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Gateway on Tuesday kicked off the holiday season a little early, throwing open the doors on its renovated retail stores and launching an array of new PCs, music players and digital cameras.
As previously reported, the Poway, Calif., PC maker has refurbished all 190 of its retail outlets to try to establish itself as a brand name in the consumer electronics market and return to profitability.
Gateway CEO Ted Waitt said at an event at the company's Union Square store in Manhattan, N.Y., that the company has done a lot of work behind the scenes to reorganize itself and bring out a host of new products.
"We've made a tremendous amount of progress really transforming Gateway," he said. "Now we're going to show you everything we've done...from the eyes of the customer. We truly are a new Gateway."
The store renovations are the latest phase of the PC maker's consumer electronics plan. The company has launched nearly 100 new products, including those introduced Tuesday. The coming holiday season will be the first real test of how well the company can sell its consumer electronics portfolio.
The renovated stores feature a new living-room motif and multiple stations that show off Gateway's home electronics gear and other products. For instance, stations give customers a hands-on display of Gateway DVD players, music players or digital cameras and detail how the devices can interact with PCs, home theater gear and flat-screen televisions.
There are also stations for business products such as servers and storage systems. The company previewed several new business storage offerings at the Manhattan event, including a new disk array and a storage area network product that it will offer with a major partner.
Gateway hopes that because the stations show how each product works with other devices, holiday shoppers will leave its stores with more than they came in for.
Among the new products introduced at the event, the company showed off several notebooks, including the Gateway M275 convertible tablet PC, which has a starting price of $1,799. That laptop has a 14-inch display, wireless networking and a 1.4GHz Intel Pentium M processor. The screen rotates and folds flat, so that it can be used as a writing tablet.
The Gateway M675 notebook features a 17.1-inch screen and a 3GHz Pentium 4 processor for $1,999, and the Gateway M505, which comes with a 15.4-inch screen, a 1.4GHz Pentium M processor, and a built-in subwoofer speaker, costs $1,599.
The company also debuted two new digital cameras--the $249 Gateway DC-M42 and the pocket-size Gateway DC-T23 for $129--as well as four product bundles for digital photography, music, movie editing and home networking. The bundles range in price from $849 to $1,599. The company's "Everything Connects In My Home" bundle includes a Gateway 510S Media Center PC, wireless networking gear and an all-in-one printer. The bundle sells for $1,599.
Waitt touted the company's hard-drive-based DMP-X20 MP3 player, which has a 2.5-inch display and will come with 20GB of storage for $299, he said. The MP3 player may be of particular interest to audiophiles. Aside from playing songs, the device includes an FM tuner and a voice recorder.
The company also added 23-inch and 26-inch LCD (liquid-crystal display) televisions to its digital TV line and a Media Center PC model designed for the living room. Dubbed Gateway 901 Family Room Media Center PC, it fits into a rack with stereo equipment but is otherwise the same as a standard media center PC. The starting price is less than $1,000, Waitt said.
Finally, Gateway added a $49 home network that uses a home's power lines to connect its devices.
While Gateway's transformation has been relatively quick, it hasn't been an easy process. The company has extensively reorganized itself, outsourced many of its operations, cut about 3,200 jobs, and has closed 82 stores since January.
Despite the redesigned stores and the avalanche of new products, Gateway will face stiff competition from retailers such as Best Buy, consumer electronics giants such as Sony and Samsung, and other PC makers including Dell. However, the New York event could help Gateway get the word out before next week's Comdex trade show.
"Gateway's latest product launch is intended to further cement its 'transformation' into a branded integrator," Tim Deal, an analyst with Technology Business Research, wrote in an e-mail to CNET News.com. "With the introduction of new cameras, a 20GB MP3 player, a tablet PC and bundled solutions, the company hopes to boost lagging sales as well as reap high-margin benefits from consumer electronics products, in time for the holiday season."


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Nielsen is the firm Hollywood turns to when it wants to know anything about TV show viewership, but for years the group has suffered from an ever-widening blind spot: the internet.
The company went some ways toward rectifying that in 2013 when it began recognizing users who watch TV on their phones and tablets.
But thanks to a new partnership with Adobe, Nielsen is finally poised to start comprehensively counting users who consume content digitally in its ratings, the companies announced today.
Nielsen's Digital Content Ratings, powered by Adobe, is "the industry's first comprehensive, cross-platform system for measuring online TV, video and other digital content across the Web and apps," according to a press release.
That's a mouthful
The system combines Nielsen's existing digital audience measurement products with Adobe Analytics and Adobe Primetime.
They say the system can measure consumer audiences across all major online devices, including computers, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and set-top boxes. And it's not limited to TV content; they'll also track videos, games, audio and text online, according to this announcement.
They hope the Digital Content Ratings will help "accelerate the adoption of a digital ratings currency."
The system will be available to media companies, advertisers and other clients beginning in 2015. Several customers, including ESPN, IPG Mediabrands, Sony Pictures Television, Starcom MediaVest Group, Turner Broadcasting, Univision Communications Inc., and Viacom, are already on board.
The takeaway for you? Yet more companies could soon be tracking what you do online. Granted, Nielsen knows what it's doing in this department, but it remains to be seen how anyone will benefit from this.
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The Washington Post will soon begin charging readers for access to its Web site, adopting a model that has taken hold at hundreds of newspapers as they attempt to make money from their online traffic.
The Post announced the change on Monday, saying it would take effect in the summer. It did not announce any details about pricing, but said readers would be allowed to read 20 articles or multimedia features free each month.
“News consumers are savvy; they understand the high cost of a top quality newsgathering operation and the importance of maintaining the kind of in-depth reporting for which The Post is known,” Katharine Weymouth, the paper’s publisher, said in a statement. “Our digital package is a valuable one and we are going to ask our readers to pay for it and help support our newsgathering as they have done for many years with the print edition.”
Like the so-called paywall plans at many other papers, The Post’s includes various exceptions for readers to continue to gain access to articles free of charge. Students, teachers, school administrators, government employees and military personnel — a large part of The Post’s traditional audience in and around Washington — will continue to have unlimited access to the site. Articles viewed via links from Google, Facebook and elsewhere on the Internet will also not count against a reader’s monthly total.
The Post is the latest and one of the largest American papers to institute an online paywall. The model has been used by The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times for years, and The New York Times introduced a version of it in 2011. The Pew Research Center, in its annual State of the News Media report, released Monday, said that about 450 papers in the United States have moved to paywalls, more than double the number from the year before.
Debate inside The Washington Post Company may have accounted for its late adoption of the model. Warren E. Buffett, the company’s largest shareholder outside of the Graham family, has been a vocal proponent of paywalls, while Donald E. Graham, its chief executive and chairman, has been less sanguine, saying that the change might drive away its online readers around the country.


