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USAePay, Biller Genie partner to drive AR automation, innovation
MIAMI – Oct 7, 2020 -- Biller Genie, an award-winning, cloud-based solution that automates accounts receivable from bill presentment to reconciliation, announces a strategic new partnership with industry-leading payment gateway company, USAePay. USAePay has partnered with Biller Genie to offer its customers a seamless integration to their accounting software resulting in an easier way to easier way to collect, process, and automatically reconcile credit card payments online.
Through this partnership, USAePay merchants will be able to use Biller Genie to connect to their accounting software at a click of a button, which allows them to easily send invoices, collect payments and automatically reconcile to their accounting software. Biller Genie is offering USAePay merchants’ access to its premium plan with advanced A/R automation features like: automatically following up on invoices with reminders, accepting payments via credit card and ACH, a branded customer portal, and more, for a discounted price for the first 30 days.
“USAePay is known for providing businesses with innovative technology solutions that go beyond payments to enable them to be more efficient,” said Biller Genie CEO & Founder, Thomas Aronica. “We believe this partnership is illustrative of the advances that are underway — and still to come — in accounts receivable automation, and we look forward to adding value throughout the entire payments ecosystem.”
Biller Genie is an innovative cloud-based solution that automates accounts receivable from bill presentment, follow up, collection, and reconciliation -- without changing a business’ current process. Biller Genie synchronizes with popular accounting software, like QuickBooks, Xero and AccountingSuite, to improve and simplify the way they process their accounts receivable. They can be set up in minutes, don’t need to learn new software and can keep their existing payment processor. The Genie does the heavy lifting and automatically sends out invoices, payment reminders, follow up messages, late fees, and reconciles back into the accounting software.
“Businesses rarely change their accounting software due to the tremendous disruption that it causes to their current processes,” said Biller Genie President, Garima Shah. “This partnership enables USAePay customers to seamlessly integrate their existing payment systems without needing to change their current accounting software or workflow.”
In early 2020, Shah, a former financial technology executive at some of the top payment providers in the country, joined Biller Genie as president. She has more than 17 years of experience working in key leadership positions and has served as head of US sales for eMerchantPay, successfully launching the company’s entry into the US market, and has held other notable positions such as Senior VP at Century Payments and Chief Business Development Officer at Direct Connect.
“Biller Genie is one of the most innovative businesses in the fintech space and our relationship provides our merchants with a very effective solution that can help improve their cash flow, increasing processing volume” said USAePay president, Martin Drake. “COVID-19 has heavily impacted our economy and this partnership will be very beneficial to businesses during these uncertain times”.
Biller Genie’s services have been especially valuable during the pandemic for businesses. In the last month, Biller Genie has seen an increase in sales as businesses have realized they can work with Biller Genie to help perform a lot of the busy work and accelerate cash flow while dedicating the employees and the resources of their team for success, growth and business continuity. The company is confident that this efficiency will be even more critical as businesses face and recover from the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic and shift towards accounting in the cloud in a remote work/cost-conscious environment.
For more information, visit: usaepay.billergenie.com
About Biller Genie
Based in Miami, Florida, Biller Genie is a cloud-based accounts receivable automation and e-invoicing solution that automates accounts receivable from bill presentment, to follow up, collection, and reconciliation - without changing your current process. The Genie does all the heavy lifting for you with no new software to learn, it easily integrates with your accounting system, and you get to keep your existing payment processor. Biller Genie helps businesses reduce their overdue invoices by 40%, saves 10-20 hours of administrative work per week, and gets them paid 15 days faster. In the past year, Biller Genie has been recognized and awarded at numerous industry and business start-up competitions, including winning the FinTech track for the Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition 2020, Electronic Payment Association’s NexTen Award, 2019 CPA Practice Advisor’s Technology Innovation Award, Money 20/20 Startup Academy, and more. To learn more about Biller Genie, please visit https://www.billergenie.com. About
USAePay is one of the industry-leading payment gateway companies. USAePay offers advanced technology solutions, with over 20 years in the industry, the company has been assisting Merchants with payment solutions to fit their needs. USAePay’s payment gateway supports most of the major platforms in the credit card industry and works with some of the leading check platforms. USAePay is pleased to work with most of the larger Merchant service banks in the US and Canada. To learn more about USAePay, please visit http://www.usaepay.com


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As previously noted, Patch 1.02 (equivalent to 1.0.5 on PC) released for PS4 versions of Enter the Gungeon resulted in unforeseen consequences. Almost immediately after the patch was certified and pushed live, some issues were identified that caused save file loading failure for certain players. In response, the patch was rolled back to 1.01 (equivalent to 1.0.0 on PC).
Today, Dodge Roll and Gungeoneers.com are proud to announce a resolution fix pushed live for the Playstation 4. The biggest takeaway is that your progress in the previous patch has been maintained on Slot D, with your old, pre-patch progress on slot A-C.
Additional patch notes below.
Made secret room spawns slightly more predictable
Fixed a crash bug related to Gunther
Fixed a rare bug involving elevators and the Bloody Scarf
Wiping a save slot's progress will no longer wipe the slot once again when the game closes
Conversations can no longer be interrupted by projectiles
Fixed some cases where the Lord of the Jammed could cause damage to the player in unfair moments
Fixed an issue where the caped <REDACTED> wouldn't escape when some invulnerable enemies remaining in the room
Fixed various issues when entering the Oubliette in coop
Fixed a positioning issue with the television toss that could cause it to unfairly fall into pits
Fixed an exploit where the hip holster could to fire extremely rapidly
Gave Gatling Gull's melee attack a cooldown (no more cheesing!)
The Molotov gun no longer puts out fires
The Boomerang is no longer usable in empty rooms

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The Samsung Galaxy S8 is packed with top-notch components and promising new software.
The co-founder of virtual reality startup Oculus was embroiled in controversy last year for secretly bankrolling a group that created anti-Hillary Clinton memes.
TechBargains finds the best deals on the tech you want, but act fast; supply is limited.
Now, when you reply to someone's tweet, their username (such as @realDonaldTrump) won't count against your 140-character limit.
Other improvements includes a beta feature that will automatically park your Tesla without you in it.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 goes on pre-sale March 30. Here's how to save $100.
Marshall offers a classic look and the option of still using a headphone jack if you manage to burn through all that battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 may perform much better than its specs suggest. If that's the case, are specs really the most important thing to consider when buying a phone?
The original game completely free and only a 1.5GB download. Most game patches are larger than that!
The Trump administration, with its special interest in immigration and security, raises new questions about how much control you actually have over your data while traveling.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a big, beautiful, and powerful new Android phone, but how does it compare with Apple's iPhone 7?
The rocket used today was previously part of the CRS-8 mission in April 2016.
Will he eventually unseat Bill Gates and take the top spot?
Google's online office suite and storage service is now the tool of choice for many. Find out why.
Sony on Wednesday announced that the co-op title Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime will lead the lineup alongside Drawn to Death.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is T-Mobile's first 'gigabit phone' and can hear Sprint's LTE signals better than almost any other device, the carriers said.
The new iPad version boasts "all the Calendar features you know and love," plus the ability to search your Calendar from you tablet's home screen.


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Pricing estimates of this year’s iPhones say the devices will start at US $699, which will probably work out to be just under the $1000 mark in Australia. The most likely specs have also shared by industry analysts at TrendForce, but besides the amount of RAM to be included with each new device in this year’s iPhone lineup, they’re not really telling us anything we don’t already know. There will be three new iPhones, two with OLED displays, and one LCD, with one OLED and one LCD being larger than last year’s iPhone X.
Yesterday, the Australian government published a draft of legislation aimed at providing government and law enforcement access to encrypted communications. It’s a complex issue, with iTnews’ Ry Crozier saying that “backdoors or systemic weaknesses or vulnerabilities” won’t be used to access encrypted communications, with the Australian government instead compelling companies “to enable access to a particular service, particular device or particular item of software”. And if the targeted communications company can’t come up with a method “which would not systemically weaken those products across the market”? That’s even simpler: they’ll be punished with fines of up to $10 million, and potentially jail time.
Business Insider tells the story of an closed-doors meeting between Apple and select developers. On that day in April 2017, Apple told developers that they realised the App Store’s core business model would be changing to a subscription/services model instead of one-time payments for apps, and they wanted the developers to start thinking about how they could make subscriptions work, including lowering Apple’s cut of the subscription after the first year.
Security researcher Patrick Wardle demonstrated methods of bypassing user-interface based security measures built into macOS at Defcon over the weekend. Using synthetic clicks to dismiss security warnings might seem obvious, which is why it’s almost surprising that almost no Mac malware uses it, although it’s equally as important to note more recent versions of macOS ignore synthetic keystrokes and clicks on security alerts and dialog boxes. Ars Technica has further details on how it all works.
Recent job listings tell us Apple wants to build its own custom chip for processing biometric data, possibly along the same lines that the company did with the motion co-processors for processing motion information from accelerometers, gyroscopes, and the compass, starting with the M7 as introduced in the iPhone 5S. All we know is, with these job listings only coming out now, we probably won’t see a product with integrated biometric processing for a few years, at least.
According to Variety, Apple’s sci-fi series, set in an era where the space race never ended, has been cast. Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, and Sarah Jones will play a NASA astronaut, while Dorman and Jones will play a prominent NASA couple. Provided it has some kind of plot, it almost sounds like something I’d be interested in watching.
Another day, another Apple patent granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office. This time around, the patent describes a method of user-profiling for voice input processing, which could become a cornerstone if Siri were, say, to eventually offer personalised responses based on whose voice it recognises. The example given is being able to have your HomePod read out messages, but only if the owner of the iPhone is the one issuing the command.
It seems obvious, but there’s a good chance that the updated AirPods wireless charging case will be able to be used with any Qi-compatible wireless charger, and not just Apple’s upcoming AirPower wireless charging mat. While there’s a slim possibility of making the AirPods wireless charging case only work with AirPower, that would introduce needless complexity into what should be a very simple flowchart of “what can I use to charge my iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch?”
AppleInsider has a few tips on getting more out of Apple’s built-in Notes app. If you’re using an iPad with the Apple Pencil, my all-time favourite interaction between the two is being able to double-tap the Apple Pencil on the lockscreen to go directly to a new note. It’s super cool, and way better than putting ink on dead trees.
MacRumors has an interesting piece on the iPhone repair ecosystem. You’ve probably seen countless stores offering third-party iPhone repairs, but how does it all work? Are they worth it compared to the cost of replacement parts from Apple or Apple Authorised Service Providers?


