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* Q2 EPS 37 cents; Street view 34 cents
* Q2 revenue up 2 percent to $645.4 mln
* Plans breakfast value offer in April
* Shares up more than 4 percent (Adds CEO comment; updates share activity)
By Lisa Baertlein
LOS ANGELES, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Fast-food chain operator Burger King Holdings Inc (BKC.N) posted quarterly results that topped analyst forecasts, helped by its $1 double cheeseburger offer and lower expenses, and shares jumped more than 4 percent.
The cheeseburger promotion helped drive more people into Burger King’s stores at a time when investors were concerned that high unemployment would reduce demand.
Sales at established U.S. Burger King restaurants fell during the quarter, but the drop was not as steep as the 8 percent decline posted by rival Yum Brands (YUM.N), home to the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains. [ID:nN0356760]
Buckingham Research analyst Mitchell Speiser said the stock move was a reaction to “less worse than dire expectations.”
“Trends are still very weak and earnings estimates are still likely to come down, but not as much as feared,” Speiser said. “In my opinion there was nothing fundamentally better than expected to attract long-term interest in the stock.”
Burger King’s worldwide same-store sales were off 2 percent in the quarter, driven by a 3.3 percent decline in the United States and Canada.
Rival McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) said last month U.S. same-store sales gained 1 percent in December after two months of declines. [ID:nN22203005]
Burger King, also known as the home of the Whopper, reported net income of $50.2 million, or 37 cents a share, for the second quarter ended on Dec. 31. That was up from $44.3 million, or 33 cents a share, a year earlier.
Results from the most recent quarter topped analysts’ expectation for a profit of 34 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Burger King shares gained 75 cents to $18.25. McDonald’s fell 1.2 percent and Yum shed nearly 5 percent.
Revenue rose to $645.4 million, above analysts’ estimates for $634.8 million, helped by an increase in the number of Burger King restaurants. Worldwide restaurant margin also improved a better-than-expected 20 basis points to 13.8 percent.
Bernstein analyst Sara Senatore said a lower tax rate helped drive the profit beat. Earnings got an additional lift from lower interest expenses, a drop in food and paper costs as well as favorable currency exchange.
After weathering the U.S. economic downturn better than most other restaurant categories, the lower-priced fast-food segment has seen demand flag. Unemployment among young males and minority groups — who account for a big share of fast-food sales — is far worse than the 10 percent U.S. jobless rate.
Chief Executive John Chidsey said more people came into Burger King restaurants during the December quarter and bought promotional items like the $1 double cheeseburger. The downside was that those bargain-hunting diners spent less per visit.
“In this environment, your first job is to get people in the door,” said Chidsey.
The next step, he added, is getting those customers to spend money on things like higher-profit drinks, snacks, premium sandwiches or desserts. Along those lines, Burger King will begin advertising its Steakhouse XT burger nationwide later this month.
Burger King also plans to promote breakfast value deals in April, as McDonald’s continues promoting its new breakfast Dollar Menu.
As discounting rages, analysts continue to monitor friction between Burger King and its franchisees, who have complained that discounts and promotions used to lure more traffic are making it harder for them to turn profits.
Meanwhile, McDonald’s — the industry’s 800-lb gorilla — continues to grab share.
Earlier this week, McDonald’s Chief Executive Jim Skinner said December’s increase in U.S. same-store sales was a “sustainable result” in the longer term, despite a January lull. [ID:nLDE6101VB] (Reporting by Martinne Geller; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn, Dave Zimmerman, Gunna Dickson and Steve Orlofsky)


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The Future of the Robotic Coworker in Commercial Cleaning
The idea of adding robots to our daily lives, whether at work or at play, has been an exciting prospect for many businesses. Robots open up a wide range of possibilities to improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of essential--if monotonous--jobs. However, this excitement around the technology’s potential has sometimes been tempered by concern over robots displacing human workers. The reality is: robotic coworkers complement rather than replace human staff. In commercial cleaning, the collaboration between robots and staff helps your business stay competitive, increases the effectiveness of your staff, and enables your business to nimbly respond to challenges. As we transition into a “new normal” both during and after the coronavirus pandemic, these capabilities are more important than ever before.
What is the New Normal for Commercial Cleaning?
The last few weeks have rapidly changed the game for commercial cleaning businesses, as demand for cleaning has skyrocketed and new, stricter standards for cleanliness have emerged virtually overnight. The changes have left commercial cleaning companies scrambling for resources. In fact, ZipRecruiter noted a 75% surge in cleaning help wanted ads in March 2020. In response, many businesses have been turning to automation and robotics to keep up with the demand. But what happens when it’s all over?
While shelter-in-place orders will not last forever and we will gradually return to a semblance of normalcy, the changes we’ve seen won’t disappear overnight. In fact, as people begin to return to work and venture back into stores and restaurants, the need for rigorous cleaning protocols will only be heightened further. Adhering to these standards will be critical--both to keep a second wave of infections at bay and to ease client anxiety. “There are some amazing technologies that have come on board in the last five years that really make a difference,” said Patty Olinger, executive director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC). “What this pandemic is going to do is catapult us into that new technology, and that new philosophy” (Bloomberg Law).
We’re already seeing commercial cleaning robot usage increase in real-time. According to Brain Corp, in March 2020, the company saw a 13.6% YoY increase in average daily usage of BrainOS-powered robots in retail facilities. Brain Corp expects the uptick to continue as businesses realize the value of automation. Because of this trend towards automation, companies that effectively deploy teams of people and commercial cleaning robots now will be better equipped to meet these demands in the future.
As we move into the future of clean, the following are 3 ways commercial cleaning robots and humans will collaborate to keep up with cleaning demands in the new normal.
1. Robots Will Offload Mundane Tasks so Cleaning Staff Can Focus on Regular Deep Cleaning
Gone are the days when cleaners will be able to spend valuable labor hours on time-consuming, mundane cleaning tasks like vacuum cleaning. These rote tasks will still need to be done to maintain high levels of cleanliness, but they will be automated to free up staff time for more regular deep cleaning. Robots will be deployed for the mundane tasks, while human workers will be reassigned to the critical detail work. This division of labor among people and robots will ensure broader coverage and higher quality cleaning across all tasks.
In an industry already choked for resources, robots will provide a valuable reprieve. For example, Whiz, the commercial robot vacuum from SoftBank Robotics, can offload up to 30% of cleaning time traditionally spent vacuuming manually. Plus, cleaning companies will be able to better retain employees that aren’t overworked or saddled with endless mundane tasks.
Download the Ultimate Guide to Success for Your Commercial Cleaning Business and learn how to manage employee turnover, improve staff efficiency, and how to innovate your commercial cleaning business.
2. Robots Will Increase Cleaning Efficiency, So Staff Can Complete Jobs in Less Time
The need for efficiency isn’t going away; it’s accelerating. Getting more jobs done in less time will be critical to the success of a commercial cleaning business. Not only is efficiency good for your business’s bottom line, but it can also increase safety. For example, getting staff in and out of spaces more quickly will reduce human contact, increasing the odds of keeping your staff and building occupants healthy. Going forward, being able to demonstrate safe and efficient cleaning practices will differentiate commercial cleaning companies from the larger market.
3. Robots Will Enable Social Distancing so Staff Can Work More Safely
Some tasks like dusting and vacuuming can kick up dust into the air. When human workers spend large amounts of time on these tasks, they may sneeze or cough--spraying microscopic droplets into the air. Whether the worker is sick or not, each sneeze or cough will raise a concern with both clients and other staff members.
Robotic cleaning solutions cannot spread infection in this way; rather, commercial robot vacuums can quickly complete the traditionally dusty vacuuming tasks without raising concern. In addition, robotic vacuums like Whiz kick up 8x less dust compared to manual cleaning, improving air quality. Finally, by leveraging robots, cleaning crews can limit the number of people that must be present for each shift, further enabling social distancing and limiting the risks of infection transmission.
The new normal for commercial cleaning is here, and it’s a world where people and robots work together to clean better, faster, and more safely. Now is the time to make smart technology decisions to prepare for this new normal and deliver industry-leading solutions to your customers. And it doesn’t have to be an enormous upfront investment. Some autonomous cleaning solutions like Whiz, the commercial robot vacuum from Softbank Robotics, developed in partnership with Brain OS and ICE Robotics, are available with a subscription model, allowing you to cost-effectively pilot the solution in your facilities.
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You have to cancel your event because of the current situation? You are not alone! From small to large, everyone is equally affected. But instead of sticking your head in the sand, stay flexible and get creative!
The trend is moving away from full event cancellation and more and more towards virtual solutions. While organizers need to use Streaming und online Konferenztool verwenden for the final execution, proven digital solutions, such as Sweap, are still indispensable for participant management.
Microsoft Build, the largest event by the software global player, was to be held in Seattle from 19th to 21st May. The event had to be cancelled and a virtual solution was found. "We look forward to bringing our community together in this new digital format to learn, connect and grow together," the organizers claimed. "Please look out for more information soon. Sign up to receive updates on our digital event."
The German e-commerce event, which should have taken place in Duisburg on 28th May 2020, will be held virtually this year, according to Shopware CEO Stefan Hamann. The online replacement date for the Shopware Community Day has not yet been announced.
"But we wouldn't be Shopware if we didn't have a solution for you!" – Now that's the right approach. Thanks Stefan!
Google Cloud's upcoming Next conference will be changed to a virtual format to limit travel during the global outbreak of the corona virus, the company told attendees on Monday.
The solution: Google Cloud Next '20: Digital Connect is a virtual event that is free for all online attendees. Offered services include keynotes, breakout sessions and interactive learning opportunities.
"Innovation is in Google's DNA and we're leveraging that strength to bring you an impressive and inspiring event this year with no travel risk," Google told registered attendees.
The Google I/O 2020, on the other hand, was finally cancelled two weeks ago after numerous attempts to convert the event into a virtual format.
We found a very special example, directly from the German capital Berlin, known for its unique and innovative club scene. Due to the Covid-19 virus, events can no longer take place here and the 250 clubs and music venues are facing the biggest challenge in their history. To find support for the club operators and their 9000+ employees, the project "United We Stream" was created. Via various streaming services, live DJ sets are broadcast daily directly from the clubs or other special locations in the city. The musical line-up is very impressive and the project is finding huge support!
All donations go into a pot, with which clubs in need under the Coronavirus quarantine can be supported.
Event marketing is a very special form of marketing, combined with an unforgettable experience for your visitors. But what exactly is event marketing and how can it be used successfully? Find out more …