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TechCollect has launched a national e-waste shipping solution through a partnership with Australia Post that will enable households and small businesses to recycle unwanted and ‘end of life’ electrical goods and devices.
Australia’s largest delivery network has achieved its 2020 environmental targets, reducing carbon emissions by 25 per cent and diverting 100,000 tonnes of material from landfill.
Australia Post has announced that 100 per cent of its plastic satchel range will be made from recycled content by 2021.
Making the announcement at the National Plastics Summit in Canberra, Executive General Manager Community and Consumer Nicole Sheffield said the commitment underlined the company’s drive towards a sustainable future.
“Australia Post continues to incorporate sustainable design principles in the development of our packaging, as we reduce greenhouse gas emissions, non-renewable resource use and water consumption,” she said.
“As online shopping grows, Australia Post is focused on reducing the quantity of non-recycled packaging that moves through our network.”
The announcement comes on the back of Australia Post joining with one of its major customers, Country Road, to launch its first recycled plastic satchel in December 2019.
“The new satchel is made of recycled plastic, sending a clear signal to the market that major Australian brands are committed to eliminating the use of virgin plastic across our packaging supply chain,” Ms Sheffield said.
Australia Post has been a signatory of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation APCO since 2005, joining other major businesses and government to work towards the national packaging targets.
Nespresso is scaling up its recycling system for used aluminium capsules to tackle the issue of coffee pod waste.
Nespresso General Manager Loic Rethore said the company’s investment in the system ensures customers can recycle their used Nespresso capsules, regardless of how remotely they live.
To celebrate the initiative, Nespresso have launched a series of limited-edition pens made with aluminium from used coffee pods in partnership with Swiss writing and drawing instrument manufacturers Caran d’Ache.
“We’re delighted to be partnering once again with Caran d’Ache to bring our customers this accessory, a true celebration of the infinite recyclability of aluminium and the value of this commodity in the circular economy,” Mr Rethore said.
“The pen demonstrates how up-cycling can result in the creation of design objects, giving new value to what was once considered waste.”
Mr Rethore said there are four ways customers can recycle their used coffee capsules, including participating in a bulk recycling collection initiative, returning used aluminium capsules to a Nespresso Boutique, dropping them off at a participating florist collection point or posting used capsules back to Nespresso using a special Australia Post satchel.
Australia Post’s Andrew Sellick outlines the approach required by the company to help the nation transition to a circular economy. Read more
New targets within the 2025 plan have been outlined alongside the launch of the Australasian Recycling Label.
The new targets aim to aim to increase the average recycled content within all packaging by 30 per cent and phase out problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic packaging through design, innovation or the introduction of alternatives.
Additionally, the targets aim to ensure 70 per cent of plastic packaging is recycled or composted.
These build on the previous announcement of a target to achieve 100 per cent of Australian packaging being recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025.
- Planet Ark provide councils packaging recycling label webinars
- Championing packaging sustainability
- Nestlé’s packaging plan
The targets build on commitments made by federal, state and territory environment ministers and the President for the Australian Local Government Association earlier in April this year.
Industry representatives and environmental groups support the targets including Aldi, ALGA, Amcor, Australia Post, Boomerang Alliance, Chep, Close the Loop, Coca-Cola Amatil, Coles, Detmold, Goodman Fielder, Lion, Metcash, Nestlé, Orora, Pact Group, Planet Ark, Redcycle, Simplot, Suez, Tetra Pak, Unilever, Veolia, Visy and Woolworths.
Woolworths General Manager, Quality and Sustainability Alex Holt highlighted the importance of this collaboration.
“We’re really pleased to see such a wide range of industry players come together in support of such a worthy goal. Moving towards a circular economy won’t be easy, but we have the right mix of organisations on board to help make it a reality,” Mr Holt said.
Federal Environment Minister Melissa Price congratulated the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and the initial working group of businesses that are supporting the targets.
Minister Price has also officially launched the Australasian recycling Label to help achieve the 2025 National Packaging Targets, developed by Planet Ark, PREP Design and APCO to help consumers better understand how to recycle packaging.
“The Australasian Recycling Label provides people with easy to understand recycling information when they need it most, in those few seconds when they are deciding what bin the package goes in. The label removes confusion and reduces waste,” Ms Price said.
With more than 200 recycling labels currently being used in Australia, the new system aims to reduce confusion and contamination in the waste stream.
Nestlé Head of Corporate and External Relations Oceania Margaret Stuart said the inclusion of the label on Netslé’s packaging was a demonstration of the company’s commitment to sustainability.
“More and more people who buy our products want to know how to manage packing waste, so we have committed to implementing the Australasian Recycling Label across all our locally controlled products by 2020,” Ms Stuart said.
Unilever ANZ CEO Clive Stiff has said the announcements are a critical step towards greater collective action on increasing the nationals recycling capability.
“Plastic packaging waste represents an $80 billion loss to the global economy every year. The benefits of the circular economy approach are clear for business and the environment – the more effective use of materials means lower costs and less waste,” Mr Stiff said.
“We are proud to have recently announced that bottles of popular Unilever products like OMO, Dove, Sunsilk, Surf and TRESemmé will soon be made with at least 25% Australian recycled plastic.
“This is just the start for us and no business can create a circular economy in isolation. Heavy lifting is needed from all players involved – suppliers, packaging converters, brand owners, policy makers and retailers, collectors, sorters and recyclers. We need a complete shift in how we think about and use resources.”
Planet Ark is increasing its efforts to educate Australians about Australasia Recycling Labels, including councils and educators.
In partnership with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), the Australasian Recycling Label has entered into a new phase which will allow more companies to adopt it. Organisations such as Australia Post, Blackmores, Nestlé, Unilever and Woolworths have already pledged their commitment to the label.
- APCO’s packaging recycling label program
- Planet Ark partner with Bingo Industries to divert coffee grounds
- Bingo and Planet Ark renew partnership
It has been designed to be easy to understand and show what needs to be done with each piece of packaging to dispose of it in the best way.
Because councils play an important part in the recycling process and are the source of the evidence base used by the label, Planet Ark is hosting a series of free webinars in the coming weeks.
Council and waste industry staff members that are interested can sign up by clicking here.
Webinars are planned for the following dates:
- August 28 – 11am AEST
- September 4 – 11am AEST
- September 12 – 1pm AEST
- September 20 – 1pm AEST
Mobile Muster is calling on Australians to recycle their old mobile phone after the program was showcased on the ABC’s War on Waste.
The national government accredited mobile phone recycling program is aiming to encourage Australians to take their phones out of storage and recycle them. The program is funded by all of the major handset manufacturers and network carriers to provide the free recycling system.
- Google joins MobileMuster recycling program
- Councils recognised for e-waste recycling
- Mobile Muster Marks 10 Years With Report Launch
Mobile Muster says there are currently more mobile phones in storage than the number of people in the country and estimates that by 2028, that number will reach almost 30 million.
Research shows that three out of four Australians are aware that they can recycle their phones, with Mobile Muster aiming to educate people on how they can recycle responsibly through its program.
Consumer awareness campaigns run by Mobile Muster highlight the environmental and social importance of recycling phones.
It also works closely with councils, workplaces, retailers and schools to raise awareness of mobile phone recycling, while also partnering with charities to give mobile users an added incentive to recycle their phones while doing good for communities.
Mobile Muster has established more than 35000 drop off points across Australia and have an agreement with AusPost where phones can be posted for free to be recycled.
Almost $45 million has been invested to develop a solid collection network and awareness campaigns over the last 20 years.
The program recycles 99 per cent of the material from phones and accessories, including glass, plastics and metals, reducing the need for virgin materials.
Mobile Muster Manager Spyro Kalos said most Australians know that we shouldn’t throw their phones in the bin, but many people hang on to them just in case they’re needed which often leads to them being forgotten in a draw.
“We know that recycling can be confusing sometimes, so we cut through that by providing a free and simple way for people to easily recycle their mobile phones. To date, we’ve recycled over 1,300 tonnes of mobile phones and accessories, including 13 million handsets and batteries. But there is always more to do,” he said.
“With millions of phones lying dormant at home, the e-waste problem is getting bigger and we all need to be talking about it more. Mobile phones can and should be recycled when they reach the end of their lives. We can all do our part to fight the war on waste, and it starts at home. That’s why we’re calling all Australians to find their old phones and recycle them the right way – today,” said Mr Kalos.
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As part of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions, Australia Post has announced its first ever Environmental Action Plan. The announcement was made on World Environment Day.
The program is part of Australia Post’s commitment to a greater environmentally sustainable model. By 2020 the company aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 25 per cent.
This is estimated to save Australia Post up to $10 million annually.
With a network covering 11.7 million addresses and including the operation of some 16,000 vehicles, Australia Post is the country’s largest delivery network.
The Environmental Action Plan according to Janelle Hopkins, Australia Post, Chief Financial Officer, will help drive sustainability and allow the business to explore new avenues to improving its customer service.
“That saving of $10 million every year enables Australia Post to invest in improving and creating services our customers want to us,” said Hopkins.
“Since 2000 we have reduced our carbon emissions by 20 per cent, which is significant given domestic parcel volumes are continuing to grow, and more than two million parcels were delivered in a single day during Christmas last year.”
Hopkins said Australia Post in the last eight years had been working aggressively to improve its emissions. In 2017 the company installed the largest single-roof solar panel system in Australia at its Sydney Parcels Facility.
“We are seeing immediate returns as we unlock renewable energy at some of our busiest sites which helps to insulate the business against rising energy prices,” said Hopkins.
“Our first ever Environmental Action Plan is a step towards continuing to reduce carbon emissions and achieve our target of a 25 per cent reduction by 2020.”
In a statement Hopkins said Australia Post was also looking to leverage its existing network to support communities.
“Our partnerships with groups like TerraCycle, Planet Ark and Mobile Muster, has seen us remove 26,000 tonnes of material from landfill. We also helped develop the world-first Nespresso recycling satchel to send used coffee pods to a purpose-built recycling centre – and out own satchel packaging is now completely recyclable.”
“We’re excited to see Australia Post make an even greater commitment towards delivering better commercial and environmental outcomes for the Australian community,” said Hopkins.


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Microsoft Said to Be in Talks on Forming Link to AOL - New York Times "The most elaborate proposal being discussed would involve combining America Online with the MSN Internet portal and dial-up Internet business, creating the world's largest Internet company. The venture's Web search would be provided by Microsoft. That combination would be a significant blow to Google, which provides the Web search on AOL's services. This year, 11 percent of Google revenue came from advertising it placed on AOL sites.
Indeed, much of Microsoft's motivation to do such a deal is to head off a threat it sees from Google. Microsoft's worry is not so much Google's Web search business.
Microsoft sees in Google the potential to offer a variety of Internet services, using Google's vast network of servers, making it less necessary for people to buy Microsoft software or even computers with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Moreover, Google could offer free desktop software as well, supported by its network of advertisers."


