent on 2020, according to data from Jato Dynamics.
In 2018, EVs represented 1.3 per cent of all new passenger cars registered in Europe. This jumped to 2.3 per cent in 2019, and to 6.2 per cent in 2020 during the height of the pandemic.
In 2021 however, electric vehicle sales in Europe continued to grow, accounting for a 10.3 per cent share of the market for the year.
Jato Dynamics says the increase in popularity for EVs last year was driven by two key factors: government incentives and semiconductor shortages.
It says the continued availability of generous government incentives resulted in an uptick in demand as more consumers began to see the vehicles as a real alternative to traditional ICE models.
And secondly, due to the global shortage of semiconductors, many OEMs prioritised EV sales, along with SUVs, over petrol and diesel vehicles, meaning dealerships faced less disruption with supply.
As the European EV offer has grown, so has the competition and Tesla no longer holds such a dominant position within the market.
Two years ago, Elon Musk’s automaker held a 31 per cent share of the EV market, thanks largely to the arrival of the Model 3.
In 2021, Tesla was the most popular EV brand with 167,549 units across 28 European markets, however its market share fell to 13.9 per cent.
Last year, Volkswagen led the EV rankings by group, as one in four vehicles belonged to one of the German manufacturer’s six brands.
VW was more than 10 points ahead of its closest rival, Stellantis, which took a 14.5 per cent market share, followed by Tesla with 13.9 per cent.
The Volkswagen Group led in 19 markets, including Ireland; followed by Stellantis in four; Renault Group in three; and Tesla and Hyundai in one each.
VW’s ID.4 and ID.3 were the top two best-selling electric vehicles in Ireland last year, according to SIMI figures.
Having led the rankings in 2020, the Renault Zoe lost its position as the most registered EV in Europe to Tesla’s Model 3.
The Model 3 topped the EV rankings in 11 markets, including the UK, but was only the fourth best-selling EV in Ireland last year.


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According to a Gallup poll conducted this summer, asking people how much confidence they have in various institutions, only 7 percent of Americans said they trusted Congress a great deal or quite a lot. A mere 29 percent trusted the presidency.
Small business, on the other hand, came in second, with 62 percent considering it trustworthy. The only organization to score higher, not surprisingly, was the military.
While our politicians continue to disagree and disappoint, Main Street has found a way to endure. Some small-business owners, instead of laying people off, have cut their own salaries. Others have dipped into savings to keep their doors open, make payroll or avoid cutting back employee hours. In Florida, where a business-friendly state climate has helped small-business owners avoid some of the pitfalls seen across the country, many have even managed to create jobs in our communities, finding a way to employ nearly 2.9 million of our state'?s workers.
That'?s incredible when you think about it, and when we have a chance to thank small business and support it, we should take it.
We?'ll have that opportunity on Small Business Saturday.
Small Business Saturday is the Saturday following Thanksgiving. This year it'?s Nov. 29, and we'?re encouraging all Floridians to get on board and celebrate the day by shopping at your local, independently owned small businesses.
Launched in 2010 as an effort to give small businesses --? many struggling to get out of the red after a long recession -- a much-needed shot in the arm, this campaign to ?shop small? has become pretty big.
The concept is simple: Instead of one-stop shopping at the nearest mega-retailer or giant mall, or sitting at home and ordering online, you shop at small, locally-owned businesses for things you simply can'?t find anywhere else.
Small Business Saturday started as a simple idea, but America responded and it has been gaining traction year after year. Last year, shoppers spent $5.7 billion at locally-owned shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday, according to a survey conducted by American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business. Last year's total marked a 3.6 percent increase over 2012's event.
Small-business owners are making the most of the event by offering deals, specials and one-of-a-kind products that will make you glad you stopped by. The small-business owners themselves are just one more of the perks. ?Instead of dealing with temporary holiday workers, at an independently owned business there?'s a good chance you?'ll be dealing directly with the owner, who has a genuine interest in making you happy. They have a personal investment in meeting new customers and fulfilling their wishes, in hopes that you?'ll come back time and again throughout the year.
And that?'s our hope, too -- that Small Business Saturday fosters relationships with your local mom-and-pops that can last year-round. You can make connections with retailers, restaurants and service providers that you may not have considered patronizing before. Perhaps they'?re off the beaten path, or you weren'?t really sure what they offered. But what you can be sure of is that you?'re making an investment in your town. Most dollars spent in your backyard will be churned back into your community, not sent back to some corporate office somewhere else.
According to the AMEX/NFIB survey, half of U.S. consumers report that they are aware of Small Business Saturday, and among those who are aware, 82 percent say they plan to patronize a small, independently owned retailer or restaurant on Nov. 29. Just as important, 77 percent say Small Business Saturday makes them want to shop small all year long.
If you participate, you?'ll be supporting your friends and neighbors. You?'ll be supporting your community. And you'?ll be saying thank you to Florida'?s small-business owners.
Bill Herrle is executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business/Florida, the nation?'s leading small-business association. www.NFIB.com/FL


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San Diego start-up Aira, which makes a smart-glasses-based, OnStar-like service for the visually impaired, said this week that it has raised $12 million in a second round of venture capital funding.
Jazz Venture Partners and Arboretum Ventures led the round. Existing investors Lux Capital, Arch Venture Partners and Felicis Ventures also participated.
The company is wrapping up a series of beta trails of its technology with 200 customers. This latest funding round aims to enable Aira to expand its service to additional blind and visually impaired people.
Using camera-equipped smart glasses that connect to Aira’s smartphone app, a visually impaired person is able to connect with a remote agent to assist them in real time.
The Aira agent sees not only what the smart glasses camera sees but also has access to the user’s profile, location information, Google Maps for directions and Yelp reviews for nearby businesses, among other data. The service helps with everything from shopping to navigating streets/public transportation.
Aira Co-founder and Chief Executive Suman Kanuganti said the company’s technology aims to remove barriers for the blind and visually impaired, allowing them “to live with greater autonomy and confidence.”
The company – an EvoNexus start-up incubator company -- previously raised about $3.3 million. The National Federation of the Blind is a strategic investor. Mark Riccobono, president of organization, has joined Aira’s board of advisers.
According to American Foundation for the Blind, there are an estimated 20 million blind and low-vision people in the U.S. The World Health Organization estimates that there are more than 285 million visually impaired people worldwide.
Aira has worked with the Veteran’s Administration to pilot its technology and is an approved vendor, said Amy Bernal, Aira’s director of agent services. The company eventually hopes to get Aira approved for insurance reimbursement from Medicare and other providers.
The company has four rate plans, ranging from $89 per month for 100 minutes to $329 for unlimited minutes. (An additional 200 to 400 minutes are offered during the first three months as users get used to Aira. There is no extra charge.)
The service is available nationwide. Glasses are provided as part of the plan, which runs on AT&T’s network. Agents are available from 4 am to 10 pm Pacific Time.
“We are pleased that we can further fuel the momentum that Aira has achieved with its ground-breaking resource for the blind and low vision,” said John Harris, general partner of Jazz Venture Partners, in a statement. “Aira perfectly exemplifies our investment focus to partner with companies leveraging artificial intelligence and cognitive science to extend the boundaries of human performance and optimize how we live, learn, work, and experience the world.”