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Every year, journalists start CES with faint optimism and conclude with disappointment; as the song goes, they thought the future would be cooler. At some point right as the show is ending, someone will typically float Apple — which officially skips CES every year — as either the cause of the show’s boredom or its future savior. Right on cue, analyst and former Apple marketing director Michael Gartenberg today published the latest version of this pitch, titled “It’s Time For Apple to Go to CES.” I agree with much of what he says, but respectfully disagree with that conclusion.
I’m uniquely positioned to discuss this topic for a few reasons. I created CES’ incredibly popular Apple product exhibition area, the iLounge Pavilion, which kept growing until it filled the equivalent of more than two football fields. During the same time, I covered virtually all of Apple’s major events, including speaking with people behind the scenes. Last but not least, I’ve held no stock in Apple and have no stake in its success or failure, other than as a customer.
My position: Apple’s 2009 withdrawal from trade shows may have been justifiable back then, but the overall impact has been negative. Additionally, Apple’s related decision to move most of its product launches to a single quarter each year has damaged the brand, despite the strength of Apple’s sales and stock. However, unless certain highly improbable changes are made at CES, this particular trade show is not the right venue for Apple. Instead, the company should leverage its incredible retail infrastructure to do something different.
Apple and trade shows
In December 2008, when Apple withdrew from exhibiting at future trade shows, the company described them as “a very minor part of how Apple reaches its customers.” It also downplayed the importance of professional shows such as NAB and regional shows including Apple Expo Paris. The logic seemed simple: Why prepare a keynote and staff a booth to reach perhaps 100,000 attendees when Apple Stores collectively had “more than 3.5 million people visit every week?”
To Apple-focused journalists, the real reason behind the change was becoming clearer: Then-CEO Steve Jobs was looking thinner with every keynote, and as his illness progressed, he had more important things to accomplish than working on speeches. No one else could take ownership of Apple’s keynote process at that point, and without a keynote — pulling the cloth off of surprises that would then be offered for public examination — an Apple trade show booth wouldn’t be exciting.
Sure, Apple participated in trade shows as marketing events, primarily to spread the news on new products. But the keynotes also became cultural events, actually setting the tone for both the technology industry and arguably human progress as a whole. What if everyone could easily access the real internet from a pocket-sized device? What if a portable computer could be made so light and easy to use that kids and grandparents could figure it out? There was good reason to tune in and see what Apple was announcing: The devices might, in fact, change the world.
Apple sometimes still hosts “Special Events” around March solely for hand-picked audiences, as well as small demonstrations at events like NAB, but they’re exceptions to the rule. Yet a company that will likely have nothing to say for half the year can’t dominate the media like one that’s always on the cusp of a major announcement. Stock price aside, both the company and the world have been measurably worse off without the enthusiasm generated by these events.
There are also products, most notably the Apple TV, that could have made much bigger splashes with keynote and booth marketing. Imagine if Apple had debuted the first downloadable Apple TV games and proper game controllers at E3? Or if it had launched the pulse and workout-tracking Apple Watch at Medica, the largest health care trade show in the world? Much of the “so what” shrugging that followed their launches might have been avoided if they’d been presented initially in the strongest possible environments.
Apple’s predictable, boring calendar
On a highly related note, Apple never formally said that it was going to stop staggering major new product releases across the year, but that’s effectively what happened: Since Tim Cook took over, Apple has announced almost nothing of significance until WWDC in June, and the vast majority of new products are released during a narrow window from mid-September to early November.
Key Apple executives have spoken proudly about refreshing most of the product lineup simultaneously, as if having a hundred new device models, sizes, colors, and capacities hitting stores over 4-5 weeks was a great thing. That’s cool for people who manage supply chains, but it’s overwhelming and not particularly great for consumers.
Dropping a huge load of stuff all at once is the opposite of what Apple did under Steve Jobs. The company used to keep people excited all year about new Apple products, generally debuting only one or three of them at a time. Staggering new releases across each year gave people a chance to spend their limited income on Apple products at times other than the holidays, keeping Apple’s stores buzzing (not just busy) year-round.
The only positive Apple has accomplished for consumers with the “all at once” tactic has been to create some sense of purchasing predictability. If you’re wondering whether there’s going to be a new iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, or Apple Watch any given year, the answer is now most likely “yes, around September or October.”
Some people have suggested that fewer events are the natural result of maturing products — version 1 deserves a splashy event whenever, but no one will care to show up for the “special” debut of a slightly slimmer version 2, or a waterproof version 3, which could arrive via press release. That’s Apple’s problem to remedy, partially with more breakthrough products, and partially with developer engagement and marketing to show how seemingly small changes — say, adding a game controller and games to the Apple TV — could disrupt an entire industry.
Does Apple need to do CES, specifically?
Gartenberg’s pitch for getting Apple to CES is that “Apple’s presence was always felt” at CES regardless of its lack of attendance, and that CES is lacking in big, quality announcements these days. “Tim Cook and Apple’s superb executives could put together a keynote that showcases not just the company’s products but its vision for the new year.” I agree on all of those points.
But when Apple stopped attending Macworld Expo, another subtext left out of its “no more trade shows” press release was that in Steve Jobs’ view, January keynotes only served to delay purchases that would have been made during the prior holiday. It was also suggested that this obligation wrecked the holidays every year for people who had to prepare keynote presentations and demos — including Jobs and the employees closest to him. Other Apple employees also suggested that the company didn’t enjoy attending events where it had to share floor space with rival companies.
There was also some performance anxiety. Put aside the virtue of infrequent, category-creating January debuts such as the first iPhone and iPad. What is Apple supposed to show every other January, and what huge vision is it going to lay out every year? At what point does Apple hold off on releasing ready-for-Christmas Macs, just to have something “new” to share at the keynote a month later?
Furthermore, CES has a seniority-based space allocation system, which is highly problematic for companies that haven’t been exhibiting for decades — it’s likely why Google had to set up its booth in a parking lot this year, only to get rained out. Believe it or not, CTA wouldn’t necessarily make an exception to its space rules for Apple, citing its impartial stewardship of the entire consumer technology industry.
So unless CTA is willing to make some big changes, it’s not time for Apple to go to CES. But it is time for Apple to rethink the negative impact that its narrow keynote and product release schedules are having on its business and the larger technology industry. People do appreciate when Apple takes on an industry leadership role, and they do want old Apple-style excitement, but that doesn’t need to happen at old trade shows.
A better option: Apple Stores
Perhaps Apple’s “goodbye, Macworld” press release had the best idea of them all: Since Apple’s retail stores see millions of visits per week, why not bring them all together once or twice a year for global-scale special events?
Live from Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater, the company could simultaneously broadcast a keynote to all of its retail stores, complete with a window of limited hands-on time with new products for press and customers. Imagine the lines and the local media coverage; they would be off the charts, and diversify the voices offering perspectives on new Apple products.
Though attendance would be limited somewhat by individual store floor space, the number of people in the aggregate would probably be larger than any CES. Would they actually come? Of course. For true Apple diehards, the ability to attend something like this — especially if it was local — would probably be worth taking the day off work. On Apple’s side, all it would require is existing retail staff, augmented by some extra security for whatever new products were arriving.
The infrastructure’s all there; all Apple has to do is decide to use it properly, and trust its people to take on such a global-scale event. For many companies, participating in a single-location trade show isn’t a bad idea. Apple’s unique footprint and ambitions give it the perfect excuse to pioneer massively multi-location events at its stores.