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Shares of aluminum producer Alcoa jumped almost four percent in after-hours trade after the company reported first quarter earnings that beat expectations.
Here's how the company did compared with what Wall Street expected:
In its earnings release, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company is projecting global demand for aluminum to grow along with an increased global deficit of the metal this year, due to delays in projects to expand smelters, factories where metal is extracted, in China.
Last month, President Donald Trump slapped a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports to the U.S. The U.S. exempted several major trading partners, including the European Union, Mexico and Canada, but not China.
Alcoa expects the global aluminum deficit to grow to between 600 thousand metric tons and 1 million metric tons, up from last quarter's deficit estimate of between 300 thousand metric tons and 700 thousand metric tons.
Global demand for aluminum is projected to grow between 4.25 to 5.25 percent.
"Considerable uncertainty remains in the global supply chain due to multiple trade actions, sanctions, and supply disruption," the earnings release said.


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Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor is promoting in-store returns to reduce carbon emissions
ANN ARBOR – Briarwood Mall encourages shoppers to return their purchases directly to stores to help reduce environmental impact.
By avoiding the postal system, consumers can cut up to 40 percent of CO2 emissions and save time and money, reduce packaging waste and stress, according to the Simon Property Group.
The group, which is involved in ongoing sustainability initiatives, announced this on Earth Day – a global day of service that focuses on the importance of protecting the environment.
Read: A Brief History of Earth Day
“Where you shop is important,” said Simon’s head of sustainability, Aharon Kestenbaum, in a statement. “And where you come back is also important. Online returns are a growing problem that is detrimental and significant for the environment. Returning online purchases to the store provides an opportunity for consumers and retailers to reduce this impact. “
According to the real estate group, only seven percent of retailers encourage and encourage returning online purchases to physical stores, despite the financial and environmental benefits.
The Briarwood Mall is located at 100 Briarwood Cir.
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Denmark: Fine of DKK 500,000 to manufacturer of sportswear for retail price maintenance
On May 7, 2021, the City Court of Aalborg sentenced the Danish manufacturer of sports clothes Fusion ApS to pay a fine of DKK 500.000 (€ 67,242) for resale price maintenance. Moreover, a member of the management was sentenced to pay a fine of DKK 50.000 (€ 6,724).
Fusion ApS, the manufacturer of sportswear of the brand "Fusion", has been sentenced to pay a fine of DKK 500,000 (€ 67,242). In 2017, Fusion demanded that the company’s dealers followed a minimum price and the dealers were not allowed to sell Fusions sportswear at a price below the recommended price. Fusion has therefore infringed the prohibition on resale price maintenance in the Danish Competition Act. A member of the management was sentenced to fine of DKK 50,000 (€ 6,724) for contributing to the infringement.
The case started in December 2017 with a complaint to the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority from one of Fusion’s dealers. After a brief investigation, the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority decided to hand the case over to the State Prosecutor for Serious Economic and International Crime. The State Prosecutor investigated the case and initiated the criminal proceedings.
For further information contact head of communications at The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority, Hanne Arentoft, on telephone +45 41 71 50 98.


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An Ohio woman's lawsuit against an e-cigarette maker charges it markets nicotine vapor products to teens like her daughters and fails to warn consumers about the products' high nicotine levels.
The lawsuit against California-based Juul Labs says the woman's 16-year-old twin daughters first tried a device when they were 14. The complaint alleges the girls became addicted to nicotine within one week and began experiencing severe mood swings, migraines, and behavioral issues. Juul says the lawsuit is without merit and has "never marketed to youth." But health experts around the country are increasingly concerned about the dangers of teens taking up e-cigarettes. Columbus Public Health Assistant Commissioner Tonya Johnson say that - while there has been a decline in tobacco use in the last decade - there is a rapid rise in e-cigarette useage. She says vaping is often seen as a safe alternative to cigarettes. Johnson says a recent survey showed 21 percent of teens have used tobacco products, and 7 out of ten began by vaping. She says the department has begun a program specifically targeting teens.
Johnson says the Tobacco-21 law - that raises the age to purchase any nicotine products - has helped slow the growth of e-cigarettes. More resources on curbing teen vaping and smoking is available at the Department's website.


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Only three organizations have submitted technical bids for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s media rights. Disney Star, Sony Sports, and Viacom 18 are the interested parties. These submissions have been made in advance of the auction scheduled for August 31.
It is known that two more large international corporations, Google and Amazon, as well as other organizations like Zed and FanCode did not take part. As a result, a three-way competition between two longtime rivals, Sony and Star, and one newcomer, Viacom 18, will take place for the television and internet rights of international games in India.
The deadline for submitting technical bids, during which the regulator determines whether the applicants met the requirements stipulated in the Invitation To Tender (ITT), was Monday. Thus, placing a technical bid is the first step in taking part in the upcoming online auction.
It has become clear that Zed will be working with Sony in the bidding process given Zee’s absence from the proceedings. This development appears as an unavoidable result of the two broadcasters’ agreed merger, a significant change in the business landscape of India.
Given that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is allowing consortium bids, which was not an option in past media rights auctions, most notably the IPL rights sale last year, a joint bid by Sony-Zee is still a possibility. Representatives of the company were contacted right away, but no response was received. However, the two organizations’ cooperation is not unexpected given that their merger is planned to be completed by October 1.
Given that all three broadcasters have already participated in IPL bidding and that two of them, Disney Star and Viacom, are already media partners of the BCCI because they have IPL rights, the review of the technical proposals might just be a formality.
For those who don’t know the specifics, businesses must have a net worth of Rs. 1000 crores. This predetermined standard is greatly exceeded by all three companies.
The Indian subcontinent television rights and the Indian subcontinent digital rights, which are bundled with the rest of the world’s TV and digital rights, are presented by BCCI as two separate packages. The starting price for the television package is INR 20 crore, while the starting price for the digital package is INR 25 crore. Additionally, it has been mandated that the total auction value must be less than INR 60 crore.


text: The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued pre-publication Federal Register notices withdrawing the notice of proposed rulemaking for a test procedure for set-top boxes and the proposed coverage determination for set-top boxes and network equipment. DOE, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) announced non-regulatory energy efficiency standards for pay-TV set-top boxes that will result in significant energy savings for more than 90 million U.S. homes. These new standards—developed through a non-regulatory agreement between the pay-TV industry, the consumer electronics industry and energy efficiency advocates —will improve set-top box efficiency by 10 to 45 percent (depending on box type) by 2017, and are expected to save more than $1 billion on consumer energy bills annually. The set-top box efficiency standards announced today will ultimately save enough electricity each year to power 700,000 homes. The standards will also avoid more than five million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. As consumer demand for digital video recorders and high-definition set-top boxes grows, actual consumer savings are likely to be even greater. The introduction of whole-home devices will also further reduce the overall energy footprint. The agreement, which runs through 2017, covers all types of set-top boxes from pay-TV providers, including cable, satellite and telephone companies. The agreement also requires the pay-TV industry to publicly report model-specific set-top box energy use and requires an annual audit of service providers by an independent auditor to ensure boxes are performing at the efficiency levels specified in the agreement. The Energy Department also retains its authority to test set-top boxes under the ENERGY STAR verification program, which provides another verification tool to measure the efficiency of set-top boxes. For information regarding the withdrawals of the proposed rulemaking and proposed determination, please visit DOE's Appliance and Equipment Standards' rulemaking webpage. To view the non-regulatory agreement announced today, click here.