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Over 1 lakh women across India have benefitted from the Google Internet Saathi program ever since its inception back in July 2015. The initiative, which was launched in partnership with Tata Trusts, aims to bridge the stark gender disparity when it comes to technology in rural India.
Google has now announced that it plans to expand its Internet Saathi scheme to four more states in India namely Assam, Tripura, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. It’s been working steadily in 5 states comprised of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Gujarat for the past 10 months.
The Internet Saathi enterprise basically tries to impart basic training in the usage and benefits of the internet. The program’s overreaching goal is to bring about a meaningful impact in the lives of rural women and communities in India.
The project begins by instructing a group of women who then go on to teach what they’ve learned within the larger rural community in their own and surrounding villages. The Internet Saathi model has apparently seen a lot of success because of the inclusion of local women trainers.
These trainers ensure that the teachings are spread to other women and children, effectively making it a highly scalable and sustainable program. Google does its part by aiding this process and supplying internet-ready devices in addition to training material. Tata Trusts conducts the on-ground training classes with the help of local NGOs.
Google claims that only 1 in 10 internet users in rural India are women. It’s goal is to extend the reach of Internet Saathi to 3 lakh villages in India within the next few years.


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We have collected all the details for 2019’s free firework displays across Essex.
There are plenty of free fireworks taking place over the next week to mark Bonfire night - but they don't have to cost the earth.
If you want to take your kids to see a spectacular display for free, you have options across the county in Clacton, Saffron Walden and Southend.
Here are the free fireworks displays in Essex this bonfire night 2019.
Clacton Pier have put on firework displays free of charge for years and this year is no different.
It'll be hosted on the Saturday, November 2, seeing as the big day features mid week.
Although there is no official start time for the event, the displays usually begin between 8pm-9:30pm.
Keep in mind that there are no dogs or smoking allowed on the pier during the celebrations.
Along with the firework displays, the pier will be open as usual for you to enjoy.
Little Waltham Sports and Social Club
A display that’s a lot sooner than all the others is taking place Tufnell Hall on September 21, 2019.
Fireworks Crazy are putting on a free display to showcase their products for anyone who is looking to buy some of their own.
This year, they will be setting off more than 100 fireworks at around 7:30pm so it will definitely be a sight to see.
The fireworks showcased within the display will be available for purchase with special ‘on the night’ offers and an exclusive review night discount.
All ages are welcome, but if you are under 18 you have to be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are free admission but VIP tickets are available for £15 each.
VIP tickets include free food voucher, a VIP viewing area and a guided tour of the firing site.
Saffron Walden firework display, also appearing on Saturday, November 2, this year will take place at Common Hill.
Gates will be opening at 6pm and the display following an hour later, at 7pm.
The event itself is free but there will be donation buckets upon arrival.
There is a small car park at the Common, however it’s advised to use Swan Meadow car park should the Common car park become full.
Southend Sea Front Fireworks
Throughout the year, Southend host multiple free fireworks on the sea front through the autumn months.
From October 5 until November 16 there are several special nights where you're able to see the explosive displays.
It is not yet confirmed the day of Southend’s big Bonfire Night display, but it's expected to be seen on the seafront.
But keep your eyes open for announcement throughout the next few months.


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Automakers released June U.S. sales of new cars and trucks on Friday. Here are the top selling vehicles, the number sold and the percent sales rose or fell from last June.
|Vehicle||Total sales, June 2016||Percent change from June 2015|
|Ford F-Series||70,937||28.6 percent|
|Chevrolet Silverado||49,662||-3.7 percent|
|Toyota Camry||32,561||-13.0 percent|
|Honda Civic||31,810||10.7 percent|
|Toyota Corolla||30,950||1.0 percent|
|Nissan Altima||30,475||3.6 percent|
|Honda CR-V||29,615||4.5 percent|
|Nissan Rogue||29,246||25.8 percent|
|Ford Escape||29,003||20.2 percent|
Source: Autodata Corp.


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Life, Freedom, and a new iPhone 5s for All
According to the data published by statisticbrain.com
, more than 55 million iPhone 5 units were sold until May 2013; and it is expected that the new iPhone 5s to attract a large number of Apple’s fans, too. As impressive crowds always appeal cybercriminals, the Apple fan tribe couldn’t have gone unnoticed and unexploited: the iPhone 5s congrats spam message came exactly on time. With the product’s launch, of course.
iPhone 5s scam message
To get the prize, you just have to pay. Money? No! Just information. What we’re dealing with, in this case, is a classic example of sensitive data theft. Our advice? Hit the Del key without regret and send this kind of message into oblivion. And never provide sensitive information to an unknown person.


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Apple to introduce news, gaming and video subscription service
25 March, 2019, 14:23 | Author: Rickey Flowers
The focus at Apple's much-anticipated media event set for Monday will be largely on the company's updated Apple News service as well as its plans for original TV shows offered through a Netflix-like package available exclusively to Apple device owners.
The streaming service will apparently included content from Showtime, HBO and Starz at launch, these are expected to be included in the $9.99 a month fee.
"This is a pivotal shift for Apple and in our opinion, the biggest strategic move since the iPhone was unveiled in 2007", he said. Indeed, there is still a lot we don't know about the service; but we do know that Netflix is not going to be part of it.
On March 25, Apple's CEO Tim Cook will take the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater to expand the company's services side of the business.
The hugely popular firm will begin its keynote at 10am local time, 5pm GMT, and expect plenty of surprises during the event which is taking place at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Apple has been working on original TV shows starring celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, who have been invited to the event. It's not exactly like there's a shortage of streaming services already out there, including Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Hulu (and in Canada, Crave), among others.
This service will combine stories from newspapers, websites and magazines into a new tab in the Apple News app on iPhones, iPads and Macs.
He is expected to shine a light on two new products - a content streaming platform and a news subscription - ushering a completely new era for the Cupertino giant.
Apple's latest initiative is trying to gain new ground in a marketplace catering to viewers' voracious appetite for programming.
Although not confirmed, it seems Apple wants to replicate the success of its Music service with a video platform that customers will pay a monthly subscription to watch.
Amazon does not disclose the number of Prime Video subscribers, but it could be used by the 100 million members in more than a dozen countries. Dow Jones will be hiring more reporters just to give Apple News members access to more news stories.
The company states that the headset's resolution is 1600 x 1440 per eye on an OLED display with a refresh rate of 72 Hz. The adjustable lenses have also been dropped in favour of software correction for interpupillary distance (IPD).
US production in 2019 is now expected to rise to 18.45 million barrels a day, up by 10,000 barrels from last month's forecast. It kept its forecast for growth in global oil demand this year unchanged at 1.24 million bpd.
The video also shows us a glimpse of what Android 9 Pie looks like on the Galaxy Fold , but it's far from comprehensive. The price of the Galaxy S10 5G hasn't been revealed yet but per industry analysts, it could cost $1,332 in South Korea.
HOUSTON 84, GEORGIA STATE 55: Corey Davis scored 26 points to help third-seeded Houston to victory in the Midwest Region. Can the Wildcats do it again? The Cavaliers were the top overall seed previous year but lost 74-54 to 16th-seeded UMBC.
As of now, there are very few details coming from US Gamer , who first began reporting on the rumor yesterday, March 20, 2019. First impressions of the controller have been positive, but Google hasn't announced pricing for the controller yet.
The comments from McCain's daughters, two of the senator's seven children, come after multiple days of attacks by Trump. This content is published through a licensing agreement with Acquire Media using its NewsEdge technology.
Sorry, she said what?? The headline adorning the cover, paired next to a shot of Ocasio-Cortez, dubbed her, " The Phenom ". In fact, AOC doesn't really understand why she is the subject of so much Fox News coverage in the first place.
There's probably no need to change your Facebook or Instagram passwords, as long as the passwords are unique and strong . Those are the security practices that Facebook normally takes, and which were overlooked in this case.
Lindsey Graham visited the Golan Heights with Netanyahu and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. What wasn't controlled by Israel was controlled by the Syrian government before their civil war.
Xbox One S All-Digital Bundled Games Leaked
As has previously been reported, the All-Digital Xbox One S will have the lowest MSRP of any current Xbox console. Instead of posting those images, they've recreated them in Photoshop to protect the origins of the photos.
NCAA tournament: UCF glides by VCU, 73-58
Williamson drove for a layup and was fouled with 14.4 seconds left, with UCF 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall fouling out on the play. He put the Knights up 74-70 with a dunk late in the second half, but the slam was not enough to propel UCF to the Sweet 16.
Netflix Tests Low-Cost Mobile-Only Plan
Apple basically wants to have it both ways by offering a traditional storefront (the App Store) as well as a subscription. Also Youtube recently launched Youtube Originals, priced at INR 129 per month. "We are just getting started in India".
Two US soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Fraught negotiations continue between the US and Taliban delegates, and some 14,000 USA troops remain in the country. No further details were made public as to where and how the incident happened.
Powerball $625 million jackpot numbers drawn
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Zynga’s mobile battle royale game Tiny Royale has launched for Snap’s social game platform Snap Games, one of a handful of titles from noted developers to launch exclusively on the platform.
Snap Games is baked right into the company’s existing Snapchat app, something that aims to amplify the social nature of the games launching on the platform by integrating directly with players existing Snapchat friends lists.
“Snap Games is all about exploring new ways for friends to play together and Tiny Royale is the perfect example of that,” said Snap Games head Will Wu. Tiny Royale joins games from developers like Spry Fox, Game Closure, and PikPok on the platform. So far, five of the six games announced alongside Snap Games in April have released: Snake Squad, Zombie Rescue Squad, Alphabear Hustle, Bitmoji Party, and Tiny Royale.