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14th March, 2022
BBNaija Season 5 housemate, Erica Nlewedim has launched her skincare line, ‘Stargirl Skin’.
The actress, model and entrepreneur made the big announcement at her 28th birthday bash in Lagos on Sunday.
The reality star at her pool party, in a video making the rounds on social media can be seen showing off her beauty products as the MC introduced her and her new achievement.
Nlewedim according to her fans and top personalities in the entertainment industry, had invested her hard-earned money the right way.
The gorgeous screen diva had earlier taken to her Instagram page to celebrate her special day with pretty photos from her birthday shoot.
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Thomas Cook sees increase in holiday sales
Thomas Cook has reported a considerable increase in the level of holiday sales across Europe.
With summer holidays clearly in considerable demand, it is recommended that those jetting off should book comprehensive medical travel insurance cover to offer complete peace of mind during their trip.
According to the last trading update released by the holiday provider, the group has seen a 10 per cent rise in the level of online bookings, together with a 20 per cent rise in bookings for their concept hotels. They say that 50 per cent of all summer bookings are now sold out, suggesting that those interested in booking should do so sooner rather than later to avoid missing out
The statement also offered positivity about the winter holiday market, reporting that holidays during the colder months are now almost fully sold out.
More people booking through mobile devices
As well as indicating positivity for the company, the statement also revealed that bookings through mobile and tablet devices rose by a staggering 63 per cent, representing 33 per cent of all bookings.
Peter Frankheuser, Thomas Cook Chief Executive, said “our bookings for the full year are developing well, especially in the UK and Airlines Germany.
“The tough trading conditions we reported previously in some markets are showing early signs of improvement, and our New Product and Winter Sun initiatives are leading to growth.”
However, Thomas Cook did say that there could still be a negative impact if the weakened rate of the Euro and Swedish krona continued for the rest of the year.
If you are thinking about escaping to shores abroad on a holiday this year, be sure to take out travel insurance cover for over 50s before you travel to ensure you can enjoy a completely trouble-free getaway.


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|April 26, 2012|
Previously published on Spring 2012
The Food and Drug Administration’s much anticipated draft guidance related to the use of social media by pharmaceutical companies fell far short of what the industry expected. More than two years after the FDA held initial hearings on the topic, it quietly released social-media guidelines that addressed only one particular issue: communications relative to off-label uses of their products. But, there is more guidance to come. The FDA indicated upon release of this limited guidance that it expects to release multiple draft guidances relative to social media and other issues, including fulfilling regulatory requirements when there are space limitations (i.e., the 140-character limit of Twitter) and correcting misinformation.
While the guidance itself is important and marks the first time that social media channels such as Twitter and YouTube have been mentioned by name in FDA guidance, its narrow focus provides little in the way of direction to an industry yearning for clarity relative to online marketing issues generally. Despite its narrow focus, there is a silver lining. The pharmaceutical industry can take comfort in the fact that the guidance does not appear to suggest that the industry stop using social media for marketing purposes.
The pharmaceutical industry has been understandably disappointed by the pace of progress relative to guidance on the use of social media. Big Pharma spent $1 billion in online promotions last year and is expected to reach $1.5 billion in spending by 2014; however, we believe this represents a fraction of the spending that might be expected if clearer guidelines were established. Rather than wait for definitive guidance from the FDA that many predict will never come, a host of industry players are making attempts at developing consensus on a way forward. In February 2012, the Digital Health Coalition introduced its Social Media Guiding Principles and Best Practices for Companies and Users, which represents a consensus of the industry’s top digital marketers on issues relating to social media and online communications. Though the document was conceived as an exercise in industry self regulation, the group hopes it will inform FDA thinking on the topic.
Regardless of the ambiguous state of the law, the use of social media continues to grow as a major form of communication between FDA-regulated companies and their customers. Companies must interpret the FDA’s guidance and use it as a means of understanding the FDA’s thinking on the subject of social media. Below is some information on how participants in the industry are using social media despite the lack of guidance, followed by some suggestions for implementing an effective social media strategy at a pharmaceutical company.
Big Pharma’s use of social media is expanding but companies still need to be cautious. Big Pharma currently utilizes many types of social media platforms to discuss public policy, corporate responsibility and to generally promote their brand and products to the public. For example, companies like Sanofi and Pfizer have used websites and online videos to engage in educational campaigns in connection with the need for various products. It is estimated, however, that the vast majority of companies in the pharmaceutical industry do not participate in social media. For these companies, there may be a larger burden associated with remaining compliant with applicable regulations in the fast-pace world of social media. New tools are developed on a rapid basis, which requires companies to improvise and to consistently review and/or modify their social media strategies. For example, when Facebook Inc. began allowing customers to post messages on companies’ pages, companies such as Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca deleted some of their pages and temporarily removed others due to the uncertainty created by the situation.
Social Media Practices and Policies: Some Suggestions
Being part of a heavily regulated and competitive industry can result in a cultural environment that does not easily lend itself to safely making the kind of instant unfiltered communications often seen in social media channels. To combat the associated risks, companies today must work closely with both their legal and marketing teams to maintain an up-to-date social media policy and to ensure its compliance with its terms.
As FDA-regulated companies continue to expand their use of social media, the need for diligent monitoring of the company’s and employees’ communications is more important than ever. Large numbers of employees engaging the public (on their own behalf or the company’s) amplifies the potential for violating applicable laws or a company’s internal policies. It has been predicted that in 2013 and beyond, all industries are likely to encounter a new generation of privacy, employment, defamation and other legal claims arising out of these social media platforms. Proper and consistent training will allow employees to safely use social media while still growing a customer base and business.
Below are some basic tips to help a company maintain a healthy social media existence in the pharmaceutical industry.
1. Maintain a Written Social Media Policy
Basic Terms. The purpose of the social media policy is to guide the company and employees’ use of social media. A well-drafted social media policy will discuss the basic guidelines regarding permissible and prohibited conduct, best practices and the level of privacy employees should expect when using either company or personal equipment.
A Social Media Policy Should Establish Processes and Procedures. A social media policy should include processes and procedures to ensure that social media communications are properly vetted by the appropriate departments. Having a clear workflow will allow the company to properly create, monitor and censor communications before they are sent, including posting any disclaimers or declaring the company’s sponsorship of a website or product. This “workflow” also will help to prevent communications that are distributed through an incorrect medium. For example, while promoting a drug through a social media site, companies should ensure that promotion is restricted to the physicians who have agreed to receive promotional content and does not reach the public.
A Social Media Policy Should be Transparent.
Employees. Employees should be aware that all communications on company-owned equipment can be subject to review by the company. The company’s social media policy (in conjunction with other policies) should establish realistic privacy expectations for employees, referencing the fact that each employee’s right to free speech is not unlimited, and that they are prohibited from disclosing the company’s confidential or proprietary information and they are prohibited from disclosing off-label information to the public at large. If your company monitors its websites and social media accounts (Facebook, blogs, etc.) for unapproved, harmful, deceptive or illegal comments, have disciplinary actions in place and be diligent to enforce them.
Customers and Business Partners. Every comment or response to the company’s communications may affect its reputation or relationships with other parties, not to mention violate applicable regulations (think: doctors posting recommendations on how to use products to the public). Although the current thought is that companies are not responsible for the comments of others, this issue can be further mitigated by making it known to the public what types of communications will not be tolerated.
Every Employee Should Sign an Acknowledgement. Each employee should sign an acknowledgment stating he or she has read the company’s social media policy and agrees to abide by its terms and conditions.
2. Train All Employees
Training is Crucial. Companies can substantially mitigate their exposure by training all employees about its current policies and the “dos and don’ts” related to social media. According to a recent study, almost 15 percent of employees have made a status update or tweeted about their work; 31 percent of employers surveyed reported having taken disciplinary action against employees for the information they communicated about the company.
Employees are Responsible for Their Own Messages. Well trained employees should understand who is responsible for creating, editing and reviewing communications before they are published to one of the company’s social media accounts. Employees should be on notice that any comments related to the company or its products must be accompanied by a statement verifying they are an employee of the company, along with an appropriate disclaimer.
3. Keep Organized
Given the regulatory controls placed on companies in the pharmaceutical industry, the threat of an audit by the FDA or another governmental agency is real. Companies should prepare for this reality by using technology that automatically archives all communications in a way that makes them easily accessible in the event of an audit.
4. Other Important Tips
Security measures always should be taken to protect confidential information.
If social media communications include a disclaimer, remember that per FDA guidance, the public should be able to access all related information easily with only “one click.”
We expect the FDA to provide additional guidance in the future related to social media. In the meantime, FDA-regulated companies should be careful with their approach and apply existing laws to social media communications just as one would to other forms of media governing the industry. Above all, remember that social media can be an incredible asset to a company’s objectives when used responsibly.
 Note that while the FDA has not provided guidance related to social media, other government agencies such as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the National Labor Relations Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission have provided guidance that may be applicable to a company’s social media communications.
 For example, “the views expressed herein are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of [my company].”