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To make the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (ICT) more functional, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has principally decided to request the ministry of shipping for reducing the higher cost of container vessels, operating in the Chittagong port to Pangaon ICT and Pangaon ICT to Chittagong port, to an acceptable range.
The NBR has come up with the decision as it found that users were being discouraged to use the Pangaon ICT due to the recent water vessel fare hike for private container vessels for transportation through the route.
The NBR made the decision at an inter-ministerial meeting held at its headquarters in the city yesterday with its Chairman Nojibur Rahman in the chair.
The NBR held the meeting to discuss different issues to popularise the Pangaon ICT, which was inaugurated in November 2013 at Keraniganj, on the bank of the Buriganga, but still remains virtually idle since then.
The port was built to help reduce the cost of carrying goods and ease the traffic congestion on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway, but the traders have been avoiding the port mainly due to irregular vessel schedules and higher tariff charges.
According to Pangaon Custom House data, only 14 water vessels landed at Pangaon ICT with 424 containers from April to October this year.
The meeting was attended by a total of 27 representatives from different ministries and organisations including ministry of shipping, commerce, finance, Chittagong Port Authority, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce of Industry, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA).
During the meeting, most of the users has negatively reacted on the recent vessel fare hike by shipping ministry and requested the tax authorities to take necessary initiatives to reduce it to an acceptable range.
According to a circular issued on October 26 by the shipping ministry, traders have to pay US$110 from the existing $75 for empty 20 feet equivalent units or TEU. For goods-laden 20 TEUs, the fare was hiked at $220 $150.
Meanwhile, the fare was hiked at $440 from the existing $300 for goods-laden 40 TEUs, while it was hiked at $220 from $150 for the same-size empty containers.
The meeting also discussed about other issues including how to make Pangaon ICT functional, the port charges, ensuring regular container vessel movements, harassment by intelligence officials in the name of inspection of imported goods etc.
Attending the meeting, representatives urged the government to reduce the different charges relating to product loading and unloading, storage, and mobile harbour crane for using Pangaon ICT.
In response, representative from Chittagong Port Authority said that the authority had send a recommendation to the shipping ministry to reduce the port charges by around 70% which may come into effect in a week, meeting sources said.
The government is all set to cut down the different port charges, ranging from 40% to 70% to attract the users and to make the route more competitive with others.
Pointing at the irregular vessel movement as a barrier, port users have urged the government to take urgent initiatives in this regard.
Currently, Summit Alliance Port Limited (SAPL) is operating three water vessels in the route. The CPA has leased the three vessels to SAPL on a condition that the SAPL have to encourage shipping line and freight forwarders to handle at least 20% of the container collected by the company through the Pangaon ICT for next two years.
The meeting has decided to ask SAPL to maintain schedules and operate regular container vessels in the route, confirmed Dhaka Customs Clearing & Forwarding Agents Association Vice President Lokman Hakim, who attended the meeting.
The port users said constant checking in the name of inspection of imported goods by the Central Intelligence Cell and the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) creates harassment for them.
They also requested the NBR Chairman to take necessary initiatives to address the issues relating to their financial losses.“The chairman has assured us of considering the matter,” said Hakim.
The meeting also decided to make import of some products mandatory through the terminal to make the port functional. The products include cotton, metal scrap, yarn, capital machineries, glassware, glass sheet and some commercial products with user base mainly in Dhaka and its adjacent areas.
According to the meeting, the FBCCI, BGMEA and BKMEA will sit together again to find out the names of other products and to inform the NBR within two weeks.


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Cerberus struck a $9 billion-plus deal to buy grocery giant Safeway—a tie-up that should be a win for the consumer.» Read More
Hugh Johnston, CFO at PepsiCo, breaks down the beverage maker's first quarter numbers, and discusses the company's plans to grow profits through emerging markets.
British grocery giant Tesco came to America nearly six years ago. Sadly for the British company, its invasion ended like the Revolutionary War.
HONG KONG, April 17, 2013-- Great China Mania Holdings, Inc. announces its artists LemonBeez have become the Hong Kong spokesman of "Collection," a famous United Kingdom cosmetics brand for teenagers and youngsters. Collection has established solid point of sales networks in Hong Kong including famous drug chain stores in Hong Kong.
Fairway hopes the investing public will aid in its expansion after its stock starts trading for the first time. The New York Times reports.
Shares of Coca-Cola jumped 5 percent higher on Tuesday, after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue. Here's how one options trader played the pop.
Budweiser says its new can will be "eye-catching" and easy to grip. But to borrow a slogan from a competitor, it will also be "less filling." Here's why.
A handful of IPOs are coming, and Cramer thinks in some cases, it’s worthwhile to get a piece of the action.
Coca-Cola reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday that were boosted by a rise in sales in Europe and emerging markets.
Napa, Calif., April 15, 2013-- Y Rousseau Wines, a Napa Valley artisan winery, today announced the release of its first Tannat wine, a red varietal originally from Gascony, France. Additionally, owners Yannick and Susan Rousseau are getting ready to release their fifth vintage of Colombard, and they have now moved into their own winemaking facility in Napa.
Deloitte’s American Pantry Survey found brand loyalty has fallen for the third year in a row, with nearly nine in ten consumers substituting private-label brands for national ones.
The two-week battle for the best beer labels has come to an end and Troegs Brewing Nugget Nectar took home the title of CNBC Beer News "Beer Label Madness" Champion.
WD-40 has been a staple in American households. Now, they aim to fix the world’s problems. "There's still lots of squeaks in China and lots of rust in Russia!" the CEO said.
Starbucks is cutting the suggested retail price of its bagged coffee sold in supermarkets, following similar moves by competitors amid falling commodity costs.
German investor Joh A Benckiser (JAB) is to buy the owner of Douwe Egberts coffee in a 7.5-billion-euro ($9.8 billion) deal to create a global hot drinks empire.
General Mills CEO Ken Powell discusses how important global growth is to his company, how rising grain and corn prices impact business, and the state of the U.S. economy.
The "astonishing" growth of the middle class in emerging markets is benefiting General Mills and creating jobs in the U.S., CEO Ken Powell told CNBC's "Street Signs" on Thursday.
KFC parent Yum Brands reported sales fell 13% in March at restaurants in China amid a new bird-flu scare.
If you bought McCormick 5 years ago, you would have had a 113 percent return. McCormick CEO Alan Wilson, discusses his consumer expectations for the rest of the year, and how his company intends to driving profits this year.
Concerns are growing for the restaurant industry. How to play Yum Brands amid reports of deaths from the bird flu, with the "Fast Money" traders. Also, what Johnson's exit means for JC Penney shareholders, with Daniel Hurwitz, DDR CEO.
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A slew of other companies are reporting gains and some are even rising above the all-time high of $200 billion.
The average stock price for Wal-Mart, which has been trading at a discount since December, has jumped nearly 4% this week, according to FactSet data from Thomson Reuters.
The company’s stock price climbed 6.7% in 2018, and has risen almost 5% in the last five years.
That compares with a 1.7 percent jump in the S&P 500 index over the same time period.
Forbes contributor Daniel Zwick notes that the company’s latest quarterly profit forecast is nearly two-thirds higher than analysts expected, and the company is projecting profits of $5.6 billion in 2019.


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You may have seen that parades will not be rolling during Carnival this year—and if you didn’t, we’re sorry to be the bearers of bad news. Since the Epiphany starts on January 6, and Carnival, including Mardi Gras, will take place during a time of a predicted spike in COVID-19 cases, NOLA decided it’s better to be safe and cancel than to be sorry.
As disappointing as it is to skip the extravagant floats, beads and doubloons, and costumery, there’s a silver lining: Carnival 2021 is going to require creativity in order to celebrate, and if there’s one thing our city knows how to be, it’s creative.
The year of the cyber Carnival
The Krewe of Bacchus, for example, announced the launch of their app “Throw Me Something, Bacchus!” where users can catch virtual throws every Carnival Sunday. And on Bacchus Sunday (February 14, 2021), the Krewe will livestream their parade on the app, tossing virtual throws.
Other virtual parades are currently being discussed, and Mayor Cantrell has released official guidelines for safety procedures during parades you can find online.
King cake isn’t canceled
Enjoying the food and drinks of Carnival is here to stay and is just as much part of the celebration as the parades. Crawfish boils and outdoor picnics can still take place, and if it’s king cake you’re craving, you can find many local bakeries that let you order online.
Follow these guidelines to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
● Cover up. When you aren’t actively eating or drinking, keep your mask over your mouth and nose.
● Wash up. Remember to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before digging into your favorite Carnival foods. If you can’t do that, use a hand sanitizer that’s at least 60% alcohol.
● Keep your distance. If you venture out during Carnival or any time before being fully [vaccinated against COVID-19], stay at least 6 feet apart from anyone not from your household to lower your risk of contracting the coronavirus.
Create a stay-at-home spectacle
If you can’t watch the floats go by anymore, deck out your house and porch for passers-by instead. Think about these ways to embrace your imaginative side:
● Drape streamers, beads or scarves over doors or fence posts.
● Hang flags or pennants in your windows.
● Make homemade Carnival yard signs.
● Write encouraging messages on your driveway or sidewalk with chalk.
● Try your hand at crafting a mini flambeau using battery-operated candles.
● Inspire and invite your friends and neighbors to decorate their homes, too.
● Take a daily walk to admire the Carnival decor in your neighborhood.
The reason for the season
Let’s not forget what Carnival is truly about—celebrating time with family and friends. Right now, one of the most loving things we can do for our community is to prevent the spread of COVID-19. NOLA knows how to celebrate, even when celebrating is difficult. During such difficult times, we can still pour out love to friends, family and community. As Carnival approaches, we hope you’ll stay safe, stay happy and keep the bons temps spirit alive.


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Are you bored with Facebook?
In a new column this week, he explains how Facebook can make itself more exciting and help social media marketers: “Increase the speed of the feed,” he says.
He points to Facebook’s tightening of its newsfeed, which resulted in a 44 percent decline in organic reach for brands on Dec. 1.
“Many now struggle to reach 3 % of their fans,” he writes. “So if you have 1 million fans, only 30,000 may see a given post, which would make Facebook an undesirable broadcast platform.”
While some brands are having success, it’s a rarity, and it’s not just because of the tightening. Privacy settings are also contributing to the limitations, Tobin writes.
But those limitations don’t exist on Twitter, which has unfiltered and constantly changing feeds that make it a better bet for brands, he continues.
Lauren Ohnesorge covers information technology and entrepreneurship.