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As a result of today’s trading, the stock markets of the Asia-Pacific region did not show a single dynamics. The focus of investors this week is on corporate reporting and statistics.
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lowered its forecast for the growth of the Asian economy. The organization’s experts now expect the regional economy to grow 6.5% this year, compared with a 7.6% growth forecast by the IMF in April.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 1.4%, while China’s Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.2%.
Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) Group Holding Ltd. increased by 6.7% after the company unveiled a chip of its own design a day earlier.
Meituan and Tencent Holdings Ltd. rose by 2.9% and 2.1%, respectively. Shares of the automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. added 5%, electronics manufacturer Xiaomi Corp. (HK: 1810) – 1.3%. Japanese Nikkei 225 gained 0.1%.
Japanese exports in September increased by 13% for the seventh month in a row, but the growth rate slowed down. Exports amounted to 6.841 trillion yen ($ 59.7 billion), according to data from the country’s finance ministry. In August, the increase was 26.2%. Experts predicted an 11% rise in September exports on average.
Imports jumped 38.6% in September from the same month last year, to a 34-month high of 7.463 trillion yen. In August, the growth was 44.7%. Experts surveyed by Trading Economics predicted on average a 34.4% increase in imports in September.
Japan’s foreign trade deficit in September was 622.76 billion yen, compared with a surplus of 667.36 billion yen in September last year. Experts predicted an average deficit of 519.2 billion yen.
On the Japanese stock exchange, shares of the investment company SoftBank Group Corp. (T: 9984) (+ 4.4%). Stocks of automakers have risen in price: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. – by 2%, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. – by 1.9%, Mazda Motor Corp. – by 1.5%. South Korean indicator Kospi dropped 0.5%.
Chip manufacturer SK Hynix Inc. rose 0.2%, its competitor Samsung (KS: 005930) Electronics fell 0.4%. The largest automakers in the country Kia Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. lost 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively.
Australia’s S & P / ASX 200 added 0.5%. Shares of Mining BHP Group Ltd. rose 0.1%, while other industry stocks Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) Ltd. and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. fell in price by 0.1% and 0.4%, respectively.


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Marine LED lighting system manufactuer recognised for Innovation in the Superyacht Industry
Lumishore, a leading manufacturer of marine LED lighting systems has won a 2019 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: for Innovation.
The Queen’s Awards, the UK’s highest business accolade, recognised Lumishore’s innovation as well as the company’s commercial success. Lumishore says the award is testament to its unrivalled technical expertise, combined with its continued investment in Research and Development, which it claims together create the world’s most innovative, high- performing lighting systems for the leisure marine and superyacht boating sectors.
Lumishore has now won the Queen’s Award, which endorses the highest levels of excellence for Britain’s elite companies, six times in the last six years. The 2019 Award for Innovation recognises Lumishore’s development of lighting and specifically its patented systems for the superyacht industry.
“We are extremely proud that the Queen’s Award recognises Lumishore for its i nnovation,” says Eifrion Evans, CEO. “We must thank all our customers who have recognised Lumishore’s capabilities and are at the heart of our past and future successes ”. Evans continued, “The award endorses our industry leadership and is recognition for Lumishore’s world - class design, development and manufact uring staff, who produce the best and most breath - taking lighting effects for prestigious yachts and boats of all sizes , worldwide. An on-going commitment to innovation and future product development is core to Lumishore’s core beliefs, which when combined with our investment in people and our passion for customer satisfaction will lead to our continued future growth and success. ”
Lumishore is a privately - owned company headquartered in Swansea, UK. All Lumishore lighting systems are exclusively designed, developed and manufactured in - house at its ISO9001 certified facility. Lumishore has a US division, Lumishore USA, based in Sarasota, Florida.


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Representatives from Nissan and the Carbon Trust to discuss the future role of Nanotechnology in clean energy solutions 30th June 2010, University of Birmingham
The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, is pleased to announce the date of its second Nano4Energy conference in association with the Carbon Trust. The conference, which takes place on 30th June, will focus on new developments in nanotechnology within energy generation and energy storage. The conference will feature technologies nearing commercialisation and the companies leading the way in the movement of clean, next generation energy solutions.
Emerging clean energy technologies represent significant potential for nano-materials and nano-coatings in applications such as batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, thermoelectrics and photovoltaic’s. In order to see real commercial successes in this area, networking and interaction between all parts of the supply chain is essential.
Organised in association with the Carbon Trust and with sponsorship from the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Science City, Nano4Energy 2010 will provide a forum where the latest developments and issues within the supply chain can be discussed between industry professionals and academics.
Keynote speakers at the conference have been confirmed as Dr Garry Staunton, Technology Director at The Carbon Trust and Steve Groves, Vehicle Evaluation Manager at Nissan Europe. Currently responsible for development of Nissan’s A & B Platform vehicles produced in Europe, Groves will focus his presentation on the new Nissan LEAFTM, a 100% electric, zero emission compact car set to push the boundaries of clean energy transport.
The Nano4Energy 2010 conference will also feature two parallel sessions: Generation & Conversion and Storage & Conservation. In Generation & Conversion, speakers will include Nanoco, addressing the use of quantum dots in the manufacture of high efficiency, low-cost solar cells, and BRE looking at potential new products and ideas, many delivered by nanotechnology, for ‘greening’ the built environment and examining the challenges of communication between technologists and the construction industry.
The Storage & Conservation session will feature a presentation from Nanotecture who will analyse the development of high speed, high power density electronic storage devices using nanoporous materials, and Promethean Particles showing specific examples of materials relevant to energy storage and examples of the types of services that can be offered to meet technically demanding targets.
"A significant number of nano-enabled clean energy solutions are already on the market and are a huge success. This growing market has a great deal of potential and it is crucial to the UK economy to develop a sustainable UK industry in this area," says Martin Kemp, Theme Manager at the NanoKTN.
Kemp continues, "In order to see real commercial success, nanotechnologies need to be incorporated into the energy supply chain. By hosting events like Nano4Energy, we hope to keep the UK to be at the forefront of this energy revolution."
In addition to the technical presentations the conference will feature an exhibition and academic poster display, a one-to-one partnering service, a networking drinks reception, as well as a funding update on EU Framework Programme 7 – 2011 NMP Call and Technology Strategy Board Upcoming Competitions.
The Nano4Energy conference takes place on June 30th 2010 at the University of Birmingham and all sectors of the supply chain are encouraged to register for the conference, including OEMs, manufacturers, technology developers, investors, commercial end users and anyone else involved in the renewable energy supply chain.