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This year's Super Bowl was heavily dominated by leading crypto companies and exchanges vying for the most coveted commercial ad spots to broadcast their crypto ad campaigns.
The crypto ad campaigns that aired on February 13 were able to captivate the attention of 100 million global users that tuned in to watch the broadcast of Super Bowl LVI.
Leading crypto exchanges and companies including Coinbase, FTX.com, Crypto.com, and BitBuy have reportedly shelled millions to book advertisement slots and run ads concerning cryptocurrency trading during the main event.
Cryptocurrency Ads In Super Bowl LVI
This year's Superbowl was initially dubbed as "Crypto Bowl" by numerous media outlets considering the number of cryptocurrency and blockchain ads scheduled to run during its official broadcast. Here's a look at the top crypto ads.
Last night cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase noticed an intense surge in user volume after the exchange aired its most anticipated crypto ad during the super bowl broadcast.
The ad that displays a bouncing QR code on a black TV screen prompted many users to scan the code, resulting in the app and website crashing temporarily
Many Twitter users referred to the ad as iconic and labeled it as a" minimalistic" ad campaign that managed to leave users astounded, engaged, and curious.
However, others - including security experts - questioned whether the exchange should promote scanning mysterious QR codes in a space that remains vulnerable to scams.
Sam Bankman Fried backed FTX took a creative turn and managed to sign Larry David to do the crypto bidding on behalf of the exchange.
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Schaffer, the Director of FTX, said:
This was the first idea that came by that was perfect as it was. Who better than Larry to belittle the total of human achievement and be wrong. It was a funny idea and we didn’t have to do another spin. He got excited by the idea and that’s what got him to do it.
Then we started to think about all the periods, different inventions and the agency lobbed all these ideas and we were lobbying ideas. At that point, the hard part became winnowing it down to how many we could fit in 60 seconds.
The ad features Larry David as a sceptic travelling through time and rejecting numerous ideas including the invention of the light bulb, forks, and the wheel. Later on, the ad displays an employee pitching FTX trading which is also rejected by Larry.
The tagline at the end of the ad states "don't be like Larry" urging users indirectly to accept ideas (such as trading via FTX).
Another ad displayed during the Super Bowl event was of prominent exchange Crypto.com. The ad broadcast features a young LeBron James played by actor Bentley Greens, asking the real adult LeBron James about the future, with a tagline that says "Fortune favors the brave."
The US-based social investment company EToro also debuted their Super Bowl ad commercial featuring a swarm of literally flying investors that are sweeping new consumers to invest in crypto trading and investment.
Both the Shiba Inu and Dogecoin communities were especially happy with the eToro advert after it featured a Shiba Inu dog, too.
Mcdonald's Ad Fails To Include Crypto
Earlier this week, McDonald's tweeted an ad teaser spotlighting a blurred background with giant truck wheels and a date that states 2.13.22. The picture went viral and eventually caught the attention of "Dogefather" Elon Musk who in turn retweeted the tweet with a water droplet emoji.
The action prompted the Doge Army to speculate whether the fast-food giant was set to accept Dogecoin as payment for its products and services.
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Motion Industries Earns a Premier Supplier Award from Eaton
Birmingham, AL -- Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replaceme...
Birmingham, AL — Motion Industries, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, recently earned a 2007 Premier Supplier Award from Eaton Corporation. Based on differentiated performance and superior productivity, this elite award represents the top 0.05% of Eaton’s global supply base.
Motion Industries was one of 42 suppliers recognized.
Richard D. Holder, vice-president – Eaton Business System, said, “Of the thousands of Eaton suppliers around the world these are the best in terms of quality, productivity, innovation and technology.”
“We are honoured to receive this recognition from Eaton as a premier supplier,” said Bill Stevens, Motion Industries president and CEO.
Motion Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company. For more information, visit www.motionindustries.com.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer of electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.


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Thankfully, it isn’t all bad news. Despite Lenovo’s head of mobile saying that Motorola would focus on premium devices, the company cleared up any misconceptions, confirming that the Moto G and Moto E will not be discontinued.
“Although we are simplifying the combined Motorola and [Lenovo] portfolio, we have no plans to retire Moto G, our most successful smartphone, or Moto E,” a Motorola representative said to The Verge.
That is good news, especially since the Moto G was the company’s best selling smartphone last year. It is also one of our most loved budget smartphones of 2015, offering an excellent design and decent specs for a killer price.
It does make Lenovo’s statement a bit shallow however, since the head of mobile Chen Xudong said the Lenovo Vibe line would be the company’s budget brand. If the Moto G and Moto E are available, that means the Vibe will be competing with Motorola for brand recognition in the budget section, which might muddy the differences between the Vibe and Moto brand.
When Lenovo acquired Motorola in 2014 for $2.91 billion, it seemed willing to give the company a lot of space. Apart from moving manufacturing from the U.S. to China, Lenovo didn’t change any of the Motorola smartphone lineup or force the company to stop its partnership with Verizon.
This year might be the time when much of that changes, especially now that Lenovo has reported a poor quarter spearheaded by its under-performing mobile division. The question is, will Lenovo sell more smartphones if Motorola becomes nothing more than a brand name, or will it become another shelved brand like Nokia post-Microsoft acquisition? Time will tell.
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The LeSee Pro concept was supposed to be revealed at an event in San Francisco, but it was declared MIA.
More than 1,700 people gathered to check out the new LeSee Pro concept last night, but when Chinese billionaire and LeEco founder Jia Yueting showed up, the car wasn’t there. The original plan was to have Jia inside the electric vehicle and have the concept’s onboard cameras, radars and sensors do all the driving to show off the LeSee Pro’s autonomous driving capabilities. The concept was part of a presentation showing an extensive array of products, ranging from new smartphones and 4K TVs to a VR headset and a so-called “smart bike” with Android integration.
Speaking through a translator, the man in charge at LeEco told the media “It shouldn't be me running out here, we didn't have any other choice” and “what we wanted is me in the car, and the autonomous car drives me out.”
The reason why the concept was a no-show at the event in San Francisco is because the LeSee Pro is currently stuck in London filming for Transformers 5. They simply didn’t have the time to bring the car to U.S. for its official reveal, so instead they decided to show the LeSee concept (pictured here) originally unveiled back in April at an event in Beijing.
Very little is known about the new concept, but LeEco says it’s a “stunning vehicle” featuring autonomous technology developed in collaboration with Faraday Future and Aston Martin. The company goes on to specify the electric concept’s advanced driverless tech boasts “machine-learning of facial, emotion, system and path recognition.” It’s also being described as the “ultimate mobile device” by keeping those inside the car connected to the Internet at all times.
Speaking of Faraday Future, which is a Los Angeles-based startup also controlled by Jia, the company has announced plans to introduce its very first production car in January 2017 at CES where it will likely show an all-electric SUV to take on the Tesla Model X.
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Betiply, a pioneering international Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform with offices in the United States and Colombia, announced today that it plans to make the platform available in Mexico starting in July 2016.Daily Fantasy Sports is wildly popular in the United States, and until now, has been only available in the US and Canadian markets.
Michael Puscar, co-founder and CEO of Betiply, indicated that the platform will be available in Mexico in both Spanish and English.
“Mexico is home to Latin America’s most passionate sports fans,” said Puscar, “The country is a natural market for DFS and we hope to make our platform accessible across the country on both desktop and mobile devices.”
Betiply not only will allow Mexicans to participate in fantasy sports contests, they will be able to do so with their brethren in other nations across both North and South America.
In Mexico, participants will be able to use their sports knowledge to compete in contests of various sizes. Betiply offers contests covering local leagues such as the Liga MX as well as international soccer leagues including the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Italian Series A, and the Spanish La Liga. The platform also covers Copa Liberadores, the Euro 2016, the Argentinian league as well as sports outside of soccer such as the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Hockey League (NHL). Puscar indicated that these leagues are only the start.
“As we continue to expand into Mexico and beyond, we will continue to add more leagues and make the platform available in more languages,” said Puscar, “Our goal is a truly international platform. If you are passionate about a sport, we want that sport to be covered within Betiply.”
Betiply is backed by GITP Ventures, a Panama-based early-stage venture fund and Ruta-N, the center of innovation and business in Medellín, Colombia. It has also received backing from various angel investors from both Colombia and the United States. The company was founded by serial entrepreneurs Michael Puscar and Robert Reisenweber.