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Morrisons has launched a degree in supermarket operations.
One hundred staff, largely made up of supervisors who want to become managers, have enrolled on the part-time course - a Foundation Degree in Leadership and logistics - which is being run with the Logistics Institute at Hull University Business School.
They will follow modules covering academic and management skills, HR and operations management, leadership and logistics. To connect the course to the workplace, the students will also have to tackle three business improvement projects - two of which will be within Morrisons. They will present their findings to their management team and implement the changes within their working life.
The first 25 students are expected to graduate in July 2014.
“Efficiently moving food to our stores and customers - come rain or shine or even snow - is one of the most vital parts of any supermarket business,” said Morrisons’ HR director for manufacturing and logistics Nathan Clements. “This degree programme will ensure that we can develop the best managers for the weekly challenge of managing a supply chain that serves 11.5 million customers every week.”
Professor David Grant, director of the Logistics Institute, added: “The Logistics Institute has worked hard to ensure the programme is challenging but balanced, with plenty of support for students and good progression routes to a full degree should students wish to continue.”


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Top designer Christophe Lemaire has resigned as Hermès's artistic director of womenswear.
The fashion icon, who succeeded Jean Paul Gaultier in 2010, is departing the French label to focus on his own eponymous brand.
Announcing his exit, Lemaire - who is credited for revamping Hermès to help increase demand from buyers - described his time at the helm as "profoundly enriching".
"Working for Hermès has been a great pleasure, a profoundly enriching experience on both a human and professional level," said Lemaire.
"I am proud of what we have built together. My own label is growing in an important way and I now really want and need to dedicate myself to it fully."
Although a replacement is yet to be confirmed, Hermès CEO Axel Dumas said the company was grateful to have worked with Lemaire, who addressed and enriched the expression of the fashion house.
"Under his artistic direction, the métier has renewed its aesthetic and produced very satisfactory financial results," said Dumas. "I wish him the greatest success with his own label, which is so close to his heart."
Lemaire is expected to show his final collection for the spring/summer 2015 presentation during Paris Fashion Week in September.


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IT has now been close to three years since China introduced steep tariffs and sanctions on many Australian exports.
Locally, this had major impacts on our seafood, wine and agricultural industries.
Last month the Premier travelled to China with a delegation of leaders from key trade sectors, including representatives from local seafood and winery businesses, with the aim of renewing partnerships and exploring further trade opportunities.
This trip could have a significant impact for the Limestone Coast, in particular our southern rock lobster fishers.
In 2019, over 90 per cent of lobster exports were sent to China and finding alternative markets for this premium product has proven difficult.
While continuing to explore diversification is necessary, the resumption of tariff-free trade is of vital importance to the future success of the industry.
Through the Premier's trip, business owners and representatives including Andrew Ferguson from Five Star Seafoods and Kirsty Balnaves from Balnaves of Coonawarra, have been given the opportunity to advocate for our world-class products and build relationships with Chinese partners.
This year has seen the resumption of trade with China on a range of products including barley and timber, and last week also saw the announcement of the lifting of trade impediments on hay which is fantastic news for South East growers.
With continued advocacy from the State Government and industry leaders, we await the same outcome for our lobster and wine industries.
Troy Bell, Member for Mount Gambier


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Do you remember the boy who smokes 40 cigarettes a day? Ardi, the two-year-old chain smoker, looks much different now.
The story of two-year-old Ardi Rizal went viral in 2010. The toddler from Sumatra, Indonesia gained notoriety – Little Ardi was a chain smoker. The two-year-old puffed 40 cigarettes a day. Ardi made headlines worldwide after the little child was photographed sitting on his tricycle, smoking. The story and photos of the boy caused an outcry all over the world, the Indonesian government was forced to take up position.


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Update: An official trailer has been released which confirms characters from Back to the Future and The Wizard of Oz will also be included in the game...
Original story: Lego ongoing mission to acquire all the money of planet Earth is looking closer to completion than ever after a new Skylanders-style toys-to-life game was leaked earlier today. Lego: Dimensions will utilise near-field (NFC) technology to bring Lego figurines to life in a game world.
A leak on Reddit revealed the artwork above and the story at the root of Dimensions, which will bring together multiple entertainment franchises including Lord of the Rings, DC Comics and of course, The Lego Movie itself.
The leaked press release reads as follows:
The box art also insinuates that players will have to build the NFC-reading portal themselves, saying that the box includes "269 pieces".
Skylanders started the toys-to-life trend in 2011, marrying the world of video games with the avid toy-collecting young children and a subset of grown adults both enjoy. Disney followed suit with Disney Infinity and last year Nintendo embarked into similar territory with their Amiibo range.
A listing on Toys 'R' Us in the US lists the game at $99.99 with versions coming to Wii U (as above), PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PS3. Lego Dimensions is expected to launch later this year. An official announcement with further details is expected later today.


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U.S. inflation rose from July’s 3.2 percent annually to 3.7 percent in August, driven higher by rising gasoline prices, the U.S. labor department reported. Analysts had expected the figure to rise to 3.6 percent.
Prices overall increased 0.6 percent during August from July but remained lower than they were a year earlier.
Brent crude, the world’s oil price benchmark, has been steadily rising as Russia and Saudi Arabia have cut deliveries. Brent spent last week above $90 a barrel and traded at $94.68 on 18 September at 4 p.m. U.S. EDT. West Texas Intermediate, the standard for U.S. pricing, broke above $90 last week. (See “Oil Supplies Will Remain Short of Demand Through 2023, IEA Says” in this issue.)
Core inflation, which screens out food and fuel prices due to their short-term volatility, moved up just 0.3 percent in August. Year on year, the core rate fell last month from 4.7 percent to 4.2.
Analysts and the U.S. Federal Reserve focus on core inflation rates because they give a more accurate picture of inflation’s trajectory over time.
However, top-line inflation makes headlines and news that “inflation is rising” could prod people to cut back discretionary spending, the Financial Times noted.
Also last month, U.S. wholesale inflation rose by 0.7 percent from July and 1.6 percent year on year, the biggest month-over-month gain since July 2022, the U.S. labor department reported.
Dow Jones had estimated a 0.4-percent increase.
The cost of goods rose 2 percent, the sharpest monthly gain since June 2022. Services costs edged up 0.2 percent.
As with consumer inflation, wholesale prices were hit by a sharp rise in energy costs as world oil prices worked their way closer to $100 a barrel.
“The most important message is that core inflation is still coming down,” EY chief economist Gregory Daco told the FT. “We knew there would be some upward pressures from energy prices…momentum for core is still encouraging.”
TREND FORECAST: As we have detailed, the bet on The Street is that the Fed will hold its key interest rates steady at this week’s meeting but also the guess is that they could raise interest rates either in November or December, depending on future economic data. However, with oil prices rapidly rising, there is growing fear that the Fed will possibly raise interest rates on Wednesday. We still maintain our forecast that the Fed will rapidly lower interest rates in the run-up to the 2024 race for the White House next year.


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He's bent the ear of world leaders on social causes. He's a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. He's a rock star. But could the lead singer of U2 also become a front man for a grass-roots campaign seeking to change how the music industry does business?
The Free Software Foundation hopes so.
The Boston-based advocacy group launched an online petition Thursday asking Bono to take a stand with them against copy-protection technologies that they say unnecessarily restrict consumers' rights to freely use the music and art they have purchased.
Digital rights management technology is commonly used by companies such as Apple Computer or Microsoft to support the companies' own business strategies and satisfy the music industry's concerns about unfettered distribution of songs over the Internet.
For instance, Apple's DRM technology limits users to copy songs they have downloaded from its iTunes Music Store to up to five different computers at a time.
The Free Software Foundation, which is also behind the license that is used by the Linux operating system and other open source software, wants to eliminate DRM restrictions through its so-called Defective By Design campaign. It contends that more liberal access and usage models will actually help increase sales by widening the base of art lovers.
The campaign has already held demonstrations outside Apple retail stores and the offices of the Recording Industry Association of America. Now it is circulating the online petition targeting Bono, whose rock band also has its own branded Apple iPod music player.
A representative for Bono did not immediately return a call for comment Thursday.


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The head of Tesla and SpaceX believes that Apple charges 10 times more than it should.
Elon Musk joined the voices criticizing Apple and its commissions on the App Store .
The billionaire, who recently sealed the purchase of Twitter, said that Apple charges too high commissions.
“The Apple store (App Store) is like having a 30% tax on the internet. It’s definitely not right,” she assured.
PayPal Helped Spur EU Antitrust Complaint Against Apple Payments https://t.co/xgo7IWfffq
— Slashdot (@slashdot) May 3, 2022
For Musk, Apple should not charge a 30% commission, but a tenth: 3%.
“It is literally 10 times what it should be (the percentage of commission that Apple charges),” he said on Twitter.
The Apple 30% Story
The custom of charging 30% began when Apple created iTunes, a platform for the sale of songs in 2001. At that time, it charged 30 cents for each song that was sold at 99 cents.
Other companies took Apple ‘s example and started charging that 30% on their platforms.
The biggest problem for Apple users is that many services end up raising their prices for the final consumer and on devices like the iPhone there is no other alternative to the App Store to obtain apps.
Several companies have started to reduce their commissions and even Apple has taken steps such as cutting the commission in half when it comes to developers who have sales of less than US$1 million per year.


