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In a time where there is a flurry of ins and outs at the biggest fashion houses, Nicolas Ghesquière—the womenswear artistic director at Louis Vuitton—has decided to renew his contract, as the French label announced earlier. First signed on in 2013 (succeeding Marc Jacobs), throughout these five years, the women’s RTW line and leather goods have seen an “unprecedented growth”. For example, the Petite Malle bag which has now become a signature piece.
In a statement released by the brand, the owner of LVMH, Bernard Arnault stated “I am very happy that we are continuing our Louis Vuitton women’s wear journey with Nicolas. He has been able to make the Louis Vuitton woman contemporary, resulting in major commercial successes. His vision, talent and creativity place him as one of the best designers in the world today.”
Nicolas Ghesquière echoed his excitement as well, saying, “I am very pleased to open the next chapter of the story I started with Louis Vuitton almost 5 years ago. Balancing an incredible heritage with a constant quest for innovation has always been an essential part of my work, it is also at the centre of the history of this company and I look forward to further develop the codes we have implemented over the last years. I am very grateful to Bernard Arnault for the trust he places in me and to Michael Burke and Delphine Arnault for their ongoing stewardship on this beautiful journey”.
Fans of the brand can expect more stunning collections by Nicolas Ghesquière to come.
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Our weekly news round up in the world of sustainable sportswear begins with the following:
1. UEFA discuss their environmental sustainability and social responsibility ahead of the delayed EURO 2020
Michele Uva, UEFA director of football social responsibility, discusses the their environmental commitments through campaigns such as Cleaner Air, Better Game campaign and more.
2. The UK watchdog to start investigating brands for "Greenwashing"
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now published draft guidance on deceptive environmental claims as the growth for sustainable fashion (including sportswear) rises.
Brands will have to be increasingly careful about what they say in relation to their green credentials.
3. Mushroom leather and pineapple fabric are helping luxury brands respond to consumer pressure for greener textiles
As brands are pushed to be more sustainable in the creation of their goods, innovation is growing in the textiles being used.
Top brands such as adidas are already investigating new materials made from pineapple waste or lab-grown mycelium to produce leather alternatives.

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Earlier this week, India banned popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s BattleGround (PUBG) Mobile along with 118 other Chinese apps. Days after this move, an Indian startup, nCore Games, has already announced a multiplayer game named FAU-G: Fearless And United Guards.
nCore describes the title as “a new multiplayer mid-core” game based on the real scenarios faced by Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley at the Indo-China border.
Days after banning 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok and Helo, Narendra Modi announced a challenge for Indian developers to make apps under the name Atma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-dependant India) banner, including games. The company said FAU-G is a game to support that challenge.
Vishal Gondal, who founded game development company IndiaGames, which was sold to Disney for $100 million, is the founder of nCore Games. He said the game will also donate 20% of the game’s net revenue to Bharat Ke Veer Trust, a government-backed organization supporting families of army personnel.
The studio has also roped in Bollywood movie star Akshay Kumar to endorse the game.
When TikTok was banned, a plethora of Indian apps including Mitron, Moj, Roposo, and Chingari, jumped on the short video bandwagon to fill the void. So, it’s not entirely unexpected that local game studios will race to entice PUBG Mobile players to their titles.
PUBG Mobile was the most popular game in India with more than 50 million active users. According to analytics firm App Annie, PUBG had the highest number of weekly active users (WAUs) in India, and people spent twice as much time in the game than the second-best game on the charts.
But we’ll have to wait till October to see if FAU-G is a unique game that can offer mobile players something new or it’s just another copycat that is trying to fill in for a bigger competitor. It’ll be up to the studio to cash on the appeal of the patriotic theme and create a good product and community that can possibly succeed.
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Jumia launches its Annual Mobile Report highlighting the 2017 main industry trends, ahead of this year’s Mobile Week
LAGOS, Nigeria, March 16, 2018/ — A recent report (https://goo.gl/DDMMnV) on the Nigerian Mobile Sector by Africa’s leading e-commerce company Jumia (www.Jumia.com.ng), has revealed an 11% increase in the number of Nigerians who visited the Jumia Website via their mobile phones – 79% in 2017 versus 71% in 2016. Meanwhile, those who used their desktop computers or laptops dipped to 18% in 2017 compared with 29% in 2016.
The report also shows that in 2017, 70% of Nigerians preferred the cash on delivery option, compared to 28% & 12% for credit/debit cards and mobile money options respectively.
Speaking at the launch of the Mobile Report in Lagos, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, Juliet Anammah, described the upward shift from desktop to mobile as a positive development. She attributed the increase in the number of mobile phone users to the multiplicity of affordable smartphones, especially the Asian mobile brands which continue to build on their Africa-specific strategy by introducing lower price points’ smartphones adapted to the profiles of African users. She also listed a growing market for second-hand devices and the increasing use of social media sites (active social media users) as contributing factors.
Anammah further hinted that “the mobile industry continues to play an increasingly important role in the socio-economic development of the African region. As Nigeria swiftly becomes a mobile first country, with mobile phone penetration currently at 84% of the population, Jumia is doing its bit to close the gap with sales initiatives such as Jumia Mobile Week.”
This year, the stage is set once again for the biggest sale of mobile phones, beginning March 19th through 25th. This is a mobile-phone-only one-week-long sales event dedicated to opening up our customers to a wide range of mobile devices at half the normal prices. “We believe that, by end of 2018, at least every Nigerian will have access to a mobile phone,” added Anammah.
In his remark, the Chief Transformation Officer of MTN Nigeria, Olubayo Adekambi identified “the expansion of E-commerce into a dual business model that blends the physical and the digital to create an ecosystem between brands and consumers across the two worlds”, as among the major factors fueling the increase in adoption of smartphones.
In order to ensure rural dwellers have increased access to ICT devices such as smartphones, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has created an IT Innovation hub, which has the capacity to produce e-literate groups from low skilled or low paid workers, unemployed people, and those with disabilities who do not have access to these ICTs.
“NITDA has seen in ICT the potential to change new and old forms of economic activity. We’ve created e-Learning Centres to further enrich the rural communities’ quest for learning and for continuous after-school reading and learning by both the students and teachers, among other initiatives,” noted the Government’s Agency Director General – Dr. Isa Ali Pantami.
The 2018 Mobile Report launch also had other Telecom & IT experts in attendance; as well as a host of Jumia brand partners, such as Techno, Infinix, Samsung etc.
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Double Fine Launches Kickstarter to Fund Massive Chalice
Double Fine Productions has announced a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to develop Massive Chalice, an upcoming 3D fantasy tactics game with a multi-generational twist.
Helmed by Double Fine veteran Brad Muir, project lead of Iron Brigade, Massive Chalice blends turn-based squad tactics gameplay with a grand strategy layer. As an immortal king or queen, the player will develop a powerful dynasty over a century-spanning timeline, training generations of heroes to repel a demonic invasion.
The Massive Chalice Kickstarter follows up Double Fine Adventure, the studio’s record-setting Kickstarter project that raised $3.3 million last year. Broken Age, the Tim Schafer-led adventure game funded by that campaign, is currently in full development.
Backer rewards include DRM-free and Steam copies of the game for PC, as well as a limited edition t-shirt and signed art print designed by Cory Schmitz (Soundshapes, Polygon), and the ability to name and design a noble house inside the game world.
Massive Chalice has a Kickstarter backing goal of $725,000 by June 27th, which will allow the team to deliver the game in late 2014.


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Square Enix has announced that they will be distributing Dead Island, the controversial first-person zombie game, in the United States. And they may well be doing the marketing too.
Dead Island burst onto the scene when its rather graphic trailer appeared. It received a ton of views, but many gamers are waiting to see more about how the game will play.
In other regions, the game will be distributed by its normal publisher, Deep Silver, who're owned by Koch Media. It will be releasing on the PS3 and Xbox 360.


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Shenzhen, China, January 16, 2012 --(PR.com
)-- Car Audio Group, an original car audio supplier in China, has announced that they launched a web platform to deliver original car audio sourcing solutions to their customers. The web platform is powered by an experienced service providing team and can be found at the official website.
"For Car Audio Group, our mission is to provide high quality and transparent low cost original car audio sourcing solutions for global clients," Joseph Lee said, a senior officer of the Car Audio Group. "It is the tactical plan of our company, to further diversify the global markets."
Joseph also pointed out that the web platform listed information on all products in detail, such as car audio, car stereo, car radio and auto radio. This platform is targeted at the trader and wholesaler markets. However, individuals will also find their interested products and needed support from the website.
"The web platform only provides original car audio related products, such as car stereo, car radio and auto radio," Joseph said. "These products are all genuine car parts for new cars, and have the superior quality."
Facing with the current fierce competition in the car audio industry, measures focusing only on quality control and low price will not attract the interest from customers. Therefore, Car Audio Group (http://www.caraudiogroup.com/) is making tactical plans to provide comprehensive and excellent services to customers.
"This is a way to make a difference," Joseph said. "We hope customers can enjoy their trial experience on our website."
Car Audio Group is committed to not only providing detailed specifications of each car audio product, but also sharing industry news on car audio, car stereo, car radio and auto radio.
"We hope this web can also serve as a knowledge platform for people who need supports on car audio related products," Joseph said. "Not only the industrial news, it will also share some techniques and experiences on car audio upgrades."
Joseph also said that the Car Audio Group was committed to reply to customer inquiries free of charge. Customers are welcome to leave inquires or topics for discussion on the official website.
For more information visit http://www.caraudiogroup.com/.