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Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic now open in West Fargo
WEST FARGO — Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic is now open for business at 214 12 th St N.W. here.
Formerly known as the Stockmen’s Supply Veterinary Clinic, Healthy Paws Veterinary is re-opening under a new name and at a new location just three blocks west and one block north of the former location on Main Avenue in West Fargo.
Under the direction of Dr. Tammy Johnson and a team of veterinary technicians, Healthy Paws Veterinary will continue to offer a full range of services for cats and dogs, including: immunization and wellness care, dental care, elective and soft tissue surgery, euthanasia services, internal medicine, microchipping, digital x-rays and allergy testing. Healthy Paws Veterinary will continue to offer an in-house pharmacy and pet health supplies, featuring prescription and non-prescription dog and cat food and pet health topicals.
Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 701-282-3256.


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Beloved Konami franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Castlevania have been dormant for way too long, but of late, a deluge of leaks and rumours has given the impression that that might change in the not-too-distant future. For well over a year, we’ve been seeing reports of a new Silent Hill game (possibly even more than one), while recently, reports have also stated that Konami is also looking to license the Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania IPs out to external developers to bring those franchises back as well.
And recently, Konami producer Shin Murato may possibly have hinted that that might indeed be happening. Konami recently launched GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon in collaboration with indie developer GuruGuru, and in an interview with JPGames, Murato suggested that we might also be seeing more similar collaborations to bring back dormant IPs from Konami in the future.
“We are continually inspired by various indie titles, and how they innovate and produce exciting games,” Murato said. “We felt that GetsuFumaDen would be an interesting IP to bring back to follow this indie approach, and so we decided to contact GuruGuru as we know the team well. They had been exploring new approaches for graphical design and thought they would be a great fit for this IP. It also helped that there were fans of the original GetsuFumaDen game within the GuruGuru team. In terms of other collaborations, please wait for future projects like this!”
Veteran Metal Gear Solid voice actor David Hayter recently suggested that a revival of the franchise might indeed be in the works. Meanwhile, Konami also recently stated that though it wouldn’t be making any announcements at E3 2021 next month, they are “in deep development of a number of key projects.”


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Tesco Posts Best Christmas Sales in Three Years, Names New UK Boss
By Martin Baccardax | January 10, 2013 6:19 PM EST
Tesco plc shares rose in early London trading after it posted its best domestic holiday sales figures in three years as its £1bn UK restructuring beings to bear fruit.
UK like-for-like sales in the 6 weeks ending on 5 January - not including petrol - grew by 1.8 percent, Britain's biggest retailer said in a statement published Thursday on its website, a figure the company said was largely in line with its expectations. Overall group sales for the period rose by 3.9 percent, excluding petrol, the company reported. Collectively, the sales figures were well ahead of analysts' estimates and better than its rival J Sainsbury plc over the key Christmas period.
"The Group performed broadly in line with our expectations through the Christmas period, with an improved performance in the UK, and maintained trends elsewhere as we continue to experience tough trading conditions - particularly in Central Europe," said CEO Philip Clarke. "I am pleased with our performance over the important Christmas and New Year period in the UK, which reflects the progress we are making in improving our offer for customers."
Tesco shares rose 2.4 precent to 357.65 pence each Wednesday. The stock has risen around 14.6 percent over the past year.
The group also named Chris Bush - a 30-year veteran of the group who was recently called back from Tesco's Asia operations - as the new managing director of its UK operations but made no changes to its forecast for domestic performance and expects the broader trends it has seen so far this year continue into 2013.
The Cheshunt, England-based group suffered its first trading profit loss in nearly 20 years in October, despite better-than-expected sales growth in its key UK market amid one of the deepest recessions in a generation.
The group earmarked a £1bn revamp of its UK business earlier this year, including a direct £400m in capital investment. The plans include adding 8,000 new staff in existing stores and creating a net 20,000 new jobs over the next two years, the company said.
About 430 UK supermarkets, nearly a quarter of its entire floor space in Britain, will be addressed in the overhaul and its online offering of non-food items was doubled to 80,000 for the Christmas trading season.
Sainsbury said Wednesday it had record sales over the key Christmas period but warned of a challenging market for British retailers in the months to come.
The UK's second-largest grocery store chain said like-for-like sales grew by 1.5 percent in the 14 weeks ending on 5 January, in a trading update published on its website.
Excluding fuel, the sales advanced 0.9 percent. Total sales for its fiscal third quarter rose 3.9 percent, maintaining a pace of 32 consecutive quarters in which the company has grown its top line.
The group's online sales advanced more than 15 percent, while its Convenience division saw an expansion of 15 percent. The group said it was "well positioned" heading into its fiscal fourth quarter and would update the market on trading for that three-month period on 19 March.
Overall grocery store sales grew 3.2 percent in the 12 weeks ending 23 December, Kantar said in a report published on its website Tuesday, with the strongest growth coming from the discount and premium ends of companies' product ranges. J Sainsbury was the only member of the Big Four to increase its market share, the researcher said.
Tesco saw its market share dip to 30.5 percent from 30.6 percent during the period, arresting the average 0.4 percent decline the group had been experiencing for most of the year. Discount retailer Aldi, on the other hand, recorded an all-time high 3.2 percent market share gain following sales growth of 30.1 percent for the period. Rival discounters Lidl (10.8 percent) and Iceland (2.2 percent) also showed improvements.
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Terrell Owens is suing the hell out of an Atlanta storage company, claiming in a new lawsuit they stole $1 MILLION worth of his stuff … and sold it without him even knowing!!!
TMZ Sports broke the story … back in April, one of Owens’ old storage units was auctioned off after the company that housed it claimed the Hall of Fame WR stopped making payments to them.
The unit was full of amazing items … there was a custom bust of TO, old playbooks, autographed helmets and sweet Nike cleats But, TO says he was NEVER made aware that the storage company still had his stuff … and in a federal lawsuit filed this summer in Georgia — he’s claiming Atlanta Peach Movers straight-up stole it.
In the lawsuit, Owens says on July 14, 2014 … he and the storage company had talks over his unit that left him under the impression all of his stuff had been returned to him.
He alleges he has written proof from the company that says his debt was all paid off and his items were out of the unit and back in his possession.
But, he’s claiming the company lied to him on purpose in order to steal his stuff and eventually sell it at auction this past spring.
In fact, Owens claims the first time he had heard the company still had his gear was when we reached out to him for our story back in April.
Owens is now suing the company for fraud and breach of contract — among other things — claiming he had over $1 MILLION worth of items in that storage unit.
Owens wants to be compensated for the loss of his stuff … which he claims is “unique, irreplaceable, and priceless.”
The man who bought the unit at auction, James Rice of Jan’s Used Furniture in Griffin, GA, told us back in April he was willing to give the stuff back to Owens — but, clearly, that hasn’t happened.


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iPhone Meets iSuit
The bumpy road of the iPhone has just gotten a bit bumpier, with both Apple and AT&T being named in a new lawsuit that alleges the phone's voice-mail system infringes on another company's patents.
The suit, filed by Klausner Technologies in the patent-friendly U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleges that the iPhone infringes on two Klausner patents related to visual voice-mail. The firm has concurrent suits against Skype, Comcast, and Cablevision, and in the past has settled with AOL and Vonage over infringement of related patents.
The suit estimates an excess of $460 million in damages, and has garnered Klausner comparisons to NTP, Inc., best known for their patent-infringement against BlackBerry manufacturers Research in Motion.


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The progression of Alibaba’s cloud (NYSE:BABA) industry outpaced Amazon and Microsoft in the quarter ending in September, and the Chinese tech giant reiterated the commitment of its resolve for making the unit successful by future March.
Alibaba claimed cloud computing brought in profits of 14.89 billion yuan ($2.24 billion) with the three weeks ending Sept. 30. That’s a 60 % year-on-year rise and its quickest fee of growth since the December quarter of 2019.
This was more quickly compared to Amazon Web Service’s 29 % year-on-year profits rise and Microsoft Azure’s forty eight % growth inside the September quarter.
It’s crucial to note that Alibaba’s cloud computing business is significantly smaller compared to these two market leaders.
We feel cloud computing is actually essential infrastructure for your digital era, though it is nevertheless within the early point of growing.
For comparability, Amazon Web Services brought around earnings of $11.6 billion while Microsoft’s intelligent cloud earnings, which includes some other products and services in addition to Azure, totaled thirteen dolars billion in the September quarter.
Alibaba could be the fourth most significant public cloud computing provider worldwide, according to Synergy Research Group.
Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang declared public sectors and also financial solutions contributed the maximum progression to the company’s cloud division.
We believe cloud computing is basic infrastructure just for the digital era, though it is still in the early stage of growing. We’re focused on additionally boosting the investments of ours deeply in cloud computing, Zhang said on the earnings phone call.
Inside September, Alibaba chief financial officer Maggie Wu stated the company’s cloud computing industry is actually apt to be worthwhile for at first chance inside the present fiscal year. Alibaba’s fiscal year started in April 2020 and then concludes on March 31, 2021.
Alibaba’s loss from the cloud computing sector was 3.79 billion yuan within the September quarter, much more expansive than the 1.92 billion yuan loss reported in the same time period last 12 months. Nevertheless, Wu pointed to the earnings ahead of interest, taxes, and amortization (EBITA), another measure of profits.
EBITA loss narrowed to 156 huge number of yuan out of 521 zillion yuan within the exact same time last year. The EBITA margin was negative one %.
For this basis, Wu believed on the earnings call which Alibaba managing absolutely count on to look at profitability in the second 2 quarters.
As I talked about in the course of the Investor Day, we don’t come across any excuse why of the long?term, Alibaba cloud computing can’t access to the margin level that many of us realize in other peer companies. Ahead of this, we are about to still completely focus growing our cloud computing industry leadership and also develop the income of ours, she said.