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After the Chinese government published a software procurement list last week that excluded foreign anti-virus vendors like Kaspersky Lab and Symantec Corp, which had previously sold software to Chinese agencies, they’ve now also prohibited the purchase of Apple hardware.
China has prohibited government agencies from purchasing Apple Inc hardware products due to security concerns. Ten Apple products including versions of the iPad tablet and MacBook laptop have been omitted from a government procurement-list, distributed by China’s National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Finance. The ban would apply to all central and local agencies in China, Bloomberg News said.
Officials at the NDRC and finance ministry could not be reached and Apple did not respond to the request for a comment made by Reuters.
China, citing security concerns, has increasingly sought to limit the use of U.S. technology over the past year following revelations by Edward Snowden of widespread U.S. government spying.
State-run China Central Television said in a report in June that location-tracking software on Apple’s iPhone could potentially lead to the disclosure of state secrets. Apple said in response that, it has never allowed and will never allow governments access to its servers.
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GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) reported a loss of $4.06 per share for the second quarter of 2020 on revenue of $806.4 million. The company also announced its outlook for Q3 and fiscal 2020. GDDY stock rose about 4% in the after-hours trading session.
GoDaddy announced the settlement of its entire Tax Receivable Agreements (TRAs) obligation for a one-time aggregate $850 million payment. At current tax rates, the settlement is expected to eliminate an estimated $1 billion in tax-related payments through 2028, and more thereafter.
For the third quarter ending September 30, 2020, GoDaddy expects total revenue to grow 10% year-over-year to $835 million. For fiscal 2020, GoDaddy expects revenue to grow 10% versus 2019.
Software giant Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) on Tuesday reported higher revenues and earnings for the second quarter of 2022. The results also topped expectations. At $51.7 billion, second-quarter revenues were
When online platforms thrived on the unusually strong traffic growth during the shutdown, as home-bound people turned to video-streaming and gaming sites, there was speculation that the trend might reverse
Production disruption and logistics issues continue to have a crippling effect on the industrial sector but the performance of companies, in general, has been mixed so far. Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:


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Farfetch Ltd. shares advanced for a third straight session and hit their highest levels of the year following an e-commerce pact with London-based luxury department store Harrods that may lead to more business from elite retailers.
The stock gained as much as 9.4 percent and traded at its highest level since mid-December. Shares of the online retail apparel company have gained more than 20 percent over the past three sessions.
On Tuesday, Farfetch announced a strategic partnership with Harrods to provide the department store with a global e-commerce platform. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the “endorsement of Farfetch’s global e-commerce model by Harrods, an elite and globally aspirational department store, will likely open doors for more elite retailers to follow suit and seek Farfetch’s e-expertise,” BI analyst Deborah Aitken wrote.
Despite the recent gains, Farfetch remains more than 20 percent below an all-time high reached in September, shortly after the company went public.
Cowen analyst John Blackledge on Tuesday affirmed his outperform rating and $28 price target on the stock, forecasting “strong results” in Farfetch’s upcoming fourth-quarter report, which will be released after the market closes on Thursday.
“We expect Farfetch to consolidate the highly fragmented $300 billion global luxury market in coming years, driven by rising customers and orders as well as above average take rates and high average order value,” he wrote, adding that recent share-price weakness “underscores an attractive opportunity.”
Farfetch is expected to report an adjusted net loss of 10 cents a share on revenue of $180.4 million in the quarter, according to Bloomberg data.
Seven firms rate the stock the equivalent of a buy, while three rate it a hold. None of the analysts tracked by Bloomberg recommend selling the stock. The average analyst price target is $25.


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Telestream Announces Flip4Mac 3.0 for OS X Mountain Lion
Public beta of the official Windows Media player on the Mac is now available, adding support for QuickTime and Gatekeeper
Nevada City, Calif., July 25, 2012 – Telestream®, the leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, today announced a public beta release of Flip4Mac® 3.0 including Flip Player™, a new multiformat video player. This public beta release is being made available to the Mac community to allow a broad user base to evaluate the next major version of Flip4Mac.
Flip4Mac is the official Windows Media player on the Mac. Version 3.0 has been completely modernized to provide continuous Windows Media support for OS X Mountain Lion. Telestream also supports Gatekeeper, a new feature in Mountain Lion, which allows users to install Flip4Mac safely and securely. Additional 64-bit improvements have been made to support the latest QuickTime Player.
“Providing a superior video playback experience on the Mac is important to us and is what Flip4Mac is all about,” said Barbara DeHart, vice president of marketing at Telestream. “We’re excited to provide this public beta release to continue offering official Windows Media playback on Apple’s latest operating system, OS X Mountain Lion.”
Also included in this public beta release is Flip Player™, a sophisticated new video player for the Mac. Flip Player offers high-quality video playback in a wide range of popular video formats, for the web, smart phones, and high definition movies. An upgrade to Flip Player™ Pro adds unique features such as intuitive video editing and iPhone ringtone export capabilities.
Flip Player and Flip4Mac fill an important need for the Mac community. These intuitive, QuickTime-based tools bridge the gap between Mac and Windows environments. For users switching from Windows to Mac, they enable access to Windows Media content and easy integration with a Windows-based infrastructure.
The Flip4Mac 3.0 public beta can be downloaded at http://www.telestream.net/flip4mac and upon final release will be distributed by Microsoft.
For more information, visit http://www.telestream.net.
Telestream provides world-class live and on-demand digital video tools and workflow solutions that allow consumers and businesses to transform video on the desktop and across the enterprise. Many of the world’s most demanding media and entertainment companies as well as a growing number of users in a broad range of business environments, rely on Telestream products to streamline operations, reach broader audiences and generate more revenue from their media. Telestream products span the entire digital media lifecycle, including video capture and ingest; live and on-demand encoding and transcoding; playout, delivery, and live streaming; as well as management and automation of the entire workflow. Telestream corporate headquarters are located in Nevada City, California. The company is privately held. For more information, visit http://www.telestream.net.