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Streaming will remain the only way for you to watch your Netflix. Source: Supplied
IMAGINE how good Netflix would be if you could download content for offline viewing.
Well, unfortunately, your imagination is as close to reality as this concept will ever come.
The king of streaming services has announced it will not consider offering offline downloads to give it a competitive edge in the market.
What makes this decision even more bizarre is the logic behind it.
Netflix’s chief product officer Neil Hunt said the inclusion of such a feature would be too complex for users of the streaming service to grasp.
“I still don’t think it’s a very compelling proposition,” he told Gizmodo UK.
“One of the things I’ve learned is that every time you offer a choice, you paralyse some people who can’t decide if that’s what they want to do or not.
“Now, that sounds really stupid and self-serving, but it is, in fact, true.
“By adding the choices, you don’t increase the number of people choosing one, but in fact you go the other way — fewer people choose anything at all.”
To give merit to his reasoning, Mr Hunt pointed out the company had previously seen customers turned off by the inclusion of user-requested features.
“Every time you add a control, you reduce the total number of users who use them,” he said.
The best example put forward by Mr Hunt was an experiment in which Netflix allowed users to give half-star ratings for content.
He said the change was highly requested, however when it was implemented there was no interest.
“We had 11 per cent less ratings coming in. Just insane. We’ve plenty of cases where we’ve seen that happen,” he said.
Mr Hunt said rather than allowing people to download content it was about making streaming more readily available.
“That doesn’t necessarily get you Netflix everywhere, all the time,” he said.
“But I think if we can make that work well, that’s a more interesting proposition than trying to change consumer behaviours.”


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You don’t have to be a computer expert to understand the basics of cyber security. Even small actions can make a huge difference in keeping you safe online. As cybercrimes like fraud and scams, identity theft, and network breaches continue to increase, it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself in the cyber world.
LINCOLN – Today, Attorney General Doug Peterson announced his decision to partner with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign. As Nebraskans continue to embrace the conveniences of an online world, the importance of online safety cannot be overstated
Lincoln – Attorney General Doug Peterson announced a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general seeking documents and information from manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids as part of multistate investigations into the nationwide opioid epidemic. This information will enable the attorneys general to evaluate whether manufacturers and distributors engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids. There are 41 attorneys general participating in the multistate investigations.
Lincoln—On Thursday, September 21, 2017, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and several members of his staff will be hosting Mobile Office hours inside the Nebraska City Senior Center (200 North 3rd St.) from 9 am to 4 pm.
Lincoln –Attorney General Doug Peterson today joined with attorneys general from 32 other states and the District of Columbia in a letter to credit reporting firm Equifax requesting that it disable links for enrollment in fee-based credit monitoring service in the wake of the massive data breach impacting 143 million people.
Lincoln—On Friday, September 15, 2017, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting Mobile Office hours with several members of his staff at the Scottsbluff Senior Center (1502 21st Ave.) from 9 am to 4 pm MST.
Lincoln—On Thursday, September 14, 2017, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting Mobile Office hours with several members of his staff at the Keith County Senior Center (202 West 1st Ave.) in Ogallala from 9 am to 4 pm MST.


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In its bid to offer financial liberation to the masses, PayNearby, India’s largest hyperlocal fintech startup, this Independence Day, has launched a module to bring the best of banking offerings – Nivesh (Savings), Udhaar (Lending), Suraksha (Insurance) and Payments at a store nearby. The platform is tailored to offer customised products, relevant to all income cohorts ushering in true financial inclusion. Through its latest congregated platform, PayNearby aims to provide best of technology advancements, India Stack and leading banking and processing partnerships at the last mile.
Even as the government’s Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) initiative ensured that about 80% of the Indian population has a bank account, over 48% of them remain inactive with no transactions in the last one year. Additionally, according to the Indian Monetary Fund, only 13% of Indians make use of formal channels to borrow money. The rest rely on alternative methods like their local moneylenders, who often charge exorbitant interest rates, pushing them into an inevitable poverty cycle. Furthermore, India’s insurance penetration is just over 3%, due to high premiums and erratic earnings – leaving them bereft of an insurance cover. According to the India Savings Report, an independent study conducted by PayNearby this year, 60% of the low income cohort do not have access to a formal savings product, and continue to save either with a chit fund, or informal mechanisms like under the mattress.
Financial inclusion in a diverse country like India requires customised treatment encapsulating the different dimensions of the populations while offering a gamut of services. Lack of financial literacy plays a huge part in why documentation intimidates the population, while a scarcity of traditional financial institutions also requires them to travel long distances, often sacrificing day wages. Thus, the segment is forced to rely on age-old informal mechanisms, which are often insufficient, unreliable and expensive. When coupled with information asymmetries and high transaction costs, the poor who lack collateral or credit histories are stuck in a bad equilibrium with no escape.
In the post COVID world, the realisation that efforts need to be made to bolster our health and economic infrastructure became more evident. For citizens to have a safety net, when met with life’s unexpected events, it is important that people across all income cohorts have the awareness and infrastructure to save for the rainy day, protect themselves with the right insurance products and raise funds easily when necessary.
PayNearby’s latest offering of a combined module, Nivesh (Savings), Udhaar (Lending), Suraksha (Insurance) and Payments, meets these needs through a single platform that simplifies high-end technology and brings it to the hinterlands of the country. The Insurance module aims to bolster insurance penetration in India by providing customised, tailor-made plan through their vast retail network, since these retailers enjoy certain trust and affinity for their surrounding communities. The retailers, who have never sold insurance before, will be trained and educated to distribute it to a target group who has never brought it before, promoting dual empowerment. This will help improve accessibility to insurance plans, and thus mitigate vulnerabilities among the lower-income brackets.
Similarly, the Savings module aims to inculcate a savings habit amongst the cohort, who avoid formal channels due to the lack of tenure flexibility, accessibility to financial systems and tech intimidation. PayNearby aims to prepare the segment to create a safety net for unforeseen circumstances and save to fulfil their life goals, by simplifying savings products and improving accessibility.
The Lending module will leverage big data analytics, artificial intelligence and predictive tools to help score millions of unbanked Indians who otherwise have been left out of the financial ecosystem. With the right partnerships and big data available at PayNearby (through processing of millions of transactions everyday), and the strength of on ground distribution network, PayNearby aims to provide Bharat with the right lending solutions to meet their growth and sustenance needs.
The Payments module aims to build upon the contactless transactions drive, triggered by the pandemic. Despite the fact that manual cash management is unsafe, inefficient and time-consuming for both entities involved, 78% of the population is still dependent on cash. Through the company’s assisted hyperlocal model and Digital Pradhans, they hope to make the latest advancements of digital payment technology available to the masses, in a format that is easily consumable by them.
“We are a developing economy, but when we are strategically aiming to move towards a $5 trillion-dollar economy, basic financial services such as – insurance, savings, lending and digital payments need to be treated as important as food, clothing and shelter. This Independence Day, we aim to offer financial liberation to the masses in our country in the truest sense. Reviving the economy requires kick-starting consumption which is in turn dependent on lending and savings. But most importantly taking these ‘financial essentials’ to the masses including the bottom of the pyramid is what will drive the economy. Therefore, incorporating the unbanked and underbanked into the digital fold is imperative to bring about a tangible economic impact.”
“With our latest congregated platform, we aim to make ‘financial essentials’ ubiquitous, whilst incentivising the masses with the right means, helping them embrace financial inclusion. Riding on the trust that kirana are synonymous with, we are confident that we can revolutionise branchless banking and cultivate last-mile financial empowerment”, said Mr. Anand Kumar Bajaj, CEO & MD, PayNearby.
About Nearby Technologies Pvt. Ltd.:
Incepted in April 2016, Nearby Technologies is a fintech company offering financial/non-financial services to the underbanked and unbanked segment. Nearby Technologies works on a B2B2C model through its various brands – PayNearby, InsureNearby, BuyNearby and few more. PayNearby empowers retailers at the first mile to offer digital services to local communities, thereby boosting financial inclusion in India. Retailer services are focused on Aadhaar based banking services, Domestic Remittances, Bill Payments, Card Payments, and insurance services among others.
It was founded by Anand Kumar Bajaj, Subhash Kumar, Yashwant Lodha & Rajesh Jha who bring with them rich experience in the field of banking, payments and other financial sectors. PayNearby is a DIPP-certified FinTech start-up, partnering with various financial institutions including YES Bank, RBL Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Axis Bank, CC Avenue, Bill Desk, NPCI, FASTag, NBFC and FMCG companies. It is the sole technology provider using Aadhaar Enabled Payment Services (AEPS) and IMPS to YES Bank, making them one of the only two fintech companies hosted by the National Payments Corporation of India (NCPI).
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“Sugar is public enemy number one. Many find sugar, especially granulated sugar and how it is made, in terms of pesticide use, as well as what it does to the body to be pretty detrimental,” acknowledged Bhoomi founder and CEO Arpit Bhopalkar. But, he added, “what we do with our cane water … provides immense benefits” for people’s health and that of the planet.
He explained that Bhoomi’s cold-pressed cane water (featuring 15g sugar per 12oz bottle) is made by extracting naturally occurring water or juice from the sugarcane stalk, which is about 75-80% water infused with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients – making it an ideal way to provide functional hydration and restore electrolytes.
He added the beverages also are certified low-glycemic, which means they won’t spike consumers blood sugar, but rather are a sustained energy source.
Bhoomi further enhances the beverage with traditional Ayurvedic ingredients that provide different functional benefits. These include ginger, moringa, and turmeric, which are touted for supporting immunity and energy.
‘It is equally important for America to listen to and support Black farmers’
While sugarcane water may be unfamiliar or new to many Americans, the beverage is widely consumed in Southeast Asia, South Asia, African countries and Latin and Central America, Bhopalkar said.
In fact, it was while growing up in India and playing table-tennis as an internationally recognized athlete that Bhopalkar developed a habit of drinking sugar can juice after training or competing. But when he moved to New Orleans to study and play table tennis for Tulane, he said he was chagrined not to find sugarcane.
After discovering that sugarcane grew well in New Orleans, Bhopalkar decided to bring the traditional beverage to US and in doing so create an economic path for black farmers, on whose backs he says the sugarcane industry was unfairly built through slavery and oppression.
“The primary goal or mission of Bhoomi is not just to offer a product that promotes why sugar cane juice is beneficial in terms of health. It is equally important for America to listen to and support Black farmers,” he said.
“Just in Louisiana, there were once 60 African-American sugar cane farmers who worked 20 years ago, but now there are just four families. Many [Black farmers] have been pushed off their land due to discriminatory practices. And their story is something we want to amplify” and address by creating a new economic opportunity, Bhopalkar said.
As such, he works with minority farmers to source and grow the sugarcane used in Bhoomi’s beverages and he shares their experiences on the company’s website.
Bhoomi strives to ‘revolutionize sugar cane’
Finally, for the hat trick, Bhopalkar said he envisions taking sugar cane to the next level by growing, processing and packaging cane water in way that is not just environmentally sustainable but regenerative.
“Having a positive impact on Mother Earth is really important to us, as reflected in our brand name,” which means earth or soil in Sanskrit and is the name of a Hindu earth goddess, Bhopalkar said.
He explained that Bhoomi wants to “revolutionize sugar cane,” which is a grass that, if cultivated in the right way, can help capture carbon and restore soil health. It also works with regional farmers to reduce the use of pesticides and chemicals, which he said can harm the soil.
To “take sugar cane to the next level,” Bhoomi even uses it to make its bottle – a move that helps reduce greenhouse gasses by 89.5% annually compared to its previous bottle, according to Bhoomi, which worked with Trayak and the Climate Collaborative to benchmark its previous packaging and develop a climate-improved alternative.
The switch from PET bottles to bio-HDPE bottles also helps reduce fossil fuel consumption 62.6%, which is equal to nearly 22 barrels of oil, and reduce water consumption by 22%, which is about 227,350 gallons of water or enough for 36 people to shower daily for a year.
With this three-prong mission to improve consumers’ health, the health of the planet and lift up minority farmers, Bhopalkar hopes to one day sell Bhoomi nationally across channels and retailers. For now, it is available on the Bhoomi website, and at independent stores in Louisiana and Texas, select stores in New York and New Jersey, select Whole Foods Markets and later this month will be in select HEB stores.