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Bangladesh: Seven years on from Rana Plaza factory collapse, garment workers' lives at risk again amid COVID-19
24 April 2020 marks the seventh anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh that killed at least 1,134 people and injured over 2,000 others. The collapse of the eight-story building, which housed over five garment factories supplying global brands, remains one of the deadliest industrial accidents to date. Seven years later, unsafe working conditions and deadly incidents continue to characterise the global garment industry. In Bangladesh, significant progress made with the legally binding Accord on Fire and Building Safety - established in the wake of the Rana Plaza disaster - is under threat as it is soon to be replaced by a national RMG Sustainability Council, which labour groups have warned lacks effective safeguards to protect workers.
The response by brands and retailers to the Coronavirus pandemic has further put the lives of garment workers in their global supply chains at risk, with Bangladesh being severely hit by order cancellations and extended payment terms. More than two million mostly women garment workers have lost their jobs or been furloughed, many without pay or severance. Thousands of workers have staged protests over unpaid wages, risking infection due to the fear of starvation. Where factories remain in operation, workers are reporting being forced to work without adequate precautions, leaving them, their families and communities at risk of infection.
Below is a selection of coverage reflecting on the disaster and looking at the current situation for garment workers in Bangladesh amid the Coronavirus pandemic.


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The button to electrical cars may obtain more media attention, yet in the immediate future, the actual change in electrical transportation may be occurring on two wheels. Rapidly growing in appeal, electric bikes, or e-bikes, are poised to create a renaissance of two-wheeled commuters, brought into the comprehensive variety as well as less complicated commutes offered by this type of battery-powered transport.
Motorcyclists are beginning to come to be much more knowledgeable about electric bikes, while increasingly more customers are considering buying their very own bikes. It hints at a future with even more electric bikes spiriting down the city, making it less complicated for even more customers to take advantage of biking as a significant or primary method of browsing their cities.
What’s an electric bike?
An electric bike, at the most fundamental degree, is a common bike furnished with a motor that gives a boost, additionally called pedal assist. Think about it as regular biking with a power-up, like a game. That electric press can be a significant benefit when attempting to prevail over hilly surface, haul products, or go fars away.
Electric bikes aren’t new, but they have actually acquired appeal in the last few years as modern-day technology has increased as well as customers have actually ended up being more available.
What are the advantages of e-bikes?
1.Electric bike health and wellness advantages
That’s right, obtaining fitter is just one of the primary advantages of using an electrical bike. A 2017 research showed that volunteers that used electric bikes on their commute to aid for a month exposed boosted cardiovascular ability as well as blood glucose level control.
That’s because, although electric bikes do function onboard electrical motors, these motors are only there to aid with pedaling as well as do not power the bike unless the bicyclist positions the initiative. While you may not strike the exact same intensity degrees as you would on a normal bike, electric bikes are still a dramatically much healthier alternative than cars or mass transit.
2.You’ll deal with hillsides effortlessly
Electric bikes can make points less complicated as they use you the alternative to engage the electrical motor as well as get some pedaling support as you deal with those challenging slopes.
3.Ecological benefits of electric bikes
Electric bikes are an even more eco-friendly alternative than a cars and truck as well as truck or mass transit as they launch no tailpipe discharges– so by riding one, you’ll be doing your part to assist the setup.
However merely how environmentally friendly are e-bikes? Well, a research study suggests the complete carbon influence of different cars, making up whatever from manufacturing to the extra food usage of bicyclists. With whatever comprised, the carbon footprint of biking was just 21 grams of C02e per vacationer kilometer took a trip, compared to 271 grams of C02e per vacationer kilometer in vehicles and also trucks. So, you in fact will be assisting the atmosphere.
And there you have it– few benefits of possessing an electrical bike. Persuaded? Then head over to Erode Solutions where you can discover a full collection of electric bikes.
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March 30, 2021 | AtoZ Markets – Cryptocurrency promised a revolution, and a revolution is certainly what we are observing. From disrupting the current financial system to revolutionizing the way we transact, beyond its fluctuating nature, Bitcoin has the potential to completely transform the way we use money.
Zeply, a leading European Crypto Exchange is making it easy for the ever-expanding community of crypto enthusiasts to be front and center in the evolution of currency. They believe that the future of money is here and are excited to be leading the way in accelerating the acceptance of digital currency across Europe.
“Bitcoins Speculative Nature”
The valuation of Bitcoin has had a meteoric rise. The price per coin has seen exponential growth thus far in 2021, and over the last 12-months the growth rate is close to 500%. Furthermore, the 52-week range is an astonishing $4,000 to over $57,000.
Now take it back and digest the events of the last 12-years, it raises the question; is Bitcoin a bubble? The price fluctuations that have unfolded and the notorious times of volatility have added to the excitement and overall value that the digital asset has to offer. From steep ascends to staggering drops people have reason to think Bitcoin is a speculative frenzy. Still, the cryptocurrency is known for all-time highs after a dramatic price crash and recent events are increasing the likelihood that Bitcoin is here to stay.
“The Future is Cash-Free”
The current pandemic, the desire for freedom and the need for convenience are propelling a shift towards a cash-free society. While cash will always be accepted as a form of payment its “cash is king” status has started to fade.
As people embark on the transition from traditional to digital, we are living through a global social phenomenon that is driving governments, businesses, and consumers to rethink how they manage their financial models. Digital payments are becoming more conventional, and consumers and retailers alike are increasingly going cashless for even small-currency transactions. The use of crypto owned debit/credit cards are paving the way for the new “king” of the financial world, offering a solution that is not only convenient but at the same time safe, it also enables individuals quicker, cheaper transactions without the need for a middleman.
A Company Paving the Way
“Zeply was launched with the sole purpose of making Bitcoin easily accessible to a wider audience. Through offering the power of cryptocurrency with 0% fees on a fully secure and dynamic platform we allow people to embrace the full potential of the “crypto movement” and enable users to be a part of the future of money.”
Effortless KYC Process
When signing up for a Zeply account you will need to submit a copy of your identity documents. Zeply don’t believe in over complicating procedures, with a KYC process faster than any seen on the market, they make the verification process less cumbersome – Account verification time of less than 1 business day! Once verified you have the complete freedom to manage your assets anytime, anywhere.
Innovation & Security at the Core
Marrying cutting-edge technology with robust security features such as 2FA, Zeply built a versatile platform that never impedes on security. They are a custodial wallet granting users higher security and access to their account with no chances of losing their funds in the case of private key loss.
Banking the Unbanked
Make the change between digital and traditional currency in a matter of seconds. Buy, transfer, or store your Bitcoin with Zeply and experience firsthand a platform for the future – eradicating the need for a middleman, Zeply the “everyone” platform paves the way for a crypto future.
The future is Bitcoin, be a part of it in three simple steps.
- Sign up with Zeply & Verify your Account.
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Logistics company Gati has posted total consolidated revenues of Rs 425.54 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2016 (Q1FY17). This was an increase of 2.2% year-on-year from Rs 416.24 crore in the same quarter last year. On a sequential basis, total revenues decreased 0.5% from Rs 428.04 crore.
Note for the current quarter, Gati has not disclosed revenues from its ecommerce division, Gati e-connect. The company’s ecommerce business had posted revenues of Rs 63 crore in the preceding quarter. At the time Dhruv Agarwal, EVP of Gati-Kintetsu said that “over the last couple of quarters we also shifted our focus to look at the lower weight categories. Beginning of this year we were doing 60% above 2 kg, 40% less than two kg and now at the end of this year we have kind of change that and doing 60% in less than 2 kg category and 40% in above 2 kg.”
– The company posted a net profit of Rs 11.81 crore for Q1FY17, an increase of 19.5% from Rs 9.88 crore in the same quarter last year.
– The express distribution and supply chain segment reported revenues of Rs 363.19 crore, an increase of 1% from Rs 358.8 crore in Q1FY16. Profit before tax for the segment stood at Rs 24.7 crore, a minor increase of 2.5% from Rs 24.1 crore in the same quarter last year. The segment accounted for 85.34% of the total revenues.
– The company is awaiting clarification from the Reserve Bank of India on matters pertaining to foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) issued by the company. In the meanwhile, the trustee of the bond holders has filed a civil suit in the Secunderabad Court for specific performance, which the company is contesting. In the third quarter of FY15, the company said that it was looking to raise Rs 120 crore to expand its e-commerce business via FCCBs.
– Note that the Delhi High Court had last year pronounced an order in favour of the company in a case against Air India and upheld the award of Arbitral Tribunal. Under this award, Gati is entitled to receive around Rs 26 crore from Air India. As of now, the company mentions that Air India has paid an amount of Rs 22 crore to the company.
– A demand of Rs 51.13 crores has been raised by the Income Tax Department on certain other disallowance/additions, all of which are being contested in appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals). The company has paid Rs 12.60 crores under protest and treated the amount as recoverable, pending disposal of the said appeal
Gati’s ecommerce revenues for the year ended March 2016 stood at Rs 207.8 crore, growing 63.1% from the previous year’s Rs 127.4 crore. The company mentioned in its annual report that this is currently their fastest growing segment and the number of packages handled has grown in excess of 70% compared with last year.