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Back in early 2013 it seems that Tesla Motors was so close to bankruptcy that Elon Musk and Google’s Larry Page had discussed Google buying out Tesla. Even though Page agreed to the deal and even shook hands on it, the deal reportedly fell through because of Musks demands — for example to remain in control of Tesla, and for Google to guarantee the overall business plan of plowing Model S profits into producing the affordable mass market electric car – the Model 3.
Tesla Motors wasn’t relying on the Google-buy-out plan however. The company did at least two other things in that time period. One was to refocus a lot of the staff into delivering cars to customers, bringing in revenue. The other was to float a stock offering that brought in lots of money, allowing Tesla to pay off its government loans early.
The claim that Musk and Page had discussed a buyout comes from an upcoming book, Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, due to be published in May. Bloomberg News posted an excerpt/adaptation from the book.
As I reported back at that time, Tesla Motors had been running with heavy losses throughout 2012. They’d begun selling the Model S in June 2012, after making lots of capital expenditures to build the factory and get production rolling. Between June and December 2012 the production ramp-up rate was pretty slow, and Tesla executives described it as the company learning how to get into proper manufacturing.
The Bloomberg report claims that there were lots of glitches and flaws in the early cars. I vaguely remember hearing of this at the time, and we could probably dig through the forums to verify that claim. The significant impact was claimed to be slowed down sales because of the glitches, or perhaps cars weren’t available in colors matching the customer’s order, etc.
This turned into an internal emergency at Tesla when the problems were disclosed to Elon Musk. He fired some people, and otherwise ratcheted up the pressure on the company to do whatever it took to sell some cars.
The result? The December 2012 quarterly results showed a total cost of revenues in 2012 of $383 million and losses in 2012 totaled $396 million, up from $254 million for 2011. The first quarter results in 2013 showed a slight profit, the company’s quarterly only profit in its history, thanks to achieving a 20,000 car/year sales rate. In May 2013, the company had an $850 million stock offering that raised enough money to keep Tesla afloat and by the way pay off the Dept. of Energy loans. And in April 2013, Elon Musk personally guaranteed the Tesla Model S resale value in a pseudo-lease offer that tried to make the Model S appear less expensive.
The Bloomberg report positions Musk’s personal guarantee of resale value as one of the desparation moves which paid off with increasing sales. And, of course, since that time period Tesla’s stock value rose significantly.
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What simply occurred? People’s opinion of Elon Musk tends to be divided between those that love him and those that hate the billionaire. Steve Wozniak appears to be nearer to the latter camp. The Apple co-founder stated Musk and Tesla “robbed” his household of cash by making false claims concerning the electrical automotive firm’s self-driving expertise. “Quite a lot of the honesty will get misplaced once you take a look at Elon Musk and Tesla,” Wozniak stated.
In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box on Thursday, Wozniak informed Andrew Ross Sorkin that Musk has many similarities to his late good friend and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, although he does not assume that is notably true. The boss of Tesla has the identical capability as Jobs in terms of entrepreneurship. “I put them within the class of people that have the flexibility to speak and need to be seen as essential folks and cult leaders,” Wozniak stated.
‘Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are so comparable, I hate to say it,’ says Apple co-founder @SteveWoz“They all need to be seen as essential, need to be cult leaders. But once you take a look at them, a whole lot of the honesty is misplaced. @elonmusk and $Tesla” pic.twitter.com/A5YUt5ZNIs
— Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) February 9, 2023
“No matter what they are saying, lots of people comply with them, and so they’ve gotten previous the purpose of being judged. That’s true of a whole lot of cults,” Wozniak added, emphasizing that he thinks that is a nasty factor.
Wozniak stated his life has been constructed on whole honesty, an outline he does not assume applies to Musk. “Quite a lot of the honesty will get misplaced once you take a look at Elon Musk and Tesla,” Wozniak stated. “They robbed my household, myself and my spouse of a lot cash […] They say issues we actually consider to be true. “
Wozniak was referring to the Tesla automotive he upgraded in 2016 — when Tesla first provided a beta model of Full Self-Driving (FSD) — after Musk stated the automotive would be capable to drive autonomously by the top of that yr. Drive throughout the nation.
Wozniak and his spouse then spent $50,000 on one other automotive improve with eight cameras and extra sensors, which the CEO says will permit it to drive with out driver intervention by the top of 2017. In the case of driving from east coast to west coast. But Woz stated the automotive’s self-driving capabilities are nonetheless removed from what Musk promised. “It’s all the time making errors,” he stated. “It was a horrible, horrible expertise.”
Wozniak, who has stated he could also be affected person zero of Covid-19 an infection within the United States, did say he admires some issues about Musk, together with the way in which he helped speed up the transition of your complete auto trade from fossil fuel-powered autos to electrical autos, But he does not admire his deceptive and dishonest advertising strategies. Does Jobs with out the most effective status fall into the identical class?
“Steve Jobs actually wasn’t that dishonest. But he would speak a sure means […] He simply has a means of catching you,” Wozniak stated. “But it is probably not that unreal. You did not purchase one thing pondering you have been going to get an ‘A’ however did not get it. “
It feels like Wozniak was considered one of many purchasers attracted by Tesla’s 2016 industrial, which showcased its Autopilot assisted driving system, together with stopping at a pink gentle and leaving when it turned inexperienced. Ability. Tesla Autopilot software program director Ashok Elluswamy acknowledged final month that the video was staged.
In 2018, Tesla settled a class-action lawsuit introduced by clients who claimed its semi-autonomous driver help system was “mainly unusable and patently harmful.”


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2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition revealed for New York motor show
The 2018 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition has been revealed this week ahead of its debut at the coming New York motor show.
Featuring enhancements that will be introduced as part of a 2018 model-year update (for US models at least), the 370Z Heritage Edition honours the 50th anniversary of the Z car, which will take place at the end of the decade - yes, Nissan is celebrating the milestone a couple of years early.
Headlining inclusions for the Heritage Edition and the 2018 model-year 370Z include revised headlight and tail-light treatments, and a new high-performance clutch from Exedy for manual models.
Based on the entry-level US-market 370Z coupe, the Heritage Edition is offered in two colours - Chicane Yellow and Magnetic Black - with each featuring its own colour scheme and unique appointments.
The Chicane Yellow Heritage Edition features black mirrors, gloss black graphics and yellow interior trim highlights, while the Magnetic Black version includes gloss silver exterior graphics and yellow interior trim.
Under the bonnet is the familiar 3.7-litre V6, developing 245kW of power and 363Nm of torque, sent to the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic.
We have contacted Nissan's local arm regarding local availability and timing for the 370Z Heritage Edition and the 2018 model-year updates, stay tuned.
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text: Bitcoin"s share of the cryptocurrency market is sliding, with a host of alternative digital coins gaining ground as developers race to create digital cash that can gain a footing in mainstream commerce and finance. Monero - referred to as a privacy coin because it allows users to conceal nearly all details of transactions. It has become increasingly used for illegal purposes. Since its launch in 2014, Monero has grown to be the 12th biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalization with around $1.4 billion-worth in circulation. Let"s dig a little deeper and understand it more.


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What: Following a forecast for a slow launch schedule for its next generation gene sequencer and the admission that it will need more cash, shares in Pacific Biosciences (PACB -3.86%) tumbled 18.6% last month, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
So what: Pacific Biosciences competes head-to-head against Illumina (ILMN -0.95%) in the market for gene sequencing devices. and although Illumina has dominated the market so far, the launch of Pacific Biosciences' latest offering -- the Sequel system -- has fueled investor optimism that could change.
Unfortunately, Pacific Biosciences threw a bit of cold water on that enthusiasm during its earnings conference call on Feb 3.
In an attempt to guarantee a smooth and well supported launch, management is taking a measured approach to delivering on Sequel orders. In Q4, the company received orders for 49 Sequel systems, and 10 were shipped before Dec 31.
Management also addressed its cash situation. Despite sales that ticked up nicely last quarter because of a one-time milestone payment from Roche Holdings, the company's cash on hand ended the year at $82.3 million, down from $101.3 million at the end of 2014.
Because the company continues to lose money and its expenses will climb because of the Sequel launch, management has filed to sell $30 million in shares from time to time at prevailing market prices.
Now what: The last thing customers or investors would want is a botched launch of Sequel. The product marks a significant advance over its predecessor and arguably poses the biggest challenge yet to Illumina's dominance in the market. If a slow-and-steady pace of deliveries leads to higher customer satisfaction and that spurs additional sales, a slower launch schedule will ultimately be a good thing.
The need to raise cash may not be a very big concern either. Sure, stock offerings are dilutive, but issuing shares is preferable to other sources of funding, and absent appropriate financial flexibility, some customers might balk at placing orders for Sequel.
Overall, Pacific Biosciences remains a higher-risk stock than Illumina, but the upside opportunity associated with serving this market may make it worth considering for risk-tolerant investors.