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GameStop mistakenly tells pre-order customers The Last Guardian is cancelled
GameStop mistakenly told customers The Last Guardian in a move that may cost both GameStop and Sony money when the game finally releases.
The US games retailer explained that they made an automated call to pre-order customers stating the the game had been cancelled in error because there is still no official release date for the game as yet. They added that they will reinstate the game on the pre-order list when it has an official release date.
Larin Nixon from GameStop said: "The Last Guardian has not been cancelled by Sony as we incorrectly stated in an automated call to reservation customers. Because the game did not have a specific release date, GameStop made the decision to remove the game from our system. The Last Guardian will be reinstated for pre-order when a firm launch date is known."
GameStop gave no indication as to how they intend to secure the pre-orders lost or even how many pre-orders were affected by the mistake.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III is coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 after all
- Tomonobu Itagaki's Devil's Third gets a release date
- Adr1ft is coming to PC and consoles at the end of the summer
- EA gives the new Mirror's Edge a name – Mirror's Edge Catalyst
- ZombiU PS4 and Xbox One port reportedly in the works
- Mike Bithell's Volume to be released this August
- Gearbox's new shooter Battleborn gets a pre-E3 trailer
- Steam Controller launches in October, Steam Machines arrive in November
- Gears Of War devs Black Tusk change their name to The Coalition ahead of E3


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Major generic drug firm joins SenioRx program
Wednesday, August 21, 2002
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA on Tuesday became the first large generic drug company to join Missouri's prescription drug plan for seniors, advocacy groups for the elderly said.
However, TEVA officials have told the state the company will withdraw its support for the SenioRx Program if the legislature does not reduce by next May the rebate companies are required to pay for the program.
While 1,400 pharmacies and 100 drug manufacturers participate in the program, major generic drug companies Geneva Pharmaceuticals, Mylan Laboratories, Inc. and TEVA had refused to offer their products.


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Toyota has taken advantage of the festive season to launch a new updated version of its crossover hatchback car Etios Cross. This model of the Japanese company Toyota is being priced at 6.80 lakh X showroom price in Kolkata. It has been prepared on petrol variants, but it will also be available in V trim based diesel option. The X showroom of this variant is being told about 8.23 lakh rupees. This car has been launched in the eastern parts of the country.
It can be launched all over the country till next week. Speaking of style and design, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has given an aggressive and sporty look to the front look of the car. Its grille and fog lamps have been given the black finish. There is also a rear parking camera. Inside the car, there is a 6.8-inch touchscreen futuristic system. Both engines are equipped with 5-speed manual gearbox.
About the mileage, the company claims that the petrol variant will provide 17.71 kilometers per liter and diesel variant of 23.59 kilometer per liter of mileage. Petrol engine generates torque of 104-newton meters, while the diesel engine generates torque of 170-newton meters. For safety, Dual Airbag, ABS i.e. anti-breaking system and EBD etc. have been provided.


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Just after a month of its October 6 sale, Snapdeal has returned with 'Savings Day' sale on Thursday. The e-commerce website has chosen a day when the rival Amazon India has also started its day-long shopping festival. However, Amazon's 'Appyness Day' sale will be available only to the app users.
It's unlikely that the Savings Day sale will be as big an event for Snapdeal as the October 6 sale, when the website claimed to have recorded sales of Rs 1 crore almost every minute. The earlier sale offered huge discounts on most products, while the Savings Day sale will have fewer offers for the users.
Under the Snapdeal Savings Day shopping festival, the e-retailer is offering discounts on an hourly basis. With a clock ticking on the homescreen, users will know when there time to buy a certain product will be up. Despite the one hour window, most products are going off the stock pretty fast.
The discounts offered by Snapdeal range from 10 per cent to up to 70 per cent on different products. Apart from discounts on products, the retailer is offering 5 per cent and 10 per cent cash back for HDFC and Standard Chartered card holders, respectively. Also, you get Rs 50 cash back every time you make a purchase from the Snapdeal's app.
On the other hand, Amazon in a bid to lure mobile users has offered huge discounts plus a chance to win 11 months of free shopping of up to Rs 11,000 per month. The move may very well increase the number of mobile app users and of course, buyers on the Amazon.in.