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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has joined a sixth corporate board since he dropped out of the race for the presidency last year.
This time the two-term Republican governor has joined the board of Pennsylvania-based Smart Sand Inc., a provider of frac sand to the oil and gas industry.
Smart Sand recently announced that California-based Clearlake Capital Group had made an investment in the company's 1,100-acre frac sand facility in Oakdale, Wis., which is about 60 miles east of La Crosse, Wis.
Here are the other boards on which Pawlenty is serving:
- Digital River Inc. (Nasdaq: DRIV), an e-commerce company based in Eden Prairie.
- Ionix Medical Inc., a Maple Grove-based company that's developing medical technology for treating a prostate condition.
- Miromatrix Medical Inc., a biotech startup company that was spun off from the University of Minnesota
- RedPrairie Corp., a Georgia-based supply chain software company that has an office in Eden Prairie and was headquartered in Wisconsin up until last year.
- Tiburon Inc., a California-based company that makes law enforcement software


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BNY Mellon has rolled out Automated Medical and Dental Payments Solution to help insurance payers to convert their claims payments from checks to electronic payments.
Designed to automate the medical and dental claims process, the new offering is said to accelerate and simplify the processing of claims.
It also offers Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement delivery and provides users with payment information status and access through an online portal.
This solution has is already being used by US-based property and casualty insurer NJM Insurance Group (NJM), the company noted.
BNY Mellon global head of payments and transaction services Michael Bellacosa said: “We continue to focus on delivering world-class solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.
“We are working to enhance the payment experience for our clients through our Automated Medical and Dental Payments Solution. We are excited to bring NJM on board and to support their goal to modernise payments.”
The Automated Medical and Dental Payments Solution utilises network of over one million providers who have elected to receive ACH or Virtual Card payments. The key payment modality for the solution is virtual card, as it is often preferred by providers for convenience.
BNY Mellon rolled out the new offering in partnership with technology company Jopari Solutions.
Jopari Solutions develops and delivers end-to-end connectivity for the group health, dental, and workers’ compensation industry, including eBilling, ePayment, and Portal solutions.
Commenting on the solution, NJM Medical Services Administrationvice president Kim Ziegler said: “We are pleased to partner with BNY Mellon as we continue to seek opportunities to enhance our provider experience.
“This solution will support our digital journey as we work toward delivering cost savings and an exemplary customer experience.”


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A Raleigh public relations and marketing agency will shut down Friday and lay off its 25 employees.
The Catevo Group has represented a variety of local businesses, including Blue Cross, Novozymes and BB&T.
But the company's parent corporation, the Laudes Corp., recently decided to "restructure and consolidate its businesses both in the U.S. and abroad," Catevo wrote in a prepared statement.
Most businesses have cut back on spending during the recession, hurting many PR firms. The closure of Catevo follows news in August that Ray Hornak had been named as the company's president.
Catevo was formed in 2006 by the merger of Epley Associates, a PR agency, and Digiton Group, a marketing firm. At its peak, Catevo employed more than 50 people with offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, Washington and London.


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Abu Dhabi’s pavilion at this year’s ITB Berlin – one of the world’s top B2B travel shows which runs in the German capital from March 5-9 – will showcase three key destinations in one emirate and almost 70 product lines.
“It’s our strongest ITB delegation to date which keenly reflects the growth in the destination’s supplier base, experience line up and product portfolio,” explained Mubarak Al Nuaimi, Director Promotions & Overseas Offices, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), which is mounting the pavilion.
The pavilion this year is divided between three distinction ‘destinations within the destination.’ These include Abu Dhabi city – the United Arab Emirates’ capital and its immediate surrounds; Al Ain – the emirate’s Oasis City heritage heartland and Al Gharbia – the emirate’s Western Region characterised as where the desert meets the sea.
“The visitor offering of Abu Dhabi emirate is extremely diverse and we wish to show more of the options available,” explained Al Nuaimi. “We want to encourage visitors to get out into the wider emirate to experience our heritage, captivating landscape and myriad of activities.
“We have more opportunities than ever to grow our business from Europe, particularly Germany, with airberlin planning to introduce a second daily flight between Berlin and Abu Dhabi from October 26th increasing route capacity by 2,093 seats. Etihad Airways and airberlin have also expanded their codeshare agreement to India which means that Etihad passengers from Germany will be able to book flights to six Indian destinations, via Abu Dhabi. This opens up huge new stopover opportunities for us.”
Currently three airlines – airberlin, Etihad and Luftansa – fly from four German destinations, namely Dusseldorf, Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich, to Abu Dhabi with a combined total of 56 flights a week.
Among this year’s Abu Dhabi pavilion are new tour operators, hotel groups and attractions.
“There’s great business to be done with our new-to-market partners and with our longer established stakeholders who are constantly revitalising and expanding their product line-up,” said Al Nuaimi.
Yas Island – Abu Dhabi’s entertainment destination which is just 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 20 minutes from the city centre – is readying to open its Yas Mall in time for this November’s F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the iconic Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi hotel says the additional to the island’s offering will positively impact arrivals
“This mall will be the largest in Abu Dhabi and it’s only five minutes from our hotel,” said Julie Audette, Director of PR and Communication, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. “Germany is our second biggest overseas market after the UK and last year Germany produced more than 5,000 room nights for us. We are planning to invest more in the German and other European markets by attending trade shows, making sales calls and staging events. We’re aiming for an increase of around 20% in room nights for the 2014/2015 season.”
Al Ain Zoo, which last year welcomed 969,872 visitors, is joining Abu Dhabi’s ITB pavilion as it gears up for the soft launch of its Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre, planned for later this year. The centre will feature interpretive displays and educational exhibits that provide an historic context of life in Abu Dhabi emirate.
“Visitors will get to know the necessary conservation practices for desert wildlife and habitat as well as sustainability practices from both an historic perspective and in modern times,” said HE Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director General, Al Ain Zoo.
Jannah Hotels & Resorts will use the show to unveil its new brand and the first new property to come out of it - the upcoming Al-Seef resort which has 213 hotel apartment suites, three swimming pools, a variety of restaurants and cafes with prestigious names in the world of hospitality, as well as a sports centre next to a large shopping mall.
Nehme Darwiche, Jannah Hotels & Resorts CEO, said: “Our hotel apartments are recognised for their spacious size, the presence of a kitchen, other facilities and reasonable prices.”
Darwiche says demand for hotel apartments is growing continuously from individuals, families, businessmen, companies and institutions.
“In times when most hotels in Abu Dhabi were suffering from low occupancy rates on rooms and suites, we were able to achieve record figures in terms of occupancy, and we’ve worked hard to continue achieving this. I believe that it’s all down to the splendid job we’ve managed to do in attaining quality of our services along with the high demand on hotel apartments and suites, which is our advantage and will be our specialty in most of our upcoming hotels and resorts,” he said.
The multi-award-winning Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is launching two new products at ITB – the bespoke aspirational ‘Romance at the Towers’ for couples and an ultimate gourmet dining package.
‘Romance at the Towers’ highlights private settings, gourmet delicacies and spectacular views of Abu Dhabi’s night skyline, the Corniche and Arabian Gulf. The package includes an evening full of romantic magic and theatre, a special Scott’s Terrace dinner and accommodation, exclusively for a couple, with a six course set menu paired with the finest vintages on its Scott’s Terrace, which will be adorned with special flower settings with a harpist or violinist to entertain the couple. The package includes a couple’s spa treatment, a stay in a Club Suite and an exclusive beach setting for morning breakfast served by a private butler. The Scott’s Terrace ‘Romance at the Towers’ package costs AED30,000, (US $8,167) plus 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.
Also new from Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is the Epicurean Escapes bespoke package which allows guests to experience the best of the hotel’s award-winning restaurants within a single meal.
The evening begins with aperitifs on Scott’s Terrace above the Arabian Gulf and continues with dining experiences at its Li Beirut, Tori No Su and Brasserie Angelique restaurants taking in the cuisine of the Levant, Japan and France respectively, before heading to the inspirational fine dining restaurant ‘Quest’ for dessert. The evening rounds off at the popular Ray’s Bar for digestifs. Epicurean Escapes costs AED850 (US $231) per person or AED1,250 (US $340) per person with all prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.
Meanwhile, Danat Hotels & Resorts, a division of Abu Dhabi’s National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels is planning to roll out a string of new initiatives at ITB – including new properties, new restaurants, hotel upgrades and new outlets. The group says Germany, which delivered 15,000 room nights for Danat last year, is its key European feeder market.
The group is readying to open its Danat Resident Hotel Apartments and the Irish McGettigans Pub is to join the hospitality line up at its Al Raha Beach Hotel. Meanwhile, the all-day dining ‘The Arabesque’ restaurant at the Danat Al Ain Resort has been fully renovated while its Tilal Liwa Hotel, which nestles in the Liwa Desert has added a new ‘Al Dhafra Oasis’ attraction aimed at group gatherings.
The group’s Sands Hotel, one of downtown Abu Dhabi city’s most well-known landmarks, has just entered phase II of its full-scale renovation.
All guest rooms are now being renovated at the 4-star hotel with work due for completion by the end of the year.
The hotel’s first renovation phase, completed last year saw an overhaul of all public areas, lobby, elevators, the all-day dining restaurant La Piazza and the Harvesters Pub, followed by Chequers bar and restaurant, in addition to its Night Core Tipar bar.
“The renovations are on-track and include the installation of the latest technology. The room layouts are contemporary to produce elegant, comfortable guest rooms and deliver a fresh, upgraded feel. We’ve worked hard not to lose the identity which our loyal customers have come to regard as home,” said Khaled Khedr, the hotel’s Director of Sales & Marketing.
Danat Hotels & Resorts vision for Sands Hotel is to be a modern 4-star hotel that offers 5-star services and facilities at convenient prices.
Making its ITB Berlin debut is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center – which manages the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is Abu Dhabi’s most visited attraction. At the show, the Center will launch its audio guide tour which will be available in 11 languages, including German.
TCA Abu Dhabi’s destination visitor survey revealed that 64% of German visitors to the emirate like to shop, 91% ate out at f&b outlets, two thirds of which were in hotels, 66% took tours and visited attractions and 86% used in-emirate transport.
“Germany remains one of our largest hotel guest markets accounting for 119,590 hotel guests last year – a 30% rise on 2012,” explained Al Nuaimi. “In all they generated 583,339 guest nights – which was up 37% year-on-year and they stay, on average 4.87 nights.
“Germany is our third largest overseas source market after India and the UK and we are looking to build on the upward momentum targeting double-digit arrivals growth this year as we see the results of joint marketing activities through trade which have partnered the TCA Abu Dhabi/Etihad Airways Access Abu Dhabi trade engagement programme.”
Visitors at the Abu Dhabi pavilion will be able to enter an ipad application quiz for a trip to the emirate.