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Elections are drawing close to and Pakistani residents are making certain they’ve id playing cards to forged votes. The Nationwide Database Registration Authority (NADRA) has elevated the price for Computerized Nationwide Identification Playing cards in each class. By means of Statutory notification(SRO) the upsurge within the prices is above hundred %. Whereas the price for pressing CNICs has been elevated by 300 %. The price in all classes has elevated after the modification within the NADRA guidelines of 2002.
As per the Inside Ministry notifications, the conventional charges of the CNIC’s is now 400PKR. Beforehand, it was 200PKR. The pressing price is now 1150PKR whereas beforehand it was 300PKR. The price of government CNIC is now modified to 2150PKR from 1000PKR.
With a purpose to make a traditional sensible card, now residents might want to pay 750PKR as in comparison with the earlier price which was 400PKR. The costs for an pressing sensible card have been elevated from 800PKR to 1500PKR and prices for government sensible card have been elevated from 1600PKR to 2500PKR.
The costs for NICOP (Nationwide Identification Card for Abroad Pakistanis) have additionally been revised. The brand new price of regular sensible NICOP is $39 and pressing NICOP will value $57 whereas the chief NICOP prices are $75. That is for the international locations that fall in Zone-A class whereas international locations that fall in Zone-B, the brand new prices are $20 for regular, $30 for pressing and $40 for government sensible NICOP.
In accordance with a senior official at NADRA, the charges have been revised to scale back the subsidiary that’s given by NADRA for each CNIC because the Supreme Court docket has informed the authority that the price for NICOP needs to be diminished. Residents might now face problem paying the elevated quantities to get their CNICs made. Those that wish to forged their vote within the upcoming elections and shouldn’t have a CNIC could have no different possibility however to use for a brand new CNIC.
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Tennessee Industrial hemp growers, processors and all other hemp enthusiasts are invited to participate in UT Extension’s 2021 Tennessee Hemp Market Outlook webinar on May 6. In addition to the hemp market outlook, participants will also receive USDA/Tennessee Department of Agriculture regulation updates and production tips.
The keynote speaker for this event will be Seth Boone, vice president of business development for PanXchange. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage and learn from speakers Eric Walker, director of science and innovation with Genamera, and Denise Woods, hemp program coordinator with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
This free online event will be held on May 6 from 9 a.m. until noon Central. Registered participants will be emailed a Zoom link and instructions to participate.


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IBM announced that it will withdraw its operating system OS/2 officially from sale on December 23 this year and will offer support only through 2006.
IBM introduced OS/2 as competitor to Windows in 1987 with little success in the consumer world. Over the years, OS/2 turned out to be adopted primarily in the corporate world where it is in broad use still today. The last major update to the core of update was released in 1996 as “OS/2 Warp 4.0”, according to IBM. However, the company released in 2001 an updated version 4.52 for servers and workstations and has been continuously providing “Merlin Convenience Packs” (MCP) to keep the software up to date.
IBM justifies the withdrawal of OS/2 from the market with fact that there are only 80 licensees with more than 10 licenses left. This says little about the total license amount, since one bank in Europe told Tom’s Hardware Guide that it still runs more than 2000 computers on the OS/2 operating system.
Users who would like to purchase the software beyond Christmas this year, will be able to do so by buying Serenity Systems’ eComStation – a software that is based on a OS/2 license and is currently offered in its second generation. Serenity said that “eComStation will remain available as long as it is a good business.” According to a spokesperson, there is currently “no end in sight.”
Companies running OS/2 today will be able to purchase OS/2 support from IBM as well. A spokesperson told us that the company will offer support for a fee after 2006. (THG)


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It’s EA Play Live day, and that means a chance for Electronic Arts to show off some of its new and upcoming games. EA kicked off the show with a special announcement from Codemasters, the British-based developer that was acquired by the company last year. Codemasters confirmed that a new Grid game, entitled Grid Legends, is in the works, and racing fans won’t have to wait too long for this title to come out.
The release trailer, which was presented by Codemasters Senior Game Designer Becky Crossdale, showed off first images for the new game. Grid Legends will feature a number of interesting features, including scenic racing locations from across Europe, multi-car mix racing that will featuring a variety of different vehicles, and a living and breathing story mode that was the main focus of the initial trailer.
Crossdale also spoke about the title’s utilization of extender reality (XR). Codemasters has used XR to not only blend the reality world with the virtual world, but also, per Crossdale, to help making players a real part of the game.
As of now, no confirmed release date for Grid Legends has been announced yet. However, Codemasters did state that the new game will launch sometime during 2022. Grid Legends will be available for both last and next-gen consoles, plus for PC.


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The EU Parliament has passed a new law requiring portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, cameras, tablets, headphones or portable speakers to be sold in the EU with a USB Type-C connector by the end of 2024. This includes all devices that have a power of up to 100 watts. For laptops, the new regulation applies end of 2026.
Not only will the parliament’s decision reap benefits to the environment by reducing e-waste drastically, but it will also help consumers by eliminating the excessive need to acquire different chargers for different devices. The compatible charger offers users the flexibility to decide for a manufacturer’s brand, as well as whether the purchase of an additional charger is needed.
The proposal for a directive of the Council and the European Parliament on amending Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonization of the laws of the member states relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment was published on 30th June 2022.


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Sony Censoring Critics Over Bravia Input Lag Issues
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Users who recently got a 2016-model Sony Bravia TV are incensed with the severe input lag they are experiencing, but even more so when they took to Sony’s forum to voice their complaint only to get censored and their thread locked. Redditor GivingCreditWhereDue has even pointed out that a third thread was instantly deleted. Sony has been advertising their Bravia 4K TV models as an ideal pair with the PlayStation 4 Pro but the input lag is too severe for gamers to be useful, especially in fast-paced first-person games such as Battlefield 1 where input lag make it virtually unplayable. Input latency has been noted as acceptable in 1080p gaming but the story is completely different when it comes to 4K.
The user complains for the input lag is not a new trend, some complains have in fact been around for several months but with the coming Black Friday and Holiday season, it seems Sony is extra vigilant with stamping out any bad press that might harm their sales. Considering big-screen TVs are popular Black Friday purchases, this is not surprising. Sony has been promising a fix for the input lag issues for several months now and the latest update is expected to be released in November but it is not available yet.