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Illinois Death Could Be First Linked to Vaping
Person who recently used an e-cigarette was hospitalized with severe respiratory illness and later died
An Illinois adult who developed a respiratory illness after using an electronic cigarette has died, state officials said on Friday, as more cases surfaced nationally of serious lung problems after vaping.
U.S. health authorities said on Friday that they are investigating the cases of 193 people in 22 states who developed severe lung illnesses after using electronic cigarettes. That is 40 more cases than two days ago, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a statement warning the public about the illnesses. Most involve teenagers and young adults.
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Shin Megami Tensei V producer Kazuyuki Yamai had a interview with 4gamer.net where he shared details about the upcoming game. One of the notable tidbits was that the has entered full scale development.
SEGA and Atlus Japanese creators where a part of a series of interviews conducted by the Japanese website 4Gamer, in where they listed their favorite games of 2016 and what they thought 2017 held for them as creators. The SEGA and Atlus Japanese creators that were included in the interviews included:
- Toshihiro Nagoshi (Yakuza series general director)
- Masayoshi Yokoyama (Yakuza 6 chief producer)
- Mizuki Hosoyamada (Puyo Puyo series general producer)
- Shigeo Komori (First Production director at Atlus)
- Kazuyuki Yamai (First Productiong director Atlus)
As a bonus, they even have Tetsuya Mizuguchi, who left SEGA over a decade ago but with the re-release of Rez Infinite it seems he can’t completely cut his ties with the company. If you didn’t know Rez Infinite is considered by many to be one of the best titles on PlayStation VR, so the game has gotten extra attention from mainstream media. Which of course is fantastic since he is a great creator. You can read what games these SEGA and Atlus Japanese creators liked in 2016 and what they hope to accomplish next year, read it all after the jump.
While at Tokyo Game Show this year, Atlus teased that they had a brand new title to announce. It seems that title could be the newly announced Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final for the Nintendo 3DS, which is due to release in Japan on February 10th, 2016.
Staff working on this game:
- Producer: Kazuyuki Yamai
- Director: Satoshi Ohyama
- Character Designer: Masashi Doi
- Sound Composer: Ryota Kozuka
- Setting Plan and Series Demon Designer – Kazuma Kaneko
Details on what the difference between this version and 2013’s Shin Megami Tensei IV are unknown as of right now, but Famitsu has confirmed its a brand new title (not a re-release like Atlus has been known to do). For now you can check out the game’s teaser page here.