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German consumer sentiment dips in December: GfK
German consumer sentiment has taken a breather following six months on the rise, a survey showed Tuesday, though households still expect the German economy to grow more.
The GfK market research group said its household confidence index eased back to 5.4 points from 5.5 points in late November.
Although consumer expectations were less upbeat, those polled still believed that Europe's biggest economy had further room for expansion.
Expectations regarding personal incomes and shoppers' propensity to make large purchases remained intact, GfK said, and the slight decrease did not mark a fundamental shift.
German consumers should thus contribute to growth in 2011, providing support for an economy that has typically relied on exports.
In its latest reading of German business sentiment released Friday, the Ifo economic research institute found that confidence ended the year at an all-time high thanks notably to a leap in the retail sector.
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What the NFU is doing
We have spent the past two months attending member meetings to gather evidence on the key issues and challenges experienced by you when dealing with the supply chain.
Many of the key themes have been based around poor communication not helped by a regular turnover of buyers leading to high levels of inexperience within the sectors.
We have held a range of meetings with grower organisations, board members and regional members from the East Midlands. We are also due to hold another session with growers in Kent.
A Policy Adviser of the Week session was held to share the work being done by the food business unit with the regions and country advisers.
The NFU is writing to Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick about our concerns over visas for seasonal workers in the future and members are being urged to sign the letter before 29 November 2022.
Promar horticulture inflation report
The NFU commissioned a follow-up Promar report which was released last week and highlighted the cost pressures growers are under, as well as the need for a skilled and secure workforce. This report has been shared with supply chain stakeholders and government officials. Visit: The real impact of cost pressures on the horticulture sector | NFUonline.com
Media coverage of the report
The NFU press team has ensured the Promar report has been highlighted in a range of national media coverage.
NFU President Minette Batters was also interviewed on BBC Radio 4's PM programme where she spoke about the spiralling costs for fruit and vegetable growers.
We have sent a letter highlighting the crisis within the sector, as well as sharing the key findings of the Promar report, to all CEOs of the major grocery retailers. We are now arranging meetings with senior officials in response to the letter, with Sainsbury’s and Aldi already confirmed.
GCA (Groceries Code Adjudicator)
Because many in the sector are primary suppliers into retail, we have built our relationship with the new GCA, Mark White, to bring the key issues to his attention.
In October, Mr White attended a session with members of the NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board to expand on the work he is doing with retailers to monitor compliance of GSCOP (Groceries Supply Code of Practice).
Feedback gathered during the member meetings is being collating as an evidence document to share with the GCA so that Mr White can discuss the issues directly with the compliance teams within the retailers.
Our toolkit supports members to better manage their supply relationships and cost price discussions.
The toolkit includes:
- Links to a range of training courses including CPI (cost price inflation) workshops, GSCOP and negotiation
- Business guides including a seven-point plan to ensure successful CPI discussions
- Links to our contract checking service


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Coty’s chief supply officer, R&D head to step down
American beauty conglomerate Coty Inc. announced on Friday that its chief supply officer and head of R&D, Richard Jones, will be stepping away from his role.
Jones, who joined the New York-based cosmetics group in 2019, will remain with Coty until June 30. According to the company, his successors will be announced in due course. In the interim, current Coty leaders will assume his responsibilities.
Coty, in fact, intends to separate Jones’ role into two positions, appointing an expert leader over each of Supply Chain and R&D. This will allow the company to best serve its ambitions in its strategic categories and to leverage its unique IP.
“I want to pay tribute to Richard for his contribution to the development of Coty’s Supply organization over the past two years, and more recently for his work with our R&D team,” said Coty’s CEO, Sue Y. Nabi.
“In particular, Richard played a significant role in organizing and maintaining our operations throughout the global pandemic. He leaves Coty a more efficient and agile business, with resources better focused on what we do best: creating and delivering world-class, innovative beauty products for consumers across the globe.”
Jones came to Coty from Keurig, where he lastly served as chief supply chain officer and executive committee member. Prior to Keurig, he spent 18 years at L’Oréal in manufacturing and supply chain roles supporting all beauty categories.
“The last couple of years at Coty have been an incredible experience, both personally and professionally,” said Jones.
“I am very proud of the way the team, one of the strongest I’ve ever worked with, and everyone at Coty has responded to the challenges brought about by the pandemic. Coty’s progress toward becoming a more modern and focused business have called for new and innovative approaches. The situation has made us think differently and to be more creative.”
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New Class Action iPhone Lawsuit
Apple and AT&T were named in a class-action lawsuit last week filed in federal court that alleges that the companies illegally conspired to keep customers in AT&T’s wireless network.
The lawsuit was filed in court in San Francisco and claims that the two companies broke a number of state and federal laws and is asking for punitive along with other damages for more than $2.6 billion.
Lawyers for Paul Holman in Washington state and Californian Lucy Rivello say that Apple and AT&T purposely blocked all modifications to the iPhone. The suit alleges that Apple blocked third-party applications, and disabled unlocked phones with the 1.1.1 update.
Apple says that the unauthorized unlocking programs on the Internet could cause irreparable damage to the iPhone’s software. The Holman-Rivello lawsuit says that the statement of "irreparable damage" to an iPhone by unlocking was not true. "Apple and AT&T agreed to go beyond these [previous] tactics and to take affirmative steps to break the iPhones of consumers who lawfully unlocked the AT&T SIM card or who installed third-party apps," the suit says.
The suit says that the claims of unlocks doing damage was standard fear, uncertainty and doubt. "Apple had no reason to believe that statement was true, the suit reads. "None of [the antiunlock, antioutside applications changes in 1.1.1] were technically required for the purposes of the upgrade but were designed solely to advance Apple’s unlawful purposes and conduct, and not due to any ‘unavoidable’ conflict or damage resulting from third-party apps or SIM unlock procedures."


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Amazon has launched a new technology that the company says will enhance the performance of some of its internet-connected devices. But Amazon Sidewalk also uses the Wi-Fi within millions of American homes, and that has some privacy advocates concerned. CBS News’ Nichelle Medina has the details.
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