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Sparks are flying between the EU and UK in the Brexit negotiations. Legislative proposals are being adopted. And some fly in the face of international treaties. These include those regarding Northern Ireland. Boris Johnson and the EU are digging in their heels. All this is now pointing to a no-deal Brexit. Despite that, financial expert, Joost Derks of iBanFirst, notes that the major international banks still expect an eventual agreement. But its margins are shrinking.
Many experts are already mentioning hard knocks for various sectors. These include the chemical, auto, and electrical product industries. For fruit and vegetables, however, Joost foresees fewer issues. "Fruit and vegetables remain a necessary commodity for the UK," says Joost. "The island isn't self-sufficient in its daily fruit and vegetable needs. Any trade barriers, like import tariffs, could drive up these products' prices in the UK."
"And that will eventually be for consumers' bills. The parties are doing everything they can to avoid delays. That's so fruit and vegetable imports are hindered as little as possible at the border. They're, for example, proposing using a system like Portbase. Floriculture's a different story. That's a luxury product, which will be affected by Brexit. Many businesses are exploring new sales markets. That includes those in the fruit and vegetable sector."
There's still much uncertainty in the currency market too. "In the last week, the British Pound has lost some ground against the Euro. That's due to the current difficult negotiations. It's fallen from £0,90 to £0,91 against the Euro. With a deal, the pound could recover by six percent. But, without a deal, it could fall by five percent. The pound's already depreciated by 20% since the 2016 British referendum," says Joost. The Pound's exchange rate will remain volatile until there is final clarity.
The United Kingdom and continental Europe do brisk trading. Brexit will negate these benefits. That also means other countries will be able to compete better with the EU. These include places like Egypt and Morocco. They have a growing fruit and vegetable share. "Still, I don't see this happening any time soon. It's likely that suppliers will start looking at how they can continue their trade after the Brexit."
"That's thanks to the Netherlands' proximity. These parties have been working together for years too." When Joost is asked whether he has any useful tips regarding Brexit for the fruit and vegetable trade, he answers, "Be well-informed about what's going to change for your company. But if you haven't done so yet, it's too late."
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EUROPE LOOMS: Stocks had opened lower after a slew of disappointing economic news from Europe. The central banks of France and England issued dire projections. German industrial production fell sharply.
DEMAND SUFFERS: U.S. consumer goods companies fell after several said the economic slowdown is hurting their sales numbers. McDonald's, Ralph Lauren and Priceline.com all closed lower after acknowledging Europe's impact.


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Suicide Warnings For Valeant’s Siliq Could Hinder Access To Psoriasis Treatment
While an FDA advisory committee unanimously supported approval of the plaque psoriasis drug brodalumab, several recommended a black box warning on suicide risk that could limit sales of the drug.
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The third IL-17 inhibitor on the US market will have a $3,500/month list price. But in a crowded, safety-conscious space like psoriasis, it's unclear how low the discounted price will need to go and whether competitive pricing would be enough to sway prescribers.
A Black Box warning on suicidal ideation and behavior, a REM program and a Medication Guide may hold back the sales growth of Valeant’s new psoriasis therapy in the US, Siliq, following its Feb. 15 approval, although the drug has been associated with high levels of total skin clearance, a finding that could differentiate it from competing products.
FDA notified the company the US review goal date for the psoriasis pill has been extended three months from Nov. 16 to Feb. 16.