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Amazon released its Q2 Earnings Report last week, just days after one of the largest retail events ever – 2019’s 48-hour Prime Day event – and we recapped it all.
Fill out the form on the right to download your complimentary, on-demand video and slide presentation of our expert, roundtable discussion on Amazon’s eventful July 2019.
This special, omnibus edition of our Amazon Monthly Briefing featured a roundtable discussion with Flywheel cofounder Patrick Miller, Edge by Ascential™ Senior Analyst Jack O’Leary, Vice President for Global Education Chris Perry, and Chief Marketing Officer Danny Silverman, as we broke down Amazon’s Q2 Earnings Report along with all the Prime Day coverage you need to succeed for the rest of 2019.
- What happened during this year’s 48-hour Prime Day extravaganza and what it means to you for holiday season planning
- What you need to know about what’s in Amazon’s Q2 Earnings Report and how you may need to adapt your back half strategy
- Other-must know Amazon developments over the last month


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Honeywell’s In-flight BlackBerry Link Now Available
Honeywell said here at EBACE that an in-flight messaging service for Wi-Fi-compatible BlackBerrys it launched recently is now available as part of its OneLink cabin service. The offering can configure Inmarsat Swift64 and SwiftBroadband satcom and router equipment to enable e-mail messaging in flight. The system can be configured for general access by all passengers or for secure access by designated passengers. Although the service is always active after takeoff, users pay only for the data they send and receive. Honeywell said it will announce hardware and service pricing in
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The Chillicothe Missouri Bicentennial Committee will host a community ice cream social to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Missouri becoming a state. The event will be at the Sliced Bread Innovation Center at 100 Elm Street on August 10th from 4 to 7 o’clock.
Ice cream as well as treats, and drinks will be featured. Entertainment will include Kansas City barbershop quartet Three Men and a Melody, games, and educational opportunities.
The ice cream social will be free due to sponsors covering the cost. There may be additional activities at a nominal charge as well as opportunities to purchase other food and drinks.
Businesses interested in sponsoring the event on August 10th should contact the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce at 660-646-4050.


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However, 70% are still familiarising themselves with SORA-pegged products.
Singapore consumers and corporates appreciate the stability of Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA)-based interest rates, according to a recent United Overseas Bank (UOB) survey. as over six in 10 property loan customers said they were open to choosing SORA-pegged products,
Respondents to the survey said the certainty, transparency, and stability of the reference rate of their loan were the key considerations when choosing a loan package.
However, 70% said they would only apply for one within six to 12 months of the product becoming available, as they would still need to familiarise themselves with SORA-pegged products.
Financial institutions, including banks, will cease to reference the Swap Offer Rate (SOR) in new products by the end of April this year, and will actively help their customers with legacy SOR contracts to transition to SORA.
UOB head of group retail Eddie Khoo said that the firm has been working closely with the industry on Singapore’s transition to the new reference rate SORA, with their SORA-pegged property loans set to help customers adopt more SORA-based financial products.
“We understand consumers and small- and medium-sized enterprises want transparency and stability in the reference rate of their loan packages as this helps them plan their finances better,” Khoo said.


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The code, now circulating freely online and comprising just 11 digits and
symbols, was revealed at a computer security conference in Argentina.
Ravi Borgaonkar, a researcher based at the Technische Universität Berlin,
demonstrated how the code can be embedded in the HTML code of a web page. If
an unsuspecting Samsung Galaxy S3 owner visits such a page, their smartphone
will be restored to its factory settings without permission or any input
The whole attack takes just two or three seconds and once launched there is
nothing a Samsung owner can do to stop it, Mr Borgaonkar said... Source/Origin >> Read More


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Microsoft | Nov 17, 2018 | Master3395
Traces catastrophic consequences.
Today, face recognition is quite common: we find it among other things as a lockup mechanism on smartphones and as a tool on Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram for image tagging and face filters.
The CEO of Microsoft now expresses concern about such technology and believes that it can create awkward situations in a few years when technology is further developed and made easier.
During a conference in Lisbon on Wednesday, CEO Brad Smith was open about what he thought were challenges we humans can experience in the years to come.
Smith describes a scenario that is almost constantly monitored: Stores have an overview of when you last visited, how often you have been, what you were interested in and what you eventually ended up buying products.
Monitoring from the authorities
And it's not the worst thing Smith believes, what's even worse comes into the picture when considering the consequences if the technology is used by authorities in a country that almost gets a full overview of its citizens.
Smith says, for the first time, we are on technology that, with today's development, is on its way to giving the authorities the opportunity to follow anyone, anywhere.
The Microsoft boss draws parallels to the 1984 book and urges that you should be aware of the kind of regulations needed when the technology really establishes.
Keywords: face recognition, brad smith, face id, microsoft technology
Jul 21, 2019 | Category: General | Comments
The new display standard can take over HDMI
Last month, we wrote that a new version of the display connection standard DisplayPort is on its way. Now, all specifications are officially launched, although we probably have to wait at least another year before we start seeing products that support it.read more…
Jul 20, 2019 | Category: General | Comments
"All" gets better thanks to new Microsoft Edge.
With its entry into the Chromium world, Microsoft has been a great provider to the browser platform we are well acquainted with, including Google Chrome. The latest news means that all Chromium-based browsers are now getting closer to Windows 10.read more…


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Toyota Kirloskar Motor reports data breach system
Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Sunday reported a data breach in its system but said the extent of intrusion is being confirmed.
In a statement, the company said it has been ”notified by one of its service providers of an incident that might have exposed personal information” of some of its customers on the internet. ”The extent of intrusion is being confirmed,” Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement.
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News and technological advances throughout the world of automobiles have ramped up the electric cars recently. The closer companies get to mainstreaming an affordable electric car, the more people talk about it. Of course, there is always room for advancement and there is a thrill in something being new. However, auto insurance coverage companies don’t want drivers to dismiss hybrid vehicles.
According to many full coverage insurance companies, hybrid vehicles are still the most cost-efficient green vehicles on the market. While eventually, electric cars might take their place in the mainstream market drivers don’t have to invest in them to be environmentally friendly. Hybrid vehicles, such as the Toyota Prius, the Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the Honda Insight are all still extremely efficient cars.
It’s no secret that efficient vehicles are a good way to have better auto insurance coverage. Whether full coverage insurance is needed, or another plan, the benefits of having an efficient vehicle are obvious. Yet, that doesn’t mean that companies are gauging their quotes on electric cars.
For the time being, they are too new. Plus, there aren’t enough of them in the market to even tell if the idea is going to work. Therefore, auto insurance coverage companies are still focusing on hybrid vehicles to plan their rate structure.
Granted, electric cars are good and usually economical for people who drive less than one-hundred miles per day. However, for many Americans, the commute to and from work speeds past that limit, sometimes going one-way.
Additionally, it is much easier for a driver to acquire a hybrid car used, than to acquire an EV car. Even used, the price tag is significantly greater than a hybrid vehicle. Therefore, auto insurance coverage companies are trying to ease the fears of drivers who are either unable or unwilling to adapt.
To close, it is possible that one day, electric cars will be the way of the future. If at that time, auto insurance companies deem it appropriate, EV cars will become a new standard. Yet, for the time being, EV cars are an experiment. At present, EV cars aren’t over-achieving the environmental benefit that hybrid cars have already proven.


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Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 75,320 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken nugget products.
The company announced Friday that he product may be contaminated with extraneous materials the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The following products are subject to USDA recall:
The product bags bear the establishment number P-13556.
Tyson says the problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints that small pieces of plastic were found in the products. The problem was traced to a product scraper inside a blending machine.
The company has received reports of minor oral injury associated with consumption of these products. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products.
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness from consumption of these products should contact a healthcare provider.
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Minecraft shifts 3 million on XBLA
Minecraft's runaway success has continued to roll on ever since its release on Xbox Live.
Mojang's addictive online playground has managed to sell over 3 million copies on Xbox Live alone taking the game's overall sales over the 10 million mark across PC, Xbox 360 and mobile.
This equates to the Swedish studio netting around 60 million USD from the Xbox Live version alone.
Minecraft managed to sell over 400,000 copies within 24 hours when it launched on XBLA on March the 9th.
Thanks Develop Online.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III is coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360 after all
- Tomonobu Itagaki's Devil's Third gets a release date
- Adr1ft is coming to PC and consoles at the end of the summer
- EA gives the new Mirror's Edge a name – Mirror's Edge Catalyst
- ZombiU PS4 and Xbox One port reportedly in the works
- Mike Bithell's Volume to be released this August
- Gearbox's new shooter Battleborn gets a pre-E3 trailer
- Steam Controller launches in October, Steam Machines arrive in November
- Gears Of War devs Black Tusk change their name to The Coalition ahead of E3