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Nope” follows Otis Jr. (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald Haywood (Keke Palmer),
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CBD is gaining attention as a remedy for a number of ailments ranging from epilepsy to anxiety. While many consider it a safe cannabis compound, limited research on its ramifications requires caution by users while administering it.
According to Lindsay Slowiczek, PharmD, “It’s important to start with a low dose until you know how your body will react to CBD. A wide range of CBD dosages has been tested in clinical studies, but more evidence is needed before safe and effective dose recommendations can be made for specific uses.”
Currently CBD products can be broken down into five main categories: Oils, Pills, Vapes, Topical Creams and Edibles. Each product category might contain safe doses of CBD for an individual. But users must be wary of the compound effect of taking these different product varieties together.
According to toxicologist Thomas Lewandowski , adults must keep their consumption levels below 1500 mg. “Exposure to CBD products as directed seems to be safe, but manufacturers need to understand how their products may be used in ways they don’t entirely expect,” Lewandowski said.
What is CBD?
CBD is short for cannabidiol, a natural marijuana compound that is gaining increasing attention as an alternate medicine. The structure of the CBD compound is chemically similar to the human body’s endocannabinoids. This allows it to react with the cannabinoid receptors, affecting communication between cells.
Most of this information exchange is between cells that have roles in immune function, pain, sleep, stress etc. This is why CBD is known for its effectiveness for soothing symptoms of epilepsy, anxiety, various types of cancers and much more.
CBD also has a competitive advantage over THC, another cannabis compound. While THC may have psychoactive side-effects upon users, CBD is considered as a much safer version.
Effectiveness of CBD as an alternate medicine
A nationally representative survey conducted was by Consumer Reports whereby 1,300 adults were studied. About 13% of the participants claimed that they had used CBD to treat a health issue. Out of these CBD users, about 90% of those who used it said that the product really helped them.
Despite of numerous success stories, there is still a lack of studies on the effectiveness and safety of CBD. The lack of research stems from legislative regulations that have surrounded the cannabis industry since its infancy. These regulations do not allow using federal money for research into the ‘effectiveness’ of a Schedule 1 drug.
However, as more and more individuals and healthcare professionals are trying CBD for treatment, procedures to use it effectively are being developed.
In New Jersey, for example, the state’s health commissioner Shereef Elnahal, M.D has started taking initiatives. By meeting regularly with students and physicians, he hopes to help them understand the proper use of CBD. Out of his 200-300 visitors, the percentage of physicians seek information largely because their patients are already trying CBD.
Expert tips on using CBD effectively
When considering CBD as an alternative medicinal treatment, users should be ware of a few important facts.
Like any other product in the market, CBD also has varying qualities and potencies. This is why experts suggest buying products from states that have legalized both medicinal and recreational use of cannabis. As a result of the stricter standards in these areas, users will most likely get what they are paying for.
In addition to this, there are some key points which CBD users should keep in mind when considering it as an alternative treatment option:
CBD is NOT a Cure-all
CBD is used to help with a number of conditions including seizures, depression, psychosis and mental disorders.
Epidiolex was the first FDA approved prescription medication that was launched in 2018 for treating severe forms of epilepsy. The success rate of this medicine has been phenomenal with some patients. After just 14 weeks of taking the CBD infused medicine , seizures reduced by 42% to 40%.
But according to Donald Abrams, an oncologist, “The data in the medical literature in regards to what CBD does is limited to a handful of randomized controlled trials, prior to the Epidiolex studies.”
This is why it is important to keep in mind that while CBD might be effective for some conditions, others lack clinical proof.
Consultation with Healthcare Provider is necessary
For ruling out any probable drug interactions, it is very important to inform the healthcare provider about the supplements, drugs and dosages that are being administered by an individual.
CBD might impact the effectiveness of other medications
According to Donald Abrams, ” Highly concentrated CBD tinctures may interfere with the liver enzyme system that metabolizes a lot of pharmaceuticals.”
Some researches have indicated that CBD can reduce the efficacy of some drugs and higher doses can have dangerous side-effects upon interaction.
Cannabis Home Delivery Services Likely to commence in Massachusetts
The CCC has agreed upon setting up a substructure for beginning cannabis home delivery services in the state of Massachusetts. The organization has presented a draft highlighting a timeline and new industry rules for starting the delivery services. Operations may begin in about a month.
The Commission has proposed an outline that would permit two types of delivery licenses for operators. Its limited delivery license would allow authorized personnel to make deliveries from CCC licensed retailers and dispensaries. Furthermore, the wholesale delivery license would allow operators to buy cannabis in wholesale directly from the cultivators. The purchased commodities will be allowed storage at a CCC approved warehouse facility. Warehouses are required to have a docking facility or sally port for a secure loading of delivery vehicles.
In additio.3n to these requirements, the CCC’s delivery draft regulations has fixed a $1,500 application fee for the licenses. Along with this, a $5,000 annual license fee for limited delivery licensees and a $10,000 annual license fee for wholesale delivery licensees is also proposed. As per the initial drafts, the CCC has decided to relinquish the application fee and first year license fee for limited delivery licensees. In the second year, the fees will be halved.
Chairman Steven Hoffman has pushed the Commission to provide finalized delivery regulations by October 20th. In the light of this, the CCC will shortly open a public comment period on the delivery regulations.
What would these cannabis delivery licenses mean for licentiate?
These delivery permits would allow licensees to supplement retail stores and provide new channels of recreational marijuana purchase.. Obtaining delivery licenses would provide a boost to small businesses. This is because the barriers to obtaining retail licenses are much more pronounced than the delivery category.
According to Commissioner Britte McBride, who wrote the regulations, “What we’ve done in addition to creating those two license types is also to establish new fees and fee structures, to require warehousing for wholesale delivery licensees, to authorize white labeling for wholesale delivery licensees. We’re defining specific operational requirements that will be in addition to the general operational requirements, and we are amending existing relevant regulations to incorporate the license types and the activities that they can undertake,”
Is it too early to allow cannabis home delivery services?
Is the requisition of cannabis really going to be just a phone call away?
For marijuana opponents, the idea of getting such convenient doorstep delivery is surely not going to be taken in good spirits. According to ballotpedia, about 46.34% of voters in Massachusetts were against the legalization of marijuana and its regulation as alcohol in 2016. For this particular segment of the population, home delivery of the drug may be an advancement that is taking place too fast. There will be concerns related to identity thefts, rise in crime rates, and products falling into wrong hands, particularly children.
Contrary to this, for the advocates of marijuana, this advancement of licenses would allow them a much needed convenience. Look at this from the perspective of bed-ridden medical marijuana patients. Leaving beds, let alone houses, is a painful endeavor for this segment of marijuana users. If other medications are already being delivered to their doorsteps, why cant medicinal marijuana join the delivery market?
For the recreational users, home deliveries might prove catalytic in reducing the stigma attached to marijuana usage. For years, marijuana has been shelled with the “not in my backyard” attitude. Despite of being advocates, most marijuana users have had to hide their association with the drug to curtail themselves from the society. If home delivery vans arrive right at the door step, it may lead to a normalization and acceptance of marijuana at some point.
Why allow delivery now?
Delivery of medical marijuana is not a new concept, even in the state of Massachusetts. Almost six authorized medical dispensaries have provided this service to registered patients since 2018.
If more licenses are granted for more legal businesses, illegal delivery services may be controlled right in infancy. In addition, this will also provide low cost business opportunities to aspiring market entrants.
The government provides no support to the marijuana industry due to its illegal federal status. By creating such opportunities at the state level, barriers to entry may be successfully reduced.
Study Shows No Significant Mental Effects In Elderly Patients Using Medicinal Cannabis For Chronic Pains
The elderly, often subjected to various medical conditions, need therapies and treatments as much as any other age group. Yet unfortunately, some point out that the field sometimes doesn’t get as much attention as younger groups. That may explain why pediatric doctors greatly outnumber geriatric specialists. And then, there does exist the tendency for the elderly to be more likely to be dismissed, compared to younger patients. Regardless, one of the most common aliments in the elderly is that of chronic pain in different parts of their aged bodies. Luckily, medicinal cannabis may hold the solution for them, as numerous experts find its properties useful for old people.
A recent study from Israel set out to ascertain whether or not weed would harmfully affect the cognitions of a sample of aged individuals. The participants included both middle-aged individuals and the elderly ones, as both seemed likely to have chronic pains. Furthermore, because the aim was to find effects on cognition, both types had fully-developed brains. What the scientists found may further the needle for the campaign to normalize medicinal cannabis.
The study set up strict controls and parameters to keep it as accurate as possible
The problem that arises with any diverse sample is the presence of individual differences. If not adjusted for, these can lead to a skewed data set and make the results questionable. In this case, the researchers strove to ensure all participants were as similar as possible. They were all above the age of 50, and no significant history with alcohol abuse or hard drugs. Some of the participants were on medicinal weed licenses, meaning they actively used it regularly. Others used it very sporadically. However, all abstained from cannabis use at least 3 hours prior. They also had similar education levels and all medically recognized as mentally sound.
The study included exactly 63 licensed individuals with the remaining 62 unlicensed. The male to female ratio was also about half and half, so sex didn’t affect the results. This almost even split served to better reproduce a normal distribution with acceptable standard deviations. Furthermore, they used a reliable software called ‘CogState’, which comprises of computerized cognitive exams. These exams covered everything required, from memory to attention spans.
The results indicated that regular cannabis use to treat chronic pains left no significant impact on cognition in the elderly
By all standards of scientific research methodology, the study mainly came out as a success. The results showed the initial hypothesis proved correct, and cannabis caused no major mental changes. In practically all participants, cognition was on par with normal levels and the frequent cannabis users did not vary much from rare users. Hence, the paper claimed that treating chronic pains with CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) would leave no lasting mental effects.
However, one interesting and alarming finding the study showed was an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease from cannabis. In addition, regular users also showed elevated frequencies of depression. The former of these may occur due to smoking cannabis rather than eating it. However, it does corroborate what a recent American Heart Association (AHA) paper claims.
While the study did have some limitations, it still shows important findings for those on the fence about medicinal weed
No truly scientific study can claim to have zero room for improvement. While they accounted for most extraneous factors, the biggest factor was the cross-sectional aspect. This means that due to broad generalizations about samples, the study cannot definitively establish cause and effect. Also, they didn’t account for previous medicinal histories.
However, the study still puts to rest many fears about brain damage from weed. For more on medicinal cannabis, stay tuned!
Why New Jersey’s Telemedicine For Prescription Cannabis Is A Big Deal
Earlier this month, legislation in New Jersey seems like it may take a turn in favor of medicinal cannabis using ‘telemedicine’. In a world, and nation, devastated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, even visiting a physician may prove deadly. After all, hospitals, now overrun with emergent coronavirus cases, may become cesspools of airborne pathogens. Even healthcare providers still face significant risk of infection in their line of work. And this despite them donned in full protective gear and thoroughly disinfected regularly. As a matter of fact, going out anywhere public unnecessary remains inadvisable by the WHO and health authorities.
Recently, the members of the New Jersey state assembly convened to talk about various concerning issues. One of the biggest and most immediate issues, the plight of millions of patients needing prescription drugs at home, needing resolving. This especially held true of those requiring medicinal cannabis treatments, a drug not available at every nearby pharmacy. Therefore the members ruled to permit the use of telemedicine, a game-changing new service in the United States.
Telemedicine holds the key to quality healthcare in the middle of a dangerous pandemic
Not many outside of the medical field would immediately know what the concept refers to. Broadly speaking, telemedicine refers to any healthcare practice done without the patient and physician needing to interact in person. Looking at the etymology (the origin of the word), it’s all in the name (translating to long distance medicine). Therefore, video conferencing consultations between the patient at home and the doctor is an example of telemedicine. In addition, the purchase and delivery of prescription drugs from and to home online also counts as such.
So while it may not seem like anything more than ‘Zoom/Amazon but for medicine’, this is a gross understatement. Regular meetings, related to business, casual chatting and interviews, already occurred online before COVID-19. That classes and work began conducting over video conferences wasn’t anything unforeseeable as the pandemic grew. However, in traditional medical schools, few students receive training for how to treat patients online. After all, a good diagnosis usually comes with thorough rapport, careful inspection of the body and various examinations. So now the COVID-19 pandemic has doctors scrambling to learn an entirely new modality of work. And the concept of sitting safe at home while your lifesaving drugs come to you, risk-free is incredible.
The move comes unexpectedly, as cannabis legislation in New Jersey still holds some previous prejudices
The truth of the matter is that the United States is still a nation where recreational cannabis usage is federally illegal. And medicinal cannabis, despite modern scientific studies extolling its proven health benefits as a therapeutic agent in many conditions, as well. That means that the ‘default’ law for any state is that the drug is banned, with even possession resulting in criminal offence. The only state exceptions to this practice worked hard to exempt themselves. Even in New Jersey, recreational cannabis remains off the table, but medicinally it gained allowance.
As a result, the cannabis industry, which makes everything cannabis related (from hemp to CBD oils), doesn’t do well here. There simply isn’t a big enough market for products in states where cannabis is literally banned. In the case of New Jersey, only specially licensed dispensaries can legally sell prescription marijuana. Law makers historically have shown very little care to make medicinal weed more accessible, in addition. Furthermore, even healthcare providers may show hesitance to prescribe cannabis due to the amount of legal work required by state laws.
All in all, this move signals a step in the right direction. Hopefully, patients will receive their medications soon and safely.
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A new LG Android smartphone is on its way to US Cellular. The US550 has been spotted doing its thing over at the FCC. The handset has support for the carrier’s flavor of 4G LTE, so its destination is pretty much a given. The US550 will have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and 2100 mAh battery.
Mylgphones has managed to find a user agent profile for this device, and through it we learn that it’s got a 4.7-inch display. So it’s a entry-level device then. Also confirmed: it runs Android 5.0.1 OS.
Unfortunately though, those are all the details we have about it right now. But some leaks are surely being prepared as you read this, so do stay tuned.
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The LG G Flex 2 has been official for less than half a month, now it’s reported to open pre-order in the UK on Feb. 28. So if you live there and crave the LG’s latest curved smartphone, you’re in luck. The Carphone Warehouse will offer you the chance to be among the first Brits to fondle a Vodafone’s LG G Flex 2 when it starts shipping on March 19.
Will we just have to wait out the end of next month? Nope, the UK retailer has now rolled out a special page allows buyers to sign-up for their interest. After doing this, people will apparently be contacted when you can order one.
As a recap, the LG G Flex 2 sports a curved 5.5-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080p, Snapdragon 810 64-bit processor, 13MP camera with OIS+ and Laser Auto Focus, 2/3GB RAM depending on model, self-healing back, and Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Anyway, to make up your mind, hit up the Carphone Warehouse website.
Source: Carphone Warehouse
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A day after yesterday’s fairly comprehensive leak, the LG Ice Cream Smart has been officially unveiled today, and will be released in Korea through LG U+ on January 30.
LG Ice Cream Smart Key features:
Price is still unknown, also there is no word on whether the LG Ice Cream Smart will be released outside of the Korean market.
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Meat substitutes could be about to get a lot more meat-like. A UK-based company called Moolec says it has created genetically modified soya plants that produce beans in which a quarter of the soluble proteins are pig proteins. It has named its plant “Piggy Sooy”.
Moolec is also creating pea plants that contain beef proteins. It claims its products will be able to provide the taste, texture and nutritional value of meat, but without the high costs associated with cultured meat.
The company won’t yet say which pig genes have been added to soya to produce Piggy Sooy. “At this point, we can’t disclose that, for intellectual property reasons,” says Amit Dhingra at Moolec.
However, photos of Moolec’s Piggy Sooy beans show they have a pinky-red tinge inside them (see picture, above). This means it is likely that one of the added genes is for a protein with an iron-containing haem group such as myoglobin. Myoglobin gives red meat its colour and also contributes to its flavour.
Impossible Foods already adds a plant haeme protein called soy leghaemoglobin to its burgers to give them a more meat-like look and taste. Leghaemoglobin is naturally found in the roots of soya plants, but to obtain enough, Impossible Foods manufactures it in genetically modified yeast.
Another company called Motif produces beef myoglobin as an additive for meat substitutes called Hemani. Motif began manufacturing it in modified yeast, but plans to make it in modified maize to scale up production.
Dhingra says the added proteins in Piggy Sooy have been chosen to give the right “feel in the mouth” after food is cooked, but wouldn’t comment when asked if myoglobin was one of them, nor would he say if anyone has tried tasting Piggy Sooy beans yet.
Products such as Piggy Sooy could help make our food supply more sustainable, says Dhingra.
Environmental writer Mark Lynas agrees. “It should also be much more environmentally sustainable, and also avoid the unpleasantness of intensive animal farming,” he says.
Lynas has argued that the “yuck factor” associated with transgenic plants is what led to the opposition to genetically modified crops. He isn’t sure how Piggy Sooy will go down with the public.
“I really have no idea how this will land. It’s interesting that they have gone all-out for the ‘piggy’ thing – there is no attempt to sweeten the pill,” says Lynas. “Of course, scientifically it’s just a protein, and we already engineer lots of plants and microbes to make desirable proteins.”
This production of transgenic proteins in plants and microbes is sometimes called molecular farming. “While we aren’t aware of research specifically looking at molecular farming, there is strong evidence that consumers want – and are actively seeking out – more sustainable alternatives to animal agriculture,” says Seren Kell at the Good Food Institute Europe. “Sales of plant-based options have increased by 21 per cent in Europe since 2020.”
Moolec points out that 98 per cent of all soya grown in the US is genetically modified, and says the success of Impossible Foods shows that consumers aren’t deterred by genetically modified products.
The company is now seeking the approvals necessary to grow and sell Piggy Sooy in the US, says Dhingra. This should be easier to obtain than in Europe because of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules. “In the US, food ingredients developed in this manner would be considered under the FDA’s voluntary pre-market consultation programme for foods from new plant varieties,” says Kell.
In Europe and the UK, regulations are stricter and the process of getting approval would take at least 18 months, she says.
Transgenic plants with added genes from other species have been widely grown in many parts of the world, including in Europe, for decades. For instance, so-called Bt crops have an added gene for a bacterial protein that kills insects without harming larger animals.
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The banking industry players know the importance of being on mobile. Many of them have developed apps and sites to help them dominate the mobile banking space.
Mobile banking has completely changed the financial landscape. People can now deposit or withdraw during non-banking days and hours. Transactions are faster now without the aid of a bank representative.
According to a Federal Reserve study, banks and financial institutions have successfully coped with the speed of smartphone adoption. Last year, over 50 percent of bank account holders has embraced mobile banking, which is no surprise. It is faster and more efficient compared with physically going to the bank.
Eleven percent of these non-mobile banking users admitted that they are interested in going mobile. They also said they would soon get their bank’s mobile app.
The frequency of mobile banking usage, as well as the range of activities performed through mobile banking, has also increased dramatically over the past years. In 2014 alone, there was a record of an average of 400 percent increase per month . The rate at which banks are adopting mobile versions also points towards the importance of listening to what their clients need from a 24/7 mobile bank counter.
Mobile banking design
The saddening part is that many mobile banking apps or sites are barely easy to navigate. A few are aesthetically stunning, and are too neat. In fact, one that’s excessively professional to an extent that they’re no longer fun.
According to mobile web marketing company Monsoon, most banks pay little attention to their customers’ online banking experience. Mobile apps for banks, as CEO Sandeep Sood would summarize it, are all about “clunky (user experience) UX, confusing (user interface) UI, difficult logins, unattractive graphics and an overload of information frustrate many customers, and keep others away.”
What financial institutions fail to recognize is that mobile banking is not only about having a decent presence online. The trick is to simply hire a competent designer who knows how to translate user experience to effectual design and functional interface.
For global web design and development firm IT Craft, mobile responsiveness is not a design philosophy that caters only to specific industries. In fact, banks should be the first ones to incorporate a user-centric mobile design to their online presence as they deal with their customers’ personal money and assets.
According to Search Engine Watch, almost sixty percent of users trust their gadgets when it comes to accessing personal data. Hence, apart from seamless navigation and eye-pleasing design, bank applications must also adhere to design principles that aim to enhance privacy and security.
Banks also have to partner with web designers who have a deep understanding not only of aesthetics but also of SEO and online advertising, especially now that Google, the leading search engine company today, has started to restructure its algorithm using and toward mobile search principle.
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We have a lot planned for this event, though what actually happens is subject to change. TopWare will be showing off their new dystopian action title, Scivelation. There will be interviews with some of the minds behind Scivelation and TopWare's other titles. We will also be getting an exclusive look at the new DLC for Two Worlds II, Pirates of the Flying Fortress. And yes, there will be giveaways! All of this, and a few surprises we're keeping up our sleeve on our Super Saturday show.
Mash Tactics airs Monday through Friday at 4pm Pacific. Watch Jon Carnage and Pico Mause let loose with off-the-wall humor and discuss the issues of the day in the live chat on Destructoid's Twitch.tv channel. Also, there are videogames being played. Join us for your chance to win prizes, talk to industry guests, and witness all of the glorious antics.
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Hovis abandons 100% British wheat pledge
Premier Foods, which makes Hovis bread, is to abandon its pledge to use only British wheat in its loaves.
The company blames the poor harvest in 2012 for the move, together with worries about this year's crop due to recent flooding.
It plans to start using wheat from elsewhere in the European Union in some loaves this weekend and will remove the 100% British branding from them.
Only the Farmers Loaf range will continue to use all British wheat.
Hovis introduced the claim as part of its championing of domestic farmers in 2010.
It said it would still buy as much high quality British wheat as it could and only use EU wheat when necessary.
In a statement, the company said: "Premier Foods remains totally committed to British wheat."
"With the 2012 UK wheat harvest being the worst for more than 35 years, the company is finding it increasingly difficult to maintain the high quality bread standards that it requires.
"Therefore, it has been put in a challenging position and has had no option other than to use a percentage of imported wheat from the EU."
It is expected to reduce its buying of British wheat this year to about 660,000 tonnes from more than one million tonnes last year.
EU wheat will be used in all Hovis bread by the end of January, except for the Farmers Loaf range.
The company pioneered the growing of premium "red" wheat in Britain, which it previously had to import.