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PARIS — With the closing of one of its landmarks, France's department stores are weathering a season of turbulence compounded by an economy troubled by high unemployment and weak consumer spending.
La Samaritaine, the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned department store overlooking the River Seine, has told workers it would stay shut as long as six years because it would be a fire hazard to stay open.
Management has pledged to "maintain" the contracts of its 750 employees through October 2006, while trying to find them work elsewhere or placing them in new positions in the French luxury group.
Analysts said the shutdown would be but a ripple on the bottom line of LVMH. The conglomerate had sales of 12.6 billion euros, or $15.7 billion at average exchange, last year.
But it is almost certain to breed unrest in a country notorious for its social protests. Paris' Socialist mayor, Bertrand Delanoe, got involved last month by promising his support to save jobs. And the workers' committee at another LVMH-owned department store, Le Bon Marché, said it had filed a complaint because of a lack of management transparency, questioning how LVMH would relocate its workers from the Samaritaine to Le Bon Marché.
There also has been upheaval at other department stores in France weakened by competition with fast-fashion chains.
Galeries Lafayette, which operates its flagship on the Boulevard Haussmann in Paris, recently shuttered five of its stores in the French provinces because they weren't making money. Meanwhile, Galeries was divided by a bitter takeover fight between its two founding families — the Moulins and the Meyers — which the Moulins won by teaming with French bank BNP Paribas.
Down the street at Printemps, which is owned by luxury conglomerate PPR, takeover rumors have surfaced regularly since the beginning of the year. PPR, which also owns Gucci Group, has denied it is seeking to sell the store because it isn't profitable enough.
Meanwhile, BHV, an Ali Baba-like bazaar that sells everything from hardware to sportswear, has said it will spend 45 million euros, or $54.4 million at current exchange, to revamp as it tries to stave off its declining sales.Analysts said department stores have declined to 3 percent of the country's total retail sales. According to data released last month, clothing sales at department stores in France dropped 9 percent in June, one of the worst months for the stores this year.
"The environment in France isn't stellar," said Christian Devismes, a retail analyst at Natexis Bleichroeder in Paris.
Jean-Marc Genis, director of retail research firm Conseil Nationale de Sucursalistes de l'Habillement, said department stores have suffered against rival fast-fashion chains such as Zara and Hennes & Mauritz.
"These types of specialized retailers are faring best this year as a whole," said Genis, adding that fast-fashion sales in France were up about 3 percent this year.
French consumer confidence fell 0.2 percent in the second quarter of the year as spending power dwindled and unemployment persisted at more than 10 percent, according to Insee, a national tracking firm.
La Samaritaine's troubles started in February when Paris inspectors said the store's intricate Art Nouveau structure, which Emile Zola wrote about in his 19th-century novel about shopping, "Au Bonheur des Dames," would burn in minutes in the event of fire.
Philippe de Beauvoir, the store's president, closed it in June to evaluate the extent of the work.
Speculation surfaced that LVMH was hiding its hand because it sought to turn the store into a hotel or that LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault wanted to use the building for a private museum of his art. LVMH denied the claims.
Beauvoir last month outlined two possible scenarios to secure safety at the store. One, he said, would shut it completely for as long as six years. Another would close sections for renovation while leaving portions open for business.
Beauvoir said he would shut the store completely because "the hypothesis of a complete closure during the duration of the works appears to be best from a security and technical point of view."
The closing derails LVMH's plans to transform the Samaritaine, which it acquired in 2000, into a new luxury hub.
Over the last five years, LVMH has invested some 50 million euros, or $51.4 million at the average exchange rate for that period, to revamp its image while taking it more upscale.Despite the gloomy environment, stores are fighting back. They are trying to attract customers by offering more luxury goods and creative fashion, two sectors in which they think fast-fashion chains can't match them.
For instance, Galeries Lafayette in September plans to inaugurate an 8,000-square-foot designer area, mixing brands such as Azzedine Alaïa and Chloé with Rochas and Lanvin.
Meanwhile, Le Bon Marché continues to renovate its fashion floors, and Printemps is redoing its accessories floor at its Paris flagship. In September, it also will inaugurate a new lingerie concept.
Fashion, particularly expensive women's wear, is driving business, executives said.
At Printemps, for instance, sales of women's rtw are up 8 percent since January, while store sales overall are barely above flat.
"Luxury and women's fashion are now the main drivers of our business," said Laurence Danon, president of the chain's 17 stores. "The métier has changed. Today, you have to be very specialized. There's too much competition elsewhere."
“What he has done at Vuitton is really exceptional,” said @gameofthrones’ actress Gwendoline Christie on @mrkimjones’ final show for @louisvuitton. “He has rebooted luxury in terms of making it commercial, viable and contemporary. And most importantly artistic. He has never compromised his artistic vision for the sake of commodity.” (📷: @zefashioninsider)
After seeing a demand for men’s wear from its customers, British contemporary women’s wear label @ariesarise has added a men’s wear component and will launch a unisex collection with @mrporterlive. The 20-piece collection includes jackets, denim, logo T-shirts and more with deconstructed ‘90s vibes. Set to launch on January 18, you can shop the pieces on Aries’ website and on mrporter.com. #wwdfashion
“And so spending so much time with a character who thinks like that, inevitability you try and analyze yourself and go back and think about your own demons and dark chapters that you had in your life,” says @thedanielbruhl of his role in TNT’s “The Alienist.” The show, set in the Gilded Age of New York, also stars Dakota Fanning and Luke Evans. Head to WWD.com to read about how 39-year-old Brühl prepared for the role and why he thinks the show is so relevant to today #wwdeye ( 📷: @Eriktanner)
Now that Celine Dion’s collection has topped $10 million in sales, the pop superstar, fashion icon and newly-minted industry player is eyeing growth in Asia. Read the full report by @tiffanyap, link in bio. #wwdnews #celinedion
“My personal philosophy to beauty is paying attention to oneself. I love to be outdoors, lots of fresh air, trying to take care of yourself as best you can. I always notice that comes through,” says Felicity Jones, the global face of @shiseido-owned @cledepeaubeauteus, which launches today. Head to WWD.com to read more about the actress’ love for beauty and how she prepared for her new role in “The Basis of Sex,” playing the young Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #wwdbeauty (📷: @dandoperalski)
Among the familiar faces at @off____white’s show was a surprise figure: Japanese artist @takashipom, pictured here on Wednesday morning. Other show-goers included @jerrylorenzo, who spoke about his upcoming project: a @nike collaboration for back to school, with designs inspired by his childhood on the West Coast. Sitting in the front row were Future, Don Crawley, @miguel and more. See the rest of the photos on WWD.com #wwdeye (📷: Stephane Feugere)
According to @laurentsai, former “Terrace House: Aloha State” cast member, she didn’t know she was auditioning for the Japanese version of “Real World.” “I was telling a couple of my friends and someone’s like, ‘That sounds a lot like Terrace House.’ I was like, ’No it can’t be.’” Turns out, it was. But Tsai isn’t just a reality star — she’s an illustrator who has worked with Starbucks Japan and most recently, she’s dipping her toes into the fashion world. Head to WWD.com to read about her time on the show, modeling and her art. #wwdeye (📷: @danieldorsa)
More changes are coming to New York Fashion Week: Beginning with the spring 2019 collection, @alexanderwangny will move his New York show to June from September, adopting a biannual schedule with collections shown in June and December. Additionally, the @cfda is planning for an official summer/winter fashion season taking place as soon as June and December 2018. Read more about the upcoming changes on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @slovekinpics)


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SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) new iPhone SE for the budget-conscious is unlikely to be a serious driver of gross sales in China, with analysts noting it lacks the 5G functionality that the majority new Chinese language smartphones in the same value vary provide.
FILE PHOTO: Folks carrying protecting masks are seen in an Apple Retailer, as China is hit by an outbreak of the brand new coronavirus, in Shanghai, China, January 29, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Music/File Picture
In a ballot carried out on social media web site Weibo, 60% of roughly 350,000 respondents mentioned they might not purchase the $399 mannequin, the most cost effective iPhone out there.
However roughly a fifth mentioned they might purchase it, and the remainder mentioned they might take into account a purchase order. Though respondents weren’t requested for causes for his or her selections within the ballot, many commented they might have an interest if the value drops additional.
“When you don’t purchase it and I don’t purchase it, tomorrow the value will drop one other 200 yuan ($28),” mentioned a Weibo consumer whose remark obtained greater than 10,000 likes.
Apple’s market share in China, its third-biggest market the place it features roughly 15% of its gross sales, has shrank over the previous a number of years, as Chinese language Android manufacturers steadily launch higher-end telephones.
Competitors has solely develop into fiercer as these rivals are actually releasing 5G units appropriate with China’s upgraded telecommunications networks whereas Apple has but to launch an iPhone with 5G functionality.
Final week a number of Chinese language on-line retailers slashed iPhone 11 costs by as a lot as 17%. Apple sometimes lets its Chinese language vendor companions lower costs to spur demand, although it seldom permits pricing leeway for distributors abroad.
Most China-based analysts mentioned the iPhone SE would primarily attraction to Apple model loyalists who don’t need to spend roughly $700 for the high-end iPhone 11.
“The brand new iPhone SE will for positive entice mid-range customers who don’t take 5G connectivity as a necessity,” mentioned Mo Jia, who tracks the worldwide smartphone business at analysis agency Canalys.
Tech buyers will however be watching its reception in China to gauge how demand for shopper units might rebound as soon as the coronavirus pandemic subsides, and whether or not iPhone gross sales in China can soften the blow of misplaced purchases elsewhere.
China is the one main market the place Apple’s shops have reopened because the unfold of the virus prompts governments all over the world to impose lockdowns and different social distancing measures.
Authorities information confirmed Apple shipped 2.5 million iPhones to Chinese language distributors in March, almost a fifth increased than the identical month a yr earlier and a pointy soar from simply 500,000 in February when the virus outbreak was at its peak in China.
The corporate will begin taking orders for the telephone on its web site on Friday, with deliveries anticipated to begin April 24.
Reporting by Josh Horwitz in Shanghai and the Shanghai newsroom; Writing by Sayantani Ghosh; Enhancing by Edwina Gibbs