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Wisam Daoud, chief operating officer, Souq.com.
The largest e-commerce platform in the Middle East, and the only MENA tech company valued at more than US $1-billion, is making history in e-commerce logistics.
Gulftainer’s Khorfakkan Container Terminal punches well-above its weight when it comes to regional container traffic, requiring a careful balance to meet the needs of two very different types of client.
Jebel Ali Port has been designed with the future in mind, says Al Muallem, with major planned changes in the works for the Middle East's flagship port
CEO talks about the success of Jafza over the years.
Interview: Maryam Al Murshedi, deputy director general of RAK FTZ.
Abdulla BelHoul, MD of DIC, explains the attractions of the zone.
Jordan's Aqaba Port continues to be an attraction.
The passion and power behind the world's third largest ports operator.
Project update by Hamad Fakhro, assistant director general of the GOP.
Logistics hub celebrates its 10th anniversary with a US$2b expansion.
Jebel Ali Free Zone reinforces its position as a warehousing superhub.
The new US$5 billion port being constructed in Doha, Qatar is the largest greenfield port construction project in the world, explains Colin Rudd, vice president of transportation for project consultants Cansult Maunsell Limited AECOM.
CEO Salma Hareb on the Free Zone's rapid development.
We talk to Dubai Logistics City about why they're confident the ambitious project is back on track.
The International Propeller Club has formed a partnership with Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) to encourage the regional shipping industry's development, explains Thomas Burke, the organisation's president.
With the region's ship owners searching for ways to finance their burgeoning fleets, Michael G. Alexiou, managing partner of Alexiou & Co, explains why Islamic finance can provide an ideal solution.


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AUSTIN, Texas — Alpine-X, a developer of indoor snow-sports resorts specializing in all-season entertainment venues, announced yesterday they are planning to construct two indoor ski facilities in Texas as part of an expansion project.
“We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of snow-sports, regardless of location or weather. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we have signed a letter of intent with a dynamic partner to co-develop Alpine-X branded resorts in… TEXAS! Get ready to ski in a ten-gallon hat because we’re bringing snow year-round to the Lone Star State,” Alpine-X announced in a statement.
Alpine-X plans to develop two resorts in the Lone-Star state, with intentions to build in Austin and Dallas by 2025. Both resorts will feature a sizable indoor snow area for skiing and snowboarding, a hotel, several food and beverage choices, an indoor adventure area, and multiple other amenities and facilities.
“This is part of our growth strategy that targets major North American metropolitan areas,” Alpine-X CEO John Emery said. “We are aiming to establish a footprint of Alpine-X branded resorts, and the dynamic Texas market is a perfect spot for our properties. We’re excited to join forces with this group in Texas, who are passionate and experienced in the development, delivery, and operation of indoor entertainment venues.”
While the full details have not yet been released, the company plans on partnering with a developer to form a joint venture, select sites, and raise funding. Alpine-X intends to finalize its proposed Texas sites and announce them within the next few months.


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The spot price of DDR3 512x8 rebounded on June 6. “The spot price is likely to affect the DRAM contract price for the third quarter of this year,” said the market research firm DRAMeXchange, adding, “The price is expected to become stable in that quarter.” Under the circumstances, the average selling price of DRAM chips is predicted to rise sooner or later after a continuous decline for 19 months in a row.
Apple’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are forecast to stimulate the mobile DRAM demand with their RAM capacities increased to 2 GB and 3 GB, respectively. In addition, major semiconductor manufacturers’ bit growth rate is predicted to fall from 25% to 23% or so, which is another factor that can contribute to a recovery in price. The bit growth rate refers to the amount of supply of memory semiconductor chips on a bit basis.
Until recently, the sales of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plummeted due to a drop in DRAM price. For example, Samsung Electronics’ DRAM sales fell 16.6% from a quarter ago to US$3.972 billion in the first quarter of this year. During the same period, the DRAM sales of SK Hynix dropped by 19.2% to US$2.317 billion. In that quarter, South Korean semiconductor manufacturers accounted for 74.4% of the global DRAM market, followed by American (18.8%) and Taiwanese (6.8%).
In the meantime, the NAND flash price has shown signs of stability since the second quarter of this year, too. DRAMeXchange explained that the price is likely to rebound in the second half of 2016 based on the demands for the iPhone, solid state drives, smartphones manufactured by Chinese suppliers, etc.


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Each season, Bridgerton is effectively connecting genres and generations of timeless art, introducing those who might not have ever listened to classical music to now be adoring fans, all thanks to the hit show. Bridgerton was the most-watched show in English Netflix history, with now over 627 million hours viewed, introducing millions of people to the beauty of classical music.
Being an ethical music fan in this age of streaming can feel bewildering. We have almost all of the music ever recorded (though not necessarily the best-sounding versions of it) at our fingertips at any given time. But we have no idea how much clicking “play” will benefit the artists who created it.
For anyone craving a dose of fashion news, controversy, and maybe a little gossip, fashion podcasts came to the rescue. They offer a captivating and entertaining way to learn about the latest trends, news, and insights from the fashion industry.
Music has a powerful effect on our brains and has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression, stave off fatigue, improve your response to pain, and work out more effectively. That’s why you’ll see playlists tailored just for working out, meditation, or study. To put it simply – music gives your serotonin a little boost, and creating playlists makes it that much easier.
BLACKPINK has done it again, but this is not the group’s first time in the spotlight. According to the Guinness World Records, the popular K-pop girl group has reached the new high-water mark with 8.8 billion individual streams on Spotify, beating out previous titleholders Little Mix, a British-based group. Their most popular hits contributed to the record included “How You Like That” (2020) with 746 million streams, “Kill This Love” (2019) with 672 million and “Ddu-du Ddu-du” (2018) with 575 million.
Now that Miley Cyrus’ new production, Endless Summer Vacation, is only 3 days away, the ‘Flowers’ hitmaker has revealed that her new and eighth album will be split into two parts, ‘AM’ and ‘PM.’
Earlier this week (Jan. 26), Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” surpassed the top streamed song in Spotify history for a second time. As Spotify announced on Twitter, “It’s official…@MileyCyrus broke the record for the most streams in a single week with #Flowers.”. It was the first week in January that Spotify shared specific numbers for the hit single. Cyrus managed to outdo herself for a second consecutive week after also debuting at No. 1 in the previous frame, making it all the more impressive that she managed to outdo herself for the second consecutive week.
Music has always been a huge part of our society and our identities. It’s everywhere, and most of us are very particular about what kind we want to listen to. It’s also been the case that different genres produce diverse reactions. We identify parts of our personalities based on what we listen to, which in turn makes us insinuate things about other people based on their personal music preferences. Some of the basic stereotypes that come to mind are: people that listen to rap music are troublemakers that like to do drugs, people who listen to country music are dumb and drink a lot of beer, and people who listen to classical music are boring and usually very smart.
Every year around Christmas time, Spotify releases Spotify Wrapped to all of its users. Since 2016, the streaming giant has generated end-of-year listening statistics that claim to reveal users’ most intimate music secrets. Endless discourse about most-played songs, guilty pleasures and expected genres ensues. It’s a savvy marketing scheme for a platform that otherwise makes headlines for paying musicians poorly, although it seems few of us can resist the opportunity to show off our exemplary choices. But what can this data really tell us about our music taste?
If you’re a TikTok regular like me, you know how it feels to come across a popular audio that is all over TikTok and stuck in your head for days or even weeks. Next thing you know, you find yourself screaming Megan Trainor’s new single “Made You Look” at the top of your lungs. Artists […]
September has arrived, which can only mean one thing: New York Fashion Week has begun! The shows began on Wednesday, September 7, and will continue until September 14, allowing fashion enthusiasts to see the fabulous new collections from the world’s top designers. Even if your name isn’t Anna Wintour, you can watch Michael Kors, Lafayette 148, Vivienne Westwood, and other household names debut their latest collections—and get some killer wardrobe inspiration.
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who went viral last year for her revealing interview with Oprah, where she discussed the royal family and her own mental health, has once again piqued the public’s interest. Her new podcast Archetypes has drawn in an audience so large that in the podcast’s first 24 hours it rose to the number one spot on the music streaming app, Spotify.