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Apple’s new iPhone 5 is facing supply challenges, with shipping times via Apple’s website continuing to sit at 3-4 weeks, and stock reportedly scarce in-store as well. That’s because of challenges in the assembly process, according to a new report by the Wall Street Journal which cites an unnamed Foxconn executive as its source.
The executive in question told the WSJ that while the iPhone 5 is “the most difficult device that Foxconn has ever assembled,” the company has been improving its process and overall, production rates are improving daily. Steps to ensure devices don’t ship out with scratches have been taken, another added challenge, but still productivity has been improving. New hiring is helping drive improvements in production capacity, and the executive claimed that while disputes reported on in its Zhengzhou facility did indeed have to do with “quality issues,” they didn’t actually result in work on iPhones being halted.
Apple’s iPhone 5 launched September 21, and since that time, it’s been hard to get a hold of. But it’s worth noting that the iPhone 4S took until January to see shipping times improve to 3 to 5 business days from earlier estimates of 1 to 3 weeks. Likewise, the iPhone 4, which launched in June of 2010, only improved to a 5 to 7 business day anticipated ship time in October of that year, so while the iPhone 5 may be in short supply, this isn’t the first time.
Assembly and supply choke points are likely still the primary limiting factor on iPhone 5 sales in the U.S. and abroad. Apple’s earnings call on October 25 might shed some light on how it’s been selling so far, however, and the extent to which those constraints are limiting sales, but watching for improved shipping estimates will likely be the best indicator of progress in this particular area.