text: Michael and Virginia Owens from Tonganoxie in Kansas have finally received a big break with their habit of playing the lottery after finding out their paper-jammed Kansas Lottery ticket was worth $22,000. The Owens, explained that they play the 2by2 lottery game practically every day – and this occasion was no different, they went to the store which was Brothers Market located at 319 Ridge Street in Tonganoxie to get a new ticket, however the machine crinkled the ticket up after a small malfunction. Yet, the clerk said to them “the tickets that don’t print right are lucky” and this couldn’t have been more true Virginia found, after checking the ticket at the grocery store the following day. The machine told her that the ticket needed to be taken to the clerk to be checked, although she assumed this was due to the ticket being crinkled meaning the machine couldn’t check it properly. The clerk handed her a claim form, which was when she knew this was a significant win. Virginia went home, forgetting all about the groceries to tell her husband. Regarding the win, they haven’t made any huge plans but revealed they have two kids and five grandchildren so the money will go to good use for the family, and they may go on a small vacation.


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Bordeaux 2011 back to a typical vintage
After the some would say superlative 2009 and 2010 Bordeaux vintages there is relief among some Bordeaux producers that 2011 will be just a typical year. One proprietor went as far to say that an ordinary vintage this year was much needed - the market would not stand another great vintage. Many believe that the best 2011 wines will be somewhere between 1996 and 2006 in quality and it is highly likely that the top properties will reduce their prices by 20% or more.
There will be a range of wine styles across the region due to differing weather conditions. Certain sectors have been affected by hail which has produced a 10% lower yield than last year, others by the springtime drought, or the heatwave at the end of June. Also humidity in September has increased the risk of grey rot. But other factors indicate a quality vintage: even flowering, prolonged and above-average water stress and good weather conditions announced for the second half of the harvest.


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Dec 5, 2018
Retail Real Estate Gaining Validation from Digitally-Native Brands
While at Nareit's REITworld: 2018, retail analyst, Spenser Allaway highlighted the efforts underway by retail landlords to remain competitive in the current evolving environment. Allaway also discussed net lease REITs and the benefits they are seeing from portfolio diversification and more service-oriented concepts.


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ARGOS Ireland have revealed another batch of Black Friday offers.
Available from 9am both in store and online, the new deals span technology, TVs, video games, health and beauty gadgets and more.
Bargain hunters can save €300 on a black Samsung Galaxy S8 Onyx and Samsung Galaxy S8 Orchid in grey.
And they've dropped the price of 43 inch Hisense Smart TVs to just €339.
There's also big reductions on rose gold Fitbits (now €129) and iPads from €349.
A spokesperson said: "All deals are available through our check and reserve service, where you can check stock levels and reserve items for free store collection from any store in Ireland.
"Deal information will be available on www.argos.ie."
Here's some of the deals we're loving...
Hisense Smart TVs 43 inch - WAS €419, NOW €339 - buy now
iPad 6th Gen 9.7 inch (32G) - WAS €369, NOW €349 - buy now
Samsung Galaxy S8 Onyx - WAS €779.99, NOW €479.99 - buy now
Fitbit Rose Gold Special Edition - WAS €189.99, NOW €129.99 - buy now
The retailer announced their first batch of deals last week - with curlers, hoovers and cameras up for grabs.
Sky Ireland are offering new customers a free 32″ LG TV when you join Sky TV at €32 a month for one year.
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And Virgin Media will also be giving away a free LG Smart TV to new customers who sign up to a bundle.
Meanwhile, Littlewoods Ireland have also kicked off their Black Friday deals early – slashing up to 40 per cent off a range of lines for their Pre-Black Friday event.
And Smyths Toys Ireland have also dropped prices on a number of products.


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Small Businesses Loans in Kenya: The Central Bank of Kenya has raised alarm that the majority of small and medium businesses in Kenya may collapse by the end of June this year.
According to CBK, 75 percent of Kenya’s small and medium-sized businesses will shut down if they are unable to get fresh business funds from banks.
This is the latest indication of how hard things have become for small businesses in Kenya. Although coronavirus has been largely blamed for the turn in fortunes, the downward spiral for small and medium businesses in Kenya has been taking place over the last few years.
“There was a survey that was done at end of April and that survey indicated that three quarters do not have cash beyond two months. That means by end of June three quarters of the SMEs are already on the ropes and will be gone because they do not have any cash to keep the lights on,” CBK governor Patrick Njoroge said. “I wanted to underscore the urgency of… putting in place the credit guarantee scheme. This is extremely urgent. We cannot do this as business as usual.”
The CBK chief also revealed that the government is planning to provide guarantees for loans given to small and medium businesses.
It however remains to be seen how the cash strapped Jubilee government will accommodate for the bank loans defaulted by struggling small businesses.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has already hinted that he may open up the economy on June 6 when measures that have been put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus are reviewed.


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Ekiga is a free alternative of Skype that supports Voice over Internet Protocol and Video Chats and Conferencing. The app was updated and this is the last bets release before Ekiga 4.0. Ekiga 4 will be based on GTK2 and is scheduled to be released soon.
Users can have a glimpse of what Ekiga 4 will look like from this release. Ekiga.net which is a web frontend and server of Ekiga softphone will also be updated.
Read the release announcement here.


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We’re Officially Getting Follow-Ups To Pokémon GO And Detective Pikachu
When Pokémon GO came out in 2016, it was an anomaly. People voluntarily going on long outdoor walks? Basically unheard of. Prepare yourself though, because The Pokémon Company is coming out with a new game that may or may not involve your favourite activity— Pokémon Sleep. Yeah, you read that right. You can now catch ‘em all while sleeping.
On May 28, The Pokémon Company held a press conference in Tokyo where they announced this exciting news. They revealed that the app, which will be available on mobile devices in 2020, will be based on the Pokémon GO Plus device, also just announced. The app will be able to track your sleep and send the info to your phone via Bluetooth, and the more you sleep, the more Pokémon you get. Literally living the dream.
That’s not all, though. The Pokémon Company also introduced an upcoming cloud service app called Pokémon Home. This app will allow trainers to play different Pokémon games using one app. According to an official press release, Pokémon Home will connect with Pokémon Bank, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and Pokémon GO as well as the forthcoming Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. It will also allow for easy Pokémon managing and trading. Expected in early 2020, this app will make all Pokémon lovers’ lives way easier.
While we’re on the subject of Pokémon, we have even more to report—the Nintendo Switch will be releasing sequel to 2016’s Detective Pikachu video game. We don’t know much about the sequel as of yet, but it will apparently be a direct continuation of the original game’s story—which, if you haven’t played, ended with a cliffhanger.
Finally, it was announced that this June, a new game created by The Pokémon Company and DeNA will be arriving in app stores. Pokémon Masters will let players “experience a new type of Pokémon battling on the go, and it features many famous Pokémon Trainers from the long history of Pokémon video games.” So much content, so little time.
Check out the first trailer for Pokémon Sleep below.