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In the few months since Delaware North opened its Web site store with elegant photos of gourmet dishes, a wooden canoe and a girl with an expectant look, one of the most expensive items did sell.
A $10,000 meteorite from the Kennedy Space Center, one of the 150 destinations managed by the Buffalo company, got packed in an oil drum and shipped off to its buyer in Japan.
But there have been no takers yet for the $98,000 trek with a personal chef through the mountain camps at Yosemite National Park. And no one has signed up for the $250-a-day forest treasure hunt. Even so, the Web store's planners say the site is already working as intended: to give people a better idea of what the "quiet company" is really like.
"It's a little Nieman Marcus-y," said Dennis Szefel, hospitality president, of the offerings modeled after the Dallas retailer known for its extravagant Christmas catalog. "All of that bubbled up from the individual locations."
Delaware North's wares at "shop-delawarenorth.com" are part of an emerging public push to create a brand name for the $2 billion company that has long held onto a vague, low-key image. Now it wants people to associate the name Delaware North with "innovative, delightful and once-in-a-lifetime" meals, lodgings and shopping, said Judy Lucas, manager of corporate communications and marketing.
"That's going to help us grow," she said, adding that more branding plans are still developing. "Even for Buffalo, we're a quiet company."
Delaware North is already vast. Its seven divisions employ some 40,000 people who manage, entertain, cook, sell and serve as part of site ownership or management contracts negotiated with 17 parks and resorts, eight racetracks, 25 airports and about 50 sports stadiums in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and England.
As Delaware North extends its reach, the Web site store is a new way show off the 90-year-old company. Last year's annual report said, ". . . anonymity is no longer a strategy."
"I don't know that it was a strategy," said Lucas. "I think that's just kind of the way things worked out."
The desire for a stronger brand name comes as the company gets bigger and buys more of its own travel destinations. In the past four years, it bought the Tenaya Lodge outside Yosemite, a racetrack in West Virginia and a hot spring resort in British Columbia.
This year, even its traditional concession offerings will broaden as Delaware North takes over food service at the giant new Wembley soccer stadium opening this summer outside London, becoming the world's largest with 90,000 seats. "It's important that even on a global basis the Delaware North brand is recognized," Lucas said.
Branding is an essential part of good business, explained one Niagara University specialist. "A brand represents the promise they make to their target audience. That's how you're identified in the market place," said Fred Heuer, assistant vice president for marketing at Niagara University, who once taught the subject.
"Many people say branding is part of a corporate vision," Heuer said. "Not only where they are but where they want to be."
Delaware North's goals include tracking customer service to be sure that stays in line with the upscale brand promise. A year and a half ago, the company adopted a program that asks customers, by e-mail, mail, and comment card, what they think.
"We take those responses, we measure them and analyze them and compare them from quarter to quarter," said Lucas, adding that the results are used when trying for new contracts. "It's all about exceeding the customer expectation."
The company, with downtown offices on the top six floors of the Key Center, began in 1915 with three brothers selling popcorn and programs at Main Street's burlesque theaters. CEO Jeremy Jacobs Sr., son of one of the founding brothers, is now ranked 746th on the Forbes magazine billionaire list, and is owner of the Boston Bruins. The NHL team plays in the TD Banknorth Garden, which is owned by his company.
The online store's Web pages are a glimpse inside the Delaware North behemoth he created. Click "The Stylish Paw" to see a photo of a small white dog draped with a strand of pearls and a note that says, "Coming soon." The boutique, a Delaware North brand, is now in the Detroit airport selling luxury pet shampoo and other accoutrements. Eventually, its line will sell online.
The local ad designer, who has worked on branding for the last few years, made a point of using pictures to evoke more than products for sale. Olive oil hotel soaps -- $3.95 each -- are on view next to a dark tiled tub with a bright lily bouquet. One Web frame of a smiling woman collapsing into an Adirondack chair is near a straight shot of a $200 twig table from Yellowstone park's gift shops.
"You want to sort of tantalize the senses with an emotion," said Rob Wynne, president of Wynne Creative Group on Franklin Street in Buffalo. "It just maybe teases me that there's a little bit more going on here."
He has worked on incorporating a look that goes with the four-year-old motto -- "It's all about the experience" -- on the corporate Web site, the annual report, the Web shop and soon, a museum-style exhibit inside company offices.
While Web counts reveal people have been looking over Navajo rugs and retro-style hotel china sets, the promise of a Delaware North travel experience has been the surprise big seller: So many gift certificates, redeemable at nine locations, have sold so well that the company must print a new series sooner than expected.
People have signed to apply them to the hot springs resort, a Yosemite lodge and the West Virginia race track. For Lucas and Szefel, it is the $98,000, five-day tour of the California park that tempts. "That's the one that stuck in my mind," he said.
>Private climbing lessons
The packages pays for four guests who fly in by private jet and take a black Mercedes limousine to the park's historic Ahwahnee hotel. The adventure includes an outfitting shopping spree and dinner on a private suite balcony prepared by a master chef who will make all the meals for the trip.
The days that follow include stays around the park, private climbing lessons and a private wrangler guided horseback trip to the shores of Cathedral Lake for a gourmet picnic. On one evening a guide and state-of-the-art telescope will offer star scape studies. On the last day, breakfast in bed will be followed by a trip to the private jet in a white Jaguar limo.
"We could really make these experiences happen for you," said Szefel. "I think that says a lot about Delaware North."