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Playstation VR 2 production reportedly on hold due to slowing sales
Sony has reportedly halted production of the Playstation VR 2 due to a backlog of unsold units, according to a new Bloomberg report.
Bloomberg, citing two people familiar with the matter, writes that Sony has halted production of the Playstation VR 2 until a backlog of unsold units is cleared. According to the sources, Sony has produced well over 2 million units. The Playstation VR 2 was released in February 2023.
According to market research firm IDC, Sony has shipped more than 1.7 million devices to retailers through the fourth quarter of 2023.
The last official sales figures date back to May 2023, when Sony announced that it had sold nearly 600,000 units, slightly more than the first Playstation VR sold in the same period. Sony has not provided an update on sales since then, suggesting that the Playstation VR 2 has now fallen behind the sales of its predecessor headset.
IDC estimates that shipments to retailers have declined steadily since launch, from 600,000 units in the first quarter of 2023, to 450,000 units in the second quarter, to 340,000 units in the third quarter, and to 325,000 units in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Playstation VR 2's difficult first year
Ahead of the launch, Bloomberg reported that PSVR 2 pre-orders were disappointing and that Sony had cut its sales forecast in half.
The sluggish sales are probably mainly due to the price of the accessory: Playstation VR 2 still costs $550, which is more than the PS5 itself. In addition, no new first-party titles have been announced for the expensive accessory since its launch. On the first anniversary of the headset, Sony instead held out the prospect of Playstation VR 2 gaining access to additional VR games on the PC, which calls into question Sony's commitment to its VR platform.
Shortly before Christmas, a Sony executive described the headset as a "challenging category," and VR studio First Contact Entertainment, which was considered Sony's VR protégé, shut down. In February, Sony closed its London studio and laid off staff at Firesprite, both studios with deep VR expertise.


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Tribune Tower, 435 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Estimated attendance: 55,000
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 10AM-5PM SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 10AM-5PM
5th Annual artfest Michigan Avenue
Amdur Productions is excited to announce the return of one of its most popular events to the Magnificent Mile! For the fifth year in a row, Artfest Michigan Avenue will be held in downtown Chicago at the base of the iconic Chicago Tribune Building, 435 N Michigan Avenue. Showcasing the work of 70 juried artists from across the country in a wide variety of mediums, this “all-art” show will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm on both days. Admission is FREE for all attendees!
“Artfest Michigan Avenue has been incredibly successful year after year, and we’re so excited to return to this ideal downtown location,” says Amy Amdur, president of Amdur Productions, producer of Artfest Michigan Avenue. “I am so proud of the festival and the talented artists we’ve chosen and I know that the show will offer amazing art finds for all budgets.”
Artfest Michigan Avenue is the perfect destination for a late summer shopping experience, as there will be a multitude of art on display and available for purchase. From gorgeous glass and jewelry to functional wearables and sustainable, up-cycled artworks, the festival has something for everyone. Free admission for this two-day event, convenient access via public transportation and a nearby parking garage on E. Illinois Street, and a relaxing view of the Chicago River make this a must-go event this summer.
“There’s nothing quite like this unique art festival, as it gives both the downtown workforce and tourists in Chicago a taste of artists from all different mediums,” says Amdur.
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Incredible artwork from artists around the country, right off famous Michigan Avenue!
The closest parking garage to the festival is 240 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, right behind the festival footprint!
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Amdur Productions proudly announces the 5th Annual ArtFest Michigan Avenue at Chicago’s famous Pioneer Court. This two-day fine art festival takes place on Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue at the base of the iconic Chicago Tribune building overlooking the Chicago River. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.
Michigan Avenue, also nicknamed The Magnificent Mile, is an upscale section of Chicago’s North Michigan Avenue. The street is Chicago’s largest shopping district, occupied by upscale stores, boutiques, restaurants, luxury retailers, residential and commercial buildings, financial services companies, and hotels. Tourists, residents, and area professionals pack the area daily.
Facts: In the area, residents have an average household net worth of over $790,000 and 38% of the residents have graduate degrees or higher. More than 44,000 vehicles pass by this location every day. The combination of wealth, education, and lots of foot and vehicle traffic make this location a great place to show and sell your art.
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Police forces on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are showing interest in using the all-electric version of the Ford Mustang – known as the Mustang Mach-E – for patrol and other duties. In response to the interest, Ford specially built a concept unit that it is loaning for evaluations. Some seven police departments in the UK have either tested the new e-SUV, or will soon be doing so.
The Metropolitan Police Force has already assessed the standard Mustang Mach-E and has now requested a full evaluation of the marked concept. A full ‘blue light’ livery test car was built following enquiries from UK police forces looking for greener solutions to the vehicles currently available to them.
RWD and AWD available
The initial concept is a demonstrator Mustang Mach-E Standard Range with all-wheel drive (AWD). Subject to testing of this model, Ford is planning to offer Extended Range version of its rear-wheel drive and AWD versions. The extended battery types would give the police even greater range, and therefore versatility and capability, for police operations.
The new Mach-E, with an output equivalent to 480 ps, is claimed to be capable of 0 – 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (GT version) and can reach a top speed of almost 180 km/h. Its instant and super-quick acceleration – and quietness – will be useful in a pursuit situation while it is also economical and environmentally-friendly in operation.
Lowest energy consumption
The Mustang Mach-E is already a Guinness World Record holder after having achieved the lowest energy consumption on a journey in an electric car. It’s capable of travelling up to 610 kms between charges.
The issue of where the power to operate the concept car’s blue lights, sirens and other high-tech equipment would come from, has been addressed by Ford technicians. “The vehicle range is uncompromised as the blue light equipment is being drawn from the vehicle’s 12V battery and not the drive battery,” said Terry Adams, Blue Light Direct Sales Manager, Ford of Britain and Ireland. “In future developments, we will look to increase this battery capacity to allow for additional equipment to be fitted.”
Some of the items in the equipment fitted to the concept car are bespoke mounting pods and brackets to ensure suitable locations are found for operational use, with minimal damage to the vehicle. All lighting is LED with very low power consumption to reduce current draw from the vehicle’s 12V power system. The 999 livery is a first-off design which utilises high specification material to maximise day and night visibility requirements.
Tested by American police too
Over in the USA, Ford has been helping to pave the way for electric police fleets with all-electric, purpose-built law enforcement vehicles. To demonstrate that a vehicle with an electric powertrain can deliver strong performance and stand up to demanding police duty cycles, the company is submitting an all-electric police pilot vehicle (pictured above and below), based on the latest Mustang Mach-E for testing by police in the company’s home state of Michigan.


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Customers are being subtly pressured into tipping more, thanks in part to technology. That's what the New York Times argues in a new report that blames tablet-based P.O.S. systems for pressuring customers to pick a preset tip amount. Many businesses, including coffee shops, have switched from registers to tablets. The software on these tablets includes preset tip options. To avoid the preset commands — which are often as high as 25, 50, and 75 percent — a customer has to click over to a customized tip button, which can be uncomfortable with a cashier "looking on."
Some restaurants have added a DipJar, a tip jar for credit cards, next to their registers.
Thanks to an onslaught of new tipping methods, people are now feeling pressured to tip in situations in which they normally may not have. The New York Times writes customers can now tip people on the internet — including their favorite food bloggers — with Bitcoin. ChangeTip allows people to send Bitcoin tips through social media, email, text, or Skype to anyone on the internet.
Other restaurants approach tipping in new ways. Some have added a DipJar, a tip jar for credit cards, next to their registers. Customers can pay for their items with a credit card and then "dip the same card into a receptacle by the register for a preset tip amount, usually $1." Leo Kremer — the co-founder of a small taqueria chain in New York City — tells the paper that the DipJar has actually raised the number of tips they've received. The chain recently removed the tip line on receipts for credit card transactions below $20 because "some customers found it presumptuous."
Tipping, especially at sit-down restaurants, continues to be a hot topic. Currently, most servers are reliant upon tips to make up the bulk of their take home pay, which puts pressure on both the customer and the employee. To combat this, many restaurants are eliminating tipping, and instead are increasing the hourly wages of their staff. While wages are raised, so are the menu prices, but most customers don't seem to mind. The NYT points out that while driver-service Uber has higher prices, people appreciate its "ban on tips."