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The social network is betting on 140-second videos and new tools for influencers to juice more usage.
The popular photo-sharing app aims to become a hub for longer video.
Because that's what's confusing about Twitter: the stars.
Smartphone sales increased substantially in the second quarter of 2015, but the rate of growth continued to slow, fueling concerns that the market has started to become saturated, according to a study released today by Juniper Research.
Twitter's Vine video service has released a cute new app for kids, but let's get real: This is a gateway drug.
Twitter has decided to clamp down on the posting of explicit sexual content on its Vine video-sharing service.
Twitter became an Internet phenomenon as a tool for posting short text messages, but now it also wants to feature multimedia content more prominently.
Twitter's Vine video sharing app and Instagram now share a useful feature: editing.
Vine, the video service introduced by Twitter in January, now has 40 million registered users, it said Tuesday.
Instagram is doing everything in its power to point out the differences between its videos and Vines. Now you can import videos to the app from your Camera Roll, a feature Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom promised back in June.
Vine, the trendy Twitter-owned mobile video app, is coming to the Windows Phone 8 operating system about six months after its initial launch on iOS.
People might start seeing a lot more Instagram content across the Web -- the photo- and video-sharing app has just announced the introduction of Web embeds.
Vine, Twitter's mobile video service, has just gained several new features designed to make it easier to shoot with the app and to share videos more widely.
In yet another mobile acquisition, Yahoo has acquired Qwiki, a New York City company that makes an app for turning photos and videos into short, edited movies.
The bricks keep falling into place for Vine, Twitter's hot six-second microvideo app. Mere days after Vine for Android added selfie-inducing front camera support, version 1.2 of the app is now available in the Amazon App Store.
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Google continues to push the boundaries of technology, and this time, it’s bringing the power of generative AI to YouTube. The popular video-sharing platform is set to undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of new features such as Dream Screen and Aloud. In this article, we’ll explore the exciting developments that Google is bringing to YouTube, making it a more versatile and creative space for content creators.
YouTube Gets a Generative AI Makeover
Google has been on a mission to infuse its various products and services with generative AI-based features. From Gmail to Google Drive and Google Maps, Google is committed to enhancing user experiences. Now, it’s YouTube’s turn to benefit from the magic of generative AI. At the ‘Made on YouTube’ event, Google announced a range of new features designed to take YouTube to the next level. Additionally, they introduced a user-friendly app that empowers creators to produce videos using their smartphones. Let’s dive into the exciting changes coming to YouTube.
- Dream Screen: Unleash Your Creativity
Dream Screen is a game-changing feature that enables users to incorporate AI-generated video or image backgrounds into their Shorts. To use this feature, you simply type an idea into a prompt, and the AI does the rest. Google has revealed that Dream Screen will first be available to select creators later this year, with broader availability planned for the following year. In the future, it will expand to offer even more possibilities. Soon, anyone will be able to reimagine their videos by entering an idea to edit their content or remix existing YouTube videos, turning them into something entirely new.
- YouTube Create: A Powerful Video Production App
In addition to these exciting features, Google introduced YouTube Create, a mobile app that’s set to revolutionize video production. This free app empowers users to create and share videos directly on YouTube. What makes it truly impressive are the video editing tools it offers. With precision editing and trimming, automatic captioning, voiceover capabilities, and access to a library of filters, effects, transitions, and royalty-free music with beat matching technology, creators can produce high-quality content without the need for complex editing software. Currently, YouTube Create is available in select markets on Android, with plans to expand its features and functionalities over time.
- AI Insights: Boosting Creativity
YouTube is all about fostering creativity, and their AI Insights-based feature is a testament to this commitment. This tool provides video ideas and outlines based on a creator’s audience and their preferences. YouTube is planning to utilize generative AI to inspire creators further by sparking video ideas and drafting outlines through YouTube Studio. These personalized insights will help creators brainstorm and cater their content to what their audience is already watching on the platform.
- Aloud: Bridging Language Barriers
Aloud is an automatic dubbing tool that has the potential to break language barriers. While YouTube hasn’t disclosed the full list of supported languages, it’s clear that this feature will enable users to create content in multiple languages, making their videos accessible to a global audience. The exact languages supported are yet to be revealed, but this innovation holds the promise of making content more inclusive and far-reaching.
- Assistive Search in Creator Music: Find the Perfect Soundtrack
Last but not least, YouTube’s Assistive Search in Creator Music feature is designed to help creators find the right soundtrack for their videos. This tool, available to creators next year, simplifies the process of selecting the perfect track to complement their content. With an extensive library of music at their fingertips, creators can ensure that their videos are not only visually appealing but also sonically engaging.
Google’s decision to bring generative AI to YouTube marks a significant step forward in the evolution of online content creation. With features like Dream Screen, YouTube Create, AI Insights, Aloud, and Assistive Search in Creator Music, content creators have a wealth of tools at their disposal to unlock their creativity and reach wider audiences.
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As these new features roll out, YouTube is set to become an even more dynamic and inclusive platform for both creators and viewers. The future of content creation on YouTube is bright, promising more innovation, more engaging videos, and more possibilities for everyone involved. Stay tuned for these exciting updates, and get ready to witness a new era of content on the world’s favorite video-sharing platform.


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- Smartphone screens have three times more germs than a toilet seat
- Mobile screens are filled with germs and can lead to skin problems and other health issues
Smartphone screens were found to have three times more germs than a toilet seat, reveals a new research study.
More than a third of people (35 percent) have never cleaned their smartphones with wipes, a cleaning fluid or a similar product, according to the study done by Insurance2Go, a gadget insurance provider based in Portsmouth, England.
"The average smartphone screen has been found to be more than three times dirtier than a toilet seat," sky.com reported on Saturday, citing the findings.
For the study, the research team swabbed three smartphones, an iPhone 6, a Samsung Galaxy 8 and a Google Pixel -- to test for aerobic bacteria, yeast and mould.
The findings showed that all areas of the phones "harbour at least some quantity of each type of substance".
The screens were the filthiest part of the smartphones, filled with germs which may lead to skin problems and other health issues.
The screens of the three handsets had a combined total of 254.9 colony-forming units per cm2. This means there was an average of 84.9 units on each screen.
"In contrast, a toilet and flush was found to have just 24 units, while an office keyboard and mouse was found to have just five," the report said.
The back of the smartphones had an average of 30 units, the lock button had an average of 23.8 units, and the home button had an average of 10.6 units.
More than a third of the respondents admitted having not cleaned their phones for long.
"Our phones are never far from our sides; we take them everywhere with us. Therefore, it's inevitable that they'll pick up a few germs along the way," Gary Beeston, sales and marketing manager at Insurance2go, was quoted as saying.
A fifth of British adults now spend more time online each week than the average time spent at work, said a recent study from the UK's communication regulator Ofcom.
Two in five adults (40 percent) first look at their phone within five minutes of waking up, rising to 65 percent of those aged under 35, while 37 percent of adults check their phones five minutes before lights out, again rising to 60 per cent of under-35s.
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Google Chrome 72 New Cool Features
Google is now attacking fake websites based on a new warning on Google Chrome 72. Indeed, many internet users are being tricked by fraudulent sites. Generally, these users do not even notice that they are not on the right page.
Of course, checking the URL is recommended to avoid the dangers of phishing. However, this is no longer sufficient. The fake websites actually redouble their efforts to fool Internet users by giving an almost exact URL.
Google Chrome is now on a mission to find fake sites. For this, the search engine has put up warnings on its Google Chrome 72. These warnings appear when the user visits a phony website that imitates a web page very popular with users.
Google Chrome 72 will warn users about fraudulent websites
For example, Google may display a warning asking you if you want to go to the site facebook.com while you head, inadvertently, a fraudulent site called faceb00k.com.
The purpose of the warning is to alert users to the malicious URL because, as has been stated by an engineer at Google Chrome named Emily Stark at the Enigma conference on January 29, 2019, focusing on security and privacy, most people do not notice that they are heading to the wrong website.
In fact, Google has seen that Internet users care little to check the accuracy of the URL of a website when it is a vital security mechanism.
Google Chrome 72 Make the task of hackers more difficult
The warning system set up by Google could, therefore, reduce the risks associated with phishing campaigns launched on the web. By taking into account the warnings of Chrome, Internet users can avoid visiting imposter websites that could extract information about their usernames, passwords or even their banking information. These warnings will also help protect Chrome users from malware spread by fraudulent websites.
Indeed, the people behind these sites do not lack the ingenuity to give the greatest legitimacy and credibility to their URL. A slight misspelling or the replacement of a number or letter could easily mislead the user. Hence the interest in warning shown to the user. Nevertheless, as Stark says, Internet users will still be able to ignore warnings if they think they are heading to the right website.
Changes for developers in Google Chrome 72
With the current Google Chrome 72 web browser, Google is starting to bid farewell to TLS 1.0, 1.1 and FTP. HPKP is completely removed. The developers have also extended the Web Authentication, added a screen capture feature to WebRTC, and introduced a new User Activation API.
Google brings in the current Google Chrome 72 browser with comparatively few innovations that should attract many users directly. For this, Google is changing some of the critical fundamentals of the web technology used and offered in the browser. For this purpose, in Google Chrome 72, the TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 protocols are officially discarded.
Google also completely removed the support for HTTP Public Key Pinning (HPKP). This allowed websites to set a list of valid keys that browsers should trust. This could be, for example, keys for certificates or certification authorities. As announced in the fall of 2017, however, the protocol carries some risks and is under-utilized, which is why Chrome no longer supports HPKP.


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Further development at the East Midlands Gateway warehouse park has now begun with the first 220,000 sq ft shed - a speculative build - anticipated to be ready for occupation by October.
The 700-acre SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway – just off the M1 is already home to DHL, Amazon, Very, XPO Logistics and Kuehne and Nagel.
Adjacent to East Midlands Airport, it is served by its own rail freight interchange to make air freight distribution even more straightforward.
The logistics park sits inside a new 'freeport' which amongst other benefits gives business planning and tax incentives.
Andrew Pilsworth, managing director of national logistics at SEGRO, said: “This speculative development is really exciting, as it highlights our confidence in the ongoing demand for well located, connected, modern space in the East Midlands and underpins the importance of logistics.
“Including this speculative build, we currently have four units under construction, after which the park will be nearly 75 per cent full.
“We’ll be working hard over the coming months to secure customers for the spec build and the remaining 1.5 million sq ft of space to ensure that SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway can continue to play a key role in creating jobs and economic growth in the region.”
(source: Business Live)