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Growth of DRAM Content in PCs Slows as Operating Systems Get Leaner
El Segundo, Calif., August 2, 2011—The growth rate of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) content in personal computers (PCs) is set for a historic decline, with the average annual increase in DRAM amount for each new PC not expected to exceed 35 percent after 2012, down from an average 48 percent during the last quarter-century, according to a new IHS iSuppli DRAM Market Brief, from information and analysis provider IHS (NYSE: IHS).
After climbing 38 percent in 2009 and 25 percent in 2010, average DRAM content per PC will rise 30 percent in 2011 and 35 percent in 2012, as shown in the figure below. The year 2012, however, will represent the last high point for growth, with the amount of annual DRAM content growth in the following years expected to be significantly less than 35 percent. Such a level would represent a significant slowdown from the compounded annual rate of 48 percent from 1985 to 2009 and from the 40 to 45 percent yearly expansions routinely seen in the early 2000s.
“With DRAM content growth slowing, memory suppliers will have to look beyond the PC for a growth driver to areas such as the smartphone and tablet,” said Mike Howard, principal analyst for DRAM and memory at IHS. “While new devices will certainly add incremental demand, the industry’s long-relied-upon growth from PCs will be sorely missed.”
Operating systems slim down
One reason for the progressively smaller rates of increase in DRAM, the main memory in computers, is the tendency among recent and emerging operating systems to run leaner.
Each new release in Microsoft Corp.’s line of Windows operating systems historically demanded greater computing resources and more memory content. For instance, significant jumps in DRAM content occurred with the release of Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Vista. And while a dramatic bump in DRAM content did not materialize for Windows XP during delivery of the operating system in 2001, DRAM content rose, in fact, during the two years after the XP release.
The pattern stopped, however, with Windows 7, which had the same DRAM requirements as its predecessor, Windows Vista. From Windows 7’s release in 2009 until a year later, DRAM content growth per PC actually dropped 13 percent—auguring the kind of lower expansion rates likely to be seen in the years to come.
Now it appears that the path established by Windows 7 is ready to continue in the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system, slated for release in the second half of 2012. Already, Microsoft has made clear in early comments that Windows 8 will not have hardware requirements—including those related to DRAM and memory—that will exceed those of Windows 7.
Other memory drivers
While a new operating system no longer requires an automatic increase in hardware requirements, what PC users do with operating systems—launching simultaneous applications, streaming memory intensive video files, for instance—is sure to translate into demand for ever-greater amounts of memory.
As the appetite for digital data swells continually among consumers, so too will the memory requirements needed to feed the ravening beast, IHS believes.
And though the operating system may no longer be the primary driver for memory growth, the constant craving to do more, in less time, is certain to continue.
Learn more about the latest developments in the DRAM market with the IHS iSuppli DRAM Market Brief entitled: “Windows 8: No New Hardware Requirements—And What It Means for DRAM.”
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A long overdue replacement for Renault’s midsized Latitude has been spied testing in Europe this week.
The new model will likely see the Laguna name return to Australia - although the badge never left the European market, where the nine year-old third-gen model continues to be sold even today.
These new photos of Renault’s coming midsizer suggest we can expect a more muscular look for its new-generation family car, which will also join models like the new Mazda6 in wearing a long coupe-inspired roofline.
Little of the new model’s finer details can be seen with this heavily camouflaged prototype, although it is clear we can expect to see Renault’s new corporate styling dominate the front end.
New models like the Clio, Captur and the recently unveiled Kadjar hint at what we’ll see, although the test car shown here wears an even broader version of the family grille, and larger headlights to complement its overall proportions.
A rendering produced last week by independent artist Theophilus Chin (below) offers a possible view of how the new Laguna might look.
Stay tuned to TMR for both.
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- 15 September 2021
Azimut Yachts confirms itself as leader in the American market: 14 yachts ordered at FLIBS 2020
The Americas confirm they are one of the top markets for Azimut Yachts, the top foreign shipyard in overall turnover and seniority in the United States
At the 61st edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which ended a few days ago, Azimut Yachts once again confirmed its leadership in the American market with 14 new units ordered. The prestigious brand belonging to the Azimut|Benetti Group participated in the event with a fleet of 10 models representing their five collections, including the new Magellano 25 Metres, an absolute novelty for the American market.
“We were certain – notes Federico Ferrante, chairman for Azimut|Benetti America – that the safety of the participants would be managed in the best manner possible by the organisers and we know the huge impact this boat show has on the boating industry and on all of the people working in it. This is the reason that, notwithstanding the uncertainty of these times, we wanted to take part in this edition of FLIBS. It could have been a risk but we are now proud we followed our intuition, which proved itself to be right.”
During the first few days of the boat show, usually the most productive, participation, notwithstanding the Covid-19 emergency, was 12% higher compared to 2019 and, overall, all the models displayed garnered a lot of interest. Of the 14 units ordered from Azimut Yachts, 12 will be for the United States market and 2 for Latin America. The Americas confirm they are one of the top markets for the Italian brand, the top foreign shipyard in overall turnover and seniority in the United States.
Considerable success was also had for the evening event held at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami, during which the short film, “Open Your Eyes” was shown – a tribute to the beauty of Italian art, directed by Gabriele Muccino, in partnership with Azimut Yachts for the launch of the new Magellano 25 Metres.
The event, which saw the participation of the museum director, Franklin Sirmans and the consul general of the Italian consulate in Miami, Cristiano Musillo, was also included as a part of Italian Design Day 2020, “Designing the future. Development, innovation, sustainability, beauty” the annual exhibit promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the support of the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, for the promotion and internationalisation of Italian design and an expanded system for Italian products.
Glamour, yachts, high-end cuisine and famous faces at the 11th edition of Rendez-V Marine, the yearly event for Azimut owners, on the island of Ponza, where they also opened the first Azimut Yachts Lounge
- 15 December 2020
The company was awarded first place in the "Exceptional Commercial Achievement In An Unprecedented Year" category for its Azimut Yachts Virtual Lounge
- 6 November 2020
Azimut, Benetti, and Sanlorenzo, the top Italian shipyards in megayacht manufacturing, are ready to participate in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, taking place from 28 October to 1 November.
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its 2017 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. The report includes a “Dirty Dozen” list that features produce with the highest amount of pesticides. There is also a “Clean 15” summary of the produce items with the fewest pesticides.
Since 2004, EWG has ranked 48 popular vegetables and fruits each year. The guide is based on findings from over 35,200 samples of produce tested by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The samples used for testing pesticides have been thoroughly washed and, when applicable, also peeled.
What’s New for 2017?
This year’s annual EWG report found almost 70% of 48 non-organic samples tested positive for at least one pesticide. The USDA researchers found a total of 178 different pesticides analyzed from the thousands of produce samples. Strawberries topped the list for the second consecutive year, but what stood out is that a single strawberry sample contained 20 different pesticide residues.
The 2017 guide features 51 entries because domestic and imported versions of blueberries, snap peas, and green beans showed drastically different results and were ranked separately.
EWG’s Shopper’s Guide is a good tool to help consumers decrease exposure to toxic pesticides and make informed choices about what foods are best for their family. The following is a summary of the produce featured on the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15.”
Dirty Dozen 2017 Highlights
EWG’s Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen features produce with the most pesticide exposure. Take a look at the list compiled for 2017 below:
11. Sweet bell peppers
* New additions
Each food listed on the Dirty Dozen tested positive for a variety of different pesticide residues and contained higher pesticide concentrations than the other produce. Pears and potatoes replaced cherry tomatoes and cucumbers from the 2016 list. However, that doesn’t mean that conventional cucumbers and cherry tomatoes are any safer to eat.
Other Key Dirty Dozen Findings:
Nearly all samples of spinach, peaches, strawberries, cherries, nectarines, and apples tested positive for at least one pesticide.
On average, spinach samples contained twice as much pesticide residue by weight than the other crops tested. About 75% of tested spinach had residues of a neurotoxic pesticide banned in Europe. It is a type of pesticide that shows links to behavioral disorders.
Since 2010, the amount of pesticide residues on pears has more than doubled from 0.6 parts per million to 1.3 parts per million. Overall, there were over 20 pesticides on pear samples—up from nine in 2010. The most common fungicides found on pears include carbendazim, diphenylamine, and acetamiprid and imidacloprid.
Clean Fifteen 2017 Highlights
EWG’s Clean Fifteen:
The Clean Fifteen includes fruit and vegetables with the least pesticide contamination. The following foods made the 2017 list:
1. Sweet corn*
6. Frozen Sweet Peas
* A small amount of papaya, sweet corn, and summer squash in the U.S. is produced from GMO seeds. As a result, it is best to buy organic varieties to avoid genetically modified produce.
The Clean 15 are the foods featured at the end of the EWG report, and the list begins with the foods that contain the least amount of pesticides, followed by the next cleanest foods on the list. Overall, relatively few pesticides were found on these foods, and the tests discovered low pesticide residue concentrations.
Other Key Clean Fifteen Findings:
Multiple pesticide residues are very rare with the Clean 15 foods, and only 5 percent of the samples had two or more pesticides.
No single fruit from the Clean 15 tested positive for over four types of pesticides.
Sweet corn and avocados were the cleanest foods on the list, with only 1 percent of samples showing any amount of pesticides.
Over 80% of cabbage, onions, asparagus, papayas, and pineapples had zero pesticide residues.
What GMOs Are Listed on the EWG Shopper’s Guide?
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are often not found in the produce section of your local supermarket. It is the processed food you have to worry about. Approximately 70% of all products contain genetically modified materials. The most common GMO crops include corn, canola, and soybeans. Corn and soybean derivatives can also show up in food products under other names like cornstarch, high-fructose corn syrup, soy protein isolates, and soy lecithin.
Certain foods featured on the lists compiled from the EWG are genetically modified, including zucchini (aka summer squash), sweet corn, and papaya. Most Hawaiian papaya is considered genetically modified, while the USDA may approve other varieties of GMO crops in the future.
For processed foods, look for items that are labeled Non-GMO Project Verified and certified organic. For help identifying foods with the GMO ingredients visit: http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/
How to Avoid Pesticides
Making smart choices when it comes to produce matters. Research shows that people who eat organic consume fewer pesticides. A study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives in 2015 reported people that often or always buy organic produce have significantly less organophosphate insecticides in their urine samples. The people in the study reported eating 70% more servings of vegetables and fruit daily than those who rarely or never purchased organic produce. Long-term observational studies also indicate that organophosphate insecticides may contribute to brain development in children. Pesticides have been linked to dozens of health problems, such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), Parkinson’s disease, and certain cancers.
Although washing conventional produce removes some residues, systemic pesticides are inside the produce and it can’t be washed away. That is why eating organic when possible, especially when it comes to the Dirty Dozen, is very important. Here are a few other tips for avoiding pesticides and choosing organic:
When you shop, bring the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists along.
This will help for people on a budget that cannot afford to purchase everything organic. Organic produce can be more expensive than conventional produce.
Farmer’s markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, and food co-ops are cost-effective ways for choosing organic produce. Building a relationship with your local farmer may also lead to significant and affordable bulk purchases of organic produce at the end of the growing season.
Grow organic produce yourself.
Although gardening is hard work, growing your food is an inexpensive way to produce pesticide-free food. Tower gardens and containers are ways to grow organic right inside your home.
Watch What You Buy
The EWG lists should not prevent you from eating vegetables and fruit, but it should make you concerned about modern chemical farming. Chemicals may be used to kills weeds, bugs, and microbes, and fumigate the soil; however this process isn’t without its unwanted side effects like killing beneficial microbes and healthy soil. Pesticides are also linked to a number of health concerns like Parkinson’s disease, autism, and various cancers. That is why using the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 as a guide is a step in the right direction for improving your health.
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CBAK Energy (Nasdaq: CBAT) partners with Welson Power to provide batteries for the Indian market
The applications of the Company’s products and solutions include electric vehicles, light electric vehicles, electric tools, energy storage, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and other high-power applications.
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) (“CBAK Energy,” or the “Company”), a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nanjing CBAK New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Nanjing CBAK”), has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Welson Power, a China-based new energy company with a global network in over 20 countries.
According to the agreement, Nanjing CBAK will supply its Model 32140 batteries to Welson Power which will sell the products to overseas market, mainly India, mostly for LEV applications. Nanjing CBAK has obtained the certification of the Bureau of Indian Standards (“BIS”) on its Model 32140 battery, which is the only certification for distributing lithium-ion battery products in India. With a subsidy program of INR100 billion (or $1.26 billion) to electrify all of its new automobiles came up with by the Indian government, the prospect of the new energy industry is bright. Both parties believe that the partnership will be mutually beneficial.
Mr. Yunfei Li, Chief Executive Officer of CBAK Energy commented, “The partnership with Welson Power brings us into the Indian market which is expected to be one of the largest markets for LEV applications. Our 32140 batteries are much attractive to local manufacturers, and we will not be surprised to see our sales and market shares start going up there with this partnership.”
About Welson Power
Welson Power is a Wuxi-based new energy company with focus on lithium battery energy solutions (ESS) to portable energy storage, household energy storage, and small industrial and commercial energy storage, and manufactures power battery systems for EV and LEV applications. Welson Power has a global footprint over 20 countries with major focus on the Indian market.
About CBAK Energy
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. is a leading high-tech enterprise in China engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of new energy high power lithium batteries. The applications of the Company’s products and solutions include electric vehicles, light electric vehicles, electric tools, energy storage, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and other high-power applications. In January 2006, CBAK Energy became the first lithium battery manufacturer in China listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. CBAK Energy has multiple operating subsidiaries in Dalian and Nanjing, as well as a large-scale R&D and production base in Dalian.
For more information, please visit www.cbak.com.cn.
SOURCE CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.