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Ford Australia to shut from 2016, 1200 workers lose jobs
Ford Australia has announced its closing its Australian manufacturing plants from October 2016. A total of 1,200 jobs will go, with the company keeping only its R and D division. The company says manufacturing is not viable for Ford in Australia, given the high dollar and high wage costs. The Prime Minister says it's disappointing, the opposition leader says it's a 'black day' for manufacturing.
EMILY BOURKE: The car giant Ford Australia will be closing its Australian manufacturing plants in three years' time.
After 90 years of car-making in Australia, only Ford's research and development wing will remain, with all its cars imported after October 2016.
A total of 1,200 jobs will go with the closure of the Geelong and Broadmeadows facilities in Victoria.
Workers were told about the news this morning as the company announced a loss of $140 million for 2012 bringing the company's total losses to more than $600 million over the past five years.
The company's Australian chief Bob Graziano says the decision wasn't taken lightly but the business case for car making in Australia, doesn't add up
And the Prime Minister says it's disappointing news and has announced $40 million in support for the communities of Geelong and northern Melbourne that will be hit by the Ford closures.
Chief political correspondent Sabra Lane.
SABRA LANE: From October 2016, the Ford Falcon will be no more, with Ford Australia announcing this morning its operations at Broadmeadows in Melbourne and its plant in Geelong will close and the name "Falcon" will be retired with them.
BOB GRAZIANO: The decision we announced today was not made lightly and we understand the very real impact that this will have on our team.
SABRA LANE: The company's Australian chief Bob Graziano announced the closures, amid what he called a need for "transformation" following "challenging times". The company reported a loss of $140 million for the 2012 financial year, totalling $600 million over the past five years.
BOB GRAZIANO: Unfortunately, part of this transformation means that we will cease our manufacturing operations in October of 2016. As a result, approximately 1,200 jobs in our Broadmeadows and Geelong manufacturing plants will become redundant when those sites close.
We will look to maximise redeployment wherever we can but realistically, we believe those opportunities will be limited.
SABRA LANE: He says workers' entitlements are protected. Ford will keep its Australian research and development division, employing 1,500 people.
Mr Graziano says the decision was made last night, with workers told first thing today.
The company says on paper it tried calculating many different ways to keep its Australian operations going, but failed with every attempt.
BOB GRAZIANO: We also modelled some pretty aggressive assumptions about government support and labour costs, some of which we did not think would be palatable to any government or the Australian taxpayer, but we did not want to leave any stone unturned.
Even with these assumptions, the business case simply did not stack up leading us to the conclusion that manufacturing is not viable for Ford in Australia in the long term.
SABRA LANE: Car industry analysts have been talking about Ford shutting up shop since mid last year, amid pressure from the high dollar and high wage costs, compared with other countries.
Before the global financial crisis, the Australian car industry was responsible for $5.8 billion in exports. By 2011, it had dropped to $3.3 billion.
The Federal Government's heavily invested in the industry; the new car plan under Prime Minister Kevin Rudd set aside $5.4 billion for the sector 2008 to 2021.
Ford says it won't be giving back any government money it's received.
BOB GRAZIANO: We announced a freshening in 2014 of both the Falcon and the Territory and that was the last grant that we received from the Government and that is going forward. We will launch those vehicles. They will be the best Falcons and Territories to date and so that's moving forward.
SABRA LANE: The Prime Minister Julia Gillard says it's disappointing news, and her thoughts are with the Ford workers and their families.
JULIA GILLARD: Our thoughts are with them on what is an incredibly difficult day for them. This is also a day of anxiety and sadness for the communities of Geelong and Broadmeadows and also for those who work in the supply chain supplying automotive parts to Ford.
SABRA LANE: Ms Gillard's announced a structural fund of almost $40 million will be set up to help the economic development and diversification of the Geelong and north Melbourne regions.
The Federal Government will tip in $30 million, Victoria will contribute $9 million.
JULIA GILLARD: And today I call on Ford to make a substantial contribution to this fund as well. The fund will work with local communities so that we can source new opportunities for those communities, new work for people to have in the place where they're proud to work and so happy to live.
SABRA LANE: The Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says it's a "black day" for manufacturing in Australia.
He says the Coalition supports assistance for the car industry but says the Government hasn't put in place the right policies.
TONY ABBOTT: We support the Howard government's plan for the motor industry. We support a good plan for the motor industry but a good plan for the motor industry involves getting volumes up through exports and removing unnecessary burdens on manufacturing generally such as the carbon tax and the appalling increase in regulation and inflexibility which we've seen under this government.
SABRA LANE: Ford's exit leaves two manufacturers in Australia - General Motors Holden and Toyota.
EMILY BOURKE: Chief political correspondent Sabra Lane.
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It’s becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers to design and develop any type of new product without it somehow managing to make it into the public domain prior to an official unveiling. Granted, so-called “leaks” are occasionally instigated by the company itself to drum up pre-release interest in the hardware, but more often than not the information that makes it out before it’s meant to is down to an insider. The latest smartphone leak that we are now privy to focuses on the HTC One A9, and gives us our clearest look at the hardware to date.
This isn’t the first time that HTC’s One A9 has come into our line of vision. Previous speculation pertaining to the smartphone has already shown that HTC refers to the product internally as “Aero”, and that it should make its way onto physical and online shelves this coming fall. The latest set of images, shared by Evan Blass via the @evleaks Twitter account, show the six color variants that the HTC One A9 will be available in, as well as the front and rear of each color option. As for the design and visuals of the handset, let’s just say it has a striking resemblance to a certain popular smartphone from a Cupertino-based company.
The leaked marketing material confirms that interested consumers will be able to purchase the One A9 in Acid Gold, Opal Silver, Deep Garnet, Carbon Grey, Rose Gold and Cast Iron colors. As for the specification of the hardware, well that has already been leaked a week or so ago. Once again, via his Twitter account, Blass suggested that the One A9 would ship with a 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display. The hardware will supposedly ship with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage with the option to expand via microSD and a biometric fingerprint reader for authentication purposes. It will also feature 16MP rear camera and 4UP front camera. That tweet also suggested that the device would ship in six colors, which has now been confirmed via this latest leak.
HTC has been going through a period of transition recently. Cher Wang, who took over the reigns at HTC from the departing Peter Chou in March, immediately promised that the Taiwanese company would look to try and revive flagging smartphone sales with a new flagship handset. HTC is known for producing solid, reliable and powerful hardware, but unfortunately the company is also known for struggling financially in an extremely competitive and saturated market.
Will an iPhone lookalike smartphone help HTC like it helped Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei and some other companies? Only time will tell.


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The fund manager speaks out over investors’ disdain for the UK stock market.
Nick Train, the fund manager of the £6.2 billion Lindsell Train UK Equity fund, one of interactive investor’s Super 60 funds, has said global investors’ disdain for the UK stock market has reached “ridiculous” levels.
In his most recent fund commentary, Train noted that fashion brand Burberry (LSE:BRBY), a 6.7% position in his fund, has seen its shares lose more than 30% of their value this year. This is despite the fact the company is currently running a joint venture with Chinese tech giant Tencent (SEHK:700). The venture will create an innovative customer experience in its Shenzhen store, allowing shoppers to interact with digital avatars as they browse. “Burberry says that retail and luxury innovation used to happen in the West, but now the East is where experimentation is done and where youth is most responsive to new digital marketing,” said Train.
Burberry suffers from UK aversion
However, Train then compared Burberry’s share price performance to that of rival fashion brand Prada, which Lindsell Train holds in its global fund. He noted that both companies have their “strategic issues to work through to become better businesses”, but there are similarities in the investment case.
Why then, has one sold off so much more than the other? “It is hard to analyse the difference in share price performance between the two as being anything else than a punitive discount being placed by global investors on a company that is listed in London, rather than Hong Kong,” said Train. “Apparently global investors have an aversion to the UK stock market, but this is, in some cases, getting ridiculous.”
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A tale of two acquisitions
Elsewhere in the portfolio, both Diageo (LSE:DGE) and RELX (LSE:REL) recently made acquisitions. Drinks-maker Diageo bought Aviation American Gin, a US craft gin brand part-owned and endorsed by actor Ryan Reynolds. RELX acquired SciBite, a Cambridge-based private company that makes software for the pharma industry, with clients including AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN), GlaxoSmithKline (LSE:GSK) and Novartis (NYSE:NVS). While “not a transformative deal” this is still a classic one that adds to the company’s capabilities in science and pharma research. Train said he was pleased to see that companies are robust enough to be doing deals in the current environment. “It is a reassuring sign that boards aren’t just in fire-fighting mode and that balance sheets and liquidity are in good enough shape to make investments for the future,” he added.
Investors lose the plot
In his note to investors, Train also warned that market participants are “in danger of losing the plot” while working from home, trying to look through volatility and misinformation, and not being able to spend as much time reflecting calmly on investment decisions with colleagues. “I wasn’t designed to work as a sole trader,” he said.
Lindsell Train UK Equity has returned 23% over three years and 64% over five years to rank it in the top quartile of the UK All Companies sector, according to FE Analytics.
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Member Appreciation Day 2021
With October approaching, we're ready to celebrate National Cooperative and National Energy Awareness Month — two great opportunities to show appreciation for our members.
Member Appreciation Day: To kick off the celebration, on Friday, Oct. 1, all Chugach members will be entered into a random drawing for the chance to win a battery powered yard tool. Visit us from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at 5601 Electron Drive or our drive-thru at 1120 E. 1st Ave for tips on energy efficiency and a pack of LED lightbulbs, while supplies last.
Weekly Trivia: Follow us on Facebook and watch for weekly trivia questions in October. Members who answer the trivia question correctly will be entered to win a gift certificate from local businesses.
Efficient Fridays: Information about energy efficiency and sustainability will be available in our lobby and at our drive-thru, every Friday in October from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Clean energy, clean car
Get charged up for National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 25–Oct. 3), an effort to raise awareness about the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs). As part of Member Appreciation Day, join us Friday, Oct. 1, between 10:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. at
5601 Electron Dr. to see EVs on display and to learn more about the EV experience. Owners who visit us with their EV on Oct. 1 will get a car wash gift card, while supplies last.