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Apple’s iCloud uses Google Cloud Platform for Data Storage - What a Turnaround
Apple admitted a few hours back that it uses Google’s cloud servers for data storage for its iCloud services.
Apple and Google have tough business competition on smartphones, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual assistants and map apps. However, Apple admitted a few hours back that it uses Google’s cloud servers for data storage for its iCloud services. In its latest iOS Security document, a detailed explanation of the technology choices it makes to keep you from getting hacked, Apple revealed it's using Google's cloud-computing infrastructure to store iCloud data like photos, files and data backup. CNBC figured out the change on February 26, Monday. The disclosure is fresh evidence that Google’s cloud has been picking up usage as it appears to catch up with Amazon and Microsoft in the cloud infrastructure business.
Google Cloud Platform Trending on Usage
Apple’s iCloud uses third-party storage services, such as [Amazon] S3 and Google Cloud Platform to store iCloud data after it's been broken into chunks and encrypted. Previously, Apple called out its use of Microsoft's Azure along with Amazon's cloud-computing service.
There have been some reports on Google’s iCloud win in 2016 but Apple never provided confirmation then.
Apple didn't respond to a request for comment about why it made the change or whether Microsoft's competing service is still part of the mix.
Apple’s iCloud now Relies on AWS and GCP, no more Microsoft’s Azure
Apple has specified on its website that iCloud stores a user’s contacts, calendars, photos, documents, and more and keeps the information up to date across all of their devices, automatically. iCloud can also be used by third-party apps to store and sync documents as well as key values for app data as defined by the developer. Users set up iCloud by signing in with an Apple ID and choosing which services they would like to use. iCloud features, including My Photo Stream, iCloud Drive, and iCloud Backup, can be disabled by IT administrators via MDM configuration profiles. The service is agnostic about what is being stored and handles all file content the same way, as a collection of bytes.
Each file is broken into chunks and encrypted by iCloud using AES-128 and a key derived from each chunk’s contents that utilizes SHA-256. The keys and the file’s metadata are stored by Apple in the user’s iCloud account. The encrypted chunks of the file are stored, without any user-identifying information, using third-party storage services, such as S3 and Google Cloud Platform.
S3 here is Amazon Web Services (AWS). Earlier, the document just mentioned S3 and Microsoft’s popular Azure platform, the latter is now missing from the updated one.
Business Relationship Strengthening between Apple and Google
Users should not expect Google Maps to reclaim its previous status as the iPhone's mapping app, or for Google's YouTube app to compliment iPhones as it did once upon a time. But it appears that Apple is willing to do business with Google when it makes sense now, what a turnaround. After all, everything is fair in love and business.
When phones powered by Google's Android software were launched in the market, Apple co-founder and then-CEO Steve Jobs was famously outraged by their similarity to Apple's competing iOS. According to CNET, Jobs is supposed to have stated "I'm going to destroy Android, because it's a stolen product. I'm willing to go thermonuclear on this". However, now it appears that Apple is willing to do business with Google. Though there is no indication if Apple is also relying on Google for additional computing work.
Google occupies a distant third place after Amazon and Microsoft when it comes to cloud-computing services that enables customers like Apple or Netflix tap into global pools of computing resources. Google's cloud business now generates more than US $1 billion per quarter, and other top notch customers include bank HSBC and payment services company PayPal, according to Diane Greene, senior vice president of Google's cloud computing division.


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Robotics help AP Inds. expand value-priced bedroom line
Heath E. Combs -- Furniture Today, May 29, 2013
Holm is one of 10 bedroom groups that Quebec-based manufacturer AP Inds. introduced in its new Allure line this year. Four-piece groups start at $1,499 retail.
LAURIER-STATION, Quebec — Bedroom manufacturer AP Inds. plans to expand a line of value-priced North American-made bedroom furniture it says was well-received at the spring High Point Market.
AP said it was able to achieve lower pricing on the line because of a robotic production system it installed at its plant here in November 2011. The manufacturing system that fully machines raw components and moves them through assembly without human assistance.
That allowed the company to offer Canadian-made four-piece bedroom groups retailing for $1,999. In High Point, an expansion of the technology allowed the company to unveil groups at $1,499 in a line the company called Allure.
Allure consisted of 10 bedroom collections with seven finish options and multiple handle options. Pieces feature construction with Vermont birch solids and veneers, said Ken Loh, vice president of sales, in styles ranging from traditional to transitional and contemporary.
Reaching a value price point was a first for the company, he said.
"It provided assistance in creating the largest producing market the company has had in three years," said Loh.
He said retailers liked Allure's high quality domestic construction and stains. The company is developing three additional collections to add to the line.
AP also continues to receive good feedback on its Allure Baby & Teen items released this year.
The line, including cribs and case goods, is Greenguard certified and manufactured in Canada. Retail price points for cribs start at $499.
"The acceptance of this level of quality North American product, at a competitive price, fills a vacancy in the U.S. market that has been open until this point," said Elizabeth Loh, head of U.S. sales for the juvenile division.
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If you’re reading this then you may have thought about switching from your expensive, aging phone system or maybe you are just looking for better features than your existing phone system has to offer. VOIP, or voice-over-IP, simply means that instead of using a POTS line for voice traffic you leverage an ethernet line. This has several advantanges over the traditional phone systems like flexibility, advanced features, and scalability – not to mention the cost savings. While there are many more reasons to switch to a small business VOIP phone system, here are the top ten things to consider:
In the wake of criticism and security concerns over Yahoo’s 2014 breach, the internet giant came forward in a statement yesterday revealing that they had been victims of an aparent hack that impacted over 1 billion user accounts. They go on to state that,
“For potentially affected accounts, the stolen user account information may have included names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (using MD5) and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers.
With the holidays coming up there has been one thing on everyone’s mind: what do I get for the geek in my life? Techie oriented people can be difficult to shop for so we have complied a list of all the best gadgets and cool technology to make your life easier this Christmas season. There are lots of fun, new gadgets available today so picking between them can be tricky. Don’t settle on a BestBuy giftcard, get them something they will truly enjoy… or just treat yourself!
With the holidays rolling approaching it is not surprising to see people taking vacation days and running around town but hackers never take the day off. It is especially dangerous around the holiday season when it comes to public WiFi networks. Ensure you stay protected by following these tips to stay safe during the holidays. Be careful connecting to that WiFi network in the mall or airport this season since that network might not be legitimate. With the advent of mobile hotspots hackers are now taking advantage of the popular practice of retail stores providing open WiFi networks to their customers.
Microsoft will be ending support for Office 2013 through Office 365 ProPlus on February 28th, 2017. According to their TechNet article, “We recommend that you upgrade to the Office 2016 version of Office 365 ProPlus as soon as possible.”. While Microsoft will force users to upgrade their Office installation this does not include Office installations through Professional Plus, Professional, and Standard editions. So basically, if you are leveraging Office licensing via Office 365 you will be forced to upgrade.