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Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and China next year, starting with an additional weekly frequency on its Abu Dhabi – Shanghai route.
Starting December 16th, SAS offers more frequent departures between Copenhagen Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. After operating the second weekly flight for the first time on the 16th of December, SAS will fly from January 6th from Copenhagen to Shanghai every Tuesday and Friday and from Shanghai to Copenhagen every Thursday and Sunday, throughout the winter season.
A nationwide festive mood for the weeklong National Day holidays is giving a shot in the arm of China’s tourism and leisure industry, early data suggested, pointing to a recovery underway in the world’s second-largest economy.
Hilton has signed six new luxury hotels in Asia-Pacific which will open over the next four years. The hotels include the Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR brands.
Top tourist attractions in Shanghai have been forced to close shortly after reopening as China continues to take preventative measures against the coronavirus pandemic.
The new Shanghai route is a response to an increase in demand from Gatwick passengers for flights to China.
DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai Nanxiang has opened, located in the culturally historic 1,500-year-old town of Nanxiang, now an up-and-coming business district in Shanghai Jiading.
Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading is the first Hyatt-branded hotel in north-west Shanghai, providing a one-stop, energising hotel experience for travellers and local guests to connect with who and what matters to them most.
Developed by Shimao Group and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, the luxury hotel, mostly below ground, is poised to welcome guests with an amazing landscape in a deep pit of a former quarry in southwestern Shanghai.


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- Infinix X3 Smart TV series will launch in India soon.
- The upcoming TV features Android 11 OS, Built-in Chromecast, and Google Assistant support.
- Infinix X3 Smart TV series will reportedly be priced aggressively.
The Infinix X3 Smart TV series is now being teased on Flipkart ahead of its imminent launch. Last month, the company announced its upcoming X3 Smart TV series that includes 32-inch and 40-inch sizes. At the announcement, Inifinix also shared a few key details surrounding the X3 Smart TVs. The Inifinix X3 Smart TV series will be a successor of Inifinix X1 Smart Tvs that debuted last year in July. The brand skipped the X2 series for some reason. Now, the series has been listed on Flipkart, revealing more features. Let’s have a look at what the Ininix X3 Smart TV series has in store for us.
Infinix X3 Smart TV series price in India to be competitive
The Infinix X3 Smart TV series Flipkart listing reveals that the lineup will launch in India soon. The lineup is said to be priced aggressively. The current Infinix X1 series starts at Rs 12,999 for the base 32-inch model and Rs 17,999 for the 40-inch unit.
Infinix X3 Smart TV series features
Infinix X3 Smart TVs feature one-touch in remote Google Assistant support, built-in Chromecast, and Android 11 OS. The smart TV remote has hotkeys for Netflix, Youtube, and Google Play. The users get access to over 5,000 apps and games through the Google Play Store. Moving to sound, the TVs come with a 36W quad-speaker that supports Dolby Audio, which is a significant upgrade over the 20W or 24W of the X1 series.


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‘Keep calm, clean and carry on’ - St Albans businesses rally in face of coronavirus
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City centre businesses could receive donations of hand sanitizer to ensure local shopping continues in the event of a coronavirus outbreak.
St Albans Business Improvement District (BID) is working to secure pricing for antibacterial soap for its levy payers, whether professional services or retailers, to promote a keep calm, clean and carry on campaign.
This is just one of the plans being mooted to limit the economic impact of the virus over the months to come.
Although the priority at this time remains the public health of the community, whether residents, businesses or their employees, contingency measures are being drawn up should the current crisis escalate.
The BID, the district Chamber of Commerce and Save St Albans Pubs have written to MP Daisy Cooper to highlight the concerns of local businesses from an economic perspective.
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BID Co Chairs Sarah Gillow and Mandy McNeil said: 'Tourism has become part of the life blood of our local economy, in large part because of the investment that has been made by private and public sector in our incredible offering of independent shops, restaurants, cafés, landmark pubs and world-class visitor attractions such as the Cathedral and Museum + Gallery.
'The St Albans BID and SAVP boards have held meetings over the past week and the impact of a delay strategy on tourism was top of their respective agendas.
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'We want to reassure our events partners, including Sustainable St Albans, that should central government strategy necessitate postponing events, everyone will work together to ensure the event will be put on later in the year, with lots of marketing and promotional support.
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Toyota Innova news
The fourth-generation Scorpio will be built on an enhanced architecture of the current version, with a design and features to compete in developed markets. Mahindra’s plan is to build an SUV and a pickup truck.
Almost half a dozen companies are looking to break out of the pack, it’s just one successful model or 3,000-5,000 units of separation. Over the past 18-24 months, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) saw stiff competition from Honda for the no. 3 slot.
Three decades after the Japanese carmaker introduced modern personal transport in India, Maruti has stepped past compact cars to establish its leadership credentials in upscale segments of the automotive market in a journey that accurately reflects the South Asian nation’s rising economic profile — and its shifting consumer choice.
Tata Hexa which competes with Mahindra XUV500 and Toyota Innova has got 50 percent booking of its automatic version.
Swift is one of the best selling model of Maruti Suzuki, and for the month of January 2017 it was the fourth highest selling car in India at 14,545 units.
Today, just one in five popular compact cars — such as the Baleno, Grand i10 and Tata Tiago — sold in the local market comes fitted with a diesel engine.
At one point in China, Uber pledged to give away 1 billion yuan ($145 million) of rides to counter market leader Didi's aggressive moves, Bloomberg's Brad Stone wrote in The Upstarts.
The company, which is present in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar Group, sold 1,34,149 units of its entire range of vehicles in the country in 2016, registering a decline of 4 per cent over the previous year.
The Toyota Innova MPV alone is estimated to have contributed over $2.4 billion to Toyota’s turnover in 2016, which is the highest by any brand in the Indian passenger vehicle space for a company.
Beating apprehensions that the demonetisation drive would affected monthly wholesale numbers, the country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki today reported a 14.2% growth in domestic sales last month selling 126220 units. Sales for the company were boosted by demand for premium compact Baleno and sports utility vehicle Brezza, which have waiting period of up to 25 weeks. The numbers reported, however, are wholesale dispatches to dealers and do not reflect demand at the retail level.
Mayank Pareek, president, passenger vehicles business unit, Tata Motors, told the Times Group’s business news channel ETNow, "We would be launching Hexa to address our untapped segment. The SUV would be launched in the month of January next year. Similar to Tiago, Hexa would also display the 'Impact' design language".
Incidentally, the Isuzu cars are the first motor vehicles to be rolled out of AP soil.The AP government has promoted the automobile sector under its 'made in Andhra Pradesh' campaign.
The Prime SUV option, available for Rs 80 onwards (base fare), will let customers seat up to six passengers.
The seven/eight-seater segments have several other players as well. The likes of the new Honda BR-V, TUV300 and the tried-and-tested Ertiga are faring well - increasing the pressure on Renault. The recent price-cut then makes Lodgy a decent offering.
Used to car rentals abroad, expats and tourists who come to India for a vacation are increasingly using self-drive rental service. Startups like Mylescars.com say this segment has already grown to command 20% of its 1.5 lakh-strong member roster.
At 160,000 units at the end of FY16, the share of MPVs in overall sale of utility vehicles was down to a quarter from 35% four years ago.
In India, most of the global leaders have been riding on the success of a single product. Their market share remains marginally oscillating between two and five percent