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HMD Global is all set to launch yet another Nokia-branded smartphone in China, dubbed as Nokia X6. However, just ahead the company has teased that it might revive the Nokia N-series in early May.
The company has teased the information on the Chinese blogging site Weibo and the brand has said that it will tease product-related information from today to May 2. The upcoming event will be held in Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Along with the post, the company has also posted an image, which appears to be Nokia N9, a phone unveiled in mid-2011. However, it is important to note that only the Chinese division of HMD Global has hinted this and there is no information whether the upcoming N-series phone will be available outside China or not.
Meanwhile, the company is all set to launch the Nokia X6 today in China. Previous renders reveal that the upcoming smartphone will be company’s first to feature iPhone X-like notch. Previously, major specs of the Nokia X6 were leaked online. To start with, the smartphone is reported to feature a 5.8-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The phone is said to be coming in two versions: one with Snapdragon 636 and 6GB RAM and the other with MediaTek Helio P60 SoC with 4GB RAM.
The Nokia X6 might come with 128 GB internal storage with a micro SD card slot for additional storage. The phone is expected to have dual SIM slot and is expected to come pre-installed with Android 8.1. The smartphone is said to be coming with the 12-megapixel rear camera and along with a 13-megapixel secondary camera. For selfies, it is expected to have a camera but its resolution is not known.
A 3500 mAh battery with fast charging technology is expected in the X6 as well. Other than that, reports expect a 3.5 mm jack, 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, GLONASS and a USB Type C port.


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Greece’s Kyklades Maritime Corp has completed its second suezmax sale to the same Indian owner in the space of just five months. Mumbai-based Aza Shipping has agreed a $16.5m price tag for the NKK-built, 15-year-old Thera, according to broking sources. Aza bought its first suezmax – also from Kyklades – this June, paying $20m for the Sikinos.
Last month Splash reported Kyklades had taken the last two VLCCs on order from Metrostar Management.
Kyklades, owned by Aristides Alafouzos, took two 308,000 dwt hulls under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea. The Crude Med and the Crude Progress, both due for delivery next year, have been bought for $83m each, a far cry from the original $97m Metrostar paid when it ordered a total of eight such ships at HHI last year. The two ships come with with a three-year time charter deal to India’s Reliance at $29,000 a day.


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While Wellesley’s eateries have been among those businesses deemed essential from the start of life under COVID-19 rules, some like Truly Yogurt decided early on to close until the health crisis started to improve. Truly’s hasn’t been serving up ice cream or frozen yogurt for about 2 months now, with owner Steve Marcus noting at the beginning of the shop’s temporary closure that “Our employees (mostly Wellesley and Needham teen-aged staff) serve hundreds of customers daily and we think it prudent to align with the public schools’ decision to limit gatherings…”
Marcus now says Truly’s has a plan to re-open in mid-June at a date to be determined. You can almost taste it…
“I want to make certain we do it with a very well thought-out plan,” he says. “No question we will have our loyal community back, but need to do it as safely as possible.”
Among steps being taken:
- A revamped website will let customers pre-order and pre-pay for easy outdoor pickup
- A new TrulyApp will allow for mobile ordering
- Plexiglass barriers will protect staff and customers that want to come in for take-out (internal seating has been removed for now)
- A system will be put in place to keep things orderly on the sidewalk outside the shop
Truly’s has felt the financial impact of the closure like other small businesses, but has continued to pay its young staff since closing and hopes most will be back in action soon. The business has also been keeping staff up to date on developments by sending them a newsletter every couple of weeks.
Stay tuned for an official re-opening message soon. Summer, here we come.


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Last year, Xiaomi launched the Mi Pad 3 with the 7.9-inch retina display and metal body. It is just a minor upgrade over the Mi Pad 2 and even its availability is limited to China. In the coming weeks, the company is expected to launch the Mi Pad 4 as the successor to Mi Pad 3. As of now, there is no official confirmation of the Mi Pad 4 launch. It was recently spotted on Chinese 3C certification website.
Just like its predecessor, the new Mi Pad 4 also comes with 5V/2A charging input. While the Mi Pad 2 came with a 6,600mAh battery, the upcoming Mi Pad 4 is rumored to feature a smaller 6,000mAh battery. It was even spotted on the FCC website with the model number M1806D9W. The tablet will be coming with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi support. Looking at the trend, we also expect the company to launch the LTE variant.
Based on the latest leaks, the Mi pad along with Mi Max 3 and Redmi 6 Plus are expected to be launched in July in China. Since there is no trusted source backing this information, take them with a pinch of salt. The Mi Max 3 is now rumored to come with a 6.99-inch 18:9 display and 5,000mAh battery. On the other hand, the Redmi 6 Plus will be company’s most affordable smartphone with the notch display.
Last month, the company for the first time embraced the notch design by launching the Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE smartphones. Talking about the Mi Pad 4, the company might restrict its availability just to its home country. While Apple has occupied the majority of the premium segment in the tablets category, the low-cost Android tablets have been the best sellers in the emerging markets like India.


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Looking for a refund on your Derby ticket? Policies vary based on where you purchased it
While the Run for the Roses is still on for Saturday, COVID-19 has made the 146th running spectator-free, leaving those with tickets looking for a refund.
Whether or not Kentucky Derby fans will receive one depends on where they bought their tickets.
Churchill Downs has addressed how it will handle ticket refunds, and the Better Business Bureau of Louisville is also offering advice on how to proceed, noting that it has received some consumer complaints. Here's what to know:
If you bought tickets directly from Churchill Downs
When Churchill Downs announced on Aug. 21 that this year’s race would be one without spectators, citing health and safety concerns posed by crowds, it also outlined its updated refund policy.
All tickets purchased for the 2020 Kentucky Derby, as well as any Derby Week race date and other programming, such as Dawn at the Downs, will be automatically refunded in the next 30 to 45 days, or by the first week of October.
Churchill Downs is asking those with questions to call 502-636-4450.
The Churchill Downs website says it can only process refunds for tickets purchased through Churchill Downs, Ticketmaster and Derby Experiences (an official partner offering ticket packages).
If you bought tickets from another source
Reanna Smith-Hamblin, president and CEO of the BBB of Louisville, said some third-party sites are only offering credit, not refunds, for Kentucky Derby tickets.
"Some of these third parties are trying to make good for their customers by offering the credits, even though the contracts that were signed fully state, 'nonrefundable,'" Smith-Hamblin said. "They know this is an unusual situation, and they are likely walking through the unknown just like everyone else."
For example, those who purchased through StubHub, an online ticket resale company, will be given a coupon for 120% of the original purchase price, which can be used for a future event, according to a StubHub spokesperson.
The Kentucky Attorney General's Office has received two consumer complaints about refunds on Derby tickets bought through third-party websites, spokeswoman Elizabeth Kuhn said.
She declined to provide further information, noting they are pending complaints.
"The terms of service used by the third-party websites should set forth the process for seeking a refund or credit for future service," she said. "We recommend that consumers work with the customer service representatives from these websites when seeking a refund."
She said if customers aren't satisfied with the resolution, they can file a consumer complaint with the office.
Smith-Hamblin said that since July 10, the Louisville BBB has received three complaints about DerbyBox.com, a private ticket reseller based in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
She noted the company is responding to consumer complaints and is in good standing with the BBB with an "A" rating.
Doug Dearen, owner of DerbyBox.com, said the no-spectator decision has been "devastating" for his business, which is more than 20 years old and is entirely focused on the Kentucky Derby.
His normal ticket policy is that all sales are final. Dearen doesn't source his tickets directly from Churchill Downs, he said, and it's unlikely he'll be able to recover the full amount of what he paid for this year's Derby tickets.
This year, he's offering to roll 2020 tickets over to the 2021 race. Dearen said most of his customers are choosing to do so.
For others, he said he's working with them on a case-by-case basis.
Smith-Hamblin said those who purchased a ticket from another person off of social media or a classified advertisements website may be out of luck unless they can convince the seller to refund them.
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One of our key brands is Jeep. The American car manufacturer has been very successful here in Brazil because of its SUVs. The big Grand Cherokee, for example, has always been a dream for many people. Recently, Renegade and Compass have become Brazilian favorites. But what can we expect from him this year? Here is a selection of some Jeep 2022 Edition.
Jeep 2022 launch: see what’s coming this year!
And the manufacturer did better than last year. According to the data from Fenabrave, he had 148,763 units sold during the year. Renegade and Compass were both among the best selling cars. There were 73,913 and 70,906 units sold, respectively. And some interesting news was revealed during the year.
The Compass itself has undergone a major overhaul. Not to mention we had the launch of the new generation Grand Cherokee with its unprecedented seven-seater version. And what to expect for 2022? Well, let’s see some of the new arrivals from now on.
Jeep 2022 Launch – Jeep Renegade 1.3 Turbo Flex
The one who opens the list is true best seller. Jeep Renegade, which was the brand’s best-selling vehicle, will undergo significant changes in this first quarter. The main novelty is that all versions will have the same engine. We are talking about the 1.3 Turbo Flex (T270), which can provide great power 185 hp using ethanol (180 hp using gasoline). Far from 270 Nm of torque.
The transfer used depends on the model: six-speed automatic transmission (4×2) and nine-speed automatic transmission (4×4). Note that the 4×2 models will also have it Jeep Traction Control. Appearance also has significant changes. The Renegade features a redesigned grille, new headlights, redesigned daytime running lights and a redesigned bumper.
Inside, the model will have 8.4 multimedia center, new steering wheel and Full Digital instrument panel. The launch will take place later this quarter.
Jeep Compass 4xe Plug-in Hybrid
Another example of Jeep It has a lot of fans in Brazil compass. The model was launched here in 2016 and was revised last year. And this year it can beat the hybrid version. According to Quatro Rodas magazine, the Plug-In Hybrid model of the model already had a homolog version here. we are talking about S version. In other countries, the model is positioned between the Limited and Trailhawk versions.
It starts at 52,100 euros (price in Italy). Thinking about looking, it has blue details. A hybrid set yields a 1.3 Turbo engine is a 60 hp electric motor. The combined force of the system will be 245 hp. The main attraction of this car is average consumption of 50 km / l. It is important to mention that you can find Renegade 4xe and Wrangler 4xe on the European market.
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
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Which also enters our list of offers from Jeep the year 2022 is a giant Grand Cherokee L. A rare seven-seater version of the model was presented to the world at the beginning of the year and may come to Brazil this year. Some units are already clicked in progress here. The trend started at the beginning of last year and brought very good results.
It has a length of 5.20 m, a width of 1.96 m and a height of 1.81 m. Not to mention the look was very attractive. The interior has been completely renovated. Focus on 10.1 inch Connect 5 media center it is 10.25 inch digital instrument panel. In addition to technology, the car still offers modern things.
Now it remains to be seen which engine will be the model sold here. In the United States, it is sold by engine. 3.6 V6 aspirated (294 hp and 35.5 kgfm) and strong HEMI 5.7 V8 (362 hp and 53.9 kgfm). Both are mated to an eight-inch automatic transmission.
Finally, a pickup that is already being tested in Brazil. O Jeep Gladiator appeared in 2020 and other units have already appeared here. Even on INPI it is already registered. According to the Autos Segredos website, the model could be launched in Brazil this year. Based on the legendary Wrangler, the car measures 5,537mm in length, 1,939mm in height and 1,875mm in width.
An example seen in Brazil is the rubicon and it will be he himself who will come to Brazil. This version stands out for its off-road capabilities. It is not surprising that the model has other devices for this. It is worth noting that you can remove the roof of the car as well. Comfort and safety equipment is also part of the set.
Your engine is 3.6 V6 Pentastar. It can generate high power 285 hp and maximum torque 36 kgfm. It is mated to an eight-speed transmission. It should be noted that parody traditionally already sold here.


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The cosmetics entrepreneur's JustBobbi platform is inspired by her philosophy of beauty from within
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Mazda Motor Corp. says it will stop building its Mazda6 sedan at the AutoAlliance International assembly plant in Flat Rock, Mich. The company says it will build its next mid-size sedan for the U.S. market at its Hofu plant in Japan. The change for now marks the end of a joint venture with Ford Motor Co. that began in 1992.
Mazda says it is making the move as part of a broader plan to increase its manufacturing efficiency around the world. The company currently builds the Mazda6, which is called the Atenza in Japan, in three places: Hofu, AutoAlliance International and FAW Car Co., Ltd. in Changchun, Jilin province, China. Consolidating production at Hofu is meant to “improve production and investment efficiencies and optimize our business,” said Takashi Yamanouchi, chairman, president and CEO of Mazda Motor Corp.